People start businesses for millions of reasons; as a way of diversifying their source of income, or maybe a passion they have nursed for a long time. Not surprisingly however, many millions more people consider the odds against them and they never take the bold step to try, when they analyze the risks involved in a startup. It’s definitely possible to grow your business while working full time or while you are still in school; when you have the right mindset.

Begin With a Long-term Business Plan

I think this is very important because many businesses fail when there are no goals. The companies possibly got started just because the founders needed some more funds and when challenges arose, there was no motivation to continue the business.

Starting with a long-term business plan will help you focus on your goals. Your business plan will also include the reasons you started this venture in the first place, which will be a motivation to forge ahead even when there are challenges.

Don’t Wait for The Right Time To Start

You might end up waiting many years thinking it is not the right time to start that business, or make that risky move. This is simply a waste of time. Begin as soon as the basic requirements to start are available and grow your business from there. According to John Morgan, Co-CEO of Stillwater Dwellings, “Time lost is very painful; just think about how far you would have come in all that time that’s been lost; my advice is to start now.”

Never Miss an Opportunity To Develop Yourself

Continuous self-development will go a long way in positioning you to grow your business to a global level. Identify any areas you’re weak in and strive to become better in these areas; (here’s my favorite way to develop weak areas). Many business owners have poor time management skills while others don’t have the slightest idea how to treat their customers. As the business owner, you have to be highly productive.

Good time management and being productive will save you a lot of expense and time. Working with a plan will make it difficult for the business to deviate from your primary goals. Continue developing these skills and your business will surely make the Forbes list.

Do Not Waste Your Free Time

Many people look forward to their leisure time, and it’s usually wasted doing zero productive things. This might seem okay for people without a vision but now you have a goal. I’m not advocating skipping all vacations. But your free time can be spent developing yourself