Become An Entrepreneurial Visionary

Since 2012, Calgary has continued to expand its entrepreneurial culture. Many companies have sprung up to provide support and guidance for many to become entrepreneurs or start their own business. There are networking communities like Alignable and Get-Assist to help you connect with other business owners sharing ideas and experiences beneficial to all.  Companies like Startup Calgary, and Calgary Technologies Inc. provide the tools and connections for startup companies and entrepreneurs. Several organizations also provide you with tools and flexible collaborative coworking office space, such as The Bridge and Resource YYC to name a couple.

Even though the economy is improving, there are still many Calgarians having issues finding an enjoyable and rewarding career. You may be out of work, working at something you don’t enjoy, or looking to do something different. There are so many opportunities and lots of assistance for anyone to work for themselves. The key to becoming a successful entrepreneur is to do something that you enjoy. Being passionate about your career makes life more enjoyable and promotes wellness in oneself.

What would you consider as your ideal career and lifestyle? Start by deciding what doesn’t appeal to you. You can use this information to make sure you don’t end up in a career that isn’t meaningful or a good fit to for your way of life. Do you have an issue or social problem that you feel passionate about? Starting a movement to Make A Difference encourages participation and triumph in your venture.

If you are looking to quickly become a business owner, then consider buying a business or a franchise.

This costly option gives you a turnkey company where you don’t have to worry about setting up the operational part of the business. On the other hand, if you have a great idea you feel that many would be interested in and benefit from, you would certainly have a deeper interest in your venture and most likely yield a greater success.

When searching for a new path direction, one should do some research into the industry associated with it. To gauge whether this the change is what you want, one can always look for a volunteer position associated with your possible new career, and if one doesn’t exist – create one, many will accept your help, especially for free. Not only will you discover if this new path is the correct choice, you will also make great connections and can begin building your business network. When promoting a unique product or innovation, be sure to research your competitors that have similar goods or services to judge the feasibility.

There are many elements required to become a visionary entrepreneur, far beyond the scope of this article. Any venture can become visionary, with the right approach and the support of many businesses and organizations geared toward assisting in becoming successful. The Alberta Government recently invested $1.5 million in helping small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs grow or get their ideas off the ground with the Calgary Innovation Coalition.  

 Today many new innovative businesses collaborate together providing support to each other by performing their individual business functions they excel at for each other. Entrepreneurs and small businesses use the expertise of others to assist in making their businesses successful together. Become part of the movement to stimulate the local economy by connecting Calgarians and businesses with their communities. Join the many that promote local commerce and get your FREE Business Listing in WebStamp’s Local Business Directory. We have a vision, to help businesses grow by having them connect with their neighbours.