Is Owning a Small Business Stressful? For many people, the idea of starting their own business is a dream–they’ll get paid for doing what they love, they’ll be their own boss, and they’ll set their own schedule. However, owning a small business comes with many challenges that require careful navigation. As the owner, you’re responsible…

Is the First Year in Business the Hardest? Building a business is hard work and when the company is in its infancy, it can be extremely difficult. The first year in business is largely focused on survival and during this period, you’ll face obstacles, build your customer base, and learn many things about being a…

What Causes Business Burnout? Many entrepreneurs share the same challenge: leading a business can cause an immense amount of stress that can be difficult to manage. Since 2019, the World Health Organization has included burnout in its International Classification of Diseases as an occupational phenomenon. According to the WHO, the syndrome is described as being…

Why Do I Feel Burnt Out and Unmotivated? If you’re an entrepreneur, you were once motivated by your business ideas, personal goals, and other factors that drove you toward this career path. However, it’s not uncommon for business owners to lose the motivation they once had.  Some data has shown that 33% of US entrepreneurs…

We often hear success stories of rising entrepreneurs–business owners who transformed small businesses into thriving, profitable empires. It’s easy for people to share their successes, but failures and setbacks are often shared more reluctantly. This can give some an inaccurate assumption that running a small business is easy.  Can Owning a Business Be Stressful? Running…

Is Owning a Small Business Risky? Many people have a dream of owning their own business. They are driven by the prospects of financial freedom, making their own schedules, or becoming their own boss. While entrepreneurship is often romanticized, it is not without its risks for unprepared entrepreneurs.  One of the biggest risks faced is…

Stress is a natural part of life. According to a recent Gallup survey, conducted in 2021, stress in America reached all-time highs, with 41% of Americans reporting that they experience a lot of stress. It’s only natural that individuals in high-stress jobs will report higher levels of stress.  This is especially true for entrepreneurs–75% report…

What is Burnout Syndrome in Business? Burnout in business is a very common occurrence in high-stress professions. Since 2019, the World Health Organization has included burnout in its International Classification of Diseases as an occupational phenomenon. According to the WHO, the syndrome is described as being the result of chronic, unmanaged workplace stress. An important…

Entrepreneurs are in a unique position. Fueled with passion and exciting ideas for their business, the demands of entrepreneurship can often take over and leave business owners feeling extremely stressed, dispassionate, unmotivated, and unhappy with their decision to run a business. This is often referred to as burnout, an occupational phenomenon that is triggered by…

Starting a business and building it into a successful one will place you in a position to face countless challenges and obstacles. Fortunately, even though it is often difficult, running a business is not impossible. So, if you’re sick of running your business, you’ll have to carefully consider why you’re feeling that way before you…