The idea to start a business is not always easy. It takes some time and resources before a business idea becomes operational and profitable. Starting a business idea can be overwhelming, and one requires courage and proper prior preparation to see it succeed. Formulating a business plan, budget, or even finding a space for a business can be difficult. One may feel about quitting under such pressure and confusion, but learning from others’ business triumphant tales may help lift the spirits to continue and see your business succeed. The following are three inspiring business stories to consider as they can help you actualize your business idea:
1. Spark Vision
MaryBeth Hyland, Spark Vision’s founder, faced a lot of abuse and discrimination at her young age. Her business idea was to foster togetherness and collaboration among workers in offices. Her idea was to improve the office cultures by fostering connections among workers, hence, become more productive. That indicates one’s background experience can help yield a business idea. Hyland’s abusive experience became a stepping stone toward making a business idea come true. Still, her business idea helps solve a similar problem in the community.
2. Zoom
Zoom is one of the most prominent communication platforms globally. Eric Yuan is the mastermind behind Zoom. Eric is Chinese and aspired to move to the U.S in the mid-’90s. Despite his many attempts to acquire a visa to the U.S, he finally succeeded after the eighth attempt. Yuan’s idea came about due to a long-distance relationship that would make him travel ten hours to see the other partner. Today, Zoom as a face-to-face interactive platform has made companies communicate effectively with the employees working remotely. Yuan’s difficulties acquiring a visa to the U.S and becoming a successful businessperson testifies willingness and persistence are crucial to accomplishing business goals.
3. Night Owl Cleaning Services
Arlete Turturro is a Fashion Institute of Technology graduate with a merchandising degree and a Queens College graduate with a real estate degree. However, nowadays, she carries out a business that does not align with her career. She is the founder of Night Owl Cleaning Services for almost three decades. Her company offers services such as commercial cleaning. Night Owl Cleaning Services also respond to emergency services during odd hours. According to her achievements, an individual can plan for a future career to do a different business. Turturro’s success shows being flexible and open-minded can bring many business opportunities in life.
It is not always easy to start a business and operate it effectively without obstacles. However, it is better to learn from some business role models. Thus, it can be easier to gain the courage to continue until a business idea materializes in the future.