Personal Business
Posted by Jess Saba on Thu, Jul 23, 2009 @ 06:01 PM
Entrepreneurial Inspiration
Do you have an idea for a business you would like to start? If so, here are three lessons you can learn from the story of President and Founder of Camp Bow Wow, Heidi Ganahl.
Starting from the bottom is better than not starting at all:
When Heidi started Camp Bow Wow she maxed out her credit cards, borrowed from friends and family and invested her savings to develop a business plan she had written many years before. Heidi also strove for success despite the tragic death of her husband. Instead of giving up Heidi decided to follow through and make something big happen. Now there are more than 150 Camp Bow Wow locations across the United States.
Turn your passion into a business:
After the death of her husband, Heidi found strength from the love of her dogs. It was as if they had said, "Hey come on, you've still got life to live, lets get up and play ball."
If you know that there is one thing that will make you happy and inspire you every day than there is a way to earn a living doing what you love. Write your business plan and go for it.
Do not be afraid to ask for help:
Starting a business is hard enough with the help of partners, investors and consultants, but if you are going for it alone it is beneficial to ask for assistance when you need it.
Inspiration, motivation, financial support and understanding are valuable assistance that family, friends and advisers can offer to a aspiring entrepreneur. Having a solid support base is one of the most critical elements of starting a business for scratch.
To hear more about the inspiration behind how Heidi Ganahl started Camp Bow Wow Click here to watch her interview on The Big Idea with Donnie Deutch.CNBC.