by Clementina Busayo
I’m that girl figuring out life as she grows, asking questions to help her find her way, taking little steps daily, making mistakes but never giving up. I started an ushering agency as a full-time customer service consultant in a bank. I realized only a few people pursue their ideas - either it is to start a business, an impact project, or pursue a purpose.
I want to answer the question of how to pursue your business idea while working in a full-time job. Since founding Gloriouswills Ushering Services, I have trained over one hundred youths. I have also managed over twenty-five ushers. All this I did while learning to speak French at the same time.
Here are things you can do to progress your business idea while still working in a full-time job.
Write down your plan/vision: Writing things down makes it easy for you to refer to them and take practical actions.
Be prudent in your finances: Save, invest and build an emergency fund. Financial experts say you should save 3 to 6 months of your living expenses.
Don't keep up with the Joneses: It is good to learn from people, but it is bad to compare yourself to others. This only breeds discontent.
Take advantage of company benefits: You can save money by avoiding double-spending.
Register your business: Secure your business name by registering your business.
Open a business account: This will help you account for your business income.
Be kind to people: How you treat people can make or mar your growth, be kind.
Talk about your idea: This helps people learn about what you do.
Build your network: Look for opportunities to serve within your organization.
Learn to write official emails: This is a good skill for business partnerships and collaboration.
Take fast imperfect actions: Everyone who became an expert was once a beginner. Do not let fear deter you from starting.
Seek guidance: Either from Coaches, Mentors, or God.
Today, four years into starting my ushering business, we have executed more than fifteen events.
“Remember, You don't have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great.” Les Brown
Clementina Busayo is an entrepreneur, project manager, and the founder of Gloriouswills Ushering Services in Nigeria. She loves public speaking, moderating events, and interviewing people, and writes articles on a range of topics including ushering services, leveraging opportunities for growth, how to moderate virtual events, and the art of presenting and interviewing people. She is interested in cross-country collaboration and partnerships in business.