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Are you thinking about opening your own business but not sure where to start? Or do you already have your own business but don't feel inspired or motivated by it anymore? There are a lot of ways to create a business you feel inspired by as well as bringing the passion for your business back! Keep reading to find out some helpful tips on how to create a business idea that you're passionate about: 

• Try taking some time to list out all of your interests and pick out the ones that you feel especially passionate about. If you're attempting to start a business, research if any of your passions could become a viable business idea! If you already have a business, see if it's possible to incorporate one or many of your passions into your current business model to reinvigorate your business as a whole. Following your passions will help to create a business that's fueled by a product/service that interests and excites you. By creating a business this way or integrating what you love into an existing business, your work will feel less like work and more like you making a career out of something you already enjoy...

• Finding and hiring a trusted mentor/advisor to help guide you and your business towards success could be a great step in the right direction! Having someone on your side that's reliable, trustworthy and knowledgeable to bounce ideas off of, ask questions and get advice from could be crucial in helping to light that spark within your business as well as ensuring that you're en route to achieving your professional goals. It's definitely beneficial to have someone with knowledge of your industry to turn to when unexpected circumstances come up in order to have the ability to handle them in a way that is best for your business, staff and customers! You could also seek out a coach that specializes in finding where your passion lies if you need some extra help figuring out how to make your interests and business work together. 

• Addressing your prominent fears, excuses, and any potential issues that could arise for your business before beginning it or implementing major changes to your existing business is extremely important in setting it up for success. These can sneak up on you and quickly become overwhelming if you do not have a plan in place to deal with them if they do arise. ⁣Worrying about starting or changing up your business, or even coming up with excuses not to start/change your own business is totally normal and even healthy when done properly. However, try to avoid overthinking about these issues and instead spend your time researching and creating solutions to these problems. That way you're turning the time you would've wasted worrying into valuable business planning time!

Finding where your passion lies and combining that into your own business will likely be one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself! It's a great way to ensure that you'll really love your job and want to invest the time and effort to make it successful. Stick to these tips and put the extra work in initially and you'll be on your way to creating a career that you genuinely love. Want more tips on making your business feel fun, exciting and fulfilling? Click here to scroll through our Redefining Barter Blog gallery and pick a post that stands out to you!