Why did you start your business and what do you work for?

For me...

Why did I start my business?
I started this business because I love to help entrepreneurs shape ideas into a business, and then take their business to the next level.

What do you work for?
I work for my family... My wife, my children, and my future grandchildren... I want to build my businesses so that they will be a legacy that generations of my family will be able to participate in.

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Permalink Reply by Glory Borgeson on November 24, 2008 at 3:29pm: Why did I start my business?
I started my current business because I found I have a knack for helping entrepreneurs figure out how to take their business to the next level of profit (which includes how to get themselves to the next level of profit, too). It's always a great experience for the client and for me.

What do you work for?
I work because I like to! (It also helps to pay the bills.); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tom on November 24, 2008 at 3:30pm: I start each of our businesses for a different reason
One is to help people experience travel discounts and
possibly make money too.
I work for my family... My wife, my children, and my grandchildren... I want to build my businesses so that they will be a legacy that generations of my family will be able to participate in.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Peter Palatnik on November 24, 2008 at 3:36pm: Why did I start my business?
The more you have the more you can give, and I can't think of a better way to accomplish that than leveraging your time, energy and money with your own network of businesses.

What Do I Work For?
To help others, fulfill my full potential, and eventually become the change I want to see in the world.

Peace,
Peter

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P.S. Have you read what others answered to these questions? There is a lot to learn from such great people inside sta.rtup.biz...makes you feel proud to be a part of this community.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by David Archer-Longden on November 24, 2008 at 3:37pm: Why did I start my business?
I started because I had a 'Goal' of NOT surviving on
the benefits of the state (Pensions ... ha) and, because
I wanted the freedom to do what *I* wanted to do.

What do you work for?
I work for my freedom and, I will always work for
anyone who will let me Help THEM to get to where
They want to be .... no If's and no Buts; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mary Guariglia on November 24, 2008 at 3:42pm: Why I started my business?

I, too started my mentoring program for FREE, to help others who have a dream of owning their lives. We have been beaten down into mediocrity by "our conditioning" our entire lives and I am here to help those "volunteers" who truly do want to be entrepreneurs. I can and do help others know that they "can do this" with a duplicate-able system and the right company and the right self-development programs.
Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE!

What do I work for?

Hmmm that is a good question. Firstly I work for myself for my Self-improvement so I can be of service to others. I have never until now, had any success in the Network Marketing industry and now I am having wonderful success. Therefore, I put the effort forth to help myself support myself first, then help my family and eventually my "causes" that will contribute to the betterment of society. My motto these days is: Build it Once, Build it Strong, Build it for my Children's Children! I mentor and coach Network Marketers through the Mentoring for Free Program, that is FREE. We only help those who want our help and ask for it. I absolutely love this and the happiness that I get from this helping others is the ultimate reason I do this. I am very grateful for this.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sue Henry on November 24, 2008 at 3:46pm: Why did I start my business?

I started my business to help small business owners make the most of the natural gifts they have.

What do I work for?

I have a goal of purchasing a portrait of my grandfather for the family that was painted in 1963 by a well known Australian artist Russell Drysdale take a look here it recently sold at auction

http://www.sothebys.com/app/live/lot/LotDetail.jsp?lot_id=159474670

The picture means a lot to the family as my grandfather was a great inspiration to all of us, he never really knew the impact he had on the world. The artist had actually given up the desire to paint due to a family tragedy until he met my grandfather who inspired him with his natural character to pick up a brush and paint again. I am driven by the values he left us with and when in doubt I remember the impact he had on Russell Drysdale and that keeps me going.

You never truly know what impact you will have on people.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Michael J. Harris on November 24, 2008 at 3:49pm: I started my business to supplement my retirement income.

I want to keep busy and use the experience and skills I have gained throughout my professional life to do some of the things a limited income does not make possible. Also I would like to do some financial things for my family (especially for my 89 year-old mother, who is confined to a nursing home far from any of her children).; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Yvonne Carson on November 24, 2008 at 4:10pm: My "Why" statement is to obtain financial freedom to be able to do what I want, when I want with my family, while at the same time help others pursue they God-given dreams through education, training, teaching, mentoring, and coaching them to success however they looks to them.

I have three BIG reasons to what drives my work: (1) To break the cycle of poverty and debt in my family bloodline, (2) To be able to leave a legacy of faith and prosperity to my children and grandchildren, and (3) To bring glory to God by using my money, gifts, talents, and abilities to help others and donate significant financial contributions to charity organizations. This is the driving force in my life!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Victoria on November 24, 2008 at 4:12pm: I am a marketing executive, a “Pioneer” Independent Skincare Executive Consultant (010196) and National Team Leader based in the Chicagoland area for Rodan + Fields, a new direct selling company featuring premium skincare products created by two of the world's most famous dermatologists, the same doctors who created ProActiv.

Why did I start this business? First, I am very blessed to have known one of the doctors since childhood and celebrated her many accomplishments over the years. This new company allows her to share her knowledge and head to toe skincare products with millions more new customers and empower people with the gift of a brilliant opportunity to start their own skincare business. She embodies the "pass it on" spirit and I believe in her company's mission to change skin and change lives. I also have years of marketing and business development experience that I use to build up others on my team. Through these activities, I hope to enrich others and provide a future legacy for my family.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Francesca on November 24, 2008 at 4:14pm: Why? Because I want soooo much more for my family and my new little son. He is so much fun and deserves to see the world as I was blessed in my childhood. I want to share so much with women and men who want more out of life, much more abundance. It's here!
What do I work for?? My family and a comfortable lifestyle, where I can be with my son and we enjoy vacations and many fun times. I am also working for giving to organizations I believe in, who have given me soo much. They deserve so much too.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by tealasilverre on November 24, 2008 at 4:16pm: Why did I start my business?
I love making jewelry. I find it is a therapy for me. People like my items, so it seemed natural to sell them to those who loved them, that way I could pay for making more.

Who do I work for?
Me first. I enjoy making jewelry, as well as I enjoy doing the research about jewelry styles. Of course having the extra money in the house would be a Godsend as well.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by IndigoBlue on November 24, 2008 at 4:17pm: Excellent topic!

Why did I start my business?
I love to help people, whether to save money in today's economy or make money despite the economy. I've "been through the fire" and have much to offer others so they too can acheive success.

What do you work for?
My family.......both my young boys have Type 1 Diabetes and it is just too important for me to be home with them. For my husband, so he can retire in the near future from a job he'd rather not go to.....for our future together and fulfill our dreams of traveling the world.; ▶ Reply to This