{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"123 Reg Blog: Small business tips, insight and advice","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.123-reg.co.uk\/blog","author_name":"Will Stevens","author_url":"https:\/\/www.123-reg.co.uk\/blog\/author\/will\/","title":"Inspiring stories from Self Starters | 123 Reg Blog","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"zOu2nWL2EQ\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.123-reg.co.uk\/blog\/123-reg-stories\/inspiring-stories-from-self-starters\/\">Inspiring stories from Self Starters<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.123-reg.co.uk\/blog\/123-reg-stories\/inspiring-stories-from-self-starters\/embed\/#?secret=zOu2nWL2EQ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Inspiring stories from Self Starters&#8221; &#8212; 123 Reg Blog: Small business tips, insight and advice\" data-secret=\"zOu2nWL2EQ\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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Here\u2019s some inspiration from people who have been there, done that. The road hasn\u2019t always been smooth for these Self Starters, but they\u2019ve reached a place where what they do makes them happy. Their advice could help you do the same. Getting started is important An idea is just an idea until you do something about it. Getting started on a new business can feel intimidating, but if you let that feeling get the best, you\u2019ll have no chance of achieving your dreams. \u201cIt isn\u2019t about achieving perfection from day one, because there\u2019s a million things you don\u2019t know. When you strive to make something perfect, you naturally put loads of obstacles in the way. So just start the business.\u201d Theo Michaels, celebrity chef and founder of Lazy Bear Coffee. Read more of Theo\u2019s story here. You could regret doing nothing Sometimes, doing nothing feels like a way to avoid regret. But often, the biggest regrets come from missing out on opportunities we could have taken. My one regret would be not making the leap of faith to start this business years ago. Joe Birchley, founder of joinery business Making Wood Good. Read more of Joe\u2019s story here. It\u2019s not all about the bottom line Often, people fixate on establishing a business that will make them rich. Of course, you\u2019ll want your venture to be profitable, but it\u2019s not the money that will give you your biggest sense of achievement. \u201cWhat makes it all worth it? When people say that they love what I\u2019ve made.\u201d Fumio Obata, illustrator and comic book writer. Read more of Fumio\u2019s story here. Pushing yourself is the key to achievement Self Starters don\u2019t settle, they strive for more. It\u2019s this desire to achieve that leads to the true benefits of being your own boss. \u201cI could have opted for the easy life, but I would not have had the sense of fulfilment and a life well lived.\u201d Albert King, artist and founder of Albert King Woodcarvings. Read more of Albert\u2019s story here. Go back to basics when things seem hard No one\u2019s pretending that life as a Self Starter is straightforward \u2013 the challenges are what leads to that sense of fulfilment. When things get tough, it can help to look back on why you do what you do. \u201cRemember why you have created the business in the first place. Have this in your head every time you hit a hard patch as there will be plenty of occasions that you think you can\u2019t carry on anymore. The why will always get you through!\u201d Adam Blakey, co-founder of Lil Beatz Clothing. Read more about the Lil Beatz story here. You can\u2019t beat the feeling of making a difference Getting things done is important, but knowing what you do makes a difference is incomparable. Stay focused on that. \u201cTo know that the work that you do has a direct impact on the success of the company and the staff is an amazing feeling. Becoming your own boss is both liberating and scary all at the same time, and you will have hurdles along the way. As long as you are prepared to take the rough with the smooth, you will win in the long run.\u201d Chris Ross, cofounder of The Floodgate. Read more about The Floodgate\u2019s story here. Picking the right partners matters Although being a Self Starter means wearing a lot of hats, it doesn\u2019t mean going it alone. Joining forces with the right businesses can help you achieve your goals. At 123 Reg, we pride ourselves on providing everything a Self Starter needs to set up and grow a website. From domain names, to marketing tools we\u2019ve got it. \u201cThe reality is there\u2019s a million people out there that sell domain names but 123 Reg are a trusted source. I know I\u2019m in safe hands.\u201d Theo Michaels \u201cThe 123 Reg staff are genuinely friendly and enthusiastic about what I do. They gave examples of similar business websites and talked through the pros and cons which was very helpful.\u201d Fumio Obata You can search for a domain name with 123 Reg here, or learn about our easy-to-use Website Builder and create a website. \u00a0"}