They asserted that combining private work with a job is possible, provided time, passion and knowledge are available

Entrepreneurs: “The job” is a first step towards professional independence

• Most small businesses need the necessary capital that a job can provide as a start.

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Entrepreneurs reported that combining a full-time job with private work helps young people who want to launch their own projects, according to several conditions, including the ability to organize time, choose the appropriate activity, and balance between work and personal life, pointing out that most small and medium enterprises need the necessary capital to start the activity. , which the function can provide for a start.

They told Emirates Today that the job is a first step towards professional independence, and that those wishing for professional independence should not stop at the job, but rather start their own business, calling on young people to think outside the box and start the professional work and commercial activity they seek.

They pointed out that there are many successful models in the world of entrepreneurship, who decided not to stop practicing their jobs when starting their own business.

In detail, the entrepreneur, Adel Galadari, said, "Combining a job with private work is not a difficult matter, but rather it is sometimes inevitable, in front of an entrepreneur who needs financing for his own activity," adding that "starting a private business is an investment for the income that a person earns from his job." ».

He added, "Young people who plan to launch their own business should focus on organizing time and arranging their daily priorities," pointing out that time must be organized between job and private work, so that the latter does not conflict with the job and does not negatively affect it.

Galadari believed that the success of the private business could be a step towards leaving the job and starting professional independence, pointing out that young people should study their steps comprehensively in terms of the type of commercial activity they desire, and the availability of the required experience to work in this activity.

For his part, entrepreneur Ahmed Al-Muhairi said, "The main aspect of combining a job with private work is organizing time and managing it properly," explaining that "giving a job, the time needed to complete it in an organized manner, gives the young man enough time to unleash his passion in private work." And starting his small project,” pointing to the importance of sincerity in work, whether job or private business, as the path to success, if combined with experience, knowledge, organization, prioritization, and market study.

Al-Muhairi believed that "there is an important element that must be present in the personality of an entrepreneur, which is patience and not rushing to succeed," pointing out that "a business that has all the elements of success must succeed, but it may take time to achieve its goals, so patience It is an important psychological factor that enhances this aspect.

And he indicated that passion alone is not enough to start a private business, as experience is a very important factor, so the entrepreneur can initially give time to learn and study the aspects of the activity he seeks to enter into, whether through training courses, studies, or even work without material compensation to gain experience and knowledge. .

In turn, the entrepreneur, Saud Balshalat, said, "Combining private work with a job is a great responsibility for young employees who want to start their own business, as it requires great effort to coordinate between the two sides and give each of them the effort, focus and time necessary for their success."

He added, "Priority must be given to the job, which provides basic income, which is an important ethical aspect. Private work should not conflict with the job, especially if it is a government job or work in a public service, as the two sides must be completely separated."

Balshalat believed that “the first step in practicing private business is to study the feasibility of the project from all aspects, including the extent of the person’s ability to reconcile the project and the job,” stressing the importance of avoiding practicing this matter indiscriminately, otherwise this will lead to negative results, not only for own work, but rather on the job that is the main source of income for the person.

He called for reconciliation between the times necessary for the job and private work, as balancing them is very important for the success of the person in his practical and private life, explaining that one of the most important qualities that must be available in the entrepreneur is perseverance and continuity, pointing to the importance of distancing from repetition of projects and imitation, And take all steps to ensure success and development, including a feasibility study and obtaining technical support from the competent authorities.

For her part, entrepreneur Alyssa Al-Mayahi said, "Entrepreneurs should look for an activity that combines their passion with market demand," pointing out that "the entrepreneurship journey is very similar for most business owners, regardless of what they sell or where they work."

She added that the final product is not what the entrepreneur should be excited about, but rather he should be excited about doing something new, and discovering things that can lead to change and influence.

Al-Mayahi said that a balance must be achieved between private work and the job, and to ensure that young people get a strong and stable income from their work, before leaving the job, explaining that job independence may take a year or two, so young people must allocate time after work or during weekends for their work. The private.

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Entrepreneur, Adel Galadari, advised young people to start businesses that they feel passionate about, which is important, especially since the completion of businesses that a person loves, prompts him to improve and develop them and make efforts, in order to obtain the best results, pointing to the importance of continuing the effort in the job as a major source. For income, investment and savings, and giving it the time and effort necessary to perform it to the fullest, pointing out the need for the young man to search for agencies that can support him financially and knowledgeably when starting a private business, which helps him understand the nature of entrepreneurship and expand the chances of success in it.

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