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English translation. Programme details reflect the original publication date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xg-section\">\n<div class=\"xg-wrap xg-article-body\">\n<p><strong>Many people dream of becoming self-employed. However, the path to your goal is often rocky and full of challenges.<\/strong> In this blog article, I would like to show you that you do not have to eat the whole elephant at once, but only need to take the next step. With a system and the right mindset, you too can achieve your goals as a founder.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"ANGST vor der Selbstst\u00e4ndigkeit? So \u00fcberwindest du deine Zweifel und gr\u00fcndest erfolgreich!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BLv4B13_4fk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2>The elephant metaphor<\/h2>\n<p>Imagine you are given an elephant to live off. But how do you manage to eat this huge animal? The answer is simple: you have to cut it into small slices, which you can then eat piece by piece.<\/p>\n<h2>Starting a business is like eating an elephant<\/h2>\n<p>Starting a business is like eating an elephant. It is a big task that cannot be accomplished overnight. However, if you approach it step by step and use a system, you can overcome this challenge.<\/p>\n<h2>What you need to start a business successfully<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:176\"><strong>A system:<\/strong> You need a system to organise your tasks and goals. This way, you keep an overview and avoid feeling overwhelmed.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:160\"><strong>The right mindset:<\/strong> You need a positive attitude and belief in yourself. Even if there are setbacks, you should not give up.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"19:1-20:0\"><strong>The courage to take the next step:<\/strong> You need the courage to take the next step, even if you do not know what lies ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The most important tasks of a founder<\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:88\">As a founder, you have to handle many different tasks. These include, among others:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"25:1-30:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:41\"><strong>Developing a business plan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"26:1-26:39\"><strong>Financing the business<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:27\"><strong>Finding customers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"28:1-28:36\"><strong>Marketing and sales<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"29:1-30:0\"><strong>Managing employees<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>You do not have to do everything alone<\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:176\">It is important to admit that you cannot do everything by yourself. As a founder, you should therefore seek help from others. This can take the form of, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"35:1-39:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:16\"><strong>Consultations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"36:1-36:15\"><strong>Coaching<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:15\"><strong>Mentoring<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"38:1-39:0\"><strong>Funding programmes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion:<\/h2>\n<p>Starting a business is not an easy task, but with the right mindset and a good system, it is possible to achieve your goals. Remember, you do not have to eat the whole elephant at once, just take the next step.<\/p>\n<p><strong>P.S.:<\/strong> In my blog, you will find more helpful tips and tricks on starting up and succeeding as an entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<footer class=\"xg-footer\">\n<div class=\"xg-wrap\">\n<div class=\"xg-footer-top\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"X-Group\" height=\"56\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/X-GROUP-logo-250x86.png\" width=\"150\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We prepare start-ups and businesses for financing and funding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xg-footer-cols\">\n<div>\n<h3>Start-up &amp; financing<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/startup-financing\/\">Start-up Financing<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/business-plan\/\">Business Plan<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/financial-plan\/\">Financial Plan<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/kfw-startgeld\/\">KfW StartGeld<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/financing-rejected\/\">Financing Rejected<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/business-acquisition-financing\/\">Business Acquisition<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Funding &amp; 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