Setting up and running any venture is extremely hard work and should not be
entered into lightly. The following list of (hopefully) thought - provoking
questions will help those interested in getting into community wood recycling
to consider all the personal implications of such a move.
Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss any of the points raised.
And…please do tell us what other things you think should be added to
this list.
1. Are you prepared to work long hours and carry the stress and responsibility that goes with running a venture? YES…… NO…..
3. Are you prepared to make the financial sacrifices often necessary to "run your own business"? YES…. NO….
2. Is your partner/family supportive of what you want to do? YES…. NO….
4. Have you worked out what your minimum income needs are? YES…. NO….
5. Are you prepared to work some evenings and weekends if necessary? YES…. NO….
6. Are you physically fit and capable of lots of manual labour? YES…. NO….
7. Are you up for managing staff and volunteers - some of whom might have certain "baggage"? YES…. NO….
8. Could you provide leadership to a group of disparate individuals? YES…. NO….
9. Could you/learn to prepare and manage a budget? YES…. NO….
10. Are you willing to commit yourself to something that might not have many tangible rewards for a reasonably long period of time? YES…. NO….
11. Are you a self - starter? YES…. NO….
12. Are you a quitter or a sticker? YES…. NO….
13. Are you a good listener? YES…. NO….
14. Can you think on your feet? YES…..NO.....
