Upskill yourself in 2021 by starting a business

In 2021, one way you can upskill yourself is by starting a business of your own. Rather than working for someone, consider starting a business to gain relevant knowledge. 

Upskilling means getting additional skills that will help you thrive in life. Remember, 2021 is a year of thriving. Starting a business of your own will equip you with skills that can boost your professional life.

Some of the skills you get by starting a business include

• Managerial skills

You will learn how to manage a team, income, work hours, your life, your family, etc

• Finance 

Starting your business will allow you to make and manage money.

• Networking

Business is built on relationships. Starting a business will equip you with the right networking skills.

• Sales and marketing skills

For your product or service to be known, you need to learn how to market. As a business owner, marketing is a vital aspect of your business as sales depend on marketing. Starting as a business will help you learn marketing and sales skills.

• Negotiation

Negotiation is a must-have skill for every business owner. Starting a business will help build your negotiation skills.

These are just a few skills you can build by starting a business. 

Starting a business in 2021 doesn't have to be stressful. You can run your small business with your spouse, partner, friends, or any family member of your choice while you also do your 9-5 day job.

You can also turn your hobby into a business. Hobbies like baking, cooking, writing, singing, dancing, and many others can be turned into a business to yield profit

One thing you should know is, failure may come up but learning is certain. No matter how the business turns out, you will surely learn from the events.

Consider starting a business to upskill yourself.

You may also want to read ("How we should join a startup" - https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/upskill-yourself-2021-joining-startup-manish-kumar/)