Overcoming the Fear of Becoming Your Own Boss

Fear, uncertainty and self-doubt are all raw feelings people experience when they consider the idea of starting their own business. There is added pressure to be successful from family, friends, investors and even yourself to prove your idea is credible and you have what it takes to make it succeed. Finding the confidence to take the leap into entrepreneurship and build a successful business is possible with the proper preparation, commitment and belief in yourself.

This class is taught by tenBiz. Tonya is founder and CEO of tenBiz, Inc., a firm of business professionals that provides training, consulting and project management services to small businesses, organizations, and several SBCs across the state. She has over 25 years of experience in business development and consulting, with expertise in commercial lending, leadership development, marketing and entrepreneurship. As a business owner herself, she sees first-hand the challenges and opportunities that exist in today's competitive and volatile environment. Her philosophy in creating tenBiz was to build a "one stop-shop" for business owners and leaders by having a team of vetted experts who are well established in their respective fields. tenBiz operates on the belief that every company is different, just like every company's growth looks different- therefore, helping clients choose the right strategy and tools to tackle each situation is critical.