A lot of people market the idea that you can have a business that makes money while you sleep. And then they show pictures of gorgeous beaches, women with perfect pedicures in fluffy spa robes, or fancy expensive cars.

It’s a very attractive prospect – I mean, who doesn’t want that?

But running a business isn’t all lazing around on the beach.

I also wake up to Paypal notifications – but it doesn’t mean I don’t do any work!

Not quite as glamourous, right?

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I got a really interesting question the other day — someone asked me how to know if it was too late for her to start a business?

Well, the short answer is: IT’S NOT! I don’t believe it’s ever too late to start a new chapter in your life. Whether you’re 30 or 60, if you’ve got the idea, the drive, and the energy, I say go for it!

The media tends to focus on child geniuses — the kid who starts a billion dollar company from his dorm room, that sort of thing — because it’s interesting and UNUSUAL. Loads more people come to their big success later in life. In fact, the average age for someone to start one of the top companies in the world is 35 — not 19.

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Cat LeBlancIt sounds so great at first.  Just $99 gets you everything you need to start your own business! It’s already got a proven track record with customers, and it’s much easier than starting your own business from scratch.

I’m talking, of course, about multi-level marketing, and I can see why it might seem appealing to some people looking to quit the rat race and do their own thing. But, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but, getting involved in a multi-level-marketing company or starting a franchise is unlikely to cure that entrepreneurial itch.

Here’s why:

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Cat LeBlancKnowing what you want in life can help you choose your business idea.

Actually, knowing what you want in life is an integral part of picking the right idea and business model for you, because I know that the right business idea will help you get the life you want.

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