I am a lumberjack. My job is dangerous. I am thinking about starting my own logging business.
I have a wife and child. I started my company. I own a moving company that works cross-country. I love being in control of my own business but it is stressful and hard.
Did you get any good business opportunities?  I have been doing a number of cold calls to try and increase my client base. So far, I've learned how difficult it can be to find enough clients since I've only gotten three new clients. Its a struggle but the control of owning my own business makes it worth it.   I'm glad it's all worth it!  That's a lot of work and I'm sure it gets disappointing at times.  Way to go on having such a positive attitude!  I need to put more effort into opening my logging business.  Any pointers? First, I would say never give up. The hardest part seems to be in the beginning when you are still trying to get your base going. Its tough to give specifics since I don't know the inner workings of the logging industry like you do. Have you thought about picking up a business partner to help share in the load of starting a business? Fair enough.  I know I need to keep the thought "Never Give Up!" with me at all times because I'm sure there are plenty of hard times when I'll feel like giving up.  I think finding a good business partner is the perfect start.  Thanks for the idea!  How's the family these days?  The family is doing great. Which reminds me of another point about starting your own business. It's like picking up a 2nd marriage. You must be careful not to over do it when it comes to the amount of work you put on your self or you will start neglecting your family!   Wow, great point!  I never would've thought of that.  I'm sure it's important to have a business partner who has the same work ethic as you do.  Do you have a business partner or is it just you running the show? I started the business on my own with my wife being one of the only one really helping alongside. Since then, I've realized the neglect I had toward my family and decided it was best to bring on new partners. Now days, there is a team of 5 of us and it helps us make sure that everything gets done without us neglecting the other things in life that matter. All of the partners were previous people I had worked with. Do you know any other lumberjacks that want to start their own logging company as well?  That's really great insight.  I appreciate you sharing that with me.  I know quite a few lumberjacks but I don't know how business-savy any of them are. I'll have to ask around and see if any are interested! You really should. Having other competent people that you know you can rely on really makes a difference in the end. Not working with others, at first, was one of the biggest mistakes I made. Thanks for letting me learn from your mistakes! ;)  I really do appreciate your advice.  How long did it take for your business to start making money? I gave myself 5 years to get to profitability. That is rather standard for most new businesses. But, I was one of the lucky ones and we were able to get things to profitability within 2 years! I really owe it to the logistics software that I got early on. Being organized has been such a time saver. 