50 small business quotes to inspire you

Quotes about the inspiration of running a small business

This quote from America’s third President Thomas Jefferson can ring true to anyone working to build something – from novice to veteran – and, as any successful business owner will attest, is almost totally accurate.

2. “The most successful entrepreneurs I know are optimistic. It’s part of the job description.” ― Caterina Fake, founder of Flickr

There’s only so far that cold calculation can get you. Sometimes you need to believe deep down that what you want to create is possible – and that takes a lot of positivity. So do what you can to be optimistic. That doesn’t mean you need to be happy all the time, it just means that when you’re having a bad day, you believe there’ll be better days.

3. “If we did all the things we were capable of, we would astound ourselves” – Thomas Edison, inventor

America’s greatest inventor says it best. Don’t just put half of your energy into your project, but, instead, immerse yourself in the new challenges and learn from them. You never know, your lightbulb moment could lead to something huge.

4. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do” – Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple

From craft beer to comics and plants to push bikes, starting a business around your hobbies and interests could be the best thing you ever do. Because when you love what you do, it won’t feel work.

5. “If you just work on stuff that you like and you’re passionate about, you don’t have to have a master plan with how things will play out.” – Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook

Zuck’s got it spot–on here. If you’ve got an idea, a passion and a vision, you’re already in a strong position get things moving. Like the Steve Jobs quote (above), when you love what you do, it really won’t feel like a chore.

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