Almost every entrepreneur has had to decide whether to take the leap now or wait– perhaps they wanted to acquire more capital, experience or connections. Given how common this predicament is, we asked some successful business owners to reflect back on whether they wish they had started sooner or waited for a better time.

Sabrina Estudillo Butler

I wish I had started my business way sooner! My business, Unpolished Words, is one of the many online businesses created during the COVID pandemic. Read more>>

Adriana Brava

If I could do it over again, I would most definitely start my business sooner. I initially was barred as an attorney in 2003– it would be 20 years later that I opened my business. Read more>>

Kristie Innis

Hi, I’m Kristie and this is my backstory. November 2023, this was when I started the NCB Level Up Programme. Being in this programme gave me the jump start I desperately needed to launch my business. Read more>>