If You’re Leaving Your Job To Start A Business, Read This
Considering leaving your job to start a business? That’s awesome! But it can be a risky move. To minimize the risk, 15 members of “Forbes Coaches Council” with Forbes Magazine are…
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Considering leaving your job to start a business? That’s awesome! But it can be a risky move. To minimize the risk, 15 members of “Forbes Coaches Council” with Forbes Magazine are sharing their top piece of advice with you.
- Look before you leap.
- Try selling a service before a product.
- Prepare a realistic financial runway.
- Test your passion for the business.
- Test your business as a side hustle.
- Have a flexible plan and budget.
- Depart with grace and kindness.
- Make sure people will pay for what you’re selling.
- Have a plan to avoid cash crunches.
- Shadow a successful entrepreneur.
- Anchor your first client quickly.
- Get to know your ideal client in detail.
- Clarify your motivations and desired outcomes.
- Start your business before you leave.
- Have a clear vision and mission for your venture.
You can get the whole list here!
Source: Forbes
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