Category: Before You Quit
Worrying About Money vs. Planning for Profit
Money or the lack of it can be a major stress point – especially when thinking about transitioning from employee to entrepreneur. At some point it becomes a mind game, you have all the things in place to have a profitable business but the worry about finances is still there: How will I be able [...]
How to Launch Your Business While Working Full-time (My #SmallBizChat Interview)
Every week, Melinda Emerson (a.k.a. SmallBizLady on Twitter), facilitates Tweet Chats with authors, coaches and consultants that focus on hot topics for small business owners. Usually I am in the co-hosts seat but last month I was on the other side of the table being interviewed. Here’s a snippet from the full Q and A [...]
The Four Absolute Worst Times to Quit Your Job to Launch Your Business
This has nothing to do with the economy and everything to do with the way you set the stage for your new career as an entrepreneur. While it may be tempting to jump now, your transition to entrepreneur will have more bumps than necessary if your starting position is off. I’ve outlined four positions that [...]
How to Get Your Spouses’ Support to Launch Your Business
(Updated from The Career Makeover Coach blog) When you are launching a new business, you need all the support you can get. This is especially true of your spouse. If your partner second-guesses many of the decisions you make in the beginning of your new business venture, understand that they are simply concerned about your relationship [...]
