by Danny Brown on December 12th, 2007
One of the hardest things to do when starting a business of your own is to juggle your day job and your new business. Obviously you want to start being your own boss as soon as you can, but realistically speaking you will have a little while at least before you can leave your current job.
Juggling your existing day job and your new business is difficult, but there are ways to do it without jeopardizing your position with your existing employer too much.
Be upfront only where necessary
Depending on the contract you have with your current employer, you... Read more »
by Veronica Stone on September 6th, 2007
Q: Do you think entrepreneurs are made or born? I say born, my partner says made. What say you? – Gerald
A: More often than not, I would say that someone is either an entrepreneur at heart or they are not. This is not to say that people cannot learn the skills necessary to be successful in their own business – of course they can, and they should. But do you want to start your own business? Actually, do you need to start your own business? That is the question.
I have a friend visiting from out of town this... Read more »
by Veronica Stone on July 24th, 2007
Do you have a product or service that you enjoy offering to grateful friends and family members? Perhaps you’ve been thinking lately that going professional would be a great way to earn some extra money, or even start your career as a small-business owner. While many successful businesses have been built on a hobby’s foundation, so have many failed ones. Here are a few precautions–and tips for proceeding if you decide this is the right move for you.
Precautions
Loving what you do isn’t enough
What are your reasons for wanting to turn your hobby into a business? If your... Read more »