New Series: Making the Leap to Entrepreneurship
Hear stories and words of wisdom from people who left careers with guaranteed salaries for the uncertainty of business ownership.
Hear stories and words of wisdom from people who left careers with guaranteed salaries for the uncertainty of business ownership.
It's possible to start a business while working for someone else, and it can even make you look better to your current boss. But the risks can be great, too.
Conversely, those who know they earn more than their peers are more likely to abandon the day job altogether, and become full-time entrepreneurs.
Stephen Mould and Lisa Lazure, partners in business and life, left jobs in law enforcement and marketing to start a knife company.
Know how much your advice is worth, and charge the same as your competitors; decide whether to grow or keep things simple; and avoid projects that could hurt your brand.
Some people change plans after they retire; others make change itself their plan.
How an entrepreneur-at-heart adjusted her small business dream to make it a reality.
Self-employment is different from working for someone else. Having a realistic financial plan and a strong marketing foundation is crucial from the get-go.
Consultant and author Todd Connor provides wise advice about leaving salaried work and keeping an eye on tomorrow, without jeopardizing your financial future.
Family-friendly policies encouraged women to think about what they really wanted for their careers. Work/life balance was not a factor.
When launching or running a company, doing is better than deliberating. Entrepreneurs need to dig in and get things done.
Supported by the Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
