are you ready to go solo? the top 3 questions to ask yourself
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Are you ready to go solo? Consider these top three questions first!Then, take our quiz to complete the process: http://ow.ly/aRdOTTRANSCRIPT
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ARE YOU READY TO GO SOLO?
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AASSIA HAQ
Chief Marketing Officer
SARA CONDE
Consultant Services Advisor
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THE TOP 3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFJANUARY 27, 2012
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WHO ARE THE INDEPENDENTS?
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AM I EMOTIONALLY READY?ARE YOU IN THE RIGHT MINDSET TO GO SOLO?
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DIG DEEPER…
1. Do I enjoy working independently?
2. Do I have good time management skills?
3. Is my family supportive?
4. Are there dependents who rely on me?
5. Do I have a high level of stress in my personal life?
6. Is this a planned decision?
7. Am I ready to change my current life stage?
THINGS TO CONSIDER
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AM I PROFESSIONALLY READY?HAVE YOU DEVELOPED YOUR UNIQUE SKILL SET?
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DIG DEEPER…
1. Do I have a unique marketable skill set?
2. Am I known for being great at what I do?
3. Do I have a clear vision and plan?
4. Do I understand how to run a business?
5. Can I get projects from my current network?
6. Am I “connected”?
7. Have I prepared my online presence?
8. Am I comfortable with the idea of selling myself?
THINGS TO CONSIDER
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AM I FINANCIALLY READY?HAVE I ACCEPTED THE RISKS AND REWARDS?
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DIG DEEPER…
1. Do I have a cash reserve?
2. Do I have another person that helps support my lifestyle?
3. Do I have a client willing to commit to a contract?
4. Have I fully understood the costs and time commitments?
5. Do I have the resources to go out on my own?
6. Do I understand business tax implications?
THINGS TO CONSIDER
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