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If you’re curious about starting your own business, there’s a lot to consider. When first starting out, it is important to take time and fully think thorough what running your own company actually entails. Testing out your idea while keeping your existing job is an ideal trial run, because it will give you time to…
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Making the leap to self-employment is an exciting career and life change. As an independent contractor, you call the shots. It’s up to you to decide when, where, and how you work. But independent work comes with many new responsibilities as well. When you run your own business, it’s up to you to prepare contracts,…
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As the demand for independent consultants surges, there are seven industries that are showing particularly high growth. If you’re considering going independent, and need to assess if your skills are in demand, consier these growing industries. However, if your services don’t fall neatly into one of these categories—don’t worry. A unique skill or service offering, a…
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When choosing a business structure for a small business, an increasingly popular option is C corporation status, which makes owners shareholders. What is a C Corporation? A C corporation is the same status that Fortune 500 businesses hold—they are corporate entities separate from their owners. In the case of an individually owned C corp, you…
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Starting your own business is both exciting and scary. But the more you prepare, the higher your likelihood of success will be. There’s a lot to consider when you go out on your own, from determining the services you’ll offer to how you’ll incorporate your business, where you’ll work, and how you’ll find clients. Below,…
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A big career change like retirement can unsettle even the most accomplished professionals. But if you’re like many people who still feel like they have great work to do, you can use your transition to retirement as an opportunity to launch a profitable and fulfilling career as an independent professional, joining a 38 million-strong workforce of talented workers….
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If you’re considering pursuing a career as an independent professional, you’re probably already aware of the many benefits: the flexibility to work your own hours, the ability to pursue projects you’re passionate about, and the freedom to learn new skills, just to name a few. It’s therefore no surprise that there are more than 38…
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Before starting a consulting business, there are several preparation steps that need to be taken to make ensure your success. While you may be confident in your ability to deliver great services and results to clients, it’s important to take a step back and first work through some strategic planning to make sure you start…
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Learn about veteran entrepreneurs in this Q&A With Jim Rabon: Seasoned Veteran Entrepreneur, Independent Business Owner and Professor
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Learn how Stacy Pilgreen made a succesful transition from military veteran to independent business owner.
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