If you’re thinking about leaving a stable job to start your own business, you likely already know that there are considerable risks involved. Of course, the risks are often worth the reward of pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams. While having confidence in your idea and your ability to bring it to life is essential, it’s also important to set yourself up for success.
That’s why we asked the members of Forbes Coaches Council to tell us about the most important things professionals should consider doing before making the leap into full-time entrepreneurship. Here are 14 steps you can take to better prepare to start a business before quitting your current job.
Click here to gain insights and read tips from 14 Forbes Coaches Council Members who share the most important things professionals should consider doing before making the leap into full-time entrepreneurship. Follow their advice so you can better prepare to start a business before quitting your current job.
Our CEO Lisa Christen‘s tip was featured:
Be Ready For The Shift In Power Dynamics
Watch out! The power dynamics will completely shift. When you’re a leader in an organization, you are given respect because of your title. People listen to you. You hold the power. When you run your own business, nobody will give you the time of day unless you work hard to earn their attention. You need to sell. The customer holds the power. Be patient and humble and then enjoy the success!
Lisa Christen, CEO, Christen Coaching & Consulting