It’s a big step to jump ship from a salaried corporate job and start your own business, but solid preparation will pave the way for a less stressful transition, according to media company CEO Carlos Gil, writing for Entrepreneur.
Having been through the process himself, Gil knows how insecurity and self-doubt can devour a budding entrepreneur’s ambition. Big challenges, such as how you will cope with wearing a myriad hats without the backup of bosses and co-workers, are bound to pray on your mind and even put you off the idea altogether.
Then there are the financial considerations, like how you will pay your mortgage if you don’t find enough clients, and whether you will still be able to afford meals out and foreign holidays.