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. Check out my advice!
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.
My advice: Ask What Is Required And Identify Your Motivators
“First, ask what elements, behaviors or risks are required for this move. Next, identify what your current motivators are. I don’t mean what political or religious causes you’re interested in, but rather what makes you get up and go to work every day. This can be understood with a scientific behavioral survey. Compare both findings, and your decision-making calculus will be improved.”
Here is the link to the article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/10/15/14-things-to-do-before-quitting-a-job-to-become-an-entrepreneur/