WANT TO QUIT YOUR JOB AND BE AN ENTREPRENEUR? READ THIS FIRST...

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4/21/2015

7 TIPS ON HOW TO BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR - THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU QUIT YOUR JOB

Becoming a successful #entrepreneur takes more than a great idea and important connections (although both do help). Making the shift from the steady life of a full-time employee to the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship requires a shift in mindset that many overlook. In fact, some of the work habits you so carefully honed as a good employee don'tnecessarily translate well into the world of entrepreneurship.

According to the Small Business Administration, only 50% of new businesses will survive to see their fifth year. Making that mental switch from employee to entrepreneur can help you avoid being one of those businesses that doesn'tmake it. Here are seven tips for thought while adjusting to life as an entrepreneur:

1. STICK TO A REGULAR SCHEDULE

Is your new business largely autonomous project work? Is there no set schedule because you're building your startup from square one? As you make the transition to working for yourself, try to keep your existing schedule as much as possible. Being in charge doesn'tmean you should get rid of your alarm clock or take four-hour lunches. Having some semblance of a schedule will help Read the whole article...

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