Starting a Solo Business

While there are hundreds of questions running through the mind of a solo entrepreneur at any given time, entrepreneur Terri Lonier tries to address some of the most common ones in his essay. Unlike so many articles telling you what to do once you’re running your business, I appreciated his take on the many things you should be doing before quitting your day job, before taking the jump. With the right preparation, you can set yourself up for success - one of Bright Launch’s principal tenets.

• How can you tell if you’ve got what it takes to be a solo entrepreneur?
• What are the most important things to do before quitting your day job?
• What are the biggest challenges to starting a business?
• How do you determine what kind of business is best for you?
• What are the biggest mistakes new business owners make?
• How much start-up capital does a typical small business need?
• Are there any financial or tax advantages to starting a small business?
• What are the best ways for a small business to obtain start-up capital?
• What’s the best way for someone to price their product or service?
• What are the most important things entrepreneurs need to become a success?

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