Breaking free : how to quit your job and start your own business / Chris Lauer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lauer, Chris, 1966-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Entrepreneurship--United States.

Entrepreneurship.

New business enterprises--United States.

New business enterprises.

Small business--United States--Management.

Small business.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (212 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2024.

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Praeger Publishers, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Breaking Free is about making the transition from working for the man to working for yourself by starting your own business or freelancing. By focusing on the personal experiences, ideas, and actions of a variety of self-employed peopleÑincluding freelance writers, contractors, service providers, store owners and franchisees, sales reps, and othersÑthis book offers readers deep insights into the ideas and decisions required to make self-employment a reality. Along the way, author and self-employed professional Chris Lauer offers a wealth of practical small-business insights and tips. Breaking

Contents:

Introduction : the clock is ticking

How I broke free

Who are you?

What are you going to do with the rest of your life?

When is the timing right?

Where are your heart and your mind?

How to quit your job

Why work for yourself?

How to meet people who can help you in your business

How to succeed with your people

How to sell your work to customers

How to grow

How to recognize success and when to call it quits

Epilogue : famous last words.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9798400621215

9786612341366

9781282341364

1282341367

9780313355356

0313355355

OCLC:

562289404