The first option is to start off selling your services on a part-time
basis, which is a good idea because it enables you to eliminate risk by
limiting your financial investment. It allows you to test the waters to
make sure that being self-employed is something you enjoy and want to
pursue. If all goes well, you may decide to transition from your current
job, devoting more time to your new enterprise each week, all the while
decreasing the time at your current job until you're working at your
new business on a full-time basis. There are many advantages to starting
off part-time, including keeping income rolling in, taking advantage of
any current health and employee benefits, and building your business
over a longer period of time, which generally gives it a more stable
foundation. If it turns out you're not the type of person who's
comfortable being the boss, you've risked little and still have the
security of your job.
Of course, if your ambitions are only to generate extra money to pay
down the mortgage, save for retirement, put yourself through school, or
pay off credit cards, selling services part-time is the perfect choice.
It's important to do what you want to do and what best suits your
individual needs. If selling services part-time works for you, then go
for it.
