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Are You Ready to Go Solo? The Top 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

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ARE YOU READY TO GO SOLO?

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AASSIA HAQ

Chief Marketing Officer

SARA CONDE

Consultant Services Advisor

YOUR HOSTS TODAY

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WEBINAR CONTROLS

The full screen iconmaximizes thepresentation area.

The raise hand icon alerts the organizer that you have a question or comment.

The chat box allows you to send a question to the presenter.

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MBO PARTNERS MAKES IT EASY FOR INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS AND THEIR CLIENTS TO WORK TOGETHER

ABOUT MBO PARTNERS

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➤ THE LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH➤ FOCUSED TOPICS EACH MONTH

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THE TOP 3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFJANUARY 27, 2012

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WHO ARE THE INDEPENDENTS?

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AM I EMOTIONALLY READY?ARE YOU IN THE RIGHT MINDSET TO GO SOLO?

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DIG DEEPER…

1. Do I enjoy working independently?

2. Do I have good time management skills?

3. Is my family supportive?

4. Are there dependents who rely on me?

5. Do I have a high level of stress in my personal life?

6. Is this a planned decision?

7. Am I ready to change my current life stage?

THINGS TO CONSIDER

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AM I PROFESSIONALLY READY?HAVE YOU DEVELOPED YOUR UNIQUE SKILL SET?

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DIG DEEPER…

1. Do I have a unique marketable skill set?

2. Am I known for being great at what I do?

3. Do I have a clear vision and plan?

4. Do I understand how to run a business?

5. Can I get projects from my current network?

6. Am I “connected”?

7. Have I prepared my online presence?

8. Am I comfortable with the idea of selling myself?

THINGS TO CONSIDER

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AM I FINANCIALLY READY?HAVE I ACCEPTED THE RISKS AND REWARDS?

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DIG DEEPER…

1. Do I have a cash reserve?

2. Do I have another person that helps support my lifestyle?

3. Do I have a client willing to commit to a contract?

4. Have I fully understood the costs and time commitments?

5. Do I have the resources to go out on my own?

6. Do I understand business tax implications?

THINGS TO CONSIDER

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➤ CONTACT SARA CONDE• 703-793-6028• [email protected]

➤ VISIT OUR WEBSITE• www.mbopartners.com

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www.mbopartners.com1.800.220.0469