02869nam 2200601 a 450 991045501910332120200520144314.01-282-34136-797866123413660-313-35535-5(CKB)1000000000767289(EBL)492034(OCoLC)562289404(SSID)ssj0000290346(PQKBManifestationID)11275172(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000290346(PQKBWorkID)10404229(PQKB)11263677(MiAaPQ)EBC492034(Au-PeEL)EBL492034(CaPaEBR)ebr10323571(CaONFJC)MIL234136(EXLCZ)99100000000076728920080922d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrBreaking free[electronic resource] how to quit your job and start your own business /Chris LauerWestport, Conn. Praeger Publishers20091 online resource (212 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-313-35534-7 Includes bibliographical references and index.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.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 New business enterprisesUnited StatesSmall businessUnited StatesManagementEntrepreneurshipUnited StatesElectronic books.New business enterprisesSmall businessManagement.Entrepreneurship658.1/1Lauer Chris1966-942386MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910455019103321Breaking free2126579UNINA