Get a part-time job when starting a business

I was talking this morning to an old friend, who works mainly in real estate consulting. We were discussing the slump, and how it’s effecting most business – not just real estate.

So what’s a solo entrepreneur to do?

She’s been thinking about getting a part time job. (She actually has a couple of opportunities, both in lecturing at local colleges.)

When I started my business, I took a part-time job.  It was a great option for me: I had the flexibility to start my business and money coming in!

The key is to keep current in your field, find a job that understands you need for ’space,’ and have an exit strategy.

The latter is important. I hung on way to long at my part-time job, which became almost full-time at one point. I basically became comfortable there and forgot about my real goal. Once I realized I had made my goals with my own business, I left as soon as I could.