- Figure Out Your Budget and Optimise It
- Do Not Touch Your Emergency Fund to Start Your Own Business
- Save More for a Longer Runway
- Start Part-Time First
Being your own boss is undoubtedly exciting.
However, I would liken starting your own business full-time without preparing financially would be like jumping out of a plane without a parachute.
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Sure, you might survive the fall. But, it would be very painful and can leave you with regrets.
If you are seriously considering quitting your nine to six job to pursue a full-time entrepreneurial career it is vital to getting prepared financially.
This will take the financial pressure off so that you can fully concentrate on making your business a success.
As such, here are four tips to help you prepare financially before you start a business.
TL;DR: How to Get Financially Ready to Become Your Own Boss