How to Quit Your Day Job Gracefully
Here's what you need to know to navigate the transition from working for someone else to being your own boss.
By Michelle Goodman •
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Congratulations! You've decided to leave your job and hang your own shingle. But first, there's much to consider. You'd probably like to stay on good terms with your former employer. You may have signed a noncompete agreement. And it wouldn't hurt to take some customers with you. Here's what you need to know to navigate the transition from working for someone else to being your own boss.
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