Living the dream… Paying the bills?

Ever wonder what it would be like to own a winery, an inn, or a minor league sports team?  How about leading outdoor adventures, writing novels or Broadway musicals?    There’s no shortage of stories about career changers switching to their dream job, but most gloss over the question on everyone’s mind:  “Yeah, but can I make [...]

Exit strategy: Don’t let the door hit you… on the way out

When starting a business, most people put a lot of thought into how to get it up and running, what they will offer, what they will charge, how they will deliver, and many other start-up and day-to-day concerns. There’s so much excitement about the shiny new venture that the thought of ever wanting to [...]

Starting a business? First, check your personal finances

In one of my favorite cartoons about cubicle life, Dilbert squashes Wally’s dream of becoming a high-flying entrepreneur and “living life on the edge” with the observation “You know they stop paying you if you quit your job.” Wally responds wisely to this keen insight with “Oh, never mind.” While most of us [...]

In business with your better half: fantasy life or financial ruin?

Tough day at the office! Both of you come home raging over the inequities, inefficiencies, and inanity of your workaday lives. This not-uncommon scenario is often the trigger for couples’ conversations about ditching corporate and launching a business together. Sounds like the stuff dreams — and feature articles in Inc. magazine — [...]