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Everything you wanted to know about professional independence but were too employed to ask.

Don’t be shy; going solo is not just fun, freedom and games, but intricate (and exciting) endeavours with many questions to ask; many answers to consider. When you’re an org. chart of one, it’s good to have special friends with advice (note: NOT financial advice) at the ready – let Mr EBEL be your friend:

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Is business ethics important for independents? Or does anything go? Asking for a friend ...

BEGINNINGS

Dear
Mr Ebel -

Should I keep my job and be part-time independent at first, or go full-time independent directly?

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How do I determine my rates and prices, without previous self-employment experience?

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I have never been independent before. Any tips? What should I expect and be prepared for?

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As a newly minted independent, should I charge per hour, use retainers or packages, or all of the the above?

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Dear
Mr Ebel -

I’ve been a good little company man my whole career – what will “people” think when I go indie?

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How do I manage the weight of all the responsibilities facing me alone as a solo business owner?

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What strategies can I use to ensure I “deliver” without a manager or employer setting deadlines?

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How do I stay focused and motivated, without coworkers or management looking over my shoulder?

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Dear
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When going solo, should I follow my passion or focus on something I know and do really well?

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DEAR MR EBEL

THE

answeR TO

your

INDEPENDENCE

QUERY

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LATEST

BEGINNINGS

MINDSET

FORMALITIES

ADMIN

MISC.

PRODUCTS

POSITIONING

BRANDING

MARKETING

SALES

LEGALITIES

SCALING

ORGANISATION

A.I. AND I

COLLABS

PROCEDURES

WORKSPACE

GEAR

SOFTWARE

WEBSITES

AUTOMATION

Is business ethics important for independents? Or does anything go? Asking for a friend ...

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