I'll second that.
Only reason I made the shift from employee to my own boss was the contacts I had build up during all my years in the business.
And maybe partly the reputation, I had, too.
Still, the first 3 years were hard. Then it started getting momentum and now that I have a good client base and a fine trustworthy partner, it is pretty smooth sailing.
I love being my own boss, wouldn't go back to employee status for anything.
Only reason I made the shift from employee to my own boss was the contacts I had build up during all my years in the business.
And maybe partly the reputation, I had, too.
Still, the first 3 years were hard. Then it started getting momentum and now that I have a good client base and a fine trustworthy partner, it is pretty smooth sailing.
I love being my own boss, wouldn't go back to employee status for anything.