A friend recently asked for advice on his business idea. I loved its potential – great idea, lucrative market, and an owner who has the skills and connections to make it happen. Sadly, the idea, like many others, will end up in the “Great Entrepreneurial Ideas” graveyard. Why? My friend is trying to start the venture while keeping a high-flying corporate job. That never works.
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His venture is in a completely different industry. It is one-millionth the size of his employer’s operation, and able to be run on weekends and during a few weeks of annual leave. My friend, like others I know, won’t broach the subject with his employer. Telling his boss about the venture would be like tattooing his corporate forehead with: “I AM NOT FULLY COMMITTED.” It got me thinking:
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Author: Tony Featherstone
