Does your current work situation bother you? Do things beyond the ordinary day-to-day issues of working in a business environment - such as lack of input into important company decisions and compensation - continue to frustrate you? If you're tired of working for someone else and have contemplated striking out on your own, Starting Your Own Practice: The Independent Guide for Professional Service Providers can help make the transition as smooth as possible. Whether you are just starting (or thinking of starting) your own business, or if you are an experienced entrepreneur or business owner, this book has the answers you need. Written from the perspective of successful entrepreneur and investment advisor, Robert Fragasso, Starting Your Own Practice is meant to help professionals who provide skilled personal service-especially those who already have experience as: Investment Advisors/Brokers Attorneys/CPAs Architects/Engineers Marketing/Advertising Professionals Real Estate/Insurance Agents Computer Programmers Healthcare Professionals Anyone Who Provides Skilled Personal Service Filled with in-depth insight and practical advice, Starting Your Own Practice begins by helping you decide if you should go into business for yourself. You'll gain a realistic look at the financial benefits and risks associated with going at it on your own, as well as take an entrepreneur's test (link to the test) that offers an honest assessment of whether self-employment is right for you. Once you've made the decision to move forward, Starting Your Own Practice will help you plan your next moves with valuable information on structuring the marketing, management, staffing, and general operation of your business. Fragasso maps out a strategy to achieve business independence that includes all of the aforementioned issues, plus guidance on: Leaving your current employer Converting existing clients or customers to your new business as well as gaining new clients and customers Finding the best ways to finance your business Protecting yourself and your business from liability and loss Choosing your business space Gaining access to federal, state, and local assistance Going into business for yourself requires careful thought and consideration, but with Starting Your Own Practice as your guide, you'll quickly learn how to turn the dream of owning an independent business into a reality. And, if you're already in business, this book can help you to take it to the next level!