The corporate skills that prepare you for solopreneur life
These five traits will serve you well when you go out on your own.
A lot of people go out on their own after a layoff, especially in the current economy. And when they do, they tend to focus on what they don’t know: how to find clients, how to set pricing, how to market themselves. But a long corporate career also builds some core competencies that translate directly into running a solo business.
I spent 15 years in a corporate environment, including a role on an executive team. I pivoted to a new career, and then found myself laid off 18 months later. I made the snap decision to start my solo business the next day.
While a lot of aspects of starting a solo business were intimidating, there were a few things I knew I could do well, based on my corporate experience. If you find yourself in a similar situation, here are a few corporate skills that might lend well to your solo career.
