What other factors should you consider before quitting your job?

Week 6 Assignment M

Chapter 7 (pg. 243): Management Skills Application Exercise

In 500 words, answer the following question.

Question 1

After working in software development with a major food company for 12 years, you are becoming impatient with corporate “red tape” (regulations and routines). You have an idea for a new snack product for nutrition-conscious consumers and are thinking of starting your own company.

What entrepreneurial characteristics do you need to succeed? What other factors should you consider before quitting your job?