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Is Now The Time to Start Your Own Business? - Interview with author of “Escape From Cubicle Nation”

Written by: Jack Burris August 16th, 2009
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If I’m not listening to satellite radio, I’m usually tuned in to NPR. Last week I heard this interview with Pamela Slim, author of Escape From Cubicle Nation on Charlotte Talks and thought I would pass along the summary and a link to listen.

Here in Charlotte and all over the country, cubicle-bound employees fantasize about leaving their corporate jobs and becoming their own boss. One of our guests today says now may be an excellent time to take the plunge into entrepreneurship. Pamela Slim, author of Escape from Cubicle Nation will share with us some of the reasons that people exit the corporate life to become self-employed, good reasons and bad reasons to do it, the risks involved, and how to prepare oneself.
Guests
Pamela Slim – Author, Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur
Steve Partridge - Director, Charlotte Regional Economic & Workforce Recovery Initiative

Audio: wfae.org/wfae/audio/CT20090812.m3u

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  2. Allyson Summers     Says:
    August 26th, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    Good interview, there are some great sites out there that can help new entrepreneurs once they’ve made the decision to ‘escape from cubicle nation.’ Before starting your own business I suggest that people employ the advice from these sites and do their research!

  3. Jack Burris     Says:
    August 27th, 2009 at 7:25 am

    Good point, Allyson. Doing the proper research is a good foundation for getting started. It will also help you feel more confident once you take the plunge into entrepreneurship.

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    August 31st, 2009 at 11:30 pm

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