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				<title><![CDATA[I would NOT quit your job until ]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[I would NOT quit your job until you have accomplished 3
things. The first is to read a book called "E-Myth" by Michael Gerber.
The second is to write a&nbsp; Business Plan and get the help of an
accountant for the financial proje]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[In the music
business, it`s not]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[In the music
business, it`s not uncommon for one musician to stand out, gain a
following, and really pull in the audience. In that case, there comes a
time when that single musician comes into confl]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Keycon - Thanks again for the ad]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Keycon - Thanks again for the advice. I already have a tentative exit date and ready to meet with him after the holidays.  I don`t plan on competing and haven`t yet. I`ve mainly been networking with future clients I run into and the list is growing!]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[If I`ve read it
right, most con]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[If I`ve read it
right, most consultants get their start and bulk of their initial work
through the company they left. In my case, I left under adversarial
conditions, to work with a single client. B]]></description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:26:52 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[I would NOT quit your job until ]]></title>
				<link>http://www.startupnation.com/community/orca/topic/Want-to-quit-job-to-start-a-similar-company-advice.htm</link>
				<description><![CDATA[I would NOT quit your job until you have accomplished 3 things. The first is to read a book called "E-Myth" by Michael Gerber. The second is to write a&nbsp; Business Plan and get the help of an accountant for the financial projections part of the plan. An[...]]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[You mention a handful of clients]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[You mention a handful of clients that have followed you through the years. Are they clients of your current employer?
]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Personally, I really don`t see a]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Personally, I really don`t see a need for a lawyer and spending money for nothing. Don`t compete while you are employed with your current employer - it`s that easy. That`s money you can save for your new busines]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanks for your responses. In re]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Thanks for your responses. In regards to the non-compete agreement. There are no terms other than during the time of employment. I will be seeking legal advise for sure. What would that cost for a lawyer to review all the paperwork?Keycon - I agree]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[If you signed a non-compete agre]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[If you signed a non-compete agreement then you should honor it until you have an attorney read it to see how binding it is.
Definitely don`t talk to any of the company`s clients about the situation or you might be accused of poaching.
Pe]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[When you say the offer letter st]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[When you say the offer letter states no engagement in competitive activities - explain. Is this a non-compete agreement only during your employment with the company or does it cover a period after you leave the ]]></description>
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