So, I have finally done it-- I jumped into running my own business full-time. Looking back and counting every job I've had since my first paper route there have been about 13 companies/people I've worked for over the last 15 years. The different jobs range from picking weeds for my high school teacher to running world wide webcasts for Fortune 500s to building computer software and hardware for small companies. Now, I'm off and running a technology consulting firm and have to make it or break it on my own!
Well, I don't really have to make it on my own-- that'd be impossible! I've come to know and build relationships with some very high quality people over the years. It's not without their help and companionship then, and now, that I would have any chance to build a business. It's with them I've grown over the years from just a kid who used to "play office" to getting my first jobs to starting my first companies to opening my first office.
Commercial Progression LLC is a digital media and technology consulting firm. I, along with close friends and associates, am providing a combination of business and technology experience to help companies leverage technology to grow their business. Digital media includes everything from video to streaming to blogging to twitter. We've managed to put together a team of consultants with experience in everything from finance and business to web design and embedded software engineering. Having both the wide range of experience and the in-depth knowledge in crucial areas we are equipped to provide valid and focused solutions to businesses everywhere.
I'm happy to say we're already off and running with multiple clients from Detroit to New York and are profitable!
Of course, now this means everything I learned about personal finance is only part of the over all picture. My company is an LLC so it's reported to the IRS on my personal taxes, but the way I manage my personal money and business money has to change and grow.
In the coming months and years I'll be taking YPFB readers along with me as I learn about growing a business at a time and in an economy where many people think it's crazy not to have an employer and a paycheck.
Congratulations! It sounds like you've given this some thought, brought together a solid team and are ready to go. Very inspirational -- seize the moment!
CFO
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