Recent content by Airlie

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    Prince2 Recommended?

    Hi, Thanks for your reply. Some do list prince2 as an 'advantage' in the requirements section and some don't...I was wondering if anyone had any experience on how much a recruiter might value it. I do a lot of project management in my job, but don't hold any formal PM qualifications and my...
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    Prince2 Recommended?

    Hello Everyone, Looking for some advice. I am planning on starting a business next year, however in order to do that I need to leave my current job as running the business on the side would be a huge conflict of interests. I want to de-risk myself by having an income whilst I get myself...
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    Leaving to go it alone - do I tell the truth?

    hi all, Planning on leaving my job to set my own business doing the same thing I do now, just for myself. Do you think I should be honest about my reasons for leaving, or just make life easier and say I’ve taken another job? Not actively trying to steal clients but naturally ill be a...
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    Do I take the plunge?

    Thanks everyone for your input! I’ve actually already written a detailed business plan which lists things such as marketing strategy’s and a few different financial outcomes, good to know I am on the right track with this. On the approaching customers part - I agree hat it would be crazy to...
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    Do I take the plunge?

    Thanks all, I was fairly kind about my job to try and get a balanced view but it seems that it’s gone the other way and swayed the view to much. Reasons I’ve had enough are: I’ve gone as far as I can, there’s no progression for me even if I stay another 5 years. I’m being forced to use new...
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    Do I take the plunge?

    Thanks for the input on contractual issues Matt, I’ve checked and there are no issues there. The working a lot less part I can see what you are saying, but what I meant was in order to match my current incomings I wouldn’t need to actually win a great deal of work....I totally understand all...
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    Do I take the plunge?

    Thanks for your reply, I’m genuinely passionate about doing this and thought about it a lot for several years, I think I try to play it down to try and get a balanced view from people....I can see it doesn’t come across like I’m desperate to make it work on this post! I actually love business...
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    Do I take the plunge?

    Hi All, Looking for thoughts on my current situation from like-minded people…very long post so no offence if nobody can be bothered to read it! Right now I am considering taking the plunge to start my own business, due to the nature of the business I can’t run it alongside my current job as...