I am new to virtual space , blogging and would like to start working on the sideline to see if I can pull off a full time job for myself on my terms like so many other people here are trying to do.

My question is going to sound stupid , but then I have come to realise that stupid questions have a tendency of saving the day..so here I go..

you say "Try to get some clients on the side that you can work for at night. When you get good at rounding up clients for yourself, that’s when you can quit your day job."
my question is how do I do this? where can I look for clients?

Great to read your post on testing waters for self employment.

I am into software project management and quality assurance since last 5 years – before which I was a technical writer. I have identified my passion in form of writing – and I wanted to get into documentation and quality consulting business without leaving my day job. Your guidance in this would help me go a step further.

How can I go about it ?

Thanks, Pooja

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Try to get some clients on the side that you can work for at night. When you get good at rounding up clients for yourself, that's when you can quit your day job.

–Penelope

Problem, starting manufacturing business is extremly expensive, it takes at a minimum a small manufacturing site, etc.

Question, how do I get started? Whats next?

Thanks for the guidance!

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Hi, Dale. For a business idea like yours, that requires significant startup costs, you need to write a business plan and create financial models to make sure the businss is viable. If it is, use the business plan to approach investors and raise money.

–Penelope