Taking the First Steps
I can't remember who brought up the idea first, Melody or me. All I know is after working deep in the cubicle jungle for many years as contract technical writers, we were ready for a change. A BIG change. A change that would be fun and exhilarating and risky and scary. So that cold and rainy January we took the first steps.
For years professional staffing agencies had brought us into companies to work as contract writers. The agency did the marketing and networking, found the job leads, and then brought in the writers. Now we wanted to find the jobs and then either do the work ourselves or bring in other writers. We felt we could make more money this way, choose the projects we wanted, and have more control.
This was not a decision we made overnight. I had known Melody for over 14 years and had worked with her on many projects in different companies. Together we had produced great documents that companies appreciated. We were skillfull writers and editors, had good reputations, got along well with each other, and had previous experience owning a business.
After many lunch time meetings, we decided to take the plunge. We toasted our decision with a cup of herbal tea and then strategized on our next move. I went to the Small Business Administration website, which provided information on how to start and grow your business. After reading the planning section of the web site, I knew we first needed to pick a name for our new company.
After many lunch time meetings, we decided to take the plunge. We toasted our decision with a cup of herbal tea and then strategized on our next move. I went to the Small Business Administration website, which provided information on how to start and grow your business. After reading the planning section of the web site, I knew we first needed to pick a name for our new company.
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