1. Get work from your past employer.
2. Get endorsements from your past employer and co-workers.
3. Pick the right time to make the switch.
4. Don’t incorporate, but learn about business structures.
5. Find a good accountant.
6. Research market prices.
7. Register your name as a domain name.
8. Start a blog.
9. Setup a good home office.
10. Get out of your office!
11. Learn about sales and marketing.
12. Find helpful tools, but don’t go overboard.
13. Tell everyone about the switch.
14. Get inspired.

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