The items below are goals, activities and skills that we suggest you accomplish by the time you are done with the second segment (2/6) of your education.
- Determine your start-up costs for a private practice
- Create an estimated budget for the first year in private practice
- Identify local agencies to start practice (license, permits, zoning, etc)
- Ascertain the permits you need (and cost)
- Develop a personal budget for when you graduate
- Formulate a break-even analysis
- Research salaries (labor and statistics)
- List sources of startup financing
- Chart the difference between running your own business vs. working for someone
- Assemble materials for a resume
- Formulate a checklist for being hired as an independent contractor
- Specify your ideal/minimal requirements for employment