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Subject:Take the job or run the business from home? From:Doug Noyes <dnoyes -at- KINGSTON -dot- NET> Date:Mon, 31 Aug 1998 20:07:37 PDT
Hi Folks:
I am setting up a technical writing business in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Although I would like to see this business thrive from here, I am wondering if I can make it go from a small city.
There seem to be numerous opportunities at nearby cities (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, etc.) for full time and contract work.
My questions to this experienced group are:
Do I stay in place or give up the business (for a while) and relocate?
Can I manage the start-up from another location (I will return on weekends to be with my family)?
FYA: I have experience in developing and delivering training, technical writing, and program management.
I value any advice or suggestions from the group.
Please respond directly to me if this is not appropriate for the newsgroup.
