Perhaps your most fundamental career choice is whether you will work in someone else’s company or for yourself. But for most people, “working for yourself” sounds a lot like “starting your own business,” which feels risky and formless and also requires a really good business idea — which most of us don’t carry around in our back pocket.
Why Buying a Company Can Be Better than Starting One
It’s boring, but having customers is nice.
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