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The thrill of flying solo

By: Series: Estates Gazette ; (0214) 6 April 2002, 109(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the pros and cons of surveyors leaving a large firm to set up on their own. Provides advice from surveyors who have made the leap. Most agree it is hard work and a potentially risky move, but can be very rewarding. Keys to success include being confident enough to establish good client relationships, having plenty of enthusiasm, sticking to a familiar market, and keeping start-up costs low.

Discusses the pros and cons of surveyors leaving a large firm to set up on their own. Provides advice from surveyors who have made the leap. Most agree it is hard work and a potentially risky move, but can be very rewarding. Keys to success include being confident enough to establish good client relationships, having plenty of enthusiasm, sticking to a familiar market, and keeping start-up costs low.