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Issue 1: Goals
Issue 2: Finances
Issue 3: Interviews
Issue 4: Marketing
Issue 5: Business Setup
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Success Checklist

The items below are goals, activities and skills that we suggest you accomplish by the time you are done with the first segment (1/6) of your education.

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Determine your start-up costs for a private practice
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Create an estimated budget for the first year in private practice
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Identify local agencies to start practice (license, permits, zoning, etc)
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Ascertain the permits you need (and cost)
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Develop a personal budget for when you graduate
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Formulate a break-even analysis
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Research salaries (labor and statistics)
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List sources of startup financing
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Chart the difference between running your own business vs. working for someone.
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Assemble materials for a resume
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Formulate a checklist for being hired as an independent contractor
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Specify your ideal/minimal requirements for employment