August 2008

Success Checklist 2

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