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Originally Posted by jhales
So, how many of you actually make money running your own web sites or doing web design type stuff? how feasible is it to make it on your own these days?
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This really depends on your tallents and interests as much as anything else. For instance, my business has changed since the start. I lost money every month because costs of operation were too high for a changing market. This is partly because I lacked the knowledge to handle the back-end support and needed to rely on others. This was costly.
Revising my plan was essential to reach a positive cash flow. Even doing that, I found that my real interest was not in making a living at design or hosting. What I really wanted is the freedom of working "for myself" and not being tied down to a cubical chair for the rest of my working life. Once I better identified my goals it was easier to develop a plan to achieve them. Now I design and host only a few accounts which offset my expenses and bring in a little extra.
This does not mean that someone cannot make a good living with design and/or hosting. Many do. If it interests you, then begin part time and expand until it provides a full time income or plan to keep it as a part time extra income. Identify your goals, develop a plan, work your plan, then revise it as needed and when needed. Always keep your goals in sight to keep you on course.
Best Wishes