Working for yourself .....good idea or too risky ?

I don't think it is a good idea at all.

I think it depends on whether it is worth for you to take such a risk. If you can see that the business goes well and it is not difficult for people to find a new job. Then it is fine to take such a risk.

Sometimes you have to take chances. I agree that starting part time might be best but either way - go for it.

I think you should test it out. You never know what can become of it.

Take time to think things through. A business venture is more time consuming and stressful than you might actually think.

Do it! If you don't you'll be forever wondering what might have been.

There is always some risk, when you start a business. you could maybe start part-time and see where it leads. It's worth a shot. You never know where it could lead you.

As a fellow entrepreneur, a great job that you enjoy doing and pays well is spans from a hobby. If you can do, maybe go part time and see how things pan out. But do warn you that you will have to invest a whole lot of time and money before you find it starting to take off. I have been running my business online for a few years now and despite trying not to invest so much, it has got to that point now where it is now needed to go in the direction I want it to go. So currently planning how to get the funds together to invest in the business and ultimately grow as a whole. Can saefly say, total novice! But I love to learn and enjoy being creative! So talk with your soon to be business partner about budget planning and investments. The see about how you both can make things work for yourselves as well as for the business.

Going into business is very risky. I say this from experience because my husband owned a remodeling company for 11 years. If things are really slow at some points-which happened with my husbands company I think you should have a back up plan always. Make sure to always save money for the slower times-we had to learn this the hard way. I wish you the best of luck! =)

If you think that there's a market for that, then go for it! But you may want to still keep your regular jobs as it can take long before it can be profitable.

Would there be enough money in it? I think you would need to do lots of research, see what the competition would be {both on and offline} and consider your options very carefully. Maybe it would be best keeping it as a hobby which earns you a bit of extra cash so that you stay in your current position and know that you still have a regular income coming in, something you can rely on.

It's risky but it can be done. You just need to find the right place to sell whether it be etsy, ebay, or your own website. There's a lot of options and I think it can be done.

It can be risky. You would have to have an inventory, make a bunch of stuff before you open the business. Much good luck with whatever you decide.

It would be great to be your own boss! It just is a tough decision to make as you could end up hating having to knit! If knitting is a true hobby of yours, do you think being forces to monetise it would make you almost resent it? I love baking, but don't think I could do it as my main income, as I think it would take all the fun out of it. However my baking probably wouldn't make much money anyway lol!

It could be a great craft idea and who knows could lead to other things. The low overhead is really a plus. It might have limits though as to profit by the amount that could be produced?

I think it is too risky. lonely and also boring. If you remain alone then even if you make 1 million you lose the interest in money. so make sure that if you want to work yourself then you are going social with it. keeping people around is a good thing to do.

I would give it a change. you never know what's going to happen until you try.

It is a risk, quite a big one actually, but only you can decide whether the potential payoff is worth this risk. Take into account your financial responsibilities and have a back up plan, especially for if the business doesn't pick up. It would be a shame if you end up pouring all your assets into one venture. Most importantly, is this something you genuinely think could work out as a full time career/ job for you? Be honest with yourself. Just because it was good as a hobby, doesn't mean it will pan out as your main source of income. Passion and motivation! If you got those two, am sure you will figure your way out of anything!