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What do u think is it right move? open a IT company?

I am working as a business analyst in IT company since 3 years, had done MBA from top-business school now I have planed to open a software company with 3 to 4 employee in Pondicherry (Chennai ECR Road), this 3 to 4 people only call to Europe, UAE and Fix the appointment for me with clients.
I have gained experience in Hospital management System, Retail, Employee Pay Roll, HRM and Engineering services so planning to start kind of services in initial stage.

look buddy, since the bad times of economy are over, at least for india, i think you can go ahead with your plans so that you can get the benefits of early entrant, but be sure that the business plan is well defined and know the scope of business, is it good enough to explore and can earn you enough money, at least no gain no loss kind of money…….my personal experience is, try to invest your own money as much as possible, don’t get struck in the debts since you sound to be not sure about your plans, take the help of the friend as a capital source but never guarantee him fixed of sure returns, just ask him to trust your potential and live up to it, and the most important thing is don’t be doubtful about your plans, if you are so doubtful, then don’t get into business, just be happy with whatever job you have………trust in god, give your best and do good.

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