In the present decline of the economy you do a greater service by advising them to NOT break out on their own.
I can agree with that to a point that it appears to be more trouble on the horizion. Think harder before leaping. This is part of my intention of the thread. If you are thinking about or already went out on your own, you have to think like a business man, not a sparkie. The pickings are fewer and fewer. I am not saying to take the plunge or stay put. It should not be a half-hearted decision. "making it work" or "winging it" is not the best way to manage a business. Granted that is a standard small business model it seems. It works for some but I would not recommend it as an acceptable practice.
