Eight Pieces of Advice for Nonprofit Start-ups (Part III)

Do not quit your day job!!! Since you are likely financing your own start up, take baby steps. Do not let passion override rational decision making. Do not take out a lease on a building for a new day care if you know it will not pass inspection and you know you do not have money for repairs.  This may sound insane but I see these types of mistakes made all the time.