From Employee to Founder: Quitting to Start Your Own Business

Jun 5, 2026 by Sarah Jenkins

Positioning: Quitting to start a business is a reputation move, so your exit should look calm, clean, and intentional. Messaging: Separate leaving from pitching by keeping details offstage and using stable growth language, not escape language. Legal: Recheck non-compete, confidentiality, and IP terms before you say anything, and avoid “competitor” framing unless forced. Runway: Plan … Read more

Resignation Email with Two Weeks Notice: The “Safe” Template HR Loves

Jan 29, 2026Jan 11, 2026 by Sarah Jenkins

Strategic Safety Net: Two-week notice protects your references, rehire eligibility, and reputation through the “exit impression” effect. Money And Benefits: Proper notice can protect PTO payout and helps you confirm exactly when insurance and access end. Date Accuracy: “Two weeks” means 14 calendar days, and if day 14 lands on a weekend, list the prior … Read more