Originally published by TechCrunch on June 28, 2013

Thousands of entrepreneurs quit their jobs each year to start their own companies. It happens all the time, and it's no problem, right? Not quite. Many employment contracts contain provisions that can make it difficult for entrepreneurs to pursue their startups unfettered. It's important to address those issues now before you quit your job.

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