[coryl]

What did you mean by "start a firm"? Are you going to be working with other team members or just yourself?

If its the latter, then why not just jump in and do it? Even high school students are capable of being competent contractors. You don't need anyone's permission to start!

[kusina]

Just with myself and slowly get more people aboard. I have a full time job and I want to go ahead once I am confident with my technical skills. I want to do a light weight version of Pivotal/Thoughtbot.