Is Self-Employment Right for You?

Thinking about starting a business but not sure where to begin? This workshop is a practical workshop designed to help you evaluate whether self-employment aligns with your goals, strengths, and lifestyle before you take the leap into entrepreneurship.

This workshop is part of our Self-Employment as a Career Option series. Designed for individuals exploring entrepreneurship, this three-part workshop series provides practical, beginner-friendly guidance to help you understand what it takes to become an entrepreneur. Whether you already have a business idea or are simply curious about self-employment, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed decisions about your next steps.

Discover if Entrepreneurship Is Right for You

Starting a business can be exciting, but it is also a major career decision. Entrepreneurship offers flexibility, independence, and the opportunity to build something meaningful. At the same time, it comes with uncertainty, responsibility, and financial risk.

Many aspiring business owners focus on their idea first. However, successful businesses often begin with understanding the entrepreneur behind the business. Your personality, comfort with risk, financial readiness, and long-term goals all play an important role in determining whether self-employment is the right path for you.

What You’ll Learn

Assess Your Entrepreneurial Readiness

Explore the personal qualities and skills often associated with successful entrepreneurs. Learn how to evaluate your strengths, motivations, and tolerance for uncertainty so you can make a more informed career decision.

Understand the Realities of Self-Employment

Gain a realistic overview of the opportunities and challenges that come with running your own business. We’ll discuss common misconceptions, responsibilities, and considerations that every aspiring entrepreneur should understand.

Learn Essential Business Fundamentals

You’ll be introduced to key concepts that support business success, including market research, cash flow planning, and basic tax considerations. These foundational topics will help you better understand what is involved in launching and managing a business.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for individuals who:

• Are considering self-employment as a career option
• Have a business idea and want to explore its potential
• Want to better understand the realities of entrepreneurship
• Are looking for practical guidance before starting a business

Gain Clarity Before You Take the Leap

One of the biggest challenges aspiring entrepreneurs face is uncertainty. This workshop will help you assess your readiness, understand the fundamentals of business ownership, and determine whether self-employment is the right fit for your personal and professional goals.

By the end of this 90-minute session, you’ll have greater clarity, practical insights, and a stronger foundation for deciding whether entrepreneurship is the right next step for you.

Date: Wednesday, September 16
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Online

Pre-registration is required.

This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar and is available in English.

Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions 1 hour prior to the start time of the workshop.

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