Case Study #9: Career Switch - From 9-5 to Your Own Business

Are you ready to break free?

Enough.

There are moments in your career when you feel you can’t do it anymore. The same people, problems. You are bored and have no energy for your repetitive work routine.

Stress, too many contradictory demands, and an unclear direction make you feel trapped. You wonder if changing jobs is a good idea. I was in that position in 2020. I thought about it for a while, but eventually started my own independent business.

If you are interested in becoming self-employed or starting your own business. I will give you five steps that helped me kick off my business.

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Step 1: What to do

You’ve been in business for a while and know a lot. You wonder about how to monetize your knowledge and skills. Employment is the safest option but not the most fulfilling.

Your reach could be larger, and your earnings could go up. But what should you do?

Think about what you are interested in and good at.