"Could You Work for Yourself?" Workbook

Before you ask what business you could start, ask whether working for yourself could fit you.

If you're an experienced professional thinking about consulting, freelancing, owning a business, or another way of working for yourself, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

The Opportunity-Fit Framework gives you a practical starting point. You'll explore three questions:

What do you need?
What would working for yourself need to provide and accommodate in your life?

What do you have?
What skills, knowledge, abilities, and experience do you already have to work with?

What do others want?
What problems, needs, and outcomes do you see around you?

Use the guide to look for connections and identify possibilities that may be worth exploring further.

You don't need a business idea to get started. And you don't need to decide that working for yourself is right for you.