10 tips for happy self-employment: part 3

Here is part 3 – tips for self-employment based on our fourteen years of self-employment.

1. Have a distinctive niche/personal brand
2. Make time for sales
3. Structure your diary
4. Believe in yourself
5. Be flexible – have a plan A, B and C
6. Plan ahead but be present
7. Take your ‘work head’ off at the end of each day
8. Make time for holidays
9. Plan tasks to match your energy
10. Have a financial cushion

What would you add? If you are thinking about self-employment, let us know if we can help.

  • Carli Kapff

    Good point Giles. Though we found the Coke advert over-busy and bloated, whereas the Mastercard bumpers were simple and effective (despite being a wee bit cheesey)   

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