You’re already working flat out - juggling clients, emails, and a never-ending to-do list. Deep down, you know you need to step back and work on your business, but who has the time - or the energy - for another rigid system? Forget all that.
These 17 questions aren’t about rules or routines. They’re a shortcut to clarity: a way to pause, get perspective, and figure out what actually matters for your next move.
No pressure. No step-by-step. Just simple prompts to help you see what’s possible and take control, your way. Give yourself permission to make progress - without more overwhelm.

When it all boils down, there are four key pillars that every self-employed business owner must be on top of to be successful. They are as follows:
Leadership of yourself and your business is key… even when you are a sole operator!
Getting the work of the business done to meet customer expectations
Unlock the secrets to business success with practical advice built on the 4 Pillars: leadership, marketing, business fulfillment, and finance.
Discover why a business plan is your blueprint for growth, how to overcome common obstacles, and ways to turn knowledge into real results.
Whether you’re just starting out or want to take your small business further, this guide offers clear steps and proven strategies. Ready to survive and thrive? Start reading and set your business up for lasting success!

The Academy is a one-stop shop for you to join a community of small business owners and access training courses, tools and resources and get feedback from other like-minded people who really understand the pressures and issues that a self-employed person faces.
Do you want to start your own business? Then we want to make sure you give yourself every chance of success. Our popular DIY ‘Don't Lose Your Shirt™’ course will guide you through the process of starting your successful dream business.
We are PASSIONATE about small business. Alway have been. Always will be.
We have been there ourselves and know first-hand what small business is like with over 70+ years of real world EXPERIENCE in small business, so we can help you.
We know how hard it is to find someone who actually UNDERSTANDS. That's why we have a unique community of like-minded people to discuss things with.
We know WHAT YOU SACRIFICE to be self-employed. Long hours... getting paid last (if there is enough left)... red tape... cash flow stress... need we say more?
We believe that small business is the LIFELINE of the economy. You make things happen. You keep others in jobs. Small business success equals a booming economy.
We are COMMITTED to helping YOU to be as successful as you want to be. We believe you deserve success, and we want to do our best to make sure that happens.
"The Self Employed Business Academy is a fantastic resource for businesses. The website is easy to use and visually apealing. It is easy to quickly search for what you need. It has an extensive library of helpful videos and tools to help drive your business to where you want it to be. For me, the courses on social media advertising were especially helpful as this is how most advertising is done these days and we have struggled to have presence that we have desired online. I am looking forward to the growing community and what that will bring in regards to community discussion. I am looking forward to working through more courses and growing my personal knowledge and skills set. This is a 'must have' for any small business!"
-Josh Marshall
Summit Climbing Co
http://www.summitclimbing.co/
I have been an entrepreneur for over 30 years and I wholeheartedly endorse and can emphatically say that the Self Employed Business Academy is a comprehensive solution that should be part of every small business tool box. In a business where you are on your own it is impossible for you to know everything about everything and even more importantly, you don’t know about what it is that don’t know you should know. It is great to know that support is just around the corner and that you can get the help you need with the Academy.
- Steve Adelman
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenadelman1/
"Passion, skill, and conviction to a dream is not enough when operating small business. Starting a small business without a business plan is the equivalent of trying to book airline tickets when you don’t know where you want to go. The Self Employed Business Academy provides the basic tools and insights that are a must to turn your dreams into your reality."
-John Tizzard>
Tizzard Marketing Inc
We are PASSIONATE about small business. Alway have been. Always will be.
We have been there ourselves and know first-hand what small business is like. Our team has over 70+ years of real world EXPERIENCE in small business, so we can help you.
We know how hard it is to find someone who actually UNDERSTANDS. That's why we have a unique community of like-minded people to discuss things with.
We know WHAT YOU SACRIFICE to be self-employed. Long hours... getting paid last (if there is enough left)... red tape... cash flow stress... need we say more?
We believe that small business is the LIFELINE of the economy. You make things happen. You keep others in jobs. Small business success equals a booming economy.
We are COMMITTED to helping YOU to be as successful as you want to be. We believe you deserve success, and we want to do our best to make sure that happens.