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• The Self-employed Worker
• Self-appraisal
• The Action Plan
• Seven Pieces of Advice from Self-employed People
• Self-employment and Taxation
• Tools for the Self-employed
• Marketing
• The Ergonomic Workstation
• Insurance Coverage
• Eight Steps to Successful Transition

Informative and Motivational Tools

• Magazines
  • Success (a highly motivational magazine, which includes success stories of other entrepreneurs and many useful tips.)
• Local newspapers – learn to read them differently by linking your products or services to what is happening in the business world, to up and coming events in your city and to recent trends. (E.g.: congratulate a company that recently earned a big contract and use that opportunity to offer your services, when needed.)
• Internet and libraries – to carry out research on potential clients and their fields of interest or on topics, which inspire you.
• Workshops on personal development

Organizational Tools

• Day planner – Electronic or paper, this tool is necessary for efficient time and stress management.
• Computer – Need I mention the need for this?
• Bookeeping software (e.g., Simply Accounting, MS Money) or professional self-employed workers.

Tools to Help Establish a Business

• Business Networks – you should network regularly and be ready to offer and receive information. Once your credibility is established, you will be recommended.
• Your intuition – a well hidden tool. You should learn to recognize it and use it to make decisions. Intuition is especially useful when you have to decide quickly!
• Your image – take care of your body and mind. Keep a tidy personal appearance and build your self-confidence (have an action plan, gain something from each and every small victory, congratulate yourself often for the good things you do and learn from your mistakes.)
• Always seek the highest level of excellence – for your products, services or documents…Call on other professionals; it's worth it!
• Marketing Strategies - Pay attention to each and every detail, including your signature, the tone of your voice on the phone and the way you dress when meeting business people or clients.