Turn Passion into Profit with Solopreneurship
‘’If you’re good at something, never do it for free.’’
One day, I want to be my own boss — we’ve all heard it, you’ve probably thought it, but how many of us actually do it? For many, running your own business is a dream, but it can be hard to know what type of business to start, and even harder to actually start it.
Fret not! If you’ve got a talent or specific expertise, then you’ve got something to sell, and if you sell it, then you’ve got a business! Here are a couple examples of talents and expertise that can be turned into a profitable venture;
Take a hobby and make a job
No matter your creative outlet, there could be people out there that want what you’re making — with today’s available resources, it’s simple to get started selling your crafts, art, and other items online. Anyone from a curator of antiques to a hand-made pottery or clothing expert can set up shop online and begin selling products.
Using your knowledge to make a profit
Additionally, your professional and academic expertise can be immensely valuable to people and other businesses who could use it. Setting up a consulting operation starts with identifying knowledge and expertise you have that makes you valuable to a customer. Maybe you’d like to set up your own legal or medical practice, or even consult with companies on creative marketing or project management. If you’ve got expertise that you’re passionate about, it could the beginnings of a successful self-run business.
How can we help?
Overall, if you’ve got something to sell, then you’re already part of the way to running your own business. If you’re looking to go forward the rest of the way, and get hands-on advice on how to create your OWN job, the University of Ottawa’s Entrepreneurship Hub is hosting a Build Your Own Career Bootcamp that might be the perfect fit for you!
This one-day bootcamp has been developed with “solopreneurs” in mind! From Digital Marketing to Legal 101, we will deliver fundamental & valuable know-how to get YOU started.
Don’t have a business plan yet? Not to worry, we can help you with that too!
The next bootcamp will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020. You can submit your application until February 25 at 11:59 PM.
If the idea of submitting your application seems overwhelming, don’t worry — the selection process is quite flexible. Its main purpose is to ensure the content being delivered during the bootcamp aligns with the needs of the cohort.
