In today’s job market, landing a position doing exactly what you’re trained to do can feel impossible. Competition is tough, wages are dropping, and the hunt can leave you frustrated and discouraged.

But it’s not all doom and gloom! If you have a marketable skill and the discipline to work from home (and keep your overhead low), you can create your dream job by going out on your own. That’s exactly what I did — now I have three employees, 65 clients, and enough work to keep me busy even on vacation (not that I’m complaining!).

Starting your own business isn’t easy — but in Canada, small business growth is encouraged, making self-employment a real option.

💡 Ready to get started? Here are Teya’s top 3 tips:
✅ Get some memorable business cards (thick card stock, rounded edges!)
✅ Perfect your elevator pitch — explain what you do and why you’re different in 30–60 seconds
✅ Start networking — today!

How to grow your idea into a real business:

• Tell everyone you know — friends and family are often your first clients.
• Be persistent. Don’t lose hope.
• WOW your first client — and ask for referrals!
• Talk about your business to everyone. You never know who holds your big break.
• And remember: Act as if. Show up confidently, even if you’re brand new. If you believe you’re legit, others will too.

I’ll never forget my first networking event — I was nervous, my cards were printed at home the night before, and I had no clients yet. But I showed up as if I did — and it worked. The friendships and clients that grew from that night shaped my whole business.

💪 If you’re ready to work hard, the possibilities really are endless.

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