Here's how you can navigate starting your own business after a layoff.

There's a certain romance in wanting to start your own business. Especially when you look at in context of the job you just lost. But is that how you are wired? Is this something you've wanted for a while, or is it a knee jerk reaction for your recent change in employment? Take the time to answer some questions about yourself and what you really want. Maybe you really should get another job. Maybe this is the push to finally build that business that you've always wanted. Or maybe a hybrid approach is what you need, where you get another job and start a side hustle at the same time. Try to look at your situation objectively and answer some tough questions about your self. It will reveal your path forward.

Lo más importante es estar seguro de que se desea iniciar un negocio en vez de buscar trabajo. Debido a que es muy diferente trabajar en oficina que emprender. Y todavía se deberá tener un punto de retorno, donde sea posible regresar a la oficina. Una vez tomada la decisión el siguiente paso es hacer una lista de las habilidades adquiridas técnicas y blandas. Es posible que este paso se deba dar con un especialista, debido a que se puede enfrentar a varios obstáculos que nunca se han tenido. Después será necesario saber si el enfoque será productos o servicios. Y se debe tener en mente que la inversión sea lo menos posible y después escalar el negocio a medida que se puede fondear por sí mismo. Y registrar todos los pasos del negocio.

Spend your energy finding a market need and writing a business plan that complements your passions and knowledge. Concentrate on establishing a network of supporters that include instructors, colleagues, friends, and others that will offer guidance during initial stages. When you are flexible and imaginative, unemployment opens up opportunities for innovative ideas to emerge and personal development as well, therefore demonstrating your resolve to chart a different course despite adversities and add worth.

The best thing that can happen is when passion becomes your profession. Before starting any business, see how overlapping these two circles are. One will enjoy the ride if it has maximum overlap.

A lot can happen after a layoff, including transitioning your life to being a business founder. It's not a job that can be done in a hurry, it's a whole identity shift from a 9-5 performing within a framework to a CEO of your own business and time. Getting support from a life coach or business coach would be my best recommendation. I will use three typical coach questions to articulate: 1. how does starting your own business resonate with your personal values? 2. who are you becoming? 3. What is the relationship with the new you? I love to hear your story, I am one message away from you, let's talk. Take care of yourself, Love whoever you are in this journey unconditionally.

Before you start a business after being laid off from your previous job, think about what you enjoy doing or what your passion is. Most people that start a business just jump right into thinking they can start anything, but they never find or think about what they are passionate about in the first place. I always tell clients to start with what they have knowledge in and do a little bit of market research to see what's out there in that field. Then, from there, start networking with other business owners or consult with a business coach that can help you figure out what this new venture is going to look like and start mapping it out before you file any paperwork with the state for an LLC or S corp.