Welcome: About the Project

The Look Before You Leap Project has ended. This website will remain live, allowing visitors to access the wealth of resources pulled together for this project. The Look Before You Leap: Self-Employment Survival Strategies PDF book is now freely available.

Click here to download your copy of our PDF book.

Exploring Self-Employment

Are you thinking about becoming self-employed? These resources may help you examine what self-employment entails and whether or not you're ready.

Supporting the Self-Employed

Self-employment is a growing trend in Canada, so career practitioners need to understand what's involved if their clients choose it as a career option. The resources in this section are intended to:

 - Provide background for you on topics relevant to self-employment
 - Give you practical tips and strategies for helping your clients critically examine the possibility of becoming self-employed.

Are you thinking about becoming self-employed yourself or do you want some relevant resources for your clients? Also check out the resources in the Exploring Self-Employment section.

Resources

The resources in this section include books, courses, and relevant websites with links to self-employment guides, business plan templates, and other helpful tools.

Also, be sure to check out the links under the Exploring Self-Employment tab (if you're considering self-employment) or the Supporting Self-Employment tab (if you're a helping professional).

Have a resource to suggest?  Email us at info@lifestrategies.ca

News

Check out our latest news on this project and general news about self-employment.