He’s opened his own consultancy firm, launched multiple start-ups and advised high-net-worth clients as an independent consultant. In 2022, for instance, new US business applications spiked to their highest levels since 2004, with more than 5 million new firms starting. The reality was life had to fit around work, with clients expecting her to be constantly available. “I found myself despising having a boss over my head, having to report to work and having to deal with admin tasks,” he says. Of course, there are plenty of success stories, and many people who hang their own shingles would never look back.

Source: The Star April 08, 2023 07:04 UTC