Swimming in the Sea of Self Employment

After more than twenty years in a steady job with a large organisation I decided to quit and dip my toe in the water of self-employment - Actually, there is no such thing as dipping a toe in the water when it is your only source of income; more like plunging head first into white water rapids. From here on there is no life boat!

Maybe I'm a bit crazy for giving up a steady wage, and doubtless many think I am, but after spending the majority of my working life (and almost half of my actual time on earth) toiling for a global motor manufacturer I felt it was time for a change. My decision was helped by the fact that the organisation appears (to those in the know) to be on borrowed time in the UK - and also by a separation package that more than covers my start-up costs.

Anyway, I've had a nice holiday and some time to sort myself out; so now it is onwards and upwards as I continue with my preparations - trading starts officially on 2nd October! Watch this space to see if I sink or swim...