
The solo entrepreneur, or solopreneur for short, is someone who decides to start a firm by themselves. It is an approach increasingly common in the gig-economy, and allows to you to be your own boss, without having to worry about managing a team.
Latest articles for solopreneurs

Why be a solo entrepreneur?
The solo entrepreneur – or solopreneur – offers can many advantages of large teams when starting a business – this article explores some reasons to consider going it alone.

The disadvantages of being a solo entrepreneur
This article explores some of the difficulties of starting a business alone – the downsides of not having a startup team

Solo entrepreneur business ideas: Opportunities for starting a small business alone
Explore some of the most common business ideas for solo entrepreneurs – opportunities for starting a business by yourself with little finance.

The top 5 skills to develop as a solo entrepreneur
This article explores the top 5 skills that are critical to developing to succeed as a solo-entrepreneur.

Side-hustle challenge: 5 Difficulties in balancing a job and a part-time business
Having a side-hustle sounds great – but it also comes with challenges, from time pressures to gaining support from others. This article explores some of the key challenges associated with having a full-time job and a side-hustle.

The attractions of the side hustle: Why not to give up on your day job
All the reasons for starting a business as a side hustle – the advantages of keeping your main job when founding a startup.

What is a solopreneur?
Learn what it means to be a solopreneur and different approaches to being a solopreneur and founding your business alone.

Expanding beyond being a solo entrepreneur: Bringing on other employees
There can come a time when as a solo entrepreneur you want to expand into a bigger team. This article considers this decision as well as different ways of growing your business.

Why being a solo entrepreneur aligns with running a lifestyle business
Should you start your lifestyle business alone or with others? This article explores why starting a business alone may be best aligned with launching a lifestyle business.

Is entrepreneurship right for you: 5 things to consider before starting your own business
Starting your own business has a lot of advantages associated with it – but it is not for everyone. This article explores some important considerations before you launch your own business.

Should you start a business alone?: Thing you need to know
Some important considerations before you start a business by yourself – things you need to be aware of, and why it may make sense.

Why be a solo entrepreneur?
The solo entrepreneur – or solopreneur – offers can many advantages of large teams when starting a business – this article explores some reasons to consider going it alone.

The disadvantages of being a solo entrepreneur
This article explores some of the difficulties of starting a business alone – the downsides of not having a startup team

Solo entrepreneur business ideas: Opportunities for starting a small business alone
Explore some of the most common business ideas for solo entrepreneurs – opportunities for starting a business by yourself with little finance.

The top 5 skills to develop as a solo entrepreneur
This article explores the top 5 skills that are critical to developing to succeed as a solo-entrepreneur.

Side-hustle challenge: 5 Difficulties in balancing a job and a part-time business
Having a side-hustle sounds great – but it also comes with challenges, from time pressures to gaining support from others. This article explores some of the key challenges associated with having a full-time job and a side-hustle.

The attractions of the side hustle: Why not to give up on your day job
All the reasons for starting a business as a side hustle – the advantages of keeping your main job when founding a startup.

What is a solopreneur?
Learn what it means to be a solopreneur and different approaches to being a solopreneur and founding your business alone.

Expanding beyond being a solo entrepreneur: Bringing on other employees
There can come a time when as a solo entrepreneur you want to expand into a bigger team. This article considers this decision as well as different ways of growing your business.

Why being a solo entrepreneur aligns with running a lifestyle business
Should you start your lifestyle business alone or with others? This article explores why starting a business alone may be best aligned with launching a lifestyle business.

Is entrepreneurship right for you: 5 things to consider before starting your own business
Starting your own business has a lot of advantages associated with it – but it is not for everyone. This article explores some important considerations before you launch your own business.

Should you start a business alone?: Thing you need to know
Some important considerations before you start a business by yourself – things you need to be aware of, and why it may make sense.
Financing a solo venture
Starting a firm by yourself will likely have its own financing pressures – indeed you may not want to take involve investors who will quickly place their own demands on the company. The articles below explore some of the most important financial considerations for the solopreneur.

The benefits of retaining full ownership of your startup
Taking on outside funding is not a decision to be taken lightly. It does not necessarily match the ambitions of all entrepreneurs, nor is it always the best decision for the organization. This article explores some of the reasons to be cautious before seeking and taking on outside investors.

Bootstrapping your startup: Why limited funds may not be a bad thing
This article explores benefits associated with bootstrapping a company, and why having limited finances may not always be such a bad thing.

Bootstrapping your startup: Why limited funds may not be a bad thing
This article explores benefits associated with bootstrapping a company, and why having limited finances may not always be such a bad thing.

The benefits of retaining full ownership of your startup
Taking on outside funding is not a decision to be taken lightly. It does not necessarily match the ambitions of all entrepreneurs, nor is it always the best decision for the organization. This article explores some of the reasons to be cautious before seeking and taking on outside investors.