12-Week Self-Employment Basics Class
Week 11: Support Team & Backup Plan

Week 11: Overview

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Entrepreneurship requires a strong safety net. This week, you will identify your business advisors and establish operational contingencies for emergencies.

For this week:

  1. Watch this week’s tutorial.

  2. Review the list of common resources at the top of your Support System Worksheet. Then, list the support network you plan to use while running your business (this could include your VR counselor, regular therapy visits, or assistance with bookkeeping and marketing).

  3. View the common backup plans listed in the Business Backup Plan Worksheet.

  4. Describe your own personal backup plan in the provided table detailing what you will do if you need to step away from your business for a period of time.