Right. Having just finished a brief stint freelancing in (now don’t yawn) software support I’ve found myself without a contract to go to next. I am not as disappointed as perhaps I should be. Why? Well, I was struggling to bear doing the work if I’m honest; the bespoke software I was involved with was at best frustrating to use and … I don’t even want to bore you with it all.
Suffice to say I may now have an opportunity to do something a little interesting. I’ll be broke yes. But once again I’ll have hope in my heart.
Over the last year or so I’ve been working with a Business Development Officer in Southend. Right now he’s running a 5 week (one day per week) course aimed at local budding entrepreneurs.

For someone in my position it’s ideal. It gets me out of the house meeting like minded people; just want I need right now. I’m expecting inspiration and who knows, perhaps an income at the end of it.
Anyway, for my money these guys are doing great work; anything that inspires people to start helping themselves and their community through these gloomy times has got to be healthy. I urge anybody local to check out The Business Surgery. (see links)