Any successful company, no matter the size or industry should at some point create its own business plan. The sooner the better. It can make you accountable for your company's results and you will stay on track. There's nothing better than a measurable plan to start with. Read more about what a business plan should include with a small surprise at the end.

The first step to achieve your goal of independence is to find your passion and skill or a product that has potential and your personal connection to it would be significant. You can either start with a service-based business model such as a virtual assistant or a handyman or sell handcrafted products—if that’s what you’re good at. Remember, whatever you do, you should always ask yourself, if it’s a unique expertise, or at least, you know/do it better than most people.