Try your business first Before you start your own business, look for a way of getting some hands-on experience. This may be easier in some professions than it is in others, and there may be a different approach needed for some of them.

For example, if you are passionate about good food, it can be quite easy to get a job as an assistant cook, but if you want to set up your own recording company, things start to get a little complicated. If you are going to get involved in a business which has a slightly complicated entry process, then the way to go is to offer your services for free. Small and medium-sized enterprises often use interns and volunteers to help them cut costs, so it is worth researching them and getting in touch with a manager or the person responsible for hiring staff.