If you’ve ever fantasized about escaping from Corporate America to start your own freelancing or consulting business, mark your calendar for Thursday, December 17th.

I’m leading a free workshop on making the leap from employee to entrepreneur in New York City, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Operation Hope.

Join us to get practical advice and useful resources for launching your own freelancing or consulting business and network with other current and future solopreneurs. This holiday season, give yourself the gift of career independence.

How to Start a Freelance or Consulting Business

Presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Pamela Skillings, President of Skillful Communications and author of Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams

When: Thursday, December 17th, 6 PM to 8 PM

Where: Operation Hope, 2511 Frederick Douglass Boulevard at West 134th Street

Admission: FREE. For more information or to confirm your attendance, call Operation Hope at 917-477-2800 or email reginald.mason AT operationhope.org

More Free Entrepreneurship Resources: I am currently working with the New York City Department of Small Business Services to help develop the next generation of New York City entrepreneurs. We offer free classes and workshops, along with other resources. Find out more.