Free Monthly Zoom Classes

From Employee to Entrepreneur — Live Online Classes to Help You Shift with a Plan

Join our free monthly Zoom classes designed to help professionals transition into self-employment with guidance on business setup, tax planning, bookkeeping, and real-world next steps.

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★ Featured Class
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The Shift: Job Loss to Self-Employment

A practical first-step class for anyone who just lost a job or is thinking about leaving. We cover how to assess your skills, structure your first income, and stop waiting for permission to start.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
6:00 PM CST
Zoom / Live Online
Hosted by The Self-Employed Lab Team
FreeOpen

Upcoming Classes

All classes are free and held live on Zoom.

FreeZoomTax Planning

Tax Planning When Your Paycheck Ends

What self-employed taxes actually look like — estimated payments, self-employment tax, deductions, and how to avoid a surprise bill. No jargon, just what you need to know.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
6:00 PM CST
Zoom / Live Online
Hosted by The Self-Employed Lab Team
FreeOpen
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Starting Simple: LLC, Bookkeeping, and Your First Income Plan

The practical setup class. We'll walk through forming an LLC, setting up a basic bookkeeping system, opening a business bank account, and building a 90-day income plan.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
6:00 PM CST
Zoom / Live Online
Hosted by The Self-Employed Lab Team
FreeOpen

What You'll Learn

Practical, no-fluff guidance built for people who are serious about making the shift.

How to start self-employment the right way

Choosing the right business structure

Setting up a simple bookkeeping system

Understanding estimated taxes and tax planning

Building a basic income replacement strategy

Learning from real transition stories

Real People, Real Shifts

Stories from professionals who made the move.

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"I had the skills but had no idea how to price my work, set up a business, or handle taxes. The E2E program walked me through all of it step by step."

Marcus T.

Former Electrician, W-2 Employment

Independent Electrical Contractor

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"After 12 years in corporate I got laid off. I had one month of savings and zero idea how to go independent. This program changed that."

Priya S.

Laid-off Operations Manager

Founder, Virtual Operations Consulting

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"I went from wondering if I could do it to having my first three clients in 30 days. The tax planning alone was worth it."

James R.

HVAC Technician

Owner, Comfort Home Services LLC

Ready to Make the Shift?

Pick a class, reserve your free seat, and show up ready to learn.