If you’ve spent years thinking “one day I’ll start my own business” but the idea always stays in the “someday” pile, you’re far from alone. Life gets busy. The risks feel real. And knowing exactly where to begin can feel completely overwhelming.
But here’s something worth thinking about: the summer holidays are just around the corner. For many of us, it’s one of the few times in the year when the usual routine eases off. What if you used that time not just to rest and recharge, but to get genuinely prepared?
Why Starting a Business Feels So Hard
Most people who eventually succeed had the exact same doubts you’re having right now:
- “What if it doesn’t work and I lose money?”
- “I don’t even know what the first step should be.”
- “How do I fit this around my current job and family?”
These aren’t silly questions. They’re sensible ones. The problem is that most people stay stuck because they never get a clear, practical answer to them.
The Summer Holidays Give You a Rare Window
Most years, people go into the summer holidays exhausted and come out the other side having had a lovely break… but with exactly the same unanswered questions about their business idea. September arrives, the school run or commute restarts, and the momentum disappears again for another year.
What if, instead, you entered the new season with a clear plan, the right mindset, and the first practical steps already mapped out?
That’s exactly what the Chocks Away course is designed to help you achieve.
A Practical, Low-Risk Approach
I left the corporate world back in 2006 with no clients and no safety net. I built my own successful remote business from scratch, and I’ve spent the years since helping thousands of other people do the same.
The Chocks Away course isn’t about hype or “hustle harder”. It’s a clear, step-by-step system that covers:
- Getting clear on your goals and what success actually looks like for you
- Understanding the real time commitment (and how to fit it around existing responsibilities)
- Smart, low-risk ways to fund your business
- Setting up simple systems so you don’t waste time and money
- Marketing and sales that actually work for small businesses
- How to grow sustainably without burning out
Everything is designed for people who have other commitments – exactly like the ones you’ll have during (and after) the summer holidays.
Learn Wherever You Are This Summer
One of the best things about the course is that it’s hosted on Teachable, which has an excellent mobile app. That means you can access all the video lessons, worksheets, and resources on your phone wherever you have signal and data.
Imagine making real progress on your business idea while:
- Sitting in the garden with a cup of tea
- On a train or plane during a family trip
- At the beach or park while the kids play
- In the evenings once the house is quiet
- Even during a rainy day when plans change
No need to block out huge chunks of time or find a quiet office. The lessons are designed in bite-sized chunks so you can fit learning around family time and relaxation.
By the Time the Holidays Are Over…
You’ll have more than just ideas. You’ll have:
- Real clarity on whether (and how) to move forward
- A realistic plan that actually fits your life
- Tools and templates you can start using immediately
- The confidence that comes from having a proven framework instead of guessing
Many people finish the course feeling like a weight has been lifted – not because starting a business is suddenly “easy”, but because they finally know what to do next and how to do it without taking unnecessary risks.
Ready to Make This Summer Count?
If starting your own business has been on your mind for a while, the summer holidays give you a rare window to do something about it.
The Chocks Away course is designed exactly for people in your position – practical, low-risk, and built by someone who’s been where you are.
You can start today and be in a much stronger position by the time September comes around.
👉 Start the Chocks Away Course here
No pressure – just an opportunity to use this summer differently.
You’ve been thinking about it for a reason. Maybe this is the summer to start turning that thought into action.
About James McBrearty
I left the corporate world in 2006 with no clients and no safety net. I built my own successful remote business from scratch and have spent the years since helping thousands of other people do the same through my books, networking, and now this course.