Hustle, Hobby or Hard No

Not sure if self-employment is right for you? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out alone either.

This beginner-friendly session is designed for anyone who’s thinking about starting a business, dabbling in a hobby that might have income potential, or wondering if entrepreneurship is even a good fit. Whether you’re dreaming of a side hustle, testing an idea, or just trying to make sense of your options, this workshop will help you explore three clear paths:

? Hustle – turn your idea into income

? Hobby – keep it fun, no pressure

? Hard No – decide it’s not for you (and that’s okay!)

We’ll walk through what self-employment really looks like, how to assess your time and resources, and how to match your skills to low-cost business ideas. You’ll also get tools to help you validate your idea, reflect on your readiness, and make a confident, informed decision about your next step.

With facilitator Ramona Gallagher

Ramona Ciparis Gallagher offers common-sense guidance to uncommon entrepreneurs. As the founder of Business Basics Canada, she helps vision-driven founders, often starting with limited resources and big dreams, build practical, stage-specific skills to move forward with clarity. Having bootstrapped her own ventures, Ramona brings real-world experience, plain-language tools, and a supportive, no-fluff approach. Her workshops blend structure, encouragement, and a spark of fun to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into action, whether they’re writing their first business plan or planning their next big move.