Are you one of the 242,500 unemployed individuals in Oregon who have been desperately seeking work for the past many months without success? Do you have a skill that could be turned into a paying business? As the recession deepens and more people lose their jobs, self-employment may be an opportunity to pursue. This six-hour workshop will be focused for unemployed individuals who have skills that are not being recognized in the jobs market. While self-employment is not for everybody, there are opportunities for self-motivated individuals to start up their own businesses. This workshop will cover the basics to explore whether you should set up your own shingle and go into business.