I want to restart my business but don't know where to begin

[hobbgoblin]

I had my own business as a behaviour management coach also doing some mat nursing and sleep coaching. I think there is still a demand. I was doing really well and got a mention in The Times, was featured by Sky News and invited onto This Morning (but it didn't happen). I had lots of satisfied clients, many of whom have stayed in touch and I still get invited to visit/advise!

The thing is, I had to give it all up due to domestic abuse and rebuilding my life.

I still have bouts of depression following this and don't know if I'm strong enough to be a lone business woman again. I have until recently held down a full time job but am on sick leave because I have had several life changing events recently that have brought back the depression temporarily.

I'm fine when at work, it's just having the motivation to do all the other stuff, plus I have no funds and would need a website and marketing funds, etc.

It's true I could build up slowly, which would work well given that I'm about to have baby no. 4. I am so frustrated and bored not working and my job when I go back isn't enough direct involvement with families really to satisfy.

Am I mad to consider starting over?

not at all hobb. and it's fantastic that you are feeling strong enough to consider it.
It is very difficult to motivate yourself though if you're feeling low and especially if you're about to have a baby.
Is there any possibility you could join forces with another in the same sort of field?

ingles, thanks for the vote of confidence

That could be a really good idea - teaming up with someone.

Any mumsnetters fancy themselves as a behaviour coach North of London?! Maybe could do a child/adult dual package! There are lots of adult relationship experts here.

Solidgoldbrass, where are you????

I have my own business and like you, am the business. I'm finding it difficult to motivate myself atm and I'm not even pregnant
Luckily I have a fantastic agent to give me a kick up the backside on a daily basis but I couldn't do it without her.
How could you find someone? Place an ad on gumtree perhaps? or visit all the north London parenting groups?
From what I remember in Stoke Newington, there was an alternative lifestyle place on the high street, that had acupuncture, massage, counselling, various therapies. They were all self employed within the 'practice' so to speak. Is there anywhere like that near you?