Should I take the step into self-employment? Anja Mannhard takes an unconventional approach to answer this question. In 22 interviews, she explores all the topics that are important for starting a practice. She speaks with experts from the finance and insurance sectors, partners from education, psychology, medicine, and administration, comments on their statements, and places them in context. This creates a foundation for an informed decision. First-hand tips on: business start-up and practice management, self-management and personal positioning, women and finances, successful communication as an economic factor, key factors for personal success.