--- title: RISE Career Journey Update - Self-Employed --- [Skip to content](https://bcgriseacademy.com/rise-career-update/self-employed#main-content) ![Rise Horizontal BCG white](https://bcgriseacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RISE%20Logos/Rise%20Horizontal%20BCG%20white.png?width=400&height=139&name=Rise%20Horizontal%20BCG%20white.png "Rise Horizontal BCG white") # Career Journey Update Self-Employed / Business Owner You selected this pathway because you're already self-employed or running your own business.  [← Back to Career Pathways](https://bcgriseacademy.com/rise-career-update?hsLang=en) ## What should you do next? ![RunningBiz](https://bcgriseacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Career%20Update%20Page/RunningBiz.png?width=170&height=172&name=RunningBiz.png "RunningBiz") ## Already Self-Employed / Running a Business? If you're already self-employed or operating your own business, there's no Career Pulse required for you at this time. Focus on completing your RISE programme — we'll let you know if we need any further career updates from you. ![StillPreparing](https://bcgriseacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Career%20Update%20Page/StillPreparing.png?width=170&height=172&name=StillPreparing.png "StillPreparing") ### Still preparing to start your business? If you're developing an idea or preparing to launch but haven't started operating yet, select Starting My Own Business so we can continue supporting and tracking your progress. [Go to Starting My Own Business](https://bcgriseacademy.com/rise-career-update/starting-business?hsLang=en) ![freelanceoption (1)](https://bcgriseacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Career%20Update%20Page/freelanceoption%20(1).png?width=170&height=149&name=freelanceoption%20(1).png "freelanceoption (1)") ###   Looking for freelance work instead? If you're looking for freelance projects or clients but haven't secured freelance work yet, switch to the Looking for Freelance Opportunities pathway. [Go to Freelance Opportunities](https://bcgriseacademy.com/rise-career-update/freelance?hsLang=en) ![AfterRISE](https://bcgriseacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Career%20Update%20Page/AfterRISE.png?width=170&height=172&name=AfterRISE.png "AfterRISE") ## After RISE: Continue growing your business Once you've completed the RISE programme, you can explore RISE for Business to discover opportunities to support your business and workforce development. [Explore RISE for Business](https://rise.bcg.com/for-businesses/rise-for-business/) ![NotSure](https://bcgriseacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Career%20Update%20Page/NotSure.png?width=170&height=172&name=NotSure.png "NotSure") ## Not sure which pathway is right for you? Choose the option that best reflects where you are today: - Starting My Own Business — you're developing a business idea or preparing to launch, but haven't started operating yet. - Looking for Freelance Opportunities — you're actively looking for freelance projects or clients but haven't secured freelance work yet. - Self-Employed / Business Owner — you've already secured freelance work, are working for yourself, or are operating your own business. [Back to Career Pathways](https://bcgriseacademy.com/rise-career-update?hsLang=en) ## We're here to support you Whether you have a question about your career journey, career support, or these forms, reach out to the **RISE Careers team**. - careersrise@bcgriseacademy.com ![Contactus](https://bcgriseacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Career%20Update%20Page/Contactus.png?width=200&height=150&name=Contactus.png "Contactus") --- [![BCGU_Logo_secondary](https://bcgriseacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RISE%20Logos/BCGU_Logo_secondary.png?width=771&height=334&name=BCGU_Logo_secondary.png "BCGU_Logo_secondary")](http://rise.bcg.com) Boston Consulting Group 79 Robinson Road, Level 27 Singapore 068897 © 2026 Boston Consulting Group       Copyright © 2026, Boston Consulting Group [Privacy Policy](https://24913207.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/24913207/RISE%20platform%20privacy%20policy%202022.pdf) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/bcgrise) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rise-by-digitalbcg-academy) [instagram icon](https://instagram.com/bcgriseacademy)