Hello All,

I'm 26 years old and currently thinking about doing a 'fast track' course, in particular Trade Qualified Ltd(any feedback??). Reading through all the threads, there is lots of debate on these type of courses. I dont really want to get in to that debate, but what I will say is that im planning on going self-employed and starting slowly, only taking on jobs that I know i can do and delivering those to a high standard. My questions are, for those of you that have done these courses and gone self employed;

1)What has the experience been like?
2)Has your course given what you need?
3)How long has it taken to get a business going?
4)What are the main challenges?

In a nut shell, do fast tracks work? As I said, there is so much debate out there, therefore please dont use this thread to shoot fast track courses down or the people who have used them. I just would like to hear the success stories (or struggling stories) out there. Thanks very much all who reply. Making a decision like this is pretty huge and to hear from people that have gone through the experience would be a real help!