Resources for your After Five Shift

Whether you’re still wondering if your idea is worth pursuing, trying to work out the money, or ready to find out if people will actually pay for it, you’ll find something here to help you take the next step.

The signature TAFS tool

Later Life Dream Business Validator

Before you build the business, work out what the business needs from you.

Got an idea you’re serious about but aren’t sure whether you’re ready to take it further? The Validator helps you work out where you stand and what needs attention before you start investing more time, money and energy.

Answer 29 questions across five areas and receive a personalised report showing whether you’re ready to test your idea, need to simplify or reposition it, or have some groundwork to do first.

Tools to help you move forward

Free and paid tools that support the Validator

FREE TOOL

Business Runway

Work out the savings and revenue you’ll need before leaving your 9–5 becomes a realistic option. Set your targets and track your progress over time.

FREE TOOL

Planning to Proof Sprint Tracker

A free 14-day tracker to help you test whether people will actually pay for your idea before you spend months building it.

Planning to Proof Companion

An AI thinking partner for working through your Validator report, challenging your assumptions and figuring out what to do with what you’ve learned.

A free place to begin

Are You Ready to Take Your Business Idea Seriously?

A quick check-in for when you’ve got an idea you keep coming back to but haven’t quite acted on yet. A simple way to see where you are before you decide what to do next.

Not sure what you need?

If you already have an idea you’re serious about, start with the Validator. It will help you work out where you are, what needs attention and what your next step could be.