Most entrepreneurs dream of starting a lifestyle business for more freedom but without an intentional entrepreneurship framework like the Jigsaw Thinking Method, that dream can quickly turn into burnout. Your business becomes your boss. Your calendar fills up with back-to-back calls. Your “freedom” looks like working nights and weekends just to keep the engine running. At Jigsaw, we’ve spent the last decade helping solopreneurs build what we call intentional businesses  — com

In recent years, India has quietly been undergoing a transformation—not just in its tech and services sectors, but in the very way value is created. We are witnessing the rise of a creative economy —an ecosystem where ideas, content, and cultural assets are monetized, and in which individual creators and solopreneurs are playing a central role. In this blog, we’ll explore: What the creative economy is (especially in the Indian context) Key drivers fueling its growth Why a so

If you've ever frozen when a client asks, “So… what do you charge?”—you’re not alone. For designers, writers, marketers, photographers, developers and consultants, pricing creative services  is one of the most emotional parts of running a business. Charge too little and you’ll resent the work (and attract bad-fit clients). Charge too much and you’ll worry about scaring away the deal. Here’s the thing: creative pricing  isn’t guesswork—it’s a system. Whether you’re building yo

When you start out as a solopreneur, it feels like everyone has an opinion about how you should make money. “Charge by the hour” “Launch...

Everyone’s talking about side hustles and the creative economy — but which ideas actually work? Which ones can become sustainable...

Why Your Current Skills Are Enough to Start You already possess a skill that people value—whether it's design, writing, photography,...