The Top 5 reasons that I think everybody should consider self-employment…even if it’s the smallest venture…

1.     Independence. When you work for somebody else and come up with a great idea…most of the time nobody listens. Believe me, it’s great to make your own decisions. And if things don’t work out with your current employer, at least you’ve got something to fall back on!

2.     Self-worth. When talking to people, I feel much better about myself saying that I own a business…rather than saying I work for…

3.     Tax write-offs. Vehicle expenses. Home office. Meals. There are so many things that you can write-off when you own your own show!

4.     Passion. When you have your own business, it’s easy to get passionate about your work. Not so easy when your work goes to profiting somebody else.

5.     Time. Even my tiny yard maintenance business is great…in that I set my own hours. Too hot? Too rainy? Not working today…but on nice days, a 10 hour day working outside is fantastic! My time…my choices…

 

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