Why choose to be self-employed as a career option?
Some people like to be their own boss, some like the flexibility that this work style can provide and some like to be creatively self-reliant. Others find that at some stage in their working lives they may not even have a choice!
If you have particular skills and can market those skills, then it may be time to go out on your own.
Small business is one of the fastest growing areas in the economy and is a source of many new jobs. It is therefore important to understand the small business culture and the challenges employers face as entrepreneurs.
Where do I start?
If you are considering self-employment or small business operation as a career choice, the Internet can help you find important information and useful tools. As a start you can consider the following areas:
- Career competencies – What skills do you need?
- Background information – What’s the big picture?
- Types – What types of elf-employment or small business are there?
- Requirements – What are you required to do by law?
- Business plans – How do you do a business plan?
- Resources and assistance schemes – What’s available to help you?
Researching each of these areas is a great way to begin the process of becoming self employed or a small business operator!