The question of whether its better to be employed or to run your own business has probably occurred to most of us at some time or another. In fact both paths have advantages and disadvantages. Here are some pointers on how to decide what’s best for you. (more…)

By Clair A. Schwan

It’s tough to think about self employment when you’ve been an employee of someone else for most of your working life. Well, it isn’t tough to think about it, but it’s probably difficult to do it. For you it might not be. (more…)

By John L Murray

How do you become self-employed? It’s not magic, it’s an attitude. Self-employed people are not necessarily smarter or have better skills than you do but they have a desire for independence and self confidence they can survive on their own. (more…)

By Dhyan ATkinson

Despite the economy, this is actually a good time to start your own business. Whether you have been laid off, have taken early retirement (but are not ready for knitting or golf yet) or whether you are still employed and have been dreaming of the freedom and benefits of self employment for a long time, this article will give you vital tips on how to get started. (more…)

by: Ove Nordkvist

When you’re about to become self employed one of the more important decisions you’ll have to make is whether you want to do it full time or part time. It can be a hard nut to crack as both ways have their advantages. Here are some things to consider before making the decision. (more…)

Lori and Mike Atchison

What do you want to be when you grow up? Most answered with a doctor or lawyer or an engineer of some sort. The question you may ask yourself now is, “did I become what I wanted to be?” Later followed with “why not? “ As you grew older, you then dreamed of working for yourself, or having a home based business, especially now that you have become a slave to your job and never have free time to do the things you’ve always “dreamed” of doing. Here are a few things that may pursued you to get off the fence and start leaning towards self employment. This article will point out some interesting facts about job security, retirement plans, social security and the many benefits of being a home based business owner. (more…)

by Barnaby Kalan

A recent poll conducted by Yahoo! Small Business showed that nearly 3 out of 4 Americans have considered starting their own business. In fact, of more than 2,200 adults surveyed, over half (51 percent) said they would like to launch their small business within the next 5 years. (more…)

by Larry Eastman 

First, allow me to explain that this article isn’t about a get rich scheme that’s intended to draw you into a scenario of spending your hard earned money on something. This article is intended to highlight some experiences of how I was able to become self-employed and hopefully can pass on some suggestions to you. Perhaps, you may find these suggestions helpful in reaching a goal you choose, whether it be for a part-time or full-time business. (more…)