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The following article was published in our article directory on August 6, 2012.
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Self Employment: Advantages vs Disadvantages

Article Category: Career

Author Name: Bob Garrett

Business Owners that we see on the covers of magazines may seem happy and wealthy, however self employment is not all easy and fun - and some people fail.

Similar to other careers, there are pros and cons. The secret is to determine if you are cut out for entrepreneurship: do the benefits outweigh the disadvantages? Let's find out.

The Pros:

1. Freedom and Flexibility

Company owners usually decide what to do. This means that they can enjoy more freedom in their work. They can set up their own hours, they can hire people they want to work with and they can pick and choose the jobs they take. With greater freedom comes increased flexibility. Some people arrange jobs around their current lifestyle - instead of the opposite.

2. Pride of Ownership

There is nothing quite like creating a money-making operation from scratch. It's solely yours. A business can provide a service to others while paying your bills. Give people your business card with your title "Owner" or Founder" and gain a higher level of respect. Business owners make a difference in the world, and that is something you can be proud of.

3. Authority

You are the decision maker when you are self employed. Do you want to complete more jobs so you can earn more money? Do you feel like taking a day off and going to the beach? Do you want to outsource work that you don't like doing? Want to move to the mountains and take your business with you? You are in control, and that means you get to decide.

4. Income level

Not all business owners hit the jackpot. Nonetheless, business owners generally make more than hired workers. As the boss, you have the ability to employ more workers, you can add more products or services - and you can add more value and charge more. You are also in charge of the company's budget. This means that you can minimize unnecessary operating costs and streamline your business, thereby increasing your company's profit margin.

The Cons:

1. Greater Responsibility

The trade-off for getting to make the decisions is that you become the problem solver, whether you like it or not. If there is a problem, ultimately, it becomes your responsibility (ie. upset customers, faulty merchandise, late deliveries, equipment breakdowns, etc.) On top of not being fun, problems usually happen when it's least convenient, and they can cost you money and time. Some situations can be delegated to workers, but in general the hardest situations wind up in your field.

2. Risk

There is no guarantee that a business will succeed and make money. Companies fail. A crisis can happen, the economy can change or a competing business can open up across the street and the next thing you know, half your customers are gone. There are numerous risk factors, and a business owner needs to be ready to accept those risks before going into business.

3. Unpredictability

A typical employee appears at the office the same time everyday, does the expected work and collects the same paycheck every week. Employees expect more stability with their jobs. This is not the case with an entrepreneur. He may need to show up early or stay late. She may have to miss a lunch break. There are a variety of jobs that need to be managed, and this means that no two days are the same.

Is self employment for you? The only way to know for sure is to try. You don't even have to give up the income from your day job.

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