Self-employment

Your business should serve you

The greatest benefit to self-employment is the chance to design your own work life. Unlike a traditional job where the boss dictates what you do and when to do it, an entrepreneur can shape a new business to serve his or her personal priorities.

ROGER PIERCE -- www.bizlaunch.ca
[ 2008-02-20 ]

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Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?
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Make sure you go into a business that's right for you by first understanding your own priorities:

- Family: If spending lots of time with your family is important to you, don't start a retail business or anything involving long hours or extensive travel. Perhaps an Internet-based company or something virtual will allow you to work from home and on your schedule.

- Money: If making a lot of money quickly is important to you, then start a business where you'll be paid well for your efforts or one that offers high margins, such as a service-based venture.

- Community: If you want to be active with your community or faith, go into a business offering flexible hours or easy-to-operate systems that employees can run in your absence. A franchise or other turn-key opportunity might be best.


Learn how to find the perfect business for you in the free BizLaunch Seminar called 'How to Create Your Million $ Idea,' sponsored by Bell Canada. Visit www.BizLaunch.ca/bellseminars.

Start-up expert Roger Pierce advises start-ups at BizLaunch.ca.



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