There are a lot of reasons to start your own business. Here are just some of MY reasons for going into business with myself:
* I am now my own boss. I don’t answer to someone else’s demands or criticisms (well except for the occasional comments from the husband, and of course, my customers).
* I set my own hours. I love getting out of bed when I wake up, not when the alarm clock goes off. And I love being able to work until 4 AM if I am really excited about a project. I also thoroughly enjoy having lunch with friends whenever I want, not just on weekends. Of course, it also means that some weeks I work 60 to 80 hours, but that’s by choice, not because someone else told me I “had” to.
* After about two years, I’m now earning about as much as I did before I started working for myself. And I see my earnings going up a bit more each month.
* My days at work are exciting and very unpredictable. I work on current projects, then – wham! – I get a new idea and I’m off and running in that direction. Of course, I still have to keep up with my client’s needs, so I am careful to find a balance between old and new. Every day is a new day.
* I am constantly learning new things and meeting new people, sometimes in person, but most of the time online. It’s also very rewarding to finish a project had find I either have a very satisfied customer, or I’m making money with some affiliate marking project. Life is good in the Anderson household.
I now have time for two non-profit service organizations whose websites I not only create and keep updated, but I help them help my local community. I never had time when I was working for someone else because the meetings are during the work day.
These are just a few of the reasons why I own my own business. There are a million other reasons for a million other people. What are your reasons for working for yourself?
Looking to start your own business? Davis Anderson began looking for ideas to make money when her monthly earnings dropped from $1500 to $300. She and her hubby have certainly felt the economic crunch. But after setting up a couple of businesses utilizing their talents, they are almost back on track. Davis has put together over a list of over 500 Great Ideas For Making Money NOW! which can be found at www.GreatIdeasForMakingMoneyNOW.com.