You don’t have to wait until you’re old and tired to become your own boss. You too can become an entrepreneur if you put your mind to it and plan well in advance.

As you do this, it’s good to know the pros and cons of the journey you are about to take.

The pros

1. Unlimited earnings

The best thing about starting your own enterprise is that your earnings are not limited to a specific figure. Once you close a deal, all the benefits are yours to reap unlike your regular job where you would bill millions of dollars for the company only to get your usual meager salary at the end of the month.

2. The harder you work, the richer you become

When you start your own gig, your earnings are determined by the amount of effort you put in and many people might see this as a bad thing but in real sense, it is advantageous to you. You see, the thought of having no sure salary at the end of the month motivates one to work harder. The harder you work, the richer you become.

3. Creative space

When you are your own boss, you can do a job the way you want without worrying about office politics. This will enable your creativity to bloom and you will never suffer from boredom as is the norm while working for big companies. You also have the power to choose the clients and the jobs to work on.

4. Recreational time

Self-employment helps you live life like a boss. One can choose to work hard for a whole week continuously and play golf or any other recreational activity the next one. This is why rich people live longer as they get enough time to relieve stress.

5. Skills improvement

A business enterprise is like a wine bottle. The older it gets the better it gets. New challenges along the way improve your skills and make you a better business person. Fewer blunders will occur as you get more accustomed. Continue reading “Work at your own pace” →