These people are the type who makes poor employees, as their heart is not set out in elbowing their way up the corporate ladder. Barry Edwards of Louisiana started his firm Creative Presentations when his boss did not agree to his suggestion to add a line of visual presentation equipment to their computer dealership business. Others on the other hand, opt to start their own business to find the kind of work that they really want. Some of these people have been trapped for years in fields that they are not really interested in. Lisa Hudson, a former teacher in Maryland, left her teaching post to become a full-time caterer.
Flexibility is also a primary factor for some people in choosing to work for themselves.
They want the kind of work that will allow them to pursue their interests and time schedules. A home business, for example, is perfect for a mother as it allows her to work while overseeing her household and taking care of her children. All rights reserved. Click here for Terms of Use and Privacy Policy applicable to this site.