I'm thinking about working for myself

Do any of the following sound familiar?

• I have an idea for a business
• I don't want to work for anyone else
• My family have always run their own business
• Self employment is the usual route for my career area (eg for creative arts)
• it's the only option which appeals to me 

Why now?

Is there a particular reason why you are thinking about setting up your own business now?

• I've had some changes in my personal life
• I need to look at a new career for health reasons
• I have been made redundant and have a large sum of money to invest in a business idea
• I'm bored with my present job or career
• I'm a recent graduate with lots of energy and enthusiasm and nothing to lose

Setting up your own business is a big step with risks involved so you must do your research before comitting yourself.  You might also like to look at 

• I haven't decided what is the right career for me
• I'm thinking about changing my job
• I'm thinking about changing career direction altogether

Remember that you must take professional advice before setting up your own business.