Why Be Self Employed?

Why Be Self Employed?

You find solutions for people. Most self-employed business people go into business because they want to solve problems and improve the lives of others. You help people in your community with your product and service. You also create jobs and pay taxes, which support the schools, municipality and your neighbours.

Why is being self-employed better?

You earn more money.

On average, freelancers earn 45% more than those who are traditionally employed. They're also allowed to deduct certain business expenses that employees are not, allowing to actually keep more of what they earn.

What are 3 advantages of being self-employed?

Independence, control and freedom from routine - Companies or individuals you work for are your clients, not your employers. As clients, they can state what results are expected from you, but they do not direct your work.

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.