Self-Employment

Self-employment can be a great employment option. It means starting your own business and being your own boss. By becoming self-employed, you can create a job that is tailored to your strengths and interests, and you can work on your own terms. It can also offer greater flexibility and control over your work schedule. However, starting a business requires certain fundamentals such as a business idea, a solid business plan, financing, and access to support services for entrepreneurs.

The resources on this page are meant to help you explore what self-employment involves and the tools and resources that can help you take charge of your own career.

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