5 Reasons to become an Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship isn't for everyone. But if you are a risk taker and are willing to persevere through the hard times, then you might just be an entrepreneur. More importantly, you have to be willing to invest the time, effort, and money necessary to bring your idea to fruition. Here are 5 areas that may allow one to feel more in control as an entrepreneur.

1. Time - As an entrepreneur one is largely in control of his or her time. Yes, at times the demands of business dictate that one responds immediately. However, for the most part an entrepreneur sets his or her own schedule. This allows him or her to prioritize commitments as, which proves a tad bit more difficult when working for others.
2. Financial Freedom - Being financially free, even for an entrepreneur, takes time. The difference here is that as an entrepreneur, one is in more control because the profits of the company belongs to the entrepreneur and he or she pays taxes on those profits only after all expenses are paid. On the other hand, if one is  a w-2 employee, taxes are deducted even before the paycheck is received. 
3. Creative Control - When you own your business you have creative control of the outcome. I tell my employees all the time, if you have a better way of doing things, please let me know. Yet, they don't. Either they feel intimidated or they just are so accustomed to doing things how they were taught and they don't feel empowered enough to change the procedures. As an entrepreneur, one doesn't have to ask permission because he or she is in charge of the creative process.
4. Fun - Yes, fun! One can have tremendous fun as an entrepreneur. It's not all fun every day but when it's no longer any fun at all, then its time to sell the business and invest in something else. 
5. Family Time - Being an entrepreneur also means that one can have more flexibility as to how the day is structured. Given this, quality family time can be worked into the day without having to ask permission of a boss. 

Ultimately, being an entrepreneur, is about control of ones life. It gives one freedom and flexibility. Yes, you may in fact work longer and harder than you ever did but it is simply your choice. It is a choice that you made and not one that was dictated to you. If you want to start your own business you can consider purchasing ACTON Course 101: Essentials.