Starting your own business may be something you have been thinking about for awhile, or it may be a new idea that you are considering to try and make work fit into your life better. If you’re considering becoming self-employed, here are a few perks to help you make your decision.

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Did you know that many entrepreneurs develop panic disorders after launching their company? Even entrepreneurs are successfully growing their business feel the stress of cash flow issues and the pressure of responsibility for being in charge of a business.

As a self-employed individual or business owner, all of the financial decisions for the business are in your hands. Do you need to get an EIN and set up a bank account? Do you need a tax accountant? Do you need a bookkeeper? What about other financial issues that you haven’t even considered?

The 9-5 life leaves little room for family, friends, hobbies, and all those other things that put a smile on our faces. Oftentimes, work continues into the evenings and the weekends, putting unwanted constraints on our precious and much-needed downtime. And let’s not even get started on the endless commuting hours!