15 Reasons to be an Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship is the new American (and global) dream. Everyone wants it but few are bold enough to do what it takes to make that dream a reality. But what is it that drives would-be entrepreneurs to strike out on their own? What were some of the world’s most successful founders, small business owners, and CEO’s thinking when they decided to start their own venture.

Here are a few simple reasons why being your own boss (entrepreneurship, in general) is awesome.

As an entrepreneur you can:

Develop financial independence

You are completely in charge of your earning potential. Whatever your definition, it means you command your money and not the other way around. That’s a victory worth celebrating.

Set your own schedule

For the most part, as an entrepreneur you have greater command of your schedule. You’re actually already in possession of one of your most important gifts — time. What will you do with yours? Are you a morning person? Do you like to take trips often?

Have creative freedom

A small business owners creativity is not defined or constricted by corporate red tape. Many entrepreneurs enjoy the creative freedom associated with calling their own shots.

Release the fear of being fired

The fear of being fired can make anyone’s workplace uncomfortable. However, as an entrepreneur it is highly unlikely that you will fire yourself.

Finally be challenged

Finally be challenged — in a good way. Entrepreneurship is challenging and rewarding.

Create a legacy

What will be your life’s legacy? A legacy is something you create during your life to benefit future generations.

Work from home, your own commercial office space or anywhere in the world

Working from home has become increasingly common. Whether we choose to work from a home office, a leased office or the beaches of the world, we can work hard to conduct business anywhere and everywhere on our own terms. One of the perks of entrepreneurship is the creative ability to design the lifestyle that best suits your desires.

Gain personal fulfillment by pursuing your passion

Entrepreneurs aren’t stuck in a career that they aren’t passionate about. Small business owners are driven by the pursuit of their passions in life.

Impact the lives of many through social entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurs identify a social problem and start a venture to solve it. The era of the social entrepreneur is here.

Call the shots and become a leader

Starting a business will yield the opportunity for you to become a leader. If you were born to lead, entrepreneurship is the perfect way to start.

Become involved in all aspects of a company’s operations

Many entrepreneurs enjoy being involved in various aspects of their business. Starting a business will give you the ultimate crash course in what it takes to build something from nothing and turn a profit.

Set your own schedule

Put a personal touch back into doing business: Many entrepreneurs have cited the reason they started a business was to put the human touch back into business. Hi-tech is great but a combination of hi-tech and hi-touch is what you can offer as a business owner.

Celebrate massive accomplishment

Starting a business, turning a profit and surviving the journey along the way is a huge accomplishment.

Provide a better quality of life for you and those you care about

Entrepreneurs who attain certain levels of financial success in business often help others with their financial needs.

Build a business as an investment for yourself and future

Consider your small business as an investment. Entrepreneurs not only reap the financial rewards of building a profitable company but they also gain tremendous insights into the most important investment of all — one’s self.Original Article by Tarun Guptahttp://iachievegroup.com/reasons-to-be-an-entrepreneur/