Reasons why people start their own business.



These are some reasons why people start their own business:

Flexibility. Work your own hours.

More spare time (eventually). Spend more time with your family and friends.

Being your own boss

Experience Freedom

Create Jobs

Pursue Your Passion or dream.

Create a Legacy

Control Your Schedule

Make More Money

Build Your Own Career

Solve a Need

Give Back ​​to the Community


Sources cited

https://foundr.com/articles/building-a-business/19-reasons-start-a-business

https://www.oberlo.com/blog/reasons-to-start-a-business

 https://youtu.be/8sbhR2UhCVM





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