Chapter 1. Exposing Myths of Self-Employment

In this chapter:

  • Understanding the costs and risks of regular employment

  • Understanding the costs and risks of being self-employed

  • Comparing employment and self-employment, and beginning to collect the information you will need to intelligently begin your home business

Think you know the truth about self-employment? Think again. Your day job might be a much riskier proposition. But don't view owning your home business through rose-colored glasses, either—they'll be shattered by stark reality.

Risk is part of starting a home business or any type of self-employment. Depending on your current job, you might ...

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