Have you ever fantasized about telling your boss, “I quit!”? Nearly 50 million Americans did just that in the past 12 months. Many of these millions quit so they could strike out on their own and become their own boss. You probably have something that you consider a hobby that you could turn into a money-making venture. Do you write poetry, bake cakes, do landscaping for your neighbors or help friends with their taxes? Making your hobby a business has a number of advantages, not the least of which is gaining better control of your time and your finances.

Benefits of being your own boss

Just a few of the myriad of benefits that come with being your own boss include…

1. Setting your own hours.

When you work for yourself, you get to choose which days and which times you work. If you want to take a long weekend or go to your child’s school program during the middle of the day, you can do that.

2. Tax advantages.

Sure, you’ve heard of the self-employment tax, but there are also many tax deductions that come with being self-employed. These include the home office deduction if you work from home, a mileage deduction if you travel to meet clients, deductions for supplies and postage, and deductions for equipment and clothing you purchase to do your job. In many cases, you can even deduct your health insurance premiums.

3. Creative control.

When you’re the boss, you get to control the direction that your business is heading. You don’t have to follow the lead of a manager or owner.

4. Better control over earnings.

When you work for someone else, there’s often a cap on how much you can earn. When you are self-employed, the more you work, the more you earn.

Becoming your own boss with SelfLIST?

Many people hesitate to take that leap and become their own boss because they are afraid they won’t be able to find customers or clients. SelfLIST helps solve this problem by matching you with people who are looking for your product or service.  SelfLIST is a new directory service that puts your business in front of people who are interested in hiring you. Whether you teach piano lessons, make scones, clean gutters or take wedding photographs, SelfLIST will connect you with the customers you need for your business to grow. Our service won’t break your business budget. You pay only a quarter a day to be listed on the site.

Are you ready to tell your boss “I quit” and start being your own boss? There’s never been a better time. To learn more about SelfLIST and how we can connect you with the customers who will transform the way you work and live, visit selflist.com.