Successfully Self-Employed

This Week with Sara Fitts focuses on the characteristics of the successfully self-employed. Self-employment isn't for everyone; however, for some, it is the only way to earn a living. What makes self-employment a viable option for some and not others? We'll explore those very qualitites and traits that make self-employment a successful enterprise.

What does it take to be successfully self-employed?

• Motivation
• Strong self-management skills
• Integrity and accountability to oneself
• Patience, persistence, and perspiration
• Commitment to doing whatever it takes to make it happen and never settling for less

What else does it take to be successfully self-employed?

• Talent
• Seeing the opportunities that exist - and making the most of them
• Creating more opportunities - and making the most of them
• Building the strongest team of experts that can be put together
• Building relationships that will last a lifetime
• Making the best decisions on a daily basis
• Stepping out of fear and comfort - into boldness that creates and sustains success

Self-employment is sometimes a lonely existence and is often filled with struggles uniquely owned by this group (of which I am one!); however, self-employment can be made better and stronger with the ingredients mentioned above.

Self-employment can also be a fabulous way to earn a living and provide needed goods and services to the world at large.