[reblogged from nadeemchughtai.com]

  Many of us have dreams of being our own boss.  It can certainly be a very appealing idea; no-one checking up on you, being able to take a break when you want to and the possibility of earning a better weekly wage.  But it isn’t all a walk in the park.  Having your own business means having far more responsibilities.

  It involves all sorts of things that do not apply if you are working for someone else.  You will need your own accountant and having a works premises means more bills to pay.  Going it alone can be a great idea, just as long as you understand exactly what it all involves.

  Perhaps you like the idea of running your own small cafe?  This could be a great way of making a living if you enjoy spending time in the kitchen, but there are all sorts of regulations to consider.  It isn’t just a case of following standard food hygiene guidelines; working with food means doing lots of different training.  You will also have your staff to think about and whether or not their training is up to date.

  Don’t be put off from starting your own business, but carry out plenty of research before you make any decisions.  Some industries demand less training than others and some will have fewer regulations attached.