1. Flexibility.

You can do whatever, whenever. When there's nobody above you, you become the person that makes the decisions. This can be quite reassuring knowing that you get to control your own destiny when it comes to survival.

2. It's fun.

Ever have that discussion with your boss on how to make things better? Well when you are your own boss everything becomes more fun because any decision you want to make, you can. There's nothing standing in the way of you making your business better.

3. More money.

When money comes in, you are the first to get it.

4. Get money faster.

You don't have to wait every week or every two weeks to receive a paycheck. When somebody gives you money, it is all yours.

5. Get things done fast.

If you need to make color copies of a paper, then you can do it instantly. The problems with big businesses is things don't get done quite as fast because it takes time to get the message to the person. When you are by yourself, you are the only person that you have to worry about.

6. You can work on weekends.

I don't know if this is a benefit or not, I personally like to get things done on the weekends and when you work for yourself you get to choose when you work. I also like working on holidays.

7. No stress.

This is half true because you create your own stress. Although outside sources will cause you a great deal of panic sometimes, it's only because you let it. What I'm saying is there is no boss creating stress on you.

8. You can't get fired.

So many people wonder if they are going to lose their job, but you never have to worry about it. Enough said.

9. You can work at home.

What else is there to say? Have you ever gone to work before in your pajamas?

10. You can quit whenever you want.

You don't need a two week notice to stop doing whatever you are doing. When you have had enough is just simply tie up some loose ends and you are done.

Stay tuned for my next article on the top 10 reasons why you shouldn't work for yourself and then see if it is right for you.