So why would you work for yourself instead of working for someone else? For many the idea of "being their own boss" is very appealing. You're in charge of your own future, the one who's in control making the decisions.
You get the opportunity to turn your ideas into practice and with some planning, make some money from it! Interested?

Whatever your career option, there is often an opportunity to consider working for yourself. People start their own businesses in a range of areas from undertakers to journalists, lawyers to puppeteers, medical suppliers to musicians.

So whether it's something you've never considered or whether you have ideas ready to go, the three sections will help you assess your skills and attitudes, help you understand what its like and put you in touch with organisations that can help you.

What does it take to run your own business?

• 10 reasons to do it
• What skills will you need?
• Dynamo Challenge - create a business and test your skills
• Useful weblinks

Running a business in your chosen career sector...

• Video Library - view people running a business in an area that interests you
• Career Sector Profiles - read about people who have set up in different sectors

Your next steps...

• Are you a student or recently graduated?
• Want to talk to someone and access advice?