Are you the kind of person who likes to be independent? Do you want to escape the frustrations of working for someone else? Have you ever dreamed about putting your skills and knowledge to work in creating your own business?

This section of Training and Careers is designed to help you decide if self-employment could be in your future.

• Self Employment Quiz This is excellent on-line quiz that can help you assess whether your skills and traits are those that are needed to achieve success as your own boss.
• Pros and Cons
• Myths and Realities Do you, like many people, believe that self-employment would be your ideal career path? It's a good idea to make sure that this belief is "grounded" in reality.
• Entrepreneurial FAQ These questions and answers can help you assess your potential ability to be your own boss.
• Entrepreneurs Speak Out
• Need Help? The list of organizations which can help you.