How do I become self-employed?

Question

I have a BA in Spanish, but I'm still not fluent in it. I really don't have many skills. I don't even know what to do. Someone on here suggested I become self-employed since I have trouble finding a job.

Answer 1

This is just my opinion but becoming self-employed is a pain in the butt. First of all you have to go out and get all the business, so you have to advertise for it. Then you have to handle all the book work as far as keeping records and giving people receipts, etc. If you are ill you still have to work. You have to handle all the incoming calls even if you are busy with someone else.

Many people enjoy this type of work but it is more work than working at a job; you may eventually make more money than you would at a job but there are still slow times.

If you decide to do this you can and would porbably do well but you need to speak to some people (perhaps on Y!A) who are self-employed and can give you the pros and cons of it. Hopefully someone who is self-employed will answer.

Good luck to you.

Answer 2

here are some ideas on jobs you can do from home:

Companies outsource work these days… check with local businesses. Offer services and keep accounting and payroll records for them on your home computer. Write promotional materials. Learn how to design websites for them.

Offer your services as an interior decorator. Lot’s of people don’t have a clue when it comes to decorating, furnishing, and organizing their own home. Keep before and after pictures of those big transformations; that’s for your next sales pitch.

Do home upkeep or gardening for your neighbors. Grow fresh herbs and organic produce for your neighbors. Grow and sell exotic plants.

Today’s digital cameras make photography quite easy and inexpensive, so become your neighborhood photographer. Set up a little area with a drop cloth for background and you’re in business for portraits.

Good at picking up treasures at yard sales? Maybe the antique business.

Make things people want. Or if you like to cook, make dishes the neighbors might be wild about. Double your dinner recipe and make a deal with neighbors. They pick up a home cooked meal from you once a week.

And finally, for a free and up-to-date eBook on starting your own business, check out “Go It Alone!” at http://newfreebooks.com

Answer 3

Here's what I did. I approached several local car dealers and asked them if I could sell cars for them on eBay. A few said yes. I charge $200 for each car I sell, plus 25% of everything above the reserve price. Go to the dealer section of ebay motors and see what the top ten selling cars are. Sell only those.

Good luck.

Answer 4

You could always sell Mary Kay. We are always looking for new people.

Answer 5

give private tuition in Spanish

Answer 6

You could start your own bussiness.