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Working in the corporate world is no longer an assurance that you will always have a job.  With employers scaling back, the built-in stress, fixed hours, having a boss, and probably not enjoying your job, you are better off starting your own business.  StartupNation.com has more on why you should shift to owning your own business.

Here are six reasons why now is the time to start a business.

1. The Corporate World Has Never Been More Unstable
With the U.S. unemployment rate hovering around 10 percent, saying that the job market is unstable is an understatement. 

Some of the largest employers in the world are scaling back. Rather than take the risk of being let go, take the bull by the horns and start your own business.

2. You Don’t Need the Stress
Does this mean that starting a business is stress-free? Of course not. However, you are the one in charge of your schedule. On top of this, you can ensure that you always have a job. Yes, you will be stressed about getting your company up and running and earning enough money. But at least you are the person calling the shots and you are no longer at the mercy of your employer.

3. Take Advantage of Cheaper Prices
With the economy in the dumps, there is great value right now in many markets and industries. This is the best time to secure low prices on everything from office space to labor to land and equipment.

Although it costs money to start any type of business, you can save big right now thanks to a struggling economy and a hungry workforce.

4. You Can Have an Office Anywhere in the World
No matter your business, when you are the guy (or woman) in charge you can setup shop wherever you want.

Tip: consider an internet-based business. With this, the only thing you need to get started is an idea, an internet connection, and a computer. It does not matter where you live as long as you have these three things. The cost of starting up is less too, which is another massive benefit.

5. Do What You Love
Pick an industry you love that gives you the ability to earn money while never feeling like you are at work.

6. Flexibility
Don’t be under the false illusion that you’ll never have to compromise again when you run your own business, but you can definitely be more flexible when you run your own business. You can take as many vacation days as you want – as long as you get your work done.  It is this degree of flexibility that is often the most alluring factor of starting up.

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