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Pros and Cons of Being Self Employed

2015

One of the questions I’m frequently asked is whether it’s better to be employed or self-employed? Well it’s true that becoming self employed is a great way to pursue your dreams but being self employed also means saying goodbye to the many benefits a company will offer its employees. See more...

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