So, you think that you want to work for yourself, answering perhaps to no one? (It's not really that easy for some). However, let's get you started.

First, think carefully about this decision before you turn in your letter of resignation to your current employer. Watch this humorous video of Barry Moltz talking about how You Need to Be Crazy to Start a Business.

As posted on YouTube by bjmoltz


Ok, so you're still determined to pursue this path? Here are some websites with information that might help you decide if you want to own your business and what your options are.

The AOL Small Business website has several sections that may be helpful to you:
Top 10 home-based franchises
Do you have what it takes to work from home?
Entrepreneurs that made it work
Choosing the best business idea
How to research your business idea
Top 10 Fastest-growing Franchises
Start a business in 12 steps

Here are some other useful sites:
Small Business Association
SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Businesses"
The Smallbusiness.com wiki
FORTUNE Small Business on CNNMoney
IRS' Small Business and Self-employed One-stop Resource
Small Business Secret Weapons