Self Employment

Choose Your Business Product or Service
All self-employed people sell something - a service or a product. What will you sell? Who will you sell to? Thinking through these questions will help you get ready to start your own business.

Free Agents: The World of Independent Contractors
Whether you'll call yourself a free agent, contractor, consultant, or freelancer, think through these ideas before starting out on your own.

Getting Started--from Idea to Business Plan
Begin your small business by writing a business plan. AARP shows you how.

Is Self-Employment for You?
AARP talks about the personal qualities you need to successfully run your own business - and how to learn them.

Is a Franchise Right for You?
What to know first if you're interested in buying a franchise.

Job vs. Self-Employment: How to Decide
Should you start your own business or keep your job? AARP helps you decide which career choice works for you.

Self-Employment Laws
Self-employment laws deal with business structure, licenses, and taxes. AARP shows you where to get reliable help on these complicated matters.

Work-At-Home Scams
You won’t get rich falling for work-at-home schemes. They promise big financial rewards but don’t deliver. AARP tells you how to recognize and avoid these scams.

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