If you’re interested in unlocking your entrepreneurial potential, you’re in good company.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, self-employment is predicted to grow to 12.3 million by 20141. For many reasons, America offers very fertile ground for starting your own business.

While college graduates are finding that competition for a good job continues to be tough, the possibilities for self-employment seem endless. Factors such as the power and affordability of technology, low start up costs, as well as a prevailing creative and confident spirit among our nation’s youth, are all making it easier than ever to start your own business.

There are a variety of avenues for budding entrepreneurs to pursue as they follow their dream. The growth of online media has fostered numerous resources for people to look into should an entrepreneurial career be of interest, such as the Self Employment Screen found on Northwestern Mutual Financial Network’s home page (www.nmfn.com), among others. Aside from the resources available, it’s also good to brush up on your networking skills to gather a wealth of information on various self-employment options and careers.

A little research and preparation up front can build a solid foundation as you pursue your entrepreneurial dreams. To learn more about becoming an entrepreneur as well as find a variety of other articles, I encourage you to visit the article library found on my website at www.nmfn.com/matthewcarothers, or feel free to contact me at (812) 372-2858 or matthew.carothers@nmfn.com with any additional questions.


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Matthew Carothers is a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network the marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, its affiliates and subsidiaries. Financial Representative is an insurance agent of NM based in Columbus, Indiana.