THE CHALLENGE OF BEING AN ENTREPENEUR
The Real Academia Española (Royal Spanish Academy, the organization specialized in Spanish grammar, vocabulary…) defines entrepreneur as:
“The person who undertakes, with resolution, difficult or hazardous ventures”
As its definition says the fact of undertaking bears some terms as difficulty and hazard with it. Therefore, it is necessary that, before making the determination to undertake a new business, we stop to think about some aspects such as the advantages and disadvantages of creating your own enterprise.
Advantages of being self-employed
× Development of creativity
× Professional development
× Personal development
× Social recognition
× Autonomy and independence at work
× Possible timetable flexibility
× No limit in the income level
Disadvantages of being self-employed
* Lack of pre-determined salary level
* Lack of timetables
* Need of high dedication and involvement
* Time and money investment without guarantee of success.