You don't need any "special" training to run a business. You just need an idea, the desire to learn and adapt, and the ability to take action!

You can do it because others are doing it. Do you think our country is dominated by big businesses run by people with MBAs? Wrong! 99% of businesses in the US are small businesses, and they employ 80% of the population.

You can do it because there is a business appropriate for just about everyone’s interests, experience, passions or expertise. “Starting a business” really only comes down to figuring out your business idea, doing your paperwork, and sorting out the money. Given the number of funding resources available today, you shouldn’t have too much of a problem getting that initial startup cash, especially if you focus on a lean business model or MVP route to market.

You can do it even if you start from home. According to the SBA, 52% of all small businesses are home-based and of the 28 million small businesses in the U.S., 22 million of those are operated by people who consider themselves self-employed (they have no employees and no additional payroll).

You get tax benefits. Oh yes. This even applies to freelancers. Depending on the type of business you register as, you could write off a number of your expenses including travel, telephone bills, food, portions of repayments on things like cars, and so on. And, depending on the business you start, there may also be various government incentives. If you’re unsure about what to do and how to register, I strongly advise speaking with your accountant about the tax benefits you could be eligible for.

Most important you get to do what you want, when you want, the way you want. This is an opportunity to give the things you do meaning and to add value in the places where it matters to you.