By Mark Silver
In 1999 I started doing small paid projects and teaching classes on business, but I was still working part-time as a paramedic in Oakland, California. I went full time self-employed, finally, in 2001. This month marks Heart of Business’ 10th anniversary.
Ten years of paying the mortgage, making the bills, and living life. That’s a big one! I don’t usually make a big deal about birthdays and anniversaries, but perhaps I can be prodded into a celebration later this month.
Right now I’m reflecting on what is perhaps one of the most important, but least talked about aspects of being self-employed.
As I reflect, I can hear bangs and bumps upstairs from our twins, as my wife somewhat patiently explains to them not to dump the as-yet uncooked... More...
