If so, you have probably thought about the risks you would have to take and the capital you would need to get started.

You may have to write for a grant or take out a loan just to get the business up and running. You may need to purchase equipment, merchandize, a computer, software, secure utilities and a business license. You may need to rent a place to conduct business. You may need to create a business plan that describes what you plan to do and how you plan to do it. By having a business plan, you greatly increase the chances that your business will succeed.

The most common reasons people decide to start a business is because they want to be self-sufficient, wealthy or want a change of lifestyle.

To determine whether business ownership is right for you, ask yourself the following
questions.

1. Am I a leader or a follower?
2. Do I have the support of family and friends?
3. Do I have the ability to exercise sound professional judgment in people and ideas?
4. Do I have up-to-date working knowledge necessary for efficient operation and to keep pace in the business world?

5. Have I made proper provisions for income and insurance while waiting to achieve business success?

6. How determined am I to see this business succeed?
7. What financial level of success am I seeking to achieve?
8. Can make self-employment work for me?

There are other things to consider such as:

How will you structure your business? Will it be an S-corp, a C-corp, or an LLC? Does your business need to pay employee benefits? What are your tax filing deadlines? How will you market your business?

Just as working with experienced professionals is important when running your company, sound legal or accounting advice is essential to starting your business off right. Before you open shop, it's important to make sure the required legal aspects are covered properly and that your formal business structure is in place.

That’s a lot of stress involved in this decision and you haven’t even opened your doors for business.

There are many things to consider when embarking upon a new career, but the one that
makes the task seem so insurmountable is that it comes with no guarantee that you will turn a profit. You may invest your own money and work long hours for little pay while sacrificing your personal time and social life for years.

What if you could be your own boss and manage your time however you deem best and not have the risks and expense of business set up? What if you could earn a paycheck and receive benefits even while you are in training?

If you positively answered the eight questions above and are willing to work diligently, you are a good candidate for a career with American General Life and Accident Insurance Company. It’s like going into business for yourself without the financial risk or set up cost.

Being part of our company allows you to manage your own career. We offer flexible hours that will allow you to have control over your schedule and your future as you set your own goals and make your own decisions. Start-up costs are minimal, but your income potential is unlimited. American General Life and Accident will help you reach clients and generate sales.

If you truly want to succeed, you owe it to yourself to consider a professional career in
the insurance industry.

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