I have recently been doing some online work and it has opened up a whole new world for me. Of course others have been on the bandwagon for some time and are doing quite well. What do they know that I don't and why have I not moved on this before now? Striking out on your own can be frightening. Especially when you are used to the traditional workplace of going to an office, getting a steady paycheck, being on the company pension and benefit plan, etc. There are definitely things to consider, but the opportunities can be limitless. I always thought the ideal situation would be if you had two incomes, as in a spousal relationship. Then if the other partner had a 9 to 5 job with all the trimmings, striking out on your own would not be as risky. But what if you are on your own like I am? I think I just answered my own question about being an entrepreneur. The definition of an entrepreneur is exactly the opposite of security. Some people have a dream and go for it. Right now,