You’re Not Crazy for Choosing Entrepreneurship - You’re Brave

You’re Not Crazy for Choosing to Be Your Own Boss — You’re Ahead of the Curve

If you’ve ever felt like people don’t understand your decision to step away from the traditional 9–5, you’re not alone.

But here’s the truth: You’re not crazy — you’re courageous.

You saw something better for yourself. And you went for it.

And guess what? That’s exactly what more people are doing.

According to Forbes, 2023 saw over 5 million new business applications filed in the U.S. alone. That’s a record.

Nearly 61 million Americans freelance today — and the trend keeps growing. Why? Because people are realizing that they can build a business around their skills, passions, and goals — and they don’t need to wait for permission to start. (Source: Forbes, 2023)

So if you’ve chosen the solopreneur or small business life — here are three powerful reasons to keep going:

1. You Have More Control Over Your Time

As a business owner, you get to decide when and how you work.

Want to take a walk in the middle of the day? Schedule client calls only in the afternoons? Spend time with your kids before dinner?

You can — because you’re the boss.

2. You Have Unlimited Income Potential

No more asking for raises or waiting for promotions.

As an entrepreneur, your income is directly tied to your growth, your offers, and the value you provide.

With the right systems in place, you can scale on your own terms — without burning out.

3. You Can Enjoy Tax Advantages

From deducting business expenses to writing off part of your home office, entrepreneurship comes with tax benefits not available to traditional employees.

(Of course, consult with a tax professional to know what applies to you.)

So no — you’re not crazy. You’re building something bigger than a paycheck. You’re building a life that works for you.

And while the journey can feel overwhelming at times, you don’t have to do it all alone.

That’s where Canery comes in.

Canery helps service-based entrepreneurs organize and automate the everyday tasks of running a business:

✔️ Book clients

✔️ Reschedule easily

✔️ Send appointment reminders

✔️ Create invoices

✔️ Take payments

✔️ And more — all in one place.

You’re already doing the brave part.

Let us help make the business side easier.

Try Canery today and get back to doing what you do best.

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