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May 2008
Volume 5 - Issue 5
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Be Your Own Boss With These Top 5 Careers

The idea of being your own boss can be incredibly appealing. It offers the possibility of unlimited income, a flexible schedule, tax breaks and even the opportunity to work from home in most cases.

Many people have the dream of being self-employed and have entrepreneurial blood running through their veins but don’t know what careers will give them the opportunity to have their own business. So we’ve found the top 5 careers that are perfect for those looking to be their own boss.

Graphic Design – Design creative graphics including layouts, images and logos for websites, magazines, advertisements and catalogues using computer software. Becoming a graphic designer generally takes about two years of education, though more advanced design usually requires a bachelor’s degree. Self-employed graphic designers earn an average salary of $60,000 yearly.

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Career of the Month – Culinary Chef
Culinary Chefs

Media coverage of the culinary world and increasingly popular culinary television shows has made people around the world more aware of culinary arts.

The most common goal for those attending culinary school is to become a chef. People with a passion for food, leadership qualities and a lot of creativity will flourish in the field of culinary arts.

Culinary Chef Job Description

Culinary chefs prepare a wide variety of foods and beverages. They work in restaurants, private kitchens and catering services.

Main tasks of culinary chefs include:
    • Creating recipes
    • Preparing kitchen
    • Cleaning work areas
    • Monitoring temperatures
    • Cooking dishes
    • Ordering food
    • Developing menus
    • Weighing ingredients

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