It seems to be the year of the start-up business.
When I meet people who are considering self-employment the reasons are such - I want to be my own boss and take control of my destiny and hours, I'd like to not exchange hours for money, I want to do something I enjoy.
The reasons are varied and based on an evaluation of risk, reward and opportunity.
That risk appears to be less in our current environment, interest rates are low, there's work, property values are high and borrowing is available if you have equity and your business is not a completely terrible idea.
But business like any form of investment needs to have a long term plan.