Problem

[pcbres16]

Alright, well I am reading up on SEo and all of that stuff. I really would like to start my own SEO marketing company, how ever I am also working two jobs and going to school full time at the moment. There is really no time for me to start something up from scratch. I have, however, been given an oppertunity to work witha friend who owns a web design and hosting company to work for him as an SEO consultant. I would make 95% of what an SEO project earns, etc.

My question is, what should I do? On one hand I want to work for him since it will be convenient for me and him both, but on the other I will technically be emploued by someone else and I want the glory and self sufficency that comes with being self employed.

I would really like some insight into this prediciment and also would love to hear feed back from some other college business owners.

[SCJeff]

Well let me ask you this...Why do YOU want to be self-employed so badly?

I would take this opportunity personally. If nothing more for a learning experience for when you do have time to start up your own SEO marketing company

[Sarenokai]

If you want to get into marketing than I would suggest visiting local advertisers and sit down with a marketing specialist (if that is what interests you) and interview them. Find at least 3 of them and ask them the questions that bothers you the most. This will help you find out about the industry and see if it is a good fit. It's always a good idea to do this for any type of career or job. If you are going to apply at a investment bank, but you hate numbers and one on one consulting, you might not be suited to that type of career.

Your local job service might be a good source of information. They might have career training (I took a great class on it) and they will fit you with about 30 careers that might be a good fit for your personality and skills.

This is not just a good resource to find a good job, but a good way to figure out if you would want to put all of that effort into starting a business like the one you plan to start, or join.

Consult a SCORE representative (score.org), local job service, state/county employment services or career counseling, or other various resources.

If you live near a decent sized book store I'd suggest checking out "50 Best jobs for your personality" by Laurence Shatkin. It's a great first step.

Best wishes in your venture!