Being your own boss: 76 per cent
Life as a business owner is no slice of pie, but for some being the head honcho was a clear motivator. You get the freedom to make your own decisions and you’re recognised for building something from the ground up. It’s no surprise then that three quarters of City Breaks in Newcastle participants cited it as the perk they loved most. In a way, nothing will push you to work harder and smarter than the responsibility of having your name on the door. Running a business would also undoubtedly give you the motivation for self-improvement – and you really don’t need to think about climbing that corporate ladder.Flexible hours: 63.5 per cent
Having the final say / managerial duties: 40.4 per cent
With 40 per cent of respondents saying they love having the last word, it’s reasonable to say plenty of bosses enjoy being in a position of authority. More specifically, having the freedom to make decisions, your own decisions – whether right or wrong – without having to ask for permission or approval, was key to the decision of being a business owner.Putting your team together: 25 per cent
A quarter of all business owners surveyed by City Breaks in Newcastle believed recruiting the right candidates was one of the best parts about their job – compared with under a tenth of 18-24 year olds. Despite the passion entrepreneurs had for their work, it was never easy going it alone. So to truly see the business take shape and grow they needed people that could realise their vision. It came down to having the ability to pick those who would represented both the company and its founder. There was a certain delight to be found in securing people with the right values and skill set. Image: ShutterstockShare this story