Why Do People Become Freelancers? [Infographic]

Here’s a question that may often cross a professional’s mind: Why do people become freelancers? Whether you’re considering being your own boss or you already are, self-employment numbers are on the rise.

But why are people choosing freelance over full-time employment? The primary motivating factor is control. FreshBooks recently published its third annual Self-Employment Report and digs in further to see what’s driving people out of the cubicle to become their own boss. Check it out.

This is an optimized post and was originally published on the FreshBooks blog in July 2011.