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Many employees dream of becoming self-employed. But is self-employment really for you? How about becoming self-employed on a part-time basis first? This way you can test whether you like the life of being your own boss.
There are many advantages to being self-employed in your spare time: your main job provides you with financial security. This allows you to gain initial experience of what it's like to be self-employed in a relaxed way. You can also take your time to see whether your business idea works in the market.
Have you already decided on the legal form for the company with which you want to be self-employed part-time? You are free to do so, even as a sideline – you can found a sole proprietorship or a limited liability company (LLC) or a limited company. All types of companies come with their own unique challenges. To make sure you do everything right from the start, it's best to get support from Foundera when planning your part-time business. This will give you maximum security:
Anyone can work as a self-employed part-time entrepreneur, provided they can find time alongside their main job.
You should also be aware that a part-time self-employment can be very stressful – after all, your evening off sometimes seems a long way off if you work full-time in your main job and are also involved in your part-time business. It's logical that you can't just jump right in with a part-time self-employment. After all, you still have plenty of other obligations!
When you add the profits from your self-employment to the income from your main job, you have more money in your pocket – for travelling, for a new car, for your dream home. You can also invest this additional income in your self-employed part-time job so that one day you can become a full-time boss. This way, your self-employed part-time job also becomes an investment in your future!
Depending on the type of part-time job, your income can vary greatly from month to month. Our tip: make sure you have enough funds in case one month doesn't go so well.
Be honest: many employees work in jobs that they don't fully enjoy. If you're one of them, a part-time self-employment might be a way for you to still realise your dream business. You can try out whether you really want to be self-employed with very little risk. And whether your dream job is actually what you want it to be.
You can learn a lot of new things by taking on a second job. And not just about the industry and the services you offer. You'll also learn about accounting, marketing, networking... everything you need to know to become your own boss.
40% sideline, 60% employment and lots of good ideas: That is the recipe for success of Magdalena, who set up her flower business on the side in 2019. In her own studio, the trained florist realises decorative concepts for weddings, corporate events, restaurants and hotels – with great attention to detail and craftsmanship. Regarding her foundation, she says: ‘Get support from the very beginning! It's impossible to think of everything.’
In principle, all of them! You can found a sole proprietorship, a limited liability company (LLC), or a limited company (Ltd.). However, the rules remain the same whether you work full-time independently or only part-time. For example, you must register your company in the commercial register if your turnover exceeds CHF 100,000. At Foundera, we always recommend registration to strengthen your reputation.
We are at your side from the planning and implementation to your everyday life as a part-time self-employed person. You benefit from our expertise and comprehensive support – so you can be sure of playing it safe.
We also help you with decision-making on issues such as: Which company form is suitable for your project?
Yes, you can fulfil both roles at the same time, even if you are self-employed on a part-time basis. The only important thing is the duty of loyalty, i.e. if you are self-employed on a part-time basis, you must not compete with your main employer. And your secondary occupation must not damage your employer's reputation – but that goes without saying.