We've all daydreamed of getting rid of our jobs and working for ourselves. However, this doesn't have to be just a dream. There are many self employment options out there that you could be taking advantage of. Here are just a few of the wide range of choices you have when it comes to self employment.

1. Take a look at your hobbies. For many of us, these things we already love to do could eventually become a full time job. From art and music to collecting or refinishing antiques, there's probably something you know how to do and enjoy doing that could become your livelihood. While you shouldn't take the plunge right away, it's often a good idea to explore your options for turning a hobby into a great self employment opportunity.

2. Look at what's in demand. Identifying the skills that are needed at the moment and finding out if you have any of them is another way to find your perfect self-employment niche. When the economy is doing well, for instance, consultants to help people with their investments are often needed.

When it's doing poorly, people need someone to assist them with debt management and simplifying their lives. There are all sorts of jobs that you could get into just by being there when they're needed. Remember that this kind of self employment position can be unreliable when it comes to income, however.

3. What are you good at? Some of us have natural skills that we could be using to help others and make money. Whether you're an inspirational leader, someone who's great at organization, or very good at math, there's probably a consulting or other service you could be offering, and getting paid for. That could eventually lead to total self employment doing what you're best at.

4. Pre-packaged marketing plans like Fortune Hi Tec and others can be a great opportunity if you have the sales knowledge, experience, and talent for them. They give you a place in an established organization and a product that's already well known, making it easier to get going than if you were starting out on your own. Just remember that they take business know-how, too! With the right skills and knowledge, they could be the thing that allows your self-driven career to take off.

5. Find a niche. If you have a skill that's not in wide demand, or there's a lot of competition in the wider market, that doesn't mean you have to give up. Being one of a few suppliers of products or services in a smaller market can be very helpful. For instance, generalist artists are easy to find, but someone who does detailed reproductions of historical pieces is a little rarer. There may not be a lot of jobs out there for niche workers, but there are very few people doing those jobs, too. That means that if you find the right niche and are known as the best, it could turn out to be the best choice you've ever made.

Self-employment isn't easy, but it's an amazing, fulfilling experience if you've got the determination and desire to do it. Check out all your options and think things through carefully. Your life will change a lot once you take the plunge and become self-employed. You'll have to get used to the idea, but most people who work this way feel that it's a change for the better!