AARP has a great article on how to decide which is best for you. For some of us, it's a difficult and often scary decision to make. For others, like me, the choice was easy. I was fed up with the 9-5 grind, the office politics, the commute, all of it. I knew I was meant to be my own boss and finally went for it. I've no regrets. If you're unsure, check out the article! It asks a lot of important and thought provoking questions that can help make the choice a lot clearer!