Self-employment for people with a criminal record video

Interested in starting your own business... but worried your criminal record might get in your way? Self-employment can offer opportunity and independence for people who have a record. Benefits include Be your own boss, Potential high income, Set your own schedule, Use and grow your skills, Accomplish your goals.

Check out these business ideas; they require little money or training to start.

1. Landscaping, Gardening, and Groundskeeping
2. Driver/Sales Workers
3. Rideshare or Taxi Drivers
4. Virtual Assistant
5. Tutor
6. Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
7. Handyman/woman
8. Residential or Commercial Cleaner
9. Freelance Translator
10. Art and Craft Business
11. Barbering or Cosmetology
12. Catering or Food Truck
13. Auto Detailing or Auto Repair
14. Construction and Renovation
15. Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services
16. Waste Collection and Recycling

Think self-employment might be right for you?

Think about: What kind of training do you need?

Think about: How to address your criminal record?

Think about: Does your criminal record prohibit you from certain types of business?

Learn more at CareerOneStop for Justice-Impacted Job Seekers. careeronestop.org/JusticeImpacted/