I've had my own business (www.getsoft.com) for some 15+ years and couldn't possibly imagine doing anything else. Hard work, long hours, can be stressfull at times, but I am in total control. No one to report to and because I have no staff I don't have to manage anyone (been there, done that - programmers are a pain in the arse to manage.:-D ) Like many, times have been tough the past few years but we get by, and I'm sure things will improve. I hope your business goes from strength to strength. Neville Franks, Author of ED for Windows. www.getsoft.com