Entrepreneurs

If working for other people doesn't interest you, you may want to consider going out on your own. Western Australia supports a vast number of budding entrepreneurs who have turned their ICT talents into new businesses. Some of these companies have grown to be internationally recognised, due to their creativity, innovation and capability.

Through ICT, your start-up costs can be minimal - you can take off with just a computer, a phone and a determination to succeed. Companies like Microsoft and Apple started as a dream in a garage - and this has been the case with some WA companies. By working for yourself, you get to choose what hours to work and when you want to work. You can work remotely from your bedroom or in a office. And don't forget that there are programs available to assist and advise new enterprises to get their products and services up and running; think Innovation Gateway, Technology Park, Bentley just for starters. The opportunities are endless - if you're ICT-savvy, confident, and ready to put in the hard yards.

The internet has helped launch many entrepreneurs, and with e-business and e-commerce you can get out to the international market in a flash, in comparison to traditional businesses. ICT is the only career that can make you an overnight success.