Employees are generally provided with benefits, the major cost of which are shared by the company as a perk for the employee. The benefits are usually in the form of Health Insurance, some Life Insurance, and Financial Benefits in the form of a 401K plan which encourages the employee to save a portion of their income. The company will often match a certain percentage of what is saved to “sweeten” the benefit.

Entrepreneurs of all types, Independent contractors, and any form of 1099 Worker, have to choose their safety-nets when they are not receiving benefits from employee income sources. Not having a Safety has always been a challenge for those who are not in employee status. Consequently, the traditional full-time job has been considered essential to both personal and family security…or at least that has been the traditional mindset.

Upon examination and reflection, it is now obvious that some of the benefits we have ascribed to traditional employment may not have been as valuable as we once thought. Healthcare benefits are important when we are sick. However, we are more motivated to stay healthy and when we are fortunate enough to remain healthy, we have benefits that we may not be using. The same is true for Life Insurance, protection that we really do not want to activate. Saving and investing should be a natural part of the way we manage our money, not based on whether we have a 401k or not.

The Association for Entrepreneurship (AFE) recognized a need for a Safety Net of Insurance Products, Financial Services, Business Services, Information and Education focused on the Entrepreneur approximately 20 years ago. The Safety Net of Products, Services, Information and Education has grown (over 200,000 members) to be inclusive of all forms of entrepreneurship including every form of Independent Contractor and 1099 Worker. The Association for Entrepreneurship represents the new Safety Net available in the NEW ECONOMY.

Entrepreneurs have always chosen their pathway. AFE focuses on providing access to choices whereas members choose what they need. The access to A-Tier Insurance Products and Financial Services assures members that they only invest in what they need. Because members only purchase what they need when they have a need, expenses related to the operation of the business are completely controlled by the AFE Member.

AFE Members are also provided with an opportunity to learn more about themselves through articles that are aggregated from current newsworthy sources and written by notable writers who focus on individuals who are pursuing some form of entrepreneurship. All access to Business Services is provided to AFE Members FREE. The monthly AFE Membership is $4.99 – less than the cost of a good burger or cup of coffee.

AFE Members gain access to the AFE Platform, which is managed as a media platform, not a website. Therefore, AFE Members who visit frequently always find current information pertaining to the NEW ECONOMY, entrepreneurship in particular. When reading any article, AFE Members always have access to related articles that have been published previously. This library and archive of information is educational, motivational, and unparalleled. It is envisioned to be your internet resource in support of Individual Entrepreneurs in particular.

AFE Member Business Support and Services provide members with access to ancillary business services that complement the pursuit of personal and business success. The services selected to be a part of the AFE Platform range from services that support personal needs such as discounts on various everyday needs to services such as those any Individual Entrepreneur will wish to explore.

AFE Members are connected to others who are pursuing similar objectives. An AFE Members Chat Room is provided for all members and can be used to connect with others, ask questions or share information.

AFE Members gain unparalleled access to A-Tier Insurance Products and Services provided by Dylan Consulting LLC – Insurance Brokerage, Scottsdale Arizona.

The Association for Entrepreneurship also collaborates with and supports institutions and organizations focused on supporting students and those who have an interest in entrepreneurship. Some of the many institutions and organizations AFE supports and affiliates with include:

• DECA
• Bradley University
• Grand Canyon University
• Bunker Labs
• The Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
• Renaissance Entrepreneurs Center
• Square 1
• Youth Entrepreneurs

The AFE is founded on a vision and belief that success depends upon association. Every entrepreneur starts somewhere and often the beginning of the process is simply an idea or even a dream. Those ideas and dreams turn onto vehicles of possibilities when they are nourished and cultivated within an environment that believes in possibilities. The possibilities associated with entrepreneurship, in whatever format chosen, is truly an uncommon freedom!

The Association for Entrepreneurship is an uncommon platform of resources designed to be accessible to anyone and everyone desirous of participating in the NEW ECONOMY!