Working for Yourself: How the Self-Employed Use Time Differently

Entrepreneurship provides many benefits for business owners. One of the most cited is the ability to manage your time and daily schedule according to your personal needs. This brief explores exactly how self-employed individuals use their time when compared to the average salary and wage earners. Pre- and post-pandemic data are used to assess time use differences in daily activities and work patterns, and the implications for the benefits of entrepreneurship.