How to Put Together a Benefits Package When You’re Self-Employed

You’ve finally decided to be your own boss. You won’t miss your overbearing manager, endless meetings that should have been emails, or white-knuckled commute.

But you certainly will miss some of the perks that came with the job, like health insurance or a retirement savings plan employer match.

Fortunately, it is possible to put together a robust benefits package when you’re self-employed. We’ll show you how.

Chat with Human Resources

The first thing you should do is chat with your soon-to-be (or already) former employer’s human resources department. A representative from there can go over what will happen to your benefits after you leave the company.

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