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Business Owner

Run a privately-owned company, being involved in daily operations, and taking on financial risks for operations and growth. Can involve leading staffing and financial decisions, sales to clients, and delivery of services.

Annual openings

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BLS median wage

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Typical education

No education beyond what is needed for an Electrician - Master Craftsman is expected to have.

10-year growth

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Career requirements

What does this career require?

The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.

Typical education

No education beyond what is needed for an Electrician - Master Craftsman is expected to have.

Credential requirement

To perform Electrical Contracting as a Business in the State of Colorado, you must be a licensed Electrical Contractor registered with the State of Colorado. This includes personally holding or employing a licensed Master Electrician to serve as the responsible individual for the company.

Work experience

A significant amount of work experience as an Electrician or a Business Owner is expected.

The Colorado Small Business Development Center offers no-cost, confidential business advising and no- to low-cost programs to help entrepreneurs and small businesses reach their full potential.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

  • With kids/peopleOccasionally
  • On a computerOccasionally
  • Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
  • With your handsOccasionally

Interests it draws on

  • Entrepreneurism
  • Entrepreneurship

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.
  2. Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
  3. Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
  4. Document or review patients' histories.
  5. Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
  6. Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques.