Technological change may also be viewed as a "pull" factor contributing to the growth of self-employment. New information technology has created a large industry with many new products and services, often with opportunities for self-employment. ###>Contrairement aux industries primaires et secondaires, le secteur des services recèle beaucoup d'occasions de travail indépendant à temps plein ou à temps partiel et de possibilités de lancer des micro-entreprises à faible capitalisation.