Ask the Dolans: Is now the time to start my own business?
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With more than 3.6 million jobs lost and unemployment headed toward 10%, more and more people are considering whether or not to leave the rat race and go into business for themselves. The Dolans share some tips and a few warnings that can help you decide whether or not to take the leap.
Dear Ken and Daria,
I'm thinking about starting my own business but I'm scared -- especially in this economy. Do you have any advice for me?
--Melanie
You'll find lots of strategies for managing your career and surviving this recession at Dolans.com.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-02-2009 @ 12:28PM
pat said...
The rules have changed. If you're looking for a great job, with a great company, with great benefits, that you will have your entire life, until you retire, stop looking. That was then this is now. That job doesn't exist anymore for 99% of us. Unless you have unique and remarkable skills you better figure out what will work best for you and your family. I am a former executive who left the corporate world to help people adjust to the new realities. My suggestion to most is to do what millions of people are doing now, find a good home business. That won't work for everyone but if you find one that you can get into for virtually no investment and learn the right skills, you should do well.
There are two opportunities that my clients have had the most success with. One is an amazing opportunity to profit from Ebay and there are well over 720,000 people making a full time living with them. http://cli.gs/HomeBizSuccessSystem That's a huge company to work with. The other great opportunity is working with a company that we all know, Google, http://cli.gs/GoogleHomeBizSuccessSystem
So many of my clients tell me that they are loving working for themselves, making more money than before, in less time, and enjoy the extra time they have to spend with their families.
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7-06-2009 @ 10:49AM
Louida said...
I started working from home for free since the economy is now in the dumps. Its a great way to make extra money online. Check out http://EarningFreeMoney.com for a free list of work from home programs.
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