by Carrie Hinkel on April 25th, 2008
If you’ve been dreaming about starting your own business, but just can’t take yourself away from the security and steady paycheck of your current job, don’t fret. Many successful business owners started their company with just a few spare hours in the evenings and on weekends – and you can too! Here are some tips for getting your business idea out of your head and in front of customers.
Make an “after hours” schedule – Getting serious about your new business means making certain time commitments in order to get it off the ground. Whether it’s getting up a couple... Read more »
by Carrie Hinkel on February 26th, 2008
Are you a bookkeeper who dreams of opening a trendy new flower shop downtown? Or an account manager who wants to open a coffee shop? Well, you’re not alone. Changing careers and opening your own business may sound overwhelming, but more and more Americans are learning how to shed their 9 to 5 skin and start fresh in a whole new career. How? By learning about the industry they’re interested in while continuing work in their day job. So, instead of wasting the years away dreaming about your new venture, why not use the time to prepare yourself for the... Read more »
by Danny Brown on February 21st, 2008
With the country in the grip of an ever-growing recession, and with interest rates high and the dollar weak, there’s no such thing as a “job for life” nowadays. Whereas in the past you could expect to work at the same company until you retired, this is becoming less realistic in today’s workplace. This has led to more and more people starting their own business and working for themselves.
Yet it’s not as simple as just quitting your day job and opening shop – you need to make sure you have a solid business plan and know what’s needed to... Read more »