Unfortunately, starting a business can be seen as a leap of faith. It isn’t a given that you’ll be successful. It isn’t always a given that you will be producing a product or service that people are willing to purchase. However, it can be much less of an unknown if you conduct your research and prepare ahead of time. A ... Read More
Making the Leap
How to Write a Business Plan Step-By-Step [Free Business Plan Template]
Now that you’ve decided to take the plunge into business ownership, you need to organize your thoughts and put your business plan down on paper. Sometimes novice business owners think that the business plan is something that can be skipped. It shouldn’t be. There are many benefits to your business and to yourself as an entrepreneur, ... Read More
How to Turn a Hobby into a Full-Time Job
Working from home or starting your own business are employment trends on the rise. For most people, these start as side businesses – ways to make extra income or to make your hobbies more productive. But the desire to turn it into a full-time gig is strong. Just imagine: Work that you choose, a schedule you set yourself, a ... Read More
Lessons From Your Old Job to Help Your New Business
You're ready to start your new business and leave your old job behind. You should be excited about this new chapter and proud of yourself for taking the next step. What you may not realize is that everything you learned working at your corporate job can now be used to succeed in your new business. The challenges you faced don't ... Read More
How You Can Prepare For Working at Home
You've thought about it, dreamt about it, and are finally ready to make the leap to a work-at-home job or home-based business. But how can you prepare for working at home? Here are a few things you'll want to consider and prep for before taking the plunge. 1. Pay Off Debt The lighter your debt load, the less pressure you'll feel. ... Read More
Do You Have What It Takes to Work From Home?
So you want to work from home. Maybe you think about things like waking up at your leisure, taking time off whenever you want to, and being able to work in your PJ's. While some of those things ring true, there are many other things to consider. Here are some questions you might want to think about when considering if you have what ... Read More
Being a Stay-at-Home Mom – If I Knew Then, What I Know Now
By Tamara Cramer As they say, hindsight is 20/20, and that’s what this story is all about. Basically, it’s what I would teach myself—if I could go back in time. You see, two years ago I made the giant leap of faith to quit my well-paying, well-liked job to be home with my kids. It’s been a roller-coaster of emotions and finances, ... Read More
How to Solve the 10 Biggest Career Reinvention Mistakes
By Randi Bussin Career reinvention can be a complicated and lengthy process, especially if you are unprepared. Before you begin your career reinvention, consider these commonly made mistakes and how to solve them. Avoiding these potential pitfalls may help make your reinvention as smooth and successful as possible. 1. Quitting ... Read More
