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Working for Yourself Takes Planning
Working for yourself takes planning, and here’s how you can get started The gig economy: It’s a growing trend. Permanent, full-time positions might even become a thing of the past. One study has...
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There is no “Typical” Entrepreneur
Support is a priceless gift. You have to be prepared to do a lot of different things in this self-employment life, you know? Just like there is no “typical” job or job seeker in our crowd, there is no...
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Making Self-Employment Work
Seek More Opportunities. You’re Not Done Yet! I recently attended a workshop hosted by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs’ (DCRA) Small Business Resource Center, offered by the...
View ArticleEncore Entrepreneurship: Launching a Successful Business When You’re 50 or Older
There are always those who challenge the status quo, who dare to be innovative, pride themselves on hard work, and understand the importance of perseverance and growth. These are some of the best ways...
View ArticleThe Adventure of Starting a Small Business: Lessons in Jumping Off the Cliff
When I was almost 50 years old, a friend and I held hands and jumped off a cliff together. No, we didn’t think we were Thelma and Louise and it wasn’t a physical cliff. But the cliff we jumped from...
View ArticleMy Journey to Self-Employment: Making Connections not Conversation
Talking to people is more than just a conversation. Here’s where the rubber meets the road. How do I find funding for my big idea? I believe in it, but how do I find the support I need to make it a...
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My Journey to Self-Employment: Work in Progress
Keep Going. Stay on Your Path Aren’t we all just works in progress? Did I ever mention I once worked three part-time jobs? Well, I still work three part-time jobs, all while trying to build a business...
View ArticleMy Journey to Self-Employment: Big Ideas
Landing on that big idea. Greetings, fellow travelers! Returning to the issue of “Taking Action,” I have a few things to say. It’s amazing how once you decide to start down a path, the universe rushes...
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My Journey to Self-Employment: It’s Time to Take Action
Belief in yourself will pay off. What I didn’t mention at the beginning of this journey is that there is a sixth step in this guide to self-employment and it is to take action. After we have discovered...
View ArticleWork for Yourself@50+: Funding Your Business
Here’s what you should do before you ask for money If you already know how you want to work for yourself, there’s probably one enormous question in the front of your mind: How will I get together...
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