According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, roughly half of those employed in the U.S. either own or work for a small business. So are you ready to jump on the self-employed bandwagon? Here’s what you need to know, courtesy of Don McNay, author of the upcoming book, “Wealth Without Wall Street: A Main [...]
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3 Ways to Celebrate Your IndependenceYou work for yourself now! So it’s time to do some things that you could never do when you were employed by someone else. Like take a day off when you feel like it. Or make a company-wide decision about the future. Here are three such ways to enjoy your newly found freedom. http://www.businessinsider.com/3-things-small-businesses-can-do-to-celebrate-independence-2011-7
The Dirty Secret About My Relationship With Full-Time EmploymentI’ve been self-employed for the last six years. I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way. But exactly why I would never work full-time again is a dirty little secret. You see, “I’m Karin. And I have a fear of [job] commitment.” Prior to my self-employed days, I worked full-time for about six and a half [...] 10 Advantages Of Being A Work At Home MomBeing a mother isn’t easy. Neither is working for yourself. But somehow, together, they make a whole lot of sense. In honor of the work-at-home moms like myself, here are 10 reasons why we should be thankful for our current arrangement. http://elev8.com/elev8-original/latwanasstephens/10-advantages-of-being-a-work-at-home-mom/
3 Reasons It’s Better to FreelanceThere are many cushy benefits that come with a full-time job. But there are some even bigger benefits that you get when you work for yourself. In this article, Farnoosh Torabi, tells the story of a man who finally turned to freelancing after three layoffs …. and couldn’t be happier. http://moneywatch.bnet.com/saving-money/blog/so-money/3-reasons-its-better-to-freelance/2162/
Do You Love What You Do?A new survey reveals that 77 percent of small business owners report that they love their work. That’s a huge number — a lot larger than the percentage of people who work for someone else and love what they do. Get the scoop on what else small business owners had to say… http://www.businessinsider.com/77-percent-of-small-business-owners-love-what-they-do-do-you-2011-6
'Mompreneurs' Blend Family and WorkAs a mompreneur myself, I can attest to the fact that balancing work and family (and a house!) isn’t easy. But, as you’ll see in this article, it can be quite rewarding on many different levels. http://smallbusiness.foxbusiness.com/starting-a-business/2011/06/09/mompreneurs-blend-family-and-work-once-nest-begins-to-empty/
NOT Being Self-Employed: The Good, the Bad and the UglyOver the last few days, I’ve heard two very different stories from people who work for corporate America. I thought they might be interesting to share here… Late last week, I received a phone call from a very good friend whom I haven’t spoken to much over the last few years. We live a few hours [...] The Myth of Self-Employment RiskThere is no denying it: job prospects and employment outlook have been quite bleak in the US. Skilled laborers, educators, customer services reps and managers from all walks of life are still flocking to the unemployment lines. Paralegals are serving lattés at Starbucks. Yes, it has been downright scary to be among [...] Good News! We (the Self-Employed) Sleep Better!Just a little tidbit from a study I read about today: “The employed and self-employed enjoy much better sleep than those out of work, according to Understanding Society, the world’s largest longitudinal household study. … Job satisfaction affects the quality of sleep with 33% of the most dissatisfied employees report poor [...] |
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