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Laid Off? Start a business and sell something!
written by Quired
02-17-2009
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It certainly is looking as though things are going to get worse before they get better when it comes to the economy. While record numbers of blue collar and white collar employees are being laid off, fewer opportunities exist to replace these jobs.
What next for the job seeker?
What if you can't find a job? What if home depot is not even hiring? You can either sit around waiting for something to happen or try to make something happen on your own.
Why not start a business?
Yes it can take money to start a business and it certainly does not come without risk but the reward can be great if you overcome the challenges and work smart.
Success just does not happen without risk so if you can't stomach it, go find a job. Actually many of you will need to keep or find another job while you are building your business.
Here are five success stories of those who stuck it out to see their business become a success.
From Couch Potato to Furniture King
An Online Empire Grows Out of an E-Biz Hodgepodge
Spelunking Brought Them a Goldmine
A Web Hosting Company Finds Runaway Success
Healthy Cookies Create Sweet Success
Even during a very tight economic climate, you will find success stories like these. Of course there will be fewer than during a boom cycle but then again the market is also thinning out your competition.
It is a fact that many businesses operating during a healthy market have a tendency to become lazy then suffer during lean times. If you build your business in this climate, you might be in great shape once the economy comes back.
In a nutshell, it is a never a bad time to get into business as long as you are prepared and willing to take the risk.
The objective would be to research your opportunities, decide on a product, service or event to sell then create a brand.
One way to dip you toe into the water before committing to a large outlay of cash would be to create an online experience around your concept and invite friends, family and associates to review your ideas and provide feedback )and possibly opportunities) to steer your business in the right direction.
A great method for sharing ideas is by writing blogs and sharing videos, audio and photos related to your concept. It is much more conversational and usually a catalyst for feedback. Once your ideas begin to take shape, look at building an audience around your concept through social media networks such as twitter, facebook and linkedIn.
As you begin to build a business plan, invite potential investors to your website to learn more about your business opportunity.
The point I am trying to make is that you do not have to wait to build a business but you may want to test your concept before jumping in with both feet.
A great way to test your concept would be to create an online presence around your potential brand and build an audience around what you are willing to share about your ideas.
Quired websites are built just for this.
With a Quired website you can:
For a $599 investment and $20 per month, you would be able to create a dynamic online presence to inspire the development of your business.
Once your business is up and running, grow your online presence through search engine marketing, press releases, email marketing and social media strategies.
Who knows, it might be the best time to strike out on your own.
02-17-2009
1070 views | 0 comments
It certainly is looking as though things are going to get worse before they get better when it comes to the economy. While record numbers of blue collar and white collar employees are being laid off, fewer opportunities exist to replace these jobs.
What next for the job seeker?
What if you can't find a job? What if home depot is not even hiring? You can either sit around waiting for something to happen or try to make something happen on your own.
Why not start a business?
Yes it can take money to start a business and it certainly does not come without risk but the reward can be great if you overcome the challenges and work smart.
Success just does not happen without risk so if you can't stomach it, go find a job. Actually many of you will need to keep or find another job while you are building your business.
Here are five success stories of those who stuck it out to see their business become a success.
From Couch Potato to Furniture King
An Online Empire Grows Out of an E-Biz Hodgepodge
Spelunking Brought Them a Goldmine
A Web Hosting Company Finds Runaway Success
Healthy Cookies Create Sweet Success
Even during a very tight economic climate, you will find success stories like these. Of course there will be fewer than during a boom cycle but then again the market is also thinning out your competition.
It is a fact that many businesses operating during a healthy market have a tendency to become lazy then suffer during lean times. If you build your business in this climate, you might be in great shape once the economy comes back.
In a nutshell, it is a never a bad time to get into business as long as you are prepared and willing to take the risk.
The objective would be to research your opportunities, decide on a product, service or event to sell then create a brand.
One way to dip you toe into the water before committing to a large outlay of cash would be to create an online experience around your concept and invite friends, family and associates to review your ideas and provide feedback )and possibly opportunities) to steer your business in the right direction.
A great method for sharing ideas is by writing blogs and sharing videos, audio and photos related to your concept. It is much more conversational and usually a catalyst for feedback. Once your ideas begin to take shape, look at building an audience around your concept through social media networks such as twitter, facebook and linkedIn.
As you begin to build a business plan, invite potential investors to your website to learn more about your business opportunity.
The point I am trying to make is that you do not have to wait to build a business but you may want to test your concept before jumping in with both feet.
A great way to test your concept would be to create an online presence around your potential brand and build an audience around what you are willing to share about your ideas.
Quired websites are built just for this.
With a Quired website you can:
- Easily add, update or remove content from your website
- Share your message through blogs, video, audio or photos
- Monitor traffic to your pages, articles and media
- Interact with your market
- Build an audience around your brand
For a $599 investment and $20 per month, you would be able to create a dynamic online presence to inspire the development of your business.
Once your business is up and running, grow your online presence through search engine marketing, press releases, email marketing and social media strategies.
Who knows, it might be the best time to strike out on your own.
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