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Be Your Own Boss

7 Tips on How to Start a Small Business

In my last post, How to Start a Business with Little or No Money, I told you about an inspiring book by Cameron Johnson called You Call The Shots.
I devoured the book in just one sitting and was inspired by the simple business and life wisdom that can only be shared by someone who became [...]

July 28, 2010 Be Your Own Boss Read the full article →

How to Start a Business with Little or No Money: Lessons from a Teen Entrepreneur

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to start a business with little or no money, you’ll want to read Cameron Johnson’s book entitled, You Call the Shots: Succeed Your Way – and Live the Life You Want – with the 19 Essential Secrets of Entrepreneurship.
It’s a very inspirational and motivational book that chronicles [...]

July 27, 2010 Be Your Own Boss Read the full article →

The Best Jobs for Teens & Young Adults: This May Surprise You!

What are the best jobs for teens and young adults these days?  Given the skyrocketing unemployment rates for young workers ages 16-24, the best career option for young adults may be self-employment…becoming a young business entrepreneur!
According to a new report by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, entitled “Understanding the Economy: Unemployment Among Young Workers,”  [...]

July 9, 2010 Be Your Own Boss Read the full article →

Best Home-Based Business Opportunities

Last time, in What is the Best Business to Start?, I shared some tips on how to identify the kind of business that is right for you. And I told you about some of the growth industries that are ideal for new business start-ups.
Today, I want to share a list of some of the best [...]

May 26, 2010 Be Your Own Boss Read the full article →

What is the Best Business to Start?

In my last post, Is now a good time to be your own boss?, we explored the growing trend of laid-off workers in America, especially 40- to 60-year olds, who are giving up the job search and starting their own business.
If you’re unemployed, there are several good reasons why it may make sense for you [...]

May 25, 2010 Be Your Own Boss Read the full article →

Is Now a Good Time to Be Your Own Boss?

Is now a good time to be your own boss?  Apparently, it is for 40- to 60-somethings!  A recent story in my local newspaper reported that more 40- to 60-somethings who lost jobs in the recession are now working for themselves.
What’s interesting to me is that many of these folks, when they started their careers [...]

May 18, 2010 Be Your Own Boss Read the full article →