Comments on: At a Crossroads: Find a Job or Start a Business? http://keepworkinggirlfriend.com/2008/02/06/at-a-crossroads-find-a-job-or-start-a-business/ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:13:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Joan Friedlander http://keepworkinggirlfriend.com/2008/02/06/at-a-crossroads-find-a-job-or-start-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1610 Joan Friedlander Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:11:33 +0000 http://keepworkinggirlfriend.com/2008/02/06/at-a-crossroads-find-a-job-or-start-a-business/#comment-1610 Rosalnd, I'd not been aware of Michael's book before doing a little research for this post. It sounds like he's got an excellent perspective on what's possible for people when it comes to work, in good health and not. The lesson you highlighted, become a leading expert in something, is key to starting out on your own. Here are some easy questions to help figure this out when someone is stuck. What do your friends or family rely on you for - that you enjoy doing? What do you always seem to end up doing at work, no matter what your position? What life experiences have you had that others would benefit from (you and I have tapped into this one)? What specialized education or work experience do you have that you could turn into a business? What are you passionate about in the world? Keyword searches on answers to these questions will help people know if there's a business opportunity. Your gut response will help you know if there's something to explore. Rosalnd, I’d not been aware of Michael’s book before doing a little research for this post. It sounds like he’s got an excellent perspective on what’s possible for people when it comes to work, in good health and not.

The lesson you highlighted, become a leading expert in something, is key to starting out on your own. Here are some easy questions to help figure this out when someone is stuck.

What do your friends or family rely on you for – that you enjoy doing?
What do you always seem to end up doing at work, no matter what your position?
What life experiences have you had that others would benefit from (you and I have tapped into this one)?
What specialized education or work experience do you have that you could turn into a business?
What are you passionate about in the world?

Keyword searches on answers to these questions will help people know if there’s a business opportunity. Your gut response will help you know if there’s something to explore.

]]> By: Rosalind http://keepworkinggirlfriend.com/2008/02/06/at-a-crossroads-find-a-job-or-start-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1607 Rosalind Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:53:19 +0000 http://keepworkinggirlfriend.com/2008/02/06/at-a-crossroads-find-a-job-or-start-a-business/#comment-1607 Yes! To all you say here, Joan. It's interesting to note that the rest of the subtitle to MIchale's book is: "10 Quirky Storeis and Practical Business Lessons for the First Time Solo Professional." That was certainly me - Lesson #8, Becoming the Leading Expert in Something, was my story. Michael was MY coach and he helped me develop this business. I do owe a lot to him. And, to me - for being smart enough to hire him to help me, when I didn't have a penny, never mind a buck, to spare. Rosalind Yes! To all you say here, Joan. It’s interesting to note that the rest of the subtitle to MIchale’s book is: “10 Quirky Storeis and Practical Business Lessons for the First Time Solo Professional.” That was certainly me – Lesson #8, Becoming the Leading Expert in Something, was my story. Michael was MY coach and he helped me develop this business. I do owe a lot to him. And, to me – for being smart enough to hire him to help me, when I didn’t have a penny, never mind a buck, to spare. Rosalind

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