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Have A Small Business Idea?

06/10/10 by Ricardo | Business | No Comments »

With the emergence of companies like LifeLock, Fathead.com, PrintPlace and Vacation Home Rentals, it’s proven that a small idea can lead to a great and successful business.  The first task is to think of a business that would be suitable for a particular business market.  LifeLock was founded during a time when identity theft and credit card fraud was at an all time high.  It’s success was guaranteed with timing and market coverage.  After coming up with an idea, the next step is to put that idea into action.  Of course, this is a very difficult step and having the idea is only the start of the journey.  You may be able to get a Government Grant to start the business depending on the market and it’s possible impact on the economy both on a local and national level.  Check out my ebook on How, When and Where to Apply For Government Grants.
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So You Want To Be A Freelancer?

05/12/10 by Ricardo | Freelance Work | No Comments »

Over the last couple years, I have been asked by several friends and associates, “Why are you freelancing?” After telling them that it’s mainly because I love what I do and love working for myself they usually want to find out how they can get into it too!   Don’t get me wrong, Corporate America isn’t all bad.  But just like college, it’s not for everybody.  We hear people say “I hate my job” all the time but some people hate WORKING, not the job they are doing!  It’s easy to hate what you do for a living but it is even easier to do what you love for a living, especially in today’s economy.
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