Starting a New Career
Listed Below are some helpful resources:
- Things to Consider When You Start Your Own Business
- About.com offers some advice on the subject
- Harvard Business School’s Working Knowledge recently published an article entitled “Sharpening Your Skills: Starting a Business” for would-be entrepreneurs. It includes links to helpful resources.
- Helpful resources reviewed by mortgage professionals
CONSULTING
We all know that there are many consultants in our industry right now – but that doesn’t mean that you don’t have something marketable to offer. Before you consider hanging up the shingle, consider your unique skills, how you could use them, and the benefit to your potential clients. Most importantly, understand how you will obtain work. What will your marketing strategy be? Are you networked? What is your industry reputation?
Call friends and colleagues that are consulting and ask for advice and information on how they structured their companies and contracts. If you determine that you do want to consult and enter the world of self-employment, review the article and resources on this site for additional information.
More specific resources on getting started, legal issues and accounting requirements to be included in the next website release.
FRANCHISING
The Costco Connection recently printed an article worth reading if you are considering franchising.
Considering a Franchise? Submitted by Dan Redifer
This presentation is intended to inform and educate entrepreneurs about franchising — the process, benefits, drawbacks and available resources. Information was obtained from F.A. Advisors and provided by OneCoach.
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Click here to download a copy of the PowerPoint version of this helpful Presentation.
AT-HOME BUSINESSES
There are many successful at-home businesses to consider. Check out these websites for additional information:
FINANCING AND OTHER INFORMATION
Check out the U.S. Small Business Administration’s website.
