5 Effective Ways Survive the Economy!

If you look at any given newspaper in the last several years it doesn't take a licensed Economist to see that we have been in better economic times. Instead of repeating the obvious I would like to show you some positive options. Remember the book " What Color is Your Parachute " by Richard Nelson Bolles go get it and read it cover to cover! We need to take the opportunity that this economic time has given us. ( I can see the puzzled looks know.)

Most of you may know I am a glass half full kind of girl! Think back to when you where a kid and some tall person asked what you wanted to be when you grew up! Back then we did not check the paper for what we wanted to do or how well that profession paid. We had a true dream! There are still avenues to bring that dream into fission. If you are looking for that big bucket of cash, you better go buy the bucket and start filling it yourself. ( most Dollars Stores sell them cheep.)

1. Do your research on that thing you always wanted to do. Grants are still out there but they take some work. Are you willing to work for it! Grants are time consuming and require WORK. This site will show you options for grants in public and private sectors. Do not print this out you will need stock in printer ink. Your local Library has a reference copy that you can make copies from.
   
2. Go back to school and get reeducated. Consider the certificate programs.
   
3. Consider freelancing with the professions your are most experiences in. Yes freelancing is contract work but if you can get back to back contracts than you can still have that steady stream of income. Again there is allot of planning and research that must be done.
   
4. Invest in yourself! Take a look at your finances. If you owned a company called You Inc. (there's that look again!) If you were the CEO of a company that had a bunch of yous working for you! Would the company survive. You must be committed to the quality of work you produce. The book Fish by Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, John Christensen, and Ken Blanchard, tells an awesome story that you can learn allot from.
   
5. Consult your local SBA! ( again with the face!) There is a vast amount of FREE resources.

I hope this has been informative. Keep your head up and start working your plan!