Tag Archives: underemployed

What Could You Do With a Million Dollar Idea? Start a Business?

We’ve been talking about starting a business….your business. What is your dream business? What would that mean to you….security? fun? a sense of purpose? What would you do with a million dollar idea? Derek Sivers shares a conversation he had … Read more…

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Forget the JOB: Do You Have Income Diversity?

Forget the JOB: Do You Have Income Diversity? You’ve probably heard enough about job loss and lay-offs in the last few months to last you a life time. Perhaps you are one of the 20+%  who are underemployed or unemployed, … Read more…

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How You Can Identify Your Two Best Customers in a Police Lineup

One of my favorite bloggers is Sonia at Copyblogger. Since my persona is an over 50, downsized professional, I was especially interested in Sonia’s recent post about who my best customers might be. Here’s her post edited for space by … Read more…

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Mother May I? or Simon Says? Where’s Your Permission Slip?

There’s a path lined with really sticky, icky stuff….called ‘inertia’. Are you on that path? Do you need permission to succeed? You know what you’re supposed to do. It’s not a matter of knowing the next steps, you know them, … Read more…

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7th Habit of Highly Frugal People

Today we are looking at the seventh habit of highly frugal people. The first six frugal habits we’ve looked at are: • being proactive • keeping your goal in mind • putting first things first • create win-win situations • … Read more…

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Did You Have a Work at Home Breakthrough This Week?

There does not seem to be any authoritative count of people who work at home. There are various resources including census data that address the question, but do not distinguish between people who work ‘at’ home vs. those who work … Read more…

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5 Vital Traits of Successful People

Have you ever looked at someone and said to yourself,”Now how did he get to be so successful? He has no degree, no family money, no ‘rocket scientist’ credentials, and yet he’s making 10 times (or 100 times) what I … Read more…

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No Wages, No Future, No Clue?

Have your wages increased in the last 24 months? As I write this, I am listening to a TV commentator discussing job losses and which sectors are shrinking and how/why the trend can/should be reversed. Here are some of the … Read more…

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Avoid a Fatal Flaw That Could Kill Your Home Based Business

Don’t become a home based business statistic! Motivation- What is your motivation for starting a home based business? Job loss, lack of retirement funds, need for extra income, passion for a particular product, quest for independence, family needs? Dedication- We … Read more…

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Lost Job Card Now Available

Happy Lost Your Job Card for the Unemployed or Underemployed!

Have your or someone you know received the newest style greeting card by Hallmark, designed to console or encourage the recipient….nope, not a get well card, it’s a sympathy card for the unemployed or underemployed! It’s a ‘lost your job’ … Read more…

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