The Economy of You
The biggest trend in business is the microbusiness! Handcrafted jewelry, artisanal eats, life coaching, app development, you name itaentrepreneurial side ventures are everywhere. Weary of pink-slip anxiety and the endless money squeeze, millions of people are taking the leap. Theyare adding to their incomes and creating safety nets in case the ax falls at work. In the process, theyare unlocking their creativity and finding a sense of fulfillment they never dreamed possible. Financial columnist Kimberly Palmer illuminates the everyday faces behind this growing movement, starting with her own journey. Recognizing that journalism offers little job security these daysaand with a baby to provide forashe decided to develop a series of financial planners. This supplemental business was soon providing a reliable income stream. The Economy of You recounts story after story of people whoalike Kimberlyaare liberating themselves from financial strain. A deli employee who makes custom cakes at night. An instrument repairman who sells voice-overs on his website. A videographer who started a profitable publishing house on the side. Interwoven in the profiles are concrete guidelines for readers looking to launch rewarding businesses of their own, including: ac Tips for figuring out the ideal side gig ac Ideas for keeping start up costs low ac Advice on juggling a fledgling enterprise and a full-time job ac Strategies for finding your atribea and building a social network ac Branding and marketing basics that bring results ac When and what to offer for free ac And much more Companies guarantee nothing but todayas wages. Itas up to YOU to build stability by becoming a money-making engine. Itas empowering, gratifying, and easy to do with The Economy of You.... lucrative one; parttime, self-employed makeup artists earn as much as web developers and interior decorators, or around $31 an hour ... Leah McKay, self- employed makeup artist; age: 47; location: northern Virginia How did you get started?
| Title | : | The Economy of You |
| Author | : | Kimberly Palmer |
| Publisher | : | AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn - 2014-01-15 |
You must register with us as either a Registered User before you can Download this Book. You'll be greeted by a simple sign-up page.
Once you have finished the sign-up process, you will be redirected to your download Book page.
How it works:- 1. Register a free 1 month Trial Account.
- 2. Download as many books as you like (Personal use)
- 3. Cancel the membership at any time if not satisfied.
