Business as Personal Phoenix

Sometimes opportunity presents itself when things seem at their worst. Unfortunate circumstances can happen to anyone. With all the jobs being cut in the public sector as tax revenues are depleted, The best option may be to start or buy a business. Our office sold two businesses last year to county employees taking a buy out settlement that they were able to invest in businesses that excited them as they had not been in years. Since the job prospects are still dim in many respects, this can be the opportunity you have waited for to try the idea that you have wanted to in the past but were too comfortable where you were. Going into business is always a challenge, but being unemployed is frustrating for anyone with self-motivation. Sometimes, there are situations in a persons background that make finding employment more or a challenge when the competition for existing jobs is fierce. Being out of the workforce for an extended period of time whether it was for raising a family or just being unavailable to work. I was engaged in a discussion recently about the reluctance of employers to hire anyone that had spent time in prison. The best option for those people may be to go into business so that they don't have to deal with that. Decide what talent you have that, with some training, perhaps at the local tech center, can be converted into a viable business. Of course, be sure to check the licensing requirements to see if that can be a problem. So, no matter how bleak things seem when surprises and drastic changes first take place, those with a positive approach to life will find a way to success.