Hey there!  I'm Alix Shadonnay at the business desk, and it's time to wrap up this week with some words of wisdom to keep your chin up.

I know!  So many of you are just so tired of being told that those lucrative opportunities can be found out there.  You're just so tired of looking, and you've looked everywhere.  You want to become your own boss, you're so tired of those headaches of dealing with the traffic jams, the bad attitudes at work, and so much grumbling and groaning in the workplace.  You're at a stage now that you just don't know what next to do or how to go about improving your lives.  Maybe I can help a bit.

I just read a survey that reveals that the home based business economy is just going guns these days.  Maybe you're not aware of it but it's very true and it's all because more and more persons are taking the big plunge to redefine their workplace.  Instead of being at the office for so many hours per week, they are doing it from home and doing it in many creative and innovative ways.  This rend started a few years ago and within the last year it has really started to take off.  Persons from all walks of life are joining the band wagon.  From career professionals to retirees, college graduates to single parents, moms to housewives, plus many more.  They are going into business for themselves.  Small business to entrepreneurships. 

What types of businesses are they pursuing?  Here's a small sample.  Ghost writers to transcribers to translators.  Answering services to tech support.  Import export to cleaning businesses.  Real estate agencies to party planners.  Culinary specialists to fitness instructors. 

Are you getting the picture as yet?  Give it some serious thought and if you need to motivate yourself then you can visit www.untappedwealth.com for some free and useful info.  This website has some very interesting and exciting info for you that will knock your socks off.

 

It's time now for book talk!  Our Amazon picks of the week.

 

Whoops! I'm In Business: A Crash Course In Business Basics

by Richard Stim and Lisa Guerin

A great book for those of you on the verge of going into business for yourselves.  This book shows you how to look before you leap.  Think before you act.

 

Profit from Your Idea: How to Make Smart Licensing Deals (License Your Invention)

by Richard Stim

I've chosen a second book by this author because again, he shows you how to think before you act.  It's also a book with some great ideas for a very unique type of business.

 

Untapped Wealth discovered

By Jeff N Marquis and Kerry J Harrison

 

In the mode of looking before you leap, and thinking before you act, these authors have important messages for you.  Please take the time to read this book before taking that all-important step to entrepreneurship or going into business for yourself.

At the business desk, I'm Alix Shadonnay wishing you a very pleasant weekend.