Self Employed Business Ideas
79Some Uncomfortable Truths
Thinking back to college students pulling all nighters in order to achieve excellent grades and then go on to becoming dedicated and focused employees, sacrificing family time in order to attain top positions in their jobs...
Then to become victims of failed retirement plans, mutual fund losses, the sub-prime financial disaster, and an unbelievable real estate downturn..seems to me this is the all time worst kick in the teeth! More and more people started thinking of self employed business ideas.
I feel compassion for every single person who has had such an experience. The question that has been weighing heavily on my mind is, "How can I help?".
A Little History :)
I worked my way through college. Two waitressing jobs. I completed a 4 year degree in 3 years. Fast forward 30 years. I am now married with three grown step children along with the three that I birthed...so six children in all :)
Our eldest son has his Masters degree in business and the others are all college educated, apart from the 2 who are too young that is. As for me, well I am now a successful internet marketer with my own business, and I think it's safe to say I am respected among my peers.
Think Outside the Box!
What if I said to you, that over the last 20 years, my husband and I have successfully implemented nine self employed business ideas. We have started businesses and sold them.
We have seized opportunities and riden waves, getting off at the right times. We have literally rolled with the times.
Why am I telling you all of this? Well because many people have abilities beyond their consideration. They have the ability to rise above all the uncertainties of stock market plunges, mutual funds, 401K investments...all they need is a little inspiration, the right training and perhaps a gentle nudge.
I believe I can help to guide and teach anyone who has the gumption to release their fear and to just dream a little outside of the box.
It's A Mindset Issue
First and foremost, self employed business ideas come from the right mindset. It really is just about the law of "seek and you shall find".
It is a decision and then the resolve to see it through with consistency and determination.
Every single mega business,started as the self employed business idea of a human being like us, most of them were really just average Joe's who were determined not to work for anyone, some of whom never even finished college.
Think Microsoft, Facebook and then go back in history: J.Paul Getty, Henry Ford. The list of economic heroes are full of people who were never expected to amount to much.
Time to Choose
There are definitely qualities in all of them that, if adopted by us would bring similar results. These qualities operate as laws, just like the law of gravity. These laws are no respecter of persons.
Do you really want to just surrender and resign yourself to being a victim of the times or is there something inside of you that says..I would much rather live my life knowing that I have given it my best shot!
Go here for more great entrepreneur ideas
vote upvote downshareprintflag
- Useful (8)
- Funny (1)
- Awesome (5)
- Beautiful (2)
- Interesting (1)
CommentsLoading...
I good article Melanie and I know you are a good marketer and those working with you are lucky :)
Inspiration, good training and a nudge. I like that trio. Good article, Melanie.
Great hub Melanie!! Makes me want to stick my head more out of the box!!!
I like the way you think and enjoyed reading your thoughts and ideas on the subject of self employment. :) Katie
thanks for your great hub , I shared it facebook , bookmark on delicious, and rated it as useful , Stop at my hub and do same as i do.
Fantastic Hub, Melanie! And yes, you are definitly respected in the business community.
Great words Melanie. Seek and you will find :-)
It's a nice touch that you have put your personal experience, many of us think we are alone. It's true that education is great implemented with the right mindset. It's a great
article, keep them coming
Awesome hub, Mel. You're a fantastic writer :)
you definetely have always thought outside the box Melanie. Great article.
You are a entrepreneur Melanie and will go a long way. Good luck and thank you.
Melanie, What do the grown kids think of all this? Have one in college about to graduate, and another in it. I often wonder if it's worth it to go to college these days since you seem to be able to do better being an entrepreneur than going out and getting a job. What do you think? Might be a good blog for you?
I agree with what Article Magick said - write more often! Your articles are great. :-)
Great read again Mel - write more often! I love to read your articles ;-)
Very well said. Great job Melanie. I also share your mindset ideas
Good article mel, and nice to get to know you a little better thorugh your writing.
Thank you guys!! I appreciate your feedback :)
Great Hub Mel, you are an awesome writer.
Very nice and truthful. I do fully share your ideas about mindset towards success.
Great article Melanie. It is good advice you are providing and great value.


























kenneth avery Level 8 Commenter 7 months ago
Melanie, Voted up;useful;interesting; awesome. Great advice from a fantastic writer. Loved this work.