Self Employed Business Ideas

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By MelaniePhillibert

Some 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?".


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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!

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kenneth avery Level 8 Commenter 7 months ago

Melanie, Voted up;useful;interesting; awesome. Great advice from a fantastic writer. Loved this work.

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Liv Senstad 15 months ago

I good article Melanie and I know you are a good marketer and those working with you are lucky :)

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garyyoungberg 16 months ago

Inspiration, good training and a nudge. I like that trio. Good article, Melanie.

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Elizabeth Guinoo 16 months ago

Great hub Melanie!! Makes me want to stick my head more out of the box!!!

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katiem2 16 months ago

I like the way you think and enjoyed reading your thoughts and ideas on the subject of self employment. :) Katie

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Glemoh101 16 months ago

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.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Fat-Burning-Foods-The-Ulti

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MelaniePhillibert Hub Author 16 months ago

Thank you all so much! I appreciate your comments! And Jan (thanks for that ;) )

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Jan Fowler 16 months ago

Fantastic Hub, Melanie! And yes, you are definitly respected in the business community.

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ts.erlandsson 16 months ago

Great words Melanie. Seek and you will find :-)

elizabeth daigle 16 months ago

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

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Mavis Nong 16 months ago

Awesome hub, Mel. You're a fantastic writer :)

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jenniryan 16 months ago

you definetely have always thought outside the box Melanie. Great article.

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MelaniePhillibert Hub Author 16 months ago

Scott, I am still a strong advocate for getting an education! It is an investment in ones self and can never be a bad idea!! Let them do their studies and then explore their shape AFTER that :) Thanks for the idea re the blog!!

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susamijohn 16 months ago

You are a entrepreneur Melanie and will go a long way. Good luck and thank you.

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Scott_Grigg 16 months ago

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?

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MelaniePhillibert Hub Author 16 months ago

Thank you so much!!! I will certainly try and turn up the volume :)

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Jordan Hemmann 16 months ago

I agree with what Article Magick said - write more often! Your articles are great. :-)

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Article Magick 16 months ago

Great read again Mel - write more often! I love to read your articles ;-)

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tmgoldmarketing 16 months ago

Very well said. Great job Melanie. I also share your mindset ideas

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Salliebb 16 months ago

Good article mel, and nice to get to know you a little better thorugh your writing.

Melanie Phillibert 16 months ago

Thank you guys!! I appreciate your feedback :)

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Terje Sannarnes 16 months ago

Great Hub Mel, you are an awesome writer.

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jannthomassen 16 months ago

Very nice and truthful. I do fully share your ideas about mindset towards success.

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Kobus Hughes 16 months ago

Great article Melanie. It is good advice you are providing and great value.

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