Entrepreneurs And Income Streams

Entrepreneurs And Income Streams I have a bunch of neighbors and friends who own their own business.   Of course, yesterday, I made the case (again) that YOU own your own business, and are CEO of Me, Inc, but these are people who really dont work for The Man and have a real, legal company. Ill focus on the ones who are in financial pain right now: those involved in house stuff real estate, mortgage and construction. Try and tell them were not in a recession.   Whether the country is in a recession or not, they are in a personal recession! Yesterday I wrote I Have Good News And Bad News: You ARE An Entrepreneur, and asked the question: Is your income diversified enough (to minimize risk)? This totally applies to you, no matter where your main paycheck comes from.   Heres an example of how that works with my real estate buddies.   Assume you are a realtor right now, and have had a bunch of strong years, with great income. But now, the market dropped out from under you, and your income went away.   What else can you do? When I was newly married I sold restaurant cards.   Youve probably bought coupon books, about an inch thick, with all kinds of coupons on savings for all kinds of products and services it was kind of like that.   Except these cards where only for one restaurant, and had 10 or 15 free meals and appetizers.   It was a screaming deal, and I sold a bunch of them for $20/each.   I got to keep $10, and the guy who ran the company got the other $10. What if a realtor, who understands sales, and relationships, and business, and is not afraid to talk to a restaurant owner or manager, starts a side business.   He doesnt need to sell the cards (he could hire high school kids or friends who want to make a buck to sell them, and get an override on each sale), although its good and easy money (any money is good when your income is $0). Think about this you set up a business, manage it in a hands-off way, get a thousand bucks (or more) each month that is a new revenue stream. You know whats interesting?   The realtor is an entrepreneur, isnt he?   If times are slow, and one income stream is slowing (or cut off), why now look at other revenue streams? This applies to EVERYONE whether you have a job or not, whether you own your own business or not you need to think about multiple streams of income. What are YOU doing to ensure your main income stream is not your ONLY income stream? This post is sponsored by Distinctive Documents, offering professional resume writing services from an award-winning resume writer. Michelle Dumas was one of my earliest career expert partners and is a thought-leader in the resume space. More information at Distinctive Documents. Entrepreneurs And Income Streams I have a bunch of neighbors and friends who own their own business.   Of course, yesterday, I made the case (again) that YOU own your own business, and are CEO of Me, Inc, but these are people who really dont work for The Man and have a real, legal company. Ill focus on the ones who are in financial pain right now: those involved in house stuff real estate, mortgage and construction. Try and tell them were not in a recession.   Whether the country is in a recession or not, they are in a personal recession! Yesterday I wrote I Have Good News And Bad News: You ARE An Entrepreneur, and asked the question: Is your income diversified enough (to minimize risk)? This totally applies to you, no matter where your main paycheck comes from.   Heres an example of how that works with my real estate buddies.   Assume you are a realtor right now, and have had a bunch of strong years, with great income. But now, the market dropped out from under you, and your income went away.   What else can you do? When I was newly married I sold restaurant cards.   Youve probably bought coupon books, about an inch thick, with all kinds of coupons on savings for all kinds of products and services it was kind of like that.   Except these cards where only for one restaurant, and had 10 or 15 free meals and appetizers.   It was a screaming deal, and I sold a bunch of them for $20/each.   I got to keep $10, and the guy who ran the company got the other $10. What if a realtor, who understands sales, and relationships, and business, and is not afraid to talk to a restaurant owner or manager, starts a side business.   He doesnt need to sell the cards (he could hire high school kids or friends who want to make a buck to sell them, and get an override on each sale), although its good and easy money (any money is good when your income is $0). Think about this you set up a business, manage it in a hands-off way, get a thousand bucks (or more) each month that is a new revenue stream. You know whats interesting?   The realtor is an entrepreneur, isnt he?   If times are slow, and one income stream is slowing (or cut off), why now look at other revenue streams? This applies to EVERYONE whether you have a job or not, whether you own your own business or not you need to think about multiple streams of income. What are YOU doing to ensure your main income stream is not your ONLY income stream? This post is sponsored by Distinctive Documents, offering professional resume writing services from an award-winning resume writer. Michelle Dumas was one of my earliest career expert partners and is a thought-leader in the resume space. More information at Distinctive Documents. Entrepreneurs And Income Streams I have a bunch of neighbors and friends who own their own business.   Of course, yesterday, I made the case (again) that YOU own your own business, and are CEO of Me, Inc, but these are people who really dont work for The Man and have a real, legal company. Ill focus on the ones who are in financial pain right now: those involved in house stuff real estate, mortgage and construction. Try and tell them were not in a recession.   Whether the country is in a recession or not, they are in a personal recession! Yesterday I wrote I Have Good News And Bad News: You ARE An Entrepreneur, and asked the question: Is your income diversified enough (to minimize risk)? This totally applies to you, no matter where your main paycheck comes from.   Heres an example of how that works with my real estate buddies.   Assume you are a realtor right now, and have had a bunch of strong years, with great income. But now, the market dropped out from under you, and your income went away.   What else can you do? When I was newly married I sold restaurant cards.   Youve probably bought coupon books, about an inch thick, with all kinds of coupons on savings for all kinds of products and services it was kind of like that.   Except these cards where only for one restaurant, and had 10 or 15 free meals and appetizers.   It was a screaming deal, and I sold a bunch of them for $20/each.   I got to keep $10, and the guy who ran the company got the other $10. What if a realtor, who understands sales, and relationships, and business, and is not afraid to talk to a restaurant owner or manager, starts a side business.   He doesnt need to sell the cards (he could hire high school kids or friends who want to make a buck to sell them, and get an override on each sale), although its good and easy money (any money is good when your income is $0). Think about this you set up a business, manage it in a hands-off way, get a thousand bucks (or more) each month that is a new revenue stream. You know whats interesting?   The realtor is an entrepreneur, isnt he?   If times are slow, and one income stream is slowing (or cut off), why now look at other revenue streams? This applies to EVERYONE whether you have a job or not, whether you own your own business or not you need to think about multiple streams of income. What are YOU doing to ensure your main income stream is not your ONLY income stream? This post is sponsored by Distinctive Documents, offering professional resume writing services from an award-winning resume writer. Michelle Dumas was one of my earliest career expert partners and is a thought-leader in the resume space. More information at Distinctive Documents.

Writing a Functional Resume Without a Template

Writing a Functional Resume Without a TemplateDo you need to write a functional resume without a template? If you're like most people who are applying for jobs, chances are you're doing all you can to make sure your application is as impressive as possible. The key to this is in the cover letter. It should be a true reflection of your capabilities and experience in the job that you're applying for.A resume for a full-time position will not convince a potential employer that you can do the job. So, it's crucial that you think of a functional resume and then adapt it to the job you're applying for. There are some basics to keep in mind when adapting resumes to job postings:Make the format of your resume or CV simple. Avoid fancy fonts and formatting. Try to keep the basic structure of the resume intact so that it does not appear too polished.It's also important to keep the focus on relevant information. If you're in sales, use bullet points to point out your skills in sales. On the oth er hand, if you're an editor, you could use heading tags or other tools to focus on the best things about your skills. For instance, if you're a graphic designer, do not talk about the very technical aspects of graphic design; instead, highlight your creative, technical and interpersonal skills.You need to make the details of your skills and experiences on your functional resume reflect who you are as a person. Don't try to portray yourself as someone who's difficult to work with or who has poor communication skills. Stick to the facts of your career.As a final tip, when writing a functional resume, ensure that you clearly state your qualifications. For instance, you may want to highlight your professional achievements that demonstrate your expertise in a specific area of your field. Just don't clutter up your resume with too many details. For instance, if you're in sales, do not include all of your sales experience in the summary; instead, stick to the specific achievements.Of cour se, while writing a functional resume, remember that it's also vital to stick to the usual guidelines of writing a resume. Also, remember that your resume is a reflection of you and your job search, so you should avoid many common mistakes such as making small talk in the interview and using a slang language that's not appropriate.When writing a functional resume, make sure that you're not trying to impress a potential employer. Remember that you are writing a brief outline of your career and your accomplishments and that your objective is to highlight the skills and experiences that you have that make you an ideal candidate for the job.

Personal Branding Interview #2 Susan Gunelius - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview #2 Susan Gunelius - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke to Susan Gunelius, who is the President CEO of Keysplash Creative, the author of Blogging All-in-One For Dummies, and a columnist for Forbes.com and Entrepreneur.com. This is a follow-up interview to the one I had with Susan at the end of 2009. In this interview, Susan talks about the current state of blogging, how to stand out in an ocean of blogs, offers some advanced blogging strategies, and talks about mistakes bloggers make. Should everyone in the world have a blog?   Why or why not? No, I don’t think everyone in the world should have a blog. Everyone is different and blogging is not for everyone for many reasons.   For example, I can’t imagine my father blogging.   He can’t even look at a computer without getting a headache.   Seriously though, blogging is an amazing communications tool that gives individuals, organizations and businesses a way to publish their own content in order to meet their own goals. Since blogging is basically free of barriers to entry and puts just about everyone on a level playing field, the world of communications has transformed just as it did when telephones and televisions debuted.   Blogging is a form of communication and publishing that makes the world smaller than ever, but just as not everyone likes to use email, not everyone will find blogging to be rewarding. Are blogs still relevant or are they losing their luster? When microblogging and Twitter debuted, the debate began that blogging might be usurped by shorter, faster communications tools, but I don’t think that will happen.   As long as people create amazing content on their blogs and add value to the online conversation, there will be a place for them on the social Web. How do you stand out amongst the 200 million blogs out there? The easy answer to that question is to find your unique niche where you can add value and something extra that isn’t already offered across the Web.   The longer answer is that you need to create amazing content, be available and an active participant in the conversation happening across the social Web, and let your personality shine through.   Anyone can write a blog, but what makes your blog special?   Making your blog stand out from the clutter works basically the same way that companies build brands.   It takes time, patience, and persistence. What are some advanced blogging strategies? The strategies that bloggers pursue truly depend on their goals for their blogs. A strategy that works for one blogger might not be useful to another blogger in terms of meeting his goals at all.   I’d be remiss to suggest a handful of advanced blogging strategies when it’s quite possible that those strategies wouldn’t help every blogger meet his goals.   However, I will make this blanket statement blogging success is a long-term strategy unto itself.   While there are get rich quick and build traffic quick schemes that bloggers can pursue to grow their blogs, the best course of action is to commit to building your blog over the long-term by focusing on sustainable growth that leads to loyalty, word-of-mouth marketing, and ultimately, organic growth. What mistakes have people made when trying to build their own blogs? I think the biggest mistake is assuming that by publishing a blog, an audience will come. Unlike “Field of Dreams”, the blogosphere does not work off the premise that “if you build it, they will come.”   The key to success is publishing amazing content that people actually want to read, talk about, and share.   I call it “shareworthy” content.   Some people start a blog and simply republish content from other sites or poorly written original content.   Neither tactic will work in the long run.   Without a fundamental focus on creating shareworthy content, a blog is unlikely to deliver big results. - Susan Gunelius is the President CEO of Keysplash Creative.   She is also the author of Blogging All-in-One For Dummies, and many other popular books. With nearly 20-years of marketing, branding and copywriting experience, Susan is a seasoned corporate professional having spent more than a decade developing and executing marketing programs for global and national organizations, including divisions of ATT and HSBC. Susan’s corporate roles provided her with a solid background in various forms of writing. Susan is also a featured columnist for Entrepreneur.com where she writes about copywriting and marketing communications, Forbes Women Network, and her marketing-related articles have appeared on a variety of business media websites, including MSNBC.com, BusinessWeek.com, FoxBusiness.com, WashingtonPost.com, and more.

A Northern California Journey of Renewal

A Northern California Journey of Renewal I’d been planning a solo trip this summer.   Somewhere in my mind, the notion of Route 66 was beckoning.   But as so often is the case as life unfolds, our plans don’t always match what really happens. My mother and I had been very close for a long time.   So when she passed away this summer, I knew I needed some time away, alone, to re-gain my balance and do a little healing.   She and I had traveled a lot, and I didn’t want to go anywhere there were memories to add to the already crazy mix of those swirling in my head.   So I looked at the map and Northern California was perfect.   Lots of places away from the crowds.   Beautiful scenery. And an endless variety of backroads, which are my favorite way to do a road trip.   While none of my trip was in the least boring, I’ll just hit the highlights to tease you into putting this on your travel agenda. First Stop:   North Lake Tahoe Tahoe had been a favorite place of mine from when I was a kid.   There’s not a prettier lake I’ve ever seen.   To top it off, I stumbled into the quaint Tahoma Meadows Bed and Breakfast in Tahoma that delighted beyond measure.   Gourmet breakfast prepared by the most wonderful hostess imaginable.   A decades-old cabin made into a cozy comfy hideaway.   And stunning views of pines, redwoods, and of course the gorgeous lake. I spent two wonderful and peaceful days and nights there, enjoying the cool and fresh mountain air at night, and a surprisingly warm afternoon on a nearby beach.   Lake Tahoe, they say, is for lovers.   Yeah, lovers of nature, and mountains, and life.   The north shore of Lake Tahoe, and Tahoe City, while still busy with summer tourism, is much removed from the casinos and commercialism of South Lake Tahoe.   It was a great start to a week of solo traveling. North To Lake Almanor and Lassen Volcanic Park I took Highway 89 out of the Tahoe area and headed north, stopped at a number of small communities but the next point of interest was the Lassen area.   Lake Almanor is a summer resort area, that sometimes struggles to survive on a very short tourist season of only May to early September.   But the people are resilient and love their mountain lake, as evidenced by the waitress one evening who had never been to a big city.   Chatting with locals, where ever I go, is one of my favorite parts of traveling. Beyond the local mingling was what I’d come for:   Lassen.   A huge volcanic area that was last active 1915, it’s grandeur is stunning.   I’m sure you could hike the area trails for months and only scratch the surface of all the beauty.   But this trip my views were mostly from the roadside, and that didn’t disappoint in the least. On To The Coast Northern California has such a variety of landscapes that it’s impossible to sample it in just a week, let alone write about it in a blog post.   So we’ll skip ahead to my very favorite part of this trip.   That’s a coastal and mountain circle that I could do over and over and never tire of it.   Headed west, I took Highway 20 towards Ft.  Bragg.   Highway 20 gives a little sample of what’s to come.   But for now, let’s just say the final and almost all downhill 12 miles is one of the most curvy and fun roads I’ve driven.   Highway 20?   That should be the speed limit! I spent a night in Ft. Bragg, and managed to get lucky enough to avoid the fog common to the area in July.   For you blue sky seekers, the best time to travel the coast fog-free is September and October. There’s a couple places along the coast that are aptly named “Glass Beach.”   That’s because many decades ago the locals used to dump their garbage into the ocean.   The garbage is long since gone, but what remains is sand-smoothed pieces of glass in every color imaginable.   In most locations, you’re welcome to take a few treasured memories with you.   So of course I couldn’t resist.   Turns out, this was the most memorable (but not so favorite!) part of this road trip. I watched the beach area and the waves for a few minutes, and decided I knew what part of the beach was safe.   You can see this coming, right?   Well, I didn’t!   As I was bent down searching for just the right pieces, a very unexpected and large wave crashed on the beach . . . and on me, from head to toe.   Wet rat?   Yes.   Very much.   Later, the hotel desk clerk said, “oh, don’t ever turn your back on the ocean!”   So noted!   (sorry, no pic of the wet rat!) Jewels of Sunlight and Wine The route I chose to head back to the central California valley was Highway 128.   I cannot say enough about how stunningly beautiful it is.   The first 15 miles, back up the mountain, traverses dense groves of coastal redwoods.   The morning sun made this a spiritual if not sacred experience.   I cannot count the number of times I stopped to wander in the dimly lit forest, because little of the sunlight reached the ground.   The light that did penetrate the trees was scattered as sparkling sunbeams.   The pictures cannot possibly do justice, but here they are. Leaving the redwood forests, Highway 128 enters the Anderson Valley.  If you’re a wine fan (guilty!), you might never want to go home.   This long and winding valley is home to dozens of small family vineyards and wineries.   Hint:   enroll someone else in driving so you can indulge in all the tasting rooms! You could do a hundred different variations of my trip.   There’s so much to see and experience and it seems that Northern California should be its own state, because it’s nothing at all like SoCal and the madness of Los Angeles.   Yes, this is a place I could easily call home.   For now, its been a journey of healing. No matter your reason for going, Northern California will leave lasting impressions.   So be careful as you go there, as you may be called there, too.

What To Focus On In Resumes

What To Focus On In ResumesIt is important for a person to be able to highlight the most important parts of a resume in summary. Resumes are primarily used as an introductory document to the future employer. A resume should first be used to answer the questions posed in the job application.When it comes to resumes, the biggest mistake that most people make is to not include any skills, experiences or educational qualifications. Because of this, a person is being discriminated against because it makes him or her appear unqualified. Some of the employers are actually looking for their own employees to fill the position that they have offered. Therefore, a resume that does not include any of these sections will not get read by them.A person also needs to emphasize the summary of his or her skills and education in resumes. In fact, a person may not be entirely certain of his or her level of education, experience or skills. Therefore, this section of the resume should highlight the most i mportant aspects of the individual. This may include the person's degree, diploma or even certificate. It should also have an explanation of how the particular academic qualification was obtained.The next section that a person should highlight in resumes is the salary range that he or she can expect. This is a necessary part of the resume. This will help the potential employer or employee to determine whether or not the person is really qualified for the position. A person with higher education and skills, but lower salary, will not be looked upon favorably by the employer. Therefore, a person should be careful to get this part right.Another section that should be highlighted in resumes is the relevant education that the person has acquired. The most common reasons for this are that a person may have worked for different companies in the past. Consequently, he or she may not have worked in a particular company for a number of years. Therefore, it is important for the person to make sure that this section of the resume does highlight the particular university that the person has attended.Those who are professionals or people who have higher education, will often highlight the technical skills in their resumes. These people often include some technical abilities that they possess. For example, they may have certification in various fields.The last section of the resume that should be highlighted is the summary of the organization or business that the individual has worked for. This should include all of the responsibilities that the person has had with this organization. The most important thing to remember when creating a summary of the job that the person has been in is that the person should be able to adequately describe the duties that he or she performed in the position.The summary of the resume should focus on the most important points that the individual has been responsible for during his or her employment. This will ensure that the employer will be abl e to clearly identify that particular position that the person was responsible for filling.

Why Using Numbers on Your CV is So Important

Why Using Numbers on Your CV is So Important When you are drawing up your CV ready to send out to prospective employers, it can be very easy to overlook adding figures to your information. You can be so wrapped up in the style, grammar and format of your layout that forgetting to say how much time or money you saved your company can often be missed.Prospective employers will spend on average just 15 to 30 seconds on their first skim of your CV. You have a small window of opportunity to grab your readers’ attention and the best way to do this is by using figures to quantify your achievements in an easy to read format that literally leaps off the page as they read.What sort of figures should you use? Think amounts. Instead of saying that you streamlined your department to become more productive, try stating that you reorganised working practices that boosted production by 25% over a 12 month period.evalStandOut CVhave produced thisguidehighlighting 14 important figures for your CV that perfectly illustrate the power of using nu mbers on your CV.Infographics Credit â€" standout-cv.com

Making The Move Down Under Heres What You Need To Do - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

Making The Move Down Under Here’s What You Need To Do If you are thinking about making the move to good old Australia to start a new life this year, there are lots of things you will need to make preparations for in your life. First of all there are things such as moving your home across the world and then there’s the issue of finding a job and a school for the kids. Here are just some of the important things that you will need to do if you decide to make the move across the world this year. Spend some time there Before you even really consider moving across the world to start a new life you need to make sure that you take the time to go there and spend a month or so as a trial living situation. Book a holiday off with your family and rent a house for a month to see what day to day life would really be like living here. This is really crucial because it will allow you to see what this new life will be like and make an informed decision for the rest of your life. Talk to your family Family is always important when you are thinking of moving somewhere else and this is a decision you cannot make alone, or even just with your partner. If you have children in your family who are in school they might have a strong friendship group and it would be unfair to tell them that they are moving without giving them a choice. Make sure you sit don as a family ass have a chat about the move and get the kids involved so that they feel more positive about the whole thing.   Find a job The main thing you will have to get sorted out as soon as you move across to Australia is a new job. The good news is that Australia is a huge country and there are always new opportunities coming up in all sorts of industries. For example you are a doctor you can look at GP Jobs Melbourne and they will be able to show you lots of amazing job opportunities. Plus, the pay is often better over in Australia so this can be an extra bonus! Check living costs Living costs will always be an issue no matter where you decide to move in your lifetime and when moving to another part of the world it is crucial that you take some time to see what the living costs are like and how you would manage if you moved there. In Australia the wages are pretty generous but as a result it means that grocery costs are often much higher than they would be in the UK fo example. However this is often due to the sheer size and availability of fresh fruit and vegetables in Australia and the overall quality of the produce. Make sure you take the time to also check for prices of things like energy and broadband to make sure you can afford it all.

Unveiling Your Uniquity ( How The Heck To Apply It To Your Passionate Career) is tonight!

Unveiling Your Uniquity ( How The Heck To Apply It To Your Passionate Career) is tonight! Unveiling Your Uniquity ( How The Heck To Apply It To Your Passionate Career) is tonight, and there are just a handful of spots left! Come join us to discover what makes you you (without anyone mistaking you for a slimy salesperson)  leave with action items that you can start applying to your passionate career immediately. Hope to see you there!