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Tips for Starting a Business While Unemployed

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Job loss is never nice, that much is for certain. It brings with it a lot of financial uncertainty, and it can have a devastating impact on the person’s confidence and self-esteem. That being said, unemployment still throws up a host of different opportunities, one of which is entrepreneurship. If you ever lose your job, don’t allow yourself to wallow in the disappointment for too long — see it is as an opportunity to broaden your professional horizons. If you use your newfound free time wisely, there’s no reason why you can’t start your own business and ultimately take your career to a whole other level.

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How to Know It’s Time to Start Your Own Business

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The idea of starting your own business can be a daunting one, but for some people, it is the perfect thing to do, especially if the other option seems to be long-term unemployment. It’s far better to try something different and start a business than to wait and see if something will come up in terms of work, assuming you are ready to do so. Here are some of the things to think about when you are wondering whether it’s time to start your own business.

Passion

One of the signs that it’s time to start your own business is that you have the passion for it. It your new venture the only thing you can focus on? Do you find you are daydreaming about it? When you are so passionate about something that it is taking over your life and becomes the only thing you can (and the only thing you want to) think about, then you know that you should start turning those ideas into a business. However, just because you are passionate about something doesn’t mean that you can launch straight into it in business terms; take your time and write a business plan first.

According to QuickBooks:
The seven components you must have in your business plan include:
  • Executive Summary.
  • Business Description.
  • Market Analysis.
  • Organization Management.
  • Sales Strategies.
  • Funding Requirements.
  • Financial Projections.

Decision Making

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Type A Personality? Some Jobs for You to Consider

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Type A personalities tend to be career- and goal-oriented. They are laser-focused on achieving goals and are considered risk takers. They’re often competitive, driven and controlling. While this can lead to stress, it can be channeled into avenues that can lead to success. If you have a type A personality, you will need to find the ideal career path that works best for your strengths, or you’ll likely experience disappointment, stress and discomfort. Below are some possibilities when considering career paths:

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