While there are tons of statistics about COVID-19, no-one really knows what happens when a nation slows, distances each other, and functions at an almost life-support level. The sweeping change from a thriving economy to near shut-down status, in a period of three weeks, shocks the system. The largest part of running a business remotely are the programs that you use together.
This is not the first time that business has been faced with overwhelming challenges. American workers took a hard hit after the 2008 recession, but a wave of new startups emerged from the financial downturn. Several of those went on to become very popular.
"The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity." -Emelia Earhart
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." -Mark Twain
NOW is a great time to start a sideline business. There is an old 17th century proverb, “Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket”. This saying, which appeared in Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, can be applied today to revenue sources. Having a sideline business that fits into your lifestyle makes financial and common sense. Not sure what type of business to start? Here are some ideas to consider from Entrepreneur.com and Moneycrasher.com
The month of March has been designated Women’s History Month. Please read these inspiring stories about women who dared to pursue their dreams. This was first published in the Washington Post.
"To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth." -Pearl S. Buck
"Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be." -Robert Browning
Here are some of the reasons you may want to consider a sideline business: Need for additional income to create economic well-being, Creates a sense of purpose, Increases social interaction and integration, Increases physical well being, Desire to follow a passion..
This week’s success story was featured in 3rd Act Magazine. Click here to find out how a retired professor turned his passion into a photography Success!
