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.
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
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..
Remember when you could purchase a program and own it, and you knew the price? Like the printed newspaper, this option is slowly disappearing. The trend of most software companies today is to have you rent your software on a monthly or yearly subscription basis. Not ready to get on the monthly subscription bus for applications? Here are some no-cost apps that really work!
Valentine’s Day is approaching, and is a 3-day weekend. Here are some great suggestions to earn money during this holiday! Holiday traditions for Valentine’s Day have changed over the years. However, there are some traditions that have meaning in any decade. Here are some from an article in Country Living.
It is the end of January and still winter…yet, as I walked outside yesterday, there was just a hint of the Spring to come. The sun was a bit warmer and the air had the crisp smell of rain evaporating off the earth. Jim Rohn wrote the book, “The Seasons of Life” and compared each season to the cycle of life. Owning a sideline business also has it seasons. Attitude is everything in how you view the seasons of a business. What are the business seasons?
Today’s busy world requires some type of planner or organizer. The choices can be overwhelming. There is no right or wrong choice. It is what works best for your personality. So, which do you relate to more?
Happy New Year from Over Fifty Business Life! May your year be filled with wonder, adventure, prosperity, happiness and health. One of the questions many over-fifty prospective entrepreneurs ask, is: “How do I run my sideline business and keep up with the fast-moving pace of technology?”.
Have you ever been on the phone or computer trying to solve a problem and all you can seem to reach is one of these four things: a) a computer voice asking questions; b) the email form to complete (and they will get back to you within 24 to 48 hours; c) voice mail; or, d) a chat windows? Here are three tips to finding a human being, when that is what you REALLY need..
Wow! This year has flown by and in January the annual 1099 Reports will be due. If you are self-employed, a partner, or an LLC, the chances are you will be received a 1099-MISC. What are the things you should check when you receive these, to insure they are accurate?
