Work/Life: Binge Not, Want Not

No, not THAT kind of binge.  Rather, here I’m talking about the typical, traditional career path that has had many of us first overdosing on education, then work, then — in retirement — free time.  For many people, that suits them just fine.  But, over the past decade or so, circumstances have been changing, in ways [...]

Starting a biz? Before you “take this job & shove it”, read this…

Quitting your job to start a business remains the American dream for many.   And thanks to Johnny Paycheck’s hit song “Take This Job and Shove It“, many of us have been humming the tune and playing out the scenario in our minds since 1977. But even if you are 100% sure you have a “can’t fail” idea for a business, [...]

Career Coach Randi Bussin offers Reinventure Retreat @myreinventure

Looking to reinvent yourself but not sure which direction to take?   Do yourself — and your wallet – a favor and get some advice from an expert BEFORE you make any big, potentially costly career moves.  If one-on-one coaching isn’t right for you, check out career coach Randi Bussin’s new 1-day Reinventure Retreat, a workshop that gives you [...]

Career change’s senior moment – Boomers to remake yet another cultural institution?

This month, the first Boomers turn 65. But the largest generation’s big milepost is helping to change the way we think about aging. There are many turning 65 that will still want to (or have to) remain in the workforce, and why not?  If those reaching retirement age can look forward to a decade or [...]

Unemployed to Self-employed? It pays to test the waters…

According to a new CareerBuilder survey, many are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to earning a living, with more than a quarter of those laid off in the last six months pondering self-employment.  With the job market still so tight and the rewards of self-employment great, it’s no wonder.  Once an [...]

Freedom’s just another word for… self-employed? @helaineiris weighs in

Guest blogger Helaine Iris, a professional Life and Business coach, helps overwhelmed small business owners take control of their time and finances so they can double their revenues with less stress. Featured in numerous publications, including “O” The Oprah Magazine, Helaine’s dynamic personal coaching style helps entrepreneurs accelerate their businesses with tools that empower, build financial [...]

Starting a business? Self-employed? Good article on impact of health care reform

Already a major challenge for career changers — especially the self-employed and other small business owners — health care just became even more of a wildcard with the recent passage of the new reform bill.  The news is not all bad, just new, and that means it may take a bit of extra effort to understand [...]

Quoted in “The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed”, 1 of “5 Money Books Worth Every Penny” per MSN’s Liz Pulliam Weston

The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed, by Joseph D’Agnese and Denise Kiernan, has hit the bookshelves!  I’m excited about this for several reasons… First, readers of the blog have probably heard me say it before: I believe that people need to adopt entirely different money management strategies in order to be successful when [...]

New Career Change story: @bizauthor Stephanie Chandler’s big LEAP!

Here to share her career change story is guest blogger Stephanie Chandler. Stephanie’s latest book, LEAP! 101 Ways to Grow Your Business, is a must-read for those planning to start a business and anyone who wants to take their company to the next level.  Also be sure to check out her website www.BusinessInfoGuide.com, a directory of resources [...]

Career changers: If solo entrepreneur is your dream job, follow @TerriLonier

I discovered Terri Lonier several years ago when a financial planner friend of mine retired and gave me all of the business-related stuff she’d no longer be needing.  (Thanks, Helen!)  In amongst the books on stock options, life insurance, and college planning was nestled a lone cassette tape (remember them?): tape 2 of the audio version [...]