For
many of us, change can be a scary thing. When we are children,
there is nothing better than meeting new friends and going
to new places. But, when we become adults, change can be something
that is less than appealing. From finishing school and going
on to college or university to getting married and having
children, our lives are nothing but life changing moments.
Sometimes
the one change that is the hardest to deal with is the change
in our employment status, and one of the biggest career changes
is the decision to go from being an “employee”
to being your own “boss”, becoming a self-employed
entrepreneur. For
those that have that overwhelming desire to be a small business
owner, the entire journey to success is something that creates
a sense of energy and fulfillment. The roads that are followed
bring an abundance of information, continually adding to the
entrepreneurial process and spirit. Visits
to local small business centers can provide a wealth of support
and encouragement. There is always flyers, newsletters and
experienced staff to assist you with any questions or concerns.
Another
avenue that can be taken to contribute to your business’
success is becoming involved in networking groups. Most groups
conduct weekly or monthly meetings, some more formal than
others, which allow small business owners to share with each
other their stories and experiences. It can create alliances
that will benefit each business owner.
For
myself, a small business owner in Southern Ontario, Canada,
the road to being an entrepreneur included the participation
in the SEA (Self Employment Assistance) Program sponsored
by Human Resources Development Canada. The
SEA program offered, and is still offering, myself and my
company a wealth of information and support. This program
is available all across Canada. In Southern Ontario it is
available in Brampton, Orangeville, and Toronto, as well as
numerous other communities. The program consists of 10 weeks
of in-class instruction which is performed by successful small
business owners. The support then continues for one year with
monthly networking meetings with the rest of the participants
and one-on-one appointments with an instructor.
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Janice Byer is a certified Master Virtual Assistant, owner
of Docu-Type Administrative & Web Design Services ( http://www.docutype.net
), and winner of several prestigious awards.
She writes "been there, done that" articles to help
small business owners become successful. And, her award winning
monthly newsletter, Virtual TidBits, allows her to share tips,
links and articles to her subscribers in an effort to make
their business and online presence more successful.
As a contributing writer to several online publications and an
occasional contributor to numerous print publications, she
is now being sought to be the subject of various profiles.
Her passion for her business and her desire to help all small
business owners has lead her to be an expert, of sorts, in
her field. She knows what it feels like to search endlessly
for information and run up against brick walls. Her website,
newsletter and articles are her way of trying to alleviate
that frustration for those that are now looking for answers.
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