Two weeks ago, Fed Chief Bernanke said the recession was likely over BUT "...many people will still find that their job security and their employment status is not what they wish it was." Read the full text of his comments here (they're very interesting). The article goes on to say that "Some economists say it will take at least four years for the jobless rate to drop down to a more normal range of 5 percent. "
So what does all this have to do with entrepreneurs? I've been hearing some new terms and probably so have you: jobless recovery, accidental entrepreneur, forced entrepreneur. In this job market, many people are becoming so frustrated that they are creating their own job...and maybe some others along the way. Entrepreneurship might not have been on their minds when they first lost their job, but upon seeing their options in the job market (or lack thereof) they decided to take control for themselves.
If this sounds like you, just remember you don't want to fall into entrepreneurship haphazardly. You want to focus on what you want to get out of being a business owner and then find or create options that will deliver those results. Start with the end in mind...what results do you personally want to achieve? What kind of lifestyle is important to you? Then look for options that will help you to get those results. There are plenty of stories on this blog about people who have done just that.
The other thing the stories on this blog have in common is that all of these people figured out what results they were looking to achieve with the help of a coach. If you're having trouble getting clear about your next step, maybe you need one to. Its always free to talk to me (www.TheEsource.com/Rsmith), so maybe today's the day you take control over your future.
