The Ultimate Revenue Stream

The Ultimate Revenue Stream Have you ever felt that you are the reason for successes in your past companies? I heard an elevator pitch Monday morning from a lady who was responsible for an unexpected 2 million dollar contribution to the bottom line of her company. I bet she didnt get much for that. Step back a bit and consider out-of-the-box options. Ive blogged on having multiple streams of income. Many professionals I know have their own consulting business. I met a pizza shop owner who told me that they recover the startup costs within about 6 months of opening a new store (trick: they share space with a gas station). I know dozens of recruiters that worked for a huge recruiting firm and now work on their own. One way to avoid allowing your boss to be in control of your future (which usually means job changes every 3 5 years) is to own your own business. Then you can let your customers be your boss ( thats a little joke, which is supposed to mean youll never get a break, work longer then you ever thought possible, miss holidays and weekends, etc. ;))! The truth is, owning my own business (JibberJobber) has been so much more rewarding than anything Ive ever done. Its been a lot of work and there has been stress but its amazingly different owning your own thing. Theres lots of ways to do it heres an article from Peter Siegel, who is a business broker. My only advice in starting your own business is to go in with eyes wide open, be skeptical and cautious, hire professionals to make sure you are doing all the right stuff (and arent getting scammed) and then work hard! Cant Find a Job? Then Buy Yourself One! Many people think of getting a job or starting a business. However theres another avenue that is most overlooked: buying an existing business. Its a popular choice as more and more Baby Boomers retire. If they are already small business owners, they probably want to plan to sell their business. Otherwise, they might be motivated to be their own boss through purchasing a business that fits their business background. They often have 401k money or home equity to put down on the purchase. They often have specialized business skills they can apply. One thing I like about buying an existing business is you dont have to work out all the kinks in the business and you have immediate cash flow. I recently chatted with Carl Chapman, a restaurant recruiter who told me sometimes resumes come across his desk that dont seem to fit the jobs he is recruiting for. Sometimes they have a lot of expertise but its tough to find a job that pays them what they are worth. He suggested some of these may be ideal for buying a restaurant and applying their skills to improve it. A lot of people call this buying a job. I laughed as he explained the trait of a true entrepreneur. He said they are like someone buying a boat: their best day is the day they bought a boat and the next best day is the day they sell a boat. Small businesses come in all types. You can buy a web site that is already taking orders. There are lifestyle businesses like a golf course repair service in a beautiful location in a small town. These not only provide a living but offer a sense of freedom to make their own decisions and benefit directly from their business success. Peter Siegel is a small business owner and small business expert who started USABizMart. Browse the small businesses for sale where you live at www.USABizMart.com to start dreaming about your next job as the owner of a small business. Peter blogs at www.USABizMart.com/blog. The Ultimate Revenue Stream Have you ever felt that you are the reason for successes in your past companies? I heard an elevator pitch Monday morning from a lady who was responsible for an unexpected 2 million dollar contribution to the bottom line of her company. I bet she didnt get much for that. Step back a bit and consider out-of-the-box options. Ive blogged on having multiple streams of income. Many professionals I know have their own consulting business. I met a pizza shop owner who told me that they recover the startup costs within about 6 months of opening a new store (trick: they share space with a gas station). I know dozens of recruiters that worked for a huge recruiting firm and now work on their own. One way to avoid allowing your boss to be in control of your future (which usually means job changes every 3 5 years) is to own your own business. Then you can let your customers be your boss ( thats a little joke, which is supposed to mean youll never get a break, work longer then you ever thought possible, miss holidays and weekends, etc. ;))! The truth is, owning my own business (JibberJobber) has been so much more rewarding than anything Ive ever done. Its been a lot of work and there has been stress but its amazingly different owning your own thing. Theres lots of ways to do it heres an article from Peter Siegel, who is a business broker. My only advice in starting your own business is to go in with eyes wide open, be skeptical and cautious, hire professionals to make sure you are doing all the right stuff (and arent getting scammed) and then work hard! Cant Find a Job? Then Buy Yourself One! Many people think of getting a job or starting a business. However theres another avenue that is most overlooked: buying an existing business. Its a popular choice as more and more Baby Boomers retire. If they are already small business owners, they probably want to plan to sell their business. Otherwise, they might be motivated to be their own boss through purchasing a business that fits their business background. They often have 401k money or home equity to put down on the purchase. They often have specialized business skills they can apply. One thing I like about buying an existing business is you dont have to work out all the kinks in the business and you have immediate cash flow. I recently chatted with Carl Chapman, a restaurant recruiter who told me sometimes resumes come across his desk that dont seem to fit the jobs he is recruiting for. Sometimes they have a lot of expertise but its tough to find a job that pays them what they are worth. He suggested some of these may be ideal for buying a restaurant and applying their skills to improve it. A lot of people call this buying a job. I laughed as he explained the trait of a true entrepreneur. He said they are like someone buying a boat: their best day is the day they bought a boat and the next best day is the day they sell a boat. Small businesses come in all types. You can buy a web site that is already taking orders. There are lifestyle businesses like a golf course repair service in a beautiful location in a small town. These not only provide a living but offer a sense of freedom to make their own decisions and benefit directly from their business success. Peter Siegel is a small business owner and small business expert who started USABizMart. Browse the small businesses for sale where you live at www.USABizMart.com to start dreaming about your next job as the owner of a small business. Peter blogs at www.USABizMart.com/blog.