Chapter 14
Taking Your Talents to the Small-Business Arena
IN THIS CHAPTER
Making the most of your jobs and career
Testing your entrepreneurial mettle
Weighing your small-business investment options
Many people’s American Dream isn’t a 9-to-5 job working for someone else, especially a large company, for the duration of their career. A lot of these folks dream of starting and running their own business. Making plenty of money, being their own boss, and having flexibility in setting their hours are often part of the dream.
I’ve known plenty of dreamers over the years, as well as those who achieved their dream. This chapter is designed to help you to invest in yourself by making the most of your working years and figuring out how to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors, if that’s what you desire. That might include a side gig. I also discuss alternative ways to invest in small business that don’t involve starting a business from scratch.
Investing in Your Career
Some people aren’t going to enjoy — or be successful — as entrepreneurs. The simple truth and reality is that some folks are better off working for someone else. Plenty of people are happy or content as employees. There are many ...
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