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| Escaping the Rat Race - 5 ways to make money to quit your job! |
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| Written by Hayley Weatherburn |
| Monday, 01 December 2008 10:42 |
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Are you sick and tired of working the 8-6 hours, never seeing the family and restricted holiday time? Life is meant to be fun - surely making our companies rich while we struggle financially and with family relations. Well here are 5 ways to step you out of the rat race you are in, and get you on your way to living the lifestyle you choose! Here are 5 options for you to consider - helping you out of the rat race and making money to be a catalyst to your freedom PROPERTY - It is important here to do the research. As the media portrays, they believe it is not a good time to invest. I say, why not - prices are down and, like after every economy crash, the prices go back up and higher than before. To ensure you make the right decisions for you though - it is good idea to talk to property investors, real estate agents and research. A fantastic book on it is "0 to 150 properties in 3.5 years" by Steve McKnight. It shows you many different ways to invest in property, in an easy to read format. STOCKS - Now don't shake your head at me and think I am completely mad. Before you jump to any conclusions read the article "Buy American, I am" by Warren Buffet. Here is a man who has survived stock crashes previously, and is one of the wealthiest men in the world, from stocks. My suggestion is do the research, if you are passionate about stocks - you will find a way to make money, especially at this time! Speak to others who are making money in stocks at this time - and learn from them. START YOUR OWN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - Everything you see around you - the objects, the businesses and the relationships - began as a thought in someone's mind. What gem is in your head that could bring you freedom and wealth? The best thing to do is start writing down your ideas, when something sticks -research it's possibilities, the competition and so on. Ask people for their thoughts and ideas, it will evolve as you evolve. A brilliant book that will make sure you create a business that works for you, rather than you work in the business - "The E-Myth" by Michael Gerber. FRANCHISES - These are proven systems that make you money. The biggest thing here is you will need to outlay a reasonable amount of money. However as these are proven, it may be easier to get a business loan for a franchise than for an unproven business of your own. Again, find a franchise that aligns with an interest of yours, which has similar values to you and yep, you guessed it, research! If you are looking for less of a risk than building your own business, then this will definitely be something to consider. BUSINESS FROM HOME - With the internet so readily available anywhere, it is easy for certain business to run from home. If you want to be home for kids, want to be your own boss and earn what you put in, a home based business is one of the best options. There are thousands out there, so it is important to do your research, as the one that looks too good to be true may often be illegal. Find a home based business that interests you, check that it will give you the freedom you are looking for and also the income. A lot of home based businesses are quite cheap to start, so great if you don't have much to begin with. So where to start from here? I would look within, listen for your internal voices - one of those options will feel more comfortable than the other when you imagine yourself doing it. Start with that one. If that doesn't end up being, try the next one...and the next. It will get easier as you determine what is right for you and then you will be living the lifestyle you choose. About the Author: Hayley Weatherburn is an Entrepreneur Coach who also has her own self-development home based business. Hayley enjoys supporting others succeed in their financial dreams whether it through coaching or her opportunity for entrepreneurs. Visit the Uber Article Directory to get a totally unique version of this article for reprint. Kindly provided by LJ-Marketing.dk You are welcome to use this article on your own website, if you include the link just before this text. |
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