Life is hard these days. At the brunt of the recession, many people find themselves jobless; not because they lack the skills, but simply because the companies themselves are cutting on costs. If you find yourself on the chopping board, you lose your job, plain and simple. But that also means that you suddenly have all the time in the world.
So, what do you do with all the free time you now have? Understandably, a lot of people will use it by spending more time with their respective families. A number of you will probably spend most of their time and energies towards finding a replacement job. But, let's be realistic. Until we get away from this recession, finding new jobs will prove to be very difficult.
Why don't we set up small businesses instead? In all likelihood, it will be incomparable to the salary you used to have. But it's something, at the very least. The cost of living will still continue to come, but it must be buffered somehow.
Take me, for example, I have decided to go back to a hobby that I had as a teenager. I used to make wonderful wood carvings, but decided to stop when I started out life as an adult. There were more important things to do, after all. But now, I have returned to my hobby, and have decided to earn some extra income by selling them at craft shows.
Looking for craft shows to sell my wares have never been easier in the Internet age. Helpful people have decided to archive ALL upcoming events online; and finding the next show is just a simple matter of surfing for information. Admittedly, it doesn't give me too much income. But at least I keep the money flowing amidst the financial crisis.
So, what do you do with all the free time you now have? Understandably, a lot of people will use it by spending more time with their respective families. A number of you will probably spend most of their time and energies towards finding a replacement job. But, let's be realistic. Until we get away from this recession, finding new jobs will prove to be very difficult.
Why don't we set up small businesses instead? In all likelihood, it will be incomparable to the salary you used to have. But it's something, at the very least. The cost of living will still continue to come, but it must be buffered somehow.
Take me, for example, I have decided to go back to a hobby that I had as a teenager. I used to make wonderful wood carvings, but decided to stop when I started out life as an adult. There were more important things to do, after all. But now, I have returned to my hobby, and have decided to earn some extra income by selling them at craft shows.
Looking for craft shows to sell my wares have never been easier in the Internet age. Helpful people have decided to archive ALL upcoming events online; and finding the next show is just a simple matter of surfing for information. Admittedly, it doesn't give me too much income. But at least I keep the money flowing amidst the financial crisis.
About the Author:
As a craftsperson, you should always be aware of the schedule of Craft Shows located close to your area. Visit Craft Fairs as often as you can, and do well in your business like Rick Amorey!
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