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       Have you always thought that you wanted to have your own business?  The concept of independence can be very tempting and not having to answer to "the man" is the frosting on the cake.  I recommend trying it; but be sure you have the plan and tools in place before you start or you will have a very short lived adventure.

       I have been an entrepreneur for many years.  I started my first real business when I was in my mid twenties because I craved the independence that I thought it would give me, and thought that my creations would be loved and embraced by everyone I met. This business was not the success I had hoped it would be, for good reason.  I had the passion, but didn't have any of the expertise that I needed to succeed; I was ill prepared to run any kind of business.

        At first, I was so befuddled that I didn't even know what the questions were that I needed to ask. As I learned more, I found out how much bigger my challenge was then I expected. The more I learned, the more I realized I had more to learn.  Fortunately, I was able to see what I needed, in a very small way and started studying.  A University education may not be the answer; seminars, webinars, and topic related classes are more efficient approach. 

       After trying to create a couple of more enterprises without the proper tools I became convinced that without an education, I was stumped.  I started reading more and sought out seminars and teachers that could give me guidance. The more I studied, the more I wanted to study.  I finally had a grip on the questions; the search was in full bloom looking for answers. Getting the answers takes diligence- they will come if you keep asking questions.  

       The other critical piece of you puzzle is a plan. That is a 

completely separate project. Our eBook about How to Start a Business will give you some insight into the process and what challenges lie ahead.

       Without answers, and tools, you will be seriously challenged to make you business a success; with them you have a much better chance.  Having all your "ducks in a row" will make it easier for you to move forward.

Your Money - Your Life 

More on Credit Protection      `

       This idea is an easy to use frustration reducer and a means to limit the dreaded "Identity Theft".

       Make a copy of the contents of your wallet, both front and back of your credit and debit cards, membership cards, discount cards,and any other cards you regularly carry with you.  Carry the copy with you; hidden under your spare tire is a reasonably safe place, just not in the same place as the cards.

        You do have all your records at home, but the problem is that you have probably lost your wallet, or worse, had it stolen when you are not at home.  Having this information readily available will make the job of notifying the various card issuers much easier; and much less threatening.

       It is important that you all contact the three credit reporting agencies and they are going to want the information from your copy; the police may also want some of the information, if they are involved.

       Having copies of all this important information will save you a lot of time and trouble if you should need it and is such an easy step to take for you security.

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