New Beginnings in a Challenging Economy

Graduation season is upon us again and like many speeches articulate, graduation is not an ending, it’s a beginning. A new beginning for young and old who find themselves in the employment line after turning the tassel. The Business Channel bloggers have come together for theme day – New Beginnings in a Challenging Economy.

Jean at Small Business Boomer refers us to Barbara Kingsolver who writes about Your Money or Your Life. In this challenging economy, Barabara recommends, “The very least you can do in your life is to figure out what you hope for. The most you can do is live inside that hope, running down its hallways, touching the walls on both sides.” Read more>>>

Coming out of college and entering the job market is a challenge. And if you attempt to jump in without Preparation, Preparation and more Preparation, you will probably find yourself frustrated quickly. Visit Bob at Project Management 411. He went to some personal experts for advise for you in this challenging economy.

Money, Money, MONEY, – Miranda over at Yielding Wealth shares some great tips for you to have new beginnings in your financial life. Read more>>>

Employment is a huge issue to consider in the challenging economy. Mary Emma from Home Biz Notes has an excellent post on Starting a Business in a Challenging Economy. Read more>>>

If starting a home business is an option, you must know that the internet is a critical tool for your success. Shai at Just Make Money Online has some comments from readers who have some Tips for Graduates.

Putting Your Business on the Road to Profitability should spark your interest. Ren has 8 tips over at Accounting Solver that help you with that new home business or your money making efforts online.

Susan at Brandcurve poses the question, “How can you promote your brand when your marketing budget is shrinking?” Then she shares 10 Ways to Build Your Brand in a Weakened Economy.

Miki over at Leadership Turn thinks that even in a slowdown companies need a few good people – Leadership and Hiring Millennials, so what’s the most important factor to look for–especially when hiring Millennials?

As finale for our theme day, I invite you to take a look at the various posts we have written this month on Social Networking. I am convinced that all job seekers, including new graduates, must grasp the concept, and/or skill of Social Networking. With new beginnings come new skills, and challenges. Social Networking may be one for you to consider as you embark on your next journey. My latest post for you to consider, How much time should you invest in Social Networking? I submit to you, that what you invest, the number of hours, will net a significant network for you that will be useful in a challenging economy. Make it a great day!

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