In Thomas Jefferson’s day, four out of five Americans were self-employed, mostly as farmers, craftsmen and merchants.
Along came the Industrial Revolution, putting the tools of mass production and distribution in the hands of the few who could afford them. By the end of Eisenhower’s presidency, 87 percent of us were employees.
Now we’re in the midst of the Internet Era. Computers, software, Internet access — broadband no less! — are cheap, available and easy to use. Tools and techniques for building an online business abound. I think it’s safe to say that anyone who wants to can learn to build a website.
If you’re in business and you don’t have a website, your competition is already kicking your ass. But you probably know that. If you don’t own the business you work for, then you especially need a website!
Why? Well, the best reason is job security. You may love your job, have a great boss and make plenty of money, but that can change overnight. Your job is only as good as your next boss. Years ago I worked in a motorcycle shop. Loved my job!… until the owner’s stupid son flunked out of college and Daddy let him run the shop. It didn’t take long for that moron to turn it into a real sucky job.
It could happen to you too, or any number of other situations that jepordize your livelihood. Start a part-time Internet business before it happens. You might be surprised — it could blossom into a full-time income. Even if you keep your job ’til you retire, the extra income could put you in a nicer car, a bigger house, send you on more elaborate vacations, or just pad your nestegg so when you retire you don’t have to lower your standard of living.
There are many types of online businesses and they all require a learning curve, some steeper than others. Start learning now so that when you need the income you’ll have it.
And if you never need it, just enjoy it!
'Til next time,Vinny (Your Web Guy)
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