When Can You Start?

Conquer the Job Market in this Down Economy.

Finally, there is a ray of hope for all of the job seekers. JB Bryant, employee development expert, has done extensive research into finding a job in a hurting economy. He combined his conventional wisdom with the input of over twenty leading career coaches and other experts.

“I specifically asked that they skip right over the plain vanilla stuff – the stuff you already know or will hear from everyone else – and get out-of-the-box practical for you.” – JB Bryant. His article is broken down into six major categories: Adjusting Your Attitude; Making Money While You Job Shop; Researching the Job Market; Marketing Yourself; Finding Prospective Employers; and Interviewing Successfully.

One key gem is to “move away from agency hires and attempt to hire direct,” which keys in on the point that during a down economy businesses don’t have the budget to pay headhunters. There are even tips and websites listed for networking because “50% of jobs are found through good networking.”

JB’s passion is to help others grow and he desperately wants everyone to get through these tough times. Another key point that he makes is, “If a square peg doesn’t fit a round hole, neither the peg nor the hole is to blame.” During adversity people are quick to give up hope and settle for the first thing that comes around. Don’t be impatient or anxious. “Fear constricts your ability to see opportunities.”

It is time to dive into JB’s article, Job Hunting in a Down Economy, and learn from experts and leading professionals. There is much to read and numerous avenues to take for follow-on information on every topic discussed. Just be ready to answer the question, ‘When Can You Start?’

JB Bryant has achieved 17 years of professional success in knowledge management, process and quality improvement, employee development, and customer service management. For more information about Job Hunting in a Down Economy, go to http://www.jbbryant.biz or contact JB Bryant at jbbryant@gmail.com.

Christmas or X-Mas

We are only two weeks away from Christ's birthday. People everywhere are rushing about getting gifts for the people on their list. Holiday meals are being planned. Travel plans are getting finalized. On top of all these activities, work is trying to cram two weeks worth of projects into one so everyone can be home with the family.

All of this hustling and bustling has actually become the tradition and way of life. We are in such a rush this time of year that we don't even have time to say or write the word Christmas. Instead, it is abbreviated X-Mas. We have officially taken Christ out of Christmas and no one even seems to notice.

Remember the whole purpose of Christmas is not Santa or even getting gifts. It is to celebrate the birth of our savior in the fellowship of family and friends. However, just like the layers and layers of governmental bureaucracy, we have done the same thing.

We focus on all of the wrong stuff. There are so many rules and traditions on how we have to celebrate His birth, the meaning gets lost. This year I challenge you to try to put Christ back into Christmas.

To do this: refuse to write X-Mas on anything...take the time to write it out. Second, read the true Christmas story from one of the Gospels. The most popular one is short and sweet from Luke 2:1-20. Lastly, slow down to take a breather and then thank Jesus for dying for our sins, thank the Holy Spirit for guiding us this season, and God for creating you.

Give Christ back His name this year.

Stick it to the Man this Tax Season

During these tough economic times many of us our pinching every penny. Many of us are looking forward to Tax Season because we are certain to get some extra cash back. Would you like more...legally?

How? Those who operate small businesses can write off much more than those who do not. For example, I am a freelance writer and get paid to post articles. All expenses related to this venture constitute tax write-offs. My website (http://www.inspiretomorrow.com/) is a write-off because it is my main marketing tool. Meals where I discuss projects with my wife or clients can be written off at the end of the year. Internet and cell phone bills used primarily for my business are eligible too. The mileage used to get back and forth to those meals and other business travels are logged and passed on to the tax man.

Calm your horses...I am not trying to elude that you should defraud the government, I am telling you the same things told to me a couple of years ago when I began writing. Not a writer? Not a problem.

There are tons of CHEAP avenues to travel for starting your own business. Maybe you can fix things for people. Maybe you are good at scrapbooking or photo albums. Maybe you are good at sales. Maybe you just like to workout. No matter what your hobby is, there is hope.

My favorite starter company is Advocare. They are a fitness and health company that makes thee best supps on the market. I personally use them while working out and give some to friends. They either like it and buy more or they don't. I do not have to try to "sell" anything. I know others who have that gift and make much more money AND they are gaining tax write-offs which yield higher refunds at year's end.

At least look into your options and stop throwing away your money. Make some extra cash on your business and get more back at the end of the year...win,win.

Tell me and the readers your ideas...

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Joe Lawrence
http://www.inspiretomorrow.com/