In 1900,  90% of Americans were self employed. A hundred years later only 10% were. But the trend is shifting back.

The Rise of Women

 A recent Time magazine special report on women, pointed out that by the end of this year it’s expected that the majority of U.S. employees will be women.  And women are leading the pack in starting their own businesses.  Currently 35% of self employed people are women – I’m one of them.

There are lots of different reasons for this trend back to self employment: a search for stability in this weak economy, a desire for work/life balance, a need to be more creative, etc.

 Plan for Self Employment

But whatever the reason, if you’re thinking about becoming self employed, you need a PLAN.  What will you do?  How will you make money? How will you find customers?  Like any business, you need a Self Employment Plan.

 Whether by choice or by force, you may soon be self employed. So you need to be ready.  I’ve created a template of a Self Employment Plan.  If you want a copy (it’s free), just send an email to petti@theworkplacereview.com

I know there are a zillion articles out there to help you hold onto your job. But you’re probably too busy to read them.

Simple Chart

On the Resources page of my website is a free chart called “26 Ways to Keep Your Job“.  It has some simple suggestions on what you can do to keep your job. Print out this chart and hang it over your desk or computer. Then when you’re on hold with a phone call or munching on your lunch, you can glance at it.

Good Book

The chart was created by Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans, authors of the book “Love It Don’t Leave It:  26 Ways to Get What You Want At Work.” It’s an excellent book (and short) – I recommend it.