There’s an acronym to help you set smart goals.  Conveniently, the acronym is SMART.  Here’s what it means:
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You can be a successful entertainer in your local area if you have talent, promote yourself, and do a good job. When you do a good job at your local gigs, people spread the word.  Word of mouth is powerful marketing.

If you want to be a celebrity, I’m not going to lie to you, the odds are against you. But with the advent of the Internet, many new opportunities are available. You can promote your music online and obtain a loyal following of fans. You can post your comedy videos on YouTube, gain a following there, and get noticed by someone in the industry. The Internet has allowed people to become celebrities without the traditional Hollywood story.

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Last week I described several of the benefits of working for yourself.  I don’t want to make it sound too easy, though.  There are several challenges that come with self-employment jobs, just like any job.  You should definitely take these into account if you’re thinking about taking the plunge to self-employment.
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Being a book reseller is a self-employment idea I’m particularly fond of, since I love books.  If you love books too, you will love this job.  Once you get good at it, you could also offer your services as a book “hunter.”  You would hunt down rare or valuable books for book collectors, and then collect a finder’s fee from the collector.
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Being self-employed or starting a business is very common dream.  It’s a romantic idea: no boss, no set hours, increased time and money, etc.  The reality is that being self-employed takes a lot of work.  You might not like working 8 hours per day at your regular job, but if you start your own business you might find yourself working 12 hours per day.

There are many benefits to being self-employed, though.  Despite the hard work, you do get a sense of fulfillment by running the business yourself instead of reporting to a boss.  Here’s a list of several benefits of being self-employed.
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Hello everyone!  I am just starting to get this blog going.  Please visit the About page to learn about what’s coming.  Then stop by in a couple days to see my first post.

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