Working for yourself can be an incredibly rewarding way of making a living, giving you more freedom, control, fun, satisfaction and even money, than you could have imagined. But if you have never done it before, it can be difficult to know where to start, how to get established and the pitfalls to look out for along the way. This book is a step-by-step guide, showing you how to do it in an effective, fulfilling and rewarding way. Drawing on Rachel Bridge's extensive experience and those of many others who already work for themselves, it contains practical advice and information, real-life examples and essential top tips to help you make a successful transition to working for yourself. You'll learn how to decide if this is the right path for you, how to get started, the key issues you need to think about and how to overcome obstacles and setbacks - not just from a practical point of view, but from a personal, financial and emotional perspective too. So whether you are currently in a salaried job and exploring the idea of going it alone, about to take your first step into the workplace after school or university, have just been made redundant or are already working for yourself, but need help and guidance on how to do it better, this is the book for you.

Are you interested in working for yourself?Do you want to earn good money doing what you love?Would you like to feel you have fulfilled your potential?If so, this book is for you.Ian Rowland has been self-employed for over twenty years. He has travelled the world, trained FBI agents, been a consultant for the British Olympics team, worked for many of the world's top companies (including Google and Coca-Cola), enjoyed triumphs and disasters and had a thoroughly good time!In this book, he gives you the best advice, guidance and ideas you'll ever read about working for yourself, making money doing what you love and fulfilling your potential.

ARE YOU READY TO HIRE YOURSELF? WHO hasn't had the inkling-or even the outright conviction-that we could be more successful, more fulfilled, and more satisfied if we could invest in ourselves? HOW MANY of us have given our time, our knowledge, our energy, and our loyalty to corporate careers, only to discover that our contributions don't guarantee gratitude, upward mobility, or even job security? WHY consider franchising? Franchise investors reap all the rewards of entrepreneurship-self-determination, personal and professional freedom, unlimited potential for profitability-without all the risks of going it alone. WHAT'S the difference? In franchising, someone has already dreamed the big dream, figured out how to make it work, marketed it well, and sold it to create a well-defined niche. And now, that person is looking for an investor and partner to help build on that success. HIRE YOURSELF WILL HELP YOU: - Leverage your expertise and resources to build a bridge out of the corporate world and into entrepreneurship - Learn how to choose a franchise concept that's the right franchise for you - Understand how to capitalize your investment and minimize your risks - Recognize and avoid common mistakes and traps - Know that franchising is all about working for yourself, but not by yourself

"As the founder of Rich20something.com, Daniel DiPiazza has helped thousands break out of their daily grinds, build businesses they care about, and achieve more sucsess than they ever imagined" --Back cover.

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Working faster won't save you more time. Neither will working longer hours. But changing time-squandering behavior can lead to less stress, a more balanced life - and greater accomplishments. This newly revised popular guide outlines seven steps that will transform time wasters into time masters. Covering every aspect of time management, it shows you how to: set priorities, distinguish short- from long-term goals, schedule activities, analyze time, streamline paperwork, minimize interruptions, manage travel time and conquer procrastination. A miniquiz at the beginning of each chapter pinpoints areas for improvement that you can incorporate into your own Time Management Profile. You'll also find many worksheets to complete throughout the book to help you better manage your busy life.