In This Issue:
Starting a Business? Include a Plan for Your Family in Your Business Plan
MBA Featured in Orange County Register
MBA Founder is Now a San Diego Startup Business Examiner
Upcoming MBA Public Workshop in San Clemente
Tech Corner: Why I Love SocialToo.com
Check Out Our Mom Bloggers
Starting a Business? Include a Plan for Your Family in Your Business Plan
Ever since the Enron and other corporate scandals surfaced, and the massive layoffs associated with the global recession ensued, the American workforce has come to the realization that the safety net associated with full time employment no longer exists. For many, the answer is to exit the employee mindset and enter into a self-employment venture, in the hopes of having more control over their future.
As appealing as self-employment may sound, running a business and actually earning a sustainable living out of it is not a trivial task. Entrepreneurship involves risk taking, and having the stomach to manage the regular ups and downs associated with running a business. The good news is that there are a plethora of government-sponsored resources and privately owned services available out there to help new business owners develop an appropriate mindset, and learn the skills necessary to be successful.
However, an often overlooked dimension of the entrepreneurship challenge is a business owner’s personal life. Transitioning from a 9 to 5 employed position to self employment will no doubt accompany some life style changes, which can have consequences on family dynamics. New business owners, especially those starting a business from home, can up their chances of success by educating their loved ones on the challenges involved with starting a business. Unless their families are on board with their new venture, what was supposed to be the road to salvation may prove disastrous for their personal lives.
Has your family dynamics changed ever since you started a business? I would love to hear your stories, please do share.
MBA Featured in Orange County Register
The San Clemente chapter of MBA and our entire organization has been featured in a recent issue of Orange County Register, and San Clemente Sun Post News. We are especially proud of this article, as Brittany Levine, the reporter who visited us in San Clemente, has done an outstanding job of describing the history, vision and mission behind MBA. Here is a snap shot of the article, please click on the image to read this great article, and view the pictures:
MBA Founder is Now a San Diego Startup Business Examiner
 As of February of 2010, MBA Founder Dr. Sherry Nouraini will be a San Diego Startup Business Examiner on Examiner.com. Through her articles, Sherry hopes to serve new entrepreneurs in San Diego by providing business advice, as well as news on events, seminars, workshop, and organizations that benefit this valuable sector of our community. Sherry launches her Examiner.com article by sharing tips on how to find networking groups in San Diego.
Are you aware of an event or organization that benefits the small business community? Please contact Sherry, she will be happy to spread the word. |
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