Budget Snob

Creating a Lifestyle Business

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Did you know it doesn’t take a million bucks to live like you have a million bucks? That’s what Sean Ogle writes over at GetRichSlowly. So why don’t more people live like millionaires?

It isn’t the money, the job, or one’s personal situation that keeps people from living a more exciting life. It’s the fear of making a change.

Ah,yes, the “C” word. More like the battle of the “C” words—we’re too comfortable to make change. To his credit, he’s not talking about living beyond your means or racking up a mass of debt. He’s referring to the one thing people who have more money typically have…time.… Read the rest

Passion isn’t Found – It’s Pursued

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I write quite a bit about side gigs, starting a business, and other related topics. At least more than I thought. Here’s a sampling:

Stop Job Shopping, Start a Business
Multiple Streams of Extra Income
Why Not Start a Business?
5 Ways to Generate a Second Income

More than likely, you want to pursue your own gig doing something you’re passionate about. Which is another buzz word that’s been a lexicon of the business startup vocabulary for years.

So, that’s all good and well, but what does that mean? According to recent studies, your best option is not necessarily to go with your gut.… Read the rest

Those Pesky Obstacles Are Your Life

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Once upon a time, in the not too distant past, I went through a period where I felt like my future self was just over the next hill. Just past the next obstacle, which there always seemed to be plenty of. I wanted to start a business so bad I could barely hold back my enthusiasm for when it (self-employment) would deliver itself into my lap.

I spent a lot of time “getting inspired”. I would read books about entrepreneurs. Then I would switch to the writing aisle and read about writing. Then I found the self-help section. And, oh boy, did I have a hay day with that one.… Read the rest

Need More Money? Why Not Start a Business?

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Talk surrounding the “I don’t make enought money” phrase is usually about getting a part-time job. Though many people do start a side gig to make more money, make ends meet, or start a new career, most people typically shy away from small business ownership.

When I’ve suggested the same idea to friends, I’m quickly brushed aside. They stare downward while tapping their foot. Why is part-time work noble but the thought of starting a side hustle…taboo?

The Financial Blogger thinks it’s a matter of overcoming your money fears. Having a job is…easy. I work. I get paid. That doesn’t translate too well into the self-employment world.… Read the rest