retirement are health and wealth. Without either one of these, retired
life becomes more of a chore than a pleasure. If we don't have enough
money or if our health is not good, we can't enjoy the quality of life we
want. One hundred years ago, Wallace Wattles said in his book "The science
of Getting Rich" that having enough money is essential to enjoying life.
The economic downturn has made it necessary for a lot of seniors to
continue to work or look for other ways to create more income just to
enjoy the standard of living that they once had. Many have turned on their
entrepreneurial spirit and turned to the internet to try things that they
would not considered in the past.
There is a lot of written material about internet marketing and many
experts available who will gladly show you how to make money online
(usually for a small nominal fee). Most of the information is available
for free, but it takes time to find it and learn how to apply it. And, the
devil is in the details. One thing that I have learned is that there is a
vast difference between having an online job and an online business. Some
people who start a business fail, because they are in fact, looking for a
job. Most people are perfectly happy doing a job that they get paid for.
There is nothing wrong with that, that's just the way it is. Sometimes,
the job can take the form of a business. In either case, when you work at
home, you are the boss, set your own hours and determine how much you will
earn for your efforts.
The hard part about getting an online job that can be a business is
finding one. Most require some specialized training and contacts just to
get started. The easiest way is to find someone who has been there and is
willing to show you how (again, there is that small nominal fee). Ideally,
the area you get into is something you are familiar with and the learning
curve will be much shorter.
Some work at home jobs that could be a business include such things as:
1. Dog training. Most people who have dogs are able to train their dogs to
be good companions. If you watch trainers at your local petsmart or talk
to a dog trainer, you will find that it is not rocket science, but does
take understanding and a love of dogs. Being a dog trainer can be both
exciting and rewarding. If you love dogs, and would like to know how to
get started becoming a certified, professional dog trainer, you'll get
there much more quickly and easily when you know all the other facets that
will help you to become a truly successful dog trainer.
2. Part time office cleaning. This is a business idea that can be used
anywhere and it does not take a lot of money to start. Many years ago, I
had an opportunity to meet a "janitor" who started with one office
building and a borrowed vacuum cleaner. Quality work and referrals helped
him grow his business and he eventually sold it to a national service.
3. Medical transcription is an area that is popular. With the right
training you could be running your own business in a short amount of time.
This is a business model that takes some connections and it might be
easier to work with someone to get started. But the job could give you
flexibility to work when you want and you might still be able make $25 to
$30 an hour.
4. Non-emergency medical transportation is an area that is not very well
known. How many times have you taken a relative to a doctor's appointment
or a clinic. Think about this, it does not require a special license and
there is no specific training needed for non-emergency medical
transportation. This is one opportunity that you may already have
everything you need to start.
There are many opportunities available to start a work at home business
that a retired person can do. The most difficult thing will be to make a
decision and take action. I personally know that it is a lot easier to
stay in your comfort zone and avoid the stress of going into a new
venture. However, I also know that the trip is worth the journey and
things get easier with familiarity.
I would recommend that whatever you decide, do your homework. Check out
any opportunity carefully before you open your wallet. Be prepared to
spend a lot of time learning the ropes and don't give up if the going get
rough.
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dr Nenad Stanković
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