For many people, hearing the news that they’ve lost their job can be devastating. The financial security and structure a job can provide is suddenly gone. But it can also be viewed as an opportunity, says Brian Miller, COO and President of The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES). “People have more skills than they realize and can use their talents to become self sufficient and take control of their own destiny through business ownership,” adds Miller.
Miller explains that, with corporations running much leaner companies, job hunters may find that middle manager and executive positions will be difficult to find in the future. “And if you do find a position, your financial security is once again dependent on the success of your new employer and forces outside of the control, of you — the employee,” emphasizes Miller.
That’s why TES business coaches suggest that people consider taking control of their lives and financial futures by pursuing opportunities in business ownership, particularly in the franchise sector. “Rewarding careers are available for people with valuable experience, investment dollars and initiative,” Miller states. More.
