Christian Business Topic: Discerning between Distraction and Opportunity, Part 2

Continuing from yesterday, here are ways to determine if an opportunity is really your chance for advancement. Opportunity: The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines opportunity as a favorable juncture of circumstance or a good chance for advancement or progress. We are always looking for a good chance for advancement. Yet, that’s a gamble sometimes. How do we know when something is a good chance for advancement? The truth is we do not always know for sure. We need to make our best effort to choose wisely. Our time is precious and once spent we can never get it back. How do … Continue reading

Choosing a Niche Market

Not all of us have business that appeal to a wide market. In fact, I would argue that there are plenty of home business that actually appeal to a very small, niche market—individuals with specific needs who are looking for a specific product or service. It is not as if most of us sell candy or hamburgers which have a mass market appeal. Figuring out what our small, niche market is and how we can position our business within it can be a challenge and a mystery. By doing research and figuring out who needs and wants your product or … Continue reading

How to Determine the Best Business Niche for You

Whether you are trying to determine which sector of the economy to pursue a job or what type of business to get into, determining the best fit takes a few basic steps. Discover the best type of career path through analyzing your personality, skills and lifestyle. Start the search by exploring a variety of options. Often the best way to find the career or business for you is to get out and actually do the job. Volunteer your time at events or companies that center around your interests. Do informational interviews with people in jobs you dream of having. Get … Continue reading

Checklist for Career Discovery

Everyone loves a checklist. It is a neat and tidy way to stay organized, and when you are career hunting… staying organized is critical. Whether you are young and getting started or just going through a phase of self-discovery, use this list of concepts to get your juices flowing. Take out a pen and paper, and then be sure to answer each one of these checklist questions and exercises. • Describe your ideal job. Include as many details as possible and let your imagination flow. • Make a list of your priorities, this could include both professional and personal. Then … Continue reading

How to Choose a Job

Are you still contemplating the question, “what are you going to do when you grow up?” Trust me, many of us are. Whether you are fresh in your career or simply sitting back and reflecting on where life has taken you, the question of which job is best can arise. How do you determine which is the best job? There are so many variables and so many personal preferences that this is not an easy chore. The key is to find something that really gets your juices flowing, a career that motivates you and gets you up each morning. No … Continue reading