Question: I just found out on Friday I’m being down-sized, which really means I’m out of a job. I’m trying to stay positive, but I’m in a panic. I’ve being trying to think of a business I could create for a while now and can’t think of anything. I’m not sure if I’m getting stuck in my thinking that what I love to do I couldn’t possibly get paid for.
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Answer: You are not alone in your feelings. In fact the belief that you couldn’t possibly get paid for doing what you love is one of the most common blocks I hear to people creating a business out of your passion.
This is the perfect time for you to give it a shot. Talk to friends and family and tell them what you love to do and that you’re starting a business providing that service. Ask who they know that might need help with that. You’d be surprised how quick you might find clients. Go to networking meetings where you would find people looking for your service, that’s a good place to start. Look in your community for where you may have a service that’s complimentary to what that business does and they would be happy to refer to you.
I’d also suggest that you go to http://TurningPassionIntoCash.com and get the free mini-course and CD to help you figure out what your true passion is and how to turn it into a business.