All Entries Tagged With: "business opportunity"
Stepping Forth With the End Not in Mind
The conventional advice, “Begin with the end in mind“, definitely has its limitations. Yes, if you set out to learn one blatt of gemara today, or to run 3 miles, begin the day with the end in mind. Opening a business that will grow and be successful, however, is a different story. One can never [...]
42 Years Old and No Job – What Should He Do?
The following encounter happens so often these days. A friend of mine who is in his 40′s and his children are rapidly approaching shidduchim asked me what I think he should go into. He learned in kollel many years, and now does odd jobs around a yeshiva where he earns a pittance. He tried like [...]
The Economic Crash and the Rebirth
It was only 2 years ago when the economy crashed. Until then everything (seemed) good, people had money, kollelim were well funded (sort of), and married children were being supported without (apparent) difficulty. But then everything came crashing down. First it was just Bear Stearns & Lehman Brothers, then it was the stock market, then [...]
Increased Layoffs Provides Excellent Opportunity
As the economic downturn continues on with no end in site, many frum professionals are being laid off from their jobs – even those with many years of experience. From my informal surveys, it seems that although some of them will seek other jobs, many of them are choosing to go out on their own [...]
