subject: Unemployment, a silver lining [print this page] Unemployment, a silver lining Unemployment, a silver lining
With the hit of the global economic crisis, it seems unemployment is at an all time high, particularly in countries such as Ireland and Greece. However we live in an time of unprecedented opportunity. Penniless entrepreneurs can start out in shared office spaces and with a little luck, help, drive to continually improve and a hell of a lot of hard work, they can amass personal fortunes, dozens of employees and a name for themselves in a few short years.
It has never been easier to educate yourself in the art of business. Besides the ridiculous number of annual publishings by both experts and professional organizations and besides the countless number of videos, podcasts and professional courses which can be taken from the comfort of your home, industry specialists make a habit of sharing their advice openly on their blogs and public networks.
Unemployment in Ireland has reached an all-time record of almost 15%, supported by social welfare. This is of course depressing but if you are one of these "unfortunate" individuals then you have more time than you know what to do with and enough money to keep you going. If you have ever dreamt of starting your own business then you will never have a greater opportunity, seek out these freely available resources and learn.
Then it's just a matter of establishing a new or twist on an existing idea; find a partner or two with complimentary skills; lease a serviced office space or a simple garage and secure enough funding to feed, clothe and keep a roof over your head until you begin selling your product/service.
Take advantage of your circumstances, become an entrepreneur.
