Here we have three examples of women who started their own businesses. In one case the business idea originated as a simple holiday gift; in another instance the business started as a sideline; the third business involved a more deliberate study of a potential market niche. As Nan Langowitz, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship…
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You Never Know What Door Will Open
After being laid off from a company where she worked for 22 years, Gloria Schaffer is trying something new. She says, “The result of being laid off turned into a brand new life. You just never know what door will open. Don’t be afraid to walk through it.” “My Accidental New Career.”
Now What? Q &A: Transition, how long?
Today’s question is one we’re often asked and is answered by: Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor. Question: How long does it usually take for someone to transition to a new career? Answer: Once you have identified the new direction in which you’d like to take your career, the transition may take anywhere from six months to…