Most often, we see publications enticing us to get rich without trying very hard. Spend 90 minutes a week working in your PJs and make millions! On-line techniques for a gazillion dollars! Checks in your mailbox!
Okay, we need to update the last one. It’s now deposits into your digital online account rather than paper IOUs via snail mail.
All of these come ons purport to seduce you into the solo entrepreneur lifestyle, don’t they? They are plans for independent wealth creation. And isn’t that the goal of every wannabe small entrepreneur?
Here, let’s instead look at seven ways that you can become a crabby broke-ass. Note that there are two parts to this “goal”. You will lose money, and become unhappy in the process. Moreover, while some of these techniques take time, you may be pleased to find out that many can be accomplished virtually overnight.
First, consider purchasing every get-rich-quick scheme you can. After all, the videos show these individuals sitting around their pool that is located along the backside of their mansion. Well, at least it’s someone’s mansion anyway. And they are simply being magnanimous by sharing their wealth-creation ideas with you. Most often, they’ll tell you that while it took them years and lots of dollars and struggles to come up with their approach, they are now willing to help you for the low, low price of $X. Purchase enough of these programs, put into place as many of the techniques as you can, and you may very well be on your way to being poor and despondent.
Second, if you’re going to start a business, you’re going to need professional advisors. Lawyers, web-designers, accountants, and other consultants are likely to become part of your team. Consider whether this is a surefire technique to becoming un-wealthy and un-happy: pick your financial and business advisors solely based on how much they’re going to charge you. After all, you’re on a fixed budget when you are a startup. And there isn’t any better way to pick a professional than based on cost. Remember when you had that last medical procedure? You researched doctors, and found the cheapest one didn’t you? Okay, it’s possible that you can find a professional who’s also a great value. But if you look at price as being the sole determinant in whether to retain a lawyer, accountant or consultant, you may very well be on your way to being a broke-ass.
[Join us on Thursday, December 11, and learn the other five ways.]