12% Unemployment! Can Internet Help?

With Unemployment in the Double Digits and businesses laying off workers while going bankrupt, big and small businesses are going to be forced to think 21st Century. Enter, "The Internet." Silently creating millionaires as it culminates deals with the speed of light and microchip wizardry. Obviously bricks and mortar will always play a role in business, but the Internet is about to make the power of its presence be felt in new and innovative ways. In order for businesses to operate more efficiently more green more cost effective, they will have to Maximize the potential of the Internet. Some job seekers will find that the Internet is actually a feasible place to start an online business, effectively reducing the cost of gas, wear and tear on their vehicles and affording them more quality time with their families. Some college students will also be able to leverage their talents on the Internet as well to produce income. Global business is fueling the Internet phenomena and redefining the world in which we live. A few years back, The FOREX (foreign exchange trade) leaped onto the Internet and created substantial wealth for those who studied the charts and had at least five thousand dollars to work with. Without the internet only the large banks would be able to indulge in this multi trillion dollar market. But you don't have to have five thousand dollars to invest. The internet has something for just about everyone. The name of the game is watching out for Scams. The Internet is a great place for opportunity but the sword cuts both ways and so you must exercise due diligence. Profits are estimated to be over One Billion dollars in legit business. Just think, all one needs is a high speed internet connection, rock solid focus and prudent money management. Going from wage earner to CEO could become a reality. IT professionals and people with Marketing backgrounds should at least take a look at the feasibility of the "Affiliate type" aspect of the business. Both of the afore mentioned folks could be leaving money on the table. Yes it takes effort to set up but this duo possess the mental gymnastics to get it rolling quicker than most. Once it's up, it can operate on Auto Pilot. Some will even be able to wean themselves from the Feast Or Famine Roller Coaster. Yep, it's the old think outside of the box approach. Reuters published and article in their February edition stating that, IT Professionals may be able to adapt their particular specialty to benefit other fields. Example, An architect's knowledge of best practices in systems design would be a strong asset in a technology due diligence position. -- A software engineer who supported CRM applications would bring desirable qualifications to the technology partnership function of a company marketing CRM software. That could very well be a fix for some but others may find another alternative more rewarding, exercising the Franchise "within" by starting an Online Business! As soon as one thinks that the Internet is saturated and newbie's need not waste their time trying to make a living on it, an entrepreneur slides online like Utube, Myspace, Twitter etc. The Internet is still ripe for the plucking.

By MILES PRIDE