College grads should think outside the corporate box

Kristen Fischer — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:46:39 GMT

It is a great time to take a risk but it also pays to be practical. Thinking outside the box is good, but you have to have the resources to be an entrepreneur. Sometimes you gain them over time and you have to take a corporate job in the meantime.

College grads should think outside the corporate box

Susan Wilson Solovic, St. Louis, MO — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:34:30 GMT

Entrepreneurism is attractive to many college grads. They've probably grown up seeing their parents or some other adult figure in their life lose a job because of downsizing, buy-outs or even worse not only losing their job but their retirement too as in the case of Enron. Even though jumping right into business ownership may not be the answer for many young grads, corporate America may not be either. Why not work for a entrepreneurial business and learn? You'll have great responsibility to do a lot of things, but you'll also learn what it takes to actually run a business.

College grads should think outside the corporate box

Javier, Reading, PA — Sun, 25 May 2008 15:11:48 GMT

I don't blame them to be worry! The current state of the economy is not helping at all. With 5% unemployment rate nationwide, there isn't room for many (15,057,000 people to be exact). The internet has made it easier for entrepreneurs to start a business and there are many options to consider on and off-line. The key is: To be as well informed as possible about the industry and the specific skill set required for the business enterprise you're considering to be involved. http://www.takeoffzone.com