Climbing To The Top With Your Business with Lawrence Tam

Best Cities to Retire In?

While Florida and Arizona used to be the best cities to retire in now days there is a list of some different kinds of places! Apparently the cliché Florida retiree bit just doesn’t fit the mold for everyone out there. This is mostly in part to new retiree ages and they are of a whole different generation than the baby boomers were. The new generation of retirees seems to be attracted to different things and these cities have made the list for being the best to retire in, and here is why.best cities to retire

 

Best Cities To Retire In

1.      Austin, Texas: The amount of people ages 55-64 have increased by 110 percent in Austin just in the past 10 years and it expected to go higher than that. Austin Universities and city colleges have started offering classes that allow people to continue their education and this is one of the reasons it has become one of the best cities to retire in.

2.      Atlanta, Georgia: Thanks to the diversity and low cost of living in Atlanta more and more retirees are choosing the Peaches State to live out the retired part of their lives. In the suburbs of Atlanta you can really find low costs of living but plenty to do as far as keeping yourself busy.

3.      Portland, Oregon: With so many parks, trails and activities for retirees to participate in no wonder Portland is one of the top cities for people to retire in.

4.      Boston, Mass: Whether it is the history or the beauty, Boston has definitely increased the number of retirees and potential retirees in the past few years.

5.      Milwaukee, Wisconsin: If you can stand the super frigid winters with snow this beauty of a city may appeal to you. While it is a bit too cold for me it seems more and more people are choosing the beautiful but cold scenery to retire to.

6.      Sante Fe, New Mexico: Warm weather, breath taking views and very rich history are just a few of the things that make Sante Fe one of the best cities to retire in. (more…)

By Lawrence Tam, ago

Business Ideas for Women That Work

If you are looking for a little side income or a new way to make a living, starting up your own business could be a great venture. However, unless you already have a hobby or venture in mind, you may need some help coming up with business ideas for women to pursue.

One very popular way to start up your company is considering opening up an in home day care and preschool facility. You simply just need to be approved by your state (which I found isn’t too hard) and then get some parents to be your first clients. If kids are not really your thing I have quite a few women friends who make different arts, crafts and jewelry to be sold. Anything that can be handmade usually attracts people and can be a great way to at least have a small side income.

For the collectors and garage sale stoppers you may find that getting involved in antiques may be one of the best business ideas for women you should try out. Some women already have quite a collection of different antiques and collectibles so starting up isn’t as expensive or hard as other ventures may be for them. In all honesty, I have found you can pretty much make a career out of anything as long as there is a market for it and people will buy it. I have seen some pretty strange, weird, cool, unique and even creepy things make some of my friends quite a bit of money simply because there was a demand for it. (more…)

By Lawrence Tam, ago

How to Apply for Scholarships for Minorities

Thanks to scholarships for minorities being available more and more kids and continuing their education in order to get ahead in life. Minorities such as Hispanics, African Americans and Native American (but not so much Asian, why is that?) often have more scholarship opportunities because of the external companies that sympathize with the struggle of being a minority. Since I am a minority myself I understand how important it is to find a way to further your education.

I have found out that there are even quite a few Universities and Community Colleges that offer scholarships for minorities in order to get more students to enroll. It is almost impossible to not encounter another race in your area and when you are allowed to get the same education as others then you are just as qualified for the better paying jobs.

What Kind of Scholarships for Minorities Can I Get?

There are so many different kinds and amounts of scholarships out there for minorities so I always say that it is best to shop around first. Pick out which scholarships meet the criteria you are looking for as well as you meeting the criteria the scholarship is looking for. The available scholarships to you will really depend on where you want to further your education and in what career field as too. There are millions of dollars handed out each year to minorities by these scholarships in order for them to further their education to get a career. With all of that money being handed out don’t you think you should take advantage? I know I would! (more…)

By Lawrence Tam, ago

How to Start an Online Business

Have you got an idea in mind to start an online business but not really sure how to get it rolling? I was able to start up my own online marketing business with very minimal prior knowledge and now I make more money than some of my friends, working on my own schedule. There are plenty of 9 to 5 jobs out there that can help you make ends meet but unfortunately not everyone is able to fit into that mold of the working class. Students, stay at home parents, disabled, retirees and more may need an income that is a bit more flexible on the terms and the hours that can be working.

First you need to make sure that you are at least familiar with the internet itself because you are going to really needs things like social networking to help you get your business’s name out there. Luckily, even if you have no idea what “tweeting” means I can show you how to start an online business with just a few simply tips. (more…)

By Lawrence Tam, ago

The Top Successful Home Businesses

Whether you are a beginning entrepreneur or a veteran in the game you may be on the hunt for new successful home businesses to try out. Depending on what kind of things you are into or work you are looking to do there are plenty of options out there for you today. There are many reasons people seek to make money online I have found and whether it is because you are a student, stay at home parent or just looking for a way to make some extra income, an at home business can be a great way to do so.

Some are able to turn their hobbies into a successful business, especially women, by making crafts, jewelry, clothes and many more things. There is always a market for home made items, especially during holiday seasons so if this is something you are into it could work out for you. The home business you start up could also include babysitting, an in home day care, in home senior services or other similar services like this. Plus, these successful home businesses are often much more rewarding than some of the other options.

The home business you try out will also depend on how much money you need or want to make as well. There are some small online ventures you can explore like surveys, article writing, and even reading emails but these won’t give you more than a couple hundred dollars a month. (more…)

By Lawrence Tam, ago