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Not all business opportunities are created equal; some business opportunities are more expensive to start than others… some are more highly regulated than others. Identify legitimate business opportunities and explore work at home jobs, franchises and freelance work. Learn what to be wary of and how to avoid fraud. For a hand-selected collection of respected internet sites featuring interesting business opportunities and programs, click on the “Web Resources” tab below.

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Identify legitimate business opportunities. Find work at home jobs, franchises, and freelance work. Learn what to watch out for and how to avoid fraud.

 
'You can learn a lot about business from a celebrity, legend or icon'
(Careers.org translation in italics)

 
Muhammad Ali: "The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life."
(Our take: Seize the power of experience)
 
Jennifer Aniston: "I was told to avoid the business all together because of the rejection. People would say to me, 'Don't you want to have a normal job and a normal family?' I guess that would be good advice for some people, but I wanted to act."
(Our take: Pursue your dream job)
 
Tom Brokaw: "It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference."
(Our take: Don't lose sight of the bigger picture)
 
Albert Einstein: "The hardest thing to understand in the world is the income tax."
(Our take: It doesn't take a genius to know... Beware the taxman...)
 
B. C. Forbes: "If you don't drive your business, you will be driven out of business."
(Our take: There's no rest for the weary)
 
Malcolm Forbes: "Anyone who says businessmen deal in facts, not fiction, has never read old five-year projections."
(Our take: Business requires creative writing)
 
Steve Jobs: "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."
(Our take: iPod?... anyone?)
 
Andre Maurois: "Business is a combination of war and sport."
(Our take: Business is competitive)
 
Mark Twain: "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect."
(Our take: Out of dissent comes advancement)
 
Robin Williams: "Carpe per diem - seize the check."
(Our take: Always try to obtain favorable payment terms)
 
Tiger Woods: "I get to play golf for a living. What more can you ask for - getting paid for doing what you love."
(Our take: Follow your passion)