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Glen Luckman Careers For This Difficult Economic Climate

Fastest Growing Careers For This Economy

Glen Luckman Careers For This Difficult Economic Climate By Patrick R Young

We have all heard how the economy is in terrible shape. You may be wondering how you can survive in this difficult economic climate. Fortunately, there are options for you right now if you are looking for a new job or even a new career. Let’s identify some of the fastest growing careers and fields you should be pursuing right now.

1. Careers in the Medical Field.
The medical field is going to be growing for the foreseeable future. Things are not going to change anytime soon. No matter what happens with government legislation, there is going to be a strong demand for nurses for many years. As the baby boomers age, they expect the field to continue to expand for at least the next 20 to 30 years. Basically, you can get into this career field and have a job once you complete the necessary training required.

2. Dental Careers.
Closely related to the medical field, there is still a very strong need for dental assistants right now. Employers can’t seem to hire these assistants fast enough. No matter where you live, there is always a need for new dental assistants, dentists, and other specialty positions.

3. Communication Based Careers.
These fields are growing much faster than most industries. As the wireless industry continues to increase, and as fiber optics technology expands, there is still great demand for technicians in these industries. The transition from land lines to cellular telephones continues, and people still want a faster internet connection. You can expect these careers to continue to grow for at least the next 10 to 15 years.

These are some of the fastest growing careers right now. All of these fields will continue to grow for quite a while. You will need to go back to school to get into these careers. Be sure to look for scholarships everywhere you can to help you pay for your financial needs for college.

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By Glen Luckman
February 13, 2010

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Glen Luckman Small Business

Small Business in This Tough Economy

Glen Luckman Small Business By Michelle Stiriz

Day after day we are hearing about the economic crisis that is plaguing our nation. We know that we are not in the same situation like society was in the thirties, but none the less we are scared what the future holds. Many individuals are taking numerous precautions that range from cutting budgets to declaring bankruptcy. Is there an end in sight for this crisis? Or are we doomed to live from pay check to pay check without any luxuries at all?

Many small business owners are optimistic about our economy and feel this is just a temporary glitch in the overall scheme of things. As they say “This too shall pass.” Though many businesses are making cuts and some even folding, it is the small companies that are staying afloat and staying positive that things will eventually get better. These businesses are the ones that will prosper once the economy evens out and the crisis ends.

Some small business began their adventure just before we entered into this crisis. Terrified that they made a big mistake, they have either failed and got out or are working hard to be prepared for success when the country gets back on its feet. At times it feels like we are sitting and waiting and then waiting some more. However, our waiting may pay off if we are patient and smart, as well as proactive and resourceful.

Internet businesses especially have a very high probability of success in that it is still a growing entity in this economy. The internet is a source of information, not just products. When internet business owners offer information and knowledge to their customers, the products are the main example of what they are looking for, therefore increasing sales. As internet business owners, we need to keep in mind that not only are our customers looking for a great deal, they are looking for answers to a question and we are the ones they turn to.

Small businesses can survive in this tough economy. We just have to be positive and willing to make sacrifices for the greater good of the company. Success is the result of passion and smarts with a hint of fear, but the knowledge that failure is not an option.

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By Glen Luckman
December 17, 2009

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Glen Luckman Economy

Will the Economy Recover?

Glen Luckman Economy By Bob B Brown

Of Course it Will. And When it Does, You Could Be in a Position to Take Advantage.

Exit strategies are often developed at the point where business owners and investors feel it is the right time to part with the company that they are involved with.

But by then, it’s often too late to build a successful exit strategy. Or at least one that totally maximizes your potential return from the business.

See, an exit strategy should be built well in advance of the point that you feel you need to leave your business, largely because, if you don’t have a carefully constructed exit strategy, you probably won’t ever get to a point where you can part with your business for maximum return.

You need your exit strategy to guide you, clearly, towards a particular point where you can make a calculated exit from your company.

Planning an exit strategy in advance will also allow you to maintain objectivity and a clear mind, whereas planning it at a later stage will undoubtedly be rushed and may potentially involve clouded judgment.

Planning your exit strategy in advance gives you a clear vantage point for the future.

And right now, the future can only get better for business and the economy.

That means many business owners will be looking to exit their companies within the next few years when things pick back up to the extent that they think they can earn a tidy personal sum for floating, selling, franchising, or implementing succession on their business.

But those who fail to plan their exit strategies in advance will experience a significantly less rewarding outcome than those that plan carefully, far in advance.

In fact, the statistics are rather worrying.

A study underwritten by MassMutual found that 67% of men and women investors/business owners had no plan of exit in writing. That’s over two thirds of the entire population of business owners and investors.

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By Glen Luckman
December 14, 2009

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Glen Luckman Strategies to Help Your Business

Small Business Survival - 3 Strategies to Help Your Business in Today’s Economy

Glen Luckman Strategies to Help Your Business  By Ivette Matos

All business have been impacted by the economy in the last 2 years. Businesses have gone bankrupt; have had to layoff employees, cut back on productivity and much more. Small businesses are the ones that have been most impacted by this economy. They are forced to run their own office with out administrative help, therefore, loosing time and not being able to focus on the core of their business, to make it grow.

As we listen to the news, the economy is not getting better; the Dept. of Labor has been reporting that there is a huge rise in unemployment in the last year alone. Here are 3 strategies a small business can implement, to help them keep their business going:

1. Assess what needs to be taken care of administratively - Such as, answering phones, answering emails, creating and editing documents, sending out newsletters, updating social media site or making travel arrangements.
2. Calculate if you really can afford to have an on-site assistant.
3. Consider hiring a virtual assistant.

Let’s concentrate on strategy number 3. First of all what is a virtual assistant (VA)? A virtual assistant is an entrepreneur and professional that dedicates hours in helping business keep afloat but everything is done virtually.
VAs can answer your emails, schedule appointments, create and edit documents, make travel arrangements, send out your newsletters, send email blasts, help with marketing and a number of other tasks from an off-shore location. They communicate with you on a daily basis or as many times as you need, they use the latest technology to help your business. Some of the technologies used are:

• Communicating via email, instant messages and phone
• Use online back up systems to ensure that data is safe and available

VAs cost less to hire than having an on-site employee, you do not have to pay for benefits, office supplies and everything associated with maintaining an on-site employee. In today’s struggling economy, businesses need to explore how they can keep their business afloat and keep organized. Many are looking at to hire VA as they will be able to save money and time. By using these 3 strategies, you will be able to continue growing your business in light of today’s economy.

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December 8, 2009

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Glen Luckman Business in a Slow Economy

Should You Start a Business in a Slow Economy?

Glen Luckman Business in a Slow Economy By Woody Kaye

Imagine this scenario: you are walking or driving home from your current job. You may or may not enjoy your employment, but of course you are glad to have the job when so many people are unemployed. In fact, you were just thinking about what a great opportunity it is for you to have this particular career since there is a possibility for upward movement and even a raise in your future.

However, as you continue to drive, your thoughts wander. You start thinking about your real passion, and the business that you always hoped that you could start. Now seems like the perfect time. People really need that service. But how can you be certain that you will succeed? Your mind spins in circles. You feel trapped. You know you might never forgive yourself if you let this opportunity go, but you also can never forgive yourself if your family loses their home thanks to your business adventure. There seems to be no way out…

Lots of would-be business owners deal with this issue on a daily basis. They know that they have a product, but they fear that particularly in a slow economy, they will not be able to make it through that difficult start-up period. They let their dreams slide, or even give them up all together. But what if you are right and now is the time?

Here are some ways to determine if you should start a business in a slow economy:

· Evaluate your savings

If you have enough money saved to live for say, two years, then you have a pretty serious cushion. However, if you are fully dependent on your current salary, then you certainly cannot afford to quit your job and work on your new business full time. However, this does not mean that you cannot start a business by any means.

· Set up a timeline

Usually, business owners use timelines to set goals. In this case, however, you will be using it to plot a strategy. Determine when and how you will work on your business in the time that you have available. Do not do things like committing to yourself that you will work from 3AM to 7AM each morning unless you have historical evidence that you can follow this kind of routine. Be realistic. If you can determine that you have real time to put into this effort, then it is probably worth a go.

· Analyze your opportunities

In this economy, it is important to be creative and objective. Make sure that there is a market for your product or service. Also, think about how you can promote your business even when you are not actively working. There are a lot of ways to advertise that can help you get “double duty” from your work, such as using promotional materials or viral marketing to brand yourself.

If you analyze the situation and it appears that you are in a good position to make a new business, then get started. Just be sure that your family and your bases are covered and that you manage your new business in a way that caters to the advantages of this particular economy rather than working against them.

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December 4, 2009

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Glen Luckman Jobs in a Crumbling Economy

Best Ways to Find a Job in a Crumbling Economy

Glen Luckman Jobs in a Crumbling Economy By Scott Byers

With the economy getting worse each day, it is critical that you have the information and know-how to find a job when it seems like there is nothing out there for you. The reason that so many people fail to get a job is not because they are lazy or unmotivated, but rather because they just don’t have all the necessary tools to help them find one. This article will give you valuable information to assist you in finding a position that will make you happy and earn you a decent income.

One of the most common mistakes that people make when looking for a job is letting their ego get in the way. When they finally do get a job offer and it is for a position that will earn them less than they are used to, they automatically turn it down. You want to avoid doing this, because with the way the economy is, you just cannot afford to turn down an offer that comes your way, even if it means settling for a job that is less than perfect.

When it comes to searching for jobs, you shouldn’t limit yourself to going to job fairs and companies near you. One of the best ways that people have found to get a job is the internet. There are so many different websites now that are set up for the specific reason of searching for job openings in your area. You can simply type in the keywords that you are looking for, your location, and click.

It is also very important that you put together a resume that will impress potential employers. Since it is the document that they will be judging you on, you definitely want it to be organized and well put together. There are certain websites that have tutorials which help people put together a good resume that will be sure to impress the companies you apply to.

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December 4, 2009

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Glen Luckman about Children in Poverty

Glen Luckman about Children in Poverty

Author Michael Trigg

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It is possible to capture a glimpse into the future when we look into the faces of children. The environment in which children live is nurturing this world’s future generations. Adults today have to ask themselves the question - is our environment shaping children into become caring, productive, and globally aware citizens?

Are the wealthy countries really doing enough for the children worldwide? Are the governments of the poorer countries doing enough for their children? Are there better ways to provide support and assistance, particularly for those children with mental and physical disabilities lacking in social safety nets?

There is a huge need for funding support for children in need in impoverished areas of the world, regardless of class, ethnicity, culture, religion or nationality. There are many definitions of special needs. In the “well off” countries of the Western world such as Canada, the United States, England or Australia, a special needs child might be autistic, have physical limitations, suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome, be a victim of sexual abuse, or face other challenges. In the “global south” (otherwise known as the ‘Third World’), such as many parts of Africa, Asia and Latin America, you can add the horrors of malnutrition, homelessness, sexual slavery and sweat shop laboring to these children’s lives. Many of these children are without parents due to civil wars, HIV/AIDS, or were just abandoned by their parents. Most face threats to their basic human rights and live in squalor and fear.

The destiny of all countries and all people on our planet Earth depend on the support, care, development and safety of children. When we attend to the physical, intellectual, and moral growth of our children, we give them the skills, values, opportunities, and confidence necessary to succeed as adults, earners, parents, citizens, and leaders.

There are many children’s foundations in the world today. Some focus on reducing the misery of poverty and hunger. Others address the gaps in education, health care, and shelter that many children face. All are doing their part to provide help and assistance to needy children. Sadly however, there are always more needy children than there are helping hands. There is every reason to believe that many of the needy children in the poorest countries will not live to reach adulthood. Many of these children have physical disabilities, giving them a zero chance of survival in environments suited only for the survival of the fittest.

In Western countries, we take for granted that our governments will provide adequate health services as well as wheelchair ramps, handrails and accessible public transport. For most Westerners, the ready availability of equipment such as crutches and wheelchairs, low entry buses and taxicabs are taken for granted.

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By Glen Luckman
June 11, 2009

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PRESS RELEASE                                              Dymon Self Storage Corporation

September 2, 2008                                             380 Hunt Club Road,

                                                            Ottawa, ON  K1V 1C1

                                                                        Contact:  Stephen Creighton

                                                                                        Senior Vice President

                                                                        613-247-0888 (ext. 234)

                                                                        screighton@dymoncapital.com

 

 

Ottawa, ON

 

Senior Officials at Dymon Self Storage Corporation today announced the September 2008 opening of their newest Ottawa locations at South Keys and in Orleans (on Innes Road beside Real Canadian Superstore).  On the heels of another record breaking lease-up at their Prince of Wales/Hunt Club location, Dymon now has 4 facilities in Ottawa representing in excess of 500,000 sq. ft.  Leasing at Dymon’s new locations is underway at an unprecedented pace.

 

Dymon Self Storage has secured exceptional locations across the City of Ottawa at very visible, high traffic, big box retail nodes, and has plans to build 11 facilities in Ottawa and 4 in Gatineau (representing over 2 Million sq. ft. of its industry leading self storage facilities).  Construction is currently underway at four (4) locations, including Kanata Centrum (142,000 sq. ft.), Walkley/Heron (155,000), Carling at the Queensway (235,000 sq. ft.), and Bell’s Corners (65,000 sq. ft.).  Dymon’s other strategic locations across the City have been secured and are going through various stages of planning and zoning.

 

“In a very short period of time, Dymon Self Storage has become the undisputed leader in the Ottawa marketplace.  We are exceptionally pleased with how satisfied our customers have been with the quality of our facilities and with our relentless focus on customer service” said Glen Luckman, CEO of Dymon Self Storage Corporation.   “Dymon has become the new paradigm for self storage in Ottawa, and represents a combined product/service offering never before offered in the marketplace.”

 

“The Dymon brand has taken the market by storm.  We have been involved with the construction of thousands of self storage facilities in the US, Canada and Europe, and I can honestly say that Dymon’s self storage facilities are of the highest calibre we have encountered in any of today’s markets” said Chip Cordes, Vice President, of US Door.

 

The Company also announced today its plans to build approximately sixty (60) Dymon Self Storage facilities in and around the Greater Toronto Area (from Oshawa/Whitby in the east to Mississauga/Oakville in the west, Newmarket in the north and Hamilton to the south).  Sites are now being secured by the company in the GTA.

 

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June 8, 2009

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Glen Luckman on Poverty

Ending Poverty Consciousness

Suggested by: Glen Luckman

 By Jeanie Marshall

Definition number 1 of “poverty” in the American Heritage Dictionary is: “The state of being poor; lack of the means of providing material needs or comforts.” It is further defined as “deficiency in amount; scantiness; unproductiveness; infertility.”

By “poverty consciousness” I mean the set of attitudes and beliefs and feelings and values associated with material lack or fear of material lack. Poverty consciousness equals a belief in limitation, and almost always includes fear.

Poverty consciousness is not directly related to the amount of money one has. Rather, it is the relationship to that money or to material possessions. If you worry about not having enough money, you are in poverty consciousness. If you believe there is not enough for everyone in the world, you operate from poverty consciousness.

One can live in conditions of poverty without necessarily living in poverty consciousness, which is a state of mind and heart. The amount of money or other material possessions is a matter of fact. One’s relationship to that amount is a matter of thoughts and feelings.

Different Means; Similar Consciousness

Years ago, I had two personal empowerment sessions back-to-back with individuals of strikingly different financial means. The first one asked me probing questions about decisions he wanted to make with respect to stocks and his upcoming retirement from a major corporation. The second, desperate to generate $35 to pay his part of the electric bill, asked me probing questions about his uncertain situation.

I worked with both men in essentially the same way. I looked at the energy field in and around their thoughts and feelings. I assessed how they were creating a reality of poverty consciousness energized by their fears. The one of greater financial means became calmer as he embraced a shift in consciousness. The one of lesser financial means became calmer as he embraced a shift in consciousness.

The dollar amounts were different. The fear was the same. Probably each would have envied the other! As each man understood more fully how he had thought and felt his way in to his particular situation, he was better prepared to think and feel his way out.

Another Definition

Let’s return to the American Heritage dictionary, where there is a fourth definition of poverty that warrants discussion: “Renunciation made by a member of a religious order of the right to own property.”

Perhaps few readers of this article are presently in religious orders that require vows of poverty. However, the history of civilization is filled with such vows. For those of you who believe that it is possible to inherit traits from your ancestors, consider the impact of past vows of poverty passed through the genes. For those of you who believe that it is possible to be influenced by beliefs of others, consider the impact of past vows of poverty modeled in behavior. For those of you who believe in past lives, consider the impact of past vows of poverty on future lives. For those of you who believe in the existence of an energy field, consider how it might be polluted by such vows of limitation.

You can probably find some part of your belief system that tells you that vows of poverty made in the past can impact you and others now. As Individuals, in groups, and as the whole of humanity, we are touched by others.

A Matter of Faith

Ending poverty consciousness is a matter of faith. We all have faith, even though there are many who claim they have none. The question is not whether or not you have faith, but rather, in what you place your faith. Do you place your faith in money? In yourself? In lack? In history? In the future? In the visible? In the invisible?

When the visible elements of our experience are tumbling, we must redirect our faith, our energy, and our intention. The physical world is a temporary reality. It is time to open our awareness more to the worlds beyond this one. Higher consciousness is becoming more available to the human plane. You will want to stay alert so you do not to miss this adventure!

We are living in an exciting time. A time when we will prove that poverty and poverty consciousness are obsolete. A time when we will know, without a doubt, that we live in an abundant universe, a universe waiting to fulfill our every need.

This article has focused on poverty and poverty consciousness as related to material things. Keep in mind, though, that the same principles apply to other aspects of our lives. Some persons feel poverty or poverty consciousness about themselves. “Low self esteem” is one of the popular terms. It is a belief in lack, lack of one’s talents or abilities, not having enough of what is wanted.

A Few Ideas to End Poverty Consciousness

* Watch your language! Make sure that what follows “I” or “I am” is what you want to manifest. If you say “I am poor,” the Universe will answer you with its only response: yes!
* Say, think, and/or write empowering affirmations. (For example, “I rescind old vows of poverty and limitation.” Or, “I accept the gifts of the Universe.”)
* Bless all those who owe you money. Pray for their prosperity. When they pay you, thank them and thank the Source, the Higher Power.
* Bless all those to whom you owe money. Pray for their prosperity. When you pay them, thank them and thank the Source, the Higher Power.
* Recognize that money is a means of exchange. Stop giving your power away to money. Claim your own power from within, follow your passion, and the required means will be at your disposal.
* Focus on what you desire, not on what you do not desire. That to which you give your attention expands. If you give your attention to scarcity, scarcity expands; if you give your attention to abundance, abundance expands.

Now is the Time

Now is the only time we really have. We may believe that “as soon as …… happens” we will be free of poverty consciousness. We may dream that “when I win the lottery, I will do all those things I want to do.” The truth is, we do not need to wait for any conditions to change in order to be conscious of abundance. Now is the time. Here is the place.

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June 3, 2009

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Glen Luckman Back to the Basics

5 Critical Components of a Vibrant Economy - Back to the Basics

By Joel Barrett

Much of the recent bad economic news has been blamed on troubles in the housing market and the banking and credit industries. While these problems are serious, the more fundamental and insidious economic problem is the lack of knowledge about what exactly creates a vibrant, thriving economy.

The formulation of effective policy starts with the essential question: what is required for a nation to create and sustain wealth?

Justice on All Levels

Before any economy can be talked about, there must be justice. The investor must be able to trust an organization to behave responsibly and wisely with their investment. The retail store must be able to trust visitors to act cordially, respectfully, and honestly (e.g. no shoplifting). Individuals must have “confidence” in the goods they are buying.

A nation with any economy at all must involve people who can trust each other, and the products and services they offer. This trust in the laws of fairness must be enforced justly, otherwise trust erodes and fear prevents ventures from ever taking place. Once people can trust each other, there is room for teamwork.

Trust is generated by justice. Justice must exist before any economy can take place. The American economy has been strong until now for many reasons, not the least of which is the trust generated by excellent law enforcement. While law enforcement has been very effective on the grassroots level, it seems to have waned on the large scale.

A Wise People

Skilled labor is required to pull minerals from the earth and turn them into goods. This wisdom, this skill, is required to accomplish great ventures. Auto makers and oil refineries are networked mazes of complex systems kept running by very wise and skilled workers who are well paid for their expertise. Agriculture, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Investing, and every single economic sector without exception requires skilled labor.

Without skilled labor, a nation must either return to the most basic forms of agriculture or import skilled laborers to run the complex systems. America is now noticing a high influx of imported labor (ask Whirlpool) and my personal experience has seen employers wondering where America’s upcoming skilled labor market is going to come.

A Loving People

Once complex systems are in place, wisdom must be passed from generation to generation in order for the populace to compete. Rather than reinventing the wheel, the new generation must quickly learn the techniques and protocols that have already been learned and implemented by the previous generation.

There must be a caring relationship between generations to impart wisdom on how to build, maintain, and improve complex systems. It seems at the moment that there is a lot of ladder climbing but not a lot of discipleship going on in Corporate America.

A Strong Production Base

Physical wealth begins with taking minerals from the ground and then turning those minerals into something valuable and useful. This process can be called production, the generation of products. Agriculture and Mining pull minerals from the ground and manufacturing turns those minerals into products. All other economic fields depend on these.

As the American economy shuns these values in favor of services, entertainment, or any other economic sector, there will be less and less of a foundation for the economy to stand on. All taxes and burdens placed on these sectors exponentially impede all others.

Conclusion

Economies are fundamentally human qualities and values. As those qualities and values change, economies will shift accordingly. If the qualities and values are dead wrong, the economies will not function correctly. If the qualities and values are right, they will thrive vibrantly.

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April 3, 2009

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