Mixed Voices business column Have you ever wanted to kiss your job goodbye and be your own boss? You are not alone. Surveys show 50 to 75 percent of all Americans want to own their own business. With all the lay-offs these days, many people consider owning their own business new job security. Nearly one-third of all laid-off employees will take some type of action toward buying a business but only about 3 percent will succeed. What separates the dreamers from the doers? |