Maybe thought has crossed your mind more than once that it would be nice not to rush off to work every morning. In that case, a home based business might be good for you. Statistics show that 50% of households in U.S. have some sort of business operating out of home. The tax advantages of owning a home business are often touted as a reason to get in game. But there are more important benefits than saving dollars on taxes, such as flexible scheduling. Hours saved not commuting or being stuck in an office can be spent with family or pursuing other interests instead. There are no nights, weekends or holidays to work unless you choose to.

Having freedom to choose your own paycheck is another benefit of any business you own, though perhaps more so with a home business due to lower overhead of working from home. There is no storefront to maintain, few, if any, employees and forget headaches that come with managing people. These are but a few of benefits of working from home. Some types of home business even allow a person to earn recurring income, so that you can continue earning money whether you are working or not.

Maybe your job has not ended yet, but will soon. All better for you! By utilizing this time now to get going on your next income venture, you will be well on your way when current stream of income stops. In today's economic climate, even if your job seems secure, having extra 'insurance' of other income doesn’t look too bad, either.

So, if you are newly unemployed, or about to be, try seeing this change as a source of inspiration, an opportunity to change your life for better. Go after that dream job, or pursue one of many other options available to you. What have you got to lose? Remember, fortune rewards bold, so step out there and go for it! In a few months time, you may be heard to tell someone, "Lost your job? Good for you!”

What do you do if your network does not contain any pharmaceutical sales representatives? Consider joining a pharmaceutical discussion board on web, attend job fairs and ask folks at pharmaceutical booth. Another option is to research Chamber of Commerce membership lists and if there are pharmaceutical members listed you may want to consider attending next Chamber Mixer. Most local Chambers of Commerce allow you to attend one free event, without being a member. This is a great way to build your network regardless of your career aspirations.

Networking is a lot like pharma sales. Think about it, to set yourself apart from competition in sales, you take extra time to develop relationships with your customers, right? The same concepts apply to developing your pharmaceutical contacts. The little extra things you do to promote goodwill with your customers work when you are establishing and maintain your network. Send thank you notes if someone with a pharmaceutical career takes their time to speak with you or introduces you to a new contact. It is important to remember that most people really like to help their friends and when you solicit their advice and express your appreciation they are often willing to do a lot more to further your career or help you gain entry into competitive field of pharma sales.

Ryan Stewart is the Founder, Owner, and Administrator of first-class Pharmaceutical Sales Job Search Megasite PharmBoard.com