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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1985
Page
23
This article lists self-analysis questions for prospective home business owners. It covers personal health, problem solving, people skills, initiative, confidence, supervision needs, emergency response, risk tolerance, decision speed, and reasons for starting a business. It then asks why the person wants to go into business, what makes them think they can succeed, and when they decided to pursue entrepreneurship with multiple choice style prompts.
Rita Kuehling of the Community-Based Educational Counseling for Adults explains that nearly any interest can become income through home businesses. She cites cake decorating, knitting, photography and crafts as possibilities and urges choosing a focus, with education options like UW Extension Independent Study to develop skills.
Peggy Nordgren, Taylor County home economist, urges prospective home business owners to assess themselves first. She notes benefits like independence and flexible scheduling, but warns of long hours, workload, and no guaranteed paycheck. Emphasizing planning, experience, and management skills, she advocates a thoughtful start.
At the annual County Farm Bureau meeting Lucy Mikshowsky of La Crosse was named Miss La Crosse County Farm Bureau and will represent the county at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in December.
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