Who is Debbie Rice and Why should I read her blog?

Hello. I am Debbie Rice, but I guess you figured that out already. I am re-launching my blog and thought I would tell you a little bit more about me. I am a career woman and entrepreneur. I have had a long career in banking and accounting dealing with budgets, financial research and general ledger reconcilements. I have managed multi-million dollar budgets throughout my career. You would think that would make me a pro at my own small personal budget!

Unlike business budgets, which can change, based on need, my budget was just like yours; fixed. My budget depended solely on my employer. Other than doing my job well, I was at the mercy of my employer. If my employer had a good year, I might have a little extra in my budget. If my employer had a bad year, it was belt-tightening time---again!

I never seemed to get ahead. If I received a raise, my health insurance premiums went up. If I did not receive a raise, by benefit costs still went up. It seemed like I was working more and more, and receiving less and less. The rising cost of much needed benefits through my employer increased so much, I was not sure I could afford health care.

I got tired of depending solely on my employer, so I decided to find a way to make extra cash. In the past, people would seek out a second job to make some extra money, but this was not for me. I knew I did not have the stamina or patience to work a minimum wage job after working my regular stressful full-time job. I did a lot of soul searching and a lot of research. I decided it was time to start a home business. I wanted the flexibility to work on my own terms and have control over my success and income. A home business fit the bill for me.

Can you relate to my story? Are you feeling the pinch in the corporate world? Maybe I can help you determine if a home business could help. In the coming weeks, I will be posting more about how to find the right home business, but I will also post about money saving strategies and other ways to generate additional income from home. Check out some of my previous posts and let me know your thoughts.

To your sensational future!
Debbie