Mobile office tech extends entrepreneurial acumen

Today, the number of unemployed in the U.S. has reached about 14 million, over 9 percent of the population.As a result, millions of people are seeking new opportunities joining a growing trend of Mobile Office Entrepreneurs using the advances in communication technology, entrepreneurial creativity, and the ever-more-hectic pace of modern life all combining to encourage the rapid development of mobile businesses.

In the U.S., the more than 25 million small business entrepreneurs employing 75 percent of the population are a driving force in the development of laptops, cell phones, PDAs, Netbooks, and free WiFi internet connections now found at most shopping malls, hotels, public libraries and coffee shops. In this fashion, portable devices have inspired entrepreneurs to work from their home office, car or sitting on the beach redefining traditional paradigms. These wireless gadgets allow us to learn, fulfill and deliver high-quality work from anywhere in the world.

Many mobile office entrepreneurs are further supported by President Obama's innovative solutions such as passing the recent 2009 Recovery Act that provides an additional $15 billion for SBA seed money loan programs and "sustainable green" business tax incentives specifically targeted for start-up ventures.

For example in 2008, the most frequently financed industries were services, retail trade, accommodation/food service, construction firms, and manufacturing, according to a recent study by the Urban Institute.

Stop waiting and use your unique talents to build the dream that can give back to your community by starting a consulting business, fitness training, food catering, car detailing, shoe repair, landscaping, mobile dog grooming, pest control, home painting, selling body lotion or painted rocks door to door. You can accomplish any dream through smart, hard work while benefiting from the cost savings and personal healthy leisure of being a Mobile Office Entrepreneur.

The sky is the limit. Why limit your possibilities and gaining business exposure for your unique talents by confining yourself to a stationary expensive, fixed office environment. Get out there and make it happen. All you really need is a cell phone, laptop and WiFi internet connection to launch your start-up from any geographic location worldwide.

Starting your own business can be a liberating experience. You are in charge of your own destiny. No big company's compensation package can compete with your personal satisfaction and the potential to make millions giving back to the community.

Learn from others in your trusted social network of successful people. Research how others have achieved success. You don't need to reinvent the wheel; simply find within yourself a unique talent and ability to produce a product or service people are willing to buy.

Constantly upgrade your education. Using low-cost, mobile e-learning resources that save time and deliver valuable knowledge information through interactive video, text, audio and graphic animations. Almost, every major public library, trade group, university and college offers mobile e-learning courses, certificates or degree programs online that can conveniently fit your busy schedule.

For example, via mobile e-learning entrepreneurs can save cost of at least 60% on educational training generating a significant competitive advantage including:

1. Reduced reporting and record-keeping expenses;

2. Reduction in training time, no transportation costs learning via Internet;

3. Reduction of costs for printing educational materials;

4. Improved staff performance; and

5. Increased time utilization of mobile hardware

Many great online resources exist for mobile entrepreneurs interested in continually gaining competitive advantages by upgrading their education such as; The U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA); Social Entrepreneur - Enterprise Reporter; National Newspaper Publications Association Foundation; Google Distance Learning Directory; eLearner.com ; The National Center for Education; and U.S. Open Directory of e-Learning Colleges and Universities.

Farrah Gray is the author of "The Truth Shall Make You Rich: The New Road Map to Radical Prosperity," "Get Real, Get Rich: Conquer the 7 Lies Blocking You from Success" and the international best-seller, "Reallionaire: Nine Steps to Becoming Rich from the Inside Out." He is chairman of the Farrah Gray Foundation. Dr. Gray can be reached via email at fg@drfarrahgray.com or his Web site at www.drfarrahgray.com.