Keene Young Professionals Network

Everyone is talking about the economy and the stimulus package, but you are not one to sit back and wait. You want to get the ball rolling, start a business. Sure, maybe right now the economy isn't inspiring the masses to get out there and take a risk, but that is what makes you unique. You are inspired right now and you don't want let it pass without taking your shot. Be ready for your friends and family to tell you it's crazy to try it now, but in a year or two they will be grabbing the hoards of cash they hid under their mattresses and ask "Why, why didn't we listen to you Mumphrey?" You told them you had a hot new idea selling pumpkin bundt cakes and they didn't listen. And now look, Mumphrey D Bumpkins' Pumpkin Bundts are being sold in every café from Keene to Kansas and you, Mumphrey, have a new house on Court Street with an ocean view (don't ask)!

Maybe baking pumpkin bundts for cafés around the country doesn't get a rise out of you? (no pun intended) Take a look at the article "11 Businesses You Can Start In Your Pajamas in 2009" from Inc. Magazine. I included the websites of each of the businesses in the article below. I know at the very least, these examples will trigger some ideas and get you thinking about what could work well in Keene... excuse me, what WILL work well in Keene. Enjoy!
1. Pet Care -- Fetch! Pet Care
2. Virtual Assistant -- VAnetworking.com
3. Bargain Hunting Website -- MyBargainBuddy.com
4. Accounting Services -- Accounts Receivables
5. Technical Staffing -- XRoads Consulting
6. Home Improvement and Organization -- ShelfGenie
7. Green Construction -- Postgreen
8. Graphic Design Services -- Mindsmack.com
9. Resume Writing -- The Write Resume
10. Corporate Educational Services -- Joseph Pickett, Experts Briefings
11. Online Dating Site -- PlentyofFish