Well thankfully tax time has come and gone and while the damages were minimal, it became apparent yesterday that thinking outside the box and developing some new entrepreneur ideas are definitely necessary. After a very successful long weekend with lots of family visiting us (for the first time), news on the work front on Monday wasn’t so great.

Why Having Backup Entrepreneur Plans Is Worthwhile

Being my own boss – entrepreneur if you like – is something I have had the pleasure of enjoying for a few decades now. To this day, being accountable to only oneself is richly satisfying in so many ways. Sure it’s a tad scary knowing you have no safety net (other than skillful savings and/or investments) to rely on, but it also keeps you on your toes. To be an entrepreneur takes a particular vision and the ability to turn vision into reality.

So Monday found us once again with one less individual contributing to the whole financially. Yep, a family member laid off and in Nevada of all places. Things here are up and down anyway, so it’s almost (but not quite) easier when it happens not just the first time, but the second and/or third. That’s when having an entrepreneur idea up your sleeve comes in very handy.

Brainstorm Backup Entrepreneur Ideas Now – Plan For What Could or Might Happen Before It Does

Having multiple strategies in mind should it hit the fan is always a smart idea. So even though yesterday’s news came as a surprise, by late afternoon our family was busy laying the groundwork for several different avenues. This time around, we are looking at yet another family member entering the joys of being an entrepreneur. Note: It’s amazing how ideas really flow when you acknowledge reality, and keep moving forward despite current circumstances.

I won’t get into all the strategic planning involved, but I would like to encourage you to investigate the entrepreneur within – it could very well be your lifeline in the near future.

This morning I needed to investigate and make suggestions for a family member on the best place for him to host his website. The website in development is going to be huge, and require extensive use of databases (mysql, etc.). Space is a factor and RAM (tons of it) a definite necessity.

So the solution was super easy! I took a look around the Geek’s web site hosting (where I always head), and I’m almost positive he’s made up his mind – or is narrowing down his focus at least.

The reason this was so simple to accomplish is that Web Hosting Geeks (you might remember I’ve raved about them before) provides reviews, ratings, and even awards – and they’ve been doing business since 2004.

While I was there, what caught my eye was their link to GREEN Web Hosting. Yep, a whole list of the top “eco-friendly web hosts” for all of you looking for not only quality hosting, but also want to feel good – and save the planet – at the same time. Alternative (renewable) energy sources run “green hosted” websites and blogs.

Web Hosting Geeks currently lists eight green hosting websites from 300% green hosting to solar/wind powered hosting to carbon neutral hosts. This is very cool!

But, of course, the Geeks have much more to offer you to help you narrow down your search for great hosting. They have an impressive web site filled with extensive lists of different kinds of web hosting, including budget-friendly hosting, your best UNIX hosting possibilities, which hosts provide the best php for your needs, and so much more.

Excellent information right at your fingertips as you look for hosting or go looking for a new host (I don’t know how many times I’ve changed hosts – I cannot even remember – but as I’ve said before, I sure wish I’d known about WebHostingGeeks.com before)!