It has been several months since my last post. I apologize for not keeping up with the blogs. The past few months have been spent studying market opportunities and social media management. That being said, lets examine the economy as it stands today.

There is about 27% unemployment among blue collar workers. This means that existing inventories are being spent down with no real increase in future demand. Not a good sign. We are also confronted with 17% unemployment/underemployment. People have found employment but below or outside their experience and skill set. Finally, and most recently we were told the unemployment rate is officially 9.9%. Squeaking in at just under 10% makes this a positive in the eyes of the administration and mainstream media. However, there are several untold thousands of people that have simply fallen off the rolls as their benefits have expired.

Now we are into May and the college graduates will be entering the job market and next month, those not going onto college, will be graduating from High School and entering the job market as well. This is cyclical; it happens every year but is particularly sensitive given the overall job market and economy. That being said, there are more entrepreneurial opportunities to be crafted. Everyone has a skill set, but what is needed is the ability to convey the message and get contracts signed. This is where a specialist like myself can be of benefit to start ups as well as to small, existing firms looking to polish up their efforts.

So I hope that explains my absence from the blog and I have recommitted myself to providing educational and thought provoking postings. Look for a few per week. For daily updates you can also follow me on facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn