Forty first week-Setting up a plan of action

Yes, I know that this should have been done earlier. Yet if you read my earlier blogs, I'm going in a new direction with my job search. This time I'm doing the research to find out if there is a niche for me to work in the historical field. I know for instance that there are companies out there that do historical research for both organizations and corporations. However there are none in my area. So my next steps are to find out why and if there really is a need that has yet to be explored. As some of you may recall, I had emphasized that the best thing you can do is to find what needs a company or organization has and then try to see if you can fill it.

Step one: Identify the need....Okay I noticed that there is a lack of historical research centers in my area. This means that many researchers are either outsourced or volunteering their time and effort. For many small businesses this identification appears unnecessary, but the truth of the matter is that having a known history makes your company stand out. Researchers don't just research, some also perform document management functions which is right up "my alley." It's not just companies that need what some call history detectives...government agencies also need them.

Step two: Talk to experts in field for input on what I need to do in order to fit in without running into a lot of cost. I have already reached out to two schools for input. One sounded promising. The other I'm still waiting back to hear from.

I do have two choices here once I get enough information. 1) set up a business plan detailing services-not ready to do this yet. 2) See if there are any courses I need to take before taking the plunge. I have been very seriously looking into doing what I can to coordinate efforts between historical societies in the area and maybe come up with a revenue stream that way.