Help! I need five work-related references for a job I'm applying for, but my most recent job was owning my own business for 4 years. Any suggestions for references?

I used clients when I was in similar circumstances – they could testify as to the quality of my work.

Clients.

What about getting client references?

@janbb Jinx, I owe you a coke.

Clients

you each owe me a Coke

As others have already said, what about clients? Or customers, if you prefer that term.

@pdworkin So right. I saw yours after I hit the button.

Clients, customers, vendors, all would be good references.

You could also ask other shop owners (neighbors) to be your references, especially if they could ouch for your work ethic.

Why didn’t I think of that!! It’s a no-brainer! Thank you! Excellent!

Why don’t we all get together and do some coke? Errh – have a coke…...

@Val123 I have owned/do own a small biz…Other business owners are the best references, as they have a standing in the community

@SpatzieLover Thanks! Another direction to consider. I can NOT believe I didn’t think of any of this myself! Thanks to everyone’s suggestions, I now have the City on board! PS—what business do you have? Just rolling in dough, ain’t ya. snort!

Coke

@Noel_S_Leitmotiv Diet Coke only, please.

! But artificial sweeteners can cause brain scabs : (

Customers Clients Customers Clients Customers Clients!

They’ll be worth much more than standard references!

you can use your Pastor as a reference

any place your volunteer as a reference