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Business ideas and tools for the
enterprising newbie who wants to work at home. Everything you need
to know about getting started on the road to success.
Fill in your reason(s) for wanting to start a home business:
I want to start a home business because
____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.
Of course, everything has pros and cons, and before you
start a home business, you should be realistic. Even though the
average home business earns $50,000 a year compared with the average
worker's salary of about $26,000 a year, a home business will
probably take at least two years to show a profit. Financial experts
say ideally you should have savings that will cover at least six
months to two years of household and projected business expenses if
you decide to start your business full-time. Alternatives are to
start a business part-time until your profits are substantial enough
for you to "QUIT YOUR DAY JOB" or to rely temporarily on the
financial support of a partner.
Choosing a Home Business:
In choosing the best home business for yourself, here are
four considerations that may help you narrow the list.
1. Self-Evaluation:
What are your work skills? What have your experiences been? What is
your education? What are your hobbies?
Answer these questions:
I really (do or do not) ________like working with
___________________.
I hate doing work that is (indoors or outdoors)___________________.
I like (active or sedentary) __________________ activities in my
work.
I am a self-starter and have the discipline to tend to the tasks of
my own business's daily demands.(Yes or No)
I realistically estimate I will be able to spend
__________ hours a
week on my new business.
In ___(number) ________
(months, years) I hope to have my business in
full operation.
2. Now list the business's that fit your abilities, interests,
lifestyle, and family:
To find home business that match your personality, do a search on
work at home business.
(ex; health and wellness, data entry, even affiliate marketing)
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
3. Narrow the list to the best three business, and
write who you think the best potential customers of each would be.
Business One; ______________________________________________________
Business Two; ______________________________________________________
Business Three;
_____________________________________________________
4. For each business you are considering thoroughly research it.
How long have they been in business? Do they offer support and help?
Is there training?
Know who your sponsor is and do they offer help and a way for you to
contact them?
Do they offer business tools for free or do you have to supply your
own? (This could be costly)
Getting Started:
You have now selected business's that match your requirements.
What do you do now? You invested your time and most likely created
an expense. You need a plan of action and tools to make your
investment payoff. (Use the link on the left to get more info on
preparing your business plan.)
Who Can You Turn To For Help:
As a home-based business owner, you will sometimes feel
overwhelmed by all the jobs you have to do. The truth is, though,
you cannot do everything. You will need a marketing company that can
automate most of your work for you. Advising you about methods used
and how they will work for you, thus, giving you more time to
prospect and build your business presents while building your
business.
(Use the link on the left for marketing tools, LGT has a stepping
stone program for beginners to expert business owners, with live
training and real support.)
The Internet and Your
Home-Based Business:
How can the internet help your business? It can
reach world-wide customers and markets, advertise your business, cut
your mailing costs, give you networking opportunities via e-mail, do
research, plan travel, allow you to join a trade association and
much more.
But, you need a website! Can a website help your home business? Yes!
Definitely!
(More information on websites on the left)
Some additional reasons an internet site can benefit your home
business:
* It can display and advertise your products and
services 24 hours a day. You maintain it and keep it current with
little or no expense. Place your contact information on it for easy
ordering.
* It can "personalize" you and your business if you provide your
visitors with a history of your business, your philosophy, and daily
tips that your visitors can use.
* You can provide links to other helpful sites (vice versa) for your
customers.
* It can help to improve customer service and enhance customer
loyalty.
* Having a website can allow you to compete with much larger
competitors - you are the same size in the eyes of the customer. :*)
Introduction:
My name is Crystal Spring, I am a home
business owner, Wife and Mother
(grand-mother too). Our new home is equipped with an office. But, I
did not always have that luxury. I started out in my kitchen taking
up the table and counter space that is intended for family time and
meals. At time's, it was very distracting
and noisy. As my family started to come in
from the days routine that was the worst. You see, I am a mentor,
trainer, & support assistant for LGT. We use a conference room for
training, I would have to excuse myself because the noise was awful.
I now run a successful affiliate program, membership site, and
publish eBooks. I have enjoyed my online experiences and will
continue to do so.
P.S. My family is happy also!
I have been where you are. This site is going to help you get thru
it, with the resources and guide lines to make it a
Win Win sitituation for you and
your family. There is also a Blog that you can post comments to. I
am here to help and create friendships as well.
Please enjoy the pages I have put together for you
and do not give up. Failure is not an option when there is help out here!
All content provided by Crystal Spring, LGT
Platinum Member / Trainer (c) May 2008 |
