I've worked from home for the last 27 years so I guess I am entitled to make some observations about how it works.

There are some critical issues that you would need to consider -

1. Discipline. Working from home means working - not staying. And the temptations for walking away from the work can be compelling. Kids come home with great news so that's a good reason. A movie on TV I want to see - well that's pretty compelling. How about when I'm not in the mood. You know - the words aren't flowing, the mind feels like porridge, there's no-one to see me. It's easy to simply find an excuse and justify it with a catch-up clause. I'll work later when everyone has gone to bed. I'll get up early. Yeah.

I work from home because I like the flexibility. I can take a break to listen to my kids - they are both away at university now - but I watched them grow up - and I got the chance to grow up with them. I can goof off if I feel like it - but you have to face the facts that the work has to get done. If you take time out for some other activity - you have to put it back. I smile when I read about all the guys who work in their pajamas at home - seemingly for the odd moment in between drinking coffee and goofing off. About how easy it all is. Garbage. If they are successful I'm pretty sure the reason why they are in their pajamas is because they haven't slept for 3 days and don't have time to change. I know there have been days when I've got to writing at 3am and been so busy that I'm still there as suppertime - dressed for bed. It's just been too busy to change.

2. Flexibility. Working from home allows enormous flexibility - often the cause of so many home business failures. I like to work a lot. If I worked in an office away from home I'd be frustrated. See - working from home allows me to go to my office when ever I want. I can watch my wife in the kitchen, listen to the TV in the den, stroll through to grab a cup of coffee and watch my wife painting - (you can see her stuff at http://www.veebauer.com). I can get up at night and go to work if something is buzzing in my brain. I can go to work at 3am and no one minds because I'm home when everyone else gets up. I can work late if I want and that's ok. But you will notice the word WORK a lot in my story. It's vital to make the flexibility work for you and help you increase your output - not tempt you away from the work to be done. 3. Organization. I can't tell you how many times I've tried to take over the rest of the home as office space. It usually starts on the dining room table - I may need to spread out some work so I can organize it. Then some goes through to the TV room because I'm going to proof read or catch up trading or sketch an outline while the

commercials play on the screen. Then I leave all that behind when I go back to my office to do something there. It's very easy to get buried when you work from home. So you either have to have a spouse who will shove you back in your hole occasionally - with all your stuff, or you end up lost. You have to stay organized - ( My wife wants to know how come I can't follow my own advice ...hmm)

4. Focus. You have to keep the faith. In spite of the distractions it is essential to keep the focus on output. You must be able to measure what you have done and how much closer to the end result you are. Sometimes it's easy to get confused between effort and results. We are taught to work hard and we will be rewarded. Perhaps one of the biggest lies told. Results come from the right work being done properly - not from effort. Don't get me wrong. Effort is necessary - but it doesn't stand alone. That means that busy work is to avoided at all times - and busy work is that stuff that needs to be done but doesn't move us towards the end result. It's often a convenient distraction from doing important stuff because it's easy, risk free and routine and maybe makes us feel good. Do that when the real work is finished. When the end result is closer than it was.

5. Loneliness. Working from home can easily create a feeling of being isolated. Guys go to work - talk about the game, customers, the boss, the secretary, the news and so one. Don't let them fool you that's its all work. There is a feeling of community in a public work environment. You don't have that at home. You are usually alone. Working. Alone. Worrying. Alone. You must be prepared for dealing with that.

And there are solutions. Maybe alone is ok for you. I think it's great. I can get on with stuff and no-one is poking his head into my office wanting to gab about something. But then my wife and kids think I'm a bit strange anyway and it's safer for the public if I don't go out. You can also maintain contact with others through the phone of visits if you feel the need to share. That's what the telephone is for -

Conclusion

Working from home is a life style - not really a work style. I don't commute in rush hour traffic, don't ever get home late for supper, see a lot of my family. I don't have to pay office and parking rentals and I get to be my own boss - and I'd never change it.

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Let me start this discussion with a simple question. On the Internet why folks look for “Work At Home” or “Work From Home?” Reason may be countless. But what they are exactly looking?

“Job or Employment”

Yes, in-fact more than 80% of the folks are looking for jobs rather than biz. But this Internet Ocean can't generate unlimited job opportunities. It can only generate unlimited business opportunities (There is a wide difference between biz opportunity & money making opportunity!)

Folks spend countless hours on the Internet searching for jobs. Obviously they don't find any job, because there is no job at all. But they find money making as well as biz opportunities; they join to such opportunities because it’s FREE. They don't read; they don't listen; they don't try to understand how the system works? They don't work. But they jump from program to program & biz to biz. They don't stay focused at a single point. They don't have long-term goals. But they live in the dream world counting million dollars!

In simple words majority of the “Work At Home” folks “Do Nothing & Expect Income.” There is one more chance that, they try to do too much! So at the beginning stage it would definitely cause for failure.

The one & only way to earn legal money on the Internet is to “sell a product” or “sell a service” Simple! But “work at home” folks realize this truth rarely & lately. By the time they realize this truth, they decide themselves “No, I can't sell anything on the Internet, I can't recruit anyone, Internet biz is no more fits to me, so I should quit this”.

An average of 40-60% folks decide so and run away from the Internet biz (sad truth for us) And they badmouth each & every programs or biz opportunity in which they have been involved.

Some time folks get attracted by “Do Nothing & Get Rich Schemes” (Scams!) If they have money they will throw it on these types of programs. “That's the END of Work At Home!”

So in Internet language, ”Work At Home” doesn't mean that “job” or “Employment”. It means business, but it has to be done like a job! Consistence, Persistence, Patience, Talent & Intelligence is important to have success on “Work At Home” programs on the Internet. And finally it's also matter of L-U-C-K

I personally wasted about six months to find a perfect “Work At Home Business” I tried all types of “Affiliate Programs”, “Network Marketing” “MLM”, “Get Paid To...” “Secret Agent (?)”, “Data Entry Scams” and more! I'm glad to say that I did not loss much money. Anyway finally I managed to find a best “Internet Based Home Business”. I don't know how to make Five Figure Six Figure or Seven Figure Income per month. But I know how to make a comfortable living on the Internet.

Can't you make money on the Internet? Don't Worry. At least you can have million dollars of Information & Knowledge on the Internet for FREE!

Conclusion:
As per search engine suggestion tool, the term “Work At Home” may not be loosing its popularity. But the term is obviously loosing it's meaning.

Hundreds of Thousands of folks are entering into the Internet Ocean every month looking for “Money Making Opportunities”, Some folks would find “Goldmine” on the Internet Ocean, some folks find tons of dreams but no gold, not even mud!

Let's wait and see!!

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Have you ever thought about the fact that most people with a "home" business probably spend more time outside their home working their business, than actually being at home?

With the exception of certain types of home based businesses, most, whether in businesses of the traditional variety, such as real estate agents, mortgage brokers, etc., or network marketers, spend a great deal of time outside the home in an effort to build and maintain their businesses.

When it comes to network marketing the number one activity that takes place outside the home is probably the classic hotel and/or conference room meeting where people gather at least once a week to bring prospects to hear their company's business presentation.

Of course, industry veterans know that these meetings often turn into mere social gatherings, because the same people (representatives who are already in the business) usually keep showing up week after week, as opposed to the new prospects who are supposed to be getting into the business.

Many home business owners routinely meet prospects at the prospects' homes or offices, or have the prospect come to them in order to conduct a business presentation.

Yet another popular practice is to take your prospect to lunch or dinner to discuss your business proposal over a meal. Prospects often love it, because they get a free meal, usually with no obligation to join you in your business.

For some types of high dollar transactions, as in the type of business that is often conducted among larger businesses and organizations, taking your prospective customer, client, or new business partner out on the town may be justifiable. However, especially if you are involved in network marketing, the amount that you stand to make up front if a new prospect signs up may range from as little as nothing, to perhaps a few hundred dollars.

For example's sake, lets say that you are with a company where at your level in their compensation plan you earn $100 each time someone new comes into your business and qualifies for whatever your initial product/service purchase requirements are. As always, it is the consumption of the product that you are being paid for.

And let's say that for every 10 prospects you take to lunch 1 prospect typically signs up. Again, this is for example's sake, as your actual closing rate may be higher. However, especially for someone new, it's reasonable to assume that he or she may sign up as few as 1 prospect out of every 10.

Let's further assume an average lunch bill of $25. Again, this is being very conservative, as a typical lunch even for two can easily be higher.

Ok, let's do the math. You take 10 prospects to lunch at $25 each, and 1 signs up in your business, which earns you an up-front commission (when your check comes) of $100. $25 x 10 = $250 so you are now at a loss of $150 for your efforts. That's not including gas money, wear and tear on your car, or any sales aids or samples that you may have also given away to each prospect. So, conservatively, at this rate you're going to LOSE AT LEAST $150 for each and every person you bring into your business!

Again, your closing rate may be higher than 1 out of 10, and your initial compensation may be higher, perhaps even by hundreds of dollars. However, if you are like 9 out of 10 typical home business people or network marketers, the numbers above are probably very realistic. Many network marketing compensation plans pay considerably less than $100 in up-front money.

If you are doing hotel conference room meetings then your cost may be lower as you, along with all other representatives attending, are likely sharing in the expense of the room and facilities.

The above examples assume that you are working with prospects and/or representatives who are in your immediate local vicinity. Many network marketers travel out of town to grow their businesses. Sometimes this may be to sign up a new prospect. However, typically it is to provide support and assistance to new out of town people who have come into your organization. One thing that you'll quickly learn as you grow your business is that even if you only recruit and sponsor people locally, because they will have friends and family in other states and perhaps even other countries, it won't be long before any organization of any size is spread out quite far geographically.

Almost every industry or network marketing company also holds at least one annual company event or meeting, which all representatives are encouraged to attend. These events require yet more expense, time away from your main occupation (unless you are working your business fulltime), and even time away from your primary business. Sometimes you'll recruit someone along the way using the old "3-Foot Rule," (prospect anyone who gets within 3

feet of you) which is absolutely NOT one of the methods advocated here on ABCIncome.com. But otherwise, when you attend company functions you usually do so at the expense of taking time away from the activities that are actively making you money.

It can be true that you will gain enough new information and insight into your business that what you learn at these company functions can help you build your business even better, but seldom can you count on such an even to guarantee dollars into your bank account. Over the years I've watched countless people spend money they didn't have in their budgets in order to attend such events. That's because most such events cost you money, as opposed to making you money.

There is nothing wrong with company conventions, seminars, etc., as long as you can readily afford it, enjoy it, and, most importantly, can afford to pay for it out of PROFIT! If your business isn't making you enough money to pay for such a trip then wait until it does, unless you are already in a position to easily and comfortably afford the trip out of your existing budget (most likely from the income from your day job).

Not to digress too far away from the main theme of this article, but key rules to always remember in your business are to grow your business out of profit, spend as little money as possible on things that don't make you money, and what money you do spend try to invest wisely in those things that will make you money.

Lastly, be reasonable about how many functions you attend. Some groups of network marketers (usually not an official company sanctioned position) encourage or even demand their representatives to attend pep talks and rallies as often as once a month or more. Follow the guidelines already mentioned above: Can you afford it, and what impact will attending that function have on your business? Is it costing you money or making you money?

Returning to our original theme, even if you can afford activities like those just discussed above, do you want to spend that much time away from your home and family? Many people find that they are out and about so much, traveling to work with out of town groups, and attending functions, that they are tired and barely recover after returning from one before they are off to the next.

Even if your efforts are profitable the above methods can be among the least efficient ways of building a business. That's not to say it can't or doesn't work, many have built organizations of thousands that way, including me (in years past, as I use better and more efficient methods today). But ask yourself, if you could build an organization just as, if not more, effectively while still being able to spend as much time at home with your family as you would like, wouldn't that be better?

Sure, you can always take people to lunch, dinner, and travel, to socialize, but, especially with all of the tools that you now have at your disposal such as the telephone, conference lines, Internet, fax, etc., it simply isn't necessary to do so in order to build a successful and profitable business.

There are some people who just love and enjoy always being on the go, or socializing, etc. There too such things become a matter of personal preference. I know people, for instance, who, especially in years past before online bill pay, etc., love to pay almost all of their bills in person. For a stay at home parent, or someone not working fulltime, or a retired person, etc., they often view it as a way to get out of the house and keep active. However, if you employ the kinds of training and techniques that are available to allow you to build a growing, successful, and profitable business, right from the comfort of your own home, you will be busy with so many new prospects and representatives that you are unlikely to get bored sitting around home with nothing to do!

So, if you're happy with the way in which you are currently growing your business, which may include some of the methods above, that's fine. Some people still enjoy building their businesses in the traditional way, in person, one person or a few at a time. However, if you would like to learn more about some of the things that you can change, and techniques that you can employ, in order to start growing your business effectively right from home, then please take a look at the programs that we offer on ABCIncome.com. They allow you to achieve better results, faster, than using any of the less efficient methods mentioned above.

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Bargain mortgage rate shoppers are on a refinancing spree. Many have secured unbelievably great deals. Others have gotten caught up in the frenzy and got the short end of the stick. How can you refinance your home without getting burned?

Last week mortgage application reports indicated that homeowners went on another home loan refinancing spree. Some of the reasons were the long-term impact of the Fed recent rate cut. As mortgage rates declined below 6% homeowners responded to the rate cut sensation with a surge in refinance applications.

Another reason for the refinance wave is the demand for cash. In recent months experts predicted that consumers would put up to $110 billion dollars in spending money back into the economy this shopping season following the ongoing refinancing wave. Using the web as a discount vehicle for commerce consumers have been looking for rare deals in merchandise, investment programs and home loan refinancing in order to pocket cash.

The Mortgage Loan Search Network reports increased use of its financial resources for financing and home loan refinancing. Traffic has increased 33% as user take advantage of mid-term hybrid mortgage loans that allow the consumer to pocket both cash and well as save money for investment purposes such as retirement savings, college savings or to pay down high interest rate debt.

There are many useful sites offering tools tips and guides to finding the best deal on refinance loan rate. The key to successfully

locating a realistically low mortgage rate quote is making use of lending marketplaces. These marketplaces are like highly competitive auction houses. Lenders seek to win the users business by offering competitive rates, fees and incentives. The user first needs to figure out what rate level they best qualify for. How to get around various loan fees and added costs as well as how to make several lenders compete for your business.

There are a number of helpful consumer oriented financial resources that can help you understand the lending process from the consumers perspective. Once such site is RefinanceLoanRates.com at http://www.refinanceloanrates.com. Consumers looking for free local home mortgage rate quotes, rate comparison tools, tips and news on refinancing at today's competitive rates and lowest loan costs can access local lenders across while narrowing down options of thousands of loan programs at low rates and loan costs.

Consumers should consult their mortgage professional to find out if these programs will work best for them. Loan rate shoppers seeking low rates for refinancing or home buying should not delay preparing to lock-in rates at today's lows.

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Here's what I have to go through almost everyday.

In the middle of any kind of projects, be it just trying to write articles or making the details of my downlines' total points -- suddenly my four months baby is crying painfully. Turns out, her 4-years-old sister is showing her outrageous affection by pulling the baby's hair! She said, "But, there's dirt in her head, mom!"

This is the kind of situation that needed my immediate attention. By attention I mean, breastfeeding the baby -- usually takes 15 to 20 minutes while trying to explain to my older daughter about her wrong action (learning html is much more easier than having to have an argument with a toddler!).

One job done? Well, not exactly.

Still can't go back to my computer because then the big sister wants to go to the bathroom. And 10 minutes after that, my mom came and reported that the washing machine is broken! So the next 20 minutes I'm trying hard to be a mechanic -- but fail successfully -- and then suddenly remembers that I haven't prepared any lunch.

An hour has passed. The ideas that were previously in my head -- following me wherever I go and whatever I do, has gone. Laziness and tiredness are starting to come.

And that's just the typical day in a work at home mom's life ;-)

Try and search the internet about time management, working at home articles, sharing experiences with other stay at home moms. And you too will find out that working at home is just as challenging as working at the office.

Have you ever try making plans such as when to work, when to cook, when to breastfed the baby or basically do everything without any disturbances? Most of the other work at home moms will tell me the same thing. The plan will barely work.

So, what should we do then?

Me, I chose to just go

ahead and work according to the house chores schedule.

I know that my ideas will often be disturbed by my baby's crying or the time to prepare meals. That's okay because I chose to be a wahm and felt that I already have many advantages with this choice. Not, that I never complain or lose a temper...nope, my husband will tell you exactly ;-)

But what I can do right now is just being grateful for the choice that I have -- working at home and just try to do the best with the so called spare time I have. If I have to do the articles at 2 o'clock in the morning, so be it. The important thing is, my Editor-in-chief will received the translations at the time she opens her email the next morning.

If I have to stop my blogwalking because I need to breastfed my baby or my daughter wants to play barbie or nickjr.com, then that's what I would do.

Also, I found that I can only do one thing at a time. Whether it's for answering emails, updating my blogs, blogwalking or writing articles - one thing at a time.

I love to make use of the spare times I have like when I'm waiting for my little girl at school. Typing the ideas in my laptop while waiting in the car or read all the great articles I printed from the internet.

Well, this is the theory, won't be easy though.

But, having that thankful attitude is all that it takes to make it easier. My rewards so far includes being the first person to hear my babies' first word or a kiss from hubby for a wonderful dinner -- while checking out my monthly commissions of course ;-)





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Have you ever wished that you could work from home? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 19 million people worked from home (either part-time or full-time) in 2001. It’s a growing trend in our society with the number steadily rising as many people are leaving the workplace in favor of a work-at-home career.

There are four main ways to make working from home possible:

1.Telecommute for your current employer – Many employers are beginning to see the benefits of allowing their employees to work from home. If you have a job that would be possible to do from home ask your employer to consider it. More and more employers are allowing employees to telecommute. This is an easy way to work from home while maintaining the security of a stable career. You must realize, though, that working from home may limit you in terms of advancing in your company. It’s important to think through the sacrifices that you may need to make in your situation to work from home.

2.Telecommute as an independent contractor – There are many companies that hire independent contractors to do work such as data entry, transcription and customer service from home. This can be an incredible opportunity as long as you’re willing to keep track of your own taxes and aren’t relying on the employer for insurance and other perks

There are many benefits to the company also, such as lower wages, not needing to provide insurance, or being able to offer a commission based position. The company may also choose to hire home workers so that they do not need to pay for space to house an office full of employees.

3.Own a direct sales/MLM home-based business – Many times these types of home-based businesses are overlooked, but they truly can bring an income and allow you to work from home. However, doing your research before joining a company is very important. Look for representatives of the company to speak with and, if possible, try to find someone who has been a representative for the company, but is no longer. They may be able to share some of the negative aspects of the business with you.

Also check with the Better Business Bureau and make sure that the

company that you are considering has a good reputation. You can also go to websites such as CWAHM.com and sign up to speak with current work at home moms (CWAHD.com for dads) who can answer your questions about owning a home-based direct sales/MLM business.

4.Begin your own home-based business – It can seem overwhelming to start your own business, but if you start small and have a good business plan it can be a very rewarding decision. You are able to be your own boss, have a very flexible schedule and work only when it is convenient for you.

When considering beginning your own business, make sure that you have found a niche that will allow you to serve customers that no one else is serving. When I began searching for a way to work from home, I spent time researching the different work at home websites available and realized that there was not a place for Christians to network and help one another work from home. I filled this niche with my website, CWAHM.com, and the response has been amazing. If you take your time and find a niche or unique product, you will have a much higher chance at success.

If you decide to begin your own business, you must also check your state and city about zoning laws, licensure requirements, etc. Contact an accountant to find out what percentage of sales you need to set aside for taxes as well as whether or not you’ll need to make quarterly tax payments.

Working from home is a big commitment and it can take some time to get started. It’s important to take the time to research what type of at-home position will work best for you. If you would like to telecommute, speak with your employer to see if it is a possibility. If you are looking into a home-based business, speak with others from the company or find a niche that you can fill with your own business. Working from home can be a rewarding choice and it IS possible.

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Jill Hart is the founder and editor of Christian Work at Home Moms, CWAHM.com, and the author of the e-book, The Two Week Devotional Journey for Christian Work at Home Moms. E-mail Jill at jill@cwahm.com for additional information or stop by her site at www.cwahm.com.

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Have you been looking for a way to earn significant monthly income working from home? So have I. I‘ve actually spent hours searching for a reputable home-based business opportunity that is simple to implement and doesn‘t cost an arm and a leg. And amidst the dizzying array of possibilities, I finally found what I was looking for. I listed some specific criteria a business had to meet before I would consider joining it and promoting it. This eliminated most home business plans, and all of those that are scams. I came up with “six core principles” I was unwilling to compromise.

1. The business had to have a good reputation with a proven track record of success.
2. The earnings plan had to be simple and uncomplicated.
3. My investment had to be less than $20.
4. I had to be confident I could earn at least $4000 a month within 6 months.
5. I was not willing to sell a product or process orders for a product.
6. I had to feel very confident I could eventually earn a lot more through residual (ongoing) income while spending no more than 2-3 hours a day at my computer.
7. I had to know I would not be taking advantage of other people by pushing an idea on them for the sole sake of getting something for myself. I know who I am. I cannot feel good about myself unless what I do helps other people in some way, in this case helping them solve their own financial problems.

If these criteria meet your expectations then I urge you to take a serious look at the work-at-home opportunity presented by Global Domains International. It meets all of my criteria and more. It doesn’t even cost the $20 monthly minimum I felt I could invest.

Take just a few minutes of your time and go to www.my.ws. Enter dvdmr in the access code box and everything will be explained to you. Don’t put this off. Believe me when I say that every second delayed is a loss of potential income that can give you the financial security you are seeking.

Look at it this way. You can put $10 a month in savings for 5 years and at the end of that time you will have earned $600 plus some interest. Invest that same amount in Global Domains and you'll make more than that a month....and a lot more with a little extra effort. And if after a 7-day FREE trial period you decide it's not for you, you lose nothing.

So the decision is yours. Sit back and relax while you're savings account earns pennies, or spend a couple of hours every day or so at your computer working as a Global Domains affiliate. What I am offering you is a solid business opportunity, and while it won’t go away, as time passes the wealth it generates will become more and more difficult to access as the internet generation comes of age. So don’t let it pass you by without getting your share of the profits. If you have any questions, e-mail me at dvdmr11@msn.com or call and ask for Dave at 417.848.5099. May God’s grace lead you as you discover the answer to your financial needs.

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If you run a home business, you know that budgets can be pretty tight. Saving money wherever possible can be the difference between the business that succeeds and the one that fails. This article represents a broad survey of things you can do, from consolidating your student loans to getting small business deals on supplies, that will help you spend less each month. Next Time You’re Online, Buy Something Billions of dollars are spent each year online. Rather than suggest that you hurry and move your business online, I’d like to suggest that you add some of your dollars and cents to those billions already spent. Companies who move operations online reduce their overhead costs and often pass on those savings to you. Computers, airplane tickets, even student loan consolidation, can be purchased or arranged online. It has been my experience that I can find almost everything I want online for less than I can find it anywhere else. Next time you’re thinking about biting the bullet and making that big purchase, spend a little time shopping around online and see if you can’t save a few dollars. Consolidate Student Loans and Get Your House in Order Chances are good that you’ve been out of school for a while, but don’t skip this paragraph. If you consolidate student loans or other financial obligations, you will typically save a great deal of money each month on your monthly payments. Running a home business often blurs the line between personal expenses and business operating costs – do yourself a favor and make sure you have your personal financial affairs taken care of before you find yourself overwhelmed with past obligations. The government might not have cared about your credit score when they gave you those student loans, but banks looking to give business loans are a whole different story. Making sure everything is taken care will keep financial doors open that, once they’re closed, are very difficult to reopen. Score One for the Little Guy Believe it not, most people want small businesses to succeed. There are a lot of people willing to give you a break on prices because you own a home business, but you might need to ask about it. Office supply retailers and computer distributors sometimes offer discount prices to registered small business owners. The savings are not always monumental, but even the smallest savings multiplied over a year or two start to add up to pretty substantial amounts. Shop around to see if the suppliers you use are willing to offer you a discount on supplies or equipment. Do Without…For a While I’m probably not the only person that drove a car that was older than I was during college, or who ate Ramen noodles more than once almost everyday. Don’t forget the lessons you learned while you were a poor college student – the same ability to make do with what you have can save you a lot of money in the long run. I had just graduated from college and I wanted to get a new computer to replace the older, though fully functional one I was using. This was before I took my own advice to consolidate student loans, so money was still pretty tight. I wanted to kick myself when I saw that the price on the computer I bought dropped $300 in three months. Some expenses are necessary and unavoidable. For everything else, look to see if you can manage with what you have for a while longer. Don’t Do It Alone Nobody likes data entry – it’s time consuming, boring, and time consuming. If you find yourself spending too much of your day punching numbers into spreadsheets, consider hiring someone or outsourcing it to another company. If you think that you can’t afford the part-time salary, do an inventory of your time and see if what you would pay someone is worth the amount of time you’ll be able to invest into the meatier matters of your business. I know I’m risking sounding like your father giving you a lecture about money, but remember that a penny saved is a penny earned. A successful business minimizes costs while maximizing profits. About the author: Nick Smith is a client account specialist with 10x Marketing - More Visitors. More Buyers. More Revenue. For information about how to consolidate student loans, check out Agilix GoBinder. Circulated by Article Emporium Article Resource: http://all-about-home-business.blogspot.com

Is Home Business really a Business

Is Home Business really a Business Home business, doesn't it strikes you? But then another question hammers in your mind, whether it is a credible & lucrative business just like others? This is a never ending argument between Successful and Botched people who tried this business. Do you know that only 2 % people are successful in home business and 98% are failures. Can you think of who are those 2 percenters. successors?Why majority people are botched? Let me discuss some core issues about home business.

What is the Home Business?

A business you can operate from your home in flexible hrs. You will be your own boss. There is only a small investment and above all you can work with World's Top marketing companies. You can earn decent money for your efforts and knowledge.

Who is the right person to do it?

In my opinion everybody can do this business, who have a strong urge to do something with certain level of commitment and dedication. But one can generate a handsome income only after having accumulated a reasonable knowledge about marketing techniques, knowledge of your target audience/market and certainly latest promotional tools, because INTERNET is the fastest way to market your products and services. A good knowledge of email marketing, websites and search engines will be additives to your income & success. You must be innovative and creative while marketing your products and services. There are no set rules, every successful marketers have developed their own strategies. You will also learn when you decide not to quit but to persist your enthu to succeed.

Is it worth to invest money in home business?

YES! I say yes, if you are really serious about this business you have to invest some money wisely just like any other business. For eg. if you are planning to open a shop, you need space at a high traffic area, you need some hot selling products, you have to do some interior to make it attractive and last but not least you have to advertise your business to get customers. All the above requires wealth/capital to invest. Right! Same basic rule also applies in home business.

Why 98% peoples fails?

This is a naked and callous truth about home business that 98 % people are failures. The foremost reason is lack of knowledge, patience and earnestness. Most of the people joins Network marketing companies to earn quick money without doing anything. They endeavor it for few months and then give up. They never attempt to learn the right techniques and strategies, they only want some quick bucks. They don't be bothered for their customers or downline. They are reluctant to solve the problems of their customers and downline, which results in dissatisfaction and frustration and then finally surrender. This ends the business in itself because 'U' ultimately will end up with no earning and get only a ruined business.

Who are the Successful 2 percenters?

These 2 per centers are the people who never quit and have faith in themselves. They learn from their mistakes and imbibe a lot more from apex of these businesses. They motivate themselves endlessly and help others in their downline to achieve the

same. They are taking towering risk as they know that nothing comes without efforts. They strive to imitate and generate new ideas from their upline and other successful Marketers. They always welcome new ideas, believes in acceptance, always ready to take risk, and have a 'NEVER SAY DIE' Attitude. Believes strongly in "If someone can earn, then why can't I?"

Why more and more people are going for it?

According to my study and observation, a lot more individuals are looking for home business opportunities and the only one main reason is 'TIME'. Today maximum no. of populace is fed up of their working schedules, jobs and lifestyle. There is no time for the family, oneself and/or society. A hate feeling has developed for routine 9 to 6 hrs job as the maximum times goes in commutation (3-4 hrs. daily) from home to office and then office to home. After a long drenching day reached home fully exhausted and frustrated. So the Idea of home business always fascinates them. They would have always dreamt about it. That's why every 45 second someone has joined the home business worldwide. It is an alarming figure and more and more people opt home business as substitute earning source. You know 90% of the working mothers don't have more then 2 hrs daily for their kids. This is very provoking for both mothers and kids, their family bonding is at a risk. The only solution for this problem is owning home business where one can not only earn well but also have a suffice time for family and oneself.

In my opinion everybody has a right to live freely and must devote enough time with their family. So joining a home business is really good decision but mind you, you have to work smartly and not hard. Now a days a lot of successful marketers are ready to share their secrets with you and you get all valuable information for just a few bucks. If you are really thinking about to start a home business consider some points before you join:

1) Check the company's reputation, their promoters their products and existence of company and Track record.

2) Check if the company paying their affiliates timely.

3) Is the products are really good quality.

4) Is your upline supportive.

Once you verify the above points, go and join it and start working as this is your own business. If you are determined and ready to learn, you will definitely win.

Best of luck for your successful home business.

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For most people, starting a Home Business is a way to realise their financial dreams. With the Home Business, the entrepreneur hopes to be finally free from the routine and pains of having a job.

Like any other business, there will always be a period of time (normally in the beginning) where you will need to give more time and effort than expected to build the fundamentals of the business. As a business startup, you will be faced with risks. There is no way to eliminate all the risks associated with starting a business. However, you can improve your chances of success by good planning, preparation and guidance.

These are the factors that you must consider and prepare yourself before starting your own Home Business.

1. Do you consider yourself a Self-Starter?

When you are an employee, your boss is the one to worry about these things. You will need to seriously worry only if the salary does not come in at the end of the month. A Home Business Owner is fully accountable for the success or failure of the business.

A Home Business owner needs to create products and services, develop marketing plans, implement the plans, take orders, deliver the products and services, manage time - the list is endless.

2. Do you get along well with people with different working style and personalities?

As a Home Business entrepreneur, people management is a fundamental skill. You will need to develop good working relationship with a large variety of people namely your customers, suppliers, bankers, lawyers, accountants etc. Are you able to control your temper and nerves when faced with a highly demanding customer, an unreliable supplier or unreasonable banker all for the good of your business?

3. Are you good at making decisions? in a timely manner?

As a Home Business owner, you will need to make decisions constantly, under pressure, independently in a timely manner. You will need to account for all the factors and information in hand before deciding on matters that may affect your business.

4. Do you have the mental and physical

stamina to start and maintain a business?

Running a Home Business is a marathon and not a sprint. Starting and developing a successful Home Business requires stamina both mentally and physically. Though it is exciting, challenging and sometimes fun, there is a lot of work involved and even more ups and downs.

5. Plan and Organize.

According to research, many business failures can be avoided through better planning, good organization, good counselling and guidance.

6. As the owner behind the wheels, is your drive strong enough to propel the Home Business forward?

As the Home Business owner, you must continously motivate yourself when running the business.

Some Home Business owners often experience burnout by having to carry the burden of the business on their shoulders. Motivation can make a business succeed and help survive the slowdowns and periods of burnout. It is a good idea to form alliance to manage the workloads of the Home Business. You may join support groups to keep yourself continuously motivated.

7. Balancing Home Business and Family.

The truth in any business is that the first few years of starting up can be hard on family life. The strain of an unsupportive family can make it difficult to meet the demands of starting a business. There may also be financial difficulties until the business becomes profitable.

A successful and profitable Home Business is a dream for many people. In order to make that dream into a reality, a certain amount of sacrifice together with careful planning, guidance and perseverance is needed. There is no doubt that you will face a downturn once in a while but all failures are lesson learnt. If there are no failures, there are no success.

"Each business failure showed me what I did not know and what I needed to learn. . . and that learning experience led to the next success." - Robert Kiyosaki

Good Luck!

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There are various laws you will need to consider before you start running a home business. Millions of businesses are operated illegally out of peoples homes, in violation of their local laws. This approach isn't recommended. You should always try to do things legally, and consider moving if home businesses aren't allowed where you live. You should contact your local governmental body and ask them about zoning laws in your area. Check these things out before starting your home business or you could run the risk of being shut down.

Zoning laws If you live in a residential area zoning laws could restrict what you do there in terms of business. There are good reasons for this. What if your neighbor opened his house as a shop? Zoning laws also keep rich developers from buying up neighborhood homes and turning them into businesses, increasing traffic problems and lowering property values. The laws are there to protect your neighborhood, and to stop business from interfering with people's home lives. Ask about zoning laws in your neighborhood and consider a visit to a lawyer. Zoning laws vary greatly from place to place.

Strict Zoning Policies In many areas a strict 'no business' policy is enforced, if you try to start a home business without permission. You may need to make a formal application and there could be a public hearing to give other residents a chance to object. There could also deed restrictions set by the developer or homeowners' association regarding operating a home business. Even if there are other businesses in your neighborhood, you may still need to get approval from officials and neighbors. Talk to other home business owners in your area for any advice they can give

you.

Percentage Policies Some areas allow you to use only a percentage of your house for business, and are unlikely to make exceptions, to avoid residential properties from becoming completely commercial. Perhaps only 20% of your house could be used for business. This can be restrictive if you have a small house or need storage.

Restrictions by Industry It is worth checking if there's an exception in the zoning laws for the home business you're starting. Artists are often excluded from the laws, as well as people who give lessons, such as music teachers. Doctors and dentists are also common exceptions.

Signs, Traffic and Visitor Rules The laws in your area may have special restrictions for signs and traffic. You could be restricted from putting anything on your property considered advertising, not even a sign with the name of your business on it. Trucks bringing deliveries to your house can pose a big problem, especially if someone complains about them, and there are lots of children in your area. People like their street quiet, not constantly busy. Some laws allow only a set number of visitors per day to your business, or restrict the number that you can have at one time.

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How do you know if a work at home business is the right one for your business type? Well, there are some clear criteria that can tell you if you can do your dream business out of your home or if you should get an office.

If you are thinking about starting a work at home business, you should consider three major factors: Contact, Branding, Products/Employees.

First off, if you want a work at home business, you need to determine what type of client contact you will need to have in your business. How much contact will you have with a client? Is it suitable for your office at home? How much of a traditional professionalism do you want to portray? If you have a work at home business where you will not be directly meeting with clients in your home or if you are not looking to have a conventional sense of professionalism, then your work at home business may prosper just in your home. However, if you need that extra professionalism or you will be doing a lot of client contact in your office, then you may want to move outside of your home.

Next you should determine if you can create a professional brand from your own home. You need to know that you can develop a brand and maintain it from your work at home business office. Some people perceive a work at home business as "mom and pop" or quaint, while others don't really care if you work at home, as long as you get the job done well. However, building a reputation as a top-notch business in your field is important to success in your business. Make sure you can build and maintain that image from your work at home business office.

Finally, your products and

employees have a large impact on whether or not you can succeed in a work at home business. Though your company may start off small, with a small number of products or employees, you may find

space much more challenging as you begin to grow. However, if your product is intellectual, you may find that a work at home business may be perfect for the space you have. However, if you run a work at home business with sensitive information, you may want to invest in ways to keep it safe or work in an outside office.

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There's a hype touring the world. A kind of magic resolution to enable everybody to live an easygoing life with no more financially problems ever again: Home-based business in context with internet marketing.

Doesn’t it just sound too good to work at home and make money the easy way? Why should we go on with this 9 to 5 when we could make the big money while sitting at home? Wouldn’t it just be THE THING for you?

STOP!

Sit down and think before you quit your job and ask yourself some questions:

Do you honestly want to work from home? (I mean really work) - Are you able and willing to invest your time even when there is no direct return for maybe some months? - Are you open to learn and to follow training? - Are you the type to discipline yourself to work regularly? - Do you like to communicate? - Can you picture a vision? - Can you motivate yourself again and again and again?

If you could answer all the questions with yes – and please do that honestly to yourself - Home Business is the right thing for you.

So what to do now?

To get to know into what you are moving I recommend you should start to invest 1 or 2 hours a day beside your existing job. This is a safe method to get to know the business and to find out if you feel content with this kind of work. Believe me, you will need a time to understand the real internet marketing/promoting and its system.

Plus you could start to build an income during this time and there wouldn’t be a hard break for you when the day is there to become a fulltime home-based business entrepreneur. Your own boss!

Realize

before ever starting: When you decide to work for yourself – it means WORK and YOURSELF.

Nobody to tell you to do your work but you – Nobody to tell you where to start but you - Nobody to tell you when to stop but you – And nobody to blame but you – You are the boss now, with all the consequences.

If you think you can do this – Then Home Business Is Your Thing!

Once you entered this road you may find it irritating first, as so many opportunities appear। You may even stumble a few times till you are able to tell if an opportunity is

professional and fits your business. But as long as you think positive and work concentrated and focused on your target you’re on the right way to a life, which is directed by you and it will lead you to success. The best way to start is to follow a training. A good coach and your firm intention is a 99% guarantee to your success. You don’t have to learn it the hard way; you can just follow a proven system.

Which one this will be? Well, this decision is up to you. THIS IS YOUR THING AND YOU ARE THE BOSS NOW!

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D.C. Wartenberger is the owner and webmaster of http://www.reachoutforprofit.com

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Every morning as people wake up and make the commute to work, many dream of the day when they will finally work for themselves. Every time the boss lets someone know that they must give up their weekend plans for the good of the company, people contemplate the benefits of being the owner of their own business.

Are you one of these people?

If you are, it is important to ask yourself some very important questions before you make the uncertain leap into self-employment.

Many dream of the benefits of home business ownership, but few take into account the sacrifices that must be made to bring the dream to fruition. Please don't make this mistake yourself.

You must approach home business ownership with your eyes wide open. Ask yourself the important questions, and more importantly, answer your own questions openly and honestly.

AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION

Are you the type of person who relishes every chance to gather around the water cooler for social interaction?

If so, then home business ownership may not be the right decision for you.

Instead, if you feel that you can be quite content sitting alone at your desk; speaking only to clients and really minding your own home business, then you might have what it takes to succeed as a home business entrepreneur.

If you feel at ease with your own company and don't need a dozen coworkers milling around your desk, then you, too, could savor the freedoms that will allow you and your family, to live the lifestyle you know you want and deserve.

THE KEY TO HOME BUSINESS SUCCESS

Self-motivation is the key to success when you start a
home-based business. You need to possess the ability to push yourself ahead. Your drive and determination will be reinforced with every new sale.

The level of success that you will achieve greatly depends on the time and effort you are willing to plow into your new home business. Your organization, planning and marketing skills, will all be put into practice when you embark on your liberating journey from employee, to being your own boss. In fact, you will be the wearer of many hats and gain a wealth of business experience along the way, when you finally make that

commitment to work at home.

YOUR SUCCESS RESTS ENTIRELY UPON YOUR OWN SHOULDERS

You will now be the boss. Are you truly able to work
independently? Do you have the drive; the tenacity, to persevere with your home based business? Will you be able to invest the necessary time to nurture it, to watch it grow and see it through, from germination to full, glorious bloom? When you're the boss, you are responsible for the success of your home business, from A to Z, from disappointments to victory.

When you work at home, it will empower you to achieve many things you were unable to do when you were stuck working for that tyrant boss. Remember him? He's the guy that wouldn't let you take time off when your baby was sick...the same guy that called you in to work on Thanksgiving Day.

A home business means that you can take good care of your family and make money from home, simultaneously. You will have the best of both worlds! Just think--no more dirty laundry piling up--you can do it while you work. No more scurrying around at the last minute searching for a babysitter either. And no more worrying
about getting fired; you'll be the boss!

IN CONCLUSION...

Stay positive and focused on your home based business, even if, when sales aren't up to par, you get occasional negative remarks or derogatory comments from people with stuffy, dead-end jobs. Ignore their cutting words and bear in mind that success is the
best revenge! Keep your admirable, positive attitude at the forefront and show them what you're made of!

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Stepping into year two of a home-based business hasmy thoughts turned to the revamping of my businesswebsite and business in general. My first thought waswhere to start? I haven't written an article in some timeand maybe this is a good start to get the ball rolling.Perhaps you have read," Look Before You Leap ... Isa Home-Based Business REALLY For You?, byElena Fawkner.Elena Fawkner is editor of A Home-Based BusinessOnline ...practical home business ideas for the work-from-home entrepreneur. http://www.ahbbo.comElena has made some very good points in her articleabout home business.As an entrepreneur of home business, I too share herthoughts. I wrote an article,"Home Biz Tips", sometime ago, that merely skimmed the surface of the homebusiness. Now going into my second year of business,I found some new experiences to add to my list andElena's.Elena places home business realities into threecategories: financial, personal and situational. I will addmy comments for each below:Personal Realities:>Commitment: That's exactly so, either you're into it oryou're not.Your business must be top priority overanything. You must dedicate yourself to succeed.>Risk Taker: If you are not ready for a downfall, don'ttry a home business. It will fail many ways before itsucceeds. Secure and stable,it is not for some time tocome.>Self-Motivation: You are the number one "Boss".You must do it, like it or not, even the stuff you hate todo.There is no one else there to do it.>Self-Discipline: Distractions? You bet and lots ofthem! I cannot name the number of them within a spanof one hour. Be prepared to stay focused.>Patience: It is a virtue! Believe it. You are not goingto make money right away, kudos to Elena! Absolutetruth.>Reasons: Want to work from home? Yes....and helpwith the income? Yes...Buy for your home, children,and spouse? Yes..Remember your reasons.>Flexibility and Adaptability: Jack of AllTrades,"That's You!" Just like those many householdchores you do without thinking. You will learn to dothings you never realized, that were associated withworking at home.>Willingness to Sacrifice: Long hours on the computerare a must.Can you sacrifice time and can your familylive with it?>Work Ethic: Does the need to work exist in you?>Stress Management: It's alot of weight on yourshoulders! Your business relies on you as to whether itwill succeed or not. Many thoughts will be on yourmind and you must carry these thoughts with you dayand night, everywhere you
go, in everything youdo...always in the back of your mind. Can you dealwith it?Financial Realities:>Cash Reserves: I have little cash reserves andmanage to stay afloat.There are times when I have itand times I do not. I need to keep my telephone,Internet Service Provider, and website paid todate.They are my top priorities and advertising is amust.>Retirement Planning: Definitely a must, IRA's workand so do 401k plans and savings accounts. Examinethe possibilities.>Health Insurance: You definitely need to find somecoverage. I am covered under my husband's plan fornow.>Vacation: No Pay...Yep, that's right! Be preparedbefore you schedule a vacation. It's Christmas Dayand I am writing an article at 3 am.!Situation Realities:>Hard Work-Long Hours: It must be nice to work athome!..how many times have I heard that? Too Many!I am sick of home! I still spend on average, eight hoursa day on my computer as compared to twelve-fifteenin the beginning. A kind word of warning, take breaksoften..it's tough to move after a few hours at thecomputer. Health problems will develop if you sit toolong. Also remember to get enough sleep, a must!>Interruptions: Plenty of them. Not only from the kidsand spouse, but the dogs and cat and phone and doorand everything in between.This requires concentrationabove all...stay focused on whatever it is you aredoing.>Distractions: Alot like interruptions..but last longerusually. I learned to do those household tasks alongside the business tasks. This may not work for you. Ifind it serves as a break in monotony and refreshesyour mind. In fact, I do several tasks throughout theday and keep my computer booted.>Isolation and Loneliness: In addition to Elena's ideas,often a trip to a friend's house or a walk may cure theblues. Another tip is to play music in the backgroundas you work.Make 2002 the year for your home business startup ornot...I will move forward in my business even though myfirst year was a bit scary at times. I have overcome thescary part and learned to deal with ups and downs,good times and bad, and unsuspected wrong turns.But overall my business has proved to be successfulthrough the first year and "Yes", I did make money.Enough to pay some of my bills, but it was animprovement and that's why I continue to work athome.
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Working at home on your internet business is very gratifying. You are now the captain of your ship. You are the one who is steering the wheel. You can use your full creative capacity to bring your business to be a mega success.

The advantages of an internet business is that you don't need a physical location. You don't need to rent or buy a place to start your business. Imagine how much it will cost you to do such thing. It can cost you thousand of dollards per month to have such business.

On the internet you need a location. But it is a domain name, like you know. It can cost between $5 to $25 per year to have an internet domain name. At $25 you can even have free web hosting. So it is really cheap to do business on the internet.

Of course you need a website. You can create one if you have some web development knowledge. Or you can have one free with an affiliate program or other home business opportunity. Or you can have website template for a low investment and some are even free.

On the internet you can advertise for free. This is another benefit of the internet. You can write article like this one and publish it in ezine, website, etc. This is call viral marketing. Or you can advertise for a really low investment, like with overture or Google Adword. You pay only when someone click on your Ad. This is called Pay Per Click. You can have good traffic and good sales using PPC campaign. You can bid as low as 10 cents per click.

With an internet business you don't need no inventory unless you have youre own product that you ship by yourself. Most business opportunity ship the product for you and you keep the profits.

Imagine you don't need to keep an inventory, you don't need a cash register, you don't need credit card processing etc.etc. All this is done for you if you sales for another business opportunity. You don't need employee to train and pay. You don't need to pay for vacation, insurance, benefices etc.

An Internet home business, have many tax advantages. You can deduct your home, spouse and children (if you employ them),busines vacations, cars, and business meals. Plus, any losses you incur can be tax deductible and may even be refunded by your income tax agency.

By working in youre sweet home you don't have to get up at 6 AM in the morning to prepare yourself to go to work.

You can start working whenever you want and like you want it. You can work part time like 4 or 5 hours a day and still make a decent income on the internet.

Or you can keep your current job if you are just starting your internet business and make an extra income. Or wait until youre business is running at full speed and you don't need youre job security anymore.

With an internet business you are your own boss. By being your own boss and being able to schedule your own work hours you NOW have the freedom to do what you want when you want to with whom you want at anytime. It's a great feeling to be in control of your own life and do what you want when you want.

You are an internet Entrepreneur NOW. You are the chief of your entreprise. You are the master of your destiny.

Remember your internet business should be treated as a real business. This is your new job. You are the one who takes the decisions for now on. You can manage your time without someone else telling you when you should work and take care of your business.

Starting an internet business have many advantages, but be sure you have the time and effort to give to your internet business so that you'll enjoy the financial and personal freedom you are searching for.

As long as you think positive and focused on your business target you're on the right way to a rich life, which is directed by you and it will lead you to tremendous success.

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All successful Entrepreneurs, be they Home Business, Business From Home, Home Based Business, Work at Home, Internet Marketing, or Affiliate Marketing,-they all have one common invisible secret weapon in their arsenal. In fact some of them even don't realize that they possess this because it is simply part of their normal work ethics. YES, WHAT IS IT THAT MAKES THEM SUCCESSFUL? It is Motivation. They are all highly motivated people and Dame Success is a sincere follower of Motivated people.
How then do you get about trying to achieve success or excellence in your business?

Dream!Dream!
" Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true."--Leon J.Suenes.
Dream of what you would like to do in life, to achieve in life, to be successful in life, and to be happy in life. It is important that you dream, for it is this dream that will set the ball rolling and set everything in motion such as setting goals, planning, acquiring knowledge etc. All great men have dreamt dreams but they were not great when they dreamt. So start dreaming!

Goals.
"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do"-Epietetus
Having dreamt you should now make your dreams come true, to succeed in your Home Based Business. The first step is to set your goals; and what are they? Will you be happy and satisfied earning an Additional Income to supplement your main source of income or will you like to make your Home Based Business a full time operation and say Good Bye to your Boss? Will you like to reach the top in your chosen field and why not? You are the best judge. So aim high but set your goals so that they are attainable.

Plan and Strategy.
To achieve your goals there has to be a Plan. Without a proper plan or strategy you are sure to loose your way. To make it a successful Home Based Business a well thought out Plan is a must. So prepare a short term plan and a long term plan. The short term plan should be made even finer by breaking it up into daily, weekly and monthly slabs. Furthermore it is important that your plan is put down in writing so that you could and must refer back and check on your progress. Any compression, stretching or modification can be done as you go along.

Knowledge and Action.
As a Home Based

Business entrepreneur whether it is Internet Based or not, you should be hungry for knowledge. You should be knowledgebale in your chosen field. You can study at your own pace and acquire the skills necessary to achieve your set goals. It is only when you are knowledgebale you begin to love what you do and enjoy doing what you love.

Support System.
One important step you should take at an early stage is to refrain from associating with negative thinkers. These people never succeed in life and the worst part of this is they discourage and dissuade you from venturing out. A well meant advice is a different matter altogether.
At the same time it is also important that you associate with like minded people, discus with them, seek their advice and draw inspiration from them.
Participation in discussion groups and Forums is one way of getting inspiration and useful advice. There are many wonderful people out there who will help and give valuable advice. Regular reading of inspirational articles and quotations will further motivate you and keep you on track.

Conclusion.
Believe in yourself. Believe in the success of your Home Based Business which you may have categorized as Internet Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Business from home, Work at Home or Work from Home.

Every entrepreneur or for that matter everyone in life (including the famous Donald Trump) encounters disappointments and periods of highs and lows. This is inevitable but this should not deter you. Stay focused on your goal. Remember the words of one of the greatest entrepreneurs Henry Ford, - "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal"

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About Kanaga: Kanaga Siva has been a Marketing Manager and Business Manager and has a wealth of experience in Marketing. He now operates his own Home Based Business. For Articles, Resources, Tips and Ideas to start a Home Based Business from anywhere in the World, visit his website,
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Having made the bold and glorious decision to sack the boss and go it alone you are one of the few who have what it takes to succeed. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong will and these are rare and valuable attributes that will guide you throughout your professional and personal life.

Now that your business is up and running and you're profiting from your efforts, it's time to turn your attentions to investing the profits from your home based business wisely and for maximum gain.

One of the most consistently returning asset classes over the long term and the one that the majority of us can profit from is real estate.

Understanding market cycles

Now, you're most likely aware that property markets are cyclical - this is because there is a direct correlation between the underlying price of real estate in relation to individual buying power. Simply explained: when property prices rise above what first time buyers can afford to pay the market slows down, stagnates and sometimes readjusts - but as soon as purchasing power increases again, either with a drop in interest rates or an increase in GDP, so property prices begin rising again.

And there are even ways to make money from real estate during a market downturn!

Investing in real estate for income

Depending on the nature of your home based business your monthly income may be slightly erratic - some months being better than others! If you invest in property assets in a buy-to-let or even jet-to-let capacity you can secure yourself a consistent monthly income which may afford you an added degree of financial security.

Buy-to-let is when you purchase property for rental purposes - this make be an apartment you corporate let, it could be a house you student let or even a family home you rent out long term.

Jet-to-let is similar but it involves purchasing overseas property for short term weekly or fortnightly rental to tourists. This type of letting is usually very lucrative indeed during peak holiday periods but may mean you have a property that is empty for a few months out of season.

Both types of property investment return you a regular income and at the same time the physical real estate asset will grow in value over the long term and if ever you wish to release the profits from your investment you can sell on the property

and take the gains you have accrued.

Investing in real estate for profit

The alternative to building up a property portfolio for income generation purposes is purchasing property and selling it on relatively quickly to realize the gains the asset has accrued.

You can do this in a number of ways...firstly you can purchase run down property in need of renovation, tidy up the property and turn it into a home before selling it on at a higher price and reaping the profits gained.

Alternatively you could seek to beat the curve by buying into up and coming areas, waiting for prices to boom and then selling on for profit. This is quite a risky strategy for a first time investor as timing the market is hard!

An alternative to this is looking overseas for the latest emerging property markets worldwide and buying properties to renovate or properties off plan and then flipping them on for maximum gains in the short term.

Financing your investment

As a self-employed individual it can be tricky to get a mortgage unless you have audited accounts, bank references etc., etc. If you don't have all of these requisite documents there are other options available to you.

The main options are re-mortgaging your primary residence and releasing the equity that you have accrued already for reinvestment in another property project or taking out a self-certification mortgage where you make a large down payment and basically tell the lender how much you can afford to borrow!

A winning attitude

You've already proved you have what it takes to succeed against the odds by establishing a profitable home based business, now apply the same steely determination to your real estate investments and you will succeed in making the maximum gains. Start small, begin gently, test the market and your understanding of it and slowly build up a profitable real estate portfolio from the profits of your home based business for maximum financial gain.

Good luck in achieving your goals.

About the author:

Rhiannon Williamson is a freelance writer whose articles about property investing and emerging real estate markets have appeared in publications around the world. She is currently working on a brand new property investment resource http://www.amberlamb.com/

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Q. What is internet work at home business?

A. Internet work at home business, is an opportunity which offers prospect a business that can be done from the comforts of his/her home, working on the computer.

Q. What are the minimum requirements and qualification to start internet work at home business?
A। The requirements in terms of both are minimal and negligible. You need a computer and access to internet. IN terms of formal qualification, you could be a school dropout, college dropout, an undergraduate; post graduate… everyone has an equal chance to be successful on the internet.

Q. Does it cost money to start internet `work at home business’?

A. If you are taking affiliation of some product, you can start internet work at home business absolutely free. But if you are buying an ebook or ezine which is promising to teach you or give you useful information about certain specialized `internet home business’ then it may cost you. If you search for and register with companies who are looking for online survey panelists, it could be free to enroll.

But Survey websites do charge a free. How’s that?
If you are joining an outfit or website that specifically deals with providing you in your inbox with online surveys, it will cost you a one time fee. These survey websites provide you with a ready made list of companies that are looking for people to take online surveys. You simply have to register your profile with them and you start to receive their surveys. These websites are in touch with all these companies on a regular basis. They are aware of their rules including mode of payment which they communicate to you. You save that much time by registering with these companies. Searching sites which are looking for panelists, finding out if they are legitimate or scam, reading long list of info and rules in each one of them can be a big hassle. They charge you fee for the services they provide you.

Q. Are there different types of home business’ that can be done from home or everyone working on the internet is doing the same thing?

A. There are many types of business that people do to make a living online. You could buy and sell online, with the help of ebay or without. You could be drop shipping. You could be selling ebooks, emags online. You can simply become affiliate of some products and sell them through your websites. You could take online surveys like we have discussed earlier. You could be selling a product, concept or tutorials about various

subjects from kids’ to motivational stuff. The list is unending.

Q. What is the first step?

A. To take that `first step’ is the first step. Start to work at home. You will learn everything online. Information and tools are available online, free. Just read, understand and execute as best as you can and you will see results coming.

Q. How long will it take me to stabilize in internet work at home business?

A. One year. I am talking about stabilizing not your first check. You could see your first check in 6-7 months after starting out. Unless of course after one week of joining 5 of your friends join you as down-line or buy the product that you are selling then you start making profits in a fortnight lets say… But for you to stabilize at a regular income bracket it takes one year.

Q. Does internet home business really have the potential to earn unlimited income, as it is often read and heard?

A. Yes. Very much so. It does take time to stabilize but the pace of growth will take one by surprise. If you are working in the right direction and regularly, there is no stopping you. At one stage I have doubled my income every two months. It’s an absolute possibility.

Q. Who should not join work at home business?

A. A person who doesn’t have the time, or doesn’t want to give a few hours in a week to one’s home business, should not join. Someone who thinks he/she can simply put the business on autopilot by paying some money and earn for the rest of life is living in misconception and therefore should not join to face disappointment and frustrations later. Someone who is in immediate need of liquidity should not join. In` internet work at home business’ the money will take time to come.

Last but not the least, get a computer and access to internet. It’s the ZERO step. First step is taking the first step, remember? Move your life from zero. Start from zero and be on your way to adding digits and zeroes before and after it. In plain and simple language, let me repeat and re-emphasize, unlimited income potential is a reality in internet home business. Don't let the opportunity slip through your fingers.

About the Author

The author is Purva Mewar, webmaster of two Work at Home Business websites ww w.yesearnfromhome.com and www.work-at-home-earn-extra-income.com YOu are welcome to send her your queries related to home business

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