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Do I have the time and
resources to start a home based business?
Do you do things on
your own, are you a self-starter and can motivate yourself?
Am I a people oriented
individual, can I carry on a conversation with anybody?
Can I complete tasks in
a timely manner, am organized and stay focused?
Do I have a plan before
I enter into a major decision?
Will I work hard for
something I really want and make a list of goals?
Are you a decision
maker, you can evaluate situations and proceed with confidence?
Am I trustworthy, do I
have an honest and open manner?
Am I willing to stick
with a decision once my mind had been made up?
How did you do? Are you
ready to start your own Home-Based Business?
Do you possess the
following traits?
1. Determination: I
have found that individuals who have decided to become self-employed
either "in the real world" or "on the internet" are a determined group.
Once they become comfortable with the area they have chosen, they pursue
it endlessly. The ups and downs of any business can be enough for you to
throw in the towel. Being self-employed is not as easy as a task as some
imagine when they first decide "I can do this"
2. Motivation: Okay,
now you have convinced yourself that you can do this. In the beginning
your emotions run on high speed. You advertise, build networks, and
spend long hours working each day. Successful Network Marketers do not
need a pat on the back every day. They assess what they have or have not
accomplished. They go with the flow, they except change as a natural
progression of the business.
3. Self-confidence: As
changes occur successful Network Marketers assess the changes that need
to be made to stay in the "pack" They are knowledge seeking individuals,
who will take that "extra step" to gain the information they need to
stay on top of their business. They are not afraid to seek out the
professionals and ask questions.
4. People-Oriented:
Being able to communicate, provide training and services to your
customers. Successful Network Marketers have the ability to communicate
to their customers. They have gained the knowledge; therefore they are
the experts in their field. They provide the training and support their
customers need to be successful. They go the "extra mile", they direct,
motivate and support their customers.
5. Resourcefulness:
They have the ability to solve problems by finding creative ways of
dealing with problems that arise. They remain patient and focused to the
task at hand.
6. Objectivity: They
can assess and evaluate what risks that may be involved with a
particular decision. They understand their limitations, capabilities and
know which course of action to pursue.
Your initial Things to
do List
Home office:
Does your current home
office have all the items you need to get started?
1. Computer Capability
2. Printing Resource
3. Contact Resource
4. Internet Connection
Resource
How many hours a day do
you want to invest?
Take a hard look at
your current situation. Be realistic. Set goals for yourself. Stick to
your schedule. Work smarter not harder. Stay organized.
If you are already
employed and are looking for a part-time business then you will have
less time to invest initially. Once you have gotten the feel of your new
business, then you can add hours per day as needed.
How much money do I
want to invest?
Realistically in order
to build a successful Home-Based Business you will at some time need to
invest some monies.
Just as you would in a
“real world” business.
Advertising Costs
Website Development
Incentive Programs
Offered through the Company
Office Supplies
Make a daily check list
of tasks to be performed.
Keeping a log of
contacts, and programs you are interested in joining or have joined.
Email Addresses
Business Contacts
Advertising Partners
Link Partners
Passwords
ID numbers
Being organized and
armed with the proper tools will enable you to “Start a Home-Based
Business”. |
