|
Five-Point Checklist for Starting
a Home Business
by
Eric Ackley
Lots of people are starting home-based businesses these days. Whatever the reason, downsizing, needing extra income, or lots of spare time, the amount of people looking for home-based businesses (on-line as well as off-line) is increasing. Before you jump into a home business, let me ask you, "What do you want to accomplish with a home business?" This will determine what type of business you want to look at. Think about the following questions: 1. How committed are you to this venture? Is this something you must do, or is it something you will try for a while 'to see if it works out'? Being committed to a thing has a wonderful effect on its success or not. If you are 'trying the waters,' you won't put as much time and effort into the venture as you would if it was a 'do or die' situation. Be honest about your commitment level. 2. How much money do you want to make? Do you simply need extra income? Try surveys or affiliate programs (on-line) or home selling opportunities (off-line). Can you start out with a small paycheck, and build up, or do you need immediate full-time income? Most online income opportunities are of the 'start small and build' type. If you need full-time income right now, better try typing at home (do several opportunities at once), or other telecommuting opportunities (on-line) or something you can do from home, such as childcare or manufacturing small products (off-line). Be realistic about your income needs and potential with various opportunities. 3. How do you want to work? Do you want to work for yourself or someone else? Internet-based or work out of your home office? If you want to work for someone else, you can try freelancing, or contract work. If you want to work for yourself, do you have the time and inclination to build your business? Check your working preferences. 4. How much time can you devote to this business? Can you do this full-time? 8 hours or so per day? Can you only devote spare-time hours? Do you need to work around children's schedules or other obligations? Be realistic in your time allowance. 5. How much money can you put into this business? Even 'free' opportunities will require money for supplies, advertising, etc., before you see any income coming in. Be sure to only count 'extra' money, not money you need for basic needs such as electricity or food. Two things every business opportunity will ask you (among other things) is how much money do you have available, and how much time do you have available. Remember, you are trading time (and expertise) for money in any job. As a general rule, little time invested equals little income reaped. Also, another general rule is free resources take a lot of your time to implement, but paid resources are time savers. In other words, if you have money, but no time, go for paid resources and business aids; if you have time, but no money, go for the free resources. Paid resources will get you going faster, free resources are the slower path to success. Answering these questions will give you a general idea of what type of work to look into, and also where to begin the search for your perfect business opportunity. Good Luck! |
|
There are thousands of work from home money making opportunities available on the internet, and it is extremely difficult to know which ones are real opportunities, which ones are not worth your while, and which ones are scams. We have tested hundreds of opportunities, and created a directory of what we believe are the most legitimate and solid income earners available. Follow these 4 simple steps to get the most from this site: 1. Bookmark this site, and come back often. It will change frequently as new opportunities arise. Work
At Home Discussion Forum 2. Get this information in E-book format, with lifetime upgrade rights! The home income field is constantly changing, keep up-to-date with the latest offers, scam warnings and more! Click here for your free E-book. 3. Browse as many of the opportunities as you can on this site. Each one is unique, but they also complement each other nicely; therefore you can work as many as you wish. 4. Contact webmaster@myworkathomesite.com to answer any questions you may have, or to receive full mentoring to get your online business on the fast track to success as soon as possible. Work
At Home Opportunities:
Online Survey
Sites These
sites all have lists of survey websites that will
pay you in cash, credits or merchandise. They are all pretty
similar, but do offer some different options, so check each one out.Affiliate Programs Many people say this is the easiest way to break into making money on the internet. Sell other people's programs and products. Data Entry Jobs These are "type at home" type jobs--entering data for someone else. Like the survey sites, these sites sell you list of companies that can use home typists. Mystery Shopper Jobs These sites offer you the chance to evaluate businesses such as restaurants, shops, etc., pay you for your evaluations and re-imburse you for things you buy. Plus you get to keep what you buy. Comng Soon!
Business Matchup
Services These
sites will take the
inormation you supply and send it to 5 or so different companies, who
will, in turn, contact you with their offer. Good if you want
someone to contact you, instead of searching the net for offers.F/T & P/T Business Opportunities This catagory includes MLM programs, and other businesses you can run from home. Internet-based Income Opportunities If you are looking for an online business, look in this catagory. These offers can be done from home using only the internet. Lead Generation These programs will sell you leads to follow up on with your program info. Remember the Business Matchup Services? The lead generation companies get these leads from the matchup services. Try to buy fresh leads, not the older ones. Support Groups If you feel alone or isolated in your business efforts, check these support groups out. If you want to support and encourage others like yourself, go here. Also Visit
Information-Age.biz
Terms
of Service
| Privacy
Policy |