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Home Based Business – Choosing One That’s Right For You – Here’s Your 10 Point Checklist

 I read somewhere that a staggering 97% of Home Based Business Owners FAIL within their first 3 Years. Would you like to be in the other 3%?
 
Then you need a Checklist.I have spent a mammoth amount of time and money trying to find the “perfect” Home Based Business that will make me an “instant” fortune.Then I realised something…and I’m going to tell you what it is.Firstly, let me ask you something – Have you ever had a job and if so, did you make $10,000 a month after working there for just one month?Of course not. You had to learn the job first! Hopefully you were taught as you went along until you got it right. Even after that I dare say that the job never paid you $10,000 a month. That’s why you’re here. If you have never been in a Home Based Business it can be quite foreign but once you have learned the skills you need to succeed it can be very, very rewarding. By that I mean “financially” rewarding as well as “life” rewarding. Nowadays, it is our family who decides when our holidays are taken…not when a ‘boss’ says it’s ok. It feels so good.I realised that a successful business of any kind is built over time. You have to learn the ropes. I also realised that I didn’t want to do some of the things that were required of me in order to make an income while working from home. So I started writing down what it was that I was looking for, what I was comfortable with and what I was prepared to do consistently each day.This is important if you’re to work from home because there isn’t a boss hovering over your shoulder making sure that you are working. You have to want to do the work and when the money starts coming in it will give you even more incentive.When looking for a Home Based Business you must be sure that you have a check list.
 
 What is it that YOU want? Create one of your own. If you’re unsure, here’s my list to give you some ideas.

TRAINING Is there ongoing Training and Support to achieve the desired income?

PERSONAL CONTACT Can I talk with someone in the prospective business? Is there a phone number or contact email?

INTEGRITY Does the company mean what it says?

EQUIPMENT Do I need a computer, a phone etc? Do I get my own website?

COST Is the start up cost within my budget? This means, do I have the money now or am I prepared to go into debt to invest in this particular home based business and where will the money come from?

PROFITS Are they good or will I be working a long time to create a worthwhile income? Is the company promising an unrealistic income?

ONGOING FEES Is there an ongoing Membership to pay? This is most important to know (and in my opinion to avoid especially when you are new) because if there is a monthly fee, they will charge you EACH and EVERY month whether or not you are making any money!

PRODUCTS Are the products or services highly sought after?

VERSATILITY & DIVERSITY Does this home business teach me things that I can apply to other businesses or other ways to create more income? I am a great believer in Multiple Streams of Income. I like to “Provide For Life”.

PRIDE & COMFORT Am I happy to talk with my family and friends about my new home business that I have undertaken, without them running a mile thinking that I’m going to recruit them! Heaven forbid.
You know, This is my checklist and I was late in creating it but as they say, “Better late than never”. Now you know what I look for in a Home Based Business that suits me and I am happy to share it with you. Maybe you are looking for something with similar traits. I hope this list has been of some assistance to you.

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How To Succeed At Online Product Creation The Easy Way

Product creation could be a frightening subject for a lot of Internet marketers to face. Some folks who get in the game with the intention of making a full time income are completely ignorant as to how an online business operates. One of the most profitable ways to create online cash is by creating a product that others are happy to pay for.

Product creation is legitimate method of generating money through internet marketing but many entrepreneurs get it wrong. They start by imitating their Internet marketing gurus by creating information products on Internet marketing in hopes of getting rich the way their heroes did. The problem is that they usually don’t know what they are doing and enter a highly competitive niche with very little marketing experience or connections.

Here are a few tips for effective product creation that may help you get on the right track:
Start by finding a profitable niche with low to moderate competition. If you conduct some rudimentary market research and keyword research, you’ll find many opportunities in areas that will surprise you. Amazon and eBay are two great places to brainstorm for product ideas.

Developing Your Product does not have to be a difficult project. You can find experts in the right field for your niche and pay them to write the material while an artist designs the packaging and website or blog. You can outsource the entire product creation part of the project after you conduct the research and testing to ensure profitability.

Sales and marketing strategies should be created while developing the product and learning about the market. Some experienced marketers use pay per click to drive traffic to their offer page; some folks outsource the entire marketing campaign to affiliates through ClickBank or other affiliate programs.

Product creation does not need to be hard, particularly when the merchandise is electronic. E-books, videos, audio and multi-media products sell very well. They are distributed immediately to customers electronically. Once you have a good feel for a niche market, try to service your customers with associated products and upgrades. If you want to earn money online through product creation, you must understand supply and demand. The majority of new online marketers fail miserably because they go after highly competitive markets or forget to research their chosen niche properly. You have to create your products according to the needs, wants and desires of the prospective customers.

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College 101: Why You Should Choose an Online Education

Traditional universities and colleges are never going to disappear, however it’s easy to see why more and more people are heading to cyberspace for their education. While online education requires students to be self-disciplines, organized and tech-savvy, it is possible for students to get a good education without ever setting foot in a traditional classroom.

Here are five reasons why you should consider an online education.

1. Flexibility

Taking online courses are great for people who need to work, but still want to earn a college degree. Online universities are flexible for students who have other commitments (like work or family). Students can ‘attend’ class while the kids are napping, on a lunch break or on the road for business. Online classes are great because you aren’t required to be in a classroom three nights a week at 6 p.m. sharp for the next 4 years of your life – but you can still get the same level of education. Don’t be fooled, just because you don’t have to go to class doesn’t mean you don’t have to work. You still have to do the work, you just get to decide when and where you do it.

2. Pace Yourself

Another advantage of online education is the ability for students to work at their own pace. E-learning generally focuses on student-centered learning, making it up to you to decide how you learn best. You can study at the same time each day for a set time, or you can use the course chat boards to talk to other students and your instructors. The chat boards are really nice for students who are timid and don’t speak up in class. For some reason, it’s easier to express yourself via chat.

3. Save Money

Most online education programs actually charge less than traditional universities. Take some time to look around the Internet and you’ll discover online classes are inexpensive compared to regular college programs. Because online education is so much cheaper, when you finish your education you won’t have to be laden with huge student loans like most college students. Getting an online education can actually save you lots of money.

4. No Commute

Not only can you save money in your coursework by pursuing an online education, you also save tons of money and hours driving yourself to and from school each day. One of the best things about online education is getting to learn from the comfort of your home – sweats and all. So, no more stressing about being to your 7 a.m. class on time, instead, sleep in and study when you wake up. You’ll also save money on eating out for those ‘convenience meals,’ childcare and gas. Paying your monthly Internet bill is a small price to pay for your college education.

5. Unlimited Options

There is nothing worse than decided more than anything I want to be (insert your dream profession here) when I grow up, then discovering your local university doesn’t offer such programs. Well, that’s not a problem with online education. When you know what line of work you want to pursue, you can look for universities that offer courses to support your goals. And, because classes are web-based, it doesn’t matter if the college is in Miami, New York or Podunk Idaho.

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