I just wanted to write an article about home business in 2009. Statistics are showing that more people are looking at home business in this deep recession than ever before.
Many people have lost trust and faith in their traditional jobs, constantly living with the fear of layoffs. Home-based business for many has become a necessity, as well as a desire because of the dire state of our economy.
People are hedging their bets as well, by having a home business on the side, just in case they or their partner becomes another layoff statistic.
As a home business owner for the last 10 years, I see the true value of having a home business. I love the fact that I do not have a boss, in addition to the fact that I set my own hours, plan my own vacations, and take time off at my own discretion.
In addition, having your own home-based business has strong tax benefits, a chance to network with people all over the country, as well as the chance for true financial freedom.
Having a home business, however, is not without its’ realities and truths. Although there are tremendous benefits to having a home business, there are things you must be aware of before you start your journey.
- 1. You must do your due diligence before embarking on a home business. There are many scams out there, and these scams are all over the internet. Please do your research before making your decision. Check out the financial health of the company, the team you decide to join, as well as whether or not you see longevity in the business opportunity.
- 2. Home business does not mean easy riches overnight. If you are promised this, you are also being lied to. It takes time to build a home business and there are advertising costs involved. It can take many months.. at least for it to truly be a stable source of income for you and your family.
- 3. Having a home business does not mean sitting around in your pajamas all day eating bon bons and watching soap operas or spending most of your day, every day at the beach. You must discipline yourself and devote many hours per day to your home business. Your business will not run on its’ own. You need to be the master of your business, and work at it daily.
- 4. When you have a home business, you must be aware that your income may not be steady at first, and will fluctuate weekly. You must put money away for a rainy day when you have a home business so that you do not have to resort to credit cards and your savings to keep you afloat. This is a much different experience than having a salary, and it will take some getting used to.
- 5. When you have a home business you are in charge of sales, marketing, customer service, advertising, and more. You may want to hire others to help you with all of these aspects of your business, because doing it all alone can be a daunting task.
It is hoped that some of these realities were helpful to you. These truths are not meant to dissuade you in any way, but were written to help you realize that having a home business takes work, patience, and discipline.
Having your own business can be the most exciting, lucrative, and fun opportunities of your life. Good luck in your journey to success!
Michelle Tukachinsky
Home Business Coach and Mentor
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If I start a business where do I get the merchandise- if I wanted to start selling digital cameras?I have taken some business courses but I don't really know where to go to get the merchandise, the type of business I wanted to start was a business selling digital cameras and equipment. Would I just have to contact the manufacture directly? Can anyone help me and give me suggestion on starting a retail business? Thank you .
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you've got it back to front. First you look for a niche in the market that needs to be addressed or you note a shortage of demand. If you are not addressing these keep your money in your pocket.
Business opportunities come from hobbies expanded, new technology (e.g. become the Blue Ray expert), niche markets e.g. something a cultural group wants or needs, changes in law create opportunities for experts to emerge, changes in demographics e,g, more children in the area.
Look around. Ask people around you.
How to start will depend on the idea – some businesses start part time until they get enough customers to move on – some start as web based businesses and others just have to bite the bullet and go bigtime. Whatever you do please do a business plan before you start – work out the details on profitability, time needed to make it work etc before you commit any money to the idea.
Need a great business plan format try. http://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/Easy-Business-Plan-Pack-p-16143.html
He just says 1,2,3,4 and the little kids turn into top notch studio musicians with adult singing voices. David Cassidy doesn’t even sing on this one.
yeas, this was the original theme
How about a book store, if you are looking retail?
I cant say if it would work in your town, you need to do marketing research to see what would succeed in your town.
Also in business .. Location, Location, Location is VERY important to success .. not only do you need the right business, you need the right location ..
Passion, YES .. you do have to work long hours but passion because you believe in what you are doing.
I work from home and have the utmost compassion and belief for what I do, I believe that is what brings me success ..
If you don't like books, don't like to read .. then a book store probably wont make sense. Did deep .. Only you know what you really want to do.
GL!
You can't post a Proposal for Sale of Business here. It is a comprehensive document similar to a business plan with dozens to hundreds of pages. Contact a broker like VR Business Brokers and see if you can get help. Yours is a unique business driven by personal contacts and is not easily sold.
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I think you have to choose the Marketing section in Human Resource Management(HRM) because in marketing you get the nice job in the good reputed company on a high post..
Also, didn’t realize the theme song had a different variation on it. Apparently it changed as time went on??
You need to keep accurate records when running a business. This will be your best defense if you ever get audited.
For IRS purposes, you need to make a profit every 3 out of 5 years to have the IRS prove that you are not running a business. Otherwise, it is up to you to prove that you are running a business and not doing a hobby. You can prove that you are running a business by keeping your business accounts and personal accounts separate.
You can write off any legitimate business expense including dinners with clients, car expenses, equipment, etc.
Having a separate checking account and credit card is a good idea. However, it isn't necessary. You can comingle your business and personal expenses using your personal accounts. But, if you do this, then it will be harder for you to prove that you are running a business.
For your revenues, you don't need a corporate account to make you deposits. You just need to make the deposits in your separate account that you use for business.
You can read Publication 334 for more information.
business school is the right field to study, if you choose your college carefully, some have an entrepreneurship track/program
The requirements vary according to your state. Call the business license office for your county and just ask them if you need a business license to operate an internet store. I live in Georgia, and in my county, you do.
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Yes, the courses you speak of will help you to become a Business Analyst.
A BA can be on the client side or the IT side. If on the client side, they are interfacing with work group domains that process the work and review what they need. They generate requirements and then work with the IT side to update or generate processes and applications to fullfil the business needs.
If you're a BA on the IT side of the house, then you're taking all the requirements and developing processes and application solutions. Your job is to work with the client to generate a business solutions document (there are many names for it) and get signoff. Then, you need to make sure that solution becomes reality by working with systems analysts, programmers, and testers. You're generally responsible for the delivery of the solution. Although, if the solution revolves around process changes with other work group domains, you normally work with a PM (Project Manager). Never the less, you have end to end responsibilities for the IT delivery to insure the client gets what they need (and paying for).
With the offshoring of work to cheap labor, to remain associated with software development, the BA role is a good profession.
Hmmm. Interesting.. It says this was directed by Jerry Paris. Jerry Helper on Dick Van Dyke Show.. I understand he did quite a bit of directing, and on other shows as well..
They just put the Brady Bunch back on because of it’s 40th Aniversary or whatever, i’ve been watching it like everyday XD
They don’t show the Brady Bunch or The Partridge Family any more.
I remember the Brady Bunch used to be on Tvland(like you said) and The Partridge family was on ION along with The Monkees.