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5 Things to Look for in Home Business Ideas and Opportunities
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5 Things to Look for in Home Business Ideas and Opportunities
As I was jotting down notes for this article on the things
to look for in home business ideas and opportunities, the list grew rapidly. So
many different opportunities exist to make a quick buck online. Income claims
of “$250k in your first year” are everywhere on the internet. Instead of
looking at this in the standard way, I decided to take more of a philosophical
approach. So the list I came up with is below.
Tip #1: Look for a business that doesn’t have outrageous income
claims.
The Reason: Home Business Ideas and Opportunities are
legitimate. So many people make tremendous livings online, working from home,
offering a service to society. The problem is that all of these ‘fly by night’
companies that spout off dubious income claims tend to mar the industry. A
system I would want to associate with would be one that is both grounded, and
innovative enough to NOT have outrageous income claims. The company that is
leading the way is most likely the best opportunity.
Tip #2: Look for a business with a track record, a proven
system, AND successful leaders.
The Reason: As cliché as it sounds, the crewman are only as
good as the captain. You cannot succeed in an industry as competitive as home
business without having an incredible team behind you. A true support system
with built in training, constantly evolving to best support the entrepreneurs
involved.
Tip#3: Find a home business idea that maximizes leverage.
The Reason: The internet is so powerful because of leverage.
An industry (like MLM) where you go around and talk to your friends, while
possible to be successful, takes forever and really has no “system” in place. A
person is only capable of so much. Leverage is key to success online.
Tip#4: Find a community that concentrates on self mastery
and self improvement
The Reason: If one is to accumulate money, success, freedom
of time, lifestyle, or whatever it is that they desire, they must truly know
themselves. Being a leader is as simple, and as difficult, as truly being yourself.
If you don’t understand yourself, and consistently work on yourself, it is very
difficult to succeed in areas outside of yourself.
Tip#5: Find a system that allows you to work directly with a
mentor, sponsor, or some person.
The Reason: Call centers, help lines, and general training
stuff is great. The truth is, it’s tough to remain motivated, fine tune your
own business, and really grow to your potential without having a person
directly involved. It’s the same thing as taking your car to a mechanic: all
mechanics are probably capable, but the mechanic you take your car to every
time is going to do “the best” job. Find a mechanic for your business in a
mentor.
When
I was looking through home business ideas and opportunities, I looked for those
5 things (whether I knew it or not!) I found them all in the company I decided
to go with, and I haven’t looked back. I, like probably most others, started
out attracted to the idea of freedom, wealth, and ‘easy street’. While those
things are bi products, they cannot be the focus.
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- Hi there,
Today we are bombarded with 'Business Opportunities' by the multitude.
I believe it is possible to earn a lot through the internet, but it is hard work. Nobody gets it very easy on a long term basis.
[b][b]How much notice do people take[/b], [/b]when the Bank Statements are shown as means of 'how credible' their business idea is?
Are they always totally true? They look authentic.
The whole industry is growing rapidly.
What is your experience? Is there any regulation in presenting the 'Bank Statement' or other statements from 'Click Bank' etc ?
Kindest Regards
Beat
"Unlock People's Potentials!"
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- this is a fascinating book about the history of Business theory, and I'd recommend it to anybody.
2. The Big Book of Small Business: You Don't Have to Run Your Business by the Seat of Your Pants, by Tom Gegax. Ditto.
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- HI,
I have used trade shows (not participated) to collect potential clients. For example, the Home & Garden Industry is extremely behind the time in regards to their websites. I attended an Home & Garden Expo in Denver and collected all the companies contact information. I plan on cold calling & mailing information to each business.
It also gave me time to research the industry more, talk directly to the owners in many cases, and learn more about what they need.
Jeff
Re: Ideas For Business
- Hello Lucy,
you may consider this list for Ideas for Business: (Top 23 list)
Rank Company
1 Google
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4 Container Store
5 Whole Foods Market
6 Network Appliance
7 S.C. Johnson & Son
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10 W.L. Gore & Associates
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12 David Weekley Homes
13 Nugget Market
14 Qualcomm
15 American Century Invest.
16 Starbucks Coffee
17 Quicken Loans
18 Station Casinos
19 Alston & Bird
20 QuikTrip
21 Griffin Hospital
22 Valero Energy
23 Vision Service Plan
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