'Work Life Balance' has been talked about for years, but it also applies to small home-based business owners. The biggest difference is that when you are an employee working for a company that works toward work/life balance, your boss is (hopefully) looking out for you. When you work for yourself, you have to look out for yourself!
I have a built-in monitor - my children. They need to be picked up after school whether I have work to do or not, and I'm an only parent. They also need to eat - every day! Since I really enjoy spending time with them and understand the value of having dinner together, I don't work with clients nights or weekends.
What stops you at the end of the day? Do you have an 'end of the day'? You really need one! When you read that, if you answered in your head with, "Yes, but..." you might be working too much!
It isn't that simple; I know. If you work in an industry that requires you to work nights and/or weekends, like a wedding planner or a psychologist, it is difficult. Also, there is that period of time when your business really takes off, but you are not making quite enough profit to hire an assistant.
You need to maximize your income, so what do you do? The truth is, I have lost a couple of clients because I don't work nights. I also built my target market around my work hours. If I worked with corporate employees, I would need to work at least a couple of nights per week. For me, it was well worth it.
My clients also benefit. I accepted a couple of clients in the evenings, after my children went to sleep, when I first started my business. I was hungry! After working all day, taking care of my then 7- and 9-year-old daughters all evening, I was tired! My clients were not getting my best. Then I would be exhausted and energized at the same time, at bedtime, and more tired as the week progressed.
Everyone lost. My clients, my kids and I all got less than we deserved.
Does this sound familiar? How can you begin to set stronger boundaries so you are not working all the time? Do you need an additional day off during the week? Perhaps you can start by deciding not to work a specific evening every week, and go from there. If you are in real estate, perhaps you can take the first half of every Tuesday and Thursday off. Sleep in - get a mani-pedi - watch a movie.
It boils down to you setting your priorities, and it starts with a decision. You need to decide that having a life outside of work is important - that YOU are important. You are, you know. If you don't think so, ask around. Decide what is important to you and go after it - don't wait for permission. In fact, stop waiting in general. Go after what you want today - life is short.
By having time off of work, you are replenishing yourself so you will be happier at work! You will be healthier and have more energy. Your family, friends and clients will thank you!
Copyright (c) 2008 Audrey Burton
Monday, June 16, 2008
From Woman with a Good Idea to Woman with a Thriving Home-Based Business
According to the Center for Women's Business Research, "There are 10.4 million women running successful businesses in the U.S. Of those 10.4 million, 85% of them are running businesses out of their home."
Women starting up a business from home run the gamut from moms wanting to work while staying at home with their children, to women jumping the corporate ship, to midlife entrepreneurs investing in their future.
Behind every woman starting up a business from home, there is a good idea just waiting to fail. Yes, fail. Why? Because a good idea is not a great one, and being passionate about something is not enough to turn a good idea into a thriving home-based business.
With women-run, home-based businesses being one of the fastest growing sectors of small business start-ups, it's important for women to make sure their good idea turns into a great one.
Top 5 Steps to Insure Your Business Success
1. Before you quit your day job, get to know the business side of things.
If you were a teacher interested in becoming a principal, you'd need to know what it would be like to be a school administrator. Right? Even if you already knew everything about being a teacher, you may not know about the business side of running a school.
The same thing is true when it comes to starting up a home-based business. You need to know what you're getting into before you start.
2. Realize that your good idea is going to take a hit.
If you were a knight riding off to war, wouldn't you want to know that your armor was strong? That it could withstand the rigors of battle? That it could bear up under the toughest of blows and the sharpest of blades?
Before you go out and spend tens of thousands of dollars on product development, find out how well your idea will hold up under scrutiny. Interview your target customers to confirm your assumptions about your product. The questions you ask now will give you invaluable information that will help turn your good idea into a great one.
3. Have a clear vision of where you want to go.
Before you head off down the start-up road, you'll need a map. You'll need to have a plan to get from here to there — a plan that supports your great idea and vision of success.
This is where a clear vision statement and business plan come in handy. Having a vision for the kinds of products and services you want to offer and what specific niche group will buy them is important. Knowing how much it will cost to start up and run your business for the first couple of years is helpful, too.
4. Realize that you are going to have to wait for profits.
As with any business start up, initially the money going out is going to exceed the money coming in. For how long? Well, certainly for at least your first year. Probably the next. Sometimes it takes up to five years. It all depends on one thing: how well you've done steps 1, 2, and 3.
Thriving home-based business owners know they have to do two things while waiting for profits to roll in: hold the vision for their business and take steps every day to make it happen. Because of this, they have a system in place to handle the level of success they see for their business. Without these things, chances are you're going to quit long before you've had a chance to succeed.
Women starting up a business from home run the gamut from moms wanting to work while staying at home with their children, to women jumping the corporate ship, to midlife entrepreneurs investing in their future.
Behind every woman starting up a business from home, there is a good idea just waiting to fail. Yes, fail. Why? Because a good idea is not a great one, and being passionate about something is not enough to turn a good idea into a thriving home-based business.
With women-run, home-based businesses being one of the fastest growing sectors of small business start-ups, it's important for women to make sure their good idea turns into a great one.
Top 5 Steps to Insure Your Business Success
1. Before you quit your day job, get to know the business side of things.
If you were a teacher interested in becoming a principal, you'd need to know what it would be like to be a school administrator. Right? Even if you already knew everything about being a teacher, you may not know about the business side of running a school.
The same thing is true when it comes to starting up a home-based business. You need to know what you're getting into before you start.
2. Realize that your good idea is going to take a hit.
If you were a knight riding off to war, wouldn't you want to know that your armor was strong? That it could withstand the rigors of battle? That it could bear up under the toughest of blows and the sharpest of blades?
Before you go out and spend tens of thousands of dollars on product development, find out how well your idea will hold up under scrutiny. Interview your target customers to confirm your assumptions about your product. The questions you ask now will give you invaluable information that will help turn your good idea into a great one.
3. Have a clear vision of where you want to go.
Before you head off down the start-up road, you'll need a map. You'll need to have a plan to get from here to there — a plan that supports your great idea and vision of success.
This is where a clear vision statement and business plan come in handy. Having a vision for the kinds of products and services you want to offer and what specific niche group will buy them is important. Knowing how much it will cost to start up and run your business for the first couple of years is helpful, too.
4. Realize that you are going to have to wait for profits.
As with any business start up, initially the money going out is going to exceed the money coming in. For how long? Well, certainly for at least your first year. Probably the next. Sometimes it takes up to five years. It all depends on one thing: how well you've done steps 1, 2, and 3.
Thriving home-based business owners know they have to do two things while waiting for profits to roll in: hold the vision for their business and take steps every day to make it happen. Because of this, they have a system in place to handle the level of success they see for their business. Without these things, chances are you're going to quit long before you've had a chance to succeed.
Home-based Business -- Sometimes It's Hard To Get To Work
Have you heard about the kids who live across the street from the school and are always running in as the bell rings? Or about the employee who lives just around the corner and is always the last to arrive each morning?
Strangely enough, the same can be true for an entrepreneur who has chosen to be a home-based business owner. Discipline often has more to do with being late (or not arriving at all) than anything else.
Procrastination, focus or discipline -- it doesn’t matter what you call it. The fact is that some people just can’t seem to do what they need to do, when they need to do it. When deciding whether to be a home-based business or have an office at another location, the key determinating factor is whether you have the discipline to be home-based. It doesn’t matter why you aren’t in your office when you should be; it matters only that you aren’t there! The bottom line is, the business will not be handled, and before long there won’t be a business. Setting goals and to-do lists helps, but if you’re not in the office, you aren’t working on those lists.
One would think that needing to earn a living would create the discipline to get in the office, but those who procrastinate explain it this way: On my way into the office, I stop to make myself a cup of coffee. That creates an opportunity to wash the dishes. While the coffee is still brewing, I get dressed and see the pile of clothes that need washed. While the clothes are washing, I do go in to the office and check emails (notice I said ‘check’, not handle). The coffee is done, so back out to the kitchen to pour a cup and fix breakfast. It’s a bright sunny morning, so I choose to have my breakfast on the deck. Looking around, I see there are weeds to pull. A half-hour later, back into the house to put the clothes in the dryer. Now I can get to work. But, Oh! It’s lunch time. After lunch there is every intention to go into the office, but the dryer buzzes and the clothes need folded.
You get the picture. Before you know it, the day is gone. Papers are piling up on the desk, phone calls and emails remain unanswered and bills haven’t been paid. But you do have a sparkling clean house and an immaculate garden!
This is a bit of an exaggeration, but too many people offered a similar routine to discount how easy it is for people without discipline to put off starting the work day. Replace the gardening and laundry with mowing, dusting, scrubbing floors, cooking, working on a hobby, watching TV, etc., and you can see how easy a week can go by without getting any work done.
The distractions of daily home tasks can overwhelm some home-based business owners. However, there are a few easy-to-establish habits you can adopt fairly quickly. First, write down everything you want accomplished to keep your home in the condition that will allow you to "go to work". Maybe choose a couple days a week that you do laundry, one for yard work, etc. Always allow at least one hour a day for a quick run-through of the house first thing in the morning to do the little things that aren’t scheduled (pick up magazines, empty waste baskets, etc.).
Once you have a routine, you’ll discover many hours each day you can devote to your company. Also set a schedule and to-do list for your work tasks. Have specific days for chosen tasks (pay bills, write an article, out-of-office appointments, etc.) and that will help create concentrated blocks of time.
One time saver for the office is to check and ANSWER emails and phone messages only twice a day. Don’t leave the email account open. The little envelope appearing on your computer screen, or the ‘ding’ indicating you have mail, is a big distraction. Eliminate it. The amount of time you’ll save with this technique is amazing!
Strangely enough, the same can be true for an entrepreneur who has chosen to be a home-based business owner. Discipline often has more to do with being late (or not arriving at all) than anything else.
Procrastination, focus or discipline -- it doesn’t matter what you call it. The fact is that some people just can’t seem to do what they need to do, when they need to do it. When deciding whether to be a home-based business or have an office at another location, the key determinating factor is whether you have the discipline to be home-based. It doesn’t matter why you aren’t in your office when you should be; it matters only that you aren’t there! The bottom line is, the business will not be handled, and before long there won’t be a business. Setting goals and to-do lists helps, but if you’re not in the office, you aren’t working on those lists.
One would think that needing to earn a living would create the discipline to get in the office, but those who procrastinate explain it this way: On my way into the office, I stop to make myself a cup of coffee. That creates an opportunity to wash the dishes. While the coffee is still brewing, I get dressed and see the pile of clothes that need washed. While the clothes are washing, I do go in to the office and check emails (notice I said ‘check’, not handle). The coffee is done, so back out to the kitchen to pour a cup and fix breakfast. It’s a bright sunny morning, so I choose to have my breakfast on the deck. Looking around, I see there are weeds to pull. A half-hour later, back into the house to put the clothes in the dryer. Now I can get to work. But, Oh! It’s lunch time. After lunch there is every intention to go into the office, but the dryer buzzes and the clothes need folded.
You get the picture. Before you know it, the day is gone. Papers are piling up on the desk, phone calls and emails remain unanswered and bills haven’t been paid. But you do have a sparkling clean house and an immaculate garden!
This is a bit of an exaggeration, but too many people offered a similar routine to discount how easy it is for people without discipline to put off starting the work day. Replace the gardening and laundry with mowing, dusting, scrubbing floors, cooking, working on a hobby, watching TV, etc., and you can see how easy a week can go by without getting any work done.
The distractions of daily home tasks can overwhelm some home-based business owners. However, there are a few easy-to-establish habits you can adopt fairly quickly. First, write down everything you want accomplished to keep your home in the condition that will allow you to "go to work". Maybe choose a couple days a week that you do laundry, one for yard work, etc. Always allow at least one hour a day for a quick run-through of the house first thing in the morning to do the little things that aren’t scheduled (pick up magazines, empty waste baskets, etc.).
Once you have a routine, you’ll discover many hours each day you can devote to your company. Also set a schedule and to-do list for your work tasks. Have specific days for chosen tasks (pay bills, write an article, out-of-office appointments, etc.) and that will help create concentrated blocks of time.
One time saver for the office is to check and ANSWER emails and phone messages only twice a day. Don’t leave the email account open. The little envelope appearing on your computer screen, or the ‘ding’ indicating you have mail, is a big distraction. Eliminate it. The amount of time you’ll save with this technique is amazing!
Pros and Cons of Working at Home
In most cases people who are eager to spend most of their time enjoying the comforts of home choose to work from home. People also opt for home-based jobs to earn an extra income fulfill various needs, personal as well as professional.
There are many ways to make money with this kind of opportunity. You can start your own business, work with an existing business firm, run online auctions, freelance for any company, do data entry , get paid for online surveys and so on.
Working at home is no doubt beneficial but can be problematic too. Some of the pros and cons of working at home are listed below.
Pros:
1. Comfortable Location
Daily commuting from home to office and vice versa is cumbersome and expensive for some people. If there is space enough in ones house to make an office space to maintain some amount of privacy then there is nothing better than that. This way you can share a lot of time with your family which is usually not possible with a regular 12 hour office job.
2. Flexibility
You can figure out your own working hours and do not have to follow a strict nine-to-five schedule. You can take breaks whenever you want and continue working till you are satisfied. There is extreme freedom as far as dress code is concerned. You can be as comfortable as possible and be your own boss.
3. Savings
You can cut down on your fuel expenses and save money by working at home. Car maintenance charges are also reduced as a result. If you are working for a private company from home they will also furnish the equipments required for your work and no question of expenditure on your part.
4. Other Reasons
There are people who experience less stress working from home. They can control and concentrate on their work without the interference of colleagues and the boss. Health problems can also be solved by working at home.
Cons:
1. Isolation from social life - If you are working at home you are dissociated from the rest of your coworkers. Working alone can at times be very boring and time consuming. You might not be able to solve many work problems without helping hands. The lack of social interaction can lead to depression and other psychological problems which would hamper your work.
2. Limited Options - You cannot work if your job does not permit you to do so. For instance, if you are involved in the field of public relations, communication with people is indispensable for you. You cannot choose to work from your home in such a situation.
3. Equipment Expenditure - If your office does not provide you the equipments required for your work at home, it can increase your expenses. This can be problematic for people who do not have enough savings to incur this cost. You need a proper space in your house to set up an office because a minimum privacy is required for work. If that is not available it is even more expensive to set up.
4. No regular Income - If your work is project based then you might not receive monthly pay checks. Your financial condition has to be extremely well to maintain your finances in such a scenario.
5. Fraud - You might not be trusted completely by your clients since you are working from home. Your sincerity might be under surveillance. This would hamper your professional image to your clients.
6. Distractions - If you have children they can be the cause of distractions during your working hours. Visitors can also disturb you while you work. You cannot avoid such sources of disturbance.
7. Discipline - You need a great deal of self discipline, energy, dedication and financial stability for this type of endeavor to be successful.
There are many ways to make money with this kind of opportunity. You can start your own business, work with an existing business firm, run online auctions, freelance for any company, do data entry , get paid for online surveys and so on.
Working at home is no doubt beneficial but can be problematic too. Some of the pros and cons of working at home are listed below.
Pros:
1. Comfortable Location
Daily commuting from home to office and vice versa is cumbersome and expensive for some people. If there is space enough in ones house to make an office space to maintain some amount of privacy then there is nothing better than that. This way you can share a lot of time with your family which is usually not possible with a regular 12 hour office job.
2. Flexibility
You can figure out your own working hours and do not have to follow a strict nine-to-five schedule. You can take breaks whenever you want and continue working till you are satisfied. There is extreme freedom as far as dress code is concerned. You can be as comfortable as possible and be your own boss.
3. Savings
You can cut down on your fuel expenses and save money by working at home. Car maintenance charges are also reduced as a result. If you are working for a private company from home they will also furnish the equipments required for your work and no question of expenditure on your part.
4. Other Reasons
There are people who experience less stress working from home. They can control and concentrate on their work without the interference of colleagues and the boss. Health problems can also be solved by working at home.
Cons:
1. Isolation from social life - If you are working at home you are dissociated from the rest of your coworkers. Working alone can at times be very boring and time consuming. You might not be able to solve many work problems without helping hands. The lack of social interaction can lead to depression and other psychological problems which would hamper your work.
2. Limited Options - You cannot work if your job does not permit you to do so. For instance, if you are involved in the field of public relations, communication with people is indispensable for you. You cannot choose to work from your home in such a situation.
3. Equipment Expenditure - If your office does not provide you the equipments required for your work at home, it can increase your expenses. This can be problematic for people who do not have enough savings to incur this cost. You need a proper space in your house to set up an office because a minimum privacy is required for work. If that is not available it is even more expensive to set up.
4. No regular Income - If your work is project based then you might not receive monthly pay checks. Your financial condition has to be extremely well to maintain your finances in such a scenario.
5. Fraud - You might not be trusted completely by your clients since you are working from home. Your sincerity might be under surveillance. This would hamper your professional image to your clients.
6. Distractions - If you have children they can be the cause of distractions during your working hours. Visitors can also disturb you while you work. You cannot avoid such sources of disturbance.
7. Discipline - You need a great deal of self discipline, energy, dedication and financial stability for this type of endeavor to be successful.
Free Online Surveys and Scams -- The Lie You Shouldn’t Believe
The whole free survey business is a corrupt racket. You can’t make any money completing paid surveys. No one is actually going to pay you for sharing your opinions. Free online surveys and scams are peas in the same crooked pod.
That’s what "they" say. As is so often the case, however, "they" are 100% wrong.
Few industries get the kind of negative comments reserved for paid surveys. Why are so many people convinced this rock-solid online moneymaking opportunity is a part of some weird scam conspiracy?
Some base their crazed conclusions on bad personal experiences that stemmed less from a corrupt business than from their own inabilities. People who fail to read the fine print, who can’t differentiate between guaranteed payments and prize opportunities, who aren’t willing to follow directions for survey completion and others who simply didn’t do things the right way have a tendency to gripe like crazy to everyone who will read or listen.
There’s also the pessimism factor. The Internet is littered with countless scams and massive quantities of over-hyped "biz opps". Jaded after falling for one too many of these rotten deals, many people automatically assume that every online earning plan is either part of the "big lie" or completely impossible. They fail to recognize the underlying logic of the paid survey business (companies understand that good market research is critical to their success and they will pay to acquire the public’s opinions) and issue knee-jerk criticisms.
Another problem is the unfortunate fact that there are a few bad apples in the big ol’ barrel of online surveys. There are survey opportunities that fail to pay up. There are nefarious bad guys out there running phony surveys. It happens. It happens rarely, but it does happen. It certainly doesn’t happen enough to de-legitimize paid surveys, but you wouldn’t realize that if you listen to the critics. Just remember, there are countless wholly legitimate paid survey opportunities available.
If you want to make some extra cash via the Internet, free-to-take online surveys are a great idea. If you can find a well-established source of solid paid survey leads, there is no reason to heed the warnings issued by those who prefer griping and complaining to making money.
That’s what "they" say. As is so often the case, however, "they" are 100% wrong.
Few industries get the kind of negative comments reserved for paid surveys. Why are so many people convinced this rock-solid online moneymaking opportunity is a part of some weird scam conspiracy?
Some base their crazed conclusions on bad personal experiences that stemmed less from a corrupt business than from their own inabilities. People who fail to read the fine print, who can’t differentiate between guaranteed payments and prize opportunities, who aren’t willing to follow directions for survey completion and others who simply didn’t do things the right way have a tendency to gripe like crazy to everyone who will read or listen.
There’s also the pessimism factor. The Internet is littered with countless scams and massive quantities of over-hyped "biz opps". Jaded after falling for one too many of these rotten deals, many people automatically assume that every online earning plan is either part of the "big lie" or completely impossible. They fail to recognize the underlying logic of the paid survey business (companies understand that good market research is critical to their success and they will pay to acquire the public’s opinions) and issue knee-jerk criticisms.
Another problem is the unfortunate fact that there are a few bad apples in the big ol’ barrel of online surveys. There are survey opportunities that fail to pay up. There are nefarious bad guys out there running phony surveys. It happens. It happens rarely, but it does happen. It certainly doesn’t happen enough to de-legitimize paid surveys, but you wouldn’t realize that if you listen to the critics. Just remember, there are countless wholly legitimate paid survey opportunities available.
If you want to make some extra cash via the Internet, free-to-take online surveys are a great idea. If you can find a well-established source of solid paid survey leads, there is no reason to heed the warnings issued by those who prefer griping and complaining to making money.
Home Based Business Success - Traps to Avoid in Your Quest for the Top
Another person's success or failure can teach us valuable lessons about the consequences of certain choices. Why not learn from someone else's mistakes and spare yourself from repeating them? The failures of our teachers and even our own parents can help motivate us to do our parenting and educating differently, and so it can be with starting a home business. Taking a look at common missteps can help guide you away from failure and toward your goal of home based business success.
Mistakes to Avoid
1. Putting things off. If you are working solo, whatever you procrastinate in doing simply won't get done. Inaction or avoiding certain tasks will lead to failure. Intentions are useless if you do not take action.
2. Not trying new things out of fear. So many people never pursue their business idea because they are afraid of failure. Or people start small and never risk enough to expand and grow beyond their current rut of activities. Avoiding risks and refusing to adapt are common paths to stagnancy and failure.
3. Giving up too soon. Without patience, your hopes of success will probably go unfulfilled. Educating yourself, strategic planning and marketing, finding leads, and developing your business may take longer than you think to get results. Many people give up without allowing the necessary time to build momentum and publicity.
4. Having unrealistic expectations. Despite what some marketers claim, your chances of making it big with minimal work are slim. Those who think they can have a profitable business without knowing or doing much are dreaming.
5. Poor planning. People who try to start a home business without first having adequate knowledge or who lack clear goals and objectives are usually doomed from day one.
6. Straying in focus. When you divide your attention between this and that or start one task and then diverting your energy to something else while the first task is still undone, you are likely to be getting nowhere.
7. Trying to do everything themselves. "Jack of all trades, master of none" is certainly true when attempting to start a business. Attempting to be an expert in everything and refusing to delegate or get help in areas that are outside your ability will lead to a poor outcome.
With so many pitfalls, how to people ever manage to succeed in home business? Those who triumph are smart enough to avoid these traps and try to head in the opposite direction. So instead of procrastinating, they tackle tasks right away. Rather than let fear stall them, they take risks and more forward. They patiently pursue their goals and refuse to give up. They avoid unrealistic expectations and are reasonable in their outlook. They keep their focus and try to do one thing at a time so that they excel. They delegate or look for ways to automate necessary functions so that they don't have to take all of the burdens on themselves.
Entrepreneurs who experience home based business success are those who actively avoid the mistakes they might otherwise make if they were undisciplined and unaware. As the saying goes, "forewarned is forearmed." Understanding the consequences can help you choose actions that will lead toward success rather than away from it.
Mistakes to Avoid
1. Putting things off. If you are working solo, whatever you procrastinate in doing simply won't get done. Inaction or avoiding certain tasks will lead to failure. Intentions are useless if you do not take action.
2. Not trying new things out of fear. So many people never pursue their business idea because they are afraid of failure. Or people start small and never risk enough to expand and grow beyond their current rut of activities. Avoiding risks and refusing to adapt are common paths to stagnancy and failure.
3. Giving up too soon. Without patience, your hopes of success will probably go unfulfilled. Educating yourself, strategic planning and marketing, finding leads, and developing your business may take longer than you think to get results. Many people give up without allowing the necessary time to build momentum and publicity.
4. Having unrealistic expectations. Despite what some marketers claim, your chances of making it big with minimal work are slim. Those who think they can have a profitable business without knowing or doing much are dreaming.
5. Poor planning. People who try to start a home business without first having adequate knowledge or who lack clear goals and objectives are usually doomed from day one.
6. Straying in focus. When you divide your attention between this and that or start one task and then diverting your energy to something else while the first task is still undone, you are likely to be getting nowhere.
7. Trying to do everything themselves. "Jack of all trades, master of none" is certainly true when attempting to start a business. Attempting to be an expert in everything and refusing to delegate or get help in areas that are outside your ability will lead to a poor outcome.
With so many pitfalls, how to people ever manage to succeed in home business? Those who triumph are smart enough to avoid these traps and try to head in the opposite direction. So instead of procrastinating, they tackle tasks right away. Rather than let fear stall them, they take risks and more forward. They patiently pursue their goals and refuse to give up. They avoid unrealistic expectations and are reasonable in their outlook. They keep their focus and try to do one thing at a time so that they excel. They delegate or look for ways to automate necessary functions so that they don't have to take all of the burdens on themselves.
Entrepreneurs who experience home based business success are those who actively avoid the mistakes they might otherwise make if they were undisciplined and unaware. As the saying goes, "forewarned is forearmed." Understanding the consequences can help you choose actions that will lead toward success rather than away from it.
Is "C" Normal?
Educators told us for years that "C" is Average. But Average of what?
The section you are assigned to? The entire class you are in? The entire population of people at your age level in the state or country?
When the answer is "yes" to any of these categories, the meaning of "C" is significantly changed.
A "C" in an Honor’s class or in Graduate School is considered a failure and will put you on the path to reassignment back with the masses.
This happened to one of my daughter’s as she was pursuing her MBA. The grades after the first test were mostly "C" and the class confronted the instructor with the reality of Graduate School grading. But the instructor would not budge and the bulk of the class chose to drop out of the class and the program because they felt they had met the objectives of the syllabus and were being graded unfairly. Obviously "C" in this case, although quite Average, was unacceptable as Normal to the students.
On the other hand, in a class of low achievers, a "C" can actually be a mark of distinction that none of the students wants painted on their forehead because it will make them abnormal from their peers who are all failing or pulling "Ds."
The point is Average, Normal, "C" are all dangerous descriptors of our position in society. Dangerous in that it will put us in a position of being told what to do, when to do it, and how to do it.
Most of us actually accept this quite peacefully. We spend our entire lives in a single job or in many jobs reading the orders sent down from above. We allow the government to tell us how much of our money we can keep, or if we are really lucky receive back at the end of the year in the form of a tax refund or some other handout program. Our pension for our "retirement" years will be insufficient to live on since it will be significantly less than what was insufficient the year before to make ends meet.
Is this really the American Dream? Is this really Normal?
If it is, is it what you really want?
You can look it up – take 100 people at age 20 and look at them 45 years later at age 65. Less than 5% can really say they can live on the resources they have built up in the 45 years of working life. Most are in debt, still owe on their home, have a lot of useless possessions that are liabilities not assets.
How did it happen?
You can blame lots of things for it.
But the real source of the problem is ME!!
At some point I have to stand up and take responsibility for the morass I have put myself in: the indulgences I have participated in, the poor choices and lack of performance that have led to my current standing.
After all, there are 5% who are not in my situation. They have succeeded to reach the point where they can take care of themselves without outside assistance.
And you can’t say they lied, cheated, or stole to get there. They took advantage of the opportunities that were presented to them rather than being comfortable with the status quo. They saw obstacles, not excuses. They saw building blocks to success, not failures. They bought houses in down markets and sold in up markets, rather than selling in down markets and turning around and buying up markets.
Strangely enough, their high school or college grades rarely positioned them any better to take advantage of these opportunities. It was more in understanding the basics of life performance, and just taking responsibility and learning as they marched along day to day.
The bottom line – "C" may be perceived as being Average and thus quite Normal, but it will have little to do with where you end up.
The section you are assigned to? The entire class you are in? The entire population of people at your age level in the state or country?
When the answer is "yes" to any of these categories, the meaning of "C" is significantly changed.
A "C" in an Honor’s class or in Graduate School is considered a failure and will put you on the path to reassignment back with the masses.
This happened to one of my daughter’s as she was pursuing her MBA. The grades after the first test were mostly "C" and the class confronted the instructor with the reality of Graduate School grading. But the instructor would not budge and the bulk of the class chose to drop out of the class and the program because they felt they had met the objectives of the syllabus and were being graded unfairly. Obviously "C" in this case, although quite Average, was unacceptable as Normal to the students.
On the other hand, in a class of low achievers, a "C" can actually be a mark of distinction that none of the students wants painted on their forehead because it will make them abnormal from their peers who are all failing or pulling "Ds."
The point is Average, Normal, "C" are all dangerous descriptors of our position in society. Dangerous in that it will put us in a position of being told what to do, when to do it, and how to do it.
Most of us actually accept this quite peacefully. We spend our entire lives in a single job or in many jobs reading the orders sent down from above. We allow the government to tell us how much of our money we can keep, or if we are really lucky receive back at the end of the year in the form of a tax refund or some other handout program. Our pension for our "retirement" years will be insufficient to live on since it will be significantly less than what was insufficient the year before to make ends meet.
Is this really the American Dream? Is this really Normal?
If it is, is it what you really want?
You can look it up – take 100 people at age 20 and look at them 45 years later at age 65. Less than 5% can really say they can live on the resources they have built up in the 45 years of working life. Most are in debt, still owe on their home, have a lot of useless possessions that are liabilities not assets.
How did it happen?
You can blame lots of things for it.
But the real source of the problem is ME!!
At some point I have to stand up and take responsibility for the morass I have put myself in: the indulgences I have participated in, the poor choices and lack of performance that have led to my current standing.
After all, there are 5% who are not in my situation. They have succeeded to reach the point where they can take care of themselves without outside assistance.
And you can’t say they lied, cheated, or stole to get there. They took advantage of the opportunities that were presented to them rather than being comfortable with the status quo. They saw obstacles, not excuses. They saw building blocks to success, not failures. They bought houses in down markets and sold in up markets, rather than selling in down markets and turning around and buying up markets.
Strangely enough, their high school or college grades rarely positioned them any better to take advantage of these opportunities. It was more in understanding the basics of life performance, and just taking responsibility and learning as they marched along day to day.
The bottom line – "C" may be perceived as being Average and thus quite Normal, but it will have little to do with where you end up.
Make Money Online
Making money online. Sounds like a great idea. Sitting at home working your own schedule. Or not to work at all today because the weather is really nice today. Maybe you decide to take you spouse on a surprise vacation. So you book a flight to Hawaii for two weeks. And the best part is that while you are away your bank account continues to grow. What a wonderful world we live in.
Well, believe it or not there are actually people online doing this. They have a website or internet business and the profits seem to be rolling in automatically. The question is how do they do it? Did they just get lucky? Did they find a real secret and are not letting you in on it? The flat out answer is no! They put their heart and soul into their business. They have a relentless determination to succeed. They have the desire to make money online and they were willing to do whatever it took to make it happen.
Look at Donald Trump, Warren Buffet, Rockefeller. They all have the same thing in common. They have the mindset that they will not fail. They are passionate about making money. They go the extra mile to help others succeed. I promise you they have failed so many times that it would make your head spin. They have lost millions. But, they have learned from their failures. Fine tuned their skills. They were able to rise above all of it and become the tops in their perspective fields.
If you want to make money online, then you must have that same mindset. Find something to be passionate about. Study and learn it inside out. Become the expert in your field. Create a plan and stick to it! Don´t give up just because you are not making money as fast or as easy as you would like.
If you want to sell flowers online, recipes, market cosmetics over the internet then do it. Go out there and buy or create a data capture page. Link it to your sales page. Then use every marketing tool available to get the money rolling in! Write blogs, articles, create ads, emails, telephone marketing, Write scripts to promote your product or service. Put into your mind that you are going to make money online and you will.
No, online marketing is not easy. But then neither, is becoming a doctor and they make money. Becoming a lawyer isn´t easy but they make money. Becoming an internet marketing guru is not easy. But guess what? THEY MAKE MONEY!
Now you can just sit there and be passive about making money in the internet industry or you can become aggressive. Go out there and give all you´ve got. Go out there and fulfill your dreams. Get that financial freedom you have always desired.
Motivate yourself and start MAKING MONEY TODAY!
Well, believe it or not there are actually people online doing this. They have a website or internet business and the profits seem to be rolling in automatically. The question is how do they do it? Did they just get lucky? Did they find a real secret and are not letting you in on it? The flat out answer is no! They put their heart and soul into their business. They have a relentless determination to succeed. They have the desire to make money online and they were willing to do whatever it took to make it happen.
Look at Donald Trump, Warren Buffet, Rockefeller. They all have the same thing in common. They have the mindset that they will not fail. They are passionate about making money. They go the extra mile to help others succeed. I promise you they have failed so many times that it would make your head spin. They have lost millions. But, they have learned from their failures. Fine tuned their skills. They were able to rise above all of it and become the tops in their perspective fields.
If you want to make money online, then you must have that same mindset. Find something to be passionate about. Study and learn it inside out. Become the expert in your field. Create a plan and stick to it! Don´t give up just because you are not making money as fast or as easy as you would like.
If you want to sell flowers online, recipes, market cosmetics over the internet then do it. Go out there and buy or create a data capture page. Link it to your sales page. Then use every marketing tool available to get the money rolling in! Write blogs, articles, create ads, emails, telephone marketing, Write scripts to promote your product or service. Put into your mind that you are going to make money online and you will.
No, online marketing is not easy. But then neither, is becoming a doctor and they make money. Becoming a lawyer isn´t easy but they make money. Becoming an internet marketing guru is not easy. But guess what? THEY MAKE MONEY!
Now you can just sit there and be passive about making money in the internet industry or you can become aggressive. Go out there and give all you´ve got. Go out there and fulfill your dreams. Get that financial freedom you have always desired.
Motivate yourself and start MAKING MONEY TODAY!
Online Surveys for Money - A Great Home Business Opportunity
Online surveys for money are a great home business opportunity for many reasons. The most common pluses named by those use enjoy this home based business includes low cost, setting your own income levels and interesting work.
Low entry costs
One of the reasons that online surveys for money are such a great home business opportunity is that they cost almost nothing to get you started earning income. If you already have a computer with an internet connection, you can be earning income for taking surveys within a matter of minutes. If you can borrow a computer, and sign up for internet service, you will be on your way to earning stay at home income. Some sites require that you pay a subscription fee in order to receive information about surveys through their site. Other sites provide access to surveys at no cost to you.
Interesting work
The interesting work that you receive when you complete online surveys for money is another reason the work is so popular with home based business workers. Surveys are needed by all types of companies and businesses, as well as for many research projects that require a mass of raw data to work with. Surveys are used for marketing research, for doctoral dissertations, for advertising campaigns and for the introduction of new products or services into an area. Because the survey itself doesn't require much time to complete it, you won't get bored with the task before it's finished.
Be your own boss
The fact of being your own boss is one of the most appealing parts of completing online surveys for money. If you can get going on a project without having a boss standing over you and complete projects on time, doing surveys is a great home business opportunity. You are able to determine the projects that you accept and when you must have them completed is up to you and the customer. You have the privilege of accepting only surveys that interest you or that will be lucrative enough to warrant spending the time to complete them.
Good income
The logical reason to complete online surveys for money is the fact that the income is good. You receive a few dollars for each survey you complete. Sometimes the payment is in products, coupons or points that can be redeemed, but you have control over your income because of ability to pick and choose the surveys you will work on. Your income can be increased by accepting only higher priced survey work, or by completing a few more surveys during each work period. Whether you consider surveys as full time work, part time work, or extra work, your household income can definitely increase.
Helping to formulate public opinion
Another reason that some people enjoy completing online surveys for money is that they get the opportunity to help create or revise public opinion. It is interesting to know that your opinions are the ones that companies depend upon to decide whether a particular product is worth marketing on a larger scale. If those taking surveys are very negative about a product or about certain aspects of the product, the company can even decide not to launch the product nationwide. At the very least, the company can decide to modify the product to improve the negative points that your survey responses help to identify.
Low entry costs
One of the reasons that online surveys for money are such a great home business opportunity is that they cost almost nothing to get you started earning income. If you already have a computer with an internet connection, you can be earning income for taking surveys within a matter of minutes. If you can borrow a computer, and sign up for internet service, you will be on your way to earning stay at home income. Some sites require that you pay a subscription fee in order to receive information about surveys through their site. Other sites provide access to surveys at no cost to you.
Interesting work
The interesting work that you receive when you complete online surveys for money is another reason the work is so popular with home based business workers. Surveys are needed by all types of companies and businesses, as well as for many research projects that require a mass of raw data to work with. Surveys are used for marketing research, for doctoral dissertations, for advertising campaigns and for the introduction of new products or services into an area. Because the survey itself doesn't require much time to complete it, you won't get bored with the task before it's finished.
Be your own boss
The fact of being your own boss is one of the most appealing parts of completing online surveys for money. If you can get going on a project without having a boss standing over you and complete projects on time, doing surveys is a great home business opportunity. You are able to determine the projects that you accept and when you must have them completed is up to you and the customer. You have the privilege of accepting only surveys that interest you or that will be lucrative enough to warrant spending the time to complete them.
Good income
The logical reason to complete online surveys for money is the fact that the income is good. You receive a few dollars for each survey you complete. Sometimes the payment is in products, coupons or points that can be redeemed, but you have control over your income because of ability to pick and choose the surveys you will work on. Your income can be increased by accepting only higher priced survey work, or by completing a few more surveys during each work period. Whether you consider surveys as full time work, part time work, or extra work, your household income can definitely increase.
Helping to formulate public opinion
Another reason that some people enjoy completing online surveys for money is that they get the opportunity to help create or revise public opinion. It is interesting to know that your opinions are the ones that companies depend upon to decide whether a particular product is worth marketing on a larger scale. If those taking surveys are very negative about a product or about certain aspects of the product, the company can even decide not to launch the product nationwide. At the very least, the company can decide to modify the product to improve the negative points that your survey responses help to identify.
Have You Encountered Any of the Myths of a Home Based Business?
A home based business can mean different things to individuals, especially when you throw in the word "entrepreneur". By adding that single word, you are removing the traditional thinking about someone who works from home. No longer would most individuals think you are talking about someone who telecommutes, as in one who still works for a company, yet is able to perform that work via a home computer. You have moved into the realm of an undertaking involving risk and intrigue – a rogue of sorts. Along with that thinking is a number of mistruths or myths – let’s take a look and see which ones you have encountered.
Your chance of success is small – there is a government study which identifies 90% of all new businesses will fail in the first 5 years. If you do the math, that means 1 in 10 will have a level of success. That’s not the kind of odds you want if you are talking with your doctor about surviving a particular medical situation. Yet the statistics don’t tell you anything other than the pure numbers. No mention is made regarding the characteristics or the shortcomings of the businesses which failed.
You can turn the percentages in your favor by doing research on your idea or the business opportunity. Another good idea is to talk with others who are already successful in this type of market. Putting your goals and actions steps on paper increase your success. Thinking about and planning for obstacles is the best way to head-off many of them. Recognize you will make some mistakes along the way, and have the ability to learn from them. Understand no business will be an instant success, plan and develop for consistency and persistence with your own home based business.
All you need is a good idea – just like the first mistruth, the right idea is enough about 10% of the time. As much as we would love to think our idea is the one which will propel us to fame and riches, we should understand the idea is just a starting point.
Your good idea will stand a much greater rate of success with proper planning and organization of your efforts (not to mention your dollars). Understanding the market and the timing is critical to put the odds in your favor. But don’t let apprehension hold you back so you miss an opportunity – in many cases the only thing holding back an individual is themselves. Get as many of the facts correct as you can and launch your idea. Once underway, you will have opportunities to tweak your efforts while building your business. No longer employ the "ready, aim, fire" thinking – change to "ready, fire, and correct your aim" thinking.
You have to be someone special to be an entrepreneur or to have a home based business – no, your parents don’t have to be millionaires or billionaires in an established successful business for you to have success with a home based business idea or opportunity. In many cases, the children of such individuals who chose to enter the business world, merely continue in the family business and don’t venture out on their own.
Regular people like you and I strive for something which will set us apart from the rest. We each have our own desire and the drive to succeed as we work in finding our passion. Our objectives to be successful may be similar, but the reasons why can be widely different. One person may want to get out of debt, another may want more "toys", or another may want be in a position to help others. It doesn’t really matter where we come from, or even if we have failed in the past. The important factor is where one is going. Our motivation will be the drive in our success – but don’t think you have to do everything. There is nothing wrong with securing the assistance of others. Strive each day to simply do your very best.
Age or sex makes a difference – some people believe that only an individual who has some business experience, yet still have age in their favor is the only true entrepreneur. These are the only individuals who can put together their business wisdom with the stamina to make it happen. And women just aren’t as successful as men.
Today we should all laugh at this one. Look at the example of Mark Zukerberg who started Facebook and at the age of 23 is now on the billionaire list. Who wouldn’t take a small piece of that paycheck? More important are such factors as a good idea, a good opportunity, enthusiasm, an ample amount of energy, and solid planning and preparation. Listening to others, educating yourself and seeking guidance from a mentor are much more important than age or years of business experience. Business experience without the flexibility to deal with a changing environment is actually a detriment. Today’s home based business is built on relationships with business partners and customers – look around guys, there are a tremendous number of newly successful female entrepreneurs out there as well.
With any new home based business idea, one will typically encounter the individual who will say "you can’t do that", "it will never work", or "I know someone who tried that". When you hear the myths or the mistruths they try to sell you, just remember they are really saying is they can’t do what you are proposing. With your success, they must accept more defeat. Rather than do that, the naysayer will try and hold you down with them. I’m always interested in the myths you have heard – if you have a good one, let me know. Just remember, YOU are driving this bus – don’t let the myths allow you to take your eyes off the road!
Your chance of success is small – there is a government study which identifies 90% of all new businesses will fail in the first 5 years. If you do the math, that means 1 in 10 will have a level of success. That’s not the kind of odds you want if you are talking with your doctor about surviving a particular medical situation. Yet the statistics don’t tell you anything other than the pure numbers. No mention is made regarding the characteristics or the shortcomings of the businesses which failed.
You can turn the percentages in your favor by doing research on your idea or the business opportunity. Another good idea is to talk with others who are already successful in this type of market. Putting your goals and actions steps on paper increase your success. Thinking about and planning for obstacles is the best way to head-off many of them. Recognize you will make some mistakes along the way, and have the ability to learn from them. Understand no business will be an instant success, plan and develop for consistency and persistence with your own home based business.
All you need is a good idea – just like the first mistruth, the right idea is enough about 10% of the time. As much as we would love to think our idea is the one which will propel us to fame and riches, we should understand the idea is just a starting point.
Your good idea will stand a much greater rate of success with proper planning and organization of your efforts (not to mention your dollars). Understanding the market and the timing is critical to put the odds in your favor. But don’t let apprehension hold you back so you miss an opportunity – in many cases the only thing holding back an individual is themselves. Get as many of the facts correct as you can and launch your idea. Once underway, you will have opportunities to tweak your efforts while building your business. No longer employ the "ready, aim, fire" thinking – change to "ready, fire, and correct your aim" thinking.
You have to be someone special to be an entrepreneur or to have a home based business – no, your parents don’t have to be millionaires or billionaires in an established successful business for you to have success with a home based business idea or opportunity. In many cases, the children of such individuals who chose to enter the business world, merely continue in the family business and don’t venture out on their own.
Regular people like you and I strive for something which will set us apart from the rest. We each have our own desire and the drive to succeed as we work in finding our passion. Our objectives to be successful may be similar, but the reasons why can be widely different. One person may want to get out of debt, another may want more "toys", or another may want be in a position to help others. It doesn’t really matter where we come from, or even if we have failed in the past. The important factor is where one is going. Our motivation will be the drive in our success – but don’t think you have to do everything. There is nothing wrong with securing the assistance of others. Strive each day to simply do your very best.
Age or sex makes a difference – some people believe that only an individual who has some business experience, yet still have age in their favor is the only true entrepreneur. These are the only individuals who can put together their business wisdom with the stamina to make it happen. And women just aren’t as successful as men.
Today we should all laugh at this one. Look at the example of Mark Zukerberg who started Facebook and at the age of 23 is now on the billionaire list. Who wouldn’t take a small piece of that paycheck? More important are such factors as a good idea, a good opportunity, enthusiasm, an ample amount of energy, and solid planning and preparation. Listening to others, educating yourself and seeking guidance from a mentor are much more important than age or years of business experience. Business experience without the flexibility to deal with a changing environment is actually a detriment. Today’s home based business is built on relationships with business partners and customers – look around guys, there are a tremendous number of newly successful female entrepreneurs out there as well.
With any new home based business idea, one will typically encounter the individual who will say "you can’t do that", "it will never work", or "I know someone who tried that". When you hear the myths or the mistruths they try to sell you, just remember they are really saying is they can’t do what you are proposing. With your success, they must accept more defeat. Rather than do that, the naysayer will try and hold you down with them. I’m always interested in the myths you have heard – if you have a good one, let me know. Just remember, YOU are driving this bus – don’t let the myths allow you to take your eyes off the road!
Mistakes to Avoid When Making Money Online
Many wealthy entrepreneurs have discussed these points a few times in material they write for people that are trying to earn money on the internet, but let us refresh ourselves again on some important issues. The majority of people continue to make these same mistakes when trying to make money online over and over again. For those that have just managed to get access to the internet and see their first work from advertisement, they become extremely excited about the potential of earning money on the internet; and the whole possibility can seem too good to be true. Many new internet surfers that see it is possible to work from home simply jump into the first offer of this nature they see without properly researching it first and end up frustrated and angry that they aren’t making big time money within the first few days or weeks as the program promises them. Besides this fact; they may end up losing their money to a scam and in turn lose complete faith that it is possible to make money online after all.
Take note of these tips before joining any business Opportunity or work at home offer.
Patience is the key to building up a solid extra income online. For even the best affiliate marketers, it takes time to build a customer base and to get their websites seen to generate the necessary sales. It is the same story in an MLM program, and you can be assured that it takes just as much marketing effort as well. The people that are legitimately making $10,000 and more every month in affiliate marketing have spent years getting to that level, not days or even months. Do Not believe the empty promises of earning money in a few hours because if you do, then you are even more naïve than you think! This does not mean that you cannot get to this level of earnings in a shorter period of time though. Following the guides and tricks of successful people top the letter can make this possible.
For some internet surfers that are new to the idea of making money online, it seems like that success is an overnight thing, when they read these carefully written offers that seem hugely attractive…. Doing a double take and reading the information and disclaimers of the program will tell you what the limitations and possibilities are. Check testimonials of the testimonials as well and try and contact these members if possible.
Promoting too many programs at once leads to failure.
Subscribing to too much work at home programs at once sets you up for disaster and confusion! When you do this, it makes it very hard for you to provide top-level page design and content relating to all of these programs at once if you want to build your own website. If you are promoting store front links or affiliate links then you can quickly spread yourself too thinly and neglect some of the programs. Sensible advice is to subscribe to two or three programs at a time and no more. This will allow you to give these programs focused attention and this way you can turn them into money makers sooner rather than later. It takes determination, patience and hard work when you start out. It may seem like the best way to go is to load up your web site with two dozen affiliate marketing sites, links and offers because you may think this will increase your earnings, but there is little chance that will make you any money this way. If your site is focused, you’ll be in much better shape and your content will be search engine friendly.
Take note of these tips before joining any business Opportunity or work at home offer.
Patience is the key to building up a solid extra income online. For even the best affiliate marketers, it takes time to build a customer base and to get their websites seen to generate the necessary sales. It is the same story in an MLM program, and you can be assured that it takes just as much marketing effort as well. The people that are legitimately making $10,000 and more every month in affiliate marketing have spent years getting to that level, not days or even months. Do Not believe the empty promises of earning money in a few hours because if you do, then you are even more naïve than you think! This does not mean that you cannot get to this level of earnings in a shorter period of time though. Following the guides and tricks of successful people top the letter can make this possible.
For some internet surfers that are new to the idea of making money online, it seems like that success is an overnight thing, when they read these carefully written offers that seem hugely attractive…. Doing a double take and reading the information and disclaimers of the program will tell you what the limitations and possibilities are. Check testimonials of the testimonials as well and try and contact these members if possible.
Promoting too many programs at once leads to failure.
Subscribing to too much work at home programs at once sets you up for disaster and confusion! When you do this, it makes it very hard for you to provide top-level page design and content relating to all of these programs at once if you want to build your own website. If you are promoting store front links or affiliate links then you can quickly spread yourself too thinly and neglect some of the programs. Sensible advice is to subscribe to two or three programs at a time and no more. This will allow you to give these programs focused attention and this way you can turn them into money makers sooner rather than later. It takes determination, patience and hard work when you start out. It may seem like the best way to go is to load up your web site with two dozen affiliate marketing sites, links and offers because you may think this will increase your earnings, but there is little chance that will make you any money this way. If your site is focused, you’ll be in much better shape and your content will be search engine friendly.
Finding A Work From Home Data Entry Job
There are several things that you want to remember when you are looking for a work from home data entry job. First of all, you always want to be sure that you are dealing with a company that is going to do good work for you and that is not going to rip you off... Then, you want to take a good look at the type of work you will be doing and make sure that it is the type of work that you are suited for, and the type of work that you will be able to do easily. Lastly, you want to be sure that the money you are getting is going to fit your needs.
When you are finding a work from home data entry job be sure that you do your research and be sure that the jobs you are finding are not scams but are actual jobs. This might sound confusing and it might be hard to do at first, but once you have been looking for work from home data entry jobs for a long time, you will be able to spot the scams and will be able to avoid them. You can also look for the name of the job or the name of the company that offers the job online and see what people are saying about that job or about the company that offers them. This is another great way to make sure that you are able to understand what the job is all about and that it is not going to be a scam. Doing your research will help you make sure that you are not being scammed.
Then, you want to look into the job and make sure that it is the right job for you. Be sure that when you choose a work from home data entry job to apply to you are finding one that really meets your needs. It should be a work from home data entry job that you can easily do and that you know you will be good at doing. Be sure that you take your time and research each of the jobs that you might apply for and make sure that before you apply for a job you know that you will be good at it and that it is something that is actually going to interest you. This is something that is very important.
The last thing that you want to think about when you are finding work from home data entry job is whether or not the pay rate is perfect for you. Be sure that when you find a work from home data entry job you are finding one that will actually work for you, and then be sure that you are going to be paid the right amount for it. This is something that you want to figure out very carefully, because if you are not going to make enough money to live on from the work from home data entry job, it is not going to be the right job for you. Be sure that the money is what you need it to be.
When you are finding a work from home data entry job be sure that you do your research and be sure that the jobs you are finding are not scams but are actual jobs. This might sound confusing and it might be hard to do at first, but once you have been looking for work from home data entry jobs for a long time, you will be able to spot the scams and will be able to avoid them. You can also look for the name of the job or the name of the company that offers the job online and see what people are saying about that job or about the company that offers them. This is another great way to make sure that you are able to understand what the job is all about and that it is not going to be a scam. Doing your research will help you make sure that you are not being scammed.
Then, you want to look into the job and make sure that it is the right job for you. Be sure that when you choose a work from home data entry job to apply to you are finding one that really meets your needs. It should be a work from home data entry job that you can easily do and that you know you will be good at doing. Be sure that you take your time and research each of the jobs that you might apply for and make sure that before you apply for a job you know that you will be good at it and that it is something that is actually going to interest you. This is something that is very important.
The last thing that you want to think about when you are finding work from home data entry job is whether or not the pay rate is perfect for you. Be sure that when you find a work from home data entry job you are finding one that will actually work for you, and then be sure that you are going to be paid the right amount for it. This is something that you want to figure out very carefully, because if you are not going to make enough money to live on from the work from home data entry job, it is not going to be the right job for you. Be sure that the money is what you need it to be.
What Business Tools Are Essential When You Start Internet Based Business?
Do you want to start internet based business but you don’t know what to do? There are so many things that you can do online to start an internet business. The hard part is trying to figure out what that will be. You can figure this out easily enough with enough time and enough research.
One thing that you do need to know besides what your internet business will be is what tools you will need for your new business. It doesn’t matter what you decide to do for your business; you will need all of these tools for any type of business you start.
One: A compute with internet access. This is a given if you plan to start internet based business. You also want to make sure you have a good, reliable internet service provider so that you can do the work you need to without having to worry about getting kicked offline.
Two: Website – You have to have a website if you are going to be doing business online. This is how everyone will know what your business is and will buy products from you. There are many business opportunities that you can sign up with that will provide you with the website that you need but not all of them will. So always make sure you check this out before you choose. If you need to make your own site then you will need to learn how to do it yourself or you can hire someone to build it for you.
Three: Web Hosting – You have to have a hosting account so you have host for your website. This is one thing that you have to take some time and research. There are so many website hosting companies that you can choose from. You just want to make sure that they will have everything you need for your internet business now and even in the future when your business starts to grow.
Believe it or not but these are the three most important things that you will need to start internet based business. There will be other things you need as your business starts to grow but these are the essential tools to get started. So before you start your internet business you want to take the time needed to make sure you have each of the above tools. That way you can start your business the right way right from the beginning.
One thing that you do need to know besides what your internet business will be is what tools you will need for your new business. It doesn’t matter what you decide to do for your business; you will need all of these tools for any type of business you start.
One: A compute with internet access. This is a given if you plan to start internet based business. You also want to make sure you have a good, reliable internet service provider so that you can do the work you need to without having to worry about getting kicked offline.
Two: Website – You have to have a website if you are going to be doing business online. This is how everyone will know what your business is and will buy products from you. There are many business opportunities that you can sign up with that will provide you with the website that you need but not all of them will. So always make sure you check this out before you choose. If you need to make your own site then you will need to learn how to do it yourself or you can hire someone to build it for you.
Three: Web Hosting – You have to have a hosting account so you have host for your website. This is one thing that you have to take some time and research. There are so many website hosting companies that you can choose from. You just want to make sure that they will have everything you need for your internet business now and even in the future when your business starts to grow.
Believe it or not but these are the three most important things that you will need to start internet based business. There will be other things you need as your business starts to grow but these are the essential tools to get started. So before you start your internet business you want to take the time needed to make sure you have each of the above tools. That way you can start your business the right way right from the beginning.
7 Areas to Consider Before Joining a Cash Gifting Program
Although the concept of cash gifting has been around for many years, it has become increasingly popular over the last few years. This can make choosing the right program a bit overwhelming. Especially since most of them are very enticing. The majority of cash gifting programs share many of the same basic features, however there are some subtle to obvious differences in each one. You will have to do your research to determine whether or not cash gifting is right for you.
Here are 7 areas to consider before joining
1. Decide if cash gifting is for you Understand that the whole concept of cash gifting is to give a declared sum of money to someone else and give it freely without coercion or consideration. You will be joining a private group of like-minded individuals who have come together to enhance and bless the lives of one another through cash gifting.
2. The question of legality
In the United States and Canada cash gifting is based on the constitutional right of citizens to gift property, cash, and other assets, and are subject to the rules and regulations established by the laws. In the United States, gifting rules are found under Title 26 in the IRS Tax Code. The law states that one or more individuals can give a gift to another individual of up to $12,000 each per calendar year without any tax liability to either the giver or receiver of the gift.
3. Determine if there are differences in cash gifting, MLM, and network marketing
Unlike MLM and network marketing there are no products to sell or services to promote in cash gifting. There is no company or transactions involved in this activity. It is simply a private team of individuals who have agreed to come together and give cash gifts to their teammates.
4. Request more information
Once you have narrowed your selection down to a couple of cash gifting programs, request a call back. This step is important because your inviter will most likely be your coach and mentor. There should be clear and open communication between the two of you. You should also have a sense of trust that this person can and will be there for you once you join.
5. Look for features of a successful program
The number one concern should be whether or not the program has a proven and tested plan for success. While you will have to do your part, the necessary resources and team support are equally important. You will want to choose a cash gifting program based upon the track record of the whole team and not just on a few of its members having achieved success.
6. Find out what other charges will be involved once you join
You will need a website and a domain name. You will also need to register with the tracking system which will keep track of all of your cash gifting activities for you.
7. Decide what amount you will give
The most common gift levels are: $500, $1,500 and $3,500. They can go higher or lower depending on the program. Choose this amount based on your comfort level and budget. Once you send your gift and invite your first person, you will be qualified to start receiving gifts.
Now that you have done your homework, the final decision is up to you. You should feel confident that you can make a good choice now. The main thing is to be comfortable with whatever decision you make. Cash gifting has been a blessing to many who have found themselves in difficult situations or just wanted a better quality of life. The key to success is in joining a cash gifting team that is supportive, enjoy team dynamics, and is motivated to helping you succeed. Now it’s your turn to take action.
Here are 7 areas to consider before joining
1. Decide if cash gifting is for you Understand that the whole concept of cash gifting is to give a declared sum of money to someone else and give it freely without coercion or consideration. You will be joining a private group of like-minded individuals who have come together to enhance and bless the lives of one another through cash gifting.
2. The question of legality
In the United States and Canada cash gifting is based on the constitutional right of citizens to gift property, cash, and other assets, and are subject to the rules and regulations established by the laws. In the United States, gifting rules are found under Title 26 in the IRS Tax Code. The law states that one or more individuals can give a gift to another individual of up to $12,000 each per calendar year without any tax liability to either the giver or receiver of the gift.
3. Determine if there are differences in cash gifting, MLM, and network marketing
Unlike MLM and network marketing there are no products to sell or services to promote in cash gifting. There is no company or transactions involved in this activity. It is simply a private team of individuals who have agreed to come together and give cash gifts to their teammates.
4. Request more information
Once you have narrowed your selection down to a couple of cash gifting programs, request a call back. This step is important because your inviter will most likely be your coach and mentor. There should be clear and open communication between the two of you. You should also have a sense of trust that this person can and will be there for you once you join.
5. Look for features of a successful program
The number one concern should be whether or not the program has a proven and tested plan for success. While you will have to do your part, the necessary resources and team support are equally important. You will want to choose a cash gifting program based upon the track record of the whole team and not just on a few of its members having achieved success.
6. Find out what other charges will be involved once you join
You will need a website and a domain name. You will also need to register with the tracking system which will keep track of all of your cash gifting activities for you.
7. Decide what amount you will give
The most common gift levels are: $500, $1,500 and $3,500. They can go higher or lower depending on the program. Choose this amount based on your comfort level and budget. Once you send your gift and invite your first person, you will be qualified to start receiving gifts.
Now that you have done your homework, the final decision is up to you. You should feel confident that you can make a good choice now. The main thing is to be comfortable with whatever decision you make. Cash gifting has been a blessing to many who have found themselves in difficult situations or just wanted a better quality of life. The key to success is in joining a cash gifting team that is supportive, enjoy team dynamics, and is motivated to helping you succeed. Now it’s your turn to take action.
Article Submission : Make it Work For You
Article submission is one of the most effective and easiest ways to expand your marketing base world wide. The cost is low, the time involved is negligible and the return on investment is excellent.
Outsourcing articles
Using a freelance site such as Elance or one of the other several such sites for preparing your article submission materials allows you to find and use a writer that is skilled at preparing short information filled and interesting articles for placing on article directories or for placing on your own business web site. The cost for such articles is generally very reasonable and you will find service providers very willing to work with your subject and submit work in a timely manner according to the deadline that you have agreed upon. You can depend upon quality assurance and that there is no copying from other web sites.
Some of the advantages
Article submission has many advantages as a marketing tool. It is low in cost so any results mean it's been worth the effort to submit the articles. Article directory marketing is easy to do, in fact, much of the effort has been automated so you can literally submit hundreds of articles daily. Visitors to the internet appreciate the opportunity to receive free, accurate and up to date information about many subjects and products. There is a fast turn around time on article marketing efforts. You know fairly quickly if that latest article reached the people it was intended to reach.
Increase your presence
Obviously, article submission with good quality materials written over your authorship and linked to your web site will make your business more visible on the internet. Each time a reader clicks on the link at the bottom of the articles, you have a potential customer. Each time your name comes up as a probable expert on a certain subject, you are increasing your visibility on the internet. This process will help to upgrade your page ranking over time, since there are many visitors coming to your web site who recognize your ability as an expert on the subject.
Don't break your budget
Another advantage of article submission marketing techniques is that the cost is almost nothing. Many of the article directory sites are quite simply--free. You won't need to worry about a problem with the wording on an advertisement. Your articles are easily revised to stay accurate and current. You don't pay to submit the articles, so there is no cost to your advertising budget. If you've tried to use pay per click or some of the other advertising mediums in the past, you will know how expensive they can be, with no assurance of success.
Increase your revenue
Using the concept of article submission is a great way to boost your revenue for sales of product or services from your online business. Because of the article directory exposure, your presence on the internet increases and more people are persuaded to use the link to visit your web site. The products and services that are available from your business web site will attract buyers. Additionally, page rankings increase because your web site becomes recognized as an expert on your marketing niche. This ranking increase brings even more visitors and subsequent revenue.
Outsourcing articles
Using a freelance site such as Elance or one of the other several such sites for preparing your article submission materials allows you to find and use a writer that is skilled at preparing short information filled and interesting articles for placing on article directories or for placing on your own business web site. The cost for such articles is generally very reasonable and you will find service providers very willing to work with your subject and submit work in a timely manner according to the deadline that you have agreed upon. You can depend upon quality assurance and that there is no copying from other web sites.
Some of the advantages
Article submission has many advantages as a marketing tool. It is low in cost so any results mean it's been worth the effort to submit the articles. Article directory marketing is easy to do, in fact, much of the effort has been automated so you can literally submit hundreds of articles daily. Visitors to the internet appreciate the opportunity to receive free, accurate and up to date information about many subjects and products. There is a fast turn around time on article marketing efforts. You know fairly quickly if that latest article reached the people it was intended to reach.
Increase your presence
Obviously, article submission with good quality materials written over your authorship and linked to your web site will make your business more visible on the internet. Each time a reader clicks on the link at the bottom of the articles, you have a potential customer. Each time your name comes up as a probable expert on a certain subject, you are increasing your visibility on the internet. This process will help to upgrade your page ranking over time, since there are many visitors coming to your web site who recognize your ability as an expert on the subject.
Don't break your budget
Another advantage of article submission marketing techniques is that the cost is almost nothing. Many of the article directory sites are quite simply--free. You won't need to worry about a problem with the wording on an advertisement. Your articles are easily revised to stay accurate and current. You don't pay to submit the articles, so there is no cost to your advertising budget. If you've tried to use pay per click or some of the other advertising mediums in the past, you will know how expensive they can be, with no assurance of success.
Increase your revenue
Using the concept of article submission is a great way to boost your revenue for sales of product or services from your online business. Because of the article directory exposure, your presence on the internet increases and more people are persuaded to use the link to visit your web site. The products and services that are available from your business web site will attract buyers. Additionally, page rankings increase because your web site becomes recognized as an expert on your marketing niche. This ranking increase brings even more visitors and subsequent revenue.
Internet and Affiliate Marketing - finding the good guys!
One of the most noticeable aspects of the world of Internet and Affiliate Marketing is the uneven split between the good guys, who seem to be in a minority, and the rest who seem to be a mixture of possible (or even confirmed) scammers, and way, way over the top hype writers.
You know the latter guys, I’m sure. They’re the ones who over-promise so much that it really does make you laugh. In my experience, many of these guys are not actually running a scam, but you find it hard not to see it that way. They’ve clearly been stuck in the marketing world of the 60s or 70s where hard sells promised you the earth, only to deliver a 1,000 square feet apartment. But, hey, that’s actually not so bad, is it.
No the guys to watch out for are those who charge you a fee for joining their directory membership list, but don’t even bother to offer a money-back guarantee, and of course fail to tell you that once you’ve got their list, most of it is out of date.
The good guys ARE out there. Some of the things to look for:
• How long have they been in business? If it’s more than two or three years, that’s a good pointer towards honesty and a genuine site
• Do they carry a certificate from Web Trust or similar? Those who do have usually been through some due diligence by the providers of the certification.
• Do they have a search facility which allows you to check that there are providers of the service you’re keen on, within an area that’s convenient for you. On my site (please see below) especially on the page devoted to getting paid to advertise on your car, or providing a free new one, I’ve made a point of only supporting affiliates who offer this search facility. It’s a great sign of their integrity.
• Have good review sites, like Top Site Review, given their recommendation to the site? I’ve found them particularly useful as they have tested out claims of money-back guarantees, and unless they have worked without hassle, the site does not get recommended. • If you’re looking to become an affiliate yourself, does the site you’re considering state they will pay you themselves or go through a trusted intermediary like Clickbank or Pay Dot Com? I’d be far more wary of those who say they’ll pay you themselves. I’ve found both Clickbank and Pay Dot Com to be very efficient and prompt in their payments.
In conclusion, I’d say that I do not believe or expect to become extra-ordinarily wealthy through my online affiliate marketing business, but I do know that I can make a pretty comfortable living, provided I’ve not only chosen the right affiliate partners, but also, of course, that I have properly optimized my site for the top search engines.
If you follow a similar approach, either as a affiliate partner or as a member of the companies offering their directory services, you should find a similar outcome.
You know the latter guys, I’m sure. They’re the ones who over-promise so much that it really does make you laugh. In my experience, many of these guys are not actually running a scam, but you find it hard not to see it that way. They’ve clearly been stuck in the marketing world of the 60s or 70s where hard sells promised you the earth, only to deliver a 1,000 square feet apartment. But, hey, that’s actually not so bad, is it.
No the guys to watch out for are those who charge you a fee for joining their directory membership list, but don’t even bother to offer a money-back guarantee, and of course fail to tell you that once you’ve got their list, most of it is out of date.
The good guys ARE out there. Some of the things to look for:
• How long have they been in business? If it’s more than two or three years, that’s a good pointer towards honesty and a genuine site
• Do they carry a certificate from Web Trust or similar? Those who do have usually been through some due diligence by the providers of the certification.
• Do they have a search facility which allows you to check that there are providers of the service you’re keen on, within an area that’s convenient for you. On my site (please see below) especially on the page devoted to getting paid to advertise on your car, or providing a free new one, I’ve made a point of only supporting affiliates who offer this search facility. It’s a great sign of their integrity.
• Have good review sites, like Top Site Review, given their recommendation to the site? I’ve found them particularly useful as they have tested out claims of money-back guarantees, and unless they have worked without hassle, the site does not get recommended. • If you’re looking to become an affiliate yourself, does the site you’re considering state they will pay you themselves or go through a trusted intermediary like Clickbank or Pay Dot Com? I’d be far more wary of those who say they’ll pay you themselves. I’ve found both Clickbank and Pay Dot Com to be very efficient and prompt in their payments.
In conclusion, I’d say that I do not believe or expect to become extra-ordinarily wealthy through my online affiliate marketing business, but I do know that I can make a pretty comfortable living, provided I’ve not only chosen the right affiliate partners, but also, of course, that I have properly optimized my site for the top search engines.
If you follow a similar approach, either as a affiliate partner or as a member of the companies offering their directory services, you should find a similar outcome.
The Best Home Based Business Tips
If you are already a home based business expert you probably will not need to read this article. We will call this the best home based internet business tip you will ever get. If you are like most everyone else then you could use as many helpful tips as you can get. In my article we are going to talk about one important thing that you really should know.
Have you ever wondered why there are so many so-called Internet marketing gurus? Gurus are someone who has reached a high level of sucess and is trying to teach what they have learned. There is no place that has a greater number of gurus than in the Internet marketing and home business arena.
There are a lot of offers out there for ebooks, videos, ecourses,it seems that everyone has something they would like to get you to listen to. Much of this stuff is just recycled crap that really is designed to capture your name and e-mail address so they can sell you their overpriced programs.
One tip we can give you is to find a Internet marketing mentor. You are looking for a mentor that is someone who walks the walk and talks the talk. Luckily there are all kinds of people out there who are legitimate. So how do you find them?
One thing you can do is Google search the word Internet marketing forum. Go and join three or four of these and spend a few days watching and observing who is active, and who people are listening to.
This might be one potential mentor right there. Surprisingly some very successful people are active in discussion forums are regular basis. If you're not sure who you should contact you can start your own discussion about it.
Ask the question who they would suggest for a Internet marketing mentor and then read the many replies. This is a great way to find someone that you can partner with to ensure your home-based business success.
You might even rephrase the question and ask who to avoid. You will find that most discussion forums are brutally honest. They are also a great source of information because you can get first-hand accounts of people's experiences in dealing with gurus.
Because you are going to need help you cannot totally put a price on good information from a qualified teacher. It is very helpful to have someone you can contact by phone or by email to help you avoid some of the mistakes you might make while trying to build your own home based business.
Copyright (c) 2008 Lorelie Held
Have you ever wondered why there are so many so-called Internet marketing gurus? Gurus are someone who has reached a high level of sucess and is trying to teach what they have learned. There is no place that has a greater number of gurus than in the Internet marketing and home business arena.
There are a lot of offers out there for ebooks, videos, ecourses,it seems that everyone has something they would like to get you to listen to. Much of this stuff is just recycled crap that really is designed to capture your name and e-mail address so they can sell you their overpriced programs.
One tip we can give you is to find a Internet marketing mentor. You are looking for a mentor that is someone who walks the walk and talks the talk. Luckily there are all kinds of people out there who are legitimate. So how do you find them?
One thing you can do is Google search the word Internet marketing forum. Go and join three or four of these and spend a few days watching and observing who is active, and who people are listening to.
This might be one potential mentor right there. Surprisingly some very successful people are active in discussion forums are regular basis. If you're not sure who you should contact you can start your own discussion about it.
Ask the question who they would suggest for a Internet marketing mentor and then read the many replies. This is a great way to find someone that you can partner with to ensure your home-based business success.
You might even rephrase the question and ask who to avoid. You will find that most discussion forums are brutally honest. They are also a great source of information because you can get first-hand accounts of people's experiences in dealing with gurus.
Because you are going to need help you cannot totally put a price on good information from a qualified teacher. It is very helpful to have someone you can contact by phone or by email to help you avoid some of the mistakes you might make while trying to build your own home based business.
Copyright (c) 2008 Lorelie Held
Online Freelance Jobs ..Do you Have What It Takes to Be Your Own Boss and Follow The Freelancer Way of Making a Living at Home?
When you think of freelancing, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? You probably think of a writer, novelist or journalist right off hand.
That is primarily because for centuries, the only real job you could have as a freelancer had to do with your mastery of the written word.
Sure, you have probably heard of freelance photographers too, you may have even met one or two in your life, but what about freelance software designers, freelance medical billing specialists, or even freelance scientific researchers?
Realizing that so much is created by freelancers, you decide to dedicate the rest of your evening to researching the freelance databases to see if you have what it takes to join this growing world of self employed individuals.
Before you begin your hunt to be an online freelancer though, you need to know the benefits and the drawbacks of working for yourself on a per client basis.
There are all jobs that have recently begun to see massive growth in their respective fields because more and more people are realizing that they can make far more money working for themselves over the internet as freelancers than they ever could solely from working under the wing of their previous employer.
A lot of people will tell you that setting foot outside of the office was the best thing they ever could have done while others will tell you that they could not wait for each of their freelance projects to be over because they simply could not stand the stress of their assignments.
..But is it really as easy as it sounds to become a freelancer and actually make a living doing work on a freelance basis..?
We have to keep in mind that there are quite a few freelancers out there who are only doing work part time.
In order to be a successful online freelancer you really have to weigh all of the pros and cons and be absolutely sure that the career path is right for you.
The first step in making that jump from office work to freelance is to decide whether or not you have what it takes to become a freelancer.
We all want to be our own boss, but do we all have the drive and dedication that it takes to be successful without the watchful eye of our supervisors?
The moment you decide to become an online freelancer, everyone you talk to will probably tell you how cool it is to be your own boss.
You are in control of your work and nobody else (except for your clients) can tell you what to do. If you don’t want to work on Fridays – you don’t have to.
But as with anything in the world, there are drawbacks to becoming a freelancer in any field you choose. The predominant drawback is that you are not as financially stable as you are when you are working for someone else.
You have to take care of all of your money management, you have to work on project after project if you want to have enough money to stay financially afloat, and you have to provide for your own health care.
Take any days off that you want, but make sure that you finish your projects by the deadline. By being your own boss, you really have the freedom to steer your life where you want it to go.
You get to plan your own schedules, choose the projects that you find enjoyable, charge any rate you please, and be almost totally self sufficient – a major bonus of being a freelancer for many people looking to escape the daily grind.
Another of the big benefits you will always hear people talking about when it comes to freelancing is that you can set your own dress code. If you find all of your freelance work online, who is to say that you don’t have to just hang around in your pajamas or underwear all day long?
No sense in getting all dressed up when you can just get out of bed, enjoy a nice cup of hot coffee, watch the news for a few minutes and then plop yourself down at your computer to start your workday.
Freelancing gives you the ability to work in your own style and in total comfort no matter who or what you are doing work for.
By working freelance you can also spend a lot more time with your family and friends.
Because you do not have to go to work on a strict schedule, you can spend time with your children when they get home from school and with your friends and your spouse whenever they have off work.
The flexibility of having a freelance career is second to none and there is practically no other job in the world that gives you both the spare time and the financial freedom to do what you want to do when you want to do it.
The internet has opened the doors to make the world of freelancing much more accessible to anyone who has ever thought about setting out on their own and becoming their own boss.
All of the profits belong to you so you get to spend it how you please. Furthermore, because you work on a per project basis, you can accept as many projects as you want to earn as much money as you see fit. You are not salaried, so the more work you do, the more you get paid.
Finally, with freelancing you have a near limitless income potential. Because you work for yourself, you get to keep all of what you earn.
That is primarily because for centuries, the only real job you could have as a freelancer had to do with your mastery of the written word.
Sure, you have probably heard of freelance photographers too, you may have even met one or two in your life, but what about freelance software designers, freelance medical billing specialists, or even freelance scientific researchers?
Realizing that so much is created by freelancers, you decide to dedicate the rest of your evening to researching the freelance databases to see if you have what it takes to join this growing world of self employed individuals.
Before you begin your hunt to be an online freelancer though, you need to know the benefits and the drawbacks of working for yourself on a per client basis.
There are all jobs that have recently begun to see massive growth in their respective fields because more and more people are realizing that they can make far more money working for themselves over the internet as freelancers than they ever could solely from working under the wing of their previous employer.
A lot of people will tell you that setting foot outside of the office was the best thing they ever could have done while others will tell you that they could not wait for each of their freelance projects to be over because they simply could not stand the stress of their assignments.
..But is it really as easy as it sounds to become a freelancer and actually make a living doing work on a freelance basis..?
We have to keep in mind that there are quite a few freelancers out there who are only doing work part time.
In order to be a successful online freelancer you really have to weigh all of the pros and cons and be absolutely sure that the career path is right for you.
The first step in making that jump from office work to freelance is to decide whether or not you have what it takes to become a freelancer.
We all want to be our own boss, but do we all have the drive and dedication that it takes to be successful without the watchful eye of our supervisors?
The moment you decide to become an online freelancer, everyone you talk to will probably tell you how cool it is to be your own boss.
You are in control of your work and nobody else (except for your clients) can tell you what to do. If you don’t want to work on Fridays – you don’t have to.
But as with anything in the world, there are drawbacks to becoming a freelancer in any field you choose. The predominant drawback is that you are not as financially stable as you are when you are working for someone else.
You have to take care of all of your money management, you have to work on project after project if you want to have enough money to stay financially afloat, and you have to provide for your own health care.
Take any days off that you want, but make sure that you finish your projects by the deadline. By being your own boss, you really have the freedom to steer your life where you want it to go.
You get to plan your own schedules, choose the projects that you find enjoyable, charge any rate you please, and be almost totally self sufficient – a major bonus of being a freelancer for many people looking to escape the daily grind.
Another of the big benefits you will always hear people talking about when it comes to freelancing is that you can set your own dress code. If you find all of your freelance work online, who is to say that you don’t have to just hang around in your pajamas or underwear all day long?
No sense in getting all dressed up when you can just get out of bed, enjoy a nice cup of hot coffee, watch the news for a few minutes and then plop yourself down at your computer to start your workday.
Freelancing gives you the ability to work in your own style and in total comfort no matter who or what you are doing work for.
By working freelance you can also spend a lot more time with your family and friends.
Because you do not have to go to work on a strict schedule, you can spend time with your children when they get home from school and with your friends and your spouse whenever they have off work.
The flexibility of having a freelance career is second to none and there is practically no other job in the world that gives you both the spare time and the financial freedom to do what you want to do when you want to do it.
The internet has opened the doors to make the world of freelancing much more accessible to anyone who has ever thought about setting out on their own and becoming their own boss.
All of the profits belong to you so you get to spend it how you please. Furthermore, because you work on a per project basis, you can accept as many projects as you want to earn as much money as you see fit. You are not salaried, so the more work you do, the more you get paid.
Finally, with freelancing you have a near limitless income potential. Because you work for yourself, you get to keep all of what you earn.
The Remarkable Power of Joint Ventures!
Entrepreneurs are VALUE CREATORS
… But you don’t have to create or sell a product or service to generate value … You can also LINK a buyer and a seller for a mutually beneficial transaction. That "linking" function is of great value as well. When you function as such a "linker", you are acting as a JOINT VENTURE (JV) BROKER.
Of course, you can also be one of the players in the JV … AND be the one who brokers the deal as well.
I’ll give you some examples in a minute …. But first, let me say that the real key is to begin to THINK like a JV Broker. It is a transforming experience, as it directs your focus to "unseen" opportunities for synergy that others have missed.
Being a successful JV Broker also requires that you completely release your attachment to getting paid for your time, and open up to getting paid entirely based on producing results.
Here’s an example: Imagine you get your hair cut every month at Cutter’s Salon. You notice they have a lot of traffic. You also notice that in the same shopping center a new massage therapy center just opened called Healing Hands. You have a hunch they really would like to get more new business.
So you speak to the decision-maker at Healing Hands and say something like this: "I bet most of the people who come in for a first massage re-book again, is that true?" The owner answers in the affirmative. You then continue … "If you are willing to offer a complimentary 30-minute neck and shoulder massage, I think I can get you a LOT of new business, and I won’t charge you any money up front. I only ask that if they do re-book, you give me 15% of the services charged for the next six months. Remember, this is business you otherwise would probably never have had, and you only pay me if I produce results for you." The enterprising owner tells you that it sounds good to her. You let her know that you’ll see what you can do, and that you’ll get back to her.
You then go to the owner of Cutters Salon and say the following: "I’m sure it is really important to you that you customers have a great feeling when they think about your place, isn’t it?" Of course, he agrees. Then you say something like this: "I think I know a way to create a lot of goodwill without you having to spend any money! If I could get the new massage center in complex to agree, how would you like to gift your clients with a FREE 30-minute neck and shoulder massage? All you would have to do is train your people to offer the gift, and give them a special certificate. The certificate is only for your clients, so you might even get some NEW business, once the word gets out. What do you think?" By this time, the owner of Cutter’s is really interested! He tells you to see what you can do.
Next, you go back to the owner of Healing Hands and tell her you are ready to start sending business her way. All you need her to do is print up some gift certificates and she agrees.
Imagine that over the next six months this arrangement generates 100 new clients for Healing Hands. Imagine that 40% of the new people re-book. Let’s say that the 40 people spend an average of $200 each over the next six months at Healing Hands. That is $8,000 of revenue. You would receive $1,200 (15%) for brokering the deal.
The good news is that you have NO RISK in the deal, and the entire time spent on the deal might be only an hour or two!
This is a great example of seeing an opportunity that others do not, and linking resources to create value for both parties. It is a win/win/win arrangement … and I said before, your risk is zero and your financial rate of return infinite, as you have none of your own money invested! You used your creativity and willingness to act instead.
The rest of the deal is simply a matter of verifying the transactions … I think you get the idea.
Now imagine applying the same principle in a variety of situations, over and over again! … You are beginning to develop a JV BROKER MINDSET.
Of course, if you owned Healing Hands, YOU COULD HAVE come up with the same idea, and approached Cutter’s directly. In that case you would be the broker AND one of the players at the same time, and you would have saved yourself the 15% commission payment!
In fact, you could look at Network Marketing as a type of joint venture. The company provides the products, fulfillment services, accounting, etc. The sponsor ensures new people that they will be trained and coached properly. The new person agrees to be coached and to open up their warm market to be properly approached. When done properly, network marketing is a great example of the synergy available in win/win/win joint venture.
A big key to being a successful JV Broker is to get your ego out of the way. Make it OK that you are NOT the producer or seller of the product or service. Let other people shine. You just put the deal together, and smile all the way to the bank! Ayn Rand would be smiling for sure!
Until next time, I remain
Your Friend,
Kathy Bibby
… But you don’t have to create or sell a product or service to generate value … You can also LINK a buyer and a seller for a mutually beneficial transaction. That "linking" function is of great value as well. When you function as such a "linker", you are acting as a JOINT VENTURE (JV) BROKER.
Of course, you can also be one of the players in the JV … AND be the one who brokers the deal as well.
I’ll give you some examples in a minute …. But first, let me say that the real key is to begin to THINK like a JV Broker. It is a transforming experience, as it directs your focus to "unseen" opportunities for synergy that others have missed.
Being a successful JV Broker also requires that you completely release your attachment to getting paid for your time, and open up to getting paid entirely based on producing results.
Here’s an example: Imagine you get your hair cut every month at Cutter’s Salon. You notice they have a lot of traffic. You also notice that in the same shopping center a new massage therapy center just opened called Healing Hands. You have a hunch they really would like to get more new business.
So you speak to the decision-maker at Healing Hands and say something like this: "I bet most of the people who come in for a first massage re-book again, is that true?" The owner answers in the affirmative. You then continue … "If you are willing to offer a complimentary 30-minute neck and shoulder massage, I think I can get you a LOT of new business, and I won’t charge you any money up front. I only ask that if they do re-book, you give me 15% of the services charged for the next six months. Remember, this is business you otherwise would probably never have had, and you only pay me if I produce results for you." The enterprising owner tells you that it sounds good to her. You let her know that you’ll see what you can do, and that you’ll get back to her.
You then go to the owner of Cutters Salon and say the following: "I’m sure it is really important to you that you customers have a great feeling when they think about your place, isn’t it?" Of course, he agrees. Then you say something like this: "I think I know a way to create a lot of goodwill without you having to spend any money! If I could get the new massage center in complex to agree, how would you like to gift your clients with a FREE 30-minute neck and shoulder massage? All you would have to do is train your people to offer the gift, and give them a special certificate. The certificate is only for your clients, so you might even get some NEW business, once the word gets out. What do you think?" By this time, the owner of Cutter’s is really interested! He tells you to see what you can do.
Next, you go back to the owner of Healing Hands and tell her you are ready to start sending business her way. All you need her to do is print up some gift certificates and she agrees.
Imagine that over the next six months this arrangement generates 100 new clients for Healing Hands. Imagine that 40% of the new people re-book. Let’s say that the 40 people spend an average of $200 each over the next six months at Healing Hands. That is $8,000 of revenue. You would receive $1,200 (15%) for brokering the deal.
The good news is that you have NO RISK in the deal, and the entire time spent on the deal might be only an hour or two!
This is a great example of seeing an opportunity that others do not, and linking resources to create value for both parties. It is a win/win/win arrangement … and I said before, your risk is zero and your financial rate of return infinite, as you have none of your own money invested! You used your creativity and willingness to act instead.
The rest of the deal is simply a matter of verifying the transactions … I think you get the idea.
Now imagine applying the same principle in a variety of situations, over and over again! … You are beginning to develop a JV BROKER MINDSET.
Of course, if you owned Healing Hands, YOU COULD HAVE come up with the same idea, and approached Cutter’s directly. In that case you would be the broker AND one of the players at the same time, and you would have saved yourself the 15% commission payment!
In fact, you could look at Network Marketing as a type of joint venture. The company provides the products, fulfillment services, accounting, etc. The sponsor ensures new people that they will be trained and coached properly. The new person agrees to be coached and to open up their warm market to be properly approached. When done properly, network marketing is a great example of the synergy available in win/win/win joint venture.
A big key to being a successful JV Broker is to get your ego out of the way. Make it OK that you are NOT the producer or seller of the product or service. Let other people shine. You just put the deal together, and smile all the way to the bank! Ayn Rand would be smiling for sure!
Until next time, I remain
Your Friend,
Kathy Bibby
Make Extra Money From The Comfort Of Your Home
The appeal of being able to earn a decent living without having to leave your house is enormous for many. Now with the net, people are finding that there are easy ways to make money online that allow you the privilege of having money without needing to put up with the grind of a job outside of the home.
EBay: Virtually everyone in the world has heard of this huge, online, virtual shopping plaza. There is practically nothing that you can not buy or sell on EBay. Millions of people worldwide are using EBay as an easy way to make money online.
Whether you have old or new stuff that you want to sell, it only takes minutes to get set up to start earning your easy money online through EBay.
Writing: An easy way to make money online is readily available for those who have a love of the written word. There are so many different writing avenues that can garner you an easy way to make money online through writing.
You can babble in an online blog, write product reviews, and sell articles with content and so much more. If you can follow instructions, type in a speedy fashion and enjoy forming words, there is money to be made by writing online at home.
Surveys: An easy way to make money online comes for many in the form of filling out surveys. There are so many different websites that you can sign up at that will email you surveys that can be filled out for extra cash.
Generally, these survey's are not complicated and do not require you to know anything more than the information you already have in your head. It is a simple way to earn a few extra dollars whenever you like.
Although there are many easy ways to make money online, it is important to remember that not all of your options will send large amounts of cash your way right at the start. With some of your online work choices, your cash flow may trickle in slowly and then gradually build up.
It is essential that you do not allow yourself to become discouraged, instead, keep working away and eventually you will notice a nice return for your efforts.
Also keep in mind that it is always easier to earn cash whether at a 'real' job or online when you are doing something that you love.
Put in a little time and research to find out if there is a market for one of your hobbies or interests. Focus on easy ways to make money online that work around things that capture your attention. You are far more apt to want to put in the time and effort if your way of earning money is also by doing something that you enjoy.
Most easy ways to make money online will also require you to do a little networking. Again, this is by far easier to do from the comfort of your own home! Take the time to email people, make contacts and have even more options available to you so that you can earn the living that you have always hoped for.
EBay: Virtually everyone in the world has heard of this huge, online, virtual shopping plaza. There is practically nothing that you can not buy or sell on EBay. Millions of people worldwide are using EBay as an easy way to make money online.
Whether you have old or new stuff that you want to sell, it only takes minutes to get set up to start earning your easy money online through EBay.
Writing: An easy way to make money online is readily available for those who have a love of the written word. There are so many different writing avenues that can garner you an easy way to make money online through writing.
You can babble in an online blog, write product reviews, and sell articles with content and so much more. If you can follow instructions, type in a speedy fashion and enjoy forming words, there is money to be made by writing online at home.
Surveys: An easy way to make money online comes for many in the form of filling out surveys. There are so many different websites that you can sign up at that will email you surveys that can be filled out for extra cash.
Generally, these survey's are not complicated and do not require you to know anything more than the information you already have in your head. It is a simple way to earn a few extra dollars whenever you like.
Although there are many easy ways to make money online, it is important to remember that not all of your options will send large amounts of cash your way right at the start. With some of your online work choices, your cash flow may trickle in slowly and then gradually build up.
It is essential that you do not allow yourself to become discouraged, instead, keep working away and eventually you will notice a nice return for your efforts.
Also keep in mind that it is always easier to earn cash whether at a 'real' job or online when you are doing something that you love.
Put in a little time and research to find out if there is a market for one of your hobbies or interests. Focus on easy ways to make money online that work around things that capture your attention. You are far more apt to want to put in the time and effort if your way of earning money is also by doing something that you enjoy.
Most easy ways to make money online will also require you to do a little networking. Again, this is by far easier to do from the comfort of your own home! Take the time to email people, make contacts and have even more options available to you so that you can earn the living that you have always hoped for.
Radon From Granite Causes Cancer
In what seems to be a genuine concern of the effects of radon emissions in residential homes, a certain website from a non-profit organization out of Houston has made it a point to imply without scientific proof, that natural stone could be a major contributor of radon in a household.
The allusion that seems to be made, that natural stone installed in your home is dangerous to your health is raised repeatedly on the website and in a recent local Houston TV news program. It’s interesting to note that the two major contributors of this non-profit organization are manufacturers of engineered stone. One of those contributing manufacturers has a marketing executive on the board of directors of this particular organization. From what may be perceived on the surface as perhaps another "going green" ad campaign, seems to be a different slant on the ongoing battle of the engineered stone manufacturers against natural stone.
Keep in mind that granite as does most natural components found in building material, allows vapors to pass through them that might contain trace amounts of radon. There are very small amounts of uranium found in trace minerals such as biotite in some natural stones. When quarried if a large cluster of biotite is exposed the result initially would be a radon reading. However, once a piece of granite or natural stone exposed to a large amount of uranium rich mineral in the ground is removed from the source and exposed to the air, the radon vapor transmission would weaken drastically and then dissipate. Simply put, think of natural stone as a very dense sponge that allows water, air and yes radon to pass through the stone. Once the stone is removed from the source of radon (the earth) the stone has no radon to filter through it. We do endorse Radon testing but to allude that natural stone is a main contributor seems ludicrous.
Here are some facts about Radon:
WHERE DOES RADON COME FROM?
"Radon comes from the natural radioactive decay of radium and uranium found in the soil beneath the house. The amount of radon in the soil depends on complex soil chemistry, which varies from one house to the next. Radon levels in the soil range from a few hundred to several thousands of pCi/L. The amount of radon that escapes from the soil to enter the house depends on the weather, soil porosity, soil moisture, and the suction within the house".
HOW DOES RADON GET INTO THE HOUSE?
"Houses act like large chimneys. As the air in the house warms, it rises to leak out the attic openings and around the upper floor windows. This creates a small suction at the lowest level of the house, pulling the radon out of the soil and into the house. (Just as natural stone filters radon emission as mentioned before.) You can test this on a cold day by opening a top floor window an inch. You will notice warm air from the house rushing out that opening; yet, if you open a basement window an inch, you will feel the cold outside air rushing in. This suction is what pulls the radon out of the soil and into the house. You might think caulking the cracks and the openings in the basement floor will stop the radon from entering the house. However, scientific studies show, it only takes enough unsealed cracks or pin holes in the caulking to equal a hole 1/2' in diameter to let all the radon in. It is unlikely that caulking the accessible cracks and joints will permanently seal the openings radon needs to enter the house. The radon levels will still likely remain unchanged. Fortunately, there are other extremely effective means of keeping radon out of your home. Throughout the country, several million people have already tested for radon. Some houses tested as high as 2,000-3,000 pCi/L; yet, there hasn't been one house that could not mitigate to an acceptable level. The difference in reference to natural stone is that one the stone slab is removed from the source and exposed to the atmosphere the radon is vented in the same way ventilation of a house mitigates the radon emissions in the soil.
Levels of radiation from granite products, which technically are measurable, are in fact, small fractional values of established thresholds for environmental safety. The truth of the matter is that granite is a safe product. It’s been used for thousands of years and the relationship between granite and radon has been studied for years and years. How safe is granite? There have been mathematical models developed that show that one could live in an all-granite home or building, including sleeping on granite, for an entire year and still be within very safe levels of exposure.
Calculations show that, if an average countertop, traps an average uranium concentration of four ppm (parts per million), the concentration of radon that is given off by the countertop into the household air would be 270,000 times less than the level of radon in the outside air. The maximum contact level that you would receive over one year if you were to sit on a countertop all of the time would be about one quarter of the annual radiation from all sources. If you were just a few inches away from the granite (such as when doing the dishes), the dose would be too low to measure.
To Quote Donald Langmuir, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Geochemistry, Colorado School of Mines, & President, Hydrochem Systems Corp. "To show how laughable are the concerns of radon emitted from natural stone, the typical granite countertop in our example will release 7.4 x 10 -7 pCi/L of air. This corresponds to 2.7 x 10 -8 atom decays per second (dps). This represents 0.85 decays per year. In other words, less than one atom of radon is produced by the countertop in one year. This is hardly worth getting excited about. I would suggest that a good way to reduce our exposure to the radon present in outdoor air would be to build an air-tight house out of granite countertops! There are certain properties of rocks that can increase their radon emanation efficiency, or in other words increase the release of radon from a given weight of rock. These are rock properties that maximize the exposure of internal or external rock surfaces to water or air, allowing any radon gas to escape. The author of 'Granite and Radon' argues that such properties, which include rock porosity, fissuring and mylonitization, will increase radon releases. This is probably true, however, a granite with such properties would be too brittle to make into a countertop, and too open to take a polish, and so would not be marketable as a countertop - unless the rock pores were first filled with a chemical sealant. Such sealing would also eliminate any possible radon release problems."
In a more recent study that was conducted by L. L. Chyi, a Ph.D. and professor of Geochemistry and Environmental Geology at The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. Dr. Chyi studied 13 of the most popular granites used throughout the United States as determined by an industry-wide survey. Due to their popularity these 13 granites, are believed to represent up to 85% of the granite countertop market in recent years. The granite types are as follows:
1. New Venetian Gold, Brazil; medium grained, yellow-beige gneiss with many dark red garnets 2. Uba Tuba, Brazil; A medium- to coarse grained, olive-green granite 3. Santa Cecilia, Brazil; A coarse-grained, yellow-grey gneiss with up to pie-sized, red garnets 4. Tropic Brown, Saudi Arabia; medium-grained, brown granite 5. Absolute Black, India; black basalt 6. Tan Brown, India; A black-brown igneous rock with big, shapeless, brown-red feldspar crystals 7. Giallo Ornamental, Brazil; coarse-grained, brown-yellow granulite with some brown-red garnets 8. Crema Bordeaux, Brazil; Juparana Crema Bordeaux (Brunello). A coarse- to very coarse-grained, pink to red granite with areas of quartz, alkali feldspar and quite a lot of ore 9. Baltic Brown, Finland; brown-black granite 10. Giallo Veneziano, Brazil; medium- to coarse-grained, ochre-yellow to golden-brown, also light pink, gneiss 11. Dakota Mahogany, USA; medium- to coarse-grained, brown-red granite 12. China Black, China, a fine-grained plutonic rock 13. Yellow Star, China, a medium-grained yellow to pink granite
The testing methodology was designed to measure the amount of radon which each granite type would add to the interior of a 2,000 square foot, normally ventilated home with 8 ft ceilings. The results show that Crema Bordeaux (the most active in terms of radon emissions) would contribute a concentration component of less than 0.28 pCi/L, or less than 7% of the EPA's recommended actionable level of 4.0 pCi/L. This radon amount is well below a level which might cause health concerns. Tropic Brown and Baltic Brown, second and third in radon emanation based upon Dr. Chyi’s testing, amounted to only 1% of this action level. The other granites tested added almost immeasurable amounts of radon to the house. Radon atoms in pore spaces and fractures are of minimal concern in the case of granite countertops
Dr. Chyi’s test results show that the granites that are currently found in the United States’ market place are insignificant contributors to radon levels in the home. "Based on the testing results and EPA standards, we can conclude that the most popular granites used as countertop surfaces pose no health threat to homeowners. If proper resealing is applied once a year or at other frequencies determined by the industry, the radon emanation can be further reduced".
Daniel J. Steck, Ph.D. also ran a test on interior radon and granite, and this is what he had to say.
"The average radionuclide contents of your building material samples are similar to other average granite samples and other common earth-derived building materials such as brick and soil. Thus, the amount of gamma radiation emitted from similar masses of these building materials will be approximately the same;
There is little sample-to-sample variation in the radon family radionuclide concentrations; the radon flux is somewhat larger for the counter-top squares than for the smaller samples. This indicates that the effective diffusion length is only on the order of the thickness of the counter-top samples, i.e. several centimeters. Thus, material thicker than 5 cm (2') most likely will not emit more than the counter-top samples.
While we feel that health safety is a great concern especially in our homes, for an industry to attempt to gain financially by "scare tactics" or under the auspices of "Eco friendly" is reprehensible. We urge the consumer to not be taken in by these alarmist tactics.
The allusion that seems to be made, that natural stone installed in your home is dangerous to your health is raised repeatedly on the website and in a recent local Houston TV news program. It’s interesting to note that the two major contributors of this non-profit organization are manufacturers of engineered stone. One of those contributing manufacturers has a marketing executive on the board of directors of this particular organization. From what may be perceived on the surface as perhaps another "going green" ad campaign, seems to be a different slant on the ongoing battle of the engineered stone manufacturers against natural stone.
Keep in mind that granite as does most natural components found in building material, allows vapors to pass through them that might contain trace amounts of radon. There are very small amounts of uranium found in trace minerals such as biotite in some natural stones. When quarried if a large cluster of biotite is exposed the result initially would be a radon reading. However, once a piece of granite or natural stone exposed to a large amount of uranium rich mineral in the ground is removed from the source and exposed to the air, the radon vapor transmission would weaken drastically and then dissipate. Simply put, think of natural stone as a very dense sponge that allows water, air and yes radon to pass through the stone. Once the stone is removed from the source of radon (the earth) the stone has no radon to filter through it. We do endorse Radon testing but to allude that natural stone is a main contributor seems ludicrous.
Here are some facts about Radon:
WHERE DOES RADON COME FROM?
"Radon comes from the natural radioactive decay of radium and uranium found in the soil beneath the house. The amount of radon in the soil depends on complex soil chemistry, which varies from one house to the next. Radon levels in the soil range from a few hundred to several thousands of pCi/L. The amount of radon that escapes from the soil to enter the house depends on the weather, soil porosity, soil moisture, and the suction within the house".
HOW DOES RADON GET INTO THE HOUSE?
"Houses act like large chimneys. As the air in the house warms, it rises to leak out the attic openings and around the upper floor windows. This creates a small suction at the lowest level of the house, pulling the radon out of the soil and into the house. (Just as natural stone filters radon emission as mentioned before.) You can test this on a cold day by opening a top floor window an inch. You will notice warm air from the house rushing out that opening; yet, if you open a basement window an inch, you will feel the cold outside air rushing in. This suction is what pulls the radon out of the soil and into the house. You might think caulking the cracks and the openings in the basement floor will stop the radon from entering the house. However, scientific studies show, it only takes enough unsealed cracks or pin holes in the caulking to equal a hole 1/2' in diameter to let all the radon in. It is unlikely that caulking the accessible cracks and joints will permanently seal the openings radon needs to enter the house. The radon levels will still likely remain unchanged. Fortunately, there are other extremely effective means of keeping radon out of your home. Throughout the country, several million people have already tested for radon. Some houses tested as high as 2,000-3,000 pCi/L; yet, there hasn't been one house that could not mitigate to an acceptable level. The difference in reference to natural stone is that one the stone slab is removed from the source and exposed to the atmosphere the radon is vented in the same way ventilation of a house mitigates the radon emissions in the soil.
Levels of radiation from granite products, which technically are measurable, are in fact, small fractional values of established thresholds for environmental safety. The truth of the matter is that granite is a safe product. It’s been used for thousands of years and the relationship between granite and radon has been studied for years and years. How safe is granite? There have been mathematical models developed that show that one could live in an all-granite home or building, including sleeping on granite, for an entire year and still be within very safe levels of exposure.
Calculations show that, if an average countertop, traps an average uranium concentration of four ppm (parts per million), the concentration of radon that is given off by the countertop into the household air would be 270,000 times less than the level of radon in the outside air. The maximum contact level that you would receive over one year if you were to sit on a countertop all of the time would be about one quarter of the annual radiation from all sources. If you were just a few inches away from the granite (such as when doing the dishes), the dose would be too low to measure.
To Quote Donald Langmuir, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Geochemistry, Colorado School of Mines, & President, Hydrochem Systems Corp. "To show how laughable are the concerns of radon emitted from natural stone, the typical granite countertop in our example will release 7.4 x 10 -7 pCi/L of air. This corresponds to 2.7 x 10 -8 atom decays per second (dps). This represents 0.85 decays per year. In other words, less than one atom of radon is produced by the countertop in one year. This is hardly worth getting excited about. I would suggest that a good way to reduce our exposure to the radon present in outdoor air would be to build an air-tight house out of granite countertops! There are certain properties of rocks that can increase their radon emanation efficiency, or in other words increase the release of radon from a given weight of rock. These are rock properties that maximize the exposure of internal or external rock surfaces to water or air, allowing any radon gas to escape. The author of 'Granite and Radon' argues that such properties, which include rock porosity, fissuring and mylonitization, will increase radon releases. This is probably true, however, a granite with such properties would be too brittle to make into a countertop, and too open to take a polish, and so would not be marketable as a countertop - unless the rock pores were first filled with a chemical sealant. Such sealing would also eliminate any possible radon release problems."
In a more recent study that was conducted by L. L. Chyi, a Ph.D. and professor of Geochemistry and Environmental Geology at The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. Dr. Chyi studied 13 of the most popular granites used throughout the United States as determined by an industry-wide survey. Due to their popularity these 13 granites, are believed to represent up to 85% of the granite countertop market in recent years. The granite types are as follows:
1. New Venetian Gold, Brazil; medium grained, yellow-beige gneiss with many dark red garnets 2. Uba Tuba, Brazil; A medium- to coarse grained, olive-green granite 3. Santa Cecilia, Brazil; A coarse-grained, yellow-grey gneiss with up to pie-sized, red garnets 4. Tropic Brown, Saudi Arabia; medium-grained, brown granite 5. Absolute Black, India; black basalt 6. Tan Brown, India; A black-brown igneous rock with big, shapeless, brown-red feldspar crystals 7. Giallo Ornamental, Brazil; coarse-grained, brown-yellow granulite with some brown-red garnets 8. Crema Bordeaux, Brazil; Juparana Crema Bordeaux (Brunello). A coarse- to very coarse-grained, pink to red granite with areas of quartz, alkali feldspar and quite a lot of ore 9. Baltic Brown, Finland; brown-black granite 10. Giallo Veneziano, Brazil; medium- to coarse-grained, ochre-yellow to golden-brown, also light pink, gneiss 11. Dakota Mahogany, USA; medium- to coarse-grained, brown-red granite 12. China Black, China, a fine-grained plutonic rock 13. Yellow Star, China, a medium-grained yellow to pink granite
The testing methodology was designed to measure the amount of radon which each granite type would add to the interior of a 2,000 square foot, normally ventilated home with 8 ft ceilings. The results show that Crema Bordeaux (the most active in terms of radon emissions) would contribute a concentration component of less than 0.28 pCi/L, or less than 7% of the EPA's recommended actionable level of 4.0 pCi/L. This radon amount is well below a level which might cause health concerns. Tropic Brown and Baltic Brown, second and third in radon emanation based upon Dr. Chyi’s testing, amounted to only 1% of this action level. The other granites tested added almost immeasurable amounts of radon to the house. Radon atoms in pore spaces and fractures are of minimal concern in the case of granite countertops
Dr. Chyi’s test results show that the granites that are currently found in the United States’ market place are insignificant contributors to radon levels in the home. "Based on the testing results and EPA standards, we can conclude that the most popular granites used as countertop surfaces pose no health threat to homeowners. If proper resealing is applied once a year or at other frequencies determined by the industry, the radon emanation can be further reduced".
Daniel J. Steck, Ph.D. also ran a test on interior radon and granite, and this is what he had to say.
"The average radionuclide contents of your building material samples are similar to other average granite samples and other common earth-derived building materials such as brick and soil. Thus, the amount of gamma radiation emitted from similar masses of these building materials will be approximately the same;
There is little sample-to-sample variation in the radon family radionuclide concentrations; the radon flux is somewhat larger for the counter-top squares than for the smaller samples. This indicates that the effective diffusion length is only on the order of the thickness of the counter-top samples, i.e. several centimeters. Thus, material thicker than 5 cm (2') most likely will not emit more than the counter-top samples.
While we feel that health safety is a great concern especially in our homes, for an industry to attempt to gain financially by "scare tactics" or under the auspices of "Eco friendly" is reprehensible. We urge the consumer to not be taken in by these alarmist tactics.
Setting Prices When You Work At Home
When you choose to work at home, you will find there are many capacities you have to take control of that you have not previously had to do. For example, when you were a simple employee for a company you did your job and you did not worry about anyone else's or anything else. But, when you choose to work for yourself and work at home all of this will change. In fact, you may be a bit surprised at how much work consumes you and how you are unable to separate it easily from your home life. It takes time and practice, but you will learn how to create a work at home business that works for you. But, one thing you do not have time to do is set prices for your services. This is something you need to do up front and think a lot about.
It is not easy to set prices because you want to set a price high enough to be paid well for your services, but you do not want to set a price higher than most clients are willing to pay. The easiest way to go about finding the right price to charge for your services is to take stock of all the services you offer. Then, check out other popular companies offering the same services and see what they charge. When you come up with an average price of other companies then you can create a price of your own. If you don't have overheard and other expenses like many of the companies offering similar services have then you may consider lowering your price just a bit. You will still be able to make good money and you will also be able to compete more with other companies because you have a lower price. That is something you will want to consider.
Once you set a price you need to stick by it. Word of mouth works over the Internet, too, and wherever you print or publish a price others will find it and expect your services for that price. It is okay to raise your prices every year or so to keep up with changes in expenses and to reflect your experience. However, be sure to change the original price list you have printed on the web so everyone will be aware of the price change.
Another tip for setting prices when you work at home is to offer discounts. You may even consider building a discount into the price. That is because people just feel good when they are given a discount, even if it works out to the original price. For example, if you want to make $10 an hour and you want to give a 15% discount to your clients then charge $11.75 per hour and give the discount. Then, you will make your target hourly rate and you will make clients feel good with a discount.
There are many things to keep in mind when setting a price for your services. But, if you are happy with the price and clients are happy with the price then you have found a good price to start with!
It is not easy to set prices because you want to set a price high enough to be paid well for your services, but you do not want to set a price higher than most clients are willing to pay. The easiest way to go about finding the right price to charge for your services is to take stock of all the services you offer. Then, check out other popular companies offering the same services and see what they charge. When you come up with an average price of other companies then you can create a price of your own. If you don't have overheard and other expenses like many of the companies offering similar services have then you may consider lowering your price just a bit. You will still be able to make good money and you will also be able to compete more with other companies because you have a lower price. That is something you will want to consider.
Once you set a price you need to stick by it. Word of mouth works over the Internet, too, and wherever you print or publish a price others will find it and expect your services for that price. It is okay to raise your prices every year or so to keep up with changes in expenses and to reflect your experience. However, be sure to change the original price list you have printed on the web so everyone will be aware of the price change.
Another tip for setting prices when you work at home is to offer discounts. You may even consider building a discount into the price. That is because people just feel good when they are given a discount, even if it works out to the original price. For example, if you want to make $10 an hour and you want to give a 15% discount to your clients then charge $11.75 per hour and give the discount. Then, you will make your target hourly rate and you will make clients feel good with a discount.
There are many things to keep in mind when setting a price for your services. But, if you are happy with the price and clients are happy with the price then you have found a good price to start with!
Make Money Online Working From Home
Homes are beginning to be seen as the place to earn one's daily bread today. They have a vision of lazing around all day, doing the occasional menial task and raking in thousands although most who try it certainly wish it were that easy! Working from home could be a job but what it lacks is the security. You can make it a success and be totally independent only if you slog and are disciplined.
The majority of us hope to identify a way that we can make easy quick money, and all of us that look at all of the different ways to work from home are at first drawn into all of the different types of offers of get rich quick schemes. Very occasionally these might work; however, they rarely work sufficiently well like the advertising and hype put out. The ads about data entry and paid surveys especially are full of promises of how rich you can get but you'll find the real story quite different. The idea of taking a few surveys in the morning, having a long lunch, and then doing a couple more to end the day several hundred dollars better off, is a joke; nor will data entry improve your bank account either.
All of these different types of activities are basically not sustainable for anyone that is seeking out a way to make money online working from home on a dependable and regular basis. However, everything is not considered to be a scam though there are a good number of them around to make you concerned. If you have reasonable writing skills you can earn money by writing articles and you'll find that the better you are, the more you earn. Most often when you start you will be providing your services to those who sell your efforts to others. Even if you work hard, you rarely earn more than for 500 words so try not to expect too much at the beginning.
One way to go is to start writing for yourself and maybe sell your articles as PLR articles. The trick is to write say ten articles or so and then sell them at a reduced price but to not one but many people. The math would be like this: if one charged for a set of ten write ups and when sold to 30 other persons, it multiplies to 0, making the original worth per article versus.
To be able to earn good money, while working out of the home, it to has to be steady and regular and one has to work at it. At first, it probably isn't going to be easy, but once you get into a regular routine and things get a bit more organized, it gets easier. At some point and time, it may even be possible to put together a group of writers that you are able to outsource all of your work to, and this is when you are going to start earning some really good money.
The majority of us hope to identify a way that we can make easy quick money, and all of us that look at all of the different ways to work from home are at first drawn into all of the different types of offers of get rich quick schemes. Very occasionally these might work; however, they rarely work sufficiently well like the advertising and hype put out. The ads about data entry and paid surveys especially are full of promises of how rich you can get but you'll find the real story quite different. The idea of taking a few surveys in the morning, having a long lunch, and then doing a couple more to end the day several hundred dollars better off, is a joke; nor will data entry improve your bank account either.
All of these different types of activities are basically not sustainable for anyone that is seeking out a way to make money online working from home on a dependable and regular basis. However, everything is not considered to be a scam though there are a good number of them around to make you concerned. If you have reasonable writing skills you can earn money by writing articles and you'll find that the better you are, the more you earn. Most often when you start you will be providing your services to those who sell your efforts to others. Even if you work hard, you rarely earn more than for 500 words so try not to expect too much at the beginning.
One way to go is to start writing for yourself and maybe sell your articles as PLR articles. The trick is to write say ten articles or so and then sell them at a reduced price but to not one but many people. The math would be like this: if one charged for a set of ten write ups and when sold to 30 other persons, it multiplies to 0, making the original worth per article versus.
To be able to earn good money, while working out of the home, it to has to be steady and regular and one has to work at it. At first, it probably isn't going to be easy, but once you get into a regular routine and things get a bit more organized, it gets easier. At some point and time, it may even be possible to put together a group of writers that you are able to outsource all of your work to, and this is when you are going to start earning some really good money.
How to Create Effective Business Cards
Many people have home based businesses today, which are usually carried out without much professionalism. However, it is basically better to work at creating a professional image for your home business which is possible by creating business cards for your business.
It is no point in just creating business cards; they have to be effective in propagating your website. So follow these tips to find out the best tips for creating effective cards:
• Choose a font that is easy to read; preferably standard fonts like Times New Roman or Arial. Avoiding capitals, italics and underlining all ensure legible business cards. In addition to this, the card becomes legible only if the type is large enough to read and when choosing colors, choose dark colors for use on a light background.
• Though using glossy and metallic paper will help enhance the look of your card, the card will not be liked by the recipient of the card. This is because people usually use the back side of the card for writing notes, which is not possible on cards with a high gloss or metallic back. So have your business card printed on paper that lets people write on.
• Another option you have to make use of the back of your business card is by adding valuable information on it. You could consider adding a map to your home, some important information about your services, any discounts you have in mind, use it as a coupon or just about anything that comes to your mind for making your card more effective.
• It is better to use the services of a professional designer to design your business card. If you can’t afford one, you could consider at least getting a consultation for your card. With the help of the designer, you can decide where you intend to place your logo and contract information. Even a short consultation will help in creating a much better and more effective business card.
• Instead of keeping the back of the card empty, use it for additional advertisement for your business. Use it to explain the benefits and high points of your business as the right use of the back and front of the card gives an idea of the amount of professionalism you are conducting your business with.
• Some ideas for filling up the back of the card would be a quiz or checklist that will make the customer want to call you for its answers. Or perhaps valuable information like important phone numbers, handy tips, conversion tables and charts or perhaps turning the back of the card into a coupon.
• And last, but not least, remember that business cards are easy to replace. So if your card becomes outdated, or if you change your business or business name, don’t keep the old cards. Jut throw them away and get new ones made for you. It is important to have fresh and updated business cards to effectively propagate your business.
It is no point in just creating business cards; they have to be effective in propagating your website. So follow these tips to find out the best tips for creating effective cards:
• Choose a font that is easy to read; preferably standard fonts like Times New Roman or Arial. Avoiding capitals, italics and underlining all ensure legible business cards. In addition to this, the card becomes legible only if the type is large enough to read and when choosing colors, choose dark colors for use on a light background.
• Though using glossy and metallic paper will help enhance the look of your card, the card will not be liked by the recipient of the card. This is because people usually use the back side of the card for writing notes, which is not possible on cards with a high gloss or metallic back. So have your business card printed on paper that lets people write on.
• Another option you have to make use of the back of your business card is by adding valuable information on it. You could consider adding a map to your home, some important information about your services, any discounts you have in mind, use it as a coupon or just about anything that comes to your mind for making your card more effective.
• It is better to use the services of a professional designer to design your business card. If you can’t afford one, you could consider at least getting a consultation for your card. With the help of the designer, you can decide where you intend to place your logo and contract information. Even a short consultation will help in creating a much better and more effective business card.
• Instead of keeping the back of the card empty, use it for additional advertisement for your business. Use it to explain the benefits and high points of your business as the right use of the back and front of the card gives an idea of the amount of professionalism you are conducting your business with.
• Some ideas for filling up the back of the card would be a quiz or checklist that will make the customer want to call you for its answers. Or perhaps valuable information like important phone numbers, handy tips, conversion tables and charts or perhaps turning the back of the card into a coupon.
• And last, but not least, remember that business cards are easy to replace. So if your card becomes outdated, or if you change your business or business name, don’t keep the old cards. Jut throw them away and get new ones made for you. It is important to have fresh and updated business cards to effectively propagate your business.
Home Business Secrets for Work at Home Savvy While at the 19th Hole
Home Business Secrets for Work at Home Savvy While at the 19th Hole
The Thousand Dollar Home Business Dust Collector I can’t count the dormant $1,000.00 plus home study courses I see on people’s shelves today. Perhaps they can place a hand on the materials and experience an osmotic effect. Ever find an unopened small business home study course at a garage sale? Too bad. They are intellectual antiques by now. Like the blueprint for Pet Rocks. Down the drain.
The Thousand Dollar Home Business Dream Is it even possible? Every day of the splendid week. There is a home business strategy out there that specializes in Niche Markets. Niche markets meaning a very specific and profitable portion of the online and offline marketplace.
The Thousand Dollar Home Business Plan What is your intended home business destination or goal for 10 years from now? I suggest trying a different approach to determining your next home business steps.
How about an accessory for your favorite hobby? Step 1) Research your market for the items in mind. How much competition is there for your specific type of offering? What are your possibilities for profitable products? Many home business owners buy their competitions products and compare the value.
Why Buy the Competitions Products? Because the resulting information would be invaluable for several reasons.
Competition isn’t necessarily bad. The plus side of it is that your idea MAY be profitable. On the down side your idea may have been mass sold to a lot of hopefuls. Check out the results rather than the promises on money making information. Anyone can say they are the next thing to have or know. Did it work or is it still theory?
Savvy Home Business Millionaires Test Every Aspect of All Marketing Strategies Extensively.
Fanatical Testing – of everything from product features to marketing creative is critical for optimal success. There are several ways to accurately test your small business marketing efforts. Be sure to refer to my resource box at the end of this article for my suggestions.
Beware of cookie cutter approaches. Their precise marketing strategy worked for an optimized set of goals for someone else. This is a much simpler approach I totally agree. However your sales conversions will never be as optimized as when you are doing their version of your home business needs.
Typically that is. A well chosen fell ever make this critical and decisive cut. These small businesses and work at home mentors finally get it.
Always remember this, If they already have done 100% of the work for you – Know the difference in perspective. With a few home business models you can collect continual passive income residuals. Less than 5% home based businesses truly are however. I recommend a website in my resource box for my 0gNews Editor’s Choice in this category.
Typically the best that you can hope for is minimal business involvement. Even that startles most small business owners over 40. In 2008 there is a solution to the legacy of a store front style of business.
Today small business and work at home business models are resorting to Outsourcing. Outsourcing is essentially having independent contractors to do parts of your small business strategy. These freelancers can do customer support for example. Another example would be hiring virtual workers for writing. Yet another, how about product research? Product development can be outsourced too.
Not just to your own country by the way. Today global small business outsourcing is an art even practiced by sharp work at home families. The work at home business model has just earned it’s stripes as a complete solution – even at the global level because of this.
2008 has put a small business at an essential crossroads. The latest trend is to systemize your daily business procedures. This is the harrowed ground where pockets of hidden overhead are discovered.
To get proven small business secrets of street smart millionaires actually walking their talk in 2008 – I recommend the links in my resource box below.
The Thousand Dollar Home Business Dust Collector I can’t count the dormant $1,000.00 plus home study courses I see on people’s shelves today. Perhaps they can place a hand on the materials and experience an osmotic effect. Ever find an unopened small business home study course at a garage sale? Too bad. They are intellectual antiques by now. Like the blueprint for Pet Rocks. Down the drain.
The Thousand Dollar Home Business Dream Is it even possible? Every day of the splendid week. There is a home business strategy out there that specializes in Niche Markets. Niche markets meaning a very specific and profitable portion of the online and offline marketplace.
The Thousand Dollar Home Business Plan What is your intended home business destination or goal for 10 years from now? I suggest trying a different approach to determining your next home business steps.
How about an accessory for your favorite hobby? Step 1) Research your market for the items in mind. How much competition is there for your specific type of offering? What are your possibilities for profitable products? Many home business owners buy their competitions products and compare the value.
Why Buy the Competitions Products? Because the resulting information would be invaluable for several reasons.
Competition isn’t necessarily bad. The plus side of it is that your idea MAY be profitable. On the down side your idea may have been mass sold to a lot of hopefuls. Check out the results rather than the promises on money making information. Anyone can say they are the next thing to have or know. Did it work or is it still theory?
Savvy Home Business Millionaires Test Every Aspect of All Marketing Strategies Extensively.
Fanatical Testing – of everything from product features to marketing creative is critical for optimal success. There are several ways to accurately test your small business marketing efforts. Be sure to refer to my resource box at the end of this article for my suggestions.
Beware of cookie cutter approaches. Their precise marketing strategy worked for an optimized set of goals for someone else. This is a much simpler approach I totally agree. However your sales conversions will never be as optimized as when you are doing their version of your home business needs.
Typically that is. A well chosen fell ever make this critical and decisive cut. These small businesses and work at home mentors finally get it.
Always remember this, If they already have done 100% of the work for you – Know the difference in perspective. With a few home business models you can collect continual passive income residuals. Less than 5% home based businesses truly are however. I recommend a website in my resource box for my 0gNews Editor’s Choice in this category.
Typically the best that you can hope for is minimal business involvement. Even that startles most small business owners over 40. In 2008 there is a solution to the legacy of a store front style of business.
Today small business and work at home business models are resorting to Outsourcing. Outsourcing is essentially having independent contractors to do parts of your small business strategy. These freelancers can do customer support for example. Another example would be hiring virtual workers for writing. Yet another, how about product research? Product development can be outsourced too.
Not just to your own country by the way. Today global small business outsourcing is an art even practiced by sharp work at home families. The work at home business model has just earned it’s stripes as a complete solution – even at the global level because of this.
2008 has put a small business at an essential crossroads. The latest trend is to systemize your daily business procedures. This is the harrowed ground where pockets of hidden overhead are discovered.
To get proven small business secrets of street smart millionaires actually walking their talk in 2008 – I recommend the links in my resource box below.
How to Build Your Extra Income Online
When people first discover that it is possible to use internet technology to make money they are extremely excited. It is not long before they join the first offer to work from home without any hesitation and believe everything the program tells them even if it promises earning thousands of Dollars within weeks. Real statistics will show you that only one in every 10 people will really make enough money to work from home with the rest either failing or giving up within the first month. There just seems to be too much information, guides and money making offers which result in information overload to the point of insanity.
Rather begin at the very beginning.
The questions that every business opportunity will ask are whether you can use some extra income, would like to work in the comfort of your own home and spend more time with family, pay off your debts, or live the wealthy high life? All the offers have something mentioned along these lines without exception. The entire offer may ramble on about the fabulous benefits you will enjoy or perhaps the successes achieved by the program owner probably with pictures of the grand house and car they are driving. No doubt if you have been looking around this will all sound pretty familiar?
The majority of people that have discovered the potential of earning money online will all answer yes! To all the questions, and the offers they see, because who cannot do without some extra money no matter how well you are doing? The easier the offer, the quicker the positive response will be because everyone is looking for easy money! Few people even bother the fine print or the disclaimers and some hardly even take time to read the terms and conditions because it all looks like such complicated jargon.
Information is the power you need to make the right choices.
There are some very well known names on the internet of so called millionaire Gurus who have all made a huge success of earning money on the internet. You may find that they continuously offer you better ways and methods of making money on the internet that sometimes even conflict with previous offers. This is a cycle that never ends with these millionaires simply tapping into peoples desire to earn more money. The result is that they (These already rich internet millionaires) get richer. Thankfully there are some honest ones with a genuine desire to help you but some research must be done to find out who they are. Perhaps these Gurus are satisfied with the wealth they have amassed and wish to really help the likes of the average person? How many Yachts, cars and homes does a person really need after all?
Choosing a business with all the right tools and guides.
With a little reading and research on the internet it really is possible to find a program that will deliver on its promise. There are also dozens of useful blogs and website with useful honest marketing information and tips that can really be handy in helping you achieve the desire to work from home. Good solid business opportunities and work from home programs must offer you the tools and a system for you to follow otherwise what good are they? You simply add your effort to market them, your determination to make a success and a commitment to make them work, by giving them everything you have for at least six months and no less!
Newbie’s would be better off choosing programs that have complete set up websites and strategies in place to market them. Some examples are affiliate products websites, complete ready set up storefronts, MLM programs, and auctions. Before you jump into the next business opportunity or work from home offer that seems too good to be true you are probably right it is too good to be true.
Rather begin at the very beginning.
The questions that every business opportunity will ask are whether you can use some extra income, would like to work in the comfort of your own home and spend more time with family, pay off your debts, or live the wealthy high life? All the offers have something mentioned along these lines without exception. The entire offer may ramble on about the fabulous benefits you will enjoy or perhaps the successes achieved by the program owner probably with pictures of the grand house and car they are driving. No doubt if you have been looking around this will all sound pretty familiar?
The majority of people that have discovered the potential of earning money online will all answer yes! To all the questions, and the offers they see, because who cannot do without some extra money no matter how well you are doing? The easier the offer, the quicker the positive response will be because everyone is looking for easy money! Few people even bother the fine print or the disclaimers and some hardly even take time to read the terms and conditions because it all looks like such complicated jargon.
Information is the power you need to make the right choices.
There are some very well known names on the internet of so called millionaire Gurus who have all made a huge success of earning money on the internet. You may find that they continuously offer you better ways and methods of making money on the internet that sometimes even conflict with previous offers. This is a cycle that never ends with these millionaires simply tapping into peoples desire to earn more money. The result is that they (These already rich internet millionaires) get richer. Thankfully there are some honest ones with a genuine desire to help you but some research must be done to find out who they are. Perhaps these Gurus are satisfied with the wealth they have amassed and wish to really help the likes of the average person? How many Yachts, cars and homes does a person really need after all?
Choosing a business with all the right tools and guides.
With a little reading and research on the internet it really is possible to find a program that will deliver on its promise. There are also dozens of useful blogs and website with useful honest marketing information and tips that can really be handy in helping you achieve the desire to work from home. Good solid business opportunities and work from home programs must offer you the tools and a system for you to follow otherwise what good are they? You simply add your effort to market them, your determination to make a success and a commitment to make them work, by giving them everything you have for at least six months and no less!
Newbie’s would be better off choosing programs that have complete set up websites and strategies in place to market them. Some examples are affiliate products websites, complete ready set up storefronts, MLM programs, and auctions. Before you jump into the next business opportunity or work from home offer that seems too good to be true you are probably right it is too good to be true.
Building a home internet business
The internet has unarguably made things much easier; the benefits accruing from the internet has touched almost all facets of living. Building a home internet business is a hot topic as an increasing number of people are becoming aware of the limitless business possibilities accessible via the internet from the comfort of their homes. If done properly, a viable home based internet business could easily become a source of full or part time income. The Internet is now a large meeting place for people and business from all parts of the world. As any marketer or economist would be quick to point out, a forum or meeting place would naturally present countless business opportunities both to small and large-scale business organizations. Ever growing popular is the notion of the home based internet business to tap into such possibilities.
The thought of being your own boss and not rushing to meet the demands of secular work is certainly very appealing. However, many people have jumped into the field only to quickly fizzle out. Building a home internet business may not be as easy as many might make it to be, it requires patience, dedication and skill. To be successful one has to learn the basics, take time to understand the internet market and environment and acquire needed skills.
One can do many viable internet businesses successfully from home. Do not try to do all or too many at once. Pick a type of internet business, such as affiliate marketing, website designs, hosting, merchandising, web promotion or any of the freelance services etc. Do not rush into any business without first understanding all that is required. Building a home internet business is not a day's job, be patient and learn from your mistakes as well as the mistakes of others. The most valuable business tool is knowledge and the successful businessperson is the one possessing adequate knowledge and the right skills to apply the knowledge. So continue to gather knowledge and seek ways to be proactive.
After picking an internet business to deal in, you will need to select or create a niche. A niche is a relatively small segment out of the total market with people having similar peculiar needs. While this market or consumer segment might be smaller than the total market size, it would be large enough for you to operate in and turn in a profit. Niche markets are ignored by many businesspeople especially large organizations, which make them less competitive. When you are just starting to build a home internet business, you would find concentrating on a niche more profitable. You can also quickly become a major player in your chosen niche.
Experience has shown that many home-based businesses fail because the owners fail to manage their time effectively or are unable to separate home duties from business hours. When building a home internet business, clearly mark your office space and hours. Arrange the working space in your home just like an office. Your demeanor and even dressing should reflect that you treat your work serious. Do not use office time for home chores or to entertaining friends and relatives. Friends and relatives should be made to know and respect your working time. Since your home-based internet business pays your bills you need to give it the seriousness and respect that it deserves.
The thought of being your own boss and not rushing to meet the demands of secular work is certainly very appealing. However, many people have jumped into the field only to quickly fizzle out. Building a home internet business may not be as easy as many might make it to be, it requires patience, dedication and skill. To be successful one has to learn the basics, take time to understand the internet market and environment and acquire needed skills.
One can do many viable internet businesses successfully from home. Do not try to do all or too many at once. Pick a type of internet business, such as affiliate marketing, website designs, hosting, merchandising, web promotion or any of the freelance services etc. Do not rush into any business without first understanding all that is required. Building a home internet business is not a day's job, be patient and learn from your mistakes as well as the mistakes of others. The most valuable business tool is knowledge and the successful businessperson is the one possessing adequate knowledge and the right skills to apply the knowledge. So continue to gather knowledge and seek ways to be proactive.
After picking an internet business to deal in, you will need to select or create a niche. A niche is a relatively small segment out of the total market with people having similar peculiar needs. While this market or consumer segment might be smaller than the total market size, it would be large enough for you to operate in and turn in a profit. Niche markets are ignored by many businesspeople especially large organizations, which make them less competitive. When you are just starting to build a home internet business, you would find concentrating on a niche more profitable. You can also quickly become a major player in your chosen niche.
Experience has shown that many home-based businesses fail because the owners fail to manage their time effectively or are unable to separate home duties from business hours. When building a home internet business, clearly mark your office space and hours. Arrange the working space in your home just like an office. Your demeanor and even dressing should reflect that you treat your work serious. Do not use office time for home chores or to entertaining friends and relatives. Friends and relatives should be made to know and respect your working time. Since your home-based internet business pays your bills you need to give it the seriousness and respect that it deserves.
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