Archive for April, 2008

Home Based Businesses And The Hucksters That “Sell” Them

Posted in Home-Business on April 16, 2008

Some people can really sell… and I mean anything… but that doesn t mean that you can succeed doing the same thing.

Unfortunately, some people will believe just about anything that you tell them, and they are usually the ones who fall victim to unscrupulous hucksters who peddle their wares in the guise of “home based businesses.”

Many online businesses have good points as well as bad points, and you can probably make money in just about any of them, but you need to know a few things.

A System

The key to being successful is having a system in place that, if followed, will lead you to financial freedom (or to whatever it is you seek). Every day I see “businesses” that involve someone talking people into handing over their hard-earned money for an “opportunity” that doesn t stand a snowball s chance in Miami of succeeding.

The entire “pitch” is based on something like: “All you have to do is find X number of people (just like you) who you convince to give you Y number of dollars for a chance to make a fortune! Then they will go out and find X number of people, and so on until you eventually get paid.”

“So let me get this straight… All I need to do is go out and find people who want to give me their money? Hey, that sounds easy… how do I do it?”

“Well… uh… call your friends and family… if they love you they ll help you out!”

Yeah, right.

The truth is that while some people are “born salesmen,” the rest of us have to rely on the truth (and our integrity) when we promote a product.

What this “business” lacks is a system (and some scruples, but we won t get into that) that the new person getting involved can follow. If there is a system in place that (hopefully) works, and if the new person follows it, then at least they stand a chance of succeeding… without a system they may as well just give their money away.

A Product or Service

There are also “businesses” that don t even have a product or service to sell! The other day I received a very professional looking marketing packet and presentation from a very nice gentleman. After his pitch, I asked him what products they carried (NOTE: Some MLM companies have phenomenal products and services). His answer surprised me, “Well, we don t actually have any products. We are in the process of building a distribution team so that once we do have products we ll be ready to set the world on fire.”

Huh?

I m not kidding… people are buying into this business in the hope that they will eventually have products to sell! To be fair, as part of the “distribution team” (that doesn t have anything to distribute) you get to subscribe to all sorts of positive-thinking books, tapes, and other stuff. Never underestimate the power of positive thinking, it can work wonders in your life, so maybe that is what makes this business attractive to people.

Heed this advice: If someone shows you a business that doesn t have any products or services to sell (or use), ask yourself how you are going to convince other people to participate. If you aren t a “born salesman” (like the guy who is apparently trying to pitch the idea on you), walk away.

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Christian mentors will work with you to implement this home based business that generates $900 to $2700 a day You will have access to hundreds of products that you can sell and keep 100% of the profits you will be entitled to thousands of dollars worth of free travel to use, sell or trade you will earn the industry s highest matching over-ride commissions on your sales

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How to Get Organized With An At Home Business

Posted in Home-Business on April 15, 2008

Are you getting ready to start a home business? If so, you need to know how to get organized so you can effectively balance your business and home responsibilities.

The first step in learning how to get organized is to set up a space for your business. It is important to have an area somewhere in your home that is designated specifically for your business. The best option is to transform an extra room into a home office. If you don t have the space for a home office, however, it is important for you to carve out a space that is just for your business.

The next step in learning how to get organized will depend somewhat on the type of home business you will be operating. If you are making a product, for example, you will likely need more space than if you are providing a service. On the other hand, some services may require more storage space - particularly if you are starting a construction business!

Regardless of the type of home business you are setting up, finding a place for all of your paperwork is important as you learn how to get organized. You are certainly going to need a filing cabinet, but you will also need a system for storing those items that are not ready to be filed away. This may involve utilizing trays for your active accounts or having a special filing cabinet for client information versus financial information.

The key to learning how to get organized is to anticipate your needs while also being willing to change your system as your needs change. By keeping organized, however, you will find that your business runs far more smoothly. As a result, you will be certain to have more success!

To help keep your home organized, download a free copy of the ebook “The Essential Guide to Organizing Your Home”. Download it free here: Organizing Tips.

Lynn Cressy has a love for decorating and shopping for home decor. She owns a home decor web site and writes articles on home decorating and organizing your home and your life.