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Don't let yourself fail before you even start!
While many people dream of launching a business from home, there's a lot to consider before taking the plunge.
If you're uncertain about whether or not becoming a home based business owner is right for you, try asking yourself the 10 questions listed below. If you can answer "yes" to at least 8 of them, you most likely have what it takes to make your home based business dream a reality:
1. Are you disciplined about your time?
When
you work from home, distractions and interruptions are unavoidable. A
successful home based business owner knows how to maintain their focus and use
their working hours efficiently.
While
the financial rewards of operating your own business can be enormous, they
don't automatically arrive in a paycheck on the 15th and 30th of each month.
With
Blackberries, iPhones and the internet at our fingertips 24/7 it's even more
difficult to escape the office...especially when your office is right off your
living room or bedroom.
As
an entrepreneur, it's inevitable that you will encounter people who simply
don't want your product or service.
But the most successful business owners don't let that discourage them.
As a
home based business owner, you're forced to wear many hats-office manager,
graphic designer, bookkeeper, salesperson, etc. It's impossible to be an expert
at everything therefore outsourcing is key.
While
some businesses may require more selling than others, as the owner you will
always have to be comfortable promoting yourself.
Working
from home can get lonely. If you thrive in an office environment or enjoy
working surrounded by people everyday, you'll need to create networking
opportunities outside of your home office.
Business
owners need to grow in order for their businesses to grow. Keeping up with
technology, social networking and new trends in your industry are necessary for
success.
Whether
it's your husband or wife, friend, partner, coach or parent it's always good to
have a "someone in your corner" when starting a new venture.
If
you look back at your life one year from now, ask yourself if it would be worse
to have tried and failed rather than not having tried at all.
Bio:
Debra Cohen is President of Home Remedies of NY, Inc. and founder of the Homeowner Referral Network (HRN) business. Her HRN business has been rated "The No. 1 business Start-Up" by Small Business Opportunities magazine and has been featured in numerous media including Working Mother, Entrepreneur, Remodeling, Good Housekeeping and CBS News. Currently there are more than 300 independently owned HRNs operating nationwide.
For additional information, visit her website at HRNbiz.com.
