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Re: Starting a Home Based Business?

Mybizfiler — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:19:46 GMT

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Re: Starting a Home Based Business?

DeniseMM — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:35:37 GMT

As a marketing mentor, I've mentored over 1,200 people (more women than men) about how to get the word out about your business. Truth is that there are a lot of people who start businesses for all the wrong reasons. They do it because they hate their job, office politics and/or their boss. Or they do it because they want to stay home with small children. Or they say they are doing it because it's "fun" or because they "love the product." These are some of the worst reasons to start a business.

The only reason to start a business is because you want to build an enterprise that makes money. You have to love the idea of building a business. That's it. It's good to love what you do or love what you create. It's good to have passion about it. And, it's not realistic that you'll be passionate about ALL of it. But don't get mixed up about the purpose of a business.

For women - the part they tend to absolutely hate the most about their business is marketing and selling. So much so that I wrote a whole book about it. Women often feel overwhelmed and totally out of sorts when it comes to the marketing and selling part. One of the taglines that gets the best response for me is, "Does the thought of marketing and selling in your business practically drive you to chocolate?" So, you can tell - it's not a little thing. There are many women who are so uncomfortable about this - that they would rather fail rather than turn into a pushy, used car salesman type. What they don't know is that there are ways to market and sell very effectively that work with your style as a woman.

Think about what you would actually be DOING as a business owner. The creating? Sure, that's your love as an artist and a creative person. But what about the selling, the marketing, the paperwork, the numbers - and on and on. Still sound like fun? Then maybe being a business owner IS right for you.

All the best,

Denise Michaels

Author, "Testosterone-Free Marketing"

PS: Visit me online at http://www.mentoringwithdenise.com

Re: Starting a Home Based Business?

4buspecialist — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:12:10 GMT

http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/people/Ranger6r your answer is very informative! Knowing the resources that are FREE can be a huge advantage to any business owner! Best way to run any business is to know where to extract the information from!

Re: Starting a Home Based Business?

Ranger6r — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:18:51 GMT

The Small Business Administration has an excellent business planner web site at http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html. They also offer very good tools that may be of assistance to you in your planning. Best of all is the price from the experts in small business - FREE.

You might also want to look at https://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/startup-toolkit/default.aspx for more help. This site is also uses another well known company as an expert resource - Bank of America (BofA feel free to compensate me at account # ***-*****).

The triple bottom line People - Planet - Profits. Good Luck and Good Business.

Re: Starting a Home Based Business?

DafnaR — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:25:18 GMT

I have many creative idea for you:
you need to create a static partners plan that you will work with them as a highend kids furniture store , I made a plan to one of my costumers that was a great sucess if you wont some ideas please send me your phone # and I'll call you.

All the best

Dafna

Re: Starting a Home Based Business?

LorieB — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:24:19 GMT

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Re: Starting a Home Based Business?

gmonkey — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:12:43 GMT

Thank you for the very methodical approach to your answer...step by step instructions are easy to follow!

Re: Starting a Home Based Business?

SCORE63 — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:07:25 GMT

Start by checking out your competition. Visit craft shops, flea markets, internet sellers. Decide on pricing for your product. Then just start selling, making sure to keep track of all your income, and all your expenses for making the product, including your time, car, etc. You can build your business plan as you are learning to operate your business. Remember that cash flow is the goal.

Re: Starting a Home Based Business?

SCORE108 — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:51:17 GMT

As an artist and not a business person I would start small and get into it slowly. Sell to people who see your product and want one, sell at craft fairs and try putting your product into shops on a consignment basis. One thing you will most likely need is to registed for sales tax, unless your state does not have sales tax. The next step could be selling over the internet at Ebay as an example. Take it slow or you will be overwhelmed. If the business really grows you will need professional help for the reporting and tax problems you will have.

Re: Starting a Home Based Business?

SCORE63 — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:36:15 GMT

This is a great opportunity to convert your hobby into a business. Learn how to run a successful business with this skill set. Next time (and there will be a next time), You will know the steps it takes to startup, build a team, implement systems, and track your progress.