Thursday, June 4, 2009
Thinking of Starting a New Business? Still Thinking?
Some people are fantastic planners. Some of them are so fantastic, it's all they do. Does this sound like you? Enjoy This Article - realize that sometimes you just have to get your swimsuit on and jump in the water.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Recession Sparks New Business Ideas
Disney, McDonalds, Burger King, Procter and Gamble, Johnson and Johnson, Microsoft - what do they all have in common? They all started during a recession or depression . . .
. . . "[The start-up sector] tends to be resilient because most start-ups don't need cash to begin with. They start off pretty small. If they do need finance they usually get that from friends and family until they have an established business with orders on their books - then they start to borrow." (Steve Cooper, Managing Director of Barclays Local Business)
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. . . "[The start-up sector] tends to be resilient because most start-ups don't need cash to begin with. They start off pretty small. If they do need finance they usually get that from friends and family until they have an established business with orders on their books - then they start to borrow." (Steve Cooper, Managing Director of Barclays Local Business)
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Monday, May 18, 2009
Is A Legitimate Home Business Right For You?
by LinkIsKing
The idea of owning your own legitimate work at home business sounds great, doesn’t it? Well, you might be surprised to know that it’s a lot harder than you think. You will probably end up working harder and longer hours than you did at your job. The good news is that you will be working for yourself, making yourself money and doing what you love to do, all with your very own legitimate work at home business.
More people are deciding to start their own legitimate work at home business. With the current state of the economy, who can blame them? It allows them to take control of their lives and income, creating a rewarding lifestyle. The unfortunate reality, however, is that a large number of people don’t think that it’s possible for them to run their own legitimate work at home business.
A lot of people just don’t have the proper mindset, drive and determination to make a legitimate work at home business a success. One of the main factors when going into self employment is setting goals for yourself. You need to set reasonable goals, expectations and desires that you want to achieve. This will have a huge impact on how well you do with your legitimate work at home business. Every aspect will be affected, so determine early about how you’re going to market and advertise.
One of the main factors right now for people turning to self employment is the current economy. Money is getting tighter than ever and forcing people to turn to alternative means to supplement their existing income. For the most part, the risks associated with a legitimate work at home business is often worth it because of the nice pay out. Of course, there are many who are forced into self employment due to lay-offs and downsizing. Many find that they need to replace their existing income altogether. It’s a harsh reality, and one that many have to face.
Another scenario is individuals who are close to retirement. They may need to start a legitimate work at home business because their retirement funds are not enough to support their current lifestyle. This problem is very common, but many find it rewarding to do something they like to do, while creating the income they want. It’s important for many to be in charge of their finances and having that peace of mind that they’re retirement has a bright future.
There are those that just work better independently. They have the drive and motivation to do things themselves, and a legitimate work at home business provides the income they want. This gives them the freedom in making their own decisions and not having to answer to a boss. This allows for them to bring out their creativity side, something they couldn’t do otherwise working for an employer.
Whether you were forced out of your job, are looking to retire, or just long for being independent and doing what you want instead of working your whole life doing something you hate, a legitimate work at home business is a viable option for you.
The idea of owning your own legitimate work at home business sounds great, doesn’t it? Well, you might be surprised to know that it’s a lot harder than you think. You will probably end up working harder and longer hours than you did at your job. The good news is that you will be working for yourself, making yourself money and doing what you love to do, all with your very own legitimate work at home business.
More people are deciding to start their own legitimate work at home business. With the current state of the economy, who can blame them? It allows them to take control of their lives and income, creating a rewarding lifestyle. The unfortunate reality, however, is that a large number of people don’t think that it’s possible for them to run their own legitimate work at home business.
A lot of people just don’t have the proper mindset, drive and determination to make a legitimate work at home business a success. One of the main factors when going into self employment is setting goals for yourself. You need to set reasonable goals, expectations and desires that you want to achieve. This will have a huge impact on how well you do with your legitimate work at home business. Every aspect will be affected, so determine early about how you’re going to market and advertise.
One of the main factors right now for people turning to self employment is the current economy. Money is getting tighter than ever and forcing people to turn to alternative means to supplement their existing income. For the most part, the risks associated with a legitimate work at home business is often worth it because of the nice pay out. Of course, there are many who are forced into self employment due to lay-offs and downsizing. Many find that they need to replace their existing income altogether. It’s a harsh reality, and one that many have to face.
Another scenario is individuals who are close to retirement. They may need to start a legitimate work at home business because their retirement funds are not enough to support their current lifestyle. This problem is very common, but many find it rewarding to do something they like to do, while creating the income they want. It’s important for many to be in charge of their finances and having that peace of mind that they’re retirement has a bright future.
There are those that just work better independently. They have the drive and motivation to do things themselves, and a legitimate work at home business provides the income they want. This gives them the freedom in making their own decisions and not having to answer to a boss. This allows for them to bring out their creativity side, something they couldn’t do otherwise working for an employer.
Whether you were forced out of your job, are looking to retire, or just long for being independent and doing what you want instead of working your whole life doing something you hate, a legitimate work at home business is a viable option for you.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
7 Secrets to Home Office Productivity
by Jaime Jefferson
When you work at home, you not only have the normal PC distractions, such as Facebook and web surfing, you also have the pile of dirty laundry and the breakfast dishes that are still in the sink.
So how do you work from home and stay focused and productive? Here are 7 secrets that work for me:
1. Make sure you have a clearly-defined place to work. It's difficult to stay focused when you are looking at clutter from your home life, so if you are working full time from home, make it a priority to claim at least a little bit of space that is just for you to get your work done. Ideally, this space will be somewhat easy to cordon off from the rest of the home, so if you are on a business call, you can close the door to the television set that might be on in the next room.
2. Decorate your home office in such a way that it helps you to get (and stay) focused. What inspires you and motivates you to do your best work? Make a vision board for your bulletin board (or your top-drawer file cabinet) that details where you want to be in your professional life in 2, 5, 10 and 20 years. Your home office is likely the only place in your home that is completely yours. Make it a peaceful, organized room where you enjoy coming each day when it's time to get down to business.
3. Experiment with your attire. If you aren't seeing clients each day, it's easy to get a little too cozy, but many people do not feel most productive in pajamas or sweats. See if dressing up a bit can help you to feel more productive.
4. Give yourself scheduled time each day to mess around. I know that I tend to work all day when I'm home. I even eat lunch in front of the computer. My afternoon is much more productive if I allow myself to netsurf or read my friends' Facebook updates for 20 minutes or so each afternoon. I also find that I'm more productive when I schedule a brisk 30-minute run into my afternoon routine. The ability to drop everything and go out for a walk when you hit a roadblock is one of the best reasons to work from home.
5. Know (and take advantage of) your peak-productivity times. I know that I am most productive first thing in the morning, so I schedule my most cerebral tasks for those times. I also schedule the tasks that I don't enjoy as much in the morning (because it feels so good when they are done, and I spend the rest of the day congratulating myself for finishing them). That helps me to feel more productive all day long.
6. Try to see your business as a series of systems. If you find something that is really working in your business, sketch out the system that is at work. Then see if you can duplicate that system in other parts of your business. A similar idea: every month or so, apply the 80-20 rule to your business. This rule, also known as Pareto's Principle, says that you will get 80% of your results from 20% of your efforts. Figure out what that super-productive 20% is, and try to do more of it.
7. Before you finish up your work each day, make a prioritized list of things that you want to accomplish the following day. Organize your desk so that, tomorrow, you have a clear view of the day's agenda and projects.
If you are feeling less than productive over a long period of time, it might be time to think up a new project or to bring a new bit of knowledge into your business. When I start to get bored, I get less productive. See if you can make some new goals or learn something new to spice things up a bit.
About the Author:
Jamie Jefferson writes for Momscape.com, Susies-Coupons.com and Susies-Travel-Coupons.com where you'll find hand-selected online coupons, coupon codes and travel discounts.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Do You Find Working From Home Lonely?
Working from home, except from those interruptions from kids, phones, barking dogs and FedEx delivery trucks, can be an isolated endeavor. Do you thrive in this environment? Or do you sometimes get lonely?
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Growth During Recession? Small Businesses Say "Yes!"
Intuit Survey Reveals Small Businesses Bullish on Growth, Despite Economy
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – April 3, 2008 – Small businesses are poised to weather the current economic downturn and plan to grow despite it, according to Intuit Inc.'s (Nasdaq: INTU) recent "Get Back to Business" survey conducted for QuickBooks, the nation's top-selling small business accounting software.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – April 3, 2008 – Small businesses are poised to weather the current economic downturn and plan to grow despite it, according to Intuit Inc.'s (Nasdaq: INTU) recent "Get Back to Business" survey conducted for QuickBooks, the nation's top-selling small business accounting software.
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