Over
the years, many people have said to me "I'd love to start a home
based business, but which kind would be the right one for me?" The
answer is difficult, as it is different for just about everyone.
I looked for 5 years before finding the right home based business,
only to find out two years later, that it really wasn't the right
business after all! I searched high and low, read just about every
book on the subject, and still found myself struggling to find the
'right' biz! Luckily time and experience finally led me to that
home based business that really was "the right one". But I'm sure
YOU don't want to wait that long.
So,
what can you do? First, there are some questions you have to answer
before you can decide on a business. It's important to remember,
when you work for yourself, you are your only employee - you have
to do everything from marketing, to accounting, to taking out the
trash -- and everything else in- between (unless you outsource).
You will probably work harder for yourself then for any "Employer"
you've ever had! That
said, I believe it's extremely important to find something you love,
something you are passionate about, and then you can turn it into
your business (or find a home based business opportunity that is
a good fit). It's much easier to get up in the morning and start
doing something you love then it is to get up and force yourself
to work. There will be no boss to poke you along; just you. So,
what questions should you ask yourself? First and foremost, what
do I love doing? When answering this question, be open minded! Don't
hold yourself back by saying things like "I could never make money
doing that!" That is not what this exercise is about. Just jot down
some things that you really enjoy doing, and try to be as honest
as possible. Try to remember times when you felt happiest, your
most vibrant and alive. Write those things down, even if they don't
seem 'work' related (yet!). Once
you have finished writing down the things you are most passionate
about, try brainstorming about how to turn those ideas into a business.
The
next question you must answer is "Where do I have experience?" This
can be a very important question, or, believe it or not, a completely
irrelevant one. Many people start their own businesses without an
ounce of experience in their business field. You may need to take
classes, attend seminars, or just practice, practice, practice before
you learn your trade. But
the question still needs to be answered. This 'experience' need
not come only from prior jobs, but also from volunteer positions,
hobbies, school, etc. Once you have finished writing this down,
try to see how your experience could help you turn your passions
into a business.
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Julie Frost is a Home Business Success Coach and works with her husband,
and with her two daughters by her side from her 31 acre N. California
ranch. She runs http://YourHomeBiz.com,
a web site for anyone who wants to find, start, grow, and succeed
in their own home based business. Sign up for her free weekly email
news- letter YourHomeBizWeekly when you visit: www.YourHomeBiz.com
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