Monday, January 28, 2008

Online Business Basics
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There are some basics that you should know before setting up your online home-based business. It’s going to require a lot of time and energy in the beginning and once it’s in place, you must perform continual upkeep. You also have to spend some time making sure that you are getting out your advertising through the right channels so that you are successful and not left behind in the midst of periodic change. You’ll have to build or have a website built that you totally control.

You must check your site(s) and your email daily, to ensure everything is working properly, because even a short downtime of your site can mean financial losses. Your online business is open 24/7, so you have to make sure that it is always accessible to your customers and prospects, even though you have scheduled working hours for yourself; the site is still in full operation.

So, each day that you work you’ll have to deal with anything that occurs during your off time. This means that when you start each morning’s tasks, you must deal with all of the emails and transactions that went on during your down time, which means that your mornings are going to be busy.

Remember that you are competing with other online businesses, just like yours, for customers. Therefore, you must have something special that attracts prospects to your site. Your website also has to be clean and easy to navigate, has to look professional and make you look trustworthy, and you have to make sure that you have done search engine optimization so that your home-based business comes up first on Internet searches in order to make certain that people know your site exists.

If you have performed these basics, then you’re set up for success with your online home-based business. And, remember to treat your online home business like a real company, like any business by seriously observing all the rules that apply to operation and management.

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Tuesday, January 22, 2008

What Makes Your Business Necessary?
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As the owner and operator of a business/home business, you are aware of the need for your product or service in the marketplace. But, you may have to realize not everyone shares your unique vision. In order to bring customers around, you’ll most likely need to educate them on the need for your product, as you can’t afford to leave things to chance. This education could take the form of a one-on-one sales pitch if your item is the kind of high-ticket item that requires your time and energy to promote. Or you might need to use brochures and other similar advertising, if the need for your product or service is simple enough to grasp in a short read.

One way to get the word out about your home business product is to convince respected members of the community of the need for it. For example, if you’re selling a particular brand of toothpaste, you might want to target dentists. If you can convince them of the need for your specific brand, you’re job becomes easier. If they are truly convinced, they might pass on this information to their patients or perhaps give your product a public endorsement. The endorsement and signature of a licensed professional would add credibility to an educational brochure. You can apply this to anything of quality that you’re selling.

You can also inform the public of your product’s worth by participating in or contributing to the funding of public events such as fundraisers and telethons. Companies rarely completely sponsor these types of events out of the goodness of their hearts, although they may play some role. Companies realize that having their name linked to a nonprofit event or association is a powerful method of creating public goodwill.

When you convince the public that they cannot live without a certain product or service from your business, your marketing and advertising have worked really well. It’s your job to make that connection. Whether you do it through traditional advertising, community service activities, professional linkage or another method of your own design, it must be done. Otherwise, your product will be that much harder to sell.

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Friday, January 18, 2008

Building A Business Website
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Whether you operate a business online or at a physical location, you’ll make more money if you have a website. It doesn't matter if customers can buy your products at your site or if it exists solely to let your potential clients know about your business/home-based business.

The key to a good website is content that grabs people's attention so that they will take the time to read more information regarding your business. Being good with graphics and other customization is a plus in creating a website that will get people's attention. Of course, before you can attract people to your site, they have to be able to find it, so it needs search engine optimization (SEO), thus ensuring a high ranking so that when someone looks for something using certain key words, your website will come up very early in the search.

Search engine optimization is very important because the majority of web users only look at the first three pages or so of results. Of course, you also have to submit your website to the search engines before they can index it so that it will show at all. Part of the website building process is the use of a list of META tag keywords that allows searchers to find your business site once it is indexed. In order to do that effectively, you must know which keywords to use for the best results. This is something you might want to leave to a professional who knows the Internet.

Building a website for your business/home business is of the utmost importance, so if you want the most for your money, a website designer may be your best bet. Even though you may know web design or you want to use a template, the professionals know what entices people. They build websites daily, so they can tell you what appeals to the public, and thus build a site that will draw the most traffic and keep visitors browsing your site. The longer visitors stay the more likely they are to buy the products or services you offer. A professional looking website will certainly aid you in your business success.

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Why Business Seminars Are Helpful To Business Owners
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All business and home business owners can use a little help now and then. Maybe they need business advice on something specific or just some additional motivation. One solution is to attend a business seminar. These seminars are often free or low cost. They can be very entertaining as well as inspiring and can help you regain your focus as well as reenergize you.

Sometimes we lose focus, and a business seminar can restore that. You may have started out with a five or ten year plan that included a lot of exciting goals and plans. Perhaps as the newness of owning your own business wore off, you lost your focus. But sitting in a business seminar can put you back on track. You can become inspired to finish those original goals or tweak them to include something new, as you realize in exactly what direction you want to take your business or home business.

Perhaps you have started to think about your business in terms of a Monday through Friday nine to fiver, just getting from point A to B. A business seminar could help you to see things differently. You may get ideas about how to tweak your business hear and there. It can be like changing your house color or getting a new haircut; something you see as refreshing.

There is nothing like a business seminar to get you excited about yours. It’s like an adult pep rally. You are inspired to see your business or home business in a new way or empowered to take that next step in taking it to the next level. Everyone needs a cheerleader to keep the enthusiasm in life and it’s the same in business. You can become bogged down or get in a rut. A good business seminar can pull you out of an emotional slump and give you a sense of renewal.

Business seminars can be great for learning something new or just reviewing things you may not have thought about in a while. Sometimes we need to hear others speak about business to keep our spirits up. No matter the reason you choose to go to a business seminar you are sure to walk away with some new knowledge or something you didn’t have before attending, and you may view your business in a whole new light.

So, have a few laughs with fellow business owners, learn something new about the business world, be inspired by the presenters, and take what you learn and add it to your business life and both you and your business will surely grow.

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Saturday, January 12, 2008

Finding Health Insurance When You Own Your Business
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If you’re a business or home business owner, finding health coverage can be difficult. When you’re an employee, you usually join the company plan that is offered if you can afford it at the time. When you run your own business, you have to research the different plans to find one that suits your particular situation. Following is some information that may be helpful when choosing an insurance provider.

In the United States health care coverage is separated into two forms of private health care coverage; health insurance policies and managed care programs which include health maintenance organizations (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs) and point of service providers (POSs), and all are heavily regulated by federal and state government.

An HMO often owns and operates it’s own hospitals and medical facilities. They hire their own doctors, nurses and medical staff. Independent practices are models of HMOs that contract out independent physicians in private practices. A PPO is a hybrid of the HMO and is a POS.

Managed care plans often have a fixed monthly fee. The purpose of this organization is to transfer the financial risk of health care from the patient to the care organization. If the cost of care is over the portion paid by the patient the care organization covers the fee. The PPO usually offers two or more tiers of coverage with varying benefit levels and co-pay options. Sometimes issues arise that require patients to use a general practice physician for care, in which case some care plans are willing to work with that person if a family doctor refers them.

Some view Health Insurance Policies negatively as they often only cover absolute medical necessities such as illness, injury and other medical conditions. For instance, hospitalization for evaluation or observation is not covered, and there may be a lot of other clauses and limitations and exclusions. An example is a pre-existing condition provision. Federal law states that a pre-existing condition is only valid if it relates to a condition that was formerly recommended by insured care within the last six months before enrollment. Issues like this can really make it difficult for people to choose health Insurance policies.

No matter what health insurance option you choose you’ll face some problems. So, you must do a lot of thorough research to find provider that best suits your personal needs.

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Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Avoid Advertising Mistakes
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There is an old axiom in the advertising market that states the best advertisement is the one that offends no one. Too many business owners write and create their ads with just that purpose in mind. Unfortunately, the end result is an unclear advertisement that does nothing to draw people into their business. The ad may not offend anyone, but does it entice anyone?

One of the biggest mistakes home business owners make in creating an ad, is copying what everyone else does. That results in standardized, boring advertisements that do nothing to bring in new business. Yes, the advertisements may sound professional, but that should only be a concern if you’re in the business of impressing your friends. Hopefully, that’s not the case.

If you’re trying to get new customers into your home-based, think of the ads that have stuck in your mind from the past and use them as a model. They’re the ones that connect with the prospect in a meaningful way as well as being professional and smooth.

Another thing to remember is not to create ads that promise unclear or unbelievable results and that contain empty promises. Using your ad to tell people that you use a particular patented product or technology in your home business means nothing unless you explain to the reader why that should be important to them. You only have a limited window of opportunity to make the most of your advertising dollar; don’t waste it with information that doesn’t relate to the customer. Although it’s important to be creative and entertaining, don’t forget to keep the focus on selling your product or services.

Advertising is a tricky business, but with time, research, and creativity, you can come up with ads that are really relative to your home-based business that will inspire prospects to check out your company or visit your site. Even if people dislike your ad, that doesn’t necessarily mean they will turn away from your business. In fact, outrageous ads that grab viewers’ attention can sometimes be the most effective of all for your business. So, create ads with this in mind, and ignore that outdated advice.

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Monday, January 07, 2008

Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone To Start A Home Business
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Although a home-based business can be very successful, starting one can be difficult, because success isn’t guaranteed, you have to take some risk and you must step out of your comfort zone. Things may not go as you wish.

You must have some money set aside to invest in your venture. This might be tricky, because sometimes it’s difficult to save money for a business or a home business while working, but having some available funds can make it less intimidating to step out of that comfort zone, and having a good business plan will help you avoid some possible unforeseen circumstances, even if it has to be modified at some point. Revenue sources include, but are not limited to, commercial bank loans and US Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for entrepreneurs.

Although commercial banks are often reluctant to provide loans for start-up businesses, there is always a possibility that the bank will let you borrow some money, especially if you have a very good credit history. So draw up that business plan and then go to the bankers and sell them on it.

The SBA loans are programs that are guaranteed by the government, so you will most likely have to put up minimal collateral to secure a loan, but the interest rates are usually very low and the terms of payment are easier compared to a standard commercial loan. If you’re truly interested in a government guaranteed loan, you can get the information you need through colleges, libraries or from the Internet.

So, do your homework, choose the type of business you want, write out a business plan and get out of your comfort zone and go for it.

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