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   TashWordJuly 27, 2012 at 10:47 amReply

   Having run a home based business for over 9 years, I attest that it has many advantages It also doesn’t suit everyone and it is important to understand it takes dedication and discipline to succeed as there is no boss looking over your shoulder.

   If you want to run a real business (from home or elsewhere), you need to treat it as such – put the money and time into making a good website, learning about business and providing excellent customer service. Skimping on things to save a dollar often ends up costing more in the long run.
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   layzorJuly 27, 2012 at 2:46 pmReply

   Like TashWord said, you need the passion for your business if not the drive isn’t just there to make the business work.

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   BloomaticJuly 28, 2012 at 12:58 amReply

   I have to take into account all the above, but sometimes it is easier to read to take them to practice. Anyway, are very important in creating a solid foundation for our business online. I think beyond that, it’s always good to have some extra knowledge that allows us to bring our experience to a level a little more professional. We just have to invest a little time and dedication to achieve success in these endeavors.

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   jaruriJuly 28, 2012 at 9:08 amReply

   Very interesting article. I was thinking about starting my own home based business, but decided against it because I wouldn’t know what I was doing. I might reconsider it now because it doesn’t seem too overwhelming now with this information.

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     louisJuly 28, 2012 at 7:09 pmReply

     Hi Jaruri,
     I’ve read your comment and I know how you feel as I felt the same way before I ventured into starting my own online business from home. Like most newbies, I was overwhelmed by information overload and just do not know where and how to start until a good friend of mine advised me the best and most effective way : learn from someone who has done it and has a good reputation for coaching people to start an online business with a tested system. Ever since, I never look back and has done not too bad if i may say so. I’m proud to be affiliated with the program today. If you’re open to checking the program out, you can go here => https://www.facebook.com/homebasedonlinebusiness/app_186269294792285. Let me know if you need any further help. Cheers.

     Louis

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   ghyJuly 28, 2012 at 9:31 amReply

   This is intresting indeed. This is some useful info for somebody like me who wants to run a home business!

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     louisJuly 28, 2012 at 7:17 pmReply

     Hi Ghy,
     I do agree the information in this article is very interesting. I’m sure you would agree that good information is of use if we don’t put them into action right away. Like most newbies before i started my own online business from home, I was overwhelmed by information overload and just do not know where and how to start until a good friend of mine advised me the best and most effective way to do it : learn from someone who has done it and has a good reputation for coaching people to start an online business with a tested system. Ever since, I never look back and has done not too bad if i may say so. Today,I’m proud to be affiliated with the program . If you’re open to checking the program out, you may go here => https://www.facebook.com/homebasedonlinebusiness/app_186269294792285. Let me know if you need any further help. Cheers.

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   karlajjJuly 28, 2012 at 11:20 pmReply

   Great advice to someone who is interested in starting their own business! If more people were to spend more and take more interest in one single type of customer then more would be successful. I look forward to seeing more of your blog and advice.

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   ironface72July 30, 2012 at 8:09 amReply

   Some good things pointed out in this article are true if you want to succeed in a online business, one thing I find really important is always do your research on whatever you are going to do.
   Check your competition and see how you can out shine them.
   A good business can be done on a shoestring budget but in the long term its worth the investment on making on right.

   Nice informative Article Doree keep up the good work.

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   OverAchieverJuly 31, 2012 at 2:19 amReply

   I believe the single most valuable advice I would give to someone wanting to start a home-based business is to remember that it IS business. Too many people today think that having a successful business is like winning the lottery. You should know the basic principles of business before attempting to build one.

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   RobertJuly 31, 2012 at 6:21 pmReply

   Nice tips you have here. However, talking about these tips is easier than putting them into practice. While the general ideas remain the same, each tip has to be modified for each type of business, and to be successful you have to understand thos deviations. I started my business 11 years ago. SInce then I had many false starts since the industry changed a month or so after I started, long before I was prepared to handle it. While I had the drive to learn and do things right, I never had the capitol coming from an impoverished background.THis doesn’t mean I won’t be able to eventually be sucessful only. It just means someone in my situation may requires decades of work before they see any ROI. I suggest that all newbiews take two jobs: the new business and a part time job to pay the bills. It will reduce the time you have to run the business, but in the long run the additional outside revenue will be a great asset.

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    LinxJuly 31, 2012 at 11:00 pmReply

    Wow, loved this article. You summarized the most pertinent facts in a most easily understandable and accessible way. Thank you for that.

    I do think that you covered all the bases. Also, I found over the last 10 years that managing my time properly (being one’s most important resource) was my biggest challenge. Once I got a hold of managing my important resources like time and money…everything takes on a life of its own.

    Great article. Cheers.

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    jwdrumhavenAugust 1, 2012 at 4:56 amReply

    Nice post. There are a lot of things to consider when starting a home based business. I think a lot of people get caught up in the fact that they can work from home and don’t take into consideration the time and discipline it takes. I think one large hurdle to starting a home based business would be finances. As you mentioned, you usually do need at least a little money to help get you started. You need to plan for things like computers, marketing etc.
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    arajooAugust 10, 2012 at 8:50 pmReply

    Knowing the loops in online marketing sets you aside from everybody else. But of course that doesn’t always mean that you must hire someone to market your site. Sometimes knowing how things work is a better start. An online home based business has a lot advantages over offline business so there is no reason to avoid setting up one.
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    toughtrasherAugust 22, 2012 at 6:16 amReply

    My advice is to focus on who exactly you are targeting (ie. who do you want your audience to be?, who is going to buy your products/click your ads? etc.)
    You must plan what kind of community is going to be reading about your business.
    Always plan, plan, plan.

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    gerkmeisterAugust 22, 2012 at 10:46 amReply

    An online home business is just like any other business, it takes work, and knowledge, and a clear plan of action. You need to be willing to invest money in the business, and you need to take action. Start educating yourself but most important take action everyday, even if it’s not perfect. I hear from many of my subscribers who have the passion and dream, but aren’t willing to learn what they need to, or risk their own money, or do the hard work necessary to get going.
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    anonamossSeptember 5, 2012 at 12:30 pmReply

    These are very good tips; especially the one about SEO. I think SEO is a skill that baffles a lot of people. I was very intimidated by SEO when I first started and i’m still a bit intimidated by it. It’s also a great idea to know who your target customer is. I think we forget that step a lot of the time –especially when working online.

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      cheaSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:55 amReply

      I’m still at a loss for how to effectively optimize a website for search engines. i had a couple websites 3 years ago and I could never get a page one Google ranking. I think this time around I’m going to have to hire some help.

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    KennyKSeptember 8, 2012 at 8:31 amReply

    Real dedication is needed just like any other business. It’s not because it’s home based that it’s not serious. In fact, if you want to survive, you have to be very serious and prepare every little detail of your online business.

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    zilyasSeptember 13, 2012 at 1:18 pmReply

    This is great information. I’ve been working as a freelance writer for 2 years now, and the majority of my clients have found me through my website. Still, my client base is much smaller than I’d like, and I know the problem is my website. I’m not good at marketing myself, so your tips will definitely come in handy for someone like me.

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    PaladinSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:44 amReply

    Very interesting article. I was thinking about starting my own home based business, but decided against it because I wouldn’t know what I was doing. I might reconsider it now because it doesn’t seem too overwhelming now with this information.
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    johnthomas1433October 9, 2012 at 1:54 amReply

    Actually you need none of the above to have a home based business. You can earn money online without spending a dime, without having a website.

    There are plenty of freelance websites like Freelancer, Odesk, Elance, where you can promote your skills and get paid for the work that you do.

    Starting a website, designing it, and doing the seo mat take time and patience, and shall probably cost a bit that may discourage you from your business.

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    DomoviyeOctober 20, 2012 at 3:17 amReply

    Great article, but something else that should be mentioned is finding your niche. This goes along with knowing your customers, but it’s refining it.
    If you make your net too wide, such as “all business people’, ‘all mothers’, etc. you won’t really attract anyone. All they’ll see is that you have something that may help them a little, but not enough.
    Narrowing it down to a niche, “corporate executives’, ‘low level business people who want to advance’, ‘new mothers’, etc, will help you get a firm grip on potential clients.

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    Lloyd L.December 6, 2012 at 7:45 pmReply

    You should add YouTube Videos to this because YouTube is a huge part of successful online businesses. I follow all the above steps for my business and website but YouTube videos have helped me a lot as well.
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