Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Qualities of a Home Based Business Owner

Questions To Ask When Considering an Online Business Opportunity.


Is Online Marketing for me? There are many things to take into consideration when entertaining the idea of becoming a home based business owner. In these days of get-rich-quick schemes and the like, it is crucial to be well informed before jumping headlong into a personal and financial commitment that might, in fact, not be right for you. The following are qualities of a home based business owner that will help to guide you and point you in the right direction, as you search yourself trying to determine if you are serious about taking the next step.


1.Are You Serious?
 There is no truth to these get rich overnight schemes. If someone has promised to that you will achieve online success with little or no training, modest time commitment and little to no money invested; it is very unlikely to be a legitimate online business opportunity. You never get something for nothing! If it looks too good to be true, it probably is! If you are serious about starting an online or home based business, it is important to realize that there will be a significant time commitment and quite often a required set-up cost and advertising budget. In most cases, success is not achieved overnight, but comes by way of invested time in training, networking and building effective business habits. You must be seriously COMMITTED to see your dream into reality.

2.What Is Your “WHY”?
We all have our reasons for desiring a change from the regular day to day trudge to personal and financial freedom. But, if the answer to your question is simply “MORE MONEY!” maybe you should search yourself a little deeper. We all have dreams, needs, wants, but what is it that truly motivates us toward financial freedom? Have you seen your family and friends become distant because you are more dedicated to time spent at work than with them? Does it hurt you to watch your spouse having to work longer and longer hours just to make ends meet? Have you witnessed your parents work like dogs their whole lives only to realize their retirement plan has let them down? To really be a successful Entrepreneur, your “ Why” must resonate emotionally with you. Your commitment must be so deep, that it becomes an intense burning desire for change that motivates you to do the things you’ve never done before. It is so true! To become someone you’ve never been before, you must do the things you’ve never done before! As Napoleon Hill says, “Thoughts are things.” We are, what we believe we are . It is only our own mind that can limit what we are capable of achieving!


3. Are You Motivated?
 What are your personality traits and habits? Are you a motivated individual who is task oriented, sets goals and works hard to achieve them? Do you get up each morning with a plan for the day, execute it and complete the tasks you have set out for yourself? Do you work hard and expect others around you to do the same?

4.Are You a Networker?
 Do you have good communication and interpersonal skills? Do you know a lot of people? Are you a good listener, a good friend and someone who enjoys others’ opinions and sharing theirs. Are you eager to share information that can help others and receive nothing in return?

5.Are You Eager To Learn?
 Whether it is a personal growth seminar or a class in keyword research, are you always ready to improve yourself ? Do you challenge yourself to always read between the lines and give an extra effort when it comes to self improvement?

6.Are You Calm, Cool and Collected?
 The 3 C’s are so important when you are in business. Successful individuals are able to keep their heads on straight even in high stress situations. They are able to take a moment to assess the situation and provide options for the desired outcome. It is imperative in this case to be well organized, able to delegate and move forward in a positive way in all situations.

6.Do You Live in the Moment?
Are you able to look at each day as an opportunity to advance yourself and increase your business? Are you sincerely positive in nature and take every chance to help others achieve their goals. Living in the now requires the supreme gift of taking advantage of each day. Enjoying the pursuit! Successful people don’t waste time, they use it!

7.Are You a Visionary?
 Do you take time each day to visualize your life as you have planned it? Do you use each day as an opportunity to accomplish the steps that it takes to arrive at this destination? Do you observe trends and changes, new market niches and the challenge of choosing a road less traveled? Truly successful individuals live in the present, but keep their focus on the future!


If you have answered yes to all of these questions, it is very likely that you possess the qualities of a home based business owner and that it might very well be an option for you!! Are you ready to take the next step? Please feel free to visit my website www.lovewhatudomakemoney2.com to discover what the future can hold for you!