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8 Steps Before Starting Your Home Based Business
By Tim Gocken
So you're thinking about starting a home based business. Before you start your home based business here are 8 steps to help you start successfully. Following these steps will put you ahead of your competition from the start.
1. First step to starting your home based business is having proper internet access. I would recommend you have a broadband connection, to save you as much time as possible. There are plenty ISP's available. Find one that fits your needs.
2. Second step to starting your home based business is choosing the right type of business you want to get started in. The choices are many, whether it be a service or a product. When choosing your home based business, choose one that you are passionate about promoting. This can make the difference between success and failure.
3. Third step to starting your home based business is a business name. It should be a catchy name, that goes along with the business you have chosen. Do some brainstorming to come up with a name that stands out.
4. Fourth step to starting your home based business is deciding your budget. Two things have to be considered, time or money. If you have the money you can start with some auto tools, look for some tools that will make your efforts less time consuming. With a limited budget you will have to spend more time doing things by hand. Both can accomplish results, it just depends on your budget. Remember your budget should be funds that you do not need, for everyday life.
5. Fifth step to starting your home based business is choosing a domain name. Choose a domain name that is compatible with the business you have decided on promoting. There are several registries out there, any thing from free to very expensive. If you are just starting out I would go with a free one, so you can use more of your budget for advertising.
6. Sixth step to starting your home based business is e-mail accounts. You will need at least two so you can differentiate between mail you want to read and junk mail. I personally would have several e-mail accounts to help keep different projects separated. Check the internet for e-mail accounts, there are free and paid for accounts. Depending on your budget decide what is best for you.
7. Seventh step to starting your home based business is an auto-responder. When choosing an auto-responder for your home based business, choose the best one you can afford. Your auto-responder will make or break your business. Most consumers will not make a purchase at first glance. Auto-responders do the follow up work for you automatically with very little effort on your part. I strongly recommend you spend considerable time on developing your follow up messages.
8. Eighth step to starting your home based business is a business telephone. This is not necessary to start with, but over time you will need one. When your business starts to take off you will not want to tie up your personal phone or miss a business call.
Following these steps for your home based business will get you off to the right start. Now it is time for you to get ready for your dreams. I personally wish you the best of luck with your new home based business.
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