Learn How To Start Your Own Homebased Business! I've been doing it for over 10 years...and so can YOU! » Economy http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com Resources you can use to start your own business Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:35:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Rebuilding Greensburg, KS: A Look at an Emerging Green Economy http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/rebuilding-greensburg-ks-a-look-at-an-emerging-green-economy/ http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/rebuilding-greensburg-ks-a-look-at-an-emerging-green-economy/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0000 SubmitYOURArticle.com - latest free reprint articles on Business - General Have you heard about Greensburg, Kansas? This week's tip talks about the town rebuilding green after being flattened by a tornado. Learn about their process, and the green jobs involved, in this unique insight into the green economy.]]> Article by Carol McClelland.
Have you heard about Greensburg, Kansas? This week’s tip talks about the town rebuilding green after being flattened by a tornado. Learn about their process, and the green jobs involved, in this unique insight into the green economy.

]]> http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/rebuilding-greensburg-ks-a-look-at-an-emerging-green-economy/feed/ 0 The benefits of part time work http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/the-benefits-of-part-time-work/ http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/the-benefits-of-part-time-work/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:25:58 +0000 SubmitYOURArticle.com - latest free reprint articles on Business - General The unemployment figures, especially the U6 numbers which show a large number of people forced to work part time because of the economy should be further analyzed. It is not known how many of these people are content to work part time because of the benefits of a part time job. These benefits for those who do not need more money from part time work are numerous.]]> Article by Louise G.
The unemployment figures, especially the U6 numbers which show a large number of people forced to work part time because of the economy should be further analyzed. It is not known how many of these people are content to work part time because of the benefits of a part time job. These benefits for those who do not need more money from part time work are numerous.

]]> http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/the-benefits-of-part-time-work/feed/ 0 Start Up Businesses To Consider In This Economy http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/start-up-businesses-to-consider-in-this-economy/ http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/start-up-businesses-to-consider-in-this-economy/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:02:52 +0000 SubmitYOURArticle.com - latest free reprint articles on Business - General Gone are the days of mom and pop style restaurants, used car dealerships and grocery stores. The most lucrative new businesses are vastly different from these popular favorites of old. These exciting start ups offer the promise of financial gain and opportunities to grow by leaps and bounds.]]> Article by Niki Irmal.
Gone are the days of mom and pop style restaurants, used car dealerships and grocery stores. The most lucrative new businesses are vastly different from these popular favorites of old. These exciting start ups offer the promise of financial gain and opportunities to grow by leaps and bounds.

]]> http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/start-up-businesses-to-consider-in-this-economy/feed/ 0 Expand Where You Look for Green Professional Job Opportunities http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/expand-where-you-look-for-green-professional-job-opportunities/ http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/expand-where-you-look-for-green-professional-job-opportunities/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0000 SubmitYOURArticle.com - latest free reprint articles on Business - General Are you waiting to see how the green economy will evolve before becoming a part of it? Learn the advantages of acting now, plus an out-of-the-box job creating option that may have you in a new job sooner than you think.]]> Article by Carol McClelland.
Are you waiting to see how the green economy will evolve before becoming a part of it? Learn the advantages of acting now, plus an out-of-the-box job creating option that may have you in a new job sooner than you think.

]]> http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/expand-where-you-look-for-green-professional-job-opportunities/feed/ 0 Decline in Construction Accidents Linked to Economy http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/decline-in-construction-accidents-linked-to-economy/ http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/decline-in-construction-accidents-linked-to-economy/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0000 SubmitYOURArticle.com - latest free reprint articles on Business - General Construction accident statistics have been on the decline since 2008, according to a report published by Bloomberg news.]]> Article by Katie Kelley.
Construction accident statistics have been on the decline since 2008, according to a report published by Bloomberg news.

]]> http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/decline-in-construction-accidents-linked-to-economy/feed/ 0 Invoice Factoring Can Aid Start Up Businesses in the U.S. http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/invoice-factoring-can-aid-start-up-businesses-in-the-us/ http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/invoice-factoring-can-aid-start-up-businesses-in-the-us/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0000 SubmitYOURArticle.com - latest free reprint articles on Business - General Our U.S. economy relies upon sustainable economic growth for long-term prosperity. Part of this is the small business community. Recently the U.S. Small Business Association Web site posted a report entitled the Kauffman Firm Survey (KFS), providing insight for better understanding business startups in the U.S. One strategy that can help a young new small business during this tough economy is factoring.]]> Article by Kristin Gabriel.
Our U.S. economy relies upon sustainable economic growth for long-term prosperity. Part of this is the small business community. Recently the U.S. Small Business Association Web site posted a report entitled the Kauffman Firm Survey (KFS), providing insight for better understanding business startups in the U.S. One strategy that can help a young new small business during this tough economy is factoring.

]]> http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/invoice-factoring-can-aid-start-up-businesses-in-the-us/feed/ 0 Scams and Network Marketing – Tips on how to choose a program http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/scams-and-network-marketing/ http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/scams-and-network-marketing/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:20:24 +0000 hbbbooks http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/?p=131 Wow, work at home scams are on the rise. The economy is bad and many people are out of work. Many of my neighbors know that I run a successful home business and have been beating a path to my door to show me business opportunities.

Many of these opportunities are MLM (network marketing) I have very limited experience with these programs and I advise them to use their best judgment when choosing a MLM. I have always felt that you need to be a really personable person to make MLM work for you. You need to be able to motive not just yourself, but a whole team of people that will be working under you. That to me seems to be the #1 reason people I know who have gotten into a MLM program either drop out or simply don’t make any money. Its hard enough to keep YOURSELF on track let alone a large group of people.

I have seen it done though. I had a friend named Renee who was in MLM all her life (she was in her late 50′s when we met). Renee had built huge downlines in her time, and had experienced the benefits of working with not just a great group of people but the financial benefits of having nearly 300 people working with her. Renee was incredibly organized, very personable, and w/ more than 30 years of being in different programs incredibly knowledgeable about understanding network marketing structures and payouts. Her main problem seemed to be that she would join programs that just didn’t last. After a year or 2 they would close abruptly.

I would ask her why not start off with companies that have a proven track record and the answer she gave me was that the income potential was 10x better getting in on a new program first, then joining an older program and being way down the list.

THAT’S why I never got involved with MLM. No matter how many times they tell you that you make money selling wonderful products, the bottom line always seems to be getting people signed up under you.

I did some research online for my neighbors and here are some tips I saw touted over and over on MLM sites.

  1. Avoid plans that seem to pay mostly for bringing new people into the fold. It could be an illegal pyramid scheme.
  2. Avoid programs that say you will make lots of money thru the expansion of your downline more so then having your current downline out selling product .. again this can be a sign of a pyramid scheme.
  3. avoid “Miracle” products. If there claims are just outrageous, do you want to be the one to sell someone sick with high blood pressure or some terrible health condition snake oil?
  4. Avoid programs that make you buy expensive inventory – while its a nice motivator that every 30 days you will have a new shipment of stuff to sell so you better not delay or your will find your garage full of product. It can get so expensive that people who haven’t quite hit their stride drop out just to get out of the auto ship.
  5. Try not to sign up the first night you hear about the program. Don’t buy into the HYPE! A good rule of thumb is to not take your credit card to these meetings. After the meeting, hit the internet and do your research.

    You will find good and bad reviews. You will have other distributors flashing huge checks and encouraging you, you will find disillusioned people who tried the program (or maybe brought and tried to return after the 30 day guarantee and are bitter over losing some money) that will scream scam. Its up to you to shift through it all and make a decision.

  6. Check with your local business organizations like the BBB and Chamber of Commerce. Some MLM’s are too small to show up in their records but its better to be safe and check things out thoroughly before committing your hard earned cash.
  7. If you are promised outrageous amounts of money in a short time remember the old saying, “Its simply too good to be true”.

If you have done your homework, don’t be afraid to move forward. If you put down the money to join the program, make sure you have a plan of action so that you can start building your business right away.

]]> http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/scams-and-network-marketing/feed/ 3 Did you research that online business before you signed up? http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/did-you-research-that-online-business-before-you-signed-up/ http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/did-you-research-that-online-business-before-you-signed-up/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:19:26 +0000 hbbbooks http://homebasedbusinessbooks.com/?p=17 The current economy has so many people desperately seeking ways to make additional money. Offers to make tens of thousands of dollars arrive in my inbox daily (hint: if someone spams you a business opportunity WATCH OUT – run don’t walk away!). There are lots of ways to make money online.  Let me rephrase that, lots of LEGITIMATE ways of making money online. There are even more get rich quick opportunities (scams) BEWARE!

Just remember all that glitters is not gold!

In this article I talk about things you should consider before signing up for a business opportunity online. Things to know before engaging in an online work at home business opportunity

]]> http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/did-you-research-that-online-business-before-you-signed-up/feed/ 4 Is it time to quit your job? http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/is-it-time-to-quit-your-job/ http://www.homebasedbusinessbooks.com/is-it-time-to-quit-your-job/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:24:52 +0000 hbbbooks http://homebasedbusinessbooks.com/?p=14 Starting a business is EXCITING! All the planning, preparation and bright dreams of the future makes starting a business the ultimate dream come true for most Americans. America was built on small business owners. Pioneers that struck out on their own, whether they opened a retail location or started out on their kitchen table. Small business drives the US economy. In today’s economic crisis, more and more people are turning to homebased businesses as a way of making more money. In this article lets talk about where you need to be mentally in order to quit your job and run a successful homebased business. So many would be homebusiness owners quit to their jobs a little too soon. Or they don’t really realize how challenging running a home business can be. Before you put in your 2 weeks notice please read my article How to balance your office work and your homebased business.

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