2006 © Craig Binkley
Whether you currently work from home, or a considering the
possibility of starting a home business, here is my A-Z list of
things to consider. The items I have listed are both positive
and negative things that you will probably want to consider. So
without further ado, here is my list:
A - Attitude: A positive attitude will help when things may not
go as planned.
B - Bank: You will need to choose a good bank with which to work.
C - Can Do: Don't let others tell you that you it's impossible
to "work from home".
D - Debt: Debt is a form a slavery. Stay away from it as much as
possible.
E - Effort: Making a home business a success will take a lot of
effort - are you up to it?
F - Family: This is a home business - get your immediate family
involved.
G - Goals: Set short, medium and long term goals.
H - Health: Your health may determine what type of business you
should start.
I - Insurance: What type and, how much coverage will you need?
J - Job: (Just Over Broke!) Is that where you are at now?
K - Knowledge: Learn all you can about the type of business you
want to start.
L - License: Learn what your city, county, and/or state requires
for a new business. M - Money: It takes money to make money -
there is no free ride.
N - No: Don't take "No" personally. Move on to the next customer
or prospect.
O - Organize: Don't waste time looking for misplaced items -
organize you office, emails etc.
P - People: Do you like to deal with people - this should go
into your business decision.
Q - Quit: Don't quit at the first sign of trouble. Persevere.
R - Rest: You can't work 24/7. You'll be more productive when
you're well rested.
S - Sprint: Short sprints are ok, but building a home business
should be more like a marathon.
T - Taxes: There may be certain tax benefits from owning a home
business.
U - Urgency: Learning to prioritize tasks that need your
immediate attention.
V - Vision: Do you have a vision for your business? Write it
down.
W - Work: Can you work without a boss looking over your
shoulder? Be a self-starter.
X - Extra: Okay, I got a writer's block on X. But it will take
extra effort to build a business. Y - Youth: Find a way to get
your kids involved - pass the business on to them down the road.
Z - Zeal: Have zeal (enthusiasm) for the home business you
choose.
There you have it - my A-Z listing of things to consider when
working from home. This list should not be taken as the only
things to consider either. Use it as a springboard to other
questions and concerns that you can come up with.
The reason for this list is to get you thinking; don't start a
home business without planning and research. Know what you are
getting involved with. Home business can be a wonderful thing,
but to be honest, it is not for everyone.
About the author:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Craig Binkley is a husband, father and home
business owner. Come visit us at our Work From Home Directory @
http://www.workfromhomehel
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