Learn To Walk Before You Run With Your Home Business

By Cindy Solomon

As the old saying goes, you have to learn to walk before you can run. Failing to realize this is one of the reasons that 97% of internet marketers fail when trying to start a work at home business. To become part of the 3% that do not fail, you have to know what you are doing and be willing to put your time and effort into building your business. Internet marketing is not an easy business.

So many of us jump into a home business without even thinking about what we need to know or how hard we need to work. We want to make money and we want to make money now, especially with the economic crisis of today. The best solution to securing your financial freedom is to think outside of the box. Look for an opportunity that is going to teach you what you need to do to be successful. You have to be willing to take that dramatic step to totally change your life. You have to realize that before you can take off running, you have to be able to walk. And most important, do not fall into a "get rich quick" scheme. As with any business, online or offline, there is always someone out there trying to take your hard earned money. Do your research.

Look for a company that offers the training and support to get you started walking. Look for a company where the top earners are willing to help you anyway they can. A business opportunity that offers no support or training, or gives you access to the Top Earners, is bound to lead you to your failure.

A person does not have to want to quit their JOB to have a successful home business in internet marketing. Start a business that you can run part-time to start, while you keep your day job. Not everyone wants to quit their job. Many of us that have taken this approach have been pleasantly surprised when we realize that we may no longer need our job and we are keeping it only because we want to.

If you are thinking about starting the journey to change your financial future, that first step is the hardest. Make the decision to start a home business needs to be thought over very carefully. Do you have money to invest if needed? Make sure that you have the training and support to keep walking and even after you learn to walk will enable you to start running. Once you are able to start running, you do not want to be left on your own. Make sure your company will be running with you to the finish line!

Do your research and make sure that the business you want to join is legitimate.

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Cindy Solomon is a coach and mentor assisting entrepreneurs in building a profitable business. Cindy and her team have assisted hundreds of people, in generating substantial profits their first year. For more information, visit: www.ceswealth.com

7 Ways to Manage Breaks As A Home-Based Business Owner

By Godfrey Philander

This week during a coaching session, one of my clients shared her ongoing struggle with managing "breaks" throughout the day. Whenever she felt the need to get up from her desk and stretch her legs, she found herself in the kitchen.

As a result of this habit, she is now 20 pounds heavier, very uncomfortable and extremely unhappy with herself.

Unfortunately this phenomenon is all too common among entrepreneurs who transition from the outside work world to working from home.

Home business presents challenges not normally experienced while working in the corporate or "outside" world and managing breaks is a big one.

When you work outside of the home, a break might be spent by a water cooler, in a lunchroom, or outside on a bench chatting with a co-worker. When you do spend your break in the company lunchroom, you seldom find a fully stocked fridge and cupboards chock full of food at your disposal.

When you work from home, your break locations aren't quite as extensive and because it's very unlikely you would spend this time sitting in a bedroom or talking to yourself in the bathroom mirror, the kitchen is the most logical destination.

How you spend your breaks at home requires a little creativity and A LOT of discipline. By giving yourself options, setting limits, and creating healthy habits, it won't take long for you to re-direct yourself when you find yourself drifting towards the kitchen.

Here are 7 simple options to get you started:

1. Grab your remote telephone, head outside for a lawn chair and call a friend. This not only addresses the "break" issue but also combats the feelings of isolation that often affect home-based business owners. The important thing to remember here is set limits for yourself. Institute a 15-minute break rule and enforce it, otherwise you can lose an entire afternoon.

2. Pick up your mail. Whether the mailbox is at the end of your driveway or just down the street, this is the perfect opportunity for you to stretch your legs and get some fresh air.

3. Play your favorite CD and listen to song that takes your mind completely off your work. Enjoy a cool glass of juice or a tasty cup of tea while you immerse yourself in the music. If you're feeling a little sluggish, pop a lively tune into your boom box and kick up your heels! There's no better energy boost than a good boogie!

4. Take a walk around the block. Take your puppy with you and light two candles with one flame. Get to know your neighbors, keep your pet healthy, and enjoy the great outdoors.

5. Meditate. There's nothing like a midday meditation to free your mind and relax the body. The benefits are immense and impact all areas of your life and business.

6. Set kitchen hours. Establish certain times throughout the day when the kitchen is off limits and stick to them.

7. Sweep the entryway or vacuum the living room. It may not be exciting but it will give your mind the break it needs, and will save you time elsewhere so you can spend it with family and friends. A few little cleaning breaks throughout the day really add up.

What other ideas come to mind for you?

Your success and wellness all boil down to discipline, creative thinking, and being gentle with yourself. Don't beat yourself up if you've created habits that are counterproductive. Instead, seek solutions and take appropriate action.

It's all about developing structures and processes and when you realize you have the power to design your own activities, you will create amazing results for yourself.

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