Starting a business from home has turned into a reality for millions of people all around the world. The recent economic downturn has transformed the way people view job security and the whole conventional "go to college, study and get a job" way of life.
In this article I look mainly at MLM or network marketing Internet home based businesses so it's bit different from starting an offline home business.
As I have read several articles regarding home based business in the last few months there are quite a few declaring that the entire job concept is transforming; starting a business from home is the new solution to cure the US economic system and it is replacing the traditional way of working.
Even though this way of believing is wonderful for those who are promoting home based businesses, it has to be stated that it is a rose colored view of the situation. Home based business is a terrific industry and it is great that a lot of people are searching for solutions to create additional income streams to supplement their shrinking incomes.
However, if we view this against the reality that most home based businesses end up the similar way as traditional businesses with a 90-95% failure rate, even a person with below average mathematic expertise can observe that there is something wrong with this brand new dazzling future of American and global economic system.
You might be wondering why I'm discussing about adverse aspects of home based business, but to be honest, it irritates me to see these types of new economic prophecies that are complete marketing rubbish.
Why don't we be completely truthful here; there is simply no way network marketing and MLM business could ever be a new economic savior of global economy. We can't be selling fruit juice to each other and save the world economy while doing that. And, by the way, someone has to do the "real" work as well.
OK, now that we have that off our back we can start considering whether starting a business from home is for you?
Well, it depends.
First, we have to recognise that we as individuals are not similar to each other. Most of us are not salespeople for starters. Does that stop you from starting a business from home? Definitely not.
There are millions of ways to work from home and network marketing and MLM are just one small piece of the puzzle. Internet is full of possibilities and your imagination is the only limitation.
To start, you should have a definite goal you are aiming for. It should be something big, not just money. You will need that big goal when things get rough.
Are you looking to supplement your current income or are you planning to go full time? Network marketing and MLM work for both goals; with MLM it usually takes 1-3 years before you can go full time, but if you go with top tier network marketing company it is definitely possible to go full time in 6-12 months, depending what is your current income that you want to replace.
OK, let's say that you have decided to start a top tier direct marketing home based business (whew!). You are all excited and wait for the checks to start rolling in. And wait...
Unfortunately, despite all marketing hype, starting a home based business online is exactly like offline business. The only difference is that you do not have to leave your home, you just open your laptop and there is your business, right in front of you.
This is probably the biggest obstacle for most people who are starting a business from home. They have used to see their computer as a fun way to go online and start chatting and viewing funny videos. Changing from someone who uses Internet for fun to someone who works there is a big step.
Internet can be a huge time waster as we all know. You should be submitting articles, commenting on blogs, clicking on traffic exchanges, using Twitter and other social media for business, but instead two hours go by just like that and then there's American Idol on TV. This is reality for all who are doing business online. Focusing online is tough.
You definitely have to have a plan for everyday. Make a list of 5 things that will build your business before you go to bed and do those things the first thing when you open your computer. No email, nothing, before doing those 5 things.
After you have done those, you will feel GOOD! Then relax for a while and do some fun stuff as well.
Starting a business from home requires will power, imagination, intelligence and hard work. And you will be criticized. A lot. First your family and co-workers think you are grazy. The hard part is that you are not sure whether they are wrong or right. Once you have crossed that line you will find people online who hate passionately everything that can be viewed as network marketing, MLM or affiliate programs. You will be called a scammer and other even weirder nick names.
Are you still willing to start? Great! You have the right mental attitude and you will be successful. Home based business online is the greatest thing since sliced bread and I applaud your decision to take that challenging, but most rewarding way of life. You are ready to start your global business online. Now, what was that URL for that funny video I was just watching? And before I forget here's a great quote from no less than Aristotle:
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." -- Aristotle
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