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Home Based Business Success - 8 Tips for Setting
Up Your Business Correctly
If you are starting up a new home based business and
have been told to talk to everyone you know so you can
get a fast start, which you should do, it would be worth
it to consider a few things first. We are going to discuss
an area that you may or may not think is important and
that is not being prepared to handle your new business
because your basic fundamental home office is not set
up for success.
For example, you are talking with a prospect and you
need your business partner to speak with them, but you
don't have 3-way calling setup on your phone system.
Guess what, you now are going to miss out on some invaluable
training because you will not hear how your business
partner handles the prospects questions.
8 Tips for Setting up Your Home Based Business for
Success
1. A great phone plan is essential to your success,
so make sure you have the following:
- UNLIMITED Long Distance
- 3-Way Calling
- Caller ID
- Call Waiting
- Voice Mail
- Call Forwarding
- Anonymous Call Rejection
- Call Return
- Repeat Dialing
2. You must have a calendar:Your calendar is
the backbone of your office. Without it, nothing moves
forward. You can choose an online calendar such as in
Google or Yahoo or in Outlook, or you can purchase an
appointment book from your local office supply store.
3. Your computer software tools:
- High Speed Internet Access
- Adobe Acrobat 8: Free download - http://www.adobe.com/
- Flash Player plug-in: Free download - http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/
- Internet Explorer: Free download - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.asp
(Internet Explorer 6 is sufficient)
- JavaScript: Free download - http://www.java.com/
* Email Software - You may want to use Outlook or
Outlook Express for your business email. Most other
people use one of these, so it will keep uniformity
in your business organization.
4. A good filing system:Staying organized is
extremely important because doing so will help you work
efficiently. Organization is very personal, so I suggest
you personalize your folder names in a way that makes
sense to you.
Here are some examples of folders you will need:
- Your "Main Business" Folder
- Sample Business Emails
- Training Material
- Advertising
- Announcements and Promotions
- Faxes
- Leads
- Tax records and payment receipts
5. Email signatures:Your signature should include
a closing, your name, contact information (website,
email address, and phone number) and a quote or favorite
expression is optional. (always be mindful if using
a quote to keep the message appropriate for a business
environment)
Your signature can be a powerful advertising method,
use it wisely.
6. Staying connected: Instant Messenger Service
Instant Messenger services allow you to communicate
with your online contacts, get your questions answered
and leverage your time because your phone line will
be open for incoming calls from prospects.
Be sure to get the instant messenger ID of your mentors
and business partners so you can always be in touch!
- Yahoo Instant Messenger: http://www.messenger.yahoo.com
- MSN Instant Messenger: http://www.msn.com
- AOL Instant messenger: http://www.aim.com
- Skype: http://www.skype.com/
7. Shopping for office supplies
You will need:
- Large 3-Ring Binder with Tab Dividers
- Plastic Sheet Protectors
- Calendar
- Pens and Pencils
- Paper (printer paper and writing pads for taking
notes)
- Correction Fluid
- Manila folders
- Plastic organizer to hold pens, paper clips, sticky
notes, etc.
- Post it Notes
- Paper Clips
- Stapler
- 3-Hole Punch
- Filing Cabinet
8. Creating the mood - your office environment:Your
office should buzz with positive energy. Motivate yourself
by posting your goals and the reasons "WHY"
you started your home based business. Family photos
may help you keep your focus. Motivational slogans or
an inspirational quote can keep you focused on your
goals.
Decorate your office in a way that reflects your taste
and personality. Create an up tempo climate which motivates
you to do your best. Surround yourself with pictures
and objects that relax, energize or inspire you.
One of the biggest perks of working at home is having
the freedom to personalize your workspace, so be creative
in setting up the ideal work environment.
If you follow these simple tips you will set yourself
up for a successful start in your home based business.
They will help you stay motivated and on top of your
growing business. You will be more focused on building
your business and that is your goal, is it not? I wish
you the best in your business venture.
Author: Brian Jones
Brian Jones runs a successful home based business and
has a mission to help other people achieve time freedom
in their life. He coaches others to run their own online
business because this is one of the key ingredients
to success at home. To learn more, go to: http://www.CreateTimeFreedom.com
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