Home Based Business (Some Answers Needed)?

Question

Answer the following questions thanks I appreciate it!

How do you start a home based business?

Is a lot of money needed to begin one?

Do you need to have a business background or even a degree in business? Or should you?

What types are good to start/look into?

Do you have one or thinking of starting one?

Thanks! :)

Answer 1

How do you start a home based business?

>>>If you have your own product or service that you wish to offer online or offline, you can start your own business. Many people are successful with "pre-established" businesses in areas such as direct sales and network marketing.



Is a lot of money needed to begin one?

>>>If you choose to start your own business from the ground up, it could be a bit costly. If you choose to partner with another company in direct sales or network marketing, you can get started for as little as $0 - $50, depending on the program.



Do you need to have a business background or even a degree in business? Or should you?

>>>Not a requirement at all. Could help you with your organizational and marketing skills, but not a necessity. You'll find people from all types of backgrounds and experience with successful businesses.



What types are good to start/look into?

>>>For a newbie, I would suggest something in direct sales, affiliate marketing, internet marketing, or MLM/network marketing.



Do you have one or thinking of starting one?

>>>Yes, I have a few, started learning internet marketing back in 2001, takes time to build a successful business, having the right coach/mentor often helps.

Answer 2

How do you start a home based business?



You find what you are passionate about. Narrow down the companies that are in the arena you are passionate about according to your criteria. That could be product,cost,comp plan, etc...



Is a lot of money needed to begin one?



Some are actually free(and they are legit), but most do have a startup cost just like any company would have if you were starting one up. They can range from $10 to several thousand just to join.



Do you need to have a business background or even a degree in business? Or should you?





No you don't need a background is sales or a degree. What you do is make sure the opportunity is duplicable. If you can't see how you can duplicate or show others how to duplicate, then it is not for you. Move onto the next one.



What types are good to start/look into?



There are two HUGE industries right now. Wellness and Travel. Why these two? Because Baby Boomers are retiring at a rate of 1 every 8 seconds. This trend will continue for the next 18 years.

That is almost 11,000 per day for 18 years. As people get older they want to take care of their bodies and stay healthy. Also with the Boomers retiring at such a huge rate, they want to travel. Travel is currently the largest industry in the world.



"Travel is the largest category of e-commerce, accounting for 43% of all online spending" - Dan Hess,CNN Money



That makes you go WOW.



Do you have one or thinking of starting one?



Yes I have been in Network Marketing for two years, all with the same company.



We are being featured in the June issue of "Your Business from Home" magazine. This is a national publication and really gives us credability. Business has really been good the past two months leading up to the magazine





I might add that you should not waste your time on surveys and the likes. They are time consuming and return very little on your time given. I ran a little test and committed 25 hours to filling out surveys and such. I made $23 for 25 hours of work. Not a very good return.







A side note: The guy below me is uninformed. People do make money with a drive to succeed. I am sure he is probably one of those people that expected to get rich over night. In real legit businesses that does not happen. Hard work is expected.

That link that is posted is anti-mlm, so there are alot of details that are a bit skewed. Fortunately, my company is not listed on that website. :-)

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Q - How do you start a home based business?

A - Anything that interest you...



Q - Is a lot of money needed to begin one?

A - Depends on what products you are into.



Q -Do you need to have a business background or even a degree in business? Or should you?

A - Nope.. I am one example. No degree, yet i'm earning than a degree holder with my business. It's just a matter of hard work and love for it.



Q - What types are good to start/look into?

A - Your own business where you are not everything but still very important in the organization.



Q - Do you have one or thinking of starting one?

A - i am inside one and lot letting it go forever. Visit the link and view the video below to learn about the system.



You would not regret... i am still loving this and building my network in a fast pace. My profits are booming apart from meeting people and doing sales either online or offline..

Answer 5

Greetings,



I was looking for a Home Based Business that my wife and I could get into, and we decided on the Pet Product business. Here's some facts that got my attention:

More money is spent on pet sales than in the Toy and Baby Food Industries combined!

75% of all Americans own a pet.

83% would be likely to risk their lives to save their pet

87% take their pets to veterinarians for regular checkups, vaccinations, and teeth cleanings.

82% buy premium pet food

77% have their pets groomed

People spend more time reading nutritional labels on pet food (41%) than their own food (37%)

Four in ten cats (44%) receive a Christmas gift

You asked "Is a lot of money needed to a`begin one?" We originally became distributors at the Basic level for $19.50; this included the first month of the company provided website (website is $10.95 a month thereafter). I soon upgraded to the executive level ($199.95), because you receive over $300 worth of products to help you promote your business. But you can become a distributor for only $19.50 and then $10.95 a month thereafter. The disadvantge is if you plan on working this business, you need some samples to hand out to promote the business. Big advantage of this business, is that you do not have to store any products at your location. There are many ways to promote the business. Here are a few that I have used: hand out some business cards and brochures, advertise in newspapers, ValPak, magazines, internet, ect. Your job is to get people to your website so they can purchase your products (you receive a commission). It's no get rich quick scheme. It will take a little time to get profitable. The more work you put into it, the better the return. It is a big plus if you already enjoy pets. People like talking about their pets, so it's a business that is enjoyable. This company has a lot of help that is Free and a get network of employees that are willing to share their months and years of experience.

Hope this has been of some help.

Go to this website if you want to take a look at the business

www.BetterHealthNet.com

Click on the "Home Business" link in the upper right portion.

Answer 6

How do you start a home based business? Check out 5 areas: there is a need in the market place, the compensation plan, timing, the company, and the prouct/service



Is a lot of money needed to begin one? Depends on which one you join.



Do you need to have a business background or even a degree in business? Or should you? Nope. We have people in our company who never finished school all the way to people with PHD.'s



What types are good to start/look into? Something you want to sell or something you believe in. Make sure the company has been around at least 5 years.



Do you have one or thinking of starting one? I am with one.

Answer 7

There are so many business opportunities out there but the answer to what YOU can do depends on your skills and interests. You can be a home based brain surgeon but if you dont have the backing, you won't make it. Be true to yourself!!! Once you have decided upon a home based business that you will be good at, be GREAT at it. Get to the library and learn how to turn your assets into a profit center. You know you can do it... you have to start!!!!

Answer 8

You need to really treat a home business like a real business.



That's the biggest mistake I see people make.



The second biggest is marketing. Most people don't know how to market their business effectively online. That's why I created a internet-based training platform http://www.teamzeus.net



In terms of capital required, it can be financed on a credit card, but remember, your investment (or lack thereof) is a sign of your faith in the business.



Be sure to find a business with a high profit margin. Selling MLM doesn't have enough.



I wouldn't have made over $305K last year if my lowest profit margin was under $1000.



Look for something AHEAD of the trend, like selling information online, which is just picking up steam.



Let me know if I can help

http://www.automatedbusiness.org

Answer 9

How do you start a home based business?



** This depends on where you live and what it is you want to do. In most parts of the United States some sort of license is required to own and operate most businesses. It could be a vendor license, a business license or other sort of permit. Some home businesses may not require anything more than registering your business name with the city or county government you live in.



You need to check with your local government or City Hall to be sure you are doing the right thing. Most local governments have a department that issues business licenses. If the government pages of the phone book don't list business licenses then just call the main number for your city, township or county government office (sometimes called City Hall or Administrator) and tell them you want information about obtaining a business licence.



If you plan to operate under any name other than your own, some areas require that you obtain a business name alias check first. This may be done through your local court clerk or other office.



If you rent your home or apartment, the landlord may require that you get his/her permission before you start any business in the residence... especially if you will be having clients come to the home.





Do you need to have a business background or even a degree in business? Or should you?



** Although a business background, training and education sure won't hurt you, there are people that earn a nice living working from home that have none of that. If you have a skill and the desire, you can teach yourself what you need to know.



Lots of information can be obtained from the Internet. Also look for a state run program called Cooperative Extension System. They normally hold small business seminars at least once a quarter and usually operate out of County Government offices or a State College/University. You can find out more about them here:



http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/index.html





Is a lot of money needed to begin one?



** You can start a business with not much more than a computer and an idea, which you may already have. It just depends on what it is you want to do.





What types are good to start/look into?



** Any business you are passionate about is a good business to look into starting. Here are just a few ideas that I personally know have been successful for people in my personal or business life:



Antique appraisal

Basketry

Bookkeeping

Cakemaking and decorating

Closet organizing

Delivery/Errand service

Hairstyling

House cleaning

Jewelry making

Library research service

Mail order business

Music teaching

Pet sitting

Photography

Picture framing

Sewing

Shopping service

Telephone answering service

Window washing

Writing





Do you have one or thinking of starting one?



** I've been in business most of my adult life and would never... ever consider going to work for someone else again. Currently I own several membership sites online and work with a Holistic Pet Food Company, http://www.dogfoodtestimonials.com





Here are a couple of additional resources you should review:



Business Idea Factory

http://www.businessideafactory.com



Small business and little known ideas you can start on a shoestring and some with no investment at all.



eWorkingWomen

http://www.eworkingwomen.com



A site for men and women, with advice about starting an e-business from successful business owners such as June Langhoff, Priscilla Y. Huff, Brian Tracy, Raleigh Pinskey and more.



HomeWorkingMom

http://www.homeworkingmom.com



Offers advice to moms and dads looking to start a home based business. The parent organization has been around since 1984 and online since 1997.



SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business"

http://www.score.org/



Since 1964, SCORE "Counselors to America’s Small Business" has assisted more than 7.6 million aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners through counseling and business workshops. Their advice was instrumental in helping me start my first business.



Find a SCORE Executive near you

http://emc.score.org/index.cgi?partner=ASKSCORE&action=first



Type in a keyword for your business and the database will find the SCORE Executive in your area that can help you.



Small Business Planner

http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html



Manage your business from start to finish using the Small Business Administration's web site.



Templates for Your Business

http://www.score.org/template_gallery.html



Word document templates for Business Plan for a Start-up Business, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, Competitive Analysis, Nondisclosure Agreement, Start-Up Expenses and more.





Good luck.

Answer 10

Hello,



I am a Passion Party consultant and make about $40/hr. This is a fun and very very lucrative business that you see immediate results without a high investment.



Once you join, you will get a full kit with everything you need to be a huge success and complete training manual and dvd with a ton of marketing products.



This is the best business for stay at home moms, professionals and people looking to make great money. You can even have a full functioning website with shopping cart and all you have to do is collect your 40% of all sales like I do.



Check out my web page and if you are still interested, I would be happy to drop you a information package in the mail and send you to our company website, which is password protected so you can see the full potentional and benefits like car allowance, monthly bonus check, even home purchasing allowance. THIS COMPANY IS UNBELIEVABLE!!!



My site address is www.deliciousdivafun.com and have a look at the company shopping site and if you are still interested, I will drop the info in the mail (www.passionparties.com).



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Answer 11

Hi,

You start a homebased business by looking at all the biz opps that are available on the web,

the amount of money you spend will depend what the requirements are to join and what the monthly obligaion is PLUS advertising and marketing costs.



In most cases a degree is not necessary on the other hand experience is necessary.



IF you start your own business it will be more difficult than to choose a business that is established because of branding. Name recognition.



I am a travel agent and have a full travel center but I joined with several companies to gain access to the tools needed.



But I have added a new EStore that is just launching.



http://www.myultraestore.com/

Hope that helped

Terri

Answer 12

Do some research and make sure they are listed with the Better Business Bureau. The company I work for is and provides online training plus conference call training. I can show you how to be successful with this business. If you are interested you can visit my site below or email: [e-mail]

Answer 13

Best thing to do is educate yourself in the industry you are looking to go into. A good book to read is also free at http://our.successin10steps.com



Learn HOW to think not WHAT to think. This e-book will save you years of failure and frustration. The best information on how to start a business from and earn income from home.

Answer 14

The first step to making money at home is to avoid multi-level marketing and pyramid schemes. Otherwise, you will end up like the people who have replied to this question trying to sign you up into their schemes. No-one really makes money out of these things.



Remember - if it seems too good to be true, it is!



See http://www.mlmwatch.org/

Answer 15

you can look at my 360 profile. I make good money from this.

This is just a thought for you if interested