of bed, and says to themselves "I'm going to fail today!" It's the
same in business whether you're a brick and mortar store or a home
based business owner.
I think what makes the Home Business owners unique is their drive and
desire. For any of us, there are certain things we need to evaluate
prior to undertaking such an endeavor as home based business
ownership. What do I want to accomplish, how will I accomplish this
goal, what are the demands I need to make upon my time to help me
realize the goals I'm laying down, and the list goes on and on, but
you get the idea.
Something as basic as why do I want to go into business for myself
needs to be addressed well in advance of any other considerations. In
my life experience, I have never been one to cater to clichés or warm
fuzzy catch-phrases so I won't wow you with any of them here.. I stick
to simple, real truths.
The truths are; know that you will fail but, also know enough to learn
a lesson from it and chalk it up in the win column as adding to your
education. Success and failure are on the EXACT same road – success is
just a little farther down that same road!
Seriously, can you imagine where we would be if someone such as Bill
Gates gave up after what had to be more than a few attempts! More
seriously than that is where Bill Gates would be without the
contribution made by Benjamin Franklin or Thomas Edison! See how this
comes full circle? Each thing dependent upon the others successes AND
failures.
A rock solid work ethic does not go unnoticed or unrewarded. There are
dividends here that will provide for you many times over. Believe it
or not but this is probably the only business on the planet where we
can all compete on a level playing field. That should be as exciting
to you as it is to me! Truly it can be an overwhelming prospect
literally having the world at your fingertips.
With each failure our knowledge grows, defeats are turned into
victories; your self confidence grows as does your business and it
goes on and on. There is no stopping that kind of momentum. When
things do arise from time to time as they will, you will definitely be
in a better position to handle these and they won't seem so
insurmountable as they once did.
Never ever give up, if you fall down, pick yourself up and start over.
We are fortunate to have some of the best and brightest in the
industry to assist us. Listen to your teachers carefully - do not try
to re-invent the wheel. Those who have come before you have paid their
dues in both time and money so make sure you're a good follower.
Follow these simple examples and watch both yourself and your business
grow. Both will need to change and evolve continually in order to stay
fresh, up to date and ready to compete. Network as much as possible.
Talk to your respective team members and find what works and what
doesn't. Valuable lessons if you're working on limited funds!
Lastly, remember that no one will be harder on you than you so be sure
to give yourself a break once in a while! It will come just don't
force it. Sure some people get lucky every once so often and hit the
lottery but my friend, you stand a better chance starting your own
e-business and the time has never been better.
For me, I love the diversity of working with a variety of people. I
get to talk with, tutor and impart my message to people from the
United States, India, Germany and even Greece! The cultures are great,
there's no barriers just plain people wanting something better. That
doesn't seem too difficult and the tools to accomplish this lowering
of barriers have never been more readily available. We all have
something to bring to the table – find out what your offering is and
contribute to the common good. You will find that in time this type of
generosity will be repaid to you ten fold both in supportive business
associates and fiercely loyal customers.
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