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Friday, October 30, 2009

Home Based Work - Are You Making Costly Mistakes?

I made so many mistakes in the beginning-not sure what I was thinking when I first attempted home based work. I had a cleaning company that flopped and I always got involved with the quick rich scams that are so prominent online today. Was I trying to avoid stress when I decided to leave my full time position? Many people working from home would look at this and laugh at the notion. When I decided to transition from a corporate job to working from home-I was thinking about all the luxuries that came along with working for yourself; earning a huge income, making my own schedule and getting up as late as I wanted. I am embarrassed to say that was my line of thinking. I had all these misconceptions about working from home, and could have steered clear from them right from the beginning.

Commit to Research

Once you begin to load your mind with knowledge, you may find out that your perception of working for yourself was misguided. Do not set yourself up in this way. You need to dedicate time in exploring all your possibilities, as there are 1000s of businesses you can start. Do not let money be your ultimate concern in the beginning, as your earnings will always increase over time through doing the proper research, patience, and dedication to your work.

Create a Plan You can Execute

You have learned a multitude of information through your research and now you feel that you are ready to start up your business. You have learned that a quick profit scheme will always lead into disappointment. You will have also learned that stress will ALWAYS be a part of a home business (and probably much more than a traditional workplace job). Now that you are on the right path-you want to give it all you have.

Over 90% of people who start home based work end up quitting within the first 6 months. Do not let your fears persuade you do this! Now that your expectations have been straightened out through the proper research-you should have no problem when your income fluctuates.

Being your own boss requires much commitment and determination in order to receive big earnings. Do not let this dishearten you because as you look back and remember this article-you will be glad that you did not give up on your goals. Become a part of the top 5%. I wish you much success in your endeavor! 

I have made some foolish mistakes when it came to trying to make money online. Save yourself some time, money and your hair from being pulled out by visiting my work from home blog for advice, home business reviews, and the one thing you must never do when working for yourself!

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