Starting your own Home-Based Business can be a profitable business opportunity. Here are some tips on start-up.

Starting a Home-Based Business – Tips

? Choose a home business idea that interests you, one which you have a talent or expertise, one that will fill a need.

? Do some market research. With a home business, as with any business, get as much information as possible on your would be customers, and competition, before you start.

? Check for and get all necessary licenses, permits etc. for your line of business.

? Do some self-marketing. Go to stores, companies, etc., to market your service or product. Spend some time finding out about your potential customers before you try to sell to them.

? Design a work area that is separate from the mainstream of your home activities. Install a separate business phone, fax and Internet connections, this looks more professional than sharing with your family.

? Make use of free publicity. Send out news releases, present your product or service to a newspaper editor, radio or T.V. producer if you have an offline business.

? Lack of managerial expertise is one of the single highest causes of business failure. Take some courses, get expert advice or hire some qualified help, but do learn basic management skills before you start.

? Compare notes with owners of similar businesses outside your market area to get an idea of the potential and status of that line of business.

? Join business community associations, like your chambers of commerce, business networks or clubs to help establish contacts.

? Find out about allowable deductions for automobile expenses, business meals and entertainment, and home offices expenses for self-employed persons. Make sure you know what taxes you are responsible to pay.

Marg Roukens

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