Saturday, April 18, 2009

Everything You Need to Know to Start an Internet Business

So, you have finally decided that it’s time for you to begin your own internet business. Before you begin, you need to know that there are possible advantages to an internet business that are unique to a home based businesses that can be either a blessing or a curse.

  • There is a newfound freedom when you going to work means going no further than your home office; however, friends and family may feel that you are now at their beckon call. You must guard your time and manage it well.

  • You are no longer tied to the office time clock, but you still must set your work hours, in order to complete your task and to let your clients know that you are not available 24/7.

  • Setting at desk in the comfort of ones home is appealing to most of us, but while sitting there it is easy to see cobwebs that have been overlooked while perusing one’s career at the office. In any home based business one must work constantly to remain on task, when surrounded by constant distractions.

  • You quite possibly could be the only employee in your new business. This means no longer working next to Drama Donna or Boring Bob, but life along can become tedious for the person accustomed to everyday life at the office. When you are sick and a project is still due, there may be no one else to take up the slack. Perhaps you will no longer have co-workers with whom you can bounce ideas around.

  • You no longer have to get approval for those much needed computer upgrades, but when the motherboard in your computer fails, you no longer can call down the IT guy, but will either have to take the system into a repair shop or replace it. And, no longer does the repair or replacement cost come from corporate funds, but from your own pocket.

Yes, there are many advantages to owning your own internet business. But, remember that there are also possible pitfalls. As in any sole proprietorship, you not only have the possibility of making money, you also could lose money. There will be times that the job is less stressful than working at a conventional job, but there are also times you will find it to be much more stressful. In beginning any business, the budding entrepreneur should take time to make a business plan and to be sure that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. As you are warned in the old adage, “Buyer beware.”

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hi,

Thanks for your post. The internet is full with different internet home business opportunities and you must do your research before starting a new business. Many small-business owners describe starting a new business as more demanding than having a new baby - you have to be prepared to give it your full energy, time and attention at any time of the day or night. When choosing your new home based venture, make sure you don't base your decision solely on the potential income.