Believing You Could Run Your Own Home Business
If so there are very important things that you will need to take into consideration and questions that you will have to honestly answer to yourself before you take that ultimate step into being your own boss, the world of the entrepreneur.
This is a step a commitment that needs to be made with both eyes wide open and only after you have openly and honestly answered the important questions.
The Important Questions
Do you thrive on the hustle and bustle of others around you and the interaction that takes place at the office, the exchange of conversation as one passes co-workers in the hall or wherever you may work?
If you answer is yes, then starting/owning a home-based business is a decision that you may wish to reconsider.
But if instead, you believe that you would be quite satisfied sitting alone in your own office at home only speaking with clients, minding your own business you
may just have what it takes to be a successful home business entrepreneur.
If you are content not having the latest gossip from coworkers schooling around you, then you, too, would revel in the freedom to live the lifestyle that you and your family want and deserve which is offered by being a home business entrepreneur.
Do you spend every waking hour dreaming of being your own boss, as your boss is letting people know that they need to give up there weekend plans for the good of the company? The desire, to work for a boss that truly cares, about you and your family’s future.
What It Takes For Home Business Success
Desire, Confidence, Heart all wrapped up to make Self-motivation which is the key to succeeding when starting your home based business. You will need the ability to drive yourself (Desire), determination to push forward
to every new sale/client (Confidence) and the willingness to invest the time and effort into your new home business (Heart).
The level of success of your new home business will depend solely on the effort and time you are willing to invest in your new business. All the abilities you poses will be put to practice, from organization, planning marketing to time management as you emerge yourself into the exciting world of the home business entrepreneur.
Do You Believe?
Are you able to push and motivate yourself? Do you have the tenacity, drive to work independently? Are you willing to invest the time to allow your business to grow to form an infant to glorious maturity? As the boss, you are now responsible for the disappointments, but also remember you are responsible for the victories!
Know that you are your own boss you are empowered, you have the ability to achieve beyond old expectations, there is no longer a ceiling over you that determines the levels you can reach. Your past no longer has to dictate your future. Gone are the days when the time was not yours to control when you had to answer to a demanding boss that showed no appreciation for the sacrifices that you made day in and day out.
Know going that extra mile means success for you and your family. Your home-based business now affords you the time to take care of your family with a quality of quantity time while still making money. You have the best of both worlds. You now have true job security. You are the boss, aren’t you?
You most important job will be to Believe in you, even when things are moving slower than you may have anticipated it would be.
And remember the analogy of crabs in a crab pot “when one tries to climb out the rest pull him back in” So stop listening to those negative and derogatory comments made by those who are too afraid to succeed, stuck in their dead-end jobs. They will always try pulling you back down. I Believe you can, just as I Believed I could.
! the alarm buzzes in your ear again reminding you that, yes it is again that time of day (wait its way to early to even consider this hour day), but as I said the sound that is a reminder that now time no longer belongs to you, and know that you think about it
can you remember when your day belonged to you truly belonged to you? As you prepare for another day you find your mind wandering off to that place the only if place……….my own business! Is this you?
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8 Lessons Young Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, and co-founder of Facebook has achieved what only few could dream of achieving in a short span of time. Just over a decade ago, a 19-year-old launched “thefacebook.com” in the room of Kirkland House at Harvard University. Today, he is 33 years old and listed among the richest people in the world with a net worth of 71 billion dollars, thanks to Facebook’s success.
He did not stop there. Mark Zuckerberg created an AI assistant called Jarvis to convert his home into a smart home after a year of hard work. To inform the world about his achievements, he posted the video on the official Facebook page, which went viral. Young entrepreneurs can learn a thing or two from Mark Zuckerberg and take their startup to the next level as well. Here are some of the lessons that could help young entrepreneurs survive and thrive in the world of entrepreneurship.
1. Be Passionate About What You Do
When you closely scrutinize the lives of some of the most successful entrepreneurs over the globe, you will notice a common trait in all of them. They are passionate about what they do. The same passion has enabled Facebook to innovate continuously and overcome every obstacle that came its way. It is that same passion which helped our Facebook prodigy reject multitudes of buyout offers, even in the face of adversity. Donald Trump sums it up brilliantly when he said, “Without passion, you don’t have energy, and without energy you have nothing.”
2. Set High and Long-Term Goals
Mark Zuckerberg has followed the mantra “Think big, start small” all his life and it worked wonders for him. From humble beginnings to a huge empire, Mark Zuckerberg has always set his sights on long-term goals. His vision was clear from the outset. He rejected many lucrative offers by strongly asserting, “I am here to build something for a long-term”. In addition to his unflinching determination, he sets high standards for himself and his company, and his work ethics reflect that too. He is always aspiring to deliver a better experience to users with innovations and cutting-edge features.
3. Move Fast and Break Things
Facebook has long stuck to the motto of “Move Fast and Break Things”, and it helped them grow into the world’s largest social network. Zuckerberg has always been an advocate of moving fast, even if it breaks a few things. Facebook was in a predicament when they introduced a new NewsFeed. They acted on the spur of the moment and gave users options to see both the new and old NewsFeed, which resolved the issue. They also faced a backlash from users when they introduced their Timeline feature, but their move fast approach helped them iron out issues in an expedient manner without cultivating any mistrust.
4. Explore Before You Commit
One of the most common mistakes that young entrepreneurs make is that they blindly jump on the bandwagon and follow every popular trend. They adopt everything that is making big waves without diligent research. Mark Zuckerberg has a completely different take on this. He suggests that young entrepreneurs should always pick their battles carefully. Explore and do your research before signing a business deal, otherwise you could land into trouble. According to Zuckerburg, “The biggest risk is not taking any risk.” Although, you should be ready to break the glass ceiling and take risks, they should be calculated ones. Making business commitments without proper research is a recipe for disaster
.5. Hire the Right People
When it comes to hiring people for his company, you will not find a person with a firmer hand than him. He elaborated on his hiring criteria by saying, “I would only hire someone to work for me if I would work for them.” His advice for young entrepreneurs is that they should never compromise on hiring the best employees. “Over the long term, you are only going to be better if you get someone really good.”
To choose the best candidates, here is Zuckerberg’s formula: “Be upfront about what you stand for.” Hire the best talent to complement your skills. Sheryl Sandberg from Google is the epitome of a smart hire. She became the COO of Facebook and is responsible for a major chunk of advertisements that Facebook gets, which contribute a big percentage towards its revenues.
6. Focus on Your Product and Make it Better
According to Mark Zuckerberg, you should not expect good results and success without making your product great. No matter what your role is, you need to understand your product like the palm of your hand. Look for loopholes and fix them as soon as possible. Despite being the CEO of the company, he works in coordination with his team to improve Facebook. As a young entrepreneur, you need to focus on what your customers want and tailor your product accordingly.
7. Time is Money
Another characteristic that most successful entrepreneurs share is that they all value time over everything else. Mark Zuckerberg is not an exception to this. For him, age is just a number. He wants to achieve bigger things in life, which is why he values his time. He understands that once gone, you cannot get it back; even if you spend millions of dollars on it. That is where his “Move fast and break things” philosophy originated in the first place.
8. Stay in Learning Mode All the Time
It is the desire to learn new things that led to the creation of Facebook. From an early age, Mark Zuckerberg had a predilection for computers and programming. He even developed a program called ZuckNet to connect his father’s home and office computers at the tender age of 11. He made games out of his friend’s drawings and learned many different languages along the way. The list goes on and on. Despite having touched the upper Echelon in his niche, he still signs up for courses to stay abreast of the latest developments in the world of technology.
Key Takeaways
If you want to achieve success as a young entrepreneur and touch unprecedented heights, you should think long term and aim high. Give your product due attention and iron out the flaws in the product. Value each minute and always try to learn new things to develop your skills and knowledge. Most importantly, hire the right people to work for you, especially those who complement your skills.
8 Proven Networking Strategies of Successful Entrepreneurs
Your network is your net worth.
Traditional networking is mostly ineffective. We’re either time poor and don’t know where to find quality connections, or we leave a networking event with a stack of business cards but no solid relationships. Here are nine unconventional strategies to nurture a powerful network.
1. Do the work.
No magic fairy will wave her wand and give you quality, reliable contacts in a short time. I have a saying: “You can get rich quick, but nobody gets wealthy quick.” Having a great network is wealth. Creating an extensive valuable network will not happen overnight or even quickly. You can speed things up attending the right kind of events.
One reason I created 10X Growth Con — a large networking event for entrepreneurs — was to bring like-minded people together. Just attending an event will not create a network. You must still do the work: Reach out, be social and have sales skills. The right event can exponentially enlarge your network quickly and solidify your contacts by following up frequently and staying in touch.
—Grant Cardone, top sales expert who has built a $500 million real estate empire and New York Times best-selling author of Be Obsessed or Be Average. Follow Grant on Facebook or YouTube
2. Become your best self.
First, identify the ideal person you would want to do business with from a philosophical, character and principled perspective.
Second, become that person. We attract who we become.To have an ideal network, first become your ideal self. Work harder on yourself than your job. Life is never about what we get; it’s about who we become. When networking, don’t ask yourself, What am I getting?Remember who you’re becoming.
Third, connect to people with similar interests using all mediums. The best thing you can do is grow your social media network while working hard on becoming the ideal person who you want to attract.
As you become more attuned and grow your online audience, you’ll attract incredible people who are ideal for your long-term business relationships. When it does, you’ll be the right person in the right place with the right network.
—Brian Klock, founder and COO of Financial Freedom Creator. Follow Brian on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
3. Meet strangers.
One of the easiest ways to meet new people is a strategy I employed when I had almost nothing: taking strangers out to lunches or dinners.
In 2015, I did that every single week and met eight new people at a group dinner. Those dinners built an amazing network that contributed to nearly a million dollars in revenue — without spending a dime on “advertising.”
I got to know these folks much better than any other networking format that I knew of. Plus, it’s super affordable.
—Scott Oldford, founder of INFINITUS, helps six-figure businesses scale to seven figures using online marketing. Follow Scott on Facebook
4. Give instead of take.
I try to provide as much value as possible to people in my network without asking for anything in return. In the beginning of a new relationship, you have to earn the right to have a genuine relationship. The only way you can do that is by giving an insane amount of value.
I’ll cold email heroes of mine suggesting ways they can make more sales. I’ll make introductions to people I know can help them. I’ll share what’s been working in my own business and encourage them to copy it — all while asking for nothing in return. That’s how you get people’s attention.
It’s amazing how those same individuals proactively try to help you. Doing it this way helped me build a network of highly successful friends and mentors, which in turn helped me build a million-dollar business.
—James Swanwick, entrepreneur, author and CEO of Swanwick Sleep and the 30-Day No Alcohol Challenge. Follow James on Snapchat, Instagram,Facebook and YouTube
5. Make a life-changing introduction.
My entire world changed when I learned that networking was not about building my database but about being the gateway to another great relationship. Every time I meet someone new, I’ve trained myself to ask the question, Whom can I introduce this person to that could change their life?
This goes so much beyond having a scorecard for business or personal favors; it instantly deepens the personal relationship, which is the foundation of an awesome network. So ask yourself the question, What introduction can I make that will change someone’s life?
—Sharran Srivatsaa, angel investor and president of Teles Properties, one of California’s fastest-growing real estate companies that he grew 10 times in five years
6. Invest in your people portfolio.
Because your network is your net worth, invest in it like a financial portfolio. That means toxic people need removing. Building a good relationship with a bad person is impossible. The right network will be like blue chip, ever-increasing dividend stocks.
There should never be a reason to keep score. Be willing to invest. Give to the relationship first and in earnest. Involve families and host a gathering at your home. The opportunity to create authentic depth in a relationship is irreplaceable and cannot be achieved with unlimited office meetings.
One example is our business relationship with Amazon. We invested the effort to learn about their new priorities and results they’d need to engage with us. We had mutual goals and built a successful inaugural event around their new project.
—Joe Kakaty, co-founder and president of Poker Central
7. Treat connections like neighbors.
Before the 1980s, most people lived in tightly knit communities where knowing your neighbor was a given. Everyone was expected to contribute to the success of the village. But this concept is slipping away as social networks revolutionize how we communicate. We get competitive, only revealing certain aspects of ourselves — especially our successes.
I nurture my connections by treating them like neighbors. As I get human with them, they reciprocate my efforts. It’s helped me in all areas of life and business. My community now contains all the connections I need.
The key is to offer value before asking for help. For example, Ryan Foland is the master of TEDx Talks. But before he mentored me about the subject, I gave him an idea that could potentially increase his business revenue and offered to help execute it. That’s how villages and communities work.
—Sweta Patel, a startup marketing advisor and founder of Silicon Valley Startup Marketing who has consulted for more than 200 early-stage startups and high-growth companies. Follow Sweta on Facebook andInstagram
8. Give back.
For me, wearing a nametag and chitchatting at networking events feels like the dreaded public speaking class in high school. It fills me with dread, and I feel like a sleazy car salesman. If you’re not the networking, nametag-wearing type, use my preferred back-door method. Everybody knows somebody, and it’s great fun to give back to your community.
Get involved. I coach my son’s soccer and little league teams. I’ll donate a free landscape design to raise money at auction. I’ll help a good client with their cause.
Don’t just donate money or attend a stuffy fundraiser dinner. Roll up your sleeves and serve. Word-of-mouth spreads.
—Steve Griggs, founder and CEO of Steve Griggs Design, New York City’s premier landscape designer transforming backyards and rooftop gardens into private getaways
