How to Stay Focused On Your Home Business Goals

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Everyday we are challenged with distractions. When you are the owner of a home business, you will find many things that try to keep you sights off of your goals and your energies focused on other things. The trick is to be disciplined enough to keep you eyes on the prize and to manage your time , energy and focus wisely.

The many distractions for a home business owner could include children, family, friends, pets, phone calls, mail, household chores, television, and so many more. You must always remember your purpose in establishing a home business. What was your reason for wanting to own a home business? Was your goal to work from home so that you could be available for your children? Was your goal to be your own boss? Did you want to have the freedom to work when it is convenient for you?

Here`s a few good tips that will help you stay focused on your home business:

TIP #1:
Whatever the reason for going out on your own, you must keep your reason in the forefront of your mind. Keep a visual reminder will help also.

TIP #2:
Remember to treat your own business like a real job. When you work for yourself, your pay is directly proportional to your productivity.

TIP #3:
Schedule your days as much as possible. Your children and your friends must understand that certain hours of your day are devoted to the activities of your business.

TIP #4:
You must stand firm. You must make certain your friends and family understand that when you are working, then you ARE working!

TIP #5:
Schedule your work day activities. Any written correspondence should be read and replied to in a timely fashion such as 1/2 hour in the morning and 1/2 hour in the afternoon or evening.

TIP #6:
Hire someone for non productive activities. If you find that you are spending too much time on booking then hire someone to track your finances so that you can focus on building your home business.

CONCLUSION:
In the end, the success of your home business is entirely and completely reliant upon you and the decisions that you make. You had your reasons for deciding to start your own home based
business. You must always keep your reasons in the forefront of your mind. You must always be able to rely upon your own self and your dedication to the success of your business.

Your friends and family might be annoyed that they cannot have your attention when they want it, but when success comes to you and your home business, they will better appreciate you for putting your foot down when necessary.

Success is within your reach, if only you can stay focused on your goals. You must decide to reach for your goals, and then, you must have the discipline necessary to reach them.

AJ Aldridge owns a home business and is willing to help others on their Quest For Online Success.

What's my motivation?

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Everyone needs a little motivation to keep striving for success. There are goals set in place and each one is broken down into small steps and evaluation periods. Of course that is the way to get to your goals and make a needed changes to the plan. Though everyone forgets to include the why portion. As they say in show business “What's my motivation?”

At first it is the enthusiasm of potential success. The excitement of accomplishing a goal is an excellent motivator. Though many goals can be long term and many tasks are set in place to help get to the ultimate goal of getting to be successful. Success is only going to be measured by the person trying to make that ultimate achievement. First and foremost make success measurable and define in words what is the ultimate success.

Define the “whys”. Why do you want to succeed at these goals you are setting in place? Why are you setting these goals? Why are you giving yourself a time limit? Why are you not there now? Why do you need motivation? Why are you still making excuses? Why are you procrastinating? Be honest and write them down. Now with this list of questions and answers you can start achieving your goals and become a success. Though this is only one part of getting there it does seem to be what many people need to help keep them focused.

Start with making it visual. The list of answers is just not enough. Make a visual presentation for yourself that covers the reasons why you want to succeed. Many refer to it as a “dream board”. This a collage of pictures that you will collect and put on the board to remind you of your motivation. These pictures can represent anything from a dress you would like to buy to pictures of your grandchildren. Try hard not to put things on there that you need to read. Though motivational sayings are great and try to have a just a few. Find pictures that represent feelings and things that make you giggle and remind you of those times that make you happy. Find one of your favorite vacation spot or one you dream of going to someday. This is going to be your motivation.

Now have excuses ready for your excuses. Those excuses of why you are not there yet and just procrastinating have a purpose too. Write each excuse you gave yourself on a piece of paper. Leave space in between each one. Now find those motivational sayings that describe overcoming each of your excuses because “No one ever excused his way to success.”- Dave Del Dotto and “Niney-nine percent of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses” -George W. Carver. “I do not have time” can be answered with “Anything can be done in 15 minutes” or “Just Do It”-Nike. Always remember that 'can't' is a bad word and it means that you are not willing to try. These should be put somewhere for you to look at when you feel like giving up. Post them next to your computer or even on the refrigerator.

If you need to make it harder for yourself to fail then start a list of why you need to make this happen. This can be the “101 reasons WHY you WILL succeed” list. This list can get personal so keep it in your daily planner. Try not to add the pictures that you have on your dream board but write down your feelings or what things to you want to overcome in your quest for success. One answer should be “Because I Can” and have it in bold and capital letters. Finish your list and look at it often.

As you make your journey to accomplish your goals you will have something to remind you of the reasons why you have began them in the first place. As times get difficult, and they will, you will have everything set in place to keep you focused on your quest. Visual reminders can be the fuel to help get you to where you want to be but remember that you are the one driving.

Online Marketing with Facebook Groups

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Getting your business the exposure it needs, the key is to stay current on the trends of online marketing. One of the best places to find others that have experience in your niche is on Facebook. There are plenty of “friends” to be made that will help your business. The various groups on Facebook focus on the many facets of owning a business and even those looking to start one.

Of course you will need to get an account. These are free to anyone and they are easy to use. Go to www.facebook.com and register for a new account. You may already have one but if you want to keep family and friends separated from your business then I would recommend a separate for your business. You may want to give it the name of your business. Another alternative is to make a “Page” that you can update for your business and get your business “friends” to become a fan.

Being self employed with an internet based business you will always want to learn new things when it comes to online marketing. Now you can start fining new “friends” that will teach you new things about this particular aspect. Find those online marketing coaches, gurus and those willing to share their experiences. Find groups that focus on tips and tricks of online marketing. Read about the group and if the group interests you then join the group. Send a friend request to the administrator and also some of the members. Add a message to the friend request to introduce yourself and why you would like to become friends with them. After joining the group keep going back and exchange ideas with others in the group. Get involved.

Now find other groups and friends that focus on people that work from home, self employed, work at home moms and dads. The possibilities are endless. Find the groups that are going to want to interact with and exchange ideas. Even though some of these groups are not focusing on just online marketing, they may discuss other ways to organize yourself at home or even build your confidence building your business offline. Some may even give pointers to help stay on top of the household chores and exchange a good recipe for the slow cooker. These are the groups that may benefit you in the long run and help to motivate you.

The next set of groups you will want to find are those that will be interested in what you have to offer. Facebook has plenty of groups that are looking for you. Your business are a target customer base and these are the groups that you want to join also. If you are selling health products, there are groups that focus on being healthy. Join to these groups and start building a report with the members. Sharing your experience will get others to open up to you and eventually you will be able to send them your link or they will go back to your profile to learn more about you and this is where you will have a link to your website and products.

Other Facebook users have formed groups that just allow others to advertise businesses. The key to online marketing to to get people exposed to your website or affiliate link. These type of groups could be thought of as classified ads. Groups links are always being rotated in the sidelines of all Facebook pages and chances are someone not looking for a particular group will see these links and find you. Becoming friends with other members of these groups will also allow an opportunity for referrals to those you have not reached or even other groups that you may be interested in joining.

Facebook has become a necessary tool to have when it come to online marketing. Joining different groups and getting involved with them will only benefit you and your business. There are idea exchanges and “friends” that will fit you and help you achieve your goals. Continuously add new friends that will help you grow.

AJ Aldridge is a stay at home mom making money on autopilot. She is willing to show you the way on your quest to online success. Check out Success Quest Online for yourself

To Work From Home Can Save Money

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More and more people are looking for ways to be able to work from home. Either part time or full time, it does not seem to matter these days. It all comes down to the money. When looking at the monetary portion of working from home, an income that is made from home may appear to be a cut back but in reality it could be the same, after all of the other expenses are taken into consideration. Many extras that have been included in the budget are needed for those that work outside the home. These expenses should diminish or will be eliminated when the office is just down the hall.

The biggest expense falls under the transportation category. With the rising fuel costs, everyone seems to be cringing at the site of the pump when the tank has to be filled up for the week or even just 4 days worth of driving. Adding in the cost of the regular maintenance that is needed to extend the life of the vehicle, such as oil changes, the numbers really never find a ceiling. The regular pit stops will not be as frequent when the mileage is not increasing as fast when it is parked in the driveway. Taking less trips to the fuel pumps and the lube express will help keep that wallet from deflating so fast.

Another huge category, especially those with kids, is child care. As much as ½ of a parents paycheck could be paying someone else to watch their children. Even if a child is sick and can not go to daycare, the payment is still the same. A parent may not get paid if work is missed to take care of that child. This situation will drastically change when one of the parents work from home.

Having the younger children at home instead of daycare will decrease the chances of them getting sick and therefore the medical bills will reflect the same. Going to see a doctor is never cheap and then add in the cost of any medications. Most of the time these are considered unexpected spending and take away from other things.

For the shopaholics or fashion bugs this may come as bad new also, but the clothing budget will reap the benefits also if the job is at home. The dress code for those that work at home is pretty lenient and some have been known to work in their pajamas. Also cutting down on those trips to the mall will help reduce the wear and tear of the vehicles not to mention less trips to the dry cleaners.

Look at the food category and see how much can be saved if lunches were eaten at home. Many people eat out for lunch and this can be around $10 a day, $50 per week and working 50 weeks a year is $2500. This can be reduced by as much as 70% if lunches were made at home. That is is good chunk of change. For those that stop for that morning cappuccino will save even more money.

There are many other benefits for those that work from home, but the money issue tends to be at the top of the list. Saving money on fuel and vehicle maintenance, missed work and medical bills, clothing, meals and especially daycare, will make a drastic and unbelievable difference.

AJ Aldridge is a stay at home mom making money on autopilot. She is willing to show you the way on your quest to online success. Check out The Streamline Funnel System for yourself

A Stay At Home Mom Can Make Money Too

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One of the hardest and most demanding jobs is that of the stay at home mom. Though the task of maintaining the house and being the primary caretaker of the kids is one of great importance. But even some moms may feel a little guilty that they are not contributing to the household income. Many family calendars may be too full to fit in a job for mom, even a part time one. Some moms have been searching the internet to find ideas to make a little extra income.

Any mom knows that time is extremely valuable and should not be wasted doing unproductive tasks. The internet has provided easy access to information and tools that lend a hand in the daily grind of household management. To use this multi functional appliance to best of its potential, a stay at home mom can turn it into a money making machine. There are several ways to do this but the best way to make money on your time is to start an online business.

Traditionally, to start any business, one would have to have to designate quite an abundant amount of time and energy into building a reputation first then see profits later. Of course any stay at home mom knows that if any tasks can be done at the same time then it is worth doing. So if there is a way to make money while starting and building a business at the same time, this is one opportunity that should not be passed up.

Success Quest Online offers the stay at home mom a chance to build an online business when it is convenient with step by step training and live mentoring. With the continued support, it is easy to stay motivated.



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Steps to Find an Online Business Opportunity

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With the help and convenience of the internet, most people are trying to take advantage of this ingenious tool. Some use it for shopping, researching, and even as a way to make an income. Though many people may not have an idea of how to make this possible some go wondering the vast World Wide Web looking for an online business opportunity. First and foremost, one needs to stay focused on the task at hand because all of the information can be a distraction.

Just blindly searching the internet is a good start to get some ideas that may peak an interest. Have some idea of what will work best for you and your lifestyle this will help keep the search a little less intimidating. Some business ideas are great for some but not for all and becoming a business owner is not a “one size fits all” way of thinking. Any business will take work and determination to make it a success you will want to look for an online business opportunity that will continue to be a motivational tool not just a chore. Search for those that will continue to teach you something and will encourage you to learn more on your own. Take the time and search around because there is something out there for everyone.

Remember to be realistic when doing your initial search. Not all of the claims of making hundreds of thousands of dollars will be true. This may be the results of a few of the people being in business for a few years and the hard work it takes to establish this foundation to make money. Though some of them are possible it can be easy to fall for the claims and become prey to the scams that are out on the internet. Though there are some legitimate opportunities out there it is best to have it in your mind that you will have to work at becoming successful.

After finding a few ideas that have gotten your attention, now is the time to do some research about any online business opportunity. Take advantage of the internet and spend the time searching around for information about the company, the products, or the system that will help build the income that it claims and also find other people that are participating in the same online business. There are many ways to research these things online. Using search engines to find results is one way, but there are also social networks and forums that may include people familiar with what you are looking for and could possibly answer any questions you may have and give you true insight before you invest any money.

While doing the research it can be easy to determine who is willing to help you. Keep this in mind when making your final decision. Starting out with such an endeavor, it may be more helpful to find someone that is really willing to help along the way. It is easier to get questions answered and point you in the right direction when you can find someone who really wants you to succeed. These people may also have an online business opportunity that may fit you as well. Though it is a way for them for to make money it will say a lot about them if they are really willing to take the time for you and your success.

The reality of it all is that no one is going to be rich over night because it will take work to make a legitimate income. Some programs and systems are out there to help you become a success and some individuals are kind enough to point you in the right direction. Be patient, there is an online business opportunity out there waiting for you.

AJ Aldridge is willing to help you on your Quest for Online Success.

Business Success Starts With Learning How to Get Leads

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Every business owner should now that in order to get leads you need to get the word out, or advertise. Getting your business name or products in front of as many people as possible can be done a little cheaper and easier online. They key is to get as much information about potential customers as possible but online just getting a name and an email address will help you build a contact list and starting building a bond between you and anyone interested in what you have to offer. That is want you want.

Next you will want to have a way to gather names and address and to continuously communicate with the people that are potential customers. So you will need to set get an auto responder for emailing out to your customers and a capture page to get their names and email addresses. Set up an auto responder account. When you get leads, this is where you will be keeping their contact information. That way they can start getting more information about your business or product. There are a few different websites that you can use for this service but I use GetResponse. This program allows you to make up many different emails to send to potential and existing customers. You only need to type out emails once and have this service send them out each time a new person enters their information into your capture page. You will be able to move a person’s information into another section if you wish to receive different types of emails. Another usage for this type of program is to be able to send out one time only type of emails describing anything from sales or new products that you have available. The possibilities are endless. Make sure that each email contains a link to your product or website that you are promoting.

Now you will need to create a small advertisement page that includes a form for visitors to fill in their name and email address to get more information about what it is that your business has to offer. This is called a capture page. The information that is collected will be sent over to your auto responder program. There is a way to link the form back to your auto responder and the instructions will be located at the site that you have your auto responder.

After having the above two things set then next is to develop an online marketing plan. This will include everything from setting up a blog, writing articles about your business and even getting an advertising campaign. The key to get leads is to get your link out and in front of as many people as possible. Anything and everything that you do should include a link to your capture page. Even adding your link to your signatures on your emails and forum posts will help to get leads.

The internet also gives business owners a resource to find help to get leads. The trick is to find someone willing to teach you step by step how to get leads yourself. There a many companies out there that claim that they can get leads for you but you will want to find one that will really help you turn those leads into sales which mean profits. A great resource to have is one such place that will do it all for you and to continuously train you and help you out every step of the way. Much more than that, a company that will close sales for you is well worth the time to look into. What could be better than a company such as that to help with your quest for online success?

AJ Aldridge is willing to help anyone on their quest to online success. For more information about how to get leads visit www.successquestonline.com