Home Buisness Success

People ask me every day, how do I succeed in my home
based business. I wish there was a simple answer,but
unfortunately there isn’t.   However, it is a lot easier
for someone just getting started these days, because you
have the experience of lots of people who have blazed the
trail before you and you benefit from their failures and
successes.

But as in most ventures, you must put your own stamp on
your work and do it your way.  We all had to learn that
there is a lot more to it than just putting up a website
and expecting people to line up at your front door. So
to cut to the chase I developed what I call my 50-50
Solution.  I’m sure many other people do this as well
without giving it a name.

The first 50 percent is meeting people either personally,
on the phone and online.   That’s what I call belly to
belly.  I learned years ago,that people want to do
business with somebody they know and trust.  You can have
the greatest product or system in the world, but if you
don’t come across as their friend trusted ally, they’re
not going to be your customer or client very long.  It’s
sort of like the famous “golden rule” .So belly to belly
still has a place in our fast-paced world of business.
True, you can’t meet everyone you’d like to meet in
person, but you can build trust.

However, belly to belly is just 50 percent of the
equation.  The other 50 percent  is internet marketing.
Latest figures indicate that the majority of all people
have and know about computers.  You may think you know a
lot, but it doesn’t hurt to take a refresher course at your
local community college to learn the latest in navigating
and marketing on the internet.  Then, be a sponge and soak
up all you can about how other people are marketing their
products and services.  In this business you are always
learning.  I know I am.

Unfortunately, not everyone online is honest, so it is
imperative to your success to beware of doing business
with people where you have suspicions about their
intentions.  You wouldn’t do business with a shady
used car dealer, so if it appears that someone online
is just out to make a fast buck at your expense, steer
clear. That’s the kind of reputation you want to avoid.
It certainly is true that when you give a little more
than people expect, your returns will be multiplied.

Let’s fast forward a bit.  You won’t be able to do this
all by yourself forever.  That puts you in the position
where you’re going to have to hire other people to help
you in your business.  Everyone will line up on your
side when things are going well, but you will find that
those fair-weather friends just might bail on you when
the first bad quarter or month appears.  So, just like
any other business when it comes to hiring someone to
help you, go through the interview procedures as you
normally would, with references you can check.  The
job-jumper probably will leave you just like his record
indicates.  I have a sixth-sense about most people, and
I can say that the positive people I’ve been drawn to
have stayed with me even in the most difficult times.

Are you afraid to take risks?  This might prove to be a
major problem in your home based business.  If you are
afraid, and that might take some soul searching, you
might want to reevaluate your entrance into this field.
Yogi Berra was once quoted as saying “when you come to
a fork in the road, take it”.  Funny as that sounds, it
has a semblance of the courage it takes to take risks.
There undoubtedly is a risk-reward factor.  That fork
in the road might just lead to something bigger than
you ever imagined.  That’s where I lean on my gut
feelings or intution.  Most of the time they prove right.

Looking back, my 50-50 Solution has worked marvelously
for me.  That way of thinking and doing business has
enabled me to have three homes in Florida, dream vacations,
private schools for my kids, and freedome from financial
stress.  It all goes back to giving my customers something
of value first.  So think about my 50-50 solution: 50
percent the personal contact and 50 percent learning to
market on the internet.  Combine them with class and you
have a a winning program!

Kevin Sipe’s internet success has touched the lives of
many entrepreneurs.  Learn more about Kevin’s latest
venture on the internet here:
http://www.wizardseo.com/tour

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Ray Burton is a personal training business owner, online writer and growing net entrepreneur. He is also the author of the controversial workout e-book, The Fat 2 Fit Program which is also part of his passive income sources along with the membership site FitterFast.com.

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