So you’ve got a home based business and of course you’re doing everything you can to try and get that business to grow right?I mean we can go down the list of all the things that you’re probably doing. You’re talking with prospects; creating systems in order to follow up with these prospects; you’re trying your best to duplicate your results for your downline to be able to utilize the same tactics; you’re creating, testing and tweaking ad copy to convert like crazy; and the list goes on and on forever.But do you want to know what the one thing that you should be doing is, that will make your home based business grow faster than you’ve ever thought possible? It’s very likely that you’re missing this ingredient because the fact is that 99% of the people in the MLM home business industry do…The thing that you should be doing is continually working on yourself…on YOU…to constantly improve your skills, talents, and even weaknesses. This is what will catapult you to success faster than anything else in the world that you can do for your home business.You see, success comes from within. Your mindset is more important to your success than anything else, and you need to constantly be developing the mindset of a winner, or else you begin to see a plateau in your success. You begin to see your home based business become stagnant and notice that success isn’t flowing to us like it should be.Now am I saying that all of the other stuff I mentioned above should stop, so that we can only work on ourselves and our mindset? Of course I’m not saying that at all. In fact doing that would be detrimental to your home based business. Those things ARE important as well…crucial in fact!But you would never begin that process if it weren’t for something buried deep down in your mind, something that derives from persistence, self confidence, and perseverance. All that you’ve done so far in other words comes from and stems directly from the mindset that you’ve already developed.Therefore if you’re not seeing any success, and if you’re procrastinating, then it’s from a lack of the mindset. But it’s like a muscle, and a muscle that you don’t use will get weaker and begin to deteriorate over time. Therefore it’s important to be constantly keeping that mind of yours in shape.We also need to work on OURSELVES for our home based business, because this is what’s going to keep us going when times get tough. It’s what’s going to keep us going through thick and through thin, even when things aren’t going our way, or when success seems to be hiding around every corner.Having a mindset, and a strong personal conviction geared toward success is what’s going to help us see and tweak our strategies when the ones that we are using clearly aren’t working.Therefore it’s going to give us the confidence to know that the problems that were facing can be fixed. Mindset will keep you from making the same mistakes over and over again, and keep you from spinning your wheels.Creating the mindset for success not only leads you to success much faster, but it actually allows you to see success. Those who don’t have the success mindset have to rely on luck to succeed. Those who rely on mindset, develop the skills to create their own success.So if even if you’re doing what you think is necessary to have success in your home based MLM business, but not working constantly and consistently on your mindset, and strengthening the YOU that lay beneath your skin, then you’re still not getting the whole picture.And if you’re already seeing success without working on YOU, and your mindset, just imagine how much more success you’ll see in your home based business if you did.If you want to see exactly how to create success with a home based business, while the entire time receiving guidance and support like no other MLM organization, then click here now!
Your Home Based Business – The Most Sure Way of Growing Your Home Business In the World
Home Based Business – Choosing The Correct One For You
The home based business market is growing very quickly. One possible reason for this is the opportunity to earn a high income if you go about it in the correct way. The Internet allows you to choose a business to your liking and then sit in the comfort of your own home to run that business. No longer will you be tied to the 9 to 6 routine sitting in commuter traffic getting nowhere fast. Now you can spend more time with your family and friends and if you choose the correct business you should also enjoy your daily tasks.
When it comes to the choice of businesses the internet really is your oyster. There are a plethora of opportunities just waiting for someone to exploit them. Because of this it is very important that you choose wisely to make sure you have the option that is right for you. Just because you know somebody who had success with a particular business does not mean the same business will work for you. You may not have the skill set required to be able to excel at that business. Now you have made up your mind that you are going to start your own business using the internet as your platform you need to realize your passion and limits and also the skills that you possess to be able to carry out a successful business.
Start out by picking something you enjoy doing and have some knowledge of. At this point it doesn’t matter what the outcome of your thinking is, because you will need to do some research into whether what you are thinking about is a viable option. Perhaps you like gardening or perhaps writing is more to your liking. With writing you can always publish some articles to make money. If you want to do something that is not necessarily computer related than perhaps you could turn your skills to teaching. You could still work from home by opening a day care center or run some other type of learning or teaching forum from your home.
Before you make your final decision you need to see if you will have enough funds to carry out your desired business. How much money are you going to need to get started? Even if you are not computer oriented you should try using Google, (or your favourite search engine), to see if others are having success running the same type of business as you intend starting. Look at your current skills. Are they at least adequate to see you through your business start up? Do you need to acquire new skills or brush up on those you already have before you embark on your new enterprise? And finally before you actually start make sure there are going to be buyers for your products. This is where your research will come in handy. Check out your desired niche and make sure people are willing to buy in that niche.
By now you should have a list of possible business opportunities. Do more research. Check and check again that there are buyers in your desired niche. Does the niche you are looking at offer a reasonable return on your outgoings? Is there much competition? If there is no competition then I would suggest you are looking at a niche with few if any buyers. Don’t be afraid of competition, but similarly if the niche appears to be overloaded with sellers then you may be operating to a smaller customer base.
If you make some wise decisions now you can look forward to a bright and prosperous future with your home based business.
Five Tips for Selling at Live Auctions
Ah, the old-fashioned country auction! The idea of a country auction conjures up certain images for people. The image of a fast-talking auctioneer offering up an antique table or chair is a popular example.
People who are buying household goods or collectibles are looking to get their items at the lowest price possible. However, the people who are selling their items at auction are hoping for the highest price!
Unless a person is in the business of buying and selling antiques or other items, not a lot of thought goes into how goods are prepared for sale via the auction process. However, if you are one of the growing number of people using auction venues to sell your collectibles or other inventory, there are a few things to learn first about how to sell at auction before you bring a truckload of stuff over to the next event.
Tip 1: Make sure the things you want to sell are a good “fit” for the auction house you’ll be using.
Never bring a load to an auction house without actually having been to one of the previous auctions. It’s important to get a feel for the type of goods that the house sells. For example, at one very rural country auction it was common for the owners to sell live chickens, pots and pans, car parts, and farm equipment.
After close investigation, this would not be the right venue for selling your daughter’s “Hello Kitty” collection. On the other hand, the spare John Deere parts that you bought at last week’s yard sale might be just the right thing for the buying crowd at this auction.
Tip 2: Be sure you clearly understand the terms and policies of the auction house.
Visit with the auctioneer ahead of time. Call to find out what the best days and times are to visit. One of the worst possible times to drop in for an informational visit with an auctioneer is the day of the auction. Call ahead and ask. While you’re at it, find out what are the best days and times to drop your stuff off.
Once you have a little time with the auctioneer, you’ll be able to find out what type of commission he or she takes from consigners (which is you), and what type of paperwork might be needed. Some auction houses send out Form 1099 tax forms at the end of the year. An auctioneer may need to see your identification and have you fill out a W-9. Be prepared.
Find out what happens to your items if they don’t sell. For example, some auctioneers may have a minimum starting bid. If, for some reason, one of your items does not sell, it may be grouped with another one of your pieces. Know the auctioneer’s strategy beforehand so that you aren’t surprised on pay day.
Tip 3: Make sure the auctioneer knows what you’re selling.
It might be perfectly obvious to you that the signed print you are consigning is a rare and valuable piece of art. However, the auctioneer may not know this particular artist. Make a note of anything particularly special about your items, and leave the note with the piece. Be sure to tell the auctioneer about it as well. He or she might determine that this is something to highlight on the company website or in the newspaper listing.
Tip 4: Present your items neatly.
No one likes to have to dig through a box full of grimy and greasy car parts to see what treasures might be in there. Separate the parts and lay them out on a flat, or use more than one box to de-clutter the lot.
There is no need to buy fancy display boxes. It’s easy enough to go to the local convenience store or supermarket and ask if you can have the emptied boxes or flats that they are discarding.
While it’s good to present clean items, take care not to ruin the value of anything by over cleaning. For example, if you find some old cast iron cookware, clean the obvious dirt and grime, but don’t scrub it to its original finish. For many people, this ruins the value of the item. So, clean and tidy and organized is the key here.
Tip 5: Don’t complain to the auctioneer if your stuff doesn’t sell for as much as you’d like.
The phrase to remember here is, “You win some; you lose some.” That’s just the way it is. There are some days where an auction house is loaded with people who all seem to want what you’re selling. There will be other days where the crowd is sparse, and the bidding is simply not competitive.
Remember that it’s in the auctioneer’s best interest to sell your things for the highest possible hammer price. But sometimes, it’s just not going to be a stellar sale. The auctioneer is only human, and is also disappointed if a sale doesn’t go as well as planned.
If you notice that every time you bring a bunch of goods to sell that you’re not realizing as much as you think you honestly should, try another auction venue and compare apples to apples. That is, bring the same types of items to the new auctioneer and compare the results.
Unless the auctioneer is particularly disagreeable or inconsiderate to you or buyers, there is no reason to confront him or her about a sale. If you find you just don’t care for an auctioneer’s style or methods, find another one. Believe me, there are plenty of them out there!
The primary thing to remember as you learn how to sell at auction is that the business is unpredictable at best. You will have good days, some not-so-good days, some great days. The more you sell, the more experience you will gain, and the more enjoyable the business will be.