Are you passionate about something? Is there something that drives you, that concerns you, which you'll fight to the end for? Most people have a passion, but some don't realize their passions, therefore they're not living out their passions. Passions are also confused with desires or dreams, but they are not the same thing.
The difference between passions and desires or dreams
Passions are something you'll fight tooth and nail for; they're what moves you emotionally and often your passions help you achieve your dreams and desires. Passion moves you to action.
Dreams and desires are what you'd like to see or have. If you're passionate about your dreams and desires, then most likely you'll see them come to fruition. A good example would be a musician. A musician had a dream or desire to play music so he probably took lessons somewhere down the road and practiced several hours a day. But, because he has passion to play music, he achieved his goal.
Now, there are people who love music and it's their desire to play an instrument one day, but it's not their passion. They're not driven by a passion to learn how to play and so often the desire sits in the back of their mind, never fulfilled.
Now that we know the difference between passion, dreams and desires, let's talk about how you can turn your passion into a work at home business.
Hopefully, while you were reading the above you were starting to think about what your passion is.
Pets or animals: Do you have a passion for animals, to see them taken care of properly? You might consider starting a website on proper pet care, or you could offer to take care of the pets in your neighborhood or community by walking them or grooming them.
Babies or young children: Everyone loves babies, but are you passionate about them and long to see them taken care of properly, raised in a loving home, and teach them? You might consider opening a daycare in your home or starting a website with parenting tips.
Single Moms: Are you a single mom or concerned for all the single mom's in the US today? You could offer to take care of their kids while they go job hunting or start a website full of resources for single moms.
Math, Science or Physics: These are subjects some people struggle with. You could offer tutoring in your home or in the student's home. You could also start a blog and write about these subjects.
Plants or gardening: Are you passionate about plants or gardening? Teach others in your community how to garden, start a landscaping business, or start a work at home business on the web all about gardening or how to care for plants.
Cars: Antique cars, muscle cars, sports cars are passions for some. You could offer to restore them or build a website around a specific car type.
Antiques: Whether you're passionate about collecting antiques or restoring them, you can turn that passion into a work at home business online and off.
These are just a few ideas to get you thinking about how you can turn your passion into a work at home business, doing what you love!
You already know what you want to do, but not sure what steps to take in order to get your work at home business started? You've come to the right place! Using the check list below, in the order they're given, check off each item as it's completed. Once the check list is complete you should be ready to open your doors.
1. Check with your local Chamber of Commerce, County Clerk or Building and Zoning to see if there are any special licenses or permits your need to operate your business legally.
2. Decide if you're business is a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC or corporation. You can research this information online or check with your accountant or attorney.
3. Name your business. Your business name is probably one of the most important things you need to think about. It needs to be relevant to your business and catchy and memorable.
4. Set up a business budget. You need to know how much it's going to cost to start your business, keep it running and make a profit.
5. Write your business plan. Every business needs one and you can find forms for this online to simplify the process.
6. Advertising and Marketing -You need to incorporate into your business budget money for advertising and marketing, whether it's online or not. No matter what type of business you own, you need to advertise it.
One of the least expensive ways, and the most profitable marketing solutions, are websites, blogs and social networking. If you do nothing else to advertise your business, you must market it online. Get a website designer or virtual assistant to help you with this if you don't know how or don't have time.
People all over the world use the Internet and search engines to find information when they need it and if you don't use this highly valuable medium to market your business, you are missing out on literally millions of potential customers.
7. Hiring personnel - If you need to hire others to help you get the job done professionally and efficiently, now is the time to start interviewing. Don't wait until you have your first customer but can't complete the job or do it well because you don't have the man power.
8. Office Space - Just about every work at home business requires some type of office space, whether its a table where you'll do your bookkeeping and paperwork or it's a full fledge room. Make sure you have a good spot laid out in your home where you can work peaceably and uninterrupted.
9. Office Equipment - Chances are you'll need, at the very least, a calculator or adding machine, a file cabinet and some files and some type of receipts in order to keep proper books for yourself, the IRS and customers. Most people find using a computer or laptop the most convenient and efficient. You may also need a fax machine, a scanner and a printer depending on the type of business you run. You'll also need a phone so potential customers can readily contact you for business.
10. Business cards/flyers/brochures - Whether your business is on the internet or out in the community, you want to let your community know about it. They will most likely be your first customers. Get some printed materials to post in laundry mats, grocery stores, the library or town hall, banks and other facilities that allow postings of this type. Be sure you always have business cards on hand so when people ask you what's new, you can tell them all about your business and hand them a business card.
posted by Chris Simpson
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Having your own home-based business provides amazing freedoms and great challenges. You can start the day ready to take on the world only to end it feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. So how does one stay motivated?
Here are three simple tricks that should get you back on track.
One of the easiest ways to lose your motivation when working at home is to allow yourself to become isolated. Maintaining communication with your friends and colleagues is a great way to blow off steam, get advice, brainstorm, or even escape for a little while. Schedule time to get out of the house every week by joining a networking group or just having lunch with a friend.
Participate daily in online forums for your industry seek and offer advice. There is nothing better for your mental well-being than communicating with someone who knows exactly what you are going through or having the ability to provide assistance to someone in need. Find a mentor, someone who has achieved what you want and whose life you would like to emulate.
Make sure they are willing and have the time to coach you. When you take the time to reach out to people who inspire you, believe in you or just make you laugh, the isolation disappears and is replaced with a renewed spirit and enthusiasm.
When you can't get out to talk to other people, learn to talk to yourself. Just make sure that you are having a positive conversation. Write down a list of positive affirmations that you can tell yourself and keep them on your desk, if you are having a hard time with this ask a friend to help. Repeat these affirmations out loud when you find yourself doubting your abilities or feeling overwhelmed. If they feel a little forced in the beginning remember the "fake it till you make it" mantra and just keep trying. There is tremendous power in positive self-talk.
Remember to take breaks. One of the great advantages of working at home is being your own boss. So give yourself permission to take breaks everyday. Just like your time out of the house, your breaks should be scheduled so you have something to look forward to. Take a walk, listen to some music, go talk to your neighbor, read an article in a magazine, or do whatever you want that is away from your desk. Sometimes just walking away from a project can provide new insights, ideas, and motivation.
Be kind to yourself but remember that you are the key to your own success. Take the steps you need to maintain your motivation and you will have a thriving and profitable business.
posted by Chris Simpson
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