Posted by Christine on November 14, 2008 at 8:09pm
How many times have you heard those commercials that claim you can make thousands of dollars working at home for two or three hours per day? Being an entrepreneur is a role that many aspire to, but not everyone can be one. Although it sounds simple, becoming a successful work at home entrepreneur takes diligence, patience and determination.Before you run in and quit your day job, you need to sit down and evaluate your strengths and weaknesses. Not everyone has the temperament to be a work at home entrepreneur and it’s best for you to be honest with yourself from the start. After you have completed an honest evaluation of yourself, the next step is to determine if you can manage an online business for yourself.Organization is a key strength for running an online business. If you are selling information products, you must organize your time to compose, upload and set up the process by which you will sell these products. If you are selling physical products, you must organize your product and delineate the time for inventory, packing and shipping. In the beginning, you should also be able to work alone because guess what – you’re the boss now! It’s YOUR business and you have to be responsible for it.Let’s go back to those commercials that say that online businesses can be run without many problems. Don’t believe the hype for a minute, because even with an online business, you still have to deal with business issues. These issues cannot be avoided, because they’re just a part of doing businesses whether you’re doing business online or offline. You can avoid some of these issues just by doing a bit of homework and choosing the best home based business for you and your working style.Running an online business is not easy. Because are both boss and employee, you have to manage your time wisely in order to not become overwhelmed and discouraged. You must be a risk-taker, a self starter and have the understanding and temperament to deal with all types of people.As an work at home womenpreneur, take the time to make an assessment of your skills and temperament, then move forward in the field or industry that you feel works best for you. Working in a home-based business requires dedication, hard work and excellent time management. Much success to you in your endeavors!
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