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Starting your own home business is an exciting prospect, but not without its risks. Before you jump into being your own boss you need to make sure you have everything that you'll need to succeed at your new venture. This "tool kit" consists of a few essential non-physical items that will set you on the right path to success, no matter what type of business you are starting. A Reality Check The first thing you need to do before you jump off the pier into self employment is do a reality check. Can your business sustain your income? Will there be a period of adjustment between your old job and making money with your new business? If so, do you have enough money to sustain yourself and your family during this time? These are serious questions that need to be answered before you quit your day job. Most new businesses fail because people don't think about the reality of the situation. Make sure you give yourself a reality check first. If possible, try to start your home business on the side before you make the leap. A Business Plan Knowing where you are headed is one thing. Knowing how to get there is another matter entirely. A business plan will help you understand where your business is going. Whether you are building your business part time or plan on working full time on your home business, you need to have a plan. There are many resources out there about writing a business plan. Even if you are starting a small business that doesn't need financing, you should do market research and complete a full analysis of how your business will take shape. At the very least, create a mission statement to guide the development of your business. Confidence Starting your own business and breaking away from the pack is something that is not for the faint of heart. You need to be sure that you have the confidence and the dedication to see your plans through. Completing your reality check and coming up with a business plan can help your confidence grow. When you take a step in a new direction, you need to be sure that you're doing so on firm ground. If you don't have confidence in yourself and your business idea, you're going to second guess your actions and make yourself miserable. Take whatever steps you need to in order to build your confidence so that you can run your business correctly. Dedication The road to self-employment is fraught with ups and downs. There may be days, weeks or months where you don't see the return you expect from your efforts. Some people take this as a sign that their business idea isn't working. However, smart home business owners know that if they stick with their original plans and make changes as necessary they can see improvement over time. Success with your home business may not happen overnight, but if you stay dedicated you'll surely succeed. Dan Higby is the author of eBiz Snap a free newsletter for online marketers of all experience levels. Fill your mind with business snap work hard work smart with rich rewards have own complimentary copy of eBiz Snap at http://eBizSnap.com ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
