40 Tips for Job Seekers Over 40

Too often, companies emphasize hard work over experience, when instead they should put smart work ahead of hard work. Ever felt that kind of disdain? Then this list is for you.

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1. CareerJournal.com: Start by deciding what you want to do next. Emily Allen, manager of the Workforce Initiative Program at AARP: for older workers, it’s often “the first time in life that they can consider what they want to do rather than what they need to do.”

From Forbes.com via YourHRGuy via Waypoint:

2. Midlife job seekers need a resume that looks forward, not backward. To quote from the article- “a résumé shouldn’t read like the testimonial at your retirement dinner.” Rather- “Change the perspective from “look at everything I have done,” to “look at everything I can do for you.””

3. Don’t be defensive and don’t omit dates. You’ve worked hard to get where you are, so be proud of what you’ve accomplished along the way and be even more enthusiastic about what you have yet to accomplish.

From BBC News:

4. Age stereotypes exist no matter how old you are, so get over it. According to the article, “the worst thing a job seeker could do is try and emphasize the positive qualities which employers associate” with your age.

5. Play up any qualities you have that are usually associated with younger people.

6. Resist being put off by younger-sounding ads that use terms like fast-paced and multi-tasking. Growing a family requires tremendous multi-tasking skills, so know that you can compete with anyone.

7. Learn new skills and technologies. Prove that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Everyone knows how difficult it is to keep up with an evolving field, all the more impressive when you’ve been doing it for a long time. The latest tool for job search is Twitter, and my free e-book The Ultimate Twitter Job Search Guide will teach you everything you need to know about it.

8. Be open to new careers. Think about the skills you have that are transferable to another industry or profession; it’s never too late to find a dream job.

9. Join a group of people like yourself for support, advice and networking purposes. Be part of the JobMob Community, other Internet groups, or perhaps a local job seekers club.

10. Go employ yourself. With a lot of experience, it may be straightforward enough for you to enter consulting, doing the work you know but charging higher prices than former colleagues.

11. Stay healthy by exercising and eating a balanced diet. This is always important, more so when you’re in a difficult transition period between jobs.

12. Make time for friends and family. Job hunting is similar to actors auditioning for a role; there can be many rejections before a break comes and you will need every bit of encouragement that they can give you.

13. Volunteering is a great way to “keep a work-based routine and keeps you involved in the community” which also translates into many networking opportunities.

From Job-Hunt.Org:

14. Update your knowledge before sending out resumes. Even if you’ve been keeping up with new skills and technologies, you may have missed the latest industry jargon and trends.

15. Limit your resume to two pages, and focus on the past positions that are most relevant and impressive with regards to the job you are applying for.

16. If you are interviewed by a younger manager, make a point of describing situations where you worked well with younger people, especially if they were younger leaders.

From Quintessential Careers:

17. Downsized? “If you’ve been downsized, look for work as soon as you can. The longer you’re out of work, the harder it will be to find a new position.”

18. Aim for companies that embrace older workers. SimplyHired 50+ and Jobs4.0 are two job search engines specializing in this domain (both are US-only, unfortunately).

19. If your children have already moved away, offer to put in hours that are difficult for younger people who have family obligations to manage.

20. Registering with a temp agency is a good way to update your skills or learn new ones, especially if you are someone who prefers ‘learning by doing’.

More from Quintessential Careers, on resumes:

21. List about 15 years’ worth of jobs on a resume, and only mention others if you have a compelling reason.

22. Consider a chrono-functional resume style to emphasize relevant skills.

23. Soften the job titles on your CV as necessary to avoid appearing overqualified.

24. Be sure to specify any recent professional training courses you attended in order to demonstrate your willingness and ability to stay up-to-date.

25. Looking for your first salary after a long time as a homemaker or volunteer? Learn to portray your skills as transferable to your next job.

Quintessential Careers on interviews:

26. “Realize that you will probably be interviewed by someone younger than you, and don’t be unnerved by that situation.”

27. “Be prepared for interview questions that are inappropriate, borderline illegal or downright unlawful.”

RetirementJobs.com on resumes:

28. “Check for arcane acronyms.” Avoid appearing outdated.

29. “If you have good computer skills, be sure they are highlighted to help overcome the perception that older people are less computer savvy.”

30. “If you are looking for career continuation… use a more traditional resume. If you are planning to change significantly… summarize your long work career in a single paragraph. Then focus… on skills you have developed and accomplishments… that are applicable to your new career focus.”

I’ll add…

31. Look in the mirror, or perhaps have someone do it with you.

32. Prevent yourself from feeling that you missed an opportunity solely because of your age. Most of the time it simply isn’t the case, so avoid clouding your understanding of what the issue really was and focus on any potential improvements for the next interview.

33. Follow job blogs like JobMob and the others listed above. Jobs4.0 in particular likes to hear about older workers’ new job experiences.

34. Do a startup. People tend to associate startups with young go-getters and will be more likely to remember a standout older person taking those risks. Leverage that recognition along with your experience and contacts as you move forward. Plus – with a longer credit history, banks are more likely to help you with financing than a student who only recently opened a first account.

35. Do a startup where your exit strategy is a job offer at another company. As you make progress with your new business, job opportunities will arise through your new network of contacts around the startup.

36. Do a startup of a third kind – take the initiative to form a local support group or job club if you can’t find one in your area.

37. Network, network, network. Many contacts accompany much experience over a long career, and you should use that broad reach to find the people that can help you most.

38. A career coach may be able to guide you towards your objective. Prices can be high, so first try being your own career coach instead.

39. Consider boomeranging- returning to work for a former employer. You may still know people on the inside who can vouch for you.

40. Don’t try to act young in your eyes, you will just look old in their eyes. Always be yourself- it has gotten you this far already.

This article is part of LifeTwo’s Carnival of Careers in Middle Age.

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--Jacob Share

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Helpful Tips for Applying for Henry Ford Hospital Jobs

When someone is searching for a job at a hospital, there are many hospital qualifications that they are looking for in a hospital including good benefits and a strong reputation for quality medical care. Henry Ford Hospital is just one example of a hospital with these qualifications. When searching for Henry Ford Hospital jobs, you will likely be applying for a job along with other applicants because of the reputation. There are a number of things that you can do to help yourself in the application process.

One of the first places to start when applying for Henry Ford Hospital jobs is their website, henryford.com. You can apply online whether you are already an employee of the hospital or would like to start a career there. You can apply for Henry Ford Hospital jobs by location or job category. Once you have applied for a job, it is always good to follow up with a phone call to show that you are serious about your application and dedicated to working at the hospital.

As with any hospital, Henry Ford Hospital Jobs might be posted internally before they are open to the public. For this reason, you shouldn’t wait to find a job listing before applying. If you already have your application or resume submitted, then that will put you one step ahead of other applicants who are waiting for the job to open up. It is also good to keep in contact with your department of choice when searching for Henry Ford Hospital jobs so that you will be fresh in their memory should a position open up. A job is not likely to come knocking on your door, so you have to create the opportunity for yourself by knocking on the door for Henry Ford Hospital jobs. The more you do, the more you increase your chances of getting the job you desire.

By Kathy Gupton

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Helpful Tips on Applying for Piedmont Hospital Jobs

As with many hospitals, if you are searching for Piedmont Hospital jobs, you can apply either online or in person. As the winner of many awards from patient care to patient safety, it is a hospital that has a lot to offer both patients and staff. It is no wonder that Piedmont Hospital jobs are sought by applicants across the country.

If you are going to apply for Piedmont Hospital jobs online, there are a number of ways you can help make your process easier. If you already work at the hospital, chances are you will get the information about job openings before they are opened to the public, so you need to check the Piedmont Village Intranet and internal job postings frequently. You can apply online both as an internal and external candidate. External candidates can view Piedmont Hospital job openings online at piedmonthospital.org. You can apply for jobs or search for jobs by position, job category, employment type, and/or location.

In addition to applying for Piedmont Hospital jobs online, you can also apply in person. If it a good idea to keep in contact with the hospital after you apply so that they know you are still interested and you will potentially be one of the first people they think of if a job position opens up since you have maintained contact and shown continual interest. If you know someone who works in the hospital, have them keep an eye out for openings as well. Employees are actually encouraged to help recruit new employees and can receive bonuses for finding people to fill certain Piedmont Hospital jobs. The more legwork you are willing to put into your search for Piedmont Hospital jobs, the more likely you are to get one.

By Kathy Gupton

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Sams Club Job Application Online Tips

Whether you’re still attending high school and looking for your initial job to earn some extra spending money, or you are in the process of changing careers, there are similar procedures that ought to be followed when applying for a job at Sams Club.

Traditionally, you would stride into a store, pick up a job application, fill it out at home, and at that moment drop it back off at the store. Then, you would sit there and wait, hoping that someone in charge that does the hiring will actually receive it. Many employers will allow you to fill out an application in the store, or will accept a copy of your resume to acquire the background information they need.

No matter which method you choose to use, it's exceptionally crucial to remember that you will be at the store or the office in person. Therefore, your personal manifestation is of the greatest importance. You should always dress at least one step up from the position you are applying for. Make certain to wear recently pressed clean clothes and have your hair styled neatly. These are basic pointers to remember when applying for any job. The initial contact with a prospective employee often determines whether or not that person will be selected for an interview.

The Sams Club Online Job Application

With the appearance of advanced technology, and especially the Internet, the process of applying for a job has changed considerably. Today, it is easier for an employer to keep tabs on your job application and resume on their workstation. Papers get lost all the time. They possibly will be misplaced, destroyed, or thrown in the trash. However, data on someone computer can be saved on hard drives, disks, and memory sticks. Plus it makes searching thru the job applications much easier.

Sams Club is one of the organizations that has recently turned to providing online job applications. This adds convenience and efficiency to the process. Prospective job candidates can provide all of their information from the comfort of their own homes.

Here are a few tips that you should keep in mind if you are interested in submitting a Sams Club online job application:

Make certain you always provide truthful information. Don't exaggerate or add jobs and skills that you don't actually have. Depending on the employer, they could at random or as a regular process, verify credentials and call previous employers. Conflicting or false information will quickly thump you out of contention for any position at Sams Club. Employers do not want to hire someone who has proven themselves dishonest from the start.

Be certain to enter all appropriate information on your Sams Club job application don't leave anything blank. This is what is going to get you called for an interview. Employers cannot envision their applicants and can simply go by the information you provide.

Make certain all your references are up to date and that their phone numbers are accurate. If Sams Club cannot get in touch with any of the references listed on your job application, they might desire another applicant over you. Many places don't feel comfortable hiring someone who fails to provide valid references.

By Nick Woods

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Getting Your Dream Job - Tips On Applying

Are you making an application for a dream job to a major company? Straight out of university? Stick around for a minute: I've got some advice for you.

The thing to remember - the one, crucial, red giant of a fact around which a good application turns - is that the recruiters don't care who you are. It's a hard thing to bear in mind, and it caused me much pain and lost opportunities as I railed against the inhumanity of it and missed job chances - until I learned the lesson. And when I learned it, I learned it GOOD. Even though YOU care about the job, the job doesn't (yet) care about you.

They don't care who you are, and they don't have time to read your application carefully. It's a 99% probability that they have a checklist of points to look for on your application which is exactly the same as the list of required skills and experience on the job description. (And if they don't, they should.)

They truly are going down the checklist and putting a tick or a number in the box. You get enough ticks, you're through to the next round.

And then, maybe, they start to care who you are.

But in the meantime, how do you use this bleak information to get a job interview?

The basic principles are the same everywhere.

1. Hit each of the job description criteria. And make it clear that you have - hit them, if you can, in the order in which they come up in the list, so that you are taking the recruiter by the hand and leading them through the list. They'll love you for it.

2. Write clearly, briefly, confidently. Don't go over the length; don't expand the margins so that you can fit more into a single page; keep the sentences short, crisp, to the point, full of evidence. Don't make any jokes. even if they are good ones. (You can, just maybe, slip ONE in at the end, but it will look arrogant.)

3. Don't make any mistakes. A tired, annoyed recruiter is looking for a reason to get you off their pile. Spelling mistakes and inconsistencies would be one excuse to bin you. Don't give them the excuse. If you need to contract an academic editing service to make sure it is comma-perfect, do it. Spend the cash, or, better still, make sure you can do it yourself.

There are subtleties in every profession which a person who lives in that world can tell you, but this, at root, is all there is to it. So I hope you get an interview.

By Ben Young

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5 Career Booster Tips to Get Your Ideal Job!

Are you searching for a career booster? If yes, you're in luck. Technology advancement has made it easier and speedier to locate your dream job. Just like you, there are plenty of people searching for jobs. They may even be contesting for the same jobs that you are looking at. To deal with the inflow of job applicants, many employers have started to look for job applicants on job search websites, at employment agencies and by taking into consideration of prospects recommended by word of mouth.

Adopt Targeted Words

Numerous job applicants have commenced on utilizing the internet to locate their dream job rapidly. When you apply for jobs via the online channel, though, you are required to adopt targeted words (keywords or phrases) in your cover letter and resume. The documents that you post will be examined and filtered by a computer before they ever make it to the desk of the person in-charge. If you're not adopting targeted words, you may be filtered off before getting a chance to be noticed. Always adopt keywords that relate to your particular industry. If you're unsure on what words to use, go through similar employment ads to find out what words recruiters are using.

Employment Agencies and Job Fairs

Employment agencies are a fabulous career booster. Send your resume to several employment agents and state what type of job position you are interested in. Remember; agencies accept many applicants daily. Check in with the agency at least one time per week so that you will have access to up-to-date job postings.

Look out for job fairs organized in your area. Make plan to go for as many as possible and always carry a stack of resumes with you. You might get lucky; your dream job might just be round the corner at the fair.

Get Others Around You Involved

If you are searching for a job, everyone around you should be informed. Tell your trusted colleagues, close pals and family members that you are actively searching for a job. They may happen to know about job openings that you haven't heard about. They may even be able to refer you for a job within their own company. It is a fact that companies prefer to recruit job candidates that are referred to the company by existing employees.

Cold Job Search

Research website job openings that pertain to your particular niche. Forward your resume even if there aren't any job openings listed. They may retain your resume on file and consider you when a position available.

Stay Determined

If you have completed several applications without any replies from the companies, follow-up with emails to remind them that you are still interested. The greatest career booster is your ability to stay upbeat and determined.

By CK Tan

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Positive Work Behaviors: 8 Straightforward Tips For Moving Up The Corporate Ladder

Positive work behaviors is by far one of the most straightforward tips I can give you when it comes to moving up the corporate ladder. Do you sometimes feel that whenever people speak about moving up the corporate ladder, it almost always has a cunning undertone?

For career newbies especially, my recommendation is to always focus on positive work behaviors that you can start practicing now. When the time comes, moving up the corporate ladder will seem effortless. This is because you do what is right and focus on the positive. Bosses will notice and when the right time comes, the promotion you want is just a natural next step.

So what are the 8 straightforward positive work behaviors for moving up the corporate ladder?

1. Ideas

Regardless of how junior you are in an organization, you can have ideas that positively affect the company. Do not be contented with just doing your own work. Do not be shy or embarrassed about sharing them either. What’s the worst that can happen? They laugh at it and reject the idea? Well, then you turn it into something positive. Ask why can’t it work, and you would have learned something new. That information can be used to come out with better ideas.

2. Impact

Be smart enough to choose some projects in a year that are considered a challenge for your level of experience. Be hardworking enough to see it through. But have the wisdom to cross check with your bosses to make sure it is a challenge and not impossible for your experience. That way you can create an impact in the company. This positive work behavior ensures that you aren’t just the average worker clocking in and clocking out without making an impression.

3. Impeccable

This positive work behavior is to be flawless in your language and dressing. Know that you are judged at all times. First impression or not, people judge you on how you talk and what you wear. You are lucky if you work in a company with dress codes, then just dress up or down accordingly. Being impeccable when it comes to dressing doesn’t mean expensive clothes. It simply means to dress well. Being impeccable with your language doesn’t mean using bombastic words. Quite simply, it means abstaining from vulgarity.

4. Independent

Learn to work independently. In the age of empowerment, most employees are given the freedom to fail. Even if this culture is not practiced in your company, learn to work with minimal supervision. When you can work independently, it allows your boss to concentrate on other things. But remember to always update your boss on what and how you are doing. Working independently as part of positive work behaviors will help you in moving up the corporate ladder.

5. Ignite

Be an ignition of your company. Take the initiative to start something. It does not always have to be work oriented. It can be something fun or informal. For example, if you know some of your colleagues enjoy exploring different restaurants, why not start a group that does it after work Fridays? When you are a positive ignition, you can move up the corporate ladder quickly.

6. Interest

Show interest in your company’s initiatives. Be an interested party in things involving your department. Some career newbies I know come across as being cynical with initiatives that are being carried out by the company. As part of positive work behaviors, show interest in these initiatives. Give it a chance and support them. Do not send signals that your bosses see you as being merely contented as being a passenger of the company. That doesn’t help in your plan of moving up the corporate ladder.

7. Intangible

Do not always focus on the tangible benefits when working. There are a lot of values in doing things that at the moment does not seem to benefit you. For example, helping a colleague on a project. Volunteering to cover for someone who’s sick. Taking on an extra project when your boss seems inundated with work. Positive work behaviors like these may not have immediate tangible benefits but in the long run, helps you in moving up the corporate ladder.

8. Integrity

This positive work behavior means to have a sound moral character. Practiced at its most basic level for a career newbies, it can be as simple as not talking bad about a colleague and gossiping. Do not be drawn into wrong doings like cutting corners. Be honest in your dealings with colleagues, clients, business partners and suppliers.

These positive work behaviors are straightforward and simple to practice. You need not have an evil plan when thinking about moving up the corporate ladder. Cliché as it maybe, the cunning plans makes you fall off the corporate ladder faster than you can climb it.

By Long Yun Siang

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Career Enhancement Tips For First Jobbers: 3 Key Tips to Grow Your Career

You found your first job and you feel a little anxious. You think to yourself – "How am I going to survive through all these?" With the right attitude and guidance, you will soon look forward to doing your best.

Like any other career enhancement tips, there are no guarantees for success. However, if you bring the right attitude and decide to take action then you are half way there. Nothing will stop a first jobber like you from shining at your workplace.

1. Self-discipline

The value of self-discipline in a first jobber is often underestimated. Now that you are in the working world you think to yourself, "Is self-discipline overrated?" I will tell you, no. It is not overrated. I have often found new staff with good self-discipline doing better than those who are poor in it.

Let me use a simple example to demonstrate this, assuming it’s a Friday and the rest of the department is planning to go out for a fun night. You have an important document to be completed for the coming Monday. What do you do? Give the fun night a pass and complete the work? Or join the fun and hope that you will find time to finish it over the weekend thus leaving you little chance to perfect it before submission?

Part of self-discipline is also about sacrifice. When you have strong self-discipline, it is inevitable that you would need to sacrifice some fun time to focus on your goals. If you are interested in advancing your career you may take some courses, or even read books to increase your knowledge. All these activities come with an opportunity cost. It could very well mean less time for leisure activities.

2. Success

You're probably thinking, "Success as part of these practical career enhancement tips is funny." Let me assure you it is not. What I want to explain here is this – if you want to enhance your career, define what success is to you. Once you know what success is to you then you can plan towards that goal. Spend some time thinking what success is to you. Crystallize this in your mind. Assuming you know what success is to you, the next step is to be single-minded in the pursuit of your goal.

Being single-minded means to be focused on your goals. When you focus your energy on your goal, you get more out of your effort. You inch closer to your goals. When you are single-minded other things do not distract you. You know what you want and you power yourself towards it as best as you can so you can clearly see what you want.

Knowing your goal and your personal definition of success is an important element amongst these career enhancement tips for first jobbers. Equally important is to know your own strengths and your skills. If you want to enhance your career, play up on your strengths and improve on your skills required for your job. What are you good at? What are the skills sets you do not have that are required for the job? Build up on those skills.

The career enhancement tips in this sub-section basically means this – when you define what is success to you, you then pursue it single-mindedly knowing your strengths and the skills required to attain that success.

3. Sincerity

Sincerity in your career means a lot of things. For me, as a first jobber you should look at doing your work sincerely and joyfully. Meaning, do not treat your work as a drag. If you feel that your work is a drag, then start by asking yourself. Why is it so, before blaming anyone else – be it the company, your boss or your colleagues. So, be sincere with yourself. What is your core challenge in not being able to do your work sincerely?

Being sincere at your work means doing it with your level best. It means playing your part and taking personal responsibility for your work. It also means to share your learning and knowledge. When you share what you know about a certain task, you become an asset to your unit and this inevitably enhances your career. Many people think, the more they hoard what they know the more advantage they have. However, in my experience this is not true. I find that the more you share the more others are willing to share with you and the more you know.

In summary, the most important and practical career enhancement tips you can start now is – developing self-discipline, learning to sacrifice, define what success means to you, be single-minded in pursuit of your goals by knowing your strengths and skills, and doing your work with sincerity and have sharing as a work value you carry.

By Long Yun Siang

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7 Tips To Help You Discover What You Really Want From Your New Career

Here are some tips to help you in the career discovery process. You can do them in any order that you'd like, and feel free to skip any that you're not comfortable with. Achieving your dream career is a journey of self-discovery, and finding out who you really are and what you really want out of life can be a fulfilling exercise in itself.

Tip #1 - Discover (or re-discover) what you're really passionate about. If your new career isn't something you could feel passionate about, then it's probably not the right choice for you. Think about what you enjoy doing in your spare time: your hobbies, what you like to watch on TV, what you like to read and study, and what you like to discuss with family and friends.

Tip #2 - Get feedback from family and friends. Talk to the people you trust, and ask them to give you an honest assessment of where they see you going in life (but be prepared; you might not like the answers you get). Also ask them what they think you'd be good at, what you'd be happy doing, and why. But be careful when asking people you work with these questions, especially if you plan on staying at your current job for awhile.

Tip #3 - Do some soul searching. Think back through your career and identify times when you felt really excited and happy with what you were doing. Times when you were energized by your work, and could hardly wait to get back to the office the next day. What was it about those times that made your work fulfilling? What would it take to recapture that feeling in your new career?

Tip #4 - Visualize your perfect day. This is a technique used by self-help gurus like Tony Robbins to help people focus on what they really want in life. Find a quiet place where you can be alone for 30 minutes or so, and then close your eyes and picture what your perfect day would look like, from the time you wake up to the time you went to bed. Who would you be with? What work would you be doing? What activities would you find stimulating and fulfilling? Be as detailed and specific as you can. Then write it all down in a notebook or journal.

Tip #5 - What do people ask you on a continual basis? This is another clue as to what you're good at, and what you might find fulfilling in a new career (as long as it's something you enjoy doing). What things do you consider yourself an expert in, either at work or at home? If you could become a teacher in one topic, what would that topic be? Many people have turned their hobbies and part-time pursuits into successful careers.

Tip #6 - Focus on what you want, not what you don't want. Too many people get caught up in what they don't like about their current job or career--it's boring, they hate their boss, there's no room for growth, etc--instead of focusing on what they do want out of a new career. It's been said more than once that positive thoughts lead to positive change.

Tip #7 - Don't forget to take a break. If you're upset or frustrated by your inability to pinpoint your ideal career, give yourself a break. Spend some quality time with your family or friends, take a long weekend trip, take a walk on the beach. You'll probably find your frustrations melting away, and often the answers to your questions will come to you at the most unexpected times.

Kent Johnson - author, publisher, career coach. "Helping people realize their dreams one career at a time." Your Dream Career.com - your source for career tips and info ==> http://your-dream-career.com

By Kent Johnson

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The New Boss

By Tamara Dowling, CPRW

On my first day as manager of a small department, one employee seemed really angry. I kept reaching out, but it had no impact. In fact her verbal outbursts seemed to increase. The entire team suffered. Every meeting we had as a group, we endured her childish or negative comments. I started progressive discipline to work on her destructive behavior. She walked a fine line and was never fired, but continued to be a disruption to the team.

Later after I had moved on from that position, I learned that she had applied for the job that I got and had blamed me for getting "her" position. That explained her attitude. However, I can't help but think how things could have been different. If she had put her bitterness aside, we could have worked together to improve her skills so she could have taken my place when I moved up. I would have been happy to mentor her, as I did many others. It is seven years later, and she is still in the same position.

Another employee in that group would frequently say, "We've never done it this way before." That hardly supported the change that I was hired to implement. She came around when she saw the positive outcome of our changes. However, I would have welcomed a supporting voice in those early weeks.

If you have a new boss, why not try to be his ally. Treat him as innocent until proven guilty. This person could be your greatest mentor or coach. Here are some practical tips for starting off on the right foot.


Research Your New Boss

Talk to insiders that you trust and find out about the new boss' style, past work experience and what his role will be in your department. The better you know your boss and what is important to him, the easier your relationship will be.

First Meeting

A new boss can be a fresh start for you. Your first meeting is not unlike a job interview. You want to impress your new boss, not compete with him or alienate him. Offer to assist him with his transition. You can be a terrific resource if he is new to the company. Be the welcoming person that he comes to rely upon.

Demonstrate Your Value Regularly

Just like a public company must consistently produce value for its shareholders, you must demonstrate your value to your boss, and the company. Refer to your past accomplishments, without bragging. Take on new challenges, especially high profile tasks that improve efficiency, save money, or increase revenue. Also, take the task that nobody else will do. You'll be seen as a team player.

Let Your Boss Set the Tone

Your new boss may want to jump in and follow the routine already in place. However, he may want to change everything. So avoid the urge to say, "We usually do this." If he wants to know how it was done in the past, he'll ask. Let your boss set up new routines and change things. He may have been brought it to turn things around, rather than keep the status quo.

Respect Your Present and Former Bosses

Don't say negative things about your old boss to your new boss, and vice versa. It may cause them to wonder if you are also talking about them. It is best to be loyal, even if the other person initiates it.

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Common Interview Questions

By Tamara Dowling, CPRW

• Tell me about yourself.
• Of which personal accomplishments are you most proud?
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• Tell me about your best Supervisor, and why you regard them that way.
• Tell me about your worst Supervisor, and why you regard them this way? Note: Remember the rule about saying nothing negative about past employers and associates. This may tempt you, but it is best to say that you've learned something from all of your Supervisors.
• Describe your toughest problem and how you handled it. Note: Focus on accomplishments, and do not blame or say anything negative about your associates.

• Tell me about a conflict with a co-worker. How did you handle it?
• Tell me about a disagreement with your current or previous Supervisor. How did you handle it?
• How do you react to negativity or gossip from co-workers?
• If you found out a co-worker was/is dishonest, what would you do?
• If you were unable to meet a commitment or deadline, what would you do?
• If a customer is disrespectful to you, what do you do?
• If you were unable to resolve a customer issue by the date promised because another department did not do its job, what would you do, and what would you say to the customer?
• What makes you the best candidate?
• Do you prefer to work alone or in a group?
• Tell me about your organization/time management style.
• How well do you work with multiple people or vendors?
• Describe a project that you managed. Was the project completed on time and on/under budget? Why/Why not? What would you have done differently?
• Describe how you motivate your staff or fellow team members.
• How would your staff or team members describe you?
• How would your current Supervisor describe you?
• Where do you want to be in five years?
• Why do you want this job? Note: Focus on benefits to the company and how your skills and goals fit the company's needs and goals.

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Tips for Setting Online Job Pricing

When you’re looking to make money online, there are a lot of resources to help you. Whether you’re a marketer looking for ways to outsource some of your skilled or admin work or a person looking to get into some sort of an online freelancing career, this article can help you set prices that can help you get work, get the job done and do so for realistic and fair pricing.

Whether you’re a freelance copywriter, a web designer or want to do virtual assistant work or do data entry from home, you can benefit from learning how to set pricing.

When you are trying to improve your business by outsourcing, you want to know how to spot a great virtual resource and how to keep them as well as how much you can expect to pay.

This article looks at both sides of the fence.

For freelancers, pricing varies depending on many factors including:

• The type of freelance or virtual assistant work

• The skills required

• The location of the freelancer.

For those looking to hire service providers, you need to realize that the lowest priced provider isn’t necessarily the best choice and neither is the highest paid provider either. There are many factors to consider and many online resources to help you find talent for fair pricing.

Bidding sites like eLance and RentACoder can help freelancers find work and online marketers list their projects and look at potential applicants in one place. Systems like these can help you find the right skills for a project as well as list your skills for hire. Many sites set up sites in an auction like environment and will charge a fee for helping put service providers and online bosses together. It doesn’t take long to figure out what prices should be based on the work. You’ll find your happy medium with a bit of investigation.

Here are some tips for setting some pricing for your projects or for yourself.

Freelancers

Look at the other providers you’re competing with to see if your rates are in the average. Various providers will have different rates depending on their expertise levels, their place of residence and the cost of living as well as their idea of a fair wage for services performed.

If you’re new to your business or delving into a new market, you might also choose to start off at a low rate on bidding sites so you can build your reputation and get some happy customers under your belt. Once you have built up a customer base you can start bidding at higher rates. Don’t sell yourself too short though. Find out what industry averages are so you aren’t giving too much away for free and hurting others in your profession by driving the pricing down.

Business Owners

Look at bidding sites to find providers with a good level of experience and expertise. You might also choose to deal with entry level people in the line of work to save money but be prepared for more hand holding and potential for trial and error this way.

Whether you’re looking to hire or to be hired, there are many ways to make decent income money online. Use some of the many resources and the experience of others who have walked a mile in your shoes to help you find the shortcuts to success.

By Matthew Bredel

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Avoid Unexpected Wardrobe Problems

By Tamara Dowling, CPRW

You have pressed the suit, coordinated matching accessories, and polished your shoes. You are sure to walk in the door looking like a winner. With 30 minutes to spare, you sit down for your breakfast. Right on cue, you dribble juice down the white shirt and slide your sleeve in the butter. That is just one of many mishaps that can add stress to the big interview day.

Here are some quick tips to save you. Have breakfast in your dressing robe. Don't dress until you are ready to head out the door. Pack these items for wardrobe emergencies:

• Safety pins and a mini stapler for torn hemlines.
• "Tide to Go" stain remover.
• White cloth and a bottle of water works well to remove soil from shoes.
• Ladies, an extra pair of hosiery is a must.
• Mini sewing kit for popped buttons.
• Grooming essentials (mints, comb, tissues, lipstick)

There are many important things to pack, rehearse, and remember for your interview. However, you are judged by your appearance in those early seconds, so make sure you look your best!

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Seven Tips for Starting Your Home Based Business

Now that you have decided to start a home based business, I want to start off by saying, "congratulations" and welcome to the wonderful world of being your own boss. While there is a lot to learn, your effort will be well worth it. The freedom and flexibility to set your own hours, the possibilities of ever-increasing financial security, the wonderful feeling of self accomplishment, and many more great rewards are all super reasons to start your home based business.

Those are just a few of the many thrills of owning your own home based business!

Now that you have decided to start your home based business, you might be wondering "How can I get it off to the strongest possible start?"

These seven tips will help you on your journey...

1) Set up a separate working space in your home. It doesn't matter if this is a spare bedroom, a part of the garage, a corner of the living room, or some other area away from the rest of the household activities. The important thing is to have some space that you can designate as your own working area. This will give you the space and room you need to craft your dream.

2) Stock your working space with proper materials. This may sound basic but one underlying element of success is that you have easy access to the tools, materials, and other resources you need. Gathering everything close by keeps you from wasting time searching for it, so this step can also be considered a time management strategy as well.

3) Speaking of time management, your third step is to define the parameters of your home based business. What days and hours will you work? When and where will you market? How will you provide services or products to clients? How will you keep all of this in order?

4) Balance action with planning. One of the most common pitfalls to a successful home based business is getting caught up in action without enough planning. Stated another way, this means that you confuse "being busy" with "working on important projects." The best approach is to plan your next couple of goals and then work backwards to create step-by-step action plans to reach them. Once you have the plan, it is now time to take the action.

5) Network like crazy. One of the fastest ways to grow any home business is to make connections with other people. Be sure to share your passion and enthusiasm with others at every opportunity you get. Let people know who you are and what you offer. Remember, people can't buy if they don't know you're selling.

6) Present a professional image. If you want to be treated professionally, present a professional image at all times. Set up a separate bank account for your home based business. Install a separate telephone and fax line. Create professional marketing materials. Be courteous and pleasant in all your customer interactions. Basically, just be someone people want to do business with.

7) Automate your business as much as you possibly can. I know you are just one person (right now) and might have a lot of extra time to take care of all the details. This might work for now, but it won't work into the future as your home business gets bigger and much busier. It's best to set up automatic systems and processes right from the start to help free up your valuable time in order to concentrate on the most profitable activities.

Following these seven tips will work wonders in getting your home based business started (and growing) in the right direction.

Now get out there and start building your home based business!

By Trent Brownrigg

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9 Golden Tips To Start An Internet Home Business

The start up costs for an internet home business are next to nothing compared to the offline world of business start ups. In fact it is a lot more simple to start and grow a business on the internet. Of course you need some knowledge to begin your internet home business enterprise. But you don't need a "Bacc" to do business on the web. All you need is some computer knowledge and some internet marketing basis and a good dose of determination. Here is some basic tips on how to start an internet home business.

1.Write Your Business Goals

It is important to set goals and objectives and then take action to accomplish them. This will be your Business Plan. Here Are Some questions you should ask yourself:

- Why do I want to start up an Internet Home Business?

- What product or service can I provide?

- Do I have the knowledge and expertise to provide this service?

- Do I know enough about the competition?

- Where will my customers come from?

Take the time to write down your questions and answers and thoroughly research your chosen market.

2. Choose A Product or Service To Sell

On the internet you can find houndreds of product or services to sell. You can sell your own product by creating your own, or purchasing resale rights or being an affiliate with a good internet company. Don't put your personal gains first. Make sure that the product will deliver what it promises. When you promote a product that leaves the buyer dissatisfied, you' ll only be ruining your business. So sell solutions and the money will come.

3. Business Domain Name

One important first step is to choose the best domain name you can. Keep it as short and simple as possible. Think of domain name like " Google " or " Yahoo ". They are short and easy to remember. I know that some people say to use keyword in youre domain name. But if you choose " Internet Business " there is million of site with this term. So are you going to use for example profitableInternethomebusiness.com" it might be a nice name but it is too long and not simple.

4. Your Business Web Site

Having A good business website is essential to succeed with an internet home business. Here is the thing you have to plan to build your website

(a) Decide on the website design (colour schemes, buttons, special effects etc). However, you may have a preference for a certain colour or look. To help you choose a design, you may wish to check out other people's websites or work with your web designer's pre-set templates.

(b) The content. There are many items you may wish to include on your website. The most common ones include:

1 Products And Services

2. Contact Information

3. Pricing

4. Testimonials

5. Frequently Asked Questions

6. Resources & Articles

7. Refund Policy

8. Privacy Policy

9. About Us

10. Site Map

11. Useful Links

12. On-line store

5. Choose a Web Hosting Company

What is a Web hosting Company?

A Web host is a company that provides server space for your website. You can think of a web host as a commercial building. The web host provides space for your website just as a commercial building provides space for your shop or office. What are some of the things you should look for when choosing a web host? The criteria for choosing a free web host and a commercial web hosting solution are slightly different although they do overlap.

A) Web Space

Does it have enough space for your needs? If you envisage that you will expand your site eventually, you might want to cater for future expansion. Most sites use less than 5MB of web space. Indeed, at one time, one of my other web sites, thefreecountry.com, used less than 5MB of space although it had about 150 pages on the site. Your needs will vary, depending on how many pictures your pages use, whether you need sound files, video clips, etc.

B) Bandwidth allotment

Nowadays, many free web hosts impose a limit on the amount of traffic your website can use per day and per month. This means that if the pages (and graphic images) on your site is loaded by visitors beyond a certain number of times per day (or per month), the web host will disable your web site (or perhaps send you a bill).

It is difficult to recommend a specific minimum amount of bandwidth, since it depends on how you design your site, your target audience, and the number of visitors you're able to attract to your site. In general, 100MB traffic per month is too little for anything other than your personal home page and 1-3GB traffic per month is usually adequate for a simple site just starting out. Your mileage, however, will vary.

C) Reliability and speed of access

This is extremely important. A site that is frequently down will lose a lot of visitors. If someone finds your site on the search engine, and he tries to access it but find that it is down, he'll simply go down the list to find another site. Slow access is also very frustrating for visitors (and for you too, when you upload your site). How do you know if a host is reliable or fast? If you can't get feedback from anyone, one way is to try it out yourself over a period of time, both during peak as well as non-peak hours. After all, it is free, so you can always experiment with it.

6. Shopping Cart

No e-commerce website is complete without a secure shopping cart. There are many shopping cart options. Many e-commerce business owners make the mistake of using Pay Pal to accept payments, which immediately tells visitors that their company is very small and not professional. A good alternative to Pay Pal is a remotely hosted shopping cart. Remote shopping carts take the burden of maintaining security and credit card numbers off your shoulder and places the responsibility on another company. Remote shopping carts can usually be configured to look similar to your website.

In fact, your customers may not realize that they have left your website to place an order. The remote shopping cart provider will give you the HTML to add to your website. When your potential customer clicks on the Buy Now button, he or she is taken to the remote shopping cart to enter the personal information and payment details. Depending on your choice of a shopping cart, you may or may not need a merchant account to process transactions. Some shopping cart services allow you to use their merchant accounts for a slightly higher fee.

7. How To Promote Your Business Website

Write An Article: Write an article promoting your site or product. Write an article on a hot topic many people would like more information on and submit it to various e-zines. How do you find out what's hot? Visit a few of the message boards and see what questions are raised often. Search Engines: Thousands of search engines exist on the Internet. But, you should only be concerned with the top eight or ten. You should manually submit to the top eight: Alta Vista, Excite, Yahoo, Hotbot, Lycos, Northern Light, Infoseek, Webcrawler, and use one of the FREE automatic submission services like *SubmitPlus* to handle the smaller search engines.

Directories: List your site here too. Directories organize sites into categories. Good examples of Directories: Yahoo, Magellan.

Why? You are competing with thousands of other Ads. Remember to work on your Ad copy and make it attention grabbing. Go to one of the popular search engines, type in Free Classifieds, and surf to the top 20 classified sites for beginners.

Often, these sites will lead you to several other Free Classified Sites. In response you'll get a stack of e-mail thanking you for listing your site while barking their promo. Best to get one of those free email accounts. Hot mail is a good one. So is Yahoo mail.

FFA Pages. Free For All's are worth a try. Be prepared for a avalanche of e-mails from FFA web site owners. If your title is attention grabbing you will get a few clicks. Good Attention grabbing headlines, FREE, Limited Time, Limited Offer, Proven, Secrets, and many more if you brainstorm. Check out the sales literature delivered to you by regular mail. Check and see what headlines grab your attention. And why? Incorporate them into your Online Ads.

Tell Friends And Family: If your friends, family, acquaintances, have an Internet Connection, e-mail them telling them about your new website, and ask them to visit often. Offer a FREE incentive if they tell a few friends to surf over. Perhaps, a FREE Ad in your e-zine.

Leave Business Cards or Flyers: Leave these promo pieces with small businesses in your community. All relevant contact information; email address, URL, telephone number, should be included. Offer a freebie to anyone who visits your site. A free e-book, report.

8. Track Your Marketing

Here are some questions to consider:

1) How many unique visitors come to your website?

2) How many visitors opt-in to your mailing list or order your products?

3) When you send emails, how many are opened and how many people actually click through to your website?

The reason these question are so important is because if you don't know these stats, you won't know what to improve. It could be different things; like your headlines, the content or navigation on your website. You won't know until you start checking all your marketing offer.

9. Your Business in Conclusion

Think of your first six months primarily as a training period. Don't expect large earnings until after you've educated yourself. Even the most dynamic, highest-earning entrepreneurs in the industry took MONTHS to begin seeing an income of any real significance with their internet home business. Don't be a negative thinker and don't let the negative attitudes of others (even if they're family members, friends, or peers) influence you. All the great men and women in history had to overcome the naysayers who said it couldn't be done—and then went out and did it. Think for yourself!

By Michael Rish

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Tips on Starting Up a Home Business for Free and Keep Your Finances Under Control

If you think that you can never get a full-time job because you cannot simply leave your children or you have many responsibilities at your home, then, it is time for you to set up a home business. After all, you cannot simply leave your finances on zero balance because your bills will continue to pile up.

So maybe starting a home business is the ultimate solution. However, setting up this kind of venture is not an easy job. You may have heard many information and stories about home businesses but you may never know exactly how to go about it.

There may be lots of information regarding start up procedures but with the advent of the new technology, you can now learn starting up a home business for free. This means that you do not have to worry on accumulating thousands of dollars just to start your home business.

The problem with most people is that they tend to buy so many equipments and products during their business’ start up phase. What happens next is that they end up with big credit woes. Their initial profits will be used to pay up those debts.

To avoid this kind of dilemma, it is important that you focus on a start up strategy that will cost you not even a single cent. Keep in mind that starting up a home business does not necessarily mean you have to start with zero.

To help you out, here are some tips on starting up a home business for free and keep your finances under control:

1. Only buy equipments when you need one

It is important to take note that the best way to save on starting up your home business is to buy the things that you only need. There should be nothing that will dictate you to buy your tools than what your necessity will command.

2. Utilize more space

Most start ups were focused on things that will facilitate the work process. Hence, most newbies in home businesses tend to buy things that will provide them the convenience that they want.

However, you cannot simply disregard the space that you can still make use of. Hence, it would be better if you will utilize the walls and floors and build some cabinets instead of buying those expensive standees.

Keep in mind that starting up a home business can be without any charge. You do not have to spend more than what you can afford. In fact, most home business start up can be achieved for free.

By Deanna Mascle

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Tips on Customer Service For Your Home Based Business

Can you remember a time when you were impressed with the level of customer service your received? If so, how did it affect the chances of you doing business with that company again? Can you remember a time when the customer service was just awful? How comfortable did you become with continuing business with that company? The bottom line is, the quality of a company's customer service can make or break a business. As a business owner who works from home, the same thing is true.

There is a proven formula to quality customer service. Many companies have some of the components of quality customer service, but don't cover all of the bases. In order to deliver five star-quality that gets your customers not only to come back, but to tell their friends or family about you, you can't leave out anything. Take a look at these five key components to high quality customer service.

Good listening skills: You might think that you hear what a client is saying, but you may not be listening. Most people do not listen as well as they think they do. Make sure that you focus on what your customer is trying to tell you. Restate what you think they said back to them to verify that you heard them correctly. Customers love it when they are ensured that they were heard and understood.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: That is all anyone ever wants. Listening well is a part of this, but giving customers respect goes beyond that. Don't interrupt them, don't patronize them, and don't ignore them. Respond promptly when they approach you (whether is be in person, on the phone or through email). Be patient and polite. Nothing makes a customer more angry than being ignored, being rushed, or sensing rudeness from you. They want to feel that they are worth the time and attention, or they will go elsewhere.

Response, not reaction: We all know that sometimes customers can be upset, rude, impatient and simply irate. It will happen, and when it does you need to be prepared. Don't reflect their behavior back to them, because that will only make matters worse. Use your listening skills to detect what made them upset and figure out how to fix it. Do your best to resolve the issue as quickly as you can. Most normal people will calm down if they know you are doing everything in your power to work things out. If the customer wants the impossible, on the other hand, it might be better just to let them walk away. Don't say or so anything that would instigate such a thing, however, because that could burn your reputation. The difference between response and reaction is the thought process. Think it through and respond. Don't let your reflexes get the best of you.

Show your appreciation: Without your clients, you would not have a business. Thank them with a note, letter, email, or on the phone. You may even offer a coupon, discount or returning customer gift. Whatever you do, make sure that they feel valued.

Follow up: The easiest type of follow up is actually a thank you note or an invitation to shop again. Another option is a brief (keep it short) customer survey. Let them know that you value their opinion and you want to know how to improve your product or service. You can, and should, also ask about what was positive about the experience. Make sure that the survey is easy to send back to you (email or SASE) and that it doesn't take up too much time. Staying connected is key in nurturing customer loyalty.

With these important components operational in your customer service system, your business will thrive, and customers will come back for more. They will also tell their friends and family about their experience, too. Offer exceptional service along with quality products and services, and you won't be able to keep clients away. Make sure that you apply all five of these components to every aspect of your client interaction to see maximum results.

By Chesley Maldonado

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Home Based Business Survival Tips

Home based entrepreneurship is perceived as invisible by mainstream economics because its theoretical anatomy is still prone to risks and uncertainty. A sizeable number of new businesses flop because the entrepreneurial venture seeker fails to contemplate on the specific challenges that confront entrepreneurial innovation.

The U.S. economy is continuously transfiguring into a more entrepreneurial-structured industrialism. The past century featured a host of entrepreneurial innovations, such as the personal computer and softwares, which radically changed the world's social and economic landscape. That's why even the government is looking at ways to ensure innovative entrepreneurship.

Statistically, 90% of home based businesses crash in their five years. And if you count yourself among the burgeoning entrepreneurial community, you have the responsibility and must have the ability to grow your business. A home business may have a simple initiation phase, but it demands a serious perspective. It's not hard to launch one, but your utmost time and effort are required during its ripening stage. Still, having a home based business is one of the easiest wealth creators.

Assess your potentiality to be a successful home based entrepreneur by asking yourself the following questions:

1. Are you making effective and efficient use of your current resources?

A vast majority of home based entrepreneurs kick off their business with scant funds. Stick-to-itiveness is a major ethic you must cultivate especially if you know that excess is your Achilles heel. For instance, if you have an online business, don't splurge on advertising expenses or redundant marketing tools. Create a modest budget and stick to it. Refresh your business plan and make sure it embodies the exigent elements you need to propel your business to progress.

2. Are you flexible?

The voguish entrepreneur is not content with status quo; he adapts to the ever growing sophistication of technology that will amplify the chances of improving his economic welfare. If you are into Internet Marketing and you are petrified by the Internet browser or the Internet search engine, you are definitely in the wrong field. You must allow yourself ample room for expansion and better opportunities.

3. Are you in entrepreneurship by default? Did you happen to convert yourself involuntarily from an employee to a business owner because the company you were working for had downsized?

If you are, you must continue to work in a disciplined manner as you would as a corporate worker, and at the same time, harness the entrepreneurial spirit of dreaming to become BIG.

4. Are you consistently appraising your market potential?

Be well aware of your niche market and develop a marketing strategy that will keep your competitive advantage in a comfortable level.

5. How effective is your marketing strategy?

A huge traffic to your website does not necessarily convert into dollar sales. In Internet marketing, conversion value is of paramount importance. Marketing response rates yoyo from hour to hour which catalyzed the creation of the concept of conversion optimization on the web, a methodology that reinforces the chance of transforming the web visitor into a customer.

6. Are you identifying your strengths in financial management?

If you are not a hobbyist, then profit is your business motivator. A home business may be small scale, but it is not a trivial undertaking. You still need to evaluate its profits and losses. Fundamentally, as a business owner, you must have accurate information about the financial health of your company with the goal of forming internal business projections and decisions. Pay yourself a salary; this is a real overhead expense and must reflect in your income statement.

7. Do you have personality quirks (behavioral and emotional) that are impeding the progress of your business?

Greater to overcome than the financial hurdles of a home based business, are the business owner's personality kinks that would handicap his profitability potentials. Are you easily overwhelmed by stress? Are you organized? Do you lack patience? Are you focused on your objectives or are you scatterbrained? Inventory your strong and weak points; hone the former, tame the latter. Conclusively, the longevity and vitality of your business are perpetuated by the amount of time and effort you infuse.

If you want to prosper without really trying much harder, you may want to look up the lucre that Cruise to Cash offers, the latest innovation in online travel marketing, at Cruise To Cash Home Travel Business.

By Josephine Mendez

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Tips on Starting a Home Business

Jobs are considered to be a stable source of income by many. However, not everybody prefers the 9 to 5 routine work. To start a new business requires great skill and even risk-taking abilities. This does not mean, one always has to work round-the-clock for any kind of business. There are many work at home business opportunities, one can use to make extra income. Options for home-based business ideas are many but it also depends on many other factors. Let’s take a look at some tips on starting a home business and factors you need to consider.

Tips on Starting a Home Business

Firstly, you need to know where your interests lie. A job routine may not always give you the scope to do something you really like. A home business can therefore be planned in such a way, that you can begin something on your own and also have fun whilst working. Does the beauty segment interest you? Then maybe you can think about a beauty parlor and begin it at home! If setting up an office space in your home is not exactly possible, you can opt for an Internet home business. This will open up plenty of opportunities for you online. A simple hobby can also be turned into a home business. A person interested in photography can spend more time on freelance contracts and earn more money. Or else, someone interested in cooking can even start a small business that begins with the basics. This can be expanded after seeing the results.

Business financing is a very important point to be considered for a home based business. Would you be in a position to take a loan? Can you manage it with less infrastructure? You need to study the kind of business plan you are opting for, to understand how to take further steps in this direction.

Always get legal advice. If you follow all the legalities, it will only help you to give your home business an even more professional look. Get your tax issues sorted out with a proper consultant.

Amongst the different business opportunities, you also need to think which opportunity suits your schedule and preferences. Do you wish to opt for a solo role? Does your business opportunity require you to employ more people? These basic points will also help to further establish your decision.

Devise a strategy. A good business strategy will help you to achieve your goals. You need to do a complete market research before starting a home business. Know about competitors and preferences of the target group. This will help you to plan and manage things in a better fashion for your home business.

Be prepared for hard work. Look at every problem as an opportunity to improve your business. Having a business setup may at times require more efforts in the initial stages. So, be prepared for all the situations you may face. Use it as a step to move ahead in the right direction.

Always plan the workspace keeping in mind how it affects your home front. Working from home may hamper the privacy at home. For this, you need to work on the interiors and furniture of your home to make it suitable for work. Use partitions to demarcate certain areas. This will be helpful for a home office without disturbing the general atmosphere.

Make a list of things such as investment needs, plans for advertising, business growth strategies, production costs if any, business marketing, strategy for sales, business networking, approximate targets and profits, time requirement etc. This will help you to manage your budget and minimize risks.

Starting a home business is a wise option, once you have your basics sorted out. Use these tips to make your business plan work more efficiently. Best of luck!

By Kashmira Lad

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