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Many people get into a home based business because they want to do what they love. Yet, there are a number of things in having a home based business that makes it more of a business than a pleasure. Yet there are some simple rules to follow that can make your home based business more enjoyable even in the harder times.

First rule of home based business success: there is nothing so bad that it won’t look better tomorrow. Scarlet O’Hara said it best that “Tomorrow is another day.” Many times you will feel like you are just sitting still and not getting anywhere. Don’t give up and be patient. Each day you work hard will make it a little better, and things are sometimes clearer in the morning.

Second rule of home based business success: keep who you are out of what your business is. That means keep your personal identity separate from your business identity. Many people who love what they do become so enmeshed in the work that there is no separating one from the other. We all need to find things outside of our jobs to give us a sense of self-worth. This way, if things get stymied or difficult, your happiness doesn’t go with it.

Third rule of home based business success: “I think I can. I think I can,” should become your mantra. We all see the roadblocks in front of us, but remember that there is always another route. Don’t let others’ limitations stop you from your goals. And for that matter, don’t let your own self-imposed limitations stop you. Think of another way to do it. Take control of your business - don’t let it control you.

Fourth rule of home based business success: set realistic expectations and really think about what you want. Ever heard the saying, “be careful what you wish for”? If you set a goal make sure it is really what you want. Sometimes we set goals that we think we should want, and then we get there and don’t know what to do with the result.

Fifth rule of home based business success: stand by your decisions. After all, who knows your business needs better than you? No one. Sometimes a lot of things happen that make you second guess yourself, even though you are making a great decision. Learn to drown out the extra noise and distractions so that you know you are making the best decision for your business to reach the goals you really want.

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That’s right! Don’t sit back and hope that clients will come your way and that this business might work for you. Expect it! Go in with a winning attitude. An attitude that no matter what obstacles come your way, no matter what challenges arise, you will meet them. Not only will you meet them, you will face them and grow in strength by overcoming, and rising above them. Expect Success!

Let’s look at where you are in your business. Some of you are seasoned work-at-home moms with thriving practices, while others have just entered into the arena. You want what those pros have. Well — don’t just want it–Except it. Make this your motto. Start each new project, or each new marketing venture, with this new attitude, and with this new motto–Expect Success. Before long, it becomes second nature to you. You start automatically assuming the outcome will be successful.

Now, in starting a business there are some steps you have to take. You’ll find the first one is the big one. It’s the Attitude Step. You need to make the transformation from “employee” or “stay-at-home mom” to successful entrepreneur. The mind-set changes right from there. Expect Success!

Next we’re on to some of the business basics. A successful entrepreneur professionally chooses the name that best suits their business. To do this, they visualize that name on their business cards, on their signature line, on the bottom of the letter, with the name President directly right above it. Expect Success! Now, more motivated than ever, our successful entrepreneur needs to choose that all important domain name and get ideas for a website. They research the net for days, weeks, writing down all the fine qualities they see in other web sites. Never copying! Merely researching, constantly thinking of ways to be different and unique makes it work. How they can combine their own strengths and skills to fit into their business, which will then be listed on THEIR WEB SITE. They read. They write. They Dream!

At this point they start seeing that “Yes, it will happen.” In their research they have found the organizations, associations and listserves that the other entrepreneurs in their field are active on. They have seen the common denominators of those that are successful. They too get involved. They look for additional training courses, if needed, and sign up for the ones they know will help them meet their goals. They develop their marketing plan and design their promotional materials. They read everything they can on starting a business. They have a plan, and they EXPECT SUCCESS!! They now see that the future of their business is just within their reach. They share with others their excitement, and then they await the time they can finally say, “I’m ready!” EXPECT SUCCESS, and it can be yours.

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COMPUTER VIRUS THREATENS MY HOME BUSINESS!
Lee Wise 2002

A deadly virus threatens my home.
A computer related virus.

I have located the virus and even discovered
its name.

WHAT’S MY NAME?

The name is … Lee.

Several code names identify the nature of
this in house killer. You may recognize a
one or two of them.

*Preoccupation
*Forgetfulness
*Out of balance
*Insensitivity
*Self-centered
*Misplaced priorities
*Overwork
*Clueless

A DARK SIDE

Yes, I enjoy my part-time business.
I appreciate being able to work at home.

I love working in my own house. On my own
computer. In my own way.

Who wouldn’t?

But…

Love for my at home business can have a dark
side: forgetting my business at home!

PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE

There is a bright side to this. Really!
And the bright side is me.

I have the power to practice preventative
medicine. I’ll prescribe just two for
starters. You can expand my thoughts with
your own list.

LISTEN AND RESPOND

Miracle of miracles: my chair turns around.
In a moment’s time I can turn that creative
masterpiece around and do something special.

Face my family member!

Imagine that — I can turn “screen time” into
“I love you time” as quick as I can access that
oh-so-very-important web page!

Then I can listen and respond. Really hear.
Really listen. And really respond.

Just as if cared. Really.

Yeah, I know it’s overkill on “really” but
I am trying to make a point: because I don’t
always find myself in the winner’s seat on
this one.

I have failed. But I keep on trying. I
keep on working at it!

FLOWERS

Flowers? What on earth do flowers have to do
with anything?

Plenty.

My girls love flowers. I have all girls. I
married one, married two off, and have one
still living at home that I expect to marry
off!

They all LOVE flowers.

So I buy them flowers. I may not be able to
buy a bouquet of roses for sixty dollars.
But I can get a great spring arrangement for
around ten bucks.

A cheap price to pay for a way to say “I love
you!” from a man who has a home business.

YOU’RE SPECIAL TO ME

Flowers, notes, lunches, bummin’ together,
making time to do what *they* enjoy, taking
in a movie, or any number of other “touches”
mean something to our family members.

It means they are special to us.

The computer is nice. Working at home is nice.
Creatively doing what I enjoy is nice.

Nice, yes. But more valuable than my family?

Never.

SOMETHING OLD BUT ALWAYS NEW

I can listen and respond.
We call this …

Quality Communication

I can say “You are special” many ways.
We call this …

Taking Time To Care

ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM

Is yours on?
Is mine?

We all have one.
It goes by the name of “my heart.”

It’s the most important business at
home tool we own!

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Lee is a Seminary administrator, has a part-time
business at home, and writes his own motivational
mailing entitled “A Moment In Time.” You may
contact him at lfwise@aol.com or by visiting
http://www.retirequickly.com/89863. Permission
is given to distribute article. This entire
paragraph must be included.

About the Author

Lee is a Seminary administrator, has a part-time
business at home, and writes his own motivational
mailing entitled “A Moment In Time.” You may
contact him at lfwise@aol.com or by visiting
http://www.retirequickly.com/89863. Permission
is given to distribute article. This entire
paragraph must be included.