Also, start educating yourself by reading and researching other home-based businesses. Before I opened up my business I read national publications like "Small Business Opportunities," "Entrepreneur," "Home Office Computing," and "Spare Time Magazine." Although there were some full page ads in there filled with hype (claiming to make me $1 million dollars with a sheet of paper) - articles are excellent. Don't spend more than $3 for information in beginning of your business because if a company is legitimate you should be able to call them and discuss opportunity over phone with them. Businesses that claim to put you in business overnight should never demand a large amount of money from you. On contrary - legitimate businesses have nothing to hide and will not charge you more than a few dollars in postage to learn "whole" story behind their claims. Instead, use these publications, as well as books from library on starting a business, to further your knowledge of world.

Another good move on your part is to invest a few hours by attending a meeting that is sponsored by SCORE from Small Business Administration in your area. It's free - and valuable information you obtain from actual people who have been in business before is something that will be extremely valuable in months ahead. Just call SBA to find out more information.

Yes - it's that easy! Of course, this is only beginning. As with any hobby, it will take time (probably many months) to realize a profit, but think of it this way: Most people that have a hobby know they have to spend money to take part in their hobby. It only makes sense to invest money in advertising your hobby to others so you can eventually make some of that money back in sales for your own business!

And show businesses at home are about selling. So if you don’t like thought of selling or already know that you aren’t a salesperson, you’d be happier in a different business. If you’re a born salesperson, though, home show business is a great place for you to be.

A home show provides you with a much more intimate environment, and this allows you to establish a rapport with your customers much more quickly than if you’re doing cold calls over phone. This means you’re likely to sell more items. And that means more money!

Now a few other things you want to think about are:

• Other than presentation product package is there anything you need to buy?
• Is your home set up for a home show business?
• What will you do about accounting services?
• Do you have contacts you need to get started?
• How will you get word out about your home show business?
• What are zoning regulations in your area concerning business?
• Do you want a partner?
• Would a course in public speaking help you?
• How will your home show business affect your family?
• What sort of tax planning do you need?
• What sort of backup plan do you need in case you get sick?

Also, a home show business doesn’t have to just be like ones already mentioned. You can also consider doing home based business trade shows. These involve allowing businesses to present their goods and services for people to review and even purchase.

They tend to be a lot more involved and require a great deal of planning. There’s excellent money to be made in home based business trade shows, however, and if you’re detail-oriented and like to plan events, then this is an excellent home show business opportunity for you. Again, though, if you plan to do them in your home, you must know zoning regulations for your area.

As in starting any business, do necessary research. You also want to write out a business plan that maps out step by step what you need to do to get your home show business going. Follow it, and before you know it, your bank account will be bulging at seams, thanks to all those fat sales’ commission checks!

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