The same is true for your business...

When you build your business on a solid foundation, it will stand test of time.

So, what makes your foundation solid?

1. Aligning yourself with a solid company that offers unique products and a generous compensation plan.

2. Joining a team of entrepreneurs who have been successful, and who are willing to work with you and teach you exactly how to duplicate what they have done.

3. Your willingness to learn, and to apply what you are taught.

When you first start out in business, a lot of what you do will be based on FAITH:

- FAITH in reputation of company & demand for its products;

- FAITH that it will be relatively easy to earn a profit via compensation plan; and

- FAITH that your upline can truly teach you how to obtain success they have themselves attained.

Notice, I didn't say "Faith in yourself."

Here are some strategies you can use to cover your business costs from very beginning...

#1. Talk to people!

I know this seems scary, but it is a great way to cover your monthly business costs quickly.

When you rely solely on automation to contact your customers and prospects, it usually takes 60-90 days to BEGIN to see results. This is quite normal for any type of new business but, when it's YOUR business, 60-90 days can seem like a VERY long time.

By talking to a few friends and/or family members -- people who respect you and with whom you have credibility -- you may find someone who is interested in giving your product or opportunity a try.

Often, just by talking to people, you can earn back your investment -- or even make a profit -- first month you're in business!

#2. Increase tax deductions on your W-4 form!

Almost everyone who starts a home business works a full-time job. But, did you know...

As a home business owner, many items that used to be personal expenses are now business expenses. This means you can write off many of these expenses as tax deductions!

Instead of waiting till end of year to file your taxes and get a refund, you can increase amount of take-home pay in your paycheck simply by increasing number of deductions on your W-4 form. (As a result, less money will be taken out of your paycheck for taxes.)

IMPORTANT: Before making changes to your W-4 form or filing your tax returns, be sure to talk with an accountant.

#3. Save your change every day in a jar!

This sounds simple, but you'd be surprised at number of people who don't take advantage of this easy strategy.

Most people spend loose change without even thinking about it...on coffee, candy bars, newspapers, etc.

Instead of paying for miscellaneous items with change, pay with paper money. At end of each day, put all your loose change in a jar. The average person is able to accumulate $20-$40/month in coins this way. This money can then be used to help cover your monthly business costs.

#4. Use coupons RIGHT way!