Dear Reader, These articles will provide a step by step guide on how to start and run a home based business based on my experiences and other home business owners. This is part 4 in a series of 5 articles. They are written in a basic format and where possible main points are summarised in an attempt to be understood by all. I have tried to minimise technical jargon as much as possible.

So lets jump right in and see what we need to know about starting and running a home based business.

Regards, Alvin http://www.parttimeincome.org

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Networking and building relationships is essential for growth of your business. The way to network is to associate yourself with other peers, who will hopefully become suppliers and clients. A good place to start is to find business associations, clubs and business networks which interest you and contact them. Most organisations are always looking for new members and you ill be welcomed. Approach networking in a manner that aims at building a long term relationship rather that benefit of a short term sale.

Ways to network: §Exchange business cards at every opportunity §Telephone one person a week who is in a related business field for a coffee §Join an organisation

E-Commerce

E-business has become commonplace in marketplace. You will find your business may use some e-commerce technologies:

§Business to business – suppliers §Business to consumer – online retailing §Business to government – tendering §Consumer to government – tax returns

The World Wide Web

Inevitably your business will reach stage where using internet will be essential. You will have to buy a modem, which enables computer to connect to internet. The next step is to find a ISP (internet service provider) who will provide you access to internet.

Website

Goals are cornerstone of any business venture and should be incorporated with your daily work routine. The reason for goals is to set a clear and defined path to your success and without them you are on a path to failure.

I have goals! I want to make money online you might say… but how. I will show you how to set a goal and put together a game plan to accomplish that goal.

I have put together a road map on setting goals that will propel you to success if done properly. A bold statement… I know… now lets begin.

A goal should be a clear and concise statement put in present tense and can be measured. I want to make money online is not good enough. How much money, by what date, how will you make that money, all questions that need to be answered in your goal. I will make $1000.00 with my www.dreams2freedom.com website within 30 days! That is a clear and concise statement put in present tense and can be measured. This goal should be product of all your shot term goals and you should be passionate about it. If you are not passionate about your goal you need to reevaluate what is important to you.

Now that you have a goal that is clear and concise statement put in present tense and can be measured and you are passionate about you need to write it down every morning when you wake up. Next make a to-do list of everything you need to do that day to bring you closer to accomplishing your goal. This may sound petty but it is an essential step in hitting your goals, it keeps you focused and on road to success. Writing your goal down gives you a visual of what you will accomplish and should be carried with you every where you go.