Does it ever end? I've been involved with Internet-based home businesses for some time and I continue to be exposed to a seemingly endless barrage of offers (all costing me money, of course) claiming to be "the secret" for making a fantastic income, in a very short time, and with very little effort involved.

I must admit that I may have a slightly self-serving reason for addressing this topic. My articles are published on my home-based business websites for purpose of trying to give prospective team members a true sense of what is really involved with starting and developing a successful home based business. The self-serving part, I suppose, is that I want people joining my team to have straight scoop going in so that we don't waste each other's time. I admit to being selfish in this regard (I don't want to waste time working with people that have unrealistic expectations), but it is also very efficient for both parties involved, so it is not a totally one-way thing.

Now, back to topic at hand. There's no magic here, folks. Once you have selected home business that you are going to pursue, there are no substitutes for time and effort in developing your business. A dream of being an "overnight success" is just that, a dream.

Every morning as people wake up and make commute to work, many dream of day when they will finally work for themselves. Every time boss lets someone know that they must give up their weekend plans for good of company, people contemplate benefits of being owner of their own business.

Are you one of these people?

If you are, it is important to ask yourself some very important questions before you make uncertain leap into self-employment.

Many dream of benefits of home business ownership, but few take into account sacrifices that must be made to bring dream to fruition. Please don't make this mistake yourself.

You must approach home business ownership with your eyes wide open. Ask yourself important questions, and more importantly, answer your own questions openly and honestly.

AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION

Are you type of person who relishes every chance to gather around water cooler for social interaction?

If so, then home business ownership may not be right decision for you.

Instead, if you feel that you can be quite content sitting alone at your desk; speaking only to clients and really minding your own home business, then you might have what it takes to succeed as a home business entrepreneur.

If you feel at ease with your own company and don't need a dozen coworkers milling around your desk, then you, too, could savor freedoms that will allow you and your family, to live lifestyle you know you want and deserve.

THE KEY TO HOME BUSINESS SUCCESS

Self-motivation is key to success when you start a home-based business. You need to possess ability to push yourself ahead. Your drive and determination will be reinforced with every new sale.