Getting Ready To Work At Home
Good for you! You've decided you are going to start working at home! Now that you are going to "be your own boss" there are some things that you will need to consider, plan, and prepare for before you actually become self-employed, and then after you are successfully working at home.What Are You Going To Do?Hopefully, you already have some idea about what it is you are going to do at home to earn money. You should be planning to do something that fits your current skills, educational background, and prior work experience. You might want to be a medical transcriptionist, but if you have never done it before, haven't taken any courses in transcription, and don't have the right equipment (hardware and software), then just wanting to be a transcriptionist won't be enough.Can you legally, and logistically, start the business you want to operate? Before you decide to open a Doggy Daycare Center, you should find out what licenses or permits you need. Can you do doggy daycare in your backyard or garage, or do you need to rent a storefront? Do you live in a highly populated area where there are likely to be dog-owners who work all day and need doggy daycare?Is there a ready market for the services you want to offer? Have you taken the time to investigate whether there is a need for your services? Do you know how to approach prospective clients? What are you going to charge?As you can tell by this list of questions, there are many things to consider before you start working at home. For more in-depth information about these aspects of working at home, please review my other articles:Working At Home Isn't All Fun and Games, at http://businessside.janktheproofer.com/WorkingatHomeIsnotAllFunandGames.htmDo I Need A Resume to Find An At-Home Job?, at http://work-at-home.janktheproofer.com/athomejobresume.htmlHow Do I Determine How Much To Charge?, at http://work-at-home.janktheproofer.com/HowMuchtoCharge.htmlMaking "First Contact" with a Client, at http://work-at-home.janktheproofer.com/FirstClient.htmlHow Do I Advertise My Business?You can have the most valuable service to offer, but if no one knows that you are offering the service, you won't get many clients.
You don't have to have an unlimited budget in order to start the process of advertising your business. In fact, all you need is a computer and a printer to get started!You need to think about having business cards, brochures, flyers, and a Business Fact Sheet that lists the services you offer and other pertinent information about yourself and your background (similar to a resume, sometimes called a pr?cis). You should also get your own website, and that is really cheaper than you think it might be.You also need to think about where you can advertise, either cheaply or, better yet, for free. Schools, churches, and other local organizations often put out newsletters---and you can usually get them to print a facsimile of your business card for a fairly reasonable fee. Look for community bulletin boards when you can tack up your business card or business flyer (be sure to keep a supply of push-pins in your purse or glovebox of your car!).For more information and other ideas about advertising your business, please review my other articles:How Do I Advertise My At-Home Business, at http://work-at-home.janktheproofer.com/AdvertiseAt-HomeBusiness.htmlCan I Write and Print My Own Business Brochures and Business Cards?, at http://work-at-home.janktheproofer.com/BusinessCards-Brochures.htmlBusiness Fact Sheet: Make It Work For You!, at http://work-at-home.janktheproofer.com/BusinessFactSheet.html (comes with a free printable Business Fact Sheet sample/template)I've Got Clients, and I'm Getting Paid---Now What?Congratulations! That's what it's all about! Working at home...and getting paid.
Now you have to think about keeping track of your business expenses, keeping accurate records, and preparing to file your Self-Employed Income and pay taxes (Federal Income Tax [FIT], Self-Employment Tax [which is similar to FICA/Medicare], and State and City Tax [SIT] if applicable).Generally speaking, anything that you buy or pay for strictly to use for business is an eligible business expense. You will need to keep your receipts, statements, and other invoices for these expenditures.You will need to claim your self-employment income on your Federal (IRS) and State/City income tax forms. The wisest course of action is to consult a tax accountant or contact the IRS directly for assistance in filing. Do keep in mind, however, that you will owe Federal Income Tax, Form 1040, and Self-Employment Tax, Schedule C, which is similar to what is usually called FICA tax. Note also that you must pay both portions of FICA: the approximately 8% that you would have paid as an employee and the 8% that your employer would have paid.
This tax is in addition to your FIT/SIT.For a little more information about keeping track of your business expenses, and to get a free Business Tax Estimator, please review my articles:Keeping Track of Your At-Home Business Expenses, at http://businessside.janktheproofer.com/BusinessExpenses.htmlHow To Do a Quick Estimate of Your Self-Employment Taxes, at http://freecontent.janktheproofer.com/SelfEmploymentTaxes.htm (comes with a free downloadable Excel spreadsheet [the formula is already entered] with easy-to-follow instructions for how to calculate your approximate business taxes)As you have read, working at home isn't a "game," but there are lots of "rules." You have to work hard at working at home, but it is rewarding---and you can do it!.
Jan K., The Proofer is a freelance proofreader and copyeditor. Visit http://www.jansportal.com for more information about Jan?s business services and Jan's other free information and resource sites. Please visit Mom's Break (http://www.momsbreak.com/) for free printable crafts and projects. © Copyright 2005. All rights reserved.jkproof@bellsouth.netLearnHypnosisNow.com, a portal for people interested in hypnosis and new home of the Learn Hypnosis... Now! ebook, officially launches
Michael Stevensone-mail protected from spam botsLiquid Mirror Enterprises24338 El Toro Road Suite E-414Laguna Hills, CA 92653 USAPhone (800) 516-9167Fax (714) 242-1736Liquid Mirror Enterprises launches LearnHypnosisNow.com, a new portal for people interested in hypnosis, and new home to the top-selling ebook, Learn Hypnosis... Now!September 12, 2003 -- Learn Hypnosis... Now! at LearnHypnosisNow.com has opened its doors to the public. Visitors to the site can learn about hypnosis, join the free semi-monthly newsletter, and purchase ebooks and paper-books from the site. The semi-monthly Learn Hypnosis...
Now! newsletter is designed for interested visitors, curious about hypnosis.
In the newsletter, Learn Hypnosis... Now! author Mike Stevenson provides tips and tricks, answers questions from visitors and readers, and offers special, members-only discounts on hypnosis related items.Free sample chapters from the book Learn Hypnosis... Now! are also available for free as a...
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Have You Seen What Is Being Drop Shipped To Your Customers Lately?
Copyright 2006 Brad Beiermann Ph.D.
By Brad Beiermann Ph.D., Hienote Inc.
Do you remember the last time you bought a product and you were unhappy with the quality of the product? How did you feel as you looked at it? Disappointed? This sometimes happens with products bought online. In fact, here is the scenario:
The customer examines the picture and description of a product found on an online store.
The product looks greats.
The product description sounds good.
The price is right.
They hit "Add To Cart" and then click on the "Checkout" button.
They enter their payment information.
The product is now on its way to their doorstep.
The product arrives.
They open the packaging.
The product is a piece of junk.
They call to return the product and ask for a refund.
If you...
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Costco's Example Can Boost Your Home Internet Business
Copyright ? Robbie Fanucchi
http://www.RJFanucchi.com
We've all shopped at Costco. You ever notice how many free samples they give away?
The other day I counted 8 free food sample stations set up throughout the store.
I was truly amazed.
A person could take a sample from each station and go home satisfied and full.
Seeing all the freebies reinforced in my mind what a powerful marketing tactic giving away free stuff is.
Just think how many of those samplers actually turned into a customer.
I know first hand that that in-store sampling pays off.
I used to conduct product sampling in my accounts when I worked as a sales rep for a liquor distributor.
Sales always increased, sometimes over 100 percent, and since I was paid commission, you can bet I scheduled as many in-store samplings as possible.
Now that I've become a Internet marketer,...
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From Bumbling Bosses to Cranky Co-Workers How to Overcome What Makes You Hate Your Job
Recent studies show that almost 70% of all American employees dislike or downright hate their jobs. These dissatisfied, disillusioned people have no further career goals. Dreading the workday is a common heartache in millions of homes. Our national job-hating crisis leads to lower productivity, adversely affects our economy, and -- worst of all -- causes strain on millions of personal relationships.So what's the remedy for this epidemic? What should all Americans know, to regain control over their work-life, and discover newfound fulfillment on-the-job? What can turn that familiar "Apprentice" phrase, made famous by Donald Trump himself, to "You're HIRED (and Happy)?"The answers are here and clear, according to sought-after motivational speaker, career coach and author of the critically acclaimed book, THE DARK BEFORE THE DAWN: 70 Secrets to Self-discovery, Theresa Castro. Highly-perceptive and responsive to the troubles faced by workers today, Castro offers a proven 5-step process that...
From Bumbling Bosses to Cranky Co-Workers How to Overcome What Makes You Hate Your Job
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Boost your candidacy with these must-follow resume writing strategies!
Due to the increasing competitiveness of todays job market requires the job seeker to be far more aggressive in their overall job search campaign, particularly when developing their career-marketing document ? the resume.
With a window of opportunity often as little as 10 seconds for the resume to spark the readers attention, demands a dynamic document that portrays the candidate's expertise and overall value offered. Gone are the days of a tasked-based resume with an inventory of a position's responsibilities, coupled with a standard (and boring) list of personal aptitudes. This has been replaced with an achievement /accomplishment driven document that depicts you as a pro-active candidate that demands results and demonstrates the significant value on offer to the organization.
Your resume is your initial handshake and must therefore not be second-guessed, so the aim is to demonstrate your ability to fulfill their requirements and to build an interest...
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How to Create a Great Electronic Resume
After creating the perfect resume, you then need to distribute it. You'll likely be sending some professionally printed hard copies, especially to "A list" companies or organizations you've set your sights on. But just as likely, you'll be distributing other copies electronically. Presuming you've written a great resume to begin with, here's what you really need to know about your electronic version:
- It must be searchable.
- It must be in ASCII format.
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Mark Cuban for President?
Online pollster powerfeedback.com asked 11,000 website visitors to choose among Internet billionaire and "Benefactor" star Mark Cuban, real estate mogul and "Apprentice" star Donald Trump, ebay CEO Meg Whitman, or the "Google guys" Serjey Brin and Larry Page.
Mark Cuban won by a landslide with 59% percent of the vote.
The Google guys got 29% while Meg Whitman and Donald Trump tied for last place at 6%.
The www.powerfeedback.com website has developed a cult following with offbeat surveys ranging from "Do you care about the Olympics?" to "would you ask Dr. Phil, Oprah, or your mother for advice?"
According to powerfeedback CEO and founder Scott Gingold, "The 11,000 responses we got is a much higher sample than most nationally published presidential surveys, but this was not a scientific sample.
It's all in fun, but as we see in politics, surveys are serious business." Cuban became a...
Mark Cuban for President?
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