There’s no place like home, especially when you get to work there too. While others deal with frustrating commutes and noisy cubicles, you’re getting ahead and getting things done.Or are you? Without proper planning and organization, your home office may do more to hinder your productivity than enhance it.
In just 60 seconds I will show you how you can get started on setting up the perfect home office that will increase your productivity.
0:60 – Select The Right Spot
The space you choose for your home office should be well lit and properly ventilated, with enough room for furniture, supplies, storage compartments and other items you use on a regular basis. Windows are great for natural light and that all-important “inspiration,” but they can just as easily be a persistent distraction. It may be best to configure your work area so that the windows are behind you or to the side.
0:45 – Get Connected
Your home office should also be equipped with sufficient electrical outlets to safely support
your office equipment and appliances, as well as connections for your telephone, fax and Internet access. Any costs incurred to add outlets and any other utilities to your office (e.g.,
heating and air conditioning ducts) are tax deductible.
0:38 – Fine-tune Your Furnishings
Consider what kind of furniture you’ll need for your business, including file cabinets, printer
stands and any other items needed to organize records, tools and supplies. Browse catalogs
or measure furniture you already have and compare those dimensions with the available
space in your office. This will make it easier to find an ideal layout without the risk of discovering too late that your new desk doesn’t fit.
0:23 – Evaluate Your Equipment
Follow the same process with the equipment you will use, whether it’s a computer and a fax
or other equipment. You will almost certainly use some things less frequently than others,
so consider ways to place these items so that they’re convenient, yet out of the way.
0:14 – Organize
Avoid moving any business equipment or files out of your home office. You cannot afford to
waste time tracking down misplaced tools or research information, especially when a deadline is near. And if customers visit your home office, an organized work environment will say a lot about you and the quality of your services.
0:02 – Watch Those Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service will let you deduct expenses related only to that part of your
home that you use exclusively and regularly for business. This includes the mortgage/rent
cost of floor space, utilities and furnishings for areas where you actually perform your business ancustomer reception or meeting areas.
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Warning:
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No two business plans look alike — nor should they. While many small businesses launch without a plan in sight, if you are bent on seeking funding, whether from a bank, angel or venture capitalist, you’ll need a business plan.
In just 60 seconds I will show you how to plan for your business’s future without over planning yourself out of existence.
0:60 – Think Before You Act
In the reactionary, frenetic pace of entrepreneurs, doing is usually much more important
than thinking. Taking weeks or months researching and reflecting on your business idea will
help you face some very tough questions—ones often overlooked amid all that doing. This means gathering data, evaluating your concept, assessing the market for your product or service and Studying the competition. If you’re thinking about outsourcing these tasks, stop right there. It’s best to do it yourself.Outsource any other thing.If you would like to learn how to outsource the right way?
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0:43 – Get Help From Others
Involve your management team (if you’re an existing business owner), professional consultants, other small business owners and anyone you trust enough to take a look at your plan. Some of the best and most unexpected ideas come from discussing your plans with others.
0:38 – Get Personal
There is no one template to follow when creating your business plan. While many entrepreneurs start with a software package or template to cover the basics, be sure the plan works for you and meets your particular needs. But there are a few rules you should follow— be clear, concise and brief. Your plan should NOT be more than 20 pages. I repeat, your plan should NOT be more than 20 pages.
0:23 – Present Facts & Evidence
It’s crucial that your financial projections and sales estimates are based on thoughtful research and evidence. A potential funder will see right though it if you are padding the numbers. So make sure you can back up your assertions. Avoid using jargon and don’t make unverifiable statements—they will most certainly be challenged. Disclose any bad news yourself, rather than risk an investor finding out on their own.
0:11 – Make The Plan
Be sure to structure your business plan to make it easy to present the information to potential investors or lenders. It may be helpful to consult with your intended audience as the planning process moves along. Listen carefully to their advice, so that when the time comes you’ll make an informed presentation.
0:05 – Do Not Ask Potential Investors To Sign An NDA
Asking a potential investor to sign an NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) is a rookie move and they won’t sign one anyway.
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He has done some crazy stuff over the years and he certainly knows a lot about how to make big money online, so you need to listen to this guy.
Jeremy just made available a 12 week training program that covers all the fundamentals of Internet marketing.
Here is the weekly breakdown of the program:
Jeremy just made available a 12 week training program that covers all the fundamentals of Internet marketing.
Here is the weekly breakdown of the program:
Week 1: The Beginner's Guide To Internet Marketing
Week 2: Affiliate Marketing 101: Everything You Need To Know To Start Promoting Products
Week 3: Market Research: How To Crush Your Competitors And Discover Hot Niches
Week 4: Pay Per Click: How To Earn Cash With Each Click
Week 5: SEO: How To Rank Higher And Increase Traffic
Week 6: Site Creation: How To Build A Site With Zero Programming Knowledge
Week 7: Content Creation: How To Create Articles That Attract Users And Increase Sales
Week 8: Marketing: How To Use Social Media To Spread Your Brand
Week 9: Make That Cash: 10 Ways To Monetize Your Site And Increase Profitability
Week 10: Testing & Tracking: How To Optimize Your Site & Make Sense Of The Figures
Week 11: Building Your Team: How To Network With Others And Find Long Term Partners
Week 12: Launch Day: How To Kick Start Your Business And Manage Your Projects
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You’re all set to start a small business. You have the drive, the desire, and the commitment to make it work. You lack just one thing—an idea for the business itself. Don’t worry. Even successful entrepreneurs sometimes have difficulty deciding their next move.In just 60 seconds I will show you the steps to come up with the idea that will get you started on the road to your own small business success on the internet.
0:60 - It’s All about Attitude
A positive, optimistic outlook is the foundation for achievement. You must accept that everything you do—research, asking questions and good old creative brainstorming—is both necessary and worthwhile to reaching your goals. Be willing to learn and, if you can afford to, experiment. And always use mistakes or failures as learning opportunities.
0:47 - Trade Places
Your powerful business idea may be related to something you already do or are familiar with. Put yourself in the place of a customer and consider what aspects of the product or service you like and dislike and what elements might add value.
0:34 - Seek Out a Sounding Board
Friends and family are good sources of feedback, but their experience and emotions may harm you in your career. You want expert advice from a person who will ask the right questions, and not feel guilty about offering criticism.
0:28 - Research, Research, Research
Learn everything you can about areas or types of businesses that interest you. The more you discover, the easier it will be to spot a trend or need that a small business like yours can fill. Sometimes, investigating one idea will lead you to another one that is more promising or simpler to implement.
0:12 - Follow the Wingwalker’s Code
In the early days of the airplane, daredevil men and women would perform acrobatic feats on the wings while soaring above their amazed spectators. They had a simple rule for survival that’s just as applicable to entrepreneurs: don’t grab for something unless you already have a firm hold on something else. In other words, conduct your small business exploration around your current career responsibilities. There’s no pressure for hasty decisions or investments and your mind stays free to think through ideas.
Remember you're buidling a machine!. A successfull business is like a machine, or a piece of software or like the human body.All the pieces must coordinate and work together.
0:03 - Put Your Research into a Plan
Incorporating your research and ideas into a business plan is a good exercise that helps you assess possibilities, contingencies, opportunities and limitations of any business idea, whether you decide to follow through or not. We are here to take you through the steps of building a business plan and help you read between the lines.
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