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Home Based Small BusinessIs a home based small business for you? An increasing number of people are answering, "Yes." This is especially true of retirees. With early retirement on the increase and longer life-spans, retirees both want and need to work beyond the day they collect that first pension cheque.![]() Although it's possible to find traditional employment, retirees are following the international trend and are starting home based small businesses. The good news is that it is easier than ever to start your own home based business. That means that anyone can do it, including you. The bad news is that anyone can do it. That means that there is stiff competition. In British Columbia where I live, 50% of all business start-ups are home based small businesses. But. . . . . .50% of those fail within two years. At the ten year mark, 80% of home based businesses have closed down. There are many reasons for starting a home based small business, and many reasons that they die off. Not every death of a small business is cause for grief. But it is still important to think carefully about whether or not running a home based small business is for you. Know YourselfThere is no one type of person who will be successful working from home. That said, it pays to know up front what your strengths and weaknesses are. You will also want to be clear about your motivations.Why do you want to start a home based small business?
Do you have the determination to work in spite of the lead time it usually takes to make any business financially successful? The world is full of get rick quick (GRQ) schemes. A real business takes time to grow. If you need money instantly, a home based small business is unlikely to meet your needs. Examine Your ResourcesBesides your personal qualities, what is available to you for your new venture? Will you need, and do you have any of the following?
Pulling It All TogetherI am thrilled with my own home based small business! I have been in operation for over 3 years and I see no reason to stop until I become physically unable to read or use the keyboard. I expect that I'll continue until my business passes the 10 year mark.If you think that you might want to join the ranks of successful home based business operators, consider your options carefully. Count the cost and weigh it against the benefits. A business, any business takes time. Usually there is at least some startup cost. In most cases, time and money are the most important considerations. If you need help making your decision, use ChooseIt to sort out the pros and cons. If you have business advice or a story about your own business experience that would help others, please share it.
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