Want a Home-Based J.O.B. or Home-Based Business – What Type Are You?
I think many people who respond to home based business opportunities are actually looking for a j.o.b. and not looking to be in business for themselves.
Here’s a few of the differences (in my opinion)….
A home based job and those looking for one:
- Something you do for someone else, and they dictate your time, method of completion and compensation
- This person usually wants to take no monetary risk and wants a guarantee that they will see a "return on investment" (ROI) within a matter of weeks
- This person usually does not take responsibility for their own efforts and if an ROI isn’t achieved within weeks they view the opportunity as a "scam"
- This person feels that a couple hundred dollar investment in their future (let alone a few thousand dollars) is more than they are willing / able to do
- Very risk adverse – needs money now – this person needs a j.o.b.
A home based business and those looking for one:
- An honest, legitimate, home based business (at least in network marketing) can be viewed similarly to a franchise. It’s yours, but it’s much less expensive to start than a franchise.
- This person knows it requires a capital investment of money and time to start a business
- This person is a motivated, self starter who takes responsibility for their actions (and profit and loss). Who knows they have complete control of their time, method of completion and ultimately their compensation. This is a business and not a hobby to them
- This person is interested in learning new methods and skills to achieve their goals. They are coachable and look for a system already in place. No reason to "recreate the wheel". (Look at McDonald’s and how duplicatable that franchise is)
- This person might achieve their ROI within weeks, but are also keenly aware it might take significantly longer and are willing to continue "working a job" while growing their business, if necessary, until the level they desire is achieved
- This person isn’t looking for a quick fix, fast buck, but they’re looking for a lifestyle change that can be sustained and one they can be proud of
I bring these points up not because a person who wants or needs a job is bad in itself, but because I have needed to turn people away in my business. After talking with them it’s not a right fit and I don’t want anyone to underestimate what is needed to grow a successful home based business. My reputation is based on honesty and integrity…. I want to sleep at night!
So what type are you….. what are you looking for? 
Until next time, J.
"Take control of your destiny or someone else will"
December 19 2008 06:49 pm | Carbon Copy Pro, Home Business Ideas, Misc Ranting, Wealth Strategies
December 21st, 2008 at 3:43 am
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December 21st, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Janet,
Some great points in that article! I’ve seen quite a few people who wanted to start up their own business – but it’s my experience that they really don’t want to spend or invest the time learning new skills. They expect it ALL, NOW.
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