Questions Regarding Best Home Business Ideas And Opportunities

Sandy asks…

once best friend/now i hate him?

So… I was raised in a abusive home… when i was about 14 i started talking to this guy online. He was my “bf”- really more like a best friend. He helped me get through some tough stuff… my mom being beaten by her husband… and me being beaten by him.
This went on for about 2 years… until he convinced me it was time for me to get out…. I finally got up the courage to go to my school and tell them. (he pushed me a lot and that helped)
eventually i got out of the house and went to live with my grandfather. A few months later we “broke up” got back together “broke up” over and over again.
This really hurt me, but i kinda knew it was coming, and to be honest in a way i was kinda glad to see it end.
When i was around 17 i started dating this guy that i have known since i was about 13 or 14 (we were just friends but lost contact for a long time, and then regained contact when i was 17 and started dating)…. so, me and him date for a long time, eventually (me now 21) got married actualyl aobut 2 months ago.
i have a great relationship and i love my husband more than anything in the world.
However i find i still talk to this other guy occasionally, dont get the wrong idea i have no feelings for this guy at all…but what it really boils down to is that i find myself keeping in contact (talking to him 1x every 1-3 months) mainly because i feel like i owe him something for helping me out of that situation…

So, anywho… the more i talk to him at all now the more i just ******* hate him… everything about him… he used to be like an amazing person, or maybe i just didnt see how much of a douche bag he was reguardless he definately has changed a lot.
he was the nice virgin guy stright arrowed caring etc…
now he lays with anything he can get (which is probably not much anyway) smokes regularly, drinks reg… etc etc i could go on and on but i think you get the point
anywho, it seems like he only talks to me now when he needs/wants somethign…
mainly always asking for money or something related to money anyway…
he always makes little comments like:
“what running low on the hundreds of thousands”
or “i have no sympathy for you, im trying to barrow x amount for x from someone”
like, i know me and my husband are young and more well off then the average but i just find these comments very offensive… (the second one was in reguards to me tlaking about how we just had a car accident and due to our injuries we havent been able to work much)

and then yesterday he tells me he wants to run a business proposal past me and my husband so i say okay since i didnt want to just dismiss him and be a douche.
so… he sends me the business “plan” which consisted of basically a schedule of when the business would be open and a layoutof the building… ooo and some of the peoples “links of articles” that hed be working with that “volunteered” to help him.

his brilliant idea that he asked me to invest 50k into is a haunted house? he then proceeded to tell me how he would pay me back the 50k within 2 weeks of the place being open and a “gift” of 10k additional also within 2 weeks of being opened.

my first response was that it could work but i dont think that it would and thanks for thinking of us but were not interested… but he proceeded to push it so i told him that going into a business with the assumption that your going to make 50k in the first 2 weeks of pure profits is a vasssstttt over estimate. (not includding that his business idea is crap)
then his defense to that was “well we will”
also i forgot to mention if the business went belly up it would basically be “o well” since him and his “business partner” are both unemployed.
obviously i know i was right for turning this “business opportunity” down – honestly sounded more like a scam to me.
but to be honest im more pissed that he ******* asked me in the first place. to ask someone you dont even speak to on a regular basis for 50k?

and also on top of that a couple days ago, he texts me saying hi and “i miss tlaking to you sometimes” like wtf its just really pissed me off since its blantly ******* obvious that he just made the effort to talk to me to try an get me to “invent” in some doomed to fail bs business….

i really want to just ***** him the hell out… am i wrong? what would you do?what should i do?

Larry McCann answers:

You feel that he saved your life, but he didn’t. He was just one to watch over you and help you find the strength to change your own life, and to that he deserves thanks. However, I don’t think you owe him any sort of financial debt, perhaps an emotional one, like sticking by him in hard times.

It’s hard to see a friend change for the worst, but it sounds like he’s really not the boy you once knew all those years ago, and I’m sorry, but it sounds like the boy who was once your best friend isn’t coming back. You have to learn to accept this, for this is just the way he grew up.

DO NOT DO THE HAUNTED HOUSE INVESTMENT. You will lose all of your money! And he will have NO obligation, legally, to repay you. It’s really a pipe dream, it’s better to give him time to let it go. You don’t owe him money, though at times I’m sure you wish you could help him out.

I think it would be best to put some distance between the two of you, for the benefit of all aspects in your life, or to tell him upfront your feelings about him and his constant requests for money. It really sounds like your friendship changed from being caring and genuine to simply being a potential financial gain for him.

You have to do some thinking, because it seems like you could gain a lot more from letting him go then painfully holding on to him waiting for the old him to come back..

Best of luck! :)

ps, if you have time, give my question a look..? :]

Sandra asks…

what would be best for preparing for my own business?

Which one of the two paths do you think would be better for preparing for starting a business

1# I would get a job that pays a wage of $8.00 an hour and save my money for my small business.

I live with my dad so i don’t have to worry about paying bills and he has plenty of cars i can drive and food and etc.

So anyway I would work 5 day a week bringing home $64 dollars a day, making $320.00 , bringing home $1280.00 a month. I would spend the $280 and save the $1000 into my saving account. I f i keep saving up money ( and my goal is to save money up for 4 years) , i would have $12,000.00 a year adding up to $48,000,00 in 4 years.

While i’m saving up money i would get a credit card so i can get a good credit score ( if you have a good credit score , it will increase your chances of getting business loan and investor etc). I would start small and buy a few outfits with the credit card and some food i think for about 6 months. Then i would get a car ( I know i said my dad has alot of cars, like 6 cars but i really need to buy something big with the credit card in order to build up my score) and pay it off , doing this for a year of paying the car bill should build up my credit score if i pay on time)

somewhere in the 4 years of saving money and building up credit score. I will think and create new ideas for my business and creating a effective business plan.when my 4 years are up i will start on my business.

thats the first plan i have , now here is the second one.

2# I would join the military ( navy or air force) and use the benefits to my advantage.

I don’t have to worry about housing and etc if i live on base, I would save up my money has was described up top of the first plan and do the same thing i stated above with building up my credit score.

I would use the benefits and opportunities to go into college and get the extra pay and stuff. i could use the college benefits to learn managment or business to help me not only do well in business but to also increase my chances of getting a business loan and bank loan etc etc( 48,000 dollars saved up + good credit score+ business degree or whatever kind it is = bigger loan and better chances).

In the military the will teach you how to be a leader and such and such.

So what do you think ?

Do you like 1# or 2#?

tell me what would you do differently .?

Larry McCann answers:

Sounds like a plan. Enlisting in the military is a good idea. There you will learn leadership skills and a trade you can apply to the real world. Believe me, there is more to the military than just being taught how to kill. Anyone who believes that never served in the military you can be sure.

Chris asks…

Business Management questions?

Robert Downs has just completed a Master of Science degree in computer science at Major State University. He now wants to begin a new Internet business selling his services as a Web site maker for companies in his home city, St. Louis. He estimates that, if his business idea is a success, within one year he will be employing at a minimum 10 programmers and two analysts.

1. To make his business successful, Robert will first have to develop what type of plan?
A. Tactical
B. Specific
C. Directional
D. Strategic

2. To clarify how the overall goals are to be achieved, Robert will have to develop a
A. Tactical plan
B. Specific plan
C. Directional plan
D. Strategic plan
3. To ensure that the organization’s objectives are clearly defined and do not leave room for interpretation, he will have to develop what type of plan?
A. Tactical
B. Specific
C. Directional
D. Strategic
4. To provide the programmers and analysts general guidelines about the efficiencies that are desired, he will have to develop what type of plan?
A. Tactical
B. Specific
C. Directional
D. Strategic

CASE 2—XYZ Planning
At organization XYZ, the plans are made at the top, and then those managers meet with their subordinates at the next level and mutually agreed-to goals are established with them. The mid-level managers then meet with their first-level managers and mutually agreed-to goals are established with them. Finally, the first-level managers meet with each of their employees and mutually agreed-to goals are established with them.

5. The planning approach used at the XYZ organization is ____________________.
A. Management by Objectives
B. Directional planning
C. Specific planning
D. Traditional planning
CASE 3—Dollars to Donuts
Ralph Friedgrin is the owner of a chain of five donut shops in Smalltown, MD. Smalltown is located along Interstate 95, about half-way between Lost and Nowhere.

6. Mr. Friedgrin demands that the five store managers during their weekly meeting discuss what the customers in their stores are requesting. Mr. Friedgrim always reads the monthly donut-industry magazine, Holey Mazole. He always attends the Annual National Conference of Donut Makers and updates his managers when he returns. These activities are examples of_________________.
A. Competitive intelligence
B. Benchmarking
C. Environmental scanning
D. Global scanning

7. On occasion, Mr. Friedgrin goes to nearby, larger towns such as Lost and Nowhere to visit big chain donut shops. Mr. Friedgrin purchases donuts and chats with these customers about their donut likes and dislikes. He also will “peek” into the kitchen to view the equipment, or when he can, he will watch through the customer observation window to see the whole process. Mr. Friedgrin is performing which planning technique?
A. Competitive intelligence
B. Environmental scanning
C. Benchmarking
D. Global scanning

8. Mr. Friedgrin recently went on a well-deserved vacation. While at the beachfront resort, Mr. Friedgrin took many notes regarding the excellent service he received. On the flight home, he reviewed his notes to see what lessons he could apply to his donut shops. When Mr. Friedgrin is out looking at the “best practices” of the other donut stores in these towns, he is performing which of the following?
A. Competitive intelligence
B. Benchmarking
C. Environmental scanning
D. Strategic planning

CASE 4—SWOT Analysis
As a process of self-examination during her senior year of college, Casey decided to develop a SWOT analysis of her prospects relative to getting a job.

9. Casey realizes that she has a personal characteristic that suggests she is not comfortable interacting with strangers. She interprets this as a(n) _________is she is to get a job as a salesperson.
A. Alternative
B. Strength
C. Weakness
D. Opportunity
10. Casey majored in marketing and really enjoyed studies in market research. Through research on the Internet and in the university library, she discovers that this industry appears to have significant positive external trends. She interprets this as a (n)______.
A. Alternative
B. Strength
C. Weakness
D. Opportunity

11. Casey has been involved in _____________at a personal level
A. Opportunity analysis
B. Risk avoidance
C. Strategic planning
D. Stage decision making

CASES 5—Un Taco Pequeno
Imagine that you are the president of Taco Rocket, a new and successful chain of 100 Mexican fast-food restaurants. The success you have experienced in the last 5 years has you thinking of what to do with the business next. Should you expand the business at the current rate? Open new and different restaurants? What?
2, You decide to concentrate on Taco Rocket’s primary business by only increasing the menu to include new items such as enchiladas and rice bowls. This is an example of what type of growt

Larry McCann answers:

It is safe to say that nearly everything about managing customer specific requirements is a hassle. If you’re an auditor, how do you know what customer specific requirements exist so that you can audit against them? If you’re the customer, how do you distribute them efficiently? If you’re a supplier, how do you get them? How do you know if you have the latest version?

Customerspecifics.com was founded as a way of improving the management of customer specific requirements for registrars and quality personnel. The idea started when a member was surprised to find that his revision of a customer specific requirement had become obsolete just days before his audit, resulting in a finding.

Really?
This person wasn’t notified of the release of a new revision. If suppliers are required to notify their customers of changes to processes, shouldn’t customers return the favor and notify their suppliers of changes to requirements? If something is important enough to be a requirement for a supplier, it’s just good business practice to make sure that your suppliers are aware of these requirements.

These are the issues that customerspecifics.com is attempting to solve. We thank each of our users for your valuable document submissions and welcome any and all feedback. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Charles asks…

feel like i owe him/really f’in hate him now…?

So… I was raised in a abusive home… when i was about 14 i started talking to this guy online. He was my “bf”- really more like a best friend. He helped me get through some tough stuff… my mom being beaten by her husband… and me being beaten by him.
This went on for about 2 years… until he convinced me it was time for me to get out…. I finally got up the courage to go to my school and tell them. (he pushed me a lot and that helped)
eventually i got out of the house and went to live with my grandfather. A few months later we “broke up” got back together “broke up” over and over again.
This really hurt me, but i kinda knew it was coming, and to be honest in a way i was kinda glad to see it end.
When i was around 17 i started dating this guy that i have known since i was about 13 or 14 (we were just friends but lost contact for a long time, and then regained contact when i was 17 and started dating)…. so, me and him date for a long time, eventually (me now 21) got married actualyl aobut 2 months ago.
i have a great relationship and i love my husband more than anything in the world.
However i find i still talk to this other guy occasionally, dont get the wrong idea i have no feelings for this guy at all…but what it really boils down to is that i find myself keeping in contact (talking to him 1x every 1-3 months) mainly because i feel like i owe him something for helping me out of that situation…

So, anywho… the more i talk to him at all now the more i just fucking hate him… everything about him… he used to be like an amazing person, or maybe i just didnt see how much of a douche bag he was reguardless he definately has changed a lot.
he was the nice virgin guy stright arrowed caring etc…
now he lays with anything he can get (which is probably not much anyway) smokes regularly, drinks reg… etc etc i could go on and on but i think you get the point
anywho, it seems like he only talks to me now when he needs/wants somethign…
mainly always asking for money or something related to money anyway…
he always makes little comments like:
“what running low on the hundreds of thousands”
or “i have no sympathy for you, im trying to barrow x amount for x from someone”
like, i know me and my husband are young and more well off then the average but i just find these comments very offensive… (the second one was in reguards to me tlaking about how we just had a car accident and due to our injuries we havent been able to work much)

and then yesterday he tells me he wants to run a business proposal past me and my husband so i say okay since i didnt want to just dismiss him and be a douche.
so… he sends me the business “plan” which consisted of basically a schedule of when the business would be open and a layoutof the building… ooo and some of the peoples “links of articles” that hed be working with that “volunteered” to help him.

his brilliant idea that he asked me to invest 50k into is a haunted house? he then proceeded to tell me how he would pay me back the 50k within 2 weeks of the place being open and a “gift” of 10k additional also within 2 weeks of being opened.

my first response was that it could work but i dont think that it would and thanks for thinking of us but were not interested… but he proceeded to push it so i told him that going into a business with the assumption that your going to make 50k in the first 2 weeks of pure profits is a vasssstttt over estimate. (not includding that his business idea is crap)
then his defense to that was “well we will”
also i forgot to mention if the business went belly up it would basically be “o well” since him and his “business partner” are both unemployed.
obviously i know i was right for turning this “business opportunity” down – honestly sounded more like a scam to me.
but to be honest im more pissed that he fucking asked me in the first place. to ask someone you dont even speak to on a regular basis for 50k?

and also on top of that a couple days ago, he texts me saying hi and “i miss tlaking to you sometimes” like wtf its just really pissed me off since its blantly fucking obvious that he just made the effort to talk to me to try an get me to “invent” in some doomed to fail bs business….

i really want to just bitch him the hell out… am i wrong? what would you do?what should i do?
he basically said that he understands that he helped me out of that situation… which is why i pretty much stayed friedns with him thus far.
- but after him pushing his “business idea” tonight he basically said to cut him loose because its not worth it. while i agree but still kinda feel bad… guess its just realising the reality that hes not the guy he once was…. its saddening.

i just wanted to get some outsiders opinions before i end up exploding on him… since its pretty much at the point where i just wanna scream at him

Larry McCann answers:

I don’t care what he did in the past — a person who keeps in touch with you just to guilt you into giving him money isn’t a friend at all. If he cared about you, he wouldn’t be putting you in a situation where you could lose 50K with no real intention of paying it back. I don’t know what his problem is and why he changed like that, but there’s nothing you can do for him. He’s dead weight, so cut him loose. Your number one priority (next to yourself) should be your husband anyway. What does your husband think? That’s someone who probably understands the situation better than us and would have your best interest at heart. Maybe you two should pow wow about it. Best of luck.

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Questions Regarding Internet Business Ideas

Donna asks…

I would like to start an internet business – any ideas out there – pse help?

Larry McCann answers:

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David asks…

internet business ideas (service/product)?

i need some ideas for an internet business i want to start, my interests are sports, music and cars. are there any e-businesses I could possibly start involving that? and would it be better to start a service or sell products?

**plz don’t put links to MLM sites

Larry McCann answers:

Steve,
I would suggest that the answer lies within you. You know your interests. I would say yes you could start a business around anyone or all of those interests. There are many ways to make money online and selling a service or product is just a portion of the ways to monetize. If you would like to get some information from a web hosts perspective you can look at http://videotour.sitesell.com/UnstoppableDreams.html.
I assure you that this is not an MLM. This is a well known web host who had proven methods of building top notch websites.
I hope the information will spark some ideas.

BEST WISHES!

Helen asks…

Internet business ideas.?

I’m doing a “real life” type project for school and I would like to know some internet business ideas that can be ran from home. Something with no risk.

Larry McCann answers:

Why not present a business plan using Ebay as your “internet business?” Present the actual costs you will incur with listing fees, packaging materials, paypal fees, etc. And build a model assuming $1.00 and $2.00 garage sale finds with projected sales from $3.00 up to $10.00 and project your sales starting from one or two sales a day to 5-6 a day to 10 a day. Even with $2.00 of profit per sale and 20 sales a day, that’s $40 a day of profit x 30 days a month = $1200. Now, make sure to account for the taxes, supplies and fees, and other expenses. Outline the importance of good record keeping and taking tax credits and deductions for a home based business, mileage, mailing costs, etc. And you’ll find more profit than loss making an Ebay business (if run legally) a pretty decent business to promote with low overhead and low risk. When you write the business plan, be realistic. Nobody is going to believe you can start out with 100 sales a day at $10 in profit although eventually that would be possible with offering the right product at the right price at the right time.

Betty asks…

hi friends i need some small scale internet base business ideas?

i think there are so many people like me want to know this ans. i can spent 4 hrs daily for this. i search the sites of home base job but they are not trusted .

Larry McCann answers:

Hi dsagnix,

How about taking photos?. Any one can do that.

Daniel asks…

I’ve got 1000$ and I want to start some internet business, any ideas?

what can i start with it,, and how much will be the profit..

Larry McCann answers:

You are the only one that can figure that out. You need to do some market research and write a business plan. Go to http://sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/plan/writeabusinessplan/index.html, http://www.score.org/template_gallery.html or http://articles.bplans.com/writing-a-business-plan for instructions on how to write a business plan and sample business plans.

Lisa asks…

Internet home business ideas?

Does anyone have any ideas for basic home internet bases businesses?
Let me add this, I’m not looking for a get rich quick scheme. I’m just looking for ideas that people may have for legitiment home businesses based online.

Larry McCann answers:

The ideas need to come from you. Ive been setting people up on internet for as long as its been called internet. I can tell you how to setup an impressive website for free. You can sell anything you want on commission thru the tons of affiliate programs available.

But such sites make it or fail based on the attention of the owner. Pick a subject, choose affiliate items, get a free website, make a webpage, get it on search engines, make money. Any subject. It can be an item, hobby, games, craft, sport, pet, location, lifestyle, any subject at all. I dont care if its collecting unicorns or watching hummingbirds. It can be something you know a lot about or it can be something you WANT to know a lot about. Is there something that you bug your friends because when you get on the topic you talk about it way too much?

Lets say that its golf. You setup a web page then you search for affiliations on the topic of golf. You can offer golf equipment, training videos, books, funny tshirts with golf sayings on them, etc etc.

Then you need to get attention to your site. You can try out and write reviews on everything you offer on your site. You can link to news and how-to articles about golf. You can add a discussion forum about golf, you can do a newsletter that people sign up for which covers hot golf news items (and mentions new items in your shop). Do you begin to see why it needs to be something you love?

A couple of strong affiliate programs are Amazon.com and CafePress.com, or you can go to CommissionJunction or LinkShare to shop thru their affiliates. These work because the companies know that a “golf” site is better for selling “golf” items. Check those out and think “can I pitch this better than they are pitching it”.

Whatever subject you pick, you can make it THE site to go to for information on that subject. Those are the sites that work. The ones that the person is in love with. When you get a subject, come back and ask how you can build an internet biz around it.

Jenny asks…

How can I sell my business ideas via internet?

I joined two groups: myworldpals@yahoogroups.com, ebiz; and I have a group, michaelsfact@yahoogroups.com

I am resident in Nigeria; and I wish to sell lyrics, poems, teach reading skill, sell products like farm produce. In fact, presently, I have over 18 acres of cassava farm for sell.

Larry McCann answers:

The way to sell online:

1. Locate your customers
2. Find qualified leads
3. Figure out delivery
4. Market to the most interested groups

Carol asks…

Do you have any ideas for a website/internet business?

I have decided to start up an internet business and have the skills just lack an idea.
I am open to new ideas and used ideas and I am seriously considering an internet service rather than selling something.
Thank you in advance.

Larry McCann answers:

Hi Michelle,
This might interest you.
There are many legit business opportunities out there in direct sales, multi-level and network marketing. There are great companies to work with, but having a business isn’t for everyone. It’s worked real well for us. I now work this full-time and my wife works it part-time. This job can be done over the Internet, over the phone, or in person and is LEGIT !!! F/T, P/T, Free Training, Low Investment, No Inventory, No Sales.
If you’re serious about being your own boss, making an honest income commensurate with the effort you put forth. Go to http://www.fhtmus.com/mbridges view the company overview (approx 6 min. Video) and check out any of the icons on this page that interest you.
Once you sign up, what you do besides getting others to sign up, which is where the money starts. Then you start to build the long-term side of you business. This is the part that will be residual or continuous income is made. You do this by making yourself the middleman.
… Reminder…There are no sales to make or inventory to stock, no office space required.
You can even do it from your laptop computer!
What you need to do is so simple, it’s almost sinful. You direct people to your website asking them if they would rather by products and services they already are through you or a complete stranger, for the same price. It’s just human nature that makes people want to buy through someone they know. What’s great about the residual side of this business is, you can get people that are not in the program using your website. Even though, you don’t make a lot of money real quick, you make a little every month they use their service.

You too can have a webpage set up with many major company’s that are already paying for the advertising. FHTM takes care of all site maintenance, web hosting, domain name, etc.
The contracts with these company’s are already in place. Letting you spend your time collecting consumers.

I am located in central Missouri, but will be their to help you succeed should you choose to take advantage of this opportunity.

Let me know how I can help,
Wheels

James asks…

internet business ideas?

im a student and i want to start my own business.
i just have a lack of ideas at the moment.
do you have any?
my idea is only to set up the website and that a shipping company ships everything out so basically i dont do that much work. because i have to focus on my study.

Larry McCann answers:

Here is an idea: Become an auction seller, use dropshipping
as a way to get products. I recommend this site because it has no hosting fees, you get auction templates readymade and about 2oo,ooo products to sell. Plus a low set up cost.
Check the site for a sample of the type of store you will get.

Http://www.nwhbargainstore.com

Useful articles:

http://mpoweryourself.com/auctions/index.html

http://mpoweryourself.com/ebay/index.html

http://mpoweryourself.com/home-business/index.html

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Steven asks…

I am looking for the best home based business ideas. Does anybody know?

I am looking for the best home based business ideas. Does anybody know?
Is thier actually a good bisiness out there that is not some over hyped scheme.
I do have a great product but I am trying to figure out how to get the traffic to
make my work at home business successful.

Larry McCann answers:

You determine what you do well that people need or want and are willing to pay for and start your own business. All the ones on the web are people who found a way to convince you to send them your money and you get nothing unless you can do the same to others.

Lisa asks…

Best home based business ideas with low start up costs?

Larry McCann answers:

Service type businesses have the lowest start-up costs. It’s up to you to choose the kind you want. Remember to do your five-year plan (sba.gov) and get a license. Also remember that it takes five years to begin to make a profit.

Chris asks…

Best home business ideas??

I’m 23 years old and I’ve been on a off about starting a home based biz I seen the travel biz is the new trend, advertising, mystery shopping, selling candles, and a few others. I’m trying to ask people who are doing well, but not so well that it sounds too good to be true. Something with a low start-up cost. would be great. Right now I’m working at Home Depot in the lot, boiling in the sun ( Florida ). The job market is really slow in my area and my bills are beating me down. I know a lot of you would say ” find a better job” ” thats life deal with it” blah blah blah I’ve tried these things and It’s not that simple . I’m just looking for some ideas I would really appreciate it. What are the hottest business trends right now. I’d be willing to invest a lot of time. Also I would be willing to possibly take out a small loan. Really looking for something where I could make $1000 a wk or close to it. Thanks for reading.

Larry McCann answers:

The job market is decreasing alright. A lot of people are getting into home based business. Don’t chose a home based business on a “trend” because once the trend goes away, then so does your income. Look for something that is in high demand, something that is a necessity and people can’t go without. Something people use on a day to day bases and pay for regardless if it’s trendy or not. Something that changes with the consumers needs and wants.

There are so many different home based business to start up. Most home based business cost under $500 to start.

Not knowing what you like to do, I’m not sure who to refer you over to and get information from. I can tell you what my husband and I have for the past 6 years and refer you over to my blog that I created on Home Based Businesses on my 360 page. Your more then welcome to go and take a look for some more ideas. We have built our home based business and it supports our entire family of 6 (we have 4 children ages 10, 6, 3 and 1)

We got involved in the Telecommunications industry,. We picked this one because the income opportunity is just incredible, as it is in most home based businesses. But in this, it seemed more practical. Who do you know that’s going to give up communications? They’re always going to use some sort of phone, rather it’s a land line, cell phone, Internet etc. Even when the trend in this changes, so does the company as well as keeping the “old ways” of traditional things. We partnered up with a 15 year old world wide company that offers services that people use every day and pay for anyway. Services like Local and Long distance telephone services, Internet, digital, video, VOIP, Satallite TV, and all the major cellular phone providers as well.
How many people do you know, or know of around the world that uses one or more of these services? I think just about everyone has one or more of these services. You save people money on services that they are already using and paying for, and offer them services that they don’t have, but would like to. Every single month these people pay these bills that they are going to every month, you make a percentage. You get paid every single month for these services over and over again. This is a very profitable business to get involved in.

If you’d like more information, your more then welcome to email me at anytime. Like I said there are hundreds of different home based business opportunities, you just have to find one that is right for you. Hopefully I gave you an idea and a few more to take a look at for yourself to decide on.

Tiffany

Charles asks…

I am looking for the best home based business ideas..?

Larry McCann answers:

If its a business you are looking for the most important
thing is traffic and vistiors one one of the ways I generate traffic
is using safelists. I also use traffic exchanges and have found the
greatist source for all my traffic generating needs.
Please takes look here This site contains the top rated ones.
Also answer any question you my have by filling in the form on the
web page here is the link Http://www.interactivelistbuilding.com

Mark asks…

Best home business idea?

I was thinking of starting either a stuffed animal business, like selling homemade stuffed animals, or a quilt business. Which one sounds like a better idea?

Larry McCann answers:

Stuff toys is a great idea.You can sell stuff toys to many auction website such as

http://www.ebay.com/

http://www.etsy.com/

Betty asks…

best idea business in home and hight money?

best business in home and hight money

Larry McCann answers:

There are many kinds of home businesses you can start these days, but it all depends on what your goals and interests are. You can make a lot of money in all kinds of home businesses, but the people that are really successful are those that are passionate about the product or service that their home business offers. There are some businesses that are $10 to start, and some that cost $1000 or more. Always remember to do your due diligence on the company you choose to work for; the majority of hyped up home business opportunities are “here-today-gone-tomorrow”.
Check out http://bit.ly/the-last-home-biz. That is a low start-up cost online home business you can do with a risk free trial. The income you can generate with it, is entirely up to how much work you put into it.

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Donna asks…

Best Promotion For $1000+ Home Business?

I’ve been with a business opportunity for awhile that has a higher start up capital than some new businesses online today. I make $1000 on a $2000+ sale, so obviously my sales have dwindled because there aren’t that many people out here who CAN spend $2000 on a new business. I do know one of the best ways to improve sales is to offer incentives and I had thought about giving new prospects a percentage of MY commissions. Any ideas anyone?

Larry McCann answers:

In marketing you must make a volume of sales you better give some incentives cut your co mission a little bit and im sure it will doubled your sales its the same

David asks…

What is the best sales position to do from home?

What are some high ticket items that people sell from their home using phone sales. I am retired and looking to fill some of my time selling some big ticket items by phone as I spent a lifetime doing phone sales. I don’t want to be involved in any product that requires lengthy follow up (such as real estate) but have no trouble calling businesses or residential numbers. I prefer something where commission payout is quick relative to the call time. Anyone have any ideas?

(Please, no nutritional product, no business opportunity, and certainly no MLM nonsense).

Thanks.

Larry McCann answers:

I am not exactly sure what you are looking for. There are several telemarketing companies that are looking for appointment setters, lead generation etc. Http://wahjobs.blogspot.com has a listing-click on companies that hire telecommuters then phone sales.

Ruth asks…

Anyone know any good “work from home” businesses out there? Especially one that can suit a stay-at-home mom?

Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone could help me out here.

I’m interested in a work-from-home job/business opportunity, especially those that could suit a stay-at home mom.

Here are some things that I’m looking for:

1. Something that doesn’t require any monthly payments or start-up fees or anything.

2. Something that is flexible and that also does not require ANY telephone use (for example, such as calling people and convincing them to join your business! This is such a pain to do, btw!)

3. Any work-from-home job/business that requires the use of a computer is just fine.

4. Something that you think is interesting to do and is NOT a snorefest! I understand that you won’t always get the job you want in order to earn a living, but I’m just looking for something here that is not too much of a burden to do and, at the same time, is something that I could benefit from.

5. PLEASE no businesses that require you to get people to sign up with you in order to earn money!

6. Any ideas about starting my own home job/business would be great too!

7. I’d like to know if you’ve previously experienced (or have someone who has previously experienced) this specific job/business.

I believe that’s it. I’d really REALLY appreciate the help here..it’s hard to find something legimite on Google nowadays.

P.S – If ANYONE refers me to ANY “get rich quick” scams, or those cheap survey websites that “promise” you thousands of dollars for filling out a million page survey, or ANY FRAUDULENT website that lies about it’s offers, your answer will be REPORTED. I’m serious about this. Stop spreading cheap websites that do nothing but scam people. It’s not right and won’t be left off of easily.

On the other hand, anyone who gives me a great answer will be chosen as the “Best Answer” of this question. =) An extra ten points! Yay! lol.

Once again, I appreciate all the help in advance! Thank you!
Looking forward to hearing your answers.

Oh, and please don’t refer me to Ameriplan. =) I’ve tried and tried and tried with them and in the end, I left the business completely.

Thanks.

Larry McCann answers:

“If a company requires initial payment from you in order to work for them, they are not legitimate.”

There are a few legitimate data entry companies but are not hiring and have large waiting lists (1-2yrs). The majority of data entry jobs you seen online are scams. A real company will want you to have skills inc fast typing, may want you to know MS Excel, and will usually ask that you have high speed internet. Once in a long while you may found one online on a job website but thats rare.

If you do an advanced search on yahoo, you will find previous answers, sometimes the info on these is good as the info they gave is likely to have been verified if the answer was voted as ‘Best’.

Ken asks…

Anyone know any good “work from home” out there? Especially one that can suit a stay-at-home mom?

Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone could help me out here.

I’m interested in a work-from-home job/business opportunity, especially those that could suit a stay-at home mom.

Here are some things that I’m looking for:

1. Something that doesn’t require any monthly payments or start-up fees or anything.

2. Something that is flexible and that also does not require ANY telephone use (for example, such as calling people and convincing them to join your business! This is such a pain to do, btw!)

3. Any work-from-home job/business that requires the use of a computer is just fine.

4. Something that you think is interesting to do and is NOT a snorefest! I understand that you won’t always get the job you want in order to earn a living, but I’m just looking for something here that is not too much of a burden to do and, at the same time, is something that I could benefit from.

5. PLEASE no business that require you to get people to sign up with you in order to earn money!

6. Any ideas about starting my own home job/business would be great too!

7. I’d like to know if you’ve previously experienced (or have someone who has previously experienced) this specific job/business.

I believe that’s it. I’d really REALLY appreciate the help here..it’s hard to find something legimite on Google nowadays.

P.S – If ANYONE refers me to ANY “get rich quick” scams, or those cheap survey websites that “promise” you thousands of dollars for filling out a million page survey, or ANY FRAUDULENT website that lies about it’s offers, your answer will be REPORTED. I’m serious about this. Stop spreading cheap websites that do nothing but scam people. It’s not right and will definitely not be left off easily.

On the other hand, anyone who gives me a great answer will be chosen as the “Best Answer” of this question. =) An extra ten points! Yay! lol.

Once again, I appreciate all the help in advance! Thank you!
Looking forward to hearing your answers.

Larry McCann answers:

“If a company requires initial payment from you in order to work for them, they are not legitimate.”

There are a few legitimate data entry companies but are not hiring and have large waiting lists (1-2yrs). The majority of data entry jobs you seen online are scams. A real company will want you to have skills inc fast typing, may want you to know MS Excel, and will usually ask that you have high speed internet. Once in a long while you may found one online on a job website but thats rare.

If you do an advanced search on yahoo, you will find previous answers, sometimes the info on these is good as the info they gave is likely to have been verified if the answer was voted as ‘Best’.

Mandy asks…

Which business idea should I start?

Hello. I would like to become super rich someday. I have four business ideas that I think could be big hit. Some are new ideas, and some are just good opportunities. I have worked at a management consulting firm called McKinsey &Company for 5 years. I left the firm in hope to find job positions at a forunte 500, but I then wanted to start my own company.

1. A boardroom facility business. In these times, many small businesses are starting. They are also mostly homebased. But what happens when a home based business needs a meeting to promote something, meet with the board, etc. Home based businesses simply cannot have professional meetings within their own home. Before launching the business, I would buy real estate in convenient locations. I would then build the center up with boardrooms, secretary services, offices, printers, fax machines, Internet, laptops, projectors, Catering services, and all business needs. Due to limited amount of space, businesses would book ahead. They would pay a fee depending on how long they use the facility. Startup costs could be 50k to sig figures, however, I have saved tons of money from being a management consultant, and I could get investors in on the startup. If the first center is a success, I could open up locations in other cities and eventually become a franchise. Good idea?

2. I would start a consulting firm that consults website owners and online business owners of the quality of their online presence. We would advise small web based startups on what problems they should fix and how they should go about achieving success. I would most likely partner this business startup. We would hire consulting professionals who have experience in the web based industry.

3. A website where people can buy and sell businesses. Currently, there are tons of sites that do this, but a seller of a business would pay a fee to post. Then they could sell there business. However, legal problems may cause an issue.

4. I would start a venture capital/private equity firm that invests in early stage web startups.
I have some experience instwrting business. When I was 22, I started a service called the love van. I bought a van, fixed it up. It was a van where people could use to make love in the back room. The van had privace, included wine, beds, condoms, etc. I would drive lovers all around town for hours. It was a cool business, but not too profitable. Which business idea should I pick? I like the board room space company the best..

Larry McCann answers:

As you have already got experience with idea number 4 (love truck) you could try expanding into the porn business. Fix some cameras in the back and record the action then sell it on the internet. Or sell the film to your customers, if they will not buy it tell them it will be sold on the internet.
OK my mind is running away now but there are possibilities there somewhere.
You could try blackmail but it’s not the sort of thing you can take to the bank as a business plan..he he
OK I’ll stop now…good luck

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David asks…

I am looking for the best home based business ideas. Does anybody know?

I am looking for the best home based business ideas. Does anybody know?
Is thier actually a good bisiness out there that is not some over hyped scheme.
I do have a great product but I am trying to figure out how to get the traffic to
make my work at home business successful.

Larry McCann answers:

You determine what you do well that people need or want and are willing to pay for and start your own business. All the ones on the web are people who found a way to convince you to send them your money and you get nothing unless you can do the same to others.

Betty asks…

Best home based business ideas with low start up costs?

Larry McCann answers:

Service type businesses have the lowest start-up costs. It’s up to you to choose the kind you want. Remember to do your five-year plan (sba.gov) and get a license. Also remember that it takes five years to begin to make a profit.

Linda asks…

Best home business ideas??

I’m 23 years old and I’ve been on a off about starting a home based biz I seen the travel biz is the new trend, advertising, mystery shopping, selling candles, and a few others. I’m trying to ask people who are doing well, but not so well that it sounds too good to be true. Something with a low start-up cost. would be great. Right now I’m working at Home Depot in the lot, boiling in the sun ( Florida ). The job market is really slow in my area and my bills are beating me down. I know a lot of you would say ” find a better job” ” thats life deal with it” blah blah blah I’ve tried these things and It’s not that simple . I’m just looking for some ideas I would really appreciate it. What are the hottest business trends right now. I’d be willing to invest a lot of time. Also I would be willing to possibly take out a small loan. Really looking for something where I could make $1000 a wk or close to it. Thanks for reading.

Larry McCann answers:

The job market is decreasing alright. A lot of people are getting into home based business. Don’t chose a home based business on a “trend” because once the trend goes away, then so does your income. Look for something that is in high demand, something that is a necessity and people can’t go without. Something people use on a day to day bases and pay for regardless if it’s trendy or not. Something that changes with the consumers needs and wants.

There are so many different home based business to start up. Most home based business cost under $500 to start.

Not knowing what you like to do, I’m not sure who to refer you over to and get information from. I can tell you what my husband and I have for the past 6 years and refer you over to my blog that I created on Home Based Businesses on my 360 page. Your more then welcome to go and take a look for some more ideas. We have built our home based business and it supports our entire family of 6 (we have 4 children ages 10, 6, 3 and 1)

We got involved in the Telecommunications industry,. We picked this one because the income opportunity is just incredible, as it is in most home based businesses. But in this, it seemed more practical. Who do you know that’s going to give up communications? They’re always going to use some sort of phone, rather it’s a land line, cell phone, Internet etc. Even when the trend in this changes, so does the company as well as keeping the “old ways” of traditional things. We partnered up with a 15 year old world wide company that offers services that people use every day and pay for anyway. Services like Local and Long distance telephone services, Internet, digital, video, VOIP, Satallite TV, and all the major cellular phone providers as well.
How many people do you know, or know of around the world that uses one or more of these services? I think just about everyone has one or more of these services. You save people money on services that they are already using and paying for, and offer them services that they don’t have, but would like to. Every single month these people pay these bills that they are going to every month, you make a percentage. You get paid every single month for these services over and over again. This is a very profitable business to get involved in.

If you’d like more information, your more then welcome to email me at anytime. Like I said there are hundreds of different home based business opportunities, you just have to find one that is right for you. Hopefully I gave you an idea and a few more to take a look at for yourself to decide on.

Tiffany

Ken asks…

I am looking for the best home based business ideas..?

Larry McCann answers:

If its a business you are looking for the most important
thing is traffic and vistiors one one of the ways I generate traffic
is using safelists. I also use traffic exchanges and have found the
greatist source for all my traffic generating needs.
Please takes look here This site contains the top rated ones.
Also answer any question you my have by filling in the form on the
web page here is the link Http://www.interactivelistbuilding.com

Steven asks…

Best home business idea?

I was thinking of starting either a stuffed animal business, like selling homemade stuffed animals, or a quilt business. Which one sounds like a better idea?

Larry McCann answers:

Stuff toys is a great idea.You can sell stuff toys to many auction website such as

http://www.ebay.com/

http://www.etsy.com/

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