A
new year has begun and it's time to take a look at our list of resoultions
for 2010. For many, making a career change or launching a business
from home is at the top of the list but taking the first step can
be a bit overwhelming.
Last month, my Homeowner Referral Network (HRN) business was featured
in of Success For Women. Below is an excerpt from the article
featuring a few of my best "tips for success". Regardless
of the business you chose, I hope that they will help inspire you
to make your entrepreneurial dream a reality this year.
Happy New Year!
Debra
Capitalize on what you love. “What’s most important
is to choose something you love and that capitalizes on your strengths,”
Cohen says. For this networking natural and HGTV addict, a business
that connects homeowners with people who can help with their remodeling
projects was the perfect fit. Make a list of your talents and pair
them with your passion to create a career that suits your life.
Build
a team of experts. “I know nothing about construction,”
Cohen says. To compensate for her lack of knowledge, Cohen developed
an informal board of directors comprised of individuals who had
the skill and information she lacked. In her business’s case,
that team included contractors, an insurance agent, painter and
several others. “Networking is key because you can’t possibly
be an expert in everything,” she says. “If you’re
not good at something, hire someone to do it for you!”
Multiply
your efforts. When the demand for Cohen’s services extended
beyond what she was capable (or willing) to handle, she found a
way to expand her business and her profits without leaving home.
By creating a “business in a box,” she shares her expertise
with other would-be entrepreneurs and is repeatedly compensated
for her knowledge.
Be
patient. Even if you’re passionate about your chosen path,
success comes with patience and persistence. “Building a business
takes time and effort. It’s not ‘overnight success’
for anyone.”
To
read the complete article, click
here Building a Strong Future.
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....you
never miss a beat and continue to be a trusted advisor and
source of inspiration,
Deb!
~
Penny
(HRN owner since 1999)
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"(This
family) is a good, classic example of why you exist. They
wanted to make sure they had the best guy in there. They
wanted to make sure that it was a good business person."
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