Part 4 Of 5 On The Home Business Set-Up
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Dear Reader,
These articles will provide a step by step
guide on how to start and run a home based business based on my
experiences and other home business owners. This is part 1 in a
series of 5 articles. They are written in a basic format and
where possible main points are summarised in an attempt to be
understood by all. I have tried to minimise the technical
jargon as much as possible.
So lets jump right in and see what we need
to know about starting and running a home based business.
Regards,
Alvin
http://www.parttimeincome.org
Business Networking
Networking and building relationships is
essential for the growth of your business. The way to network
is to associate yourself with other peers, who will hopefully
become suppliers and clients. A good place to start is to find
business associations, clubs and business networks which
interest you and contact them. Most organisations are always
looking for new members and you ill be welcomed. Approach
networking in a manner that aims at building a long term
relationship rather that the benefit of a short term sale.

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Ways to network:
Exchange business cards at every
opportunity
Telephone one person a week who is in a related business field
for a coffee
Join an organisation
E-Commerce
E-business has become commonplace in the
marketplace. You will find your business may use some
e-commerce technologies:
Business to business - suppliers
Business to consumer - online retailing
Business to government - tendering
Consumer to government - tax returns
The World Wide Web
Inevitably your business will reach the
stage where using the internet will be essential.
You will have to buy a modem, which enables
the computer to connect to the internet. The next step is to
find a ISP (internet service provider) who will provide you
access to the internet.
Website
A website may be suitable for your business,
but before you spend the money, consider exactly how it will
benefit your business. There are many companies who will setup
a website costing a few hundred dollars to a few thousand.
There may be additional fees and charges (such as registering a
domain name), so check with your ISP.
Expanding Your Business
Commonly a business will require more
capital to expand. There are few ways to do this, the most
common are a bank loan and debt and equity finance.
The Bank Loan
All lender’s have certain criteria which
need to be met before a loan is given:
Character - this is your business
performance, skills and abilities (assessed by the bank
manager)
Cash flow - this shows whether sufficient funds can be
generated to cover loan repayments
Collateral - security against potential loss
In many cases applications for loans fail
because the borrower has not presented the relevant or
sufficient information to enable the lender to understand the
intentions of the borrower and the viability of the business
venture.
Debt And Equity Finance
Debt finance is money borrowed by the
business, from an external source. This is the most common way
a small business raises additional funds. Equity finance is
capital provided by the owner or investors into the
business.
Planning For The Future
Some develop a business for lifestyle
reasons, some use it as a means for creating income, or wealth
creation in the long term. Some options for the future of your
business include:
Evolve - business evolves to complement
changes in the industry
Leave home - move to commercial premises
Sell - work to create equity
Close down - plan your exit, notify clients, suppliers and be
professional about it.
I hope this article has set you on the path
to create your own home based business and empower you to reach
your financial destiny.
In the next article, I will cover some of
the ins and outs of growing your small business from home.
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