29Jun
Ways of Raising Capital to Implement That Business Idea

The best way of making sure your business succeeds is by starting small, hence the adage, “Never despise humble beginnings.” Be willing to see your business grow rather that going big and failing. But even with a small business, you will need capital to implement that business idea. The challenge encountered by most entrepreneurs is raising capital to establish a business.
If you have a business idea that you need to implement, you can come up with a long term goal where you can start saving early towards that project. The problem with most people is that they are not patient while others do no have goals in the first place.
Incase you are among the people who cannot wait for that long, you can opt to approach your friends or relatives to help you come up with capital. Since some will require you to pay them back, you will need to have a good plan on how to repay your debts and avoid straining your relationships with close friends or relatives.
Your assets can also act as collateral where you can approach the bank for a loan. This is also an option that you need to consider carefully so as not to default in payments incase the business takes long to give you profits or fails.
It is always advisable to join investment groups where you can be contributing on monthly bases. These kinds of institutions usually help their members get funds to implement their business ideas.
Finally, do not pay all your debt when you start recording profits, rather approach your creditors and negotiate on how you can stagger the payments.
28Jun
Create Your Personal Home Business Ideas

Home business ideas are plentiful. You may already have your own concept of what you’d like to do working from home. If not, good sources are the Internet and any number of home business magazines available both online, in bookstores or on magazine stands. Books on the subject are available in bookstores, online, and at your public library, though some of the ideas presented may be outdated by the time the book reaches the shelves.
The number one reason most people search for a good home business idea is to make money without having to travel to someone else’s office. Another is to be independent, and not have someone else telling you what to do all day. In addition to making money, a desirable home based business is all about freedom-doing what you want, when you want, and where you want. All right, how do you decide what’s right for you? It helps tremendously to first analyze who you really are.
Being by making two lists: one for people and activities that you enjoy, and another for ones that you prefer to avoid. Start with general questions. Do you enjoy working outdoors or indoors? Around other people or by yourself? Do you prefer being talkative and friendly while you work, or totally focused on the job at hand? What are your current passions, hobbies, or interests? Turning a hobby into a profession can be a double-edged sword. You may love what you’re doing at first, but having to depend upon your hobby to provide a living for you and your family might possibly turn a pleasurable leisure-time activity into a chore.
Do you enjoy animals? Do you enjoy people? Do you prefer working around one or two individuals at a time, or several simultaneously? Do you enjoy being around children? Are you more comfortable around people who are somewhat introverted and technical minded (so-called “geeks,”) or those who are more gregarious and fun-oriented? Do you interact better with men or women? What personality type are you?
Personality types can be organized into four main categories.
1) The Amiable personality-one who wants to please everybody in every situation. This person will go out of her way to smooth over any uncomfortable situation that arises. These individuals make decisions based on how comfortable the decision makes everyone feel who’s involved..
2) The Analytical personality-one who questions everything. This person asks question after question about the smallest detail, and can almost never seem to get enough information to make a decision.
3) The Extrovert personality type is all about having fun and feeling good. Makes decisions based on how much fun is likely to result. Promise a party or big celebration, and you have this person’s interest.
4) Pragmatic: Gathers reliable information, efficiently analyzes it, and then makes a decision based on her analysis of the risk Vs reward ratio.
Each of is a mixture of personality types, though one category usually dominates. It’s important to know what type you are in order to know who you’d enjoy being around and what type work you would be most suitable for. Once you know who you really are and where you fit, then concentrate on home business ideas that provide the right mix for you. This includes the best possible combination of people, personalities, work environments, and work responsibilities.
26Jun
Earn Extra Income – Where to Find Business Ideas That Make Easy Money

The intricate of coming up with a business idea and then turning it to become a successful venture has greatly contributed to many people settling for the easy way out, that is seeking for employment. But it is important to understand that for you to realize financial freedom you must push yourself beyond your normal limits. Research has proved that only one percent of people who are employed ever become millionaires. In short, business is the only way out.
I am addressing people who want to positively impact their own lives as well as those of other people. “Money makes the world go round”, someone once said. Therefore, making money is the key to positively influencing your life. It’s not that am against employment, but am seeking to make you realize that coming up with a business idea is the only way of becoming a millionaire unless you are thinking of illegitimate ways of achieving the same.
The internet is rich with wealth generation business ideas which if you choose to ignore, means you have attained financial freedom. When I first started doing online business, I didn’t think much of it until I meet a friend who was making real money from Google AdSense. This opened my eyes to other business opportunities, and here I am today ready and willing to share the secrets I’ve acquired in my six years in online business.
Your boss is not ready to loss your services just yet but it is time you start working for yourself. Start your small business on the internet and begin generating extra income that will supplement your salary. I assure you, within a year’s time you will be writing that resignation letter as make your way towards achieving financial freedom.
26Jun
Selling Used Cars – Turning Your Passion Into Profits

Are you a car nut? Do you get excited about horsepower and thoughts of an open highway? If you have a passion for cars then you may be able to turn your love of speed into a money making income stream.

I know a few entrepreneurs who buy and sell used cars for extra income. The cool thing to me, is that not one of them owns a car lot or has any employees to manage. The basic business model is to buy cars in good shape at auction and then to sell them for a modest profit. Let’s take a closer look at what this business entails…

Do you need a license?

The people I know who are doing this all have used car dealer licenses. I did some research into this to see if a license is necessary. Basically regulations vary by State but in New York, for example, you need a license if you sell 6 or more cars per year. Check out your State’s DMV website for details on obtaining a license, requirements, and etc…

The application fee is around $40 and you must also pay a 2 year business fee upfront of $450. If you want to sell boats, it’ll cost you another $50.

When you look at the costs involved it’d be tempting to skip the license and not sell more than 6 cars per year to keep it legal. The problem with no license is that without one you can’t get into the dealer auctions. These auctions are where dealers buy cars to sell on their lots. They buy them at a wholesale prices and sell them on their lots at a marked up price. With a license you have access to the very same auctions as the big boys.

How do you sell cars without a lot?

So you’ve obtained your license and you just bought a car at auction. Where do you sell it if you don’t have a lot? The people I know doing this sell their cars in a variety of ways, such as –

Craigslist

eBay

AutoTrader

Word of Mouth

They also sell their cars on local car lots. When the car is sold they pay the dealer a percentage.

Here’s a possible way to try this out and see if it’s a good business for you…

So to get into the best auctions it looks like you need to spend at least $500 on the license. I’m sure there are more upfront fees like insurance. That’s a lot of money to spend on a side business that may or may not be for you.

Here’s what I’m thinking –

Get the license. Initially use your ability to get into the auctions as a way to buy cars for yourself, your family, and friends. Find out what they’re looking for and get it for them at a price better than they could get at a car lot. If possible, take them with you to the auction so they can look the car over and can pay the auction house. That way there is no money out of pocket for you.

Since these initial transactions will be for family and friends don’t expect to make a big profit. Discuss a predetermined amount with them prior to making the purchase. If you made $500 of off one transaction you’d be well on your way to paying for your license and other expenses.

Once you’ve made a few sales to your friends and family use the money to buy a car that you can flip for a good profit using some of the ways listed above. It seems to me you’d find out pretty quickly if this is a viable income stream for you. If not, move on to the next idea.

I definitely see potential in this income stream. One transaction a month could be a nice little revenue stream. Who knows, if you find you have a real knack for this it could turn into something much bigger. I love income streams that can be started small with a big upside. This one definitely fits the bill.

Thank you for checking out this article.

Enjoy the Chase!

Matt
25Jun
Online Business Idea – How to Protect Yourself Against Legal Troubles When Blog Posting

A sound online business idea involves blogging. Creating blogs is a good way to communicate to people what you think, felt as well as share ideas. Blogs are usually used by people who are starting their own business online in order for them to receive comments from customers regarding the quality of their products and services. This is also something that you can use to know your customers suggestions. There are steps you need to take when starting your own business to make sure that you and your business are lawsuit-free.
1. Check the information – This is very important before you post any blog or writing content. If you know you need to use either quote or sort of information which is not a common knowledge, make sure to check the information in order for you to represent the information you are writing about in an accurate manner. For instance, if you post a blog about a famous person and what his or her activities at a certain place where you saw him or her, ensure that you are certain of what you say. You need to check it out for real. You can do reference check when in doubt, which includes references to the information that is common or paraphrased. It would be best to give credit when it is due rather than to try to restate anyone else’s work affirming it is your own.
2. Don’t be presumptuous – Never assume anything on any topic when writing a blog. Take this as an example; do not assume that attorneys earn $100,000 annually. There are even some public attorneys who earn not over $40,000 every year. If this is the topic of the blog that you are writing, people would be skeptical with your write-up. As said, it makes a lot of sense to check information. In case you have chosen to discuss the salary of the attorney, you can give a range of probably $0 – $1,000,000. The $0 is representing pro bono or unpaid services and on the other hand, $1,000,000 is representing high profile cases and corporate attorneys in big cities.
3. Think all the people – When searching for a new online business idea, it is not enough to say that you write a blog. Your blog should be supported by facts and consider not only those who will read it, but also think all of the people. This should include their religion, race, class, gender and orientation. As you know, anyone can access your blog online which means anyone can read it. The last thing that you want to do is to offend anyone. If you can offend someone can set off legal chain reaction which results to a class action suit if you failed to be careful. Take note that when you post blog, your IP address is recorded for people to know your identity when you are posting a blog.
4. Take time to review – Before you post a blog, make sure you review and see if what you wrote is something that you want to let the world know. Think of the content and what you want to say. You should also consider what the average people will have in mind when they read it. Is the writing positive to them or will only lead to negative criticism. It is therefore important to be careful most particularly online.
5. Refrain from using negative words – If possible use words that are neutral and refrain from incorporating dirty jokes, profanity and vulgarity. Unless there is something positive that you will write about a person, you should avoid from posting something about someone. Note that once it is placed there, it will be considered written evidence and can be used as evidence inside the court room.
Blogs are good communication tool and a smart online business idea that anyone can use. But you need to follow these steps first to be free of lawsuit.