Where to Start: Home-Based Business Success 101

So you're ready to start your online business and you have no idea where to begin, or you've been trying your hand at it for quite awhile now, with little to no success? Either way I'm here to help you succeed online.

Who Am I And How Can I Help You?

Really, I'm a lot like you... I'm a WAHM trying to generate a good living for myself and my family, doing what I love to do, on my terms. My background is a combination of 30 years experience at being my own boss; working for others both as employee and independent consultant and building an online successful business.

My life has consisted of following my passion of helping others live better lives and by truly understanding my life purpose and following my passions; I acquired my Bachelors in Metaphysics & Holistic Coaching (and am currently writing my theses for my Masters and then on to my Dissertation for my PhD!), became a Certified Business Coach, Certified Law of Attraction Practitioner, Certified Hypnotist, a Master Healer, soon to be author and proud owner of EmpoweredYOUNow.com.

My whole goal is to assist you in finding your Perfect Business by helping you discover your True Purpose. I offer courses and classes which involve several steps in self-discovery and revealing any blocks that may be holding you back. Once we discover what you want to do and what your purpose is, I can assist you by clearing any energetic subconscious blocks that may be preventing you from being successful and discovering your True-Authentic-Self. It's all about helping YOU become the Best You Can Possibly Be and living the life you deserve to live.

My intentions are genuine and sincere - I know you have been scammed before and find it hard to trust anyone online anymore, but let me reassure you, I'm only here to help you.

I'm not a self-proclaimed guru or someone who just happened to be in a Vegas bar one night (down on my luck) during a Tech Convention and luckily overheard a bunch of drunk underground tech writers leaking their insider secrets and joking about how gullible and stupid people are... and after buying them a round of drinks, they suddenly take pity on me and we instantly bond and I now have full access to their Billion Dollar Business and the keys to their Ferrari's and Mansions, living the Vida Loca.... how many times have we heard that one? Give me a break! :D

I have been online for over 20 years and I have seen a lot of systems come and go, unfortunately (for my pocketbook and dreams) I've probably supported more shifty guru's dreams throughout the years than I care to mention, and I've definitely walked down the Halls of Shame, attended the School of Hard Knocks, while earning a degree in "Loss of Dignity"

However, as long as I can remember I have wanted to make a difference not only in my life but in the lives of others. This has been the driving force of keeping me in the game and never giving up when everyone else around me were dropping off like flies; all the while reprimanding me for picking up my shovel and digging deeper. It's not always been easy, but I knew that settling for anything less than what I knew I was capable of would be shear misery!

Thankfully, it was through my journey that I became very clear on the fundamental steps on how to become successful online, and I fortunately discovered programs that helped me get past all of the crap that is being shoveled; helping me to become a stronger, more resilient online business person. I have finally come to a place where I feel confident in both my successes and failures and feel that I now have the expertise, ability and experience to help others reach their dreams online too.

Enough about me - let's talk about you! Sheesh!

So this is where I want to start with you... Let's start with your foundation. Without a solid idea of what, where, how and most importantly WHY - you want a home business... you're only going to continue to bounce around chasing after the next BIG, SHINY OBJECT... which BTW is exactly what all of the shysters out there are hoping for! It's time that you start taking your success seriously and take the time to discover the answers to why this is so important to you...

By starting here, you're beginning to invest in your future instead of someone who only cares about you as long as you are supplying their bank account... If you can define for yourself what you want, it will make the decision process so much easier, as well as creating energetic forces which will support you and assist you in accomplishing your dream business.

WE'RE GOING TO START BY SHARPENING OUR AXE:

Take the time right now to answer the questions below, after you're satisfied with your answers, you will want to write them on an index card and post them near your computer, or put them on whatever device you use that you will look at frequently (Cellphone, or Tablet etc.). By doing this, your answers will help keep your dreams alive and get you closer to your success story quicker than you think. Consider it this way; instead of fine-tuning your resume for your next 9-5 job, you're now building a resume for your Dream business, take the time to write it down!!

Seriously, this is the most important part... write down your answers, organize them from the most important to the least important. Whatever you use to write them on, keep it fresh and easily accessible. Then keep yourself open to all the ideas, inspired-thoughts, opportunities, or conversations that come your way... if something sounds interesting to you, then pull out your list and see if they match your answers (or business requirements) and if it's a good fit for you... If you need help with this, then reach out to me. Sometimes it takes an outsider to give you a different perspective, on something that seems overwhelming. Remember, my goal is to help you succeed!

If you take this seriously (in a fun and light way) and really follow-through this process, you will find that things begin to change for you, much quicker than you think.

Look At It This Way.... Let's Play a Little What If?

What if you had the perfect BUSINESS Opportunity come your way tomorrow, and all you had to do "to qualify" is to take some time and answer these questions and align yourself to it, would you do it then? What if, only a few lousy questions and getting a clear picture of what you want are what's keeping you from your Perfect Online Business... What are you going to DO? Are you going to scan through the questions and make some silly comment below and then run off to your unhappy life wondering if you'll ever catch a break? Or are you going to take the time to figure this out, once and for all?

Seriously.... What if you now have this Perfect Dream Business just waiting on you to get clear on what you want and what your business looks like? And once you start this business, you will be able to live life on your terms, making good money, doing what you love to do... If you knew that there were no strings attached or hidden agendas, no right or wrong answers (besides only you would know the "right" answers for you), would you sit down and take the time to answer these questions, and prepare yourself properly for the Perfect Business to come your way?

I find it interesting that everyone wants to make extra money online and have a dream of owning their own business, but rarely are willing to do what it takes to make it happen... we are willing to sacrifice so much of ourselves for a J.O.B. (because we have the "security" of a pay-check) but when it comes to accomplishing our hearts desires, and living life on our own terms, we tend to put off the smallest inconveniences, for another day. Or when the slightest challenge comes our way, we jump ship and scoff it off easily, calling ourselves "foolish and irresponsible" easily turning our backs on ourselves and what could possibly be the best thing for us. WHY?!!! Why are we so willing to devote 3/4 of our lives to someone or something who only has a vested interest in our ability to produce for them? Doesn't that seem wrong to you? This has baffled me for years...

If you are Truly Serious about having your own business then.... Please Take A Moment And DO THIS FOR YOU! Quit devoting so much time to your boss, trying to meet the demands of your job, just so you can continue to run the treadmill for someone else...

Yes, it's true having your own business can be very challenging and you most likely won't make a million dollars overnight... But it's Oh, So Worth It! When you take a chance, put in the work and begin to see the money coming in and knowing that you are now invincible... from this point on, you now have the ability to support yourself and your family and now YOU are in charge of your life!!! And now because of you took a risk to follow your dream, you are helping others, by contributing your amazing talents and giving others a chance to do the same.

Here's my last and most important comment on the questions below... taking the time to answer these questions will help you identify the right business for you. It's very possible that you're in the wrong business and this could be the answer to why you are continuing to struggle online, maybe you signed-up for a business because of the shiny shim-sham that was being presented to you, or because a relative convinced you to join them, or maybe out of just plain ignorance and desperation (don't be ashamed, I've been there many times!), because you really needed to make money... whatever the reason may be... these questions now give you the ability to change that and truly define for yourself what is best for you... this will help you clear up so many obstacles that keep getting in your way and preventing you from finding your dream business.

BUSINESS QUESTIONS 101:

There's No Going Back Now... Are You Ready?

1. Why do you want to have an online business (Go deeper than MONEY... WHY???)?

2. What are you willing to do and not do - to make money online (Know your limits, desires and abilities)?

3. What's your message, story, talent, or passion?

4. What type of online/home business are you looking for (Affiliate Marketing, MLM, Blogging, Surveys, eBay, Amazon, Retail/Store, Online Services, etc...) and why?

5. Are you wanting to work FT or PT (How much time can you realistically devote to this each week/day until it is sustainable?)?

6. What do you know about the particular business niche that you want to be in.. What's your learning curve going to be?

7. How much money can you invest in yourself and your business without it affecting your livelihood?

8. How do you plan on marketing your business and how long can you rely upon this as your main source of "marketing expenses"?

9. What are the projected monthly expenses (beyond marketing) or money available to spend to keep your business running, before the steady income hits?

10. How much money do you need to earn each month (Bare minimum and Dream cash)?

11. Are you looking for monthly residual or are you okay with starting over each day or month?

12. Is this for an immediate need or more for a long-term nest-egg (Knowing this will help you define the type of business you're seeking as well as the type of risk you're willing to make and a possible time-frame to reach it by)?

13. Are you willing to do the daily grind each day until you begin to see results - do you have a "WHATEVER-IT-TAKES" mentality?

14. What's your breaking point, how much are you willing to sacrifice for your business - this will help you recognize your weaknesses and strengths, as well as identify steps to take when you begin to feel discouraged?

15. What natural talents do you possess, for example: Are you comfortable talking with people on a daily basis, or do you prefer to stay behind the scenes? What do you like to do in your spare time?

16. What learned skills can you use to increase your success: Are you good at accounting, organizing, writing, or Social Media?

17. Do you have a business plan, guide or blueprint to follow, to ensure your success?

18. What connections do you have? Can you work with someone who has experience to teach you the ropes, until you truly understand the process?

19. Are you comfortable with going global or are you wanting to keep it local?

20. Will you need a team of people to help you or can you do this by yourself in the beginning?

So did you do it, did you honestly take the appropriate time to really go through and discover what is best for you? If not, then why not? THE BIGGEST MISTAKE YOU CAN MAKE, for yourself and pocketbook is to just jump into something haphazardly, crossing your fingers that this may be THE ONE! Aren't you tired of floundering, second-guessing and holding your breath; when it comes to making money online and working for yourself?

I'm giving you a chance to change that for yourself right now! This all may seem silly to you, and you may think that I'm full of a lot of hot air... but I know without a doubt that until I sat down and did this for myself, I was a floundering mess - chasing my tail and losing a lot of money in the process. Plus, I am NOT here trying to recruit you into MY business, that's not what this is about...

I have created a Blog just for YOU! On this Blog you will see a list of many businesses that I sponsor through promoting their site; both here and on my website. To keep it fair to everyone, I am not financially involved in any of the businesses and promoting them for my self gain... this is about YOU and helping you discover what you want to do and then helping you get out of your own way and make it happen! However, throughout this Blog, I will list products and tools that I have used to help build my personal business, and take it to a whole new level, that I know if applied can help you reach the same type of success that am having.

If you have found that answering the above questions are a bit overwhelming and you would like some guidance, please feel free to email me or go to my website and make an appointment for a Business Consultation. Together we will help you identify the right type of business for you and discover any blocks which may be getting in your way of reaching success.

Maybe it would help you to take one of my courses classes that can assist you in clearing any blocks that are holding you back. I specialize in Holistic Coaching, Hypnosis & Energetic Healing, and Law of Attraction Courses, both for you and for your Business.

Now let's introduce you to several businesses or products* where I have actually met the owners or team leaders, investigated the programs or products and feel that they have all the right ingredients to help you succeed - I will have them listed out under business type for your convenience, just click on the link under the Table of Contents on the main vendors page to take you to the specific page with a small definition of each, given by the vendor.

* This is a safe place for YOU to "investigate" the different options available, so you can make the best decision for you. I share an unbiased opinion and will do my best to give you the most up to date information and best connections for you to have. I am in no way trying to make money from this list (unless specified through affiliate products that I use and feel may help you with your business). But I want to make it clear that I am not involved in the many MLM businesses listed here. This is a way for you to investigate your options and for the business owners to promote their business. All exchanges of information will be between you and them. I offer no guarantees to your success, as your success relies only on you and the choices you make, however I only support businesses than can show me "real proof" of income that is being generated by all who apply themselves, so you really CAN make money with these programs, if you have a strong desire to do so. If you would like to be added to the list as a business to promote, please contact me through email on my website and I will reach out to you personally. LetsProsperOnline.com

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To Your Prosperity!!

Jennifer Dazley, Specializing in Holistic Life Counseling. LOA Practitioner, Advanced Hypnotherapist, Energy/REIKI Master, Intuitive Energy Healer, Creator of Spiritual Business Practices and Your Energetic Business, as well as author of several Self-Help, Personal Development & Spiritual Guidance Books (soon to be published).