Home Based Business

Overview

Pros and Cons

Managing A Home Based Business

Using Technology

Opportunities

Moving Out

Summary

Discussion Questions

Worksheet - Is a home-based business right for you?

Worksheet - Is your idea right for a home-based business?

Worksheet - Building an advisory/support system

Worksheet - Technology and equipment checklist

Small Business Bookshelf

 

 

 


Home-based Business Worksheet
Building a Business Support Group

 

The people you list below are good prospects for an advisory group, especially if together they represent a good mix from the four areas suggested. Be sure to include your accountant and banker in the group. The advisory group does not have to meet together in a formal setting, and can be an excellent sounding board for business strategies and the quality of your products or services.

 

1. List two or three acquaintances whom you trust.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. List two or three people in your area whom you consider to be successful business professionals or entrepreneurs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. List two or three people whom you believe are well respected in your local business community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. List two or three customers whom you believe are open minded and communicate well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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