06 Jan 10 The Real Way To Work From Home
Working from home is not easy, and contrary to what many people will say, is really hard work. Another difficult part of the equation, is finding work that realistically allows you to work from home. You have to know how to find what’s out there, which opportunities are real, and which job listings are scams that should be avoided. Working from home is a world full of pitfalls, but if you’re intelligent, careful, and hard working, it’s a task that can be accomplished.
As with any business venture, networking is key. Tapping into the world, meeting others looking to form careers in the same area is key. This will give you an in to what jobs are available, and what jobs are worth applying for. Work from home forums or websites can be good resources. Use them, because networking oftentimes determines how successful you become.
Also, know how to spot a scam. This is especially important when starting out. Most scams involve asking for money in order for an opportunity to provide you with work or resources. Never give them anything, because more often than not these are scams. You’ll pay money, and get nothing, or no job opportunities in return. A legitimate employer is never going to ask you to pay money in order to secure an opportunity.
In your search, remember that patience is key. You may find difficulty finding an opportunity at first, and it may take some time to form legitimate ones. But as long as you’re diligent, eventually you’ll find something. Once you find one job, you’re usually good to find a few more, easier than last time.
Remember that you’re going to make mistakes, but don’t let that stop you from soldiering on. The difference between success and failure is the amount of effort you are willing to extend.
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11 Nov 09 Keeping Long Term Business Relationships
Forming long-term business relationships is a very important practice. Without them, you are force yourself to replace the resources you would have from a trusted business relationship. But how do you maintain these relationships? Well first, you have to think the right way; you’re not looking for friends, but associates.
Keep track of all your personal associates. Keep a good record of when and where you first made contact, how often you usually keep in contact with them, and the last time you had a meeting. Usually programs like Microsoft Excel are good for forming a quick chart that you can change and read on the fly. All of this can be useful later.
You have to keep using your business contacts so that they do not forget about you, but don’t call them everyday. Keeping an accurate record of how often you communicate allows you to keep on that system, so that you maintain the relationship by keeping up with them as often as you should. You can also keep track of their opinion of you this way. If they usually call you right back after an attempt to contact them, you are high up on the importance list. If you find they do not usually make an effort to contact you, you’re not that high priority.
Make your contact time count. Remember, you are not friends; the whole purpose of this relationship is to keep advancing each other professionally in some way. So keep your messages short, and to the point. Provide valuable information quickly, and they will return the favor, and turn to you more often.
But make sure that the business relationship is a two way street. It’s called a relationship for a reason, both of you are looking to benefit from what the other offers. So if your contact is there for you, make sure to return the favor. That’s one of the most important ways to keep a business relationship over a long period.
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