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February 6th, 2007

5 Advantages of an Internet Based Home Business

Many home business owners are taking advantage of the Internet for their operation.  Some combine Internet sales and promotion with a shop in their home.  Others conduct their business solely via the Internet.

What are some of the advantages of this ever growing innovation in business?

*Less Investment - Generally the investment for an Internet based home business is less than that of the traditional business, even when a shop may be in your home. 

*Many Opportunities - Business on the Internet or conducted by using the Internet is growing every day.  Creative business people are finding new products and services that can be promoted and sold this way.

*Can work from home or wherever you have Internet access - You aren’t restricted to one location for many Internet based enterprises.  If you do have to travel, want to take a trip, go on a vacation, you’re still in contact and can conduct business as long as you have access to the Internet and can get e-mail.

*Can work all over the world without leaving home - You can find online assignments from people around the world.  With banking systems, such as Paypal, you also can receive payment fairly easily from businesses and individuals in other countries and your own.  You also can work on projects with people from other parts of the globe.

*Can work in a casual atmosphere - Work can be more on your terms, as far as when you’ll do it, as long as you get it accomplished.  You can be more flexible where you work in your home, too.  For some businesses, such as online sales, you may need storage and shipping areas. 

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January 8th, 2007

Working at a Home Business When It Snows

As I look outdoors to see snow coming down and know I don’t have to drive in it, I marvel that so many home businesses today aren’t bothered by the day-to-day weather…unless some type of storm disrupts the electric lines or our servers. Or the UPS or postman can’t get through.

 More home businesses are evolving that don’t depend on customers or clients coming to the door.  Their work is online or with customers who receive products by mail, UPS, FedEx or other delivery.  Contact can be by e-mail, the phone or cell phone.

Another b5media Business Channel blogger writes exclusively about online businesses.  You might want to check out Just Make Money Online by Shai Coggins for helpful information and resources.

You also might find the results a poll interesting that Shai had on her log, What’s your BEST source of online income?

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December 3rd, 2006

Payment Options for Home Businesses Online

Many home businesses offer their products and services online and never meet their customers/clients face to face.  Payment changes hands by credit/debit card or an online banking service such as PayPal.

In some cases, you can offer customers the option of paying by check or money order but this us much slower because generally you’ll wait for payment before you send the item or perform the service…or at least before you start it.  (I used to ask for quilt order payments in 1/3 and sometimes 1/2 increments, which at least would cover the cost of the materials if the customer backed out or cancelled the order.)

Mark, at b5media’s DigitalMoneyWorld.com discusses using credit cards for e-commerce and the fact that more than 90 percdent of online purchases are made by consumers using credit cards.  He refers to an interview in Commerce Times for these statistics about online sales.

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