I'm interested in being an administrative consultant working out of the home.  Any advice?
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I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* Successful Independent Consulting : Turn Your Career Experience into a Consulting Business by Douglas Florzak\n* The Consultant's Quick Start Guide: An Action Plan for Your First Year in Business by Elaine Biech\n* Getting Started in Consulting, Second Edition by Alan Weiss \n* How to Start and Run a Successful Consulting Business by Gregory F. Kishel\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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You're at the point in your life where you can be free to pursue whatever interests you. I interviewed an editor of a prominent magazine who retired by the time he reached 50, and he decided to pursue what he loves best: pottery. Read his story, it just might inspire you:  http://www.womenhomebusiness.com/success/glenfiddich.htm\n\nIf you are looking to start a home business that you can do on a part-time basis, I recommend that you check out the following articles to give you an idea of your possible options:\n\n10 Weekend Home Businesses http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol67/weekend.htm\n\n25 Part time Business Ideas\nhttp://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,311229,00.html\n\nYou may also want to check out the following books as they contain more business ideas suitable for part-time work:\n\n- How to Become a Successful Weekend Entrepreneur: Secrets of Making an Extra $100 or More Each Week Using Your Spare Time http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/155958288X/ref=nosim/powerhomebizguid\n- 101 Best Weekend Businesses http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1564142574/powerhomebizguid
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it really depends on what sort of skills you have. my dad has a computer and basically makes a very tough living (it is hard work) working from home. he does all this fancy IT stuff and designing and trying to win audit contracts etc. he does it. you pretty much have to work for yourself if you wanna work at home.
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There are many "work from home" programs available today. Personally I work with an Inc 500 Company that has been in business for over 20 years.  They are in the Health and Wellness Industry and pay me well through their Revenue Sharing Program.  Many people like yourself have put themselves through College only to find that they are not happy with what they do.  I show people how to create an income from home working around their current job.  We have had many people, in your same situation, that have found our program to be very rewarding.  Some replace their career all together, while others only supplement their income (if you don't HAVE to do what you are trained to do... you may find that you like what you are doing more)\n\nIf you would like more information on how so many of us are turning away from the "JOB" scene... contact me through my 360 page.  I absolutely LOVE sharing this information with others.
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check out workopolis.com
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If you are not going to start your own business, beware of all the work-at-home scams that are out there.\n\nLegitimate work-at-home programs should tell you - in writing - what's involved in the program they are selling. Here are some questions you might ask:\n\n    * What tasks will I have to perform? (Ask the program to list every step of the job.)\n    * Will I be paid a salary or will my pay be based on commission?\n    * Who will pay me?\n    * When will I get my first paycheck?\n    * What is the total cost of the work-at-home program, including supplies, equipment and membership fees?\n    * What will I get for my money?
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The answer depends on lot on what skills you have available.  For example, if you have computer programming skills, then I know of plenty of work available from home.
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I wanted to share with you a referral I received when I asked the question \nANY web based or ANY other WORK AT HOME employement opportunities that don't require out of pocket expense?\n\nemkaymk (Yahoo!Answers user) replied back the following which I now pass on to you:\n\nhttp://www.workathomeagent.com/......\nthe only things you need are a computer, a phone line (regular, not cell), and high speed internet separate from your phone line\nit involves taking phone calls for such big name companies as Office Depot and HSN.\nI made about $1500 in about 2 months last year. \n\nRemember, thank EMKAYMK NOT me...I had my interview today and I'm going to start the certification process!!!!
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Now would be a great time in your life to get out of your comfort zone & out of the house. I think you will actually have some fun making money.  \n\nActually you have plenty of job skills. However if you feel that you want more training so that you would feel more qualified at a job outside of your home it is usually available if you look for it. \n\nhttp://kentucky.gov/Newsroom/chfs/SCSEProgram.htm\n\nI' not from that area & have no idea of where you are located, this is just to give you ideas for getting started in your area.\n\nHope you find it helpful.
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There are a lot of "work from home" concepts out there and some are real.  I would just recommend that you do some research and verify the company's validity with the BBB before completing work.  If you are creative, you can also do free-lance writing for various newspapers etc from your home.
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I worked for a big IT consulting firm for 10 years, then moved on to a "in-house" job. Whether you wanna go MCSE or System Admin is your choice, my advise is to stay in the consulting world. Once you go in-house for a corporation you're just like furniture. At least a consulting firm has to keep up with the market and the technology, you get exposed to more projects and more training opportunities. Good luck!
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The best home business that you can be sure is not a scam is one that you start yourself. It will depend on what you want, how you define to be interesting. A person may consider a pet sitting business to be the most exciting work in the world, while another person would rather watch TV than take care of dogs. \n\nThe key is to determine what your interests are, what you want to do, what is suitable for your lifestyle and your overall goals, and what can fit with your resources.\n\nDan Ramsey in his book "101 Best Home Businesses" has a chapter on how to find YOUR best home business. He suggests these 10 steps:\n\n1. List 5 things you do best\n2. List how others would benefit from what you do best\n3. Find out how to give people what they want\n4. Learn the value of your services to others\n5. Find out who else offers similar services\n6. Learn from the successes of others\n7. Learn from the failures of others\n8. Plan your own success\n9. Make low cost mistakes\n10. Enjoy what you do and how you do it\n\nHe then made suggestions on the best home businesses according to type. Here are a few of them:\n\nBest Businesses Using Craft or Physical Skills\n- antique restoration\n- auto detail service\n- carpet cleaning business\n- errand/delivery service\n- housecleaning business\n\nBest Service Businesses \n- bed and breakfast operator\n- caregiver\n- catering service\n- senior day care center\n- tutoring service\n\nBest Professional Businesses\n- desktop publisher\n- magazine writer\n- import/export service\n- income tax preparation service\n- event planner\n\nSome other home business ideas:\n\nTop 10 Home Businesses with Rapid Break-Even Time http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol33/breakeven.htm\n10 Profitable “Go-Out" Home Businesses http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol31/goout.htm\nLow Cost Startup Businesses http://www.entrepreneur.com/lowcostbusinesses/0,6617,,00.html\n\nYou can also check out the following books:\n\nTurn Your Talents into Profits: 100+ Terrific Ideas for Starting Your Own Home-Based Microbusiness \n The Best Home Businesses for the 21st Century \n 121 Internet Businesses You Can Start from Home \n The Best Internet Businesses You Can Start \n 101 Ways to Make Money at Home
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Take one step at a time.\n\nFirst, you need a plan, like starting a business.  You already have a vision of the operations.  You also need to determine the location and the cost of building, renting or buying.  Identify all licenses and qualifications that you will need.  Estimate the number of employees, if any, that will be required and how much they will be paid.  Estimate other expenses and plot them out on a spreadsheet.\n\nThen you need to look into funding.  Inquire into local, state and federal agencies to see if there are any grants available for your type of operation.  Some governmental agencies who are charged with caring for orphans may even be willing to outsource.  Also, look into private funding through foundations.  If a large capital outlay will be required upfront, say to build the home, then you may need financing.\n\nOnce you feel your planning is complete, then you will need an attorney who is familiar with 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.  You want to make sure that your non-profit corporation will be tax exempt.\n\nAfter your non-profit is incorporated, then you will be ready to raise funds, get financing, buy or rent property, get licensed and start caring for children and animals, while at the same time earning a living doing what you love to do.
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I work with an Inc 500 Company from my home.  They have been in business for over 20 years and have a revenue sharing program that has helped me to suppliment my current income.  I am able to work from my home around my current schedule... no get rich quick scheme... just a way to work towards a little brighter future.  I am willing to show you how I work from home without any obligation, and if after receiving all the information, you'd like to get started, I would be willing to work WITH you toward your goals.  It does take time and effort, but both are able to be scheduled around your current schedule.\n\nIf you are interested in hearing more about my company, contact me through yahoo360 or IM
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some apartment complex's will not allow you to establish a "business" out of your home. If it is just extra money babysitting, you want to take a child and infant CPR class, make sure you have good renters insurance in case someone gets hurt in your apartment, and keep good records, document every bump and bruise on the child so you don't get blamed for anything. In this day and age it is hardly worth it unless you are already familiar with the family you would be working for. I would clean offices or houses on the weekends for extra cash, build up a few regular clients and that way you would have a structured schedule. I hope it works out for ya.
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The best home business that you can be sure is not a scam is one that you start yourself. It will depend on what you want, how you define to be interesting. A person may consider a pet sitting business to be the most exciting work in the world, while another person would rather watch TV than take care of dogs. \n\nThe key is to determine what your interests are, what you want to do, what is suitable for your lifestyle and your overall goals, and what can fit with your resources.\n\nDan Ramsey in his book "101 Best Home Businesses" has a chapter on how to find YOUR best home business. He suggests these 10 steps:\n\n1. List 5 things you do best\n2. List how others would benefit from what you do best\n3. Find out how to give people what they want\n4. Learn the value of your services to others\n5. Find out who else offers similar services\n6. Learn from the successes of others\n7. Learn from the failures of others\n8. Plan your own success\n9. Make low cost mistakes\n10. Enjoy what you do and how you do it\n\nHe then made suggestions on the best home businesses according to type. Here are a few of them:\n\nBest Businesses Using Craft or Physical Skills\n- antique restoration\n- auto detail service\n- carpet cleaning business\n- errand/delivery service\n- housecleaning business\n\nBest Service Businesses \n- bed and breakfast operator\n- caregiver\n- catering service\n- senior day care center\n- tutoring service\n\nBest Professional Businesses\n- desktop publisher\n- magazine writer\n- import/export service\n- income tax preparation service\n- event planner\n\nSome other home business ideas:\n\nTop 10 Home Businesses with Rapid Break-Even Time http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol33/breakeven.htm\n10 Profitable “Go-Out" Home Businesses http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol31/goout.htm\nLow Cost Startup Businesses http://www.entrepreneur.com/lowcostbusinesses/0,6617,,00.html
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Have you considered working for Yourself from Home?\n\nThere are many different work from home businesses that you can get into... Many offer a way to promote them on or off line.\n\nI know our company can be done successfully either way (or using BOTH if you prefer)  I love the versitility of it all.  If you would like more details on what we do you may visit my site: http://learn2.momsmakemore.com \n\nTo help you in your search here is a little advice you should consider:\n\nWhat should you look for in an "ideal" internet/home business? \n\n- No or minimal start-up fees (Our business start-up is $29.00)\n- A product or service you feel good about (Consumable products used in every home… safer, more effective, less expensive, things people use and need on a daily basis)\n- A duplicable system (work FOR yourself- NOT BY yourself… we are a TEAM of individuals working to help others… “Enhancing the lives of those we touch by helping others reach their goals from Home!!!”\n- Residual income (Residual Income PLUS bonuses for helping others!!!)\n- Customizable web sites to promote your business (Free website for ALL Members)\n- Free training and support (Free Company and TEAM Training… we will work with you to reach YOUR GOALS!!!)\n- Free marketing materials and ideas (Our support team has 70 members who are there to help you every step of the way… Training and support from people who have been there and done that. Training provided via email, internet, or telephone)\n- Company in business at least 18 months and in good standing with the Better Business Bureau (Inc 500 Company in business for over 20 years with over 700 Million in annual sales. As for the Better Business Bureau: “The Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming division of the Better Business \nBureau recently presented Our Company AND CEO with its 2005 "Hall of Fame" award. This prestigious award honored Our Company for its example of ethics and integrity in \ndealings with customers, employees, and the community. We have received many other Prestigious Awards.)\n\nContact me, through Yahoo360 or IM, for more information.