7 Start up Tips:

1. Choose the right business. Many women get involved with businesses because they promise low start-up costs, part- time hours, no experience, and great financial rewards. Be sure to choose the right business for the right reasons. Do your research.

2. Learn to say no: Sure it feels good to give when you can but alot of times women take on too much because they don't know how to say no. If you don't feel comforatble with saying yes, then say no. Only give your time and energy to commitments that make you feel good.

3. Build Your confidence: Choosing the right business, developing good communication skills, and becoming an expert in your field will all build confidence. Having support is a great confidence booster as well so, get involved with people in your community or people online that are doing the same thing you are. Otherwise you may wind up feeling isolated. Join networks, business, and special interest groups. This will help you make contacts and friends you need to bounce ideas off of as well as giving you people to turn to when you are feeling alone.

4. Don't sell yourself to cheaply: Know your market worth and be clear with your customers about what free services you offer, what will be charged for, and what your rates are. People appreciate honesty and straight-forwardness. If a customer tries to hagle you, stand your ground and walk away.

5. Monitor your business: Never be too busy to take care of the finances of your business. Read the financial figures, update your books monthly, and review results regularly. Consult with your accountant, plan and know your tax situation.

6. Take your business seriously: Set goals and focus, then sit down with your family and set down some ground rules. If that means that when your office door is closed you shouldn't be disturbed then so be it. You have to take your business as seriously as you want others to take it.

7. Delegate: Get your family to help with household chorse. Pay your children to help you with small office chores. Hire a cleaning person to come in once a week to to the tedious chores that would take away from time better spent running your business.

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Wow, rkasso!
You've written some really great advice articles today.

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Rkasso, if I would have had you in some of my early business ventures; I probably would have been successful. I am really understanding the "no" part because sometimes we do overload ourselves by not saying "no". I really enjoy reading what you have to say. Please continue to inspire and inform those that read your articles. Thanks again.

aj

Some great advice there. Thanks for sharing.

I like these ideas as well, A few of them I already implement. I discovered that having the kids help out (teenagers) that we all have something to gain.

Excellent advice and suggestions, thank you!