Starting a home business is a big decision and it takes a very big attitude and lots of gusto to move to the next step. There is no doubt that there is a vast opportunity for entrepreneurial people to make a very good living with a home business. Many people want to do it, but very find the time or the courage to make it happen. In essence, it’s really simple to start a home based business. Thriving in it is another conversation. In order to maximize your profit potential and increase your success rate, you will need some good tips to help you get started. If you are ready to take the plunge, start with these 3 steps

1. The first thing to tap into is marketing and that’s where I will begin. Your business cannot possibly succeed unless your target customer base knows that it exist. It is important to promote your business wherever you think you can generate interest in the products and services you have to offer. There are plenty of places you can do this at no cost to you. Social media has made that possible. You can start by posting messages to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Wherever there are people who are dedicated to subjects related to your business. At the very least, you will get interested people to your site and they will remember it even if they don’t buy immediately. This also creates the opportunity for word of mouth viral marketing to other potential clients as well. That’s the power of social media.

2. Another tip for success is to learn about starting or growing a home business is to attend conferences, networking gatherings or join membership groups and associations related to your business. This allows you to be in the presence with other people involved in your business area, thereby maximizing your opportunity to make business contacts on the client/customer and the partner side.

3. The most important home business tip of the three includes making the most of every business opportunity to claim as operating expenses. This is probably the most gratifying and profitable aspect of owning a business. It’s very important to save every receipt that involves activity in your business. The privilege of claiming expenses against any income you bring into your home business is what changes the lives of many home business owners. The tax advantages of ownership has many perks. Literally, you can expense everything from your home phone line and internet connection to your vehicle expenses to your gas to your business wardrobe.

The internet avails us with much opportunity as there are many blogs and websites dedicated to proven home business tips. Before diving into your new home business, it would benefit you to read through some of these tried and true methods for success and determine how you can apply the concepts to your own home business.

I am Nichelle Womack! As a people building, life transition strategist, I specialize in helping you reach your greatest potential through self-reliance and internal motivation. I provide inspiration through community speaking engagements, one on one consultation and group/team training. Positive thoughts and language are my fuel for energy and my desire to help you find yours. If you are interested in a free 15 minute session of coaching, contact me @ diversecc@gmail.com. Looking for more great life tips, check out “The Master Tip Manual for Personal Success” @http://amzn.to/1bWA7Vw . Many blessings and much success to you!! Check out my websites @ www.2ExcelWithNichelle.com and www.diversecc.com. Connect with me on Twitter and Periscope @DiverseConnect.