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Whether you are organizing you start up Business Plan or you are considering additional steps to take in your existing business to accommodate growth and higher profits... there are 'tried and true tips that can be your 'Roadmap to Success'.
Make sure your business can operate “virtually.” Personal interaction can make a great difference in establishing both short term and long term business relationships. For local based meetings, often 'home office meetings' aren't going to give the professional impression you wish to impart. Consider meeting clients within they offices, giving them the 'home court' comfort advantage. Power meetings of most types do well at Power Lunches. Everyone has to eat, and you can hold the reciept as a write-off. But what of regional or national meetings? meetings?
Although plane tickets, rental cars and hotel
rooms may be in order... much nationwide business is now conducted face
to face using online tools. We here at Home Business Report prefer to
use Skype service for 'virtual' face to face meetings. Not only can we
see other as we speak, but we can conference up to 25 additional
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Personal discipline and work habits can dtermine business stability and growth. Consider your personality. Are you a self-starter, or do you need inspiration from others to get things done? Do you prefer quiet time to work, or do you thrive around other people who can provide reinforcement and support? Are your management skills suited for a phone-based relationship with your remote team?
Many who lack personal discipline can enjoy a thriving and successful business. IF you are one of the the individuals with a 'relaxed' personility... take charge and be your own boss. Many find that the last duty of every workday should be to write a 'to-do' list for the following work day. Prioritize your list and stick to it. Also, keep a list of both short and long term goals before you as a costant call to action. If these organizational steps still can't 'tame' your undisciplined nature, you may want to consider an opportunity like 'independent consultant' work... where you can make a strong income working fewer hours. Independent Consultant
Do you have trustworthy employees who can get the job done, even if they are not physically in the same office? How much of their work is actually done outside the office? Can you trust your existing staff to work independently from a home-office location? Do you have access to a mature talent pool of potential employees if you are just starting out or planning to expand? IM (instant message) linking and 'To-do' lists can be useful tools for productivity. Skype (above) also includes IM chat.
Leverage technology for productivity and cost control. Do you have the technology in place to support a virtual business, or a good technology advisor who can help wire your business for success? Did you know that with voice-over-Internet (VOIP), you can place a call anywhere in the world from an Internet connection without incurring long-distance fees? Have you considered streamlining your office with all-in-one fax-printer-copier equipment, notebooks, and a wireless LAN network? What about instant messaging and the latest SKYPE technology to stay connected with employees? Thanks to technology, many virtual companies have the face of a traditional company – yet operate with lower overhead and greater flexibility to stay competitive.
Because telephone contact nationwide is a Huge consideration with our business, we use Vonage VOIP services. VOIP stands for voice over internet phones. They offer 25 calling features for 1 low monthly price. It includes FREE long distance calling... and we can operate a dialer system as well as a virtual receptionist and call center over each line with NO additional fees. Do you want 2 FREE months of Vonage? Vonage
Create an online storefront and take advantage of ecommerce online sales. An online presence can give your business the appearance of a traditional brick-and-mortar company. Companies like eBay and JetBlue have proven that virtual offices work – small companies can grow into larger companies with an effective virtual business strategy. Blogging Wealth Vitual Stores Under $100
Smaller home businesses often need to emulate the image and professionalism of a traditional 'brick and mortar' office. Part time and shared office spaces can provide everything from a prestigious business address to impressive offices and conference rooms that can be rented by the hour, day, or week to conduct“on-site” meetings . You can even be added to the listing on the office building’s lobby directory. Check in your area for shared office spaces or share the idea with some of your trusted network associates.
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Collaborate with employees and customers. An intranet and extranet will not only keep your virtual team connected, it will make your customers feel like part of the team if they can also access documents, files and online meetings through the web. Have you considered the latest in web-based meeting and training rooms? Even large companies are replacing in-person meetings with these convenient meeting tools.
Tip #9: Go wireless. The mobile workforce really does exist. Arm your team with PDAs and smartphones. For added security think about connecting through a wireless virtual private network (VPN) and watch your productivity expand. Even away from the home office, your employees can tap into WiFi networks at Internet cafes. And don’t forget web-based and hosted mail and messaging services. They can grow your biz.
Tip #10: Take security to heart. Computer security can be a real threat. Fight back with anti-virus, vulnerability and business protection solutions to protect data and secure your networked PCs. And don’t forget about a good consultant to advise you on the solutions that best suit the needs of your business.
