Friday, November 7, 2008

5 Ways to Stay Motivated in Your Christian Business Opportunity

By Jack Weinzierl

Whether you're just starting out with your work at Christian home based business or you've had a Christian home business for many years, you'll need to stay motivated if you're going to see continual success. Everyone goes through a home business slump occasionally, but it's those who stay motivated who will reach their goals. Here are five simple steps you can stay motivated in your work at Christian home business.

1) Work from a List

Create a daily, weekly and even monthly list of things to do in your Christian home business. This sounds so simple, but yet a "to do" list is a powerful tool in helping you accomplish home business tasks. Prioritize your list each day so you can do those things that are most important first. If you have tasks that you absolutely dread, then put those tasks at the very top of the list if possible. This will give you a free mind for the remainder of the day to concentrate on the tasks you enjoy.

A list can consist of many tasks, from promotion steps to phone calls to make, and even a stack of papers that must be organized on your desk. Most successful home business people create a list and then check off items as they are completed. This gives a sense of accomplishment throughout the day as you complete these items.

2. Search for New Opportunities during Slow Business Times

Having a slow time in your computer home business? Don't despair. And, whatever you do, don't go apply for a job at the local fast food chain - just yet! Stay motivated by seeking out other computer home business opportunities that may tie into your current business.

Perhaps you offer a product or service that sells very slowly during the spring months. You could seek out related products or services that would be popular during those months to offset the other in profits. This will give you a chance to make money and enjoy multiple streams of income year round!

3. Take an Online Training Course to Increase Your Learning

Learn through video training related to your field so you can learn how to maximize your skills and earnings. There are many training courses available online today in the fields of web design, graphic design, online marketing, real estate, travel, office skills, medical, insurance, and finance.

With online training, you choose only those courses that will benefit you and your computer home business. You can usually take the courses at your own leisure from home.

4. Expand Your Marketing

Don't settle for less. Use the wisdom and experience of others who have been in business a while to expand your marketing avenues. You might consider learning from other top marketers to get Internet marketing ideas. Also, there are many ways to promote your computer home business off-line.

To stay motivated, always test your efforts to see what results they bring. Test, test and test. This is far more exciting than paying for ads and never knowing if they work or not!

5. Network with Others

Another way to stay motivated during a business downturn is to network with others. Find others in related fields who can offer advice and encouragement about your business. A Christian home business can be lonely at times because you never leave the house! Finding others online and off-line who do the same thing will give you an outlet for those lonely days.

Use these tips to stay motivated in your computer home business. You deserve success, so don't give up!

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