Become a Homepreneur and how to work from home

Website design By BotEap.comHomepreneur is a made up name that does not exist on Wikipedia, however there are 2.9 million Homepreneurs who currently contribute £300bn to the UK economy. Impressive numbers when you stop to think about it.

Website design By BotEap.comWe (Homepreneurs) not only spend £40bn in the local economies we live in, mine being Costa, but we earn more per hour than those with ‘proper’ jobs. We must be saving the environment too since we are not traveling. What’s not to like?

Website design By BotEap.com1 in 7 of the UK workforce is self-employed, the highest percentage recorded at any time in the last 40 years.

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1. A lifelong ambition to turn a passion (hobby) into a business.
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2. An opportunity in the market and be your own boss.
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3. Dissatisfied with your current job.
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4. You are unable to return to the workplace due to injury or disability.
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5. You want to spend more time with your family and friends.
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6. Invest in your future – (pension/retirement fund issues).

Website design By BotEap.comThe most popular sectors for home businesses are:

1. business services
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2. Creative.
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3. Retail sale
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4. Professional Consulting.

Website design By BotEap.comOther surprising facts about becoming a Entrepreneur:

1. It is not necessary to have a Product or an Idea to start a businessthere is something where you sell products on behalf of other people/businesses to earn a commission.
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2. Over 60% of new UK businesses are started at home.
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3. Of the novice Homepreneurs, 64% are women and of these, 72% are not mothers, dispelling the myth of the rise of “stay at home moms” (mom in the UK) and yes, mompreneur appears on Wikipedia .
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4. Of these women, almost 70% had never been in business before.
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5. The age range: is 45-54 years old, (more than 30%) the older generation is getting involved and I suspect because of the financial impact (pension fund crisis/economic crisis during 2008-2013)

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Website design By BotEap.comI fell into most of these categories, the main one being: unable to do my job due to the sheer amount of stress it put on me. I needed to work, I didn’t have a product to sell, I’m a woman and I’m almost 50 years old. Starting your own business is scary, but you have to get out of your comfort zone and make it happen. I became a Homepreneur within a few months of partnering with a commission based company.

Website design By BotEap.com When you find the right product to sell online, what’s next?

1. Website: wordpress They have made it easy for us, especially newbies like me. It’s free, fast and easy. Take your time and select a theme that suits you and your product. Before you sell your product, you have to sell yourself. It’s about being Nice, giving value to your customer before you sell something.
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2. mailing list: Aweber Now that you have a website, you need to collect emails from your customers so you can keep them updated with your “offers” or new information, the best way to do this is through Aweber. It’s easy to connect your website to Aweber so you can send regular informational emails to new and existing customers or clients.
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3. advertising marketing: Facebook. There are a billion people on Facebook every day…it’s amazing. Someone somewhere wants/needs your product, but before you self-combust and declare that you don’t know how…remember that we all have to start somewhere. If you’re serious about being a Homepreneur, get on Facebook. You may need to enroll in a course How to advertise on Facebook. Do your research as there are hundreds of courses to choose from. Make sure they teach you how to use “business for Facebook”.
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4. get help – If, like me, you have limited savings and can’t afford aid, use YouTube’s online tutorials. Look for gurus in your industry who have free online videos for you to “learn while you earn.” Google and YouTube anything and everything you need to know Goal beware. I’ve found that some YouTube videos are out of date, especially when trying to keep up with changes being made by some companies, ie Facebook (seems like every 5 minutes). It’s incredibly frustrating when you’re trying to compare what’s on your screen to who you are. looking at the YouTube video.
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5. EquipmentTip: Invest in the highest spec computer or laptop you can afford and get a decent internet connection. This may mean sitting in a cafe all day, but hey, you’ll be contributing to the local economy.
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6. Will to succeed no matter what.

Website design By BotEap.comThe bad news is that most people who think about starting an online business and creating a life of freedom and flexibility don’t even start.

Website design By BotEap.comThe good The news, however, is that thanks to the Internet, it’s easier than ever to get started as a Homepreneur. Everything you need is out there, sometimes you just need a little help finding it.