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Six Steps To Self-Employment. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Six Steps To Self-Employment Author, Kevin Hood, John C. Marshall, Phd., Bob McHardy, CLU. The Self-Employed In America. Many people dream of being in business 1 in 10 are self-employed Women start-ups outpace men by 2 to 1*. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Six Steps To Self-Employment
Six Steps To Self-EmploymentAuthor, Kevin Hood, John C. Marshall, Phd., Bob McHardy, CLU
* National Association of the Self-Employed November 11, 2003
The Self-EmployedIn America Many people dream of being
in business 1 in 10 are
self-employed Women start-ups
outpace menby 2 to 1*
National Association of the Self-Employed November 11, 2003
Self-Employment Survey Focus on family Greater flexibility Independence
Reasons to beSelf-Employed Be your own boss Make the best use of your
skills and knowledge Unlimited earning potential
Reasons to beSelf-Employed Be rewarded for your hard work Excitement of being in business
for yourself Are your interests the same?
Fact or Myth?
Self-Employment Requires:1. Hard Work2. High Risk3. Lonely Odyssey
Self-Employment Options
Consultant/ContractorFranchise OwnerSales Agent/RepresentativeSmall Business Start-up
SOURCE: Self Management Group
Supply & Demandor
Demand & Supply?
How do I choose?
Six Steps to Self-Employment
STEP 1:Your Self-Employment Profile Inherent Characteristics
& Attitudes Strengths & Areas
for Development Choose a business
that suits youSix Steps To Self-EmploymentAuthor, Kevin Hood, John C. Marshall, Phd., Bob McHardy, CLU
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STEP 2:Explore Natural Markets Personal Interest Contact with
Customers Expertise
Six Steps To Self-EmploymentAuthor, Kevin Hood, John C. Marshall, Phd., Bob McHardy, CLU
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STEP 3:Choose Your Best Opportunity Complete Needed Research Determine Best
Market Potential
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STEP 3:Choose Your Best Opportunity Talk to Customers Read Internet Government
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STEP 3:Choose Your Best Opportunity Competition Experts Opportunity Providers
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STEP 4:Create Your Best Structure Design the Business for the
Customer Design the Business for You
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STEP 4:Create Your Best Structure Legal Location Sales System Customer Service
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Administration Inventory Your Roles Financing
STEP 4:Create Your Best Structure
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STEP 5:Market and Sell For Results Create a Powerful Marketing
Network Use Low Cost and No Cost
Marketing to Create Sales
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Examples: Business Cards Web Sites Refrigerator Magnet! Demonstrations
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STEP 5:Market and Sell For Results
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STEP 6:Self Manage Your Success Realistic Expectations of
Success Internal Motivation to Succeed Self-commitment to the
Attitudes and Actions Needed
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The Right Answers
I expect to be successful I am motivated to do
something about it I am committed by attitude
and action to beself-employed
Six Steps ToSelf-Employment The self-employed take risks There’s no other way Dreams don’t come with
guarantees
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