Everyone you know is probably trying some new work-at-home idea or business. Fads in this area are legend. Before you jump into the currently hot program or product you definitely want to have a plan. Otherwise youll be thrown from the ride before youve reached your destination.
Lets look at the short list of what to do before you grab for the ring.
1. Do some research to find out about your timing. What this means is, are you at the starting point of the rollout for this product or service or have you jumped on in the middle? Unfortunately, many jump on for a ride when the product or service has run out of steam, most often due to saturation of ads in the marketplace. Sound familiar?
2. Find yourself a good resource for early release and product introduction sites and newsletters or newsgroups where such discussions are the topic. You want to be in on the startup period.
3. Plan your strategy for maximum exposure of your product or service. Think out of the box when it comes to marketing. For example, is this a product that would be more attractive young people, seniors, women, men, a particular ethnic group? If so, Google the segment of the market...