Can I Work from Home?

With most people getting laid off from their jobs, and people getting tired of being tired of being tied to their jobs and not having any freedom, many are now starting their own home businesses. Quite significant is the number of people that search the internet looking for home business ideas and opportunities. Google estimates over a million searches by those looking to start their own home businesses and are looking for ideas, inspiration and opportunities to begin.
Now, although that is quite a number, majority of them eventually fail when they do get their own home business. This is because they jump the first question, which is can I work from home? when people do not settle this question, they usually end up dismal failures. It is estimated that out of those who start home businesses, at least 95% fail. This is very common especially in online home businesses. In fact, one company put the percentage of those who fail online at 98%! This leaves those who fail to have to turn back to what they were running from - their jobs. The truth to this matter is: not everyone can work from home. Now, before you quickly accept that, let me clarify the meaning of that statement a little bit. What I mean is that so many do not yet have what it takes to work from home successfully at present, but if they follow some simple rules, then they will be ready to make money from the comfort of their homes.
If you master what it takes to do something, you eventually become successful with it. Let me quickly list a few things you need to be ready to work from home and master the art of making money from home.
First, have the desire to succeed. Now, I believe you should have this, if not, you will not be looking to start a home business. You cannot get what you do not desire. Let what you desire to be free from motivate you. Do you desire more time with your family, a new car, a new house or you plain just want financial freedom. Whatever it may be, let that spur you on to success.
Second, you must be disciplined - Remember, in your own home business, you are your own boss. So no one to force you around and all of that. This fact usually makes a lot of people lazy. They could spend 8 - 10 hours at their job but when it comes to their home business, they spend 2 hours and say they are done. And then, they go catch fun with the remainder of their time. But really, if you want success, you must be really disciplined because working from home has a lot of perks that do not come with working on your job. You can step right out of work anytime, head over to the kitchen, sleep off right in front of your laptop and all that. Devote enough energy to make your business work. Take it seriously. I even recommend you find a small place where you will call your office and put your laptop or computer there and get to work. Dont allow distractions; be focused on the task ahead. When you treat your home business like a real business (it is!), then you will succeed.
Thirdly, Be prepared to invest whatever it will take to build your home business. Just as in the real world, you need some capital. Some folks spend $100 on some things they dont even need but when you tell them to join a proven home business program for $10, they will say I dont have money! or as too expensive!. There are some great free ways to get your home business flying but you will have to invest something either to start up or to make it grow. I will recommend you set aside $100 each month for a start or $50 at least and as your income begins to grow, increase the amount you invest.
Fourth, Never Give Up - success may not come instantly but if you are doing the right thing, success will eventually come. You just stick right with it until success comes. Almost everyone is starting an online home business and only those who persevere will conquer. It may take you a month or 2-4 months before you even make a dime online. It took me seven months to do so. And remember, you have to choose a very good work from home program if you will accelerate your online success.
And fifth, learn¦learn¦learn - the home business niche is a very competitive one. There are millions out there like you who want to make money from home too. What will stand you out is your knowledge.if you know more than them, you will succeed more than them. 
Now, thats all! If you commit yourself to doing this, then you can work from home. Let me throw in a little motivation here that will motivate you to invest your time and money - many people are generating unheard of incomes from home these days. I know of someone who has made over 30 million dollars from the internet alone! I saw someone on facebook recently who had made over 1.4 million dollars from his internet business within 12 months. You too can begin to do so too!

Original article by Oluyimka Oditaby