If anyone has even spent 5 minutes over the past month looking at the stock market, housing repossession numbers and job loss numbers, one would rightly think that the dreaded "R" word might be around the corner if it is not upon us already.

When the job market dwindles, pay cuts are feeling inevitable, is this a time that anyone should be looking at a home based business to fill in or replace the JOB void.

There are many reasons why the home based business market is not affected. The following are my top ten reasons why you should be looking at starting a business and earning from home

1. Start up costs are low. Many home based businesses give you options to start at less than $50. Unlike a franchise, the home based business offers a low risk but potentially high return on your investment.
2. No experience necessary. Ethical businesses provide on going expert tuition on marketing, follow up and presentations.
3. No need to re-invent the wheel or to get a graphic artist design degree, most businesses offer replicated high quality website presence to their members. Systems are duplicable, people are not. Most home based business opportunities have done all the leg work for you and have created sample ads, email messages, websites, hold training calls to keep the member working and motivated.
4. It is GREEN, to stay at home and work. Mothers can save on day care and transportation costs. I personally have cooked healthier meals for my family, having the time to balance my time in my business and kitchen.
5. Huge market. Millions are looking at a business from home as a way to add to their income. 55 million people worldwide have said yes to one.
6. Tax savings implications of having a business. I do not profess to being a tax accountant, but if you are in business to make a profit, a percentage of everything from your heating to cooling costs, to your computer, advertising and even your accountants bill is tax deductible. Please consult a qualified tax accountant for complete details.
7. It is in a growth market. With more and more households owning a computer, the market share is growing globally. Direct selling has increased over 91% over the last 10 years.
8. A home based business is not your parents business. No meetings required, no board to illustrate the pay plan on. Anyone can conduct 100% of their business by using just a phone and computer. It is a respected business.
9. Self reliance and independence. You will not get fired unless you fire yourself. Work your own hours, make your own schedule and goals.
10. The American dream. If you work hard you can achieve anything. The dream is alive and attainable if you work for yourself, but no longer by yourself.

Before you jump into a business, make sure you choose a home based business that works and is ethical. Talk to members, check the Better Business Bureau to make sure the business is accredited and attend a training call. Feeling good about the product, company and support will go a long way to ensuring your success.

Hope this helps

Cheers

Maria Porter

Platinum Executive Leader.

www.platinum-one-destinations.com

www.1000dollarchecks.com

If you have lived in the USA over the last 1 year, you have more than likely been bombarded with mixed messages from both the Democratic and Republican candidates as to which one would really help your bottom financial line.

Unless things alter drastically, the best way to keep more money in your pocket has always been from owning your own home based business and taking advantage of the many tax deductions available to a business owner.

There are as many home based businesses available on the market today as there are colors in a spectrum but if you have been looking at the 2 major business models, namely direct selling vs. MLM you might be asking, which one is best for you?

Traditionally M.L.M. home based businesses are similar to Direct selling businesses with the exception of the required monthly auto-ship purchases and in some cases balancing your "down-line" to maximize the pay plan.

Due to the multi level payouts in M.L.M. generally the commission earned from an initial sale is lower than in a direct selling home business.

 M.L.M. does however provide true residual income where Direct selling businesses do not.

To fill in the void between  M.L.M. and Direct Sales,  new Hybrid Direct selling commission structures has evolved, like Platinum One Destinations, giving the best of both worlds, residual income, high commissions but with no required monthly auto-ship purchases.

In all cases, the home based business opportunities afford the new recruit a way to make an income from home with low start up costs, company training and support with proven website and contact manager systems, without the cost of a traditional business and the need of having employees and a physical brick and mortar business address. Many people voice their need to be part of a team for support, motivation, training  as well as credibility.

Whichever business structure you choose, with over 1.8 U.S. households owning a Home Based Business, working from home is no longer an odd way to make a living, but in many cases a necessity.

Cheers

Maria Porter

972-881-4694

www.platinum-one-destinations.com

www.1000dollarchecks.com

Hello

when was the last time when you were offered an opportunity to become a founding member in a business which is poised to become the FIRST $BILLION with a Huge B, home based business in the travel arena?

If you were in the future, looking back at this opportunity and you did NOT join, would you be kicking yourself?

Here is your unprecedented HUGE chance, while Platinum One Destinations is still in soft launch, to become a coveted founding member in P1D.

Yes, not all the systems are fully in place (but I would argue we have more systems in place than most businesses after a decade of being in business), you will be rewarded for being a pioneer, for being forward thinking, for being one of the first taking a chance on P1D (if you can call it a chance).

Or, you can take your time, sit back and observe and when the full launch comes, this Fall 2008, you can be the first one to question the logic of holding back?

Did you sit back and watch Microsoft stocks soar? or Home Depot's stocks split?

Don't make the same mistake by procrastinating on this once in a blue moon opportunity.

"Don't stay home without it"

Read the words above...they will be part of every day language, sooner and not later, and you have the opportunity of BEING IN, and not out!

Take the next step, visit the websites below for more information:

www.platinum-one-destinations.com (Business opportunity presentation)

www.platinum-synergy-travel.com (Business website)

www.platinum-one-travel.com (Retail website)

www.iNetTrav.com (Nettrav portal website)

To our mutual success,
Maria Porter

972-881-4694

Platinum Executive Leader