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People run a business from home for many different reasons to make money prove ability or be recognized for unique talents to name a few No doubt you have a good reason No doubt you want to succeed Here are some helpful tips from others who have gone down this road before you Know how much cost goes into the products you are selling in order to be able to determine profits You determine markup for wholesale by multiplying your cost by two To obtain the retail charge multiply the wholesale price by two Try and establish a pricepoint that benefits both you and the consumer Make sure your web page has the capability to host an estore Customers like the convenience of being able to purchase an item over the internet sometimes it is refreshing to be able to quickly get what you need without interacting with anyone You will also be able to sell your product to people who would not have a chance to order it otherwise Im sure everyone has heard the saying finish what you start As everyone gets older it is easy to realize that its much harder to finish what you start than people think Everyone can dream but carrying out that dream takes hard work and determination Do not give up on your business With your solid plan and a strong stomach persevere Dont be afraid to ask for help with your home business Asking for help shows that you are strong enough to realize that you cannot solve every problem Asking about what you dont know is a great way to learn what you need to learn By asking people intelligent questions you will get the help you need Check with a lawyer and an accountant to see what needs you have to address to operate a home business in your state Look up your states sales tax rate You will need to set up your selling process to charge sales tax Go online to get forms to file your sales tax return Keep a mileage log for your business driving With a home business you might find yourself driving to meet clients or suppliers delivering orders or traveling to boutiques and trade shows The IRS allows a writeoff for business mileage at about 34 cents per mile That adds up Check IRSgov for the current year mileage allowance To protect yourself from an audit keep excellent records Office supplies and mileage can be written off at tax time but be sure to keep receipts Invest in a file cabinet to organize hard copies or scan receipts onto your computer If you keep detailed records it will be easy for you to face an audit One key advantage that a home business has over a large company is flexibility A home business can more readily adapt to new opportunities and new ideas whereas a large company will have to spend more resources and time making an adjustment You should therefore organize your home business with this flexibility in mind such that should a new opportunity present itself you can quickly shift gears to profit from it It is important for all home business owners to have a backup plan a list of steps to take in case things dont go as planned What will you do if you lose a major client How are heres llcvega backing up your data Preparing for the worst will help safeguard your company If you have a home based business set up a place in your home that is just for that purpose Dont try to do your work in your personal space Having a place for work only will keep you more organized and discourage that always working feel for you and your family An unconventional way of building exposure to your business products is giving them away as prizes in raffles Organizations are always seeking donations for their fundraising raffles This builds exposure to your product and gives your company a charitable name Its a situation that can not lose Hopefully you have found some great tips to help you on the road to running your own home business This is an exciting time No doubt you have a good reason for starting this adventure Apply the information above that best fits your circumstances Enjoy the road to success