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by Michael Lounibos, Mic

So you've decided to start a home business; what is the next step? Creating your very own business enterprise is a giant leap, and will initially take a great amount of planning, time, and most of all, patience. However, learning the basics of the home business world beforehand can save you much of the hassle and frustration that comes with the home-based biz territory. And best of all, in the end, you will be truly rewarded for your efforts.

You must be prepared to treat your home business like an actual "business." Even though you are not leaving the comfort of your own home each and every day, realize that this is your job now. Your house is your new place of employment. Many home-based businesses fail because their creators cannot seem to adjust to working in the home environment, as they struggle to commit to their new found freedom. A strong work ethic and positive attitude can go a long way in home business development.

Decide the type of home business that you would like to create. Would you like to sell a product, promote a program, or offer a service? Brainstorm and think of an idea that is well-suited for you, and accompanies your interests. Also think of a business that will implement your strengths as a business professional. You must keep in mind that this is a business that you visualize yourself participating in for the long run. Sometimes, the obvious can be the best choice!

Assembling a viable home working environment is a must if you hope to accomplish any of your chosen goals. A comfortable chair and desk are essential, as well as, common office supplies. Pens, notebook and computer paper, folders, and binders are just a few necessities for the home business boardroom. A current computer and system are also a must have. This computer should first be equipped with basic database and word processing programs. A large percentage of business operates solely through the web, so an internet connection is extremely important. High speed and broadband connections are recommended for those in the business world.

Be prepared to present a professional image for your new company. If you expect to be treated as a business peer, you must always act with professionalism, especially when dealing with your clients and the public. It is a good idea to separate your personal and business accounts. Opening a different bank account for your home business is advised. Professional marketing materials promoting your business are also recommended. Company letterhead, business cards, envelopes, and a unique logo are a great way to distinguish yourself from your competitors, while also advertising your newly formed enterprise.

1. Low price, high volume = Educated buying in progress.

2. Protect your capital from losses {use stop losses}

3. Growing your capital and finding the best returns are the two main goals of any trader
Your trading capital is the ?TOTAL? amount that you have available for trading. Your main goal is to have this entire amount exposed to the marketing various trades. Restrict your losses to a maximum of 2% i.e. if your portfolio is $ 100,000 {I wish] then the total would only be $2,000, not enough to wipe you out. Remember as you add your profits it will change your percentage.

4. Develop a clear trading plan {written down] that sets the conditions for selection for either buying or selling your shares.

5. Don't give up your daytime job, {unless you are already retired. Lucky you!}Until your income from trading is matching or is higher than your wages.

6. Many successful traders are using just the same methods that are available to you i.e. charting, end of day data, company announcements etc. They also make losses although some won't admit it. It is how you minimise those losses that count. For losses are guaranteed. Your trading ?edge? comes not from the information that you gather, but how you implement it and put it to use. Remember everyone has the same information available as we do, {sometimes earlier.}

7. There is lots of information available to you, this site for instance, check the free download section where you will find new information being added quite often.

8. Buy on the rumour and sell on the news.

9. Work out your entry price and exit price first before buying your stock.

10. Momentum ties price movement together and helps to measure the acceleration of price over several days.

11. Overnight volatility is caused by the impact of news events. Volatility describes how much we expect a stock to move on any given day.

12. When the share price shows that on all the last 5 days, prices are higher than the last previous closing price. This means a Bullish market. If the opposite is happening then you have a Bear market.

VOLUME.

Volume is the ?fuel? there are two usually two types of volume. These are High volume and Low volume.

High volume on a lower close in share price indicates selling pressure. Everybody wants to get out, nobody wants to buy. So in able to sell the stock the share price goes downwards.

High volume on a higher closing share price indicates buying pressure. Everybody wants to buy, but nobody wants to sell. So traders have to bid a higher price to obtain the stocks they want. This forces the share price upwards.

RISK.

Every time that you trade in the stock market you are exposing your self to risk.

The main risk is the amount of money that you can lose if the stock you have chosen suddenly decides to go downwards in price.

The one way to minimise this risk is to have a stoploss in place.[see previous article called ?stoploss?]

How you handle this is by having an idea of the amount you can afford to lose, You should have this already worked out beforehand and written down in your trading plan. This brings us to the percentage you can use. The one that I use is the rate of 2% of the ?TOTAL? of my trading capital.

Your main aim in trading is to have the entire amount i.e. $20,000 exposed to the market in various trades.

Do not have all your eggs in the one basket as the saying goes. So the most you can lose in any one trade is $400.00 .This in effect saves you from being wiped out in one fell swoop.

Remember as you add profits to this will change the percentage. .Let's hope you do this as often as possible.

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Michael Lounibos has sinced written about articles on various topics from Internet Marketing, Residual Income. About The Author: Michael Lounibos is an author and Home Business entrepreneur who loves to share his successful ideas with others. To find the best home based business ideas and opportunities so you can work at home visit:. Michael Lounibos's top article generates over 18100 views. to your Favourites.

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