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Now, I'm not going to tell you that this is everything you need to know ? it's not. However, if you incorporate the following ten items into your home business plans, you will avoid many of the roadblocks that plague new businesses.

1. Do what you love!

You are going to have to face your business everyday, make it something that brings you joy. Many new businesses fail simply from lack of interest and frustration on the part of the owner. If you are deathly afraid of dogs, please, no matter how desperate your town is, don't open a boarding kennel!

2. Have a plan.

Don't let a business plan scare you; it can be as simple as numbered notes to yourself. But whatever form your business plan takes, write one now! It keeps you focused and on track. Also, remember that a Business Plan is a "work in progress." As you learn and grow, your plan will grow with your business. Bizymoms.com has a nice how-to on writing a business plan. http://www.bizymoms.com/cart/contest/freebies/Biz_Plan_Article.pdf

3. Get your family on board.

This isn't always easy, but a supportive family can become your best marketing team.

4. Don't pay for anything until you have to.

Make a list of wants and needs. Prioritize, set goals. Yes, a new laser printer would be nice, but do you really need one? Could you make a deal to borrow Aunt Ester's once a week instead?

5. Market, Market, Market...

You are the best advertisement your business will ever have. Be Proud! Talk about it!

6. Don't pay for advertising when you can avoid it.

There are so many ways to market your business for free. Utilize those methods first. Article marketing, word of mouth, business cards, free samples, using your products as gifts and starting an email newsletter are just a few ways to market your business on a very small budget. Another must is writing press releases often. Bizymoms.com also has a great press release template for you to follow. http://www.bizymoms.com/cart/contest/freebies/Press_Release_Template.pdf

7. Avoid Scams!

?If it sounds too good, it probably is?? This has never been more true than with home business. Do you homework; don't pay for anything without a written contract. Check companies out with the BBB and other agencies before you commit. You can refer to the scams page on Bizymoms.com for links and information on reporting scams.

8. Treat your Business like a Business

Organize. It's not ?hit and miss.? Schedule meetings, plan working hours, organize files. Show all your business contacts and customers just how professional you are.

9. Network

Work with other home and small businesses to market and grow your business. Join your local Chamber of Commerce. Make ?meeting and greeting? people a number one priority.

10. Have some fun!

You started this business for a reason. So jump in with both feet and enjoy the rewards of your decision.

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1-Any electrical connections need to be installed properly. Moisture and electricity are a bad combination. All connectors and fixtures need to be designed for moist areas and never exposed to the elements of a sauna. If you have ANY questions about installation hire, or at least consult, a professional.

2-Always use Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) with all circuits.

3-Ventilate your sauna. The small enclosed space along with the use of wood or gas heaters can create an exhaust problem. Even with an electric or infrared heater, ventilation will improve the efficiency of your home sauna. Venting circulates the air, which in turn circulates the heat, giving you a more uniform heat distribution. Having a slight gap at the bottom of the door and an adjustable exhaust vent above the bench on an opposite wall makes for a convenient and natural ventilation system.

4-Make sure the floor is not made of a slick material. A tile floor may be easy to clean but it becomes dangerously slippery when wet, not to mention hot. A Duckboard (a removable secondary flooring made of wood slats) works extremely well in this situation.

5-The door should swing out and never have a lock or latch on it. In case of fire or CO2 buildup you should not have to think about any more than pushing open the door to escape.

6- Make sure there is some sort of guardrail around the heater. Saunas are intentionally small and the risk of bumping into the heater in the often cramped quarters is real.

Safe behavior

7-A sauna should be a relaxing and laid back retreat. This is no place for roughhousing especially with a hot stove so close.

8-Alcohol and saunas may seem like a natural complement but it can become a dangerous combination. Both will relax you and together they may put you to sleep. Sleeping in the sauna should never happen. Overexposure to the heat is not good for you.

9-There is a lot of debate about taking a sauna during pregnancy. If you are pregnant be sure to talk to your physician about the risks involved.

10-There is some new evidence that suggests that men exposed to excessive heat may father children that have an increased risk of developing brain tumors. It has been known for a long time that heat damages sperm and decreases fertility. There now seems to be a possible link between hot tubs, saunas and electric blankets use by men and brain cancer risk in their offspring. Luckily the effects of the heat are temporary and probably last less than a few months.

11-Always end your sauna session if you feel dizzy, nauseous sleepy or uncomfortable (OK #11 is a bonus).

There is no reason you cannot enjoy your home sauna as a safe and relaxing retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A few simple precautions will insure a lifetime of safe and healthy use.

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Susan Hutson has sinced written about articles on various topics from Home Businesses. Susan Hutson is Community Director for Bizymoms.com . Bizymoms lives by their motto, ?You can have it all!? and everyone there knows that sometimes, al. Susan Hutson's top article generates over 1600 views. to your Favourites.

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