If you’re reading this, you probably want to generate a substantial income with an independent, home-based business. There are lots of business plans out there, but over the past decade, the Internet has generated the greatest number of new ideas. Online business opportunities have unparalleled flexibility and variety. So many options are available that your first question is probably: “Which one should I choose?” The answers depend on your situation, but most people prefer the following:

True Independence: There’s independence in name only and real independence, where you don’t have to lock yourself into the rules of a franchise. Franchise rules can set you back thousands of dollars while restricting your ability to run a business the way you want. If somebody else is ordering you around it’s not really independence, is it? Every opportunity has rules, but make sure these don’t make somebody else your boss in all but name.

No Selling to your “Warm Market:” The last thing anyone wants to do is sell to friends and family. Marketing professionals like to call your immediate network a “warm market,” but that warmth usually comes from sympathy – not real interest. It can “cool down” fast, damaging your closest relationships in the process.

Fast Startup: A good online business opportunity should offer a fast, easy startup. You don’t need to rent office space, hire employees or perform other conventional setup tasks, so why should it take you just as long to start an online business as a standard one? “Turnkey” online business opportunities offer the fastest startups. These systems offer a “business in a box” that contains all the resources and information you need to begin.

I’ve investigated many of these systems and have found what I think is a solution that hits every one of these requirements. Drop me a line if you’re interested in hearing more.

Older Americans face a dilemma: Take the money and run, to stick it out for the long haul? That’s the choice Social Security gives them. At age 62, Americans can theoretically start getting their benefits right away, but there’s a penalty: They’ll never get as much money as they would have if they collected benefits later. According to the CPA Journal it’s in the average American’s interest to collect early, but the reasons aren’t exactly heartening. It’s only a good decision because it lets the average retiree defer withdrawals from other retirement savings, or because he just doesn’t have other post-retirement income opportunities.

The best solution is to avoid the dilemma entirely, by retaining an income stream that sustains you before, during and after your chosen “retirement age.” It’s simple: If you don’t anticipate going into debt or running out of money, you’re free to collect Social Security benefits whenever you wish. The key is to find a business that supports “working retirement,” where you’re your own boss, set your own hours and can easily balance your business, family and personal needs. Find the right business, and this kind of “retirement” is better than working; you can leave 9 to 5 for a better income without anyone showing you the door once you hit your 60s!

That’s why a home business is the natural choice if you’re interested in a secure retirement at any age. A turnkey business - one where you’ve got a system in place - saves you the headache of setup. Contact me to explore the possibilities.

There’s a wealth of opportunities out there for self-motivated individuals. But be warned: Not all opportunities are created equal! Some opportunities provide structured plans for success, but others leave you on your own, without help or guidance. Starting a business can be either one, depending on the method you choose. Will you break your back in a conventional business or try to “turn the key?”

Starting a business from the ground up can be a Herculean effort. Before you even start, you’ll need to assess the market for demand, plan marketing and promotion and set down every aspect of your company’s operations. Skip a step and you’ll feel the effects somewhere down the road. You’ll miss an opportunity or misjudge the environment, leaving you thousands of hours – and thousands of dollars – in the hole with nothing to show for it. If you choose a home-based business you can’t escape the office to forget your troubles – you live there!

Fortunately, you don’t have to start from scratch. There are other opportunities out there. These turnkey home based businesses provide everything you need to start making money. Investopedia.com defines a turnkey business as an operation where the “management of a firm is in charge of the planning and execution of all business strategy. The client, who buys a franchise or part of the business, only has to “turn the key” for the operation to start.”

A turnkey business provides the best of both worlds for determined, independent businesspeople who care enough about their quality of life to want to avoid the hassle of early business planning. Turnkey business eliminate the tedious startup period, letting you get the point of running a business: generating wealth!

A home based turnkey business still requires work, but if you choose a well-designed system, work rewards you right away – you don’t have to pour sweat into it just to get ready. Contact me to unlock your own turnkey home business opportunity.