Home Business Global Marketing Checklist
by Craig Ritsema
Published on this site: May 27th , 2005 - See
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It amazes me how wide open the world is for work at home marketing
opportunities thanks to the Internet. What we do at our computer
affects people on the other side of the world just as easily as
those living next door. However, how we affect those people may
be different than we think. The following list will assist in making
sure that the legitimate business contacts we have with others is
mutually profitable.
- Learn from different cultures. People have different insights
and experiences and can offer valuable information with operating
a home business, especially when marketing in other parts of the
world.
- English is not everyones primary language. People who use English
as a secondary language do not always translate the same. They
may misunderstand words that can have more than one meaning. Be
considerate of this when communicating with people in other countries.
- Marketing physical products is not possible in all parts of
the world due to additional costs. If youre selling, make sure
the companys products you are marketing include information or
resource products which can be obtained via the internet. Training
and "how-to" information can be invaluable for every
home business. These kinds of products along with physical products
allow a choice for everyone to purchase.
- The products you are marketing should be available for purchase
in different currencies. Thanks to the high-tech advances in banking
and the use of credit cards much of the currency exchange is processed
by the credit card companies. Purchasing goods from other parts
of the world has become much easier.
- Plan for time differences. With all the time zones, people
we contact in different parts of the world are not able to respond
immediately.
- Give others the "benefit of the doubt". Cultural
differences can affect how your communication is perceived. For
example, responses from others can seem rude or impolite when
that is not the intention.
- Make friends with people in other parts of the world. Learn
about their culture and the places where they live. This can be
a very rewarding part of operating a home business in a global
marketplace.
A good home business opportunity will provide training and marketing
resources to assist in the Global Marketplace. A large network of
experienced affiliates should be available, usually through internet
discussion groups, so that anyone can learn how to succeed no matter
where you live!
Check out any opportunity and make sure you are comfortable with
the services and support they provide. Many of the people you work
with over the internet will be from different parts of the world.
This can and should be an exiting part of your business!
Craig Ritsema operates a successful part time home business
and resides in Michigan, USA. For more details visit his site at
http://www.part-time-work-at-home-opportunities.com
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