Has any one of you quit your regular job because the income from your online business made it possible?

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Has any one of you quit your regular job because the income from your online business made it possible?
My story is just a bit different for the fact that I didn't actually have a job to start with. However, myself %26amp; my children's father owned a car audio business, technically he was sole owner %26amp; I had no actual interest legally in it. (Not my smartest move, but lesson learned.) Anyhow, I had been involved in numerous network marketing businesses throughout the time we were together, none of which I was making any money in. It didn't matter so much then because the bills were being paid and money wasn't really an issue. But when I become a single mom and everything changed and I could no longer depend on someone else to pay the bills and such, I had to find something that would actually make me some money. I had been out of work for so long, and hated the thought of going back to work for someone else and working my tail off while barely getting by, I was determined to find another way.





I have been with the company I am with now for almost 18 months. I have never had to work outside of the home and was able to start making money right away. It wasn't like boom instant cash and no worries. I was able to keep my head just above water and lived on necessities only for a while. Now that I have it built up a bit, I am comfortable but not where I choose to be yet.





Either way, I didn't have a job to quit...but I also didn't have to go get a job while I waited for the income from my business to do it's part.





Oh and by the way, I only receive $300 a month in child support, if and when I get that. So, there was little to no help each month besides what I would do.
Reply:yes





1) Think large for the long term, but think small in the beginning. Start your business by contacting people that you know ( friends, family, neighbors etc. ). Let these people know that you are in business, and explain to them what a convenient service you provide.





(2) Network your subscription business as a fund-raiser. Contact local schools, churches, civic groups etc. who want to raise money for their organization and keep a percentage of sales as your profit.





(3) Take advantage of any gift giving occasion ( holidays, birthdays, engagements, graduations, etc.) Keep a log of all special occasions for your customers.





(4) Contact local business who having waiting areas (family doctor, pediatrician, dentist, beautician, mechanics etc.) This is an excellent opportunity for you to offer your service at little or no additional cost to the customer.








(5) Ask existing customers for referrals. Most businesses get their start this way. For example: Your beautician built his or her client base from referrals of existing customers. Word of mouth is the most powerful form of advertisement.





(6) Contact your local Chamber of Commerce to get a listing of businesses ( and their address / Phone Number) in your area. Write a letter of introduction, or use our suggested letter of introduction, to contact them. There may be a small fee to get this list.





(7) Contact large businesses in your area.





(8) Keep updates on new residents in your area. Write a letter to welcome them to the community and tell them about your service. Form a business relationship with a local company that deals with major purchases ( real estate brokers, car salesman ).





(9) Build relationships with your customers. Follow up with existing customers on a regular basis ( every 3 mos. ) . And there are NO problems. Hint: Customers follow up is crucial to your business. If you do not follow up, your credibility can be destroyed. If you only call your customers once a year (when it is time to renew ), they will be less likely to renew through you if there have been problems and you were not available to handle them throughout the year.
Reply:There are many people who quit regular job when there income from on line business is sufficient to support the family.
Reply:No, but I look forward to the day when I can. That 9 to 5 grind really sucks.





If I have to work, I want to work to live, not live to work.
Reply:Not I but if you have will you let me know how you did it ?