Published:
03/17/2012 01:46am
Find Your True Passion - Make Money From What You Already Know
Did you know that even if you've had a particular hobby for years you may have the start of something big? The bottom line is you may already have the skills and knowledge that can turn your fledgling fun hobby into a full time business.
You see your next money making opportunity could be right under your nose. You're just may be too close to your own life to recognize it. The fact is anything that you have a lot of knowledge and passion about can be a way to make money; you just need to research it to be sure you want to do it. And if you don't believe me just do a google search on any topic. I'll bet you'll find somebody that has had the keen thinking to make it a business.
The secret sauce it research who the target market is (probably people like you) and research how others are earning money in the niche. Now here are a few ideas on how to begin.
1. Make a List -- Creating a list of your favorite hobbies and interests is a good way to get started figuring out what your passion is from which you can start earning money. What do you already do today that could possibly earn money? Add each item to your list and start doing the research to find out how you can earn money from something you already love.
2. Examine Long-term Interests -- Is there anything you've enjoyed, loved, or valued for a long time? Any activity that you can't stop doing, whether it costs money or not? Whether you're simply a fan of something or good at something it doesn't matter. You can look at each of these factors and add them to your list of items to research as a possibility of income opportunities.
3. What Do You Talk About? -- Make a list of things that dominate your conversations because that will give you a clue to finding your money making passion. There are many people online making money right now from what they already know. You don't have to know everything, even if you're just a beginner, there are others who haven't yet begun who need to know what you know.
4. Go Online -- Start your research online, and end with your business online. Use Google to research the different ideas that you listed from above and find out what others are doing to make money from that niche. Don't be afraid of competition, in fact, you want competition. If you discover a niche with no competition delve deeper because it might not be a good money maker. Competition is good because that means people are making money.
5. Find a Mentor -- Once you've identified a few opportunities it's time to find a mentor or a coach that can help your clarify and go to the next level. It might seem strange to pay someone to push you to that new level but it works a lot better than asking friends or family because they are too close to the situation to do enough justice to your business ideas. A coach or mentor will tell you the truth because they aren't tied into the relationship but only the goal to help you achieve success.
The one thing you need is an open mind, the courage to do it and a bit of guidance. That's it! Now the rest is up to you.
Small business expert and author Linda Hampton founder of "Attract Clients Out of Thin Air." Linda teaches smart, simple ways boomer women can use their skills, knowledge and experience how to attract more clients, create profit-making products and services, make more sales and ultimately live the life they desire and deserve. To learn more about how to Attract Your Ideal Clients sign up for more FREE tips like these, visit her site at: http://clientattractionmentor.com
