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How many businesses do you have if you call your hobby a business?

micpro

Published on March 21, 2015

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How many businesses do you have if you call your hobby a business?

None.

Calling a hobby a business does not make it a business.

I’ve been playing variations on this theme a lot this past week because this concept is so crucial to your success.

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1. You spend real money on it.
2. You spend real time on it
3. You spend deep thought on it
4. You can reliably predict the returns you will receive from your expenses
5. You have systems in place for traffic generation, lead capture, and sales conversion
6. You have outsourced or delegated all tasks except the ones to which YOU and only you can bring the most value.

Take a look at your business. Does it meet the criteria?

If not, don’t fool yourself that your hobby will ever support your financial goals.

I believe this message is clear...

It's up to you to decide what to do next.

To your business,

Michael

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