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PROGRAM AND SERVICES
OVERVIEW
The
programs and services overview found in this section correspond to the number
indicated by each program or service it represent. (*) Denotes a national
administrated program or service.
1)Empowerment Book Outlets
(*)
Each HomeBiz Center ™
Business Centers will have a selection of small business empowerment books it
promotes. These empowerment book outlets allow home-based business owners and
other who are thinking of starting a home-managed business to get helpful
information on small business topics.
The
Small Business Empowerment Books are for readers who are thinking about starting
a business but lack the information and experience necessary to make the right
decision. Empowerment books review potential business ventures and allow the
reader to get in-depth knowledge about the fields they are interested in before
they invest a lot of time and money. Some empowerment books define the pre-steps
necessary to take before starting a business. Only books that have been approved
by the NAHBB’s national clearinghouse will be sold. Books on topics from how
to start a business to international trade will be sold.
2)
Video and Teleconferencing Service
In today's global
marketplace a business needs to be connected to more than one office. Sometimes
visual contact may be necessary for demonstration and training. The
videoconference room will have a visual display on the wall, which can be used
to link conference facilities worldwide. The videoconference rooms can also be
used to highlight websites, this makes a great presentation for Internet related
websites.
3)
Home Based Business Expos
The Business Expo is a
mini-trade show that allows members to learn how to sell, display and market
their products and services to the general public. HomeBiz Center
™ management teams can give
helpful hints to network member exhibiting at local expos. These expos are good
to improve their business images, set realistic pricing and improve their
displays. This is an excellent event for start-up businesses that have never
sold their products or services before, because business expos can help them.
4)
Community Database Management
Each center compiles local
databases of home-based businesses in its community. They can use these lists to
mail to members and other who are potential clients. It is also used as a
follow-up on contacts made by the HomeBiz Centers ™
and to promote the center at special events. HomeBiz Centers
™ can also request local lists when they want to conduct
special events such as seminars and workshops.
5)
Independent Agency Services
Our Independent Agency
package is designed for domestic and foreign companies that have more than five
representatives working under the same trade name. Agents and reps attached to
the center can get a group rate for monthly services. They are offered a special
monthly package that includes mailing address services, conference room rentals
and telephone answering services. There are also special meeting and training
room privileges available, as well.
The
NAHBB can also host annual conventions to give members training and honor
outstanding home based businesses and entrepreneurs with achievement awards. The
national convention is an annual event that consists of workshops, exhibits, and
an award banquet. Attendees include members, guest lecturers, teachers and other
business associates. Each center will have a special program at the convention
dedicated to its members. Business center management designates their members
for awards granted during the Award Banquets. Business centers can promote the
convention year round, selling admissions and exhibits space one year in
advance. When foreign business centers grow, conventions will be held both
nationally and internationally.
7)
Industry ConnectBiz Program - (*)
The
NAHBB's Industry ConnectBiz Program allows small businesses to earn working and
growth capital for their new or existing home-based business ventures. This
program allows industry leaders to create income-generating opportunities that
can be used by small business to earn supplemental and residual income. These
opportunities were designed to have minimum impact on an entrepreneur's primary
business. Unlike other multi-level or pyramid schemes these opportunities
require minimum involvement. No mandatory meetings, sales quotas, requirement
goals or large inventory purchasing is required.
This
program enables home-based businesses to participate in high-tech and other
fast-growing industries. It allows leading multinational companies to form
business market sharing networks with smaller, home based businesses. Industry
leaders are able to create income-generating opportunities that can be used by
small businesses to earn supplemental and residual income. This program is a
great opportunity for business owners who need working and/or growth capital.
8)
IntraNet-TV Production Studio
The
HomeBiz Global Center franchise can include an IntraNet-TV Broadcast Station.
However, it is as an optional service, a franchisee can add to their franchise
package. A Broadcast station is the Internet television support facility for the
IntraNet Television Network channels of and. Each station has a small-set studio
with a professional production crew attached to it. Small businesses and others
can use the crew to produce their own video production. The studio can also be
rented by the hour to those who want to produce their own digital and
videotapes.
The
crew and station is also used by the network to cover local and regional events
and to tape commercial and infomercials ads. The combination of business and
advertisement services will allow small and home based businesses to use the
center to enhance their advertisement and marketing efforts worldwide. The new
mass media of Internet Television, will allow each center to become the lead
content provider in their assigned area. An IntraNet-TV Broadcast station will
originate talk shows; video tapped programs and will make commercials and
infomercial ads for local and regional audiences.
The
makes it possible for small and home based businesses to claim niche market
television as a media of their own.
9)
Business Models and Franchises
Business
models are the performance version of a concept/idea, after the business and
market plans have been implemented and field-tested. Therefore, it is necessary
to have a third party verified business model or franchise before equity funding
is sort or granted.
In
order for entrepreneurs with existing or start-up businesses to attract venture
capital funding, they will need a certified business models or franchise.
Certified business models are the preferred business structure of new millennium
venture capitalists. Existing business owners who want to expand beyond their
local markets also uses them.
10)
Network Marketing Groups
The Home Based Business -
Infinity Marketing Group is made up of independent agents and representatives
who are authorized to sell their products and services directly to consumers.
The NAHBB recognizes network marketing as a business trade group and have a
business trade organization dedicate exclusively to individually whose
businesses is part of multi-level marketing organizations.
11)
Home Based Business Day
Home based business days are sponsored by HomeBiz Centers ™
for individuals who have existing businesses or would like to start one. They
include more than twelve workshops. Guest lecturers and other practical
consultants teach these workshops with experience in the fields they teach.
Topics
include information on how to start a business from home through international
trade. Home Based Business Days can be co-sponsored by other small business
institutions such as community colleges and small-business development centers
and are a good outlet for book promotion and sales.
12)
Specialized Seminars
These seminars cover a single topic. The most popular is "How to start a
home based business." The seminars are usually co-sponsored with
consultants and others with businesses that relate to the topics they teach.
Business Opportunity Sessions are taught under this special classification.
Specialized training can also be taught within this session on topics such as
computers. These seminars are scheduled based on the interest of our members and
associates. The NAHBB keeps the cost of these seminars down in exchange for
commitment from attendees to promote the NAHBB through computer links,
promotional inserts, etc.
13)
Co-Marketing Media Partners - (*)
The National Association of Home Based Businesses is forming a new advertisement
and marketing partnership with print and electronic media. Co-Marketing Media
Partners publish newspapers, magazines and/or newsletters. Media partners are
granted listings on our Internet HomeSite System in exchange for a listing in
their print publications. They may have local, national or international
publications and are used to extend the market reach of our clients to print
media. The NAHBB recognizes media partners as an important part of both our
national and international media outlets for clients with expanding marketing
needs. They also refer advertisers to our Business Opportunity Bulletin, Direct
Market Mailers, Newsletter Classifieds and market ads for our Internet State
Guides. Media partners can also use our electronic marketing service to expand
the reach of their classified ad sections.
14)
E-Mail Newsletters & Classifieds
They provide local, regional and national information on home based business
issues. Media partners including writers update them and publishers of home
based business publications. There is a classified section at the bottom of each
newsletter that is available for use by the general public. This classified
section does not require a membership in the NAHBB. However, other ads are
subject to rejection without explanation.
15)
Business Opportunity Bulletin
The Business Opportunity Bulletin is an electronic publication that contains
classified ads. It accepts ads from member businesses, associates and media
partners. The Business Opportunity Bulletin is our electronic classified
publication.
Each
bulletin has private classified pages inside to highlight business and income
opportunities.
16)
Home Based Business - Franchise and Business Model Directory
Supplemental income is considered by the NAHBB to be growth capital funds for
home managed businesses because the money is earned from an outside source.
Home-based business owners can earn residual and override income from
supplemental income opportunities; however, they must be compatible with their
primary business and earned revenue must meet the need of the growing business.
Unlike debts and equity financing, growth capital funds do not have to be paid
back and can be used to help the primary business grow.
18)
New Internet Site Construction
Businesses that want their own address on the Internet can apply for a private
domain name. The Information Superhighway has web page design specialists who
can construct new Internet websites. They can use the latest digital technology
and visual links can be constructed to increase the traffic to the new sites we
build. Home based businesses can connect them to one or more of the 200 business
trade groups that we currently provide service to.
19)
Joint Marketing Services
Members of this network are composed of diversified business groups with
different products and services offered. Authorized group members offer
one-of-a-kind products and services. Each business member of the group provides
a different product or service; however, they share the same customer profile.
These members share marketing costs: advertising, promotions, co-op mailings and
co-sponsored special events including seminars and workshops.
20)
Circle Marketing Program
Circle Marketing is a new concept in niche marketing that allows a participating
company to maximize contact to a target group. A circle marketing strategy
allows businesses from different industries to share the same clients. This
repetitive method of marketing allows a company to increase the number of
contacts it makes to the same niche market group. This new way of reaching a
niche market is closed to other companies outside the circle. Circle members are
allowed to combine their mailings to reach new and old customers jointly.
21)
Business Marketing Circle
A Business Marketing Circle is part of a high-quality lead source and referral
service. This circle is made up of companies that offer one-of-a-kind products
and/or services from industries that service home based businesses. Selected
merchants must offer a discount or a purchase incentive to member subscribers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a marketplace business located outside the
home participating in both the Internet and group marketing. Leads and referrals
are managed from a central location on the Internet and are accessible from 50
states. The LeadSource and Referral Center is accessible to members and
associates 24 hours a day.
22)
Internet Links
The NAHBB currently has connecting Internet links with such organizations as the
Small Business Administration, Inc. Magazine, and Success Magazine. Promotional
links are waiting to be connected and will exceed a combined hit count of more
than 2 million each month. Because of the nature of the NAHBB, there are
countless businesses desiring a relationship that will be mutually beneficial.
23)
24)
Distributorship and Franchise Development Program - (*)
Home Based Businesses with proven success records can turn their business into
distributorships or franchises. The NAHBB seeks home-based business
opportunities that give the individual purchaser a real chance at success. The
NAHBB makes this service available through its national office and promotes it
through business center outlets.
25)
Certified International Traders Training Program - (*)
This training program allows ordinary people with no experience in international
trade to become exporters and importers. Our Certified International Traders
program is taught by correspondence and is designed especially for individuals
who want to become involved in international trade. It takes approximately
twelve weeks to complete our home-training program. Our Certified International
Traders (CITs) graduate into a worldwide network that can assist them in
marketing their products or services. Products that are turned into successful
distributorships can be marketed through our business centers.
26)
National Register of Home Based Businesses
There are many types of businesses that work from home and the homework industry
is estimated more than 60 million people. How do you distinguish your business
from others who work from home? There are cottage industry workers who do piece
work for manufacturers; telecommuters, who work from home but are tied to a main
office by computer; direct sales agents and reps; consultants; and
craftsperson’s, to name a few. If you are an entrepreneur and run a small
business from home, you can get your own private HBIC code guide number and
separate your business from others.
27)
Home Based Business IntroPack Mailer - (*)
The Home Based Business IntroPack Mailer is a multi-inserted mailer that is
mailed to home based business owners. The IntroPack mailer is a low-cost mailer
that makes it possible for home-based businesses to use direct mail to expand
their businesses both locally and nationally. The Home Based Business IntroPack
Mailer is part of the NAHBB's joint marketing program, which allows members with
products and services to share the expenses of advertisements and promotions. It
allows them to reach a broader market, which they would not be able to reach
alone.
The
Home Based Business IntroPack Mailer is a multi-inserted mailer that includes
promotional inserts; discount coupons and other promotional advertisements.
These mailers are sent to special lists compiled by the NAHBB. Since the NAHBB
doesn't sell its mailing lists, individuals and businesses can reach members and
other affiliates through this mailer. There are two types of mailers: a general
mailer and a business opportunity mailer. The IntroPack mailer will also be sent
to special clients such as professional consultants.
Residential
Mailers - are mailed to households in a general geographical area that is
identified by zip code. These mailers can be targeted at professional groups by
age, gender and income. Independent distributors can also obtain this mailer.
The AdverMailer Advertiser® is a special multi-level mailer that has its own
distributorship opportunities and will also be turned into a full services
franchise.
28)
Option/Plus Program - (*)
The Option/Plus Program was designed by the National Association of Home Based
Businesses to identify local and national companies provide that high-quality
products and services to home based businesses. It is a comprehensive program
that includes both savings and income opportunities. Established home managed
businesses are given an opportunity to secure an Option/Plus Discount Card,
which can be used at participating businesses to make purchases at reduced
prices.
The
Option/Plus Discount Card is distributed to member and non-member home based
business owners. This card will allow home-based businesses to receive savings
on purchases made at participating companies. Enrolled companies are placed on
specially printed and electronic lists that are made available to Option/Plus
Discount Card holders. Option/Plus income opportunities are an excellent way to
add residual and override income to an existing home based business. They can
provide owners with extra income that can help stabilize a new business or add
additional financial resources to an existing business.
29)
Option/Plus Discount Savings Club
The Option/Plus Discount Savings Club bands home based businesses together to
increase their collective buying and selling powers. There are 60 million people
working from home in the United States and of that group about a third are
considered to be home based businesses. The home-based business market is one of
the fastest-growing niche markets in the United States. In year 2000, more than
27 of American households will work from home, according to the Bloomberg News
Report, a nightly business television show.
The
Option/Plus Discount Savings Program will reach a large portion of that market.
The Option/Plus Program was designed by the National Association of Home Based
Businesses to identify local and national companies that provide high-quality
products and services to home based businesses. It is a comprehensive program
that provides discounts savings and supplemental income opportunities. The
Option/Plus Program uses the buying power of club members to obtain savings and
discounts from local and national companies. Selected companies are invited to
make their products and services available to Option/Plus Discount Savings Club
members. Companies that join the Preferred Merchant Program can offer their
products and services to NAHBB members, Internet subscribers and discount
cardholders.
30)
Preferred Merchant Services
The NAHBB selects businesses that offer high-quality products and services to
the home-based business Industry. Companies that enroll in the program offer
members and subscribers special discounts and savings. Some companies’ offer
discounts on existing products or services while others create new programs.
Enrolled companies can make their products or services available to home based
business members, Internet subscribers and discount cardholders.
Before
a company can participate in the Preferred Merchant Program, the NAHBB’s
Clearinghouse Division must evaluate its products or services. The Clearinghouse
is made up of experienced home-based business owners and industry professionals.
Acceptable products or services can be marketed through the Option/Plus Program
and other NAHBB affiliate organizations.
31)
Export/Import Agency
Innovative export/import management companies with agencies attached for
independent traders who are allowed to become a part of our international
Marketing network. Our export/import management companies are part of a private
trading network that consists of national and international agents/distributors.
Candidates who attend the Exporters Incubator are trained to become innovative
traders. Those who successfully complete their training are designated as
Certified International Traders (CITs). Andecker traders handle products and
services from around the world and get exclusive agreements from manufacturers
with exportable products. Only independent traders with a CIT designation are
allowed to represent Andecker's portfolio products. Andecker selects
agents/distributors for their ability and background to assure high-quality
representation of portfolio products. Any products that are added to the
Andecker's portfolio must pass a comprehensive target market research and
feasibility analysis.
32)
LeadSource and Referral Services
Our Computer Internet Access System provides members and subscribers with a
quick and reliable source of business, trade, management, business
opportunities, direct and network marketing information. Qualified businesses
can get a listing under one of more than 200 business trade group
classifications and can also design and manage their own web pages. To make sure
that opportunities created by the Information Superhighway remain in the hands
of home-based entrepreneurs the NAHBB has authorized four different types of
Home Business Computer Workstations. These workstations are the chief providers
to the USA HOME BASED BUSINESS INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY. They specialize in data
entry, consulting, sales, endorsement, training, business opportunity, direct
and network marketing. Computer Workstations are privately owned and serve as
agent/providers for programs and services offered on the Information
Superhighway.
33)
U.S.A. Home Based Business Information Superhighway
- Global Business and Trade
- National Site
- International Sites
The
Information Superhighway has been designed to help small businesses in the 21st
Century make the shift to a global economy. The NAHBB HomeSite currently
receives 400,000+ visitors each month, with the number quickly rising as the
NAHBB expands. The Superhighway embodies three of the fastest-growing segments
of the new business service industry home based businesses, on-line computer
services, and direct mail. When complete it will contain:
Members
and subscribers can currently obtain listings or construct their own World Wide
Web sites within the NAHBB Internet structure. These sites will be connected to
other Web sites both internally and externally, allowing participants to jointly
market products and services on the Superhighway.
Members
and subscribers can visit their Web sites as often as they like and register
their home based business in one of the 200+ business trade groups. They can
transfer files, send and receive E-mail, and establish their own HBIC code guide
numbers. Members can also use the HomeSite Access System to send and receive
information around the world, or participate in discussions with practitioners
of their trade.
A
National Internet Access Site is established in each country that promotes free
enterprise. These sites are set up under Continental Master Sites, and are
activated based on the home-based business population's activity, needs and
interest in each particular country. Home Business Computer Workstation
Operators trained in selected countries will activate NAHBB sites. Workstation
will specialize in the following areas: business opportunities, direct
marketing, database management, small business training, development, sales, and
marketing.
The
Worldwide Internet Access System will allow small-business members to conduct
global business and trade with each other via the Internet, dividing the world
into eight Continental Master Sites. When complete, these sites will connect
more than 150 countries. Each country will have its national site that will
reflect the legal and business culture of that particular region.
The
NAHBB is a fifteen year old organization that provides support and development
services to home managed businesses. It provides these services through business
developers, consultants, business and support associates. and computer
workstations. It is considered a
leader in the home-based business industry. The NAHBB is quoted and sourced
monthly in national newspapers, magazines, and radio and television talk shows.
It is also listed as a reference source in more than 300 books and other
annually publications. The NAHBB frequently sponsors and co-sponsors educational
training seminars with community colleges and other small-business
organizations.
Following
are the NAHBB’s membership classifications the offers:
·
Affiliate Members - Not sure of which home based business to start
·
Business Opportunity Member - Looking for an existing opportunity such as
a
Franchise
·
Pre-Business Member-Knows which business to start, but has not yet
started
·
Home Based Business - Individuals with home managed businesses
·
Professional Consultant - Specializes in a particular field
·
Business or Support Associates - Provide products and services for home
based
businesses
·
Option/Plus Club Members - Discount and savings opportunities.
35)
Home Based Business Trainer & Consultants
A Home Based Business Trainer is an individual who offers training classes
through workshops, seminars, and specialized classes to entrepreneurs who own a
home based business or want to start one. They teach subjects that range from
"How to Start a Home-Based Business" to "How to Trade
Internationally. A Home Based Business Consultant provides consulting services
to small businesses. They consult in such fields as marketing, management,
bookkeeping, direct and network marketing, etc. The NAHBB refers members and
associates to certified consultants. The NAHBB co-sponsors special events with
certified consultants.
The
NAHBB uses its certified trainers and consultants to assist home based business
members and associates. The NAHBB also co-sponsors special events with them by
referring marketplace businesses that want to participate in small-business
events. Approved small-business events that are hosted by our Certified Trainers
and Consultants are promoted on the U.S.A. Home Based Business Information
Superhighway.
36)
Home Office Extension Service
The NAHBB identifies executive suites that can provide support and interactive
assistance services to home managed businesses. To qualify a facility must meet
appearance standards and provide high-quality support services with a variable
of fixed and flexible rate packages.
Following
are the minimum support services required by the Home Office Extension Service
program:
Conference
Room
Private Offices - (furnished)
Clerical Support Services - (optional)
Telephone Answering Services
Mailing Address Services
Fax Machine - (sending & receiving)
Internet Access/Video & Conferencing - (optional)
Consulting and Training Program - (optional)
As
more and more shared-office facilities enter the marketplace, NAHBB designated
support centers will have the edge in attracting home based businesses as
service clients. Support and interactive assistance centers are authorized under
a different program. This is a national-level administrated service that allow'
NAHBB's business centers to expand through others.
37)
Meeting and Conference Room Services
The NAHBB's Business Center
is a multipurpose facility that includes a conference room, meeting rooms, mail,
address services, and telephone answering services. The home based business
conference rooms, meeting, and training spaces can be rented by the hour or day.
These are not executive office suites and cannot be rented by the week or month.
Some retail spaces are occupied by support associates that provide products or
service' needed by home based businesses.
Cluster
Development Program
The NAHBB has authorized a cluster and model development program to open new
territories for HomeBiz Global Center franchises. To accelerate the growth of
our franchises, the NAHBB is opening model centers in the heart of territories
set-aside for cluster development. Cluster centers are established in large
metropolitan areas and their surrounding communities. There are two types of
Cluster Center Development packages, one is private and the other is
co-sponsored by participating companies. Cluster territories can be opened in
areas that can support a minimum of six centers.
Private
Cluster Development Centers
investment partners manage the privately owned cluster centers. Private owners
of cluster centers take all the responsibility for opening and expanding centers
in their area. They can manage their own centers and have the option to sell
them under the regular terms and conditions of the franchise agreement.
CO-Sponsored
Development Centers
The co-sponsored development package includes participating companies who lead
their industry in marketing to home based businesses. Home based business owners
and potential franchisees in targeted markets are educated on the uses of
HomeBiz Global Center franchises, through advertisement, specialty marketing and
public relations
38)
Copy/Print Services
HomeBiz Global Centers provide copying and printing services. The Copy/Print
Center specializes in copying: manuals, documents, flyers, stationery, business
cards and brochures. They offer both self-services and private assistance
including color copying. The centers perform small jobs on site but out-source
larger ones to a national printing group. Our copy/print centers are equipped
with the latest copying and printing equipment.
39)
IntraNet-TV Broadcast Station
The
HomeBiz Global Center franchise can include an IntraNet-TV Broadcast Station.
However, it is as an optional service, a franchisee can add to their franchise
package. A Broadcast station is the Internet television support facility for the
IntraNet Television Network channels of and. Each station has a small-set studio
with a professional production crew attached to it. Small businesses and others
can use the crew to produce their own video production. The studio can also be
rented by the hour to those who want to produce their own digital and
videotapes.
The
crew and station is also used by the network to cover local and regional events
and to tape commercial and infomercials ads. The combination of business and
advertisement services will allow small and home based businesses to use the
center to enhance their advertisement and marketing efforts worldwide. The new
mass media of Internet Television, will allow each center to become the lead
content provider in their assigned area. An IntraNet-TV Broadcast station will
originate talk shows; video tapped programs and will make commercials and
infomercial ads for local and regional audiences. The makes it possible for
small and home based businesses to claim niche market television as a media of
their own.
40)
Internet Business Support Facility
The
Association of Home Based Businesses, (NAHBB) is certifies executive suite
facilities as Internet Business Support Centers. These centers will be home to
Internet Companies that enrolled in our and Home Office Extension Services. Each
enrolled business will be placed in an executive suite as a service client for a
minimum period of six months. Many of these service clients will stay and become
permanent tenants once they get their ventures funded. Enrolled centers provide
Internet Business owners with office support such as; telephone answering,
secretarial services, mailing address services, office and conference room
rental, copy/fax and many more services. Support centers increase the
effectiveness of Internet Business Models. They may also lease a office in the
facility if the business requires it. Our Dot-Com Business Incubator program is
a business concept development and evaluation service for Internet Companies
seeking venture capital funding. Only Internet Business models and franchises
are allows to enroll. Each approved Incubator program will have a team of
consultants who can provide support and development services to businesses from
start-ups to international trade. Wall street has signaled a switch from the
business-to-consumer, (BTC) model to a business-to-business, (BTB) model. This
shift will create a niche for Dot-Com Business Incubators that can provide
development and support services to Dot-Com Companies and the venture
capitalists that fund them. Developing a new type of business model is essential
to the growth of Internet start-ups. A Dot-Com Business Model will increase the
growth rate of Internet companies and will improve the chances for them to
attract venture capital funding and other partners necessary for their growth.
42) Small Business Development Incubator