As we approach a new year there are several trends that continue to be important for every successful home based business owner. Here are three that you should be following if you want to make more money with your own business next year.

1. Use the Internet. It really does not matter what business model you are using. The Internet is where people are shopping more than ever before and you need an online presence to get your share of the market.

Whether you own a franchise, a direct sales company, a network marketing business, or something else, using the Internet is smart for your business.

2. Promote affiliate products. Any home business owner can increase their profit if they add affiliate products to their business.

You may have a specific business opportunity that you promote, but if you’re smart you would have your own website and monetize it with affiliate products. Even adding Google AdSense to your website is a good way to make more money.

3. Outsource for time management. Nobody can do it all and there are many opportunities to outsource things for your business.

Examples of things you can outsource include web design, blog building, blog writing, article marketing, hiring a virtual assistant, and so on. If you are smart you will concentrate on things that you enjoy within your own business and then outsource those that you do not enjoy.

These are 3 can’t miss trends in the marketplace today. Having a successful home based business means using the Internet, promoting affiliate products, and outsourcing tasks whenever possible.