Oct 1, 2009

Are YOU, the Author of your Destiny?!

It's believed by many "You are the Author of your own Destiny!" Truthfully, well said. This time round we'll look at your destiny as your Entrepreneurial Obligation. Your destiny is your business.

Encarta® 2007 describes an entrepreneur as a risk-taking businessperson: somebody who initiates or finances new commercial enterprises. Yes, THAT's YOU. Totaly you, however difficult it may be, to believe. Please stay on board.

Most people believe Destiny to being "our pre-ordained future," to an extent, yes, though it's not entirely true. What we do or don't do leaves its mark. Knowing or unknowingly, we all contribute to our destiny. So it is not purely predetermined.

It is mostly shaped unwittingly. This leads to the perception it is preordained. On occasion, yes it is so, but mostly otherwise. The more conscious you are of where you want to go, the more control (or at least influence) you'll have over the result. It is about time we take charge, control and contribute or in the least sway our destiny. It shouldn't be left to chance.
You'd be doing yourself an injustice!

If you were to merely exist without exerting yourself in some sort of activity, your life would be short lived. You'd turn into some sort of vegetable. End up with a miserable result of a life. Following are examples of persons who influenced their destiny.

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee was ready to run alongside able-bodied competitors at the Beijing Olympics, unfortunately was branded a potential danger to other athletes. The guy's faster than most of us two full legged beings!

Beethoven, paid no attention to his supposed disability we now have such musical beauty! His hearing began to detoriate in the late 1790's, yet he continued to compose, conduct and perform, even after becoming completely deaf! Stevie Wonder an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Blind from birth. Can you beat that? Now you know, what are you going to do about it?

WHO says we CAN'T?! His Excellency, the right Honorable, Barack Obama; The President of The United States of America. The Latest Phenomenon. Need I go further...? I rest my case.

Now, map your new business venture (Your DESTINY), invest in it, plan it; but most importantly, have faith in it! It is YOUR life, it is YOUR future... Only you can steer it there.

"The Power of Life and Death lies in YOUR tongue" [Deuteronomy] This is a chance for you to dream on. SO Dream big...! ! !

" Those who judge before they know the facts will learn to shed tears." Quote from Zambia

Aug 16, 2009

What You Absolutely Cannot Succeed Without...

Regardless of who you study, how hard you study,
or how much you work your butt off, you'll never be
successful without this ONE thing...

Ready for it...?

The right mindset.

Now before you run off to check on something
'more important' I want you to PLEASE hear [read] this out.

I know you've heard it before, but I can just
about guarantee you don't yet HAVE the right
mindset... how do I know that?

Simple.
You would be successful if you did. I Know, not cool.
The entire Universe is like a mirror image
of yourself. What you think, feel and focus on
determines the kind of experiences you have.

If you're always focusing on how much money
you need OR ELSE something bad could happen,
then guess what you're gonna attract?

More bad stuff.

Most people are mentally conditioned to this
fight-or-flight response mode of being.

They get their motivation from fear and need.

And this causes them to forget the truth of
the matter... you get more of what you are.

And what you are is made up of the choices,
actions and movements you make through life.

So if you think "I am broke" then you're going
to be broke until you change that belief.

Sure, money could come into your life but it
won't stay long and will slip right through
your fingers before you know what happened.

Has this happened to you more than once?
I'm sure it has. It happens to all of us.

It's all part of the learning game.

We have to put ourselves through some pretty
bad stuff in order to OVERCOME them and be a
better, smarter, wiser person for it.

Make sense?

You need to condition yourself to think
differently from everyone else around you
if he need calls for it.
And this goes for any situation...

To Your Success!

by James Grandstaff
JamesGrandstaff.com, 3218 Gardner , Berkley, MI 48072, USA

Jul 23, 2009

Building A Modern Home Office

Building A Modern Home Office


by Bryan Hufford


If you're working out of your home, you most likely have some sort
of a home office. No matter what type of home office you have,
there are some things that every office should have. Get ready to
get rid of the clutter and get your home office looking more modern
and better than ever!

Essential Home Office Tools


What do you need for an effective home office? Don't fall for all
of the high-tech, fancy gadgets on the market today. To have an
effective home office for general business that will meet your
everyday needs, you only need the following:

- An all-in-one printer, fax, copier, and scanner

- Either a desktop computer or laptop computer

- A working landline or cell phone

Those three things mentioned above are the essential tools needed
in your office. Get rid of that old scanner, the dated fax, and the
crappy copier and pick up an all-in-one. This saves space and
leaves no room for clutter, not to mention how easy it is to
operate. Throw away the filing cabinet and scan documents and save
them onto a hard drive. Get rid of your old bulky CRT monitor and
turn it in for a new flat-panel LCD.


A Separate Space For Work

Get out of your bedroom office (if you can) and use that spare
bedroom (or garage) to convert it into the ultimate office space. You need a
space dedicated to work, so that way your work won't invade your
personal area, as each day you will technically be "commuting to
work
" when going to your own personal [space] office.


A separate space is also beneficial because if gets you away from
distractions. This way, you go in, do your work, and leave. Very
similar to a job away from home, except the commute is much shorter!

Keep It Clean - Keep It Simple

There's no need to go overboard when dressing up your office. Keep
the walls a dark color. Avoid bright painted walls. Avoid excess
clutter on the walls, such as too many picture frames or paintings.
Also make sure your desk is clean and organized. A cluttered desk
is a distraction, which will eventually lead to you not getting
done what you need to get done.

Take some of these things into consideration when getting your home
office ready. I can assure you that these tips will make for a
better, more modern home office.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Bryan Hufford is a former corporate slave turned online
entrepreneur. He has successfully launched several businesses
online, working directly from home. Find out how you can start
working at hóme and join his newsletter about earning extra income
online at his website http://www.workathomecompanies.net
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Re: Can a Home Based Business Opportunity Help Stay at Home Moms?


Are you a stay at home Mom, is your husband working a low to middle management position and a second job on the side?  Are you living from paycheque to paycheque? Are you frustrated with the fact that you or your husband is working two jobs and never home enough to help with the children and household chores? 

Let's face it, when the decision is made for the Mom to stay home with the children, it can put a great deal of pressure on the family finances/resources.  Most families cannot live on one income; which means Dad has to work not one full-time job, but two.  The result?  A Dad who is gone A LOT more than he is home. Don't get me wrong, I love the fact that I have a husband who is committed enough, to US raising our kids and he's willing to work two jobs to provide for our family.  I just know how important his role is with our kids too. 

This predicament got me wondering.., "Is there a way to get him more time with the family (and more time to help with chores around the house!
J), without me getting a job that would put the kids in daycare?"

Moms, have you thought about checking out an online business opportunity?
A common misconception is that starting a business has to cost 1000's of dollars.  Not true.  Did you know that many legitimate home based businesses can be started with $500 or even less?

I know it may be hard to invest $500 in a business.  You may have to put away some money for a few months (as difficult as that is).  But let's be honest, for most Mom's and families, the issue isn't being able to find  that kind of money to start a business (we scrape it together for the mechanic, the dentist and the occasional plane ticket, right?), it is the fear of losing that money on a scam or even a legitimate business that just doesn't work out.

This can easily be mitigated IF you do your homework.  A great place to start is with a checklist of criteria and key components your home business must have if you want to succeed. 

Another misconception is that "Moms" aren't qualified to own and run a business. Absolutely NOT true!  Did you know that many ordinary Moms' are starting their own online businesses
and making a comfortable living?

It makes sense - Moms have more incentive to do well in business because we are helping support our families.

I know the idea of starting a business and taking on another commitment can be scary, but dare to dream a little and ask yourself these questions: What would it be like if my husband only had to work one job?  What would it be like to have a few hours to myself - Dad could take the children for an outing and I could have the house to myself?  What would it be like to soak in the tub with a great book and no children screaming "Mom, Mom, Mom, when are you going to fix dinner?!"  What would it be like to have enough extra income that you could go on family vacations? 

The right home based business opportunity may be what you are looking for.  The right internet based business can allow you to work the hours that are convenient while still
enjoying time with your children.  It's easier today than ever before, with wireless internet connections and laptops, you might find the entrepreneurial Mom at the beach or by the pool. 

The first step in making this dream a reality is to make sure you are informed on what kind of business will give you a legitimate chance of succeeding and which one will mostly likely leave you disappointed and with more credit card debt.  (you could try them out, Start that research here: http://bridgetandpeter.homebusinessprofitblueprint.com/?sid=07-16-09
 
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DISCLAIMER:  Biz joe is in no way responsible for any
false or misleading information therein and recommends
taking counsel given with a pinch of salt. In principle, Biz
joe finds the information edifying.
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Pick Your Battles - Don't Let Them Pick you!!



The way the economy is today, some people will think, "How can this person have the nerve to ask me to join her in a home business?"

You see, I have lost my job after 10 and 1/2 years with the same company. The one bright spot in this mess is my home business it is helping to support us.  I am so glad I have it, because it is the one Company that is going to see me through and allow me to grow.

I didn't start my home business so that I could quit my job.  Most people do, but I didn't. I am going to keep looking for another job. But we all know that it isn't going to be easy to find one.

Don't wait until you lose your job and your income to do something to secure your future.  If I had waited to start my business, I would be in a Bankruptcy court.

Think about what you would be up against if you had no other resources.  I market on a very low budget.  I can't afford to stop now. If anything, I will be working harder to make my business grow, whether I am lucky enough to find another job or not.

One of my mentors told me that maybe now is the time to "Pick My Battles".  And I have decided that he is right!


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This piece is not authored by Biz joe; [
besides a few
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DISCLAIMER:  Biz joe is in no way responsible for any
false or misleading information therein and recommends
taking advice given with a pinch of salt. In principle, Biz
joe finds the counsel SWELL.

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" Those who judge before they know the facts will learn to shed tears." Quote from Zambia
" The eyes that have seen the ocean cannot be satisfied by a mere lagoon." Quote from Gabon

***  " If you think education is expensive, try ignorance " Robert Kiyosaki. ***

Jul 16, 2009

Brief Introduction.

We will loosely take a business to being commercial activity involving the exchange of money for goods or services [with intent to profit thereof], whereas a job is a paid activity such as a trade or profession that somebody does regularly for pay (done for regular pay), or a paid position doing this.
J.O.B. is defined by many as being Just Over Broke. How many persons do you know of that have at least a minimum of three months of their regular pay in savings? The Ideal is averagely six months. It is assumed, you should be able to comfortably find your next JOB within this time frame. Your guess is as good as mine...
A job can be equated to Slavery. How so...?
For starters, you have no control over your wages which aren't anywhere even near relative to how well or how much you work. You need to actually work harder to retain your place (with increasing JOB competition) and all at no extra pay! [or else you get fired, replaced, sidelined, etc] A job is an okay thing. In that It assures you of an income that is somewhat guaranteed. You can plan, budget around a pay cheque anyways. So WHY have a business however small?
Business on the other hand rewards your labours. A lot depends on you being willing to learn the ropes (principles) that kept the trinkets coming in. This is where Robert Kiyosaki's advice comes in handy "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance." You could easily do a business along with your current employment if you do not wish to leave your job just yet. Yes, this I highly recommend. Until such time that your business would require full attention.
Well, I guess we can see to an extent, why a business would come in handy especially in these times of recession. Do not be deceived, there isn't a better time as this to get involved in business. It equally calls for lots of caution before you jump into the fry.
Business is tented to be thought of in terms of [big and gigantic] General Motors, Microsoft, Mc Donald's, you name it. Our focus here is on small scale business'. This is not a business guide, it is just wise business counsel.
NEVER DESPISE HUMBLE BEGINNINGS! It is these that eventually turn into the giants we are so familiar with. Take Microsoft for example; Ford the car makers and many others. You could be the next if you take yourself seriously enough.
It is about time you really considered setting up business. For You!


" Those who judge before they know the facts will learn to shed tears." Quote from Zambia
" The eyes that have seen the ocean cannot be satisfied by a mere lagoon." Quote from Gabon