Archive for February, 2010
February 25th, 2010
7 Ways To Manage Breaks As A HomeBased Business Owner
This week during a coaching session one of my clients shared her ongoing struggle with managing “breaks” throughout the day. Whenever she felt the need to get up from her desk and stretch her legs she found herself in the kitchen.
As a result of this habit she is now 20 pounds heavier very uncomfortable and extremely unhappy with herself.
Unfortunately this phenomenon is all too common among entrepreneurs who transition from the outside work world to working from home.
Home business presents challenges not normally experienced while working in the corporate or “outside” world and managing breaks is a big one.
When you work outside of the home a break might be spent by a water cooler in a lunchroom or outside on a bench chatting with a coworker. When you do spend your break in the company lunchroom you seldom find a fully stocked fridge and cupboards chock full of food at your disposal.
When you work from home your break locations aren’t quite as extensive and because it’s very unlikely you would spend this time sitting in a bedroom or talking to yourself in the bathroom mirror the kitchen is the most logical destination.
How you spend your breaks at home requires a little creativity and A LOT of discipline. By giving yourself options setting limits and creating healthy habits it won’t take long for you to redirect yourself when you find yourself drifting towards the kitchen.
Here are 7 simple options to get you started:
1.Grab your remote telephone head outside for a lawn chair and call a friend. This not only addresses the “break” issue but also combats the feelings of isolation that often affect homebased business owners. The important thing to remember here is set limits for yourself. Institute a 15minute break rule and enforce it otherwise you can lose an entire afternoon.
2.Pick up your mail. Whether the mailbox is at the end of your driveway or just down the street this is the perfect opportunity for you to stretch your legs and get some fresh air.
3.Play your favorite CD and listen to song that takes your mind completely off your work. Enjoy a cool class of juice or a tasty cup of tea while you immerse yourself in the music. If you’re feeling a little sluggish pop a lively tune into your boom box and kick up your heels! There’s no better energy boost than a good boogie!
4.Take a walk around the block. Take your puppy with you and light two candles with one flame. Get to know your neighbors keep your pet healthy and enjoy the great outdoors.
5.Meditate. There’s nothing like a midday meditation to free your mind and relax the body. The benefits are immense and impact all areas of your life and business.
6.Set kitchen hours. Establish certain times throughout the day when the kitchen is off limits and stick to them.
7.Sweep the entryway or vacuum the living room. It may not be exciting but it will give your mind the break it needs and will save you time elsewhere so you can spend it with family and friends. A few little cleaning breaks throughout the day really add up.
What other ideas come to mind for you?
Your success and wellness all boil down to discipline creative thinking and being gentle with yourself. Don’t beat yourself up if you’ve created habits that are counterproductive. Instead seek solutions and take appropriate action.
It’s all about developing structures and processes and when you realize you have the power to design your own activities you will create amazing results for yourself.
2006 copy; Laurie Hayes The HBB Source
About the writer:
Laurie Hayes founder and visionary behind The HBB Source helps government and corporate employees break free of their jobs to live their dream of entrepreneurship. To subscribe to her FREE ezine for valuable resources designed to create business success visit http://www.thehbbsource.com.
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February 24th, 2010
6 Attributes Of The Best Money
Although it is sometimes true that real people are making an insane amount of money with their internet business opportunity do not join just ANY program. Before you commit yourself see if they fit ALL six of these attributes of a good and profitable business opportunity.
Attribute 1 Real Products That Are Of High Value.
The best business opportunity needs to market real products that offer the enduser exceptional value so that it can create a profitable and long term business. Think about it it is just common sense for ANY business opportunity to have good products for it to survive in such a competitive market.
But if you ever come across a business opportunity in which it does not have any products to sell you better run be VERY careful. A business opportunity without a product is an illegal pyramid scheme in which you can make a quick buck here and there but at the expense of your reputation.
Attribute 2 Steady Cash Flow
The best business opportunity pays you immediately on all your sales so you keep a steady and growing cash flow. Seeing money flow into your bank account quickly also gives you major motivation to promote your business more heavily and thus making you more money.
Attribute 3 Effective Advertising Sources
The best business opportunity gives you multiple ways to advertise effectively and at the same time gives you a big return on investment. The owners or someone who brings you in a business opportunity should reveal some of these sources for you so that you can get started making money fast.
Attribute 4 The Right Marketing Tools
The best business opportunity automates your marketing process by providing you with the right marketing tools so that you can increase your daily sales. Some people confuse marketing with advertising.
Let me clarify marketing is a system of sending out advertisements. The advertisements get the prospects interested in what you are selling.
Attribute 5 Leverage
Nobody wants to work and sit at their computers all day to make a six figure income. That is why the best business opportunity has a system that allows you to leverage yourself.
This in turn gives you an instant sales team for you that create more income for yourself. Ideally this system should be so solid that your sales team never slows down in making money for you. One such example that has worked very well for many people is the Australian 2up plan.
Attribute 6 Training And Support Most people coming into business opportunities are new and inexperienced. The best business opportunity should have some sort of training and support from real EXPERTS who are already successful and making the kind of money you desire.
These expert mentors should be making a sixfigure incomes and have the proof to back it up. Most importantly these mentors should be willing to help you every step of the way and spoon feed you the process whenever you are lost and need help.
I believe ANY average Joe can make a sixfigure income with the right business opportunity. If you know what to market and have the right tools to market it (like the six attributes above) you will greatly increase your chances of creating a solid six figure income.
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February 23rd, 2010
Working With Your Real Estate Attorney
Purchasing or selling a home will probably be one of your largest and most important financial transactions. Before signing a contract to purchase or sell a home both buyer and seller should consult an attorney to assure that the real estate transaction will be handled legally and professionally.
Although an attorney is not a required part of the process particularly in many states where escrow companies will attend to all closing transaction details an attorney can protect your interests and help you resolve any potential legal problems before entering a legally binding contract.
Sometimes buyers feel the need to sign a contract quickly and dont have time to initially consult an attorney. In these cases buyers can include language in the contract that will allow their attorney time to give final approval on the agreement usually within three to five business days. This allows both buyers and sellers to expedite the contract process without fear of inadequate legal representation.
Sellers and buyers alike should familiarize themselves with the real estate transaction process before selecting an attorney. Learning the formal steps in the transaction will help buyers and sellers choose the right attorney and proceed with confidence. Throughout the process attorneys should attend to a variety of responsibilities including consultation prior to the signing of the contract preparing or approving the contract examining documents and supervising the closing of the transaction.
The attorney should be responsible for preparing or evaluating documents which may be necessary for completing transfer of the property. There are usually several documents to prepare in any real estate transaction and the attorney can evaluate and explain each document to the buyer or seller whom he or she represents. The deed the bill of sale mortgage promissory note title commitment and the closing statement are only a few of the important documents that an attorney should review with the seller or buyer prior to the closing.
One of the attorneys most important responsibilities in the real estate transaction is to determine the condition of the sellers title to the property. Through this process the attorney will discover if the seller is the legal owner of the property and if there is an unpaid mortgage or lien which must be settled before the title to the property can be properly transferred. The attorney will also discover any restrictions or easements which are on the property and the status of any unpaid property taxes or assessments.
The buyer the seller and their attorneys usually appear together at a final meeting to review all closing documents. As this meeting usually referred to as the closing the attorneys help explain sign and exchange the documents and approve or clear up any remaining financial matters relating to the transaction. After the transaction is closed an attorney will attend to any final details such as properly recording the deed mortgage or other necessary documents and issuing title insurance policies.
Many attorneys are specialized and it is important that you choose one who knows real estate terminology and real estate transaction processes. Before hiring someone you should discuss all the details of the transaction with your possible candidate including all legal costs you will incur.
The attorneys duty in any real estate transaction is to provide legal expertise. Through sound advice and thorough execution of all legal responsibilities a good attorney will help you complete your transaction swiftly and with confidence.
About the writer:
W. Troy Swezey is the author of WORKING WITH YOUR REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY.” As a Realtor at Century 21 Paul Associates he has helped many individuals with their real estate needs. Visit his web site to download his free ebook REAL ESTATE SECRETS EXPOSED. http://www.TroyIsMyRealtor.com or mail to: TroyC21usa.net
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