November 4th, 2008 -- Posted in Carbon Copy Pro, Home Business Ideas, Marketing Tips, Retirement, Wealth Strategies |
If you want to take your business to the next level (online or offline), you need to take action. Have you heard the saying, "massive action = massive results"? Without customers your business won’t survive, so why not go for the "massive"….
The first step to more customers is generating more traffic. To do this you may want to consider synchronizing your content distribution channels. Develop a weekly plan to maximize continue reading »
October 22nd, 2008 -- Posted in Misc Ranting, Vacations and Fun, Wealth Strategies |
I grew up in a pretty conservative household when it came to saving and spending money. Guess that’s why I started teaching my daughter, Mikaila, when she was young (& the other kids in my life) to be responsible with their money early on. By the way, she’s the baby and just turned 21 today! Happy Birthday kiddo!
I believe in giving children an allowance for two reasons. One, it instills in them a sense of pride completing a responsibility and receiving something tangible for their efforts. But secondarily (& most important I think), is to teach them how to manage money early on.
I gave the kids 4 "piggy banks" when they were about 4 years old and explained continue reading »
September 24th, 2008 -- Posted in Home Business Ideas, Marketing Tips, Wealth Strategies |
If you have an online business , you already know the importance of lead generation , and the concept of "keeping the pipeline full ". Do you know how to do that economically though? There are numerous ways continue reading »
August 26th, 2008 -- Posted in Retirement, Wealth Strategies |
Are you confused about why commodity prices are going up and the dollar is tanking? Are you confused about whether we are in a recession or not? Thank goodness we are now a global economy or we would be in dire straights for sure!
A documentary is now playing across the nation that’s about Americas 4 key deficits - savings, budget, balance of payments and leadership, plus the implications for all of us as U.S. citizens.
This movie explains why as a nation we can’t continue "business as usual", and why we need a major shakeup to avoid becoming what we are referred to in China…… "The Modern Roman Empire"
Find a movie location in your area by clicking I.O.U.S.A. If it’s not playing near you, the DVD should be out soon.
If you’ve seen this movie, leave a comment about your reaction and thoughts 
Until next time, J.
"Take control of your destiny or someone else will"
August 8th, 2008 -- Posted in Another Welcomed Weekend, Carbon Copy Pro, Home Business Ideas, Marketing Tips, Retirement, Wealth Strategies |
I’ve been busy preparing for my upcoming
Mastermind Advisory Team meeting (starts this afternoon), and realized I haven’t written about any of the highlights of the
Wealth Masters conference in Las Vegas last week. I will post that info next week for you…..
If you haven’t formed an advisory team for your business you may want to consider it. Here are some of the discussion items our group will review at this session (myself and 3 other business owners from different industries):
- Marketing Strategies (online and offline)
We meet twice per year for 3-4 days. While the primary reasons for our getting together are business discussions - we also make room for fun! This time the meeting will be held in the SF Bay area, so we will spend one day in San Francisco at the Ferry Building, The Cannery, Fisherman’s Wharf, etc. Getting out and observing how other businesses market can give you a fresh perspective on potential additions to your own marketing plans.
Please leave a comment and tell us about your Advisory Team…
Until next time, J.
"Take control of your destiny or someone else will"
August 6th, 2008 -- Posted in Home Business Ideas, Retirement, Wealth Strategies |
The timing of my reading this article was perfect! Those of you who have high school or college age kids may relate. I have forwarded this to each of mine. Although they grew up learning
how to budget , the "outside" forces can be much more tempting at times than logic
“Sticking to your budget while maintaining an active social life can be challenging. Dining out, vacations, retail therapy-all of these things can take a significant toll on your financial stability. Don’t give up hope; just follow a few simple pointers on how to be a responsible social butterfly without breaking your budget. (From Seeds of Success )
1. Forget About the Joneses
If you want to maintain a healthy budget, you must live within your means-so the first step is a mental shift in priorities. Sure, all your friends might drive luxury sedans and sport Swiss watches, but that isn’t an excuse for you to do the same. The truth is, many people who indulge materialist hedonism can’t afford it either. By sticking to your budget now, and investing your savings properly, you’ll end up with more money to spend on what you want in the long run -including bigger cars and shinier watches. Remember that a little restraint now goes a long way.
2. Save for the Fun, Not the Finance Charges
It’s not uncommon for friends to plan winter ski trips or summer getaways together. It’s also not uncommon to rack up serious credit debt on social outings. You don’t have to turn down the invitation, just curb overspending and work your trip into your budget. Calculate how much you’ll need for travel and trip expenses in advance, and pay yourself first. You’ll save huge chunks in credit card interest-plus the peace of mind that comes from knowing your good times your won’t come back to bite you when your credit card bill shows up in the mail.
3. Embrace Like-Minded Savers
Find a support group of penny pinchers who still enjoy cavorting-it’s a great way to exercise financial responsibility without feeling pressured to throw caution to the wind and go "spend crazy." Online groups like ThriftyFun.com and Geezo.com are perfect places to share ideas, stories, get advice and find ways to creatively cut spending while keeping a smile planted squarely on your mug.”
Please leave comment about how you balance your budget and social life!
Until next time, J.
"Take control of your destiny or someone else will"
August 4th, 2008 -- Posted in Home Business Ideas, Marketing Tips, Wealth Strategies |
Here’s an excerpt from a great article by Alexis Siemon which is posted in
Early To Rise
Please leave me a comment about your successes (or frustrations) with PPC
"Whether you’re experienced in PPC advertising or just getting ready to launch your first campaign, there are several performance-boosting strategies I want to let you in on today. Some of these techniques may seem pretty basic to those of you who are not new to PPC. But, trust me, it’s always good to take a second look at certain areas - no matter how much you already know. And don’t worry, I’m throwing in a couple of real juicy tips you may not have tried yet that are sure to quench your thirst for PPC performance.
Everything I cover below can be put to work whether you have a large or a small budget. So don’t be afraid to start testing.
2 Blockbuster Basics of PPC
* Keyword Selection
Several tools are available to help you choose keywords for your campaigns. These include WordTracker and Keyword Discovery, which you pay to use, and a free tool from Google. To use these tools, you simply enter a keyword or phrase that you’d like to target. The tool spits out a list of related terms and the volume of searches that each keyword has received in a 30-90 day timeframe." To read the rest of the story click here…..
Until next time. J.
"Take control of your destiny or someone else will"
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May 19th, 2008 -- Posted in Vacations and Fun, Wealth Strategies |
This was what I call a "welcomed weekend". As much as I like to travel, sight see, and socialize, it’s nice sometimes to stay home. Of course that doesn’t mean it entails doing "nothing", but gives us a chance to catch up on yard work, errands, and those miscellaneous details of everyday life.
This time of year we have birds galore in our yard. Although this picture does not do it justice there are about 20 small finches in the tree along with a couple of larger birds. Fun to watch!
The best part of this weekend though, was our "welcoming" one of our sons’ home. He has been studying abroad in Seville, Spain for the last 5 months. (Our daughter was in Italy last year studying and has her stories too!) He is majoring in International Marketing , and of all our kids he probably has the most entrepreneurial spirit. He’s started 3 business ventures from home since he was a sophomore in high school. Not that any of them kept his interest more than 4 months, but he made money , which gave him the "itch" - I think he’ll continue. He found there are always ways to build your business on a budget…. view here for some ideas.
The opportunities he and his generation have are only limited by one’s imagination. With the Internet and global business environment , these kids have no excuse not to find something they love "to do". The stories and pictures he has been sharing with us of his experiences, were probably more valuable to him than the book learning while he was gone. Traveling to various cities and countries each weekend, gave him a glimpse into other cultures, traditions, and business styles. It wouldn’t surprise me if he decides to take some additional time to travel again after graduating college next year. He will have time before deciding where he wants to "land" for awhile….
He’ll be fun to watch as my bets are on him creating his wealth from a home based business or getting involved in a small business to grow. He marches to his own "beat", and if he does get a j.o.b., it will be temporary to meet a specific goal. I’m looking forward to witnessing his journey over the years.
Until next time, J.
"Take control of your destiny or someone else will"
