December 18th, 2008 -- Posted in Home Business Ideas, Marketing Tips, Wealth Strategies |
My oh my where has the year gone? We say that ever year though. The truth of the matter is, time IS flying so let’s not waste any more of it. On to some important year end business…
How would you like a legitimate "list" of FREE traffic generation techniques that have been proven to work over and over and over?
I can’t think of a better way to end the year than with "11 FREE Traffic Tips" you can implement right away for 2009 to explode your Home Business empire…
One of the most common questions I get from new Home Business Owners and Entrepreneurs I coach when they begin marketing online is:
"How do I generate leads and get consistent traffic to my web site if I’m on a budget?"
…A valid question.
Well, first of all the truth about online marketing you need to know…
You’re only working with two tools: Money and Time. That’s it.
The easiest way to drive traffic to your site is to continue reading »
October 15th, 2008 -- Posted in Carbon Copy Pro, Home Business Ideas, Wealth Strategies |
Sometimes others can say it best and are worth quoting. Here’s something from Seth Godin on the Right Time to Start a Business:
- "Whenever a business cycle starts to falter, the media start wringing their hands. Then big businesses do, then freelancers, entrepreneurs, and soon everyone is keening.
- "People and organizations that have no real financial stress start to pull back, ‘because it’s prudent.’ Now is not the time, they say.
- "Growth is frightening for a lot of people. It brings change and the opportunity for public failure. So if continue reading »
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"
July 8th, 2008 -- Posted in Carbon Copy Pro, Home Business Ideas, Wealth Strategies |
Admit it. You’ve thought about your retirement plan - right? So what’s the number you came up with to live comfortably? You may need to consider a home based business….
Chances are you said something much larger than $25,000 I bet. But did you know that according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute 60% of current retirees have less than $25,000 in savings and investments?
Excuse me!? But, how do they do it? Sure, they may be receiving Social Security and Medicare benefits, but can you imagine going into your Golden years "unprepared" ? How do you travel, treat the grandkids, and explore your hobbies, not to mention potential health related issues?
Those in the workforces need a reality check too! The same survey shows that 36% of workers have less than $10,000 in savings.
If you’re not able to plan for your future with the salary you’re currently making it may be time to start a home based business . Begin slow (part time) to supplement your income and then invest it for your future. There are many tax advantages that may surprise you as well.
"Take control of your destiny or someone else will" (And that might not be a positive thing!!)
Please leave a comment about how you are planning to "fund" your retirement….
Until next time, J.
June 3rd, 2008 -- Posted in Home Business Ideas, Time Management, Wealth Strategies |
I came across this article and thought it so worthwhile I’m including it as my post today. Let me know your thoughts, leave a comment.
Since January, I’ve been writing a series of essays in ETR intended to give you tools to help you "master plan" your life. As you put this master plan into action, you will find that you will be able to accomplish more than you ever have before. Much more.
People will notice how much you’re getting done. And, as a result, some of them will come to you for help. Or advice. Or simply to give you more work because you have become your company’s go-to person.
This is all good and fine. It gives you more power. And more options. And more opportunities to advance in your career. But unless you have a system for managing all that extra work, you will soon be overwhelmed. And if you become overwhelmed, the happy movie you have been making about yourself in your head will turn into a horror story. People will be disappointed in you. Then angry at you. Before you know it, they’ll be planning to get rid of you.
You don’t want that. You want to be in charge of how much work you do. And you want to keep track of that work as well as all the work you delegate to other people. Keep in mind that the higher up you go in your business, the more delegating you’ll be doing.
As you get busier, you want to get better too. In particular, you want to:
- Be prepared for all the meetings you go to.
- Answer all the questions you’ve agreed to answer.
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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"
