Saturday, August 30, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Ever felt that joyful feeling after accomplishing tasks every day? Especially after finishing the bigger projects that had took up quite a huge amount of working hours that had drag on to days or weeks.
That great joy and happiness (with a sigh of relief) after putting huge efforts in getting things done and having them done is sure a plus in our lives.
How about while doing the process of working? Meeting the goals in your business is very important!
It’s time to put a smile onto your face while getting things done while working at home!
Here’s a list that we can carry out that will help us soar in productivity as we have a huge smile on our face. And this list is a breakdown of the word “smile” into 5 simple steps.
1. Sorting and organizing
This is one skill that I strongly encourage that all managers and leaders should have. That is to be able to sort and organize the events (time management), variables (workflow, paperwork, or data), and also people (talents).
Even if you are working alone on a project, one should also be well equipped with this skill of organizing the work that you need to accomplish.
One of the most basic example in regards to sorting and organizing is the way we arrange our documents on the desk, or even the items in our mobile laptops or desktop computers. You would know where you have kept a certain piece of paper at a specific part of your table, while having your workstation as neat as possible.
Use a simple and affordable 3 tier document rack or a 6 tier file cabinet will allow us to prioritize the documents to be done and also clears up the space on your desk. Having a neat workstation can make one happier.
2. Measure
How do you establish successes in your day to day tasks? Or how would you then consider a project to be completed with excellence?
All that can be defined and measured depending on how our expectations of the results are.
Find out ways you can measure your work, and then aim towards reaching that goal!
For example, a student’s measure of her grades are up to the expectations and experience of their teachers / lecturers along with a guided answer or marking schema provided. A business owner can measure his success on the day to day earnings while having a quarterly goal of hitting a specific amount of profits. A writer / blogger can measure his success on the number of unique views and page views along with reaching the front page of Digg and getting tons of Stumbles among the many social media sites, with an increase in subscriptions on his website.
Find out how you can set some measures in your work and decide to go towards reaching that goal.
3. Initiate
After knowing what to do and the results you are expected to have, initiate the work! Especially if you are in a group setting, be the one who starts the ball rolling. Get things done, be the decisive one when you can see procrastination going on. When others are feeling in the slumps, be the one that drives, motivates, and re-ignite the fire to get everyone back up to high levels of productivity!
Even if you are working on your own, initiate things that pushes you forward. Go take up new courses that will help out in increasing your skills that can bring your career to another level, go speak to another friend who’s also in the same industry as you are in where you can share ideas and build each other up, or you can even do something that surprises even yourself too!
That will certainly make getting things done a little bit more interesting, while getting the work done with more creative ways that were never thought of possible that saves up time and money.
4. Letting go of excessive baggage
While in the process of getting things done, there will surely be lots of temptations luring us away to either purchase more items on impulse (the stuffs that we “might need to use in the future”). These things will pile up when not managed or kept in a tidy manner. That too may lead to the items to serve more in their negative purpose of catching dust.
The other well known thing that can be classified as excessive baggage would be email junk and spam. Reading them will definitely eat up a huge amount of our time, not even counting in the time spent to clear them from our email inbox.
There is another huge example of excessive baggage being the additional “yes” some of us would not hesitate to give when faced with a colleague or friend asking for a favor even in moments when we are tied up to a project with a deadline due in a few hours time.
Learn to say no and let go of these 3 evils in this category we shall define as excessive baggage.
5. Ending with excellence
Here’s the good part about most of the projects that have deadlines. That is the joy of finishing them and getting paid to do so!
Not only that, we also get to strike one more thing off our to do list for the day, ending with a clear list (if using web tools where each item is deleted and removed from the page) or a list filled with lots of strokes that represents each item is done. Oh, and throwing that piece of list into the bin.
That definitely brings a huge sense of satisfaction and victory in ending each work with results that exceeds our expectations!
These 5 steps will contribute to a better day working at home!
Source - http://winningeveryone.comCoffee - healty or not?
When working from home, most of us enjoy starting our day off with a nice cup of Java. Although, is having a cup really all that good for you?
Is coffee good for you?
Well, I would have to say, all things in moderation. There do definitely seem to be some health benefits. The more we're learning, research is leaning on the side of it being good for you. It lowers the risk of Parkinson's disease and Type 2 diabetes. It mediates depression. But the benefits are dose-related.
Should children be drinking coffee?
It's better to limit their caffeine intake. They'll get caffeine in other things -- chocolate, sodas, but particularly in kids, it's linked to attention problems and hyperactivity, so it's better to avoid it.
Coffee is dehydrating - True or false?
It depends on the dose. We think of coffee as a diuretic. But recent studies have shown it's only a diuretic at high doses -- above 575 milligrams. Have some water if you exceed that amount.
How much is that?
575 milligrams is a little less than three cups of coffee, but that's three regular size cups. But we have to remember the cups we have nowadays are big cups. So, it's easy to have more than 575 milligrams.
Coffee increases hypertention?
Coffee does increase your blood pressure, but only for a few minutes. What's interesting is that recent studies show it doesn't increase your likelihood of getting hypertension. I would caution that anyone who has high blood pressure that's not under control should avoid caffeine.
Coffee helps weightloss?
Unfortunately, this doesn't work. Caffeine does speed up your metabolism for awhile but, in long-term studies, people who drank coffee had no better weight control than people who didn't.
Does coffee accelerate bone loss?
This one is a little controversial. It doesn't make our body lose more calcium or lose calcium from the bones, but some studies have shown coffee drinkers do have more brittle bones. I suggest all of my patients, especially women, supplement with a calcium supplement or, if you're going to have a great deal of coffee, make sure you put some milk in your coffee.
So there you have it, coffee is a relatively healthy drink, which helps me every morning!
Source: CBS News
Is coffee good for you?
Well, I would have to say, all things in moderation. There do definitely seem to be some health benefits. The more we're learning, research is leaning on the side of it being good for you. It lowers the risk of Parkinson's disease and Type 2 diabetes. It mediates depression. But the benefits are dose-related.
Should children be drinking coffee?
It's better to limit their caffeine intake. They'll get caffeine in other things -- chocolate, sodas, but particularly in kids, it's linked to attention problems and hyperactivity, so it's better to avoid it.
Coffee is dehydrating - True or false?
It depends on the dose. We think of coffee as a diuretic. But recent studies have shown it's only a diuretic at high doses -- above 575 milligrams. Have some water if you exceed that amount.
How much is that?
575 milligrams is a little less than three cups of coffee, but that's three regular size cups. But we have to remember the cups we have nowadays are big cups. So, it's easy to have more than 575 milligrams.
Coffee increases hypertention?
Coffee does increase your blood pressure, but only for a few minutes. What's interesting is that recent studies show it doesn't increase your likelihood of getting hypertension. I would caution that anyone who has high blood pressure that's not under control should avoid caffeine.
Coffee helps weightloss?
Unfortunately, this doesn't work. Caffeine does speed up your metabolism for awhile but, in long-term studies, people who drank coffee had no better weight control than people who didn't.
Does coffee accelerate bone loss?
This one is a little controversial. It doesn't make our body lose more calcium or lose calcium from the bones, but some studies have shown coffee drinkers do have more brittle bones. I suggest all of my patients, especially women, supplement with a calcium supplement or, if you're going to have a great deal of coffee, make sure you put some milk in your coffee.
So there you have it, coffee is a relatively healthy drink, which helps me every morning!
Source: CBS News
Friday, August 22, 2008
Pro’s and Con’s of Network Marketing: Know them and you won’t be disappointed
Are you thinking about getting a network marketing distributorship? If yes, undoubtedly you are considering all the pro’s and con’s of network marketing.
Go to: http://www.thesystemforwealth.com
Network Marketing Defined
Before getting involved in a network as a distributor, be sure you understand the meaning of network marketing, and this includes knowing the pro‘s and con’s of network marketing.
Network marketing -- also known as multilevel marketing -- is a system of selling goods or services through distributors.
First: the pro’s of network marketing:
There certainly is something to be said for having complete control over your work schedule. Imagine having the ability to work full-time or even part-time and to do so from the comfort of your own home. No commuting, no office attire, no annoying bosses or co-workers to deal with!
It’s true not too many regular “jobs” offer this type of opportunity.
The internet is another “pro” of network marketing because it has made it so much easier for network marketers to reach potential customers. The web has revolutionized the way consumers shop – researching products online and narrowing our list of must-have product features and brands.
What could be better for a network marketer than connecting with such motivated and informed consumers who don’t have time to waste running around shopping?
As you know, there are many well-known, successful and reputable network marketing organizations -- but there are also some companies with questionable business practices that give network marketers a bad name unnecessarily.
First the Pro’s and Now the Con’s of Network Marketing
Starting out in a new business can be tough at first, particularly if all your income depends on sales volume. The key is patience and perserverance and making sure you have realistic expectations about the business.
Here are some suggestions from the US Federal Trade Commission on what to look out for when considering the pro’s and con’s of network marketing:
- Beware of plans that ask new distributors to purchase expensive inventory. These plans can collapse quickly -- and also may be thinly-disguised pyramids.
- Be cautious of plans that claim you will make money through continued growth of your "downline" -- the commissions on sales made by new distributors you recruit -- rather than through sales of products you make yourself.
- Beware of plans that claim to sell miracle products or promise enormous earnings.
- Beware of shills -- "decoy" references paid by a plan's promoter to describe their fictional success in earning money through the plan.
- Insist on taking your time to think over a decision to join. Talk it over with your spouse, a knowledgeable friend, an accountant or lawyer.
- Avoid any plan that includes commissions for recruiting additional distributors. It may be an illegal pyramid.
The best advice when considering the pro’s and con’s of network marketing is to do your homework, check with your local Better Business Bureau and provincial authorities about any plan you are considering. Then you will be better able to carefully weigh the pro’s and con’s of network marketing and make the right decision.
Need more help on deciding which business is right for you?Go to: http://www.thesystemforwealth.com
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Work at Home Schemes
Be part of one of America's Fastest Growing Industries! Earn thousand of dollars a month - from your home - Processing Medical Billing Claims.
You can find ads like this everywhere - from the street light and telephone pole on your corner to your newspaper and PC. While you may find these ads appealing, especially if you can't work outside your home, proceed with caution. Not all work-at-home opportunities deliver on their promises.
Many ads omit the fact that you may have to work many hours without pay. Or they don't disclose all the costs you will have to pay. Countless work-at-home schemes require you to spend your own money to place newspaper ads; make photocopies; or buy the envelopes, paper, stamps, and other supplies or equipment you need to do the job. The companies sponsoring the ads also may demand that you pay for instructions or "tutorial" software. Consumers deceived by these ads have lost thousands of dollars, in addition to their time and energy.
Classic Work-at-Home Schemes
Several types of offers are classic work-at-home schemes.
Medical billing. Ads for pre-packaged businesses - known as billing centers - are in newspapers, on television and on the Internet. If you respond, you'll get a sales pitch that may sound something like this: There's "a crisis" in the health care system, due partly to the overwhelming task of processing paper claims. The solution is electronic claim processing. Because only a small percentage of claims are transmitted electronically, the market for billing centers is wide open.
The promoter also may tell you that many doctors who process claims electronically want to "outsource" or contract out their billing services to save money. Promoters will promise that you can earn a substantial income working full or part time, providing services like billing, accounts receivable, electronic insurance claim processing and practice management to doctors and dentists. They also may assure you that no experience is required, that they will provide clients eager to buy your services or that their qualified salespeople will find clients for you.
The reality: you will have to sell. These promoters rarely provide experienced sales staff or contacts within the medical community.
The promoter will follow up by sending you materials that typically include a brochure, application, sample diskettes, a contract (licensing agreement), disclosure document, and in some cases, testimonial letters, videocassettes and reference lists. For your investment of $2,000 to $8,000, a promoter will promise software, training and technical support. And the company will encourage you to call its references. Make sure you get many names from which to chose. If only one or two names are given, they may be "shills" - people hired to give favorable testimonials. It's best to interview people in person, preferably where the business operates, to reduce your risk of being mislead by shills and also to get a better sense of how the business works.
Few consumers who purchase a medical billing business opportunity are able to find clients, start a business and generate revenues - let alone recover their investment and earn a substantial income. Competition in the medical billing market is fierce and revolves around a number of large and well-established firms.
Envelope stuffing. Promoters usually advertise that, for a "small" fee, they will tell you how to earn money stuffing envelopes at home. Later - when it's too late - you find out that the promoter never had any employment to offer. Instead, for your fee, you're likely to get a letter telling you to place the same "envelope-stuffing" ad in newspapers or magazines, or to send the ad to friends and relatives. The only way you'll earn money is if people respond to your work-at-home ad.
Assembly or craft work. These programs often require you to invest hundreds of dollars in equipment or supplies. Or they require you to spend many hours producing goods for a company that has promised to buy them. For example, you might have to buy a sewing or sign-making machine from the company, or materials to make items like aprons, baby shoes or plastic signs. However, after you've purchased the supplies or equipment and performed the work, fraudulent operators don't pay you. In fact, many consumers have had companies refuse to pay for their work because it didn't meet "quality standards."
Unfortunately, no work is ever "up to standard," leaving workers with relatively expensive equipment and supplies - and no income. To sell their goods, these workers must find their own customers.
Questions to Ask
Legitimate work-at-home program sponsors should tell you - in writing - what's involved in the program they are selling. Here are some questions you might ask a promoter:
The answers to these questions may help you determine whether a work-at-home program is appropriate for your circumstances, and whether it is legitimate.
You also might want to check out the company with your local consumer protection agency, state Attorney General and the Better Business Bureau, not only where the company is located, but also where you live. These organizations can tell you whether they have received complaints about the work-at-home program that interests you. But be wary: the absence of complaints doesn't necessarily mean the company is legitimate. Unscrupulous companies may settle complaints, change their names or move to avoid detection.
Where to Complain
If you have spent money and time on a work-at-home program and now believe the program may not be legitimate, contact the company and ask for a refund. Let company representatives know that you plan to notify officials about your experience. If you can't resolve the dispute with the company, file a complaint with these organizations:
For More Information
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit www.ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.
Source:
Federal Trade Commission - Facts For Consumers
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/invest/homewrk.htm
For further information: http://www.thesystemforwealth.com
You can find ads like this everywhere - from the street light and telephone pole on your corner to your newspaper and PC. While you may find these ads appealing, especially if you can't work outside your home, proceed with caution. Not all work-at-home opportunities deliver on their promises.
Many ads omit the fact that you may have to work many hours without pay. Or they don't disclose all the costs you will have to pay. Countless work-at-home schemes require you to spend your own money to place newspaper ads; make photocopies; or buy the envelopes, paper, stamps, and other supplies or equipment you need to do the job. The companies sponsoring the ads also may demand that you pay for instructions or "tutorial" software. Consumers deceived by these ads have lost thousands of dollars, in addition to their time and energy.
Classic Work-at-Home Schemes
Several types of offers are classic work-at-home schemes.
Medical billing. Ads for pre-packaged businesses - known as billing centers - are in newspapers, on television and on the Internet. If you respond, you'll get a sales pitch that may sound something like this: There's "a crisis" in the health care system, due partly to the overwhelming task of processing paper claims. The solution is electronic claim processing. Because only a small percentage of claims are transmitted electronically, the market for billing centers is wide open.
The promoter also may tell you that many doctors who process claims electronically want to "outsource" or contract out their billing services to save money. Promoters will promise that you can earn a substantial income working full or part time, providing services like billing, accounts receivable, electronic insurance claim processing and practice management to doctors and dentists. They also may assure you that no experience is required, that they will provide clients eager to buy your services or that their qualified salespeople will find clients for you.
The reality: you will have to sell. These promoters rarely provide experienced sales staff or contacts within the medical community.
The promoter will follow up by sending you materials that typically include a brochure, application, sample diskettes, a contract (licensing agreement), disclosure document, and in some cases, testimonial letters, videocassettes and reference lists. For your investment of $2,000 to $8,000, a promoter will promise software, training and technical support. And the company will encourage you to call its references. Make sure you get many names from which to chose. If only one or two names are given, they may be "shills" - people hired to give favorable testimonials. It's best to interview people in person, preferably where the business operates, to reduce your risk of being mislead by shills and also to get a better sense of how the business works.
Few consumers who purchase a medical billing business opportunity are able to find clients, start a business and generate revenues - let alone recover their investment and earn a substantial income. Competition in the medical billing market is fierce and revolves around a number of large and well-established firms.
Envelope stuffing. Promoters usually advertise that, for a "small" fee, they will tell you how to earn money stuffing envelopes at home. Later - when it's too late - you find out that the promoter never had any employment to offer. Instead, for your fee, you're likely to get a letter telling you to place the same "envelope-stuffing" ad in newspapers or magazines, or to send the ad to friends and relatives. The only way you'll earn money is if people respond to your work-at-home ad.
Assembly or craft work. These programs often require you to invest hundreds of dollars in equipment or supplies. Or they require you to spend many hours producing goods for a company that has promised to buy them. For example, you might have to buy a sewing or sign-making machine from the company, or materials to make items like aprons, baby shoes or plastic signs. However, after you've purchased the supplies or equipment and performed the work, fraudulent operators don't pay you. In fact, many consumers have had companies refuse to pay for their work because it didn't meet "quality standards."
Unfortunately, no work is ever "up to standard," leaving workers with relatively expensive equipment and supplies - and no income. To sell their goods, these workers must find their own customers.
Questions to Ask
Legitimate work-at-home program sponsors should tell you - in writing - what's involved in the program they are selling. Here are some questions you might ask a promoter:
- What tasks will I have to perform? (Ask the program sponsor to list every step of the job.)
- Will I be paid a salary or will my pay be based on commission?
- Who will pay me?
- When will I get my first paycheck?
- What is the total cost of the work-at-home program, including supplies, equipment and membership fees? What will I get for my money?
The answers to these questions may help you determine whether a work-at-home program is appropriate for your circumstances, and whether it is legitimate.
You also might want to check out the company with your local consumer protection agency, state Attorney General and the Better Business Bureau, not only where the company is located, but also where you live. These organizations can tell you whether they have received complaints about the work-at-home program that interests you. But be wary: the absence of complaints doesn't necessarily mean the company is legitimate. Unscrupulous companies may settle complaints, change their names or move to avoid detection.
Where to Complain
If you have spent money and time on a work-at-home program and now believe the program may not be legitimate, contact the company and ask for a refund. Let company representatives know that you plan to notify officials about your experience. If you can't resolve the dispute with the company, file a complaint with these organizations:
- The Federal Trade Commission works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or log on to www.ftc.gov.
- The Attorney General's office in your state or the state where the company is located. The office will be able to tell you whether you're protected by any state law that may regulate work-at-home programs.
- Your local consumer protection offices.
- Your local Better Business Bureau.
- Your local postmaster. The U.S. Postal Service investigates fraudulent mail practices.
- The advertising manager of the publication that ran the ad. The manager may be interested to learn about the problems you've had with the company.
For More Information
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit www.ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.
Source:
Federal Trade Commission - Facts For Consumers
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/invest/homewrk.htm
For further information: http://www.thesystemforwealth.com
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Top Women's Home Based Business Ideas
Did you know that over 40 percent of all businesses in USA today are owned and operated by women?
This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, really.
Women, particularly mothers, are excellent multi-taskers. Think about it: children, spouses, ex-spouses, aging parents, housework, jobs, volunteer duties, shopping, groceries, exercise…got the picture?
Yes, women are natural-born balancers and some might suggest they are best-suited to run a work at home business. Not surprising that a women’s home based business is often so successful!
The sign says Do Not Disturb...
So how does a stay-at-home mom convince her family -- including her husband -- that when she is working in her home office she shouldn’t be interrupted unnecessarily?
Here are some tips to make it work:
- Set ground rules about when it is ok for family to interrupt your work and when it is not -- like during business calls or when clients are visiting
- Hire a babysitter to keep kids safe and happy while you can’t be disturbed
Don’t Forget to Set Aside Time for Family
Just as you need to structure work hours, the flipside is respecting time that you have reserved for family… which is not always an easy task, especially once your work at home business takes flight.
Great Women’s Home Based Business Ideas
Certainly there are all types of women who have all types of personal interests and experiences, but generally speaking, there are certain careers that are especially suited to become a women’s home-based business. Here are a few:
Health and Beauty Advisor – if you love to use these products, it’s a natural that you might love selling them.
Weight Loss Consultant – many women know the challenges of weight management and knowing a problem can make you a good coach to help solve the problem.
Fitness Trainer – getting certified isn’t a big investment time-wise or $$$
Senior care – Mothers are natural caregivers, so why not make money doing it? Recently franchises have sprung up in this growing business sector.
Mystery Shopper – retail chains hire consultants to monitor customer service.
Personal Assistant – many high-level executives are hopelessly in need of organizing their personal lives…and households!
Cleaning Services – franchises are available and you can earn you lot’s of cash with minimal investment.
As you can see, the possibilities are endless. If you’re motivated to create a career and earn income for yourself but need to balance it with raising children, finding a women’s home based business is worth considering!
To learn more go to: http://www.thesystemforwealth.com
This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, really.
Women, particularly mothers, are excellent multi-taskers. Think about it: children, spouses, ex-spouses, aging parents, housework, jobs, volunteer duties, shopping, groceries, exercise…got the picture?
Yes, women are natural-born balancers and some might suggest they are best-suited to run a work at home business. Not surprising that a women’s home based business is often so successful!
The sign says Do Not Disturb...
So how does a stay-at-home mom convince her family -- including her husband -- that when she is working in her home office she shouldn’t be interrupted unnecessarily?
Here are some tips to make it work:
- Set ground rules about when it is ok for family to interrupt your work and when it is not -- like during business calls or when clients are visiting
- Hire a babysitter to keep kids safe and happy while you can’t be disturbed
Don’t Forget to Set Aside Time for Family
Just as you need to structure work hours, the flipside is respecting time that you have reserved for family… which is not always an easy task, especially once your work at home business takes flight.
Great Women’s Home Based Business Ideas
Certainly there are all types of women who have all types of personal interests and experiences, but generally speaking, there are certain careers that are especially suited to become a women’s home-based business. Here are a few:
Health and Beauty Advisor – if you love to use these products, it’s a natural that you might love selling them.
Weight Loss Consultant – many women know the challenges of weight management and knowing a problem can make you a good coach to help solve the problem.
Fitness Trainer – getting certified isn’t a big investment time-wise or $$$
Senior care – Mothers are natural caregivers, so why not make money doing it? Recently franchises have sprung up in this growing business sector.
Mystery Shopper – retail chains hire consultants to monitor customer service.
Personal Assistant – many high-level executives are hopelessly in need of organizing their personal lives…and households!
Cleaning Services – franchises are available and you can earn you lot’s of cash with minimal investment.
As you can see, the possibilities are endless. If you’re motivated to create a career and earn income for yourself but need to balance it with raising children, finding a women’s home based business is worth considering!
To learn more go to: http://www.thesystemforwealth.com
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