treat - SE Members Blog post - syndication express2024-03-29T13:28:52Zhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/treatHome Based Business - Treat Your Business Like a Businesshttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/home-based-business-treat-your-business-like-a-business2014-07-15T04:49:38.000Z2014-07-15T04:49:38.000ZNichola Jameshttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/NicholaJames<div><p></p><table width="98%" class="main" align="left"><tbody><tr><td width="100%" align="left"><div><img src="http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y428/ndjames/businesspicture_zpsdd59f7bb.jpg" width="250" height="250" align="left" alt="businesspicture_zpsdd59f7bb.jpg" />If you treat your business like a business, it will pay you like a business. However, if you treat your business like a hobby, it will cost you like a hobby. </div><br /><div>If you purchased a franchise, would you expect it to make money for you if you worked it a few hours a week? Or, you didn’t follow the proven guidelines of the creators of the franchise, of course not! Therefore, your <b>home based business</b> is no different.</div><br /><div>“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.” Peter F. Drucker. The fact is anything worthwhile in life requires effort and commitment. It’s the same thing with having your own business. “There are only two options regarding commitment. You’re either in or out. There’s no such thing as a life in-between.” Pat Riley.</div><br /><div><span>These are some ways to treat your <i>home based business</i> like a business:</span></div><br /><div>1.<span> Have the Right Mindset</span></div><br /><div>You have to change your mindset from employee to employer. You are the boss, and your business depends on you for its survival. Therefore, you have to impress on your subconscious mind that you are committed. You will not quit. You will do whatever it takes to make your business a success. It is only with this mindset that you will succeed.</div><br /><div>2.<span> <span>Create a Plan</span></span></div><br /><div>“Failing to plan is planning to fail.” Create a game plan, so that you can lift your business off the ground as soon as possible. Your plan is your road map. It will define where you want to go and what you want to achieve. It gives direction to your business. Then, you have to set goals to achieve what you plan for your business. </div><br /><div>3. <span>Invest in Your Business</span></div><br /><div>Time is needed to do the moneymaking activities such as marketing, networking, prospecting as well as daily activities of running a business. You have to establish your hours of business, and schedule it. Time is needed to get the training and education you need to expand your understanding of your business.</div><br /><div>You need money to pay for the cost of doing business, advertising, training and education. Additionally, you need to associate with like-minded people in your field of business. By doing this, you can learn from them and emulate what they are doing right.</div><br /><div>4. <span>You Need to Track Your Results</span></div><br /><div>You have to track your results to know what’s working and what’s not working. Daily, weekly and monthly tracking can be done. Some of the things that you can track are phone calls, appointments, presentations, enrollments and more. You can see exactly what is going on, and you can make the necessary adjustments. Tracking is the most important thing you can do as a business owner.</div><br /><div>5.<span> <span>Avoid Distractions</span></span></div><br /><div>Works for 50 minutes then take a 10-minute break; this will help you to be more productive. Close your office door and focus on the task. Do not multi-task; your brain does not like it. Only check your email and facebook a few times a day, and don’t send more than half an hour each time, then get back to your next task. “There’s no scarcity of opportunity to make a living at what you love. There is only a scarcity of resolve to make it happen.” Wayne Dyer.</div><br /><div>Remember it is impossible to achieve success in life or attain our goals without commitment. “You need to make a commitment, and once you make it, then life will give you some answers.” Les Brown. Are you looking for a <u>home based business</u> to make a commitment? <a href="http://www.ibourl.com/2aye" target="_blank">SFI</a> is that business! </div><br /><br /><div><img src="http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y428/ndjames/111379_normal_zps1e63f7fa.jpg" width="200" height="200" align="left" alt="111379_normal_zps1e63f7fa.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div>Costumes for Halloweenhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/costumes-for-halloween2013-10-23T22:58:46.000Z2013-10-23T22:58:46.000ZSandra J Falaganhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/SandraJFalagan<div><p><span>Are you wondering what kind of Halloween costume you can find, without much cost, </span>for your youngsters this year? </p><div>Of course, you will want to accompany your children and may want a costume for yourself. <br /><br />If you have old bed sheets you don't mind cutting up, that is a place to start. Ghosts are always popular. Punch out holes for the eyes. <br /><br /><br />You can make all kinds of critters by drawing on large, brown paper bag, turned inside out: Cats, Dogs, Ghouls. <br /><br />Those large handkerchiefs in red and blue would help create a pirate's or a sailor's costume. <br /><br />A large trash bag can cover the clothing your child is wearing. You can paste cut outs<br />from magazines to add photos or spell out a scary message with words to it. <br /><br />If you have canes, walkers, pots, pans, sponges or brooms at hand, put them to use. <br /><br />Check your closet and bureaus for apparel from the olden days including hats, scarves, jewelry, and head bands. <br /><br />Contemporary items are excellent choices, as well, like gloves, hoodies, pajamas, <br />night gowns, and rain coats.<br /><br />Ellen DeGeneres has costume ideas on youtube, too:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cENkUtglBwE">youtube.com/watch?v=cENkUtglBwE</a><br /><br /><br />You can watch this video slideshow for the most original, beautiful, cute, funny and<br />creative homemade Halloween Costumes from an online Halloween Costume Contest<br />at <a href="http://www.costume-works.com">http://www.costume-works.com</a> .<br /><br />The important thing is to have fun and get some exercise walking your neighborhood. <br /><br />Of course, if you indulge in some of the loot you brought home, you will need exercise<br />to work off those calories. <br /><br />The other important thing is safety. Check each item carefully for tampering. <br /><br />Happy Halloween to each of you.<br /><br />Sandy Falagan</div><div>Walker, Louisiana</div><div>941-275-4015</div></div>