Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Right Mindset for Business Matters among Women Entrepreneurs

What do is mind set?

Mind set is defined as a fixed mental attitude or disposition that predetermines a person's responses to and interpretations of situations. Meaning a person believe that his basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits.

Mindset for business is not right

The truth is, if your mindset for business is not right, no amount of coaching, consulting or mentoring will help you succeed. Only you have the ability to adjust and change it. If your hope is to thrive in business, it is crucial for you to manage your mindset.

Money is not the the main reason why there are many women entrepreneurs struggle to get their businesses off the ground surprisingly. It is the self-sabotaging thoughts, attitudes and beliefs they have placed upon themselves. It is the limited intentions, expectations and habits they have grown accustomed to in their lives.
 
Women are having very common traits but are not easily recognized

Many women think they lack growth in their business because of something they are doing incorrectly with their marketing or social media efforts. Sometimes, that is the case – but more times than not, they simply don’t have the right mindset for business.

Before you start and move forward in business, change should be in the way you think and handle things in your life. It can be hard to believe how much our mindset can be our worst enemy and our biggest asset at the same time. In reality, it is our inability to control it that causes some of us to give up and eventually, fail.

The only way for you to live your passions and be able to pursue your purpose is for YOU to make the decision to own your life and take control over your mindset.

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How to become Financially Free and Start a Better Life

What does financial freedom means?

It is once you have enough money coming in monthly, from your investments, in an amount greater than your monthly expenses, you will be financially free.
Is it possible for most people to become financially free?
Yes, everyone can be financially free even if you are stuck a lot of debt at the moment and you think that there’s no possible solution on your problem or even you are earning a small salary and you have a lot of financial responsibilities.


Steps to follow if you want to become financially free:
  1. Find a reason
  2. Believe it is possible
  3. Educate yourself
  4. Make the decision
  5. Create a plan
  6. Persevere and follow your plan
1. Find a reason
 
Do you have a good reason to become financially free? The perfect reason I’m referring to is to have a dream. A dream that must be worthwhile or something that is worthy of your time, money, or effort spent. That dream will keep you motivated and focussed on your goal, when the  journey of life gets too tough.

2. Believe it is possible
 
Financial freedom does not depend on your gender, race, education, job, salary, where you live, the amount of debt you have, or anything like that. You’ll never be able to do something if you don’t believe it is possible. Luckily, for most people, it is possible to become financially free. You will be financially free depending on your spending habits and your attitude. The best thing to do is to adopt the right attitude and control your attitude in spending your financial resources and you’ll be financially free.  

3. Educate yourself
 
You should know more about money, the better you’ll be able to use it. Financial freedom has everything to do with how wisely you use your money.

4. Make the decision

Since you already have the knowledge about money. You can now become financially free and the next thing to do is to make a decision. Making a decision is very much important, you will decide to carry on with your life as it is, or you can decide to pursue your dream. On this time you should know that your decision will cost you some things. You have to decide for your self whether to sell your car and buy a cheaper one, or even manage without a car completely; you may have to move into a smaller apartment.

You should be ready to make the sacrifices and changes that you’ll need in order to get out of debt and become financially free. The journey to financial freedom starts with a decision.

5. Create a plan

Now that you know where you are heading, and you’ve made the decision to go there, you need to plan how you are going to get there. You need to create a financial plan for yourself.
Your financial plan is your road-map to financial freedom. Just like the road-map you use when you drive somewhere, your financial plan shows the different stops and stages that you’ll have to make on your journey to financial freedom.
You can create a  financial plan for yourself if you have enough knowledge on how to create it. If you don't have any idea how to do, it is better to consult a financial advisor to help create your financial plan, or at least, to check if the financial plan you made has something to be improved. When your financial plan is ready, he only thing that remains is to follow it and start your journey.

6. Persevere and follow your plan

You have everything you need to become financially free. You have a dream, you have the knowledge you need and you have a plan that can make your dream a reality. At this stage, you need to remain disciplined, motivated and focused on your destination.The important thing that stands between you and your dream at this moment, is you.

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Tips on how to overcome your Bad Financial Habits

Your current habits reflects your life. So if your bad financial habits are impeding you from enjoying a life without any debt and being financially independent. Well that's a big problem to resolve. The best thing to do is to make accurate and proper choices and carefully watch out financial changes. Here are some tips you must undergo if you are willing to change your bad financial habits.

Identifying your Bad Habits


It is very difficult to get started if you are not aware of things you are doing wrong. You must analyze your financial status carefully if you are suffering from serious financial issues before moving forward.

You have to identify first if those problems or questions really exist in your life. Below are some important questions you have to ask yourself
1. Are you overburdened with debt?

2. Do you often face trouble while meeting your payments?

Go Cash-Only


If you have credit cards and you want to buy something essential through credit card then avoid using them for any purchase which is less than $50. Credit cards may tempt you to overspend and you can get away from them if you don’t carry those with you all the time. if you are drowned with excessive debt then try to leave all your credit cards at home or in office. The best solution of your problem is to stick to cash purchase for all your transactions.

Work on One Habit at a Time


Your bad financial habits can’t be changed overnight or in a day. Just try to work on all the problems at once then there are higher chances of failure. So work on individual habits on consistent and steady basis. You can formulate a short term and long term goals for yourself and work on them one by one. Once you achieve success on any one habit, it will give you confidence to tackle with others.

Don’t be Over Conservative with Your Money

Paying attention with your money the way you spent every penny  is always a nice thing as this habit can make you a good financial planner. But if you remain over conservative with your money then you may miss an opportunity to appreciate your money and this is one of the bad financial habits, which is worth changing. You can talk with your financial advisor on this case s and seek what investment avenues you should choose in order to earn stable and safe returns on your invested money.

Credit Cards  Switching Constantly must be Avoided

If you are planning to consolidate debt from multiple credit cards but not cancelling those accounts then there is a big possibility that you may end up digging a bigger hole in your financials. It is nice to opt for credit cards which offer best deal but switching credit cards on regular basis may create negative influence on your credit score.

Impulsive Shopping must be avoided


Sometimes, you may get trapped in impulse shopping unexpectedly in order to avail the recent offers available in the market.  The best thing you should do is to make shopping as a plan activity by listing out items you want to buy within definite budget. Shopping must be handled responsibly or else may become addictive on it.

Emotions  must not Influence Your Finances


There are people have a habit of spending emotionally to revive their mood. They usually spend excessive amount of money on their pocket for the undesirable items in order to raise their self esteem. It will surely affect your financials badly and will mislead you. Base  your spending decision  on your current financial status and budget.
 

Don’t Spend Everything You Have

If you have your savings or any investment don’t spend it for anything less than a risk free and profitable venture. Spending your savings stupidly can create the feeling of  desperation. It is commonly found among individuals when they don't have any  money. The best strategy is not to buy anything which takes over 50 percent of your money.

Legal Matters must be resolve on Timely Basis

You should not ignore or postpone any legal matters, instead try to resolve them within given time to avoid future trouble. You should pay attention on this matters after deadline can cost you significant amount of penalties and unnecessary charges.

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Monday, October 14, 2013

Recognizing the Power of Virtual Connection

There’s a small but growing phenomenon in companies that are looking to minimize overhead. If you are a small business owner, you are most likely to be intrigued about it. This is the booming population of virtual assistants.

Many of you may already have come close so many times in hiring a VA, but are skeptical about pulling the trigger. I was. At least until today.
I was used to dealing face-to-face with the people who work for me. But increasingly, most of my interactions are virtual—via phone, Skype, or e-mail, webinars—regardless of where they live.

Accepting the power of virtual connection


I have realized that hiring a virtual assistant is pretty much the same thing. It even surprised me that I am no longer limited to the talent my local city can offer, but can source world-class talents from anywhere on the planet.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

10 Steps to a Financially Organized Life

Having a financially organized life requires some dedication and work, which is why not everyone is able to control their income versus expenses most of the time. However, if you set up steps to organize finances, you’ll find that it’s fairly easy and painless. With specific and detailed steps, you should be able to keep or get your finances back on track in no time.


Financially Organized Life: Collect all your financial documents and information

Set your account details in organized files, either on digital storage devices or physical copies. You should have a file for each of the following accounts that apply:

  • ✓Savings
  • ✓Retirement
  • ✓Checking
  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Investments
  • ✓Mortgage
  • ✓Personal loans
  • ✓Insurance
  • ✓Tax details
In addition, if you don’t already have an online bank account, right now would be good time for you to open one. With an online account, you’ll find it much easier to manage and organize finances.

Financially Organized Life: Create a budget

After you have collected your personal documents, make a budget and stick to it. You should also check all daily expenses and adjust your budget based on your income in order to have sufficient money to cover your needs. Making sure all the monthly expenditures are covered is a must do in any budget plan.

Financially Organized Life: Review your budget on a monthly basis

If you have a budget that you considered is good for you, be certain to review it on a monthly basis. As such, changes might be needed if you incur new or unexpected expenses.

Financially Organized Life: Check your one-time expenses

Check all one-time expenses like healthcare policies, auto insurance, or any other service that is paid once a year. Calculate how much you need to save on a monthly basis to make your annual payment for these accounts.

Financially Organized Life: Keep bills in an easily accessible location

Organize finances by keeping any non-online bills, such as bills delivered by mail, in a safe location. Store your mailed-in bills in a place that is both easily accessible and secure for future reference

Financially Organized Life: Set a schedule to pay bills

Depending on your bills and the type of bank accounts that you have, set specific dates to pay your bills either on a bi-weekly or monthly basis. Check which bills you have to pay on a regular basis to choose the best days to pay bills in bulk. If possible, pay bills as soon as you receive them.

Financially Organized Life: Automate payments

Setting automatic payments is a great way to save time and organize finances, if you have sufficient funds in your bank accounts to avoid overdraft fees. Consider setting up automatic withdrawals from your bank accounts to pay for your services on a regular basis.

Financially Organized Life: Record payment information

Keep all payment information readily available by writing down all transaction numbers, checks issued, and payment amounts with dates.

Financially Organized Life: Maintain all receipts

Save all receipts for future reference for at least a year. Place them in envelopes or folders in a secure location too.

Financially Organized Life: Shred documents that you don’t need

You should get a shredder, if you don’t already own one, to remove any financial documents that you don’t need. By shredding unnecessary documents, you can easily avoid cluttering your home with stacks of useless paper.
Having a financially organized life is imperative to achieve your personal goals, be it a comfortable lifestyle or a lush retirement. Follow our 10 steps to a financially organized life to start freeing up the time you spend checking your finances and more time doing what you like to do best. Who knows? You might even be able to save hundreds if not thousands of dollars in order to make that personal dream come true! In the end it’s all in the willingness of having a plan and sticking to it.

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7 Simple Marketing Strategies To Promote Empower Network

There are different creative ways to drive traffic and convert sales, in my search on how to market Empower Network to colleagues, friends and family, I came across this really interesting yet simple read on how to do it.

This post 7 Simple Marketing Strategies To Promote Empower Network, is intended for members of Empower Network who are new and are looking for the best ways to advertise their business and make money online with Empower Network, but obviously these strategies can be used for promoting any business.

1. Viral Video Blogging

Find videos on Youtube that are relevant to the topic of your blog, then embed them into your blog post, and add a unique title, unique description, and a featured image for the post. You then publish the post, and share it on Facebook or Twitter.

2. Advanced Social Media Marketing

The key to networking on sites like Facebook is to have private conversations in chat, or private email messages back and forth with the right quality prospects. There are many ways to do this, including posting engaging content on your FB wall, and then when people like it or comment on it, you can follow up with them on a private message continuing the conversation.Let it go back and forth a couple of times and then introduce them to Empower Network.  The key is finding out the “reason” why Empower Network would be a good fit for them. You  have get the conversation going. Once it’s going, you are able to steer it in any direction that you choose.

3. Buy Solo Ads


One of the most popular strategies discussed to promote Empower Network is Solo Ads in which network will allow you to pay them to have your opportunity emailed out to thousands of people. This can be hit and miss, but with the right training this can be very lucrative. The key here is understanding and monitoring your conversion rates.
 
4. Online Centers of Influence

Centers of Influence (COINS) are people who either have a large following online, or own a popular blog/website, or have a large email list, or simply know a lot of people online and can make things happen.These are definitely people that you want to talk to once you feel comfortable sharing the

5. Niche YouTube Video Tips

If you feel comfortable in front of a video camera, this strategy can be a potential gold mine for you. Set up a YouTube channel and choose a topic that you feel you are an expert in, or at least very confident in. And then start making videos that are tips or tutorials on the subject.
 
6. Guest Posts on Popular Blogs

You then write as good of a blog post as you can (hopefully pretty quick) and make one of the steps something that involves Empower Network if you can. If not, at least you will get a chance at the end of the guest post to tell them a little bit about yourself, and this is a great opportunity to mention Empower Network.
 
7. Reverse Marketing

This technique is pretty simple, and when you learn it…watch out!  The key here is to join as many email lists as you can from people who run blogs, or market opportunities, or generally want to sell you stuff.
 

If you haven’t joined Empower Network yet, you should start off by watching the overview video!!
 

If you have already seen the overview video, you should skip  straight to the join now page and get started for as little as $25 so that you can get access to even more bonus training in your back office!


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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Is Starting Up An Online Business Right For You?

Is Starting Up An Online Business Right For You?


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When you’re considering taking the leap, it’s easy to let fear get in the way and talk you out of starting up an online business. You might worry that you don’t have any business experience or, you don’t have the same potential as this:

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Starting a business isn’t for everyone but if you’re already considering it, it may be right for you. Everyone who started their first online business went into it at the same point as you. Experience and knowledge is something you gain as you go.

If you want to escape the rat race, you’re self motivated, willing to learn and you’re passionate about your chosen business what have you got to lose? Starting up an online business may be the best thing that ever happened to you but you won’t know unless you try.

Is Starting Up An Online Business Worth The Risk?

The biggest factor that puts most people off starting up an online business is the risk. What if things go wrong? What if they lose money? And what happens if their online business fails?
If you’ve had these worries yourself, it’s important to know that there are things you can do to reduce the risk.

Smart Ways to Start an Online Business & Not Lose Your Shirt


Online business2Take it seriously
You should treat your online business as you would any other job and give it 100% effort. Too many people start up a business and fall at the first post because they fail to do this.

Don’t expect overnight success
Although some people do achieve great success within a relatively short time, they are usually the exception to the rule. Understand that starting up an online business is no different to starting any type of business – it takes time to grow.


Keep your day job
In the early days it is wise to keep your day job, unless you have at least six months of cash to live on. That way you’re not putting yourself under pressure to pay your personal expenses from your business in the early days.

Choose a business that interests you
It’s amazing how many people launch an online business that doesn’t interest or inspire them on any level, apart from its money making potential. It’s much easier to motivate yourself if you’re doing something you love.
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Don’t bet the farm
Keep your start up expenses as low as possible. Don’t spend money on things that won’t help you to produce your product or service, or sell more of it.

Get rid of your debts
It’s a smart idea to reduce your personal debts as much as possible before starting up an online business. That way, when you do quit your job, you have fewer expenses to cover.

 

Monday, October 7, 2013

The Pros of Starting an Online Home Business


Starting an Online Home Business: The Pros


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The initial start up and running costs of starting an online business from home are low. You don’t need to pay expensive rentals for business premises, and if you have a computer, chances are you have most of the equipment you need to get started.

Global Connections
When you’re starting an online home business, you’re not restricted to trading in your local area. You can connect with people and find customers from across the globe.

No Travel Required
Getting up in the morning and not having to commute to work is a huge plus. It saves you time and it saves you money on travel. And if you’re trying to cut your expenses before you start, you may even be able to get rid of your car. Plus, not having to step out into the freezing cold on a winter morning is a huge bonus to running an online business from home.

Flexible Hours
Starting an online home business gives you the freedom to choose your own hours. If you have children, it’s easy to fit in the school run. And if you want to take a particular day off, you’re free to pick and choose.
Many business owners feel that starting an online home business is the best thing they’ve ever done. But only you can weigh up the pros and cons and decide whether it’s right for you.

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The Cons of Starting an Online Home Business

If you’re planning to start an online home business, you may be wondering what you’re letting yourself in for. Stepping into the unknown for the first time can be scary, but it could also be one of the most rewarding things you’ve ever done.
But like any decision you make in life, it’s a good idea to know the pros and cons before starting an online home business.

Starting an Online Home Business: The Cons

 

LonelinessLoneliness: Starting an online home business can be extremely lonely if you’re used to working with others.

Motivation: Sometimes it can be difficult to motivate yourself to work, when you’re surrounded by home comforts and temptations. It’s worth learning to manage your time effectively.

No Escape: Unless you have a dedicated room in your home that you can use to run your online business, you may sometimes feel that you’re at work 24/7.
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Interruptions: Friends and family sometimes don’t realise how much time starting an online home business can take. You will need to get used to dealing with interruptions, and set boundaries so you have plenty of time to work.

Temptations: When you’re working from home, there are so many temptations to drag you away from your online business. Set yourself strict times for watching TV, and chatting to friends on social networks.
 


Friday, October 4, 2013

The Good News About Working Online From Home


money3Provided that you are eager to invest the hours (days…  weeks… . months… .. ) to study the ropes, you can bootstrap your business with to a great degree minimal expenditure, ordinarily talking. Recall that that a few organizations take more to begin than others.

Most likely straightforwardly contributed less than $3000 getting this online journal up and running, and now income is expanding at something like a 125-140% pace each month in the wake of being all hands on deck for 16 months. Thus, where do you begin from here? ere are some general rules of thumb.

When Can You Quit Your Day Job to start Working Online From Home?

Money2Maybe the most critical and indisputable word for beginning a web home business is don’t expect to supply your day work’s pay for 365 days (or thereabouts!).

Despite the fact that I will include that administration based organizations have a tendency to acquire income speedier, I might at present take into consideration a full year to reinstate your outside-the-home salary.

Making Money in Working Online from Home



Could Anyone Make Money in Working Online From Home?

Money1 Obviously. Many individuals do. You may have companions or relatives who bring home the bacon with a home-based Internet business as of recently. The issue is that not every living soul WILL profit on the web, on the grounds that profiting on the web sits down to study, and generally individuals surrender on the grounds that it might be greatly baffling.

With over 300,000 “Internet Home Business” identified ventures on the web each month, its good to say that there is a ton of interest for data on the best way to profit on the web. Unfortunately, these implies that there are a great deal of shady characters going after this gathering of people.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

How to Start a Successful Online Business for Beginners

Are you hoping to start a successful online business but you haven’t got a clue where to start? Don’t worry it’s easy to learn the basics.

How to Choose the Right Online Business for You


To be truly successful, you need to choose the right online business for you. It’s a whole lot easier to make money doing something you enjoy. So think about your hobbies, interests, skills and experience. 
 
Could you turn any of those into a successful online business? If not, perhaps there is something you have always wanted to learn more about. So why not give it a go? If you’re really passionate about what you do, you’re less likely to give up when the going gets tough.

Do You Need Your Own Product or Service?

In the beginning, you may worry that you don’t have the necessary skills or resources to develop your own product or service to sell. But don’t let that put you off. Many successful online business owners start out by selling other people’s products through affiliate marketing and make commissions as high as 50%.
 

Do You Need Your Own Website?

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You should aim to have your own website eventually, but for some types of online business, it isn’t essential from the beginning. If you want to sell your own products online, you can promote them on sites like Zazzle, Etsy and Ebay.
And if you’re interested in selling your own services, you can find customers on sites like Elance, Rent-Acoder and PeoplePerHour.
 
But if you are serious about building a successful online business, you should aim to have your own website as soon as you can. And it really isn’t all that complicated or expensive.

The Basic Tools You Need to Build Your New Website


website A Domain Name: This is the address that people will use to reach your online business.  For example: myawesomebusiness.com. A domain name will cost you around $10.

A Hosting Account: You need a hosting account to store your website online. It’s easy to find hosting accounts online for bargain prices and most allow you to pay monthly.
A Website: If you’re not at all technical, don’t let this put you off. There are many tools available to simplify the process of building your own website. You don’t need even need to learn any complicated coding. And if you don’t want to build your own website yourself, there are plenty of creative people online who can do it for you.
Don’t let technical worries and lack of experience put you off. If you’re determined to escape the rat race and start a successful online business, you can get started in no time, with minimal start up costs.

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