If you've spent anytime in the "Home Business World" (I had to stop and chuckle for a minute, sounds like a huge Mega Store catering to all of your home business needs), you're bound to have quit at least one. And for us in "The Home Business Arena" (another chuckle...Superbowl 50 to be held at "The Home Business Arena"!); we've had our share of ventures we've loved, hated, embraced, promoted, and wondered..."why does it seem like I'm the only one who's involved in this one?"
I wanted to compile a wish list of what I feel may be (pretty darn close) to a perfect home business:
1) Everyone (or almost everyone) realizes that some sort of monthly fee is necessary. Make it relatively reasonable - let's say 10 to 20 bucks.
2) Structure it to where you can make your monthly fee back within 30-60 days, and keep earning at least your 10 to 20 buck fee back consistently.
3) Please, no cutesy or goofy names. To clarify, nothing like "The Little Home Business That Could" or "The Dripping With Money Club".
4) Most ambitious people will realize that they're not going to earn 1,000,000,000 per month in the first six months, but structure it to where they can make something. When you get down to it, even 100.00 monthly in earnings can be exciting. I'm excited just writing that!
5) Have a creed that if you're at least earning your monthly investment back, you won't quit.
6) This company should have a component to where a portion of profits go to a worthwhile cause, be debt free, have some worthwhile purpose for existing, and a realistic pay plan structure.
Tall order? Perhaps. But it never hurts to ask.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Sam Prindle vs. Sam Prindle
One of my favorite sayings has always been, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a person healthy, wealthy, and wise." That Ben Franklin really had it goin' on! I love this even though I violate it often, hence this blog's title. Sometimes, without even trying, WE are our biggest obstacle in realizing our goals.
I wanted to pass along three tips that may help in the healthy, wealthy, and wise departments:
1) Healthy - Are you? If so, fantastic! If not, why? Evaluate your eating and exercise habits and begin your new life today! (I truly realize that this is much easier written in a blog than done. Drop me a line and I can give you some great tips tailored to your situation.)
2) Got Wealth? - I'm a big believer in self sufficiency. Eventually, I want to create every dollar of my income and not depend on a salary or hourly wage from a traditional employer. Where am I going with this? Figure out your passion...i.e. what makes you happy. Most likely there is a way to make money with something you absolute love. (Again, drop me a line if you need a boost. I love brainstorming!)
3) Wise - As I'm writing this, I recall a joke among middle-schoolers decades ago: You know there's a beer that'll make ya smart? It made Bud wiser! (Ba da bing! Thank you! Thank you! I'll be here all week!)
There was a time when I despised reading. I hated it so much, you couldn't get me to read the back of a cereal box! Oddly enough, now, I love it! Reading is a big component of the "wise" part. Here's a challenge: Try reading a book a month. Also, if you commute, you can gain a lot of knowledge with books on cd. You'll be amazed! It's a win-win! Good for you, good for the noggin.
I always enjoying hearing from you. I would also be honored if you would like to "follow" or "subscribe" to this blog. Have a fantastic day and we'll talk soon. I'm off to win the war against Sam Prindle!
I wanted to pass along three tips that may help in the healthy, wealthy, and wise departments:
1) Healthy - Are you? If so, fantastic! If not, why? Evaluate your eating and exercise habits and begin your new life today! (I truly realize that this is much easier written in a blog than done. Drop me a line and I can give you some great tips tailored to your situation.)
2) Got Wealth? - I'm a big believer in self sufficiency. Eventually, I want to create every dollar of my income and not depend on a salary or hourly wage from a traditional employer. Where am I going with this? Figure out your passion...i.e. what makes you happy. Most likely there is a way to make money with something you absolute love. (Again, drop me a line if you need a boost. I love brainstorming!)
3) Wise - As I'm writing this, I recall a joke among middle-schoolers decades ago: You know there's a beer that'll make ya smart? It made Bud wiser! (Ba da bing! Thank you! Thank you! I'll be here all week!)
There was a time when I despised reading. I hated it so much, you couldn't get me to read the back of a cereal box! Oddly enough, now, I love it! Reading is a big component of the "wise" part. Here's a challenge: Try reading a book a month. Also, if you commute, you can gain a lot of knowledge with books on cd. You'll be amazed! It's a win-win! Good for you, good for the noggin.
I always enjoying hearing from you. I would also be honored if you would like to "follow" or "subscribe" to this blog. Have a fantastic day and we'll talk soon. I'm off to win the war against Sam Prindle!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Create your own economy (quick read)
A good friend of mine is a fantastic mechanic. After 32 years, he was informed that his services were no longer needed. Translation: In this case, my friend's services were needed, but the company chose to replace him and pay the new mechanic half as much.
Another good friend has devoted 14 years with a company. This business recently announced they were moving the operation from Massachusetts to North Carolina.
Don't let this happen to you! Businesses will continue to downsize, close, move, and outsource. As long as someone else controls your future, stability is not guaranteed.
Jobs are hard to find. A good job even harder. A career is almost non-existent. The time is now to create your own destiny. Figure out what you love to do and make it profitable. You can do this while working at your 9 to 5. One of my favorite phrases is "A living from 9 to 5. Fortunes are made after hours."
Our "job" in 2011 and beyond, is to begin to create our own economy.
I wish you the absolute best. If I may ever help, please drop me a line anytime. I'd be happy to assist.
Another good friend has devoted 14 years with a company. This business recently announced they were moving the operation from Massachusetts to North Carolina.
Don't let this happen to you! Businesses will continue to downsize, close, move, and outsource. As long as someone else controls your future, stability is not guaranteed.
Jobs are hard to find. A good job even harder. A career is almost non-existent. The time is now to create your own destiny. Figure out what you love to do and make it profitable. You can do this while working at your 9 to 5. One of my favorite phrases is "A living from 9 to 5. Fortunes are made after hours."
Our "job" in 2011 and beyond, is to begin to create our own economy.
I wish you the absolute best. If I may ever help, please drop me a line anytime. I'd be happy to assist.
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