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[ 28 Mar 2009 | Comments Off ]
Quick Tips #8

Organize your computer at least every 2-3 months.  I find it amazing how i will find “lost” files.  It only takes that one save to a funky place and you can’t find anything.  lol
This also helps me to review how the organizing has worked and adjust accordingly.  Adding new folders or putting folders under new categories so I’ll find them quicker.

Organizing »

[ 28 Mar 2009 | Comments Off ]
Organizing Computer Files

Organizing Computer Files: Clean Up The Space First
Organizing your computer files helps keep lost documents and files to a minimum. This is especially important when you own you own business or you are working on a work computer in which you need readily available access to your files.
The first step in organizing your computer files is to clean up the whole computer. The more files that you have on your computer the more you have to deal with. Make it easier on yourself and before you try organizing you computer, …

General Biz »

[ 26 Mar 2009 | Comments Off ]
Research Direct Sales

Finding A Legitimate Direct Sales Home Business
Now that you decided to work from home, how do you go about finding a legitimate work at home opportunity? I came up with a list of guidelines you should consider when reading advertisements online while looking for a home business. These should help you weed out the potential scams that others offer. Please remember, if an opportunity sounds too good to be true, it most likely is!
1. Make sure you get the companies legal name and investigate it. You can find out info …

Social Networking »

[ 26 Mar 2009 | 3 Comments ]
Top 10 networking

Top Ten Tips for Networking
I firmly believe in the power of networking as I have seen first hand how this has helped me grow professionally and personally. You need to be consistent with your networking efforts and this holds true for both online and offline networking.
There are a few basic tips you should remember when it comes to networking and they are as follows:
1. Networking is not about selling your business or products to everyone you meet.
2. Don’t come on too strong the first time you meet new people.
3. Share …

Organizing, Quick Tips, Resources »

[ 22 Mar 2009 | Comments Off ]
Quick Tips #7

If you have clients or online projects you partner on, then using an online project organizing software is essential. I personally use Client Spot to stay organized with tasks to complete, time used on tasks and projects, shared files and emails.
I put my virtual assistant clients work in their own projects and also put up the work on my sites. Then when I want my VA to jump in on an assignment I just click her as the assigned person and it sends her an email.  Staying organized …

Goals and Prioritizing »

[ 20 Mar 2009 | One Comment ]
Time to Sell?

I will admit it, I’m an internet junky.  I understand that and I’ve been working very hard at it.  I failed for quite a long time, but all the sudden I am making major progress.  I know it has to do with my seeing money from my top sites.  This makes me not want to waste time on the sites that have brought me nothing but work.  They have great value, but I am not putting the time in they need to make them a top site like they deserve.
I’m …

Quick Tips »

[ 19 Mar 2009 | 2 Comments ]
Quick Tips #6

K, keeping this very quick.
Keep one list to track things. Don’t use 2 or 3 notebooks, a planner, your phone and documents on your computer. PICK ONE!

Vacations »

[ 18 Mar 2009 | Comments Off ]
Getting Ready for Vacation

I still have 10 days left until we leave on vacation, however, I am not going to work on anything constructive for the 8 days I runaway with hubby. lol I will check emails here and there and make some quick answers, but I will be mostly away from the computer. It will be very good for me to step away from the day-to-day of owning businesses.
I realize that I am blurring between the helping people and things that I should be charging for because it’s coaching. …