Jul 11 2009

The 4 Secrets To Success & Wealth

Success means different things to different people. Success can involve personal development or achieving financial security. To others, success can be getting that ‘dream job’. To others, an achievement can be related to personal life or family. Success basically means the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted, and this may be in any aspect of one’s life.

In spite of the various ways through which success is defined, there are some common traits which successful people tend to have. Being successful requires a lot of discipline and commitment to work towards the attainment of the desired goals.

There are four specific factors which anyone will need to become successful.

1. Goals and plans. Successful people have clearly laid out goals which guide them along. These goals are broken down into measurable and achievable components, with the necessary actions for achieving these goals also stated. What do you want to achieve in one year, in two years? What exactly do you want to have? What will you need to do on a daily basis so that you can achieve those goals? If you want to become financially secure, maybe you need to start a home based business. What level of profits do you want to make with this business? What are you going to need to do to make this business a success and earn the money you want? All these questions must help you have clear goals and plans on what you want to achieve.

2. Optimism. Maintaining a positive attitude is very important because it will keep you motivated to work towards your goal. With a positive attitude, one can remain committed to the goals. Additionally, no temporary setbacks can discourage you; and you will not procrastinate doing what you must do to achieve your goals. A famous quote says “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” A positive attitude also builds up courage and determination to go ahead and achieve your goals, whether it’s personal development or financial freedom. “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”

3. Focus. In order to be successful, you must have undivided attention towards your goals. Successful people pursue their goals with complete dedication and commitment, and all their energy is focused on their goals. If you want to achieve your goals and become successful, you must be focused on your vision and goals. Do not lose that vision. Being focused will also help you constantly assess your progress, and make any necessary adjustments along the way.

4. Perseverance. This means persistence in any thing undertaken; continued pursuit or prosecution of any business or enterprise begun. In order to be successful, you will need to be determined to achieve your goals. Your success will not happen overnight. Also, you will face some discouragement, and these must not stop you from working towards your goals.

These 4 qualities set apart those who succeed in reaching their goals and those who fail. If you want to become successful or wealthy, you must have these qualities. It is worth it to make all the necessary adjustments in your mindset and personality so that you will have what it takes to become successful. It takes a lot of hard work and commitment to be successful. These qualities will help you achieve your goals, be they starting your own business, financial security or personal development.

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Jul 11 2009

The Great Back Door Secret To Attracting Wealth That Millions Will Ignore

If you’re interested in attracting wealth but aren’t sure how to get started, you must first begin thinking like the wealthy of our society. Millions of people want to become wealthy, but unfortunately they often ignore the patterns set forth by real millionaires. The great back door secret to creating wealth isn’t how to get more money necessarily, but it’s how to use money wisely as you get it! The reason people ignore this is because it takes hard work (for most) to build wealth and keep it.

What is Financial Freedom?

Financial freedom is defined as a lifestyle in which producing new income is no longer required to cover living expenses. A person reaches a state of financial freedom when they’ve worked and saved enough money, and perhaps are drawing enough interest, to cover all living expenses. This may or may not mean the person is debt free.

Unfortunately, many young adults have the wrong ideas about financial freedom. They feel they can reach financial freedom at a very young age and never have to work again. Though this would be great, it’s not feasible for most. Becoming wealthy, on the other hand, is feasible and will help you work toward financial freedom years down the line if you learn how to use the wealth for future gain.

So, What Do Millionaires Do?

Many millionaires have little or no debt. They pay off their credit card bills each month, and are very frugal when it comes to shopping. Millionaires save a lot of money on a regular basis and invest in things that will appreciate or earn a return. Most are homeowners that live in nice, older neighborhoods. They worked their way to the top and did not inherit their wealth. They focus on creating wealth to help others. While attracting wealth, most millionaires live a well-balanced life and spend a lot of time with their families.

Five Character Traits of the Wealthy

Those who have attracted wealth in their life through honest, hard work typically have five common character traits. These are discipline, integrity, good social skills, a supportive spouse, and very good work ethic. Discipline means they are careful about how and why they spend money. While creating wealth, they’re not spending it as fast as they obtain it! They take small steps toward reaching big goals. Integrity means they are honest in their business affairs and personal lives. They do what they do with the right motives and try to look out for the interest of others.

Good social skills are required to work with people while attracting wealth. This means the person can get along well with others, work in team efforts, and be a leader or follower when necessary. A supportive spouse is very beneficial in personal and business affairs. The spouse is often the backbone of a millionaire’s success, supporting and encouraging them to move forward even when times are tough. And finally, a wealthy person usually has very good work ethic. This means going the extra mile for the company even when it’s not required. Work ethic means working hard even when times are tough or when nothing seems to be happening yet.

Before attracting wealth is possible, you must develop this wealthy mindset and stop thinking on the average level. As you can see, millionaires usually don’t go with the flow of the masses. The great back door secret to creating wealth is to think above and beyond what you can have today, and start thinking of the future. Live each day as an opportunity to attract wealth and reach goals. Avoid lavish living or uncontrollable spending. Also, avoid unnecessary debt. Study the lives and patterns of the wealthy so you can start enjoying success too!

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Jul 11 2009

Payroll Service, Changing Providers. Chapter Three. What Should Happen When I Change?

What should happen when I change payroll service providers?
Timing
Forms
Procedures

Timing. It is easiest for all concerned to change payroll service providers at calendar year end. That way there is no question about responsibility for any tax forms or deposits. Every form, deposit or payment starting with January 1 is the responsibility of the new payroll service provider. There is no trying to balance the payroll numbers and make sure no terminated employee is missed and that all deposits were made on time. If you can’t change at year-end then calendar quarter end (March 31, June 30, and September 30) is second best. That said, if you need or want to, you should be able to change at any time of the year.

How long should it take? The bigger the company the longer it will take simply because the more employees there are the more data there is. If you have employees in multiple states that will make the process take longer. You should however be able to take a business of 50 employees and change over in less than two weeks, from submitting the paperwork to a payday with the new payroll service provider.

Forms. The new payroll service provider should provide you with a complete set of forms. These will include bank authorization forms, employee data forms, direct deposit authorization forms, information sheets on the company, tax deposit frequency information, forms detailing earnings/deductions/benefits/accruals, payroll submission information and Powers of Attorney forms. This provides the new payroll service provider with all the standard data necessary to set up your payroll to suit your needs but gives the provider all the current data to bring files to date and be able to create year end forms such as a 940 and W2s.

Why the Power of Attorney forms? The CPA at the payroll service provider needs that form so they can discuss your account with the IRS and your State. Without these forms you must always be in the middle between the government and the CPA solving the problem. It works best for the CPA to work directly with the agents and officers at the IRS.

Also in the forms should be a privacy policy disclosure for your files. The best privacy policy is one that states no information is given out to anyone except under the order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

Procedures. Once you complete all the forms and returned them to the new payroll service provider the provider should follow up with any clarifications and provide additional forms if there are unique circumstance that require additional information. The provider should then provide you with the necessary training for you to create the input documents for payroll. They should go over with you or the person you designate exactly how payroll is entered. They should demonstrate any additional steps you as the client must take to keep your payroll records accurate. They should confirm the first entry date and the first payday. They should answer any question you or your staff has about the procedures or output.

After the first payroll is entered and processed the provider should go over the reports and output with you to make sure there are no questions or misunderstandings.

Also check out the following Articles

Payroll Service, Changing Providers. Chapter One. Reasons to change Providers

And

Payroll Service, Changing Providers. Chapter Two. What Should you Look for in a New Provider?

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Jun 30 2009

Why Women In Small Business Must Have A Web Site

In recent years we’ve seen a HUGE increase in the number of small businesses owned by women. This growth has been so dramatic that millions of people now think of a woman when they visualize who owns the businesses they buy from.

Women everywhere deserve a big pat on the back for this amazing accomplishment. But as is always the case for small business owners, there is still a lot of work to be done.

The one thing your small business MUST have is a web site. Sure, ten years ago having a site was an option many small businesses could do without. But that is no longer the case. Here’s why:

* These days consumers and business leaders are more likely to use search engines than the Yellow Pages. They’ll type the name of your town and your type of business into Google and start their research from there.

* A web site lets you put as MUCH information as you want in a public forum. You no longer have to pay thousands for a big newspaper ad just to let customers know about your prices, new services, or show photos of what you do. Now you can keep all that information available on your web site 24/7 at little or no cost.

* You know as well as I do that most customers are a little shy about asking questions. Often they don’t even want you to know they’re interested until AFTER they have learned more about your product, service, or idea. A web site allows that vast number of potential customers to privately and anonymously read all about your business. Then, when they’re ready to buy, they’ll come forward with their questions and orders. This is a MUCH more efficient way to do business, which leads to my next point.

* Web based business operations can be EXTREMELY EFFICIENT. Customers often prefer convenient email over phone or in-person visits. Email encourages customers to organize their ideas, contacting you when they know what they want and are ready to act. You’ll find your web site generates many more customers and the customers you get are better organized.

Women everywhere deserve a big pat on the back for this amazing accomplishment. But as is always the case for small business owners, there is still a lot of work to be done.

* Finally, women love to buy from women-owned businesses. Women, as a group, tend to be less compulsive shopper than men. While a large segment of men will buy an item on impulse, the vast majority of women prefer to learn about your product or service, getting all the details they can before placing an order. Web sites are perfect for presenting a lot of information at very little cost.

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Jun 30 2009

The Secret To Protecting Your Business Assets

Regardless of the type of business you conduct, there is a significant risk of being sued in our litigious society. Lawsuits can range from claims of negligence to defective products to disputes with employees. Incorporating is a means of guarding against these potential threats.

Single Incorporation – Protecting Your Personal Assets

Incorporating your business is a method for creating a legal wall between your personal assets and business. Any judgment against your business will not impact your personal assets. While your home, savings, stocks, etc., are protected, what happens to your business? If a judgment is rendered against your business, the business assets are as good as gone. This doesn’t have to be the case.

Double Incorporation Strategy – Protect Your Business Assets

Many businesses can benefit from pursuing a double incorporation strategy. The strategy is designed to address the situation where a business has significant assets that are exposed to litigation risk. If you incorporate your business, it is all well and good that your personal assets are not at risk. But what if your business has a number of high value assets such as manufacturing machinery, office equipment, popular domain name, custom software or other items? Merely incorporating your business will not protect these assets because they are owned by the business entity. Since a successful lawsuit would result in a judgment against the business entity, all assets of the business could be seized as part of the judgment. In short, you lose your machinery, office equipment, intellectual property or any other item of tangible value. The double incorporation strategy prevents this scenario.

As the name suggests, the double incorporation strategy involves the creation of two business entities. The first is your “at risk” business that interacts with your customers or clients. The second entity, a “holding corporation”, is then created to own the valuable assets of your business. This holding corporation then leases the relevant business assets to your “at risk” entity. If the “at risk” entity is sued, the holding company merely recovers its assets and the plaintiff is forced to settle for pennies on the dollar because the “at risk” entity has few assets. In essence, the plaintiff wins the battle, but loses the war.

Lawsuits can range from claims of negligence to defective products to disputes with employees. Incorporating is a means of guarding against these potential threats. The first is your “at risk” business that interacts with your customers or clients.

Most people know that a business entity can be used to create a protective shield for their personal assets. If your business has high value assets, now you can use this double incorporation strategy to protect those assets as well.

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Jun 30 2009

Outsourcing Without Upsetting Lou Dobbs

I don’t know how many times I’ve flipped through the channels and heard Lou Dobbs talking about “Exporting America.” Now, I know Lou is discussing the political and economic context of American companies outsourcing their jobs overseas. However, this new one-dimensional definition of outsourcing has other implications to some of us in the States.

I am no expert on politics, economics or Lou Dobbs, so I’ll keep my opinions on those subjects to myself. However, what I would like to discuss is the negative connotation that the word “outsourcing” has taken on in this country.

There are thousands upon thousands of small businesses in this country whose sole survival depends on other companies outsourcing their needs. Just think about it for a moment. How many companies in the service industries only exist to support the needs of other businesses?

Imagine if every company had to act as a fully self-sufficient corporation. They must handle all of their own HR issues…no more employment agencies, payroll companies, etc. They must employ a full-fledged IT department to handle all of their own web design, networking, software and database designs. Each enterprise has to have enough administrative assistants, data entry specialists, desktop publishing experts, marketing gurus. The list is endless.

If American companies were to completely eliminate all forms of outsourcing, life as we know it would end!

Now, we all know that this is not what Lou or anybody else who has defined outsourcing as one of the most popular buzz words of the last few years is talking about. I understand that most people know that the business to business outsourcing within America is not a bad thing. Nonetheless, it seems strange to me that one word can take on such a life of its own. It’s really not a new phenomenon, yet it is the first time that I’ve encountered one of these controversial terms in my own ventures.

Let me say that as a business person in a field that is solely based on other businesses looking to my company to meet their needs, I find myself quite often searching for synonyms to outsourcing. Not that there’s anything wrong with it, but when I’m advertising, I’m forever brainstorming for words to replace that one that starts with o and ends with source! After all the talk that’s been spinning around Washington and the rest of the country, it seems that it’s turned into a dirty word.

I’ll keep my opinions on those subjects to myself. However, what I would like to discuss is the negative connotation that the word “outsourcing” has taken on in this country.

Obviously, most people understand that there are all types of outsourcing. On the other hand, when you’ve got limited time and space are you going to choose a “hot button” word to describe what you’re selling?

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Jun 26 2009

Background Checks – How They Can Help Your Business

If you are running a business, you probably know that the people that you hire can either make or break your business. This is why it is so important to make sure that you hire only the best employees to work for you.

However, it is easy to accidentally hire an employee that is a “bad apple” and you’ll definitely end up paying for your mistake. If you want to make sure that you hire only the best employees, then it’s time to start running background checks on employees before you hire.

There are many employers today who are turning to employee screening to make sure they get the best employees possible. If you’re not sure that background checks are the right choice for your business, here are a few of the main benefits that may change your mind.

Benefit #1 – Lower Turnover – One of the main benefits of using background screening on your potential employees is that it can actually lead to lower turnover. It can be quite expensive for your company to have a high turnover of employees. However, screening before you hire can help you avoid this.

Benefit #2 – Better Attendance – Attendance is important to your company as well. Your company cannot function well when employees are constantly absent from work. Employee screening can help you week out people that have a bad attendance history at work.

Benefit #3 – Reduce Incidents of Theft – You’ll also find that background checks can help you reduce incidents of theft at your company as well. They allow you to take a close look at the criminal record of potential employees to decide whether or not they are trustworthy or not.

Benefit #4 – Experience Productivity – Another great benefit of using background screening before you hire is that your company will experience better productivity when you do this. You won’t end up with people who slack off on the job or who don’t want to be there. You’ll have quality employees who really make your company better.

Benefit #5 – Find Qualified Employees – Having qualified employees is very important if you want a profitable business. So, take a look at their background checks to see how they have performed in the past and if they really do have the qualifications that they say they do.

Benefit #6 – Make Sure the Person is Who They Claim to Be – Last of all, employee screenings allow you to make sure that the person you are considering for hire is really who they are claiming to be. This makes sure that you are protected and that you really know who you are hiring.

If you’re not sure that background checks are the right choice for your business, here are a few of the main benefits that may change your mind.

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Jun 26 2009

Merchant Accounts A Necessity For Both Traditional And Online Businesses

Merchant accounts that allow business owners to accept a variety of customer preferred payment methods have become commonplace in traditional business settings. Even small businesses, such as fast food providers, convenience stores and kiosk sized retailers have accepted the fact that allowing for multiple popular payment options is a wise decision. Far few consumers are carrying cash these days, and even those who are often prefer the safety and security of paying via credit card or check, if for no other reason than to have an accurate, detailed account of each purchase. Slowly but surely, online vendors are realizing this as well.

The popularity of Paypal, a service which requires consumers to set up accounts similar to an online banking institution, kept many online businesses from opening merchant accounts for the benefit of their customers. Disadvantages to using the Paypal system were soon evident, however, as bad experiences with the system were publicized by both merchants and consumers. The stigma of a flawed system was not the only consideration for Internet shoppers and online businesses, however. Many consumers were unwilling to use a system that required setting up an account, memorizing yet another password and using a third party to transmit credit card or bank account information.

The level of convenience available to consumers declined sharply as a result of having to navigate a completely new and often confusing separate web site in order to make a simple transaction. On the merchant side of the equation, the realization that Paypal offered no additional fraud protection and charged rates very similar to and often higher than merchant services providers has caused many to second guess it’s usefulness. Of particular concern is that there is simply no way to determine the amount of lost sales due to consumer hesitation aimed at opening a Paypal account.

Even small businesses, such as fast food providers, convenience stores and kiosk sized retailers have accepted the fact that allowing for multiple popular payment options is a wise decision. Far few consumers are carrying cash these days, and even those who are often prefer the safety and security of paying via credit card or check. While the prices of these items may be small, the losses incurred by business owners who don’t offer a tried and true merchant account system can be substantial.

Consumers generally feel more comfortable using payment formats that mirror those used by their neighborhood retailers. When purchasing small items especially, many will not go through the trouble of spending an additional five to ten minutes online in order to purchase an item that only costs a few dollars. While the prices of these items may be small, the losses incurred by business owners who don’t offer a tried and true merchant account system can be substantial.

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Jun 26 2009

Mia Bella Candles: Work From Home With Your Own Candle Business

You may have wanted to start your own business at home but didn’t know what kind of business would be successful. Mia Bella candles offer quality products that allow you to work from home. To have a thriving business you need a product or service that is in great demand. That is why Mia Bella candles have been profitable for many people who work from home.

Candles are very popular in American homes. The candle business in the US is a $2 billion plus a year industry. Seven out of ten homes use candles and many people use them for relaxation. At one time, candles were used only for light. But now, they are used for home décor and to add scent to the home.

Selling Mia Bella Candles

Mia Bella candles started out to help with fundraisers. Their unique formulas and exceptional scents were very well received by customers. This was just the beginning! They wanted to make this available as a retail business to provide income for their distributors. They wanted to get the products on the market and allow more people to realize their dream of working at home.

Enjoy High Profits

There are three ways to earn money with Mia Bella candles. The first one is retail sales through home parties, craft shows and office sales. Many people are selling them along with other crafts and making a large profit. The second way to earn money is through fundraising. This program has been very successful for distributors and could lead to a full-time income. The third way to earn money is through residual income. By recommending five people to the Candle of the Month club, you can move to a higher income level.

The company provides you with ideas and guidelines to get started. The start-up cost is low and the profits on your sales are very high. The products sell themselves, and you do not have to use high-pressure sales tactics. You can earn a full-time income by getting the products distributed, and then word of mouth will spread it.

Unique Mia Bella Candles

The Mia Bella candles are made with natural ingredients such as vegetables, soy and plants. They burn practically soot-free and are non-toxic. And very importantly, their fragrances smell more natural and stronger than most other candles. The gourmet scents will impress new customers and will keep them coming back. There are candles and melts to choose from in dozens of delightful fragrances!

Selling Mia Bella candles is a legit business that can help you work from home. Whether you want a full- or part-time business is up to you. You can keep another job and just sell to friends if you want. Or, you can earn more income by doing it full time through fundraisers, parties or shows. With Mia Bella candles, you can realize your dreams of earning money through your own home business!

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Jun 26 2009

Spring! And How Does Your Garden (Business) Grow?

The first step is to map out how large an area you want for your garden (business plan) and what types of seeds (new products) you want to plant (launch).

You might try starting the plants indoors (test marketing) before exposing them to the perils of he natural elements (retail market). Don’t forget to prepare the soil before you plant. You may need some soil amendments (new marketing VP) to give the seeds products) the best chance of sprouting (being profitable). Some gardener’s (CEOs) maintain a compost heap (last year’s marketing ideas and mix that into the soil; others say that compost just gives off gas and smells bad. Fertilizer (advertising) is a must. But how much to add (spend)?

You surely don’t want to saturate the earth (market) with manure (your commercials). In fact, successful gardening is a matter of carefully regulating (cost controls) all the raw materials you add– nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, even water.

Regulating (managing) the sun (the economy) is out of your control, of course. Some tender sprouts (new products) require more shade (patent protection) than others in order to survive first few critical weeks.

Controlling pests (competitors) is a never ending problem. Some of these fly into your garden (market) from out of state, some simply crawl, after all they are vermin. Trouble is, the more bountiful (profitable) your garden, the more they swarm. To rid your garden of pests, you might try making it bigger and stronger (grow by acquisition). The natural methods of pest control (better service, higher quality products) are usually preferable. A strong chemical herbicide (price war) might work temporarily, but could do more harm than good in the garden in the long run, and is bad for the overall environment.

As harvest time approaches (year-end), you can look over your garden (company) with great satisfaction. Look at that yield (ROI)! It’s a bumper crop (record profits). All that toil and swear was certainly worth it — right?

Some gardener’s (CEOs) maintain a compost heap (last year’s marketing ideas and mix that into the soil; others say that compost just gives off gas and smells bad. Fertilizer (advertising) is a must.

Now you can enjoy the fruits of your labors (profit distributions) after you pay a few people back who helped you grow your garden. Let’s see, the garden supply store gets 20% of our vegetables, for the tools and seeds you bought. The investors who let you use their land (money) get 45% of the crop (investors eat more than normal people). And the government gets 35% because…hmmmm…because they sat there at the edge of the garden and watched you work, I guess.

Well, you get to keep the satisfaction.

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