The Difference Between your Action List vs To-Do-List
Feel like you’re at a stand-still with your business?Ever wish things would just move a little faster? If you are conscientious direct selling consultant, I bet you got one heck of a to-do-list.That is terrific, but I have to ask: do you have an action list? There’s a big difference between a to-do list and an action list. The items you put on your to-do list are usually broader. The items on that list may be on that list for some time. That alone may create a feeling of being overwhelmed, or just creates inertia because you need huge blocks of time. Here are some items on a...
Read MoreIs Your Email Address Shooting Yourself in the Foot?
Take this email checkup: -Is your email address hard to remember? -Is it hard to type if someone is trying to copy it from a business card, brochure or catalog?-It is a jumble of letters and numbers that don’t make sense? -Is it something left over from college or high school? (BoozerCorona@IamStillDrunk.com) -Would it make someone think twice about opening it because it looks like a spam? This morning I went nuts trying to send an email to a romance consultant. My email program does remember email addresses, but it doesn’t remember anything if you don’t start typing...
Read MoreSpring Cleaning for your Computer
Show your computer a little love today! This often scorned mechanical device serves as your postman, your billboard, your communicator, and most importantly: your literal cash register! Five way to show a little love: 1. Do you have anti-virus software installed? Is it up to date? Have you run scans lately? My favorite? Norton 360, it even backs up your files for you. You don’t want to learn this the hard way, especially if your computer crashes or gets hit with a trojan. I like the programs that do it for you automatically because you don’t have to think about doing...
Read More3 Tips to Avoid Insanity When you Work from Home
It’s always great to have the latest portable computer gadget when you’re working from home office or have a home party business. Things like iPads and portable tablets make business life more convenient. BUT there are some things that you should have, not just because they add to your bottom line, but because they will keep you SANE!1. A Separate, Dedicated Workspace, even if it’s just to keep all your “stuff” in one place.Whether it’s your garage, spare bedroom, or a shed in the backyard, an area off the den, you will need a space that’s just for work....
Read MoreWhat Light Bulb are You Using?
OLD BULB: sitting at your computer once a day to check your mail NEW BULB: you literally run your home party business from your Blackberry, Droid, iPhone or smart phone that is essentially a portable computer in your hand. Our habits are so ingrained it’s hard to imagine that something can take their place. But they have! And whether we like it or not, to be successful in our business we have to be: 1. more efficient 2. easily accessible 3. and immediate! How you embrace the evolution will be the key to whether you make it or not in your home party business. Embrace...
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