tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85872350874308607982024-03-13T22:12:04.579-07:00The Work At Home Freedom ~ Tips & AdviceSusan Goodknighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06393041456101517314noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587235087430860798.post-60640428909085544032015-12-06T18:24:00.000-08:002010-01-30T18:20:14.852-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsV6fSFpNgMjaAD3Ahevtq2CbFDqDR0rMBLEU2_DpvIlJdBisl9WHuArhKio60epHh51AdB1XUhjmZLS5kqO2zzE7MOuDHWO9ceGo679QTLcyT5DXsQBYrzCuzPCattzR4LQFQlH7gDMo/s1600/Susan1sm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsV6fSFpNgMjaAD3Ahevtq2CbFDqDR0rMBLEU2_DpvIlJdBisl9WHuArhKio60epHh51AdB1XUhjmZLS5kqO2zzE7MOuDHWO9ceGo679QTLcyT5DXsQBYrzCuzPCattzR4LQFQlH7gDMo/s200/Susan1sm.jpg" width="135" /></a><br />
My name is <b style="color: red;">Susan Goodknight</b>. I would like to welcome you to The Work At Home Freedom Blog. <br />
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It is my passion to help others just like you who are looking for the freedom in working from home. There are many ways we can contribute to our household income from the comfort of our home and in this blog you will receive information that will help you find the RIGHT Opportunity for you and your family, gain the support needed to have success in your work at home opportunity, and much more.<br />
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I have been a successful stay at home working mom for nearly 5 years now and I've done a lot of growing on my journey. I chose network marketing with a focus of the internet with building my business. I didn't want to be a person that had to ask all of my friends and family to join in my business venture. I take my experience and bring to you to better help you to have your very own Work At Home Freedom!<br />
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<b>Susan Goodknight</b><br />
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</div><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns please Contact Me at the top of this blog.</b></span><span style="color: #741b47;"></span>Susan Goodknighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06393041456101517314noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587235087430860798.post-22148694540321973822014-12-30T17:37:00.000-08:002010-02-02T08:06:50.484-08:00Work From Home Suggestions<span style="font-size: small;">Whether you are looking to supplement your family's income, earn some extra spending money, or replace your current income, many people are currently searching for ways to make money at home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">There are many things one can do when it comes to working from home and you must choose what the best option for you is. Are you looking for a home based business opportunity? Are you looking for freelance writing or virtual assistant jobs? Only you can determine what the best opportunity for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">When you first begin your search for work at home it is important that you take time to research and talk with people. If you are interested in a home based business in network marketing (my choice) then I highly suggest you look into the company you are interested in and then contact several individuals from that company to speak with them. You want to in a sense interview them as they will be the person who trains you. You want be comfortable in asking questions, you want to know they will be here for you long term. If you are searching for a home job then I encourage you to look at several options and find what best fits your needs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">When it comes to an at home job we need to understand there are normally certain qualifications one must meet. In many cases the background must be quiet. If you are a stay at home mom that might not be the best option for you. There are others that might require you to work odd hours of the day. However, there are companies out there like J. Crew, 1-800 Flowers, West and many others who hire people for a work from home opportunity to answer the inbound customer calls and product sales. In these cases you may earn anywhere from $8.00 to $15.00 an hour depending on your level of experience. You must be prepared however to work a minimum of 20 hours per week and some even work 40 to well over 60 hours each week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">So, if you are looking for time freedom and the choice to work when you want and how you want then an at home job might not be for you and you might want to invest some time at looking into a home based business as they can be very rewarding financially.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">In any case, you need to search yourself for some answers as to what it is you are looking for and then become active in a search that will allow you to be home when you want to. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Here are some home based business opportunity's that you can research and see if it's a good match for you.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.freedomathomenow.com/" target="_"blank"">AmeriPlan</a></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.youravon.com/pamburger" target="_"blank"">Avon </a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.mmoraga.info/" target="_"blank"">Isagenix</a><br />
<a href="http://www.marykay.com/" target="_"blank"">Mary Kay</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.monavie.com/" target="_"blank"">Monavie</a><br />
<a href="http://www.scentsy.net/" target="_"blank"">Scentsy </a><br />
<a href="http://planb.myshaklee.com/" target="_"blank"">Shaklee</a><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.readingcanbefun.com/" target="_"blank"">USBorne</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> <a class="blueLinkNoStyleFP" href="http://www.workathomeagent.com/" target="_"blank"">West</a> and <a class="blueLinkNoStyleFP" href="http://www.arise.com/Content/default.asp" target="_"blank"">Arise</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.justaddsweat.com/ezGaffurl.php?offer=sgoodknigh&pid=9&tid=sgoodknigh" target="_"blank"">Virtual Assistant</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://sgoodknigh.homejob.hop.clickbank.net/">Home Job Stop</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://7a2aajoj12-7vdiijdwmy7mlcm.hop.clickbank.net/">Legit Online Jobs</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thenicheblogger.com/amember/go.php?r=3373&i=l1" target="_"blank"">Make Money Blogging</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> <a class="blueLinkNoStyleFP" href="http://www.workingsol.com/" target="_"blank"">Working Solutions</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> <a class="blueLinkNoStyleFP" href="http://www.accoladesupport.com/" target="_"blank"">Accolade Support</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> <a class="blueLinkNoStyleFP" href="http://www.customloyal.com/" target="_"blank"">Customer Loyalty Concepts</a> </span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This opportunity has brought <a href="http://wahfreedom.com/" target="_"blank"">WAHFreedom.com</a>'s Owner home full time to her husband and children. You work from your computer and phone on your time around your family's schedule helping other's save money on their different <a blank="" href="http://www.familydentaldiscounts.com/%20target=_">savings programs</a> and by helping other's work from home.<br />
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<a href="http://www.justaddsweat.com/ezGaffurl.php?offer=sgoodknigh&pid=9&tid=sgoodknigh" target="_"blank""><b>Become a Virtual Assistant</b></a><br />
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<a href="http://sgoodknigh.homejob.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_"blank""><b>Home Job Stop</b></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">An Active Job Board that provides current true work at home JOB leads and listings. Providing everything from Administrative, Customer Service, Data Entry and more.</span><br />
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<a href="http://sgoodknigh.wahsuccess.hop.clickbank.net/"><b>Jobs Online Tool Kit</b></a><br />
Providing many resources needed to find work at home jobs. How to get hired and also includes a list of over 300 companies that are consistently hiring.</span> <br />
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</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One Of The Top Work At Home Sites For Over 3 Years! 24/7 Live Support Turns Visitors Into Paying Customers. <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.thenicheblogger.com/amember/go.php?r=3373&i=l1" target="_"blank"">Want to Make Money Blogging? Click Here to Discover How...</a></b><br />
All the information and training you need to learn how to become successful earning and income from home blogging. Learn from an expert, a Mom who paid off over $70,000 in debt from blogging.<br />
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<a href="http://sgoodknigh.webvista2.hop.clickbank.net/?s=index.php#order" target="_"blank""><b>The Super Affiliate Manual</b></a><br />
All the training and tools needed to learn more on how to be successful making money through Affiliate Marketing online. Including Business in a box, easy to follow video, tutorials and much more needed information.</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-24807-Phoenix-Work-from-Home-Examiner" target="_"blank""><b>FREE Work from Home Articles</b></a><br />
Providing much needed work from home resources, listings, information and guidance on your work from home search. Including Home Job leads, Home Business Leads, Legitimate ways to work from home, Scams to look out for, how to grow a successful home business and much more.</span><br />
</div>Susan Goodknighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06393041456101517314noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587235087430860798.post-22550307595885609672010-01-11T15:19:00.000-08:002010-01-11T15:22:22.010-08:00How To Work From Home and Stay Productive<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=patforfre0a-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0814413382&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>While we all love the freedom and flexibility of working from home, sometimes the distractions of life can drive us nuts. With getting your kids ready, the animals running around, getting laundry done, making sure the trash is out for the garbage man, family members calling and the TV going we can often times find ourselves putting our business on the backburner.<br />
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We need to first RELAX, you are not only person who is facing productivity issues in their business. People who are used to working outside the home with bosses, attending meetings and deadlines, it can be extremely difficult to adjust to working from home with complete control over how your day is spent. It is nice to work when you want and relax when you want however it is very important to find the right balance and to minimize the distractions that will interfere with our working.<br />
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I wanted to share with you some of my favorite ways that I personally stay productive in my business yet still have the time to be with my family and have some fun! We all have time management issues at time that can be disastrous so be sure to read up on productivity and time management tips and utilize the advice given below.<br />
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<ol><li><b>Create a List ~ </b> The best way for us to keep our focus is to have some structure in our day. Yes we are the "BOSS" and we are in "CHARGE" but we want to be in charge of something great. It is very easy to create your to do list and you can use programs like Microsot Outlook, sheet of paper, Blackberry or a virtual office. Write down what you want to accomplish for the day, week and month. Doing this will help keep you focused and on track. When you complete something off your list you will feel a sense of accomplishment. With setting your daily, weekly and monthly goals you will be able to track your growth as with each small accomplished goal you are brought that much closer to the accomplishment of your larger goals.</li>
<li><b>Create a Work Schedule ~ </b>To me this is a BIG one. This could be a make or break for your business. I know from past experience! When I first began working from home I didn't have a schedule and my business went into "hobby mode". Always remember that if you want to receive business results you must always work as a business. Setting a schedule will help you to determine your "play time" vs your "work time". We can waste a lot of time without a schedule If you wake up in the morning and get your cup a java and sit down to check your email and surf a few blogs and then look at the clock to start working it might be lunch time. You've then wasted your entire morning! So, create your schedule of family, work, house, personal time, web surfing time. Doing this you'll find your day is much more productive.</li>
<li><b>Comfy non-distracted work place ~</b> The ideal work place would be an office with a door that could be shut. Many people do not have that luxury though and so you will want to find a "quiet" corner in the den, spare bedroom or master suite. This is the place you will call “your office”. You will share with your family that when you are working your "schedule" and you are in "your office" you are there to work and are not to be distracted. Your office should have a computer, phone and office chair. You want to be able to relax a bit while you are on the phone talking business. Not every person wants to sit and look at their computer while on the phone so if you can put up a pretty picture to look at it could help to relax you on the call. In many instances a picture of a person or even a mirror will help you to give a better presentation. You are able to "TALK To: an actual face that way.</li>
<li><b>Set Limits ~ </b>We like to do all that we can but we need to set limits for ourselves. If we are used to always saying yes then we will become so busy in our business and our life that we don't have time to enjoy or live our life. The reason why most of us choose to work from home is so we have extra time to spend with our family. So, understand that its ok to say "no" and to set limits for yourself. Figure out what is most important to your family and your business and those are what you will say "yes" to.</li>
<li><b>Breaks are OK ~</b> With taking a break you will be able to rejuvenate and refresh your mind. Once you've taken your break you'll be better prepared to get some work done. If you take a 15 or 20 minute break you might want to take a brisk walk. Not only will you get a break from working but you'll get some fresh air and some exercise. Take care of yourself while you are taking care of your family and your business. You can also take a 15 or 20 minute nap if your kids are at school or napping themselves. You don't have to constantly be moving to be productive. You will be able to get so much more done if you are refreshed and you've had a moment to clear your mind. </li>
</ol>When working from home it is important to not only be persistent and consistent but also have self-discipline. <br />
Make the commitment. That commitment MUST be to US! When I first joined I didn't have the commitment, I was the person that was used to being told when to work and when to take off. It took me 11 months to figure out that I needed time management and a schedule.<br />
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Another thing that helped me was to do first what I wanted to put off until last! Get the harder things out of the way first because then everything else on your list will be easy. <br />
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Have you ever read the book "Eat That Frog" by Brian Tracy? If not I encourage you to pick up a copy because it will really help you. Don't be a procrastinator! Build your business for you and your family. You chose to work at home for a reason and you are in CHARGE of your life and your future income so why not make the most of it!Susan Goodknighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06393041456101517314noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587235087430860798.post-38176963202020247412010-01-05T15:22:00.000-08:002010-01-05T15:27:01.728-08:00Mom, Here’s How You Can Start a Work at Home CareerThanks to the rising costs of daycare and transportation and the desire to have a parent home with the children, today many moms choose to work from home. This arrangement is sometimes called “telecommuting”, and it allows parents the opportunity to set up a workspace in their homes to earn a living instead of having to leave the home daily. <br />
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They might also choose to start their own businesses, instead of working for another company. Working from home is rising popularity and the Internet is offering many different types of careers and business opportunities to moms. And for proof that the work at home dream is possible, be sure to check out the success tips from moms just like you in the <a href="http://justaddsweat.com/go.php?offer=sgoodknigh&pid=7">Full Time WAHM eBook</a>.<br />
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So how can you start a work at home career? This is a frequently asked question that can lead to a lot of confusion about on where to start. Here are just some of the work from home careers currently available to moms:<br />
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· Party Consultant (beauty, health, jewelry, home decor, adult, etc.) We all know about companies like Avon and Tupperware, but there are so many more opportunities for moms and they are still a popular way to earn an income. From home and garden products, to jewelry and makeup and even adult novelties, home party plans are great ways for moms to work from home. Earnings vary by company and commission schedule.<br />
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· Virtual Office Service. Are you a people person who likes to do customer service and to provide other office services? Then a client service job might be perfect for you. Many large firms are hiring Mom’s to work from home answering customer calls and providing other office support virtually. These jobs can pay between $8-12+ an hour. You can also start you own business providing customer service directly to clients and increase the amount you charge per hour.<br />
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· Selling on Auction Sites or Craft Boards. Many Moms sell their unwanted items on auction sites like eBay.com or sell their crafts on boards like Etsy.com for a source of income. If you are a creative person who enjoys making beautiful things or you want to earn a little extra money for the clothes your kids outgrow, why not sell them!<br />
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· Starting on Online Business. The Internet offers the chance for you to create just about any type of business they desire. Whether it’s creating an information-packed website that helps others (and earns money through advertising and selling products for commissions), creating your own products or selling products at wholesale, the choice is yours.<br />
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There are any number of opportunities just waiting to be tried by enterprising Moms looking for fulfillment and extra money.<br />
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Working from home doesn’t come without it’s challenges. Learn from 21 moms just like you have been there, done that. <a href="http://justaddsweat.com/go.php?offer=sgoodknigh&pid=7">Full Time WAHM</a> provides practical mom-to-mom advice on how to balance work and; home and how to turn into a work at home success.Susan Goodknighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06393041456101517314noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587235087430860798.post-26675753022396317402010-01-04T21:17:00.000-08:002010-01-11T19:06:06.729-08:00How to Create a Blog -- It Can be Easy With the Right Instruction<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Learning how to create a blog can be incredibly intimidating for many people. I myself started a blog but didn't touch it for over a year because I didn't have the right instruction. But a friend of mine told me how fun and easy it could be and here I am today. For me blogging seemed too technical with hearing words like "install scripts", "robots" and having to deal with "MySQL panels". I didn't know how to blog when I first started. But here is the good news! </span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of the best things about <a href="http://www.thenicheblogger.com/amember/go.php?r=3373&i=l2" target="_"blank"">The Niche Blogger</a> is how easy and detailed the program is. You will be able to see screen shots and will be given detailed instructions that will walk you through step by step on getting your blog set up and out there ready for the world to see. You can even try the program <a blank="" href="http://www.thenicheblogger.com/amember/go.php?r=3373&i=l2" target="_">FREE for 3 days</a> so you can give it a test drive and see how much it can help you get on the right path in blogging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Its the new year and its the time when many are setting themselves up for disappointment in their New Year's resolutions. Why disappointment you might ask. Well, let's face it. When you have set a New Year's Resolution for yourself in the past have you fulfilled it? Most people do not. This is because they are not set properly and there is no action steps involved other than simply saying something like... <b>"I want to lose weight"</b> or <b>"I want to earn more money"</b> or <b>"I want to spend more quality time with my family"</b> or <b>"I want to get out of debt"</b> as those are the 'norm' for New Year's Resolutions. There is nothing behind them. they are vague with lack of action thus meaning most people won't achieve their New Year's Resolutions.</span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There is something about the new year that encourages most people to set New Year's Resolutions. This is a fresh start and a new beginning and there is </span><b style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">POWER</b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> in that. So when we choose to embrace this feeling of accomplishment and power and then focus on our future and the goals we wish to accomplish we really can claim </span><b style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">VICTORY</b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> in 2010</span>.</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Focus on making a commitment to yourself in setting achievable goals and taking action in this New Year. You might find greater success and accomplishment in doing so. To help you get started on your goal setting here are some quick tips to follow.</span><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b><br />
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</div><ul><li><b><span style="font-size: small;">Set Specific Goals - </span></b><span style="font-size: small;">When setting your goals it is important for you to be as specific as possible. The more specific and measurable your goals the easier you'll be able to tell you've reached them. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If, on the other hand, your goal is to "increase you income X amount per quarter and be earning X amount by year end", you have something you actually measure, track progress against, and use to push yourself to new levels of success. </span><br />
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</ul></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">This is something you can look at on a monthly basis and see what you still need in order to accomplish your small term quarterly and year end longer term goal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">No matter the goals you set for yourself this year just keep your focus and take action to accomplish them. To help you get off to a good start in setting goals I wanted to share with you this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Goals-Everything-Want-Faster-Thought-Possible/dp/1576753077?ie=UTF8&tag=patforfre0a-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">phenomenal book on goals</a> that has helped more th</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">an </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">1 million people to achieve extraordinary things in life. Author Brian Tracy explains the seven key elements of goal setting and the 12 steps necessary to set and accomplish goals of any size.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Be patient and recognize that most changes occur slowly, over an extended period of time. If you don't get immediate results, don't be surprised and DON'T QUIT! With setting your goals and having the right attitude you will accomplish them and go onto to have an amazing 2010! </span><br />
</div>Susan Goodknighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06393041456101517314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587235087430860798.post-49179738867513134862009-12-29T15:58:00.000-08:002010-01-11T15:20:33.945-08:00How to Start a Virtual Assistant Business from the Comfort of Your HomeMany administrative professionals and others who wish to work at home offer their services online as a “Virtual Assistant”. Virtual Assistants (also known as VA’s) provide a wide range of traditional office services and more from a remote location instead of a traditional nine-to-five job. VA’s can charge anywhere $10-$50 an hour for their services, depending on the services they offer <br />
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If you have a good general knowledge of office management or have a skill that business owners need, you can start a Virtual Assistant business without too much hassle. There are generally few start up costs and maintaining the business is quite simple.<br />
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· What Services Will You Offer? - It’s important to know what services you can offer and how before you offer them. Are you a good typist? Do you feel comfortable speaking on the phone with others? Are you good at making event and travel arrangements for others? Do you have web development skills? These are some of the things that a Virtual Assistant does in the course of their working relationship with the clients that hire them.<br />
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· Put Together Business Plan - Before you take the big step of starting a Virtual Assistance business, you will need to write a business plan that includes an overview of your business, marketing and financial plan. To help you put together your plan, decide what services to offer and more, pick up a copy of your <a href="http://justaddsweat.com/go.php?offer=sgoodknigh&pid=9">Virtual Assistant Starter Pack”</a><br />
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· Setting Up Your Home Office - Make sure you have a separate work area, free from background noise and where you keep your client information secure and organized. You’ll want to have a good desk, a separate telephone line with answering machine and invest in a late model computer and other office machines including a scanner, copier and fax. <br />
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You’ll also need to ensure you have all the software required to provide the services you’ve decided to offer. If you’re starting on a budget, simply ensure that, at minimum, you have the supplies and tools you need to do the job well. You can always upgrade or get new equipment and software as you need it. <br />
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· Marketing 101 -Along with getting business cards, letterhead and address labels professionally prepared, you should set up a website that will serve as your virtual office potential and current clients can visit. Add information about your services, contact information and testimonials once the work starts coming in. To get started, you might offer some service free to select business owners in return for feedback and to build your portfolio as a service business tends to really build through word of mouth.<br />
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With a good skill-set and a plan in place, just about anyone can set up a successful Virtual Assistant e business. <br />
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To get a full overview of what you need to start your Virtual Assistant business, how to set up your website, market your business and keep your clients, check out the <a href="http://justaddsweat.com/go.php?offer=sgoodknigh&pid=9">Virtual Assistant Starter Pack”</a>. You’ll learn from two professional VAs who share their success strategies, allowing you to cut your learning curve and get your business profitable much more quickly.Susan Goodknighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06393041456101517314noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587235087430860798.post-79712666530923244922009-12-12T13:16:00.000-08:002009-12-12T13:16:16.932-08:00Finding Balance of Work From Home and FamilyAs a mom of 3 kids I know life can be pretty chaotic at times. So when you work from home how is it that you are able to find balance that will allow you to be the mom you want to be and work from home? Many times when we work from home we tend to simply waste our time away. We sit at our computer surfing the web, paying bills and responding to emails. Most of the time we believe we are doing well when we are wasting time. <br />
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One of the most common mistakes a person makes when they work from home is think they can accomplish everything at the same time. When we group everything together it can cause friction between our business and our family because our focus is spread many ways.<br />
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Putting together a detailed schedule is what will save your home business and your family's sanity! This is the where I was lacking when I first began my work from home journey in 2005. As a new mom for the 3rd time I began to feel like I was treading water. Our sons were nearly 3 & 5 years old and our daughter was just 2 weeks old when I started. I had no idea of what to expect nor did I know how to set a schedule for my new home business. I had always worked for someone else (building their dreams).<br />
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My boss is the one who made my schedule for me. He told me when I needed to begin work and end work. That is how it always was but now I was the 'boss' and I was the one in charge of scheduling when I work. Well, after working for 16 years and having 3 kids all under 5 I simply didn't want to work! <br />
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Because of this I obviously didn't get too far in my home business. At first that is. I finally realized that if I wanted to be successful then I needed to do something different. I realized that if I showed up to work at my old pharmacy and worked there how I worked my business I would have been fired after 15 minutes. I honestly might not have even lasted that long. <br />
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When we have a schedule we are able to set aside time for our family, our house, our personal time and our business time. Doing this will make life and business much easier and it will allow you to find the right balance. <b><br />
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When working on your schedule be patient with yourself and your family. You will work on this with trial and error and you will find the right balance for you your family and your business. You'll be able to figure out when you are the most productive and you'll schedule your business time around that.<br />
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When you work your business as a business you want to close up shop. You want to be able to distinguish your on and off time and you are entitled to have that. Just because we work from home doesn't mean we have to have 24/7 access to our computer. So when you are done with your work for the day, step away from your computer, close the door and be with your family. <br />
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Remember that you are the boss and you are in charge. If you work your business like a "hobby" you will get "hobby results" but if you work your business like a 'business' you will get "business results".Susan Goodknighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06393041456101517314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587235087430860798.post-90176554217728951322009-12-06T08:47:00.000-08:002009-12-12T13:18:59.840-08:00What To Expect When Working From Home<div class="articletext"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KhaU12yQyzAZ1nUZt5uBosjAqEnC76xOCTI1szUIOF-JjBw-IP_H3QcqzAMUA4tSkh8HT9lJxoocUgZ3YGlcVTIIZStOpoLJyabX8-vvbRaO8YB-fjsL5bwZn8XfnzFMratCA4fzIcA/s1600-h/70601_190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KhaU12yQyzAZ1nUZt5uBosjAqEnC76xOCTI1szUIOF-JjBw-IP_H3QcqzAMUA4tSkh8HT9lJxoocUgZ3YGlcVTIIZStOpoLJyabX8-vvbRaO8YB-fjsL5bwZn8XfnzFMratCA4fzIcA/s320/70601_190.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>As a National Sales Director with <a href="http://www.sgoodknight.com/" target="_"blank"">AmeriPlan®</a> I have had the opportunity to work with and speak with many individuals over the past 4 years. The majority of individuals who are seeking a work at home opportunity have no idea of what to expect in their search or what is expected of them once they begin their journey of work from home.<br />
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</div><div class="articletext">I know because I was a person that had no idea of what to expect and because of that I had a very slow start upon joining. I believe its important for one to research what is out there so you can join in something you love and believe in. You will have your success when you are passionate about what you are doing. When searching for the perfect work at home opportunity for you there are some key points that you should look into before signing up with a company and individual with that company.<br />
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</div><div class="articletext">First we must understand the difference of a work at <a href="http://www.cafemom.com/group/2615/forums/read/8193788/The_Difference_Between_a_Business_and_a_Job_from_Home_Learn_Here" target="_"blank"">home job vs a work at home business</a>. A <span style="color: #006699;"><a class="" href="http://www.sgoodknight.com/" target="_blank">Home Based Business </a></span>is a great way to build a residual income and it is yours so you are in charge of when you do and do not work, you are in charge of how much money you do or do not want to make Most home based businesses or opportunities will have an initial start up cost and a monthly overhead cost or "quota" to stay active in the business. Every business owner has monthly overhead costs because this is what it costs to keep your business open. Its not different because your business is run out of your home. Most home based businesses have a very low start up cost and monthly overhead cost. With the average being from $50.00 to $150.00 to start up. <br />
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</div>With a <a href="http://www.cafemom.com/group/2615/forums/160942/Work_at_Home_Jobs" target="_"blank"">home job</a> you will work at home and you will be "employed" by a company and you will most certainly have set hours that you must work. In most cases a work at home job will require you to have a quiet background. This is why a work at home job was not a good fit for me personally as I am a mom to 3 young kids and my oldest is Autistic. My point of working from home was to keep my children out of daycare and many who have a work at home job continue to pay for daycare. Unfortunately there are far more work at home scams that could end up costing you thousands.<br />
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For more Information: <a href="http://www.cafemom.com/group/2615/forums/160942/Work_at_Home_Jobs" target="_blank"><span style="color: #006699;">Scams to Look Out For</span></a>, <a href="http://www.cafemom.com/group/2615/forums/160942/Work_at_Home_Jobs" target="_blank"><span style="color: #006699;">Legitimate Jobs from Home</span></a>, <a href="http://www.cafemom.com/group/2615/forums/160945/Home_Based_Businesses" target="_blank"><span style="color: #006699;">Home Based Businesses</span></a><span style="color: #006699;"> <br />
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</div><div class="articletext">So once you've decided if a home based business or a home job is right for you, you'll need to understand what will be expected of you upon starting with the company or job of your choice.<br />
<ol><li><b>You will have a "sponsor" or "enroller".</b> This is the person who signed you up in your home based business and they will be your mentor. This is why I believe its important for a person to first research before joining. You want to join with a person you feel comfortable with and have a connection with. You want to know your mentor will call you back when you leave a message. It is very unfortunate but there are some people out there that do not give the help a person needs. Again, I speak from past experience as I contacted my mentor 2 weeks after joining and was told she had no time to train me. That has given me the passion I have today and has made me a better person for it. Be sure you research and you are comfortable with whom you are joining with.</li>
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<li><b>Training is a huge thing</b> and you want to be sure you are aware of all the training your mentor and team offer. Many teams out there have their own training website and then others do not. You will want to know exactly what your team offers by way of training. The training you receive is what will help you to have greater success in working from home so you need to take advantage of it. <br />
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</div>When it comes to working from home you will need to be consistent, persistent, determined and active in the building stages of your business. What this means is you'll want to set up a schedule for each week that you will work your new business and you'll want to keep in touch with your mentor and your teams training. As I tell everyone that joins in my team... "There is no magical business tree sitting in my front yard. I have to work consistently each day so long as I want to be successful." It is better to work hard for 4 years than to work harder for 40 years.<br />
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If you choose to start a home based business then you could build an income that will pay you for the rest of your life. That is is the beauty of having a successful home based business. <br />
</div>Susan Goodknighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06393041456101517314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587235087430860798.post-76193132724120847442009-11-29T23:21:00.000-08:002009-12-10T14:22:32.915-08:00Tax Advantages of Working From Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46Uswvf_nJGv6VU5oB2Mc5-mpDEiwr12W44ge_bTm6FqKlRyb_vrELv9uBSVQfVGUefyoDgj92yT4QUjUcIdL_m6jssNzL_FyJ8Modo6l45oHljWsVyr-1LUaTxx41kWJr-N3c-9K9IM/s1600/icon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46Uswvf_nJGv6VU5oB2Mc5-mpDEiwr12W44ge_bTm6FqKlRyb_vrELv9uBSVQfVGUefyoDgj92yT4QUjUcIdL_m6jssNzL_FyJ8Modo6l45oHljWsVyr-1LUaTxx41kWJr-N3c-9K9IM/s200/icon.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>Tax time for many people can be either <b>REALLY</b> exciting or <b>REALLY</b> scary and nerve racking. Many people will start a home based business simply for the <a href="http://www.path4freedom.com/Home_Office_Deductions.doc" target="_"blank"">Tax Advantages</a> one receives in <a href="http://www.sgoodknight.com/" target="_"blank"">working from home</a>.<br />
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You see, when you decide to begin a <a href="http://www.freedomathometeam.com/sgoodknight/career" target="_"blank"">home based business</a> and venture off to find your own success while having the luxury of working at home in your pajamas you also get some tax perks in there. When you work from home you are able to claim many deductions that you couldn't claim while working outside of your home.<br />
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When working from home you are able to deduct a portion of your <a href="http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=108138,00.html" target="_blank">mortgage interest</a>, insurance and taxes. In addition to that you are also able to deduct a portion of your utility bills as well as repairs you might need to do. Now, your deduction will depend on the <a href="http://taxguide.completetax.com/text/Q13_2740.asp" target="_"blank"">size of your 'home office'</a>. What I mean here is that its decided by percentage with taking your square footage of your home and then the square footage of your office to determine how much you are able to deduct. My home office is 120 square feet and my home is 2600 square feet. With this I am able to deduct 4.6% of all my household utilities. Should I re-carpet my home or install wood floors I'll be able to <a href="http://taxguide.completetax.com/text/Q13_2740.asp">deduct my office portion</a> as well. So this deduction alone is great and helpful come tax time.<br />
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Aside from being able to deduct a portion of your home you are able to deduct what you spend on your new business. So this means if you need to mail information out the postage is tax deductible. If you spend money on the purchase of leads or advertisements you will deduct this as well. If you take any trips related to your business or use your vehicle for business purposes they become tax deductible as well.<br />
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</div><a href="http://www.taxreductioninstitute.com/" target="_"blank"">Sandy Botkin</a>, a Certified Public Accountant and former IRS Attorney has written an article <a href="http://www.path4freedom.com/HomeBased_Business.pdf" target="_"blank"">"If You Don't Have a Home Based Business, Start One Today!"</a> and is the author of <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/patforfre0a-20/detail/0071623787">"Lower Your Taxes Big Time"</a> . I have had the privilege to hear him speak on taxes. Yes, I too thought I'd be bored out of my mind but his one hour discussion was not nearly long enough. Take a moment to read his article and purchase his book if you can because its full of great information to better help you get more back at the end of the year. He explains that when you work outside of the home you really aren't making that much money.<br />
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When you choose to begin a home business there will be a start up cost and a monthly overhead cost. Overhead is what it costs to run a business. While most business owners can expect to pay <b>THOUSANDS</b> a month in overhead yours will be generally small as most home businesses require around 50/mo in fee's. The start up and monthly fees are tax deductible as well.<br />
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The bottom line is that a home based business offers plenty of lifestyle-related advantages, but it also has benefits from some great tax write-off possibilities. Take some time to learn more about them once you begin a home business and maximize your home based business's financial success.Susan Goodknighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06393041456101517314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587235087430860798.post-5876147106577297942009-11-22T20:34:00.000-08:002009-12-10T14:22:54.637-08:00How to Search for the RIGHT Opportunity During the Holiday's?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYrvm23ZEwSvewl5s7CRA0xd3JF5xgO_qII1xAmZMBdEGsF-dHT4QsVAX03JY_aZ4qzJMMIgb_LGCCGAFfFOIOSLC0gMShCpCljPtkD5d7s362AGwhadJ00T3ElBXSk32h5nnqtMGn2qM/s1600/Christamas.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYrvm23ZEwSvewl5s7CRA0xd3JF5xgO_qII1xAmZMBdEGsF-dHT4QsVAX03JY_aZ4qzJMMIgb_LGCCGAFfFOIOSLC0gMShCpCljPtkD5d7s362AGwhadJ00T3ElBXSk32h5nnqtMGn2qM/s200/Christamas.JPG" /></a><br />
</div>Yes, its that time of year again when people start their search for the right <a href="http://www.apwebinar.com/sgoodknight/" target="_"blank"">home business</a> that will allow them to earn that <a href="http://www.compplan.homestead.com/" target="_"blank"">extra income</a> working from home. Many have thought about it, as the idea of being able to work from home in your living room on the sofa is extremely appealing.<br />
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In today's economy we are all looking for ways to earn an <a href="http://www.compplan.homestead.com/" target="_"blank"">extra income</a>. Working from home is one of the best ways we can do that. We all need money for food, shelter and now for the up and coming Holiday Season. <br />
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People everywhere are trying to get jobs, earn more income or just trying to keep the status they currently have. Many have had hours cut or are not earning what they are worth or have even been laid off.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfBgQUqcFkb_9OMIfn3cjD2izMp0207ASFpw98UnYAazSReg_3nrUVJ_uYbDZoIbzTk46Sm_r3WohTQmsEaRkmqEdhu6fIzRAogmEqJnUHQMMbCVzfB3FLF0_RTpZm0D75imcj3cOUc0/s1600/scam23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfBgQUqcFkb_9OMIfn3cjD2izMp0207ASFpw98UnYAazSReg_3nrUVJ_uYbDZoIbzTk46Sm_r3WohTQmsEaRkmqEdhu6fIzRAogmEqJnUHQMMbCVzfB3FLF0_RTpZm0D75imcj3cOUc0/s320/scam23.jpg" width="190" /></a>Now many have begun their search online for the great <a href="http://www.sgoodknight.com/career">business opportunity</a> that will allow them to earn the extra money they need. I wanted to write to you today about some things you should be on the look out for. You need to watch out for all the 'scams' out there. Many will contact you saying they will help you make 1000 or more each week in your first month. RUN RUN RUN away as fast as you can! That right there my friend is a SCAM! Those commercials we all see on TV? "I made 10k a month in my first 6 months!" Maybe so, however they WERE with another company and jumped ship and took their entire downline with them! If they tell you that you can make money from home by doing nothing... RUN away because its a <a href="http://www.cafemom.com/group/2615/forums/read/9680487/Top_Ten_Work_at_Home_Scams_to_Look_out_For_and_Stay_Away_From" target="_"blank"">scam!</a> If you want to be successful you need to WORK! So many people have spent their hard earned cash on an illusion of a <a href="http://www.internetbasedmoms.com/get-rich-quick-schemes/" target="_"blank"">"Get Rich Quick Scheme"</a>. But, is there really a <a href="http://www.apflexplus.com/SGoodknight" target="_"blank"">business opportunity</a> that could really make you money?<br />
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There are many scams out there and many legitimate opportunities. There are people who will try to take advantage of what you really want. There are some who will tell you everything you want to hear so you believe they are legitimate when they are nothing but a scam.<br />
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</div>My business partner <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-24807-Phoenix-Work-from-Home-Examiner" target="_"blank"">Jennifer May</a> herself was caught up in a scam before she found the company we are currently with. She was scammed out of over 15,000 in her search for the right home business. <br />
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The reason I share <a href="http://www.cafemom.com/journals/read/521894/MY_STORY" target="_"blank"">Jennifer's story</a> is because she herself has said, "I know there are a lot of scams out there. Many will lie to you just to get your money." But because of this she is an amazing, loving, caring and generous leader with our company. She writes amazing <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-24807-Phoenix-Work-from-Home-Examiner" target="_"blank"">articles</a> for those who want to work from home. It is our passion as a <a href="http://www.path4freedom.com/Team1.html" target="_"blank"">team</a> to help many work from home to find their true freedom. <br />
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Being business owners with a company, we want to be reputable and we want those around us to know we are honest and caring individuals who are out to help. We've learned along our <a href="http://www.pathforfreedom.blogspot.com/" target="_"blank"">Path For Freedom</a> and we want to share with those that are currently searching.<br />
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When you want to work from home you want to protect yourself from the many scams that are out there. Some of the things you want to ask are:<br />
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<ul><li>Company name, phone number and address</li>
<li>Person talking to you: name and phone number.</li>
<li>Google the person's name you are speaking with. This will give you an idea of what type of business partner this person will be. </li>
<li>Ask questions. Don't be shy with them. Questions about the company, how long have they been in business, are they a credited company? What type of support does this individual offer or not?</li>
<li>Talk with other people in the business. ask what support they give. </li>
<li>Team and support are a <b>HUGE</b> factor in starting your home business. You need someone who will always be there for you. Not just in the beginning but throughout your journey in your new business. When you know you have team support you know you will have help in all aspects of your business. <br />
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</ul>Those should give you a good idea of what the opportunity is about and also the person you would be working with. You need to know that the person you sign up with will be the person who trains and mentors you. So, if it took them WEEKS to call you, imagine what it will be like when you join?<br />
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Always remember that if a person tells you that you do not need to do anything to make money that its a <a href="http://www.cafemom.com/group/2615/forums/read/9680487/Top_Ten_Work_at_Home_Scams_to_Look_out_For_and_Stay_Away_From" target="_"blank"">scam</a>. If you are looking for a work at home job, please do not pay anyone for a job. The only time you will have to pay is if you are starting a business opportunity or home business. <br />
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</div>There are many work at <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-24807-Phoenix-Work-from-Home-Examiner%7Ey2009m11d6-60-Legitimate-customer-service-positions-from-home" target="_"blank"">home jobs</a> out there but you need to educated yourself on what is out there. Many times you will need to have some education in the computer field or know someone to get you in the door. Stuffing envelopes, typing and craft jobs are scams. Very few actually pay you any money and when they do pay you money you would have to put in about 12 hours to make around $10.00!<br />
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I hope this has helped you in your search in knowing what to look for and ask for when searching for the perfect work at <a href="http://www.sgoodknight.com/career" target="_"blank"">home business</a> or <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-24807-Phoenix-Work-from-Home-Examiner%7Ey2009m11d6-60-Legitimate-customer-service-positions-from-home" target="_"blank"">work at home job.</a> Keep in mind though that a home business will give you great tax advantages. I talk more about that in my next article.Susan Goodknighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06393041456101517314noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587235087430860798.post-87248941728186564112009-11-19T17:55:00.000-08:002009-12-10T14:23:12.262-08:00Can You REALLY Be Successful Working From Home?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhftq2IU4mzew2Q7tuigsY9gHtsd4hb6JDagnfDgDzPghf9DbtvmYFvUBX5KFG8OlEOAtsXyMCqq8ZrdTi553tmVEIem562yqhon98YzXmpTTalCU1rAOINbyOQeY0zrTC5X8AaL5Ixrs/s1600/question_mark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhftq2IU4mzew2Q7tuigsY9gHtsd4hb6JDagnfDgDzPghf9DbtvmYFvUBX5KFG8OlEOAtsXyMCqq8ZrdTi553tmVEIem562yqhon98YzXmpTTalCU1rAOINbyOQeY0zrTC5X8AaL5Ixrs/s200/question_mark.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>This is something that many people think about before they start searching for the right <a href="http://www.sgoodknight.com/" target="_blank">home business</a>. I know this from my past experience as I myself had these same thoughts when I began my search. I had the mentality that if a "Home Business" <b>REALLY</b> worked then everyone would work from home right? Well, that's what I had thought anyway.<br />
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However, after years of <a href="http://www.cafemom.com/group/2615" target="_blank">working from home</a> I have learned my lesson. I have learned the answer to that question is a simple one. <b>Yes!</b> Every person <b>CAN</b> be successful working from home. But <b>ONLY</b> if they choose to be and if they are <a href="http://pathforfreedom.blogspot.com/2009/11/consistency-is-great-key-in-success.html" target="_blank">consistent</a> and persistent. You see, many people are expecting a <a href="http://www.internetbasedmoms.com/get-rich-quick-schemes/" target="_blank">"get rich quick scheme" </a>and when they don't see that money coming in within 30 days they jump ship and look for the other "next best thing". Its sad but very true.<br />
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</div>When you find the "right business" for <b>YOU</b>, then you need to give it time and you must understand that you will not find success overnight, you will not find a business tree sitting in your front yard. You will actually have to work for the success you want to achieve. However, given time, patience, practice and much effort on your part you can become extremely successful in the venture you choose. <br />
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I know this from my past. I had began the greatest <a href="http://www.sgoodknight.com/" target="_blank">work from home business</a> (In my eyes) and I sat around not really doing anything to build it. I had tried to place blame elsewhere however I was the only person to blame. Everything we do or do not do falls on us alone. I was a person that didn't have the fantastic "sponsor" who was always there to help me. In fact, she actually told me just 2 weeks after I joined that she had no time to train me. So there I am, alone in a new business that I knew nothing about.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqhfynijM8vlj3ObyP543VEaujkSCoktJvERqILRSl2jj24XuJbOGjZBxM4nGq1fwLtQQRpZyAi28YJlAPOXzjG2hDGA2jervchRtAsK2tP36-lJkNfZgilA7fDPtQjzTRMHxh_lRG9s/s1600/nevergiveup1024x768_Full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqhfynijM8vlj3ObyP543VEaujkSCoktJvERqILRSl2jj24XuJbOGjZBxM4nGq1fwLtQQRpZyAi28YJlAPOXzjG2hDGA2jervchRtAsK2tP36-lJkNfZgilA7fDPtQjzTRMHxh_lRG9s/s200/nevergiveup1024x768_Full.jpg" /></a> A decision was to be made. I could either throw in the towel and call it "quits" saying I couldn't be successful because my sponsor wasn't there. OR, I could dig in, get to work and train myself. After all I believe I am a smart person so why couldn't I do this on my own? Well, that's just what I did. I began to work and then I realized something called an "upline". These are other people above you that are also there to help you! So, I wasn't alone after all. I could have so easily given up in that one moment of doubt. But I didn't and you shouldn't either if you want to be successful.<br />
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We will all have doubting moments, we will all have obstacles to overcome. Its what you do in that moment that will determine your success or lack of success in what you are doing. So find a way under, over, through or around any wall that is thrown your way and continue on to <a href="http://pathforfreedom.blogspot.com/2009/11/finish-strong.html" target="_blank">Finish Strong!</a>Susan Goodknighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06393041456101517314noreply@blogger.com5