What Music Taught Me About My Money Relationship

At age 15, I spent my summer at the Aspen Music Festival. It still rates as one of my best summers, ever. I made fast friends with a community of amazing, talented high school kids, many of whom were already attending Juilliard's Pre-College School. Some flew in to New York every Friday from as far away as Illinois to attend Pre college school on Saturday! For me, NOT being in the glamorous city of New York with my fun friends was just not an option. Without a doubt, I had my heart set on getting into Juilliard.. Never before in my life had I ever felt such a deep, burning, desire for anything. as I did then.

LESSON #1: Emotions are the motivating force behind most everything you do in life. What is it that you truly desire in your life? No one but you can tell. What does this translate to, financially?. Once you recognize exactly what it is that your financial goal gives you (besides more money), you will always have it to refer back to when you are experiencing those days that just don't seem to be moving you forward. It will also help you make decisions a lot faster as you can ask yourself if something is getting you closer to or further from your goal.

At age 17, my dream came true! I was accepted into the Juilliard School of Music. Preparing for my audition was no small undertaking though. I had to be brutally honest with myself and analyzed what I needed to do to allow my dream to come true. I figured out how many months I had until the audition date, then set up a practice schedule for myself as I had to master all the audition pieces (remember, my fun, highly accomplished friends were calling) I practiced 8 hours a day, sometimes more, starting my day at 7 AM and going until 10 PM.

What dreams do you have for your life? Start with your end goal in mind and then reverse engineer from there to help you create a plan as to how you are going to achieve them. Are you on track? Do you stay on track? When you get off track (we all have those moments), what tends to throw you off?

LESSON #2: Dreams become a reality when you make the decision to make them happen. Once you decide, then focus, prepare and take action. Focusing without action won't get you far just as action without focus can be a waste of your time. Combine the two, however, and you get momentum, power and results.

The minute I entered Juilliard, I quickly went from being a bigger fish in a small lake, to a small fish in a much more elite pond. Some of my classmates were already performing in Carnegie Hall, appearing on the "Tonight Show" and taking the top prizes in major international competitions. Every year we were required to give a recital and I always chose to perform with pianists who were far more experienced and knowledgeable than I. This way I was forced to improve just to be able to keep up with them!

LESSON #3: If you want to improve your own situation fast, Raise Your Standards and surround yourself with the best, then you will have no choice but to get better. Are you spending time with people who are at the same, worse or better financial level than you? Who do you talk to about your finances and how to improve upon them (assuming you want that)? What are you doing to educate yourself about the way money works?

In order to get to the next level, you have to get out of your comfort zone. If it is fear that holds you back, just know that everyone feels fear but the difference is that some people move forward anyway.

I was one of 4 students in my piano class. There was a student who rarely showed up. When he did, the teacher gave him SUCH a hassle, threatening to fail him, telling him that he could be suspended from school, etc. etc. etc.. Turns out that my classmate was never there because he was always touring with "Dizzy" (Gillespie). His name was Wynton Marsalis.

LESSON # 4: You can never go wrong if you follow your bliss, even if it means you will definitely ruffle other people's feathers.

No one performing on the international circuit started off at Carnegie Hall. Everyone started by giving student recitals and performing wherever they could to get the experience and develop their repertoire of music. Even the greats practice their scales and arpeggios every day. No one is free from doing the basics. Skip them, and you have no foundation.

LESSON #5: When you experience success around anything, it's time to celebrate! Very importantly, however, it is also time to analyze every single thing you did to make that happen so your own success habits can get engrained in you.

You will never get more money than you are able to handle. So you must handle the money you do have, well. I am not just talking about the practical aspect of handling money, but you must be emotionally and spiritually equipped to match the amount of money you desire. Maturity is required.

If a musician performs poorly in Podunk, USA, they have not yet proven themselves worthy of performing in Carnegie Hall yet. Cut your teeth on what you have, make the most of it, get habits in place now, and then watch yourself grow exponentially.

People who track tend to be those who are constantly educating themselves about their passions, then them turning around and magnetizing on them. People who are willing to look at their relationship with money straight in the eye and admit when things are not as well as they could be and those who are as much about action as they are about harnessing their mind, can not help but experience success with their finances.

What did you do right to land that job, get that client, increase your income, pay down that debt?

What did you do to prepare yourself for those conversations with the client, the boss, the IRS? What kind of mindset did you put yourself in? What kind of physical materials did you put together to get your intention across? What kind of letters and emails did you send? Did you consult with anyone for their advice? Did you journal about it before hand? What kind of research did you do to prepare yourself for action?

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LESSON #6 : There is really no such thing as an "Over night Success". Success starts with a solid foundation from which Success builds on Success. You are only as good as your last performance. During my days as an agent I would tell budding artists that it was fairly easy to get a Carnegie Hall debut. The hard part was getting reinvited because you can never rest on your laurels. Even if you increased your income last year, you must work smarter and even more efficiently to break last year's income. Even if you paid off all your debt, you must always watch yourself to make sure you are being responsible with your credit cards.

Everyone on this planet has experienced rejection, disappointment and failure. Part of being successful in life is about learning to acknowledge your lessons learned, then moving on. When you experience a glitch and something doesn't go the way you particularly liked or expected, you need to learn to make your recovery time as short as possible in order not lose your momentum and concentration. My good friend, sports psychologist Don Greene coached the U.S. Olympic diving team to a few Gold medals, the year that Greg Louganis was on the U.S. team. Don also works with professional musicians and says "I teach musicians to NAIL ("guy-speak" : ) the 2 most important notes in a performance: The first; the first note of a performance, to ensure that you get started off on the right foot. The second most important note is the note you play after you have made a mistake".

Not dwelling on the past or wallowing around in that space, is important. I am not saying that you discount your feelings as they are your greatest teachers. but it is important to accept what has happened, take what you can from it, then move on. When it comes to finances, I believe it is very important to understand where your belief systems came from, but not to wallow there too long as you want to get you moving towards your goals If you are frustrated that you might not be saving fast enough, that you are not making enough, then Good! Recognize that you feel this way about your finances and MOVE on it. Money, for better or worse, has a direct affect on the quality of your life so why would you want to waste any more time*thinking* about doing something?If you made a mistake, whether it was piling up some debt or getting paid less than what you deserve, it means you TRIED which is more than many even set out to do! Remember, mistakes are "missed takes". Do a retake.

LESSON #7: Learn to recover quickly and keep moving forward and up. Learn from your mistakes, digest the lesson learned, then move on.

Without soul, passion and deep, thoughtful intelligence, music becomes a string of meaningless notes. It's not about playing all the notes perfectly. If that were the case, then you could listen to a computer churn out a piece of music. It's what happens between the notes; the intention, the love, the focus, the intelligence behind it all. THAT is what moves people and helps you build your audience or tribe. A great musician is someone who has digested all that life has to teach, then somehow expresses these life taught emotions through a bunch of notes. Great musicians do not run away from their feelings because in order to connect deeply with others, they must be able to express those very same feelings that we all, as humans, carry.

LESSON #8: You can never go wrong when you give your heart, soul, passion and intellect! You will always bear fruit. Reach down into your core to find your answers to what it is that both ails and thrills you. Then, like a great musician, use that information to create the best for yourself; a life of Full Wealth. Happy Harvesting!

How to Get Referrals - 7 Steps That Generate More Word-of-Mouth

Why work harder for business referrals when you can work smarter? Instead of endlessly canvassing for new business, consider some easy ways to bring in referrals that don't take a lot of extra effort yet can mean major profits for your growing business.

Step 1: Networking

Networking is an essential part of getting great business referrals. By being a part of a local community group, professional organization or committee, you can build relationships with other professionals and refer business to one another. Don't forget to include your staff as part of your network - they also know plenty of people, so offer discounts to the friends and family of your dedicated workers.

Step 2: Getting Means Giving

Once you establish a reliable network of professionals, make sure to refer them to others. However, don't refer someone simply because you are looking for business referrals yourself. Rather, consider yourself a business matchmaker who wants to create positive connections. When you see a client or associate has an unmet need, pass the word about someone that can effectively fulfill it. You will see that the favor will be returned down the road.

Step 3: Become an Expert

Choosing a target market and becoming an expert in that particular area is an excellent way to build referrals. By maximizing your expertise in a certain area, you will become well-known as a valuable resource. Take advantage of your expert status by further publicizing your business through informative newsletters, emails, postal mails and seminars.

Step 4: Ask

As simple as it sounds, don't forget to ask . Every time you talk to a client, it is another opportunity to build your network. Let them know you value your relationship with them and welcome the chance to help their friends, family and associates. Include a line that you welcome business referrals on your business cards, stationery and business sign. Keep getting the word out that you want and appreciate business referrals.

Step 5: Request Testimonials

Testimonials with names are an effective way to prove your business provides a worthwhile service. People will read these testimonials and relate to the needs of the person making the statement and how they were fulfilled by your office. When people recognize the name of the person making the testimonial, it is another form of business referrals.

Step 6: Give Away Freebies

When clients send referrals, offer to set up an introductory meeting over breakfast or lunch at a posh restaurant. Offer the new client and the referring client a reduced fee for your services. When you offer people perks, they are more willing to spread the word about your business.

Step 7: Say Thank You

Whether the person your client refers becomes a client or not, always send a thank you note to show your appreciation for the business referrals. Make it a habit to thank your clients for referrals and timely bill payments to stay in touch and show how much you appreciate clients who go out of their way to build a good rapport with you.

By introducing a few easy techniques to your daily routine, you will enjoy more business than ever before.

Why Public Relations And SEO Should Become Best Buds

Website promotion is a competitive, lucrative industry where everyone from Manhattan Public Relations(PR) Firms to small-time Search Engine Optimization (SEO) companies are vying for a piece of the pie. Ironically, on the information super highway, it is because of the lack of knowledge that most SEOs and PRs have for one another that neither side is able to offer a truly effective and affordable solution, which yields Return on Investment (ROI), on a large scale for their clientele.

Let me explain.

THE TROUBLE WITH PUBLIC RELATIONS

PR is an industry that creates visibility across several different media for its clients while adhering to a pre-defined budget. It is an industry of communicators, with the ability to disseminate information to selected outlets armed with a rolodex, a press release and some serious people skills. Yet, with all of their strengths, one of the greatest criticisms of PR is their lack of ability to produce measurable ROI.

Large companies see the overall benefit of a well executed PR campaign, but medium-sized companies don't see the immediate value in a bunch of blog links or they can't afford to have Custom Myspace Tools developed for a product launch. As a result, many medium sized companies are leaving PR out of the marketing mix.

THE TROUBLE WITH SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION

On the other side of the spectrum are search engine optimizers (SEOs). Technically savvy problem solvers, SEOs can tweak a website to maximize its exposure in the search engines (the tools that over 90% of internet users turn to when finding new resources or information online). SEOs rely on their technical expertise as well as their ability to build "backlinks" (links coming from other websites) to achieve success in the search engines for their clients.

In the past few months, however, (06-07) search engines have gotten "smarter" and have made traditional methods of building backlinks less effective. Many SEOs have turned to what they call "link bait", tapping into social media (blog forums and others) to build backlinks. Of course, "link baiting" is really just a nerdy term for online publicity. It's something that only the best of SEOs have mastered, and many PR Practitioners are now diving into.

WHY PR AND SEO SHOULD BE BEST BUDS

Where "link baiting" (and really online promotion in general) is concerned, Public Relations firms have a distinct advantage. With their preexisting experience, contacts online and off, and other resources already dedicated to building online visibility, PR firms are much better equipped to get mentions and links on authority websites than their SEOs counterparts.

Of course just because a PR firm can get mentioned in a dozen blogs posts, or make the first page of Digg.com, doesn't necessitate an increase in their client's bottom line. With the help of an SEO consultant, or SEO company, however, PR firms could present actual numbers to prove the value of their service by converting online publicity into search engine dominance.

If PR could tap into the technical expertise of a search engine optimizer they could solve the problem of tangible ROI and expand their services to more medium sized companies, ecommerce sites, and others. What if you as a PR Practitioner could hand your client a piece of paper saying "Look, we've gotten your name out to your niche here, here, here and here - oh, and as a result of this, you are now number one in the search engines when searched for these top keyphrases..."

Likewise, SEO firms, what if you could cut your workload in half by completely cutting out link building, show your clients better results, and get them mentioned in related high-traffic blogs or ezines? How much more would they be willing to spend with you? For how many more keywords would they want to rank?

YES, BUT WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?

It is a symbiotic relationship. Yes, you have to pay another company and cut away at some of your margin, but the relationship is mutually beneficial. Furthermore, if each party is accommodated with solutions specific to the other's industry where both stand to make a buck from offering the other's services, the relationship will grow.

By putting stock in SEO as well as outsourcing it, Public Relations Firms will be able to retain their larger clients with greater frequency as well as set their sites on medium sized businesses that previously hid their wallets when someone mentioned the words "press release." Similarly, by outsourcing to PR firms, Search Engine Optimization companies will be able to service more clients, while providing all around better results.

The most important point to remember here is that neither SEO nor PR firms have the whole of the online promotions pie yet. PR's strengths lie in creating visibility, but not technical prowess. SEO is just the opposite. They're a veritable Yin and Yang, an Odd Couple, Bonnie and Clyde, Simon and Garfunkel, Best Buds just waiting to find each other out there in the entangled world of bandwidth, servers and free information that is the internet.

Indispensability for Professionals: Building Influence and Career Sustainability for the Future

Introduction

In the 1939 movie classic The Wizard of Oz, a cyclone sweeps Dorothy Gale and her little dog "Toto" to the magical land of Oz. Dorothy wonders through the land, meeting some strange characters. There is the Scarecrow who desires a brain; the Tin Man who wants a heart; and the Cowardly Lion who hopes for courage. As Dorothy vows to help solve each of their individual problems, she gains power and influence that speaks to the concept of indispensability.

The future is filled with uncertainty. More and more jobs go abroad. Companies continue to shrink in size in hopes of being more competitive. Business executives understand the power of technology and outsourcing to gain a business edge. Yet, many workers must rely on the good will of their employers to stay gainfully employed. Sadly, many workers do not fully understand the merits of indispensability in their lives. Bloomberg Businessweek magazine editor Josh Tyrangiel called indispensability the new word of 2011. Tyrangiel notes, "How do we make people smarter and save them time?"

For my clients and students, I have emphasized the importance of building customer value in everything that they do. In fact, it is an attribute to one's branding strategy to be unforgettable to others. However, many workers operate in the dark shadows of their organizations. Renowned preacher Richard S. Brown, Jr. proclaims to his audience, "Everyone wants to be outstanding but no one wants to stand out." Yet, it is the "standing out" that catches everyone's attention. I've written several books on this new 21st-century theme, including Breaking Organizational Ties, Publishing for Professionals, and Job Strategies for the 21st Century. If you do the same things that you've always been doing, then you shouldn't be surprised if you get the same results.

Gaining influence is therefore critical in achieving any substantial level of success in life. When an individual has a clear platform as an expert, people tend to listen. In fact, a person can often gain more influence at work and in the community with a clear personal strategy. This article provides individuals with a proven method for becoming indispensable in their organizations in order to build sustainability in their professions.

The Current Market
With economic pressures, organizations look to streamline and drop processes and people that do not add value to their bottom-line. Some people sit back and hope that business will create more jobs. With a weak economic growth rate of 3%, these jobs will not rapidly appear anytime soon for the 15 million people still unemployed. This reality speaks to the record number (1.3 million) of "discouraged" workers as of last November. Discouraged workers are individuals not currently looking for work because they believe no jobs are available to them.

Coping Solutions
Indispensability means adding value to your customers and organization. In the classic sense, indispensability means being absolutely essential or necessary. Yet, it goes to the heart of being relevant. Are you indispensable to your organization or community? If not, why not? Being indispensable speaks the pressing needs of organizations to compete in a global environment.

The following are a few strategies for gaining indispensability in your organization: (a) Devote time to solving important problems for your customer; (b) Showcase your expertise on a variety of levels (blogs, media expert, etc.); (c) Be a great source of information by writing and speaking; (d) Champion a significant cause in a nonprofit organization such as United Way; (e) Become the linchpin that connects people with problems to people with solutions; and (f) Extend your network globally with social media platforms such as Linkedin.com. Emerging leaders and individuals on the fast track understand the benefit of being indispensable to advance their careers and gain a competitive advantage.

Conclusion

Everyone wants to feel needed. Yet, the concept of indispensability goes to the heart of gaining more influence in life. Legendary speaker Dale Carnegie understood the influential attributes of indispensability: "You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you." Therefore, one must be willing to understand the needs of others if he or she hopes to gain this type of influence that will sustain his or her career in the future.

With millions of people searching for full-time employment, it pays to distinguish yourself from others by building skills that speak to the concept of indispensability. Individuals need to retool their thinking about indispensability before it is too late.

These Boots Are Made for Walkin': 5 Clients You Need to Fire ASAP

Several years ago, when I was just starting my own business, I attended a professional development conference for marketing and communications consultants held here in Baltimore. I don't remember much about that day, but I'll never forget being flabbergasted by a session panelist who had the nerve! the audacity! the gall! to say he had fired clients.

Before I knew it, my hand was in the air.

"Excuse me. I'm sorry. Did I hear that correctly? Did you just say that you FIRED clients!? Why? How? Why?!!!"

Looking back, I'm sure that the more seasoned entrepreneurs in the room were probably snickering at my naiveté. ("Boy, SHE has a lot to learn!")

But at that point in time, I was so worried about whether or not I'd be able to find enough clients to pay my bills, I could hardly imagine ever firing one of them. Sure enough however, years later I've learned not only why you might want to fire a client, but why it sometimes makes good business sense as well.

So, since time is money and life is short, here's a list of five client types that the rich, smart, happy business owner should fire ASAP... and just in time for the New Year too!

1. The Cheapskate. You know the type. It's the client who thinks your rates are too high... or that should only take 10 minutes to crank out a brilliant deliverable... or that all that time on the phone should be free. The problem isn't so much that they're cheap-well, okay, they're that too-but it's really that they don't value the service or product you are providing.Self-confidence will go a long way in helping you avoid the cheapskate from day one. (If you don't value your worth, why should they?) Focus discussions on the benefits you deliver-not on the deliverables themselves. Believe in yourself and the value your product or service provides. Never apologize for your pricing. Charge what you know you are worth and don't be shy about asking for payment. In fact, it's a good idea to charge for your services up front.

If your client still doesn't "get it," it's best to wait until a better client comes along who appreciates what you do and the value you bring to their business or life.

(By the way, if charging what you're worth is something you struggle with, you might want to check out the "How to Charge What You're Worth and Get It!" program from Kendall Summerhawk.)

2. Mr. Know-it-All. These clients should be required by law to fully disclose their propensity for their own opinion. Granted, all clients should have an idea of what they like and what they don't like. The problem comes in when they refuse to take any (or all) of your advice or guidance whatsoever. Not only do they leave you asking yourself, "Why did they bother to hire me?" but they sap your creative energy and motivation too.The even bigger risk, however, in them not acting on your guidance is that the client won't see results and may end of blaming you for it in the end. That can turn into all sorts of mess, like them bad-mouthing you or even refusing to pay. Who needs that type of negative energy?But before you give these clients the a pink slip, try salvaging the relationship by making an effort to explain that you won't be able to help them achieve their goals unless they are willing to implement at least a few of your recommendations. If they're still unreceptive, it's time to cut them loose.

Even better, before you take clients on in the future, invest the time to make sure it will be a good match.

3. Gawdelpus. Sitting at the opposite end of the table of Mr. Know-it-All is Gawdelpus, the helpless the client. This is the client that can't make even a simple decision on his or her own, brings nothing to the process and is paralyzed by indecision and fear. There's a great saying in the PR profession that you're only as good as your client and it couldn't be more true.The risk to you in this scenario is two-fold. First, the client bears no ownership over decisions. However, ultimately decisions must rest with the client-after all, it is THEIR business and life. Second, indecision inevitably leads to going in circles, which will create frustration on your part.Avoid making final decisions on behalf of your client. Be clear that you are providing a recommendation based on your experience and expertise. Be clear on both the pros and cons to each option and then make it clear that the final decision rests with them. If they still don't take ownership then it's time to walk away.

4. Chicken Little. Sure, we're all busy and unexpected things do come up... sometimes. But this client runs around as though the sky really is falling, disaster is imminent, and every project is AN EMERGENCY!!!!The inappropriate turn around times of these folks are ridiculous. At first it may feel rewarding-like a badge of honor-to help a client by coming through in an emergency. And when it's truly urgent or unexpected, coming through in times like these is a great way to build trust and establish yourself as the "go to person" for your client. But when every interaction is a fire drill-especially if their requests negatively affect the work you are doing for other clients-then you have to recognize that this client is actually hurting your business.Remember: Lack of planning on their part does NOT constitute an emergency on your part. Learn to say "no" and do not apologize for it. If you do decide to take on an urgent project, set a higher rate for your added stress. Most importantly, set realistic expectations about what you can and cannot deliver-and clearly communicate that the risk ultimately lies with THEM, not you.

5. Mrs. High-Maintenance. Clients can fall into this category for a number of reasons. Some require much more attention than what is reasonable-or what you've budgeted for in your rates. Other high-maintenance clients suck your mental and creative energy and you might not even know why.In either case, this client is usually your least profitable. If you aren't able to fix the problem by having a candid conversation about realistic expectations and/or by charging more, then it's time to call it quits.

The bottom line is this: If you can't make your client happy without making yourself crazy or, more importantly, without making yourself unprofitable, then it's time to move on. Before you do, make sure you gather your courage and collect your thoughts.

Here's what to do:

Throw on some great, motivational music like Nancy Sinatra's, "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'".

Type out your talking points.

Practice the conversation with someone you trust.

Don't procrastinate. The longer you wait, the more stress it will cause.

Stick to your key points.

Don't apologize, but be understanding and professional.

Don't waffle. If you've reached this point, it's for a very good reason. Stick to your guns.

Don't look back.

Treat yourself to a martini. You deserve it.

by Angelique Rewers, ABC, APR
Richer. Smarter. Happier.

Are You Talking to the Wrong People?

Some of my favorite networking functions are early morning breakfast briefings. I am an early bird and most attendees have yet to face the minutia of the day, so they are likely to attend for the two critical factors: content and community.

I recently attended a Harvard Business School executive breakfast series featuring the president of a well-known corporation. It doesn't get much better than this. The content was interesting, and so was the caliber of the people both anticipated and found in attendance. Doors typically open at 7:30 am with the program starting around 8:00, and wrapping up by 9:00. I was simply amazed by the number of people who showed up after the program began and completely missed the opportunity to engage the attendees in advance of the content. Conversely, those who were prompt, if not early, had the opportunity to connect with some of the sharpest minds in the local business, political, and philanthropic communities.

Even at events with great opportunities such as this one, you tend to have those in attendance who, although polite and cordial, are not relevant to your current role, realm of responsibilities, or aspirations. Here's an example of someone I met. He's a poultry expert in a very obscure agricultural field that has little to no relevance within my current intellectual radar. After a few minutes, I quickly gauged that not only did we have little in common personally, but I could find little value to add to his efforts. Similarly, he brought few insights or knowledge of the types of clients that my business serves. I thanked him for his time and simply mentioned the need to say hello to a few others at the event.

The number one mistake most people make when they when they walk into an event like this one is that they spend the entire 30 to 45 minutes talking to someone who is not relevant to what they are doing, and they get sidetracked from their game plan. When I refer to the "wrong people," it is not intended to mean that some people have less value than others. I am simply trying to get you focused on relevancy. How relevant is this individual to the goals and objectives that you are trying to achieve? Please understand that this comment is not to be construed as manipulative. It's not about an elegant way of using people, but being smarter about how you invest your valuable time, efforts, and resources.

One of the best practices here is to identify what we call influential hubs. These are subject matter experts or those naturally highly connected who are consistently able to engage and influence others over a certain period of time. If you think of the classic bike wheel, they represent the hub in the middle with many spokes fanning out from that position.

Certain functional roles lend themselves naturally well to this concept. The best commercial real estate agents I know are very well connected in their communities to a multitude of possible direct client or referral sources. The best attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, recruiters, nonprofit fundraisers, lobbyists, and industry consultants are often very good hubs because of the diversity of friendships that they build over the years. It is critical to your relationship-building approach to identify those hubs and find ways to become an asset to them.

Remember that one of the fastest ways to turn off a hub is to go to that person and say, "What can you do for me?" Though these hubs are typically genuine and go out of their way to help people, you will quickly brand yourself a taker by approaching them in this way. What is critical to hubs, or to any relationship development effort, is that you truly invest time, effort, and resources in advancing the achievement of others.

During the follow-through phase, systematic, disciplined thought and action will drive recognition. If you believe in the premise that most people genuinely want to help, then it becomes incumbent upon you to not just follow-up (transactional), but follow through (transformational) the initial success in meeting and engaging interesting, relevant contacts.

There is Still Hope Left With the Help of Home Work Jobs

Now is the time for you to stop being tired of your daily boring routine because the home work jobs are finally here to the rescue! So, you do not need to consider the four walls of your home as a prison cell that makes you feel like all you want to do is to lose control. It is not yet the end of the world because there is still hope. You can still earn for a living with the help of the numerous jobs online.

Since this is the year of the tiger, be more aggressive and determined to earn green bills with the help of these home work jobs. Look around you. What do you think is the latest trend in the world today in terms of business, communication, and transaction? You are right, the internet! Since it is the one dominating the entire world today, why do not you use it as a very good place where you can dig wealth? Actually, millions of people around the world are getting richer and richer because this is absolutely the perfect place which offers and provides the best home work jobs ever.

If you are planning to become an employee online, that is a good idea. But the best idea you could ever have in your mind is to be the employer. This will be the one that will surely give you more green bills than you could ever wish for. So, with the help of the jobs offered online, here are the step by step procedures you must strictly follow:

Develop your computer skills- This is the very first thing you should consider since your prospect home work jobs are centered on the online world. Remember that to master your computer means to master your business. Be adept in running your very own website, know the secrets on how you will be able to bring people from all walks of life to magnetize traffic, and lastly, strive on how to become an expert in using advertising and marketing tools such as Google AdSense and Google AdWords as well.

Select the perfect jobs- Some home work jobs online are undeniably more profitable than the others. To become wealthier, always spot where there is a knocking opportunity in order for you to successfully fill the gaps.

To work smarter is better than to work harder- This is a very good tip! Do not you know that the most successful people in the face of the planet are those employers? So, instead of applying in a company, the best thing for you to do is to build your very own company and hire employees that are suitable for the kind of home work jobs you engage in.

Make your very own website- if you want to own an online business, it would absolutely be foolishness if you do not have a website. One of the factors that greatly affect a business is the website because this serves as the landing page for the online audience where all transactions are taking place. Through this, your venture will be given a more professional feel and you will have the chance to have a good interaction with your clients.

Were you amazed? Your hope only lies over the internet. So, show the world what you have got even if you are just in the comfort of your own home.