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Thursday, April 8, 2010

The time has come...

...for a change. In the midst of managing 3 blogs, updating client's websites, and leading a Financial Peace University course (as well as shuttling one very talented softball player to/from practices and games), I realized that I need to make a few changes that require *gasp* more of my time.

What? You may ask.

As you may know, technology changes VERY quickly and recently I have come to the conclusion that I will HAVE to keep up. Believe me, I fought it. I thought I could continue with what I knew and just build on that.

Wrong!

The truth is, I am constantly building on what I know, but I need to know more. The more as in a few other programming languages that I thought I could let pass me by. Learning how to use Wordpress as a CMS so my clients have more control over their site. (Believe me I am all for letting them have control!)

Learning how to take designs and integrate them into these new possibilities so that I can actually learn how to design better. It's difficult to continue to grow and change when one is using an older system where the designer has to make all the changes.

As a mom of three, my time is limited in my entrepreneurial arena so I need to create easy-to-use websites that the owner can maintain. Plus, I am a very frugal person by nature and enjoy helping out other moms who are starting their own business by finding ways to save them money! If I can do that with a web design that they can control then I've done my job.

So with all that said...and as if it hasn't been obvious already. There will be less posting on this blog. You may also find the url direct you to the site I am working on.

As I said before I am frugal and I have a hosting space that is matched with this particular domain. So I better get some of my money's worth of hosting out of it even if it's to learn a new endeavor.

The lesson in this particular post?

Continue to improve yourself so you can improve your business. Rather than taking time away from family, take it from somewhere where it won't hurt...too much.


Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Trying to get it done!

I cannot believe we are into February! In the last few weeks I have been working away at designing websites that this blog has lapsed. Yes, I try to find some great articles to pass along, but nothing compares to a personal written thought.

Currently I am working on a piece about being in an MLM. It is actually more difficult to write than I thought!

Why?

Well, you need to have a balanced view on the subject. There are many people that are on each extreme. Some say all MLMs are scams and others swear by them. I believe the MLM is dependent on the individual. Some individuals have the knack for them, others do not.

Then there are some individuals, myself included, who learn to have the knack and then get blown out by the corporation who runs the MLM. That begs the question, "Are you truly a business-owner?" It is all on perspective and personal experience.

Keep watching...my thoughts will soon be published. Then you can decide if becoming a part of an MLM is worth it or not.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Mompreneurs Don't Have to Be Super Heros

Feeling like you have to be a Super Hero? Here is a great reminder to not forget about yourself and ask for help!

Mompreneurs Don't Have to Be Super Heros

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Goal Setting by Joyce Bones~ Webinar

Take a listen to this Goal Setting webinar from Joyce Bones owner of www.millionairemom.com!
Hear her story from Mom to Mom AND business owner!

Whistletree Podcasting

Friday, January 1, 2010

Small Business Tips

Small Business Start up Tips: Taking the Right First Steps to ...
Any small business, online or local, that starts without a strong mission statement, a business plan, sound financial advice and a solid base has a weak foundation.
Suite101: Small/Home Business Articles - http://smallhomebusiness.suite101.com/
101 Ways to Save Money at Home: Money Saving Tips For Sticking to ...
101 Ways to Save Money at Home. Money Saving Tips For Sticking to the Budget. Jan 1, 2010 Sarah Mathiesen. Saving money doesn't have to mean missing out on the fun things. Here are some tips to ease the task of sticking to a budget. ...
Suite101: Personal Budgeting/Finance... - http://personalbudgeting.suite101.com/
Plan The Right Internet Advertising Campaign | Best Hot Web
By admin
Through my experience in dealing with internet marketing I have outlined below a few tips for the inexperienced of advertising your business online. The Guidelines set standards of ethical conduct to be observed by all involved with ...
Best Hot Web - http://besthotweb.com/
Personal Finance Tips for 2010 – Part 1
By krishnas
Lets start with the personal finance tips for 2010 – Part 1. Yes. I am starting new series covering many investment tips in this series of articles. As of now I planned to write this as the weekly series. ... It is very common that, agents mislead the customers for their own benefit. They will be looking out only for their commission and will hide the important factors related to the product. So, don't blindly trust every one. Do your home work and take the tight option. ...
Plan Your Investment - http://www.thinkplaninvest.com/


Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Goal Setting!

The Enterprising Moms: Setting Intentions and Goals for 2010 ...
And, you'll have the opportunity to form connections with fellow self-employed, business-owner and entrepreneurial moms. As one business owner put it ... "I have found clients, friends and gotten information for services I need and ...
Beltway Networking - Events Feed - http://www.beltwaynetworking.com/event/feed