Monday 27 January 2014
10 Signs You Should Invest In Date Night
I think we are all pretty much in the same boat. We live busy lives, and we have young children that require supervision when we are away. Well, it is time to admit to ourselves that we need date nights. Here are 10 signs you are in need of some serious one on one time with your partner.10. You Dread your Daily Routine
Every day is the same old. Wake up, get dressed, gets kids dressed, feed, clean etc. Fill in the blanks with how your daily rolls out.
Monday 20 January 2014
7 Ways to Avoid Marital Interference's When you are a Blogger
A lot of us bloggers also work full time or parent full time,so, our
blogging hours often overlap with our "partner hours". In some
cases, I have heard that blogging has upset marriages, or even caused conflict
of interest. So, I have compiled a list of 7 important things to consider
when working on your blog.
1. Time Management
This may seem really silly to see as the first suggestions, but lets
face it, we can all "say" time management, but can we all
"apply" it? Heck no. So, task one - schedule your
blogging time on a shared calendar to let your husband know, this way there is
no surprises. My husband and I have a sync'd google calendar. It is free
to all gmail users, so take advantage people.
Monday 13 January 2014
How joining a networking group will benefit a SAHM's small business
Wake up. Change diapers. Make breakfast. Clean. Maybe take care of yourself. Clean again. Prepare more food. Clean up some more. Play. Play some more. Hubby is home, day is over.
Being an entrepreneur means that after my kids shut down for the night, I usually hit the keyboard at a fierce pace. Research some content, write some content, sometimes multiples in one night just to try and stay ahead of the game. Work on my online store, my website, read some awesome Social Media Examiner, then hit the hay.
This routine I just described is pretty typical of a Stay at Home Mom (SAHM) with a small business. This is why I wanted to focus on some other methods of conducting business. Networking. Whether it is a dog walking company, a tutoring business, an online store or a massage therapist - networking is a must, and we need to do it one on one. Let's step away from using only social marketing and join a local networking group. Why you ask?
Being an entrepreneur means that after my kids shut down for the night, I usually hit the keyboard at a fierce pace. Research some content, write some content, sometimes multiples in one night just to try and stay ahead of the game. Work on my online store, my website, read some awesome Social Media Examiner, then hit the hay.
Networking is a must, and we need to do it one on one.
This routine I just described is pretty typical of a Stay at Home Mom (SAHM) with a small business. This is why I wanted to focus on some other methods of conducting business. Networking. Whether it is a dog walking company, a tutoring business, an online store or a massage therapist - networking is a must, and we need to do it one on one. Let's step away from using only social marketing and join a local networking group. Why you ask?
Thursday 9 January 2014
Why a New Business Should Use a Deal Site like Groupon or Wagjag
Depending on how you perceive couponing or deal sites will depend on your strategy here. In my case, being a self-published and new author, I would consider using a site like this for pure reach and free advertising. If I earn sales from the deal site, that is great, but be warned, your 'take home' is not huge.
Sites like Groupon, Wagjag and Sweet Deals will typically ask for a minimum discount on your product or service up to 90% off the retail price. Then they will take up to 50% of that number as profit when it sells. For example, my books currently retail for $14.50, I would offer them for $8.50 and the deal site will take $4.25, leaving me with a 'take home' of $4.25.
Why would a company ever use a site like this if it cuts so deep into profit margins? Strategy is the correct answer. These are a few reasons why it may be a good tactic for your business.
Sites like Groupon, Wagjag and Sweet Deals will typically ask for a minimum discount on your product or service up to 90% off the retail price. Then they will take up to 50% of that number as profit when it sells. For example, my books currently retail for $14.50, I would offer them for $8.50 and the deal site will take $4.25, leaving me with a 'take home' of $4.25.Why would a company ever use a site like this if it cuts so deep into profit margins? Strategy is the correct answer. These are a few reasons why it may be a good tactic for your business.
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Saturday 4 January 2014
Start the New Year off Right: Clean up your Digital Footprint
Before anyone knew what a digital footprint was, we all just posted, and status updated, and pinned,
and tagged to our hearts content. Later, we finally become educated and realize that everything, and
I mean EVERYTHING, that we have posted online will remain there, eternally. And this is searchable by
employers, future partners and your very own children.
Here are some ways to clean up that digital footprint and get ready for whatever the future holds.
You will want to check your privacy settings and make sure that have your Facebook account is set to
friends only. Otherwise, anyone can see your timeline.
and tagged to our hearts content. Later, we finally become educated and realize that everything, and
I mean EVERYTHING, that we have posted online will remain there, eternally. And this is searchable by
employers, future partners and your very own children.
Here are some ways to clean up that digital footprint and get ready for whatever the future holds.
#1 – Facebook Profile Settings
You will want to check your privacy settings and make sure that have your Facebook account is set to
friends only. Otherwise, anyone can see your timeline.
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