Smart Women and Their Relationship With Money

Recently, I had the opportunity to spend the day strategizing with a group of smart women entrepreneurs from different parts of the world. It was an energizing day focused on topics such as effective marketing, clear messaging to attract your ideal client, time management and money.

At one point, women were expressing the challenges they face in getting everything accomplished each day including running a business, managing a family, and hopefully time to squeeze in a little self-care.

I shared with the group that when I'm in the office, I ask myself three questions to help me stay focused and directed on making money in my business:

1. Where is the potential for new business?

2. Are my private clients and groups experiencing award-winning results?

3. Have I reached out to my referral sources this week?

Discovering new business opportunities, creating award-winning client results and focusing on my relationships with referral sources are the very best ways to build a successful company for the long-term.

I noticed one woman in the group had a rather strange look on her face and at the break, I went up to her and asked if everything was OK. Her response? "I've never heard a woman speak so freely about making money. It's liberating for me. I love this idea!"

As I travel around the country and meet women from different parts of the globe, this idea that money should not be discussed is universal. I had one woman tell me that she was raised with a belief that "Money is evil." Money is not evil. What you do with the money is what matters.

This opened the door to a freeing, thought-provoking, conversation about why women need to overcome their fear of making money or having money. If your business is not making the money you desire, could it be possible it's due to the relationship you have with money? If your business is barely "surviving" instead of "thriving" I invite you to think about creative ways you can embrace what a positive cash flow could do not only for you but the world.

To ensure that your Big Idea comes to fruition and achieves growth year after year, it's essential that you make money in your business. I'd like to share some ideas about why women and money go together and energize your thinking about why it's key to stay focused on making money:

1. Contributing to the well-being of yourself and your family - It's an empowering feeling to know that your business contributes to taking care of those you love and care about. It builds confidence, self-esteem and instills the idea in your family that you are an equal partner in every area.

2. Contributing to the economy - I'm thrilled to be able to have a small team of women support me in my business and I can help them achieve their goal of working from home. I'm adding value to the flexibility and freedom in their lives.

3. Giving back - I hear from so many women the reason they started their business is because they want to give back to the charities and organizations they feel so strongly about. This has been an emotional driver for me. My desire to give back has continued to grow over the last 3 years and my dream has finally come true. This year, Smart Women Smart Solutions® is now able to make a donation to several non-profits that support women and girls worldwide from coaching programs purchased by women entrepreneurs.

I'm going to invite you to start the process of creating a consistent, positive cash flow so you can use the money to take care of what's important to you. Stop saying, "When I have the money, I will..." and start saying, "Now that my business is experiencing a positive cash flow, I will..."

Anything is possible. Everything is waiting for you.

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© 2012 Joy Chudacoff

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Can Virtually Anyone Launch Their Own Successful E-Book Publishing Business?

Many people often wonder whether or not it's possible to generate some useful income on the Internet with e-books. As you probably already know, e-books are becoming increasingly popular. There is a simple formula that many successful e-book publishers have used in the past, are using today, and will use in the future to make a lot of money in this industry.

That formula basically revolves around the idea of figuring out what topics people are interested in and then producing e-books that contain the advice and information that people interested in those topics are seeking. That's basically all there is to it. Obviously, there are a lot of other details and need to be taken into consideration as well. But the truth is, it's easier than ever before to make money on the Internet publishing e-books.

One concern that a lot of people have is whether or not they need to personally be able to write the e-books that they publish. Nothing could be further from the truth. Stop and think about how large publishing companies operate. For the most part, various authors are responsible for creating the content. The publishing company focuses on marketing and sales.

When it comes to e-books, your primary goal will be to generate sales. While it's certainly true that you can author and the e-book if you'd like to, it's not required. Some of the most successful e-book publishers in the marketplace today don't bother with any of the content creation themselves. It's far easier to either acquire the content or to have a topic expert create the content using their own knowledge and expertise. This is truly a win-win situation because people who buy the e-book get genuinely useful information and you as the e-book publisher can rake in easy profits.

You definitely owe it to yourself to seriously consider the benefits associated with launching an e-book publishing business. Not only do you get to set your own hours, but you also have the opportunity to work from virtually anywhere in the world where there is an Internet connection. The money can be really good, too. In fact, it it's not unusual for somebody to be able to generate some useful income within 90 days of launching their e-book business.

To the extent you're interested in making a lot of money with e-books, it's certainly possible provided that you're willing to put in the effort.

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Yours For E-Book Profits,
Ethan Evans

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When Should Parents Enroll Their Kids Into Sports, Music, the Arts, or Other Activities

This is one area that parents have complete control.

Your child is your finest treasure and prized piece of art.

I have a six year old and I have an eight year old. I have placed them in whatever hits their fancy or interest. I go where the fun is rather than the talent at this time. The moment I notice loads of talent in anyone area that is where I will place my funds and attention.

If I notice that they have raw and specialized talent like playing the piano at an early age, I would start bribing them the very best that I can. I am totally into bribing and getting them to do what I believe is right. I must remember that they are kids and will challenge me along the way, but as the parent with funds and time, I will give them my very best efforts.

Parents should always look at the safety issue and what the family can handle financially and time. The hardest feelings will be the ones when you wish you had done a whole lot more at a later age. No one wants to say that.

Parents should enroll their kids in any and all programs that they can afford in bucks and in time immediately. They must sign their kids up when they notice something wonderful and exciting in their child. Even if the child is not that talented, you must give them the opportunity to try out. Along the way, show them techniques and approaches to lead them in the right direction. You give them extra talented coaches. Give them good reading material. You help them by mentally telling them constantly how much you love them and care what they do.

It is important that you talk to them while they are sleeping soundly at night. Do not disturb their rest. Say the following words and monitor what happens for the next 30 days. Say to them as they are sleeping, I love you and thank you. That is all. Please do not try to add major statements or anything else. I love you and thank you, are two statements that will be enough.

There is no right age to enter any event. As soon as the interest makes itself known you have to nourish it and soothe it. Get the necessary movies, books and magazines and other materials to enhance and create a great interest. Get stuffed animals and t-shirts and anything else that will bolster up that interest. Have fun thinking up new ideas and ways to keep that interest alive. Try to mesh whatever activity with their regular school work will be a treasure. Start now and do whatever it takes to keep that interest alive. There should be loads of games and programs that will peak your child's interest. As the parent you must judge what is right and harmful for your child.

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