Category Archives: business

Are You Ready For a Disaster?

Last night, the city of Herriman, UT was evacuated due to a wildfire.  (I live 30 minutes away.)  I was listening to the Utah Highway Patrol as they coordinated with local police and the National Guard to get residents evacuated … Continue reading

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Spend a Little, Save a Lot

I am located here in beautiful Utah, the do it yourself capitol of the world.  People here are taught to be “self sufficient” and labor under the mistaken belief that they need to know everything about business to run one.  … Continue reading

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How Dare We Earn A Profit

I was reading on Twitter and someone posted, “#youlostmyrespect when you tried selling me some [stuff] and ur obviously trying to make a profit POW” Are we not supposed to make a profit?  Are we not supposed to sell?  What’s … Continue reading

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Save time and money when you shop online!

Save time and money for you and your VA clients when you shop online!  This is my free gift to you. Go to www.myshoppinggenie.com/donna84062.  Click on the “My Shopping Genie” free application.Download the Classic Version 4.0 (license 52411).Do a search … Continue reading

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Lack of Focus

I’m struggling right now (and have been all week) keeping focused and on task. Now, I get paid per project, not per hour – but it’s still frustrating to me.  For one thing, if I were focused, I could be … Continue reading

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Creating a Business Strategy

If you’ve fired your boss, you need to know what to do next.  Absolutely the first, the most vital, is to make a business plan..  BEFORE you open your doors, preferably, but as soon after as possible.  This is your … Continue reading

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Motivation

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily”.-Zig Ziglar What a great quote.  In fact, most things in our lives have to be done daily.  Bathing, tidying up the house, cleaning.  … Continue reading

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Self Sabotage

I really have trouble with sabotaging myself.  It seems like every time I’m “3 feet from gold,”  I do something to damage the hard work I have put in.  Most of my most valued relationships have required a hiatus of … Continue reading

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Working with Your Unique Genius

One of my favorite business books is The E-Myth by Michael Gerber. He talks about the three parts needed to create and build a mature, thriving business – the Technician, the Manager, and the Entrepreneur. Most business owners are not … Continue reading

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Working With Kids During the Summer

Isn’t summer great! It’s so much easier for me, as a homeschooling, work at home mother, to handle my kids in the summer! But I’m the exception – I’ve worked from home since my kids were babies, and I’ve taught … Continue reading

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