Put Your Kids to Work!

The most ingenious way to run your business and not let your kids feel left out is: make them part of either

1. Your business itself

2. The other everyday things that you can't get to while you are running your business.

What I mean by that is- Have you been wanting to start collecting all your photos and organizing them? Have 8 yr olds and up do that for you.

Have you been yearning to take up to date pictures of your family? Have your 13 yr old do that for you for the day.

Take a look at your list of things that you have to get done besides your business. Is all of the everyday things being put on the wayside?

Enlist your kids in these little projects( sorting socks for the laundry, restocking the toilet paper, cutting coupons) and when you approach them with something like this, tell them that you need their help to reach your goal.

Take a look at this article about putting your kids to work.

It’s tricky to be a kid. My Four-year-old wants to be an equal partner in all activities my wife and I are engaged in, and she’s not exactly the best sit-still person for longer car rides. One trick we’re finding is that if we give her a job to do, it’s helping her focus and it keeps her much more engaged. Here are some of the ways one might help a child by giving them purpose at an event or on vacation:
Buy a cheap digital camera before going on vacation and give them a list of things to photograph on the trip (if they’re young, give them a list of drawings or photos to try and match). Continued....

More Activities Please!

I know we talked about some distracting activities that would help "divert" the little ones just a bit. I have a list of available web sites that have those activities ready for that. One of them is called
The Activity Coloring Pages- This website has everything from Alphabet coloring Pages to word puzzles, Alphabet activities and best of all - its free!

That have a great selection, so your son or daughter can actually pick out what they want. Perfect diversion.

Another web page with some great ideas is:

Activities for kids- You can actually type in where you live and it will give you resources for your area!

Top Ten Outside Toys for Kids Under Twelve

By Cathy Franklin
Editor's note: We think there are some great ideas here but that most of them are more appropriate for younger kids! If you have kids at the top end of the range, you are likely to find that water guns get the most use.If you are a parent then you are likely to know that summertime can be a difficult time. Parents of children under the age of twelve are constantly dealing with children who are bored. There are only so many activities a child can do inside. That is why it is important for children to play outside during the summer.

Playing outside in the summertime is fun, but many children can easily become bored without a few outdoor summer toys.

If you are the parent of a child who is younger than twelve, you have a number of options when it comes to buying outdoor toys. Below is a list and small summary of ten of the most popular outside toys for children under the age of twelve

.(1) Sand and Water Activity TablesSand and water activity tables are tables ...Continued......

Getting your kids involved in your business, little by little

You can be focused and in the moment, making those calls and getting ready for those meetings, but your kids will always need you at any moment. What I am proposing is that, if you need them, make time for them, you can make your business thrive in no time.
All you need to do is find things for your kids to do such as:

• Have them put your business labels on your business pamphlets and paraphernalia


• Have them stuff sample bags or deliver newsletters to your neighbors


• If you have older kids, have a script developed so they help you make sales calls as your assistant ( Which they are!)


• My daughter likes to organize my product and let me know when we are low in a particular item.


• Gives out Freebies to her friends and their mothers.


• organize company literature


• organize family calendar

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The little kids are a little harder to motivate, but with some original "out of the box" thinking,

they can also be involved in what you are doing like being your cheerleaders. Tell he/she that if mommy/daddy makes so many phone calls or sales or some kind of goal then the family take a trip to the ice cream shop or something of their liking. Knowing that, they will motivate you like you wouldn't believe!

Engaging Teen Interest In Financial Literacy

One good thing about having a home based business is that you may in fact, teach your kids a thing or two about money. Setting an example and following up shows ours kids that you not only know how to make the sale, but also multiply it by keeping your customers. Letting them having some responsibility when it comes to money is a big step, but it is also a test of how mature they are. Letting them know that handling money and making money cannot be taken lightly, but once they got it down, the world is the limit!!!

By Christina Hue

This is just the beginning of year 2007, what are the plans you have for your kids that you can educate them about financial literacy?
Times are now different, as parents are shaking their heads at the differences between themselves and the children which we called generations! The generation gap is fast becoming a generation lap as our kids or maybe our grandchildren overtake us in the information they have at their fingertips.
The processing skills, especially using the internet, are one key element that sets us apart, sometimes the differences between adults and kids are rarely radical as you think.
A teen faces many of the same dilemmas as us in making their own financial decisions and consumer decisions based on research.
As parents we need to recognize the learning process of each child so that we can work on them individually. Each of our children is unique. I have some learning strategy that I always remember which I am sure some of you have learned but didn’t apply it to their lives. We can take these principles to help our children to engage their interest in financial literacy.
The guru I am talking about is none other than Dale Carnegie. I got these principles from his bestseller books “How to win friends and influence people”.
1. Don’t criticize, condemn and complain.....CONTINUED

Secret Marketing Strategies Exposed!

The following article includes five secret marketing strategies. The most important thing is to study each marketing strategy with an open mind. The more you understand about any strategy, the more useful and beneficial it will be. A careful reading of these strategies could really make a big difference in your profits.

1. The "Sell And Raise" Strategy
The "make at least (no.) affiliate sales and I'll add another $(no.) commission to each sale..." strategy tells your prospects that they can make a higher commission rate if they reach your sales goal. It will really motivate them to promote your affiliate program and give them something to strive for.

2. The "Reader Warning" Strategy
The "warning: just reading this letter could give you (a physical reaction)..." strategy tells your prospects that reading your sales letter could give them chills down their spine, goose bumps, the shakes, etc. People will want to read it to see what type of information could possibly do this to them.

3. The "Negotiation" Strategy
The "after hours of negotiating I finally talked (business person's name) into giving you a special deal..." strategy tells your prospects you gave up a lot of your personal time to get them a discount. They will appreciate that and likely respond to the time you gave up to save them some money.

4. The "Beta Version" Strategy
The "if you order the beta version now, you will get a (no.)% discount..." strategy tells your prospects they will get a copy of your product that might contain a few bugs but will be cheaper. You could always tell them they will get the final version of your product when it's complete.

5. The "Do The Math" Strategy
The "quality product + affordable price = great value..." strategy tells your prospects a single math equation that will help them understand just how good of a deal you are offering. Sometimes presenting your offer as something other than a normal sales pitch will persuade them to buy.
I hope that reading all five of these strategies was both educational and inspiring for you. The day will come when one or more of these strategies will have a beneficial impact on your business.
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