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February 28, 2007 Volume 5, Issue 1
Published by: Diane St. James/Shannon Barnard
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Welcome!
Remember us? Yes it has been awhile! Sorry that it has been so long
since we've published an issue, but life has a way of taking us over
again and again. Ever notice that?
Of
course we are busy with our businesses too as I'm sure many of you
are! Hope you all are getting through the Winter okay and staying
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already so here Spring is right around the corner.
This
e-zine is for all members of the homepartynetwork Yahoogroup. Every
issue will have some helpful content for all of us in the home party
business! For all those who advertise in the Direct Sales and
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In
This Issue:
Section
I * Article * 6 Mistakes to
Avoid When Starting Your Business
Section
II * Recipe* Cheesecake
Parfait
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6 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting Your Business
Copyright (c) 2007 Cheryl Miller
Magnetic Marketer Newsletter
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When you first think about starting your business there is a lot
of excitement and hope. However after the first rush of
adrenalin, you realize that you are not as confident as you
thought you were. Nagging doubts about your ability to achieve
success start to creep in and you find yourself getting
overwhelmed.
This does not have to be, if you are aware of the common mistakes
new entrepreneurs make and how to fix them. Here are some common
mistakes:
Your attitude: lack of confidence, is a common feeling when
aspiring entrepreneurs first begin. You need to position yourself
for success and be determined to succeed. If you want to do
something and you decide on it, do not let anything hold you
back. You need to be serious about changing your financial
situation and be prepared to do whatever it takes to be
successful.
Not establishing your business concept: Many people rush into a
new online business without giving due thought to their actual
concept. You should and must have a very clear picture of what
your business represents and the products or services you will be
offering. It is important to establish your USP-unique selling
position. This will allow you to not only penetrate your market
but set you aside from your competition and brand your business
in your potential customers eyes.
Not researching your market before you launch your product or
join affiliate programs. Before you develop your product or join
affiliate programs it is very important to do your market
research. Analyze your most wanted customers and make a thumbnail
sketch of them. You will then know exactly what products they
need and where to market to them.
No plan: This is one of the biggest mistakes you can make and
many entrepreneurs do this. Without a plan you are like a driver
trying to get to their destination without a road map. You will
not be focused on what needs to be done and will very likely fail
in your business. Make a timeline plan with goals to be achieved
in 3 months, 6 months and 1 year. Then work in methods to achieve
them. When you have a plan with milestones you will be able to
focus on a few goals at a time and have the satisfaction of
achieving them. You will see your business develop and go forward
to success with a proper business plan.
Not budgeting: Another serious mistake is not developing a proper
budget for your business. The golden rule is never let your
business run out of money. One of the biggest reasons for failure
in business is poor business management. Always keep your
business expenses separate from your household budget. Make 2
accounts at your bank, one for business and the other for your
household expenses, and be sure not to borrow from one to
another.
Decide how much you can reasonably afford every month for your
business. Do not starve your business, but at the same time do
not spend more than you can afford. Your business will not
usually be in profit for the 1st 3 months. Make sure you make a
proper business plan of where money will be spent and keep good
detailed records.
Not researching the program you want to affiliate for, or the
Network marketing program you are considering joining. Whenever
you need to join a new program always check it out carefully
before you join or spend your hard earned cash. You can check it
out yourself, plus ask on the business forums. There are many
savvy people here and it is unusual to find a program that nobody
knows about.
Quitting: finally last but certainly not least, do not quit your
business no matter what. A business can take from 3-6 months to
realize a profit and it is very important to budget for this and
not to quit. You will get some bad days when it seems as if
everything is going wrong and you will feel like giving up but do
not give in to this attitude. Too many people quit their
businesses when success is just around the corner.
Give yourself some time and remember to keep your attitude for
success, always be determined to succeed. Keep these points in
mind and be ready to take on challenges. In this way you will be
poised for success and be able to avoid these common mistakes.
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Cheryl Miller is an entrepreneur specializing in niche markets.
For more information about magnetic badges and how they can help
you promote your business, please visit http://www.badgemags.com
Cheryl is also the publisher of the Magnetic Marketer Newsletter
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Section
II
RECIPES
Cheesecake Parfait ("Died and Gone to Heaven" Good!)
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by LeAnn R. Ralph
This recipe is not especially heart-healthy -- or any kind of healthy.
But, if you are looking for a sumptuous dessert (maybe to serve for a
special occasion) that is "Died and Gone to Heaven" good,
this is it.
Low-Fat Alternative: you can make a low-fat version of this recipe
using low-fat cream cheese, low-fat topping, and use skim milk with
the instant pudding.
Bottom layer:
2 sticks butter
3 cups flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
Mix the butter, flour and walnuts as you would for pie crust, pat into
a 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes.
Allow to cool.
Second layer:
2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese (softened)
2 cups of powdered sugar
2 cups of Cool Whip (or another similar topping)
Measure into a mixing bowl and whip at high speed until smooth. Spread
over the first layer.
Third layer:
2 3-ounce packages of instant pudding (any flavor -- chocolate, lemon,
butterscotch, vanilla, pistachio -- whatever you like)
3 cups of milk
Pour instant pudding into a mixing bowl, add the milk, and whip at
high speed for several minutes until thick. Spread over the cream
cheese layer.
Fourth layer:
Spread on enough Cool Whip (or another topping) to cover the pudding.
Sprinkle with chopped nuts and coconut.
Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least an hour before
serving.
© 2007 LeAnn R. Ralph
LeAnn R. Ralph is the author of books about growing up on a small
family dairy farm 40 years ago. The Midwest Book Review calls this
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