It is so easy when you own a home-based business to slack off during the summer months – but is it practical? Probably not, as the seeds you sow now will reap rewards in the fall – and – when the cycle continues year round your business flourishes.
Here are some things that I recommend to keep you focused and will still give you some time to enjoy the summer.
- Schedule the times you will work – it may be reduced hours or days because you have kids at home, a summer cabin or a boat that is calling you every weekend. Be consistent, and make people aware of the best times to connect with you.
- Keep your written goals for the week/month in sight in your home office or work space and then you can complete them in the time you allow. Here’s a hint – Make them S.M.A.R.T goals – i.e. specific, measureable, achievable, realistic, and timely.
- Reward yourself when you achieve your weekly summer goals…. One can always use a spa treatment, a shopping trip, a day at the beach or a special lunch/dinner at an outdoor café.
- Have an accountability partner to keep you focused – someone in your same business, or another person who works from home also. Set up weekly calls or daily email chats, perhaps create a friendly competition to keep you making calls. Make it fun!
- Get up earlier in the summer and perhaps get a half-day’s work done before lunch. … you can then treat yourself to the time off later in the day.
- Work outside whenever possible – or if that doesn’t work take your breaks outside, so you can get your daily dose of vitamin D.
Most of all, take a moment to be grateful for being able to work from home and all the good things that go along with that… flexibility, spontaneity and (yea!) a short commute to the office … and make it a great summer!
My friend Mike has this very cool website called Gratitude Rocks . He shares amazing photos and thought-provoking quotes with all who subscribe.
Recently it struck me how much Mike’s website aligns with what I do. I send cards, greeting cards, in the mail – how novel is that in our fast-paced,
throw-away world today?
People love receiving cards. The cards are a “feel-good” thing to do. They spread positives into the world. They make someone’s day.
Cards can be sent for so many different reasons, for example:
- to show appreciation for a gift
- to thank someone for their time
- to share photo memories of special occasions
- to show gratitude for a job well done
- to cheer someone up
- to celebrate occasions, holidays, milestones
- “just because…”
When was the last time you sent a card to a loved one or to someone in your business world who needed to be appreciated?
Often we think about doing it but it’s too inconvenient; we don’t take the time and the moment passes.
Why not give it a try?
You can do it instantly with my program, which of course is in tune with the world we live in – it’s web-based – and still create
a custom card that shows you must have taken time to do so, AND have it delivered the old-fashioned way … in the mail!
NOW THAT ROCKS!!
What a great way to start the fall season – with a European vacation. My husband and I spent most of September doing just that. I soon realized how lucky I am to have a home-based business and only have myself to answer to because my business is internet based. I can actually do business from anywhere. I know, I know, I was supposed to be on vacation, but I met some wonderful people on our trip who may possibly become my next customers or business partners. You never really know! My business is international, and I can follow up with them now that I am home.
The other exciting thing about having a home-based, network marketing business is that while I was away in Europe my business actually grew! I wouldn’t have believed it if it hadn’t happened to me … it’s magic! My team members who were working in September when I wasn’t, grew their businesses and I got paid too! You gotta love that. That’s the power of leverage – getting paid on the efforts of many – which is the heart of any good network marketing business.
It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost Fall and “back-to-school” time. Whether you have children or not, the school season always initiates the beginning of Fall – the season of change. Perhaps you are interested in turning over a new leaf this coming season – learning a new skill, joining a fitness class, or even starting a new home-based business.
If starting a new business is on the horizon for you how will you choose the right one?
Here are some tips to start you in the right direction.
- Identify your Passion – Are you a people person? Do you like to help others? Do you work best in a team environment or alone? Do you need something that allows you to use your creativity? When your business is connected to your passion it really doesn’t seem like work.
- Do Your Homework – when researching a company do your due diligence to make sure it is stable. Are they growing? Do they have a strong leadership team? Doing your homework then being coachable and duplicating proven business strategies can factor into your success.
- Determine your “WHY?” – do you want to bring an extra $500 or $1000 into the household every month? Are you saving for a big vacation? A new car? Do you want the flexibility of working when your kids are in school? Having a home-based business can support your dreams and at the same time be a practical solution to lower taxes.
- Plan & Use Your Time Wisely – once you know how many hours a week you can dedicate to your business you can plan how to best use those hours. The home-based business model allows for as much flexibility as you need.
So take a moment to ask yourself – when Fall hits this year, will you be ready for a new beginning?
Whatever you choose, enjoy the last few weeks of summer and if you decide to search for a home-based business may I suggest you take a look at mine… I love to work with women and help them realize their goals and dreams.
