Good Deeds Large & Small…

If You Look You Will See Both Good Deeds Are Petals of a Beautiful Flower… There is a phrase “We never know the good that a smile can do”. Smiling at people is one of the smallest good deeds you can accomplish with the furthest reaching effects. There is no cost – only a moment…

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My Happy Place…

Books are the key.  View From “My Ideal Space” Comfy, Cozy, Safe, Nowhere to Be, No One to See, A Warm Fire, Thick Extra Soft and Wonderful Blanket, Books, Books and More Books (preferably Jane Austen), and a Glass of a “Relaxing – Sipping Beverage”, Watching Snow Fall, Everything Quiet and Mindful of the Moment. …

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Selling Online Has Turned My House Into a Shipping Depot

I have dabbled in online platforms before (usually more buying than selling) but with the onset of COVID and spending more time inside than out- I started looking around my house. Really looking. What I found was an abundance of collections, clothes in every size from 6-16, and a general feeling of clutter. A perfect…

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It Has Taken A Village….

by BRANDIS GEDDES Generosity and Kindness are Appreciated  My Husband and Daughter Who are No longer With us. I am without two of the most important people in my life. My Community of Friends, Neighbors and my Faith have helped me through each of these tradgedies. Generosity, Kindness, and Patience have been gifts I have…

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A Lesson Learned

I was in a hurry- as usual, and hopped in the car to make my appointment. Driving through my town to get to the main highway, the picture above you see was happening to my right. (There are no filters or editing done on the above and below pictures.) Being on time could wait… this…

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Perfection Pressure – Good Thing, or Negative Distraction For the Side Hustle Entrepreneur?

So, what do you think? Are you a perfection pressure junkie? Maybe you have adopted a less stressful business persona – but, is that getting you to your personal and professional goals? There has got to be a healthy balance in there somewhere – Where? How do you find what works for you? What keeps…

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So You Want to “Have More Time For Your Family Instantly”, “Be a Top Earner Within Days”, “The Product Sells Itself”, and Other Myths Work From Home Opportunities Tell You…

Sound Familiar?  Maybe.  You need to learn to see through the hype and be realistic with your expectations. All of the above statements have truth to them – you have to learn how to sift through and find it. You were most likely contacted by a friend, family member, or friend of a friend who…

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Mistakes, Life, and Not Knowing All of the Answers Will Happen… Forgive Yourself, Welcome Success, and Consider It An Education.

As a fledgling business owner, we start with the best intentions, the highest hopes, and the biggest goals. Our product or opportunity is going to change people’s lives – not just their lives, but the lives of many generations to follow. The enthusiasm we exude from every fiber of our being, while we just know…

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Why Less Sharing of Your Business Opportunity and More Caring About Others Leads to Success – Top Ten Tips

Social Media, phone calls, emails, meetings, coffee dates, events, etc… All of these are great opportunities to share your new passion with contacts and prospects. In addition, each and every one of these avenues play an integral role in your success and cannot be left out of your business plan. The percentage of time and…

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Counting and Keeping Track Of the Costs In Your Side Hustle Budget

Count the costs and make your costs count.  The business of being a successful business owner is a balancing and juggling act on so many levels.  One of the most important costs to count is what it will be in actual dollars, euros, lire, pesos, etc…  to get started initially, then to run, and lastly…

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