When you start a home business, the first question that probably comes to mind is "how will I ever build my business to earn money and become financially free?" With any home business, financial freedom doesn't just happen overnight. Whether you're selling products from your own warehouse or factory, selling e-books (written by you or reselling), or offering a valuable service, there are some home business "musts" for success.

Research, Research, Research!

If you don't have a product or service to offer, you can always opt for a ready-made home business. A ready-made home business is one that is set up by another individual or company in which you are trained to sell their products to others. Before delving into a ready-made home business, research many opportunities to find out what types of products and services you'll be able to offer to your clients.

Don't jump on every bandwagon you see. Read what each business opportunity has to offer and compare value-added services with the investment required. Find out what's involved to join, promote, and continue with the business.

Try to find a home business opportunity that you feel comfortable with and will enjoy doing for a long time. If you enjoy your business, you're more likely to succeed and realize financial freedom.

Choose a Home Business that Fits Your Personality

Not every home business type will be right for you. Choose one that fits your personality. If you enjoy sales and are very good at it, then choose a home business that allows you to interact with others by phone, e-mail, or face to face. The business might include direct sales to the end consumer, business-to-business sales, or networking to help others realize financial freedom.

If you would rather promote online and do your own thing without much interaction, then start a home business that allows you to do this. If you prefer to sign on with another company to promote their products or services, find out if they will close the sales for you. If they will do this, you can have freedom to promote and build the business doing what you love the most.

Work Diligently from Home

Once you decide on the type of business, it's time to work! Put your best foot forward when starting a home business. Don't assume that working from home will be easy. To have a real business, you must really work at it. Create a business plan and set realistic goals to earn money and achieve financial freedom over a period of time. Then spend much time finding ways to promote your business for real results. Beware of promotional companies that sound too good to be true. There are some very dependable promotional companies, but there are also many scams. Research a company before paying into their programs. Look for companies that have been around a while and have a good reputation. Ask around in discussion forums (related to your type of business) for advice and resources on promotion.

Create a Steady Cash System

Once you promote your home business a while and start getting sales, determine what you'll need to do to create a steady cash system for the future. Find ways to maximize your efforts. Create more content for your website that will attract additional search engine traffic. Start an e-zine (electronic newsletter) to gain repeat visitors to your website. Add more products or services to get repeat business. These will help you continue in success for the long run. Your income will be steady and you'll be able to make money from home on a full-time basis.

Continuing Education

Learn all you can about your business and products. If you're selling e-books that were written by others, read as many of them as you can so you'll know the quality and details of the items you are selling. If offering a service, learn how to offer the best service possible. You can easily order home study courses to help you learn new trades or improve on your skills. The more you know about your business and products, the better you'll be able to promote them and assist your customers when they have questions.

If you follow these simple steps, you'll be able to start a home business that brings you satisfaction each day. Financial freedom is sure to follow!

Marble is a stone commonly polished and utilized in fine building work, furniture, or decorative art, and may be white or colored. Marble is porous, and easily stained, or etched by acids. Should this happen, wipe off any spills immediately, as you would on a wood surface. Avoid setting beverage glasses directly on marble as they leave rings.

To preclude stains and soil from being absorbed into its porous surface, it would be best to seal marble with a paste or sealer. Acids must not come in direct contact with marble as they generally etch the surface. Alkaline solutions will be absorbed by the marble and break down the surface leaving it rough. If marble tiles are properly sealed, damp-mopping should keep it clean. If soil does not remove easily, wash the tile with a solution of mild detergent and water, then rinse thoroughly. Remove stains promptly.

Removing Stains from Marble Tiles

Get an absorbent material such as a napkin, paper towel or facial tissue. Dampen with a recommended chemical to dissolve the stain; mix whiting with the chemical to make a soft paste to cover the stain. The wipe should be left on the stain from 1 to 48 hours, depending on the age and depth of the stain. Plastic wrap, held in place by masking tape, can be put over the wiping agent to keep it damp. Mix only enough for immediate use; A fresh batch should be mixed if a second application is needed.

Acids: Fruit juice, carbonated beverages or other acids will etch, or damper shiny surfaces, if allowed to remain on marble. Wipe up acid spill immediately, and wipe the surface with a wet cloth. If surface is etched, some form of polishing may be required.

Oil Stain: Oil stains may include butter, hand cream or lotion. As quickly as possible, spread surface with an absorbent fine powder such as whiting or even corn starch. After a short time, brush to remove and reapply more powder. Let stand 24 hours. To remove: Scrub with a hot detergent solution and stiff brush or wipe with ammonia-dampened cloth, and in either case, rinse and wipe dry. If all the oil alkaline solutions are not removed using these alkaline solutions, try a solvent. Make a wipe dampened with acetone or amyl acetate, or with a home dry cleaning fluid. Proper ventilation with windows open to remove odors, is necessary. Do not use near a spark or flame, and do not leave the solution on for too long.

Organic Stains: Tea, coffee, colors bleached from paper, textiles or soft drinks. Get a wiping material soaked with 20% peroxide, at hair bleaching strength, and add a few drops of ammonia.

Rust: Usually the result of metal items such as a lamp, metal container in which plant is placed etc. Use a commercial rust stain remover. Follow directions exactly and do not leave on surface for long periods as acid in many rust removers can etch the surface.

For general maintenance, it is advised to dust mop interior floors frequently using a clean non-treated dry dust mop. Sand dirt and grit do the most damage to natural stone surfaces due to their abrasive qualities. Mats or area rugs inside and outside an entrance will help to minimize the sand, dirt and grit that will scratch the stone floor. Ensure that the underside of the mat or rug is a non-slip surface.

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You've got spelling and grammar checkers on your laptop computer, so you're all set to crank out the perfect sales letter while you're on the road.

But Chandra Clarke and Terence Johnson of the online editing service Scribendi.com would urge you to not hit the "print" button just yet. Those spelling and grammar checkers can make mistakes, and even one typo could not only ruin the impact of your letter but reflect poorly on you and your company.

Written marketing materials are often the first impression prospective customers have of a company. And prospects can be very unforgiving of those little typos.

In the article "Ethos and Error: How Business People React to Errors," University of South Alabama English professor Larry Beason found that mistakes in written materials create confusion regarding meaning and harm the image of the writer and the writer's company. The typos often reflect on more than the writer's communication skills, Beason said. The people he interviewed called sloppy writers "hasty," "uninformed," "careless" and "uncaring."

"If you don't care about your work," wrote one of the respondents, "why should I care about you and your business?"

But carefully proofreading your work may not be enough - studies show that people often miss their own typos. According to the studies, you see what you expect to see in your own writing, rather than what's actually there. Another person, or an editing service like Scribendi, can provide a fresh set of eyes.

Scribendi offers a variety of services, including proofreading, editing and translation. Clients upload their files to Scribendi's Web site and download their documents after the editors are done correcting and polishing.

The editors come from a variety of backgrounds, so they're familiar with their clients' fields. In addition to correcting grammar, spelling, flow and consistency, they explain word usage issues and standard writing practices, so clients learn how to improve their own writing.

When it comes to making a great first impression, Clarke and Johnson believe no project is too small. The image you create with a short press release, they say, is as important as a deal-closing presentation.

Problems

Moreover, the absence of a management representative at a meeting (albeit due to an important situation such as negotiating an important contract) is not uncommon. Consulting your colleagues helps you to take better decisions for the company. To conveniently hold meetings anytime and anywhere (also in small groups), make use of Tele-efficiency's superior service.

Solution

The statutory meetings that are planned by the president are automatically scheduled in his Outlook calendar, after which he asks the participants to confirm their availability. During the meeting, he introduces the other presenter who gives a PowerPoint presentation and submits a document on the screen, which is also transmitted to his coworkers. If there is

an absentee, the meeting is integrally recorded, both voice and images, and emailed to the absentee, along with the hyperlink and password so that it can be replayed. The voice over Internet software, Skype, along with the instant messaging presence indicator, allows the members of the management team to know, at a given moment, their coworkers' status, i.e., if they are with a "connected," "no show," "not available," or "do not disturb" signal.

Results

If some of the management personnel are frequently traveling, they can participate in the meetings via the Internet from their hotel room, airport, or an Internet cafй, or even from home. Moreover, even if they are absent, they can watch the recorded meeting and share their views with their colleagues. By knowing the availability of the management personnel, at a given time, the president can schedule a meeting; also, he can be signalled during the meeting about someone's changed status of availability, as well as of a new arrival.

Whether starting your own Web business or joining a team of others to earn money from home, you can take control of your finances by finding the right Internet business opportunity. There are thousands of online business ventures today, but all these opportunities will not necessarily be the right fit for your skills and lifestyle.

You are unique and have skills and abilities that enable you to do certain job tasks. So before you sign on with any Internet business opportunity, assess the skills you possess. Do you have a marketing background? Are you a fast and accurate typist? Do you have Web design or graphic design skills? Are you a great talker and closer in sales opportunities? Do you work well with a team? Are you creative in your work?

Each of these skills can open up certain doors of opportunity, but you have to be realistic with who you are and what you can feasibly accomplish with your new business.

Set Financial Goals

Before choosing an Internet business opportunity, set financial goals. Then you can choose an opportunity that enables you to earn what you desire. Do you need just a little extra part-time money or a full-time income? Set goals for weekly, monthly, and yearly salaries. Short-term and long-term goals are needed to guide you in how many products or services you will need to sell. Also, be realistic with your financial goals at the start. Every business opportunity takes time to grow and develop into a success. Start with lower figures, and then gradually raise your goals to a new standard as the business grows.

Choose Internet Business Opportunities Wisely

Don't fall into the trap of signing on with every Internet business opportunity you find. Take your time to find some solid opportunities that seem to be the most promising. Be sure the company does not require you to sign up others under your sponsorship just to earn an income. You should be able to earn a healthy income without depending on others under you. MLM opportunities can work, but not when they demand too much of their workers. When you read about Internet business opportunities, be sure the companies are legitimate and offer references.

Be Professional

Once you choose an Internet business opportunity, work professionally toward your goals just as if you were operating a brick-and-mortar retail store or office. Business is business no matter where it is or what it is. Whether you work from your home or in an office setting, you should set high standards for yourself and work hard to see success. Set up an appropriate office space in your home where you can peacefully work a set number of hours per day. Create a work schedule and write down a list of tasks to do each day. This will help you stay organized and remain steadfast with your business.

Choosing an Internet business opportunity is an important step toward reaching your financial goals. But don't procrastinate - start seeking lucrative opportunities online today!

Whatever the nature or size of your business, your success with a new accounting solution depends entirely upon the skills, talent and commitment of the Microsoft Certified Partner that you choose to implement your new solution. Without the right Partner your business may never realize the full potential that a new ERP solution has to offer or attain the critical financial return that such a substantial investment demands.  The Partner you choose truly can take control of your project, harness costs, in turn increasing productivity and efficiency long-term, or they could become your projects worst nightmare. Inflating your budget and wreaking severe havoc on your core business processes.

The right Microsoft Certified Partner will prove invaluable as your new ERP solution is implemented, but having your solution set up correctly in the first place is only half the battle.  Your chosen consulting firm for implementation should do much more than integrate and optimize your solution.  They should be responsible for training your teams and providing ongoing service and support in the long-term.  How well your Partner functions will impact your business every minute of every day long after your new accounting software solution has been put into place.

As a leader within your organization you are responsible for your systems, your budget, and the ease of use for a new accounting system resulting in a seamless and successful implementation. By selecting the right Microsoft Certified Partner, you guarantee:

•      Your business receives benefits from expert analysis and consultation regarding a new ERP Solution

•      Your implementation is managed and completed by a team of specialized, seasoned professionals

•      The capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics GP are tailored to your business’s unique needs.

•      Your targeted Go Live date is met without costly downtime or delays

•      Your implementation budget remains intact and you are not overcharged for parts of a solution, or services that you do not need

•      Your disparate systems are managed, integrated, or streamlined accordingly

•      Your important business data remains secure

•      Each member of your team is comprehensively trained during and after implementation

•      An ongoing relationship with a trusted support team is established and maintained long-term

When implemented correctly, Microsoft Dynamics GP is the premier accounting software solution for businesses of all sizes, across all industries.  A top quality Certified Partner can ensure Microsoft Dynamics GP integrates all aspects of your business, from human resources to inventory management.  Virtually every financial aspect of your operations can be managed by Microsoft Dynamics GP to the benefit of your business, and a quality Microsoft Certified Partner can help you develop and meet your goals.

Integrity Partners is the ideal choice for implementing Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly known as Great Plains) in the NY, NJ and Tri-State Areas.  Since the company’s foundation in 2002, Integrity Partners has managed over 200 successful Microsoft ERP implementations. They possess the knowledge and experience that will enable your business to transition to Microsoft Dynamics GP easily and efficiently. They are experts at tailoring the capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics GP to business’s unique needs.

The Integrity Partners team consists only of highly skilled, thoroughly trained, seasoned professionals.  Other Partners may claim to offer a comparable level of service, but the Master Certified Consultants Integrity Partners has on staff guarantee world class quality.  In addition, Integrity Partners continually strives to set new standards for customer care.  When you contact Integrity Partners for support, you automatically access one of the highest ranking members of the company, from the owner to a consultant with no less than 9 years experience in the industry.

You've just purchased new luggage for your vacation.  It came with a warranty.  What exactly does that mean?

Do warranties vary from state to state?  Does the place of purchase have any effect on the warranty?  Will they do the warranty repairs?

It is, of course, important to read the warranty.  They differ from manufacturer to manufacturer and have different meanings for different products.  Save your receipt and product tags along with your proof of purchase.  Many people find it helpful to save the carton also, in case the luggage has to be sent to a repair facility or back to the manufacturer for repair.  Most of the warranties do not cover ordinary wear and tear or damage by a common carrier such as the airlines or cruise ships.  Many also have disclaimers against abuse or mishandling.  Additionally, all external parts are vulnerable to damage on any luggage.  Leather, moving parts and wheels for example will show wear with ordinary use and may need to be refurbished or replaced.  This will not always be covered by the warranty.  Many airlines and cruise lines also have disclaimers against claims for external parts.  They may not pay for wheels or handles that need to be repaired or replaced.

There are very generous warranties attached to some premium brands of luggage.   Mosaic Travel Gear has a "peace of mind warranty."  They offer free repair or replacement for the first three years of purchase, no matter what the damage is or who has caused the problem.  Thereafter, a limited lifetime warranty will cover all manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the life of the product.

Briggs and Riley luggage is another brand with a generous no-holds-barred warranty.  If their luggage is ever damaged they will fix it free of charge.  You are not required to make an insurance claim or a claim against the common carrier such as the airline or cruise line.  The luggage has to be returned to them for the repair.

Tumi luggage has a different warranty on the zipper, fabric and bindings. This is warranted for five years.  All other components are warranted for the life of the bag as long as it is with the original owner.  They do, however, charge a processing fee which covers costs and return shipping.   This fee is waived during the first year of purchase.

Some warranty repairs are done at the place of purchase, while others must be sent back to the company.  Always ask before making your purchase.  Claims to a common carrier such as an airline generally have to be made within 24 hours.  It's usually a good idea to look over your luggage when you receive it to be sure there is no damage.

Most of the popular brands of luggage are made to withstand the rigors of travel.  Just be sure to factor in the written warranty when making your purchase.  Now you can start packing!

Success means different things to different people. Whatever your definition of success, this article will help you realize your goals.

If you define success in terms of a good job or a profitable self-owned business, then this article may become the turning point in your life. As you read, I will share some of my success secrets, which I have been able to execute in my own online business.

What It Means To Be A Leader

During my time in the U.S. Army as an Army Staff Sergeant, I learned valuable lessons about leading teams to the successful completion of projects. I learned that by following the direction of good leaders, one could build the confidence and skill set necessary to become a successful leader.

Good leaders quickly separate themselves from the masses of people who simply live day-by-day doing only the bare minimum to keep their job one more day. In other words, leaders stand out in a crowd of managers and workers.

While the Army tried hard to bring leadership qualities out in all of their people, the truth was that leaders are those who decide to go the extra mile and to create a brighter future for themselves and others around them.

A good leader is simply the person who "helps" you to become the best person you can become, by teaching you how you can "help" other people to become successful too.

One Decision Can Change Your Destiny

Are you waiting?

Are you waiting for "me" to tell "you" the secret to success?

It is time for "you" to make a decision, now.

You must decide to stop waiting for success to come to you. Success simply will not fall out of the sky into your open arms. It does not work that way.

You must "decide" to become successful. If you are waiting for success, then success will never come your way. But, once you understand that success is waiting for you, and you decide to go get it, no matter what, then you will have changed your destiny for the better.

Follow In The Footsteps Of People Whom You Wish To Emulate

While I was in the U.S. Army, I learned how to seek out leaders who were willing to share with me their secrets to success. I actively sought out people who could help me to become a better leader.

Even in my daily life outside of the Army, I found several opportunities to hook up with people who exuded leadership qualities, people who were willing to share with me their own secrets to success.

The truth is that there are people who may doubt their own abilities to have something to share, but if they doubt themselves, they are wrong. Everyone has something important to teach others, but it takes a gem of a person to understand that the role of a leader is to teach others, what "they" take for granted.

A Lifetime Of Learning Over Lunch

Just the other day, I had lunch with a fellow who is probably responsible for selling more cars in our area than anyone else. In our local metropolitan market, if someone asks about a great car dealer, his name will surely be mentioned.

My lunch partner knew that I have a successful website, and he also knew that I had an interest in learning more about what is required to be successful, from him.

To my surprise, his first words were, "Clinton, I don't know if I can offer anything to you that would help you. I sell cars, and that is what I do. You have some kind of online business, and I cannot even venture to guess how you make your money."

My lunch partner went on to say, "I appreciate the offer to share a lunch with you, but your business and my business are so different. I would not even know where to begin in giving advice to you."

Despite his initial hesitation, we went on to have a great meal, and I learned a lot! I could literally spin several articles just on the knowledge that he was able to impart to me over lunch.

If You Want To Be Rich, Listen To Rich People

Online and offline, I like to associate with people who have been successful in their fields. I learn so much about growing my business, by listening closely to people who have defined their industries.

Even online, there are key people whom I pay close attention. With every conversation, I hear some gem of information that I can apply to my own online business. These tidbits of information pieced together have helped me carry my website from one in millions to one that has served more than a million visitors.

Success In Three Simple Repeatable Steps

My car dealer friend finally put aside the idea that he could not help anyone outside his own industry, and we had great conversation.

When I asked him the secret to selling cars, he said he could sum it up in three steps:

* Talk to your customers. When you understand the needs of your customers, then you know how you will best be able to help them solve their problems and achieve their goals.

* Follow-Up. People rarely buy on their first visit, so it is important to follow-up with them. When buying big-ticket items, people tend to shop around a little bit more. When you follow-up, you are frequently creating a relationship with your customer. When all is said and done, if two products are substantially equal, it is often the relationship the customer has with the sales person that will "seal the deal."

* Be persistent. Persistence does not equate to being pushy. Persistence means that you follow-up, once, twice, three times, and more if necessary. If a salesperson is obviously "only" interested in satisfying his or her own interests, then persistence could be construed as pushy. But, when your goal is to be persistent with the goal of helping the customer solve his or her problems and satisfy his or her goals, then persistence is a quality to be appreciated.

Learning Anew Each Day

Bill Platt at The Phantom Writers taught me the same lesson last year. Bill always tells me that the secret to success online is "consistency." He says that we need to talk to our potential customers, and we need to keep the conversation going by consistently talking to potential customer base.

John Reese of Marketing Secrets taught me the same lesson. He emphasized that I need to develop a newsletter or an auto-responder series so that I could create and keep an ongoing conversation with my potential customers. Reese also taught me to track my results (follow-up) on everything that I do for my business.

Since I started my website in 2001, I have noticed that all of my mentors tend to teach me the same lessons over and again in their own terminology.

All of my mentors continue to tell me to talk to my customers, follow-up, and to be persistent in talking to my customers

With so many people who are successful in their own industries sharing with me the same sage advice, I tend to pay attention.

Final Thoughts

It does not matter whether you seek to use this information to help your career or to build an online business.

Make your decision today; decide to be successful. And then follow the golden rule of helping others to achieve what they want to achieve, follow-up, and be persistent in your efforts.

If you play your cards just right, in just a few years, you might be the mentor that we will all want to attentively listen to and appreciate.