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How To Successfully Be Your Own Boss, Easily And Fast

If you are going to successfully be your own boss then the internet is the perfect place to start. In the real world of bricks and mortar setting up a business can be a lengthy and costly process with set up costs easily running into thousands. The internet offers you so many options to run a business, and there is no faster or easier way. Have you got 15 minutes and an Internet connection? Then, you can have an online business. However, I’m guessing you want to be successful at this too, and that takes a bit more time, a few more qualities from you and a little money.

There is no better place to start if you want to be your own boss, than affiliate marketing. It is truly the job of the future, and no longer a dream, but a reality. However, to become a successful affiliate marketer there are a few qualities that you must possess in order to take your business into profit. So many people put up a freebie website, opt in to a few affiliate programmes (without researching them well) and then head straight for the finishing line without thinking about what to do in the middle. It doesn’t take much time for these people to decide that their internet business is going to be much harder than they thought, and that getting traffic to their site is going to be tough. Some of these people will try a few free ads, some will blow thousands on ads they have not tested but all of them will end up in the same disappointing place with the conclusion that a successful internet business can only be achieved by the lucky few. Nothing could be further from the truth; there is tons of information on the internet about people who have made fantastic incomes with the internet and affiliate marketing. Look for it, and you will find it. Unquestionable proof that ordinary people are making extraordinary incomes, lists of testimonials from real people who are doing it for REAL. And you can too, but there are a few things you need within you, to succeed where others have failed.

TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHY YOU WANT IT
And this must be a strong why. Ask yourself the question and write it down. Keep your answer somewhere you can see it and it will keep you focused in those times during your learning curve when you feel it is impossible to achieve what you want. For me, my why, was my children. I am a single mum who is determined that my children shall not suffer financially just because I am their only carer. I want them to enjoy the good things in life like having a good neighborhood to grow up in with a safe place to play outside. I want us to enjoy holidays together so they can experience different cultures of other countries. Also, I do not want them to be sent out at all times of the day and night for other people to care for them. I want them to know a home life, where Mum is there for them to talk to when they come in from school, to feed them a home cooked meal and to be present at all their nativity plays and sports days. An ordinary 9-5 would never offer me the flexibility, freedom or financial reward in order to be able to achieve these things for my children. Things that I believe they deserve. Life is short, and I do not want to waste it working away behind a desk, missing out on my children growing up just to be able to pay the bills and nothing else.

TO SUCCEED YOU MUST PLAN, AND BELIEVE THAT YOUR PLAN IS POSSIBLE
If you don’t believe you can ever be your own boss then you won’t be. It’s that simple. You must visualize it, hear it, see it, and live it. Once I realized that other people were genuinely making fantastic incomes online, people who were no cleverer than I am, and had no more about them than I have, I began to believe. So, go do your research, take a look at these people and what they do. They are not gods that are unreachable, they are just ordinary people like you and I who had the belief and determination to make it happen for them. Once you see for real that they can do it, then you will know and understand that you can too. You just need to figure out your plan to do so. Figure out what all these people who are making money are doing and modify it to fit your situation. Planning to succeed will shorten your learning curve considerably. From the day you begin you must learn all you can about web promotion, read other people’s opinions using forums and look at the programs others have tried, tested and reviewed before you embark on anything. Always try to learn from other people’s mistakes as well as their successes. For the newbie to internet marketing, beginning a pre-built program is the ideal place to start as not only do you get to be your own boss and start making money, you also start to learn how the business works with someone holding your hand every step of the way and this can be a much needed comfort to those who know nothing about internet marketing. Be careful to select the right venture for you though, there are many out there to chose from. I have spent years looking, trying and sadly, quite often, being ripped off. The one which has impressed me the most would be http://www.your-perfect-solutions.com/pips.html The support on there is second to none and you will learn well, and fast! Stone Evans, is in my opinion, the perfect person to hold your hand.

AND NOW YOU MUST JUMP!
To be your own boss you could spend years researching different topics on the internet and by the time you feel you have learnt then all, they will have all changed, as the internet is an ever changing thing. It could take a lifetime to learn it all, and you’ll still be nowhere closer to owning your own business. The best and only way to truly learn how to be successful at affiliate marketing is simply to experience. Take the jump and do it. You have to be in it to truly learn it. There is no other way. Don’t be afraid to spend a little money either. A little money can shave years off your learning curve and the cost of failure on the internet is minimal. There is no need to start off spending anymore than £75. To be your own boss successfully there isn’t much that comes in cheaper than this. The Plug-In-Profit site is a great place to start for those who need coaching and learning in a supportive environment. The structure provided is simple and extremely easy to follow yet so effective and the learning curve you go on will be as fast and efficient as any out there. You simply need to begin. The more time you sit reading about it and thinking about it the more time and money you waste. Don’t be behind the times and find yourself looking back on this moment in your life wishing you’d taken action. Life is too short for ‘what if’s?’. Why not make it an ‘I did!’ ? Go on, be your own boss. You know you want to, and do you know what, I think you deserve the success it will bring you!

How to Buy a Restaurant for Sale – Tips and Considerations

Buying a restaurant that is for sale is never an easy task. With this in mind, not all restaurants that you will look at are going to be acceptable or even wise purchases, however with some good research you can find a great restaurant to purchase. You could also try working with a business broker to help you select the best match for your wishes and desires. You can search over 3,194 restaurants for sale at GlobalBX.com at http://www.globalbx.com/results2.asp?indSegId=48

When trying to determine if a restaurant is a good match for you, look at the location. You do not want a restaurant that is off in the middle of nowhere. You want a restaurant that has a very easy to access, busy location. If customers do not know you exist, or they cannot get to you then your restaurant will not do well. Location can be more important than the type of food served, the quality of the staff, and other aspects of the business. Never discount location in terms of importance.

Many landlords are hesitant to reassign a lease to a person who has little or no experience in running a restaurant. They may require that the previous owner remain on the lease, or several months of lease payments be made upfront. This could be required in spite of a contract that states the lease can be assigned or sub-leased. Try to negotiate nicely with the current landlord.

One of the most important things to realize about value is that it is in the eyes of the beholder. This means you should not take the word of the owner about what the restaurant is worth. Have the business appraised, and do some research on other similar restaurants and what they sold for. By doing your homework, you may find out that the price is absurd considering what you are getting, or you could be getting an incredible deal. The business seller wants to make a sale, so he may not necessarily tell you the entire truth.

Equipment should be carefully inspected. If you are purchasing a restaurant that is fully functional, you want all equipment to be functional as well. Don’t wait until you get hit with a repair bill for a freezer that went down overnight to really understand how important this is. Without proper inspection of the equipment you could be seeing repairs in the near future. However if broken equipment is discovered up front, you can ask the seller to have the equipment repaired as part of the sales contract. This will save you money and headaches upon taking over the restaurant.

One other important consideration is your experience in the restaurant business. If you have never worked in a restaurant, it is not a good idea to buy a restaurant where the owner plays owner, manager, chef, cook, dishwasher, cashier, and server. Instead, look for a restaurant where the owner works with the manager who runs the entire restaurant. If you have a strong background in restaurants then a very hands-on experience may be perfect for you. If you need a manager, ensure someone is in place, or else make sure you can hire someone as soon as you take over the business.

Buying a business is never easy, and buying a restaurant is especially difficult. Always work with an experienced business broker to achieve the best results possible and you will enjoy your purchase.

How to Recycle Old Kitchen Appliances and Fun Ways to Use Them in Decoration

Do you have a lot of old kitchen appliances that you want to get rid of? What about defective kitchen appliances that you want to throw away? Before you fill up those trash bins, do consider recycling your old kitchen appliances and even use them as decorations in your home. Want to know more? Below are some examples, ideas and fun ways for you to consider.

1. If you own an old plastic water container, you may want to convert it into an instant and unique aquarium! Clean the container very well and then fill it up with water fit for your pet gold fish and then buy plastic seaweeds and perhaps a plastic aquaman figurine from the pet store. A plastic water container aquarium can truly be a great conversation piece for your future home gatherings. Plus, just imagine the smile on your child’s face when he sees his pet fish inside the water dispenser! Naturally, you need to tell your child that he should not get drinking water from that container anymore. Better yet, seal the dispenser with translucent tape.

2. The pitcher-like part of your old blender can make a good table centerpiece or a vase. What you need to do is clean it very well, let it dry and then whip out your collection of poster paints. You can spruce up your old blender by painting it with abstract colors and designs. If you think stripes can complement the area where you intend to place your old blender, then come up with nice, clean stripes. Use your imagination! You can also ask your child to help you out by asking him to paint the handle.

3. Turn your old slow cooker into an instant “treat box.” Fill it up with sweets or any other treats such as candies, lollipops and mints. Wrap the slow cooker with brand new d?cor paper or Japanese paper and perhaps place a fancy sticker which you printed out from your own computer that says “treat box.” You can then place your new “treat box” in your living room. Your house guests will truly be surprised to see something as unique as this.

4. You can convert your defective rice cooker into a mini home for growing plants. Put soil in the aluminum container and then transfer a budding plant. You can then tend for the plant and let it grow. This is just good for the plant’s first few weeks, though. You need to transfer it again to a bigger pot especially when the roots start to grow.

5. If you own an old microwave oven and if your child has a diorama that he made for a school project, you can store that diorama inside the oven. It will be a fun way to preserve your child’s work and at the same time let others see it. Who knows – your child might even bring it to school on the next show-and-tell!

As you can see, what’s really important about recycling old kitchen appliances and then turning them into fancy decors is the fact that you can exercise your creativity and imagination to their fullest. Don’t hesitate to show your artistic side – it is only then that people see how unique your ideas can be.

How to Start your Own Baby Food Business Part #6: Manufacturing Vs. Catering

Handmade Baby Food vs. Commercially Produced, Store Bought Baby Food

Food from your baby food catering business will be differentiated from commercial, factory produced baby food in the following ways:

People & Production

Your baby food is made-by-hand by individuals who are committed to the quality of the baby food. At least one certified chef is on duty at all times supervising the process and ensuring that ingredient and cooking standards are met. The food is made in a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen like the ones used by top chefs.

Commercial baby food is produced in mass in a factory or co-packing facility. More often than not, baby food is not the only food product produced in the facility. Typically baby food is made by workers that do not have culinary training and do not have a passion or commitment to high quality baby food.

Hand Selection of Ingredients

Each and every ingredient in your baby food, down to the smallest berry, is hand selected to ensure that it is of the highest quality and to make sure that it is completely ripe.

Commercial baby food is made from massive deliveries of bulk produce that arrive on loading docks. Food quickly passes by workers on conveyer beltsthere is little time for manual inspection.

Source & Quality

The majority of the ingredients in your baby food are locally grown. They are picked only when fully ripe and go from the field to our kitchen within a matter of days, sometimes hours.

Produce used to make commercial baby food comes from multiple sources and multiple countries. It is often picked before fully ripened, to withstand the long transport from the field to the factory. Sometimes produce becomes over-ripe or rotten as it sits on trucks, in warehouses, or on loading docks for days or weeks.

Organic

You use only 100% organic ingredients that are never stored near other non-organic ingredients or produced alongside non-organic foods.

Even foods that are made with organic ingredients can be contaminated with pesticides when they are transported or stored with or near non-organic ingredients or produced in a facility that also makes non-organic food products. Commercial baby food is often made in large factories or by co-packers that also produce non-organic foods.

Washing

All of produce used in the production of your baby food is individually washed or scrubbed by hand.

In commercial baby food factories, produce is either rinsed as it passes under a sprayer on a conveyer belt or it may be allowed to sit in a vat of water to be cleaned. Often the process involves cleaning agents or chemicals.

Preparation

All the produce used in the production of your baby food is peeled, cored, or diced by hand. This provides a second inspection of the ingredient before cooking.

Produce used to make commercial baby food is peeled, processed, and cut by machines in large batches. Seeds, stems, rotten spots, etc. can easily go over looked and may be included in the final product.

Cooking

The majority of your baby food made using produce that has been gently steamed to ensure that the vitamins and nutrients are not «cooked out» of the food. This process also helps the food to retain its natural color. Some foods are baked or roasted whole to ensure that the natural juices are retained.

Commercial baby food is boiled in large vats or cooked quickly in giant, super heated ovens. Both processes are designed to cook the food as quickly as possible so large amounts can be produced at once. The food must be cooked at high enough temperatures to be sterilized in order for it to sit in a warehouse or on a store shelf for long periods of time. Essential nutrients and natural colors are lost. Vitamins and color must be added back into the food. This is accomplished using either synthetic materials or fruit/vegetable concentrates or dyes. Some food dyes are made using ground insects.

Processing

Your baby food is pureed in small batches which are weighed and measured by hand. Each batch is checked and rechecked to ensure a smooth or creamy texture.

Commercial baby food is ground in large, industrial vats. Sometimes tons of food is processed at once.

Texture

You add only a small amount of distilled water to your foodjust enough to allow for a smooth puree. Because we add such a small amount of water, there is no need to add thickening agents.

Large amounts of water are added to commercial baby food to «thin it out». This allows the company to get more baby food out of each pound of produce (water is cheap) thus increasing company profits while nutritionally cheating babies. Thickening agents, such as starch, are then added (starch is cheap too). Thickening agents also «stabilize» factory-made foods by keeping the complex mixtures of oils, water, acids, and solids well mixed.

Quality Control

At every point in the cooking and pureeing process the temperature of the food is checked and rechecked to ensure that the correct temperature and consistency is being met. Temperature is monitored during the cooking process to make certain that vital vitamins and minerals are not «cooked out», and as food is cooled to avoid pathogen growth.

Most of the production is often monitored by computers rather than humans.

Packaging

Your baby food is packaged by a person, giving it one final quality check.

Commercial baby food is packaged by big machines that squirt food into jars or containers with no one overseeing the process.

Freshness, No preservatives

Your stores/kitchen/etc.make fresh baby food daily. You only make enough food to fulfill the needs of for the current week. Your baby food is sold or delivered to customers within 24 to 48 hours of being made. There is no need to add preservatives and no food is wasted.

Commercial baby food is made in mass. Tens of thousands of «units» of baby food are produced each day. Commercial baby food can sit in a warehouse or on a store shelf for up to 2 years. The companies must add chemical or natural preservatives to keep the food from degrading. Even frozen baby food in the grocery store can sit in the freezer for months before it is sold.

Jackson Hole Homes/Real Estate

Pristine lakes reflect the soaring summits of the Tetons while moose and other wildlife emerge for a snack of fresh wildflowers.  This scene greets Jackson Hole home owners every day as they enjoy the luxurious surroundings of one of nature’s most exquisite spectacles.  But don’t let the Wild West atmosphere fool you, Jackson Hole residents relish their thriving arts scene with over 30 galleries scattered throughout the town and enough restaurants to keep you satisfied every night of the week.  
This Wyoming enclave caters to the ski community’s elite as well as educated luxury homes investors who have enjoyed tremendous success with the local market’s upsurge in recent years.   Nearby Jenny Lake is a sight to behold with mirror-like surfaces and uncommon stillness produced by the serene valley below.  
Wildlife flock to this area and create once in a lifetime photographic opportunities for photography hobbyists.  Residents become acquainted with local wildlife as they become an integral part of the rich experience that Jackson Hole has to offer its visitors.  From bison to elk to moose, this protected area is one of the last enclaves of wilderness left for these majestic species.
The nearby National Elk Refuge is a popular attraction for families who enjoying evening sleigh rides among over 10,000 wild elk roaming the plains.  For the adventurous spirit, visitors will love Lewis and Clark style river expeditions that will expand your appreciation for the wonder of nature’s local bounty.  
Of course, skiing is the most popular activity in this world class resort town.  With craggy cliffs that strike fear in the heart of expert downhill skiers as well as gentler climes to offer, Jackson Hole draws gawkers from all over the world to its powdery slopes.  Snowmobiling, cross country skiing and racing are also available for the winter sports enthusiast and the mountain is rapidly becoming known for producing top notch athletic talents.
Rustic home cooking includes BBQ made fireside on nightly sleigh rides while more discerning diners will enjoy the gourmet food of Jackson Hole’s downtown eateries.  The Jackson Hole wine auction also promises to be an exciting experience as local residents vie for coveted bottle with which to fill their cellars.  The arts scene is also bolstered by the Jackson Hole symphony orchestra whose in demand performances often enjoy sold out audiences.  The raucous nightlife that pervades Jackson Hole ensures that excitement is just around corner no matter what the hour.  If you’re looking for adventure and a landscape like no other, explore Jackson Hole’s wealth of experiences today.