What do You Want?

What is it that you want? What are you looking for? Many of us are searching for something more. Perhaps financial stability, perhaps meaningful work, maybe a healthier life. There are many things that motivate those of us working from home. While I don't believe that money or health actually give people joy, I do believe that having those things can help your life to be more stable and less stressful. As a Christian, I believe true peace comes from knowing Christ. But I am thankful for all the other things God has allowed me to do and have in life. Thankfully, I am on the way to financial freedom and I now have a healthier lifestyle than just a year ago. Plus, I have more time to spend with my family and friends.

If you are looking for financial freedom, a healthier lifestyle, or time with your family, check this out. I promise you'll find some interesting information.

Residual Income

If you are someone who has ever done a home-based business, you probably understand the importance of residual income. However, in order to experience residual income, you have to have a product line that is not only high quality, but also something people need. Unfortunately, a lot of businesses out there have products that are high quality, but they are not a necessity. They are luxury items or hobby items, but not something that people will buy when times are tough.

Thankfully, after 5 years in this industry, I am part of a business which has both high quality and high demand. I love sharing these products with others because I know that they are something everyone can benefit from. And, as a result, there is residual income. In fact, my company has the highest reorder rate in the industry.

If you would like to know how you can be a part of this great business, click here for more info. Then just click "Request More Info". I look forward to talking with you!

Thankful

Today is Thanksgiving, and I just want to take a moment to mention what I am thankful for in regards to my business:

• My support team - Sheila, Irma, and Kindel - I am so thankful for them! They helped me get started from day one, and I definitely could not have gotten to where I am now without the. I have learned a lot, and I am thankful that they have been so supportive and helpful!
• My business builders - I am thankful for people like my mom, my friend Barb, and others who have chosen to work this business alongside of me. It has been so much fun to see them benefit physically and financially. I am so glad to have each and every one of them in my team!
• My customers - The thing I love most about this business is that it is about people. It's about improving others' lives, and I am so glad for all the customers who have joined with me in using safer, healthier products for their home. It makes so much sense, and I am glad that they are part of my organization.
• Most of all I thank God for bringing this business into my life at the right time. I am now working towards financial freedom thanks to this opportunity, and I am helping others do the same.
  

Thanksgiving Day is almost over, but I do hope that we all take time each day to be thankful for the things we have. I am so blessed!

My Why

One thing this is essential for a successful business is a strong why. The reason you do your business is the one thing that will motivate you when you are discouraged or things aren't going the way you want them to. The following is my WHY:

• To improve the health of my family and the health of others
• To pay for our home remodeling
• To pay off debt - mostly school loans and our home mortgage
• To be able to work part-time and get done working when we have children
• To give more to missions and other causes
• To allow my husband and I to have the life we want and become financially free

That is a strong enough why for me to keep going, even if I don't have the exact results I want every month.

The other thing you need to have success is a good company to work with. If the business plan is not solid, if the company is not one of integrity, if you don't have a strong support team, you may not be able to reach your goals. Thankfully, my team is one that has all of those things and more!

People in Need this Holiday Season

Last night I was watching the news, and they were talking about more people being in need during this holiday season. Many more people are going to food pantries and soup kitchens, because they don't have enough money to get the food they need. Part of this is due to the rising cost of fuel, and here in Maine, it's expensive to heat your home during the winter. Many people have to choose between heat and food.

As I was listening, many thoughts came to mind. One is that I am so thankful I am not in that situation. Secondly, I think there are things that we can all do to help prevent those situations in our lives, as well as help others who are in those situations:

• Live within your means. Going along with my previous post about money, it's important to not use credit and instead use cash. Only buy the things you can afford. For example, my husband and I have had our home for about 4 years now. We have had a project we've wanted to do since we bought the house, but we didn't have the money to do it. We could've used credit or even gotten a home equity loan, but we chose to wait until we had the cash. Now, with my business, we've been able to pay for the projects without going into debt.
• Help others. This may mean sacrificing time instead of money. Most people like to give money during the holidays, which is great. But again, if you are strapped for cash, why not donate 2 or 3 hours at a local food pantry or soup kitchen? You might meet some great people as well as serve your community. In fact, this is something we can do all year round. While I was in college, I spent almost every Saturday morning in Boston handing out food and clothing to people who were homeless. More importantly, though, we were listening to their stories and developing relationships.
• Get rid of stuff. If you have too much stuff (most of us do), get rid of some of it! Go through your closet and get rid of clothes you never wear. It is freeing and helps others. Donate it somewhere where you know people who need it will get it.
• Take advantage of opportunities. Last year at this time, I would not have guess that I would've earned over $10,000 with a home-based business within a year. See, my other business at the time was not very productive. In fact, I was just barely breaking even. When my friend called me about a new company, I was skeptical at best. I am so THANKFUL that she called and shared the opportunity with me. Now, I have safer products in my home AND a business that is working.
  

So, what will you do this week? Will you choose to live within your means? Will you help others by donating time or money? Will you get rid of some stuff? Will you take advantage of opportunities that can improve your life and others as well?

Calling Stay at Home Moms & Party Plan Pros!

Are you a stay at home mom? Do you have young children, want to stay at home with them, but also want to help earn money to support your family? Or perhaps you are a party plan pro - maybe you've tried more than one business to earn the money you need. Maybe you've tried other ways to earn money - working online or doing art or cleaning houses. Perhaps you've tried everything, but never really gotten ahead.

I was there. I worked really hard for several years, along side working a full-time day job, to try and get to the point where I could end up staying home should I decide to have children. I had a great support team, good customers, and I enjoyed it! But, after 4 and 1/2 years, I was left with a bunch of inventory and no residual income. I wasn't any closer to being able to stay home than when I started!

I'm now working part-time and doing my business part-time. And I know when I do have children - even if that's within a year - I'll be able to stay home full time if I want. I'm enjoying a different business where I can help others do the very same thing. I love helping people who are serious about earning an income from home. If that is you, let me know. We can work together to help you create financial freedome for you and your family! I like to work with people who are honest, care about physical and financial wellness, and truly have a desire to help themselves and others. Contact me today!

Advancement!

I got the call! I found out today that I advanced. I am so excited!!! I have been working really hard, and last month I really pushed myself, and it paid off. I have advanced to the next level of my business, and I am looking forward to the next step. My real goal is to reach the level where I will get a car bonus. That is only 2 more advancements away!

Once again I am in awe of how blessed I am. I truly believe that God brought this business to me at the right time in my life. And I have been so blessed by the business, the products, and most of all my team! I have so enjoyed the friendship and support I've received from my team, and it's been wonderful to help other people as well.

One thing I love about this business is that it is about helping other people reach their goals. And by doing that, I have begun reaching mine.

Money, Money, Money!

Money is something that some people like to talk about, and others don't. I used to be one of the ones who didn't like to talk about it. I grew up in a family that had to pinch every penny to get by. We lived in apartments most of our lives, until I was about 12 and then my parents bought a trailer. It was only a trailer, but we were so excited! We finally had a place of our own. When I was in college, my mom finally had a house built. But I never remember money being the topic of conversation growing up. It was almost like money was bad or wrong to talk about.

During college I went through a phase of really pondering the issues of wealth and poverty. I started to become somewhat critcal of anyone who had money, because I had seen so many people living in such poverty in developing countries. I started to think that living in poverty somehow related to spirituality. And, yes, I do still believe that people who live simply tend to have more of an appreciation for their faith. I'm not sure, however, that it's the actual money or lack thereof that relates to spirituality, but rather the attitude one holds towards money.

Now, I recognize that what we do with the money God gives us is a way to be a good steward. I just got the book, "The Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey. One of the leaders in my business mentioned this on a training call, and he said that our company provided the top performers with this book. You see, one of the principles that my company promotes is financial freedom. I now know that becoming financially free is a possibility - one that I never imagined before. I know that because of the success I have already had, and the success of many others on my team.

So I am looking forward to reading "The Total Money Makeover", because I know that it's not just about earning money, but it's about what to do with it. I can't wait until we have paid off my student loans, our car loan, and our mortgage! It will be a great day. The best part of that is, I know that the more financially free we are, the more we can give to others and the causes we believe in. And that's what it's all about... being able to help others improve their lives!

Working From Home

What do I like about working from home?

• I set my own schedule
• No boss telling me what to do or when to do it
• I can work in my pajamas (bonus!)
  
• I have my cat sitting next to me and my dogs downstairs
• I can take a break and eat a snack
• I get to connect with others over the phone and internet
  

What do I like about working from home and actually earning money with my business?

• I can pay for house projects that we didn't have the money for before
• I don't have to carry inventory, make deliveries, or hand people's money
• I have healthier products in my home that actually cost less than what I was buying before
• I quit my full-time job and switched to part-time after working this business for just 8 months
  
• I am paying down my student loans
  
• I can actually see the possibility of being debt-free in our future!

Yes, I think that sums up why I love working from home!

Party Plans

Have you ever done a party-plan business? Have you been part of a fun team that recognizes your success? I have. I'm sure many of you have as well. It's a growing trend for people to become consultants because they love the product - whether its makeup, scrapbooks, stamping, purses, jewelry, or kitchen supplies. How many times have you been invited to one of those parties? Too many to count, right?

Party-plan companies have a lot to offer folks. They offer discounts on the product - usually the reason people sign, the opportunity to share the products with others, the chance to earn an "income", social contact, and the chance to be part of a team. All of those things are good. However, there are also some downsides to party-plans:

• Large investment
• Inventory
• Giveaways - many times you end up giving away product in order to get people to book parties
• Dealing with people's money
• Paperwork
• Sorting orders and making deliveries
• Product returns
• Running specials for downline
• Booking new shows in order to get more sales
• Every month your income starts at $0 and your income is based on your work that month (no residual income)

Although I loved being a part of a party-plan and never imagined doing anything else, I began to look at the numbers. I noticed that even if I did 4 shows a month (or one a week), and got average sales, my income would be about $420. That's before expenses and paying for extras, such as catalogs and recruiting tools. And, ususally I ended up putting half of that into inventory, because "what you show is what you sell".

Now, I am so happy to actually be in a company that rewards you not only emotionally (i.e. recognition, team support), but also financially. I now know that even if I have a slow month, my residual income will still be there. Plus, I get to see other people having the same success! I'm looking for others who have party-plan experience to join my team and start getting paid what they are worth. If that is you, please send me an email: littlefield@wedeliverwellness.com. I look forward to talking to you soon!