Spring has Sprung!

Change is certainly in the air. People are out and about more, the weather is improving, gardeners are getting growing, farmers are planting, and businesses are seeing increased traffic. Online business may change too, but some very big changes have hit my online business. I couldn't be more excited!

The group I work with has opened my eyes to new opportunities which are really paying off. We decided to look for programs that would help others even if they were not able to sponsor other people. Something that would be safe and reliable money makers. I'm so pleased we've found two programs which fit the bill. One pays 2% daily and the other pays up to 300% over a 12 week period. If you're interested, please click on the links and find out more. I'm eager to help others in these extremely safe and reliable programs. With the news of increasing grocery prices and gas prices soaring, who couldn't invest a little money and have it grow.

We also are sharing marketing tools to help those who work online do so more effectively and efficiently. These opportunities are exciting for those who have businesses of any type. They complement any business and add to the bottom line. Imagine using boosting your skype contacts,organizing them, contacting different groups with the touch of a button, ad getting aid to do it. Or getting paid to host your website and train your group. It's possible and profitable. Contact me.

The Hidden Cheerleader is Coming Out In Me

Because of health reasons, several years ago I hated being "stuck" at home. You see I can have serious health complications if I go places alone and run into folks' perfume, cleaning products, etc. So I stay home or just go with my family and friends. I used to feel somewhat isolated, especially in lousy weather.

Now I can be at the computer and have the world at my fingertips. So today as I sit and chat with friends in England, Australia, Finland, Japan, Germany and all across the U.S. I am so very thankful for technology. It truly is a small world!

It's just another example of an obstacle that has turned into such an opportunity for me. One of the books I've been reading lately talks about defining your life's purpose. I believe that's one of mine. Turning obstacles into opportunities and helping others find their opportunities as well. You can dwell on the negatives or look for the positives in every situation. I choose to see opportunities, it's the choice and power each of us has.

As I've related my online business is changing by leaps and bounds lately. It's further proof the opportunities do come from obstacles. So as I think about my passions and goals further, I long to help others achieve their goals by overcoming obstacles. I had no idea what a high it would be to hear the excitement in another's voice when things begin to turn around for him in his business. I guess it's that mothering, nurturing, cheerleader part of me. So if you need a cheerleader in your corner, join us.

The Power of a Simple Message

I've been feeling better about my online and offline businesses lately. Good things are happening both places. Is that a result of my feeling better about them?

If you've read The Secret that may not be much of a question for you.

I just recently read the book. I had heard about it for quite some time but had not sat down with it until last week.

What struck me as so in tune with the whole concept was the fact that in all the junk I get in my email that I routinely receive, somehow in the last couple of years I'd signed up for this thing called "TUT, messages from The Universe". Each day as I would go through email to delete, I'd always read that one and it would make me feel so good and often it just hit a nerve or was just what I needed to hear at the right time.

Now that I've read The Secret I understand why, the author of those daily inspirational messages which hit me so perfectly day after day, was a contributor to the book and played an important part in conveying the message in the book.

So for all of you who need a little pick me up daily, I'd like to direct you to Mike Dooley's site so you can sign up to get your own messages from the Universe. It's not a secret, it's helping me!

Obstacles are Opportunities Once Again

I've been a true believer that obstacles are opportunities in disguise. Over the past week I've been reminded once again just how true this is.

In a new joint venture I teamed up with a sponsor to make better use of marketing tools. No big deal, right. The result though has been and will be tremendous. Not just because he's far better at utilizing the tools than I was with the time constraints I've been under lately or the fact that's he's far more experienced, but because of the friendship and teamwork that developed as a result. Technical difficulties ensued and I was thrust into a position to work more closely with his "right-hand gal" halfway across the globe. It is an amazing alliance that I hope will continue for years. One we will nurture and tend, and work together for the team. So his obstacle turned into an opportunity for the two of us to get to know one another so much better, quickly.

That obstacle will further our business dramatically, I know. It's sort of like having coffee with old friends now, after being introduced to her and some of her acquaintances on the team. It makes the job of working online so much more fun when you know there are others you can help and who can help you. You're truly not alone, the world is at your fingers, especially on our team.

My Networking State of the Union

Since it's the day for State of the Union addresses, I thought I'd share my thoughts on the subject of network marketing.  Although I can't take all the credit, a friend shared this with me.  Someone I have recently met, but am going to enjoy immensely.  We share a common business and desire to help others and we're both grandmas!  Enjoy!

Turning a Skeptic Into a Believer!

I have a very traditional husband in some respects.  He's a little older than I am and set in his ways usually.  He isn't always that sold on technology, but he's come around and has gotten pretty good at Googling things he's interested in.  So when I've tried to tell him what I do all day trying to earn online, he hasn't really heard or understood me.  Which I totally get, because it was all so foreign to me not that long ago either.

Well the other day he so surprised me, he said "There's an article in the paper about what you're doing upstairs."  I was very curious to read it.  It was all about networking.  He had listened more than I'd ever dreamed!  He'd missed all the technical stuff, but he'd gotten the real meat of the deal.  He knows I have friends all over the world who help me.  Who have taught me so much and have encouraged me.  He knows some of them by first name, I talk about them when I'm excited about something I've learned, and he's heard some of the seminars as they're playing while I'm doing dishes or something. 

The point is though, it's people helping people here.

A Dog With a Bone

Wow what a day - dog lovers, this one's for you.  We have two dogs at our house, a more mature well-behaved girl that has been with us 11 years.  You'd never know she's around unless someone strange comes to the door.  She does her job then!  The other is a seven month old Rottweiler, Abe.  He's been a challenge - we haven't raised a puppy for 30 years!  But, we wanted one to be good with kids and learn to chase the deer and learn from the old girl, so we embarked on the puppy phase.  Our other dogs all came to us as older "adoptees".    Anyway, this puppy is teaching us a thing or two.

Since we live out in the middle of 40 acres and deer season has just past, there have been a few "parts" turning up in the yard lately.  He's learned the value of a deer leg.  It's gross, but it's what we deal with out here.  If you use your imagination, it's kind of like those hoofs you can buy at Wal-Mart, this one just has a little more bone left on it.  The coyotes and wild critters have taken care of most of the rest, but he loves to pack around the remaining leg.  Today Abe wouldn't even put it down to finish his food, he kept wanting to bring it in the house - which is strictly forbidden!

As I was laughing at him being so focused on his bone and not even wanting his breakfast, I got to thinking about that old expression "Like a dog with a bone."  

I am looking for a few folks as determined as Abe!  Determined to make a living online from home in their spare time.  Willing to be as focused as "A Dog With a Bone."  Just imagine the success!

Didn't Hit the Mega Millions - but...

Well like most of you who dreamed of hitting it big this week, it wasn't in the cards for us.  But WOW wouldn't it have been amazing.  I saw on TV tonight the family that won half the prize picked up their check for $190 million.  I could have handled that.  Don't you have a "dream" list?  Things that you'd change if you took home that check?  We do. 

Sometimes though it's even hard to think about that when you're struggling to just make it to the end of the month.  I get that too.  We've been victims of an investment scheme that I couldn't even talk about for years, it hurt so badly.  Even though the investor is in federal prison, it still hurt to think we were so taken.  That was ten years ago and we've been crawling out of a huge hole ever since.  Add to the hole the fact that health issues dumped more dirt in the hole and wouldn't let us dig out very quickly.  So I know about financial struggle.

I also know that this year as we begin a new year, I'm more hopeful than I have been in a long time.  Thanks in part to this.  I've been working online for a while now.  Since it's really my best choice, health wise.  I've been working to build a list, learning lots of things I never knew anything about, and now it's starting to truly pay.  The new year is looking brighter than they have since the big loss.  So if you're struggling, trying to learn to earn online, or just looking for a way to set aside money for education, retirement, or fun money, maybe we can enjoy the year together!