Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. ~Vince Lombardi

I'm so thankful to be able to work with such a great team of women!

Top 10 Lessons Learned in 2010

10. Too much of a good thing, is not a good thing!

9.  Keep an open mind, but don’t let anything enter without proper documentation!

8. Slow down. If you do things correctly the first time, you will finish in time.

7. Keep up with current events, even when you’re busy. It’s important to know what’s going on in the world. Things change quickly.

6. Pedicures are essential. You never know when you’ll be caught without your shoes on.

5. Listen to your children, they are wise beyond their years and they might just know where your missing cell phone is hidden.

4. Don’t forget to pack extra batteries for your camera.

3. “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”

2. Seek quality in everything, it’s worth it.

1. Everyday should be the “BEST DAY EVER!”

5 activities to keep your kids busy while you’re working

A lot of moms are looking for ways to work from home as an alternative to the soaring day care cost and the anxiety of leaving their kids in the care of strangers.

Finding a balance in your household while going through this transition is not always easy and in most cases takes some serious consideration. If your kids are anything like mine, the minute you sit down to work they will start demanding your immediate and undivided attention. With a little these changes will go much more smoothly and you’ll be on the road to success.

First, consider how many hours you plan on putting into your home business. Then subtract the time that you’ll be working while your children are asleep. For example, plan on working while your children take a nap (two hours) and after they go to bed (two hours). If you are planning on putting six hours a day into your business each day you now only have two hours to fill!

Here are some suggestions on how to keep your kids busy while you work:

1.       Coloring: Set up a special area near your work space so that your kids can color or draw. This is a quiet activity that most children enjoy.

2.       Chores: Give your kids a list of tasks to complete, have them check in with you as they go along.  

3.       Educational Media: Video games, television, movies and computer games can be educational and entertaining.

4.       Have a play date: Invite another child over to play, your child will have a great time and you’ll get some work done.

5.       Homework: If your children are school age, they can do their homework while you work.

Change in routine can be a challenge for children and parents. Structure and planning in all areas will maximize your ability to achieve your goals and all of your hard work will pay off.

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Quote of the Day..:)

What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.
 -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A Million Dollar Lesson

 

  by : Petey Parker

A cab driver taught me a million dollar lesson in customer satisfaction and expectation. Motivational speakers charge thousands of dollars to impart his kind of training to corporate executives and staff. It cost me a $12 taxi ride.

I had flown into Dallas for the sole purpose of calling on a client. Time was of the essence and my plan included a quick turnaround trip from and back to the airport. A spotless cab pulled up.

The driver rushed to open the passenger door for me and made sure I was comfortably seated before he closed the door. As he got in the driver's seat, he mentioned that the neatly folded Wall Street Journal next to me for my use. He then showed me several tapes and asked me what type of music I would enjoy.

Well! I looked around for a "Candid Camera!" Wouldn't you? I could not believe the service I was receiving! I took the opportunity to say, "Obviously you take great pride in your work. You must have a story to tell."

"You bet," he replied, "I used to be in Corporate America. But I got tired of thinking my best would never be good enough. I decided to find my niche in life where I could feel proud of being the best I could be.

 I knew I would never be a rocket scientist, but I love driving cars, being of service and feeling like I have done a full day's work and done it well. I evaluate my personal assets and... wham! I became a cab driver.

One thing I know for sure, to be good in my business I could simply just meet the expectations of my passengers. But, to be GREAT in my business, I have to EXCEED the customer's expectations! I like both the sound and the return of being 'great' better than just getting by on 'average'"

Did I tip him big time? You bet! Corporate America's loss is the traveling folk's friend!

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