Today I updated my office display spread on my bookshelf. I’m liking the new look. I have a third display tray that I still have to fill. What do you think of this new look?
Just in case you can’t tell what is shown, that is the hostess gift black makeup bag set, mineral powders are inside the makeup bag, flip chart, card holder with cards, lipstick tray with glosses featured, and 2 display trays filled. I also have the guide to glamor brochures in front of the flip chart.
This weekend I decided to organize my book case a little and dedicate one shelf to my business. I don’t need a huge display because I don’t get tons of company. I have decided, however, that I would like to have some type of visual when people do stop by. Our house is remodeled and people often want a tour to see all of the work Hubby put into the house. (more…)
Tax time is here! I got this on email from Barefoot Executive. I have a subscription to their newsletter. There are some ideas on here that I hadn’t thought of before: (more…)
My director sent this link in an email today. She sends me these things because she knows I am unhappy with my current life situation (job stinks, money’s tight, you know the deal). I like it (the movie clip, not my J-O-B!). It reminds me that I do want to pursue directorship SOON! Enjoy the movie! It can be found on Barefoot Executive.
Found this article on Ideas for Women. How many of us have trouble setting boundaries with our families regarding business time and family time? I for one am still trying to help my husband understand that even though I have a full-time day job, I view MK as my part-time job. It is so difficult making it clear that I take it seriously as a business endeavor. He calls it “playing with makeup.” OK. It is. But guess what? It pays! He also says my day job is just “playing on the internet…” Uh…yea…riiiight. As you can see there can be issues as to how a spouse or other loved one perceives one’s career choices and/or business endeavors. This has been a long-time struggle for me. I think this article that follows is awesome. I am, however, open to any suggestions out there from those with experience! Please, share! (more…)
I found this article on Fashion for Real Women. This is such a great article! So many people in MK get upset when they have to dress up a little. I’ll admit, I sometimes gripe about it myself; but it is so important to understand how image affects credibility! We work in the cosmetics business–of course we have to look the part! This is why the company originally wanted consultants to wear pantyhose. It was not to make us miserable. It was to make us credible. This article is perfect for home-based business owners of all trades.
What To Wear
When You Work From Home
What should you wear when you work from home?
It’s a question I’m asked frequently in my image consultanting business, and one that bears thoughtful consideration. For just as your appearance matters when you report to work in the “outside” world, so, too, does it matter when your commute is just down the hall.
Now before you snicker at this notion, let’s get a bird’s eye view of the matter. (more…)
Oh how fitting! It covers exercise and acknowledges that working from home is work! This is from my new favorite website (well, one of them, anyway) Life Tools for Women.
Despite what many think, working from home takes considerable time and work. I’m sure you’ve heard someone say, “She doesn’t really have a job, she just works from home.” That statement couldn’t be further from the truth! Running a home business takes more time than a salaried position. Thus many women feel they are too busy to take time for exercise. (more…)
This website is a great tool for you whether you are brand new trying to determine inventory options, or if you’ve been in the biz awhile and are thinking of increasing your income! Basically, what it does is creates an outline of your weekly acitivities based upon the information you give it. The site asks how many hours per week you are willing to dedicate to your business, how much gross profit you hope to earn, and what motivates you in your business. check it out!
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