homebased business: Speaker Available for your Group - "Virtual Office" Work-from-Home Tips
- 04/27/09 05:22 PM
Would you like an expert speaker for your group or organization? Just call me, I'm available for you! I'm writing a book and my agent advised me to speak to groups like yours, in order to generate excitement about my forthcoming book.
What is my Book about?
My book, "Virtual Office Guide for the Business Professional: Work from your Home or Mobile Office" offers tips for home-based business owners and mobile offices for those who work from the field. Also I'm experienced with tele-commuting trends and working while traveling.
Who am I?
I am an entrepreneur and small business owner. I … (2 comments)
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homebased business: COOL TECH TOOL: Simple Bookkeeping via Xpenser
- 04/25/09 07:43 AM
Can't seem to keep all your receipts in one place? Forget to write down your mileage? Feeling overwhelmed trying to track expenses? Want an easier to to deal with all the daily bookkeeping chores, and make it easy for yourself in TAX season?
Say hello to www.Xpenser.com for easy accounting. Computer entry too time-consuming? Try:
Email from PDA (Blackberry) SMS or IM (text message) iPhone Twitter Calling from your cell phone Browser search entry Website entry Now that you've entered your expenses, what can you do with the records?
Edit the records Track mileage Export to other applications, like Excel or Quickbooks … (10 comments)
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homebased business: We Don't Need No Stinkin' OFFICE! Virtual Office Survey Results
- 04/15/09 04:36 PM
"My office is located wherever I can get an Internet connection." -- Lenn Harley, www.HomeFinders.com
And YES I borrowed this quote for the title of this blog: "We don't need no stinkin' office!" from Broker Bryant Tutas, Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.
A few days ago. I started a new blog for Virtual Office Business Professionals and wrote an ActiveRain blog about it, http://virtualofficebizpro.wordpress.com/. I created a survey asking "What is the most rewarding aspect of working from home?" http://virtualofficebizpro.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/survey-says-why-do-you-work-from-your-virtual-office/
And then wrote a blog about it here on ActiveRain:
http://activerain.com/blogsview/1033128/What-are-the-REWARDS-of-Working-from-your-Virtual-Office-at-Home
Well, we received over 60 excellent comments, THANKS to you!! Here's a few … (25 comments)
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homebased business: BOOK Review #2: The Slight Edge
- 01/04/09 03:48 PM
This book can change your life. Correction, only YOU can change your life. But it can open your eyes to ways that you can change your life -- for the better! Check out this NEW book, "The Slight Edge" by personal development maven Jeff Olson. This phenomenal book made a huge impact on my life, and changed the way I viewed myself and my business.
The "slight edge" is not about taking big action, it's about the little steps we take daily, which ultimately determine our success or failure in life. It's easy to do the "comfortable" things now, but later you will … (14 comments)
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homebased business: Don't RE-INVENT the wheel: Get a Mentor
- 12/29/08 07:22 PM
Saw a great quote today, "Mentor: Someone whose hindsight can become your foresight." - Anonymous
A MENTOR is a coach, trainer, guide. Someone who's been there, done that, got the T-shirt, lived to tell about it, and learned from it. Someone who will pass on that knowledge to you. So you don't have to GO there also!
So who's your Daddy (Mentor)?
P.S. It cannot be your spouse. That puts too much pressure on the fun part of your marriage!
Join my NEW group for professionals who work from their home office at http://activerain.com/groups/virtualoffice
Regina P. BrownBroker, Realtor®, e-ProAuthor of … (12 comments)
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homebased business: Get Noticed with Better Blogs!
- 12/29/08 06:59 PM
Found this web site resource today, offers some GREAT tips for getting to the top of the blogs and increasing your online marketing presence:
http://www.buildabetterblog.com and http://www.theblogsquad.net/optin_thanks.htm
They offer a free, open forum teleconference for Blogging Basics... and advanced tips also. I'm going to check it out. Anyone care to join me?
Just found another blog tip site for newbies: http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/02/14/blogging-for-beginners-2/
Join my NEW group for professionals who work from their home office at http://activerain.com/groups/virtualoffice
Regina P. BrownBroker, Realtor®, e-ProAuthor of eBook "Stop Foreclosure Fast: Solutions to Save your House"
Text copyright © 2008 R.P. Brown, All Rights Reserved
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homebased business: New APPRAISAL law will affect every Realtor and Lender by May 1st!
- 12/29/08 06:41 PM
Has anyone heard about this? Received an email today from StreetLinks:
"FHFA formally announced the final version of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct with implementation required by May 1. Clearly, this will have a major impact on all facets of the mortgage industry... Specifically, the code prohibits:
Direct contact between a loan originator and an appraiser. Passing an expected or desired value. Requesting estimated values or sales comparables prior to completion of an appraisal report. Direct payment for appraisals to appraiser by origination-related personnel "The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has formally announced the final version of the Home Valuation … (29 comments)
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homebased business: Are you hallucinating? Or have you Planned Steps to Execute your Vision?
- 12/29/08 06:30 PM
Just saw this quote by Albert Einstein: "Vision without execution is hallucination." I couldn't agree more!
Refer to my previous post, http://activerain.com/blogsview/851490/Whats-the-difference-between-a-GOAL-and-a-FANTASY for more info.
So what are YOU going to execute in 2009? Or RIGHT NOW to get ready for 2009?
Join my NEW group for professionals who work from their home office at http://activerain.com/groups/virtualoffice
Regina P. BrownBroker, Realtor®, e-ProAuthor of eBook "Stop Foreclosure Fast: Solutions to Save your House"
Text copyright © 2008 R.P. Brown, All Rights Reserved
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homebased business: Recap CHEAP Cool Tools for 2009 (& your 10 daily Comments done)
- 12/25/08 04:50 AM
Due to popular demand, here's a recap of the CHEAP cool tech tools I found to help you with your business for next year:
#1 http://activerain.com/blogsview/824067/CHEAP-Cool-Tool-for-2009-Glossy-Full-Color-Biz-Cards-limited-time-offer
#2 http://activerain.com/blogsview/824105/FREE-Cool-Tool-for-2009-SEO-tips-for-Web-Marketing-from-Anthony-Kirlew
#3 http://activerain.com/blogsview/824957/CHEAP-Cool-Tool-for-2009-Branded-Email-WOW-factor-from-MLX-Jet
And if you want a recap of the FREE cool tech tools I recommend:
#1 http://activerain.com/blogsview/821888/FREE-Cool-Tool-for-2009-Dominate-the-Listings-with-eBook-from-Brett-Noel
#2 http://activerain.com/blogsview/821978/FREE-Cool-Tool-for-2009-BlackBerry-PDA-Phone-limited-time-offer
#3 http://activerain.com/blogsview/822066/FREE-Cool-Tool-for-2009-Motivational-Audios-from-Paul-J-Meyer-limited-time-offer
#4 http://activerain.com/blogsview/827754/FREE-Cool-Tool-for-2009-Birthday-Reminders-e-Cards-from-BirthdayAlarm
#5 http://activerain.com/blogsview/831202/FREE-Cool-Tool-for-2009-Fly-Around-the-Globe-with-Google-Earth
#6 http://activerain.com/blogsview/831219/FREE-Cool-Tool-for-2009-Email-Large-Files-with-YouSendIt
#7 http://activerain.com/blogsview/832826/FREE-Cool-Tool-for-2009-Share-Photos-Online-with-Flickr
#8 http://activerain.com/blogsview/832819/FREE-Cool-Tool-for-2009-Free-International-Calls-Video-with-Skype
Hey, and if you want to get your 10 blog comments in today very QUICKLY.... that's okay too! Just use the lists above.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and here's to your business success in 2009!
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homebased business: TAXES + CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY = RELIEF?
- 12/19/08 03:42 PM
Are you scratching your head wondering how "Income TAXES" and "CHRISTMAS holiday" fit together in the same sentence? Well it's simple. Christmas holiday is the end of the year. And also is a very quiet time (business-wise) compared to the rest of the year.
Not that I don't have buyers or sellers at that time of the year. But fewer and father between than the spring and summer. Since it's quieter, and other industry associates will be taking vacations (lenders, escrow reps, insurance reps, etc.), it's a PERFECT time to shut your office door and get your bookkeeping done. Without any phone interruptions.
"You … (14 comments)
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homebased business: The Joy Christmas Brings ('Twas the Night before Christmas - Version #2)
- 12/16/08 03:31 PM
‘Twas the night before ChristmasAnd I was uptight.There WAS something missingFelt something's not right.
The holiday fluff was hung up with care.Retailers were glad, for sales goals were there.
I with my bottle, the wife under stressGuests were obnoxious, a fine Christmas mess.
With Christmas depression, I happen to spyA dusty old Bible. Without knowing why,
Picked up the old book and turned to the storyBack to the time, of Christmas glory.
The shepherds were watching their sheep in the night.And lo! Up above! A WONDERFUL sight!
The Angels were singing in GLORIOUS praiseA babe in a manger, Who'll from sin … (0 comments)
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homebased business: FREE Cool Tool for 2009: Motivational Audios from Paul J. Meyer (limited time offer)
- 12/07/08 04:36 AM
I couldn't believe my good fortune to receive 5 FREE inspirational and motivational audio downloads today! I just downloaded and listened to the 5 free audios:
Accepting Personal Responsibility Harness the Power of Your Attitude Never Never Never Give Up! Positive Expectancy to Win Who Motivates The Motivator I went to http://theleadingedgepublishing.com/category_3/Audio.html and selected the audios. 3 were mp3 file formats, 2 were in zip files which had to be opened after downloading (because they each have 2 mp3 files).
#3. FREE Cool Tool for 2009: Motivational Audios from Paul J. Meyer (limited time offer)
If you don't know Paul J. Meyer … (6 comments)
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homebased business: FREE Cool Tool for 2009: Dominate the Listings with eBook from Brett Noel
- 12/05/08 02:18 AM
Welcome to my 1st of a series of FREE and CHEAP cool tools for you to start 2009 with a bang! Brett Noel "California's Success Coach" is an Accomplished Motivational Speaker & Author, and you can download his eBook for FREE!
#1. Free ebook for Top Producing Agents only
(and agents who want to become top producers)
Top trainer, coach, motivator for real estate agents, Brett Noel (refer to photo) teaches seminars for Keller Williams and other real estate offices. He offers his free eBook on listing presentations, and being a top producer: "SURVIVING AND PROSPERING IN A SHIFTING MARKET". It shows WHY you must … (19 comments)
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homebased business: Success builds Success (Tips from Bicycle Riding) - PART 5 of 5
- 12/03/08 08:33 PM
Continued from Part 4.
PART 1: http://activerain.com/blogsview/813349/Success-builds-Success-Tips-from-Bicycle-Riding-PART-1-of-5
PART 2: http://activerain.com/blogsview/814120/Success-builds-Success-Tips-from-Bicycle-Riding-PART-2-of-5
PART 3: http://activerain.com/blogsview/816220/Success-builds-Success-Tips-from-Bicycle-Riding-PART-3-of-5
PART 4: http://activerain.com/blogsview/818071/Success-builds-Success-Tips-from-Bicycle-Riding-PART-4-of-5
5. Enjoy the scenery. After biking up the tough hill, I'm out of breath, out of energy. I made it but it was really difficult. And there will be more hills to come. Then I glance to the west. The wide, blue Pacific sparkles in the sunshine. A few seagulls soar against the backdrop of white puffy clouds. A lone surfer waits patiently for that monstrous wave. I take a long, deep breath and feel a new burst of energy -- … (4 comments)
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homebased business: Success breeds Success (Tips learned from Bicycling) - PART 3 of 5
- 12/01/08 04:26 PM
Nothing builds success faster than success...
Continued from Part 2.
PART 1: http://activerain.com/blogsview/813348/Success-breeds-Success-Tips-learned-from-Bicycling-PART-1-of-5
PART 2: http://activerain.com/blogsview/814114/Success-breeds-Success-Tips-learned-from-Bicycling-PART-2-of-5
Addendum to Part 2: Most of us real estate professionals enjoyed several good years of "coasting" when sales were going great. However, many of us coasted down the easy hill, when instead, we should have used that momentum to prepare for the coming uphill. How do I know? Because so many of us real estate pros invested in real estate and got subprime loans at the peak of the market, and are now in foreclosure... Maybe we should have invested in our businesses instead?
3. The … (0 comments)
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homebased business: Success breeds Success (Tips learned from Bicycling) - PART 2 of 5
- 11/30/08 04:36 PM
Nothing builds success faster than success. But how do you get success if you don't already have it? It seems like a catch-22. Sometimes you have to "get the ball rolling" by creating your own success! Each successful step fuels more success.
Continued from Part 1 (http://activerain.com/blogsview/813348/Success-breeds-Success-Tips-learned-from-Bicycling-PART-1-of-5).
2. Build momentum before the uphill climb. My husband leads me on a grueling bike route. Of course, he makes it look effortless, since he's athletic and fit. But I huff and puff up the hills. Our short route has 4 hills and our long route has 6 hills (2 very steep -- 1 … (6 comments)
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homebased business: Success builds Success (Tips from Bicycle Riding) - PART 2 of 5
- 11/30/08 04:35 PM
Nothing builds success faster than success. But how do you get success if you don't already have it? It seems like a catch-22. Sometimes you have to "get the ball rolling" by creating your own success! Each successful step fuels more success.
Continued from Part 1 (http://activerain.com/blogsview/813349/Success-builds-Success-Tips-from-Bicycle-Riding-PART-1-of-5)
2. Build momentum before the uphill climb. My husband leads me on a grueling bike route. Of course, he makes it look effortless, since he's athletic and fit. But I huff and puff up the hills. Our short route has 4 hills and our long route has 6 hills (2 very steep -- 1 … (2 comments)
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homebased business: Success builds Success (Tips from Bicycle Riding) - PART 1 of 5
- 11/29/08 04:22 PM
Nothing builds success faster than success. But how do you get success if you don't already have it? It seems like a catch-22. Sometimes you have to "get the ball rolling" by creating your own success!
Each successful step propels you to more success... I'll show you HOW at the end of this series.
On this morning's bicycle ride, God revealed to me how a bike ride is like success in business and career life. Here's tip #1 of 5:
1. Pedal smarter not harder. I learned a trick to create leverage: instead of pedaling each foot ½ around, push harder and pedal … (0 comments)
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homebased business: Success breeds Success (Tips learned from Bicycling) - PART 1 of 5
- 11/29/08 04:18 PM
Nothing builds success faster than success. But how do you get success if you don't already have it? It seems like a catch-22. Sometimes you have to "get the ball rolling" by creating your own success!
Each successful step propels you to more success... I'll show you HOW at the end of this series.
On this morning's bicycle ride, God revealed to me how a bike ride is like success in business and career life. Here's tip #1 of 5:
1. Pedal smarter not harder. I learned a trick to create leverage: instead of pedaling each foot ½ around, push harder and pedal … (4 comments)
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homebased business: VO Tip #5: Are you Procrastinating right Now? Eliminate Time-Wasters and Work more Efficiently
- 11/27/08 07:15 PM
You may have read my blog about getting more done by prioritizing your tasks and scheduling your day better. Click below to see Part 1, "Did you Make Money Today or were you just Busy?"
http://activerain.com/blogsview/803284/VO-Tip-2-Did-you-Make-Money-Today-or-were-you-just-busy
This is Part 2: What NOT to do during your most productive time first thing in the AM (for me, 9-11 am). Eliminate the items below, or minimize the amount of time spent on them during business hours:
Reading news, info, gossip - newspaper, magazines, internet (the online black hole) Surfing the internet Playing games Reading & sending emails - whether computer or PDA (instead, … (6 comments)
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Would you like an expert speaker for your group or organization? Just call me, I'm available for you! I'm writing a book and my agent advised me to speak to groups like yours, in order to generate excitement about my forthcoming book.
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