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BUILDING A SOLID HOME BUSINESS

When it comes to building a home business the challenges can sometimes seem a bit overwhelming. If your new to building a home business you need to keep in mind that it is just like any other business. You have to be dedicated, consistent and patient. Building a solid business will not happen overnight, but it will happen. Here are some things to keep in mind when marketing your business

You should remember that long term relationships are very important to your business.                           You need to know what a person is looking for and you should also be able to understand how you can help them. Not how they can help you.

Listening is imperative in order to know what people are really looking for. If you listen carefully to that person you will better understand how you can help them benefit from what you have to offer.   Learn to love objections, you should try to understand how your potential new partner is feeling. You don't always have to be right. It is about building a solid, long term relationship with that person. This way everyone is on the same page and you are on your way to a great business relationship.

It is also very important that you remember to let people make their own decisions. You                                                                             want them on your team because they want to be on your team. Anything other than that is just a waste of everybody's time .Lastly, always be early for your appointments. Everything is bound to go a lot smoother if you are ready to get started when you speak or meet with your potential new team member.

Building a successful business is truly about long term relationships. Remember that hopefully you are going to spend many years working closely with your team members. You definitely want to make sure that you have a solid fit. Always keep in mind that not every person will be the right fit for your team.

Kelly Humphrey

Internet CEO Moms

http://momsonamissionkh.webs.com

Work For Yourself Not By Yourself

How Do You Motivate Your Kids To Do Homework?

It is no big secret that most kids do not enjoy doing homework.  Some parents may get lucky as I did with my daughter.  Summer does her homework on her own and she makes good grades.  I'm afraid that I did not get quite so lucky with her 12 year old brother.

Although a parent never want to see their child fail, keep in mind that you do want them to learn about consequences and responsibilities.  Assisting them with their homework helps but if they are relying on you too much then you are still defeating the purpose.  After all, you can't go to school and take their test for them. Always remind them that it is their grade and their work and they are the ones who are responsible for the outcome.

Giving them a structured time and place and always being consistent is important.  Also, if they have a few choices in the matter this may help to.  My son would rather do his homework after dinner. OK, that's fine. He would rather study in his room instead of the living room. Again, no problem.  This practice allows him to feel that he has some control. My job is to make sure that I am consistent in upholding and enforcing the arrangement that we agreed upon.

Helping your child stay organized is very important.  By helping them organize their school work they are learning an important skill that will serve them well their whole life. Being organized is an important key to being successful. My son is now getting a little better at staying organized. After the first week of school his pack back looked like a trashcan! It's a little better now.

Lastly, always encourage them to try even if the work may be difficult. My son is one of those kids that does not want to attempt something if it looks too hard. By consistently encouraging him he is finding out that he is smarter than he thinks he is. As with most kids, once my son overcomes something difficult and succeeds at it he is very proud of himself.  He then feels a little more confident in accepting the next challenge.

Let's work to keep our kids motivated and always remember to encourage and praise them! Also, please share you homework rituals and ideas with me so we can all learn and benefit from each other! Thanks.

Save time by using your slow cooker!

I know with a busy life getting dinner on the table can take some real time managment skills.  It can also be a challenge to cook something that everybody likes.  I tend to serve chicken frequently because my family likes it, it's healthy and it's affordable. When it comes to feeding my kids I might as well be feeding an army. 

I'm always on the look out  for a new chicken recipe to keep it interesting but I don't want anything that is too time consuming either.  I really want to share this recipe that I got from Mr. Food.  They have a catagory for dishes that you cook in your slow cooker which is a great time saver!  This recipe is delicious, easy and once it's in the crockpot you are free to go about your day. No fuss, no muss.  Thank you Mr. Food.com!

Ingredients

• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 2 cups chopped cooked rotisserie chicken
• 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can cream of chicken and mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can cream of celery soup, undiluted
• 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms, chopped
• ¹/2 teaspoon pepper
• ¹/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 (8-ounce) packages shredded Italian three-cheese blend
• 16 ounces bow-tie (farfalle) pasta, uncooked
• 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
• ¹/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Instructions

1. Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Stir together spinach, chicken, and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in 1 package of cheese blend.
2. Arragne 1/2 of the uncooked noodles in a lightly greased 5-quart slow cooker. Spread 1/4 of the chicken mixture over noodles, and sprinkle with 2/3 cup cheese blend; repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, chicken mixture, and cheese blend. Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese and walnuts.
3. Cover and cook on LOW setting 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until noodles are done. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

WHATEVES!!!

When my kids were little they were so cute!  Bright eyed, eager to please and they did as they were told.  My kids are now 12 and 13 and sometimes they are just not as cute as they used to be.  If I hear "whateves"  just one more time I'm going to go through the roof.  I'll say for example, Sebastian please be home by dark.  Sebastian replies "whateves". I reply OMG!!! Then there's my daughter Summer. I'll say to her "can you please clean up the mess that you left in your bathroom (she changes clothes at least 50 times per day).  Guess what she says, yep that right.."whateves". 

I think back to when I was a kid and I am sure that if I replied to my mother with "whateves" my life probably would have been cut quite short.  I have mentioned this to my children and they just look at me as if to say "what was wrong with your mother"?

This lack of respect among teenagers these days is running ramped.  I know that I am not the only parent  that deals with this.  I don't know what it is that has caused the problem.  I'd like to blame it on the Internet and rap music but I really think it goes back to the genius who invented the "time out". 

I never did spank my kids or yell at them for everything thing they did wrong growing up. I always put them in "time out." That is what a good responsible parent would do right? Of course it is!  My mother had a different approach to the whole thing.. it was called her flyswatter.  My mother could straighten you up real quick with that thing! Believe me, whatever it is that you did, you certainly thought twice about doing it again.  I always had a healthy respect for mom, even as an adult when she would ask me to do something I did it. 

I'm not saying that we should beat our children, of course not! My mother didn't beat me either.  It did sting a little bit though. Sometimes I just feel like the problem with my kids is that on occasion the consequences just weren't sufficient enough. 

Now when they're in trouble and I have that look on my face, I can clearly see that they aren't exactly shaking in their Jordans! I guess that all that I can do now is love them, keep talking to them and pray a lot!

Are You Stressed?

Most people find that they have a certain amount of stress in their lives. It could be your job or it may come from other people who unknowingly interrupting your daily tasks throwing you off schedule. This may seem trivial for some, but for a lot of people it can be the main cause of a very stressful day. Taking care of a family is a full time job in itself and no matter how great your family is, taking care of everybody and everything little thing can take it's toll on you. I wouldn't say that I am totally OCD but I know that I get a little stressed when I don't get everything done in a day that I had planned on. What really frustrates me is when I do get something done, cleaning the bathroom for example, and someone comes along right behind me and messed it all up again! (How hard is it to pick your towels up and put your clothes in the laundry basket?)  Some experts will tell you that this comes under the catagory of "don't sweat the small stuff". Easier said than done, but they are right.  Changing your state of mind will help you deal with the "little" stress factors that add up. Just remember that you are a good mom, and that you take good care of your family and the little stuff is no big deal. Treat yourself to a good book or a long bubble bath and relax because you deserve it!

A Little About Me and My Family

Hi, my name is Kelly and I am a single mom with 3 kids.  My background is basically in music but I also have a degree in business administration.  I work at home now which is a good thing because my kids are always keeping me on my toes. My oldest son is Anthony (my fashion consultant). Anthony is 25 and works for La Bella Luna which is a really great Italian restaurant in Baldwin Park. Anthony told me the other day that I dress like an old lady??!!? I guess if I hike up my boxers and wear my pants around my ankles that will solve the problem. Moving right along, my second child is my daughter Summer (the drama queen).  Summer just celebrated her 13th birthday and is now an official teenager. She's a great kid but boy can she be moody.  I guess that's typical with teenage girls.  Everything little thing that happens is suddenly a major catastrophe and the world is coming to and end. Lord help me!  My youngest is 12, his name is Sebastian (the terrorist).  Sebastian is known for his "outgoing personality".  His favorite hobby is picking on his sister.  Sebastian will be starting middle school in the fall...I can hardly wait. I also have my Puggle (Ace) my Shitzu (Nina) and our two kittlen Spaz and China.  Well...we may not be the Brady Bunch but we certainly are quite a bunch!