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The Millionaire Equestrian Membership Site

Are Equestrians any different from other people when it comes to working online? Probably not although we do function under different time constraints. Horse owners and horse riders have all the normal responsibilities of families and fulltime jobs. On top of this we have to care for our horses and unless we have them in fulltime livery a very expensive option caring for our horses does take up a large part of our day. And that is when every thing goes right. Even if you don’t own a horse driving to the riding school grooming tacking up having a lesson going for a short hack unsaddling cooling down and driving back takes a lot of time.

So we have much less time to spend working online. There are a few simple things you can do to make optimum use of your time in front of the computer. On days when you child is ill your horse has cast a shoe you had a flat tyre on the way to work and on top of all this the washing machine broke down use the following suggestion to keep your stress levels as low as possible:

1. Limit the time you spend on answering emails. Personally answering them one by one could take hours and although customer care always comes first there are ways you can automate this and still keep every one happy. Each time a query comes in formulate a comprehensive answer and then add it to your FAQ list as well as your autoresponder. Next time you get the same question and you will answering will only take seconds of your time.

2. When you do online work according to a wellformulated todo list. There are certain things that need sorting every day; like traffic building article submissions link exchanging stats checking etc. take care of them first. Be careful not to get stuck on a forum even if it is relevant to your business get your todo list out of the way first.

3. Prioritise. Some days like the one described above everything is just not going to get done. That’s okay you can do them tomorrow. Do only the most important things today. On a calm day work out which things cannot wait so that when the hectic days come you’ll know automatically what needs doing urgently.

4. Sort out your values define what in your life is the most important to you. Write a personal mission statement as well as a mission statement for your business. A personal mission statement ecourse formulated especially for equestrians would be ideal.

5. Set clear goals for your online business sort medium and longterm. Were do you want to be in 6 months time? In a year? In five years? Write a business plan. It doesn’t have to be twenty pages long a single page will suffice. Setting goals keep you motivated and focussed and helps you make best use of your time by highlighting the things you need to prioritize to succeed.

Most important of all: Do not waste hours surfing the net looking for the essential information you need to run your online equestrian business effectively. And don’t spend a fortune buying useless and long outdated ebooks and software.

The most precious commodity available on the internet today is information. More and more people especially business people now prefer to pay for regular access to quality information. However a lot of the information you come across is either inadequate or inappropriate. People who are serious about making money online join membership sites where they can be sure of a constant supply of uptodate quality information as well as have access to a community that offers support and networking opportunities.

Information Membership Sites are easily accessible all over the net and monthly fees vary from 19 to 200 per month or more. Some membership sites offer lifelong membership for large oneoff fees. A monthly fee is probably preferable so that you can cancel if the information does not meet your requirements. For horse people a membership site that caters exclusively for equestrians would be ideal. It would save you heaps of time and money and introduce your to a community of horse people with the same values and priorities as you have.

About the writer:  Dr Margarethe de Clermont is the founder of the Millionaire Equestrian Information Membership Site. Find out more at www.equestrianlifecoaching.com.

The 7 Essentials For Franchise Success

Essentials List For Franchise Success

This list is based on my experience in the franchise industry where I saw many franchisees fail because they didnt have these very important attributes. If you have all these things congratulations youre destined for franchise success!

1.Passion

If youre not passionate about the business youre entering into then you are wasting your time and money. You have to absolutely love the business and everything involved in it otherwise you simply wont want to put in the effort required to make it a success. So before you start looking at franchise opportunities think about yourself and the things you enjoy doing then base your decisions on that.

2.An open mind

In my experience someone that already thinks they know everything there is to know will not be a successful franchisee. You need to enter into business with an open mind and a willingness to learn from the experts around you. Also as simple and clichd as it sounds you need to have a positive attitude rather than seeing challenges as a solid brick wall view them as a door that can be opened to lead you to new opportunities.

3.Strong financial position

Were talking about business so of course money is a factor. If you can only just scrape together enough money to buy the business then youre putting yourself in a dangerous position once youre behind its hard to catch up. As well as the initial purchase price you also need to consider running capital to fund your ongoing business operations because it will be a while before you start making money. There are numerous options for financing a franchise so make sure you get expert advice before you commit to anything.

4.Basic business skills

There are some basic skills that anyone running a business needs to have such as daytoday finance skills the ability to manage customers and staff and an understanding of business strategy and planning. If you cant do these basics you should get help from someone that can teach you or reconsider your decision to buy your own business. Without these skills you simply wont be able to run your franchise business no matter how much support you get from your franchisor.

5.Family support

Buying and running a business is not a solitary thing it will affect everyone else in your family too. So its important that you have their support before you invest in a franchise. Even if you dont need them to actually help in the running of your business you will need their moral support and their encouragement to help you succeed so make sure you involve them in your decisionmaking and listen to their opinions.

6.Expert advice

When buying a franchise there are lots of complex financial and legal issues that you will be confronted with during the purchase process and while youre running your franchise. I strongly recommend that you seek independent professional advice from your accountant and lawyer before you sign any agreements with the franchisor and then continue to work with these experts when you are running your franchise. If you dont have a good lawyer and accountant find one before you start negotiations with a franchisor because you will definitely need their help.

7.Work ethic

This may seem obvious but if you are lazy and unmotivated then franchising or running any business for that matter is not for you! To make your business a success you will need to work hard and be 100 committed. To really get the most out of your franchise maximize every opportunity do extra training build a strong relationship with your franchisor and do lots of marketing and you will reap the rewards.

So do you have all of these 7 essentials? If yes then youre the ideal candidate for franchise success!

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Choosing Tech Savvy Corporate Gifts: Branded Technology And Your Business

One of the most important impressions that you can make on your clients customers and employees is the impression you make with the choice of your corporate gift. The corporate gift decision can be a tricky one. If it’s too expensive or extravagant it may look like bribery to customers and clients. If it’s too inexpensive you run the risk of looking cheap to the most important people that you interact with. A popular trend in corporate gifts that is both affordable and luxurious is branded electronics.

Branded electronics is an extremely broad term that ranges the gamut of technological promotional products. It includes promotional USB memory sticks digital picture frames clocks radios MP3/MP4 players as well as a slew of other items that can fall into the category. Promotional electronics that are used as corporate gifts show clients customers and employees that your company is forwardthinking. It shows that you follow the trends of the retail market because you are giving them a popular gift. Most importantly it shows that you are giving them something that you want them to use. Let’s look at the most popular technology corporate gifts available today.

USB Memory
Promotional USB memory sticks sometimes called flash memory devices are some of the most popular corporate gifts because they’re useful items that are constantly in demand. These small devices plug into a port on your computer and essentially make your most important files portable. They are available in a variety of shapes and colors and they are priced according to the amount of available memory on them. Memory capacity ranges from 128MB all the way to several gigabytes. Additionally USB memory sticks can be customized with files videos and pictures. You can attach a holiday message in the form of a picture or a video and have them uploaded to the USB drive to make the gift more personal.

Digital Picture Frames
Digital picture frames are some of the hottest retail gifts during the busy holiday season. Pictures off of a digital camera’s memory card or a computer can be easily uploaded to these frames giving users a wide selection of photos to look at. Many offer slideshow features displaying all pictures uploaded to the device in a constant stream. Using promotional digital picture frames as corporate gifts is an excellent way to brand your company with a personal touch. Imprinting a message of holiday wishes or continued success for the upcoming business year will ensure that your company name and logo is seen every time users look at their most cherished pictures.

MP3 and MP4 Players
It’s safe to say that one of the most popular products to come out of the technological revolution has been the MP3 player. Digital music players were revolutionized with the invention of the iPod and since that time they’ve expanded to become digital media players. TV shows movies and videos can now be accessed from anywhere with the help of one of these items. Many of these items can hold several hundred gigs worth of MP3 music and MP4 video files. Choosing promotional MP3 players and promotional digital media players as your corporate gifts is a way to give your customers and clients something that they can use outside of the office and still be reminded of your branding.

Keeping up with the times and giving clients and customers gifts that are hot now is a definite way to ensure that they remember you. Whether you choose promotional USB sticks digital picture frames MP3 or MP4 players as your corporate gifts branded technology is the best way to get your company remembered this holiday season.

About the writer:  For over 25 twenty five years we have prided ourselves on providing the best products and service available. Motivators is a premier promotional products distributor specializing in coporate gifts. In 2008 Inc Magazine named Motivators among the fastest growing private companies in America. Additionally the company has been a recipient of several industry accolades most recently being named one of the Best Places to Work by the Advertising Specialty Institute ASI.