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Becoming Truly Innovative. A family value.
Power Prospecting for Aces. Win the network marketing game with a handful of "aces."
Small Biz Ad Marketplace.
Classified Ads.
Seven-Figure Income: Meet entrepreneurs who attained high income levels and success working from home.
FEATURES Home-Based Millionaires! Entrepreneurs Who Turned a Venture into an Empire.
Interview with Jennifer Lopez. Actress/Singer Comments on Acting in and Executive Producing SHADES OF BLUE, Being the Boss, Diversity on TV, and Fitting in AMERICAN IDOL and Vegas.
50+ "Profit-Building" Home-Based Start-Ups. Check Out This Table of HomeBased Businesses That Offer Opportunities in 2016.
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Jennifer Lopez: "I don't ever think of myself as the boss. I think of myself as a very important piece of this puzzle."
Letters to the Editor & Notice to Readers.
Improve Your Non-Verbal Selling Skills.
Beauty by the Box. Beyond
Cashing in with Litter. Man
Back in the Filtering Game.
Family Bonded by Charms.
An Original Entrepreneur.
Fruitful Formulations for
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Helping Athletes, Patients, and Military: Matt Wyatt's company makes wearable, active compression technology.
Hair. Hair expert runs a high-end beauty business.
Send wordless cues long before you close a sale.
50 Body Communication: Be aware of yours and your customer's body communication, too.
Health And Wellness Tips. Stay motivated, focused, and healthful working from home.
Book/Product Reviews. Hot items for the home office.
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Baird's Steffen's Money Tips.
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for five minutes. But, if you don't ask, you stay stupid forever." People may be afraid to ask dumb questions because of peer pressure. They may lack self-confidence. Whatever the cause, not asking dumb questions diminishes your value to your employer. Asking dumb questions indicates a lot about you. It indicates you are not intimidated by the situation. It indicates you add value as a participant in the meeting. It indicates you represent the silent majority in the audience— the silent majority who had the same question but lacked the courage to bring it up. Walt Grassl Speaker, author, and performer Host of the radio show, "Stand Up and Speak Up" www.WaltGrassl.com Simple Ways to Refresh Your Spirit When you mindfully practice these tips (and come up with your own), you'll find that each day becomes more colorful, more richly textured, more infused with joy and meaning. Really savor life's simple pleasures. Life is abundant with gifts of indescribable beauty. Keep a spiritual journal. By checking in with yourself daily through writing, you will gain a keen sense of what peace means to you, and your soul will go to work to find the answers. Embrace an art form that gives you goosebumps. Some examples may include painting or sketching, learning a musical instrument, or taking a sewing or acting class. Practice gratitude daily. Acknowledging the positives in your life makes even the roughest paths seem more tolerable and in time will make you more resilient.
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ruising down a street lined with palm trees, a dazzling ocean view passes through the window. The hum of a Bugatti Veyron's engine music to the ears, success has never tasted sweeter. Perhaps another scene inspires a stronger connection. Children, parents, and grandparents smile around a campfire behind a glorious vacation home in Utah, roasting marshmallows and regaling humorous tales. Fortunate to be able to spend summers together free from financial duress, strong bonds are formed and life's wishes are fulfilled. Whichever outcome is the dream success story for an entrepreneur, diving into the journey of starting a homebased business begins with that first step—an idea—and flourishes through a tried-and-true method: hard work. This issue spotlights eight entrepreneurs who have achieved 7 figures in yearly sales. Discover each unique story that had a common theme: success was not handed to them and did not happen overnight. Take note of the skills they possessed to attain high income levels working from home and get closer to ultimate success in 2016.
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business, Vitabri Canopies. After many years of hard work running the sales & marketing department, Vieille turned Vitabri Canopies into the #1 tent manufacturer in France. In 2010, he sold everything he owned in France to move to America to start his own business. "I had a small apartment in Huntington Beach and just a few Vitabri products." Vieille started showcasing Vitabri tents at farmers' markets every weekend and eventually started doing trade shows for brand awareness. In his first year, Vieille only made $1,000 dollars in profits. Vieille joined ASI and Sage, the most popular online distributor channels, to expand his business. He successfully established Vitabri within those platforms as the high-quality manufacturer of tents in the promotional industry.
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Up next, Damien Vieille plans on launching new lines of inflatable furniture and umbrellas that he predicts will be a big hit in the promotional market. He is also looking forward to launching a new website for both wholesale and marketers that are looking for innovative products. Visit www.instent.com.
MILLIONAIRE #2 Business Product Entrepreneurial Team Spearheads Visual Communication with Innovative Workplace Product Robby Whites and Jeremy Rincon, founders of Clarus Glassboards LLC
In 2014, Vieille decided to develop and introduce a new line of products to his business. "We exhibited at trade shows and festivals and always wondered why exhibitors only used pop-up tents; I wanted to bring something new to the table," he shares. That year, Vieille founded Ins'TenT Industries. Vieille developed the AirDome, an inflatable tent unlike any other that is perfect for showcasing brands at events. Since then, Ins'Tent has brought on such customers as
Damien Vieille, founder and CEO of Ins'TenT Industries
Ins'TenT Industries specializes in high-performance tents and custom printed signage. In just three years, CEO, Damien Vieille has quickly turned Ins'TenT into one of the top tent and signage manufacturers in the United States.
LifeProof, Trek, Suzuki, Red Bull, UCLA, and Jack Nadel to name a few. In 2015, it reported earnings in the high $3 million dollar range.
Damien Vieille is founder and CEO of Ins'TenT Industries, a local company specializing in high-performance tents and custom printed signage.
Robby Whites and Jeremy Rincon are the founders of Clarus Glassboards, the leading manufacturer and innovator of glass dry-erase and architectural systems.
In 2009, Robby Whites and Jeremy Rincon were laid off from their jobs as junior analysts at the Stanford Financial Group in Houston because the company was shut down for a fraud investigation. These friends both had a great sense of faith and spirit, and seized the opportunity to create something new. The writing for their futures was no longer on the wall, but little did they know it would be on the glass. Continued on page 16
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Having spent serious time in the corporate world, they had become acutely aware of the mood swings of the financial-services industry, and wanted to work in a sector that did something tangible. They had also come to understand what was lacking when it came to workplace communication.
find an outlet, plug in your computer, and let's get to work." From those humble beginnings, today they've built a team of over 120 talented employees. After selling a majority stake to Bertam Capital Management last year, the two, now thirtysomethings, continue to work on the business and serve as advisors.
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Jola Sonkin and Amelia Kirchoff are the founders of GoMacro, an organic food company that creates plant-based nutrition bars with quality ingredients.
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Q: You had your current television series SHADES OF BLUE (based on a novel by Michael Rudolph called Shades of Blue: 30 Years of (Un)ethical Policing) completely filmed before it went on the air, right? JL: Yes. Q: Did that make it especially unnerving— wondering what the reception would be? JL: It was nerve-racking. Just doing the show itself was very challenging. Doing a one-hour drama is probably one of the hardest gigs in show business, and it's very demanding, and a show like this is such an emotional roller coaster for me and for a lot of the characters. It's very challenging — not knowing whether people are going to embrace the show. At the end of the day, you just have to give it your all, put your heart into it, put everything on the line, and see what happens. That's how I approach everything, anyway.
"I don't ever think of myself as the boss. I think of myself as a very important piece of this puzzle." – Jennifer Lopez Q: You mentioned the workload. And, obviously, a one-hour drama, everyone says it's the biggest grind, but were you noticing things that you are weren't seeing in film scripts that made you say, "OK, I want to see what I can do with a full TV series run, to actually play a character that I'm not seeing on the movies?" JL: To be honest, for me, right now, the best movies are on television. The characters are better. The stories, like you say, have more opportunities to explore things. It was just 20
a really exciting opportunity to do something that I hadn't done in a while in a different way than I had done in a long time. For me, the script itself, the story itself, the idea of it from the very first time I spoke about it with my producing partner Elaine Goldsmith Thomas — I knew that there was something that could go on. It just had enough of a base to really grow into something that hopefully, never gets boring.
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Q: But at the same time, was there a thought of sort of doing something that maybe didn't stray so far from things that we'd seen you do in the movies as well? JL: No, no. I never think of those things when I'm choosing projects. I just do what excites me, whatever kind of, when I hear it, goes, "Oh, yeah, that sounds good." It's very kind of from the gut for me. Q: What does your role of executive producer entail on a day-to-day basis on the set? JL: I have to say that they really give me the space to do the acting that I need, but you're really involved in every decision that goes on — the way the set looks, what everybody is wearing, the way the scene feels, the development of the scene, reading the scripts and giving your input, casting the show, bringing in all of the crew — everything. It's actually a lot of fun to create something from the ground up like that and to be involved at such an early stage. And then on the set day-to-day, I have a pretty tough workload. As you'll see throughout the season of SHADES OF BLUE, my character Harlee Santos (a single-mother NYPD officer, who is forced to work in the FBI's anti-corruption task force, whilst dealing with her own financial problems) is involved in almost every scene of each episode. Q: Jennifer, being the executive producer, that must create an interesting dynamic with
you and Ray Liotta. He's giving marching orders on camera, and you're his boss off camera. Can you talk about that a little bit? JL: He's boss on and off camera. I don't really try to challenge that in any way, shape, or form. We have a great time, actually. We really loved working together. I don't think of myself as the boss on set. I think of myself as Harlee when I'm on set. Then in relation to all of the characters, feel like that we are a family and that he's kind of our father figure in it, and he's our leader. That's kind of the dynamic that exists on the set. I don't ever think of myself as the boss. I think of myself as a very important piece of this puzzle.
"It's actually a lot of fun to create something from the ground up like that and to be involved at such an early stage." – Jennifer Lopez Q: I'd like you to look at the television landscape through your eyes. Every year they talk diversity, diversity, diversity, and maybe we see one or two shows with a minority in the lead. But this year, it seems as though there is a wealth of shows with casts like yours, showing and reflecting real life. With the landscape from your eyes, and as a producer who wants to do projects like these, tell Continued on page 56
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ersonally wanting more out of a subscription box service inspired Michelle Grundman to create Beyond Her Blush. After trying the existing subscription beauty boxes available in the market, Grundman found that the products were great, but had no idea how and when to use them. Grundman filled the void with Beyond Her Blush, which launched in November 2015. Beyond Her Blush is a beauty subscription box service that delivers trendy looks to customers' doorsteps every month. Each month, the box features a celebrity makeup artist who curates the products within the box, which come together to achieve that month's look. Each box consists of 5-6 beauty products and provides a mood board describing the featured artists and products along with a link for a video tutorial on their YouTube Channel to demonstrate how each product is used together. By providing an array of makeup, jewelry, lotion, toner, nail polish and more, the boxes
retail for $18.00 or $20.00 a month with free US Ground Shipping. Always having a passion for fashion and cosmetics, Grundman had a career in E-commerce and PR before the start of Beyond Her Blush. Being around her family and having the ability to work at all hours of the day, along with saving money on inventory storage costs, are Grundman's favorite aspects about working from home. As a fresh company, Beyond Her Blush continues to promote itself through social media and word of mouth. By posting pictures of the box, the products included, introducing the theme of the month, and the month's celebrity stylists, social media is a huge part of the company's marketing plan. Primary customers are women aged 18-35 who love keeping up on the latest beauty trends. In three years, the brand hopes to expand their selections of beauty products and to
Michelle Grundman is the founder of Beyond her Blush, a beauty subscription box service that delivers trendy looks to customers' doorsteps every month.
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or a firm to become truly innovative, Gary Hamel and Nancy Tennant suggest in their recent Harvard Business Review article all employees should be taught to think like innovators. In this view, explained in a previous blog, innovation is not the exclusive purview of a few creative geniuses, but stems from an environment which percolates and cherishes innovative thinking. Hamel and Tennant offer four specific ways to encourage the pre-requisite thinking. An unrelated article by Morton Bennedsen and Nicolai Foss in the California Management Review attempts to draw links between family assets and firm innovation based on extensive historic examples from around the world. The overlap between the two articles is striking and suggests family-owned firms, when managed successfully, may be the perfect laboratory to teach innovation to the next generation.
"Access to knowledge and capital allow for greater diversification and ultimately cross-pollination of ideas within a family." Challenging Orthodoxies
and use external consultants to challenge accepted norms within the firm. Leveraging Embedded Competencies When family history and public identity are positively associated with brand and product reputation, there may be further opportunities to leverage family identity. Brand extension and Family-owned firms, when managed successfully, market growth can be aided may be the perfect laboratory to teach innovation by a family name in ways to the next generation. a non-family brand name cannot. As an example, Apple may be able to expand into other identity. Access to knowledge and capital technological markets related to computing allow for greater diversification and ultimately and mobility, but the brand identity may not cross-pollination of ideas within a family. The extend much beyond closely related indus- Rothschilds famously utilized their network tries. In contrast, the Kohler family isn't exclusively tied to the kitchen and bath accessories When family history and public industry which generated their wealth. They identity are positively associated have effectively extended their family name to with brand and product reputation, encompass a luxury resort and championship there may be further opportunities to golf courses. The name now carries status leverage family identity. and business success, which can be leveraged across industries. The family name can also be leveraged of operations on different continents to amass in networking and investment circles for one of the largest fortunes in Europe. They means beyond the firm, and allow the family were able to open doors that simply aren't to extend their ventures outside a primary open for everyone because they effectively used the power of their name while sharing new ideas and information across different ventures. The Rothschilds highlight how the power of a family name can carry more legitimacy and be more powerful than brand recognition.
Families as a social system operate under a different set of constraints and expectations than a business, balancing issues of respect, appreciation, obligation, and loyalty in very different ways than a standard employment relationship. In many cases, family identity and family loyalty bind the family to the firm with bonds of commitment and stewardship which may incline the family to hold the firm for generations. Over that period of time, market forces demand innovation to ensure survival. Bennedsen and Foss suggest this concentrates families' attention and energy to removing roadblocks to innovation. They share three historically successful approaches: invite young family members to try out new ideas, Innovation is not the exclusive purview of a few creative invest through a family investgeniuses, but stems from an environment which percolates ment fund which provides an independent source of funding, and cherishes innovative thinking. 28
Unarticulated Needs and Underappreciated Trends When a family internalizes the entrepreneurial spirit, an entire set of behaviors encourages innovation including alertness to opportunities and willingness to implement them. Entrepreneurship as Continued on page 30
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7 Ways to Improve Your Non-Verbal Selling Skills Your Body Language Sends Wordless Cues Long Before You Try To Close a Sale By Bob Phibbs
he more you understand about what your body is saying—oftentimes without our knowledge — the more you can see how often it gets in your way. And that is especially true when you are in a sales situation. That is because oftentimes our bodies communicate fear — and fear makes people look away. Fear can cause you to lose your temper, or silence your own voice when it needs to be heard. Most of all, fear keeps strangers at arm's length. That's because 55% of our language to communicate with another person is non-verbal. Our bodies can sense bad vibrations long before someone's words arrive. So now think about a time you felt devalued by someone. Picture what their body position was. Now picture your own body's reaction. I'll bet you averted your eyes and you slumped your shoulders. You might even have curled your toes inside your shoes. Now think what it would feel like to be served by someone whose shoulders were slumped, who didn't meet your eyes, whose arms were crossed.
Would you feel engaged by them? Of course not! His body was telling you he wasn't being authentic. His non-verbal cues made it hard for you to trust them. Most people don't even realize when their bodies are communicating, so the first thing to do is to simply notice your body position.
Once you're aware of your own body communication, you want to be a student of your customer's body communication, too.
Do you cross your arms unconsciously?
Do you leave your arms down like a corpse when you talk to someone?
Do your shoulders slouch most of the time?
Those unconscious habits won't bring customers to you. In fact, they are communicating your unease to them. When you have a whole crew of people doing that, the energy in your entire business turns toxic. It makes customers walk out saying to themselves, "Something just didn't feel right about that place." The following are 7 ways to improve your non-verbal selling skills: 1. Lift the sternum (that's the flat bone at the front center of your chest). This allows more oxygen into the lungs. A good image to maintain is that of a string pulling your posture up from your sternum. This allows your shoulders to become more relaxed when engaging strangers. 2. Lean forward (but just a bit). Yes it's subtle, but it keeps you from leaning backward, which shows a negative attitude. 3. Smile. A smile is your best tool to get someone to like you, and when you don't smile, it's the quickest way to turn someone off.
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4. Meet their eyes. We like people who look at us. Too much eye contact and it can feel threatening, but too little and you
come off insincere. Yes, this is a balancing act to practice. 5. Gesture. Point directly at a feature and look at it with the customer. They will follow your gesture, and so will their eyes as you describe the benefit. Use an open hand or two fingers together, it's perceived as more open and friendly.
" Most people don't even realize when their bodies are communicating, so the first thing to do is to simply notice your body position.
6. Arms open. Hold your arms open and loose to show a welcoming attitude. Arms folded over your chest indicate you are unsympathetic, authoritative, and at some level, you are closing yourself off from the other person. 7. Stand side-by-side not faceto-face. When you present merchandise standing by your shopper's side, it is non-threatening. This allows you to do a sideways lean, which is friendly and non-threatening. An old-school tip says to mirror your customer's body posture. For example, if they use their hands a lot, you mirror that. If their arms are open, so are yours. If the customer Continued on page 36
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suddenly crosses their legs and arms, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to mirror that. Their body is telling you they are closed off. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want yours to say the same thing! You need to maintain an open stance and see what you said or did to close them off. Addressing it with something like,
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The more you master your body communication, the easier it will be to master your verbal communication.
breath becoming shallow? When do you take a step back from a customer? The more you can choose your body posture, the more youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find you can also choose your attitude. Your body is just like the car you have to drive. If you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t choosing the direction and checking the instruments, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll often be taken to a place you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be. And while you might still be afraid at some level when engaging a stranger, when you use these tips, you act as if you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afraid
which allows you to place the fog of fear in the background. The more you master your body communication, the easier it will be to master your verbal communication. Bob Phibbs is the CEO of The Retail Doctor, a New York consultancy. As a speaker, sales consultant and author of The Retail Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide to Growing Your Business, Bob has helped thousands of businesses since 1994. With over thirty yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience beginning in the trenches of retail and extending to senior management positions, his presentations are designed to provide practical information in a fun and memorable format. For more information on Bob, please visit www.RetailDoc.com.
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3. Become a Member of a Local Business Association Check with your local Chamber of Commerce to learn more about local organizations for businesses. 4. Use Classified Ads in Local Newspapers Classified ads in local newspapers have a wider audience than many online classified ad websites. 5. Writing and Publishing Articles Approach local trade publications or national magazines connected to your niche business and offer to write an informative article based around your product or service. 6. Flyers If you're distributing flyers, try to ensure they look professional and attractive. 7. Promotional Merchandise Make sure all of your offline marketing materials feature the specific URL you want to drive traffic to. The promotional items can include t-shirts, coffee mugs, mouse pads, bags, umbrellas, and stationery.
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Back in the Filtering Game Entrepreneur Drawn by the Siren Call of the Startup By Shane Kenny
love the fast-paced, see-my-work-havea-big-impact nature of a new startup. I love it so much that, since middle school, I have been part of starting eight businesses. Admittedly, they have not all been successful. Some have been spectacular failures. Despite this, I have been drawn by the siren call of the startup once again. I am now neck-deep in Startup No. 9, FilterSnap. In 1999, my brother Aaron and I started InternetSafety.com. That was right at the peak of what some would later call the "dotbomb era". It seemed as though venture capitalists were throwing money at any Internet idea they could find – no business plan required. We wanted in. Our idea was to build a dial-up Internet service to compete with AOL, MindSpring and EarthLink. Our difference was that we included an Internet filter so that parents could control the type of content their kids could access while online. It was a great idea. There was just one problem. Soon after we launched, dial-up began its slow, miserable death at the hands of broadband. We had to pivot if we were going to survive. In a flash of brilliance, we took our dial-up filter technology and built a software product that would run on any computer regardless of its Internet connection type. We didn't know it at the time, but we had just saved our business. We called this new product Safe Eyes. We had no experience in running an Internet filtering software business, but this didn't concern us. We put our heads down, worked hard, and learned as we went. It worked. In June of 2005 while on vacation with my wife, I received a call from my brother. Safe Eyes had been named the #1 parental control product out of 11 products tested by Consumer Reports. This rating put Safe Eyes on the map. We had beaten out products from Microsoft, AOL
and Symantec. The best part was that it was a blind review. We didn't even know they were doing it. The next five years were a whirlwind. We hired a CEO to help us build the business. We received a venture capital investment. We did proj- Shane Kenny is the founder of FilterSnap, a service that ects with the Australian delivers air filters to consumers' homes on a regular schedule Federal Government and to ensure timely replacement. McAfee. Our little business grew from four employees to over 30. The result was FilterSnap. The idea grew In 2010, the "we did it" moment arrived. from my own struggle to remember to change We received an offer from McAfee to acquire my home's air filters every three months. I our 11-year-old company. After months of due figured other people had the same problem diligence and reviewing hundreds of pages and came up with a plan to build a service of contracts, McAfee acquired InternetSafety. that would send me my filters when it was com for over $10 million on December 2, time to change them. The arrival of the box 2010. would be my reminder, and I would avoid the frustration of going to the store only to realize I could not remember which filter size I needed. It would be like Dollar Shave Club, We are still very much but for my house.
in the startup phase. But I am back in that fast-paced, see-my-work-have-a-bigimpact startup mode and loving every minute of it.
After the acquisition, I managed the Safe Eyes team at McAfee for two years. In the end, they laid off my entire team. I had been planning to leave anyway. They just made the decision for me before I had a chance to make it. I took a few months off to travel, play golf, and generally live as if I was retired. I quickly became bored so I started doing some consulting work. This helped with the boredom, but it also started feeding my desire to start something of my own again.
Officially launched in November 2014, FilterSnap offers 72 filter sizes and a choice of 1, 2, 3, 6 or 12-month replacement schedules. The service helps customers save money because clean filters use less energy and help avert costly repairs. We are still very much in the startup phase. But I am back in that fast-paced, see-my-work-have-a-big-impact startup mode and loving every minute of it. I'm not sure where this journey will end. Some days I think that Startup No. 9 will be my last. Others, I think, "Who am I kidding?" This time next year or the year after, I might be working on No. 10 and just as exhilarated by the ride as I've been since I first felt the thrill of starting my own business back in middle school. Visit www.filtersnap.com.
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Stay Motivated, Focused, and Healthful Whilst Working From Home By Rachel Craig
orking from home is the dream for many people, but it's incredibly easy to lose motivation and fall into an unproductive and unhealthy routine. With no one looking over your shoulder, the television and fridge can devilish distractions. Heck, sometimes there's an overwhelming notion to clean the entire house, even though it's the last thing you'd be excited to do at any other time in your life. So how does one stay motivated, focused, and healthful whilst working from home? Firstly, a good motivation is to remember you'll have no money if you don't work. Secondly, introduce these simple, effective strategies and you'll set yourself on the right track for a more productive and enjoyable working day. Create a Routine This is one of the most important strategies that must not be overlooked. Without a routine, very few people can function at an optimal level. Free styling is a gift that most of us will never understand or achieve, sadly. Try to get a decent amount of sleep by going to bed and getting up at same time each weekday. Write down your plan for the day and stick to it. It's amazing what you can achieve by simply writing things down and making a physical to-do list. It will help you to prioritize tasks, organize your overactive mind, and spur creativity.
to repetitive strain injury in the wrists; and it decreases blood circulation in the legs, which can lead to deep vein thrombosis and various veins. To combat these issues, you need to do some desk exercises. Stand up and stretch regularly, and introduce some simple leg and arm movements.
It's so easy to get caught up in work and forget to take a break, but you'll get more done if you stop working at regular intervals.
Take Regular Breaks and Get Some Fresh Air It's so easy to get caught up in work and forget to take a break, but you'll get more done if you stop working at regular intervals. Ideally you should take a break every 90 minutes to 2 hours. Force yourself to go outside for a quick walk, do a spot of yoga or some simple stretches, or even just make yourself a coffee and listen to the radio for 10 minutes. The important thing is to remove yourself from your work for regular, short intervals to give your eyes and head a rest. Eat Healthy Healthy food and snacks throughout the day can transform your productivity immensely. Switch the crisps and chocolate for nuts, seeds, fruit, and whole food energy bars. Most of us
Get Showered and Dressed One of the worst ways to start your home-working day is to skip the shower and stay in your pajamas. Taking a shower can do untold wonders when you're feeling sluggish and unmotivated. And whilst it's important to be comfortable, try to wear something that helps you to get into the right frame of mind for work. Do Desk Exercises There's a tendency for those of us who work at a desk to stay put for hours on end. This is this incredibly unhealthy for so many reasons. It weakens the core; it creates tension in the neck, shoulders, back and hips; it can lead 40
Without sufficient hydration, your brain will not function properly and you'll tire more easily.
don't have time for a long, leisurely lunch, but it's important to at least schedule a small break to refuel with a healthy snack.
" It's amazing what you can achieve by simply writing things down and making a physical to-do list.
Drink Plenty of Water Drinking water is something that many of us actually have to remind ourselves to do, which is crazy. But we get so caught up in what we're doing and often mistake thirst for hunger. Coffee does not count, unfortunately! Without sufficient hydration, your brain will not function properly and you'll tire more easily. Invest in a Desk and Good Office Chair This is an added expense that not everyone can afford. But if you can, please do so. You could even get away with just an ergonomic office chair if you can work at the kitchen table. If you're sitting down for most of the day, a quality chair will support your posture (as long as you stop slouching), reduce the risk of back and neck pain, and relieve pressure on your hips and derrière. Generally, you'll find it Continued on page 42
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much more comfortable, and this will boost your productivity.
and monotony of working from home. You will have to get up and out for regular walks with the dog in the fresh air; however, this will boost your serotonin, get the circulation going, and keep you active.
Use an Artificial Daylight Lamp These lamps can address low energy levels, fatigue, and feelings of irritability and depression, particularly during the dark winter months. By recreating the look of sunlight, an artificial daylight lamp can increase the production of melanin in our brains and revitalize our mood.
" One of the worst ways to start your homeworking day is to skip the shower and stay in your pajamas.
Set Boundaries Setting clear boundaries between work life and home life is key to achieving a healthy balance. There can be a tendency for home-workers to just keep on working throughout the day and night. Whilst this is sometimes necessary to meet a deadline, it is not acceptable on a regular basis.
Setting clear boundaries between work life and home life is key to achieving a healthy balance.
On the other hand, friends and family often assume you're free to chat or meet up at any time. To combat these potential issues, set your working hours and stick to them as much as possible, arrange a dedicated workspace in the home (i.e. not your bed or sofa), don't take personal calls when you're working, and communicate to friends and family when you are and are not available.
Q. Should I opt for nursing-home or inhome care insurance? A. When selecting insurance plans, protect against your worst risk first. In-home care is more about maintenance, while care outside the home is focused on crises. Home care is good for when a person needs help getting around. If he has a stroke, he'd need to be cared for outside the home initially, so there is a need for both. Q. What should I select as my daily
Health and Wellness Links to Check Out How making lists can quell anxiety and breed creativity: www.psychologytoday.com/blog/thecreativity-cure/201403/how-making-listscan-quell-anxiety-and-breed-creativity 10 exercises you can do at your desk: time.com/4019563/exercise-work-desk/
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Planning for Long-Term Health Care? Thanks to Baby Boomers and modern medical marvels, more Americans than ever are heading into their senior years, and will also soon be deciding how to handle their eldercare. Steve Casto, Retirement Income Specialist and author of Is Your Retirement Headed in the Right Direction?, (www.stevecasto.com), says there are important questions and answers to consider before making that critical decision:
Rachel Craig is a digital content writer and editor at Quality Formations, specializing in company formation and regulatory compliance, business start-up advice and healthful living. Splitting her time between a shared office and home office, she has extensive personal experience of the benefits and challenges faced by the home-based worker. Through many a trial and error, Rachel has discovered an effective strategy for optimal health and a successful work-life balance. Email: startups@qualityformations.co.uk or visit www.qualityformations.co.uk.
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typical elimination period is 90 days, which means you are responsible for covering the first 90 days of care on your own. Most people believe that Medicare covers the first 90 days, which is dead wrong. It only covers it under certain conditions, and not all patients meet those conditions, which include: • A nursing home stay that follows a three-day hospital stay
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fter working together for 10-15 years, a group of passionate females decided to utilize each woman's different strengths to launch an online jewelry boutique, 7 Charming Sisters. The 7 'work sisters' all bring something unique to the table, seen in the brand's seven collections. Each collection offers a variety of styles and trends in necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings at an affordable price. Established in 2015, 7 Charming Sisters is quickly becoming a staple jewelry brand. Paula, Kimmie, Jennifer, Donalda, Jessica, Melissa, and Kimberly all come from different backgrounds; different ages, styles, religions- basically everything. Synergy and teamwork can be accredited for the success of 7 Charming Sisters. By taking on particular roles such as a finance director or human resource manager, each woman came together to form a business. 7 Charming Sisters offers an interactive
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mong a growing number of Millennials, there is a real desire to become an entrepreneur, and a belief that starting a business can be a way to attain both independence and wealth. Yet, too many people put their personal finances at risk to launch a business. Tim Steffen, CPA/PFS, CFP®, CPWA®, Director of Financial Planning for Baird, believes it can be done without sabotaging your financial future. He offers the following tips: Delineate between business and personal assets. Set up a limited liability company (LLC) and separate bank account. Not only does this keep a clean line between business assets and your personal or family assets, it can help reduce your personal liability and make tax compliance simpler.
"Consider funding your business with money from outside investors or family members." If you tap your savings, leave yourself a cushion. According to the SBA, the number one source of financing for new businesses is personal assets/savings. Most entrepreneurs pour some of their own money into a new business. If the business takes off, that can be a great investment. While you may believe your business will be a sure thing, it's important to set parameters around how much of your personal savings you're willing to contribute. Be careful about using retirement accounts. For many young people, retirement accounts can be some of their only savings, and it can be tempting to use those accounts believing there will be time to replenish them once the business succeeds. Some qualified retirement plans like 401(k)s allow participant to borrow from the account. Keep in mind, however, that you must pay the loan back within a stated timeframe. If you fail to do so, it will be treated as a distribution from your account and will be taxed. In addition, you may face a penalty for early withdrawal. Tax rules prevent borrowing from an IRA, so any withdrawal from the account will be 48
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Don't build your business on personal debt. Financial planners generally recommend limiting your total monthly debt service payments (including housing and personal debt) to 36% of your monthly gross income. If you personally borrow money for your business and it fails, you may have to declare personal bankruptcy. Don't rely on credit cards if you need to finance the business. Most commercial credit cards charge significantly higher interest rates than other sources of credit such as a business line of credit. In addition, many small businesses owners need to provide a personal guarantee when applying for a business credit card. So even if you've kept your business and personal accounts separate, if your business fails, you may be personally responsible for the credit card debt.
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Co-Working a Company Recovery Force's Growth Step Between a Home Office and Independent Space By Sherilyn Colleen
att Wyatt, founder and CEO of Recovery Force, is worlds away from where he started his most recent company. Currently working out of one of 13 office suites that Launch Fishers provides in Fishers, Ind., his business has been able to grow with the co-working space and incubator, which just expanded into a new 52,000 square feet space. Recovery Force is now a 14-employee company working closely with the FDA, the United States Patent Office and complex-contract manufacturers half-way around the world in preparation to begin commercializing a suite of products in 2017. The company makes wearable, active compression technology used by athletes, patients and military personnel. Its products speed the recovery process and help the body perform more effectively by inducing sequential compression: the action stimulates blood flow and extracellular fluids, which reduces muscle pain and fatigue in athletes and reduces risk of blood clots in patients after surgery. Given the nature of the technology, it's not surprising that Wyatt's inspiration for Recovery Force came from experience: observing a cumbersome recovery process after his father's extensive knee surgery. It didn't seem conducive to healing, as his father was kept in a fairly immobile position due to connective tubing, unable to sleep due to the noise of a pump and he experienced greater
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ichelle Villemaire, the DIY mom on TLC's new show What She Said, has always been outspoken and ready to share her opinions and creations with the world. Her childhood nickname of "Screaming Mimi" never quite faded away, though the name has always been a term of endearment. When her second child was born, Villemaire realized blogging would be the perfect medium for her to combine her love of writing, crafting and parenting. Formerly a freelance writer until she became a stayat-home mom, Villemaire had been urged by friends to share her crafts and humorous personal essays online. Today, she's a successful blogger at HomeMadeMimi.com and is building a fan base for her YouTube channel where she empowers women to use their power tools. Villemaire has already begun to attract the attention of major brands and shoots DIY
videos for several channels with large numbers of millennial mom followers. The mompreneur considers herself a true homemaker, as she takes her inspiration from home and family and shoots her videos straight from her garage. She's excited to continue to build useful and comedic content on her channel, and is working toward a television DIY show. In the future, she envisions herself creating an online store to sell her modern homemade products. The crafty businesswoman's latest project was one of passion: a "yarn bomb" in honor of National Women's History Month. With help from her community, she and her volunteers crocheted yarn pieces that were wrapped around 33 trees on Monument Street in Los Angeles. Each tree was named after a different woman in American history from Susan B. Anthony to Sally Ride. After two weeks, the pieces were dismantled and transformed into blankets that were
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donated to women transitioning out of homelessness. The act of creating a home for herself and her family led Villemaire to this desire to help others find a home for themselves, which she says cannot be done without the support of other women. "This was a great way to give back and at the same time teach my children the stories of the women who helped shape our country," Villemaire says. Subscribe to her YouTube channel (HomeMadeMimi) where she posts DIY projects as well as videos to help you take charge of your garage! Visit www.homemademimi.com.
Trip to Jamaica Inspires Mechanical Engineer to Design Unconventional Chair By Laurie Graff
ason Lutz had just graduated Ohio State University in 2008 when he headed up to Danville, VT to spend time with his mom. The mechanical engineer major was receiving offers from potential employers, but none had the same entrepreneurial appeal he'd experienced the summer before. Helping a friend construct a house in Jamaica, Lutz had become captivated by the locals' use of natural resources to create products for exports. The idea of creating a fair trade bamboo furniture company lodged in his brain, he designed a traditional chair with an unconventional seat in bamboo. Lutz mom owned a cedar stand, the perfect setting for a contemplative retreat. The loggers hired to thin out her stand mistakenly clearcut the land, leaving behind a trail of trunks and branches of young white cedars. While his mom was devastated by the disaster, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Substituting
the white cedar for the bamboo, Lutz chose to try his hand at his Jamaican design. The project paid off. Lutz had reinvented the wheel … or rather, the chair! Inspired by the idea of a suspended hammock chair, Lutz constructed a traditional chair with an unconventional seat that floated in the frame, attached to the back and suspended from the sides by rope. The result was an uber comfortable outdoor chair that hugs you like a hammock, and conforms to every person's body type.
world. Fitting family tradition, he and his wife, Sarah Cooke, created the Vermont Cedar Chair Company.
Starting with the New England craft show circuit, Lutz entered and brought his chairs, selling out at the very first one. Elated by his success, his mom revealed that furniture building happened to be in his genes. Pulling out the family photo albums, Lutz learned that generations of his family had owned the Grand Rapids Chair Company (1872-1973), one of the largest furniture companies in the
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