From the School of Pain to the School of Vision
Many, many of us have struggled with some aspect of lack in our lives -- not enough time, opportunities, food, well-being, quality relationships, education, money, friends, etc., etc. Whether we realize it or not, we have been using the pain of those "apparent" conditions as a very powerful teacher ... more...

10 Steps to Creating Your Smalll Business Disaster Plan
I'm a recent Hurricane Rita evacuee and survived the evacuation and the ensuing hurricane. Running from a hurricane isn't something I've ever had to do before, nor is it something I'd ever like to do again. However, as a solo business owner, I'm quite thankful that I have a virtual business. The ... more...

A Fragile Lifeline: Lessons I Learned Answering The Aids Hotline
Dial 1-800/AIDSNYCEvery Monday and Wednesday morning, promptly at 10 a.m., I leave behind my daily life and turn to volunteering as an AIDS Hotline counselor at New York Citys GMHC [Gay Mens Health Crisis], the nations largest social service agency for AIDS.For the next four hours, my ... more...

Buying Country Acreage and Rural Properties, To Buy or Not To Buy
Almost anyone can become a rural property owner; if you are willing to set goals, establish what your purposes are, plan ahead and set targets that are all aligned toward the same result. And, if you can be patient instead of requiring instant gratification.There is no more $50-an-acre land; unless ... more...

7 Cold Calling Secrets Even The Sales Gurus Don't Know
More and more e-mails are arriving in my in-box from people who hate cold calling. Here's what they're saying: Cold calling terrifies me. The phone feels like a 10,000-pound weight. Every time I have to make a cold call, I freeze up. I feel like a fraud when Im cold calling. I cant take the ... more...

For Business Owners Only - You Cant Be Fired But Neither Can You Quit
The decision to sell, or not to sell your business is a difficult one. There are many questions that need to be answered before an informed decision can be made. Is selling your best alternative? Will one of the kids want to take over the business? Timing is everything. Is now the right time? ... more...

The Difficulties, Challenges and Problems Of Teleworking, Telecommuting and Working at Home
Working at home, from home, in your pajamas, in the nude, at the beach, working from bed or the easy chair - these are all the images and joys of home working that Kate and I enjoy and many others too. Kate and I sell Real Estate; that is perhaps the most popular telecommuting, work at home; pick ... more...

Over 50
I have been trying to put one of my articles on this web site for over a year. Maybe it is fear of the unknown, fear of what people might say. I dont know. One thing I do know is that one reason is that I have no web site to send anyone to for further listings and/or purchasing. I still do not ... more...

MLM Moms
If you are a mom (or even a dad!) building an MLM business and wondering how to keep balance and sanity in your life, then this MLM training segment was written just for you. So, let's chat - mom to mom.First, let me share a little of my story so you'll know that I've "been there, done that" and am ... more...