The economy is still trying to recover.  People everywhere are still loosing their jobs and trying to find a new job is still very difficult.  Could Network Marketing be the answer?  Well lets just take a look.  We know that it is the small businesses that fuel our economy.  There are people out there looking for an answer and Network Marketing just might be the answer not only for the displaced workers and people looking for a powerful change, but for the economy as a whole.  Let me tell you why I feel that way. 

I spent a week in Fort Laurderdale at a 5linx convention which I am a partner in.  There were over 5,000 people who attended the convention who decided that this company could help change their lives to one with more time and financial freedom.  For me the event was so emotional because there were people there from all walks of life who were changing the way they lived because of 5Linx which is a network marketing company.  I am little biased here because I belong to 5Linx and I love the company, but there are so many other network marketing companies out there that offer the same kind of opportunity.  Some of the more well known ones are Mary Kay and Avon.  You just have to find one that you love and make the commitment to making it work. 

Now I know that there a people who frown on this industry, but this is the only industry that I know that will allow you start your own business for a really small investment.  You get a team,  business plan and a proven system to help you grow your business.  It's like owning a franchise without the franchise fees or restrictions. 

To show you that there is validity to what I am saying lets look at some very successful and famous people who understand the power of this industry and believes in it.

• Warren Buffet
• Donald Trump
• Robert Kioysaki
• David Bach
• Les Brown

Just to name a few.  So how does this help the economy?  Well if people are making money in their business then they are able to spend more, which will boost the economy.  I saw 5Linx co-founders give away over a half-million dollars in bonuses at the convention, so there is good money to be made.

A bit of advice.  Before you join any company do your homework.  Don't just join a company because of the money, make sure you love the product or services that are offered.  Trust me love of what you do will get you through the tough times and yes as an entrepreneur if you stick it out long enough you will have tough times.

Hope you found this article helpful.  To learn more about how to become my business partner in 5linx email me at Audrey@msboss.net

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Make It A Great Day!
Audrey

I just finished reading an article in the January issue of Black Enterprise magazine about 50 Cent.  The article talks about the deals that 50 made by forming different partnerships.  I think one of the biggest deals he is recognized for is his deal with Vitamin Water where he made $100 million dollars.  As small businesses we can take a page out of this mans book.  Most entrepreneurs have so many ideas and we try to do them all at once, but what I gathered from the article is that you can do them all, but you need a system, they need to make sense, they need to compliment your brand and you need someone who knows how to help you go about finding the right partners to form these joint ventures with.  In 50 Cent case he had Chris Lighty who is the founder of Violator Records.  The other thing I gathered from this article is that if you are looking to form joint ventures and create partnerships, you have to ask yourself what value are you bringing to the table for your partner.  50 already had success in the music industry, so he was bringing that to the table.  If the venture creates value for both parties involved, then it's a win win for all.  Last but not least all of these ventures have allowed 50 to create multiple streams of income.  If you get a chance check out the article.  It was a very good one.

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Audrey

Great show this morning.  Just wanted to give you a recap.  The topic was What Do You Want In 2011.  Just a few tips to help you get whatever that is.

1. What Do You Want?  In order to achieve this goal you must first be clear about what you want.  Clarity is so important here.  Take some time to figure this out.
2. Why do you want it?  You have to have a big enough why to accomplish this goal.  If your why is small and shallow this is not a goal worth setting.
3. When do you want it?  Set a time frame for accomplishing what you want.  2011 has 12 months in it.  Choose a month to hit the mark.
4. What are you going to give up for this goal?  You have to give up something.  It maybe time, your favorite TV show, your weekly hair appointments or money, but you have to be willing to give up something.  If you aren't willing then your why is probably small and shallow.
5. Who will help you?  What you need to understand about finding help is that you have to ask for it first.  If you don't ask for help then don't expect to get any help.  This is tough for most people, but in order to grow in anything you can't do it alone.  You will need help.
6. What will you do when you hit your goal?  Is that it for you or will you set a new goal.  Once you hit the first goal you will have momentum, so this is the perfect time to set your next goal.

Beware in 2011

There are three things you need to beware of this year.  They will hinder your growth and this year is about growing.  So let me share them with you.

1. The Email Monster-  He will try to come in a possess you everyday.  You have to be strong and fight him off.  What I do when he shows up is peep in his window and see which emails are important.  Check them and then I hide from him the rest of the day until I have time to peep in his window again.  Don't let him possess you.
2. The Time Thief- He will always try to trick by telling you that you have more time than you actually have.  Before you know it you are hanging out with him doing something totally unproductive and the whole day is gone and he is already planning how he will hold you up tomorrow.
3. The Procrastinator Perp- Now he is very slick.  He will make seem like what you are doing is important but in reality it isn't.  See is in co-hoots with The Time Thief and if you are not careful you will get caught up wasting time with these two and nothing will be achieved.

So that is my recap.  To listen to the show which is always archived go to http://www.TheMsBossShow.com.




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Make It A Great Day!

Audrey

Well we have lived to see a new year so let's make this year the best year of our lives.  The way to do this is to make sure that you are preparing and planning for the best.  Lets start with how you will increase you income and save more this year.  We have all heard it before, we should have a savings set up for rainy days, so we know how important it is.  Some of us went through many storms last year and the savings we should have had was not there.  Some of us had too much month at the end of the check, so it was almost if not impossible to save anything.  So how do we make sure that this doesn't happen again this year.  Set a realistic amount that you want to save.   Get you a side hustle just to fund your savings.  Here is a list of side hustles that don't take much time at all.
1Sell once a month at a flea market

1. Sell something on Ebay
2. Set up a Friday child care service or whatever day you have free
3. Sell your favorite cakes to the nearby diner
4. Set up a Wednesday Woman Service for Seniors to take them for a day of beauty
5. Go to a local bar that has a kitchen and offer to sell fish sandwiches on their busiest day.
6. Sell your your art work
7. Sell your special services that you offer.

Just make a plan to sell something.  Anything to make sure that you are putting something into your savings accounts to help you avoid those storms that you went through last year.  If you don't have anything to sell let me know and you can help me sell some of my stuff and make a commission.  I have a lot to sell and can use of the help I can get in doing so.

I hope this helps.

Until Next Time
Make It A Great Day!

Audrey