WHAT DO BLESSINGS HAVE TO DO WITH BUSINESS?
Paulette Peutz, RN
You may be wondering what “blessings” have to do with business-- or how there could be any connection between the two. If you have found yourself here, it is likely that you are someone who can truly relate to this concept after just a bit of explanation!
Some of us believe that one of our main purposes in life is to “share ourselves and help others.” You have found a rare new business opportunity, which fully encompasses these values. Not only do you have the chance to build a wonderful degree of success, you can do it alongside of other people who share the very same values as you. I would think that this in itself is a blessing-- and perhaps you will agree!
For many of us, a “blessing” can seem to be a “small miracle.” There are simply so many grand things that happen, exactly at the right time, when they are most needed. While I'm sure that you, also, have heard people express that all such things are usually coincidences, somehow that never really seems to add up-- there must be something more to it.
Many of us believe that blessings come from God--and also that God often works through people as His vessel. If you share this belief, this business venture is the perfect one for you. If you are not certain, perhaps you need to be convinced, as we have been. Everyday, God brings to us those He wants us to know, whether it is business blessings or just ministry to help others with some aspect of their lives. This opportunity has been a perfect opener for blessing others in whatever way God leads us.
How can business and blessings be connected? When you elect to join us, it will not be long before you understand! You will begin to experience bountiful blessings in many forms. There will be brand-new people in your life who truly care about you and will be willing to lend a helping hand for your success. You will see that earning a living no longer means endless, exhausting hours at a job, which you may not have even liked, but work which you will actually enjoy. And it includes the freedom to schedule your work day, so that you can have and enjoy your life as well. You will find that you will no longer have to settle for the kind of tiny salary, which you may be familiar with, and instead will have an income that you can be happy with. For God blesses us with prosperity and will always meet our needs.
If you are one of those skeptical folks who may be tempted to dismiss such business-enhancing, life-enriching examples as being nothing more than coincidental, you may very well need to experience it all for yourself! Certainly good things happen for those who work for them-- sometimes-- but good things happening exactly when they are needed, precisely in the manner that they are needed cannot be dismissed as mere coincidence!
A blessing is not a guarantee that you will instantly become a millionaire, or that your life will immediately be perfect and free of any type of difficulty; a blessing is a beautiful gift that will cause your present moment, and the possibilities for the time ahead, to be better than they were before! And when you begin to receive and share such blessings, you will surely agree that you have found the business that is right for you!
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TAX ADVANTAGE TIPS
Debi DeBord
As home based business owners, we need to be aware of the many tax benefits available to us. We already know the benefits of working at home: more time with our families and more time to enjoy the activities we love such as travel, working with charities, or just relaxing more. No more boss to report to, working our own schedules and the list goes on.
However, there are drawbacks to working for ourselves: higher income taxes with self-employment taxes, paying for our own office supplies and equipment, continued education, travel expenses, a ton of different insurances to pay, and the Big one, paying for our own health insurance!
So what can we do to save some of that hard earned money, pay fewer taxes the honest way? I agree we should all pay our fair share of taxes but not be over-taxed. One of the best books on this subject is a book by Sandy Botkin, CPA, Esq. and former IRS tax accountant, the book: "Lower Your Taxes Big Time!" I was pleasantly surprised at how it is written not in legalese or accounting terms but in language easily understandable by the masses.
His very first chapter talks about why everyone employed outside the home or otherwise, should have some sort of a business and preferable a home-based business, saving you thousands of dollars a year in taxes.
Think about all the expenses you have in your day to day life, real estate taxes, utilities, computer and computers and computer supplies, Internet, vehicle expenses, phones, clothing, meals, travel, entertainment, insurance, just to mention a few. What if you could defray a portion of these expenses just by having a legitimate home based business and write off some of these expenses off as business deductions. The IRS laws are very specific in this regard so educate yourself by reading the book and check with your accountant to find out how to pay thousands of dollars less a year in taxes and put back some of that hard earned money in your own pockets.
One of the best businesses to be in is a one where you work for yourself and not by yourself. What do we mean by this? Our team with My Internet Business offers continuous support and training for all team members. Our team does not just let you go once you sign up and pay your money. We have over seven informational and training calls in addition to the company training calls. The My Internet Business compensation plan encourages up to help the people we sponsor to succeed. So why not check out this home-based business opportunity, make money and save on taxes.
How to find the best Christian Home Based Business
Marion Herbertson
So you've been searching for a Christian home based business opportunity... WHAT should you be looking for?
With the myriad of home business opportunities out there ... each one claiming to be the answer you have been looking for .... how do you know which one is the best Christian based home business for you? And if you've ever wanted to work from home, you know how desperately you want to believe all those promises of untold wealth just flooding into your bank account without you having to do one single thing to make it happen!
Well ...... nice though that would be - it certainly isn't the reality of the situation!! However, there ARE Christian home based businesses out there that are excellent and as we are very clearly called to rise above and out of the world's system, a work from home business opportunity is often an answer to prayer - I know it certainly was for me!
So, what do you look for in a good Christian Home Based Business opportunity?
A good place to start would be prayer. Ask God for guidance, wisdom and direction - make Him your Controlling Business Partner - He will not let you down!
Right - here are 10 top things you should check out when looking for the best Christian home based business:-
1. Is the business legitimate? It really doesn't need to be a Christian home based business as such - but it must be grounded in loyalty and integrity ....... all the way from the inside - out. Therefore, make sure you check it out thoroughly.
2. Are there actual products involved? If it is just passing on the business opportunity, don't go anywhere near it. These businesses are considered illegal in most states and countries and are popularly known as pyramid schemes. Look for a REAL business with GREAT products - one which you will be proud to tell your friends and family about.
3. Are the products or services offered in demand? Most business cater to a very specific target audience - and thus do not work very well.
4. Are there any hidden costs? Be prepared to pay to join a good Christian based home business - it's unrealistic to expect something for nothing - but do check if there are any hidden costs. Be sure you can afford the ongoing costs. These are not necessarily a bad thing - it costs to set up and run a business - but you need to take a responsible, informed approach.
5. What is your ROI (Return on Investment)? With some companies, the commissions are so tiny that you need to sell truck loads of products to earn anything near a decent income. Pick one where you actually stand to make some money!
6. Try and talk to someone within the business. Most home based businesses are online business opportunities and talking to someone is like trying to talk to the man in the moon!! Is it easy to talk to a real person within the business? What is their attitude? Run like mad if they try and talk you into anything. The primary duty of a company representative or anyone else within the business is to provide you with all the information you need so that you can make an informed decision.
7. Check out the available training and support - there should be tons and tons of this. It really doesn't matter how good the company is - or how good the business is - you will almost certainly fall flat on your face if you do not have excellent training and support - specially in the early stages of your online Christian home based business opportunity journey.
8. Talk to your prospective sponsor. Most online home business opportunities, including Christian based home business opportunities work through you being sponsored into the business. Is your sponsor Christian? What is their primary motivation? (Absolutely nothing wrong with wanting big houses and cars, etc., - but do remember what the Bible says about being un-equally yoked - so check out their motives and try and get a feel for where their heart lies). Is he or she readily available? Do they provide training and support? What safety net is in place should your sponsor be ill, go on holiday, etc?
9. Choose the best sponsor for YOU . What do I mean by that? Well some sponsors advertise huge earnings, which is great .... but how does that help you? Don't always assume they will pass that knowledge on to you - even if they say they will! Do the math - if they are as successful as they say they are, they are attracting many people each week. Do they physically have the time to provide you with the training and support they say they will? Do they have regular training calls where you know you can reach them every day?
10. Choose the best team for you. I have found that sponsors and teams have their own unique personality - find one that suits YOU , has the same values and principles as you and can work at a pace to suit you. Will your sponsor stick with you if you are an internet newbie? Or is the team full of people UNLIKE yourself? The best scenario is when there are a bunch of people of mixed abilities - all happy to work together, helping each other along to a single goal ..... and having fun along the way!
This may sound like a daunting list of do's and don'ts - but let me assure you - find the right Christian home based business and you will be rewarded beyond anything you ever thought possible. I went from working 12 hour days and just getting by, to working in the comfort of my own home and earning more money than I have ever done, simply by applying the above check list! To say that my life has been changed would be the understatement of the year! So do your homework now, ask God to guide you and be prepared to think outside the box. A Christian home based business could be just what you need to be able to join me in saying, "Recession? What recession?!"