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         <title>Develop An Entrepreneurial Mindset to Be Successful</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Develop-An-Entrepreneurial-Mindset-to-Be-Successful/725564</link>
         <description>The most common mistake that home-based entrepreneurs make is to treat their home based business as a freelance, part-time job; despite the fact that it may well be their ticket to financial freedom. You must develop an entrepreneurial mindset to become successful. Running a business from a store or office is quite different from running a home-based business. For one, you have the extra overheads to consider; rentals, additional equipment, perhaps staff. When operating out of a home on the other hand, these overhead costs can be kept down to a minimum. Many times procrastination sets in when you're the only one to answer to though.

Whether you've set up your home based business as a result of having lost a job, developed a new passion or finally taken action on a long-standing one; the trick is to begin with an entrepreneurial mindset. The question to start with is not 'how do I start my business', but 'why am I starting it?'. Once you have your clearly defined answers, the next step is to begin training your mind to think like an entrepreneur.

1. You must be self-motivated: No more pep talks from the boss.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/mindset+for+success" rel="tag">mindset for success</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/home-based+business+success" rel="tag">home-based business success</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/entrepreneurial+mindset" rel="tag">entrepreneurial mindset</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/successful+mindset" rel="tag">successful mindset</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/" rel="tag"></a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma invites you to learn more about how to thrive in todays economy, and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.MindsetSuccess.com/&quot;&gt;create your own mindset for success while building a home-based business&lt;/a&gt; . Also, visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.BabyBoomersBlueprint.com&quot;&gt;her blog&lt;/a&gt; for additional tips.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:50:19 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>3 Reasons to Learn About Article Marketing</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/3-Reasons-to-Learn-About-Article-Marketing/697279</link>
         <description>Many years ago, I had a good friend who did in home shows for a very nice and upscale home decorating product. Her biggest problem was not getting the sales, but actually getting people in front of the product. She was quite confident that once a prospective client saw it, they'd love it and want to buy. She decided to canvas neighborhoods in her area which took a lot of time and got very little response. A one time direct mail or door-to-door canvassing campaign does little to get you noticed. You have to canvas or mail the same neighborhoods several times in order to get a response. It wasn't until after I'd received at least four or five fliers on my doorknob that I called a handyman service to install peepholes for my new home.

How often are you getting unsolicited direct mail materials in your mailbox or hanging on your doorknob? Not too often I'm sure. This is a prime example of how marketing has changed, saving time and money. Article marketing is working its way as a replacement to direct mail. Business owners are being noticed faster than ever before.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/article+marketing" rel="tag">article marketing</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/direct+mail+alternative" rel="tag">direct mail alternative</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/gain+credibility" rel="tag">gain credibility</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/get+noticed" rel="tag">get noticed</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/seo+rich+articles" rel="tag">seo rich articles</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/viral" rel="tag">viral</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach, marketer, and online business owner who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.YourMillionDollarDestiny.com&quot;&gt; profitable online business &lt;/a&gt; with multiple income streams. To contact Janet you can also &lt;a href=&quot; http://www.BabyBoomersBlueprint.com&quot;&gt; visit her blog &lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:30:02 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Are Your Reasons To Be In Business &quot;BIG&quot; Enough?</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Are-Your-Reasons-To-Be-In-Business--BIG--Enough-/694605</link>
         <description>You've quit your job and have set up your own business. It's been a long-standing dream of yours and now that you're finally here, you are excited, relieved and yes, even a bit overwhelmed! However, 6 months down the line and you are beginning to question your decision. Have you made the right choice and is this what you really should be doing?

Sounds familiar? A lot of women step into their entrepreneurial shoes without having first answered the all important question of 'why am I doing this'? Let me give you an example of a friend of mine. After her third child was born, she decided she would restart her yoga sessions to get back into shape. She spent the first week enthusiastically rolling out her mat at home. But the next week, the baby kept her up and she had a few late nights, and so skipped her sessions. And then again she got back to it with a vengeance for a couple of days before being distracted again. She soon began to realize that she needed something more structured if she was to keep it up, so she joined classes at her local community center.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/reasons+to+be+in+business" rel="tag">reasons to be in business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/set+up+your+own+business" rel="tag">set up your own business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/women+entrepreneurs" rel="tag">women entrepreneurs</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/janet+giacoma" rel="tag">janet giacoma</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/fear+of+failure" rel="tag">fear of failure</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach and marketer who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.BabyBoomersBlueprint.com.com&quot;&gt; profitable online business &lt;/a&gt; with multiple income streams.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:42:19 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>How To Make a Contingency Plan for Your Business</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Make-a-Contingency-Plan-for-Your-Business/694574</link>
         <description>You've worked hard to establish a thriving online business, but what happens to it if suddenly you are not there to manage it? A sudden illness, injury or worse yet death could leave your company stranded. Learn how to protect your investment with a Contingency Plan.

So you've built a successful Internet-based home business. The revenues are rolling in and you are reaping the rewards. Have you considered what would happen to your business if you were suddenly not able to take care of it? What about vital information that your business depends on and others are not privy to? This is where a Contingency Plan comes into play.

A Contingency Plan assures that important assets and vital information within your business is not inadvertently disposed of in your absence. This would require you having to clean up a confusing mess when you return or worse yet, you may need to start all over.

Some websites require a lot of management, while others, such as Adsense sites, would be able to produce income without any management at all. So before writing a contingency plan consider whether the site should be sold or maintained in the event that you can not.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/business+continuity+planning" rel="tag">business continuity planning</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/online+business" rel="tag">online business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/contingency+plan" rel="tag">contingency plan</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/successful+internet+based+home+busines" rel="tag">successful internet based home busines</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach and marketer who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.BabyBoomersBlueprint.com.com&quot;&gt; profitable online business &lt;/a&gt; with multiple income streams.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:50:36 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Acting Now To Secure Your Future</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Acting-Now-To-Secure-Your-Future/636295</link>
         <description>Do any of the following sentences sound familiar? "I shall start my new diet the first thing tomorrow and will lose weight by the end of this month". "I shall begin to save more money each month, starting next month"."I shall write my marketing plan next week". If these sentences sound like your words, it's because most of us use them consciously or unconsciously in our daily lives. We indulge in the act of procrastination.

To quote bestselling author and coach Peter F. Drucker, "The best way to predict the future is to create it". Your destiny is in your own hands, but only if you take control of it for yourself. Too many times do we allow others to dictate what we should or should not be doing. Perhaps your parents recommended a career path for you; perhaps your husband or wife is unsupportive of you starting a new business. And with each layer of pressure and negative support, you get further weighed down. 

We can and in fact, should read blogs, invest in books, courses and seminars and build our knowledge;  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/secure+your+future" rel="tag">secure your future</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/stop+procrastination" rel="tag">stop procrastination</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/destiny" rel="tag">destiny</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/start+a+business" rel="tag">start a business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/financial+freedom" rel="tag">financial freedom</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/success" rel="tag">success</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach, marketer, and online business owner who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.YourMillionDollarDestiny.com&quot;&gt; profitable online business &lt;/a&gt; with multiple income streams. To contact Janet you can also &lt;a href=&quot; http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com&quot;&gt; visit her blog &lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>The Top 3 Things to Look for in an Online Network Marketing Business</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Top-3-Things-to-Look-for-in-an-Online-Network-Marketing-Business/608710</link>
         <description>Women are starting businesses at more than twice the rate of men, especially when it comes to online businesses. With the many duties to juggle: family, work, home, and shuffling the kids to soccer practice, dance class, etc. an online business offers needed flexibility and unlimited profit potential. If you are looking to start an online business there are several things you need to consider. There is an abundance of online business opportunities out there; but to truly build online wealth you must choose the one that is right for you. If you're looking for a serious business opportunity, these are the top 3 things to look for:
 
 ~ Cost - how much are you willing to spend on your new business? Start up costs for online businesses vary widely. Keep in mind that that you are buying a business, not a job. You will have various costs associated with your business: website, hosting, marketing, advertising, branding, and newsletters, just to name a few. Even if your company provides you with an affiliate website, you will want to have one of your own to set yourself apart. Will you have to pay a one time fee, or a monthly fee?  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/online+network+marketing+business" rel="tag">online network marketing business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/business+opportunity" rel="tag">business opportunity</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/start+an+online+business" rel="tag">start an online business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/affiliate+marketing" rel="tag">affiliate marketing</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach and marketer who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.MLMOnlineMBAProgram.com&quot;&gt; profitable online business &lt;/a&gt; utilizing strategic &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.YourMillionDollarDestiny.com&quot;&gt;wealth management &lt;/a&gt; tools.. To contact Janet visit: http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com </description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Go From the Rat Race to Growth, Profitability, and Stability</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Go-From-the-Rat-Race-to-Growth--Profitability--and-Stability/608681</link>
         <description>I just love the phrase "rat race" because it so perfectly describes how crowded we have allowed our worlds to be. If you're like me you have those moments where you're just tired of running the same race, doing the same thing over and over again. I often get inspired by those who are calling the shots and making things happen for themselves. Boy, what risk takers?

This was my mindset before starting my own business. I'm sure I drooled anytime someone told me they were in business for themselves. I wanted it so desperately but just wasn't sure how to go about it. Growing up, the people I knew who owned their own businesses had typical brick and mortar businesses with a building and usually some type of product. Very few I knew had a business they could truly work from home from start to finish. That's where I wanted to be, working my own business from home. I knew I could find my niche in this ever building market, but how?

Over the years I've researched many different online businesses and have learned a lot in that time span. I seemed to unconsciously ask myself the same questions.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/rat+race" rel="tag">rat race</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/start+your+own+business" rel="tag">start your own business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/online+business" rel="tag">online business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/success+mindset" rel="tag">success mindset</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/marketing+strategies" rel="tag">marketing strategies</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach, marketer, and online business owner who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.YourMillionDollarDestiny.com&quot;&gt; profitable online business &lt;/a&gt; with multiple income streams. To contact Janet you can also &lt;a href=&quot; http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com&quot;&gt; visit her blog &lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>The Top Three Things to Focus On When Branding Yourself Online</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Top-Three-Things-to-Focus-On-When-Branding-Yourself-Online/608671</link>
         <description>Online branding is essential to top online businesses and building wealth online. The same brand that is conveyed in printed marketing and sales materials should transcend to the online world. What is online branding? 

According to Dave Chaffey, author of Internet Marketing: Strategy, Implementation and Practice and top network marketing tips guru, online branding is defined as "how online channels are used to support brands, which in essence are the sum of the characteristics of a product or service as perceived by the user." 

This definition falls short. A simpler and much more accurate definition is "the combining of you or your company's best attributes and top strengths with the legitimate value you offer. This must be established through a concise statement that will differentiate you from your peers and yet relate strongly to your target audience and then be conveyed through all online interactions regarding serious business opportunities."

Entrepreneurial online branding should assist potential customers or clients in deciding whether or not they feel comfortable working with you, (such as) a women-owned home based business. It will also assist them in understanding if your company will create a synergy that is beneficial to both.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/online+branding" rel="tag">online branding</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/top+online+business" rel="tag">top online business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/building+wealth+online" rel="tag">building wealth online</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/entrepreneur" rel="tag">entrepreneur</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/women-owned+home+business" rel="tag">women-owned home business</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach, marketer, and online business owner who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.YourMillionDollarDestiny.com&quot;&gt; profitable online business &lt;/a&gt; with multiple income streams. To contact Janet you can also &lt;a href=&quot; http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com&quot;&gt; visit her blog &lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>What You Must Know About Setting Up An Online Business</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-You-Must-Know-About-Setting-Up-An-Online-Business/601921</link>
         <description>Nothing is easier today than setting up and running an online business. Teenagers are doing this as are seasoned entrepreneurs. However, the difference between a successful online venture and one that's not, is based like with any business, on the money or value you finally receive from your efforts. 

Setting up and operating an online business is similar to starting any other business. With both, you need sound business practices such as a business plan, customer service recommendations and sales and marketing strategies.

Today, there are an immense number of online business opportunities which will allow you to build your wealth online. Some are legitimate, while a lot of them will try and con you out of your capital. Setting up your own online business is also a surefire way to increase your wealth, if and this is a big if, you go about doing it the right way. Entrepreneurs such as Alexandria Brown (www.HowToLiveAbundantly.com) and Wendy Piersall (www.sparkplugging.com ) have realized how online marketing works and have seized the opportunity to build their empires; first online and then venturing to capture an offline audience via conferences and networking meetings.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/setting+up+an+online+business" rel="tag">setting up an online business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/entrepreneurs" rel="tag">entrepreneurs</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/successful+online+business" rel="tag">successful online business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/business+opportunities" rel="tag">business opportunities</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach, marketer, and online business owner who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.YourMillionDollarDestiny.com&quot;&gt; profitable online business &lt;/a&gt; with multiple income streams. To contact Janet you can also &lt;a href=&quot; http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com&quot;&gt; visit her blog &lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Kick Start Your Online Business</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Kick-Start-Your-Online-Business/600129</link>
         <description>The economic turmoil has sent a lot of businesses in a downward spiral. Numerous people have been badly hit in these tough times and you may be having your doubts about investing in an online business. However, let me disperse the myth about internet business. 

In spite of all the negative economic reviews, online business is a booming industry now. As per the U.S. Census Bureau report published in the first quarter of 2008, online businesses generated about $32.4 billion. In comparison to the reports of 2007, the market had grown by over 13%. 

And the best news is that you can start an online business even on a shoestring budget! Internet startups have amazingly low overhead costs. Not only can you start your business from home, you can actually get it up and running within a week. Moreover, the e-commerce software and services currently available on the market are remarkably low-priced. Taking these factors into account, you could probably start off your business with as little as $3,000.

In case you are wondering how to go about it, here are some useful tips that will help you get started.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/starting+an+online+business" rel="tag">starting an online business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/innovative+marketing+strategies" rel="tag">innovative marketing strategies</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/building+wealth+online" rel="tag">building wealth online</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/internet+business" rel="tag">internet business</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma invites you to &lt;a href=http://www.YourMillionDollarDestiny.com&gt; learn more about starting an online business&lt;/a&gt; . Also visit her &lt;a href=http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog&gt; blog&lt;/a&gt; for more information.</description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>There Are No Disabilities on the Internet</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/There-Are-No-Disabilities-on-the-Internet/501092</link>
         <description>Everybody faces challenges, but some are far more severe than others. From an employment perspective, physical challenges - sometimes referred to inappropriately as disabilities - were for a long time one of the most severe. Particularly if the physical challenge resulted from traumatic injury such as an automobile accident, or a combat wound, adapting to the world around you and earning a living on your own was a huge challenge, in and of itself.

That is simply no longer the case. Regardless of the nature or extent of your physical challenge, the Internet is an equal opportunity employer. It is there for you, ready to open up its massive opportunities and potential wealth. There are no limits or limitations - it's ready to go, now.

It's a well known fact - you might even be aware of it yourself - that physical challenges often breed mental ones. People not used to their new daily struggle begin to feel sorry for themselves. They sometimes feel like they are less of a person than they were before. Don't succumb to this - rise above it, confront your challenges head on, and go forward. Twenty years ago, this was easier said than done.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/disability" rel="tag">disability</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/disabled+war+veteran" rel="tag">disabled war veteran</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/legitimate+home+business" rel="tag">legitimate home business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/equal+opportunity" rel="tag">equal opportunity</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/entrepreneur" rel="tag">entrepreneur</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach and marketer who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a ...</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Investment Strategies: The Top Pitfalls to Avoid for Effective and Strategic Wealth Management</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Investment-Strategies--The-Top-Pitfalls-to-Avoid-for-Effective-and-Strategic-Wealth-Management/494091</link>
         <description>Developing and initiating efficient investment strategies enables you to create the lifestyle and security you desire for you and your family. By increasing your financial education and forging a path to strategic wealth management, you can quickly turn your financial life around and start living life.

However, there are several common pitfalls to investing that both men and women investors should avoid. Below I have listed a few of these pitfalls.

What To Avoid

Pitfall #1: Belief in the 1-size-for-all investment strategy

In other words, your investment strategies must be custom-fitted for you and your particular situation. You need to diversify appropriately for your needs and employ techniques for investing that compliment your abilities and preferences. The business or other investment that you choose should "fit" you. Your decision needs to compliment your "tolerance level", not your neighbors or even your advisors.

Pitfall #2: Risking without necessity

You are not required by any means to risk your investment capital unnecessarily. There are safe investment strategies to engage in - ones that are all but guaranteed to show you positive returns. If you are thinking like a lottery player, chances are that you will not prosper.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/investment+strategies" rel="tag">investment strategies</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/security" rel="tag">security</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/wealth+management" rel="tag">wealth management</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/financial+education" rel="tag">financial education</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/home+business" rel="tag">home business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/top" rel="tag">top</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/lucrative" rel="tag">lucrative</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach, marketer, and online business owner who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com.com&quot;&gt; profitable online business &lt;/a&gt; with multiple income streams. To contact Janet visit:
 http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com and http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com </description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>The Baby Boomer's 5-Step Plan for Online Success</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Baby-Boomer-s-5-Step-Plan-for-Online-Success/479115</link>
         <description>As the Baby Boomer generation retires or approaches retirement, a unique realization seems to be setting in - they're not really ready to retire. This is the generation that learned in the sixties that anything was possible, in the seventies that life was fun, in the eighties how to make money, and in the nineties how to use technology. Now, in the 21st Century, they're bringing all those lessons together. The Boomers now realize that creating a robust income stream after retirement is not only possible, but it's fun, it's lucrative and using technology, it's pretty easy. If you're a Boomer and not yet involved with a successful online business, now's the time. Here's a simple 5-step plan for doing just that.

1. Get Excited About Money - For many Boomers, money was a means to an end. It was a way to keep score. They worked their jobs, paid the bills, bought a house, put some away. It wasn't necessarily the focus. But let's face it - money is a valuable commodity. So start thinking about everything it empowers you to do, and get excited about bringing more of it into your life.

2.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/home+based+business" rel="tag">home based business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/online+success" rel="tag">online success</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/internet+marketing" rel="tag">internet marketing</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/lucrative+opportunity" rel="tag">lucrative opportunity</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/top+business+startup" rel="tag">top business startup</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach and marketer who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com.com&quot;&gt; profitable online business &lt;/a&gt; with multiple income streams. To contact Janet visit:
 http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com and http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com </description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Income Opportunities Online for Women</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Income-Opportunities-Online-for-Women/476449</link>
         <description>Are you a serious woman looking for a legitimate opportunity to earn additional income? There are a number of opportunities that are available for women these days. However, these opportunities don't all involve selling makeup, cosmetics and candles. There are a number of income opportunities online that you can take advantage of to truly create wealth, stability and security for you and your family.

Let me dispel a few myths about income opportunities online.

The first myth about income opportunities online is that you have to be some type of computer genius in order to make any money online. This is certainly not the case. There are women and men from all types of backgrounds, economic scenarios and technical skill levels that are taking advantage of a turnkey income system to create both part time and even serious full time income and wealth online. 

One woman in California took advantage of a proven work at home business system and she was able to make over $18,000 in one month! You don't have to be a search engine geek or some type of computer specialist to make money online.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/legitimate+income+opportunity" rel="tag">legitimate income opportunity</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/turnkey" rel="tag">turnkey</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/marketing" rel="tag">marketing</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/home+business" rel="tag">home business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/lucrative" rel="tag">lucrative</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/" rel="tag"></a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a professional marketer, and &lt;a href=http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com&gt; online business owner&lt;/a&gt; . &quot;Learn how to earn a realistic 6 figure income potential with the most powerful TURNKEY marketing system available!&quot; Click here now!</description>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Women at the Top of Their Game</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Women-at-the-Top-of-Their-Game/465527</link>
         <description>What happens when a woman at the top of her game reaches the pinnacle of success? She finds another pinnacle, another mountain to climb. The fact of the matter is that many women 55 and older with an already successful career behind them aren't even close to being ready to stop. Regardless of how their employer may feel about this fact, it's a reality. These are women who have enjoyed overcoming the obstacles and challenges that a successful career has thrown at them. In short, these are women who aren't ready to quit. Not now, and probably not ever.

Particularly for the successful woman, retirement isn't what it's cracked up to be anyway. Years ago, people apparently struggled through their working years with a nirvana-like vision of an idle and relaxing retirement. For some reason, today's maturing and successful population of women doesn't necessarily see it that way. Part of that is generational because years ago the number of independently successful women--women who didn't depend on a spouse for financial security--was much smaller than it is today. Now we are seeing very successful women over 55 who are single, with time, energy and resources on their hands.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/successful+career" rel="tag">successful career</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/retirement" rel="tag">retirement</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/financial+security" rel="tag">financial security</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/home+based+network+marketing+business" rel="tag">home based network marketing business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/residual+incom" rel="tag">residual incom</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a professional marketer, and &lt;a href=http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com&gt; online business owner&lt;/a&gt; . &quot;Learn how to earn a realistic 6 figure income potential with the most powerful TURNKEY marketing system available!&quot; Click here now!</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>How to Attract Customers to Your Business</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-to-Attract-Customers-to-Your-Business/458962</link>
         <description>When you start a business, your vision is to watch it grow which means you must learn how to attract customers. This is extremely crucial when it comes to ensuring the success of your business enterprise. 

Thus, it is extremely significant for you to know how to attract customers to your business. 

A staggering number of start up businesses and big business have fallen apart simply due to their failure to determine their target audience and how to attract customers. So, to attract new customers and retain existing customers, you have to identify a specific demographic group that will have the interest to buy your products or services.

Let's use a simple example to illustrate the importance of identifying the target audience of any business. Suppose you offer online hair care tips, counseling and related services. This means your range is wide, spanning children to fashion conscious teenagers and women of all ages. This further requires you to formulate varied marketing campaigns that will convey your services to each specific component of the broad market.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/how+to+attract+customers" rel="tag">how to attract customers</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/attract+customers" rel="tag">attract customers</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/lead+generation" rel="tag">lead generation</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/legitimate+business+opportunity" rel="tag">legitimate business opportunity</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/top" rel="tag">top</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach and marketer who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.MLMOnlineMBAProgram.com&quot;&gt; profitable online business &lt;/a&gt; with multiple income streams. To contact Janet visit:
 http://www.MLMOnlineMBAProgram.com </description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Want a Home-Based J.O.B. or Home-Based Business - What Type Are You?</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Want-a-Home-Based-J-O-B--or-Home-Based-Business---What-Type-Are-You-/457784</link>
         <description>Many people who respond to home based business opportunities are actually looking for a j.o.b. and not looking to be in business for themselves. Having a home-based business for yourself is not for everyone. Here are a few difference I've encountered which may help you decide which type you are, before "taking the plunge".

A home based job and those looking for one:
* Something you do for someone else, and they dictate your time, method of completion and compensation
* This person usually wants to take no monetary risk and wants a guarantee that they will see a "return on investment" (ROI) within a matter of weeks
* This person usually does not take responsibility for their own efforts and if an ROI isn't achieved within weeks they view the opportunity as a "scam"
* This person feels that a couple hundred dollar investment in their future (let alone a few thousand dollars) is more than they are willing / able to do
* Very risk adverse - needs money now - this person needs a j.o.b.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/home+based+business" rel="tag">home based business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/business+opportunities" rel="tag">business opportunities</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/honest+network+marketing" rel="tag">honest network marketing</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/franchise" rel="tag">franchise</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach and marketer who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.MLMOnlineMBAProgram.com&quot;&gt; profitable online business &lt;/a&gt; with multiple income streams. To contact Janet visit:
 http://www.MLMOnlineMBAProgram.com </description>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Facing Today's Challenges in Network Marketing</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Facing-Today-s-Challenges-in-Network-Marketing/430642</link>
         <description>If you are just starting out in network or multi level marketing, or even if you are just considering a potential opportunity, a primary consideration is lead generation. Without a sustainable and consistent stream of high quality, fresh leads, your business will never get started and even if it does, it won't survive. In any network marketing or MLM program offering a realistic means of generating a six-figure income, finding leads is where everything starts. 

One of the biggest challenges in finding leads is the fierce competition that one faces in today's global market, where network marketers from around the world compete every day for new business. Using the internet as a worldwide marketing medium, these small, home based entrepreneurs vie for the eyes, attention - and pocketbooks - of prospective buyers. There is an information overload out there, and unless you have a proven strategy to rise above it, you will undoubtedly become lost in the shuffle.

Another major challenge is leveraging technology to support your network marketing business. The distinction is that the challenge is not how to use the technology, because today's web technologies are uniformly easy to use.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/multi+level+marketing" rel="tag">multi level marketing</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/lead+generation" rel="tag">lead generation</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/6-figure+income" rel="tag">6-figure income</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/home+based+network+marketing" rel="tag">home based network marketing</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/lucrative" rel="tag">lucrative</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/honest" rel="tag">honest</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach and marketer who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.MLMOnlineMBAProgram.com&quot;&gt; profitable online business &lt;/a&gt; with multiple income streams. To contact Janet visit:
 http://www.MLMOnlineMBAProgram.com </description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Facing-Today-s-Challenges-in-Network-Marketing/430642</guid>
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         <title>Making Money Online - Don't Let the Technology Scare You</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Making-Money-Online---Don-t-Let-the-Technology-Scare-You/427589</link>
         <description>Anybody born after 1980 pretty much grew up with technology as a staple of life. Today, these twenty-somethings, as well as their peers a few years older, have totally integrated technology into their daily existence. They embrace the latest and greatest technology as it's introduced, adopt it into their lifestyle, master its nuances and then move on to the next one. This is the generation that grew up with the internet and e-mail, and now exists on cell phones and text messaging. 

Many baby boomers on the other hand remain somewhat skeptical of all of these technological advances, and are almost painfully slow to adopt them. These are the folks who prefer snail mail to anything else, and believe that if there isn't a cord attached to a phone, somehow it's not really a phone. But times have already changed drastically and will continue to do so. If you're stuck in this outdated mode of thinking, it's time for you to change as well.

From a financial perspective, a fear of technology and a reluctance to embrace it may well be costing you money.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/network+marketing" rel="tag">network marketing</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/lucrative+home-based+businesses" rel="tag">lucrative home-based businesses</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/legitimate+online+business" rel="tag">legitimate online business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/retirement+income" rel="tag">retirement income</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a professional marketer, and &lt;a href=http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com&gt; online business owner&lt;/a&gt; . &quot;Learn how to earn a realistic 6 figure income potential with the most powerful TURNKEY marketing system available!&quot; Click here now! &lt;a href=http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com&gt;http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com&lt;/a&gt; . Be sure to visit her blog as well at &lt;a href=http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com&gt;http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Real Estate Success in a Downturned Market</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Real-Estate-Success-in-a-Downturned-Market/427568</link>
         <description>Today's real estate professionals face challenges that the industry hasn't seen in years, perhaps in the entire history of selling real estate. New housing starts are down as builders struggle with their own issues of rising costs, and a lack of interested or capable buyers. Homeowners, flush with cash from the sale of overpriced homes a few years back, bought houses that they really couldn't afford using variable rate mortgages. These mortgages, of course, were issued when interest rates were low. As the rates began to rise, mortgage payments became untenable and these expensive homes were put on the market. As the law of supply and demand dictates, the glut of homes on the market drove prices down drastically, forcing homeowners to sell at less than what they paid, and in some cases, less than what they owed.

Compounding all of this of course is the meltdown of the sub-prime mortgage market. Greedy lenders, in their pursuit of massive financial gain, granted loans to people who really didn't qualify for them. As these people began to default on their loans, the lending institutions were in turn forced to default on their own obligations.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/real+estate+professionals" rel="tag">real estate professionals</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/alternative+careers" rel="tag">alternative careers</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/sales+professionals" rel="tag">sales professionals</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/home-based+direct+marketing+opport" rel="tag">home-based direct marketing opport</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a business coach and marketer who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a profitable online business with multiple income streams. To contact Janet visit: http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com and http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com </description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>3 Tips to Defining Your Target Audience</title>
         <link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/3-Tips-to-Defining-Your-Target-Audience/424997</link>
         <description>Half your job is complete if you are good at generating leads. As you know, without leads you have no business. That's the reality and importance of lead generation, with mastering the low cost lead being the golden ring.

The growth of a business depends upon generating prospects, which require specific efforts that are continuously made to generate not just any lead, but quality leads. 

Generating Leads via Target Market
When your focus is on generating quality leads, the actual purpose is to create curiosity and interest among those who constitute your target market so they will make an inquiry for additional information. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

Address the Right People to Generate Quality Leads
You must be sure that you are addressing your target market and not wasting resources (money) or buying millions of useless contacts (and later wasting time in deleting them). Also, those of you who are marketing on Web 2.0 social sites, even though they are free, are wasting your time if not focusing on a target group. So begin by defining who your target audience is. 

First list their general "attributes" such as educators, professionals, college students, baby boomers, etc. ....  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/generate+quality+leads" rel="tag">generate quality leads</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/how+to+generate+more+leads" rel="tag">how to generate more leads</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/generating+leads+for+free" rel="tag">generating leads for free</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/low+cost+leads" rel="tag">low cost leads</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/target" rel="tag">target</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a professional marketer, and &lt;a href=http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com&gt; online business owner&lt;/a&gt; . &quot;Learn how to earn a realistic 6 figure income potential with the most powerful TURNKEY marketing system available!&quot; Click here now! &lt;a href=http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com&gt;http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com&lt;/a&gt; . Be sure to visit her blog as well at &lt;a href=http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com&gt;http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com&lt;/a&gt; </description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Wealth Creation System for Single Women Parents</title>
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         <description>Are you a woman and a single parent looking for a wealth creation system for yourself and your family? Single parents are some of the unsung heroes of society. It can be difficult raising kids with two parents in the home. Trying to raise kids with just one parent in the home can feel like an almost impossible task. However, there are many women that are making it happen, and they are doing whatever it takes to make sure that their children have everything they need to grow up and successfully contribute to society.

However, attempting to raise children as the only provider and source of income in the household can be extremely difficult, particularly in today's economy. With escalating expenses such as gas, many women are finding out that having a job simply isn't enough to provide for the household budget. As a result, some parents are finding that they have to get two or even three jobs just to cover the budget. Holding down that many jobs causes undue stress on the household simply because you're just not around to give your kids the quality time that they need.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Wealth+Creation" rel="tag">Wealth Creation</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Women" rel="tag">Women</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Single+Parents" rel="tag">Single Parents</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/home+business" rel="tag">home business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/business+opportunity" rel="tag">business opportunity</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/6+figure+income" rel="tag">6 figure income</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/tax+benefit" rel="tag">tax benefit</a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a professional marketer, and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com&quot;&gt; online business owner&lt;/a&gt; . She provides &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com&quot;&gt; coaching &lt;/a&gt; to put you on the road to success. Be sure to visit her &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com&quot;&gt;home business opportunity&lt;/a&gt; . blog as well.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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         <title>Passive Income System for Women Real Estate Professionals</title>
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         <description>As a woman, being a real estate professional can be a very rewarding career. Whether you are a sales agent or broker, a mortgage agent or broker or even an investor, there are a number of benefits that a real estate career awards successful goals driven women. Your income is only limited by your time and your ability to effectively market your services. This career offers a flexible schedule in that you can take the kids to school, come into the office and work and then leave the office to pick the kids up from school. Very few careers offer this type of flexibility. 

However, there is one disadvantage to being a real estate professional. You are only as good as your last deal, and our current economy has made those far and few between.

Because of the nature of real estate transactions, the income you earn as a real estate professional is very linear. You list a house, the house sells, and you get paid. You get a mortgage, the mortgage closes, and you get paid. You find a house, fix it up and sell it you get paid.  **End Summary**  Topics: <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Passive+Income" rel="tag">Passive Income</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/women" rel="tag">women</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Real+Estate" rel="tag">Real Estate</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/entrepreneur" rel="tag">entrepreneur</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/mortgage+broker" rel="tag">mortgage broker</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/sales+training" rel="tag">sales training</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/home+business" rel="tag">home business</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/" rel="tag"></a>]]><![CDATA[<p>]]> About the Author: <![CDATA[<br>]]> Janet Giacoma is a professional marketer, and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.YourFinancialAlternative.com&quot;&gt;passive income&lt;/a&gt; online business owner. She provides &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.YourFinancialAlternative.com&quot;&gt;real estate professional&lt;/a&gt; . coaching to put you on the road to success. Be sure to visit her &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com&quot;&gt;careers for women&lt;/a&gt; . blog as well.</description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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