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This is not just another fad diet book – of which fill libraries, bookstores, and the internet, but the true story of how I lost 150 pounds in about 14 months (and kept the pounds off). A story, which I believe anyone who can walk, will benefit from.First let me back up a bit and explain how a middle-aged 6’ 0” male with a medium to large frame got to be 335 pounds. Well, it wasn’t hard and didn’t seem to take all that long. It was eating lots of fast food, burgers, and little to no exercise over the course of a few years. Sound familiar? In my 30’s and 40’s I was fairly active with scuba diving and just in my job itself. Then all of a sudden my job changed to where I sit at a computer eight hours a day (and still do), instead of being a busy technician building and testing things.With age also came the slowdown of my body’s metabolism (I am now 54), coupled with a sit down job and eating lots of fatty burgers and other high calorie meals. Especially bad was eating big meals just before going to bed. It didn’t take long to find myself at 335 pounds. I blew up like a big fat whale and my huge belly hung way over my belt line. I had to buy 3X shirts and 50” waist trousers to go around my bulk. I looked and felt just awful. The time came when I finally said enough is enough! I was not feeling good, was out of breath all the time, and could hardly walk up the stairs to the bedroom. I went out and bought a good digital bathroom scale and weighed myself the next morning (undressed and after using the bathroom). The max limit on the scale was 330 pounds. The scale gave me an error message (a big fat capital E). That meant I was heavier than 330 pounds! Oh my God I thought! It can’t be! That morning, I weighed myself at work on the shipping scales. My weight was about 340 pounds fully dressed and after eating breakfast. That meant my true morning weight was around 335 or so.Steps I took to lose the pounds…I knew I didn’t want (or could afford) to buy expensive exercise equipment. Nor did I want to spend a lot of money to join a health club. There had to be a better way. I did some research on the internet about aerobics and metabolism (the rate at which the body burns fuel) and came to the conclusion the answer to my weight problem was to increase my metabolism through aerobic exercise, and by changing my eating habits. The strict definition of aerobic is “with oxygen”. The body uses oxygen to burn fuel. Aerobic exercise improves oxygen consumption by the body and burns fuel more efficiently. I learned that aerobic exercise (like walking at a brisk pace for 20 or more minutes without stopping), will increase the body’s metabolism (perhaps up to several hours), even after you stop exercising. This is just one of the added perks of aerobics.I would encourage everyone reading, to search the internet on “metabolism” and “aerobics”. There is much more information there than I can possibly put here, or need to. The information is abundantly available – no need for me to re-invent the wheel.After getting freaked out when my new digital bathroom scale went “Tilt”, this is what I did…1. I created a spreadsheet on my home computer so I could track and record my weight each Saturday morning (you can choose any day you wish, as long as you are consistent on when you weight yourself). Once a week is best.2. I researched the internet about losing weight, and learned about metabolism, aerobics and aerobic exercise (and how they affect the body and calories). I figured I should be about 180-185 pounds for my height and frame, so I adjusted my daily calorie intake for that body weight. No special diets to speak of, just calorie intake adjustment, although I do try and eat healthy foods most of the time.3. I invested in a good pair of walking shoes. This is critical!4. I measured out one mile (using the odometer of my car), and timed how long it took me to walk one mile at a brisk pace (brisk pace meaning walking fast enough to elevate my heart and respiration rate). It took me 20 minutes to walk one mile. A 20-minute mile is not all that fast, but fast enough for someone weighing 335 pounds. And 20 minutes is the minimum workout time for aerobic exercise to be beneficial to the heart. My course was nothing more than the sidewalks of my neighborhood. Partly homes and apartments, and partly businesses.5. I walked one mile per day, everyday, for about the first month (a 20-minute walk after dinner). I noticed my energy level was building and I felt better. After about the first 10 days, my digital bathroom scale began to give me a number instead of the big fat E error message. Definite progress! 6. The second month I increased my distance to one and a half miles a day (or a 30-minute walk after dinner). The soreness in my legs gradually disappeared.7. I continued this pattern of increasing the distance by one-half mile until I was up to six miles per day (doing three miles before work and three miles after work). Six miles a day may be a bit extreme, so you may want to adjust your walks accordingly. But it worked for me and got to the point where I could walk three miles without breaking into a sweat. The pounds melted off!8. After I lost nearly 100 pounds, I scaled back to four miles a day (two before work and two after work). I walk the miles faster too, about a 17-minute mile). 9. After 14 months, I reached 185 pounds and that’s apparently where my body wants to be. I continue to walk four miles everyday, watch my daily calorie intake, and have stabilized at 185 pounds.Do I still eat a big fat juicy burger and ice cream once in awhile? OH YES! I love that stuff! But I religiously weight myself each Saturday morning and my weight seems to be happy and steady at 185. I don’t deprive myself of the foods I love, but I have learned what, when, and how much I can eat and get away with. One has to experiment and adjust accordingly.I look forward each day to my walks. In fact, I get a sense of accomplishment after each walk. A fringe benefit I guess. Another fringe benefit is that walking is a great stress reliever… especially after a hard day at the office. All in all, I am in much better health. That 150-pound barbell I was carrying around all day is gone. My heart and cardiovascular system is much healthier… all due to walking.Perhaps one of the greatest benefits (other than the obvious health benefits) is that the people in the neighborhood and the storekeepers stop me all the time and comment on how I look. These are the people who would see me walk by their homes and stores each day. They saw a once very fat person transformed into a thin person. The bottom line…I was sick of being obese and I knew it was killing me and that I needed to do something and quick. I was a sure candidate for a heart attack or stroke. After doing a little research, I found the best way for me was aerobic walking coupled with a change in eating habits. There other types of exercises that will work too, but I believe nothing is as good for the human body then walking. The benefits are enormous and the cost is, well, the price of a good pair of walking shoes and comfortable clothes. It’s enjoyable too! Forget those expensive boring indoor treadmills! Go for a walk in the great outdoors!If you can walk, have a place to walk, by all means go for it! If you are like me, you will increase your energy a hundred fold. Start off slow at first if you are way out of shape, a few minutes a day. Walk briskly and swing those arms. Increase until you can do a mile, then a mile and a half, and so on and so on until you reach your goal weight. This is a lifelong commitment, so don’t stop after reaching your goal weight. My family and friends at work all say I am half the man I used to be. They are not very far off! I went from wearing 3X shirts and 50” waist trousers, to wearing large shirts and 34” waist trousers. Yeah, I had to buy all new clothes but I didn’t mind the expense one bit.Take care and happy walking.
Ron Gregory is a technical writer and writes operational and technical service manuals for medical devices and scientific instruments used in hospitals worldwide. Please visit Ron's website "Walking for Fitness" at http://home.earthlink.net/~joelch2/ and learn how aerobic walking changed his life forever.
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1. Start your diet with a food diary. Record everything you eat, what you were doing at the time, how you felt. That tells you about yourself - your temptation times, the emotional states that encourage you to eat - and may help you lose weight, once you see how much you eat.2. If you're about to cheat, allow yourself a treat, then eat only half and throw the other half away. When hunger hits, wait several minutes before eating and see if it passes.3. Instead of eating the forbidden piece of candy, brush your teeth. The sweetness of the toothpaste may take your craving away.4. Drink six to eight glasses of water a day. Water itself helps cut down on water retention because it acts as a diuretic. Taken before meals, it dulls the appetite by giving you that "full" feeling.5. Diet with a buddy. Many successful weight-loss programs rely heavily on support groups: caring people who help one another succeed. Start your own, even with just one other person.6. Avoid evening TV. Studies show that people who watch a lot of TV tend to be overweight. Overweight people will tell you that TV encourages them not only to sit still but also to snack.7. Make dining an event. Eat from your own special plate, on your own special place mat, and borrow the Japanese art of food arranging to make your meal, however meager, look lovely. This is a trick that helps chronic overeaters and bingers pay attention to their food, instead of consuming it unconsciously.8. Avoid consuming large quantities of fattening liquids, which are so easy to overdo. That includes alcohol.9. Keep plenty of crunchy foods like raw veggies and popped popcorn on hand. They're high in fiber, and they're satisfying and filling.10. Don't lose too quickly. Be happy with a slower weight loss. Remember, you're less likely to gain back what you lose slowly and your body isn't going to sag.11. Don't eat with the radio or stereo on. Concentrate on eating every mouthful slowly and savoring each morsel.12. Always eat with a utensil, even finger foods like fruit or bread. And if possible, use chopsticks. Unless you're really adept, you'll be forced to eat more slowly and take smaller bites.13. Buy nonstick pans so you can saute without the addition of any fat;14. Wear a belt or girdle that makes you aware of when you've eaten enough.
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1. Start your diet with a food diary. Record everything you eat, what you were doing at the time, how you felt. That tells you about yourself - your temptation times, the emotional states that encourage you to eat - and may help you lose weight, once you see how much you eat.2. If you're about to cheat, allow yourself a treat, then eat only half and throw the other half away. When hunger hits, wait several minutes before eating and see if it passes.3. Instead of eating the forbidden piece of candy, brush your teeth. The sweetness of the toothpaste may take your craving away.4. Drink six to eight glasses of water a day. Water itself helps cut down on water retention because it acts as a diuretic. Taken before meals, it dulls the appetite by giving you that "full" feeling.5. Diet with a buddy. Many successful weight-loss programs rely heavily on support groups: caring people who help one another succeed. Start your own, even with just one other person.6. Avoid evening TV. Studies show that people who watch a lot of TV tend to be overweight. Overweight people will tell you that TV encourages them not only to sit still but also to snack.7. Make dining an event. Eat from your own special plate, on your own special place mat, and borrow the Japanese art of food arranging to make your meal, however meager, look lovely. This is a trick that helps chronic overeaters and bingers pay attention to their food, instead of consuming it unconsciously.8. Avoid consuming large quantities of fattening liquids, which are so easy to overdo. That includes alcohol.9. Keep plenty of crunchy foods like raw veggies and popped popcorn on hand. They're high in fiber, and they're satisfying and filling.10. Don't lose too quickly. Be happy with a slower weight loss. Remember, you're less likely to gain back what you lose slowly and your body isn't going to sag.11. Don't eat with the radio or stereo on. Concentrate on eating every mouthful slowly and savoring each morsel.12. Always eat with a utensil, even finger foods like fruit or bread. And if possible, use chopsticks. Unless you're really adept, you'll be forced to eat more slowly and take smaller bites.13. Buy nonstick pans so you can saute without the addition of any fat;14. Wear a belt or girdle that makes you aware of when you've eaten enough.
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So many commercials and advertisements scream “Lose weight now!” but how many of them are actually legitimate? Just to be clear, taking pills and supplements are not going to get rid of excess weight – the only way to do that is through good old-fashioned cardiovascular exercise coupled with a healthy diet. Thanks to modern innovations and ideas, though, you can work out and burn more fat than ever while you have fun at the same time! Gyms and fitness studios across the country are focusing on creating cardiovascular fitness classes that keep participants engaged and encouraged, and this is a boon for folks who are traditionally turned off by the thought of exercise. Losing weight has never been so fun and fast!SpinningThe workout of the stars, spinning is an exercise similar to biking except that, well, you don’t go anywhere. When you spin, you are using a machine similar to a bike but with only one wheel and with adjustable resistance so that you can control the level of exertion. Beginners start with the handle in a traditional biking position but as you proceed through levels and become more fit, eventually the handles will be almost level with the bike saddle. Spinning mimics mountain biking by changing resistance at different points throughout the workout, imitating hills and rises. The calorie burn can be impressive but be prepared for a sweaty workout. Your leg muscles will be called upon in ways they never have before and the first few classes will probably leave you with some muscle soreness and stiffness that should disappear within a few days. Spinning instructors recommend that participants wear heart monitors to track heart rate and move into the ideal range for maximum fat burning. You can find Spinning classes at gyms nationwide. Belly DancingIf you’ve ever watched belly dancers and admired the lithe, seductive movements, here’s your chance to learn their secrets and burn calories at the same time. Belly dancing classes have exploded in popularity in the past few years and can be found in most major cities and metropolitan areas. You won’t need any special workout gear, just show up in your t-shirt and shorts. You’ll start learning the basics of moving your hips and waist, and go from there to the more complicated twists that make belly dancing so unique and seductive. The calorie burn is average but couple the class with a healthy diet and brisk walking several times per week and you’ll see the fat begin to melt away. The bonus of belly dancing is that as you’re burning calories you are also toning and firming the abdominal muscles, so when the fat is gone you’ll be able to see beautifully defined abdominals. In addition to that, you will have learned a unique skill that you can use as a workout any time you like!Step AerobicsStep aerobics can burn serious calories thanks to the work it requires from muscles. The concept of step aerobics has been around for decades and it became popular in the eighties along with Jane Fonda. It remained a regular offering at fitness studios but recently has enjoyed a renewed burst of popularity. In a step aerobics class, there will be an instructor leading the class from the front. You will need an exercise step that can be raised or lowered depending on your fitness ability. After a brief warm-up, the instructor will lead the class in aerobic exercise utilizing the step to increase calorie burn. The pace can get intense and that equals a higher fat burn for you! Arms will frequently be included as part of the workout but only to increase the heart rate, so don’t forget to include regular strength training as part of your fitness program.
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So many commercials and advertisements scream “Lose weight now!” but how many of them are actually legitimate? Just to be clear, taking pills and supplements are not going to get rid of excess weight – the only way to do that is through good old-fashioned cardiovascular exercise coupled with a healthy diet. Thanks to modern innovations and ideas, though, you can work out and burn more fat than ever while you have fun at the same time! Gyms and fitness studios across the country are focusing on creating cardiovascular fitness classes that keep participants engaged and encouraged, and this is a boon for folks who are traditionally turned off by the thought of exercise. Losing weight has never been so fun and fast!SpinningThe workout of the stars, spinning is an exercise similar to biking except that, well, you don’t go anywhere. When you spin, you are using a machine similar to a bike but with only one wheel and with adjustable resistance so that you can control the level of exertion. Beginners start with the handle in a traditional biking position but as you proceed through levels and become more fit, eventually the handles will be almost level with the bike saddle. Spinning mimics mountain biking by changing resistance at different points throughout the workout, imitating hills and rises. The calorie burn can be impressive but be prepared for a sweaty workout. Your leg muscles will be called upon in ways they never have before and the first few classes will probably leave you with some muscle soreness and stiffness that should disappear within a few days. Spinning instructors recommend that participants wear heart monitors to track heart rate and move into the ideal range for maximum fat burning. You can find Spinning classes at gyms nationwide. Belly DancingIf you’ve ever watched belly dancers and admired the lithe, seductive movements, here’s your chance to learn their secrets and burn calories at the same time. Belly dancing classes have exploded in popularity in the past few years and can be found in most major cities and metropolitan areas. You won’t need any special workout gear, just show up in your t-shirt and shorts. You’ll start learning the basics of moving your hips and waist, and go from there to the more complicated twists that make belly dancing so unique and seductive. The calorie burn is average but couple the class with a healthy diet and brisk walking several times per week and you’ll see the fat begin to melt away. The bonus of belly dancing is that as you’re burning calories you are also toning and firming the abdominal muscles, so when the fat is gone you’ll be able to see beautifully defined abdominals. In addition to that, you will have learned a unique skill that you can use as a workout any time you like!Step AerobicsStep aerobics can burn serious calories thanks to the work it requires from muscles. The concept of step aerobics has been around for decades and it became popular in the eighties along with Jane Fonda. It remained a regular offering at fitness studios but recently has enjoyed a renewed burst of popularity. In a step aerobics class, there will be an instructor leading the class from the front. You will need an exercise step that can be raised or lowered depending on your fitness ability. After a brief warm-up, the instructor will lead the class in aerobic exercise utilizing the step to increase calorie burn. The pace can get intense and that equals a higher fat burn for you! Arms will frequently be included as part of the workout but only to increase the heart rate, so don’t forget to include regular strength training as part of your fitness program.
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Losing Weight On A Busy Schedule
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You know you want to lose weight but when you’re so busy running from home to work and back, how do you do it? Is it even possible with so much going on? You can lose weight while keeping a busy schedule but it does require extra planning and foresight. The most difficult part to manage is fitting exercise into the day but with just a few small changes it can be done. You should start by thinking about how much weight you want to lose. Many people expect to start a program and drop pounds almost immediately, and then become discouraged when it doesn’t happen. If you have more than five to ten pounds to lose, be prepared to spend six months or longer working toward your ultimate goal. Even if you do only need to lose five pounds, you should still allow more than a few weeks to see it disappear. As it has been said so often, the last five pounds is often the most difficult to lose, but with patience, a good diet, and plenty of aerobic exercise, it can be done. The most successful dieters all have some characteristics in common. First, they all include regular exercise in their schedules, regardless of how busy the day may be. Exercise is necessary to burn calories and fat, and one dash up the stairs isn’t going to do it. For maximum fat burn you should exercise a minimum of 45 minutes per day and more would be excellent. Before you panic, the 45 minutes does not have to be all at once. Research has shown that short, intense bursts of exercise can be just as effective as one long workout, so all you have to do is fit in several short segments of exercise throughout your day. Try walking around your office’s parking lot during your lunch break or walking up four flights of stairs to your office rather than taking the elevator. If you are one of the fortunate employees whose companies provide fitness facilities on site, make the most of it! Either arrive early to workout, shower, and change before work, or hang around afterward to get in your exercise. Company fitness facilities are absolutely wonderful since most include not only workout machines but saunas, fully equipped locker rooms, and even the occasional swimming pool. Other ways to get your 45 minutes of fat-burning exercise in is to purchase a few small fitness items to keep in your office and use several times daily. Good choices for office fitness equipment include hand weights (which often come with their own storage rack), resistance bands, and yoga mats. You may want to consider a jump rope but obviously bring a change of clothing since it can be rather too intense for the office. Set your computer to give an alarm four times throughout the day to remind you to get up and exercise. Even just ten minutes of weight lifting or resistance training four times throughout the day adds up to forty minutes! That’s fantastic!You will probably find it easiest to do your aerobic exercise outside of the office. If your schedule permits you to attend gym classes several times during the week, take a high intensity class that keeps your heart pumping for thirty minutes or longer. Another excellent option is to swim. Swimming is one of the most powerful exercises for shaping the body fast. Since the body is supported by water, your muscles receive a better workout since they must propel you through the water. Swim for 45 minutes three to four times a week and you will see results within three weeks. For those who can’t get to the gym or a pool, go for a run or a fast power-walk on your street. Incorporate arm movements into your walk to boost your heart rate and burn more calories. Also check your local video store for fitness videos that you can do in the privacy of your own home. There are many great videos that work your body just as much as a challenging gym class and you don’t have to worry about anyone staring at the sweat dripping down your back and face. Maintain a regular exercise schedule of 45 minutes of aerobic exercise three to four times per week in addition to strength training and you will notice a change in your body very rapidly. In terms of diet, the change that most busy workers need to make is to avoid fast food. Double cheeseburgers, fries and milkshakes are all heavily laden with fat, calories, and sodium – three things that will slow your weight loss effort down fast. Instead, eat a diet that is balanced and nutritious with a minimum of saturated fat, simple sugars and sodium. One easy way to make a diet change is to eat only organic. There are thousands of delicious organic options available and an organic-only diet naturally delivers you from the vast majority of fatty junk foods. Add plenty of vegetables and salads to your menu as well as regular protein for a giant boost to your weight loss program. While losing weight on a busy schedule is difficult, it is by no means impossible. Exercise regularly, eat healthy, and you will see the pounds melt away.
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You know you want to lose weight but when you’re so busy running from home to work and back, how do you do it? Is it even possible with so much going on? You can lose weight while keeping a busy schedule but it does require extra planning and foresight. The most difficult part to manage is fitting exercise into the day but with just a few small changes it can be done. You should start by thinking about how much weight you want to lose. Many people expect to start a program and drop pounds almost immediately, and then become discouraged when it doesn’t happen. If you have more than five to ten pounds to lose, be prepared to spend six months or longer working toward your ultimate goal. Even if you do only need to lose five pounds, you should still allow more than a few weeks to see it disappear. As it has been said so often, the last five pounds is often the most difficult to lose, but with patience, a good diet, and plenty of aerobic exercise, it can be done. The most successful dieters all have some characteristics in common. First, they all include regular exercise in their schedules, regardless of how busy the day may be. Exercise is necessary to burn calories and fat, and one dash up the stairs isn’t going to do it. For maximum fat burn you should exercise a minimum of 45 minutes per day and more would be excellent. Before you panic, the 45 minutes does not have to be all at once. Research has shown that short, intense bursts of exercise can be just as effective as one long workout, so all you have to do is fit in several short segments of exercise throughout your day. Try walking around your office’s parking lot during your lunch break or walking up four flights of stairs to your office rather than taking the elevator. If you are one of the fortunate employees whose companies provide fitness facilities on site, make the most of it! Either arrive early to workout, shower, and change before work, or hang around afterward to get in your exercise. Company fitness facilities are absolutely wonderful since most include not only workout machines but saunas, fully equipped locker rooms, and even the occasional swimming pool. Other ways to get your 45 minutes of fat-burning exercise in is to purchase a few small fitness items to keep in your office and use several times daily. Good choices for office fitness equipment include hand weights (which often come with their own storage rack), resistance bands, and yoga mats. You may want to consider a jump rope but obviously bring a change of clothing since it can be rather too intense for the office. Set your computer to give an alarm four times throughout the day to remind you to get up and exercise. Even just ten minutes of weight lifting or resistance training four times throughout the day adds up to forty minutes! That’s fantastic!You will probably find it easiest to do your aerobic exercise outside of the office. If your schedule permits you to attend gym classes several times during the week, take a high intensity class that keeps your heart pumping for thirty minutes or longer. Another excellent option is to swim. Swimming is one of the most powerful exercises for shaping the body fast. Since the body is supported by water, your muscles receive a better workout since they must propel you through the water. Swim for 45 minutes three to four times a week and you will see results within three weeks. For those who can’t get to the gym or a pool, go for a run or a fast power-walk on your street. Incorporate arm movements into your walk to boost your heart rate and burn more calories. Also check your local video store for fitness videos that you can do in the privacy of your own home. There are many great videos that work your body just as much as a challenging gym class and you don’t have to worry about anyone staring at the sweat dripping down your back and face. Maintain a regular exercise schedule of 45 minutes of aerobic exercise three to four times per week in addition to strength training and you will notice a change in your body very rapidly. In terms of diet, the change that most busy workers need to make is to avoid fast food. Double cheeseburgers, fries and milkshakes are all heavily laden with fat, calories, and sodium – three things that will slow your weight loss effort down fast. Instead, eat a diet that is balanced and nutritious with a minimum of saturated fat, simple sugars and sodium. One easy way to make a diet change is to eat only organic. There are thousands of delicious organic options available and an organic-only diet naturally delivers you from the vast majority of fatty junk foods. Add plenty of vegetables and salads to your menu as well as regular protein for a giant boost to your weight loss program. While losing weight on a busy schedule is difficult, it is by no means impossible. Exercise regularly, eat healthy, and you will see the pounds melt away.
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Six Weight Loss Tricks
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The most basic approach to weight loss is to burn more calories than you take in, but sometimes no matter what you do it just doesn’t seem to be working. When you need an ace up your sleeve for a critical moment, try one of these tricks to jump-start your weight loss. Add weights to your routine.Adding weight-lifting to your routine is one of the fastest ways to see results. Your body will respond almost immediately, shaping and toning muscle, and remember, the more muscle you have, the more fats you burn! To determine the weight you should start with, grab a 5-lb. dumbbell and do as many bicep curls as possible. If you can do more than ten reps comfortably, use a higher weight. On the other hand, if you can’t do more than eight repetitions without strain, try using a 3-lb. weight instead. For those of you already training with weights, go up to the next highest weight to see results. If you don’t have weights at your home, it is highly recommended that you invest in a set that ranges from three to ten pounds. These usually cost less than $30 and are well worth the investment. Increase the intensity.During your cardio workout routine, assess the intensity level to determine how hard you’re working. If you can carry on a conversation with ease while exercising, it’s time to boost the intensity. You can do that by taking deeper strides as you move and placing a greater demand on the muscles of the thighs and buttocks, which in turns burns more calories. The best way to gauge the intensity of a workout is to pretend to carry on a conversation. You should be able to speak in short sentences with a breath after each one. Never exercise to the point where you cannot talk. Shake up your routine.Despite being called a routine, your exercise program should keep you interested. Add different activities for variety and you not only maintain your concentration but also constantly challenge your body to meet new obstacles and developing more than just a few muscles. More muscles equal a greater calorie burn – what’s not to love? Try new activities that keep your mind engaged and experience an extra boost for your brain!Give your diet a makeover.The daily diet is most frequently the worst problem area when you’re trying to lose weight. Between home and work and the responsibilities that come with each, it can be almost impossible to find healthy choices at the last minute. Spare yourself the daily scrounging and stock up on healthy foods that can be ready at a moment’s notice. Make a point to stash some of your good-for-you snacks at work so that when the mid-afternoon cravings hit, you have something satisfying and diet-friendly. Challenge yourself.Set personal goals for yourself and don’t forget to reward your accomplishment! If your goal is to be more active at work, buy a pedometer and challenge yourself to take 6,000 steps during your workday. Be creative about it: walk to a colleague’s desk rather than email, take the stairs instead of the elevator, and go to the bathroom three floors down instead of the one on your floor. Challenging yourself can be very fulfilling on a personal level when you achieve your goals, and can encourage you on to greater achievement. Keep a food journal.One of the most common characteristics of successful dieters is keeping a daily journal of food intake. There’s no real mystery about this: when you must write down everything that goes in your mouth, it forces you to realize exactly how many calories you consume. Keeping a journal is also beneficial because you can pick up patterns in your eating – for instance, if you become ravenous at a certain time everyday or if your meals and snacks are too far apart. It can also be helpful to note your frame of mind when you eat or mention the circumstances. Binging as soon as you get home from work could indicate a stressful job or it could mean it’s just been too long since lunch. A basic food journal requires you to enter the food you ate, number of calories, amount of fat, and how much you consumed. This can be expanded as much as necessary to meet individual needs. Just make sure you review it every few days to spot any habits that need to be brought under control.
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Six Weight Loss Tricks
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The most basic approach to weight loss is to burn more calories than you take in, but sometimes no matter what you do it just doesn’t seem to be working. When you need an ace up your sleeve for a critical moment, try one of these tricks to jump-start your weight loss. Add weights to your routine.Adding weight-lifting to your routine is one of the fastest ways to see results. Your body will respond almost immediately, shaping and toning muscle, and remember, the more muscle you have, the more fats you burn! To determine the weight you should start with, grab a 5-lb. dumbbell and do as many bicep curls as possible. If you can do more than ten reps comfortably, use a higher weight. On the other hand, if you can’t do more than eight repetitions without strain, try using a 3-lb. weight instead. For those of you already training with weights, go up to the next highest weight to see results. If you don’t have weights at your home, it is highly recommended that you invest in a set that ranges from three to ten pounds. These usually cost less than $30 and are well worth the investment. Increase the intensity.During your cardio workout routine, assess the intensity level to determine how hard you’re working. If you can carry on a conversation with ease while exercising, it’s time to boost the intensity. You can do that by taking deeper strides as you move and placing a greater demand on the muscles of the thighs and buttocks, which in turns burns more calories. The best way to gauge the intensity of a workout is to pretend to carry on a conversation. You should be able to speak in short sentences with a breath after each one. Never exercise to the point where you cannot talk. Shake up your routine.Despite being called a routine, your exercise program should keep you interested. Add different activities for variety and you not only maintain your concentration but also constantly challenge your body to meet new obstacles and developing more than just a few muscles. More muscles equal a greater calorie burn – what’s not to love? Try new activities that keep your mind engaged and experience an extra boost for your brain!Give your diet a makeover.The daily diet is most frequently the worst problem area when you’re trying to lose weight. Between home and work and the responsibilities that come with each, it can be almost impossible to find healthy choices at the last minute. Spare yourself the daily scrounging and stock up on healthy foods that can be ready at a moment’s notice. Make a point to stash some of your good-for-you snacks at work so that when the mid-afternoon cravings hit, you have something satisfying and diet-friendly. Challenge yourself.Set personal goals for yourself and don’t forget to reward your accomplishment! If your goal is to be more active at work, buy a pedometer and challenge yourself to take 6,000 steps during your workday. Be creative about it: walk to a colleague’s desk rather than email, take the stairs instead of the elevator, and go to the bathroom three floors down instead of the one on your floor. Challenging yourself can be very fulfilling on a personal level when you achieve your goals, and can encourage you on to greater achievement. Keep a food journal.One of the most common characteristics of successful dieters is keeping a daily journal of food intake. There’s no real mystery about this: when you must write down everything that goes in your mouth, it forces you to realize exactly how many calories you consume. Keeping a journal is also beneficial because you can pick up patterns in your eating – for instance, if you become ravenous at a certain time everyday or if your meals and snacks are too far apart. It can also be helpful to note your frame of mind when you eat or mention the circumstances. Binging as soon as you get home from work could indicate a stressful job or it could mean it’s just been too long since lunch. A basic food journal requires you to enter the food you ate, number of calories, amount of fat, and how much you consumed. This can be expanded as much as necessary to meet individual needs. Just make sure you review it every few days to spot any habits that need to be brought under control.
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Choose the Right Exercise to Lose Weight
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Diet, exercise and losing weight; it’s the trilogy. Long-term weight loss doesn’t happen without a combination of exercise and decreased calorie intake. There are multiple ‘diets’ on the market today. You can pick a diet based on where your body fat is deposited, your blood type, your medical problems or your eating preferences.In the end people lose weight because their calorie intake is less than their calorie burn. You pick the diet that works best for your life-style and beliefs. The downside to diet only is that your body goes into starvation mode with a decreased calorie intake. This means your metabolism slows dramatically and doesn’t increase when your calorie intake goes up. That is why it is so easy to gain weight once you’ve stopped dieting.On the other hand exercise can trick the body into keeping your metabolism higher and thus stops the yo-yo effect of diet, gain weight, diet, gain weight.Exercise also has some degree of flexibility. There are some basic rules however, to choosing an exercise program designed to help you lose weight. The greater the amount of weight you have to lose the more flexible your initial exercise program can be.People who are more than moderately over weight can begin an exercise program using brisk walking or easy bike riding while still burning enough calories. As a person loses more weight it becomes more important to maintain exercise over a period of 30-40 minutes that keeps your heart rate elevated.Swimming can be a good overall exercise that uses many of the body’s muscles continuously. Fast walking, jogging, resistance training, biking and elliptical trainers all provide exercise that raises your heart rate and that can be done for extended periods of time.The trick is to pick an exercise program that you can maintain. Choosing a program that looks good on television or promises extensive weight loss won’t work if it stays in the box or on the shelf. It is easier to go for a brisk walk each night for 40 minutes, which requires little to no special equipment purchase, than to engage in a difficult routine that may require sport specific equipment. The long of the short is that most exercise will help you lose weight. The real concern is to maintain the program, not get bored and not get injured. With a moderate cut in calories and a moderate exercise program you are well on your way to a new you!
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Diet, exercise and losing weight; it’s the trilogy. Long-term weight loss doesn’t happen without a combination of exercise and decreased calorie intake. There are multiple ‘diets’ on the market today. You can pick a diet based on where your body fat is deposited, your blood type, your medical problems or your eating preferences.In the end people lose weight because their calorie intake is less than their calorie burn. You pick the diet that works best for your life-style and beliefs. The downside to diet only is that your body goes into starvation mode with a decreased calorie intake. This means your metabolism slows dramatically and doesn’t increase when your calorie intake goes up. That is why it is so easy to gain weight once you’ve stopped dieting.On the other hand exercise can trick the body into keeping your metabolism higher and thus stops the yo-yo effect of diet, gain weight, diet, gain weight.Exercise also has some degree of flexibility. There are some basic rules however, to choosing an exercise program designed to help you lose weight. The greater the amount of weight you have to lose the more flexible your initial exercise program can be.People who are more than moderately over weight can begin an exercise program using brisk walking or easy bike riding while still burning enough calories. As a person loses more weight it becomes more important to maintain exercise over a period of 30-40 minutes that keeps your heart rate elevated.Swimming can be a good overall exercise that uses many of the body’s muscles continuously. Fast walking, jogging, resistance training, biking and elliptical trainers all provide exercise that raises your heart rate and that can be done for extended periods of time.The trick is to pick an exercise program that you can maintain. Choosing a program that looks good on television or promises extensive weight loss won’t work if it stays in the box or on the shelf. It is easier to go for a brisk walk each night for 40 minutes, which requires little to no special equipment purchase, than to engage in a difficult routine that may require sport specific equipment. The long of the short is that most exercise will help you lose weight. The real concern is to maintain the program, not get bored and not get injured. With a moderate cut in calories and a moderate exercise program you are well on your way to a new you!
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Learn How I Lost 150 Pounds in Just 14 Months
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This is not just another fad diet book – of which fill libraries, bookstores, and the internet, but the true story of how I lost 150 pounds in about 14 months (and kept the pounds off). A story, which I believe anyone who can walk, will benefit from.First let me back up a bit and explain how a middle-aged 6’ 0” male with a medium to large frame got to be 335 pounds. Well, it wasn’t hard and didn’t seem to take all that long. It was eating lots of fast food, burgers, and little to no exercise over the course of a few years. Sound familiar? In my 30’s and 40’s I was fairly active with scuba diving and just in my job itself. Then all of a sudden my job changed to where I sit at a computer eight hours a day (and still do), instead of being a busy technician building and testing things.With age also came the slowdown of my body’s metabolism (I am now 54), coupled with a sit down job and eating lots of fatty burgers and other high calorie meals. Especially bad was eating big meals just before going to bed. It didn’t take long to find myself at 335 pounds. I blew up like a big fat whale and my huge belly hung way over my belt line. I had to buy 3X shirts and 50” waist trousers to go around my bulk. I looked and felt just awful. The time came when I finally said enough is enough! I was not feeling good, was out of breath all the time, and could hardly walk up the stairs to the bedroom. I went out and bought a good digital bathroom scale and weighed myself the next morning (undressed and after using the bathroom). The max limit on the scale was 330 pounds. The scale gave me an error message (a big fat capital E). That meant I was heavier than 330 pounds! Oh my God I thought! It can’t be! That morning, I weighed myself at work on the shipping scales. My weight was about 340 pounds fully dressed and after eating breakfast. That meant my true morning weight was around 335 or so.Steps I took to lose the pounds…I knew I didn’t want (or could afford) to buy expensive exercise equipment. Nor did I want to spend a lot of money to join a health club. There had to be a better way. I did some research on the internet about aerobics and metabolism (the rate at which the body burns fuel) and came to the conclusion the answer to my weight problem was to increase my metabolism through aerobic exercise, and by changing my eating habits. The strict definition of aerobic is “with oxygen”. The body uses oxygen to burn fuel. Aerobic exercise improves oxygen consumption by the body and burns fuel more efficiently. I learned that aerobic exercise (like walking at a brisk pace for 20 or more minutes without stopping), will increase the body’s metabolism (perhaps up to several hours), even after you stop exercising. This is just one of the added perks of aerobics.I would encourage everyone reading, to search the internet on “metabolism” and “aerobics”. There is much more information there than I can possibly put here, or need to. The information is abundantly available – no need for me to re-invent the wheel.After getting freaked out when my new digital bathroom scale went “Tilt”, this is what I did…1. I created a spreadsheet on my home computer so I could track and record my weight each Saturday morning (you can choose any day you wish, as long as you are consistent on when you weight yourself). Once a week is best.2. I researched the internet about losing weight, and learned about metabolism, aerobics and aerobic exercise (and how they affect the body and calories). I figured I should be about 180-185 pounds for my height and frame, so I adjusted my daily calorie intake for that body weight. No special diets to speak of, just calorie intake adjustment, although I do try and eat healthy foods most of the time.3. I invested in a good pair of walking shoes. This is critical!4. I measured out one mile (using the odometer of my car), and timed how long it took me to walk one mile at a brisk pace (brisk pace meaning walking fast enough to elevate my heart and respiration rate). It took me 20 minutes to walk one mile. A 20-minute mile is not all that fast, but fast enough for someone weighing 335 pounds. And 20 minutes is the minimum workout time for aerobic exercise to be beneficial to the heart. My course was nothing more than the sidewalks of my neighborhood. Partly homes and apartments, and partly businesses.5. I walked one mile per day, everyday, for about the first month (a 20-minute walk after dinner). I noticed my energy level was building and I felt better. After about the first 10 days, my digital bathroom scale began to give me a number instead of the big fat E error message. Definite progress! 6. The second month I increased my distance to one and a half miles a day (or a 30-minute walk after dinner). The soreness in my legs gradually disappeared.7. I continued this pattern of increasing the distance by one-half mile until I was up to six miles per day (doing three miles before work and three miles after work). Six miles a day may be a bit extreme, so you may want to adjust your walks accordingly. But it worked for me and got to the point where I could walk three miles without breaking into a sweat. The pounds melted off!8. After I lost nearly 100 pounds, I scaled back to four miles a day (two before work and two after work). I walk the miles faster too, about a 17-minute mile). 9. After 14 months, I reached 185 pounds and that’s apparently where my body wants to be. I continue to walk four miles everyday, watch my daily calorie intake, and have stabilized at 185 pounds.Do I still eat a big fat juicy burger and ice cream once in awhile? OH YES! I love that stuff! But I religiously weight myself each Saturday morning and my weight seems to be happy and steady at 185. I don’t deprive myself of the foods I love, but I have learned what, when, and how much I can eat and get away with. One has to experiment and adjust accordingly.I look forward each day to my walks. In fact, I get a sense of accomplishment after each walk. A fringe benefit I guess. Another fringe benefit is that walking is a great stress reliever… especially after a hard day at the office. All in all, I am in much better health. That 150-pound barbell I was carrying around all day is gone. My heart and cardiovascular system is much healthier… all due to walking.Perhaps one of the greatest benefits (other than the obvious health benefits) is that the people in the neighborhood and the storekeepers stop me all the time and comment on how I look. These are the people who would see me walk by their homes and stores each day. They saw a once very fat person transformed into a thin person. The bottom line…I was sick of being obese and I knew it was killing me and that I needed to do something and quick. I was a sure candidate for a heart attack or stroke. After doing a little research, I found the best way for me was aerobic walking coupled with a change in eating habits. There other types of exercises that will work too, but I believe nothing is as good for the human body then walking. The benefits are enormous and the cost is, well, the price of a good pair of walking shoes and comfortable clothes. It’s enjoyable too! Forget those expensive boring indoor treadmills! Go for a walk in the great outdoors!If you can walk, have a place to walk, by all means go for it! If you are like me, you will increase your energy a hundred fold. Start off slow at first if you are way out of shape, a few minutes a day. Walk briskly and swing those arms. Increase until you can do a mile, then a mile and a half, and so on and so on until you reach your goal weight. This is a lifelong commitment, so don’t stop after reaching your goal weight. My family and friends at work all say I am half the man I used to be. They are not very far off! I went from wearing 3X shirts and 50” waist trousers, to wearing large shirts and 34” waist trousers. Yeah, I had to buy all new clothes but I didn’t mind the expense one bit.Take care and happy walking.
Ron Gregory is a technical writer and writes operational and technical service manuals for medical devices and scientific instruments used in hospitals worldwide. Please visit Ron's website "Walking for Fitness" at http://home.earthlink.net/~joelch2/ and learn how aerobic walking changed his life forever.
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This is not just another fad diet book – of which fill libraries, bookstores, and the internet, but the true story of how I lost 150 pounds in about 14 months (and kept the pounds off). A story, which I believe anyone who can walk, will benefit from.First let me back up a bit and explain how a middle-aged 6’ 0” male with a medium to large frame got to be 335 pounds. Well, it wasn’t hard and didn’t seem to take all that long. It was eating lots of fast food, burgers, and little to no exercise over the course of a few years. Sound familiar? In my 30’s and 40’s I was fairly active with scuba diving and just in my job itself. Then all of a sudden my job changed to where I sit at a computer eight hours a day (and still do), instead of being a busy technician building and testing things.With age also came the slowdown of my body’s metabolism (I am now 54), coupled with a sit down job and eating lots of fatty burgers and other high calorie meals. Especially bad was eating big meals just before going to bed. It didn’t take long to find myself at 335 pounds. I blew up like a big fat whale and my huge belly hung way over my belt line. I had to buy 3X shirts and 50” waist trousers to go around my bulk. I looked and felt just awful. The time came when I finally said enough is enough! I was not feeling good, was out of breath all the time, and could hardly walk up the stairs to the bedroom. I went out and bought a good digital bathroom scale and weighed myself the next morning (undressed and after using the bathroom). The max limit on the scale was 330 pounds. The scale gave me an error message (a big fat capital E). That meant I was heavier than 330 pounds! Oh my God I thought! It can’t be! That morning, I weighed myself at work on the shipping scales. My weight was about 340 pounds fully dressed and after eating breakfast. That meant my true morning weight was around 335 or so.Steps I took to lose the pounds…I knew I didn’t want (or could afford) to buy expensive exercise equipment. Nor did I want to spend a lot of money to join a health club. There had to be a better way. I did some research on the internet about aerobics and metabolism (the rate at which the body burns fuel) and came to the conclusion the answer to my weight problem was to increase my metabolism through aerobic exercise, and by changing my eating habits. The strict definition of aerobic is “with oxygen”. The body uses oxygen to burn fuel. Aerobic exercise improves oxygen consumption by the body and burns fuel more efficiently. I learned that aerobic exercise (like walking at a brisk pace for 20 or more minutes without stopping), will increase the body’s metabolism (perhaps up to several hours), even after you stop exercising. This is just one of the added perks of aerobics.I would encourage everyone reading, to search the internet on “metabolism” and “aerobics”. There is much more information there than I can possibly put here, or need to. The information is abundantly available – no need for me to re-invent the wheel.After getting freaked out when my new digital bathroom scale went “Tilt”, this is what I did…1. I created a spreadsheet on my home computer so I could track and record my weight each Saturday morning (you can choose any day you wish, as long as you are consistent on when you weight yourself). Once a week is best.2. I researched the internet about losing weight, and learned about metabolism, aerobics and aerobic exercise (and how they affect the body and calories). I figured I should be about 180-185 pounds for my height and frame, so I adjusted my daily calorie intake for that body weight. No special diets to speak of, just calorie intake adjustment, although I do try and eat healthy foods most of the time.3. I invested in a good pair of walking shoes. This is critical!4. I measured out one mile (using the odometer of my car), and timed how long it took me to walk one mile at a brisk pace (brisk pace meaning walking fast enough to elevate my heart and respiration rate). It took me 20 minutes to walk one mile. A 20-minute mile is not all that fast, but fast enough for someone weighing 335 pounds. And 20 minutes is the minimum workout time for aerobic exercise to be beneficial to the heart. My course was nothing more than the sidewalks of my neighborhood. Partly homes and apartments, and partly businesses.5. I walked one mile per day, everyday, for about the first month (a 20-minute walk after dinner). I noticed my energy level was building and I felt better. After about the first 10 days, my digital bathroom scale began to give me a number instead of the big fat E error message. Definite progress! 6. The second month I increased my distance to one and a half miles a day (or a 30-minute walk after dinner). The soreness in my legs gradually disappeared.7. I continued this pattern of increasing the distance by one-half mile until I was up to six miles per day (doing three miles before work and three miles after work). Six miles a day may be a bit extreme, so you may want to adjust your walks accordingly. But it worked for me and got to the point where I could walk three miles without breaking into a sweat. The pounds melted off!8. After I lost nearly 100 pounds, I scaled back to four miles a day (two before work and two after work). I walk the miles faster too, about a 17-minute mile). 9. After 14 months, I reached 185 pounds and that’s apparently where my body wants to be. I continue to walk four miles everyday, watch my daily calorie intake, and have stabilized at 185 pounds.Do I still eat a big fat juicy burger and ice cream once in awhile? OH YES! I love that stuff! But I religiously weight myself each Saturday morning and my weight seems to be happy and steady at 185. I don’t deprive myself of the foods I love, but I have learned what, when, and how much I can eat and get away with. One has to experiment and adjust accordingly.I look forward each day to my walks. In fact, I get a sense of accomplishment after each walk. A fringe benefit I guess. Another fringe benefit is that walking is a great stress reliever… especially after a hard day at the office. All in all, I am in much better health. That 150-pound barbell I was carrying around all day is gone. My heart and cardiovascular system is much healthier… all due to walking.Perhaps one of the greatest benefits (other than the obvious health benefits) is that the people in the neighborhood and the storekeepers stop me all the time and comment on how I look. These are the people who would see me walk by their homes and stores each day. They saw a once very fat person transformed into a thin person. The bottom line…I was sick of being obese and I knew it was killing me and that I needed to do something and quick. I was a sure candidate for a heart attack or stroke. After doing a little research, I found the best way for me was aerobic walking coupled with a change in eating habits. There other types of exercises that will work too, but I believe nothing is as good for the human body then walking. The benefits are enormous and the cost is, well, the price of a good pair of walking shoes and comfortable clothes. It’s enjoyable too! Forget those expensive boring indoor treadmills! Go for a walk in the great outdoors!If you can walk, have a place to walk, by all means go for it! If you are like me, you will increase your energy a hundred fold. Start off slow at first if you are way out of shape, a few minutes a day. Walk briskly and swing those arms. Increase until you can do a mile, then a mile and a half, and so on and so on until you reach your goal weight. This is a lifelong commitment, so don’t stop after reaching your goal weight. My family and friends at work all say I am half the man I used to be. They are not very far off! I went from wearing 3X shirts and 50” waist trousers, to wearing large shirts and 34” waist trousers. Yeah, I had to buy all new clothes but I didn’t mind the expense one bit.Take care and happy walking.
Ron Gregory is a technical writer and writes operational and technical service manuals for medical devices and scientific instruments used in hospitals worldwide. Please visit Ron's website "Walking for Fitness" at http://home.earthlink.net/~joelch2/ and learn how aerobic walking changed his life forever.
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First of all, what is management? The dictionary defines management as "the act or art of managing: the conducting or supervising of something (as a business)". Sounds about right. But then, Atilla the Hun was a manager of sorts. Clearly, there is a big difference between being a manager and being a "good" manager who has earned the respect of the people.It is interesting that the formal definition of management includes the word "art", because in some respects, it is an art as much as a science. Just about anyone can learn the basic mechanics of becoming a manager. However, there is a certain amount of mystery in defining that extra dimension of skills and traits that elevates certain people to a status of "good" manager. What is it?Part of it is charisma. Charisma is a sort of magical quality of magnetic charm or appeal that makes people want to follow the person who has it. Strong interpersonal skills are certainly critical to the creation of charisma, but are by no means the only ingredient. The perception of charisma must be earned through accomplishment.A strong leader gains the respect of his/her people by actions. Principal among those actions is the involvement of the organization in decision making. How many times have you heard someone say, "If I was running the show, I sure wouldn't do it that way!"? It is important that the manager has the mechanisms in place that allow ideas to bubble up from all corners of the organization. No matter how smart we think we are as managers, we certainly don't know everything. Many of the very best ideas come from the people on the front line of the day to day business. We have to have a way for people to express those ideas and get rewarded for their contributions if the idea pans out. Delegating many of the day to day tactical decisions in no way undermines the manager's authority or responsibility for the bigger picture. Remember this: If people have enthusiastic ownership of an idea, their idea, they WILL make it work, even if it is a BAD idea. If not, they can torpedo even a GOOD idea.Recognizing people for their contributions is one of the surest ways to secure employee loyalty and to earn the perception that the manager is smart enough to understand that he/she doesn't know everything. Recognition and rewards are not necessarily monetary. In some cases, simple public recognition is all that is required. Recognition nurtures the ego and differientiates people from their peers. Recognition just makes a person feel good and stimulates the desire to have it happen again.If a manager utilizes the people to help develop the organization's mission statement, then the people will follow. Having a solid and workable mission statement is critical to organizational success. It can serve as the basis for decision making. If you bounce an idea off the mission statement and it sticks, you might do it. Otherwise, forget it. For example, if you are in the business of developing the worlds best diagnostic software, you are not going to open a resturant to raise extra cash. That would be way outside the mission statement. See the point? All tactical decisions should fit within the mission statement.Next, a "good" manager is a strategic thinker. The manager should have at least a five to ten year view of the future. Where does the organization want to be in five years and tactically, what needs to be done today, tomorrow, next week or next month to get there? Nothing can undermine a manager faster than having the organization perceive that the manager has no idea of direction. Then, there is integrity. A manager has to be seen by his superiors and his employees as being honest and forthright and doesn't play silly political games. No one likes a sleazy character that cannot be trusted, especially if that person is in charge of the careers of people. Would you?The "good" manager fights for his/her people and they know it. Everyone knows that outstanding performers are amply rewarded and substandard performers are penalized or eliminated. People know that the decisions made by the manager well thought out and are in the best interest of the organization. An employee may not like the fact that the manager had to cut their pet project out of the budget. But if the employee is in tune with the organization, he/she will understand why it had to be done. A "good" manager is highly selective when building the "culture" the organization. People hired should "fit" the collective personality of the organization. Loners and hotheads should not be merged into an organization of people who genuinely like each other and work well together. Think about the best sports teams. The very best ones are those where the members are more like family than team mates.Finally, the "good" manager will spend the extra time to collect the information necessary to show how valuable the organization is to the company. This can take any number of forms such as cost savings, cost avoidance, improved process, improved productivity, and so on. Then the manager makes sure everyone knows about it, from top to bottom. It is vital that the people feel they are important and are making a contribution to the overall success of the company. There is no magic formula for becoming a "good" manager and the points mentioned above are certainly not an exhaustive list. Some of it is instinct, but it mostly stems from the gut-level understanding that the most important thing in an organization is its people. Treat people with respect and dignity and you will get that back in spades.
Bio: Darwin Brown’s 32 year career in Information Technology includes various management positions at Booz-Allen Applied Research, General Motors and Compuware, a Fortune 500 software company. Currently, Mr. Brown is authoring a science fiction novel about world energy and is also, a contributing career writer for JamminJobs. Visit us at: http://www.jamminjobs.com
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First of all, what is management? The dictionary defines management as "the act or art of managing: the conducting or supervising of something (as a business)". Sounds about right. But then, Atilla the Hun was a manager of sorts. Clearly, there is a big difference between being a manager and being a "good" manager who has earned the respect of the people.It is interesting that the formal definition of management includes the word "art", because in some respects, it is an art as much as a science. Just about anyone can learn the basic mechanics of becoming a manager. However, there is a certain amount of mystery in defining that extra dimension of skills and traits that elevates certain people to a status of "good" manager. What is it?Part of it is charisma. Charisma is a sort of magical quality of magnetic charm or appeal that makes people want to follow the person who has it. Strong interpersonal skills are certainly critical to the creation of charisma, but are by no means the only ingredient. The perception of charisma must be earned through accomplishment.A strong leader gains the respect of his/her people by actions. Principal among those actions is the involvement of the organization in decision making. How many times have you heard someone say, "If I was running the show, I sure wouldn't do it that way!"? It is important that the manager has the mechanisms in place that allow ideas to bubble up from all corners of the organization. No matter how smart we think we are as managers, we certainly don't know everything. Many of the very best ideas come from the people on the front line of the day to day business. We have to have a way for people to express those ideas and get rewarded for their contributions if the idea pans out. Delegating many of the day to day tactical decisions in no way undermines the manager's authority or responsibility for the bigger picture. Remember this: If people have enthusiastic ownership of an idea, their idea, they WILL make it work, even if it is a BAD idea. If not, they can torpedo even a GOOD idea.Recognizing people for their contributions is one of the surest ways to secure employee loyalty and to earn the perception that the manager is smart enough to understand that he/she doesn't know everything. Recognition and rewards are not necessarily monetary. In some cases, simple public recognition is all that is required. Recognition nurtures the ego and differientiates people from their peers. Recognition just makes a person feel good and stimulates the desire to have it happen again.If a manager utilizes the people to help develop the organization's mission statement, then the people will follow. Having a solid and workable mission statement is critical to organizational success. It can serve as the basis for decision making. If you bounce an idea off the mission statement and it sticks, you might do it. Otherwise, forget it. For example, if you are in the business of developing the worlds best diagnostic software, you are not going to open a resturant to raise extra cash. That would be way outside the mission statement. See the point? All tactical decisions should fit within the mission statement.Next, a "good" manager is a strategic thinker. The manager should have at least a five to ten year view of the future. Where does the organization want to be in five years and tactically, what needs to be done today, tomorrow, next week or next month to get there? Nothing can undermine a manager faster than having the organization perceive that the manager has no idea of direction. Then, there is integrity. A manager has to be seen by his superiors and his employees as being honest and forthright and doesn't play silly political games. No one likes a sleazy character that cannot be trusted, especially if that person is in charge of the careers of people. Would you?The "good" manager fights for his/her people and they know it. Everyone knows that outstanding performers are amply rewarded and substandard performers are penalized or eliminated. People know that the decisions made by the manager well thought out and are in the best interest of the organization. An employee may not like the fact that the manager had to cut their pet project out of the budget. But if the employee is in tune with the organization, he/she will understand why it had to be done. A "good" manager is highly selective when building the "culture" the organization. People hired should "fit" the collective personality of the organization. Loners and hotheads should not be merged into an organization of people who genuinely like each other and work well together. Think about the best sports teams. The very best ones are those where the members are more like family than team mates.Finally, the "good" manager will spend the extra time to collect the information necessary to show how valuable the organization is to the company. This can take any number of forms such as cost savings, cost avoidance, improved process, improved productivity, and so on. Then the manager makes sure everyone knows about it, from top to bottom. It is vital that the people feel they are important and are making a contribution to the overall success of the company. There is no magic formula for becoming a "good" manager and the points mentioned above are certainly not an exhaustive list. Some of it is instinct, but it mostly stems from the gut-level understanding that the most important thing in an organization is its people. Treat people with respect and dignity and you will get that back in spades.
Bio: Darwin Brown’s 32 year career in Information Technology includes various management positions at Booz-Allen Applied Research, General Motors and Compuware, a Fortune 500 software company. Currently, Mr. Brown is authoring a science fiction novel about world energy and is also, a contributing career writer for JamminJobs. Visit us at: http://www.jamminjobs.com
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Nowadays getting hired is very difficult. It is more than just passing a resume, applying and forever hoping to get hired. Well it is time to stop hoping and start really getting hired. Here are the steps on how to get pass job searching and start working.Self AnalysisTo start job searching you must first analyze yourself on what you want to be. You can be a Bum, an Entrepreneur, a Young Professional, or a Student Seeking Higher Studies. If you choose to be a Bum, Entrepreneur or a Student then you should stop reading this article and continue to pursue the career path that you chose. However, if you choose to become a Young Professional continue reading because all the information you need to get hired is in this article.PreparationWhy do we need to prepare before job searching? Because Companies/Employers are very selective and among the numerous number of applicants they have they will choose the most deserving and who will make their company more productive. They are not looking to teach you, they are looking to get instant results from you. The other reason is competition, if you had an experience in working you may have a distinct advantage but nevertheless it is still the Companies/Employers that will have the decision when hiring an applicant.Looking For a CompanyWhere do we look for a company that are hiring? A lot of companies post their job vacancy in, for example, newspaper ads, radio, TV, job fair, employment agencies, Internet, and if your University has College Placement Office they can provide you a job vacancy listing also. Another way of looking for a company is through Networking, when looking for a company you must always be resourceful; ask the people you know that is working for a company if they have an opening. When you find a company then you must prepare for the next step. ResumeBooks, magazines and the internet are the example of the resources you can get on how to make a presentable resume but the only point is be true to on what you will write. Don’t put on your resume what you do not know.Cover LetterJust like in making a resume there are a lot of resources in how to make a cover letter. Before you make a letter make sure that you know where to send the cover letter that you will make. It should be either on the Human Resource Supervisor or the Employer.Interview If the Company/Employer called your for an interview, you must also prepare for it. Again, why do we need to prepare? As I have written earlier companies are very selective. So what do we need to prepare? Check CompanyWhy do we need to check the company? If you where ask by the interviewer what do you know about the company? What do you think your answer will be? It is much better if you know the history of the company as well as the product or services that they offer to their clients. You don’t exactly need to know all the information of the company, just a bit of knowledge about them is well enough. What is the Job About?You don’t apply for a job not knowing what the job is all about. It is foolishness in your part to apply for it. Before applying for the job position make sure you qualify for the requirements the company is asking for. During the interview, the interviewer may it be the Human Resource Supervisor or the Employer will not just look at your credentials in your resume but also your personality as well. You must show the interviewer maturity, right attitude, and presentable appearance. It is important to make yourself presentable because you are offering your services to them and if they see you not well dressed they may think that you take their company for granted.If you comply with what the company needs and they believe that you will be an asset to them in terms of productivity of their company. Automatically you will get hired and the very next day you can see yourself working in the company.But if you see yourself not get hired, the answer lies in you; The Company doesn’t necessarily want you but you just don’t want to get hired, just as plain as simple as that.
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Nowadays getting hired is very difficult. It is more than just passing a resume, applying and forever hoping to get hired. Well it is time to stop hoping and start really getting hired. Here are the steps on how to get pass job searching and start working.Self AnalysisTo start job searching you must first analyze yourself on what you want to be. You can be a Bum, an Entrepreneur, a Young Professional, or a Student Seeking Higher Studies. If you choose to be a Bum, Entrepreneur or a Student then you should stop reading this article and continue to pursue the career path that you chose. However, if you choose to become a Young Professional continue reading because all the information you need to get hired is in this article.PreparationWhy do we need to prepare before job searching? Because Companies/Employers are very selective and among the numerous number of applicants they have they will choose the most deserving and who will make their company more productive. They are not looking to teach you, they are looking to get instant results from you. The other reason is competition, if you had an experience in working you may have a distinct advantage but nevertheless it is still the Companies/Employers that will have the decision when hiring an applicant.Looking For a CompanyWhere do we look for a company that are hiring? A lot of companies post their job vacancy in, for example, newspaper ads, radio, TV, job fair, employment agencies, Internet, and if your University has College Placement Office they can provide you a job vacancy listing also. Another way of looking for a company is through Networking, when looking for a company you must always be resourceful; ask the people you know that is working for a company if they have an opening. When you find a company then you must prepare for the next step. ResumeBooks, magazines and the internet are the example of the resources you can get on how to make a presentable resume but the only point is be true to on what you will write. Don’t put on your resume what you do not know.Cover LetterJust like in making a resume there are a lot of resources in how to make a cover letter. Before you make a letter make sure that you know where to send the cover letter that you will make. It should be either on the Human Resource Supervisor or the Employer.Interview If the Company/Employer called your for an interview, you must also prepare for it. Again, why do we need to prepare? As I have written earlier companies are very selective. So what do we need to prepare? Check CompanyWhy do we need to check the company? If you where ask by the interviewer what do you know about the company? What do you think your answer will be? It is much better if you know the history of the company as well as the product or services that they offer to their clients. You don’t exactly need to know all the information of the company, just a bit of knowledge about them is well enough. What is the Job About?You don’t apply for a job not knowing what the job is all about. It is foolishness in your part to apply for it. Before applying for the job position make sure you qualify for the requirements the company is asking for. During the interview, the interviewer may it be the Human Resource Supervisor or the Employer will not just look at your credentials in your resume but also your personality as well. You must show the interviewer maturity, right attitude, and presentable appearance. It is important to make yourself presentable because you are offering your services to them and if they see you not well dressed they may think that you take their company for granted.If you comply with what the company needs and they believe that you will be an asset to them in terms of productivity of their company. Automatically you will get hired and the very next day you can see yourself working in the company.But if you see yourself not get hired, the answer lies in you; The Company doesn’t necessarily want you but you just don’t want to get hired, just as plain as simple as that.
Mark Louie Tobias is an Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialist for OZ Free Online Job Search.For more Details of his work please visit, Job Search Listing
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In this day and age so many things are rushed. Sometimes we want to shout, “Slow down”. But sometimes in our own lives we are guilty of the opposite extreme. Our fears stop us from acting when we should. I am a prime example. I got divorced seven years ago. I had been out of the work force for a number of years, helping my ex-husband in his business. There I was, on my own and I needed an income. The ideal, I thought, would be to work from home, but I did not have the self confidence to do that. I look back now and realize how much further ahead I would be if I had conquered my fears and started a business.What fears do you face when you think about starting a business? The major one is….MONEY.You are afraid you will lose the money you invest in a new business. You have to be careful. A lot of online businesses are just waiting to take your money. My first venture into an online business was with a company that took my money and then did not deliver what they promised. If that happens to you, here is a tip. Don’t let up. Keep calling and emailing, requesting your money back. Don’t back down if they did not give you what they promised. I did get my money back. That gave my confidence a boost.There are two websites that you should visit before investing. One is www.scam.com. The other is www.rip-offreport.comIf a business has a report on either website, I would exercise caution. Fortunately my second venture into the online business was a much wiser choice. I kept getting email about one particular site. It sounded good. I could tell that if I became an affiliate, there was a lot of material available for me to learn from. This was important to me. I wanted a good foundation. Sometimes my head spins because I am now putting so much information into it. And there is so much more to learn.There are so many benefits of having an online business. Conquer your fears. Give yourself a chance to grow. You are the only one who can put yourself on the road to success. Have determination and you can do it. Start Today!
Jan Wilhelm invites you to visit http://www.profitsr4u.com. Not only is this site for the "want to be" internet marketer (lots of work at home and affiliate opportunities), but it is also for those already having a business (ways to improve your business.).Please also visit http://www.fitness-health-exercise.comThere you will find articles on general health, health issues and fitness. There are also products to help you reach optimal health and fitness. Recipes and cookbooks also. If you are beginning a search for a new home, check out http://www.findthebesthome.net
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In this day and age so many things are rushed. Sometimes we want to shout, “Slow down”. But sometimes in our own lives we are guilty of the opposite extreme. Our fears stop us from acting when we should. I am a prime example. I got divorced seven years ago. I had been out of the work force for a number of years, helping my ex-husband in his business. There I was, on my own and I needed an income. The ideal, I thought, would be to work from home, but I did not have the self confidence to do that. I look back now and realize how much further ahead I would be if I had conquered my fears and started a business.What fears do you face when you think about starting a business? The major one is….MONEY.You are afraid you will lose the money you invest in a new business. You have to be careful. A lot of online businesses are just waiting to take your money. My first venture into an online business was with a company that took my money and then did not deliver what they promised. If that happens to you, here is a tip. Don’t let up. Keep calling and emailing, requesting your money back. Don’t back down if they did not give you what they promised. I did get my money back. That gave my confidence a boost.There are two websites that you should visit before investing. One is www.scam.com. The other is www.rip-offreport.comIf a business has a report on either website, I would exercise caution. Fortunately my second venture into the online business was a much wiser choice. I kept getting email about one particular site. It sounded good. I could tell that if I became an affiliate, there was a lot of material available for me to learn from. This was important to me. I wanted a good foundation. Sometimes my head spins because I am now putting so much information into it. And there is so much more to learn.There are so many benefits of having an online business. Conquer your fears. Give yourself a chance to grow. You are the only one who can put yourself on the road to success. Have determination and you can do it. Start Today!
Jan Wilhelm invites you to visit http://www.profitsr4u.com. Not only is this site for the "want to be" internet marketer (lots of work at home and affiliate opportunities), but it is also for those already having a business (ways to improve your business.).Please also visit http://www.fitness-health-exercise.comThere you will find articles on general health, health issues and fitness. There are also products to help you reach optimal health and fitness. Recipes and cookbooks also. If you are beginning a search for a new home, check out http://www.findthebesthome.net
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Earlier this year, I knew nothing about internet marketing. I had always thought that it would be great to have a business on the internet, but I was never motivated enough to check it out. Another thing holding me back was my fear that I would not be capable of doing it.This year was one of those "big birthday" years one that ended in an O. I thought, here I am hitting 60 this year and I still have this dream of starting my own business. I had better get with it now. What an adventure I was about to embark on. I started checking out "work at home" businesses. A couple sounded good, so I tried one. Big mistake! What I got was not what I was promised. Fortunately I have learned that if you want your money back you have to be persistent. I succeeded in getting every cent back. To some people a lost $300 investment may be nothing. To me it was a big thing. I then got more serious about researching work at home opportunities.I found one and did nothing for awhile. Unfortunately sometimes you have a sponsor who welcomes you and that is it. I was lost and floundering. I wasn't sure how to get started making money. Things have changed now. I found a forum associated with the opportunity I signed on with. Lesson #1 for those of you just beginning: Find a forum and start learning. Even if you don't ask questions, you will learn by reading the posts. People offer to help others. I found out I should make some changes to my website to increase profitability. I have learned how to advertise. It is totally amazing how much I have learned this year.The "bug" really did bite me. I have just purchased another domain name. I have plans for my new website. Down the road I can see more websites. I am so full of ideas. Now, my only problem is time. I work a full-time job and have family responsibilities, so I have to squeeze in time to work on "my business".Not having a boss is great. I make the decisions. I sometimes make bad decisions, but I am learning from them. My forum community can give advice he help me make better decisions. I am in charge of my journey down the road to success. I have no doubt that I will make it.Do you have doubts? Listen, if I can make it, so can you. All you need is a great deal of determination and motivation. You need to believe in yourself. You have to be disciplined enough to work on your own. There are no time clocks to punch. No one to tell you when to go home or take a break. My problem, when working on my “work at home” biz, is forcing myself to take a break once in awhile. I get so engrossed in working that the day flies by.It is truly rewarding to have your own internet business. If you have had that dream, stop dreaming and start doing. Find a business, get serious and start working for yourself.
Jan Wilhelm invites you to visit http://www.profitsr4u.com. Not only is this site for the "want to be" internet marketer (lots of work at home and affiliate opportunities), but it is also for those already having a business (ways to improve your business.).Also visit http://www.fitness-health-exercise.com. There you will find articles on general health, health issues and fitness. There are also products to help you reach optimal health and fitness. Recipes and cookbooks also. Email me at jlw2fl@aol.com
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Earlier this year, I knew nothing about internet marketing. I had always thought that it would be great to have a business on the internet, but I was never motivated enough to check it out. Another thing holding me back was my fear that I would not be capable of doing it.This year was one of those "big birthday" years one that ended in an O. I thought, here I am hitting 60 this year and I still have this dream of starting my own business. I had better get with it now. What an adventure I was about to embark on. I started checking out "work at home" businesses. A couple sounded good, so I tried one. Big mistake! What I got was not what I was promised. Fortunately I have learned that if you want your money back you have to be persistent. I succeeded in getting every cent back. To some people a lost $300 investment may be nothing. To me it was a big thing. I then got more serious about researching work at home opportunities.I found one and did nothing for awhile. Unfortunately sometimes you have a sponsor who welcomes you and that is it. I was lost and floundering. I wasn't sure how to get started making money. Things have changed now. I found a forum associated with the opportunity I signed on with. Lesson #1 for those of you just beginning: Find a forum and start learning. Even if you don't ask questions, you will learn by reading the posts. People offer to help others. I found out I should make some changes to my website to increase profitability. I have learned how to advertise. It is totally amazing how much I have learned this year.The "bug" really did bite me. I have just purchased another domain name. I have plans for my new website. Down the road I can see more websites. I am so full of ideas. Now, my only problem is time. I work a full-time job and have family responsibilities, so I have to squeeze in time to work on "my business".Not having a boss is great. I make the decisions. I sometimes make bad decisions, but I am learning from them. My forum community can give advice he help me make better decisions. I am in charge of my journey down the road to success. I have no doubt that I will make it.Do you have doubts? Listen, if I can make it, so can you. All you need is a great deal of determination and motivation. You need to believe in yourself. You have to be disciplined enough to work on your own. There are no time clocks to punch. No one to tell you when to go home or take a break. My problem, when working on my “work at home” biz, is forcing myself to take a break once in awhile. I get so engrossed in working that the day flies by.It is truly rewarding to have your own internet business. If you have had that dream, stop dreaming and start doing. Find a business, get serious and start working for yourself.
Jan Wilhelm invites you to visit http://www.profitsr4u.com. Not only is this site for the "want to be" internet marketer (lots of work at home and affiliate opportunities), but it is also for those already having a business (ways to improve your business.).Also visit http://www.fitness-health-exercise.com. There you will find articles on general health, health issues and fitness. There are also products to help you reach optimal health and fitness. Recipes and cookbooks also. Email me at jlw2fl@aol.com
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What a scary thought! Who would want to make that leap of faith and start their own business? Do you really have the self confidence to do it? Take a deep breath and think about it.If you are contemplating starting your own business, I know these thoughts are running through your head. They certainly raced through my mind when I was thinking about it. This is a decision that needs thorough thought. Don’t jump into it without thinking.Have you thought about opening a store? The investment for an “on the street” business is great – thousands and thousands of dollars. That excludes most of us. A workable alternative is a “work at home” business. The increasing popularity of the internet has really opened up that field. The instability of so many businesses has created a need for many people to work for themselves.It is very possible to start an “at home business” with very little investment. This allows the “little guy” (you and me) to be self-employed. If you search the web for online businesses, you will find many that do require a large initial outlay of cash. That wasn’t for me. I wanted an opportunity to start with little or no cash output and then I could determine expenditures on advertising and other things. This would allow me to control my budget. Not having a lot to spend, I was aware that it is possible to find free methods of advertising which would require more time than money.Some people will quit their “day job” and jump into a business. I do not advise this unless you are very financially secure. I continue my full time job, devoting all the hours I can in the evenings and weekends to my new business. This takes a lot of determination! You really need a lot of self confidence to believe that this business will succeed and you will be able to do it full time in the future. You really have to want to change your lifestyle. The thought of being in control of my destiny fuels me. I am determined to succeed.Work at home businesses are also perfect for part time work. Those of you who just want to supplement your family’s income for vacation money, Christmas money, money to pay the bills would do well with an online business. You can control how much you earn and how much time you spend.In this day of corporations constantly downsizing, no job is secure. Wouldn’t you rather be the one in charge? Wouldn’t you rather not have a long commute each day? Make the move! Start working for yourself.
Jan Wilhelm invites you to visit http://www.profitsr4u.com. Not only is this site for the "want to be" internet marketer (lots of work at home and affiliate opportunities), but it is also for those already having a business (ways to improve your business.).Also visit http://www.fitness-health-exercise.com. There you will find articles on general health, health issues and fitness. There are also products to help you reach optimal health and fitness. Recipes and cookbooks also. Email me at jlw2fl@aol.com
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What a scary thought! Who would want to make that leap of faith and start their own business? Do you really have the self confidence to do it? Take a deep breath and think about it.If you are contemplating starting your own business, I know these thoughts are running through your head. They certainly raced through my mind when I was thinking about it. This is a decision that needs thorough thought. Don’t jump into it without thinking.Have you thought about opening a store? The investment for an “on the street” business is great – thousands and thousands of dollars. That excludes most of us. A workable alternative is a “work at home” business. The increasing popularity of the internet has really opened up that field. The instability of so many businesses has created a need for many people to work for themselves.It is very possible to start an “at home business” with very little investment. This allows the “little guy” (you and me) to be self-employed. If you search the web for online businesses, you will find many that do require a large initial outlay of cash. That wasn’t for me. I wanted an opportunity to start with little or no cash output and then I could determine expenditures on advertising and other things. This would allow me to control my budget. Not having a lot to spend, I was aware that it is possible to find free methods of advertising which would require more time than money.Some people will quit their “day job” and jump into a business. I do not advise this unless you are very financially secure. I continue my full time job, devoting all the hours I can in the evenings and weekends to my new business. This takes a lot of determination! You really need a lot of self confidence to believe that this business will succeed and you will be able to do it full time in the future. You really have to want to change your lifestyle. The thought of being in control of my destiny fuels me. I am determined to succeed.Work at home businesses are also perfect for part time work. Those of you who just want to supplement your family’s income for vacation money, Christmas money, money to pay the bills would do well with an online business. You can control how much you earn and how much time you spend.In this day of corporations constantly downsizing, no job is secure. Wouldn’t you rather be the one in charge? Wouldn’t you rather not have a long commute each day? Make the move! Start working for yourself.
Jan Wilhelm invites you to visit http://www.profitsr4u.com. Not only is this site for the "want to be" internet marketer (lots of work at home and affiliate opportunities), but it is also for those already having a business (ways to improve your business.).Also visit http://www.fitness-health-exercise.com. There you will find articles on general health, health issues and fitness. There are also products to help you reach optimal health and fitness. Recipes and cookbooks also. Email me at jlw2fl@aol.com
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In Part I of this article I wrote about the most common ways of protecting your digital downloads. Those methods involved changing your downloads folders every now and then, modifying your robot.txt file, adding meta tags to your index files and compressing your files. These methods are more common because they are free but that are not foolproof and there is no guarantee that your product is 100% protected using those methods. To get a better guarantee of protection involves using more sophisticated ways of providing protection for your digital downloads through scripts. These scripts are 'programs' that run on your host server and they work with your payment processor to ensure only authenticated customers have access to your download files i.e. those who have paid! I will mention a few of those scripts in this article but it is fair to say that if you did a search through Google you would probably find a lot more like the ones I will mention. The scripts I will write about are those that I have personally used and can vouch for as far as their functionality. The scripts I am referring to are called (in no particular order) - DLGuard LinkLok LinkProtect If you do a search on Google, you will find the web sites for each of those products. Although they are not the same script and they don't work the same way they do perform the same basic functions. They hide your download files from peeping toms and they prevent unauthorized access to your download files. How do they do this? Well without going into the nitty gritty (because I wouldn't have a clue exactly how they do it) they do is allow you to store your download files outside of the 'web accessible' area of your web site. This means that they cannot be accessed via the web and can only be accessed via an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client like SmartFTP or WSFTP which requires password access. That also means that the search engines cannot 'see' them and list them in their databases.So how does your paying customer get access to the download? Well the ONLY way they will get access is through the script itself and the scripts are designed to ensure that payment was received BEFORE they give access. Each of the above scripts will give access via a download link that is generated by the script itself and that link changes each time a customer buys your product. Added to that function is that each of the above scripts gives you the option of expiring the generated download link. That way your customer has a certain time period to download before the link won't work anymore. These expiring links prevent your customer from 'sharing' their download link with family/friends/colleagues. Finally, the next best way to protect your downloads is to have them protected by a username and password combination in the folder they are stored in ... but that's a whole new topic for another article.
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In Part I of this article I wrote about the most common ways of protecting your digital downloads. Those methods involved changing your downloads folders every now and then, modifying your robot.txt file, adding meta tags to your index files and compressing your files. These methods are more common because they are free but that are not foolproof and there is no guarantee that your product is 100% protected using those methods. To get a better guarantee of protection involves using more sophisticated ways of providing protection for your digital downloads through scripts. These scripts are 'programs' that run on your host server and they work with your payment processor to ensure only authenticated customers have access to your download files i.e. those who have paid! I will mention a few of those scripts in this article but it is fair to say that if you did a search through Google you would probably find a lot more like the ones I will mention. The scripts I will write about are those that I have personally used and can vouch for as far as their functionality. The scripts I am referring to are called (in no particular order) - DLGuard LinkLok LinkProtect If you do a search on Google, you will find the web sites for each of those products. Although they are not the same script and they don't work the same way they do perform the same basic functions. They hide your download files from peeping toms and they prevent unauthorized access to your download files. How do they do this? Well without going into the nitty gritty (because I wouldn't have a clue exactly how they do it) they do is allow you to store your download files outside of the 'web accessible' area of your web site. This means that they cannot be accessed via the web and can only be accessed via an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client like SmartFTP or WSFTP which requires password access. That also means that the search engines cannot 'see' them and list them in their databases.So how does your paying customer get access to the download? Well the ONLY way they will get access is through the script itself and the scripts are designed to ensure that payment was received BEFORE they give access. Each of the above scripts will give access via a download link that is generated by the script itself and that link changes each time a customer buys your product. Added to that function is that each of the above scripts gives you the option of expiring the generated download link. That way your customer has a certain time period to download before the link won't work anymore. These expiring links prevent your customer from 'sharing' their download link with family/friends/colleagues. Finally, the next best way to protect your downloads is to have them protected by a username and password combination in the folder they are stored in ... but that's a whole new topic for another article.
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Hello, my name is Sally and I work from home. Let me tell you a bit about me... I used to work as full time retail assistant 8am to 5pm and with 2 young kids I was giving most of my hard earned cash to the childcare center.One day about 9 months ago a friend told me how she was making $300 a day for just a few hours work on her computer. I didn't believe her but she showed me how she was doing it and decided to try for myself. I started off by doing some online surveys and also selling on eBay. Anyway, before I knew it I was earning double what I got at my normal job for just a couple of hours of my time in the evenings and weekend, needless to say I quit that day job ! Ever since then I have carried on working from home and the great thing is that I work the hours that suit me and my family. I can look after my kids during the day, I can do the housework, I can socialize and I can do anything else I want, I just fit in my online work when it suits. I have total freedom and total control over my income. If I want extra money one week I simply just put in more hours. There are a few paid online survey companies around but if you're going to sign up with one of these it's best to go with one that has been recommended to you by someone who has used them before.As for selling items on eBay you can source products to sell from the many wholesale directories out there but be careful, I have paid money for wholesale directories only to find that some of the suppliers don't even exist or they expect to be paid by Western Union. (never pay anyone by Western Union !) By far the greatest genuine wholesale directory if you want to source products cheaply is Salehoo.There are many other ways to make a successful living from home online and I have compiled a list that I call my Top 5. These are definitely good starting points for anyone thinking of giving it a go working from home: www.workathomeforever.comLife is too short to be spending all your time making someone else rich, work for yourself and get the rewards you deserve ! Before you rush out and quit your regular job, start off with one of the systems from my top 5 list (or any other mentioned on my site) working from home in your spare time and build up until you are earning an income level you are comfortable with, it wont take long. If I can do it then so can you :)Whatever direction you choose in life I wish you all the best and goodluck !Sally,Working @ Home Forever
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Hello, my name is Sally and I work from home. Let me tell you a bit about me... I used to work as full time retail assistant 8am to 5pm and with 2 young kids I was giving most of my hard earned cash to the childcare center.One day about 9 months ago a friend told me how she was making $300 a day for just a few hours work on her computer. I didn't believe her but she showed me how she was doing it and decided to try for myself. I started off by doing some online surveys and also selling on eBay. Anyway, before I knew it I was earning double what I got at my normal job for just a couple of hours of my time in the evenings and weekend, needless to say I quit that day job ! Ever since then I have carried on working from home and the great thing is that I work the hours that suit me and my family. I can look after my kids during the day, I can do the housework, I can socialize and I can do anything else I want, I just fit in my online work when it suits. I have total freedom and total control over my income. If I want extra money one week I simply just put in more hours. There are a few paid online survey companies around but if you're going to sign up with one of these it's best to go with one that has been recommended to you by someone who has used them before.As for selling items on eBay you can source products to sell from the many wholesale directories out there but be careful, I have paid money for wholesale directories only to find that some of the suppliers don't even exist or they expect to be paid by Western Union. (never pay anyone by Western Union !) By far the greatest genuine wholesale directory if you want to source products cheaply is Salehoo.There are many other ways to make a successful living from home online and I have compiled a list that I call my Top 5. These are definitely good starting points for anyone thinking of giving it a go working from home: www.workathomeforever.comLife is too short to be spending all your time making someone else rich, work for yourself and get the rewards you deserve ! Before you rush out and quit your regular job, start off with one of the systems from my top 5 list (or any other mentioned on my site) working from home in your spare time and build up until you are earning an income level you are comfortable with, it wont take long. If I can do it then so can you :)Whatever direction you choose in life I wish you all the best and goodluck !Sally,Working @ Home Forever
Sally is a mother of two and has been working from home for the last 9 months. For more info on getting started working from home have a look at her website: www.workathomeforever.com
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Everyone has different reasons for wanting to work from home. Some would like to stay home with their kids, while others can’t work outside the home for health reasons. Whatever your reasons are, an Internet home business can provide an income.Usually, any Internet home business is not going to make any money right away. It will take time and effort to build up your new business before it will be at all profitable. Regardless of what internet marketers may tell you, you will not be making thousands a week with any Internet home business. Usually those marketers are trying to lure you into their program, that’s why they promise so much.A Solution to Stay at Home?There are several options for working at home, and an Internet home business is one of them. The first step will be to decide if you are even capable of working at home on your own. Are you able to set a work schedule for yourself and more importantly, are you able to stick to that schedule? If you need someone telling you what to do and handing you projects throughout the day, working with your own Internet home business may not be the best answer for you.Deciding what exactly you want to do with an Internet home business is your next step. Do you want to start your own business? Or would you rather sell something and be a distributor for that product? There are so many options available on the internet that it can feel overwhelming just trying to sort out the junk from the real opportunities. If you decide to work for someone else in an Internet home business, make sure you understand exactly what you are getting into. Some will require money up front, while others will provide support and help you to get started. If you feel at all uncomfortable with anything they are asking you to provide or do, step back and slow down. If it just doesn’t feel right, don’t do it. Or better yet, check them out online. If they are trouble, someone will have posted their experiences with the company online.If you plan on an Internet home business of your own, what do you plan to do? Transcription is one job that can easily turn into a good Internet home business. It is something that can be sent through e-mail, and when it is done, you can return it to the customer. An Internet home business of your own will require a lot of groundwork especially since you are laying out the ground floor for yourself and probably won’t have anyone helping you.An Internet home business is a definite possibility. However, it does take quite a bit of time and effort to find one that fits with what you can and want to do. Take your time, explore all of your options, and then the real work will start. It is doable, so don’t give up if it takes a little longer than you expected!
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Everyone has different reasons for wanting to work from home. Some would like to stay home with their kids, while others can’t work outside the home for health reasons. Whatever your reasons are, an Internet home business can provide an income.Usually, any Internet home business is not going to make any money right away. It will take time and effort to build up your new business before it will be at all profitable. Regardless of what internet marketers may tell you, you will not be making thousands a week with any Internet home business. Usually those marketers are trying to lure you into their program, that’s why they promise so much.A Solution to Stay at Home?There are several options for working at home, and an Internet home business is one of them. The first step will be to decide if you are even capable of working at home on your own. Are you able to set a work schedule for yourself and more importantly, are you able to stick to that schedule? If you need someone telling you what to do and handing you projects throughout the day, working with your own Internet home business may not be the best answer for you.Deciding what exactly you want to do with an Internet home business is your next step. Do you want to start your own business? Or would you rather sell something and be a distributor for that product? There are so many options available on the internet that it can feel overwhelming just trying to sort out the junk from the real opportunities. If you decide to work for someone else in an Internet home business, make sure you understand exactly what you are getting into. Some will require money up front, while others will provide support and help you to get started. If you feel at all uncomfortable with anything they are asking you to provide or do, step back and slow down. If it just doesn’t feel right, don’t do it. Or better yet, check them out online. If they are trouble, someone will have posted their experiences with the company online.If you plan on an Internet home business of your own, what do you plan to do? Transcription is one job that can easily turn into a good Internet home business. It is something that can be sent through e-mail, and when it is done, you can return it to the customer. An Internet home business of your own will require a lot of groundwork especially since you are laying out the ground floor for yourself and probably won’t have anyone helping you.An Internet home business is a definite possibility. However, it does take quite a bit of time and effort to find one that fits with what you can and want to do. Take your time, explore all of your options, and then the real work will start. It is doable, so don’t give up if it takes a little longer than you expected!
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You could be one of those desperate souls in a physical office longing to finally be freed of the chains that have long bound you or one of the smart ones who would prefer to be in their pajamas at home rather than to travel to and from the office. Statistics show that boredom from routine tasks often causes attrition. Tired of reporting to the office daily? Well, you are most welcome to jump on the bandwagon of work-at-home employees.One way to earn big bucks is by working as a virtual assistant. A virtual assistant, to begin with, earns about $5 to $45 by the hour depending on your work experience and the company that does the hiring. Add to that the comfort of working at home (with the computer as your best buddy). Working at home does not diminish the fact that you could still work for prestigious online companies or businesses, indeed, while you work as a part of a prominent company, you could also enjoy less work pressure and being physically away from the boss. There are also small businesses out there that frantically need help in running their new business. Of course, it is not a good idea to hire a secretary that would report day in and day out just to answer several business calls at the family's living quarters! This is why most small businesses prefer to hire virtual assistants. A virtual assistants tasks include managing of projects or accounts, data entry, secretarial and administrative works, keeping company books, reimbursement of expenses, and even handling bills. Some could even do travel reservations (this, of course, depends on the virtual assistants line of expertise). Virtual assistants frequently don't meet with clients. They facilitate their tasks by using the telephone, fax machine, and the internet to be able to relay messages to their clients. And another good thing about being a virtual assistant is being able to serve clients on a local, national, or international scale. For those who are well-endowed with the skills through work experiences, this is a perfect job that could rake in a lot of money while staying at home. For those that do not have experience in being a secretary or an assistant, there is online training and how-to articles that give adequate information on how to begin a career in this field. For those individuals who are very independent but who, at the same time, can comply with any company's given standards, this job is for you. It's about time to say goodbye to those desk chains, don't you think?
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You could be one of those desperate souls in a physical office longing to finally be freed of the chains that have long bound you or one of the smart ones who would prefer to be in their pajamas at home rather than to travel to and from the office. Statistics show that boredom from routine tasks often causes attrition. Tired of reporting to the office daily? Well, you are most welcome to jump on the bandwagon of work-at-home employees.One way to earn big bucks is by working as a virtual assistant. A virtual assistant, to begin with, earns about $5 to $45 by the hour depending on your work experience and the company that does the hiring. Add to that the comfort of working at home (with the computer as your best buddy). Working at home does not diminish the fact that you could still work for prestigious online companies or businesses, indeed, while you work as a part of a prominent company, you could also enjoy less work pressure and being physically away from the boss. There are also small businesses out there that frantically need help in running their new business. Of course, it is not a good idea to hire a secretary that would report day in and day out just to answer several business calls at the family's living quarters! This is why most small businesses prefer to hire virtual assistants. A virtual assistants tasks include managing of projects or accounts, data entry, secretarial and administrative works, keeping company books, reimbursement of expenses, and even handling bills. Some could even do travel reservations (this, of course, depends on the virtual assistants line of expertise). Virtual assistants frequently don't meet with clients. They facilitate their tasks by using the telephone, fax machine, and the internet to be able to relay messages to their clients. And another good thing about being a virtual assistant is being able to serve clients on a local, national, or international scale. For those who are well-endowed with the skills through work experiences, this is a perfect job that could rake in a lot of money while staying at home. For those that do not have experience in being a secretary or an assistant, there is online training and how-to articles that give adequate information on how to begin a career in this field. For those individuals who are very independent but who, at the same time, can comply with any company's given standards, this job is for you. It's about time to say goodbye to those desk chains, don't you think?
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A forum is defined as a means of voicing thoughts or openly discussing ideas such as in TV or radio programs, newspapers, magazines, or websites. A web forum is an application for staging discussions or dialogues and also for posting contents that are user-generated. The messages could be in chronological order or in the form of a threaded forum. The most common terms for web forums are: message boards, electronic discussion groups, bulletin boards, discussion boards, or simply, forums. The most popular spots for themes of discussions include computer games, video games, religion, fashion, technology, and yes, even politics. To be able to earn money on web forums, it is important that you know the rules of the game. First, there has to be a moderator for the entire forum. Next, the registration fee should be clearly stated for all members to review. And the third rule, the moderator and the members, alike, should follow netiquette (or etiquette on the net).Registrations are not the only means of earning bucks through paid membership forums. There are instances (especially when the forum becomes very popular) where companies will ask to advertise their services or products on the site. This is where a moderator can start earning big time. Advertisements can be posted on conspicuous areas of the message board. In there, the members can clearly see products or services that are being offered (most of these are often related to the theme of the forum). A forum on video games could have advertisements that focus on gadgetries and magazines that feature cheat codes. These are useful items to a gamer and it is most probable that he will buy what he sees on the discussion board.Networking can also be a means of earning more money for paid membership forums. For example, players of a certain video game who are members of a forum could recruit more members (where they could get commissions by adding more people to the group). The more new members they recruit, the better it is for the group. It is also the moderators role to continuously encourage the interest of its members and also their participation so that the group will keep on thriving. As the facilitator, he should be able to market the forum not only to potential advertisers but to the members as well. If you're one who flourishes in providing information and keeping people pepped up to certain issues, then this could be a good and steady source of income. You get to be the middle man on a discussion which matters to you while tucking some bucks in your pocket. Not bad for someone who sits in the comfort of his home, right?
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A forum is defined as a means of voicing thoughts or openly discussing ideas such as in TV or radio programs, newspapers, magazines, or websites. A web forum is an application for staging discussions or dialogues and also for posting contents that are user-generated. The messages could be in chronological order or in the form of a threaded forum. The most common terms for web forums are: message boards, electronic discussion groups, bulletin boards, discussion boards, or simply, forums. The most popular spots for themes of discussions include computer games, video games, religion, fashion, technology, and yes, even politics. To be able to earn money on web forums, it is important that you know the rules of the game. First, there has to be a moderator for the entire forum. Next, the registration fee should be clearly stated for all members to review. And the third rule, the moderator and the members, alike, should follow netiquette (or etiquette on the net).Registrations are not the only means of earning bucks through paid membership forums. There are instances (especially when the forum becomes very popular) where companies will ask to advertise their services or products on the site. This is where a moderator can start earning big time. Advertisements can be posted on conspicuous areas of the message board. In there, the members can clearly see products or services that are being offered (most of these are often related to the theme of the forum). A forum on video games could have advertisements that focus on gadgetries and magazines that feature cheat codes. These are useful items to a gamer and it is most probable that he will buy what he sees on the discussion board.Networking can also be a means of earning more money for paid membership forums. For example, players of a certain video game who are members of a forum could recruit more members (where they could get commissions by adding more people to the group). The more new members they recruit, the better it is for the group. It is also the moderators role to continuously encourage the interest of its members and also their participation so that the group will keep on thriving. As the facilitator, he should be able to market the forum not only to potential advertisers but to the members as well. If you're one who flourishes in providing information and keeping people pepped up to certain issues, then this could be a good and steady source of income. You get to be the middle man on a discussion which matters to you while tucking some bucks in your pocket. Not bad for someone who sits in the comfort of his home, right?
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There are a lot of benefits working online as a freelancer. Among others, you don't have to go anywhere to earn money and you are free to do a lot of things during the time apart from your work hours. Sounds pretty darn convenient huh? Interested? Read on for some of the popular freelancing careers online.1. WriterWho would've known that being talkative and opinionated could get you a job online? Writing is one of the most popular online jobs these days. There are actually a lot of careers online under writing. You can become a news writer, an editorial writer or a writer of feature articles to name a few. You can also to choose to write for a site or even start your own web log featuring your works. You will definitely cash in on this career, just as long as your two cents makes sense.2. CopywriterA copywriter is someone who is responsible for an advertisements text. It generally promotes a certain person, product or service through creating slogans, scripts, jingles and the like. Companies employ freelancers for this kind of job. You will have to be a light bulb that switches on innovative and unique ideas.3. ProgrammerWith technology rapidly developing, we can't help but to use it to our advantage. Because of this, there is an increasing demand for software programs. Businesses, for one, have employed new means of running their companies through the use of computer applications. They now use software for creating standardized invoices for their transactions, keeping count of their inventories and many other activities. Unfortunately, you're going to need a background in computer programming to get into this career.4. Web DesignerAn artist by heart? Then this is something you should try. Web designers are people who conceptualize on the functional design and layout of a web page. They are employed to give color to a dull site by adding pictures, animations and sounds. Nowadays, the prettier and the more functional sites get more hits. And the more hits, the more money they will earn. This job is for people who have training in computer design applications. (Other designer jobs: graphic design, logo-making, animator, etc.)5. Other Services Such As Consultants, Tutors And TranslatorsWith chat boxes and webcams, consulting and teaching can even be done at home. There are also big demands for these services online. Translators are also in demand for translating different language pages to English and vice versa.The Internet era won't soon die down. And with its fast-paced growth, who knows what tomorrows workforce can apply for.
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Living By The Internet
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There are a lot of benefits working online as a freelancer. Among others, you don't have to go anywhere to earn money and you are free to do a lot of things during the time apart from your work hours. Sounds pretty darn convenient huh? Interested? Read on for some of the popular freelancing careers online.1. WriterWho would've known that being talkative and opinionated could get you a job online? Writing is one of the most popular online jobs these days. There are actually a lot of careers online under writing. You can become a news writer, an editorial writer or a writer of feature articles to name a few. You can also to choose to write for a site or even start your own web log featuring your works. You will definitely cash in on this career, just as long as your two cents makes sense.2. CopywriterA copywriter is someone who is responsible for an advertisements text. It generally promotes a certain person, product or service through creating slogans, scripts, jingles and the like. Companies employ freelancers for this kind of job. You will have to be a light bulb that switches on innovative and unique ideas.3. ProgrammerWith technology rapidly developing, we can't help but to use it to our advantage. Because of this, there is an increasing demand for software programs. Businesses, for one, have employed new means of running their companies through the use of computer applications. They now use software for creating standardized invoices for their transactions, keeping count of their inventories and many other activities. Unfortunately, you're going to need a background in computer programming to get into this career.4. Web DesignerAn artist by heart? Then this is something you should try. Web designers are people who conceptualize on the functional design and layout of a web page. They are employed to give color to a dull site by adding pictures, animations and sounds. Nowadays, the prettier and the more functional sites get more hits. And the more hits, the more money they will earn. This job is for people who have training in computer design applications. (Other designer jobs: graphic design, logo-making, animator, etc.)5. Other Services Such As Consultants, Tutors And TranslatorsWith chat boxes and webcams, consulting and teaching can even be done at home. There are also big demands for these services online. Translators are also in demand for translating different language pages to English and vice versa.The Internet era won't soon die down. And with its fast-paced growth, who knows what tomorrows workforce can apply for.
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Establish An Online Consulting Business
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Virtually anything that can be a source of profit can be done over the World Wide Web, and an online consulting business is no exception. An online consulting business is, by far, one of the best home based businesses that any person can venture into. However, being an online consultant must mean that you have a certain expertise in certain fields.Employed individuals who are not happy with their present jobs are finding it more enticing to venture into an online consulting business. It will give them the freedom to work with their expertise without the need to follow certain corporate protocols, because essentially they are their own boss. In addition, parents who are working full time may also seriously consider this online consulting business. They will discover that they can develop their skills professionally while they have their family close by.The online consulting industry is continuing to grow, and the need for a consultant is increasing due to the fact the everyday poses a constant change in the landscape of business. Businesses struggle to keep up with the ever changing technology and information, thus the need for consultants. Consultants are now tasked to help in preparing a business plan, development of productivity improvement programs, and to run intricate database projects. Are You A Consultant Material?To put it simply, a consultant is a person who provides professional service or advice. Usually they have a particular expertise in a field and they offer that same expertise to others who might need it. It is the same with hiring a new staff and training them to take over a job. You are basically sharing your know-how, techniques, tricks, and tips that you have learned through the years.To Be Or Not To Be A ConsultantActually anybody can be a consultant, but just to reiterate the matter, as long as you have the knowledge, skill, and experience in your stated field. Being a consultant does not mean that you have to be popular or the best among the best. It is also not required that you held a top management position in a top company in your previous job. Furthermore, you do not need to be a successful business owner to become a prominent business consultant.However, there is a need to effectively market and advertise yourself, and a necessity to be up-to-date within your area of expertise. Reevaluate your educational strengths and mix it up with training, refresher courses, and the experience you gained through the years. How Do You Begin?Here are some guidelines for you to consider before you embark on your journey towards your very own online consulting business:1. Business Legal StructureIt is advisable that you should legalize your business from the beginning, this is to ensure that both the legal and tax matters of your business are addressed. There are three most common forms of business they are the sole proprietor, partner and corporation. The easiest form of business to set-up is of course the sole proprietor, this the preference of most self employed consultants.2. Plan Your Business PlanIn any other business, it is imperative that you prepare your very own business plan. People tend to overlook this critical piece of paper, because they have the thinking that business plans are only needed if you plan to present it to investors. That is wrong, business plans should be done irregardless if you are a sole proprietor or a corporation. Having a business plan is like planning your future; it is your guide to your success.3. Your Home Based Online Consulting BusinessIt does not necessarily mean that since you are working at home you do not need to have your own space for your online business. It is important that you have that one room where you can do your business in peace, this is especially important for those who have a family. Your kids and your spouse can be very distracting so setting aside that small space for your online consulting business is a must. Remember, you are giving your expert advice, and you will not be able to do that if chaos reigns in your house.4. World Wide Web PresenceOnce you are done with the nitty-gritty process, you are now ready to make your presence online felt. This is the time for you to choose your domain name, Web design, Web development and other related concerns. Remember that it does not stop at just creating a Web site for your online consulting business, you have to find ways to let everybody know that you are there. Clients will not seek you out if they don't know you're there. Building online credibility is one of the best marketing strategies that you can do.
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Virtually anything that can be a source of profit can be done over the World Wide Web, and an online consulting business is no exception. An online consulting business is, by far, one of the best home based businesses that any person can venture into. However, being an online consultant must mean that you have a certain expertise in certain fields.Employed individuals who are not happy with their present jobs are finding it more enticing to venture into an online consulting business. It will give them the freedom to work with their expertise without the need to follow certain corporate protocols, because essentially they are their own boss. In addition, parents who are working full time may also seriously consider this online consulting business. They will discover that they can develop their skills professionally while they have their family close by.The online consulting industry is continuing to grow, and the need for a consultant is increasing due to the fact the everyday poses a constant change in the landscape of business. Businesses struggle to keep up with the ever changing technology and information, thus the need for consultants. Consultants are now tasked to help in preparing a business plan, development of productivity improvement programs, and to run intricate database projects. Are You A Consultant Material?To put it simply, a consultant is a person who provides professional service or advice. Usually they have a particular expertise in a field and they offer that same expertise to others who might need it. It is the same with hiring a new staff and training them to take over a job. You are basically sharing your know-how, techniques, tricks, and tips that you have learned through the years.To Be Or Not To Be A ConsultantActually anybody can be a consultant, but just to reiterate the matter, as long as you have the knowledge, skill, and experience in your stated field. Being a consultant does not mean that you have to be popular or the best among the best. It is also not required that you held a top management position in a top company in your previous job. Furthermore, you do not need to be a successful business owner to become a prominent business consultant.However, there is a need to effectively market and advertise yourself, and a necessity to be up-to-date within your area of expertise. Reevaluate your educational strengths and mix it up with training, refresher courses, and the experience you gained through the years. How Do You Begin?Here are some guidelines for you to consider before you embark on your journey towards your very own online consulting business:1. Business Legal StructureIt is advisable that you should legalize your business from the beginning, this is to ensure that both the legal and tax matters of your business are addressed. There are three most common forms of business they are the sole proprietor, partner and corporation. The easiest form of business to set-up is of course the sole proprietor, this the preference of most self employed consultants.2. Plan Your Business PlanIn any other business, it is imperative that you prepare your very own business plan. People tend to overlook this critical piece of paper, because they have the thinking that business plans are only needed if you plan to present it to investors. That is wrong, business plans should be done irregardless if you are a sole proprietor or a corporation. Having a business plan is like planning your future; it is your guide to your success.3. Your Home Based Online Consulting BusinessIt does not necessarily mean that since you are working at home you do not need to have your own space for your online business. It is important that you have that one room where you can do your business in peace, this is especially important for those who have a family. Your kids and your spouse can be very distracting so setting aside that small space for your online consulting business is a must. Remember, you are giving your expert advice, and you will not be able to do that if chaos reigns in your house.4. World Wide Web PresenceOnce you are done with the nitty-gritty process, you are now ready to make your presence online felt. This is the time for you to choose your domain name, Web design, Web development and other related concerns. Remember that it does not stop at just creating a Web site for your online consulting business, you have to find ways to let everybody know that you are there. Clients will not seek you out if they don't know you're there. Building online credibility is one of the best marketing strategies that you can do.
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E-Tailing: The Business Opportunities It Provides In Making Money Online
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Electronic retailing, more commonly known as e-tailing is the selling of goods and services using the World Wide Web. It is also connected with B2C or business-to-consumer transaction. With today's fast improvement on the different solutions to e-business, various corporations search innovative opportunities to reach the most number of customers and to construct a new form of business relationship. E-tailing is the kind of business relationship which brings lots of financial and operational gains. However, the different issues related to e-tailing should be dealt with full priorities and should be launched in full implementation.The Fundamental Nature Of E-TailingRetailing is often seen as the essential component of strategic marketing wherein place takes a role in a transactional situation. With the progress made on e-commerce, various corporations selling different products and services considered setting up e-stores on the Internet to bring more customers closer to them. Today, different e-stores exist such as eBay, Amazon, Lastminute.com, etc. to satisfy the needs of people all over the world. These sites have become very popular indeed. With the success they made in operating e-tailing businesses, no wonder, more individuals are inclined to open more e-stores. Aspects Considered In E-TailingAn e-tailing operation is not a method which is simple to apply. Here are the key aspects that you should take into consideration before putting everything into action:The Physicality Of Products Is Significant Influence On The Purchase Decisions Of Different CustomersSuitability Of Products With Different Types Of CustomersElements of products such as odor, texture, etc. are usually not recognized by the customers. In e-tailing, there should be something that will make up for the nonexistence of these important elements.In a conventional retailing environment, value-added benefits are usually lacking. With e-tailing, e-stores may conceptualize on adding these kinds of benefits.Indeed, e-tailing opens good business opportunities for various companies. It provides a new door for the business industry to get in touch with more people from around the world in promoting their products and/or services. More customers means more sales for the company. One thing to remember though is that e-tailing is not your regular extension of conventional retailing. It stands on its own rules and companies should engage in these rules. Aside from that, each customer perceives differently from other customers. E-tailing deals with different types of individuals the goods and services sold on the Internet and should be flexible to all customers.
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Electronic retailing, more commonly known as e-tailing is the selling of goods and services using the World Wide Web. It is also connected with B2C or business-to-consumer transaction. With today's fast improvement on the different solutions to e-business, various corporations search innovative opportunities to reach the most number of customers and to construct a new form of business relationship. E-tailing is the kind of business relationship which brings lots of financial and operational gains. However, the different issues related to e-tailing should be dealt with full priorities and should be launched in full implementation.The Fundamental Nature Of E-TailingRetailing is often seen as the essential component of strategic marketing wherein place takes a role in a transactional situation. With the progress made on e-commerce, various corporations selling different products and services considered setting up e-stores on the Internet to bring more customers closer to them. Today, different e-stores exist such as eBay, Amazon, Lastminute.com, etc. to satisfy the needs of people all over the world. These sites have become very popular indeed. With the success they made in operating e-tailing businesses, no wonder, more individuals are inclined to open more e-stores. Aspects Considered In E-TailingAn e-tailing operation is not a method which is simple to apply. Here are the key aspects that you should take into consideration before putting everything into action:The Physicality Of Products Is Significant Influence On The Purchase Decisions Of Different CustomersSuitability Of Products With Different Types Of CustomersElements of products such as odor, texture, etc. are usually not recognized by the customers. In e-tailing, there should be something that will make up for the nonexistence of these important elements.In a conventional retailing environment, value-added benefits are usually lacking. With e-tailing, e-stores may conceptualize on adding these kinds of benefits.Indeed, e-tailing opens good business opportunities for various companies. It provides a new door for the business industry to get in touch with more people from around the world in promoting their products and/or services. More customers means more sales for the company. One thing to remember though is that e-tailing is not your regular extension of conventional retailing. It stands on its own rules and companies should engage in these rules. Aside from that, each customer perceives differently from other customers. E-tailing deals with different types of individuals the goods and services sold on the Internet and should be flexible to all customers.
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The New Day Job: Making Money Online From Your Home
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Not everything you find online is gold. However, there are a few that you can touch and turn into real cash. In fact, there are thousands of people using the Internet as their new day job; a full-time source of income that has seamlessly replaced their regular jobs. Making money online is convenient, easy and if you understand how it truly works, rather simple. This is why nearly everyone from Beijing to Baltimore is using the Internet to take advantage of the opportunities it presents. What's The Truth Behind It All?If you're asking how true making money online from home is, you are probably unfamiliar with the Internet or may have been burned by scams and hoaxes in the past. After all, there were plenty of people who had high hopes when they forwarded a certain e-mail to dozens of their friends just so they could get a few dollars off Bill Gates; an empty effort, as it turned out.However, while there are jobs and businesses online that promise to make money and never deliver, there are also real opportunities. It's just sad that for every genuine money-making chance there is, about three or four only serve to steal money from people. With that kind of ratio, you're probably thinking, what's the use of fighting the scams? Why don't we just let the Internet be overrun by scams and just provide genuine money-making opportunities using a different medium?The real reason why is truly simple: many established internet marketers and online entrepreneurs recognize the importance of using online resources in order to distribute goods and services while at the same time providing people with a means to earn income. In fact, for many of us, it's a means of livelihood. The Internet is such a valuable and useful resource that it would be such a waste not to use it to our advantage. That is why the fight goes on to help inform people of their choices and teach them what they have to do to find legitimate home-based money-making businesses online.So there you have it: when you're trying to make money online from home, there will be real gems and real duds. To protect yourself, you have to think smart, use common sense and refer to guides and recommendations that let you in on the facts.What Opportunities Are Out There?You basically have two choices when you want to make money online from home; start on your own or use established businesses to run. Let's take a look at each one of these:On Your OwnThe Internet has given birth to the independent spirit of people by allowing them to build and start things on their own while keeping in touch with other people. One of the ways you can make money online from home is to sell something that you have, whether in the form of a product or a service. By simply utilizing Internet resources, you can display your product, sell directly to a buyer or have it auctioned. This is how online stores operate, some of which were started by entrepreneurial individuals while others are run as companies. So whether it's a copywriting skill, virtual assistance or an old comic book you want to sell for a nice profit, the Internet has the means to let you get in touch with buyers anywhere in the world.Joining An Established BusinessThere's strength in numbers, people like to say and nowhere else is this truer than in businesses that have a ready structure, such as multilevel or network marketing businesses, franchises and affiliate programs. There is a tried and tested business model already in place. All you have to do is choose which one offers the best opportunity for you.With these businesses, it's the network or list of contacts you have that will spell the difference between roaring success and whimpering failure. Network marketing businesses, for example, will offer you the chance to promote and sell products directly to customers. That in itself is already a surefire way to make money. However, it doesn't stop there. You can also build your own network in order to start and expand your own team. It's like creating a small business out of a bigger business. Network marketing is also not a lame duck when it comes to generating income. Big Ticket to Wealth, for example, a program started by top internet marketers and entrepreneurs Brian McCoy and Gerald Van Yerxa, just recently penetrated the market with a unique way of letting members earn money both from direct sales and referral sales. Which One To Choose?When you're provided with an opportunity to make money online from home, deciding which one to choose can be confusing. However, it's important that you consider which of these opportunities fits your background, education, skills, interests, hobbies and goals. A good match between your business and your personality almost always spells gold.
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Not everything you find online is gold. However, there are a few that you can touch and turn into real cash. In fact, there are thousands of people using the Internet as their new day job; a full-time source of income that has seamlessly replaced their regular jobs. Making money online is convenient, easy and if you understand how it truly works, rather simple. This is why nearly everyone from Beijing to Baltimore is using the Internet to take advantage of the opportunities it presents. What's The Truth Behind It All?If you're asking how true making money online from home is, you are probably unfamiliar with the Internet or may have been burned by scams and hoaxes in the past. After all, there were plenty of people who had high hopes when they forwarded a certain e-mail to dozens of their friends just so they could get a few dollars off Bill Gates; an empty effort, as it turned out.However, while there are jobs and businesses online that promise to make money and never deliver, there are also real opportunities. It's just sad that for every genuine money-making chance there is, about three or four only serve to steal money from people. With that kind of ratio, you're probably thinking, what's the use of fighting the scams? Why don't we just let the Internet be overrun by scams and just provide genuine money-making opportunities using a different medium?The real reason why is truly simple: many established internet marketers and online entrepreneurs recognize the importance of using online resources in order to distribute goods and services while at the same time providing people with a means to earn income. In fact, for many of us, it's a means of livelihood. The Internet is such a valuable and useful resource that it would be such a waste not to use it to our advantage. That is why the fight goes on to help inform people of their choices and teach them what they have to do to find legitimate home-based money-making businesses online.So there you have it: when you're trying to make money online from home, there will be real gems and real duds. To protect yourself, you have to think smart, use common sense and refer to guides and recommendations that let you in on the facts.What Opportunities Are Out There?You basically have two choices when you want to make money online from home; start on your own or use established businesses to run. Let's take a look at each one of these:On Your OwnThe Internet has given birth to the independent spirit of people by allowing them to build and start things on their own while keeping in touch with other people. One of the ways you can make money online from home is to sell something that you have, whether in the form of a product or a service. By simply utilizing Internet resources, you can display your product, sell directly to a buyer or have it auctioned. This is how online stores operate, some of which were started by entrepreneurial individuals while others are run as companies. So whether it's a copywriting skill, virtual assistance or an old comic book you want to sell for a nice profit, the Internet has the means to let you get in touch with buyers anywhere in the world.Joining An Established BusinessThere's strength in numbers, people like to say and nowhere else is this truer than in businesses that have a ready structure, such as multilevel or network marketing businesses, franchises and affiliate programs. There is a tried and tested business model already in place. All you have to do is choose which one offers the best opportunity for you.With these businesses, it's the network or list of contacts you have that will spell the difference between roaring success and whimpering failure. Network marketing businesses, for example, will offer you the chance to promote and sell products directly to customers. That in itself is already a surefire way to make money. However, it doesn't stop there. You can also build your own network in order to start and expand your own team. It's like creating a small business out of a bigger business. Network marketing is also not a lame duck when it comes to generating income. Big Ticket to Wealth, for example, a program started by top internet marketers and entrepreneurs Brian McCoy and Gerald Van Yerxa, just recently penetrated the market with a unique way of letting members earn money both from direct sales and referral sales. Which One To Choose?When you're provided with an opportunity to make money online from home, deciding which one to choose can be confusing. However, it's important that you consider which of these opportunities fits your background, education, skills, interests, hobbies and goals. A good match between your business and your personality almost always spells gold.
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