(Click to review the INTRODUCTION and STEP 1 ~ Self-Employed Home Business Basics)
Okay, you've covered the basics, so now it's time to create a framework for your business. MONEY is the energy (green energy!) that fuels your business and your life. And just like a river, this energy requires some type of structure to be able to FLOW.
That's why we think it's helpful to have a FLOWCHART type of diagram. You create a flowchart to show how $$$ will come into and flow through your bank account, thereby nourishing your business! This flowchart will soon become the basis of your Daily Operating System, and will be used to determine the Statistics you will compile to Manage Your Business. As your business evolves, you can update your flowchart as needed.
There are 3 simple components to create a structure to support the flow of money in your new business:
SET-UP: A business address (or P.O. Box) for business mail; a business email address; a separate phone number; you may also need a toll-free number.
OPEN UP: A business bank account for your money to flow through. (Note -- when you open your account, be sure to take your assumed name/DBA and optional EIN# if you got one ... see Step 1 for information.)
DRAW UP: A business flowchart that illustrates the specific money flow in your business. To complete this, you need a general sense of what's involved in reaching potential customers, receiving payments, and the production and delivery process for your product/service.
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Want an idea on how to put together your money flowchart? You can download our generic FLOWCHART as an example to follow ... click here to get yours!
In the FLOW,
Devin & Maria
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Do Something That Makes You Happy ~ It's the BEST Way to Make More Money!
"If you have anything really valuable to contribute to the world it will come through the expression of your own personality, that single spark of divinity that sets you off and makes you different from every other living creature."
- Bruce Barton, American author and advertising executive
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Do you know that you can make money doing something you love? Honestly, we hear a common complaint from people who are passionate about a skill, talent or interest ... "But I can't make money doing this!"
And we have to agree with them; they are 100% right. They can NOT make money doing what they love because of their own lack of belief. But take a good look around at all the people who are making LOADS OF MONEY doing what they love -- how come they can do it and you can't?? In sports, in entertainment, and in every industry imaginable there are plenty of people who are making plenty of money. There is no scarcity, money flows abundantly all around us, and there is every reason for you to stop holding yourself back and jump right into that stream!
We've heard parents with talented kids warn them to have a back-up skill because you "can't make money doing (fill in the blank -- usually something creative)." No wonder so many people are reluctant to do what they love. They're afraid.
Is there something that makes you joyful and excited? How about something that feels meaningful and brings a sense of satisfaction and happiness? Whatever does that for you is something we recommend you do or have MORE of.
There are unlimited ways to creatively add more money streaming into your life that you aren't aware of at the moment. You don't need to limit yourself to one endeavor, and you can even have money streaming in that's not the result of something you DO ...you are a creative being with multiple and expanding skills, talents and abilities that you can apply in so many ways. Take some baby steps by increasing the amount of time you FEEL GOOD, whatever that is for you. And start playing with the thought that maybe it is possible, that perhaps you can do more of what you love and find ways to love more of what you do.
go for it,
Devin & Maria
- Bruce Barton, American author and advertising executive
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Do you know that you can make money doing something you love? Honestly, we hear a common complaint from people who are passionate about a skill, talent or interest ... "But I can't make money doing this!"
And we have to agree with them; they are 100% right. They can NOT make money doing what they love because of their own lack of belief. But take a good look around at all the people who are making LOADS OF MONEY doing what they love -- how come they can do it and you can't?? In sports, in entertainment, and in every industry imaginable there are plenty of people who are making plenty of money. There is no scarcity, money flows abundantly all around us, and there is every reason for you to stop holding yourself back and jump right into that stream!
We've heard parents with talented kids warn them to have a back-up skill because you "can't make money doing (fill in the blank -- usually something creative)." No wonder so many people are reluctant to do what they love. They're afraid.
Is there something that makes you joyful and excited? How about something that feels meaningful and brings a sense of satisfaction and happiness? Whatever does that for you is something we recommend you do or have MORE of.
There are unlimited ways to creatively add more money streaming into your life that you aren't aware of at the moment. You don't need to limit yourself to one endeavor, and you can even have money streaming in that's not the result of something you DO ...you are a creative being with multiple and expanding skills, talents and abilities that you can apply in so many ways. Take some baby steps by increasing the amount of time you FEEL GOOD, whatever that is for you. And start playing with the thought that maybe it is possible, that perhaps you can do more of what you love and find ways to love more of what you do.
go for it,
Devin & Maria
Thursday, January 17, 2008
What do you mean by "Self-Reliant Living"?
People have been asking us about "self-reliant living" ...what exactly IS it?
Are we talking about those passionate folks who choose to live completely "off the grid", out in the wilderness or on a remote farm growing their own food, collecting rainwater, making everything they can themselves? Well, this certainly is an extreme example of Self-Reliant Living.
But let's get down to the nitty-gritty. Even though many of us might fantasize about living off the grid, we choose to live in the city or suburb for unique reasons. Devin and I have lived in Dallas, Texas, for the last 27 years because it gives us access to virtually anything. We worked our professional advertising company from our home here (even before it was cool to home-biz), birthed 2 of our kids here, kept them out of school here, entrepreneured them here, and connected with other amazing self-reliant families and individuals here ...yes, here in Dallas.
For us, self-reliant living is about living authentically, following your own guidance even when it's way outside the scope of what most people do, including:
• Creating your own ways to earn money
• Taking care of your own health when possible
• Choosing how to raise and teach your children
• Supporting them to embrace their own choices
• Promising to stay true to your values, but allowing for change
• Providing confidence and guidance to anyone wanting greater self-determination in their life
Our motto is "QUESTION EVERYTHING." Do you know kids who ask WHY? all the time and won't accept because I said so as an answer? Well, they're on track to becoming fully self-reliant adults!
Self-reliant living is about personal empowerment. It's trusting yourself and listening to your own inner guidance before setting foot onto a path. It's being excited about the amazing adventure of living life on your own terms and trying things out that maybe have not been done before (or that maybe are a little scary).
We subscribe to Mike Dooley's daily "Notes from the Universe", and this recent note is descriptive of how self-reliant living can begin:
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The Evolution of a Dream
-- Dream is implanted into brain.
-- Dreamer becomes thrilled.
-- Dreamer becomes terrified.
-- If no action is taken, terrifying thoughts grow into flesh-eating monsters. Dream is considered unrealistic.
-- If action is taken, terrifying thoughts are revealed to be paper tigers. Confidence soars, miracles unfold, and dreamer begins to saunter.
Either way, nothing remains the same.
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We started by creating our own business at home, and then expanded self-reliant living into family choices that some may consider extreme, but that we know are true to our values and beliefs. What about you? Is there something you'd rather be or do that seems impossible? Are there preferences you're not living because you don't think you can??
Call or email us if you could use some inspiration, motivation or even celebration on your self-reliant path! We would love to hear from you.
Devin & Maria
Are we talking about those passionate folks who choose to live completely "off the grid", out in the wilderness or on a remote farm growing their own food, collecting rainwater, making everything they can themselves? Well, this certainly is an extreme example of Self-Reliant Living.
But let's get down to the nitty-gritty. Even though many of us might fantasize about living off the grid, we choose to live in the city or suburb for unique reasons. Devin and I have lived in Dallas, Texas, for the last 27 years because it gives us access to virtually anything. We worked our professional advertising company from our home here (even before it was cool to home-biz), birthed 2 of our kids here, kept them out of school here, entrepreneured them here, and connected with other amazing self-reliant families and individuals here ...yes, here in Dallas.
For us, self-reliant living is about living authentically, following your own guidance even when it's way outside the scope of what most people do, including:
• Creating your own ways to earn money
• Taking care of your own health when possible
• Choosing how to raise and teach your children
• Supporting them to embrace their own choices
• Promising to stay true to your values, but allowing for change
• Providing confidence and guidance to anyone wanting greater self-determination in their life
Our motto is "QUESTION EVERYTHING." Do you know kids who ask WHY? all the time and won't accept because I said so as an answer? Well, they're on track to becoming fully self-reliant adults!
Self-reliant living is about personal empowerment. It's trusting yourself and listening to your own inner guidance before setting foot onto a path. It's being excited about the amazing adventure of living life on your own terms and trying things out that maybe have not been done before (or that maybe are a little scary).
We subscribe to Mike Dooley's daily "Notes from the Universe", and this recent note is descriptive of how self-reliant living can begin:
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The Evolution of a Dream
-- Dream is implanted into brain.
-- Dreamer becomes thrilled.
-- Dreamer becomes terrified.
-- If no action is taken, terrifying thoughts grow into flesh-eating monsters. Dream is considered unrealistic.
-- If action is taken, terrifying thoughts are revealed to be paper tigers. Confidence soars, miracles unfold, and dreamer begins to saunter.
Either way, nothing remains the same.
------------------------------
We started by creating our own business at home, and then expanded self-reliant living into family choices that some may consider extreme, but that we know are true to our values and beliefs. What about you? Is there something you'd rather be or do that seems impossible? Are there preferences you're not living because you don't think you can??
Call or email us if you could use some inspiration, motivation or even celebration on your self-reliant path! We would love to hear from you.
Devin & Maria
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