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Know the Risks and Rewards Before You Leap Into Your Own Business

Today, it can be almost ridiculously easy to be in business for yourself. But being able to start a business and being fit to run it are two different things. Another thing to keep in mind is that finding the “right” work is often critical to the overall success of the venture. Understanding yourself, what motivates you and what you’re passionate about are all good places to start. (See our last two posts on finding your passion for help on that part.)

Be realistic. I’ve known people who’ve started businesses with great fanfare, pomp and circumstance only to see them close up with a year or two. For example, owning a bed and breakfast sounds like a fantastic idea – until you realize you have to be there 24/7 to take care of your guests – or hire […]

By admin|June 1st, 2012|Business Building|Comments Off

Here’s to our military past and present – –

They put themselves on the line to safeguard our freedoms.

We owe them so much, a day of gratitude doesn’t seem to be enough.

By admin|May 28th, 2012|Home and Family|Comments Off

13 More Ways to Find Your Passion – Part 2

In Part 1 of this 2 part series, we discussed 12 ways to find your passion. This is a continuation of that list.

13. TAKE A CLASS.

Whether you want to learn more about computers, take a writing course, or try your hand at art, taking a class will lead you to things you may not have considered doing before.

14. WHAT DO YOU FIND EASY?

People usually find it easy to do what they love. Ask yourself what seems to come easily to you. Chances are it’s something you’re not only good at, but also passionate about.

15. DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVITY.

Be creative about taking small things in your life that you enjoy and expanding on them. Where do you channel your creative energy? It’s likely related to your life’s passion.

16. THINK ABOUT THINGS YOU WOULD DO FREE.

Is there something in your life that you love doing that you would do even […]

By admin|May 18th, 2012|Personal Development|Comments Off

12 Ways To Find Your Passion – Part 1

Do you know what you’re passionate about? Have you ever considered the question?

Sometimes life can come at us so fast, we forget that we HAVE passion. We go into existing mode. Routine mode. Just make it through the day mode.

So if you’re now sitting there wondering, “What AM I passionate about?” here are 12 ways you can begin to get in touch with your inner thoughts and get closer to identifying that thing or things that light you up.

1. ASK AROUND.

Do you have trouble nailing down exactly what makes you the happiest? Ask your friends and family when you seem to be the most joyful. Your loved ones will have no trouble telling you because they often know you best.

2. READ.

Read everything you can get your hands on: newspapers, blogs, magazines and books. Something in those […]

By admin|May 11th, 2012|Personal Development|Comments Off

4 Reasons to Sell Gold Today

Gold is still HOT. Yes, its price has dipped in 2012, but according to the experts, gold still has a good shot of hitting $2000 an ounce this year. While some people will take a “wait and see” attitude toward gold’s price, others will act on their desire to sell the gold they have. Typically, there are four reasons for this.

Moving to a smaller space – When people live in the same space for a long time, it’s easy to accumulate many things that seem important, but end up just becoming clutter. Downsizing a household due to death, divorce or changed life circumstances are all reasons many choose to sell a stash of gold jewelry, coins, etc.

Need money for bills or extra expenses – This is a common reason and what many have […]

By admin|May 4th, 2012|Gold Prices, Selling Your Gold|Comments Off

Be Clear About Your Goals to Achieve Greater Success

It’s unlikely you’d jump into your car and start driving with no explicit destination in mind – or any idea of how you’ll get there. After all, how would you know when you arrived? Instead, you’ll likely have a map, a destination decided upon and at least some idea of how you’ll get there. Obviously, the more detailed your journey, the sooner you’ll get where you want to go.

The same is true with life goals. Being clear about what you want gives clarity and direction. They help you focus squarely on what you want out of life and make positive progress to get there. It’s important to remember that you need clarity in your goals. Why? This will make it much easier for you to reach them!

When you write out detailed instructions […]

By admin|April 28th, 2012|Business Building, Working From Home|Comments Off

Laughter can Cure What Ails Ya!

We like having fun at Glitterbug. It makes the days go by faster and that much more enjoyable. Our parties are fun, too. Who doesn’t like being around people who are making money and meeting new people? A gold buying business is fun to be part of because you’re making people happy by buying their gold jewelry. And because we pay better than our competitors our gold sellers leave with smiles on their faces. We love that.

So what has me thinking about happy people? I found this image on Facebook and it made me smile. I love the sentiment – wrinkles in the right places because of smiling. And then I thought about laughing. Who doesn’t like a big belly laugh? I’d heard that laughter could have positive effects on our health, so I did a […]

By admin|April 18th, 2012|Gold Buyers, Gold Parties, Home and Family, Personal Development|Comments Off

White is HOT – Yellow is NOT

As jewelry fashion trends go, white gold is HOT. Yellow gold is still fashionable, but white gold has even overtaken the wedding market, surpassing platinum as the “silver” ring of choice. Have you ever wondered what makes white gold…well, white? Did it start out that way from the ground, is it manufactured, or just plain yellow gold that is coated with a white metal? Read on for the answer.

In its natural state, gold is a very soft, very yellow metal. All newly discovered gold is 24 karat, its purest form. But in this state, its softness makes it too soft and unreliable for every day wear. In the U.S., we like our gold harder. Then our investment can stand the test of time and retain its original beauty far longer than if it was made of a purer form of gold.

To enhance the strength and durability of […]

By admin|April 9th, 2012|Buying Jewelry, Investing in Gold|Comments Off

Know, Like and Trust – Backbones of Any Business Arrangement

You’ve probably heard the phrase that people buy from those they know, like and trust.

It’s true. Have you ever bought something from someone even though your “gut” or intuition was telling you “NO!” with dire results? You can’t underestimate your instincts, or if you’re a a business owner the importance of those three seemingly little words.

So how do these play off one another? And what makes them important?

Know:

What do your potential and current customers/clients know about you? How much of You do you reveal in your business dealings? Are you genuine when working with people or do you hide behind a persona? (It’s better to just be you.) This doesn’t mean airing all your dirty laundry, personal or business, but it does mean presenting yourself in a way that people feel they understand who you are. […]

By admin|March 29th, 2012|Business Building, Gold Buyers, Personal Development|Comments Off

Do you want to start your own Glitterbug Gold Buying Business? Here are 5 Secrets to Funding your Startup.

When many people hear the term “gold buyer,” they think of a brick and mortar store like a coin dealer. That’s the beauty of the Glitterbug difference. We come to the seller, not the other way around. That’s why our parties are so successful. Another reason is because we typically pay more for gold than anyone else around. We can because our overhead is so low. (It’s also because we like to see happy faces when making monetary transactions.)

What often happens is that someone will attend a party, see how the business works – and how lucrative the business can be for the gold buyer – and then become interested in starting their own Glitterbug business. Does this sound like you?

However, it’s not a business you can simply jump into. It takes preparation, training and an […]

By admin|March 22nd, 2012|Business Building, Gold Buyers|Comments Off

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