"10 Reasons Why Public Opinion Is Low For Professionals Who Do Service Work In Your Home"
Too many service professionals believe and rely on the common adage "50% of success is just showing up." In fact, they seem to act that, "If half of my success is just showing up, I don't really have to do anything and will get by just fine." You may be thinking that's totally insane! But what else could they be thinking? For, here are the 10 reasons why people distrust, hate, and avoid in-home...
"DO YOU LIKE HER?"
One Saturday, I left the shop a little early so that I could change clothes and make it across town in time to officiate a wedding. It was for a very sweet, young couple we know.I was reminded of the time not long ago when Sherry and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. Though we've only been married 35 years, we?d heard so much about the 50th anniversary that we decided to go ahead and celebrate it in advance. We had one grand celebration. We went on a cruise and...
10 Easy Steps to Organize Your Clothes Closetto them by then, gather up the clothing and donate it. 5.The GIVE AWAY pile should be the articles of clothing (or other items that found their way into your closet) that don?t meet the above criterion but that are in good shape. Put these articles in a box or bag and put them in the trunk of your car now. At your earliest convenience take them to your local charity. Remember to get a receipt for tax purposes. 6.The THROW AWAY pile is for all of...
10 reasons why consumer opinion is low for carpet cleaners and other service professionals
Too many service professionals believe and rely on the common adage "50% of success is just showing up." In fact, they seem to act that, "If half of my success is just showing up, I don't really have to do anything and will get by just fine." You may be thinking that's totally insane! But what else could they be thinking? For, here are the 10 reasons why people distrust, hate, and avoid in-home...
10 Things My Preschooler Taught Me
Publishing Guidelines: Feel free to publish the following article in its entirety in your ezine, website, or print newsletter. The resource box must be included with an active link. Please send a courtesy copy of the publication in which the article appears to: deborah@fiveminuteparent.com Word wrap to 60, (173 words)10 Things My Preschooler Taught Meby Deborah Shelton1. That no matter how many snails are lined up on your arm,there's always room for one...
10 Tips for a Winning Work from Home Job Search
Do you feel like you are losing the struggle to balance work and family? Have you decided that the one hour round trip commute in rush hour traffic, the choking exhaust fumes, and the testy drivers with their salutes are WAY overrated? If so, perhaps you're considering joining the ranks of the ever increasing work from home elecommuters. Why has telecommuting become so popular? For one, it provides parents with much more flexibility than...
10 Ways to Save $50 Per Month: The Art of Pinching a Penny Until It Screamsmonth
8. If you are a regular monthly book buyer, stop the habit and visit your library instead! If you insist on buying books, buy it used at your local store or online at merchants such as www.half.com or www.amazon.com. Even a better idea, how about selling the books you have that you don?t need!
Savings: $5 - 15 per month
9. Use less expensive gasoline. If you live in North America and have Internet access, you are...
100 Ways to Connect With Your Teen
100 Ways to Connect with your Teens1.View adolescence as an adventure.2.Respect their privacy.3.Create family times around activities they enjoy.4.Keep the delicate balance between holding on and letting go.5.Understand the nature of the adolescent beast.6.Take advantage of an unexpected connection.7.Bite your tongue.8.Don?t take their chaotic behavior or mood swings personally.9.Help them discover their spirituality.10.Catch them doing something right...
12 Basic Paintball Rules To Keep You in the Game
Knowing some basic paintball rules will make your first game muchmore enjoyable. When you know the rules, you won't show updressed inappropriately or with the wrong equipment and marker.At the least, knowing the rules can save you some embarrassment;at the most, it can save you from finding out you're not allowedto play.1. Eliminations and MarkingsAccording to the American Paintball League's rules for tournamentpaintball, "A player is...
12 Ways to Organize Your Laundry
1. Develop a system and follow it consistently. Allow your family one month to adjust to it before you alter it.2. Enlist your family's help. Make each person responsible for transporting their clothing to and from the laundry room. Even a five-year-old can handle that task.3. Let children help you with the laundry. It's the best way for them to learn.4. Do all your laundry in one day OR do a couple of loads each evening -- whichever works better for you.5....
