Archive for July, 2009

Bad financial habits

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Financial bad habits are not less destructive as other bad habits, as I read in an article. They can ruin your wealth or prospect, as well as mess up your family’s life. And the effect can be too long to survive. I got an article that writes about this. Some of the common financial habits are explained openly, along with the tips and solution not to get into them. You can read the article to find out if you actually possess some of the bad habits and what you can do. They are things such like getting too deep in credit cards’ debt, owing money, not having a budget, and so on. You might not realize that they are deteriorating your financial health, and you will likely to feel it in not so long term later. So check out the article.

Bad habits can be helpful

Monday, July 6th, 2009

I read this in an article about bad habits and got interested because I never heard it before. Can bad habits be helpful? The writer says yes, if you are not using it to point out another mistake or as excuses. You know, procrastination and being stubborn are usually known as common bad habits. They actually can lead to better result if the situation changes. Well, the article is not suggesting you to develop bad habits you have, rather, it suggests that you look at the positive aspect of them. Don’t let bad habits veil your potency, don’t let them deny your power. Instead, you should try to impose them more on “favorable” situation to get acknowledged. Read this article to help you find out.

Finding your purpose in life

Monday, July 6th, 2009

If you don’t know what is your purpose in life, then you don’t know what you are living for. You wouldn’t have a standard to keep you doing the right things. As an article I hit upon writes, whether it is something you want to do as a job or a person, finding it is important. There is purpose behind every action. You can just have a meaningless life and do what is told to you, or you can instead have a purposeful life and do what you need to aim your dream/desire/goal/or whatever you call it. You would be able to plan and set real actions about that. If you ever think that your life is too empty, never believe that. I suggest you read this article for a brighter look.

Positive outlook is beauty

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Medias keep bombarding us with the image of beauty. Beautiful models in slim and ideal weight, skin color, and standard for height are just some of the stigmas in our society. It can be different in every country and so you get confused. None has reminded us much about the positive outlook, positive attitude about yourself. That is what actually stays longer and better. I found an article that talks about this and hope to inspire you the truth about beauty. You don’t have to be slim to feel beautiful and you don’t have to put the high heels to be amazed. If people praise you because of that, then they will only praise you as long as you do the same. What remains is your outlook towards yourself. Read the article here for some inspiration.

What is making money?

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Money is the big issue for many things in this world. People keep finding ways of making money, to earn for their living and some luxurious. The idea is complex and included many aspects. I came across an article that might give you some figures about money. It’s not a big thing, instead just simple things you might not realize about money. It’s a bit descriptive, answers to questions like who can make money, what can make money, where you can make money, when should you make money, and how you can make money. Well, they might give you some ideas about what to do with money. Read the article to get some inspiration.

What is important?

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Do you ever think of what is really important in your life, what is important or you to reach? Choices such like work or family, study or work, or their kinds are around the most common we often decide. Well, determine your choice then cut back in other areas. It is also important to have a balance life. In an article I read, it is said that we have to make some priority in order to know which ones to cut more. Make time for yourself and your family is usually the best start. You know, we only have 24 hours to spend everyday. Set up what is more worth of your time, what will make you feel better in the end. If you find it difficult to set priorities, this article might help you with some insights. Read here.

Frugality and happiness

Monday, July 6th, 2009

For those who are not spending money frugally, that might sound like a sacrifice of happiness. But as I read in an article, frugality can actually be equaled to happiness. Frugal people find happiness in meeting their goals, reducing their “not-emergency” desires, and live within their mean. They see and prepare the future earlier by spending as they need and save the rest for retirement. Of course, debt in our old times will fill our lives with burden. They live creatively, modifying their costs as efficient as possible, but still leave some for leisure spending. They have goals and will likely gain it. If you are without debt, you can retire with something you enjoy to do instead of something you have to do. Read the great article here.

Save food frugally

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Spend money frugally need some plans and considerations. It is really a smart thing to do, and it is really applicable in many aspects of your life. This time I want to share what I found in an article about saving money frugally in foods. The article writes some tips about frugal food saving. You know food is a big percentage of our expenditure. When you eat outside, they become a lot bigger. So the article shares some things you can do about your meals to spend in smarter ways and save more. Among them are tips to plan your lunch, cooking, snacks, and dining out. The points are: make more of your own food and plan dining out carefully. There are also advantages other than saving more. Read the details here.

Fuel for your business

Monday, July 6th, 2009

I read in an article that besides money and people (input), we also need trust to grow our business. Is it true? How can we keep trust when we meet many new people and we know that everyone just wants to benefit? Well, as written in the article, trust has been proven as an essential tool to keep thing going well. Remember how financial crisis was becoming severe and severe in Asian countries because the citizens didn’t trust that their governments would be able to accommodate their needs and safety? See the opposite happened at developed countries? People do business with you mostly because they trust you, that you will do your role well. And you do the same to the others, and your business can grow. Read more here.

Seminar marketing as sales booster for financial service

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Only a few financial advisers use seminar as a marketing method. Yet, among them who use, many use it in incorrect ways. Seminar marketing can actually be an effective way to boost sales of financial service because you can sell simultaneously to several clients at once, multiplying the result of your advices. Logically, when more people come to hear what you say, there is more probability that your products or services will be bought. I find an article that gives great tips about seminar marketing and how it can improve your sales. If you think the expense is big, then spread more invitations. It’s probability. The cost will be covered after the (or on the next) seminar. Read this article for more information.