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BE YOUR OWN BOSS
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I'm no bigger fan of taxes than you are, but you had better pay
them! It seems that a lot of people working from home think they
aren't liable for taxes on their income just like the rest of the
public, that couldn't be further from the truth! People who work
from home are not only liable for income taxes, they may also be
liable for home employment taxes, special state taxes, and any
number of other special taxes levied for business licenses. I 
would highly suggest that all of you take advantage of an income
tax professional in your area to make sure you are not only paying
what you should, but also taking advantage of some of the write 
offs available to home based workers! Tax time isn't too far off 
so you had better start preparing now. The first year we filed our
taxes we almost had a heart attack when we found out we not only
weren't getting a refund, we actually owed the IRS over $5,000!


FEATURED ARTICLE
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Has A Heavy Workload Got You Down?

Have you been asked to do more at work with fewer 
resources?  Are you overwhelmed trying to figure out 
how you will do it all?  Are you hoping for a light at 
the end of the tunnel, but have a feeling that there 
is none?

In today's environment, many of us are carrying a 
heavier workload than we used to.  And, we are feeling 
the crunch.  A few years ago, we were busy, but not 
like this.  The economy is taking a downturn, and not 
only have we been asked to do more with less, but we 
are afraid if we do not keep up, we may be included 
in the next round of layoffs.  

You might not be able to control your workload, but you 
can control how you react to it.  You can choose to be 
overwhelmed, or you can choose to accept where you are 
today, while taking steps to improve your situation.

So How Can You Make The Situation Better?  Follow These 
Easy Steps: 

1. Know That You Are Not Alone

With layoffs and cutbacks, everyone is feeling the 
pressure.  Knowing that you are not alone, can give 
you the strength to continue.  It also alleviates the 
internal question of why it seems like everyone else 
is handling their workload better than you. Everyone is 
busy. But, what you choose to do about your "busy-ness" 
is up to you.

2. Prioritize & Plan 

You can only do so many tasks at one time, so it makes 
sense to focus in on what is really required.  Before 
you leave each evening, write down your top 3 
priorities that need to be accomplished the next day. 
In addition, write down one step that will get you 
started for each item.  You might not feel like doing 
this at the end of your day. (You are tired, you want 
to go home, etc.)  But the reward is direction and 
focus when you begin work in the morning.  Why wing it?  
Set yourself up powerfully so you can win.  

3. Delegate or Eliminate

After you have prioritized, it is time to look at what 
you need to accomplish. What can be given to someone 
else or removed from your day?  This will be tricky. 
You will have to get creative and come up with a good 
reason why you are no longer the right person to 
perform these tasks.  Will you be more productive if 
you eliminate this portion of your job?  Is the company 
losing money by keeping this process in place?  Come up 
with what is in it for the company if you want to 
delegate some of your responsibilities.  

4. Become The Solution

What strategies can you come up with to solve the 
problem?  What processes can you make a part of your 
day to help things run smoother? Finding a solution 
will not only energize you, it will give you a sense 
of power and control over your situation.

5. Take Good Care Of Yourself

Your most important priority right now (and always!) 
is you.  You cannot complete the projects you have on 
your plate unless you take care of yourself first.  
Take breaks during the day if you can.  Try to leave 
your thoughts about work at the office.  Bring healthy 
foods into work with you everyday, and drink lots of 
water.  Do not be surprised if you see a shift in your 
attitude when you incorporate these simple practices. 

6. Remember That It Will Not Be Like This Forever

In life we have our good days and bad days, and this 
too shall pass.  When we look back at the situations 
that have been the hardest, we realize that we were 
there for a reason.  What do you think you are learning 
or need to learn from this situation?  What have you 
been avoiding or resisting that you cannot overlook 
anymore?  Use this lesson to empower yourself and those 
around you.

So what do you say?  You only have one life to live 
so it might as well be one you love!

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Deborah Brown is a noted Career and Mentor Coach that 
shows Entrepreneurs, Executives, Professionals, and 
Coaches how to transition into careers they love, excel
in the careers they have now, start their own businesses, 
and find time for themselves. She is the author of the
"21-Day Career Empowerment" program. This 21-day 
e-mail program gives participants the insight, clarity, 
and knowledge to either choose their current position 
or their next career To Learn More Visit: 
http://www.surpassyourdreams.com, send 
an e-mail to info@surpassyourdreams.com or call 
(516) 432-2440. 

  
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WHAT ARE THEY THINKING
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Recently a person joined our downline in one of the newer business
opportunities on the market and within 24 hours they had dropped
out of the program. This particular program charges around a $40 
fee to join which is non-refundable. I personally can't understand
why this person didn't take more time to evaluate the money making
potential and products of this program before they dropped out. 
Although I'm making a pretty good income, I know that I can't 
afford to spend $40 on something only to basically throw that 
money away by dropping out 24 hours later! What are people like
this thinking? Let's face it, if we were all millionaires we 
wouldn't be joining the latest online business opportunities, we'd
be running them! Maybe it's just me, but I simply can't figure out
for the life of me what in the world this person was thinking. 


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