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Ten Social Security Disability Mistakes to Avoid in Virginia

1. YOU MUST APPLY FOR DISABILITY AFTER YOU STOP WORKING. If you stop working due to a disability, then you need to apply. Social Security only gives you a window of opportunity to apply. Usually, this is five (5) years but if there is a gap in your work record it can be much shorter like one (1) or two (2) years. This is often a problem with housewives who drop out of the work force for a number of years to raise children.2. YOU MUST HAVE ENOUGH QUARTERS OF WORK. If you have worked very little and Social Security says you do not have enough quarters, you may have to continue working... read full article > >

Business Networking - Common Myths and Realities

Can we agree about the meaning of networking? I don't mean computer networking. For our conversation, business networking is about getting to know people whom you can help and who can help you. Does that simplify it for you, enough to feel better about it?Many people have a complex definition for networking or get stymied by the action the verb implies. Let's take some of the mystery out of a basic way to get to know people and have them get to know you. Then, if either person needs something, there's an opening to facilitate this - it happens to be called, networking.Confusion 1· Networking is about shoving your business card in someone's hand and boasting about what you do.Reality·... read full article > >

Home Business Versus Work at Home Jobs

With all of the information and commercials out there for ways to make money from home, the phrases "home business" and "work at home job" have become virtually interchangeable. This can be misleading, though, since these are actually two distinct things that are unique in themselves.A home business is like any other business. The person running it is responsible for customers and the running of the business. A home business can be based around a unique product that the owner has created themself, or they could be selling products from other companies. Often home business owners will buy products wholesale directly from a manufacturer. These manufacturers sometimes offer drop- shipping, wherein the home business owner is simply an intermediary and... read full article > >

The "Networking" Part of Network Marketing

Networking is obviously an essential part of network marketing. Every successful network marketer knows this to be true. Although networking is such an intricate part of network marketing, the two terms are not synonymous. However there are many similarities. Both rely heavily on people skills. Both require people to confront their fear of talking to other people. Both carry with them the risk of rejection. Both also carry with them enormous opportunity. And to some people, both are considered dirty words. Of course people that consider networking as something that is 'not done' don't understand what networking is really about. The same can be said of people that think network marketing is something that is beneath them. Many people think... read full article > >

Developing Relationships at a Networking Event

Have you ever gone to a networking event and talked to someone about what they do? I certainly have and I am often quite amazed by the total range of services that they offer the public. This is not unusual for a small business, but I begin to wonder what their focus is and I also wonder what they specialize in. I don't think they realize that what they are doing is not good for their business.Can you imagine doing business with someone that shines your shoes, talks about leadership and also does your photocopying? This may be called a one stop shop but then again what does the buying business expect to gain from this type of relationship? I... read full article > >

Basic Steps for Home Business Success

When you make the decision to earn income from the internet you will need to go through a set up process to be ready for your home business. Following are the basic steps in setting up for home business success. 1. Attitude The key to your home business success is your attitude. Treat your home business like a business. This is critical whether you are working part-time or full-time. One of my colleagues is a mother who works from home around her family. She has always put her family first whilst at the same time developing her home business. She says, "I work part-time, but I have a full-time attitude." Put another way, "If you have a hobby attitude you... read full article > >

Deciding to Work at Home

I wish I could stay at home with my kids and work from home so I can be with my children and earn a living, but I don't know where to start."If you've thought or even spoken those words, you're not alone. Many women get up early, get the kids dressed, drop them off at day care, drive in rush-hour traffic, and arrive at work exhausted, thinking, "There has to be a better way."If this sounds familiar, I have just appointed myself the good news fairy. Yes, there is a better way—that is, if you really want it and are prepared for some hard work ahead. You'll be making some trades—some good (trading commuting for working in your pajamas) and... read full article > >