Showing posts with label cash flow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cash flow. Show all posts

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Middle Class Shrinking? Nonsense!

Happy Spring! The temperatures are warmer and we get more sunshine to enjoy...I am so ready for that! Plant some flowers, spruce up the backyard for those summer afternoons, get ready for family get-togethers...

But as usual, the media must point out how hard life is for those of us who already had a general idea, in this US New & World Report article: "7 Stressors Sapping the Middle Class".

I provided the link to the article only because of the last paragraph: "The winners will be those who learn how to adapt, expect nobody to give them anything, and are prepared to work harder in the future than they did in the past. That's how it was in America before anybody ever heard of the middle class, and it may be that way for a while again. The real middle class--the true bedrock of the nation--will be able to handle it."

I've seen more people over the last few months come through my business refusing to adopt a new mindset of adapting to the new economy. We started out as a nation of owners, not workers, wanting freedom and not slavery. But, we were convinced, en masse, that we should work for someone else. Even our public school model supports the "get a good education, get a good job" model. There are fewer good jobs than ever and, with increases in the level of technology, we should expect it to continue.

The Solution? Start being creative! If you are in a job working under your income expectations, create another stream of income! You can own a business and work for someone else to get your income on a healthier level. Don't sniff at the opportunities that may be available to you....you might have to give up the "Family Guy" every week...but you'd have to do that anyway if you worked another 20 hours on the weekend.

The moral of the story: Don't get stressed coz you're underemployed, get excited! You may now have the ability and time to explore your passions as a means of creating a better income!

An email or comment is always welcome!

Live and Love Deeply!

Ta~Jax

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Need Another Income? Become A Business Owner!

It's the challenge of any economy, personal or global: where to generate enough money to pay for goods.

So, right now, in mainstream media, network marketing and MLM (multi-level marketing) opportunities have a new life! This is good for not only those in Home Businesses; it's great for the economy!

Here's just a few reasons why it's good for you:

1: You have an opportunity to earn income separate from your job. If something affects your salary, you have a back-up plan and if nothing happens, you have a spare tire to pump more cash into your future goals!

2: You can explore your passion for profit and interests and involve your family! Does your full time job allow you this freedom? If it does, that is wonderful! If not, you can use your skills and interests to build a legacy for your future and even pass it on to your children.

I have friends who love what they do in their job and build a business to fund their future!

3: This is a capitalistic society which rewards business ownership. The tax system in the US allows you greater options than regular wage-earners. It could change the amount of disposable income (cash you can use) you have available.

4: It makes the economy healthier to have people earning,spending and saving! Look at it this way...the more goods sold, the more times money exchanges hands, the more money companies have available to develop new technologies. It's the consumer that drives the markets.

I've been in my business for several years sharing my passion for building a business and helping other people build theirs. The opportunity to serve others while earning income for myself is one of the joys in my life. So much more fun than being a cubicle rat trying to reach the next promotion and hope a raise comes with it!

Robert Kiyosake, author of the "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" series of books, developed the Cash Flow Quadrant. The CFQ simplifies the transition from being the employee to becoming an investor. Having a system in place, allowing you to earn income, whether you are there or not, is the key to becoming financially secure.

Network Marketing/MLM is not about "getting rich quick". Rather, it is a way to better your lifestyle, provide you with more options, and possibly do something you always wanted to.

You can check out those opportunities, and, I can only speak for mine, online. Make sure you do your due diligence on whichever company you find interest in as you will have to make an investment in it. There are fees associated with most of the things we do in life; there are no free lunches.

However, contrasted with franchise ownership, "mom and pop" shops, restaurants and the like, these opportunities give you a greater potential for income, with more leverage of your time without the huge investment of capital.

These opportunities aren't for everyone. They are for you if you've ever said you want more:

More than you have now,

More than your current career will provide you or

You simply want to do something important to help other people

If you'd like to take a look at my business, you can check it out here: http://www.primerica.com/jlicurse. My business is helping people to understand the rules of money and to get more value for their income. You can leave a message there or you can email me directly: debtcure123@gmail.com.

I'd love to hear your comments!

TTFN~Jax