"Success"

Success is a wonderful word and a wonderful concept. Its definition is different for every one. Success depends on what you are looking for in your life or in business. There are people that find success immediately and there are people that spend all of their life searching for it.

Here are some ways people describe success: to some people success means to live healthy, to have a partner and to others it means having money and /or a good career. What is success to me?

Success to me is what I strive for and accomplish every day. In my experience, to be successful have nothing to do with acquiring power, wealth or fame. These are by-products or by-results that sometimes accompany your so-called success.

Success is what I make it. I live a busy life; therefore, I find myself setting small everyday goals that make my life easier and more productive. I work very hard to accomplish all of them. The feeling of accomplishment is what makes me successful. I am the fierce example of many women that juggle business and family life. In general, I can say that I am a business woman from 7:30am until 5:59pm and a homemaker after 6:00pm. The fact that I work equally hard to keep up with both tasks makes me successful and I love it.

I recommend a little homework for today.

Do you know what Success means to you? In case you have no idea what it means to you, I suggest you do some soul searching.

Make sure you write down all of your thoughts and feelings on paper.

Figure out what is it that you are looking for in life.

Find your purpose.

Define what your Passion is.

Set goals and make sure you keep them.

Live, Love and Laugh while you are looking for these answers.

I am sure these suggestions will help you find your own definition of Success.

Success to all, Ms. Pino.

"Business Structure"

"Ideas, Money & Success"

On Monday, on our Blogtalkradio show we were able to talk about a topic that has become very popular among the US population “Small Businesses/ Home Based Businesses”. A great deal of people now-a-days have been laid-off or plain fired from their jobs; however, these people have decided to open up their own small businesses. These individuals have taken the opportunity of becoming Independent contractors/ Entrepreneurs.

We would have to say that it is great to know that more and more people are venturing out into becoming their own “BOSS”. We would also like to praise all of those that have managed to maintain their small businesses during this tight economy we are ALL going through.

This particular blog is dedicated to all of those individuals that have great Business Ideas but do not know where to start. In a nutshell, you just need to get organized, start at the beginning, step by step.

Lets start your business structure, please remember that we are not attorneys nor tax advisors. We will suggest that you consult your Accountant for more tax specific questions. Now lets get started:

• 1-Decide what type of business you want to get into.
• 2-Find a Name (Short, Sweet and to the Point). Make sure your business name has the concept that you want people to know you for.
• 3-Find out with your advisor what type of Business structure is more convenient for you, ei. Corporation, Partnership, Sole Proprietorship or LLC.
• 4-Once you have your company set up, you can get your EIN# (SS4 Form- Apply online).
• 5-Get a Phone Line /Fax (You can get a PC Fax # (http://www.fax.com/) (It’s very affordable).
• 6-Get a Website (http://www.godaddy.com/) (Extremely affordable).
• 7-Get a Bank Account, so all your business expenses can be properly deducted and your accountant will not yell at you at the end of the year.
• 8-Get Practical Business cards.
• 9-Plan out your marketing strategy and budget (*This is one of the most important part of your business).
• 10-Take Action and start promoting your Business- Talk to as many people about your business as possible.
• 11- Keep your Overhead in the low.
• 12- Network (Find out local & community luncheons and breakfasts).
• 13- HAVE FUN!!!

We hope that our advise helps you in organizing your business. We understand that you can customize your business however you desire. Remember, this is your business and only you are responsible for making it a successful one.

Should you need any help just visit our site www.mspino.com and contact us at your convenience, we will be glad to help.

We wish you lots of Success.

Ms. Pino.