Saturday, March 5, 2011

I'm in need of a financial advisor! HELP!

Ever heard of a financial advisor? I haven't until my financial life went crazy and here I am looking for one. If you are an investor who needs good qualification financial professionals then you need a good company with financial advisors complete with credentials, business practices, services and most importantly professional ethics.

Don't just jump into anyone and ask for financial advice. You need a reliable company if you want that close to perfect transaction. Find the best company like Paladin Registry - they have well trained professionals from financial planners, investment advisors and money managers.

Crazy it may sound but I am in dire need of a financial advisor. Our financial status is indescribable since I stopped baking last January so the money coming in each month was lesser that I have expected. We have pending loans to pay and months of unpaid mortgages. I hate to jot down each one of them because I would go crazy - that's a fact. Now all I need are resources, more resources where I can get enough moolah to cover our overdrafts :( I know that this isn't the best solution but it's the only one I know :((

Should I apply for a loan with Social Security Services?, get a multi-purpose loan from Pag-ibig? jump into loans from individuals? I don't really know. I have not settled any of our bills yet for this month and for sure I'd go crazy again mid-month on where should I get enough money to pay for it. Sad life, isn't it? I feel like I'm Becky Bloomwood-Brandon now with neck-deep overdrafts and a dire need to SHOP.

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Babae Kapuso ka ng Bayan Entrepreneurship Summit 2011

Yesterday we went to the Babae Kapuso ka ng Bayan Entrepreneurship Summit in World Trade Center in Pasay. I love attending trade shows like these because we always get a lot of freebies from various exhibitors, apart from the things we learn from speakers. I am a business-minded person, remember? So every little detail I get from them is considered a treasure.

It was quite late already but there were still a lot of open trade show booths. My eyes feasted on the 1,001 wonderful items around me but too sad I was out of the budget already hahaha :)) There were toys, lots of it! Food, kitchen items like knives, hand towels of all kinds of materials, table skirts and many others! The 1 hour was not enough to go around the booths and appreciate all the products for sale!

I saw banner stands of various relaxations parlors offering a lot of to-die-for FREE spa services like hand and back massages, foot massages, head massages, facials and FREE products! Some even have installed Pipe and Drape for privacy of those having whole body massages.

It was one amazing event and I wish I could go back there again but at this rate, I could probably not :(

Monday, January 3, 2011

Taming a Sports-minded Husband

I have no problems with my husband. In fact he's the most vice-less person I know unless the topic is Manny Pacquiao and boxing. It's as if the world stops when Manny Pacquiao enters the picture. He would drop every thing that he's doing whenever Manny is shown on TV, he is an active contributor in Manny's website, he would watch Manny's every game Live in someplace with his fellow fans and I guess he would watch it on the ring side if we can afford it. That is how crazy he is.

On the other hand, my friends say that this is better instead of having a husband who plays basketball or any other sport for that matter. It holds true because she wouldn't find her husband home every day because he's usually out playing or practicing basketball! We'll I guess Manny's game of every 6 months is indeed something to be happy about, right? The husband of my cousin is at the peak of his youth so she would always find him betting on baseball, football and basketball game online so his main vices are getting the best sports picks and game predictions!

Oh well, if you have husbands like ours, well, first of all remember that your husband is still an individual and has certain habits and relationships like what you have with your make-up, shoes and bags. It is best to respect it like he respect yours. But if things are really going crazy and he becomes forgetful of his responsibilities, mind these tips on how you can tame him:

  • Find a task, work or hobby that you can do together - that you can do as a family. This way you will get hold of his time. Why not do some gardening and set schedules and responsibilities so at least he would do something worthwhile before he plays? Remember the saying, "If you can't beat them, join them!"
  • Show him what you do with your schedule, too. If you husband sees you in the salon or out drinking coffee with friends then of course he'd do the same! So show him that you devote your time to him and to your kids so he would be dead-guilty if he choses sports over you.
  • Don't force it. Don't make him feel that you are pulling him away from his vices - do one taming thing at a time so he doesn't get pressured.
  • If nothing else works, Let him be. I guess being addicted to sports is one fair game than being addicted to some woman, right?

:)

Sunday, January 2, 2011

How Business Cards Helped my Business

I can still remember the first time I ventured into online selling back in 2004. I was still naive back then because no one taught me how to do business. Wherever I am now in this field are all fruits of my trial and error :) I started selling in eBay and one of the ways to get connected to the eBay community was to attend JAVAs, an informal get-together of sellers and buyers. During those gatherings, I would normally see co-sellers giving away business cards and I wondered why. Back then I thought business cards were only for businessmen and women - I never thought I was already one!

6 years later, I have grown from a naive girl into an established businesswoman and in those years I made sure that I always have my business cards with me. Here are the benefits of having one:

  • Business cards does the marketing for you for it keeps you in the mind of prospective customers. And with small business people like me who simply couldn't afford traditional marketing like in radio stations and mainstream media, a business card is the key so prospective customers won't forget about me.
  • These cards make you look like a reliable business person and you all know that first impressions last, right? People around the world thinks it's a professional thing to exchange business cards during certain gatherings. On my case, I prepared a bunch so I was ready on the second gathering that I attended.
  • It will increase your sales bigtime. It a practical investment considering the sales it will give your business.
One simple tip though, in designing your business cards, ensure that they're coordinated with your business - from the colors, font and theme. This way people will recognize your company the moment they see your businesscard.


Friday, October 29, 2010

Dreaming for my Mall Stall

I saw a new Chocolate stall yesterday in SM and I secretly wished I could build the same for my online bakehouse. The hubby and I planned to build one using the small space we have in front but he told me that I should build a better website first.

Why is a website important?

Websites work as your company's dress. This is why power dressing is important because it's how you sell yourself and how people will perceive the quality of your work. Remember, first impressions last. This is why businesses need a partner like web design company nyc, they are an authority when it comes to website building and their years of expertise will prove that they already know what your customers think.

Having an e-commerce website is very important nowadays because people prefer to look for establishments on their laptops. Gone are the days when people spend precious hours and gas roaming around town to look for establishments. And business owners nowadays ALWAYS THINK GLOBAL.

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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Trust NMEDA and it's Dealers

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of NMEDA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hiring the best caregiver can be tough as it requires going through the background of the person and of course, through experience but we can not just live it up to them, right? We need to ensure that our loved ones are in good hands everywhere. This is why we need the help of an association that caters to every need our physically challenged loved ones.
NMEDA is an association of Mobility Dealers, Manufacturers and Rehabilitation Professionals with an advocacy to provide safe, reliable vehicles and modifications to enhance accessibility for all people. Let me clarify that NMEDA does not sell anything, in fact, they are non-profit but requires all their members to follow and adhere to the safety standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The ones who sell are the NMEDA DEALERS, members who sell handicap vans and vehicle modifications.

Why is it important to purchase the "RIGHT" vehicle for our disabled loved ones? Because no two disabled persons are the same and have the same needs. NMEDA provides "in-person" evaluation to assure you that you are getting the right driving solution fully customized to your specific lifestyle and needs. If you, however, need further training and or product refinements, your nearest NMEDA dealer is willing to help you with it.

NMEDA has two types of dealers, their members as dealers and the Quality Assurance Program (QAP) dealers. The latter is the only nationally recognized accreditation program for the Adaptive Mobility Equipment Industry. It is based on the principle that in order to satisfy customers consistently, companies must have a systematic and documented approach to quality. Dealers who wish to be a QAP dealer are held to extremely high standards.

NMEDA professionals are highly trained and capable to assist your caregiver. They can work together to ensure that your handicapped loved ones are in good hands. On the other hand, having the right vehicle and or customized modifications to your vehicle will give them back the independence and confidence that were once lost.

NMEDA dealers are available nationwide, our nearest dealer is:

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