All Business Monday -- A Productive Week

If you recall from my post

All Business Monday--Establishing Routines

I have a pretty chaotic life, busy busy away from home a lot.  That does make it harder to have what I would consider to be an online business.

Last week I got to be home ALL day on Thursday.  On occasion I do get a full day at home, but never has it been as productive as last Thursday.

I even wrote a bubblews post about it the following day if you are interested:

I Wish Every Day Could Be Like Yesterday 

I listed a new book in my half.com store and even sold a book from my store.

That day I listed my very first locker hook rug in my etsy shop.

I also started crocheting pink cotton washcloths/dishcloths.  I also have a set of those up in my etsy shop as well.

I even got busy and finally got all of my Box Tops for Education cut.  I put one set up on listia, and have 2 more ready to be listed.  Let the points roll in so I can start buying with my points again!

Hoping to stay at least this productive every week!

What have you been up to with your earning efforts this week?

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All Business Monday--January Online Earning Stats

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 Back in September of 2014 I set myself a goal to cash out each day of the month--the equivalent of.  I made that goal each month until January.  I was only able to redeem 24 out of 31 times for the month.

I am reporting what was rec'd in January:

PerkTV --$45 in gift cards (use code 860efbf6 for 50 bonus points)
Swagbucks -- $40 in gift cards (I alternate with both PerkTV and Swagbucks between Walmart, Target and Amazon cards) (I believe if you use HIP70 as the code on sign up you will get 70 swagbucks)
Pinecone Research -- $3 paypal
apptrailers --$4.68 paypal  (use code predictableuranus2  for bonus points)
checkout51 -- $20.50 check
clixsense --$7.86 paypal
bubblews -- $51.77 paypal
hausernet -- $8 paypal
shopkick -- $5 Target gift card

Total rec'd:  $185.81

I've linked some of the sites and apps.
Hausernet is a mail decoy program.  You earn .25 for each piece of mail that comes in and you input the code online.  Honestly they are paying monthly now with no minimum pretty regularly, but they do still owe me for all of the year 2012!

Pinecone Research is an invite only survey website....and one that I need to keep up with better.

Bubblews, as we all know is very low now on the earning scale, but I am still trying to write at least 2 posts a day there.  I do enjoy keeping up with my regular connections.

PerkTV is linked above, but they allow you to run it on up to 5 devices---and you can have 2 accounts per household, so up to 10 devices.  It's generally running on 4 devices here, which it is right now. (No plan devices that I am running through out wi-fi here at home)

Swagbucks, which is also linked above, has 6 apps.  They do not allow you to run them at the same time or your account will be deleted, but I generally get through 4 of the apps on a good day.

I am working on things here on my blog.  I hope that my earnings each month online and with the apps will continue to increase as each month goes by.


As far as my Gifts Galore and More (Jerky Direct, Etsy, Zibbet, Shophandmade, Half.com, etc)  I had a loss of $36.86 for the month.   I realized that I hadn't been putting down the classes and workshops that I take as expenses, so have $44 expense in January for the rug making class and supplies.
Otherwise I would have made $8 profit from an order for dish scrubbies and one book sold through half.com.

(I did also earn $224.36 between my 2 merchandising jobs and cleaning our church)

Be sure to share any business related blog posts you've written lately.

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All Business Monday--Establishing Routines

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I have a problem.  That problem is establishing routines. 

I really like to do my blog posts in the morning before I do anything else on the computer.  This post is usually put up Monday morning, not later into Monday evening.  However this was a Monday that I had to be out of the house early and gone for the day.  So, here I am.

How can I establish any work routines when my activities are scattered?

Sunday mornings are always church.

Every Monday and Friday is one of my merchandising jobs--no set hours, just the days to do it.

Every Tuesday morning is Bible study.

Every Friday I clean our church.

1st Saturday of the month is Sampler at the quilt shop

2nd Monday of the month is quilt guild board meeting and quilt show meeting.

2nd Tuesday of the month is sewing club from 10-3 (I skip Bible study this day and go to the basement to sew)

2nd Friday is sit n' sew at the quilt shop from 6-10 pm

3rd Tuesday is ladies lunch from noon -2

3rd Wednesday is stitch group from 1-3

3rd Thursday evening is church council

4th Tuesday evening is family bingo night

Last Monday of the month is quilt guild 9-noon

Once a month during the second half the month I choose the day I do one merchandising job.

Once every other month in the second half of the month I choose a day for another merchandising job.

 

Throw in something always unexpected, or any additional appointments and my life is chaos.

I'm glad to have my planner to keep all of these regular things as well as my appointments, and appointments of others tracked!

Today I am going to highlight several choices of planners designed by some of my online friends:

Tigers Den Folio Day Planner. by Sylvestermouse
View another organizer at Zazzle

Color Circular Rainbow Array 1 Planners by expressiveart
Look at another Planner

Orange Glitter Zebra Name Spiral Notebook by AWalkOnTheWildSide
Make customizable journal designs online at Zazzle

Customizable Beautiful yellow Daisy flower Folio Planner by PLdesign
Shop here for Planners at Zazzle

Redbud Floral Planner Planner by Susang6
Browse other organizer designs on Zazzle.

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All Business Monday---Reading

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Reading and business---how do these go together for me?

I often get books in to read and review.  I used to get right to reading them to get the reviews done.   2014 I really slacked off on reading.  In fact, I can turn around right now and see 5 books on my shelf that came in for review months ago, that I've not even looked at yet.   Shame on me!!  That is not being responsible to the authors, publishers, or PR firms that send them to me to review.   A couple of them are ones that all I have to do is look through them and talk about them for the review.

Even though I am not compensated in any other way from the source that sends the book, when I post about it, I have the ability to add in affiliate links.  Those are another part of the business side of it to give me a chance to earn more.  In other words, it's fully to my benefit to keep up on my reading and book reviews. 

I'm on a good start for 2015 so far.  I finished and reviewed Go For It!  yesterday.   My Super Sunday Reviews posts will consist of the books I am behind on until I get caught up  :)

You might also keep in mind that each Sunday those posts include a linky for you to link up any reviews you have written the past week---and there isn't a limit on how many you can link up.
And don't forget to link up any business related posts you have written each week in this linky.

Here are some nice bookshelf choices:

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All Business Monday---New Year Goals

I like to use the word goals over resolutions, even though I am resolving to make changes.
The problem with myself is that I make up a fine list of goals......I do rather well achieving them for some time.....then they fall by the wayside.

Last year I made out my list and even printed it 52 times.  I checked off throughout each week as I completed things on the list.  About May I just stopped.

Most of my goals do have to do with earning money:

1.  Get my paperwork organized and keep it that way---no more throwing stuff in piles here and there to get to it later.  Later for me is something months.   I will take care of any paperwork right away.

2.  I will work on my crafts and sewing daily.  Along with this I will promote a craft for 4 days each week.  I don't mean the same craft for 4 days, but a different one each day.  Originally I put this down as daily, but 4 is more realistic.

3.  I will stay up on my blog postings.  This will include adding more affiliate links in to posts to help monetize my blog.  I will find posts to do on days when I don't have a regular blog to post.

4.  I will be more social in my sharing of the work of others.

These are my goals as far as my earning goes.
You might notice that I say that I WILL do each one.

I want to add to the list that I hope to cash out somewhere, online or through the apps that I run, each day of the year.  I've already been able to maintain this goal in October and November, and I'm pretty close to getting it for this month too.  This just ensures me that I am always earning.

I'm currently reading a book call Go For It, that I will review this next Sunday.  It's a great motivational book.  I will link it below if you would like to preview it yourself before I write my review.

What are your goals?

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All Business Monday--Online Craft Mall Membership

If you are looking for a place to sell your handmade items, I highly recommend the Online Craft Mall with Under The Rainbow.

I have been a member for going on 10 years and there is no way that you will find a better deal online...at least not that I have ever seen.

Look at all you get for just a ONE TIME $10 membership fee:

20 FREE craft mall posts – Under The Rainbow provides a variety of ways to earn more free posts, or you may purchase more as needed for a small fee. *Purchase more posts for only $2/10 items.

Personal Posting Assistance – Under The Rainbow personally helps you with everything needed for posting your items, including picture editing/scanning, shipping cost calculation, and more.

Absolutely NO non-crafted items as competition – All New Members are screened for authenticity. We are crafters, not representatives for other companies, as all craft malls should be.

No Monthly Fees to Maintain your Craft Posts – Only a small 15% commission on sales, to help support web site expenses – NO MONTHLY FEES for craft item maintenence. We want to help you increase sales without increasing your expenses. Commission is retained from crafter payment when your items sell!

FREE Advertisement in Newsletter – We do our best to promote all members and craft mall posts.

FREE membership to www.online-craft-show.com – Participate in our Online Celebration Events to help increase your sales and broaden your exposure. Events are held every 2 months, and are optional. No commission due for member vendors. *Participation is optional and doesn’t require Vendor Spots.

FREE Private Party Chat Room – We love online parties and like to see our chat room used by our members. So, we created a Private Party Room JUST for that use. *Chat room scheduling is required.

Member Discounts & Benefits – Enjoy our many member discounts and benefits to help your crafting business grow – Craft Classified Ads, Gazebo Store Fronts, product discounts, and much more…

Crafter Fellowship, Business Assistance, and even Craft Project Assistance – Under The Rainbow’s Company Yahoo group for networking with other members and company announcements – membership is required to maintain mall membership. We’ll even help you with your business outside of the craft mall.


I  need to get busy and get more things listed for myself, but you can find my crafter page HERE.


Click HERE for complete information on joining.   If you do join, you might tell her that Marsha sent you over  :)

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All Business Monday---Online Craft Mall

This week I would like to introduce to you the Online Craft Mall at Under The Rainbow.

Under The Rainbow, Online Craft Mall is your source to buy and sell quality crafts!
It's a real craft mall for craft shopping, not just links to other sites.

Are you a crafter looking for an outlet to sell your wares? Do you enjoy buying hand made items?
If so, then the Under The Rainbow Online Craft Mall is for you!

I've been a member of the mall for 10 years now and have never been disappointed. You will NOT find a better deal on the internet.

Online Craft Mall with a LOW one time fee of only $10 to join!


Including myself, there are currently 23 crafters.
I have several of my crafts listed there and need to add more.

View Marsha's Crafts

Marsha Cooper, Crafter     Gifts Galore and More, Owner

Hutchinson, KS     

I'm Marsha, a mom from Kansas. I have 4 children, with only one left at home. I have 10 grandchildren. I really enjoy my crafts and keeping my hands busy at all times. I've really been enjoying making upcycled, or recycled crafts and I've been learning more and more about quilting.


All handcrafted items in the online craft mall are handmade by individual crafters. Crafters join Under The Rainbow online craft mall as independent members and Under The Rainbow works directly with our members to fill your orders. Most members will even customize crafts for you!

Follow Under The Rainbow on facebook to see highlighted crafts and more.
You can also follow Under the Rainbow's pinterest boards as well.


Stay tuned next week for more information  :)

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All Business Monday--Jerky Direct, The Opportunity

In part one ( http://marshasspot.blogspot.com/2014/09/its-all-business-monday-jerky-direct.html ) I shared just an overview of Jerky Direct.  This week I want to share the opportunity with you.


Jerky Direct uses the basic elements of free enterprise and a proven business concept to promote life changing products. That business concept is multilevel marketing.

Why do people seek out multilevel marketing opportunities?

We believe there are a variety of reasons for being part of a multilevel marketing business:
· Build a career and own their own business
· Achieve specific short-term goals
· Improve their quality of life
· Provide additional family income
· Buy products they like at wholesale/discount prices
· Recommend products they like to others
· Receive personal recognition and encouragement
The Jerky Direct business opportunity provides a low-cost, low-risk means to achieve all this, and more. For instance:
· It is a way to meet other people and develop new friendships
· It gives families a chance to work closely together and develop stronger ties
· It helps people to develop and refine their business skills
· It provides people the flexibility to organize and manage their time as they wish
· It gives opportunities to those who might not otherwise have them to succeed on their own.

THE OPPORTUNITY
How Do I Earn Money?We feel that the Jerky Direct opportunity is unlike any opportunity out there. Our great product and excellent compensation programs are unrivaled in the industry. As a store owner you have the opportunity to make money in a number of ways:

1. 7 LEVEL PAYOUT All autoshipments and enhanced products carry commissions that are paid out 7 levels.
Level 1 40%
Level 2 5%
Level 3 5%
Level 4 20%
Level 5 5%
Level 6 5%
Level 7 20%

2. 5% COMMISSION paid on ALL wholesale sales generated on your first level beyond the $12.00 monthly commitment purchases (based on your level of participation!)

3. 20% COMMISSION paid on ALL retail sales generated at your web site storefront.

What is Our commitment?
Jerky Direct offers several additional earning opportunities. As a Distributor you will also receive your own Website, Account Manager, marketing tools, and training. We are committed to providing our Distributors with the highest quality, all natural products that can be re-sold at fair market prices. Our goal is to empower each Distributor to achieve the highest possible level of success for their business. Use the links below to learn more… When do I get Paid?
Commissions are generated the first day of each month for the previous month's transactions. Unlike some companies that hold on to your money until you reach a “threshold”, Jerky Direct produces your commission checks every month, no matter how large or small they may be. Where is the fine print?
There is none! As long as you maintain an active storefront you are eligible to receive ALL commissions generated from Jerky Direct purchases in your down line. It is as simple as that, no complex requirements or stepped commission payouts. Bottom line, if you earned it, we will pay it to you. Commissions are also available for our other product lines.


Please click HERE to watch the overview video.

Don't forget to also check out Super6!

My Upline has put together a great program called Super6.
Come take your FREE tour.
You are under no obligation to learn about it, so you have nothing to lose.
Marsha's Super6 Tour


Stay tuned next week for FAQ's and highlights of some of the products.

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It's All Business Monday--Jerky Direct Part 1

(This is a new weekly series that I will be doing to share the many things that I do online to earn.  Each week will include a linky at the bottom for you to share blog posts about your businesses as well)

I have been with Jerky Direct since October 2006, almost 8 years!!! I am very pleased with both the business opportunity as well as the products.

Each month I receive 2 bags of Jerky. Each month my children and grandchildren wait for those 2 bags to come in. Each month those bags are gone within 1 day!!

I will sharing the opportunity and the products with you over a 4 week series, ending with a giveaway of 2 bags. There is a lot of information in these weeks which all comes from the website.

You can find my storefront website at Marsha's Jerky  http://marsha32.jerkydirect.com/

JERKY OVERVIEW
Jerky Direct products provide a healthy, all natural source of protein. Many of our products contain no preservatives, no added MSG, no nitrites, no Erythorbate, no artificial ingredients, and are only minimally processed. Check each product for more specific nutritional information. This unique product is a staple of health conscious customers and those who demand a top quality product at a great price.

Our Jerky is handmade in our USDA certified smokehouse using superior quality top round beef. It’s seasoned with our secret blend of spices, and slow smoked to perfection with real burning hickory.

Get up to half a pound of premium quality, all-natural or organic jerky for only $12.30 or become one of our Jerky Direct Distributors and join our automatic shipment program for the same price! Get up to 1/2 lb of jerky delivered to your door each and every month and then get as much additional jerky as you would like at our low wholesale price! Click here for more details.



Devoted & New Customers alike say it’s “by far the best beef jerky I’ve ever had, I want more!”

I will have more information next week on the business opportunity, but I invite you now to check out the Super 6 website and information.
My upline has put together this great program that they call Super6!!

Come take your FREE tour.

You are under no obligation to learn about it, so you have nothing to lose.

Marsha's Super6 Tour
http://super6power.com/marsha32/


I also offer an ongoing special of my own.  If you would like to try any of the products, I offer free shipping if you email your order to me at marsha.seiberling@gmail.com .  
I will also be highlighting all of the different products in another part of this series.

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