Time is constant and irreversible. It can not be substituted, once it is lost or wasted, it can never be regained. Time stands still for no one. We cannot stop it, slow it down, nor can we speed it up. Therefore, we need to learn how to effectively manage time.

In learning how to manage time we have to be careful that we don’t go overboard. We can get so deeply involved with creating folders and lists, color coding tasks and separating paperwork into priority piles that we began to waste time trying to manage our time. There must be a balance; you want to use personal time management techniques that are simple. If they are too complex you will quickly give up and return to your old habits of wasting time.

The first step in taking control of your personal time management is to analyze how you are spending your time.  Then once you have identified your time wasting methods, implement a few simple time saving techniques that will help you gain the most of your time.

Effective personal time management is crucial to accomplishing tasks as well as avoiding wasting valuable assets.  The following nine personal techniques will help you with your personal time management.

1. Get Started – The number one time waster.  Most people waste as much time avoiding a project as it actually does to complete the project.
2. Get Into A Routine – When you do not have a well written routine or plan and you are unfocused and scattered.  This type of behavior curbs your creativity.  When you establish a routine and do it on a daily basis time and energy are released and your creativity flows.  Choose a time to get certain tasks accomplished such as answering email, working on a project, completing paper work, and stick to it everyday.  Find a calendar/planner that is simple, easy to use and fits your needs.
3. Do Not Say Yes to Too Many Things – Saying yes to too many things can lead to an unexpected treasure of wasted time.  It also causes you to live up to the priorities of others, rather than our own.  When you agree to do too many things, something will go lacking and something important will not get done.  We must learn how to say no!
4. Do not commit yourself to unimportant activities, no matter how far ahead they are.  Rule of thumb, if it was in their near future, would you do it?  Let’s say if it was in two months as opposed to one year, would you do it?  If the answer is no, then don’t commit yourself to it for the near future either.
5. Divide Large Tasks – Large tasks should be broken down into a series of small tasks.  This also allows you to fit it into your schedule and not be rushed or panicked at the last minute.
6. Do Not Put Unneeded Effort Into A Project – Save perfection for the tasks that need it!  Know when to stop and move to the next project.  If you can’t figure something out go do another project and then come back to the first project.  You will see that it will come together easier and your mind is more clear than when you attempted the project the first time.
7. Deal With Things Once – often times we start a task think about it and then lay it aside.  Sometimes you may do this several times before you get started.  When you receive a task you have two choices, either deal with it right away or decide when to deal with it.  If you decide to deal with it later then schedule it on your calendar or planner so you will not forget about the task.
8. Always Set Start and Stop Times – At first your estimations will be a little off but as you practice this daily your estimates will improve.
9. Plan Your Activities – Schedule a regular time to plan your activities and allow yourself the time to plan them wisely.

Remember to continually learn and research personal time management skills, techniques and ideas.  As you learn, teach others and you will see that your life will become more organized at home, on your job and in your business and you will own your life!

Wishing you an Abundance of Success,

April Page
850.725.0843 anytime

Do you avoid networking events like the plague because you are filled with dread at the thought of your one minute introduction? If you have heard it once, you have heard it a thousand times; you only get one chance to make a first impression. Here are my tips for getting it right.

Your one minute introduction is designed to allow you to share specific information about you and your business. So you must develop a memorable introduction using word pictures so that people can envision themselves using your products. Those same word pictures also help when people are speaking with other people, your one minute introduction comes to mind and they are able to refer others to you.

You must develop your one minute introduction. You began by first, introducing your self; this should take about 20 seconds. The introduction should include your name, position, company name, a brief overview of your products, services and the type of clients you have currently. Second, tell them a story, this should last about 20 seconds, let them know what makes you different from your competitors, talk about the benefits of what you do, give a free tip or fact that will help people with what they do today or this week. Third, don’t be afraid to ask for the business, using another 10 seconds. Let them know what type of clients or customers you are looking for. Fourth, in about 5 seconds ask them, “Who do you know who needs my product or service?” Fifth, take about 5 seconds and say a “catchy tag line” to get you remembered, then conclude with your name and company. I recommend you take the time to come up with several one minute introductions, this way you can do something different each time you speak; this will also make you more memorable and set you apart. People will began looking forward to what you have to say instead of dreading you getting up saying the same introduction.

Once you have developed your one minute introduction, rehearse. Remember to be yourself and talk naturally this will keep you from sounding too rehearsed. Make sure you use a timer when you rehearse so that you will not go over your allotted time. Going over your one minute shows that you are unprofessional and people will only remember that you are the guy or the girl that went over during the introduction and won’t remember your business or what you said. At some networking events they time you and if you go over they will stop you and ask you to be seated and of course you don’t want that embarrassment either or be remembered for being the person who was asked to be seated. This leaves a negative stigma on you and your business. You always want to be courteous and professional.

Lastly, when it is time for your one minute introduction, Put down any papers and notes you have, flapping them about will distract people, its one minute, you can remember it, no need for notes. Always stand up and if you can move to an area where you can be seen by everyone. Remember to smile, speak clear and loud. A good rule of thumb is to project your voice to the person furthest away from you, don’t shout; but project your voice and make sure you are heard. Wear something comfortable and something that fits. Make sure your clothes are not too small or too big, this gives the wrong impression. Make sure your shoes are clean, comfortable and appropriate for your outfit. Most people tell me that they don’t have anything to wear and can’t afford to buy anything for one reason or another. For our business to be successful we can’t make excuses. Even on a low budget you can shop at Target or other stores and find a nice pair of black slacks with a solid colored shirt or blouse. Everybody knows that black always goes over well. Save the receipts and it’s a tax write off as part of your “uniform” or clothing expense. With black slacks you can vary the shirts and no one will know the difference. Don’t be afraid to wear a shirt or a blouse with color, nothing loud and obnoxious. But wear a color that looks best on you. Don’t know the color? Well think back to a shirt or something you wore and you got tons of complements on how great you looked in that particular color that’s the color you want to wear. Color is vitally important it conveys confidence and individuality.

Big Tip—you don’t have to use the entire minute, if you can get your message across in 30 or 45 seconds then great, deliver it and sit down.

Here’s to Your Success,
April Page
850.725.0843 anytime
Aprilpage10k@gmail.com
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Have you ever wondered how one person can talk to 25 prospects and sign up 20 and another person can talk to those same people and struggle to get just one? Have you ever been on a company conference call or in a staff meeting and the same person or persons are receiving all the awards and bonus checks. Have you ever asked yourself these questions: What are they doing that I am not – we all have the same system, the same manual, the same plan, the same company—what’s the problem? Does this sound familiar?

The one thing common to those situations is the person doing the talking. So what is the difference between someone who can attract 20 out of 25 and someone who can attract 1 out of 25? That difference can lead someone to high levels of success in any business and any job. If you know this secret, you can basically determine your own destiny.

I can tell you what the secret is, it is the “Colors” Training. It is one of the single most important trainings in your Network Marketing Career or job. This Training will not only allow you to have better business and professional relationships, but it will also allow you to have better relationships with your spouse, children and your in laws. Yes, that’s correct, I wrote “In Laws”

Want proof? There are two people who learned the “Colors” training and applied it to their jobs. One person applied this training at his sales job and earned an extra $1,000 in just two days. Another person took the same training and applied it to some prospective clients that had never bought from their company. These prospective clients turned into paying customers to the tune of over $180,000 in just 6 weeks.

The “Colors” training when properly applied can allow you and any one who wants to use it to write their own check. What is this “Colors” Training? What can it do for you? To find out, you need to join us in our free tele-seminar this Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 8:55PM Eastern time. This seminar is generic, no products or companies will be mentioned. No Hype, no sales pitches, just the straight facts about the “Colors” and how you can use it to take your business and personal life to the next level in 2009 and beyond. Just contact me via phone 850.725.0843 or email aprilpage10k@gmail.com with “Colors Training” in the subject line and I will reserve you a spot on the tele-seminar and send you the rest of the information for the training.

Nothing in business has a greater effect on your bottom line and your happiness and satisfaction than your ability to master the “Colors” training. If you are ready to turn your prospects into customers and business associates, then you need to be apart of this training.

Contact me now. You’ll be glad you did.

To Your Success,

April Page
850.725.0843 anytime
april@mentoraprilpage.com

PS: Be sure to check out our ebook which shows you step-by-step on how to reach your dreams.

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Are you presently looking for extra income? Looking for a way to supplement your paycheck until the economy gets better? Need some extra money for retirement, vacation, or your children’s college tuition.

I bet you probably even went on line and filled out one of those forms just to get information about starting a home based business and now you have everyone under the sun ringing your phone off the hook. Well before you make a decision there are some very important questions you need to ask; after all you are making a decision that will affect the rest of you and your family’s life. Your future and your reputation are at stake.

Getting the answers to these questions will save you years of failure and frustration. As we go through these questions today, I want you to remember one very important thing I learned from our Free Book –“it is not about the products! Your company may have the greatest products on the planet, but if your company does not have all five pillars, you can have everything taken away from you overnight.”

Let’s Briefly Discuss the Five Pillars:

1. Company Management Experience with Integrity – Does the company management have rock-solid experience backed with unquestionable integrity? Don’t be afraid to read your policy and procedures and check out the company.
2. Timing in the Company/Timing in the Industry – Timing in the profession of Network Marketing. Timing within national and global trends. Make sure the company you join has a product with a profit margin. Remember most companies don’t make money the first two year’s, the best time to join a company is after it has been around at least 3 years. Let them iron out all the kinks; studies show that 99% of all companies don’t last two years.
3. Remarkable Product/Products – People will buy even without a compensation plan or a business opportunity attached to it. Ask yourself this question and be honest: Would I buy this product if there was not a business opportunity attached to it?
4. Compensation Plan That Pays Part Timers – a compensation plan that rewards the top builders as well as fairly rewarding the part-time person. Studies show that 96% of your team will be made of part-time people. Sit down and think about how much extra money you would like to earn a month. Then ask the question “How many people must I have in my business to earn $500, $2,000, $5,000 or even $10,000 per month?” There are companies that require as many as 10,000 and as few as 400. Remember, 96% of your team will be made of part time people, is 3,000, 7,000 or 10,000 people duplicable. So where does that put you and your team? The key to success is moving product from the company to the end consumer, not to your team.
5. Proven System for Success – a proven duplicable system that allows part-time people to create a significant Royalty/Residual income. There must be a proven system of duplication with coaching, training, skill development, partnership and unprecedented support.

Having a 5 pillar company is crucial to your success in this industry. I like to compare it to an apple pie. Have you ever eaten apple pie? Most of us have, and most of us know it takes certain things to make that pie successfully. First you must have a pie crust, you must have apple filling, you must have the right amount of spices and sugar to make it taste good, you need a pie pan to bake it in and you need an oven to bake it until it is done. Now, if you miss any of these 5 tools your pie comes out unsuccessfully. Well, the same goes for any company! You need to know the 5 ingredients a company must have in place for you to be successful in MLM/Network Marketing.

Not sure if you are in a 5 Pillars Company, take a look at our Free Book. If you would like to hear more in depth training on the 5 Pillars for Your Success feel free to contact me anytime and we can help you achieve the success you’ve been dreaming about.

To Your Success,
April Page
850.725.0843 anytime
april@mentoraprilpage.com
http://aprilpage.com