Feeling overwhelmed? It happens to everyone - you add on one little thing to your WAHM plate and over time you find it tough to carry the load,,,

Feeling overwhelmed? It happens to everyone - you add on one little thing to your WAHM plate and over time you find it tough to carry the load. Here are some tips to find your focus:

Write it All Down. Make a list of all the things you are doing to promote your business or find another job. If you are a blogger, write down all the blogs you write for.
Are You Getting Paid? After you have your list, put a dollar amount next to each item. If you think it will pay off over time, use two columns and write down how much it is making right now and how much you think it will make in six months.
What Isn’t Worth It? After you have your pricing written down you should see some items that are not bringing in the money you want them to. Can you improve the items with low returns? Are there some things you can quit doing to focus on more profitable items on your list?
It is almost always easier to make more money from something that is already bringing in money than to make money from something sitting at zero.
Focus what you’re doing and get some time back in your day.

About Jackie Ladner-
Jackie Ladner has been a network marketer for over four years. She has been a Virtual Assistant, an Internet Marketer, and a graphic designer...but her one true love is writing and that is what she's settled in to do for the long haul. She is a freelance writer and blogger and her work has been featured http://www.gourmetcandlebizathome.blogspot.com
You can find her website at http://www.bellasboutique.candlebizfromhome.com

If you have ever wanted to try one of our "Scent-sational" Candles, NOW is the time!!! We are retiring several fragrances to make room for new ones,

If you have ever wanted to try one of our "Scent-sational" Candles, NOW is the time!!! We are retiring several fragrances to make room for new ones, so these candles and melts are all on SALE ! Below is the list of scents. Regular price on 16 oz. Jars is $18.95, and Mia Melts $10.00 for package of 10.

Sale Price 16 oz Jars $14.00 Mia Melts $6.00 (package of 10)

JARS & Melts
Apples & Peaches
Apricot & Freesia
Cotton Candy
Ginger & Cedarwood
HollyBerry
Hot Orange Danish
Mountain Pine
Orange Creamsicle
Peppermint Truffle
Tequila Sunrise
White Chocolate & Coffee

Votive candles are also available, but must be ordered by the dozen (same scent) Regular price $36.00 per dozen. Sale price $20.00 per dozen.

Email your order to candlesbymia@aol.com. Please include your name, address, & phone number. Payment may be made through PayPal. Because of the low prices, shipping is NOT included. Shipping is usually handled through UPS.
Or visit http://www.bellasboutique.scent-team.com to order direct!

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If I get this back, OK, If not, I will know why....

Sometimes in life, you find a special friend;

Someone who changes your life

just by being part of it.

Someone who makes you laugh

until you can't stop;

Someone who makes you believe

that there really is good in the world.

Someone who convinces you

that there really is an unlocked door

just waiting for you to open it.



This is Forever Friendship.

This is the sacred RED ROSE.

You MUST pass this rose on to at least 5 people within the hour of receiving this rose. After you do, make a wish.

If you have passed it on, your wish will come true and love will come your way shortly.

If not your life will stay the same as it has always been.

Just be nice & pass it on.

May we all be loved so much.



Friend if I don't get this back I can take a hint!

How many people actually have 8 true friends? Hardly anyone I know! But some of us have all right friends and good friends!!!



Send this to 8 people or more and if this is sent back to you then you know that you are a true friend..

Life is a coin. You can spend it anyway you wish, but you can only spend it once.

Jackie Ladner is a independent distributor for Scent-Sations, Inc, Home of the Mia Bella Gourmet Candle and other fine gourmet gifts.
Register to win a free candle weekly!

How are you coming on your search for a home based business?

How are you coming on your search for a home based business?

I hope you aren't feeling overwhelmed. My job is to put all the facts and tools in front of you so that you can make an informed decision. I want to share with you another opportunity for becoming more familiar with our business.

It doesn't require any reading! (smile) Just dial the phone, sip your favorite beverage, and learn. Each week we are provided incredible training and support through calls and on-line presentations.

If you would like to hear about the company and hear from some of our top leaders, just pick a call and jump on. Let me know if you'll be attending and I'll hop on with you.

********************************* Monday Evening: 2 Events On line Candle Club Team Call...
Usually includes interviews with successful leaders in the business. 10:00pm EST1-712-338-8100, passcode is 222143#

Web Business Presentation...This is our new On line Business Presentation Overview and it's powerful!
Two Presentations: 8:00pm EST11:00pm EST or 8:00pm PST
Where: http://www.miabella.ca/conference

********************************** Tuesday Evening: Corporate Business Opportunity Overview Call... Hear what all the excitement is about with this new business and the possibilities it offers each distributor. Learn more about the company, its vision, and potential.
9:00pm EST 1-712-338-8100, passcode is 222143#

********************************** Wednesday Afternoon: Business Opportunity Overview Call 2:00pm EST 712-338-8100 PASSCODE; 222143#

*********************************** Thursday Evening: Corporate Business Opportunity Overview Call Hosted by Sr. Director Bob Schmitz
9:00pm EST 712-338-8100 PASSCODE; 222143#

*********************************** Saturday: 2 Events Our Team New Members Getting Started Training Call...Hosted by one of our Diamond Team Leaders..

Topic: Success Steps for Getting Your Business Started the Right Way.. 11:00am EST1-712-432-2000 , pin 25289..

Super Saturday: Business Builder Call ..Hosted by Sr. Director Bob Schmitz Topics: Business Building Strategies and Personal Development...
12:00 noon EST1-712-338-8100 , passcode is 222143

Blessings on this journey!
Jackie Ladner
Independent Distributor for Scent-Sations, Inc, Home of the Mia Bella Gourmet Candles and other fine gifts.
http://www.bellasboutique.candlebizfromhome.com

It seems that not everyone shares my love of candles but many people do.

It seems that not everyone shares my love of candles, but many people do. Those of us who love them find great comfort in them. Watching the dancing flames in my living room on a cold winter day is just the ultimate. I enjoy every minute of it. Candles provide a warm and cozy atmosphere that nothing else can duplicate.

I was invited to dinner recently by an acquaintance. I do not know her well, so I am unaware of her likes and dislikes. I walked into her home and there was candlelight everywhere! It was great. She burns more candles than I do! The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and I enjoyed myself immensely. Of course, the candles were not the ONLY reason for the warm atmosphere. This lady is a very warm and approachable person anyway, but the house full of candles was a real treat.

The love of candles is the reason that so many people go into the business. They want to share their candle passion with others and make money at the same time. If candles are important to you, consider selling them. There are companies who will train you and guide you every step of the way. In researching them, keep the following things in mind:

• Look for a company whose monthly auto-ship is reasonable. ($50 or less)
• Make sure the start-up kit is reasonably priced. The high-dollar ones are not necessarily superior.
• Order the product before you join. If you love the product, you should easily make sales.
• There should be no quotas to meet, and no pressure to make sales.
• Check out the company’s reputation, and that of their leadership. It should be impeccable.
• Look for companies who offer various methods to make sales. You do not want to join a “home party” company if home parties are not your thing.

Take these things into consideration if you want a home candle business. It is important that you make a wise decision from the beginning. Otherwise, you may find yourself associated with a company and products that you hesitate to recommend to others. If that happens, your sales will suffer.

Good luck in whatever you do. I am rooting for you.

A day in the life of the Candle Lady!

My day was great! I started out getting ready at 7am, had my coffee, made a couple of phone calls, answered some emails, prepared some candle catalogs to be mailed out, for people who requested them from my site, sent out two fundraiser packages, and got my day rolling.

Snoopy my baby, the love of my life, my little shih tzu, me and my associate Tina took him to the groomers, it was haircut time, when we got to the groomers the girls there, were really busy but they took time to look at our candles and put a candle giveaway box in the store where the customers could register for a chance to win the free 16oz jar candle and soy soap our company gives away weekly! So I was so excited they agreed to let us do this!

I have really spent a lot of time this last 3 mos. with the candle company! I just love it! The candles really sell themselves. Tina had made a big order and got a lot of the scents that everyone loves, the Birthday Cake flavor went first then the Sweet Orange and Chili Pepper, the girl is on fire! She has sold a total of $300 in candles since she got her order in yesterday, my car and house is smelling pretty incredible.

We made scent samples today to pass out to the customers at the beauty shop I work at on Fridays and Saturdays, the customers have really been asking about the scents a lot, so I wanted to get some sample scent bags made so I could attach my card and let them smell some of our top selling fragrances.

The girls at the dog grooming shop bought the Sweet Orange and Chili Pepper candle and when I went to pick Snoopy up this afternoon the dog grooming shop did not smell like dog anymore, the smell permeated through the whole shop! The girls told me they were amazed because the candles did not make any black soot, I explained to them earlier today that the candles are soot free but I think by them burning the candle they finally believed me!

We went to check on some other lead boxes and had a total of 11 leads in one week! Can you believe that! I was so excited, when I sold other at home products I never got that many leads in one month!!

The giveaway boxes are really pretty from the company, so I think it catches peoples eyes!

The second place we went to was this little country store, we had 5 people including customers that wanted to buy the candles, we sold two and passed out some business cards and catalogs, we were SMOKIN! ...

Next we went to the sign shop, and signed off on the proofs for our magnets we had made for the business, and that lady bought a candle! Wow! Amazing what happens when you just ask for the sale!

IT IS SIMPLE, SMELL AND SELL!

Out of the 11 leads 5 people want to become representatives so our team is growing in leaps and bounds!

We bought some more labels today for the scent samples, and votives. We are selling the votives for $3 and the jar candles for $20, so there is about a $9 profit on the jars!

We also got some information in today from the company on fundraising and we have had several organizations request information, that is where the money is to be made!

It is really convienient! The company gives you 2 jar candles and a soap every month for the $39.95 membership fee, and you get a free website, so you can actually resell those products at retail prices and make your money back!

It is a win - win situation!

I am so excited about all my new team members, our newest addition is Lily, Darlene, Tina and Sandy!!

We have 3 people that are supposed to sign up before the end of the week! But you know it is totally not just a recruiting game! People can go straight to your website and order your products and the company sends you a commission check once a month for 50 percent of the profits, plus you make money each month off everyone who is under you, or you can buy the candles at wholesale prices and resell them, or you can do fundraising and make a killing, or you can just get a membership so you yourself can get your personal candles at wholesale prices or if you need to buy gifts or wedding or babyshower/ birthday - special occasion gifts throughout the year!

I will keep you posted! We are seriously doing great! If you would like to look at our candles or the business end please visit http://www.bellasboutique.candlebizfromhome.com

Have a great evening!
Jackie
candlesbymia@aol.com
http://www.bellasboutique.scent-team.com

Ps you guys watch for me this weekend at the Nereids Mardi Gras Parade on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Waveland, Ms we will be pulling the Lumber Truck Float! I hope throw some good things this weekend to the spectators!

Mamma is doing free makeovers with the Senegence Semi Permanent Makeup this weekend on Friday and Saturday at the beauty shop! If you are interested in getting your makeup done call 228 222 0359, leave a message because we are busy, busy, busy for all the Mardi Gras Balls!

pss The makeup is Senegence Cosmetics and SKin Care, it is from California, it is awesome, it is semi permanent, long lasting, lasts 4-6 hours or until you wash it off, all the celebs wear it, you can kiss, sweat, rub it, it is not coming off even if you dance all night long, or if you drink your coffee the lip color dont get on the cup, the makeup wont get on your white clothes either! Her website is http://www.senegence.com/celebritymakeup
Just sending a shout out for my mom Charlotte!

Love you guys!

Register for a chance to win a free candle and gourmet soap by clicking here!

To learn more about becoming a candle of the month customer and to recieve your candles at wholesale prices click here!

Men and Candles? Are you serious?

Men and Candles? Are you serious?


You might be thinking that candles are just a "woman's business." Honestly, I
sort of thought the same thing when I started exploring our home candle
business.

I thought a business that involved candles must mean hosting home parties,
asking friends to host parties, and so on. Then I discovered all of the many
ways to build our candle business and found out parties are just one of the many
great options, for those that want to do them.

While women immediately seem to relate to this business because they love
candles, I discovered it's the fun and the simplicity that "everybody loves
candles"

Well, 9 out of 10 people loving candles is pretty much everyone to me!

What usually first attracts men, is the money. There is a lot of money to be
made in this candle business, because yes, practically everybody does love
candles. And because of this, men have proven to be very successful at this
because they have the advantage of relating to both men and women, about candles
and money.

Here's what attracts men, (and women!) -

The candle industry is BIG business - about $3 BILLION annually in sales

* Almost everyone we know has candles in their homes
* Industry statistics say to get out in front of a trend; and clean burning,
alternative wax candles are the latest trend in a well established industry
* The biggest consumer market is women, age 44 and younger, with families
* Candles are low cost, highly consumable and people associate burning them with
pleasure. People will often buy what they want and what makes them feel good,
before they buy what they need
* Candles are purchased at about the same rate across all income levels, among
all ethnic groups, and at all educational levels
* Our candles are consistently rated as the best performing candles in the
industry.

If, over the next 5 years we capture only 10% of that THREE BILLION dollar
market we will be a $300 MILLION dollar company!

Based on those numbers, is the reason so many MEN are joining our company to
cash in on this business opportunity!

Industry Sources are Saying "The NEXT boom in candles will be in "Natural Wax"
Candles!"

The demographics are in our favor. This information places our business in front
of the bubble. We are on the ground floor of this business, like Microsoft and
Apple were in the early 1980's.

As the target candle buying market age, they will most likely continue to buy
candles, as will their children. This creates an entirely new market, the babies
of the "baby boom" generation.

In a world where the focus is on reducing stress, creating a healthier
environment, a cleaner, nurturing home, candles made from clean burning, natural
vegetable wax are a perfect fit.

Let's Look at Recent Data on the Candle Industry

The candle industry is growing at an estimated 10% annually.

"Have you ever burned a natural wax candle?" That simple question is being
repeated all over the country and is sparking interest in candle buyers
everywhere.

As gourmet alternative wax candles develop recognition, the potential for this
product to eventually convert a huge percentage of the current candle buying
consumer gets bigger and better every day.

What if, in the next 5 years only 10% of those buyers "switched" to Gourmet
candles?

The potential is huge because "word of mouth" marketing creates market demand
much faster than other forms of distribution!

Imagine the income potential that that kind of growth will generate.

Do you want to be part of that growth, earning your share of the profits that
are to be made?

Are you ready to get started with this GREAT opportunity?

http://bellasboutique.scent-team.com/newsignup.php

I look forward to helping you find success in your Mia Bella Gourmet Candle
business!

Jacqueline Ladner is a independent distributor for Scent-Sations, Inc, Home of Mia Bella Gourmet Candles and you can reach her at her office by calling 601-798-7178.

Jackie's direct link to her website is: http://www.bellasboutique.candlebizfromhome.com

Hi! I am Jackie Ladner and happy to be connecting with you!

Hi! I'm Jackie Ladner and happy to be connecting with you.

I'm a mom to my little black and white shih tzu doggy named Snoopy (he is in my heart) and wife to my best friend Tim, a freelance makeup artist with the best semi-permanent makeup in the world and a home business owner.

We have a wonderful life, living in little town of Carriere, Ms moving to the country after Hurricane Katrina took us away from the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast where I was raised my whole life. We enjoy country music, cooking (we watch lots of cooking shows), great friends, eating out, traveling and just enjoying life. Life is short, after all, so making the most of everyday is important to me.


I grew up in the beautiful little quaint town of Pass Christian, Mississippi along the beautiful white sands of The Mississippi Gulf Coast on the luxurious Gulf of Mexico. Although Hurricane Katrina took much of the coasts natural beauty away along with beautiful homes, people lives, and destruction I am still proud to call Pass Christian my home town. I loved living there, growing up there, and the people that made up that wonderful little town of Pass Christian, Ms and sometimes long to go back. The "Pass" is definitely recreating itself since the storm.

I love Candles; music; poetry; firelit dinners and concerts.

When I started in Corporate America, I loved it. The challenge; getting dressed up every day; impressing my peers and managers with meeting high quotas and expectations on a daily basis. Always being on top. That recognition when you are on top always feels so good at the moment. That lasted only for a short while.

Pretty soon, I felt overwhelmed with the challenges of never being able to
please everyone; I felt strangled by by my own talents and smarts (ladies I am
sure you can relate to this) ... (the more you know the more they pile on you
for a small or raise or no raise at all) and you get stifled by your cubicle,
your co-workers, managers, daily demands, ect. Where was the FUN in life?

My dad was an entrepreneur, and owned his own business in the seafood and auto industry most of his life. He was even mayor of our small town growing up. I am a lot like my daddy. I wanted to have the freedom that went along with that. So, I started researching and exploring!


I began my journey working from home on and off in the last 5 years and tried different home businesses. You know the old saying "we've come a long way baby" - well that is the story of my life. I originally pursued a home business so I wouldn't have a boss and to earn some extra income to suffice me working at the salon on Friday and Saturdays being a free lance makeup artist. After all, it's tough to make it on one income and I do have my degree in cosmetology. I had an amazing career in the pest control industry for years and had the opportunity to advance but it just wasn't for me. I needed to find my happiness. My inner peace and joy.

I wanted to become more entrepreneurial.

It shouldn't have been difficult. My dad owned his own business and was always "there" for us as kids; at sporting or school events growing up; and home for lunch in the summer. This is the life I wanted to lead and I was determined to find it.

I soon found that I really enjoyed working at home, in my own environment; working in my PJs, my workout clothes, or whatever; with my doggy by my side and making my own schedule and work hours. Once you have a taste of freedom, it's hard to not have an attitude about a boss making demands of your time.


Who wants a JOB and a Boss when you can have a Virtual Business that runs anywhere there is Internet access? That runs even when you are sleeping? After all, I wanted more than just a paycheck, don't you?

I wanted teamwork; to associate with like-minded people; and, more than
anything, I wanted to decide what I was worth in terms of a paycheck.

Well, it wasn't always easy, but it has always been worth it. Today, I have both time and financial freedom, and my real passion is working with and coaching others who have this desire on how to create the same thing. I still work at the beauty shop two days a week but I also love working at home and the success I have working 4 short days a week.


If you would like to know more about my journey, you can find out more about me and my story by clicking here!

It’s never been easier or more affordable to start a business of your
own. The Internet has opened more doors than we might have ever imagined
possible. Not to make it sound tooeasy, because it isn't, contrary to what some
people want you to think.

It takes dedication and rolling up your sleeves, but the knowledge of knowing that you accomplished a business success story that is all your own is amazing.


Imagine starting a business with $50; your imagination and your network of friends and relationships. It’s being done every day by people like me and you.


Freedom of lifestyle and the income to support it are both being created through Internet and Network Marketing.

And this is not your father’s Network Marketing.

This isn’t “make a list of everyone you know and hound them to death.”


This is the finest in attraction marketing, a concept I love and embrace, especially online.


I was not a fast starter in the home based, network marketing world. But I was committed to success and personal growth so I dug in and educated myself. I listened to lots of CDs and conference calls; read lots of books and attended seminars when I could. Today, that commitment has paid off and I am grateful everyday.

Here is what I was looking for in the beginning -


• Flexibility – no
more 9 to 5, or boss
• Working with people
• Ability to create more than
a hobby income
• Spend more quality time with my family

Guess what?


I haven’t had a boss in over 5 years; I have created a great income; I have fun building teams with amazing people; and one day if God gives me kids I won't have to put them in daycare! What a freedom to watch your kids grow up and not have a stranger watch them!


I achieved all of that and more. And, along the way, I have coached and mentored others to do the same.

I would love to network with you and find out more about you!

Make it a blessed and prosperous week!
Jackie and Tim Ladner

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