The HBB Connection

A couple of weeks ago I listened into a conference call where a woman was sharing her story about SendOutCards and what brought her to choose it as a home-based business.

I originally signed up for SendOutCards because it was the perfect way for me to keep in touch with clients. I also loved the idea that I wouldn’t have to run out to the drug store for a card at 10 p.m. with my hair in curlers anymore because I forgot to buy a birthday or sympathy card.

What I didn’t realize at the time was SendOutCards was also the ideal business for me. Not only did it help me build stronger relationships with my clients, but it opened up two entirely new revenue streams … 1) coaching professionals on relationship building and retention and, 2) generating residual income by others using the system.

I hadn’t originally looked at it as a business opportunity, however, now recommend it to anyone looking to generate an additional income from home.

There are all kinds of business opportunities out there and one can easily fall victim to opportunists and predators.

Some of the best businesses can be found within the network marketing arena … also known as MLM (multi-level marketing) and direct selling.

As I listened to the interview of the woman last week, it became even clearer to me why SendOutCards is considered one of the best home businesses available today, particularly when compared to the many other network marketing companies in existence.

This woman had created a list for herself of what her ideal business would look like. When she rated SendOutCards using her list, it received a perfect score.

Here were her 12 criteria:

1. No home parties or home presentations

2. No opportunity meetings

3. No inventory to carry

4. Company to have at least 5-year track record and be growing

5. Company offers something no one else does

6. No monthly volume to fulfill

7. Product that is marketable to the individual as well as the business owner

8. A consummable product that is widely used on a regular basis, is relatively fun and easy for people to market

9. A product appealing to both men and women for personal and business use

10. Minimal start-up cost for entrepreneurs

11. A product competitively priced for the average consumer

12. A balance of right now money and residual money to be earned by the distributors

She had been involved in network marketing before and been quite successful with it, however, was tired of the parties, enormous competition and lofty enrolment fees for starters. She immediately signed up for SendOutCards after running it through her criteria and has been building so quickly that the call host had to have her on to share her story with others.

If you’re looking for an IDEAL home business, my top recommendation is SendOutCards.

Go to the SendOutCards link in the “About Laurie” section to learn more about it. Send a FREE card and explore the site or contact me directly at the phone number listed on the site and I’ll give you a personal tour.

Yours in Home Business Success,

Laurie

The success of your business relies heavily on the strength of your relationships with prospects, customers, suppliers, colleagues and even those you meet at networking functions.

To make sure you create the strongest relationships possible, keep these five golden keys in your back pocket and use them consistently.

1. Be genuinely interested in others.

2. Ask questions then close your mouth and listen.

3. Be a go-giver not a go-getter. Communicate with the intent to determine, “How can I help?”

4. Follow-up with a short, personal note showing appreciation or acknowledgement.

5. Become a referral source. What you give comes back tenfold.

Make these five practices a daily habit and amazing things will begin to happen for you and your home business.

.

.

If you’re still working for someone else and have not yet started your home-based business, you’re short-changing yourself in a very BIG way.

Because as an employee, you are paying more in taxes than everyone else who is a non-employee, specifically, business owners.

You might love your job and be tossing around the idea of creating a little something from home, but the longer you wait to make your decision, the more money you’re leaving on the table for the government to take.

By running a simple side-business from home, you can keep $3,000 or more that you would otherwise have paid in taxes.

Maybe the thought of starting a home business is daunting, especially if you’re not sure what to begin.

Start-up costs could be in the thousands or tens of thousands, you may need to learn new skills, and it could take a few years to get things really going to the point of making a healthy profit.

The start-up business I recommend to all newbie entrepreneurs is SendOutCards for a variety of reasons.

To help you understand why I’m so passionate about this is because I know what it can mean to your future and the future of others.

Here are the top 7 reasons why SendOutCards is the perfect way to begin your life as an entrepreneur …

(I will preface this advice with a strong recommendation to always speak with your accountant to get correct information related to your country, state and province.)

1. Tax Advantages
By operating a home-based business, you dramatically reduce the amount of personal taxes you pay.

You can write off expenses for:

- computer, printer, and internet access
- cell phone and long distance charges
- office supplies
- office furniture
- a digital camera
- credit card fees and interest
- marketing
- attending networking/social events
- having your taxes professionally done
- meals with business prospects and clients
- books and magazines
- attending seminars and conferences
- educational material and training

And write off a portion of your expenses for:

- electricity/water/natural gas
- mortgage interest
- property taxes
- snow plowing/yard maintenance
- house cleaning
- laundry expenses (when out of town)
- automotive fuel, leasing costs, maintenance and repair, interest on car loan, depreciation
- telephone

And a portion or all of:

- cruises and trips when you conduct business remotely

2. Leverage

Instead of paying your children allowances, start paying them as sub-contractors. In Canada, children can make up to $10,000 a year without paying taxes. (Check your federal tax laws on this matter.)

Not only can your children use their wages (that are also tax deductible for you) to pay for clothing, entertainment, etc., they can also start filing tax returns.

Even though they don’t have to pay taxes yet, they can create added RRSP room by filing returns at an earlier age.

This one benefit alone creates huge WINS for Mom, Dad and the kids.

3. Low Start Up Cost

To begin a business with SendOutCards, there’s a one-time license fee of $398 and a monthly autoship of $31. This autoship allows you to send 50 greeting cards or 100 post
cards every month.

If you don’t send that many cards, your card bank keeps growing and you can use them for special event mailings like Christmas, party or wedding invitations, and thank you
cards after a big event.

Your first year in business, you might spend $1,000 depending on how often you send cards.

Your first year in business, you will save in taxes several times that amount.

4. The Law of Attraction At Its Best

Every time you send a card to someone congratulating them on a job well done, thanking them for a good deed or recognizing them for an accomplishment, it makes YOU feel good.

Every time someone is at the receiving end of one of your heartfelt cards, you lift a spirit and make SOMEONE ELSE feel good.

Giving for the simple reason it feels good brings back happiness and abundance tenfold.

5. You Don’t Have To Be A Salesman or Saleswoman
When people start receiving your cards (especially your custom made cards with photos of you, your family and friends), they’ll start asking you how you do it.

Once they find out you’re sending these cards for less than a dollar each and they’re printed, stuffed, stamped and mailed for you AND they provide you with a business that gives you major tax breaks, they’ll want to know more!

When you eat in a restaurant, have a great meal and are treated like a star by your server, do you tell all your friends about the experience?

You’re not trying to sell them anything but are passionately sharing a wonderful experience.

The same goes with SendOutCards. Do it because it makes you feel good and puts more money in your bank and share your good fortune with others.

6. Residual Income
Remember the gum commercial with the slogan, “She’ll tell two friends and she’ll tell two friends and so on and so on and so on …”?

SendOutCards works the same way.

For everyone you touch with your cards, you can rest assured they will do the same with their friends and family.

As more people become card senders using the system, your monthly earnings grow because you make overrides on every card that flows through your organization, as well as bonuses and referral fees.

7. It Keeps Going And Going And Going
It’s only in this type of business you can stop working at a certain point in time and still collect checks every month.

If you walk away from your job or any other business you may start, for a month, a year or forever, will you continue to be paid?

Once you’ve built your SendOutCards business to a desirable level, you can pack your bags and head for a tropical vacation or trip around the world and know your bank account continues to grow every single month.

So — knowing what running a SendOutCards business can mean for you, I’ll ask you …

Would You Trade less than $1,000 in Exchange For $3,000?

There’s no time like the present to get your home business started so you can stop giving thousands away to the government.

And there’s no better time than Christmas to begin with SendOutCards. This is the ideal time to start showing people how much you appreciate and care about them.

To learn more about SendOutCards, contact The HBB Source at (705) 560-0788, toll-free in North America 1-866-566-1056, or email info@thehbbsource.com

SendOutCards is currently licensed to operate in 7 countries:

United States
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Singapore
Ireland
United Kingdom

Committed To Your Success,

Laurie Hayes

In The Complete 12-Step Guide To Starting A Home-Based Business home study program, I share the story of my two-year journey that allowed me to leave my government job to run a full-time home business.

Many times I’ve been asked if I had to do it all over again, would I do things differently and my answer is, “Absolutely!”

I did things the hard way, paying thousands upon thousands of dollars for training, coaching, and purchasing products and programs, then investing thousands of hours into turning that new knowledge into experience and skill.

In the first eight months, I spent more than $8,500 on enrolment in a professional coaching institution, a marketing coach and web site design. And a couple of thousand more on a new computer, printer/fax/scanner, a comfy chair, books, home study programs, a phone system and top notch headset.

How much did I make from that new business in my first eight months? 

Zippo. Zilch. Nada. 

My focus was on traveling a steep learning curve and collecting knowledge and skill as I coached on a pro-bono basis. 

Within two years I had turned that learning curve into an earning curve, however, it’s not the path I recommend to my clients today.

What would I do differently if I was beginning at square one? 

If I had it to do all over again, I would have started with SendOutCards. 

“What?!” 

I would have started with SendOutCards because the start up cost is the equivalent of four tanks of gas for my truck. I’d have earned back that investment within 30 days and would have created a growing monthly revenue stream while developing stronger business and marketing skills.

I would have leveraged my time and money by being paid to learn.

I didn’t know about SendOutCards back then, but today, I highly recommend it as the smartest entry into entrepreneurship. The investment is minuscule, your website is created for you, training, support and tools are given to you and the learning curve is a mole hill, not a mountain.

I have simply not found an easier, faster or more rewarding path to business and profit than what this model provides.

Because I have personally experienced the benefits of SendOutCards, I want to help you fast track your journey into entrepreneurship by helping you earn while you learn.

On September 11^th, the SendOutCards 90-Day Action Plan Program begins!

For 90 days, I will stand by your side and show you how to quickly build your business and set the stage for a highly successful business career.

This coaching program is a reward to you for stepping up and taking action towards making your dream of entrepreneurship come true. With weekly group coaching calls and special one-on-one attention, your business will be on the fast track for continued growth and success.

In order to qualify, you need to be enrolled as an Entrepreneur with SendOutCards. You may begin by visiting the SendOutCards link in the “About Laurie” section. The start-up cost is minimal and you can easily recover it within the first 30 days of our time together.

Explore the system and send a card. (I’ve covered the cost for you.) 

You may enroll on your own or contact me at 1-866-566-1056 (705-560-0788 for Australia, New Zealand and U.K.) to guide you through the process. If you have any questions or are unsure about anything, pick up the phone and call.

On September 11^th, your new life as an entrepreneur begins!

You only need to bring three things to the table – motivation, attitude and commitment.

Everything else is provided for you.

If you’re ready to start your home business with me as your personal guide, go to www.hbbsourcecards.com and register for the Entrepreneur package. If you have any questions, contact me prior to signing on.

Committed to your success,

Laurie Hayes