TIPS ON THE NET

Top Ten Home Business Tips Part-7

2006-06-08T18:36:00.000-07:00

6. I Keep Writing Checks For Personal Items With Money I've Saved
For My Business. Help!

Open a business bank account. Keep personal and business affairs separate. You'll be glad you did when tax time rolls around. And of course you'll be less likely to dip into your business account for a new pair of shoes or the brand new music CD by your favorite group.

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Top Ten Home Business Tips Part-6

2006-06-07T20:01:00.000-07:00

5. How Can I Make Double Sure Customers Reach Me?

Make sure people know "how" they can contact you. Use voice mail, answering machine or a pager.

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Top Ten Home Business Tips Part-5

2006-06-06T19:48:00.000-07:00

4. I Usually Work When I Can, But Customers Never Call Me!

Maintain a regular work schedule. This will insure that customers
know "when" they can contact you. Believe me, there is nothing more
exasperating than a business owner with irregular work hours.

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Top Ten Home Business Tips Part-4

2006-06-05T20:12:00.000-07:00

3. How Can I Manage Customer And Business Telephone Calls?

Get a separate telephone line for your home business. This will
help you manage your business affairs. And keep personal calls, personal

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Top Ten Home Business Tips Part-3

2006-06-04T19:13:00.000-07:00

2. How Do I Name My Business? Should I Use A Catchy Phrase?

Choose a business name that will tell the public exactly what
your business is about. For example, if your name is Mike and you manage a restaurant that specializes in Southern food, why not call it Mike's Southern Cuisine instead of Mike's Food Shack.

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Top Ten Home Business Tips Part-2

2006-06-02T19:19:00.000-07:00

1. What Kind Of Home Based Business Is Right For Me?

Choose a home business venture based on the activities
that you enjoy, such as your favorite hobby or sport. For
example if you enjoy cooking, why not start a catering
service. If you like to sew, start a tailoring business. Are you
good with computers? Start a computer tutoring service.

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Top Ten Home Business Tips Part-1

2006-06-01T16:47:00.000-07:00

Many new entrepreneurs often ask the same questions about managing or
starting a home based business.

I've put together my list of top ten business tips to answer those frequently asked questions.

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10 Things You Will Hate About A Home Based Business Part-11

2006-05-31T20:17:00.000-07:00

10.You Are The Boss!
You make all the important decisions. All problems rest on your
shoulders and it will be impossible to leave work related problems at the office because the office is in your home!

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10 Things You Will Hate About A Home Based Business Part-10

2006-05-30T08:21:00.000-07:00

9. No Regular Paycheck
You might struggle for months, even years before you have
a steady income. Is starting a business really worth giving up that
regular paycheck?

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10 Things You Will Hate About A Home Based Business Part-9

2006-05-29T21:28:00.000-07:00

8. No Benefits
You will lose work related medical coverage, insurance, pension plans
to name a few.

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10 Things You Will Hate About A Home Based Business Part-8

2006-05-29T11:56:00.000-07:00

7. Too Many Distractions
The television is a step away. The stereo is nearby, telephone constantly ringing, family problems, all interrupting your busy day.

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10 Things You Will Hate About A Home Based Business Part-7

2006-05-27T14:02:00.000-07:00

6. Camaraderie
You will miss the friendship connection. Work is the place where many people make long time friends, associates, and even network up the success ladder.

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10 Things You Will Hate About A Home Based Business Part-6

2006-05-26T16:02:00.000-07:00

5.I Need A Staff
That's right! A staff would be great. But in the beginning you will not
have the money to hire a full time staff to handle all the mundane task
that must be completed. You will handle answering telephone calls,
developing sales strategy, marketing, advertising, bookkeeping, PR
work, and typical office functions.

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10 Things You Will Hate About A Home Based Business Part-5

2006-05-25T20:22:00.000-07:00

4. Motivation
Do you have an internal coach who keeps you on track to finish work
assignments? Are you the type who can't wait to get up in the morning
and get going! Think about it...if you lack
drive and will power to push ahead your business will stall.

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10 Things You Will Hate About A Home Based Business Part-4

2006-05-24T19:39:00.000-07:00

3. Isolation
Working alone for eight or more hours per day can produce isolated
feelings that have you climbing up the wall. You will certainly miss
the interaction with co-workers that makes the day move along faster.

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10 Things You Will Hate About A Home Based Business Part-3

2006-05-23T18:42:00.000-07:00

2. You Gotta Have Friends/Neighbors.
Friends and neighbors will ring you up to chat about your little "hobby" and will not understand why you are taking this new hobby (your business) so seriously. After all you gotta have time for your friends.

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10 Things You Will Hate About A Home Based Business Part-2

2006-05-22T17:47:00.000-07:00

1. Take Me Seriously...Please!

That's Right! The minute you start your
home based business friends and family
will not get the message! Especially if you are
in your PJ's sipping coffee while slumped over
your computer keyboard most of the day. They will not hesitate
interrupting you during an important telephone call to a client
or while you are working on an important report. Many
will see your little business as just a hobby. Very frustrating!

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10 Things You Will Hate About A Home Based Business Part-1

2006-05-21T19:32:00.000-07:00

Every year thousands of Americans share one very common objective:
Starting A Home Based Business!

Although starting a home based business excites the imagination:
A few caveats exist!

Lets get started with the countdown!

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7 Easy Steps To A Home Based Business Part-9

2006-05-19T21:20:00.000-07:00

G. Get To Work!
Set up a work schedule and stick to it. If you decide to work after the children are in school. And quit before they arrive home in the afternoon. (9 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon)

Stick to it!

Strive to work at least 10 hours per week. More if you have the time, energy, and drive to succeed.

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7 Easy Steps To A Home Based Business Part-8

2006-05-16T18:28:00.000-07:00

F. Marketing.
-Establish your business name. -Get business cards.
-Get professional quality letterhead. -Get the best stationery you can afford. -Print flyers announcing your new business. -Print brochures.
-Set up a one page website announcing your business.

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Easy Steps To A Home Based Business Part-7

2006-05-15T17:44:00.000-07:00

E. Home Office.
-Use a corner of your bedroom, a basement, attic, even a completely furnished private office-if you have the space.

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7 Easy Steps To A Home Based Business Part-6

2006-05-13T19:33:00.000-07:00

D. Financing.
-Set up a bookkeeping system. -Open a business account at your bank. -Decide if you need liability insurance. -Plan how much you will invest to cover startup expenses.

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7 Easy Steps To A Home Based Business Part-5

2006-05-10T18:45:00.000-07:00

C. Legal Issues.
-Check local zoning laws. -Decide the legal form of your business.(sole, partnership, corporation)
-Get a business license. -Register your new business name. -Find out if you need special type of licensing for your business.

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7 Easy Steps To A Home Based Business Part-4

2006-05-09T09:33:00.000-07:00

B. Start Planning.
-What will you charge.
-Who are your customers. -How will you reach your customers. -How will you market your business. -What's your unique selling point. -When will you open for business. -Where will you set up your office.

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7 Easy Steps To A Home Based Business Part-3

2006-05-08T12:11:00.000-07:00

Well if you are still determined to forge ahead and start a home based venture...take a look at the following important steps.

A. Select Your Business. Select a business you are sure you can do well in and that people are actually willing to pay you money for.

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Easy Steps To A Home Based Business Part-2

2006-05-06T19:13:00.000-07:00

But there are a few caveats the average person should take into due consideration.

Although many home business owners have experienced success, working solo is not for everyone. It can be a hard road with almost no rewards in the beginning. This translates to zero profits. It may take one to two years, or even longer, before they earn profits. Discouraging to say the least. The prime reason why many home business ventures fail in the first few years.

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7 Easy Steps To A Home Based Business Part-1

2006-05-04T18:22:00.000-07:00

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According to the Small Business Administration nearly 20 percent of Americans are working out of the home at least on a part time basis.

The SBA forecast that the number of home based business owners will continue to expand rapidly in the next decade. Why? People hit by the recent downsizing of their companies are searching for alternate ways to supplement their earnings.

Are you ready to take the plunge and start your own work at home enterprise? It's rare to find a hard working individual who hasn't dreamed of quitting his 9 to 5 and striking out on his own.

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Basic Guidelines To Keeping Your Work-At-Home Business Legal Part-3

2006-05-03T18:09:00.000-07:00

Find out before starting, what tax requirements are necessary and the forms you must have on hand before beginning. These forms and requirements will depend on the type of business, number of employees (if any), etc., and are a necessary part of setting up any home-based business.

Call a local business chamber of commerce if possible. Other business owners can effectively impart information on other legalities, and usually do so very willingly.

All of the above require some fees, but are usually very economical means of preventing larger fines and sometimes legal action if regulations and licensing requirements are not met. Remember, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure", and this statement is no truer than when applied to a work at home business.

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Basic Guidelines To Keeping Your Work-At-Home Business Legal Part-2

2006-05-02T13:09:00.000-07:00

Call your Department of State, or other local government agency, before starting your business. All information from local government agencies is always usually free, and any required licenses such as DBA (Doing Business As, or Fictitious Name Licensing), will be fully explained, as well as Articles of Incorporation and other smaller license requirements. Usually the fees and how to obtain all necessary licensing will be explained as well in a phone call such as this.

Call your regional or local government office for any advice on zoning permits that may be required or space and inventory requirements, depending on the type of business.

Call an accountant or accounting firm. These firms are generally hugely knowledgeable about how to start and maintain a legal work at home business and will freely share this advice with others. They will in addition have a good knowledge of local requirements and tax issues.

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Basic Guidelines To Keeping Your Work-At-Home Business Legal Part-1

2006-04-30T20:24:00.000-07:00

A work at home business or home business can be an exciting, challenging, and lucrative adventure. It is, however, relatively the same as any other business, and is subject to the same laws and regulations that govern any business, no matter what the size. Simply because home businesses are sometimes "one person" endeavors (especially in the beginning) does not free them from adherence to the same laws and regulations that apply to all businesses.

In order to avoid problems both in the beginning, and in the future of any home business, it is important to do some research, spend some money, and otherwise make sure that all laws and regulations at the state, local, and national levels are followed "to the letter".

Here follows some basic guidelines to keeping your work at home business legal, and avoiding possible aggravation and heartache in the future:

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Is a Home Based Business Right for YOU Part-12?

2006-04-29T19:21:00.000-07:00

In a nutshell, if you are the kind of person who is self directed, can make and keep a schedule (especially a flexible one), be willing to go through the learning curve to achieve your goals and can stay organized, than the benefits of owning and operating a home based, online business far outweigh the possible drawbacks for you!

If that's the case, then GO FOR IT!! Start right now and don't let anything hold you back!!!

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Is a Home Based Business Right for YOU Part-11?

2006-04-28T16:17:00.000-07:00

Another benefit is that your home business will have no employees - other than yourself - and consequently, no real messy withholding tax hassle. In fact, having your own home business gives you a number of tax advantages! You can even deduct part of your everyday household and vehicle operating expenses for business on your tax returns among other things!

And here are two of the best benefits of owning your own home based internet business. You can cross international boundaries at the speed of light by the power of the World Wide Web; reaching hundreds of millions more potential customers. You can also place your business on automatic pilot (or remote control, if you prefer) so that it is working for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, year after year, without taking a break, closing for the weekends or for holidays, or being shut down due to illness. That's pretty fantastic!!

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Is a Home Based Business Right for YOU Part-10?

2006-04-27T14:32:00.000-07:00

First and foremost: YOU are the BOSS! You make the important decisions. You reap the rewards from your own work. There's no supervisor telling you what to do, how to do it and by when it needs to be done. You'll never receive a pink slip unless you decide to quit. You'll never be downsized or outsourced. You do the work, you earn the profit. All that sounds great, doesn't it? Believe me, it IS!

Next, with the right online business, you have virtually no overhead - building purchase or rental, merchandise storage equipment, shipping supplies, employees - or other expenses usually related to a business. Your ideal online business has a computer, a desk or work area and maybe a filing cabinet or box....really! In addition, if planned and constructed correctly, your home based, online business will have no inventory in which you personally have to invest and ship to your customers.

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Is a Home Based Business Right for YOU Part-9?

2006-04-26T19:31:00.000-07:00

No, the real incomes generated for a lifetime are built relatively slowly and steadily. (I say "relatively" because the internet is changing the way the global culture is doing business by speeding up the information gathering and decision making processes. What is "slow" in today's virtual time would have been really pretty fast in the real time of twenty, or even ten, years ago!)

The concepts of solid online marketing - such as opt-in and viral - require build-up time. So do the traditional concepts of print and media advertising. But believe me, when they do build up, they really get going, providing you with a rock solid customer or subscriber base which will consume from you for years to come!

Okay, that's about it for some of the major drawbacks. Let's take a close look at the many benefits of owning and running a home based business.

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Is a Home Based Business Right for YOU Part-8?

2006-04-25T14:40:00.000-07:00

A home based business also requires time for income to build, so don't quit your day job right away (unless, of course, you want to work nights)! You can start earning some income almost right away, but rest assured that 99.9% of the emails and web sites promising you instantaneous riches really mean that you are helping provide those riches to the upline that signed you on! They're not really as interested in getting you going, as much as they're interested in keeping themselves going.

Many of the get-rich-quick sites, eBooks, programs and sign-ups are just scams wanting your upfront $29.95 (or whatever they charge). They depend on your frustration later to cause you to quit. You see if they can get 10,000 - 20,000 - 100,000 people to sign on at $29.95 each, that's quite a chunk of change for them.

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Is a Home Based Business Right for YOU Part-7?

2006-04-24T10:38:00.000-07:00

Okay, now if you are thinking about putting your business on the net and you're new to the whole online business concept thing, than you have a large learning curve ahead of you. That means that there is a large amount of information you'll have to learn in order to successfully place your business online despite the facts of mirror web sites and replicatable businesses.

Learning curves start out slowly. You learn a little bit at a time; but, over time, your learning will accelerate and you will be able to learn more and more about a topic, faster and faster. The learning curve applies to everybody, so it really means just one thing: You will have to be patient with yourself at the beginning. (Throwing a hissy fit in front of the kids is not good role modeling!)

You can't give up just because you don't know enough at first! You have to make the commitment to see it through. A period of six months to one year is not at all uncommon before you feel like you know what's really going on. Heck, I've been online in one way or another for eight years now and I'm still learning about stuff! Just remember that learning and earning are two different things here. Unless you're a whiz kid you'll probably be learning forever, but you can start earning right away!

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Is a Home Based Business Right for YOU Part-6?

2006-04-23T17:01:00.000-07:00

Of course, I also have to make the effort to be the proverbial February groundhog and stick my head out every now and then. Just as the office is off limits when I'm working, when I'm out of it, I'm fair game!

Next, having a home business requires self-discipline in the sense that you have to pace yourself. Now we're not talking Tour de France here, but if you don't set yourself on a schedule of some sort, especially at the beginning, you'll lose track of the time.

Remember though, schedule flexibility of a home based business is also a very BIG plus for some people and probably one of the reasons you're considering, or actually running, one. Just don't flex to the point of breaking! Taking advantage of schedule flexibility to go do all the things you've never before had time for will definitely bust your business. The good news is that there really is a happy medium that can be found. It's somewhere between "work first" and "pleasure second".

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Is a Home Based Business Right for YOU Part-5?

2006-04-22T17:04:00.000-07:00

Moving on to the third thing, a home based business can be very lonely at times despite the fact that you may have children, dogs, cats, guinea pigs or other family members around you most of the time. Usually, you ARE your only employee in a home business (which some people consider to be a plus), so if you're a social bug and need lots of contact with other people to keep your blood flowing, you'll have to arrange regular social activities or you WILL go crazy with cabin fever! Loneliness is easy enough to fix by consistently scheduling outside engagements.

The opposite can also be true. You can have too much social contact in the form of interrupting children and family (or spending all your time freewheeling around instead of working). It's absolutely necessary to set up some household "work-at-home ground rules" in order to keep things running smoothly! Those rules should apply to you as well as those around you.

For example, my kids know that if I'm at the computer, any interruption had better be a dire emergency. Something on the order of magnitude of my office chair being on fire and I'm just too single-minded to have felt the heat and smelled the smoke yet!

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Is a Home Based Business Right for YOU Part-4?

2006-04-21T17:40:00.000-07:00

You will have to set up some sort of filing and organization system by which you can find needed items at the time they are needed. (Think Hurricane Bubbaloosa here, and how to not have him come through your particular space!!)

Dedicating yourself to the idea that housekeeping chores begin in your space or office is a must! Here's the sad part, you can't hire a maid to do it for you because you'll need to know where things are and how to lay your hands on them almost immediately!

If you're already in a mess, try this. First thing in the morning when you start to work, use the first ten minutes organizing, filing and cleaning – even before you turn on your computer. When you do turn your computer on, use the next ten minutes filing and cleaning up your email inbox! You'll be glad you did. I used to spend many a sleepless night cleaning out mine!

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Is a Home Based Business Right for YOU Part-2?

2006-04-20T14:34:00.000-07:00

I'm not trying to scare you off, but I do think everyone who is looking at running a home business should consider all of the particulars before starting. Jumping in with your eyes wide open is certainly the best way to go to avoid some common mistakes!

Let's examine some of those drawbacks first; then we'll look at a few of the benefits of owning and running a home business......

To start with, you will need to provide a special space in your home for your business. Now, that doesn't mean that you have to run out right now and contract an addition to your home – especially since I want you to finish reading this article! It does mean that you will need a small place - a desk, a few boxes to store records, a space at the kitchen table or breakfast bar - that won't be cleared away if you have to leave it for awhile or if you sit down with your family for dinner.

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Is a Home Based Business Right for YOU Part-1?

2006-04-19T15:59:00.000-07:00

Considerations that need to be made when starting a home business. This article details some major benefits and drawbacks.
Here's the basic question: Is a home based business truly the best thing for you?

I know. I know, you wouldn't be reading this in an eZine about home business if you weren't ready to go or are already going, but the question is really important! It can make or break your income opportunities! You see there's a big difference between desire and having the capability to pay attention to the necessary details. Depending on the kind of person you are, a home based business is a wonderful vehicle for generating income and providing other benefits, such as being a flowing outlet for your creative juices, but there can be some drawbacks to running a home business if you let them creep in!

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VACATION TIP - 10

2006-04-18T10:13:00.000-07:00

VACATION TIP - 10

Last but not least, process after each vacation. Talk about what worked and what didn't. And don't forget the most important thing: Find out what everyone enjoyed the most. Be sure and go over the good times with the family, and make plans for more in the future, taking into consideration what you've learned.

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VACATION TIP - 9

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VACATION TIP - 9

Be alert to their safety. Provide safety equipment harness, car seat, life jacket. Bring along a first-aid kit. Because a vacation provides new situations, accidents are more likely to occur.

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VACATION TIP - 8

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VACATION TIP - 8

Discuss expectations beforehand. Explain what you can, and what sort of behavior you expect in different circumstances. You can't cover everything, but you can cover a lot.

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VACATION TIP - 7

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VACATION TIP - 7

Keep to a strict schedule regarding naps, bedtimes and meals to improve their behavior. No matter how much fun they're having, children don't do well when too tired or too hungry.

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VACATION TIP - 6

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VACATION TIP - 6

Allow times and places for children to work off their energy. Plan breaks during long car trips. Take them for a run on the beach before you go to the art museum, or turn them loose in the courtyard after the hotel dinner with Great Aunt Betty.

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VACATION TIP - 5

2006-04-13T14:02:00.000-07:00

VACATION TIP - 5

If you intend to have a great time together, don't let anything get in your way. There's no reason why a visit to the ER should "ruin your vacation," any more than a few tantrums, some embarrassing table behavior, a flat tire, or missed plane connections should. Your experience of your vacation is in your own hands.

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VACATION TIP - 4

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VACATION TIP - 4

Prepare for the predictable high spirits, boredom, and fights with siblings. Deal with them the same way you do at home. Don't blame each other for the misbehavior of the kids. Just cope with it.

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VACATION TIP - 3

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VACATION TIP - 3

Plan ahead for the unpredictable. Use your Emotional Intelligence to relax, being flexible and creative, rather than tightening up and getting rigid. Testing the limits in each new circumstance is normal. You can handle it as long as you aren't surprised by it.

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VACATION TIP - 3

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VACATION TIP ON THE NET - 2

2006-03-31T09:40:00.000-08:00

VACATION TIP - 2

Consider options for help with the kids. Many resorts and cruise lines offer supervised programs for children where they can meet new friends. Or take along a mother's helper, older niece or nephew, or grandmother. It's more fun for all.

VACATION TIPS ON THE NET

2006-03-29T11:39:00.000-08:00

VACATION TIPS ON THE NET STEP-1
It's that time of year again: Time for the family vacation. It's a good time to rethink some things like perfectionism, expectations, and the meaning of the word "vacation."

First of all, we call it a "vacation," but if you're the parent, it isn't going to be one for you. In fact you're likely to work harder than you would at home, so why not call it "The Children's Vacation." Children don't need a vacation for rest and relaxation; in fact they're likely to rev up for vacations. If you're looking for rest and relaxation, plan your own vacation for another time.

Here are some things to keep in mind as you plan and take the family vacation that can keep you from unrealistic expectations which will erode your experience:

1.Because kids accelerate with new experiences and fun times, plan to GO rested; don't plan on COMING HOME rested.
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