Al's House
 
Your Coffee Break  
 
                   News You Can Use

                       for Personal and Business Development  


Networker of the Year
    CONGRATULATIONS
     We are pleased to announce that our Editor, Ina Ross, has been honored as     Networker of the Year by Stockton Women's Network.  She has been
 involved with the organization since 1983, has served on the Board of Directors, and chaired several committees.
In this Issue
Your FREE Gift
Musings
Shayna's Success Stories
Your Money
Something to think about.. 

 

"Lead the way by personal example

 and by personal philosophy."

                      - Jim Rohn

                                



It's easy to make a

 buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference.

                     Tom Brokaw

 

.

 OTHER CREATIONS

Foundation 

FOUNDATION, Inc. 

Helping disenfranchised women

 worldwide improve the

 standard of living for

themselves, their children

 and their communities.

 

***

We are pleased to announce:  

We have made two new loans to women farmers.  One grows cocoa in Peru, the other has a dairy in Kyrgyzstan

 ***

.OCFI Donate Button   

 

Subscribe Here

crossed fingers

Tips and Tricks

We want to make your life easier and less stressful so we will now add a handy tip in each issue to make that happen.

 

Hello?

Are tired of having sales calls interrupt your day?

You can register for the "Do Not Call" Registry with a simple phone call.

(951) 220-1011

This will stop most    (unfortunately, not all)      of your interruptions. 

Do you really know your customers?   

The best way to find out who they are and

what they want is to ask them. 

Contact 

us to find out how. 

 CC logo

 

Musings

After the Fact

      We have talked about the importance of using TO DO lists to be more productive.  It also helps to write down the five most important things you have to do tomorrow before you turn in for the night. Both of these are good tools to use to improve your productivity.

       Here is another version that can really get you started on the road to success.  This works in the office, at home, and with any activities.  Throughout the day write down everything you do.  Include all projects; big and small.  Your list may include something as simple sounding as "got up on time" to something more complicated like "made a presentation". 

       You will be amazed, especially if you think you have been running in circles, at how much you really get done in a day.  Take a few minutes at the end of the day to study your list and pat yourself on the back for all your small victories.  It has been said that it is easy to eat an elephant if you do it one spoonful at a time.

       This exercise, sweat not included, has several benefits.  You will see just how much you can accomplish, you may find yourself wanting to tackle a few more projects, or you will find that you are not running in circles after all.  It will also help you keep focused an moving ahead.

       Finally, make notes in your journal about how wonderful you are and review it occasionally to remind yourself  of how to get ahead.

     

 
Shayna's author DonnaUpshaw is available for custom cartooning and also has a line of wonderful note cards to bring smiles to your clients.. Click here to follow Shayna's Success Stories  from the beginning of her adventures.
 Have you gotten yours yet? 
Cookie Mug Perfume Mug  Perfume Mug Team up
Great gifts for your favorite 
small business owner


   Left Stars  

Your Money - Your Life   

Early Estimates Help

       Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. said "Taxes are what we pay for a civilized society."  Now is the time to start organizing yours.  Gather all of your receipts and notes.  Look at major differences between your 2010 numbers and those for 2011.  You should have all of your W-2s and 1099s by January 31.

       The earlier you file the faster you can get your return.  Estimating your liability early, even if you don't file early, will allow you toothercreations.com manage your budget more accurately. Dragging your feet until the last moment could be costly.

       This is also a good time to adjust your W-4 deductions.  You should only be withholding enough to cover your taxes; getting a big return means you let the government use your money, interest free.  Wouldn't you rather have that money in your pocket?  If your refund totals more than $1000.00, you are having too much withheld.  A common strategy is to adjust your withholding and put the extra money into your emergency fund or retirement.  You won't miss the money out of your check, you aren't seeing it now, but you will be better prepared for the future

 

 

Who Are We? 

       Other Creations is  a  team of creative professionals whose mission is to fully understand your vision and goals, and bring to the table innovative solutions and fresh ideas, in order to define and implement projects to completion.  It is our priority to build successful, long term, and trusting relationships.

Our Foundation Partners

 

heifer.org

  Kiva
 Other Creations Foundation, Inc.  partners with the most well respected aid organizations in the
 Assistance Community.
Free Rice 
charity water
You can choose where   your donation will match your values and do the most good.
CBE logo
IF YOU ARE IN THE STOCKTON AREA
 WE WANT YOU

Chamber Business Exchange is expanding. We meet weekly to exchange business news and leads. We only allow one member per business catagory so call me to see if you qualify. We meet Wednesay morning at Marie Callendar.
INFO  (209) 465-1503  or www.stocktonleadsclub.org      
 
Boxes SUGGESTION BOX  We are looking forward to hearing  from you.  What is good about our newsletter.  What would you like to see more of--less of?  Would you like to submit an article, or an article idea.
 Just drop us a note or give me a call. 

 

       Facebook                 Al's House       Linkedin