Fun Fact Friday Owning a Business

Did you know?

Running a business is 3 times as stressful as raising children

A group/swarm of flies (fly) is called a business. 

Group of ferrets is called a business (or busyness)

There soooooo cute!

But stinky

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Did you laugh?

Wednesday Inspiration Proverbs 15:23

Controlling thoughts before you speak is very wise.

Web Tool Canva

Create Graphics with Canva

Business Logo

Memes

Blogging & eBook Photo's

Graphics for Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Tumblr (tailored to the correct size).

Photo Collages

Business Cards

Postcards

Marketing Materials: flyers, brochures, gift certificates, labels and more. 

One I created on Canva for my business

I use the free version (many photos and graphics are free or you can choose to pay per piece) or you can upgrade to $12.95 per month or $119.40 annually for unlimited excess. 

You can even make a FREE team to easily share designs and folders, yet upgrading to a for work account unlocks all team functions and benefits.

I use to use PicMonkey as a guest until I felt it got too complicated.

Another Graphic I made on Canva

Included my blog & Facebook addresses

I would love to be a part of your team and start creating items for your business.

Mason Jars Fun Fact Friday 11

Give a Business Christmas Gift to your Clients

Last Wednesday I gave you ideas from an article I read

This week we talk about the history of the Mason Jar

In 1858 John Landis Mason a tinsmith at the age of 26 invented and patented a lid that screwed onto his screw on glass jar. Since then the Mason Jar has had hundreds of shapes and lid/cap designs (one of the gifts mentioned in the past article was for a sprout gift that has a sprout lid you can purchase). John did not make any money on his invention due to the patent ending in 1879.

The lid was invented first with a tin jar (not glass) not until 1873 with a glass jar. 

1884 after the patent ran out Jarden Home Brands BALL Canning jars were sold. They now make 17 jars per second.

Some OLD Mason Ball Jars are worth some GOOD money. In 2016 on eBay an Antique Rare 3-L BALL Quart Jar in Amber Honey Swirl Circa 1896-1910 sold for $2,499.99.

The above Vintage Blue Pint Ball Perfect Mason #5 Circa 1910-1923 can be purchased for $600 on eBay.

The Universal Mason Jar from 1937, less than 50 ever made. Even rarer are 4 Buffalo Mason Jars in the color amber. You can date a Ball jar by its logo. 

Sunday (9/23/18) is the 1st Day of Fall/Autumn. Happy Canning!

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Christmas Gift Ideas, You say" too Early"?

Plan for Business Gifts to give to your Loyal Client's

Christmas is only 3 months away.

Wednesday Inspiration

These 30 Mason Jar Gifts are too good to pass up or to not pass onto you. The ones I have listed I would give to business clients. Many of the other ideas to family or friends.

If you are a business owner, here are some of my favorites that several different bloggers suggest:

Makeup filled Mason Jar

Sugar Cookie Mix (or your favorite) with ornaments attached to the jar that is filled with sprinkles (mini chocolate chips or colors sugars).

Movie Lovers with free printable.

Healthy Sprout Gift 

- sprout lid for wide mouth mason jars 

- sprout seed salad mix

Also Mani-Pedi, Coffee Lover, Tea lover and more.

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Calling all Real Estate Agents

35 Top Ways to Generate Real Estate Leads

Great article by Cornelius Camp 

Cornelius who wrote this article is a Real Estate Agent in Chicago with a great blog, FB, LinkedIn, Instagram & Twitter Accounts.  

Some of the unusual lead generators listed in the article were:

#3 Door Hangers- in your real estate area/neighborhoods.

#5 Moving Companies

#13 Pizza Box Advertisement

#14 Termite & Pest Control Companies

#17 Bumper Stickers

#18 Logo on pens, shirts, hats, etc...

#21 Local area stores that have bulletin boards

#22 Garage Sales- Make small talk and find out if they are moving. 

There are 35 suggestions.

Thank you, Mr. Camp, for this informative article. 

Free Virtual Assistance Quote for your business.

Fun Fact Friday 10 Coleman

Camping Equipment

https://www.coleman.com/coleman-history-us.html

     With autumn fast approaching the thoughts of bonfires, cooler weather, hiking, and camping came to my mind. 

     Coleman camping and outdoor recreation equipment is the company that came to mind with the thoughts of autumn for this Fridays Fun Facts. 

     Did you know that the Coleman Company is an American company founded by William Coffin Coleman (1870 - 1957). Now owned by Newell Brands. After Mr. Coleman moved to Witchita Kansas in 1902 he started this company with the new light he found using gasoline instead of kerosene in 1909 due to the brighter white light that it gave off. Then in 1914 the Coleman lantern. 1950's their insulated cooler. 1960's tents, backpacks, sleeping bags and heaters.

     My small business CLFFG (Creating Leverage For Focused Growth) for your virtual assistance has brought you these interesting facts. Get your free quote today on my facebook page.

Wednesday Inspiration 8

Bonfire Picture

Stare at this picture for a minute or two. What did you think of first?

Inspiration Wednesday

With fall/Autumn approaching this bonfire picture evoked memories of my childhood. I am a mid-westerner (Illinois) originally and I belonged to Campfire Girls (like Girl Scouts). 

For many summers I would go to their camp in Wisconson (Camp Tiliaka) where we would sing, fellowship, learn and eat smores around the campfire.

What memory did you think of first when you saw this bonfire picture?

Come, join me on facebook and tell us what your memory was when you stared at this bonfire picture.

Have You Heard of Skillshare?

Would you like to learn a new skill?

Skillshare is a hub for online learning.
They are NOT accredited

https://www.skillshare.com/

They have classes on design, business, technology, photography, entrepreneurship, film, writing and more. Their classes are taught by experts (?) in each field. After watching a class you can complete a

project to increase/improve your learning on that topic. You may also ask questions about the class and get feedback. 

Because it is online and has an app, you can learn from anywhere.

They offer 23,000+ classes.

Special right now (Sept. 2018) of 1 month FREE. They usually have a trial for 2 months, which is .99 cents. No commitments and you can cancel anytime (If you don't cancel within the 2-month trial they will charge you $15 mo. or $99 annually.) vs my daughter watched a youtube video on it and they gave a free link for the 2 months (you still have to use Paypal or something to register).

If you are a teacher in a specific field (expert) you can sign up to teach. You would create your first class, engage with students and then earn revenue.

They are also on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Tamirstewartvirtualassistant/

Fun Fact Friday 9

The Decisions We Make

Which business are we describing below?

Founded in 1961 by 2 brothers in Michigan
One of the brothers sold his half of the business in 1965 for a Volkswagen Beetle
Tom sold 93% of his business in 1998 for 1 billion dollars to Bain Capital Co.
Changed its name & logo in 2012

Domino's Pizza

Initial logo with the 3 dots stands for Tom's original 3 stores as of 1965

New logo as of 2012 without Pizza in its name due to it selling so much more than pizza.

Go to Domino's website for its detailed history.

Inspirational Wednesday 7 Decisions

What choices have you made this week that affected your business?

Good decision

Fair decision

Rough decision

Devastating decision

Bad decision

Are you a people pleaser? Do you fear change? Are you living in the past? Do you criticise yourself and others? Are you an overthinker?

Does your business need some virtual assistance? Do you want to spend more leisure time with family and friends while your business is still being watched over? Do you desire more organization with products or your team? 

Consider hiring a VA (Virtual Assistant)

tamirstewartvirtualassistant@gmail.com 

Labor Day 9/3/18

Do you Know When, Why, Where or Who Started America's Labor Day Holiday?

1st Monday in September

It honors American workers

Grover Cleveland made it a federal holiday in 1894

Originated in New York City

The debate goes on about who thought of it first:
Matthew Maguire
Or
Peter McGuire?

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