Monday, April 30, 2012

Reach the Gen Y Generation for Greater Creativity and Success

What is important to people in the Gen Y age group, 18 to 35, and what are the benefits of having them in your organization?

From our recent involvement with this great group of entrepreneurs, we've discovered they are overflowing with ideas, they take a fresh perspective to the way things have always been done, and they bring energy and enthusiasm to tasks that present a challenge.  They love financial and time freedom, plus the chance to work from home, rather than a nine to five job in a cubicle.

Read "Y-Size Your Business.  How Gen Y Employees Can Save You Money and Grow Your Business" by Jason Ryan Dorsey, for a more in-depth look at this important economic segment.  

We're attending two evenings with an expert in this area and will report back to you in the next blog post.  Meanwhile, embrace the Gen Y generation and enjoy a refreshing business experience.


Deanna and Dave Waters
204-237-8250
Dedicated to providing better lifestyles for all age groups and everyone who is serious about changing their lives and the lives of others.   Is that you?  Contact us!
www.ddwaters.com


Sunday, April 22, 2012

Business Leaders Hang Out With Other Leaders to Learn and Grow.

Create momentum in your business by learning from top leaders in the industry, whether for promoting the products or the marketing plan.  Leaders know the keys to a fast start and a forever income.

Dave Wentz, former Chair of the Direct Sellers Association of America and co-author of the New York Times best selling book, The Healthy Home. Simple Truths to Protect Your Family From Hidden Household Dangers, was a speaker at a national event where we received recognition.  That event inspired us and those on our team to take action on a number of fronts to increase the number of people who could benefit from our company.

What local, national and international events are presently on your schedule for learning from other leaders?  What webinars will you be participating in this week, or,  will you be holding your own events?   Share with us so that we can all learn together.

Deanna and Dave Waters
1-204-237-8250
www.ddwaters.com 

Monday, April 16, 2012

Business Success Is Affected by these First Impressions. What works for you?


"El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera, three time world champion boxer, knows the importance of a first impression when facing his opponent in the ring.


His posture, facial expression and menacing stance, would all signal that he is ready to win the match and show why he is the champion.


Of course, he was sporting a vibrant smile when visiting with us lately.  In the business realm, as a leader with USANA Health Sciences, Jose always greets people with a welcoming, sincere smile in the first few seconds, which wins immediate trust and opens the door for friendly conversation.

If you only have 30 seconds to win the confidence of someone you have just met at a business, sports or social event, what else makes the difference for an effective way to introduce yourself and your business?


1.  Catch their attention.  People's minds are filled at any one time with ideas, worries, places to be, things to do.  What can you say that will startle them into attention and relate to their lives?  For example,  "Did you know that over 80% of people wish they could make extra income working from home?"


2.  Be clear on what is most critical for the person to understand.   Nobody likes to be tricked or manipulated into a decision, so you make it clear and concise.  "Well, I show them a simple, effective home-based system for creating a growing, stable source of income."


3.  What makes you and your business distinctive and compelling?  There are thousands of options in the marketplace, which makes decisions difficult.  "In fact, we have a proven training program to help people get off to a fast start and then to continue for a strong income through the years.  Would that make a difference for you or someone you know?"


You have 30 seconds to get through the clutter that cries out for a person's attention.  Make your message capture their attention,  relate to their situation and distinguish yourself from others.  That's real value in a short conversation that could lead to a long lasting business relationship.

What's working for you with first impressions?


Deanna and Dave Waters   1-204-237-8250
Success on Purpose Now!
www.ddwaters.com

Friday, April 6, 2012

Why Vitamin D Makes Good Business Sense, Great for Families Too



Vitamin D has been championed as one of the best sources for overall health, making it a great choice for those who want a thriving business with healthy owners and employees.

So, whether you are taking the kids for a walk in the park, or taking a 15 minute power walk as a break from business, leave off the sunscreen for that short time and absorb vitamin D from the sun.

People who are low in vitamin D are more susceptible to heart disease, several types of cancer, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, and even certain flus.  In fact, a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in 2007, looking at nearly 60,000 people showed a seven per cent reduction in mortality from any cause for those taking vitamin D supplements.

Everyone should have their vitamin D levels checked with their doctor and take an appropriate amount of vitamin D supplements (USANA Canadian prices).


Deanna Waters
Healthy Choices for Business and Every Day Life
How can we help you?
1-204-237-8250  www.ddwaters.com



 

 

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

How Chocolate Can Accelerate Your Business and Protect Your Health

Whether you have a home based business, a store front, or you work for someone else, you care about the bottom line financially.  Hearing that chocolate is a possible success factor, you have to pay attention.

Recent articles have been heralding chocolate for a number of positive attributes, many of which affect our health, which ultimately affects work output and financial gain.

The latest findings from the University of California-San Diego found that the body mass index of those who ate dark chocolate five times a week, compared with those who didn't eat it regularly, was one point lower.  It seems that those who eat moderate amounts of chocolate regularly are thinner than those who don't.


So how does that go together with the fact that 66 percent of U.S. adults are overweight or obese?  With the average chocolate bar containing about 200 calories, will these findings encourage people to gobble up chocolate bars daily and create even more obesity? 

And what does that have to do with business anyway?  Well, extra pounds create greater stress on a person's heart.  A study from the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, found that of 100,000 people, those who ate dark chocolate regularly reduced their risk of heart disease by a third.

Extra weight also wears down the joints and taps a person's energy.  That ultimately affects the bottom line in business.  Healthy people have a greater chance to be more productive throughout the day and are not sitting at home on disability payments.


The emphasis is on dark chocolate if you are dedicated to making healthy choices.  Cocoa is rich in antioxidants called flavonoids, which are anti-inflammatory, can lower blood pressure and even improve overall vascular function.


I've always preferred milk chocolate, but I'm off to the store now to look for some dark chocolate to add to my health regime.  That would be just a few pieces a day for my overall health and to benefit our business.  


Of course, I get flavonoids from my USANA supplements as well, expecially from Proflavonal C 100.


Deanna Waters
Dedicated to Healthy Choices for Health and Business
1-204-237-8250  Leave a comment on how you'll be using chocolate in the future.