It’s not what you know it’s who you know

In business - closing the deal, achieving success, and moving to the next level can sometimes be as much about who you know as it is about what you know. This doesn’t mean that having friends in the right places is always a fast ticket to the top, it means that creating networks of the right kind of people can drive your success to new levels.

Do you take your opportunities to make new connections for business or otherwise? Do you make yourself available to others for advice or conversation?


If you shy away from networking opportunities then you are missing out on the chance to progress in the present and in the future.

If networking isn’t your strong suit or you want to improve how you engage with potential opportunities follow these six easy steps to get you started.

1. Do your homework – having an understanding of what the people in your circles do for a living will help you identify opportunities for your business.
2. Be open – create conversation, introduce yourself, initiate further contact
3. Be available – listen to others, give advice when asked, offer help where needed, be available for further discussion or contact
4. Follow up – once you have made a connection follow up with an email or phone call to establish the connection further
5. Put yourself out there - attend seminars, workshops or networking meetings to widen your circle of contacts
6. Do a good job – when you are working with someone, providing a service or offer advice do a good job and go above and beyond to exceed expectations, this will create referrals.
   

Networking is about building relationships, not about selling. Create mutually beneficial relationships with people you know will be able to benefit from what you offer.

Simple body language techniques like smiling, making eye contact and a firm handshake go a long way to building good networks for your business.

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Importance of Probiotics

Are you suffering from poor digestion, headaches, allergies, fatigue, mood swings or anxiety? All of these symptoms could be a result of having an imbalance in your intestinal function. Healthy intestinal function is essential to your general health.

Just like you put the time into having a balanced diet you should put the time into having balance internally. This means understanding the importance of good bacteria for your internal functions. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that work with your internal systems, digestive and immune to protect you against a range of life affecting symptoms. Probiotics are live microorganisms that mirror the actions of good bacteria in the stomach.

Along with essential fatty acids, probiotics work against illness and disease and can restore your energy levels, mood balance and overall health.

While research into the importance of probiotics can be complex and hard to understand the outcome is simple. Probiotics affect every aspect of you health in some way and are essential to the healthy functioning in your body.

Probiotics are found in many foods within a healthy diet and there are supplements to your diet that can be highly beneficial to getting the right kind of bacteria.

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Alternative ways to build your wealth and get the lifestyle you want

Traditional ways of working and building wealth are now giving way to alternative means to a more prosperous lifestyle. The Gen Y demographic are all about work/life balance and fitting work around life not the other way around. For Baby Boomers the drive to achieve success in both work and life is just as strong.

As Baby Boomers head towards retirement the need to source additional income and work less is important. Facing a retirement where income is hard to come by or non-existent is daunting. So Baby Boomers are looking for ways to protect their earning potential long after they retire from full time employment.


Finding alternative ventures aside from a career is high on the priority list. Investments, savings and home based businesses are all good ways to maintain ongoing income.

Home based business is appealing to Baby Boomers for lots of reasons:

• Having the power to drive your own success and create new income streams.
• Having the ability to earn an income whilst enjoying the lifestyle you always wanted.
• Having the time for family, hobbies, holidays and the income to do it all.
• Having a business that you can use all the skills you have acquired over the years to create your own success.

For Baby Boomers heading towards retirement the focus is now more than ever on securing a financial future that allows for all the things you want in your golden years. Alternative sources of income that you can continue to tap into after you retire provide ongoing security and opportunity.

As with any business finding something that suits your lifestyle and that you can be passionate about are the keys to longevity. Check out the USANA business opportunity and achieve the lifestyle you deserve.

Glowing Summer Skin

The New Zealand summer is well and truly here and that means lots of time for fun in the sun. There is no better time to be feeling good, looking great and being at the top of your game. Unfortunately most of us have over indulged over the holidays and getting back the balance can be challenging.

There are many factors that contribute to skin issues including stress, fatigue, toxins, diet and lifestyle. No matter how much time you put into your external skin care regime you will never get the skin you want until you focus on the inside. That means beautifying from the inside out by making sure your body gets what it needs.

So here are some great tips for achieving glowing summer skin this summer and getting back on track after Christmas madness.

It's true what they say about inner beauty, make sure your insides are working to make you look great on the outside. What you put into your body makes a big difference to your skin, teeth and hair and it has a major effect on energy levels.

Get glowing summer skin by drinking lots of water, avoiding high sugar foods and drinks, eating a balanced diet and avoiding alcohol.

Kick the caffeine in 2010, coffee, red bull and coke all contain high amounts of caffeine. Try cutting down or cutting out caffeinated drinks and feel the effects on your energy levels. These drinks also contain sugar; notice the positive effects on your skin when you cut them out of your diet.

Steer clear of skin care products that contain chemicals or parabens. Skin care products that are natural and contain essential oils are great for your skin.

Supplements for improving and maintaining healthy glowing skin include Omega 3, tea tree oil, vitamin C and E.

Fruit and vegetables are a great source of antioxidants which not only help with keeping your skin fresh but with many other aspects of your health.

Try some of USANA’s great glowing skin products like Sensé skincare, BiOmega III and E-Prime.