Spotlight Interview with Krista Hearty, Energy Coach

Join me,  and listen to RLR’s January Spotlight Interview with Energy Coach and Body Brilliance Master, Krista Hearty. Krista reveals how you can focus  and tap into more creative energy in your life and business. She teaches actual breathing and grounding techniques during our interview and how you can start tapping in right now! Krista also shares a special offer for RLR readers that you won’t want to miss. Enjoy the audio interview. After you listen to Krista’s wonderful advice, you can reach her at www.yoga4entrepreneurs.com/discoverytamara.

Tip & Gift Guidelines

Today, in the LA Times, Image Section, Booth Moore, gave the following guidelines for tips and gift giving to those who help support you during throughout the year.

Live-in nanny: One week’s pay and a gift from your child(ren).

Regular babysitter: One evening’s pay and a small gift from your child(ren).

Day-Care provider: A gift from you or $25 to $70 for each staff member, and a small gift from your child(ren).

Home health employees: Check with agency about gift and tipping policies. If there is a no-tipping policy, consider a donation to the agency and a thoughtful gift from you.

Housekeeper/cleaner: Up to the amount of one week’s pay or a small gift, or both.

Barber: Cost of one haircut or a gift.

Beauty salon staff: Cash or fgift, depending on whether you tip well after each service. For example, you could divide the cost of one salon visit for each staff member who works with you, or give a small gift to each of those who work on  you.

Personal trainer: Up to the cost of one session or gift.

Pet groomer (if the same person grooms your pet all year): Up to the cost of one session or a gift.

Pool cleaner: The cost of one cleaning to be split among the crew.

Garage attendants: $10 to $30 or a small gift.

Newspaper delivery person: $10 to $30 or small gift.

Mail carrier: The United States Postal Service prohibits cash gifts. Mail carriers may accept food and gifts worth less than $20 ( travel mugs, hand warmers).

Handyman: $15 to $40.

Trash/recycling collectors: Cash ($10 to$30) or gift for private; check city regulations if it is a municipal service.

Yard or garden worker: $20 to $50 each.

Teachers: A small gift or note from you, as well as a small gift from your child.

You might be feeling like the holiday is sneaking up on you. If you haven’t already bought gifts for friends and family, check out the recently added TG STORE. I’ve picked out some small items to bundle together and wrap with a giant bow! Order online and save time.

source:Los Angeles Times/Image: Booth Moore. Sunday December 6, 2009.
Original source www.emilypost.com.

Tips to Look Great on Stage

As you prepare your speech, keep in mind the other aspect of presenting: appearance. Don’t leave your outfit decision until the last minute. Entreprenuer.com provides this easy prep guide for looking your best while presenting:

• Dress for your audience
• Pay attention to outfit details
• Avoid distractions
• Be comfortable

See the complete article here.

Apps for Your iPhone that Keep You on Top of Business

With apps covering everything from games to social networks to lightsaber sounds, it may seem like their only built for those wanting another toy. But check out this list of business-savvy apps for the iPhone that may just make your life easier too:

1. Quickbooks – Take your Quickbooks data on the go. This app lets you add and edit customers, email invoices, and keep you on top of your balances.

2. TouchCloset – Keep a grasp on your closet with TouchCloset’s app that let’s you view your wardrobe virtually. Plan outfits from the road and add new items with your iPhone camera.

3. Evernote – Taking notes during a meeting or presentation comes to the iPhone in this easy-to-use app. Also create to-do or shopping lists and once they are saved, you can sync them on your other devices.

4. Packagetrackr – For businesses that are shipping packages weekly, or even daily, Packagetrackr keeps on top of every shipment. It remembers your tracking numbers and delivers the status of your package from multiple shipping companies.

5. Airport Flight Delays – When flight delays seem more frequent then on-time flights, this app keeps you current on your time of departure. When your business takes you flying, keep this app handy.

6. Box.net – Use this efficient app to access your documents from anywhere. Edit that article on the road or collaborate on next week’s sales presentation.

7. BeamME – Quickly send your contact information on the go. You can beam your virtual business card as a text or in an email.