Goal Setting Guidelines - 3 Easy Ways To Keep Your New Year's Resolution

Well here we are, at the end of 2008 & standing on the edge of 2009. This is the time people start making their new years resolutions. Ever ask yourself why people rarely keep those promises they make to themselves? Perhaps it's because they don't have a realistic set of goal setting guidelines to see them through to success.

Recently Tom "Big Al" Schreiter conducted a training session about setting goals. Tom pointed out there are a lot of really good goals out there just going to waste. One reason most folks don't achieve their goal is they're working against their subconscious mind.

Here's the puzzle.

The subconscious mind is the freight train that drives us to achievement. It serves to protect us from harm by reminding us of failures, unpleasant experiences, & events that were hazardous. We need our subconscious mind to survive.

All of us need sleep, but our subconscious minds don't. On the other hand, our subconscious minds work on our challenges 24/7/365. That means the subconscious leads the way in effecting change in our lives. Finally, our subconscious throws a stick into the spokes of anything it sees as "a threatening move toward change"

So, we need our subconscious minds to reach our goals, but convincing it to go against its better judgment is a recipe for failure. So what do we do? How do we achieve our resolutions?

Harness this awesome power with "Big Al's" 3-step system!

1. Write it down - A written goal that is reviewed often works on the subconscious, but make it attainable. There's no surer path to failure than picking something your subconcious believes you can't achieve.
2. Lose the carrot - Your subconscious wants to protect you from the unpleasant … even though you consciously want to make a good change. Instead, pick a penalty that you would never think of doing for any reason as punishment for failure. This harnesses your subconscious minds need to protect you from the unpleasant.
3. Advertise - Where's the risk if you just do #1 & #2, but you don't tell anyone about it. This gives you others to be accountable to. Accountability to others is another way of keeping the goal in front of your security-minded subconscious.

Whether you're making a New Year's resolution to lose weight, or you've decided to tackle that big project you've been putting off until Spring Break, you need a realistic plan. When you have a plan backed up by a set of realistic goal setting guidelines you can harness the unstoppable power of your subconscious mind to attain any goal you desire.

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore

Finding A Good MLM - The SHOCKING Truth!

I am a strong believer in learning how to avoid mistakes before they destroy your dreams. That is why I became a part of the Mentoring For Free team. Among other things, MFF teaches a 5 point system called "The 5 Pillars" designed to help people with finding a good MLM. The pillars training has saved thousands of hard working people like you millions of dollars by teaching them what scams & unethical network marketing companies look like & how they operate.

For decades few have understood why this industry has continued to be filled with criminal activity that goes unchecked while average folks are swindled out of countless millions of dollars.

About 12 years ago Michael Dlouhy, founder of the MFF system, asked the Florida District Attorney why so many companies run their scams & yet the Feds do nothing. You might be surprised at the answer.

Listen to the FL DA's mind blowing answer.

Most people get into network marketing to build a walk-away income. However, finding a good MLM can be tricky. There are some companies that believe you deserve an even chance at that dream, while others aren't so upstanding. So it's up to you to know how to separate the good from the bad.

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore

Magic Pulsating Matrix - The Final Analysis

In "Magic Pulsating Matrix - MLM Meets Robin Hood pt. 4" I revealed the only other beneficiaries of this new style matrix are the reds. Now It's time for my final thoughts on the matter.

let's do a little review. The blues, who are only 15% of the world's population, & yet make up 90% of the people in MLM like new & exciting things. Unfortunately, they lose interest when their excitement meter stops tilting.

• Blues who are just paying the monthly product fee will love this comp plan because they can goof off & still get a check. However, blues who are building will quickly lose interest in this pay plan because they'll be paid far less than they expected. That's not the excitement blues want.

Yellows, who make up 35% of the population, are analytical folk. Some of them will see the holes in this comp plan & avoid it. Therefor, many of these people will not be prospects. Never the less, yellows are still drawn to matices because they allow the team player to place people under people.

• The yellows who do join will quickly realize this comp plan will impair their ability to help many of their team members. On top of this the yellow's efforts will not be rewarded according to the actual level of profit they are making for the company. These awesome nurturing team players will get beat-up & blame all of this on themselves.

Greens are also analytical like the yellows, & they also make up 35% of the population. Generally, greens spot the weaknesses in a comp plan & simply move on. However, these folks have a weakness for tools & gadgets. For this reason a few greens will join, but mostly for the product.

• Since the few greens that do join will do so for their love of the product they will not be prepared for the crummy monthly income. After a protracted period of lack luster income they'll start looking for another company to build an income … but they'll keep the product.

Reds, just like the blues, make up 15% of the population. For them there are only two important things in life: money & their egos. In order to get these folks excited they have to either be making mega-bucks, or be in charge, or both.
• Most reds don't even consider a matrix. They hate spill over & plans that don't pay to infinite levels of depth. Reds see this as robbing them of income they earned. However, a few reds will recognize the value of a comp plan that only pays the owner a residual income. For this reason I expect to see a few variations on this type of matrix, or the same one applied to a different company & product line.

The bottom line is that Mr. Andrews' new style matrix will destroy the dreams of those who join. The owners of companies who use this kind of comp plan will be the only ones who make any real money. And, more than likely, when the company fails the owner will sell the list he is building for a huge profit.

Perhaps the magic pulsating matrix is a well-intentioned effort to help those who like matrices. Or maybe it's just a list bulding tool. For my money However if a fair comp plan is what you're looking for, then I suggest you look for one that rewards reps for moving product to the consumer. They're out there.

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore

Magic Pulsating Matrix - MLM Meets Robin Hood pt. 4

In part 3 of this series I looked at how the magic pulsating matrix would work, or rather not work, for a green. Since greens won't do much better than the blues or yellows the question is: Is there hope for anyone with Mr. Andrews' modified matrix?

Absolutely … but not the way you're thinking.

What does that mean?

Well, the only other people left are the reds. The very few reds that will even look at this matrix will make their own kind of fortune with it.

Here's what I'm getting at.

Let's say Bob is a red personality type. Reds usually don't even bother with a matrix because it won't pay residual income past the final level. Plus, reds don't like "welfare minded" comp plans that offer "spill over" like a matrix. Reds believe if you're going to be paid, it should be for building your own downline… not because your upline did it for you. Besides, why should someone else be paid for Bob's work?

All the other folks will try to make Mr. Andrews' comp plan work for them & their team members. That's because they all think very differently than people like Bob.

In Bob's mind his team works for him. That's because it's all about Bob & his money. In order to get Bob's attention he's got to see the money. So that's all he'll look at. He's a money sniffing hound.

Bob will see immediately that the only one who is making a consistent, growing income with this revolutionary new comp plan is Mr. Andrews himself. Bob decides the people joining this company are suckers & losers.

(Hey, these are Bob's thoughts, not mine!)

Anyway, Bob loves it! It's brilliant! This plan was tailor made for Bob … as the company owner.

Bob is too smart to be sucked into a pay plan that doesn't pay him what he's worth & then turns around & gives the money he earned to "suckers" & "losers". However, Bob knows there will always be people to be taken advantage of. So why shouldn't they be taken by Bob?

So Bob will benefit from the pay plan Mr. Andrews created … with Bob at the head of his own company with his own version of this new matrix.

Very few network marketers will make the kind of "walk away income" they got into the industry to create. Besides Mr. Andrews, only a handful of hard-driving, money centric ego maniacs will benefit from Mr. Andrews' idea. Sadly, the way that will happen is those same ego maniacs will create their own version & destroy even more people's dreams.

If the short comings of the magic pulsating matrix noted in this series don't worry you, then go for it. If you value your time & sanity, then I suggest you look for a company that has a comp plan designed to reward everyone for the work they do, There are a few out there.

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore
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Magic Pulsating Matrix - MLM Meets Robin Hood pt. 3

In my previous post I predicted how the yellows would do in Mr. Andrews' alternative magic pulsating matrix format. I'm afraid these gentle folk, who love to help others, will end up in need of help themselves.

Maybe the greens will do better than the blues & yellows. Before we look at that you may want to hear what Mr. Andrews has to say about his creation.

OK, now that you know what Mr. Andrews thinks let's see how Gina, a green personality type, feels about this comp plan.

One day Gina is introduced to this company with its new style matrix compensation plan. Gina plows through all the hype & focuses on the product because tools are very important to building a business. The price is good & it enhances the functionakuty of Skype.

After Gina finishes analyzing the information she decides to buy the software & become a rep. It sounds like this is a great tool, & there's also money to be made sharing it with others. Gina is satisfied she's made a good choice.

Since Gina is a green she's no "quitter". In her earlier analysis she spotted the pitfalls of the second & third pulses, but she figured she'd give it at least 6 months to see if it would work for her.

After nine months of this pulsating madness Gina is struggling to convince herself that the product justifies being a rep, because it's so great. Gina is not one to openly admit defeat. Even so, she knows she is losing 80% of her income potential to the comp plan.

Gina's been tracking her results, & according to the statistics, no matter how many people she sponsors she'll continue to get paid only 20% of what her efforts are really worth. That really bugs her.

One year out from her start date Gina's beginning to look around for another MLM business. She loves the Message Magic Software she bought, but she needs to find a company with a comp plan that'll pay her true residuals.

Gina bought this awesome software because that's what greens do, fall in love with the product. Gina hoped the magic pulsating matrix would work for her, but it turned out to be a flop. Ultimately, Gina felt frustrated because she spent so much time & effort in vain. There are companies that value people like Gina, & they prove it by paying them what they're worth. Maybe Gina will find such a company someday.

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore

Magic Pulsating Matrix - MLM Meets Robin Hood pt. 2

In my previous post, I predicted how things will turn out for the blues who join Mr. Andrew's company with its new style target="_blank">matrix compensation plan>. It wasn't pretty.

If you read my post about how the yellows> I think, you'll see the prognosis isn't much better for them.

The best way I know to illustrate this is with a story.

One day Dan joins this company. Dan, being yellow, needs to help his team build & he loves being able to put people under people. Dan was attracted to this comp plan for these reasons. Dan & some other yellows even like the idea of putting the last first during pulse #2 & #3 … then their builders see their incomes drop like rocks during those pulses.

What do you think Dan's team does when their checks plummet 20 days out of every 30? Some just quit,. Some call Dan up to ask him what happened. Even though none of Dan's team gets mad, Dan's nurturing side takes this personally. means Dan becomes frustrated & unhappy very quickly.

On top of this, being analytical, Dan wracks his brain trying to fix this problem. Sadly, Dan finds no solution to help his team.

Ultimately, without some change in the comp plan to alleviate that 80% annual income drop, relative to what pulse #1 pays, Dan finds no solution. Team members drop out like flies … & Dan blames it all on himself.

This is the kiss of death for Dan. He believes he failed his team. Worse yet, because Dan has made the company a lot of money they let him carry that guilt. Dan is devastated.

I've seen this before. It happens all the time. No distributors are at fault in this scenario. The prospects & reps simply don't know that the company sets people up for failure from the start.

The magic pulsating matrix is no exception. The company designed it so they would be the only ones receiving a consistently building income. No comp plan is perfect, but some companies have worked hard to create a fair comp plan. If you're like Dan I suggest you save yourself the pain & look for one of those companies.

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore

Magic Pulsating Matrix - MLM meets Robin Hood

There's a new matrix compensation plan on the scene, & it's got a lot of people really excited. In a recent recorded interview with Kathy Hamilton, Grant Andrews, the owner & creator of Message Magic Software introduces his marketing engine of choice. Mr. Andrews calls it a "Pulsating Matrix". So is this the silver bullet for a successful matrix comp plan?

It seems Mr. Andrews discovered the weaknesses of the matrix are:

1. Income Ceiling: a full matrix can not pay residual income beyond the last full position.
2. Dead Beats: reps who count on spill-over to make money, without sponsoring.
3. Low Retention: an inability to sponsor causes many to view the membership fee as a financial drain, so they quit.

These are some serious problems & Mr. Andrews' desire to eliminate them is admirable. However, I believe this comp plan adds new issues to the mix that will make this comp plan even less attractive than a traditional matrix. Here are some of my first prediction about this comp plan & the future of this company.

How does this new matrix solve the old problems? Is it the answer to all the woes of a matrix? For the answer to the first question listen to the interview & click on "Lazzeosangel" mentioned above. As for the second question, well the way I see it this is another way of taking from the rich & giving to the poor.

I predict this new style matrix will create several new challenges. Here's the first one.

The New Puppy Syndrome

The company will be populated mostly by Blues who are excited by anything new & shinny. These adrenaline junkies will create a huge growth bubble, until they realize this comp plan will not help them build really big. The second & third "pulses" will slam their enthusiasm & their businesses into the dirt like a grounder at Candle Stick Park. There'll be no home run with this one.

This will be the kiss of death for these people.

Of course, the single most glaring issue for new reps is their timing in the company. With barely 2 ½ months since implementation of this new comp plan this company is no where near having shaken out all the wrinkles. The problem here is that along the way to smooth operations this company is very likely to leave a huge pile of bodies behind.

There are a few companies out there that have worked out the kinks, stood the test of time, & developed a fair & equitable compensation plan. Is this company with its new magic pulsating matrix one of them? Only time will tell. Perhaps a better question to ask yourself is, "Do I want to be the next guinea pig?

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore

Instant Relationships - Freedom Tour '08/'09: End Of The Year

Michael Dlouhy, the master of instant relationships, finished the 2008 half of the tour strong in Florida. Just like the postal carrier's creed "neither wind, nor rain, nor sleet, nor gloom of night shall stay these couriers from their appointed rounds." It isn't the Energizer battery that keeps Michael going. It's passion. Michael is passionate about sharing what really creates success & standing by you until you really get it & stand on your own.

Here's what two of our team members have to say about Michael's final push of the year.

St. Petersburg, FL

"We are blessed to have such an amazing team of leaders! Michael has really gone out of the way to offer this tour."

"We had a small but amazing group of 10 guests that attended. This time of year with sickness and parties, we still had an awesome bunch of people."

"Nearing the end of this fabulous tour, and despite the hoarse voice Michael captured the audience, with his energy and passion for this industry."

"After the meeting the guests were visiting with each other and talking to Michael and Don. Quite a bit of buzz was going on till we had to leave the restaurant."

"I want to thank everyone that invited guests to the St. Pete event to make it such an success!" - Susan Higley

Tampa, FL

"The Tampa Tour event was amazing. We had a small room and it was packed."

"Michael did an awesome job explaining the colors but especially the 5 Pillars."

"You should have seen the faces of all 16 guests when Michael started reading some P&P's."

"We had the pleasure of having Linda Dlouhy, Don Standard and other wonderful team members with us."

"Thank you Michael, Linda and Don Standard for everything you do." - Michel Laliberte

Michael has spent the past 30 years developing the skills he has been teaching at these events for FREE so that folks like you can learn to build instant relationships without the expense & frustrations he experienced. If you've missed the 2008 half of this breath taking event don't worry. A new list of cities will be announced soon. Why not register in advance so you can secure a seat now.

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore

Problem Prospects - Why won't they listen?

At one point or another everyone comes across problem prospects. These are the kind of folks who've already made up their minds that MLM is "a scam", "something only the people at the top make money at", etc. So how can you break through that brick wall?

Well, let's look at that question. Why are these people so convinced that looking at your business isn't worth the time, even if there is a fat check in it for them?

Basically, network marketing is just another name for what everyone is already doing. Everyone buys products or services and then tells others about it. However, how many non-network marketers are picking up a check for doing what they have always done?

ZERO!

The logical conclusion is these folks are uneducated. And the best way I know to educate anyone is by telling a story.

I use to live in Washington where there were many Haggin's Grocery stores. Haggin's offered a discount card to anyone who wanted one. Let's say I buy bread, lunch meat, & mayonnaise without using the discount card. George, on the other hand, buys the same items with that discount card. Let's say both of us continue to buy the same items all year. We'll both be in sandwiches for a year, but at the end of that time George can use his accumulated store credits to go to Disney Land!

That's how network marketing works. Both of us recommend things we like, but some folks get a check while others don't. It would be great if that were all there is to network marketing … but it doesn't stop there.

Now let's say George tells me about the money he saved by using this card & I start using it too. So now I'm getting discount points & George is getting an even bigger discount. George gets a bonus discount every time I buy using my discount card, & he is still getting his own discount. Now George will be wearing Mickey Mouse ears even sooner.

Haggin's Market gives bonus points, but a network marketing company gives you cash.

Most of these "stubborn prospects" just don't realize they've been doing what network marketers do without picking up the check. A simple story these folks can relate to will help them realize network marketing is easy, everyone does it all the time, & it's nothing more than recommending others to what we like.

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore

Instant Relationships - Freedom Tour in Monticello, FL

Most of us have been told, "instant relationships don't work, so don't try it." There is, however, an exception to this rule.


As you will see from Richard Dennis' account, the Monticello event host, people do not come to this "one stop light town" for it's night life. So, why would 15 guests show up on such a crummy night in such a place? Only friends would do that.

Monticello, FL

"It was a dark and stormy night. Would anybody venture out to the Freedom Tour Event at the Monticello Chamber of Commerce?"

"They did."

"Twenty-five bodies together in one place is pretty much big news in Monticello. Thanks so much to Michael Dlouhy for giving a great presentation. Almost everyone stayed to the end, and then Michael led a good group to the Huddle House afterwards."

(Hey! Not much open in Monticello after 10 pm!)

"Lots of relationships were built. Thanks to everybody who participated." - Richard Dennis

There you go. 25 people in an otherwise unknown rural Florida town on a less than pleasant night made several new friends ... literally over night! That is the kind of training Michael offers ... for free.

You should always listen to good advice, and my advice is you should attend one of these instant relationships building events. To find an event and make some new friends CLICK HERE now … it's FREE!

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore
Build friendships that last a life-time.

Secret Success Strategies - Freedom Tour '08/'09: Houston, TX

They say people in Texas like to do things bigger and better. Michael Dlouhy and a host of special speakers at the event in Houston proved they can share their secret success strategies in true Lone Star style. Here's what the host of this event had to say.

"The Houston Freedom Tour was held on December 8. 24 guests attended with 13 team members, David Bertrand, Tom Mitcham, and Keith Schreiter."

"Michael Dlouhy had the guests nodding, shaking their heads in amazement and laughing as Michael pegged their personalities. Many of them talked about how much they enjoyed this portion of the presentation. What really amazed me was how they all leaned forward as Michael explained the 5 Pillars. It was awesome to see so many of them get it!"

"Thanks to Michael for a wonderful training, to Don Standard for organizing, Keith Schreiter for sharing the Freedon Magazine and to David Bertrand for sharing his, Tom Schreiter's, and Jana Mitcham's vision." - Rob Heinly

At the end of the meeting all guests that attended were ready to hear more about Mentoring for Free and to move the truth from their heads to their hearts.

If you have a dream as big as Texas and you are ready to take the truth to heart, then you need to lasso Michael's secret success strategies before the tour is over. To find an event near you and rustle up a seat CLICK HERE

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore

Science of Building Relationships - Freedom Tour '08/'09

There is many a "guru" out there that claims to have the market cornered on building relationships. Michael Dlouhy, on the other hand has distilled the science of building relationships into a simple system anyone can duplicate. The Freedom Tour event in Minneapolis, MN was a shining example of how deftly Michael wields the craft he has freely taught so many over the past 5 years.

Minneapolis Minnesota

"The Minneapolis event was packed, around 80 people were there, and Michael fed off of the energy being put out by people in the room. Most of the attendees were on the edge of their seats and nodding in agreement with everything Michael had to say. Some people were just flat out stunned with the information Michael presented to them. It was really sinking in as to why they were not being successful in their company."

"Talking to people after the event over and over the same things were said, 'this was really good stuff, this event was amazing.' One guest sent this comment: 'It was a valuable learning experience and a blessing to meet Michael Dlouhy and the organizers.' Many people thanked us for hosting the event and allowing them to attend, and wanted to know if we could do this type of event for their teams."

"Most people stayed after the break, and a few even went for pizza after the event. It was a perfect opportunity for many team members to spend time talking with Michael and the group. This event was definitely huge for the growth of those in attendance; some people even drove 4-hours to attend the event." - Doug & Kathy Karnuth

For some building life-long relationships, so critical to success in all aspects of life, comes naturally. For others this is a struggle. That is why Michael is teaching the techniques of the science of building relationships to anyone who wants to learn … absolutely FREE. To end your struggle find an event near you and Register NOW!

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore

Secret Success Strategies - Freedom Tour '08/'09

Have you ever felt there must be some special formula known only to a select few that opens doors wherever they go? Secret success strategies so closely guarded that the Secret Service, Musad, and MI-5 would all be impressed? If you had, you'd be right … and now Michael Dlouhy is revealing those secrets in his whirlwind Freedom Tour.

Here is just some of the buzz about this life-changing event.

Tulsa, OK

"The meeting went off as planned and was a great success, thanks to Michael Dlouhy and Keith Schreiter. I thank you for letting me be apart of this amazing Journey. Everyone really got warmed up with Michael on the colors demonstration and the looks people had during the 5 pillars. No doubt, some policies and procedures got read last night."

"Thanks to all who sent people to this event. It really made it special."

"Thanks again for everybody's support and especially to Michael and Keith for coming to Tulsa." - Sue Blaylock

Dallas, TX

"The Freedom Tour was awesome! The event was a success! Michael and Keith are a dynamic duo! "

"The people that accepted invitations to this event were serious and hungry for the truth. Michael and Keith delivered. Everyone stayed for the entire 3 hours and one guest even went to breakfast with us."

"This is a must attend event. A special thank you to the team members in attendance for working together to make this event possible."

"Thanks to everyone that is working hard to get people to this event, and the ongoing success of the Freedom Tour." - Ruth Bradford

Sioux Falls, ND

"Michael weaved his magic to a nice group in Sioux Falls. Guests were amazed at his accuracy in identifying their personality colors. Heads nodded in agreement as he shared techniques to use when talking to the different color types."

"Eyes were opened and gasps of shock/disbelief were heard as he read clauses from several unnamed company P&P's. A couple guests said they'd be reading their contracts when they returned home!"

"David Bertrand concluded the evening saying we have a 'Secret Weapon', that is, we have Michael Dlouhy and Mentoring for Free."

"Christmas Blessings to all!" - Janet Hanson

Whether you are looking for help building a MLM business or you just want to understand other people better, Michael's secret success strategies will help you attain your goals. To find an event near you and register for FREE visit the Freedom Tour site now.

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore
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Manifesting Success -Can You Do It?

Recently I was reading a blog post by my good friend Roxanne Green titled,"Manifesting Gloves?" What a simple example about the principal of manifesting success.

Many people pooh-pooh the very notion of manifestation, or "speaking/thinking things into existence" as mere coincidence. I was once one of them … until I thought my own future into existence.

I met my wife in 1983 & was instantly enamored with her. She did NOT reciprocate.
Nonetheless, I maintained my impassioned thoughts & prayerful belief that Charlotte would one day say, "Yes", until one day in 1998 we took our wedding vows.
My persistent, impassioned thoughts manifested our mutual love for one another. Sure, in my story it took much longer for me to get what I wanted than it did for Mr. Green to get what he wanted … but there is one thing both of us had in common. Both of us kept telling ourselves exactly what we wanted with great passion.

And it really IS that simple. A definite thought held in the mind, coupled with the passionate desire to bring that thought into existence is all there is to it. In Mr. Green's case it is obvious that believing gloves would come to him by following these steps is not necessary.
On the other hand, as in my story, coupling strong desire with passion & the belief that the object will come to you is proof that belief can manifest success … even "the impossible". Thanks Roxanne for reminding me of this awesome power we all possess inside.
I appreciate you,
Bill Tessore

Network Marketing Training - Freedom Tour '08/'09 Goes To Canada

The Freedom Tour has been quite a success in Canada. Recently author, coach, & mentor Michael Dlouhy brought the success principals that have made him a leader in network marketing training & the industry to Winnipeg. According to hostess Cindy Loewen the folks there soaked it all in and still couldn't get enough.

"It's been a week since Michael Dlouhy and Doug Karnuth spent the day with me and my family... I had a most fantastic day. Michael did a 3way coaching call for me from my desk...and will meet the prospect at the Tulsa, Oklahoma event."

"The Event itself was awesome...having Doug there to help along was great ... Michael Dlouhy did an amazing job as usual with the color training, 5 pillars, and teaching people how important it was to read their policies and procedures.. He also told them about the mental cleanse calls as well as how you have to become more in order to make more, etc."

"When Michael announced there would be a break for 10 minutes and we'd continue all 32 guests actually stayed. Rey couldn't believe it how these people sat right through 3 hours of training."

"Thank you to the team members who had guests attend this event, Thank you Michael and thank you Doug for coming to Winnipeg." - Cindy Loewen

As you can see the network marketing training Michael offers is the kind of stuff that people committed to building their dreams are clamoring for. If you'd like to ease your load & get an ethical advantage over the rest of the crowd, then you need to register to attend the Freedom Tour '08/'09.

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore

Home Business Taxes - Are Lower Gas Prices REALLY A Good Thing?

One critical factor in figuring your business' bottom-line is your awareness of current trends in home business taxes. Unless you were living in a cave in 2008 you know gas prices rose frighteningly. But did you know that even Congress found this trend so alarming that they took action to help small business owners keep moving down the road?

Yep! In fact back in the middle of 2008 the IRS in its infinite wisdom threw a monkey wrench into the neat system, designed to make figuring the Standard Vehicle Tax Deduction simple, by bumping the per mile rate up a bit for 3 of the 4 categories. For those of you who had to figure that out, Congress has generously chosen to simplify next year's SMR by reducing some of those tax deduction rates and fixing them for the entirety of 2009.

Aren't you glad Congress cares so much?

The chart below illustrates the "Standard Mileage Rate" (SMR) for both halves of 2008 alongside the new 2009 rates the IRS will be announcing soon.

SMR Category	Jan. - Jun. '08 per ml.	Jul. - Dec. '08 per ml.	2009 per ml.
Business	50.5¢	58.5¢	55¢
Charity	14¢	14¢	14¢
Medical	19¢	22¢	24¢
Moving	22¢	27¢	24¢

Interesting how the medical category went up. Maybe that's part of a new "health care" package. I love it when Congress shows decides to help.
When asked why Congress reduced the business and moving categories they said, "The new rates factor in the recent reversal of rising gas prices". Oh, I get it … we don't really need that much tax relief after all.

In light of this new trend in Congressional "tax incentives", tax payers like yourself may want to consider the alternative "Actual Operating Cost" option. You may want to keep track of your percentage of actual business related automobile use in 2009 … just incase next year is not as rosy as Congress seems to think it will be.

The information in my new FREE Report, "How Anyone Can Increase Tax Deductions By Thousands"> will help you learn to maximize your home business taxes Big Time. If you need start-up funding for a new business, especially if you think you can’t afford one, then you need the information in this free report.

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore
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