Kimberly Pettinato

What a statement!

"There are many ways to avoid success in life, but the most sure-fire just might be procrastination."

What can you do?

1. Make a list for the week. On Sunday night, make your priority list. Arrange it with #1 being the highest priority (and the most profitable for your business) and continue through to the low priority tasks. Start with #1 and do not move to #2 until it is finished! If you have a large project, you could break it down into smaller tasks. The most important could be #1 and the next could be on the list as #4. That way you get a break from the project but you will get back to it soon.

2. Figure out what your distractions are and turn them off. You know what I'm talking about: email, Facebook, surfing the net. That's right, just don't do it until it is absolutely necessary.

3. Give yourself a pat on the back. Look at your list on Friday night. What have you accomplished? Reward yourself even with the smallest accomplishments. Small or big, it doesn't matter. Just so it makes you feel good and makes you want to start all over on Monday!

I know I'm getting started this week!

The October 2008 Success at Home Magazine featured SendOutCards.

In his article, Jack Canfield, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul, says, "If you want to be successful with other people, you must master the art of appreciation."

Pastor Joel Osteen, best-selling author of Your Best Life Now, and Become a Better You, states in his article, "Take Time to Make a Difference. Who can I encourage today?".

Sales experts say that the best way to grow your business is by sending the handwritten note. But in today's fast-paced world, few of us have time to go to the store, choose a card, write a note in it, address, stamp and take it to the mailbox.

SendOutCards is the solution. With a few clicks of a mouse, you can select from over 13,000 cards, personalize with pictures, your own handwriting, and you can even add gifts. You press "send" and we print, stuff, and mail your cards the next day for less than $1.

Imagine what a difference that would make in your personal and business life!

And if you're looking for an additional income, there is an option for that too. Imagine sending cards, teaching people to send cards, and making money too.

There are many more great relationship-building and success articles in this Success From Home magazine. If you'd like to receive a copy, or if you'd like to send a few free cards on me, call me at

678-877-0576

Who needs a card from you today?

(Thanks to DeMarr for this content)

Use follow-up tools to keep clients coming back and referring others. Follow-up is extremely important to growing business. Like anything worthwhile, consistent follow-up requires a lot of effort, but over time you'll reap the benefits of a steady stream of repeat business and referrals.

Thank-you cards are a very important follow up tool. You'd be surprised at how many business owners neglect to write thank-you notes--especially when they get really busy. Take the time to show your customers that you genuinely appreciate their business. They'll remember your thoughtfulness because most of your competition won't send out thank-you notes.

Here is a great example of a thank you/welcome card for real estate:

Use an internet greeting card service such as Send Out Cards to easily send thank you cards to your clients.

Try it now for free!