Motivate The Public Speaker in Your Teen

Deb — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:48:49 +0000

I had never heard of Josh Ship before today and I’m guessing you haven’t either. He has so much to say to teens, and I thought this video would give you a good picture of who he is. Learning to speak to crowds is a critical skill for any entrepreneur-but I’m painfully aware of how many teens shut down if the subject is even mentioned. Let them watch this video and maybe explore a few others with your teens and you might see the door open just a crack. We’ll try to cover this subject more in another post.

Poetry & Art Contests for Homeschoolers

Deb — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:19:35 +0000

I know this is a little off the beaten track, but we are always happy to promote activities that will benefit homeschool families.

Here’s a message from Dixie from Celebrating Art :

Hi!

We have three contests that we would be delighted to see on your website. Each year we have several homeschoolers accepted in our contests and we admire their impressive work. The following is information on each contest, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me!

Art Contest
Students submit a digital photo of any art (other than photography) and submit it online at http://www.celebratingart.com. Two contests each year — Next deadline is April 3rd. There are 10 winners in each grade division of K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 who will receive $25 and a full color book that includes their art. Other artists of merit will be invited to be published. There are no costs to enter or to be published. Open to all students in the US and Canada. Each year we have several home schoolers who are among our national winners.

Poetry Contest
Students submit one poem 21 lines on any topic and submit it online at http://www.poeticpower.com or mail it to Creative Communication, 159 North Main Street, Smithfield, UT 84335. Three contests each year with upcoming deadlines of April 12 and August 15. There are 10 winners in each grade division of K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 who will receive $25 and a book that includes their poem. Other writers of merit will be invited to be published. There are no costs to enter or to be published.
Our website at http://www.poeticpower.com also includes a database that is divided by grade and subject and contains over 1000 lesson plans on how to teach poetry. You can also subscribe to our newsletter with tips on teaching poetry.

Essay Contest
Students submit one non-fiction essay, 250 words or less on any topic and submit it online at http://www.poeticpower.com or mail it to Creative Communication, 159 North Main Street, Smithfield, UT 84335. Three contests each year with upcoming deadlines of Feb 15 and July 18. There are 10 winners in each grade division of 3-6, 7-9, 10-12 who will receive $25 and a book that includes their essay. Other writers of merit will be invited to be published. There are no costs to enter or to be published.

Thank you again!!

Teen Builds His Own Home (in his backyard)

Deb — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:59:10 +0000

Here’s a new idea for entrepreneurial curriculum!

Thought I’d share this video of what one very industrious 16 year old is doing. Starting out as a school project, it’s on wheels and he has great plans for its future. It’s interesting.

What an idea for a home school project – especially if your teen is interesting in any of the building trades.

The Best Web Host

Deb — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:09:25 +0000

Ok, I know this is blatant advertising, but I just had to do this after everything that has happened.

You may have noticed a while back if you visited my blog that there was this horribly ominous red warning blocking you from entering this site-and posted by no other than the all powerful OZ, uh, I mean, Google. You were given the option to ignore this warning, at risk of harming your computer . . . but really now - I was afraid to go into my OWN website!

Well, I won’t go into all the morbid details of what it took to dig out of that mess, but long story short – it ended up being a combination of problems, one of which was a security breach in my previous (note- previous) hosting company.

Years ago I bounced around hosting companies, finding out the hard way which ones did what better than another. Being a research maniac, I spent WAY too much time on the subject, and after seriously deliberating over my ‘top 3′ for a few years…I ended up settling for what was my previous host for reasons I refuse to tell at the risk of identifying the bad guy in this story. (I’m not writing this to sling mud, but to give flowers to the good guy )

Well, a few years down the pike I knew I had made the wrong decision but by that time I was in too deep to make a change without investing a great deal of time into transferring multiple (45-50 at one time) domains and websites and blogs, and….. Sure, a few times I said I was just going to bite the bullet and make the change, but when I actually started to make the plan…well…I chickened out because of how much time it would take.

Lesson learned!

Well, it took much more time to clean up the mess than it would have if I had just done it when I first knew I should have. I’m sure there is a Proverb in there somewhere! So, who is this wonderful hosting company that I finally switched to? Hostgator. I really don’t want to sound like a commercial, but I also want to share some of what I have learned the REALLY hard way. The main thing I love about Hostgator is their support. Sure, the mechanics AND certainly the security of a host company is critical, but the main difference I have found that makes ALL the difference in the world between all the host companies out there is their tech support. When I called my previous host about the problem I had, they (basically) said I was on my own. “What? You are kidding, right?” Well, I guess they are really big and really busy…oh-wait-Hostgator is quickly becoming one of the biggest companies, too…yet offered to help me with this HUGE problem I had.

Anyway, I have suggested them before to new bloggers because they are one of the few companies that offers a monthly fee that isn’t outrageous-while most of the more economical choices want you to pay at least 3 months at a time. Hostgator also has an enormous selection of one click programs…like a one click WordPress installation. No more lessons on how to self install WordPress, I guess…

There are many more advantages, but you can read them in a list on their website, Hostgator.com. All of those perks and programs are great, and you will find that many web hosts offer much the same, not usually as inexpensive as Hostgator, but perhaps. What I am saying is what really makes HG stand out is the integrity and quality of support they offer. THAT is hard to find in a company their size. Smaller, new companies might offer great support-they have more time-for now…but I’m a little squimish about new companies after seeing so many fold after a year or two. THAT is something you don’t want either! (After all those hurricanes I would also avoid small Florida and coastal based companies…sorry).

Well, I just had to sing my praises to Hostgator, and recommend them heartily-and maybe lend some insight into why it is SO important to choose your hosting carefully. Hopefully, you’re in it for the long haul, and your hosting company is like a close partner.

Yes, I confess, I do receive an affiliate commission if you order your hosting through one of my links, but if you send me your receipt (please don’t include any passwords or access info, please!) I’ll give you free access to my e-course, Entrepreneurship 101 as a thank you. I’m also happy to share what I have learned if you have a similar problem (God forbid!) attack you. Just email me.

Who wants a coupon code?

Check out Hostgator.com and get your first month for just a penny with the coupon code, “1CENT” . Right now they are offering hosting for as low as $3.96/month.

Be Inspired, Entrepreneurs

Deb — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:46:29 +0000

For those of you who have not seen this video on our website, yet, enjoy.

If you know a homeschool family that could help up create a video like this for homeschool entrepreneurs, please contact me at deb@homeschoolent.com. Thanks!

**FYI-we are NOT selling the product they mention at the end, it’s just the most inspirational video for entrepreneurs I have ever seen. I promise, there are NO affiliate links…(except the company’s own. )

Thanks!

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A great gift idea:

Take Your Blog To a New Level

Deb — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:32:18 +0000

Darren Rowse just published a video offering you some practical ideas on how you can transition your blog into a business. There are 3 case studies and down-to-earth advice on how you can do the same. What a great project for the new school year!

See more of Darren Rowse at his blog, http://www.problogger.net/

Thinking of Starting an Online Information Marketing Business?

Deb — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:07:47 +0000

If you’ve been thinking of starting an online business, then you are not alone. Starting an online business is a very broad subject, but like retailing, you may have a wide variety of options to choose from but there are basics you MUST know. Choosing the right niche, packaging it to appeal to your target market, ideal ways to market it, and more. There is so much to learn from those that have found success and know what works and what doesn’t. Eben Pagen is one of the top ‘internet gurus’ and has created an online empire larger than most without succumbing to the darker side of internet marketing.

Transparent, honest and quite talented in teaching complicated subjects in an easy to understand format, Eben has a habit of sharing a large chunk of his knowledge for free. I’ll warn you up front, he is going to tell you about a new product he has in the last 10 minutes of the video, but not before you have gleaned a great deal of VERY valuable information. It’s sort of like those resorts you are invited to spend the weekend on in exchange for sitting through a sales presentation. The nice part here is you can simply close the window in the last 10 minutes if you aren’t interested.

Marketing an information product is ideal for homeschoolers because it’s a wonderful way to share your unique homeschool experience with others. It just fits most homeschool families. Regardless of where you may be in your journey, you have much to gain by what Eben is willing to share in this webinar. Watch the video and learn the following cutting edge techniques:

How to package what you know into “information products” that you can sell for high prices online
The 2 key things you must have in order to build a successful “information business” online
The common denominators of “winning” online niches – and how to target one that works
A new type of marketing that is actually much easier and more fun than “high pressure” stuff from the past
The one question to ask to figure out exactly what to include in your information product – so it has the highest chances of success
Which type of product to start with if you’re building a new information business online

You will not have to jump over an opt-in or squeeze page, either. Or give up your email address. Just watch & learn! Take notes.

(I promise, this is NOT an attempt to sell you anything, there are NO affiliate links whatsoever, and I have no connection with selling their product. I simply want to share this great information with you, honest-in fact, if you do want to buy his product, let me know so I can get an affiliate link! )

http://www.andyjenkinsblog.com/2011/08/25/eben-pagan-guru-mastermind-webinar-replay/

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