Looking for Creative Individuals Set on Defining Their Future

August 16, 2018

Creative, Motivated, Independent?

If this is you, I am looking for you! I am looking for individuals who are set on defining their own future. For those who want to be their own boss and be responsible for their own successes in life. I am looking for entrepreneurs who aren't afraid to work for themselves and who can see the vision of having excellent work/life balance!

Who I Am

I am Tamara Laschinsky, Indep. Watkins Silver Manager among other titles. I have been self-employed for over a decade now and absolutley LOVE it! I've been with Watkins that whole time and seriously can't say enough good about the company! Stable, secure, celebrating their 150th birthday this year...they are amazing!

I've owned other businesses too along the way, mainly because I am interested in so many things and love learning new skills all the time! I'm a web designer, graphic designer, marketing agent, author, magazine publisher, Reiki business owner, holistic healer, mother, adventurer and more!

What is Watkins

Watkins is a company that started in 1868, with natural medicinal products and top quality extracts and spices. It has grown over the years and while it still has many of it's original products, it now offers a variety of everyday household items at great prices.

There are operations out of the USA and Canada so your orders are shipped within the country the order originates from. The business is very flexible with no autoshipments or quotas and has perks like free all expenses paid vacations (including airfare!). People from all wakes of life join Watkins. Whether it's for their own personal discounts or retirement plans or some extra cash on the side, there is something for everyone!

Who You Are

You are Independent. You are a self-starter. You are motivated and curious! Just like any business, to be an entrepreneur you have to have vision and set your goals, re-defining them along the way. You have to work at it, being successful won't come overnight and certainly won't come without some work!

You can do this business so many ways: Selling directly, doing parties or markets, sponsoring etc. One of the biggest trends is social media so if you are good with social media or interested in learning - this is a great place to start! Online is mostly how I work and I do graphics up for my team to use. I have a website directory just for my team and I am always promoting our team to help customers and prospects find you!

So if you are curious, if you have been wondering 'what else can I do?'..give this a thought!

Learn more at www.WhyNotNorthAmerica.com  and if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Tamara

Safe and Secure Home Business for Retirement

June 15, 2016

Safe and Secure Home Business for Retirement

Have you been giving much thought to your retirement lately? Most people don't have a plan for their retirement years and will not have enough money to properly retire on. Sometimes a lack of planning and lack of putting aside extra money each month, but other times, life events. Life events can be costly and take away the savings you had, or make it impossible to find extra money to put into a retirement plan.

However, it's not too late, no matter your age. You can still earn extra income to put into a retirement plan and earn extra income to help with day to day bills. Best of all, with a home business that is flexible to work with your schedule, you can build it up so it continues to grow and will continue to earn income for you.

J.R Watkins Home Business

I am going to speak of the J.R Watkins Home Business. I have been with the company as an Indep. Consultant for about 10 years now. I started slow, mostly to fulfill personal orders for my family. I decided to grow this business a few years ago once I realized it could be the retirement nest egg I never had a chance to build up.

A company that is solid, has survived depressions and recessions. It's flexible with no autoshipments or quotas to fill. It won't break your bank and offers top quality every day items that customers need and want. There is a market across Canada and the USA and it's yours for the taking! No territories to be confined to. Market online, do markets and booth sales, or home parties...it's all up to you! There are so many paths to success with this company, it will amaze you!

My Story

You see, I was a single mother for quite some time. Money was tight and I barely had enough money to buy a new pair of shoes to replace the worn out ones with holes in them, never mind put aside money for retirement! After going to college I did get a better job for sure, but I had a LOT of debt to pay off! It took years and years to pay off that debt. Again, I still didn't have much money to put aside for retirement, though, nearing my 40's...I knew I had to start doing something.

I started my Watkins business in 2007 and worked it a little bit. Not much. It was just...there. I opened an online store selling natural products and kept that going for six years, however, it cost me a lot of money. A shift in the online market made it harder to compete with bigger online stores and I tried to keep it going a couple years longer than I should have. Rather than make me money, the company lost me money and I decided to let it go in early 2015. I had recently become a holistic healer and decided I'd rather do that alongside my Watkins business.

My Successful Watkins Home Business

My team grew, my customers grew. I worked hard at my business and it paid off. Bringing in consistent income each month, something I can count on. My debts got paid off, I am now able to contribute to retirement savings but best of all, this business will continue even into my retirement years!

So while others will live on a budget once they retire, pulling a certain amount from their savings, I will be able to live off the income my business is still generating from me. I can modify my work week to work as often or as little as I need to.

Right now, I work 1-2 hours a day a few days a week. I'm still building my business and much of my time is helping others with their business. I have the luxury of balancing my home and work obligations. I can take as many holidays as I wish, spend time with the kids during summer and days off and take part in their activities more.

Free Vacations with Watkins

Another perk is Watkins Performance Program which offers a free trip for 1 or 2 each year (all paid). I have earned many of these trips and will be in line for going to the next one in 2017. It is a great week of fun and relaxation and a chance to meet others in the business including upline executives and people I've spoken to often during the year but never see in person.

One of the things people tell me as a reason why they'd like to  join Watkins is to make enough money to go on a holiday. Well, how about just earning that free trip and then still make the extra money to do with as you please? Sounds good to me!

Fastest Way to Make Money With J.R Watkins Business

I would have to say reaching that Manager level will start earning you the most income. Customer sales in general are the way to go for quickest income. So consider doing parties or better yet, booth sales (Summer is the perfect time for the markets!) and build a team slowly. Building a team helps you branch out a bit and create a solid and stable business. It will help you have a business that helps generate income when you want to focus more on retirement down the road.

Doing markets and customers sales will help you get the most commission on your sales and help you earn extra bonus income including share in a pool for new managers that qualifies you for up to $500 USD every month for 12 months! (On top of your regular commissions!)

There's quite a bit of money to be made with Watkins and since their products are top quality and trusted by customers everywhere, you know you will have an easy time selling them! Watkins is very flexible in letting you run the business as you see fit. There is a training site with valuable information and weekly webinars if you wish to participate plus help from me as your sponsor and the whole upline. There is a reason why Watkins is #1 and has lasted through tough times.

So don't waste your time looking for these 'new and upcoming' home businesses that have no history because they are more likely to fold and collapse. An open market sounds great but no history means it's harder to get the ball rolling and it's more likely the business will end up closing the doors. What sense does it make to put in thousands of dollars and hours/years into a business, only to have it shut it's doors one day. Poof. All your work - done. Even other companies that were well known shut down....they  just didn't have a solid plan to compensate for down markets.

Watkins is almost 150 years old now. Always paid their consultants. Always stayed in business. Always honored their money back policy if the customer wasn't happy. They are an honorable company and you can be confident with them when you join as a new consultant!

 

What You Get With Watkins

The signup fee is $19.95. Yes, just $19.95. No hidden fees. Catalogues are printed twice a year and you can buy a pack of 40 for around $22..that's 50 cents a piece. You don't have to buy anything you don't want to, though I usually stock popular items for quick sale..your choice! Orders over $100 have free S&H (Bonus!) and you get discounts on your own orders as well.

You get a free sponsoring website (see the one I mention below) plus a free listing on our team website so local customers can find you (top rated in Google). The team website is created and maintained by myself and offered only to those on my team and in my downline. 

Access to our training site and the weekly webinars. Tons of help whenever you need it and advice from top experts who are very successful with the path they have chosen, be it booth sales, sponsoring etc.

Learn more and feel free to contact me with any questions!  Http://www.RespectedHomeBusiness.com/378193

Tamara Laschinsky
Indep Watkins Consultant & National Team Manager #378193

Start a Business, Working The Way YOU Want to

Watkins and Home Business Opportunity

We all have to work. Some harder than others, some at jobs they like, others at jobs they don't like! The thing is, you do have some control over what kind of job you choose to do. So whether you are already working, looking to change jobs, want to supplement your income or maybe just do something as a hobby, take a look at starting up a Watkins business and see if it's right for you!

About Starting a Watkins Business

There are many of these 'turn-key' businesses around but you need to decide on what fits your needs. Turn key refers to just turning the key and 'voila!' ready to go!  Businesses do vary though and  you need to understand the various costs and terms involved.

I won't speak of the other businesses in this post other than to say most have a combination of monthly quotas to fill, minimum order requirements, requirements to buy catalogues etc. Watkins has none of this nonsense. When starting a Watkins business you pay the $39.95 annual fee and you are ready to go. Sure there are kits and catalogues you can buy, but  you don't have to and are not pressured to.

How to Start Your Watkins Business

Once you've joined under a sponsor you feel is ready to help you out - you can look at various ways to run your business. Sell directly to customers, sell online to USA and Canada or even build up a team and focus on managing that team (as I do.)

There is no right or wrong and you can modify and change your style anytime you want. Personally speaking, I never harass anyone on my team and leave it up to them how they wish to run their business. I understand some have joined to get a personal discount on their purchases while others seriously want to make this their full-time job. For those who are serious about the business I have created a special program (see below.)

So once you are signed up, you are read to start selling Watkins!

Finding Your Sponsor

This is important - you need a sponsor and Watkins will ask you for your sponsors ID#. Feel free to choose who you want but be sure they are willing to help you out and that they are active in coaching their team. Look at their track record and how involved they are. I've had many consultants join my team when their own sponsor quit and left them without support.

I run my Watkins business mostly managing our team. I help coach individuals with business information so they can succeed and reach their goals. I do some customer sales but often I refer customers to local reps in my area instead.

I have a website created for our team: GoGreenNorthAmerica.ca that is designed to help customers find local reps. This is for OUR team only and your downline, ranking in the top 3 spots of internet searches and seeing 50-100 hits per day.

I also offer the Advanced Training Program (free as well) to anyone on my team who wants to build their business. It's nothing you need to buy into, just free advice and examples and ideas to help you get where you want to be!

Joining Watkins and Starting a Business Now

Tamara Laschinsky
Indep Watkins National Team Manager #378193

So if you are ready, you can join up online or via the phone directly with Watkins.

• Watkins Online you can go here and click on Join Us and then As a Consultant.

• Phone Watkins you can call 1-800-928-5467 and indicate you wish to join as a consultant. You will be asked for my ID# - it's 378193.

If you have any questions, feel free to email or phone me - I'm happy to answer them for you!  403.998.8597

Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Home Business

Are you wanting to start a home business but have more questions than answers? You are not alone! It's important to fully understand what starting a business is all about and what 'hidden' problems may arise if you don't carefully plan it all out.

Watkins Home Business

If you are on this site it's likely because you follow my blog, or maybe search engine results brought you here. I will use the example of my Watkins home business, but keep in mind, I am also the owner of Natural e GREEN, published author and I hold a business degree (so I do know what I'm talking about!)

No matter WHAT kind of business you want to start, there are many things to consider.

• Time - How much time do you have to commit?
• Money - Do you have money to invest?
• Location - Storefront, home-based or online?
• Reasons - WHY do you want to have your own business (hobby, more money, new job, challenge)
• Support - Do you have support from family & friends?
• Capable - Are you capable of being your own boss? It may sound like a no-brainer but seriously, can you motivate yourself and keep yourself organized?

Any business has ups and downs and new businesses especially have challenges! It's important to have support and be able to persevere when things get rough.Unless you know for sure you want a physical storefront brand-new business, I always recommend getting your feet wet with a pre-established business. We will use Watkins as the example since it's what I started with and am very familiar with!

Starting a Watkins Home Business

Watkins has been around since 1868 - seriously! Associates who join Watkins can sell anywhere in Canada and the USA. There are no territories, quotas or commitments. You only have to pay the annual membership fee of $39.95.

What makes Watkins such a great business to start in are a few strong features:

• Less risk - Already established, pay for whatever you want to sell, minimal overhead
• Good compensation plan - They have a good compensation plan, giving associates a base of 25% profit and up to 39.5% depending on volume sold
• Established History & Customer base - Established and in business for over 140 years, customers know and trust the Watkins name! They've survived recessions and kept their business going in good and bad times
• Support - Depending on who you join under, there is tons of coaching & support to help you out.
• Big product line - Watkins started with herbal medicinals and now they have over 300 products ranging from medicine to bath and body and cooking spices! There is something for everyone and many items are 'need' items, not just 'want.'

 Learn More About the Watkins Business

I've been with Watkins since 2008 and now coach a team across Canada and the USA. I work with those on my team who want to build their business and help them reach their goals. Recently I updated my informational website to provide the most common FAQs and help people decide if a Watkins business is right for them.

I'm not one to blow smoke where it shouldn't go. I believe in being honest and upfront. Some people are not cut out to run their own business. Others think that a home-business is easy and they can 'get rich quick' - I can tell you that's unreasonable.

Watkins is a business, just like any other business. If you want to sign-up, sponsor a few hundred people and get rich overnight, this is NOT the business for you! Success takes work and patience. I believe in being honest because if you join Watkins thinking you will get rich overnight and not have to work at it, then you are wasting your time and you'll just quit eventually anyways. I've had team members who believed that and didn't want to listen. Needless to say, they didn't do very well and quit within a few months.

If you want to know more about the business and see what's involved I welcome you to visit my website. You can contact me anytime and I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. My mission with this business is to help as many people as I can, turn their Watkins business into a successful one.