I know it's Independence Day, and I'm not unpatriotic. However, in the spirit of people who sailed around the world in hopes of discovering new and unchartered territory, not that I agree with everything they did once they got here, I applaud their "indiependence," by naming this day "Indie Business Day."
I encourage everyone to do at least one thing today to declare their indiependence from relying solely on traditional means of employment to secure their well-being, by taking the "I Am Indie Business Pledge."
"I Am Indie Business" Pledge
From this day forward, I declare my vigilant and lifelong commitment to maximize my personal and financial potential through Indie Business ownership. To this end, I pledge the following:
1. I will use my talents and gifts to provide valuable products and services, and sell them at a fair profit to a specifically defined customer base.
2. I will spend conservatively and invest wisely so I can use my business as a wealth building tool.
3. I will proactively manage my business by minimizing the use of credit and maintaining indiependence from control by any third parties.
4. I will use technology to maximize the earning potential of my business.
5. I will commit to investing a portion of my profits in retirement accounts and college savings plans for my children and/or young family members.
6. I will positively impact my family legacy by empowering my children and other family members to use their talents and gifts to generate income so they need not be solely dependent on a traditional job to secure their future.
7. I will actively support and encouarge other families to start and manage profitable businesses so they can enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with owning your own business.
8. I will develop relationships with business colleagues and the media in order to spread the word about the benefits of my products and services.
9. I will serve my customers with integrity, dignity, fairness and honesty.
10. I will give of my time, talent and money to help strengthen my community and make the world a better place.
It's not a perfect place, this country we live in. But here we are. May God bless America. Not that we deserve it all the time. But if we always got what we deserved, perhaps none of us would be here, huh?
Now off to the Indie Business Day Parade in the booming metropolis of Waxhaw, North Carolina.
Did you take the "I Am Indie Business" Pledge? If so, inspire us! Leave a comment with your thoughts on the significance of your pledge. And don't forget to include your blog or website link!
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Ok, I can do this, except for #5. I don’t have the resources yet to put away for retirement or kids funds. My hubbie has the retirement thing going, but I have to work on the kids funds.
http://www.thegoldengoatllc.com
Ok, I can do this, except for #5. I don’t have the resources yet to put away for retirement or kids funds. My hubbie has the retirement thing going, but I have to work on the kids funds.
http://www.thegoldengoatllc.com
Hey Pam, thanks for your reply. One step at a time, right? It doesn’t happen all at once, but if you only have one more to go, you’re doing fantastic I’d say. Keep it up! We have to encourage each other and I’m rooting for you!
Hey Pam, thanks for your reply. One step at a time, right? It doesn’t happen all at once, but if you only have one more to go, you’re doing fantastic I’d say. Keep it up! We have to encourage each other and I’m rooting for you!
I am printing, signing and posting the pledge right in front of my laptop!
I am printing, signing and posting the pledge right in front of my laptop!
Natasha, Awesome! It’s posted on my wall too, and I’m teaching my kids to memorize it.
Natasha, Awesome! It’s posted on my wall too, and I’m teaching my kids to memorize it.
Donna–this is fabulous! The Indie Business Pledge is one of the most powerful pledges I’ve seen and I’ll be sure to share it far and wide! It goes way beyond business and speaks to essential principles we should all incorporate in our daily lives. Looking forward to connecting!
Lisa Peyton-Caire
Sisterpeak Online Magazine
Donna–this is fabulous! The Indie Business Pledge is one of the most powerful pledges I’ve seen and I’ll be sure to share it far and wide! It goes way beyond business and speaks to essential principles we should all incorporate in our daily lives. Looking forward to connecting!
Lisa Peyton-Caire
Sisterpeak Online Magazine
Although I haven’t done all 10 YET, I do pledge to achieve these goals and I will!
Shaunic
http://www.kissegirl.com
Although I haven’t done all 10 YET, I do pledge to achieve these goals and I will!
Shaunic
http://www.kissegirl.com
Amen! I aspire to all 10 items.
Amen! I aspire to all 10 items.
I definitely pledge to achieve these ten steps-they are great!
Thanks dM.
I too will print them out and post them on my vision board 🙂
Gina Rafkind
http://www.vedasun.com
http://www.vedasunblog.com
I definitely pledge to achieve these ten steps-they are great!
Thanks dM.
I too will print them out and post them on my vision board 🙂
Gina Rafkind
http://www.vedasun.com
http://www.vedasunblog.com