Send a free DaySpring Ecard Today

I always enjoy receiving cards with heartfelt message. Today, I finally managed to take a breather and want to send ecards to my loved ones, to let them know I care.  I love the meaningful messages and often feel uplifted when I see them. If you don't have time for anything, at least make time for this. Drop someone a note, to show you appreciate or care for them.

Words laced with grace and love, is always well-received. It dawned on me that no matter what, it is important for us to speak with gentless and show we care. No one cares how much you know, until he / she knows how much you care.

Connecting people through the words of God through encouragement. How sweet.

Make Money while Going on a Holiday

Do you want to save money, make money and yet travel freely? Here is the inside scoop that travel agencies will not tell you and yet, it will make your holiday a memorable one. Have a secret dream of being a merchandiser, well, this is really the stuffs that you want to know, but cannot find in brochures!

The next time you go on a holiday, challenge yourself to turn a holiday trip to a money making venture!

1) Keep your eyes peeled for popular brands / trends

It never hurt to ask the locals for the best places of attractions. When in Rome, do what the Romans do. Check out great sights and sounds with a local, make a new friend! And what is best, is the possibility of seeing something interesting and bringing back a franchise! Do take note of the popular brands in the market, or something that has caught your interest. It may be the latest craze that catches on!

2) Make bulk purchases and sell back home

There are some popular face masks or unique products which are sold elsewhere at a cheap price. You can start surfing the websites and knowing what are some of the popular items sold in the country you are visiting. By doing so, you are able to defray the cost of your travel and it is always fun, to have the feeling of being a merchandiser! Do read up adequately, thus minimizing the probability of getting stuck with a lot of inventory. Keep the items simple and choose items that are relatively easy to be placed in your luggage!

Turn that holiday trip into an investment trip by simply opening your eyes to business ideas! Very often, a travel trip may turn out to be a gem, giving you ideas for even a franchisee! The money spent, is money well-invested! Check out my blog if you want more great tips in turning pleasures into money making ideas.

Having the Faith in God's Grace At Work

This is an excellent article from Chip Ingram which I have to share. Many of us have to manage the strugles and dissapointment at work. Have we thought about why do we stumble? It is with the hope that this article can touch you, and remind us, on riding the faith. This is really quite a message, considering my church is doing the Book of Hebrews!

Why do I stumble?

I came into the office early this morning to get some extra time with the Lord. It seems that once the day gets going all the dizziness and people crowd out any quality time to sit, reflect and develop that calm and quiet center to live out of Gods grace.

I’m reading through the book of Hebrews in my personal devotions and was struck this morning by the warning in Hebrews 3:12: “See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.” Later in the same chapter, verse 19 he says, “So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief.” I know this is nothing new, but it struck me that at the heart of all my issues in relating to God is my struggle with temptation in sin; one simple common denominator – unbelief!

I get stressed out because I don’t believe – God is in control!

I get anxious about what might happen because I don’t believe – God is good!

I get worn out trying to do too much because I don’t believe – God will accomplish what concerns me!

I get frustrated when things don’t work out the way I think they should because I don’t believe – God is all wise; His timing and His methods are perfect!

I get afraid and wonder how we will cover all of our costs because I don’t believe – God is a faithful provider!

In chapter 4 the author encourages those who are struggling because of the persecution and difficulty that they’re facing not to drift away from the Lord through unbelief, but to enter His rest. To rest in the fact that He is in control, that He is good, that He cares and knows about all my needs, and is an all-wise and faithful provider. I love the line in Hebrews 4:10, “For anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His.”

This is not a command about being passive because the very next verse commands us to make every effort to enter His rest. It is a command to believe in who God is and what He has done. So that we may rest from our self effort trying to earn God’s favor and to orchestrate what needs to happen in our own strength to fulfill what we think is best.

My prayer for you and me today is that we will take our eyes off of our to-do list and all the demands that we feel and simply ask God, “What does it look like to trust You today?“ What would it look like to trust You when I feel overwhelmed? What would it look like to trust You in this problematic relationship? What would it look like to trust You for my finances? What would it look like to trust You for my future?

As I ponder these questions and look at the relationship between a “sinful and unbelieving heart,” I realize that nearly all of the sins that we commit are rooted first and foremost in our unbelief. It’s when I do not believe God and take shortcuts in an attempt to make life work through – a white lie, a subtle manipulation, attempts to please people, neglecting my body to work more, pretending I’m something more than I am to impress others or gain their favor… and the list goes on.

“Without faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6).

So let’s trust today with believing hearts and enter His rest.

Keep pressing ahead,
Chip

The Face Shop Inspiring Interview

The Face Shop

When we see inspiring stories of women who have it all, we realise it is possible. With that extra grit and strength (women really have the tenacity within us- see how we queue relentlessly when there is a bargain), we will reach our destination.

The Face Shop is ubiquitous in Singapore and many Asian countries. How was it brought into Singapore from Korea?

Here is an interesting interview, with The Face Shop owners, Ms Doreen Kho Ching Kim & Peggy Kho Ching Ling  when they first start up.

1. Please describe your business.

Our business is made up of a group of young enthusiastic people who wants to offer our customers excellent service and good quality Korean cosmetics to customers at affordable prices. We hope to encourage Singaporeans to be more adventurous with colours for the face and for Singaporeans to have a wider choice of skincare choices formulated from unique natural ingredients.

2. What made you embark on this venture choice?

Personally, I have always been vain at heart and I have a deep passion for cosmetics. I can spend hours at cosmetic counters and experimenting new products. In particular, Korea's cosmetics have caught my attention as they have one of the best technology for skincare development. The ingredients used are also very unique and since Korea has just opened their markets, it is a good opportunity for Singaporeans to finally discover their secret to great skin.

3. How does your business work?

We import our products from Korea and retail them in our outlets located at Bugis Junction and Plaza Singapura. Currently all our shops are self owned as we are apprehensive about franchising too soon.

4. Did you have the capital to start the business or did you have to borrow from someone to get started?

Our partnership includes me, my sister Peggy, my husband Leslie and 2 sleeping partners. Together, we have enough capital to invest into this venture.

5. Do your parents have their own businesses too? Have they inspired you in one way or another?

No, my parents do not own businesses. My mother passed away when my sister and I were young and my father passed away recently, both from illness. Yes, they have inspired us but in a different kind of way. Both our parents fought their illnesses, patiently and silently. When they are in pain, they hide in their rooms to weep and would never let us see their sufferings as they do not want us to feel sad. Seeing their resilent nature in overcoming adversities has made us stronger people. We learnt never to complain no matter how tired we are so that we will not demoralize the people around us. My grandmother and father had come from very poor families. They had worked very hard to make a living. My father had to study at the corridor because they could not afford the electrical bills. But because of that, he was even more determined to succeed so that he could get out of poverty and he did. He had passed on to us his spirit of determination.

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How to Make An Extra $500 a Month

How to Make An Extra $500 a Month
Excllent article By: Audra Lim


Most spend their lives chasing it, while others never seem to have enough of it.

Money.

The Holy Grail that supposedly brings with it promises of everlasting happiness, pleasure and excitement.

While those promises aren’t entirely true, it is always nice to have a little extra cash, just for that decadent Ritz Carlton Champagne brunch and Javanese aromatherapy massage or simply to squirrel away for a rainy day.

We know exactly how comforting some extra cash feels like, so here are three great suggestions on how to make a solid $500 extra a month:

1. eBay

Who hasn’t heard of eBay? Practically synonymous with earning money online, eBay is the place to go to sell stuff you have been keeping but have no use for, such as bags, clothes, books, accessories and that old grandfather clock that has been sitting unappreciated in the corner of the living room. Remember, one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Or, you could buy something cheap and resell it there for a small profit. You can also use eBay’s Daily Deals (http://deals.ebay.com/deals) to pick up items that are going cheap for a limited time only, or visit Ebay, Craigslist, garage sales, flea markets, closeouts and the like for things you think may sell.

Potential earnings: $200 (assuming you sell 20 items at a profit of $10)

2. Sprees/ Bulk Purchases

Singaporeans love shopping, especially if they know they can get a good deal. Many popular items originate from overseas though, and sometimes it is too troublesome, too difficult or costs too much in shipping fees to purchase. In steps the Spree and Bulk Purchase organizer, who typically buys things in bulk from a particular brand or shop overseas, and earns a small profit by selling these value-for-money items at spree websites like http://community.livejournal.com/sgspree/, http://www.topsites.sg/tag/spree and the Singapore Motherhood forum.

Potential earnings: $200 (assuming a profit of $4 from each order, with 50 orders)

3. Earnings from Hobbies

Think about your favourite pastimes. Is there something you are good at, or something you know a lot about? Capitalise on these interests and skills. If you are handy with arts and crafts, make things and sell them on Etsy.com, a site that specializes in handcrafted products and supplies. If you are a Ansel Adams-wannabe and love taking photos, put them up on iStockPhoto.com, where publishers can search for photos using keywords – and you get a percentage if your photo is purchased. If you think you are an expert at finding the most suitable toy for your baby as she grows, write articles and post them online at sites such as AssociatedContent.com, where articles are typically paid US$4-10 each. Or better still, set up your own website and sell your writings as e-books. What you get is quick income with not much further work on your part!

Potential earnings: $100 (assuming you sell 20 items/articles etc at a profit of $5 each)

There are so many other ways to make money, including baking organic wheat-free chocolate cakes from home, providing freelance writing, or public relations, or accounting, or data entry or marketing or design services — and how about giving mobile manicures from your spiffy Kangoo van? As with any other job, many of these ideas take time and effort to turn into fruition, but once you get past that learning curve in terms of understanding e-commerce and market demand, it becomes a cinch to make that extra $500 many times over.

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