When I was 22 years old, I realized that I needed to plan for the future. I dreamed of becoming a home-owner and a mother. But my full-time job left me very little free time. I decided that the best way to finance my dreams was to generate a passive income over the Internet. Together with my partner, I turned my passion for espresso machines into a successful online business with the hope that it would someday replace my work income and give me the freedom to work from home – or anywhere in the world.

The person who works smart is on flow. They are calm, relaxed, confident, accountable and pleasant to be around. They know that the amount of work they are faced with in any given day does not matter as their smart practices will keep it flowing and they will outperform their hard-working counterparts every single time!

We all know that putting our best face forward is an important part of meeting people and attracting customers, but have you had a good look at all the ways people see you and your business? Is some professional “landscaping” in order? Take a quick tour to see how your sights and sounds measure up.

You may not realize it, but every day you come in contact with someone who can promote your business—for FREE. All you have to do is tell them a story about your experience with their product or service, and they'll be happy to relay it to others in the form of a testimonial.