Friday, January 25, 2013

How are YOU going to make your millions ???

So what does it take to have an idea and get it to market ?


A simple idea that now sells for $35 each.  (Why didn't I think of that ?)

Taken from Entrepreneur.com


Six steps to take your product to market:
  1. Buy one or two well-regarded books on inventing. Look for those that focus on making money, not just patents and read them.After this step you may adapt the next five steps to incorporate what you have learned in your research.
  2. Conduct market research. Identify products on the market, both online and in stores that are similar to your product idea, and note which companies make them and where they are sold.
  3. Spend time on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website to identify and read any patents similar to your concept www.uspto.gov.
  4. Develop as good a prototype as possible with your available resources. This can be as basic as a drawing or as evolved as a professionally made product.
  5. Connect with other entrepreneurs in your local area or online to share information, resources & offer support.
  6. Draft a simple business plan; starting with the fundamentals.
Not done yet.... How much money do you have to invest to get to your millions ???  Sounds time consuming, and almost impossible.   So the rich get richer and all you do is dream of being there.

WHY ?????

Would it be better to have all that done for you and have to just promote something that is going to be big?  Something that 9/10 people love and  50% of those crave it ? What about it being already advertised in the news as a health promoting product ?  The health industry is a multi-BILLION dollar business. 

Do you have an open mind and willing to listen this great idea ?


I am Leisa Hawkins, and I am a Washington State Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I sell and promote the industry-leading category leading world's first official healthy chocolate online and in Snohomish and King County and team leader. Our valued WA customers recommend the Nuggets because Nuggets is a great tasting health product .  WE STILL NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU PROMOTING THIS IDEA.   JOIN US !
Winners Circle is also a fantastic Nugget home-based business in the Snohomish County   area. WA entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand WA healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Winners Circle, visit www.leisaloveschocolate.com
Call me at 425 210-1138 to have your own up and coming chocolate business in Snohomish or King County .  Washington state is looking for good representation, is it you ?

There are opportunity meeting being held all over the world.  Let me help get you to one.
Leisa Hawkins






http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/201526
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/217332

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

What is your 40 Year Plan to retirement ?



Most of us have been raised, or deceived with the 40 year plan. We spend about 18 years of our lives in school then we hit the real world and start our career around the age of 25.
We work the 40 year plan hoping to be able to retire at 65, because they told us it works that way. You know, go to college, get a good job, climb the ladder and by the time you’re 65, you will have it made.

Well, you know what you get after working the 40 year plan?

Statistically, based on 100 people who started working at the age of 25… After 40 years!
31 – Are Dead
68 – are Dead Broke
1 – Is Financially Secure

So much for the 40 year plan!


BUT FOR WHAT?
What if you are like most who plan for their "future" retirement when they are in their forties, or even older ? To start the 40 year plan all over again at 48, go back to working for someone else who will control all of your time, allow you very little freedom, etc. etc. Work till you’re 88?
No Thanks! I’ll stick to the 4 year plan!
Do you know what the 4 year plan is? Well, in Network Marketing its very possible to create wealth and a substantial, residual income in only 4 years of hard work.
It is possible. Many have done it. But you know what the biggest problem is with the 4 year plan? People don’t stick with it. Normally to get started with a MLM or Network Marketing company the initial investment  is so minimal, they look at it as a hobby. They pursue it for a few months and then quit! 
The last time I checked, most hobbies don’t pay a whole lot!
Contrary to what a lot of MLM companies will tell you, it does require work! A fair amount of it I might add. They make it out to be so simple, just a few hours a week, you only need to get a couple of people under you and before you know it, it’s raining money!
Ha, yeah right!  IF it were that simple, everyone would be doing it.
Now don’t get me wrong, I’ll take this over the 40 year plan any day of the week! It really comes down to one thing!
How badly do you want it?
Network Marketing was a $125 billion dollar industry in 2010 and it’s responsible for creating more millionaires than any other industry. 
Are you currently looking for ways to generate some additional income? Most people in today's economy are. I will be straight up with you, if you've got 10 to 12 hours a week and you are serious about sacrificing a couple of years to gain the financial & time freedom that we all deserve…
Why continue down the path of the 40 year plan when you can accomplish so much more in 4 or 5 years? Even if you are looking just to make an extra 500 to 1000 per month, part-time , this is the vehicle that will take you to whatever goal you’re after.





I am Leisa Hawkins, and I am a Washington State Xocai healthy chocolate entrepreneur. I sell and promote the industry-leading category leading world's first official healthy chocolate online and in Snohomish and King County and I am a team leader. Our valued WA customers recommend the Nuggets because Nuggets is a great tasting health product .

I made a choice to start by own business that I work part time because I can eat guilt free chocolate, promote better health and get more tax benefits by doing so.  I can show you how too.

Xocai healthy chocolate is home-based style of business in the Snohomish County area. Washington state entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Washington healthy chocolate market. To learn more about joining our team, visit www.leisaloveschocolate.com
Call me at 425 210-1138 to show you how to have your own up and coming chocolate business in Snohomish or King County .  We need starters (both men and women) in Washington state. Xocai is looking for good people, is that you ?
Leisa Hawkins



http://workwithrichardp.com/four-or-40-year-plan-which-are-you-on/


Chocolate Industry Analysis 2013 – Cost & Trends



Chocolate Industry in 2013 at a Glance


The chocolate industry offers a wide variety of opportunities for the small business owner, weathers economic recession well and is growing despite increased health-consciousness and calorie counting. Growth will be driven by population growth as well as expansion into new markets, product innovation and rising disposable income levels leading to greater purchasing of premium offerings.
Chocolate is wildly popular for individual consumption, gift giving and cooking. Due to the dominance of large-scale production dynasties, franchises and small businesses tend to focus on unique or specialty items or services. Unique chocolates may be from a region famous for a particular technique, baked on-site or offer a different take on tradition, while specialty services tend to focus on gift-packaging or delivery.
Chocolate Leads the Way

One of the primary demand drivers for chocolate and other sweets is consumer taste, and consumers continue to love chocolate! Long a beloved treat in the western world, a recent study in Great Britain showed that 91% of females and 87% of males consume chocolate products. But the taste for chocolate is now expanding into highly populated nations with a growing middle class, such as China and India. Rising disposable incomes and changing tastes will continue to drive growth in the industry overseas, just as improving domestic economic conditions increase sales at home.


The candy and confection industry remained strong through the recent recession, with the chocolate industry in particular having strong sales despite belt tightening. Considered a luxury, chocolate surprised many industry observers with continued sales strength over the last several years. Though people spent less on big ticket items like vacations, consumers refused to give up the little ways they spoil themselves at home. A chocolate bar is often considered an “affordable luxury.”
Profitability for large confection and candy producers is derived from manufacturing and supply chain efficiency, as well as effective marketing. Smaller companies look to offer premium or specialty products. For all companies involved in the chocolate industry, however, rising commodity prices can be cause for concern. Cocoa prices can be exceedingly variable as it is largely grown in developing nations with often unstable political situations. Recent turmoil in the Ivory Coast, the largest producer of cocoa, has caused prices to skyrocket for the beans. Lack of access to modern insecticides and fertilizers also makes production less predictable. Large producers of cocoa manage and absorb much of this risk, but will begin to pass on higher prices beyond a certain point.
Industry Trends

There are a number of trends within the chocolate industry that are driving growth; and product innovation in 2010 brought a 16% increase in new product releases over 2009. Increasing disposable incomes as well as changing public sentiments regarding health and our global community are the driving forces behind this growth in innovation.


Premium and specialty items have shown strong growth over the long-term. During the recession, there had been a shift away from premium items, but as the economy has continued to recover, sales of premium items have taken the lead again. High-end varieties can be baked on the premises, come from a renowned region or have a hidden secret recipe. Seasonal and boxed assorted chocolates have been experiencing the fastest growth, and sales are expected to expand 13% between 2010 and 2015.  Holidays, birthdays, retirement parties and more, chocolate is a versatile gift for many occasions.
Over the last several decades there has been increased understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet, and there has been a dramatic increase in sales of sugar free, reduced fat and reduced calorie offerings. Dark chocolate is known to lower both blood pressure and cholesterol, and has nearly 8 times the number of antioxidants as found in strawberries. A recent survey found that 35% of respondents believe dark chocolate to be healthier, and it shows: sales grew 9% in 2009 versus 3.6% for the chocolate industry as a whole.
Fair-trade certified chocolate is another fast growing segment of the market, where consumers pay a premium to ensure goods are produced in an ethical manner. As our global community grows smaller with the communication revolution, it becomes glaringly obvious that goods produced in developing countries are often subject to horrible labor conditions or controlled by dominant industry participants. Fair Trade is an social movement aimed to promote sustainability in developing countries, and generally requires a higher price but conforms to higher social and environmental standards.

Chocolate Industry Franchise Opportunities

There are a wide variety of chocolate industry opportunities available for the franchisee, based on location, clientele, and affluence. Franchises exist in storefront or online variety and for shipping or hand delivery; specialty stores provide high-end treats and bulk candy stores offer large quantities of varying quality!


I am Leisa Hawkins, and I am a Washington State Xocai healthy chocolate entrepreneur. I sell and promote the industry-leading category leading world's first official healthy chocolate online and in Snohomish and King County and I am a team leader. Our valued WA customers recommend the Nuggets because Nuggets is a great tasting health product .

I made a choice to start my own business and work part time because I can eat guilt free chocolate, promote better health and get more tax benefits by doing so.  I can show you how too.

Xocai healthy chocolate is home-based style of business in the Snohomish County area. Washington state entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Washington healthy chocolate market. To learn more about joining our team, visit www.leisaloveschocolate.com
Call me at 425 210-1138 to show you how to have your own up and coming chocolate business in Snohomish or King County .  We need starters (both men and women) in Washington state. Xocai is looking for good people, is that you ?
Leisa Hawkins


http://www.franchisehelp.com/industry-reports/chocolate-industry-report

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

MXI Corp Announces: ‘XoPhoria’



The only cacao pod based skin care on the market.
 Chocolate antioxidants for your skin.  Look good and feel great.
When it comes to anti aging skin care, Seattle women naturally tend to focus most of their attention on their faces. In fact, it was reported that 97% of female anti aging beauty care purchases are for facial skin care products. But what about the rest of you? Skin you reveal on your hands, chest and legs can give away your age if you’re not careful — no matter how much attention you give to your face. Areas that receive the most incidental UV exposure, like the hands and the décolletage, are very sensitive to the aging process. So when it comes to effective anti aging skin care in Seattle, love the skin you’re in.
UPDATE: In 2000, one of the great scientific achievements occurred when the sequencing of the human genome revealed the entire genetic blueprint. That discovery led cutting edge skin care Beauty Scientists to explore how skin-related genes function and, more importantly, respond to aging and environmental stress at the molecular level. 
Most Seattle folks probably know that stress actually causes a physiological reaction in your body that results in the production of cortisol, known by scientists as ‘the stress hormone.’ Cortisol causes inflammation in the organs of your body, including the skin. That’s right. It’s not a typo. Your skin is an organ! And just like other organs, it can become inflamed. The result? Inflamed pores clog more easily. Inflamed collagen can result in wrinkles. Other signs of skin inflammation include itchiness, dryness and acne. The fact of the matter is that Seattle men and women wear their stress on their skin. The question is, what can be done about it?
Seattle residents: address your stress. Don’t ignore it!
Learn to identify feelings associated with stress so you can self-soothe through coping strategies such as deep breathing, exercising, meditation or yoga. Carve out time for yourself to minimize tension. Relax in a luxurious bath or shower. Get a massage at a plush Seattle day spa. Unclench your jaw. And, of course, take care of your skin—keep it hydrated by moisturizing morning and night. Remember, to get maximum benefits from your moisturizer, apply it to damp skin
What are peptides and do they matter? Scientifically speaking, peptides are tiny fragments of protein molecules: short chains of amino acids that naturally occur in the skin. Practically speaking, peptides are a growing trend in anti aging skin care! What do peptides do? Peptides promote the natural production of collagen and elastin, both of which plump the skin and give it elasticity. And both of which decline as we age. In skin care products, effective peptides can work together with glycerin to enhance the stratum corneum to increase hydration which in turn, assists in the natural production of collagen. Not surprisingly, the use of peptides in effective commercial products sold in United States has significantly risen in recent years. Another peptide getting its fair share of attention is pal-KT. Expect to see more from peptides in the future.
Skin tone actually plays a role in how old—or young—you look. How do we know that? Notable Scientists used digital photos of real women to create 3D images of faces with a variety of skin tone patterns. These successful scientists removed all other age-defining features such as facial furrows, lines and wrinkles. Then, over 400 subjects were asked to view the faces, guess the age, and rate them for how healthy they looked and how attractive they appeared. The faces with the most even skin tone, or most uniform color distribution, were not only judged to be younger but they also received significantly higher ratings for attractiveness and looking healthy. So if you are a United States man or woman with younger-looking skin on your mind, skin tone should be too.
As you age, your skin does, as well. Not exactly rocket science. Or is it? Every time your skin is exposed to a change in its environment (for example, you scrape it, go out on one of our "sunny" days in Seattle or even apply moisturizer), the cells in your skin respond by turning on and turning off thousands of different genes at the same time. Using scientific advances that have recently emerged from the Human Genome Project, skin scientists are beginning to gain a deeper understanding of the genes involved in the skin aging process. Meet the gene chip. No bigger than the size of your thumbnail, the gene chip can measure the signals sent out by thousands of genes at a time. Using gene chips, skin scientists are in the process of identifying the genes that play a role in maintaining your skin, as well as how the signals or messages sent out by genes change as your skin begins to age.
Scientists watch and learn. By comparing the genetic composition of the skin of younger and older women, scientists have observed the ups and downs of genes related to inflammation, pigmentation, collagen breakdown, hydration, antioxidant response and lipid synthesis over time. The benefits for Seattle residents: Ingredients for anti aging. Scientists have determined that a strong moisture barrier in the top layer of your skin is key for maximum inner skin performance and have identified (and are continuing to identify) ingredients that hydrate to improve skin’s appearance.
Join international Healthy Chocolate Team today!
I am Leisa Hawkins, and I am a United States-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in March 2011. I sell the industry-leading "therapeutic" healthy chocolate products online, the Seattle area, at home, on vacation, and by Skype. Our valued Seattle customers recommend XoVitality  because XoVitality  has changed our lives.

Expanding with our international Healthy Chocolate Team is a fantastic Xocai home-based business. United States entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand United States healthy artisan chocolate market and globally. To learn more about international Healthy Chocolate Team, visit www.leisaloveschocolate.com  .
Call me at (425) 210-1138 to own your own Xocai business in United States, home, vacation, or internet, Skype

Passionate about helping people find better health through the power of chocolate. Partnering, supporting and mentoring people interested in building a business.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Eat chocolate for a living. Yes !

Chocolate has officially gone from being a guilty treat to health promoting. There are people all over the world that are eating chocolate for their health and turning that into a full or part time business. Think of the possibilities.  The health and wellness business is a billion dollar venture, why not get your share ?


"Chocolate is more popular today than ever before," says Joan Steuer, founder and president of Chocolate Marketing LLC, a Los Angeles consulting firm that specializes in strategic forecasting and tracking trends in the chocolate industry.  "The world of chocolate is wide open for anyone to succeed if they take the right steps."


Studies of the health benefits of flavanoids often contained in cold pressed dark chocolate. Sales are soaring (dark chocolate sales were up 40 percent), and entrepreneurial opportunities are rich with promise. 

A chocolate business does not need to be a brick & mortar business.  There are many that are working from home with a small office and their own personal chocolate to eat and share.  There are others that are in the wellness business that utilize this chocolate as a supplement heath promoting product that 9 out of 10 people love and of those 50% crave chocolate. 






Let's talk some more.  I'm a people person and we can talk over the phone or even over coffee at a local coffee shop.



I am Leisa Hawkins, and I am a Washington State Xocai healthy chocolate entrepreneur. I sell and promote the industry-leading category leading world's first official healthy chocolate online and in Snohomish and King County and I am a team leader. Our valued WA customers recommend the Nuggets because Nuggets is a great tasting health product .

I made a choice to start my own business and work part time because I can eat guilt free chocolate, promote better health and get more tax benefits by doing so.  I can show you how too.

Xocai healthy chocolate is home-based style of business in the Snohomish County area. Washington state entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Washington healthy chocolate market. To learn more about joining our team, visit www.leisaloveschocolate.com
Call me at 425 210-1138 to show you how to have your own up and coming chocolate business in Snohomish or King County .  We need starters (both men and women) in Washington state. Xocai is looking for good people, is that you ?
Leisa Hawkins


http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/170546#

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Is your chocolate "dutched" ???

Dutch process chocolate or Dutched chocolate, is chocolate that has been treated with an alkalizing agent to modify its color and give it a milder taste compared to "natural cocoa" extracted with the Broma process

A 2005 USDA study found that unsweetened cocoa powder contained the highest concentration of beneficial compounds of all chocolate products. Not all cocoa powder is created equal. Many cocoa powders are "Dutch processed" or "alkalized" to reduce their acidity, but this processing also reduces their antioxidants and phenols. Natural cocoa powder provides the most benefits. 


How does that dutching process take the healthy properties of cocoa and make it junk food ?




I am Leisa Hawkins, and I am a Washington State Xocai healthy chocolate entrepreneur. I sell and promote the industry-leading category leading world's first official healthy chocolate online and in Snohomish and King County and I am a team leader. Our valued WA customers recommend the Nuggets because Nuggets is a great tasting health product .

I made a choice to start my own business and work part time because I can eat guilt free chocolate, promote better health and get more tax benefits by doing so.  I can show you how too.

Xocai healthy chocolate is home-based style of business in the Snohomish County area. Washington state entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Washington healthy chocolate market. To learn more about joining our team, visit www.leisaloveschocolate.com
Call me at 425 210-1138 to show you how to have your own up and coming chocolate business in Snohomish or King County .  We need starters (both men and women) in Washington state. Xocai is looking for good people, is that you ?
Leisa Hawkins


Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Bill O'Reilly's Tip of the day ~ Xoçai®


It seems like a new study linking soda consumption to poor health makes headlines each week. And whether you're choosing the full-sugar or diet variety, the data shows that you may be putting yourself at a heightened risk for everything from heart attacks to osteoporosis.






Xoçai® chocolate products have anti-inflammatory effects and thus assists in preventing inflammation. Most problems related to the cardiovascular and circulatory systems are linked to inflammation. You can avert such problems today by eating Xoçai Healthy Chocolate™.

These are testimonies from real people using Xoçai®. Results are not typical but what has happened to them is happening to others. The proof of Xoçai® must be from your own testimony. Seeing is believing. Learn more on the facts on healthy chocolate.

Want to know more about Xoçai Healthy Chocolate™ ? For more information contact: 
Leisa at (425)210-1138 or by email leisaloveschocolate@gmail.com

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Information herein is NOT intended to be taken as medical advice. No therapeutic or medical claims are either implied or made. DO NOT ALTER ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT, OR THE USE OF MEDICATIONS WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF YOUR MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER. FDA regulations prohibit the use of therapeutic or medical claims in conjunction with the sale of any product not approved by the FDA.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Get busy living, or get busy dying


I hear so many people saying that when they retire, they want to live in a tropical location.  Take a look at your savings.  Can you do it with what you have now?  Will it be possible in the future or is it just a dream ?   Are you moving or staying still ?  

There is a way to get going, build a business that will pay you a residual income for the future and have fun.

If you want to know more...   Visit  www.greatmlmbusiness.com   Take the first step and then we can do it together.   It is worth taking a look and seeing the possibilities.

I think that there are so many people that have dreams and don't know how to start. But once they have direction, they can achieve anything.  Let me get you going.  This video reminds me how live is... the ones that sit or the ones that don't want to sit.



Many become institutionalized in their jobs or circumstances. Some feel a false sense of security but they are not truly free. Andy would not allow grim circumstances keep him from hoping and following his dreams. This movie is a wonderful lesson on reaching your full potential by casting your vision and overcoming life's obstacles. Focus on your vision, don't give up hope. Get busy living or get busy dying.

Sunday, January 6, 2013

THE only chocolate that lists ORACfn value on the box !

”The amount of antioxidants in your body is directly proportional to how long you will live."
- Dr. Richard Cutler, former Director of the National Institute of Aging, Washington



Xoçaí's ORACfn Superiority

Developed by industry scientists, the ORACfn test measures the antioxidant load of any given food. Near the top of the known antioxidant-rich foods is raw cocoa, which scores more than 80,000 for a 100 mg serving on the latest ORACfn ratings from the USDA. Not surprisingly, because of the inclusion of cold-processed cocoa, açai and blueberries, Xoçaí's products boast the highest ORACfn scores of any functional foods available today. These super-antioxidant ingredients contain various free radical fighting polyphenols, including flavanols, epicatechins, catechins, procyanidins, as well as vitamins C and A.


Nutritionists recommend that we consume around 5000 ORAC units per day to significantly impact antioxidant activity in the body. According to scientific studies, one serving of fruits or vegetables contain 500 ORAC units. If you do the math, 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is clearly insufficient. You now need at least 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day to consume the recommended amount of ORAC units!
Brunswick Labs: A Seal of Superior Quality


The astounding ORACfn scores for Xoçaí various products come from Brunswick Labs, an independent, third-party analytical laboratory that provides analytical services for some of the world’s finest research institutions, corporations, and public organizations. Xoçaí is now enrolled in the Brunswick Labs Certified Program, an authoritative quality-assurance system that issues certification to products that have met strict criteria for some of their most popular ORACfn tests. The program is designed to help consumers cut through the confusion surrounding ORACfn scores and antioxidant values, as well as to discern which products make questionable claims regarding their antioxidant values.
“The Brunswick Labs Certification Program ensures that Xoçaí products are tested and meet specific criteria several times each year. The Brunswick Labs ORACfn Certified seal appears on all Xoçaí product packaging for complete customer confidence.”



Did You Know?
ORACfn stands for “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity Food and Nutrition”. The antioxidant values of foods listed are expressed in ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) units, a unit of measurement for antioxidants developed by the National Institute on Aging in the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
 
Xoçaí: The “Cadillac” of ORACfn
Below are the ORACfn scores for all of Xoçaí's products.
ProductORACfn
Nuggets™75,456
Peanut Butter Squares™75,456
Omega Squares™75,405
X Power Squares™49,464
XoBiotic Squares™84,777
Xe Energy Drink™41,008
High-Antioxidant Shake™56,500
High-Antioxidant Cookie™36,765
Activ™59,684
XoVitality™ Antioxidant21,021
XoVitality™ Heart & Brain3,529
XoVitality™ Immunity & Energy11,222
Want to know more?  Visit http://www.leisaloveschocolate.com/

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Do you want to be productive ?

Tired of being one of the many selling perfumes, cosmetics or  bangles ?  Knowing that someone puts it in a drawer and you wait until they call to buy more ? So you have to work hard every month to get a reasonable income.  Why work hard ? Work smart !

Why not have a business like that your customers consuming your product each and every month and get paid for it? Do you want a career that you still get paid a residual income after you are done?   How many of those companies do that for you? 

Get what you want now and will it for your family’s future.

A rewarding and fun business that makes you money now and helps you invest for the future. Not many reps currently in the Seattle area so you can expand your business quickly. Be one of the only 5 people that we are going to train this month in the Seattle area, so we don't get saturated that quickly like some cosmetics and other businesses are now. Time to make money !

Come to the dark side... wealthy people and dark chocolate.

www.greatmlmbusiness.com

Want to know more ?   I'll be happy to talk to you.  http://www.leisaloveschocolate.com/