Most people agree that we are going through some of the most difficult times our nation has faced in decades. Through these rough times we are faced with many different issues that arise. In most cases, one event or reality affects another. We are forced to make decisions and do the best with what we have been given.
The current financial situation provides a good opportunity for Pasadena Churches, religious organizations, private institutions, or faith based organizations. Because most of these organizations are often times in a struggle with financial resources, these times provide great opportunity for them to establish better placement and network with local businesses.
After driving down Colorado Blvd, which is one of the main streets in Pasadena California, I began noticing all the vacant store fronts that had been abandoned. Over the past weeks I’ve noticed more and more of these empty buildings. The reality is that many businesses are having a difficult time making ends meet in today’s economy. It can be a struggle just to keep the doors open.
Our religious organization decided to act upon this. We had been meeting in the backyard of someone’s house. Because we only gather once a week, we decided to make the move to a better location near Colorado Blvd. We went from business to business, trying to find an owner that would partner with us and allow us to rent out the space on the weekend.
As it turns out, we found someone that was delighted to have us rent their space on the weekend. In fact, her business had been down and our group wanted to meet at a time when her business was closed. We are both helping out each other and working together for the better of each group.
Commercial Real Estate
The idea of partnering is one option. But an even better opportunity exists if the non profit has enough money to support it. It is a long term idea and it can be considered more of an investment. Since the supply of lease availability is high and the demand is low, religious organizations or non profits can get into long term leases at a highly discounted rate. It is often times in the best interest of the owner to get them leased out even if the price is lower than it was a year ago. It is a great time for Pasadena Churches to purchase Pasadena Real Estate.
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Admit it! Sometimes you can be overrun by seemingly endless piles of paperwork and wonder if you will ever be able to organize it all. Emails or Ezines that you want to keep, on the Internet, school papers, notes of ideas that popped into your head as you waited to have a tooth filled, newspaper clippings. etc etc .. You just file and file and file and then forget where that ONE article was that you required to complete the project that was due last week! Phew! It is all very tiring.
Being a list person is of great help. If you are busy juggling a 9 to 5 work life, family time, a home-based business and taking care of your home, as well as having some hobbies — well it’s time to begin thinking about becoming a list enthusiast.
It’s time to simplify your life! For all of the super-busy people in this world, there are a number of very clever and yet simple[/spin[ ways to help organize your life and keep your sanity.
1) Use Notables: Keep a small notebook and pen handy. Take it wherever you go and then just jot down ideas or appointments or things to do instead of trying to remember them and then forgetting them later on.
2) Use Good Telephone Habits: aid your caller in condensing the information they would like you to hear. This one sounds meticulous but is a big saver.
3) Use Waiting Time: The next time you visit your dentist, or while waiting for your dinner to cook, use the time to catch up on reading or planning. When that is done utilize, the time to sort, tidy or just think.
4) Give Thanks: The next time someone helps you out with something, be sure to offer praise. This can be to a subordinate, co-worker or to a member of the family for any effort you have noticed. They will be happy to help you again, next time you need them.
5) Do it Now! Do not allow for the luxury of procrastination. If you do, this will only stress you out when you think about that hateful “to do” item on your list. You will end up blowing your “to do” list right out of proportion and it will become almost impossible to accomplish. Start by tackling the largest or most disliked job first, dividing it up into manageable tasks. At this stage, the other jobs will be a breeze!
6) Administrate Chores: Delegate those tasks that you have no time for or team up with someone who can help you the most.
7) Make a Group Effort: Save time and footwork by collecting everything to bring with you to complete errands or to distribute in each room of the house instead of making too many trips. Make a fast list while planning out your route and be sure to plan each stop along the way so you do not have to backtrack and lose time.
Schedule in Some Me Time! Make the time just for YOU. Allocate some time in your week and even make an appointment for yourself and keep it, even if it’s only a leisurely 30 minute bubble bath or a 30 minute walk in the fresh spring air!
9) Make More Space: Go through your entire file system and then throw out any old unneeded files to free up space in your filing system.
10) Deal with it Only Once: Handle each letter and each piece of paper just once. Read it and file it, redirect it to somewhere else, schedule it in your day planner or toss it. Do not add it to a never-ending pile on your desk in the hope that you will get to it eventually. You WILL NOT!
11) Be your own Post-Master: Use those handy sticky notes to write errands needing to be done. Stick them to your front door or your fridge, to remind you as you are headed out. These work great!
12) Be your own Systems Engineer: You simply find there is too much time wasted every day on searching for things. Find a new procedure that works for you and your lifestyle and then apply it to absolutely everything! Use it like clockwork and you will find new time slots you never thought existed!
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