The story found in Exodus 18:13-27, tells one of the first times a formal system of leadership is found in the Bible.
Moses’ daily job in the Israelite camp was listen to and resolve the issues and problems of the Israelite congregation. When Jethro, his father-in-law, came for a visit, he witnessed the confusion Moses had with the masses of people and he offered a way to organize the congregation.
Jethro advised Moses to divide the issues and problems according to how bad they were. He was to train other men to serve as leaders (or judges) at the different levels. The issues were divided among the judges according to their severity, and as the issues become more complicated, they moved to a higher level. There were fewer judges for the more complicated problems because the judges at the lower levels were expected to take care of things before they got too bad.
Now, Moses only had to listen to
*the most severe cases
*the cases that caused the most problems
*the cases that could not be resolved at a lower level.
This provides an example of organizational structure and design, as well as organization function and leadership. A distribution of problems and issues as well as a division of labor to solve problems, resulted in orderly service to everyone.
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Help Others Through Your Business
Here is a motivational trigger that you can use as you consider your business opportunity. People want to make more money. They may want to start a business, get a higher paying job or invest in the stock market. This will help them live a better lifestyle by being able to afford the necessities of life.
Think about what you can provide for others that will help them have a better life by earning some extra money or creating another full-time income opportunity. You want to provide a product or service that you feel good about selling to another person. Consider this when you are looking for a business opportunity.
Think about what you can provide for others that will help them have a better life by earning some extra money or creating another full-time income opportunity. You want to provide a product or service that you feel good about selling to another person. Consider this when you are looking for a business opportunity.
Understand Business Capital
An important business definition for the home business worker to understand when starting a business is capital. This is money that is going to be invested in a business.
For example, it might take $5,000 capital to start your business. Some of the money will be yours and some may come from another financing source. For instance, you might put in $2,000 and ask the bank to give you a loan for $3,000. That's the capital you need to invest in starting your business.
Doing a business plan lets you determine how much capital it could take to start your business. You'll see if you have enough of your own money or not. Then you will know how much money you would have to find from another source. Now, you have to determine if you want to be a borrower or find a business opportunity that will not require taking out a loan or finding money from another source.
For example, it might take $5,000 capital to start your business. Some of the money will be yours and some may come from another financing source. For instance, you might put in $2,000 and ask the bank to give you a loan for $3,000. That's the capital you need to invest in starting your business.
Doing a business plan lets you determine how much capital it could take to start your business. You'll see if you have enough of your own money or not. Then you will know how much money you would have to find from another source. Now, you have to determine if you want to be a borrower or find a business opportunity that will not require taking out a loan or finding money from another source.
Why Start a Home Business?
Working from home is a big dream. Perhaps you've been thinking of this for a long time. If you have, the time is right. Women comprise the fastest growing entrepreneurial population ever.
Knowing what to do and how is important. Below are a few reasons why starting a home business is a great idea.
1. Your Great Idea Comes to Life.
Having a great business idea is the number one reason that most women go into business from home. The kind of ideas that are good for a home business are ones
that can be started quickly, and start bringing in an income almost immediately
2. You can do What You Love.
You certainly have something you really love to do. Getting paid for doing what you love is a dream come true.
3. You get to be the boss.
No more working your fingers to the bone for someone else. You will be the boss and
you will reap the rewards.
4. You want more time with your family.
No more missing out on weekends, family occasions or holidays. You will be home for every special moment or able to leave on that trip when you want.
5. No more wasting time and money commuting.
With the high price of gas and the average commute to work being thirty miles one way just think of the time and money you will save when you work from home!
These reasons alone are good enough to say "I am ready to start my own home business." So next, we will discuss how to write your business plan and look at specific ideas to get started.
Knowing what to do and how is important. Below are a few reasons why starting a home business is a great idea.
1. Your Great Idea Comes to Life.
Having a great business idea is the number one reason that most women go into business from home. The kind of ideas that are good for a home business are ones
that can be started quickly, and start bringing in an income almost immediately
2. You can do What You Love.
You certainly have something you really love to do. Getting paid for doing what you love is a dream come true.
3. You get to be the boss.
No more working your fingers to the bone for someone else. You will be the boss and
you will reap the rewards.
4. You want more time with your family.
No more missing out on weekends, family occasions or holidays. You will be home for every special moment or able to leave on that trip when you want.
5. No more wasting time and money commuting.
With the high price of gas and the average commute to work being thirty miles one way just think of the time and money you will save when you work from home!
These reasons alone are good enough to say "I am ready to start my own home business." So next, we will discuss how to write your business plan and look at specific ideas to get started.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Lydia, An Entrepreneurial Woman
"One of those listening was a woman name Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message" (Acts 16:14. NIV).
Did you realize that women were entrepreneurs since Biblical days? Lydia is an example of such a woman. She is an early example of a true entrepreneur. Entrepreneurial women display business qualities of being hard-working with skills in organization, management, employee training, and development. As an entrepreneurm, you need to know how to start, manage and operate a successful small business. Do you have all of the information you need to operate your business successfully? Be a life-long learner and continue to learn what you need to be successful in your work.
Did you realize that women were entrepreneurs since Biblical days? Lydia is an example of such a woman. She is an early example of a true entrepreneur. Entrepreneurial women display business qualities of being hard-working with skills in organization, management, employee training, and development. As an entrepreneurm, you need to know how to start, manage and operate a successful small business. Do you have all of the information you need to operate your business successfully? Be a life-long learner and continue to learn what you need to be successful in your work.
Christian Women In Ministry Leadership
Women are active in church and ministry organizations at all levels. They minister to others, act as servant leaders, organizers, motivators, inspirers, or persuaders. They use communication skills to share the word of God while being effective in running a successful ministry operation. In the position of ministry leader, women are prayer warriors who pray for others in the workplace. You don’t have to “like” people, but you do have to love them with the love of Christ, shown by your attitude and prayer for others. Women organize church events, meetings and services. They might be pastors, preachers, evangelists and missionaries.
Huldah is an example of a powerful woman in a church or ministry capacity. She was a prominent prophetess during the reign of King Josiah (2 Kings 22:14-20; 2 Chronicles 34:22-28). She was a married woman and the aunt of another famous but much younger prophet, Jeremiah. She displayed tremendous wisdom and was approached by the King at that time to give him counsel and advice. The King wanted to know how to develop the Lord’s Temple and how to heal the nation’s relationship with the Lord. As a known Prophetess she was also a strategic trainer, teacher, mentor, trustworthy communicator, leader of the law, and planner.
Huldah is an example of a powerful woman in a church or ministry capacity. She was a prominent prophetess during the reign of King Josiah (2 Kings 22:14-20; 2 Chronicles 34:22-28). She was a married woman and the aunt of another famous but much younger prophet, Jeremiah. She displayed tremendous wisdom and was approached by the King at that time to give him counsel and advice. The King wanted to know how to develop the Lord’s Temple and how to heal the nation’s relationship with the Lord. As a known Prophetess she was also a strategic trainer, teacher, mentor, trustworthy communicator, leader of the law, and planner.
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