1. Walk barefoot in grass. When was last time you took your shoes off and strolled around your yard? While you’re walking, notice birds in trees, crickets beneath your feet, and shapes of clouds overhead. Take time to just relax and dream again.

2. Buy a set of building blocks. Or you can borrow some from your children! Use your imagination to construct anything you want. Be unique... think like a kid and create a true masterpiece.

3. Forget about being wrong. Kids never care if they’re wrong. If you tell them they can’t do something, they simply say, "Oh yes I can!" Rather than looking at new business ideas from a "it’ll probably fail" point-of-view, take "oh yes I can" stance.

4. Rearrange your office or workspace. Sometimes just slightest change in your routine can spark creativity. Change placement of your desk, add some plants, hang an overhead light, or alter some other aspect of your workspace.

When you take time to nurture your creativity, it will pay off in ways you never imagined. And isn’t that point? Learn to imagine unimaginable and make your business soar!

Diane C. Hughes * ProBizTips.com

Have you heard "50 hour/year" rule? Well if you have, disregard it! With a little bit of planning, your airplane investment can pay off with your personal and business flying. Airplanes are unlike other vehicles and actually increase in value over time. Take a look at a Aircraft Blue Book or V-Ref and compare values of some older airplanes. Some are several times their original purchase price! Different airplanes appreciate at different rates, so look for strong manufacturers that will be around years down road.

3. I'm not rich.. . How could I afford an airplane of my own?

THE BIGGIE! New airplanes aren't cheap, but if you can position yourself for financing, airplane can actually PAY YOU for first 3-4 years! Sound impossible? Incentives are in place both from manufacturers (in form of low interest rates) and new tax incentives. With as little as 27% business use , you can depreciate majority of airplane and benefit from associated tax savings. First year may be as much as 80% depreciation for a new aircraft! Additionally, warranty will cover bulk of your maintenance expenses. With regard to "positioning yourself for financing," visit http://www.airplanenoise.com eleclass_schedule.htm

for a free download of "The Secrets of Aircraft Finance Companies." You can also send a blank e-mail to:

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for Aircraft Purchase Wizard, a 9 e-mail series outlining aircraft purchase steps with exclusive links and downloads.

Come on! We all justify our purchases everyday! You didn't really need these tips now, did you?

About the Author Pat Redmond, Brighton, Mi usa airplanenoise@airplanenoise.com http://www.airplanenoise.com