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[Q46]Quick Ways To Raise Money

by Simon Lovell, Sim

1. Buy Local!

Buy produce at a farmer's market or a grocer that brings in produce from local farmers. Not only will you be helping your community, but you'll likely save a bunch too!

In one light, you are cutting out the middle man by buying directly from the farmer. Even grocers who buy locally cut out something that costs a great deal these days: shipping costs! Saving money while dieting can be quite beneficial to everyone.

Another benefit is that the produce will be extremely fresh having less time in between the field and your kitchen. There will be less spoilage and a lengthier shelf life. Not only that, but buying local means buying what's naturally in season and usually in abundance. If you've ever noticed, seasonal produce is the tastiest when the price is the lowest!

2. Check out the frozen aisle!

Nobody could argue against fresh is best, but we can't always have fresh if it's not in season. Always have some frozen veggies in the freezer. They last a very long time and are a great substitute for those lean weeks that maybe the fresh produce is a bit out of your price range.

Aim for organic if possible, but if not, no flavourings or added sodium. This also helps save money while dieting because opting for the plain old plain old is usually cheaper.

3. Remember to eat less!

Sometimes we get so caught up in the idea that we need to eat healthfully to lose weight that we forget that in order to lose weight, we'll be eating less. When you cut down on portions and realize that you only need a small amount of things like lean protein, you'll really start to save at the market!

You can still buy in bulk which usually saves money while dieting in the long run, but portion things like chicken breast and freeze what you can then use later. A portion of lean protein is around the size of a deck of cards. That's it. Suddenly, that premium cut of lean beef just went a bit further, right?

4. Flavour for less!

If you scan the market shelves in search of flavour for your foods, you'll find that many of the pre-made creamy dressings and sauces are at a premium. Onions, garlic, pepper sauces and vinegars on the other hand are relatively cheap. When you learn to flavour your foods with these items, you'll not only save calories, but pennies as well! This can be a substantial savings when dieting.

5. Plan Ahead!

By planning healthful meals ahead of time, you can save money when dieting as well as time. It's really simple to grill an extra chicken breast or salmon fillet the night before to save for lunch tomorrow. Believe me, you can fix a much more delicious and less costly salad the next day rather than grabbing one of those fast food salads that is usually less than fresh. Saving money while dieting can be done!

Copyright (c) 2008 SCL Health & Fitness

Most non profit organizations provide the
communities where they serve with valuable
programs that the communities would not otherwise
have. Often, families and individuals that are
not able to afford their basic needs are the
beneficiaries of these services. It is necessary
for the non-profit organization to adopt a very
aggressive fundraising program in order to raise
the money that is needed to maintain the level of
service that they want to provide to their
community.

Some of the many fundraising options may include
writing grants, soliciting for cash donations,
and hosting special events. The special events
often include golf tournaments, dinners, walk-a-
thons, raffles, and auctions just to name a few.
One popular fundraising method includes the sale
of items. A specified portion of the sale will
go directly to the agency to help with their
cause. One favorite event is selling fundraising
cookies to help reach their financial goals.

Fundraising cookies, when sold by non-profits is
a terrific revenue generator and can surely be a
successful fundraiser. All of the benefits
received by all parties involved contribute to
the appeal of the sale of fundraising cookies.

There are three main benefits of selling
fundraising cookies.

1. The organization benefits because they
have the means to secure the resources needed to
fulfill the mission statement in their community.
The majority of the sale goes directly to the
not for profit organization. Sometimes the net
proceeds will be nearly 70%. The remainder
covers the cost of the product, shipping and
promotion. Normally they are able to keep the
costs of promotion very low because volunteers
usually participate in the sale of these
fundraising cookies.

2. The second benefit of the sale of
fundraising cookies is realized by the recipients
of the service that is provided by the
organization. Often the clients are young. The
exception service that they receive often has an
impact on many areas of their life including
their mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional
components.

3. The third basic benefit of distributing and
selling fundraising cookies as a means of
generating income is enjoyed by the person
actually selling the product. Often the
fundraising cookies are sold by a young person.
The opportunity that this experience gives a
youth is invaluable. They learn the importance
and gratification of contributing to their
community as well as basic skills. This
experience can help build their self confidence
as well as teaching the value making and reaching
goals.

One major reason that selling fundraising cookies
is so successful is that the person that buys a
package of fundraising cookies has something
yummy in return. Normally the fundraising
cookies are offered in a variety of flavors.
These flavors can include chocolate, mint, or
peanut butter. If you are looking for a great
fundraiser for your group, perhaps selling
delicious fundraising cookies is the win-win
situation needed.

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