Import From China Business
A practical guide for starting a small business
2010-
Import from China
Sell on eBay
Sandra Kell
Ontario, Canada
Baby Products
Profit This Year: $10,400
“I started with $1,000 and began importing baby products from China. I sell them on eBay, Facebook and in my local stores. After 8 months, I am earning $400 a week. I finally quit my day job!”
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Feng Shui Tips
Feng Shui Course
Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement is about 3,000 years old. It is the way of manipulating the environment to enhance your life's energy and improve your luck, fortune and health. Its origins date back to when the Chinese were identifying the best grave sites for their family members. It is believed that graves were homes for their ancestors. When optimally placed, they ensure the success of future generations and the nation as a whole. When this concept or practice was introduced to the Westerners in the 1970's and 1980's, it was first met with confusion and skepticism.
Introduction to Feng Shui
A number Chinese philosophies influence the thinking and practice of Feng Shui.
Ch'i
- Feug Shui literally means "water" and "air". Both of these move effortlessly throughout the environment. The goal is to move Ch'i, the energy animated from all life forms so that it flows effortlessness and without obstruction through our homes, offices and other environments.
Yin & Yang
- According to Chinese cosmologies, there are 2 opposite forces complementing each other in nature: Yin (feminine) and Yang (masculine). The Feng Shui philosophy states that opposite forces exist everywhere. The goal is to gain balance such that neither Yin nor Yang dominates the environment. To create a harmonious environment, you need to work with Yin forces (cool colors, water, curved shapes, silence, darkness) against Yang forces (bright colors, fire, straight lines, noise and light).
The Tao
- The Chinese spirituality known as Taoism believes that all life forms are interconnected. We must live in harmony with nature and the environment if we are to be happy. Feng Shui has a similar philosophy where different natural elements such as stones, indoor fountains or aquariums are introduced into the home to bring harmony.
The Five Elements
- Another Chinese philosophy which influences Feng Shui is the belief that the world is composed of five elements: fire, water, wood, metal, earth. Each element has colors, materials and shapes associated with it. Designers work with all five elements to ensure that no single element dominates the environment.
The Five Elements in Feng Shui
- Fire
Colors -orange, red
Materials -electricity
Shapes -triangle
Examples of things in the home -TV, fireplace,stove - Water
Color s -dark blue, black
Materials -glass
Shapes -wavy
Examples of things in the home -aquarium, plumbing, toilet - Wood
Colors -green, blue
Materials -paper, wood
Shapes -rectangles
Examples of things in the home -books, plants - Metal
Color -white, gray
Materials -metal
Shapes -oval, round
Examples of things in the home -pots and pans, appliances - Earth
Color -yellow, brown
Materials -ceramics, stone, brick
Shapes -square
Examples of things in the home -tiles, marble, pottery
Feng Shui Tips For Your Home
Front entrance
- Clear clutter and obstacles to your front door. This is especially applicable to front porches where clutter can accumulate. Ensure that there is adequate lighting. Paint your front door an eye catching color.
Foyer
- Paint a warm sunny welcoming color such as peach or yellow. Make sure that there is a place for guests to put their coats, boots, keys etc. Organize your hall closet.
Bathroom
- Close toilet covers and shower curtains (ensures that money does not go down the drain). Keep the area neat, tidy and organized. Fix any leaks to prevent wastes.
Living Room
- Position seating areas to prevent anyone with their backs to the entrance. Don't put furniture near the entrance blocking guests' accessibility and the flowing of Ch'i. Arrange seating into clusters of conversational areas.
Home Office
- Locate your desk facing the entrance of the office. Keep clutter to a minimum and
let money and opportunities come into your presence.
Many of the practices of Feng Shui seem logical. But Feng Shui goes beyond the physical placement of objects. It is the impact on the subconscious. How a room makes you feel when you enter it. That's the ultimate in Feng Shui.
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