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Feng Shui to Start a Small Business

June 27, 2022 by Belinda Mendoza Leave a Comment

A business trend in 2022 is growth in entrepreneurship. More people are starting their own businesses or adding ones to their portfolio.

The key to starting a small business is putting a solid foundation in place to create success. Feng shui offers an opportunity to achieve the most abundance so that your business can flourish and blossom for many years to come. What are your professional goals? What does your work space look like? What do you hope for from your clients? These are all questions to ask yourself as you are setting up your brand, office and business model.

Feng shui plays an important part and will be essential at laying the groundwork to get you started and ready to meet your clientele. I will share some easy ways to create a healthy flow both physically and financially using feng shui so you can start your small business with prosperous end goals in mind.

RED ENVELOPES SYMBOLIZE WEALTH

Red envelopes filled with money or a Chinese coin symbolize abundance and can be utilized in many ways, but in terms of business, this can help to establish and grow your clients and can act as an intention if labeled. As you are getting started, you can label each of the red envelopes with a client’s name to energize this folder for wealth.

THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGANIZATION

When thinking of your office space, keep in mind that it should be free of clutter – this is a gold standard in feng shui and should always be practiced, but it’s especially important for business. Keep files labeled and organized. Discard documents and papers that aren’t needed. Utilize electronic organization tools like Google Drive to store important items and free your physical office space from excess paper. Organization always means staying on top of expenses by regular tracking so bills don’t get behind and money flows without blockages. You will have more time to focus on your clients if you regularly keep everything in order. As Benjamin Franklin said, “A place for everything, everything in its place.”

THE POWER OF YOUR VISION

Visualize your quarterly and yearly goals and put those goals on paper whether that be in writing or in the form of a vision board. There is nothing more powerful than a vision board that illustrates where you see your business going and where you want to go with your brand. This acts as a symbol for success and can be hung in your office space on the West wall to inspire creativity and to serve as a reminder should you ever need motivation. Being able to visually see your goals come to life is a feng shui tool that is both easy and worthwhile. Another way to do this is to display an item that symbolizes what inspired your business and what started it all. You can even make this into a digital vision board and place on your desktop or wallpaper for daily viewing.

FENG SHUI MEANS DIGITAL TOO

Don’t forget your website. It’s where customers will go to learn more. It’s where new clients will go to get in touch. That said, it should be clean, easy to navigate and organized. Be mindful of the colors you use and choose ones that are auspicious and aligned with your goals as well. Avoid dull colors that could result in potential clients from leaving your site. The same way you select colors for a room is the way you treat your landing page. Use flowy fonts for wealth. Keep track of SEO performance as this is the #1 way that your site is discoverable online and on search engines like Google. This is a URL that will be shared across newsletters, social media, business cards, friends and referrals so take time to make it look professional and reader friendly.

ATTRACT MORE CLIENTS

Be purposeful when thinking about new clients. If you hope for two or three, place that many empty folders on your desk as an intention towards that goal. You can also do this by having two or three business cards in your purse or wallet ready to share with the next two or three people you see that might be a right fit. Having an area specifically dedicated to new clients will energize the area and encourage new faces.

START A NEWSLETTER OR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE

Get the word out. Read our blog on Feng Shui to Reach New Audiences & Widen Your Network. Having an open line of communication is key when reaching and talking to customers on a regular basis. It should be a simple process should they have a quick question or want to connect with you outside of appointments and your website. This is a more laid-back version of the business and can be tailored to seasons, holidays and special messages and updates to connect clients together and create a community of loyal customers.

If you are looking for more tips to start your small business or if you are needing a seasoned feng shui consultant with business experience to get started, you can contact me at 512-740-1251.

Spring Feng Shui Tips to Boost Your Business

March 17, 2022 by Belinda Mendoza Leave a Comment

The first day of spring is officially Sunday, March 20 and as we count down the days to warmer temps and more opportunities to be outside, we are also preparing for a new season with spring cleaning and decluttering.

Practicing feng shui for Spring is similar to practicing the art of meditation – you get the same relaxing and restoring effect while also refreshing the chi (life) energy in your home and office. In feng shui, we often hear that the state of our spaces mirrors the state of our minds so finding moments to clear negative energy makes all the difference especially if you’re looking to boost your business ahead of summer.

If you follow me on Facebook, you’ll find that I’ve already shared these tips to boost your business:

First, let’s start with your desk. It’s where you spend the most time working so you’ll want to make sure it’s free of clutter to bring in new opportunities and clients for success.
Activate your Southeast (Wealth Sector) for more money by placing money symbols, cleaning out old financial records or even by adding a lush green plant.
Advance your career by adding a water feature to your office and placing it in the North corner of the space.
Write intentions for your business and place them in a green envelope with some real money. Place the envelopes with your intentions in the Southeast or Northeast areas of the room as these will activate money sectors this year.

There are many other ways to boost your businesses and finances this spring including these foolproof tips for success:

Declutter other areas in your space
Make sure your entryway is not only mess-free by welcoming, bright and inviting for good energy to enter
Buy plants or fresh springtime flowers for other parts of the office, some can even improve air quality and focus
Burn a sage stick to clear and purify the air or contact me for a space clearing if you’re overdue for one
If you can, let fresh air in! Open a door or a window, fresh air can open a space and release unwanted energy that may be stagnant but it also invites the benefits of nature and spring inside for a peaceful moment of zen
Position your desk in a command position to ensure control and success as you take on meetings and see clients
Add pops of color to promote joy while working
Dust away dirt and debris as this represents a clear mind and a form of self therapy
Add crystals to enhance a space even more as these can be targeted for different purposes including manifesting prosperity

Don’t forget spring is a bright season. Stiff muscles? Don’t forget to get up and stretch! It’s easy to go, go, go but harder to remember when to take a break. Spring is about finding time to pause, take a walk, join a meditation, have a relaxing lunch and practice balance. We can enjoy success that comes from feng shui more when we are our best selves.

Happy Spring,

Belinda

Fall Decorating with Feng Shui

October 1, 2018 by Belinda Mendoza Leave a Comment

Our previous post, Feng Shui Tips for Fall, touched on the basics when welcoming fall into your home, but this post is an in-depth tutorial on how to fully transform for the season!

Decorating our homes can be fun, but overwhelming at anytime, but decorating for the upcoming holidays is an even greater challenge. There are so many different ways to decorate your home and office. What are the best ways for you? What is it that you want to achieve? We’re here to help!

Lighthearted laughs, delicious dinners, stress-free weeks and money in our pockets are just some of the things we want to achieve with Feng Shui. Do you have rooms set for company? Do you have mirrors in the right place? Have you managed to incorporate the right color scheme for maximum abundance?

A touch of intimacy

When you think of the holidays, you typically think of those special moments with family and friends. Everyone gathers together and for a moment there is a brief moment of utter peace and closeness. The tables are set beautifully with floral and unique centerpieces, the fireplace is lit on cold winter days and these elements combined make the moment all the more memorable. In Feng Shui, intimacy can be achieved through seating. Keep the chairs close, but not too close. Faced towards each another versus apart. The type of energy you want to achieve comes with the arrangement of furniture. Warm conversations and happy gatherings!

Clear the way

The first things guests see when they walk in for a gathering is the hallway. In Feng Shui, the entryway is a place of vitality and abundance. It’s naturally where the energy enters and exits. A strongly-colored area rug, reds are always a good idea, or a cozy side table can help decorate the space and it allows you to create a space for fall decor like pumpkins and candles. Mirrors in the foyer are helpful – just be sure it’s not directly facing the door! One key tip… make sure your front door opens completely to ensure that you welcome the most energy and prosperity into your home.

Light the room

If you’re really lucky, you’ll have rooms throughout that are adorned with natural lighting. If not, incorporate ways to put elegant fixtures and chandeliers so that you can stay far away from dark corners. The more lighting you have, the more your decorations (and energy) will shine!

More Metal

Coins and special feng shui symbols often bring us moments of abundance in money, love and happiness. These little trinkets are very meaningful during the holidays and it’s a great way to highlight on how powerful they can be. Not only do they make great gifts, but they are also great for distributing on your dining tables at Thanksgiving and Christmas for prosperity for all! Entertaining can act as a way to attract the positive energy that metal can bring.

Candles of course

When we think of fall, most likely we think of the cozy moments when we can incorporate the fire element. We can leave warm and humid days behind (for a moment) and bask in the warm and delicious scents that cold weather can bring. What are your favorite types of candles? Toasted marshmallow, cinnamon, apple and vanilla are some of our favorites. The wonderful thing about candles is that they can be placed in bathrooms for relaxation, dining tables for intimacy, foyers for warming up the entrance and to beautify fireplaces. Using different scents can trigger lovely memories from previous years.

Contact us to help you set up your living room, dining room or entire home for entertaining this season. It will help to promote harmony and peace-filled holidays.

Happy October and Autumn Season!

Feng Shui Tips for Fall

September 20, 2018 by Belinda Mendoza Leave a Comment

Fall is here and with a new season comes new opportunities!

Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons. – Jim Bishop

Not only does the season bring beautiful hues of orange, red and yellow, but it also brings so many wonderful opportunities to connect with nature. Cool air, relaxing walks and cozy nights by the fireplace are all moments that should be truly appreciated. It’s the perfect time for new intentions that can be placed in spaces where you often walk for daily reminders about what it is you want to achieve.

Feng Shui plays a big part in bringing your house up to par for new beginnings. The nature that fall brings symbolizes a renewed energy that can be placed throughout your home or office. A golden glow begins to take place in both your life and what surrounds you.

Here are a few tips for good tidings of comfort and joy:

Pumpkins

Display plump pumpkins in your foyer, on the dining table or living room because in feng shui they are often regarded as an item that brings wealth and good fortune.

Color

Play on the orange and red that surrounds you and use it to your advantage! Implement shades of orange for socializing with friends and family. Orange decor works well for gathering and seasonal celebrations. Red represents high energy and prosperity which are good for health and money. Use at or around the front door where energy often originates with ribbons, wreaths, pots or other decors. Yellows and browns bring a sense of relaxation to your space for cozy nights in. It is a grounding color.

Household Plants

As cold air approaches, we naturally become inclined to stay indoors more. When decorating your home, be sure to include a few household plants to help circulate fresh and clean air. This is not only good for your health but great for the energy that you surround yourself with. It’s also a great way to remove harmful toxins and purify the air for a pleasant breathing space with loved ones. Place in kitchen, bathroom, or home offices. Do not place in bedrooms as they add energy where we are trying to slow it down to sleep.

Host a Gathering

Spending time with family and friends is good for your wellbeing and it’s a great way to stop and appreciate all you have. A way to relieve yourself from stresses that work may cause and recharge with laughs and joy. There are many upcoming reasons to celebrate and setting the table with food and drinks is the start to an evening of lighthearted fun. Use even numbered dining chairs and a round or oval table for family harmony.

Enjoy the Outdoors

Cozy up in a new cardigan and explore the outdoors with a short stroll through a park or time with your furry friends. The sun is sure to be out from time to time to take full advantage and soak up the Vitamin D while listening to the fall sounds like birds chirping, wind blowing and leaves falling. The small sounds of summer ending can relax and destress any tension you may have!

May this season bring you plenty of abundance! If you’d like tips on how to transform your home or office for the season, give us a call and we’ll find the right solution for you! 512-740-1251. Call us anytime for a free 45 min. phone session and learn how the art of feng shui can bring you even more happiness and success now. Just schedule right on our calendar on this website. Please share this blog with your friends. If any of them turn into customers, you will receive a 10% referral fee as a gratitude gift.

Happy Fall!

Feng Shui for Money

August 20, 2018 by Belinda Mendoza Leave a Comment

Greater prosperity. More abundance. Improved wealth.

Regardless of how you say it, feng shui plays a large role in a prosperous future. The money-home connection must be in pristine condition for this to happen.

Is your home set up for success? Is your business seed planted for growth?

Let’s explore some options:

MIRRORS

When placed at the right angles, mirrors reflect the success that you want to see. Use mirrors to your advantage by using them with care and dedication. Above all, don’t place mirrors to face your bed.

CLUTTER

We hear it all the time, but clutters blocks energy. Spaces of mess and disorder create a sense of recklessness – much of which doesn’t lead to profits. Clean homes and offices leave more room for abundance to flow.

DECOR

Some of the tools used for success… Plants, harmonious colored walls, beautiful art, water fountains, wealth ships or a collection of seashells all in the “right place”. This creates the vision board of your life! These are the faces to your abundance. A powerful image of wealth is the use of fish. Whether it’s an aquarium or a painting, fish like Koi inspire a sense of wealth.

Design for Energy is here to help achieve your aspirations of wealth. Contact us today so we can fine-tune these apps for your individual energy, space, and intentions. Call us today for a complimentary 60-minute money making phone session.

“I had immediate proof after hiring Belinda . Since we work mostly from home, she had me rearrange a few things in the wealth and opportunities area, and within just 24 hours of her visit, we received a phone call for a new project that brings in more $$$. It was amazing as it was totally out of the blue and unexpected. I highly recommend her! We are so excited and we believe Belinda really helped us make this happen. We love feng shui and truly believe it works!

FENG SHUI YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS

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