Have you often wondered, either in your personal or professional life, "How did I get here?" Was it by design or did it just sort of happen? Have you come to realize that now is the time you need to make a change, and make different choices that may be more in line with who and what you truly are, or more importantly, who you want to become?

Crystal Langdon will outline several guidance points, processes and strategies to help you fulfill your personal and business goals. It's never too late to change course direction. Crystal's presentation will start the thinking and self-questioning process for you. Her objective is to help you become more aware of who you are, what your goals are, and possibly get to know yourself better so your future choices and decisions will reap a different outcome based on your goals. Ask yourself: Isn't it high time to take the reins and lead your life the way you want it to be?

Crystal Langdon contends that you need to learn to think wealthy before you become wealthy. What does she mean by that? It's more than just having the next great idea or an entrepreneurial spirit; it's about having a well-thought out business plan.

Crystal's presentation will help you discover the practical steps that can help move your business (small or large) to new levels of recognition and achievement. She will review the four key areas of business and how to integrate them into a recession proof working system. Crystal has been holding a "Business Leadership Network" forums for the past few years. Armed with this unique and diverse business information during her interactive presentation you will learn what has worked for others, what obstacles they encountered, and how they overcame them.

Additionally, Crystal will dissect what aspects of a typical sample business plan may work, and what may not work, in a "think tank" session as well as share her own stories as an entrepreneur, warts and all. You will leave the session with actionable steps you can take to help your business not only survive, but succeed for the long term.

We have all been touched in one way or another by these troublesome economic conditions. Are you so fearful of looking at yet another "loss" in your 401(k) that you stopped opening your statements? Who needs more depressing news, right?

Experts have noted that we have never experienced the likes of these economic conditions since The Great Depression. Who ever heard of calling a company "too large to fail" before these recent times, not to mention the never-before-heard-of massive government bailout plans and huge stimulus packages? We can't count on personal "bailouts," however, we can count on ourselves to make better decisions moving forward. We can take responsibility for our own goal planning and financial destiny.

What may have worked in the past to attain personal financial freedom may not work best for you now, the financial landscape has most likely changed forever. Crystal's lively presentation will focus on moving forward rather than looking backwards (no "should-haves," would-haves," or "could-haves," spoken here). She will point out ways we can take what we have learned, dust ourselves off, and pick ourselves up by our bootstraps and effectively move forward. But, do we even have the right boots on? Crystal will discuss ways to not only make sure that you have the right the boots on, but that they fit and are in good shape, and most importantly that they are headed in the right direction.

Many people think that the only way to create cashflow is to make more money, when the reality is... many people just need a better plan for the money they are currently making. This seminar is designed to show you the importance of cashflow and assist you in developing a personalized spending and savings plan based upon your goals.

Confused over investment choices? Not sure which ones are right for you? This seminar is designed to provide information on what to look for in an investment and what to look out for! Don't settle for a cookie cutter approach with your investment strategy, learn which investments may be right for you and why. Whether beginning, intermediate, or advanced, this knowledge will help position you for growth in your financial future.

This seminar is designed for individuals trying to develop or manage a financial plan with limited experience or assets. It is ideal for individuals and couples ready to take an honest look at their finances. It is especially helpful for those seeking to break the pattern of living paycheck to paycheck. Information is provided on determining personal goals, creating a realistic budget, establishing a financial foundation, understanding insurances, and values based investing.

Biblical Entrepreneurship I is a 36-hour course designed to assist students in identifying their skills and talents and developing business ideas that glorify the Lord and meet community needs. This course will help students learn how to identify opportunities, take calculated risks, solve problems, and establish the mindsets and motivation needed to run a profitable business. BE I is the first of a three part series. This class is offered online or an intensive three day program. For more information please call the offices of Crystal Clear Finances at 518.433.7181.

Biblical Entrepreneurship II is the second course of the Biblical Entrepreneurship Program. It is a 28-hour online course designed to assist students in developing an understanding of practical business principles as they relate to the Word of God. It is also offered in a two day intensive class format. Crystal Langdon of Crystal Clear Finances is a certified biblical entrepreneurship teacher and teaches the course using the Bible and a biblically based curriculum entitled Practices of Biblical Entrepreneurship. The goal of the course is to equip students with the biblical framework of business applications so they may become effective ambassadors of the Lord Jesus Christ in the market place.

Biblical Entrepreneurship III is the third and final part of a three part course of the Biblical Entrepreneurship Certificate Program. It is a 70-hour on line course designed to assist students in developing a strategic plan God’s way. An Intensive two day program followed by ten weeks of mentoring is also offered. Crystal Langdon of Crystal Clear Finances is a certified Biblical Entrepreneurship Instructor and teaches this course using the Bible and a biblically based curriculum entitled Strategic Planning for Purpose and Profitability “A Biblical Approach” by Howard and Nancy Olsen and Planning a Biblically based Business by Patrice and Gina Tsague. The course uses online software powered by M3 Planning Inc. to assist students in developing a comprehensive strategic plan. Students also develop and defend a summary business plan before a panel of judges.