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- Grace To Be Ourselves - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Cory KempBrett Favre, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, announced his retirement this week. At a news conference yesterday his simple explanation for the move was that he was tired. At thirty-eight and possessing graying hair, Favre and his family have been through multiple tragedies and upheavals ...
Views: 1207 - ***Know Yourself: You Are Greater Than You Think! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Melissa ZolloWhile we are all at different points on our journey through life and we each have different dreams we long to realize, there is one dream linked to nearly all desires: the quest for happiness. Some people live life from a competitive playing field greedily pursuing money, in the hopes that ...
Views: 2041 - Loving Yourself Through Your Divorce Journey - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Carolyn EllisWhen we’re going through a stressful time like a divorce, how do you move forward? These are the moments that define who you are and reveal the important inner workings of your own mind. Sure, it’s easy to feel good about yourself when things are going your way. More important to ...
Views: 3317(1 vote) - 7 Steps To Make Money With Your Online Business Part 2 of 2 - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Jo MarkThousands of people start home businesses every day with the expectation of getting rich right away. When it doesn’t happen, most of them get discouraged and then neglect their business complaining that you can’t make money online. Sadly, 90% of new businesses fail within the first year. The ...
Views: 700 - Grief And Loss - 10 Strategies To Help You Cope - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Lucie StorrsGrief is a personal experience, unique to each mourner and unique to each loss. Grief comes in waves, as times of peace and calm are suddenly shattered by overpowering emotion. The following strategies provide a few suggestions to help you ride out the waves as you cope with your grief. 1. Take ...
Views: 903 - ***How Did I Get Here? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Melissa ZolloYour deepest thought patterns and mental blueprints got you to where you are, and they can get you out! The Universe and all things are created by certain Spiritual Laws of Attraction in conjunction with an invisible structure called a blueprint or image. Everything in our outer life ...
Views: 1887 - Farm To School - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Jennifer FranklinI just had an incredible weekend the 2008 Georgia Organics Conference where I participated as an instructor for Georgia Organics Farm to School Track for kids in attendance. Erin Croom was lead coordinator and facilitator for this portion of the the conference. She created an impressive program ...
Views: 945 - What Goes Around Comes Around - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from surjeet kumarI’ve spent a lifetime committed to helping others. It’s what gives me the greatest joy, fulfillment and satisfaction in life. I’m also a true believer in the old adage - “What goes around comes around.” This is reinforced on many occasions when I encounter an old ...
Views: 751 - The Fun Of Starting A New Business - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from harjeet kaurSo you had that fantastic business idea, the one that's going to be wildly successful and make you a fortune - even better, you actually did something about it and started your own business. Good for you! Not everyone gets that far. Most people sit and day dream about what they might do if ...
Views: 688 - The Importance of Planning - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from harjeet kaurAre you planning to start a new business? Or are you considering expanding your current business and require a bank loan or investment from outsiders? If you are going to look for an investment of capital it is quite likely that you will be required to have a business plan. If you are starting ...
Views: 791 - The Number One Reason For Business Failure! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from harjeet kaurRalph Waldo Emerson said, "Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door." But when you're starting your own business, there's no guarantee that your "mousetrap" is going to survive, especially in today's fast-paced business world. Nearly half of all small businesses ...
Views: 896 - Double Your Business Results Using The Penny Model - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from harjeet kaurDoubling your business results is much easier than many you realize. Especially, when you can implement a simpler process, you CHANGE how you THINK. Before explaining how to double your business results, I would like to share with you the penny model. Using this approach YOUR business results ...
Views: 639 - The 5 Essentials Of A Profitable Website - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from sankarapandian sDo You have a vision on how much you are going to reach through your web presence. Generally people who are owning a website would be business owners. Some may have entered the web world to give their offline business an online wing and the left over majority would be start-up guys who are eager ...
Views: 812 - Build Rapport The Easy Way - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Niall DevittHere I will be looking at how to effectively rapport build with a new prospect. I will also be looking at some traditional rapport building techniques and why they might in fact be damaging your overall sales approach. I am not going to be dealing with body language and subconcious ...
Views: 1414 - ***Your Feelings Are Worth A Fortune - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Melissa ZolloWhile many debate the politics of terror and experience the absence of self- confidence, we see how much of the world's thinking is driven and handicapped by fear and loss. The need for healing any past painful memories of abuse or neglect that might have eroded a sense of balance and ...
Views: 1617 - Why Facebook And LinkedIn Are Good For Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Stephanie WardHave you been hearing all of the buzz about social networking? Feeling confused? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The great news is that it isn’t as complicated or time consuming as it may seem. Plus, it’s more than just social; it’s good for your business to get involved. The list of social ...
Views: 1220 - Ocean Crossing - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Melissa Zollo(This article is dedicated to Richard Bach) My friends said, "Don't do it. If the current doesn't drown you, smashing up against those rocks surely will." My parents said, "Oh dear, why choose such a big one? What will the neighbors say?" My co-workers said, "Think of those who never ...
Views: 1683 - When Saying "No" Can Mean "Yes!" - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Rebecca HansonI must have said, “NO” a dozen times! Why would I do that, when the Law of Attraction teaches us to focus on what we want and eliminate the words “no,” “not” and “don’t?” Are there times when saying “NO” is really saying ...
Views: 1347 - What Is A Refurbished Computer? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Ramana SinghWhy buy 'new' computer equipment when you can get the same refurbished computer at up to 80% savings and there is no difference in the quality or warranty? Statistics show that people who have already bought a factory refurbished computer will never buy 'new' computer again! Manufacturers are so ...
Views: 1098 - Your Hobby; Your Job? Starting The Right Business For Happiness And Success - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Carol DenbowIf you’re reading this article, it’s because you’ve already decided that you would like to own your own business, right? This is most likely your first real attempt at self-employment. 65 percent of the business owners out there are first-time owners. Almost 70 percent of new businesses are ...
Views: 842 - Concerns About College Costs Shaping More Students' Decisions - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Jeff MictaborFreshman concerns about college affordability are at a 35-year high, according to a recent survey by the Higher Education Research Institute. Of the students surveyed, 39 percent said financial aid packages — the funds schools offer them in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study ...
Views: 905 - Relationship Advice: How To Regain The Best Years Of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Wendy BridgerJust the other day, another woman reached out to me after a recent break up. "I gave him the best years of my life," she told me. So many women believe this lie that is simple not true. You choose the best years of your life, and whether they are behind you or yet to come. Yes, you are not ...
Views: 642 - The Best Way To Prevent Colorectal Cancer - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Paul RodgersMost colon rectal cancer is considered sporadic, meaning it occurs in people with no family history of the disease. So, we can blame a lot of things on our family, but usually colon rectal cancer isn't one of them. It is more likely to occur as people get older. In general, both men and women at ...
Views: 615 - Builders And Tradesmen. Finding The Right Professional For You. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Nigel BeswickGood, reputable home improvement builders and tradesmen are essential to the success of your home improvement and maintenance project and will ensure that your project will be delivered on schedule, on budget and to an agreed specification. Choose builders and tradesmen with correct ...
Views: 797 - How The Home Business Industry Is Changing - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Tarsem SinghBack in the early 1990's, not too many people used the Internet for a home business. There was an explosion of companies showing up everywhere by late 1998. Ever since 1998, home businesses have been even more popular than ever. Many of the Internet companies of the 1990's did not need to do ...
Views: 758 - Builders And tradesmen - Avoiding Problem Tradesmen For Your Home Project - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Nigel BeswickChoosing a builder or tradesman who is not qualified, insured or comes customer recommended can result in project delays, cost overruns and an altogether forgettable customer experience. Should you ever be approached by a tradesmen to do work on your home, often called cold calling, refuse ...
Views: 868 - There Is A Pole Shift Happening Right Now - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Alvin ( AJ ) GentryThis is important breaking news. There is a pole shift occurring right now and it will definitely affect you and your family. In fact, it may determine the future existence of your relationship and family life altogether. Men and women have poles just like a magnet. They each exhibit a ...
Views: 1854 - How To Turn Your Clients Into Raving Fans - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Jim Klein"Customer service is the never-ending pursuit of excellence to keep customers so satisfied they tell others of the way they were treated in your place of business." A big problem in the sales world today is that many salespeople and companies spend more time and money to get a new client than ...
Views: 752 - Be an Optimist. Get in the Game. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Bud BilanichThe other day, I came across a quote from Dwight Eisenhower. “Pessimism never won any battle.” I agree. In fact, I believe that a true pessimist would never even join the battle for fear of it being lost before it began. The 2008 Super Bowl was a good example. The media hype surrounding ...
Views: 896 - I Forgive, A Self-counsel To Start Your Day! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Melissa ZolloI forgive myself for everything I held against myself by remembering and reminding myself over and over of all the hurt I carried all these years. I am free, no longer imprisoned in a world of my subjective troubling memories. As I forgive myself, I penetrate the layers of the unconscious ...
Views: 1572 - VoIP vs. Analog - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Anureet SinghMany people today prefer VoIP to Analog phones. Analog or traditional phones are losing the battle against VoIP when it comes to cost effectiveness, standards, quality, and ease of use. VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol and VoIP is the technology that transmits voice as packet files ...
Views: 1074 - Mortgage Refinancing: How Much Money Will Comparison Shopping Save You? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Mira RaduJust how important is comparison-shopping when it comes to mortgage refinancing? This is an interesting question especially when so many of us get away with shoddy or no comparison shopping when making major purchases like autos for instance. And we've done it for a long time and for the most ...
Views: 915 - You Can Laugh At Closing Fears, Says The Sales Coach - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Cheryl ClausenYou’ve invested a great deal of time and energy first developing prospects then meeting for an appointment. At the end of the appointment do you stumble when it comes time to ask for the business? You’re not alone. In fact, a full 63% of all appointments end without the ...
Views: 878 - 7 Steps To Make Money With Your Online Business Part 1 of 2 - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Jo MarkMany people start an online business with the expectation of making thousands (or even millions) right away. Sadly, most of them get discouraged when it doesn’t happen and then neglect their business complaining that you can’t make money online. The reasons these people don’t make money is ...
Views: 791 - Follow Up Sales Effectiveness - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Patricia WeberFollow up in sales is critical. On a recent podcast I talked about how the sales process includes a certain degree of timing. Particularly critical is the timing between a salesperson’s follow-up and a prospect’s pain point to want, not just need, what you sell. Unless you have a crystal ball to ...
Views: 999 - Attracting Luck With The Power Of Hypnosis - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Cosmic MasterOnce the wheel of fortune starts spinning, you magically get stunned of what follows next. Attracting luck is a matter of a powerful thought process. The world's luckiest people seem to be possessed by an expiable tendency for continuous manifestation. Oustanding people who gleam upon the ...
Views: 1843 - Uncover The Truth Behind Popular Dog Myths - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from brian spilnerMyths, legends, and folklore will always be present in any society or culture. Today, there are myths about almost anything. A popular myth subject that reoccurs often are those that has to do with dogs. As with any medium, there are misconceptions and blanket generalizations or beliefs that may ...
Views: 1387 - The Erotomaniac Stalker - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Sam VakninThis kind of stalker believes that he is in love with you. To show his keen interest, he keeps calling you, dropping by, writing e-mails, doing unsolicited errands "on your behalf", talking to your friends, co-workers, and family, and, in general, making himself available at all times. The ...
Views: 2716 - Moral Armor's Economic Warning For Americans - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from santosh kumarFor years we’ve suffered under recession, prompting us to ask, When will it end? My answer is, “It’s only the beginning.” Historically, recessions are the result of high interest rates, pushed up as the result of loose money policies. Recovery comes when citizens begin ...
Views: 708 - The Key To Increasing Your Customer Base: Accept Credit Cards - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Hanit PiplaniHere is a tactic you should heed for your online business… accept credit cards. Whether you’re selling digital products or tangible goods through online channels, your business should be able to accept credit cards to ensure the widest customer base possible. The importance of the ...
Views: 629 - When Do I Need To Hire A Business Plan Consultant - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Hanit PiplaniEvery new business owner knows that a business plan is critical – it is drilled into them by potential investors and every banking officer they meet. So why is something that is so important to the launch of a new venture so difficult to write? Good question! In this article I will try to ...
Views: 1086 - God, Wisdom And A Deeper Understanding Of Life - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Dingane .What is wisdom? For one, it is something that is valued in virtually all cultures throughout the world and throughout the ages wise people lead the way to a deeper understanding of life. Wisdom is not about having mere knowledge. It’s much beyond that and in many ways knowledge itself is not ...
Views: 1026 - The Customer Is Always Right, (Especially When You Think They Aren't!) - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Terri ZwierzynskiIt takes a long time for a self employed business owner to build up a reputation for great customer service. I am a caring person, and putting customer service first is something I hold very dear as an important aspect of how I do business. And recently, I almost blew it. In a fit of irritation ...
Views: 1204 - Self Employment Marketing Plan: 4 Tips To Fine-Tune Your Niche Marketing - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Terri ZwierzynskiBefore you can have clients, you need to have prospects -- that's what marketing is all about. If your marketing isn't attracting the kind of people you'd like to be working with, it's like pushing a rope -- you are trying to sell them something they don't need, and they are looking for ...
Views: 1416 - Marketing Your eZine - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Pankaj SharmaThe internet marketing “Guru’s” have been saying for years that the “money is in the list”. In other words, having thousand’s of subscribers to your ezine or newsletter increases your chances of potential sales. It is pretty hard to dispute that quote but how do you go about getting those ...
Views: 746 - Using Buttons And Badges To Increase Customer Service And Business At A Restaurant - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from gurpreet singhThe food service industry is usually a fast paced and often precarious one. Advertising is critical in a restaurant and there are many ways to use a button maker machine in this industry. When the advertising budget is tight, a button-making machine will expand those precious dollars. Buttons ...
Views: 803 - The Advantage Of Niche Marketing - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from pankaj rawat'Do You Know The Most Common Question I Get All The Time About Internet Marketing?' The question is ... "How Do I Make Money On The Internet?" Now - I want to be honest with you. It's a valid question but it's impossible to answer that question because there are just too many things to talk ...
Views: 952 - So What Is Marketing Anyway? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Kay RossThe word "marketing" means many different things to different people. It can mean "selling", or "advertising", or "publicity", or "market research", or "customer service", or "PR". A common negative perception of marketing is that it's just "a sleazy technique of manipulating people to make them ...
Views: 1159 - Diary Of Beginning Home Business Entrepreneur Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Dipak PatraIntroduction Hello entrepreneurs. I have been in business for about 3 months. I started my business to become rich and get out of my job. The current job position I hold is a computer network teacher in a medium-sized School District. I want out of this position because I know I can do much ...
Views: 643 - Give Your Back The Comfort Of An Office Chair Back Support - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Matt HudsonModern life sees most of us spending more than half of our day at our work space with office hours stretching much beyond the usual 9-5 timings. The employees are chasing impossible deadlines and family life takes a back seat while everyone is involved in the rat race to the top. In such a ...
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