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- The 4th C of Email Management: Conversion - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Deb La QuaWhen you are building a business on the internet, it is all about Conversion. And I’m not just talking about sales conversion. There is so much more you need to consider. Develop Your Pyramid of Profitability You will need to be effective at conversion everywhere along the line if you want to ...
Views: 485 - The Third C of Email Management: Community Building - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Deb La QuaIt seems that more, now than ever, people are looking to be a part of a like-minded community. To chat with people who have the same interests. And to share knowledge, dreams, and fears with people who understand. And many people look for this same community-minded spirit on the internet. You ...
Views: 437 - The Second C of Email Management: Communication - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Deb La QuaOnce you start building a list, you need to communicate with them on a regular basis. A great way to do that is by using your autoresponder. You want the people on your list to grow to know, like and trust you. That’s the basis of community-building. Write Your First Autoresponder Emails ...
Views: 422 - The First C of Email Management: Collect Names and Email - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Deb La QuaObviously, if you never ask for the names and email addresses of your visitors, you aren’t going to be creating a list. So your first important task is to actually get people to give you their names and email addresses. Are you old enough to remember the Roll-o-dex? You’d collect business ...
Views: 461 - The 5 C’s of Email Management & Integrated Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Deb La QuaEffective and efficient use of your email management system goes way beyond simply building a list of prospects. If you choose the right autoresponder system and plan for business growth, you can automate five key aspects of your business. The 5 C’s of Email & List Management 1. Capture the ...
Views: 536 - Beat the Recession with These Two Business Growing Strategies - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Lisa SousaIn this prolonged recession, small businesses are finding a greater need than ever to streamline expenses and cautiously plan for future growth. While not even financial analysts can truly predict when the economy will turn around, it's clear that the businesses that will capture an increased ...
Views: 635 - Vitamin C: Good for What Ails You - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Bette DowdellDid you know that some animals produce their own Vitamin C? They never get heart disease. No atherosclerosis. No heart attacks. Just singing a song all the day long. Sad to report, humans aren’t part of that happy group. Heart disease runs rampant amongst humans. Hark, Sherlock, might that ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - Spending More in a Recession? You're Not Alone - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Dr. Bonnie Eaker WeilDid you know that almost 80 per cent of women recently said they would go on a spending spree to cheer themselves up? The survey, conducted by Professor Karen Pine, from the University of Hertfordshire, concludes that some women use shopping as an emotion regulator, “a way of anesthetizing ...
Views: 1082 - The Will Power Myth - by If you have been fighting the battle of the bulge for any length of time, you have undoubtedly been told to just suck it up and use a little bit of will power. If it were that easy, we wouldn't have an obesity epidemic in this country. In this article, we'll explore why using "will power" is ...
Views: 2808(1 vote) - How to Successfully Work Remotely with Your Clients - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Linda HuntWhen I started my freelance accounting practice ten years ago working virtually was not as widely accepted as it is today. At that time my client base was split evenly down the middle - 50% onsite and 50% offsite. Over the years I was able to migrate my onsite clients into becoming virtual ...
Views: 1086 - Discover the Gold in Your Shadows - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenThis simple and profound saying by Carl Jung is a phrase every trader, investor and wannabe should have firmly programmed into their minds, for our shadows are stalking us day and night, mostly without our conscious knowledge. And this is precicely where the big danger is lurking, because ...
Views: 1635 - The Silent Healer - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Eileen Joyce…and first step to recovering from any life-altering losses Grief is the normal and natural reaction to any major loss. Loss is a part of living and a great many of us are facing losses due to health and financial issues, deaths of family and friends, and painful relationship breakups, whether ...
Views: 1174 - Losing Weight with Gentle Detox - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyLosing weight and maintaining your ideal weight are the result of good health in both mind and body. If you are struggling with your weight, you may have tried many fad diets or other efforts to attain your ideal body weight. It is demoralizing to feel you have no control over your weight and ...
Views: 1979 - Are Real Estate Bank Owned Homes a Dime a Dozen? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Dan SchuesslerEvaluate what you need accordingly starting by assessing your personal finance, weighing in home equity loans pros and cons, debt consolidation, checking home mortgage rates, refinance mortgage rates as well as contemplating an effective strategy for your business & money. It's not much ...
Views: 941 - What to Do When Feeling Stuck - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Dr. Mona SpiegelHave you ever felt totally frustrated, blocked and upset? On Sunday afternoon I was stuck in traffic on my way into NY City. Major bridges, tunnels and highways were all laden with cars and I was in the middle. I had no way out. My only recourse was patience. It was not an easy task because I ...
Views: 1245 - How to Get What You Want - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Stephen ThomasI just finished reading an article in Newsweek about Oprah Winfrey. The article is about how she seems to bring on all sorts of people who claim this thing and that, and how people seem to believe what these so called experts are touting. I have never watched Oprah, to my knowledge, but I know ...
Views: 1046 - 7 Healing Steps to a New Story and a New You - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickAs some of you know I was injured this winter. The Cliff notes version of what happened is that someone collided with me on the ski slopes which caused a concussion (and yes I was wearing my helmet) and a hole in the lining of my carotid artery wall which closed off the artery and then led to a ...
Views: 1676(4 votes) - Hope is Not a Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Darcie HarrisA few months ago, I met a woman who left a lucrative (though unrewarding) job in another city and moved to Oklahoma City to pursue her dream of opening her own business. She told me that after a particularly bad day at the office, and one more frustrating episode with a miserable boss, she took ...
Views: 1375 - Barbie Never Talked Back: Five Questions to Improve Your Leadership Ability - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Darcie HarrisIt’s one thing to talk about leadership theory, about the need to have high expectations and hold people accountable. It’s another thing altogether to actually do it, to find the right frame of mind, the right process, and the right tone. Not long ago, a few EWF members had a conversation ...
Views: 1376 - The Alpha Mare: Women in Power™ - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Darcie HarrisIn the last ten years of working almost exclusively with women, one of the themes I’ve noticed is how uncomfortable many women are with the issue of power. For a variety of reasons, power pushes women’s emotional buttons. I’ve seen women walking on eggshells with their staff, or nearly held ...
Views: 1414 - 4 Powerful Principles You Can Adopt to Live a More Fulfilled Life - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Daniel HerznerWhy do a very small number of people live a life of success and fulfillment while the vast majority struggle just to maintain the status quo? Have these people been somehow "chosen" by the success Gods? There really are no "secrets" to success. Those who live lives of fulfillment discover the ...
Views: 1022 - *** “What If” UP!: A Simple Strategy for Expanding Your Potential - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Mindy AudlinOne of my mentors gave me this priceless pearl of wisdom many years ago. He said, “The greatest determinant of your success is the voice you hear inside your head.” What are the messages you are telling yourself? Are you seeing obstacles? Or are you seeing opportunities? And how can you ...
Views: 4654(3 votes) - The Law of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Deborah AndersonGratitude is Manifestation Just as it is so with the Law Of Gravity. When you jump up you will come down. The Law is impersonal and so it is with the Law Of Gratitude. The Universe – God – The Light does not have an ego problem. It doesn’t grant us things because IT needs to be thanked. No. The ...
Views: 3840 - Spinning is the Most Popular Group Fitness Program - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Paul RodgersSpinning is an excellent form of aerobic exercise that takes place in an indoor studio, to the beat of music and the commands of a Spinning instructor who sits at the front of the class. Spinning is a type of aerobic exercise that is performed on specially designed stationary bikes. Spinning is ...
Views: 1027 - Why Stress Over Sleep Deprivation? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Beverley GlazerCan't fall asleep? Toss and turn all night? Are you so anxious about not sleeping that you CAN'T sleep? Millions of us battle sleep deprivation. Most of us occasionally lose sleep, but for others, it's a serious problem. So serious, that you can create physical and emotional problems and ...
Views: 2027 - Change – Resisting Resistance! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Sharon EdenI have a resistance to change in things that I feel comfortable with and that I'm used to. Dennis Quaid – American Actor As I write there’s some great guys making a back garden out of a jungle and one in the front sand blasting clean my paving. Both jobs have needed doing since I don’t know ...
Views: 880 - Moving On...By Taking Off The Blinders - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Judy IrvingI’m sure most of you are familiar with 360 degree feedback. Most large companies administer these through their Human Resources to see how well an employee is living up to the objectives of the company and their individual department. It definitely plays an important role in personal and career ...
Views: 1764 - Cruising North Carolina Lake Country - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Maury StewartIt is obvious that all mountains have crazy roads. Engineers can’t build them straight up and over, after all; they must find reasonable grades and accommodate geological asymmetries. But there are crazy roads and there are crazy roads. Consider the section of United States Route 129 that ...
Views: 630(1 vote) - Best Lower Abdominal Exercises - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Glenn PrescotThe isolation of specific muscles in the abdominal group is an important step in your tummy exercise routine, and this concept is often neglected. Specifically, the lower stomach muscles is a region that requires isolation to be properly exercised. There are a variety of exercises for the lower ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Best Exercises to Lose Belly Fat - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Glenn PrescotThose that want to strengthen their midsection and shape their core will find lots of stomach exercises out there. This fact can be either a curse or a blessing. How do you know which routines and exercises are the best with so many available? According to fitness expert recommendations, I offer ...
Views: 1745(3 votes) - Psychological Abuse: 6 Tips to Counter Being Improperly Labeled with a Psychiatric Diagnosis - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.As a psychologist, domestic abuse consultant and one who has known domestic violence personally, I’m frequently approached by battered women for “psychological truth.” They are eager to know if the names and labels given to them by their abusive partners, or by the court agents acting on their ...
Views: 1535 - How to Talk Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Carol MonteithWords can wound and heal, soothe or distress, ignite passion or deflate, bring us confusion or ensure clarity - they can build us up or tear us down. Words whether you realise it or not wield a power all of their own. It is one of the least understood and yet one of the most significant ...
Views: 1160 - Melting Pot or Tossed Salad? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Mary Jane ParisFostering A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace – It Just Makes “Cent$!” As kids in elementary school, we learned about America being a “melting pot,” a nation of immigrants, each year welcoming hundreds of thousands of men, women, and children from different countries, races, and religious ...
Views: 3146 - Strategies for Implementing Social Media Marketing in Direct Sales - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Michelle BuckleyAs direct sales companies begin to contemplate social media, and learn about how this technology can grow sales, recruiting, and customer loyalty, it's important to plan. Ultimately nothing replaces the core business activities of sales and recruiting,but social media provides direct sales ...
Views: 1091 - What Are You Craving? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Celeste DavisLast night I sat on the patio with a group of friends enjoying the beautiful Tennessee evening. The conversation gravitated to food, diet and exercise which then went into self-condemnation about will power and making wrong food choices. Most of the women felt powerless to overcome strong food ...
Views: 1372 - Turning Your Dreams Into Success - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Michelle BuckleyWe are all searching for success in our lives. Whether you want to be healthier, wealthier, or just simply happier, your success begins with identifying what you want and then planning how to get it. Without a well-defined plan, you may find yourself adrift in a sea of confusion - despite having ...
Views: 803 - Working with a Mentor in Home Based Business - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Michelle BuckleyThe relationship that you enter into with your business mentor is one that is best approached with a positive heart and attitude, as well as a willingness to be teachable. You need to trust your mentor to be there for you, to be confidential as to what you're going through and trying to achieve, ...
Views: 771 - Gift of Life Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Keith BrayA week ago, I was facing surgery for the first time since I underwent a psychic change through the process of recovery. Lets be honest, the surgery was not life threatening although what was being corrected caused constant pain. I was not thrilled by the thought of someone cutting my groin area, ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - Why Direct Sales and a Personal Development Home Based Business Work Well Together - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Michelle BuckleyThe direct sales and personal development industry is a great choice as a home business. Not only are the prospects in the direct sales and personal development industry good, but as you establish your business, you can also gain for yourself from the offerings made by the direct sales and ...
Views: 1664 - Quality Real Estate Investors Understand the Need for Better Legislation - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from David LindahlReal estate agents are complaining that some homes marketed as short-sale properties are not actually short sales and they affect both the market and buyers’ expectations in them which is helping to create a muddied picture when it comes to real estate investment. As a real estate investor who ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - Three Basic Principles of Successful Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from David LindahlThose who, like myself, have been active in real estate investing for some time know that the formula for success relies on being able to work in the real estate field at more than one level. The reason for this is that real estate, by nature, is very volatile. To rely on exactly one strategy ...
Views: 847(1 vote) - Creativity is Part of a Real Estate Investor’s Arsenal - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from David LindahlWe are so used to thinking that creativity is the exclusive province of writers, painters and freelance artists of all kinds that we very often overlook the fact that creativity is one of the vital elements in the real estate investor’s arsenal. As a real estate investor you learn to rely on ...
Views: 778(1 vote) - Making Money from Real Estate During an Economic Downturn - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from David LindahlLooking at the latest information regarding the global credit crunch and the possible slowdown of the global housing market (or rather the local housing market globally) the clear thing is that the housing market is in for a rough ride and whichever way you look at it those in it will need to be ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - Smart Real Estate Investors Diversify and Gain - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from David LindahlLet me ask you a question. Which do you think is easier to get? One million dollars from a single person or one dollar from a million people? As a real estate investor who actually has a million dollars in the bank I might be better suited to answering this question than most and though it is ...
Views: 869(1 vote) - How to Manage Your Real Estate Career for Maximum Profits - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from David LindahlInvesting in real estate is profitable, fun and there are times when it can be psychologically rewarding. The real reason why you are doing it though, your motivation, has a lot to do with total financial freedom and with the ability it will give you to dictate your own future away from money ...
Views: 936 - The True Deal About How to Say I Love You - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Glenn SmithBeing in love is a wonderful thing, yet being able to know how to say I love you may be harder than you think. People who enjoy listening to others saying nice things about them often feel they are loved but according to how to say I love you, what you say is much less important than HOW you ...
Views: 1321 - Syndicate Investing is the Ultimate Way of Closing Real Estate Deals - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from David LindahlThere is a secret to successful real estate investing most successful real estate investors would not want you to find out about. I know that you have heard about so called ‘secrets’ that professionals working in their fields would not want you to know about many times before. So have I and I ...
Views: 962 - How to Cure Panic Attacks is as Easy as Breathing - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Glenn SmithThe best method for educating yourself on how to cure panic attacks is using natural means as a cure for panic because it's safer than consuming prescription drugs that produce unwanted side effects. Many completely natural methods for panic have been tried and tested on patients in different ...
Views: 1356 - 10 Gifts for Golden Retriever Owners - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from brian spilnerGolden Retriever owners know they have one of the kindest, gentlest breeds of dogs. Goldens are not only beautiful and obedient, they are also intelligent. Owners of Goldens are happy to take their pups out in public and display their pride in products that feature the face of their chosen dog. ...
Views: 4520 - Everyone Loves to Look at a Ripped Physique - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from frank iaminWith the warm weather coming it's time for barbecues and outdoor activities. This means it's time to showcase the body you have spent months in the gym working out. You want your friends to ask you how to get ripped and build muscle like you, but you can’t very well answer them if you’re walking ...
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