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By gurpreet singhMar 18, 20081 topic

Do We Really Need The Internet?

As someone who earns their living entirely online, I nconsidered myself the last person I ever thought would ask nthe question, "Do we really need the Internet?" nnHowever, the extended power outage of almost 4 days, ongoing nloss of Internet access, combined with many other events nsurrounding the recent Hurricane Isabel caused me to nreassess my priorities. nnWhen "high-tech" business gets into a head-on collision with na natural or man-made disaster, we all need to ask, "D

Primary topic: Landmark Education

Landmark Education

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By gurpreet singhMar 27, 20081 topic

The Billionaire Writer's Secret

During a career spanning twenty-five years of novel, film, and television work, I've two major tools most valuable: the yogic “chakras” for characterization, and Joseph Campbell’s model of the Hero’s Journey for plot structure. nThese are not random choices, nor were they selected because of the many intelligent and thoughtful essays on their relationship to successful film or world myth. nRather, they are important because they create a connection bet

Primary topic: Writing Tools

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By gurpreet singhMar 20, 20081 topic

I Am An Author - Is This The Next Big Fad?

Write an article, get the traffic. Well sort of! Since the birth of writing articles, our industry has caught on to the phenomena of increasing your website’s traffic by becoming the professional in your field. The only problem with this is that for every serious professional in one field, there are a thousand other writers who are jumping on the "band wagon". nThis article phenomenon is hurting every industry! nFrom bloggers, column writers, and e-books, the writing in

Primary topic: Writing Tools

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By gurpreet singhMar 11, 20081 topic

Shih Tzu - Birth Process/Stimulating Puppies To Life

Some puppies will be active the minute the sac is broke, others will seem lifeless and you will think for sure they are dead. I have rubbed and rubbed on lifeless puppies and then almost give up only suddenly to realize they were starting to move and respond a little bit, so I kept on stimulating them to come more and more to life. The worse I ever had to act like that was my Smokey. He was the only puppy born to me that was this beautiful steel grey color, which now I have l

Primary topic: E-books

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By gurpreet singhMar 20, 20081 topic

Discover What Good Writing Is All About

Writing is a form of preserved talk, talk that has been pinned down on paper so the words can be heard again. The basic principles of good writing, apart, from grammatical correctness, might be presented as follows: n1) written sentences should sound like natural speech; n2) the words we use must be exact, fresh, and full of strength and vitality. Picture making words are better than vague, general words; n3) fresh point of view will give flavor to the style; n4) humor will l

Primary topic: Writing Tools

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By gurpreet singhMar 20, 20081 topic

How To Jumpstart Your Next Writing Session

I have always enjoyed writing. Sometimes it’s a problem for me to just sit down and write something. There are days when I choose “procrastinating” over “proactive.” Putting things off is common with everyone. I am very gifted in this area. ;) nHere are 4 areas to focus on to jumpstart your next writing session. n• Concentration n• Preparation n• The First Word n• Use your notebook nConcentration: nThere are way too many d

Primary topic: Writing Tools

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By gurpreet singhMar 12, 20081 topic

Top 5 RC Car Accessories

RC cars are one of the hottest hobbies going but to keep your vehicle in top condition you need to have a stock of standard equipment to maintain your car. There are also great RC car accessories that can add to the experience and get you up and running more easily. nnYou don’t want to be left on the sidelines because you can’t get your vehicle started or perform a quick maintenance on the spot. Here are the top five accessories every RC enthusiast should check ou

Primary topic: Career Coach and Career Coaching

Career Coach and Career Coaching

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By gurpreet singhMar 7, 20081 topic

The Management Team Section Of The Business Plan - Don't Just Include Resumes

Even the best new concept or existing plan will fail if executed poorly. The Management Team section of the business plan must prove to the investor why the key company personnel are "eminently qualified" to execute on the business model. nnnThe Management Team section should include biographies of key team members and detail their responsibilities. It is important that these biographies are not merely resumes that include the educational backgrounds and previous job titles a

Primary topic: Management Skills

Management Skills

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By gurpreet singhMar 14, 20081 topic

How To Use The Internet To Dramatically Improve Your Chess Strategy

I've listed many resources in this article, which can all be accessed by visiting my chess strategy website http://www.chessvictory.com, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking on the "resources" link. nnIf you are a chess student or even an experienced player, the power of the Internet to improve your game cannot be denied. nnHowever, anyone who has typed "chess strategies" or "chess tactics" into a search engine will agree with me that the results can be confusing. Where do I

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By gurpreet singhMar 11, 20081 topic

Ecommerce Hosting Considerations

Website hosting can be a complex undertaking. Determining how much space you need, how much transfer, finding a reliable host, and getting everything online is no simple task. Add ecommerce to the mix and things become even more complex. This article will deal with some of those additional ...Website hosting can be a complex undertaking. Determining how much space you need, how much transfer, finding a reliable host, and getting everything online is no simple task. Add ecomme

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By gurpreet singhMar 9, 20081 topic

Promoting Your Online Writing Portfolio

Dear Writing Reader, nHere is my top five tips for increasing the amount of exposure to anyone's online Writing Portfolio: nTip #1: Add your Online Writing Portfolio URL to your email signatures. nThe simplest way to promote your Portfolio's URL is to add it to the email signature of any and all email accounts you have. With just a few minutes of your time, you'll turn any correspondence you have into referral generating machines! Here are a couple quick examples: nTip #2: Li

Primary topic: Customer Service

Customer Service

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By gurpreet singhMar 4, 20081 topic

Getting The Most Out Of A Tablet PC

What is a tablet PC, how is it different from a laptop and is it the right computer for you? To find nthe answer to these questions let’s take a look at tablet PC’s and how they work. nnTablet PC's were originally designed to put mobile computers in the hand of people working in the field. The people using them spent the majority of their time away from a desk and wouldn’t have access to a keyboard or mouse. Users would make entries via stylus or digitizer.

Primary topic: Software

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By gurpreet singhMar 23, 20081 topic

Remote Monitoring, Registry Cleaners: Why Do You Need One?

Remote working or working from home, that is how a layman would call it, is en vogue these days. Most people want to work from the comfort of their homes and save their travel time. Remote working or remote monitoring provides this wonderful opportunity to individuals and business owners alike. nRemote monitoring was designed and formalized by the user community but a major role was played by the Internet Engineering Task Force. Without the help of the Internet Engineering Ta

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By gurpreet singhMar 27, 20081 topic

5 Surefire Ways To Increase Sales

The Internet has changed how people do their business. Even small business owners are able to reach global market inexpensively nowadays, selling anything from apparel, collectibles, to computer software, service and coaching. nThe core of every business is sales. Many of the strategies to increase sales offline are applicable online, but not all of them. On the Internet, everybody can effort to fail fast and learn from it. Better still, after years of testing and tracking wh

Primary topic: Business Networking

Business Networking

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By gurpreet singhMar 3, 20081 topic

Affiliate Programs - The Fast Track To Wealth

Remember the day when you made the ultimate decision to change your life? Yes, it was the day when you decided to start your own home business. Gosh, I remember the anxiety when I uploaded my very first web site, waiting for something to happen. It’s like going onto a stage and performing in front of a large crowd. nnOk, what has this to do with affiliate programs and how to make money with them? Not much other than this is the primary reason why people spending money o

Primary topic: Business Networking

Business Networking

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By Recruiters: The Challenges of Executive Head HuntersMar 8, 20081 topic

Recruiters: The Challenges Of Executive Head Hunters

Once upon a time, head hunters were no more than common cannibals. Some people still view them that way, but executive recruiters are a vital link in a chain that keeps major enterprises functioning well. nnThe top positions at any organization dictate the fortunes of the company, the shareholders and the employees ... and often the communities in which they are located. A good executive head hunter can ensure that new company executives have the skills required for the posit

Primary topic: E-books

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By gurpreet singhMar 7, 20081 topic

The Key To A Successful Business

Where would a business be without a business plan? nA business plan sets the course for the future of the nbusiness. It gives the business owner or manager a nsense of direction, listing the objectives and goals of nthe business from the outset. nnWriting a business plan requires a lot of time; a nsuccessful business plan cannot be a rush job. Once nan idea for a business has been developed, nresearching the many facets of owning and operating a nbusiness is the next most imp

Primary topic: Business Coach and Business Coaching

Business Coach and Business Coaching

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By gurpreet singhMar 16, 20081 topic

What Software Do You Need For Your Small Business

When running a small business there can be several jobs and ntasks to take care of. Obviously knowing where the money is ncoming from and going is essential to running your business. nThat's why it is good to find out which small business naccounting software is best for you to help you run a well norganized and efficient small business. nnThere are hundreds to thousands of small business accounting nsoftware out there to help you with reports and tools needed to nuse your fi

Primary topic: Business Networking

Business Networking

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By gurpreet singhMar 24, 20081 topic

Does My Small Business Need A Budget?

"I only have a small business, I don't need a budget." nn"I don't have enough money to budget."nnFor many small business owners, the word "budget" is something for the bigger company - maybe they'll have one when their business "grows up." nnWhat is a Budget?nnThe simple explanation is a budget is a plan for how you will manage all financial resources and all expenses for your business. The basic equation that you want to demonstrate in a budget is as follows: nn(estimated) S

Primary topic: Business Networking

Business Networking

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By gurpreet singhMar 26, 20081 topic

12-month 2005 Marketing Calendar That Boost Sales

The following is my 12-month promotional marketing calendar. Keep it handy, as you'll need to refer to it throughout the coming year when forecasting your promotional messages. By no means is this list exhaustive. In fact, you should add to it based on your industry-related activities. There are many holidays throughout the year that may be a natural tie-in with your product or service, such as National Book Week in January, if you're an author or editorial-related service or

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By gurpreet singhMar 26, 20081 topic

Viral Marketing Has Left The Building & What Does Your Logo Color Say About Your Business?

Viral Marketing - as a forward-thinking "buzzword" - is missing. Gone are the days of catchy buzz-marketing that you could just let loose upon the world and watch take off. Now, with users getting more knowledgeable and opportunities getting slim, you need to take advantage of using your know-how as part of the reason Viral Marketing campaigns work. nnNow, Viral Marketing is all about information, and the information has got to be good. One effect the Internet has had, is tha

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By gurpreet singhMar 17, 20081 topic

Brochures. Are yours helping or hurting your company?

Web Design Graphics Copywriting Kirwood Inc., Web Design, Graphics, Copywriting nwebsite repair Home | Search | Contents | Email | Web Design | Search Engines | Contact | Job Board nbrochure design nCorporate Brochures: nAre Yours Helping or Hurting Your Company? nPlease contact us at (519) 439-8884 or Email to discuss your particular brochure or copy writing requirement. nHow Good Are Your Company's Brochures? nDesk Top Publishing software does not solve your copywriting and

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By gurpreet singhMar 10, 20081 topic

So You've Never Used A Computer Mouse Before?

Here is a lesson for beginning computer mouse users. nnTo hold the computer mouse: nHold the sides of the mouse with your thumb on one side and ring finger or pinkie, which ever feels more comfortable to you, on the other side. Your index finger goes on the left button and your middle finger on the right button. (Some computer mice only have one button, some have several, and some have a wheel which you can use your middle finger to depress the wheel then turn it up or down t

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By gurpreet singhMar 24, 20081 topic

Multiple Clients Create Your Independent Business

Would you rather have one good client paying you five nthousand dollars per month or ten smaller clients paying nyou five hundred dollars each per month? Here are two good nreasons for choosing multiple clients over just one client. nnn1. Avoid Dependence on One Client nnnDon't put all your eggs in one basket. If you have only one nmajor client and lose them, you have zero income overnight. nnKnowing that they are your sole (or main) source of income, nsome clients will make

Primary topic: Business Networking

Business Networking

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By gurpreet singhMar 8, 20081 topic

Running Your Own Business: The Options

Very few people ever got rich by working for someone else. Leaving aside pop musicians, sportsmen and similarly gifted people, the only way to acquire wealth by work is to build a business of your own. The type of business you decide upon will depend on: a) how much money you have available as start-up capital and working capital; b) your business idea; and c) your confidence level. nnThere are three types of business: 1) the traditional one in which you are reliant solely on

Primary topic: Business Networking

Business Networking

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By gurpreet singhMar 7, 20081 topic

Persistence...It Can Pay Off Big For You.

Do you know what is one of the main causes for failure in a home based business environment? It is the lack of persistence.nnMany people lack persistence because they are not willing to keep on going when they see the first signs of defeat. nnThe majority of many people, when they first encounter defeat, tend to throw their goals, desires, and purposes overboard. They tend to give up at the first sign of “failing”, while very few keep on going until they reach the

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By gurpreet singhMar 10, 20081 topic

Using Buttons And Badges To Increase Customer Service And Business At A Restaurant

The 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 can be used for a myriad of purposes such as advertising specials and for identification of wait staff. Whether you serve a five star cuisine or mom and pop specialties, a buttons can he

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By gurpreet singhMar 22, 20081 topic

Alternatives For Investing For Your Child's Higher Education Costs

With higher education tuition increasing at double digit year over year percentages an effective saving plan for your kid’s education is becoming much more important than it has been before. Most families will discover that their future higher education costs will be much more than they have saved for their kid’s education. This leaves many kids to be faced with obtaining financial aid to pay for a portion of their college education. The goal of this article is to

Primary topic: Family

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By gurpreet singhMar 3, 20081 topic

Bringing Home A New Puppy

With careful planning, bringing home a puppy to share with your family can be a wonderful experience. However, a new puppy is a lot of hard work. nnBefore you ever bring your new puppy home, you must prepare your home for the new member of the family. To “puppy proof” your home, it is a good idea to get down on the floor where the puppy will be and look around from his eye level. Electrical cords, houseplants, “lost” items under furniture, and stairs a

Primary topic: Pets

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