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The Fine Art of Juggling Business and Motherhood for Mom Entrepreneurs
Like every entrepreneurial mom, two of the top priorities in my life are my family and my business.
My Story. I have always been a driven person. I knew what I needed to do to earn my next promotion. I took every class and seminar that I could find to help me get ahead. When I was in my early 20’s, all my colleagues were men in their 40’s. If I had kept going, I would certainly have reached upper level management.
My desire and drive for status in the corporate world came to a screeching halt on a day in late 1993--the day I became Jackie’s Mom. That day, as all Moms understand, my priorities dramatically shifted. Life was no longer “all about me”. I wanted to spend as much time with her as I could. Suddenly work and school were unimportant. I began looking for opportunities to work from home or for good part-time jobs.
It is not easy to juggle business and motherhood. I do not claim to be an expert. After Jackie was born, I spent several years in the corporate world not realizing there were other opportunities for me. While I worked full-time, my constant concern was that I was missing everything while my child was in daycare for 11 hours a day. Because I know children are only little “for a short time”, a cloud of overwhelming sadness was constantly hanging over me. In my efforts to overcome this concern, I was fortunate along the way to find several excellent part-time jobs, and I even job-shared for a year. I have actually only worked full-time for half of my daughter’s 12 years. Yet it still never occurred to me that I could leave the security of a corporate job to have my own business.
Thankfully, the entrepreneurial bug bit me in late 2002. I now have my own business, and I love every minute of it. I am much happier and I am able to set my schedule around my children’s important activities and, on occasion work with them beside me. I recently sat at breakfast with Jackie and asked her when she has been happiest with my work schedule. She too was happiest when I was able to take her to school and pick her up myself and attend all her important activities.
My husband, Terry is about to begin working in my business full-time, too. While we are looking forward to being together more and working together to help build our business, this will be a major life change for us. Our son Cole (age three) is currently in daycare for three part-time days each week. Last week we discussed some of the adjustments we will need to make with Terry being home more. We made the commitment to juggle taking care of Cole and working in the business the remaining two days a week for the next two years until he starts kindergarten. We know it is best for Cole, that this time is a special time to be with him, and he is worth it.
I have learned many things as a Mom Entrepreneur, and I would like to share two of them. The Importance of Being Present. Several months ago, I had a breakfast meeting with my business partner and one of our networking organization members. The member was sharing some of the things he had learned in a workshop. I will never forget when he said, “You are not listening, you’ve never listened, and you are not listening now…” Then he explained how he realized he hadn’t been listening to his own daughter. I immediately understood what he was saying and my heart sank. I thought of my children. Although I had always wanted to have as much time with them as possible, I had become involved in growing my business. While juggling both work and family, I had stopped listening. I had been fooling myself and I had been very wrong. I apologized to my daughter that day. I changed immediately, including even little things. For example, while ironing on stars Jackie had earned in P.E., I took the time to talk about how she had earned the stars. I understood how much I was going to miss unless I was present all the time. Working moms often struggle with the lack of time spent with their children, but when we are present, every moment we spend with our children can be special quality time.
The Value of Teamwork. One of the most important things we can do for our families is to have open communication. I am not afraid to ask for help from my family. I try my best to communicate my upcoming schedule ahead of time. When I have a particularly hectic week, we talk about what is happening, if it’s temporary, acknowledge the stress it puts on all of us and handle it together. As a team, we worked out a plan for the days when I leave early to attend a breakfast meeting. When I say, “I have a breakfast meeting tomorrow,” everyone knows what to do. For example, my husband takes care of our son and drops him off at preschool. My family understands my commitment to them is, if at all possible, I will only attend one breakfast meeting a week. I communicate with them what is happening in the business and try to involve them in it, too. We are all in this together. As the business succeeds, we all succeed.
You can help, too. I love to help others, and as I continue my personal journey towards a more balanced life, I want to collect the experiences of other entrepreneurial moms. I am also writing a book for Mom Entrepreneurs. The comments submitted for these articles could also be featured in the book. It is my goal to share your stories so that we can all help each other to master the fine art of juggling business and motherhood.
Mrs. Salinas has written a very nice romance novel that readers can disappear in for a few days. The Captain Has Her Heart was just recently released, but is already stealing hearts!
The main character, April, is a nurse who really loves her job and often takes on extra shifts. Her husband is away completing his internship to become a Doctor. April is awoken by a man that comes in with an unusual fever – in fact they are both awaken by each other. She returns to her empty home only to receive a "dear John" letter from her husband who wants a hurried and clean divorce so that he can pursue his new interest.
Shocked and staggered by the loss of the plans that she had for her life, April’s strong spirit soon has her taking on the job of a traveling nurse – and ends up not only finding herself but a whole lot more.
Commercial pilot careers are notorious for short-term relationships, but Trig Power was more than willing to take the chance when fate kept placing April near him. He adores her deeply but must also face a shattering experience before he can do anything else. In the end, he learns that what makes a man cannot be seen in a mirror.
Author, A.G. Salinas is a wife and mother of three. She shares a similar career with her main character, which really helps her bring the experience of nursing to her readers.
ISBN#: 1-4241-1111-0
Author: A. G. Salinas
Publisher: Publish America
Published: 2006
A blanket for your house: energy-efficient, insulated siding (ARA) - With a growing emphasis on eco-conscious living, homeowners recognize the importance and value of having an energy-efficient home. One essential factor for saving energy and maintaining indoor air comfort is sealing the exterior of the home. Insulation and energy-efficient windows play important roles in preventing air leaks where obvious holes are present, however, one hidden area susceptible to energy leaks is the home's framing.
"Homeowners are looking for ways to improve their home's energy performance," says Jery Y. Huntley, president and CEO of the Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI), the trade association for manufacturers of vinyl and other polymeric siding and suppliers to the industry. "A common problem with homes today is the thermal bridging effect, which can rob a home of heat and waste energy and money."
In thermal bridging, the studs act as a passageway for heat to escape. Most insulation helps seal wall cavities, but the wall studs on either side of the cavities are often left exposed, reducing the insulating value of the entire wall.
"Continuous wall insulation is crucial to fully seal the exterior and protect against heat loss," says Jerry Blais, vice president of marketing for Ply Gem, a leading manufacturer of home remodeling and building products. "Insulated siding is one solution that helps reduce the impact of thermal bridging, adding a blanket of insulation over the exposed wall studs."
Backed with polystyrene foam insulation that is integral to the panel, insulated siding can increase a wall system's R-value, or thermal resistance. The continuous insulation the siding provides over the entire wall can contribute to reducing the energy needed to heat or cool a home.
In fact, ENERGY STAR and other programs now recognize insulated siding as a valid material to reduce thermal bridging. Therefore, insulated siding is included in the checklist of products that help homes qualify to earn the ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes label.
"The recognition of insulated siding as home insulation in energy codes and energy efficiency programs legitimizes a benefit we've known for some time," says Huntley.
Beyond energy efficiency, insulated siding offers many other benefits:
* Because it is made with vinyl, insulated siding is low maintenance. It provides the look of real wood, but does not require painting or staining.
* Insulated siding is an exceptionally dry wall system, making it resistant to mold growth and deterioration due to moisture absorption.
* The foam insulation backing and wide-style clapboard design options make insulated siding an extremely durable and impact resistant cladding, while improving the exterior wall flatness for added aesthetic appeal.
Today's vinyl siding manufacturers offer insulated siding options at various price points and in an assortment of colors. Blais recommends Mastic Home Exteriors by Ply Gem Structure EPS for superior performance and a wide selection of coordinating designer accents and accessories, which can be found on www.mastic.com. Options such as Napco by Ply Gem American Essence or Variform by Ply Gem CSL 600 also offer classic styling in numerous colors.
If you are considering insulated siding for your next home improvement project, ask your contractor to download a free copy of Insulated Siding as Home Insulation: Guide for Users and Energy Raters, published by the VSI. Available at www.insulatedsiding.info, this guide offers information on how insulated siding contributes to building energy performance, as well as proper installation techniques. What to do when you receive a foreclosure notice A foreclosure notice is the last thing any homeowner wants to receive. Many times the notice isn't much of a surprise. But there have been documented cases where the notice of foreclosure was in error - an incorrect address, a misfiling of payments or even worse, an incomplete review of the file, leading to an inaccurate foreclosure status.
Receiving a surprise foreclosure notice can cause shock and disbelief. But it's only a notice. Foreclosure doesn't happen until several more legal steps are taken. In the meantime, you can take a couple of actions to determine if you can - and should - fight the foreclosure and save your house.
Tip 1: Review the notification to make sure all the information is correct. Errors on this information - your name, address, account number, etc. - could be a result of the file not being correctly reviewed, and can help you stay in your home.
Tip 2: Connect with an attorney who specializes in foreclosure law. An easy way to make sure you find the correct attorney to handle your unique situation is to sign up for Legal Service Plans from LegalShield. Plans have a monthly subscription, and provide you with access to resources, advice and legal counsel for whatever legal situation you have, including foreclosure.
Every state has different foreclosure laws, on top of federal laws that often go into effect when the mortgage holder is located in one state and the homeowner lives in another. Having an accomplished law firm on call for legal assistance and on your side to help explain the entire process can help you determine if the potential for foreclosure is justified.
Even if the foreclosure is justified, you may still have options available to you that can help save your home. A lawyer who is knowledgeable about foreclosure law in your state can help you find and explore these options.
Tip 3: Collect and review all your financials. Having records showing payments, and amounts of the payments will come in handy in determining in court if the foreclosure notice is justified. For example, it could be determined that the amount of money you were expected to pay is too high for the loan. Or that you made payments, but they didn't end up in the correct place, and weren't properly processed by the mortgage company.
Tip 4: Keep documentation of all conversations, emails, mailings and notifications. Set up a file and print copies of all communications to store in that file. If you have to converse via a phone call, take time after the call to note the time and length of the call, who you spoke with and their title, and a summary of the conversation. If you are able, email a note back to the contact reviewing the conversation as well, so you have a copy of the conversation in writing.
Tip 5: Determine if you want to argue the notice of foreclosure. This is a big decision because your home, your credit rating and your finances are all dependent upon the final outcome. Work with your attorney and discuss all of your options, including the potential consequences of all actions.
Yes, you will worry if a notice of foreclosure appears in your mailbox, especially if it's catching you by surprise. And with losing your home a potential outcome from this notice, following these tips may help you find freedom - from worry or from being taken advantage of.
1business New-Forms-of-Income Tweet Short Tweet Long New Forms of Online Businesses That Can Provide You Good Income from the Internet
Earning money online nowadays is not like it was
before. It is much harder to do and you also need to
double the amount of work you usually do in order to
earn some extra cash. The reason for this is that
there are more people doing the same thing as you and
more competition means more division of potential
consumers. One must work harder than the other in
order to get a bigger slice of consumers. Imagine
doing this with hundreds of you competing? If you
really want to earn money online, then you will want
to enter some of the new forms of online businesses
that can provide you god income from the internet.
An example of a highly congested online business is
affiliate marketing. Because this kind of business is
one of the simplest ways to make money, many people
are now affiliate marketers. In fact, you can`t even
count the number of online affiliate marketers today
and everyday, thousands of others are now joining this
type of online business.
If you want to make money in the internet nowadays,
you have to think of other kinds of online business
that can provide you with good amount of income. So,
here are several online businesses that you can do in
order for you to make some money online.
The first is by being an online FOREX or Stock trader.
Thanks to the internet, you can now buy and sell
stocks or currency right at the comforts of your own
home. Today, you will see a lot of trading websites
that caters to a lot of traders from all over the
world.
If you think that you are good at the stock or FOREX
market and is knowledgeable about it, then being an
online stock or FOREX trader is the right kind of
online business for you. Although investing in stocks
and FOREX has its risks, you have to consider the fact
that it has a lot of potential in making you some
money.
The great thing about being an online trader is that
you will be able to do it right at the comforts of
your own home. All you need to have is a computer with
an active internet connection, an active trading
account that you can easily sign up in with various
trading brokerage websites, and money to trade.
Another type of online business that can ensure income
and a good amount of it is by being a call center
agent. Most companies today are now outsourcing their
call centers or their help desk. In fact, some
companies even outsource it to individuals who have
computers with active internet connection in their
homes. If you want to make some extra cash but you
can’t leave home to work for some reason, then
becoming an outsourced call center agent will be the
right online job for you.
The great thing about this is that you will not only
be able to enjoy the convenience of working right at
the comforts of your home, but you will also see that
aside from a good salary, most companies will even pay
for your internet connection.
In this kind of online business, what you need is a
computer with an active internet connection and a
headset with microphone. The software and instructions
for calls will just be given to you by the company you
apply in. You also need good communication skills in
order for you to qualify for this kind of job as well
as being able to deal with any kind of people.
These are the things that you have to remember about
online businesses. The mentioned jobs or online
businesses are two of the many new forms of income
generating businesses from the internet.
Affiliate Marketing is a derivative of Internet marketing where the advertisement publisher gets paid for every customer or sales provided by him. Affiliate marketing is the basic for all other Internet marketing strategies.
In this type of marketing, affiliate management companies, in-house affiliate managers and third party vendors are effectively utilized to use E-mail Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, RRS Capturing and Display Advertising for the success of the product. The web traffic can be traced with the help of a third party or own affiliate programs. A lot of work is involved in this process. At first marketing by this method involved lots of spamming, false advertising, trademark infringement, etc. But, after the invention of complex algorithms and advance security this has been regularized to make it safer for doing business and shopping online. This even led to the better scrutinizing of the terms and conditions by the merchants. Affiliate marketing became more profiting with the opening of more opportunities but at the same time it also increased the competition in marketing.
Due to this pressure in house affiliate programs for merchants became a thing of the past and were replaced by out-sourced programs. The companies that offered this service have expert affiliate and network program managers who have various affiliate program management techniques. These affiliate networks have publishers associated with them who help them with the advertising part.
Affiliate marketing was started by cdnow.com who had music oriented websites. They placed list of music albums on their site and they paid others if they put those links in their websites when a visitor bought their album through their site. The first company to link with cdnow.com was Geffen Records. Two months later, Amazon was offered by a woman that she would sell Amazon’s books on her website and she should be paid a certain percentage in return if she sold Amazon’s books through her site. They liked the idea and started the Amazon associates program. It was more of a commission program where they received a commission if a visitor clicked their links and banners on other’s site and bought anything through it.
Since its invention, the affiliate network has been adopted by various businesses like travel, education, telecom, mobile, gaming, personal finance, retail, and subscription sites, the most common being adult and gambling sectors. In UK alone, affiliate marketing produced £ 2.16 billion.
The compensation methods used are Cost per sale (CPS), Cost per action (CPA), Cost per mile (CPM) and Cost per click (CPC). The first two are the more famous methods today. This is because in CPM and CPC, the visitor which turns up on a particular website might not be the targeted audience and a click would be enough to generate commission. CPS and CPA have a compulsion that the visitor not only clicks on the link but also buys something or signs up for some service after it which proves that he is among the targeted audience. Only in the above case the affiliate gets paid. So the affiliate should try to send as much targeted traffic as possible to the advertiser in order to increase his/her returns and for this reason affiliate marketing is also known as performance marketing because it totally depends on the performance of the affiliate. The affiliate team can be differentiated from a sales team from the nature of their jobs. The job of the affiliate team is to drag targeted traffic to a point and from that
point it’s the job of the sales team to influence the visitor to buy the product or the service.
This is a very effective kind of method because the money is being paid only when results have been achieved. The publisher incurs all the cost except that of initial setup and development of the program, which is incurred by the merchant. Many businesses give credit to this method of marketing for their success.
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Businesses, what do they have in common?
Advertising
Almost all businesses, big or small, no matter what product or services they sell, they need this to be successful in selling whatever products or services they are selling. We see them everywhere in our everyday lives; we see them in flyers, TV commercials, billboards, walls, theaters, sides of buses, and even on the sides of milk boxes, and we even hear advertising on radios and telephones.
Advertising is a tool businesses reach out to more people to buy their products or services. It is a fact that a business will only grow just a little or not at all without advertising.
Thriving businesses hire advertising companies to advertise for them, it is probably better than getting your employees out on the street advertising your products and services for you.
Advertising itself is a business, and you might think that this kind of business is great for making money and you are right, it does make a lot of money. Businesses pay big money to advertise their product.
The same goes for the internet. Online businesses have many ways to advertise their products and services; one of the most common ways is to advertise through affiliate programs.
Affiliate marketing has been around for quite a while now, and it still flourishing. If you are planning to get into the affiliate marketing business, you be successful in it.
Firstly, you have to know what affiliate marketing is all about, how it works, and what to expect.
Affiliate marketing works by signing up a website as an affiliate of an online business to advertise for them. Keep in mind that you will not be actually selling the product or services but you just have to pre-sell the product or services.
This means that if you sign up as an affiliate of an online business your website becomes pretty much like a billboard or an advertising space. Unlike billboards, online businesses will not pay you to post their links on a website but they will only pay you a commission if a visitor from your website clicks the link and buys the product or services the online business is offering.
To start being an affiliate you first need a website. Your website should have a specific theme or topic you are interested in. Remember that the key to this business is targeted internet traffic. Having a theme in your website can make it easier for you to get targeted traffic.
Planning your website
Firstly, create a website based a specific content based on what you know. Like your hobby or your previous work.
Secondly, think of the most profitable topics based on your website’s theme.
Lastly, choose an affiliate program related on what is being discussed on your website’s topic.
It is important that you should not include sales pitch on your website. Including one will make it look like you’re selling the product or services, remember that you’re not selling the product but just referring on where to you can buy the product.
Your topics should be more on the information side, include things on what it is all about, why buy the product and you can include the pros and cons of the product if you want. You might think it will discourage potential buyers. Nevertheless, giving your opinion about the product will make it look like you tried the product and knowledgeable about it. This would result in people wanting to try for themselves.
It is also wise that your advertising should not be in your article page. Create a different page that has the affiliate.
What is targeted internet traffic?
Targeted internet traffic is the visitors you want in your website. These visitors are people who are interested in the product you will be discussing in your website not just someone who accidentally entered your site.
High amounts of untargeted internet traffic are useless in your affiliate website. All they do is look at your website for a couple of seconds and leaves.
To generate increased targeted internet traffic you have to:
Create articles regarding the product or services the online business you signed up as an affiliate and put in your website URL at the end of each article then post it on article publishing websites.
Another great thing about this is that not only it generates high amounts of targeted internet traffic but also it is also free.
Rank well on search engines, internet users seldom go to the third results of their search. It is important that your website be instantly shown on the first or second search results.
These are some of the basic structures in building your affiliate business. Just remember that targeted traffic is the lifeline of affiliate marketing. Websites with little or no targeted traffic are websites that do not generate suitable income.
Mexico is most often well-known for its amazing beaches. Each year, millions of tourists flock to Mexico in hopes of vacationing on some the “hottest,” beaches in the world. While most tourists are vacationing at overcrowded beaches, you could be enjoying your vacation at a Mexico golf resort.
As with all other popular vacation destinations, Mexico has a large number of golf resorts to choose from. In fact, there are so many golf resorts to choose from that you may be wondering exactly how you will be able to narrow down your search. Your first step should be to examine some of the most well-known golf resorts in the area. Below is an overview of five top rated golf resorts that you can find in Mexico.
(1) The Isla Navidad Golf Course, Marina and Resort is not only one of the most popular golf resorts in Mexico, it is one of the most popular and top rated beach resorts. The resort is located in Manazanillo. What is most attractive about the Isla Navidad Golf Course, Marina and Resort is that it is as secluded as you can get in Mexico.
The Isla Navidad Golf Course, Marina, and Resort offers an unlimited nubmer of activities that are geared towards the mature crowd. Popular activities, aside from golfing, include boating, swimming, playing tennis, and more. The Isla Navidad Golf Course, Marina, and Resort is an ideal vacation destination for those who love golf and even for those who don’t.
(2) The Casa del Mar Golf Resort and Spa is located in Cabo San Lucas. Despite being a small golf resort, it is one of the most popular in all of Mexico. The small resort setting often makes it a popular vacation destination for those who are looking for privacy.
The Casa del Mar Golf Resort is most famously known for their Robert Trent Jones golf course. In addition to their well-known golf course, additional facilities include beaches, spas, beauty salons, pools, and tennis courts. As with most other golf resorts in Mexico, the Casa del Mar Golf Course caters to those who enjoy golfing and those who would rather be relaxing along the beach.
(3) The Westin Regina Golf Course and Beach Resort is located in Los Cobas. This modern resort offers a large number of activities and attractions to visitors. Of course, they are well-known for their golf course packages, but you are likely to find onsite activities for those who would rather be spending their time off the golf course.
As with most other golf courses and beach resorts, the Westin Regina Golf Course and Beach Resort offers traditional beach activities. These activities include sunbathing, swimming, and boating. In addition to beach activities, the Westin Regina Golf Course and Beach Resort is well-known for its horseback riding adventures.
(4) The Melia Cabo Real Beach and Golf Resort is located in Los Cabos. Vacationers looking for a popular golf resort should examine this one. It is known as one of the largest golf resorts Mexico. The onsite golf courses are well-known because they were developed by two of the most popular golfers in the history of the sport.
Vacationers, who are interested in spending time away from the onsite golf courses, have a nubmer of options. Being right by the shoreline, the Melia Cabo Real Beach and Golf Resort is perfect for those who wish to spend their vacation relaxing by the beach. Popular beach activities include snorkeling, swimming, and sunbathing.
(5) The Avandaro Golf and Spa Resort is located in Valle de Bravo. Unlike the above mentioned golf resorts, the Avandaro Golf and Spa Resort is not located along the beach. Instead it is in the Sierra Madre Mountains. While vacationing at the resort, private cabin rentals or hotel accommodations are available.
In addition to onsite and nearby golf accommodations, the Avandaro Golf and Spa Resort is most well-known for its unbeatable spa treatments. Onsite swimming pools and tennis courts also make the Avandaro Golf Resort and Spa ideal for all who are vacationing in Mexico.
The above mentioned golf resorts are just a few of the many that can be found in or around Mexico. To select the perfect golf resort you are encouraged to consider what you want out of your trip to Mexico and what the others traveling with you want. Searching for golf resort destinations based on your needs is the best way to ensure you get everything you deserve out of your Mexico vacation.
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There are hundreds of direct sales companies that offer Wahms the ability to make money and stay home with their children at the same time. When you work in direct sales you are an independent contractor for a company. You are in charge of selling their products or services, which you then get at a discount. Your income comes from the difference between the price you charge your customers and the price you pay for the items. You can also normally earn money from commissions off of the sales of your recruits.
Going with a direct sales company is a great way to start a work at home business. Direct sales companies offer stay at home moms an affordable way to start up their own business. There are very little costs involved. Normally a starter kit can be purchased for $100 to $200. Compare that with opening a regular store that will cost thousands. Some companies even offer the opportunity to earn a starter kit for free.
Working a direct sales business also means that you have flexibility in your work schedule and your income. You make all of the decisions on when you hold parties or demonstrations. Your income is directly proportionate to the efforts that you put into your business. The more demonstrations you book and the more new clients you meet, the more you will make. You’ll also receive support and encouragement from fellow consultants. Weekly sales meetings help keep you motivated and give you fresh ideas for your business. You will network with other consultants for support and praise. Your up line or recruiter will also provide you with lots of help as you get your business started.
To be successful in direct sales, you’ll need to have great people skills. The products are really second to your personality. Your presence and your customer service will be what sell your items. You’ll also need to be very organized. As an independent sales rep, you’ll be in charge of tracking your sales and paying the appropriate taxes. You’ll need to schedule your parties, shows or demonstrations and follow up with your customers in a timely manner.
Once you’ve decided that direct sales is right for you, its time to choose while direct sales company you want to work with. It’s recommended that you choose a company that offers product that you already like or have experience with. The best salespeople are those who are enthusiastic about their products. Trying to sell something that you don’t use yourself or that you aren’t that interested in will make you appear insincere to your customers.
Think about your direct sales company choice in the long term. This will be your business that you put your name on, and you will invest your time and money in. Research your options thoroughly and make sure that you sign up with a trusted company. Don’t feel pressured by a sponsor to sign right away. This is your decision and it is up to you whether or not you want to join.
Also, make sure to ask a lot of questions. Know everything that you can about the company before you sign up. Understand the commission structure, how products are sold and if there are any monthly minimums. Make sure you understand how much your starter pack will cost and what the kit includes. Will there be anything else you need to buy immediately? Will you need to buy inventory? Understand how ordering works and how the products get to the customers.
If you are really serious about an opportunity, jump online and see what other consultants have to say about the company. Find out what customers are saying about the company. If there is more bad than good being said about a company and its consultants, then that’s a huge red flag. Also, visit the Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau websites. They can give you information about the trustworthiness of a company.
This product, the Zune Car Charger, is also known as the Zune Car Pack, and it runs around $79.99. It has tons of features that will simply dazzle you. Lets get started with that.
First off, I`d like to start off by saying who this is for. This product is for anyone who enjoys listening to music through their mp3 player in their car. Its extremely useful for anyone taking a long road trip and doesn`t want to be changing cd`s every hour or so. All in all, if you have a zune, a car, and money to spend, then this product will definitely be worth your while.
The great thing about the Zune Car Charger when compared to say an iPod adapter or something of that sort, is that with the iPod adapter you have to change the fm station to the one that you think works best for you, and then you have to change it on the adapter and so forth. But the
Zune product completely eliminates that by having auto-tuning, it will automatically tune itself into the best possible braodcasting station around, thus you will not get the best performance possible, you don`t have to do any work to get it. This also allows you to be safer on the roads as you will not have to worry about looking in weird places to adjust the station on your adapter as well as your deck, it simply does it by itself.
Another feature of this Zune Car Charger that is simply amazing is the fact that is charges and can be played at the same time. Although a lot of other adapters do the same, the idea in itself is great.
Not only are you being able to enjoy your mp3 player in the car, listening to whatever you want to listen to, you are getting full advantage of this product by also charging your mp3 player. So, now when you leave your car and you want to take your mp3 player with you, you no longer have to worry about your mp3 player being uncharged for wherever you are going.
The fm part has two different presets for those who are taking a distance trip that will be going from station to station as you travel through cities. This makes it easier on you so you really don`t have to deal with all of the busy work just to listen and enjoy your music.
This Zune Car Charger also comes with a dashboard grip pad so that you can place it anywhere on your dashboard without falling or anything. This is definitely helpful for those who don`t want to reach all the way down in the corner of the car just to change the song, they can simply grip it within hands reach and it makes it a whole lot easier.
This product is made by Zune, therefore you will know that this product is specifically made for zune mp3 players, so that it is compatible for all zune mp3 players no matter what. How unforunate would it be to buy a car charger and not be compatible with the mp3 player that you are using.
With Zune making this product, you are also ensured quality and reliability. The zune mp3 players are excellent mp3 players that many people are missing out on, and there are also going to be a lot of people missing out on the Zune Car Charger.
But, that just means you are going to be taking full advantage of what Microsoft has offered you. A great mp3 player along with a great accessory to accommodate with it. All in all, this product is an extraodinary product for anyone who loves listening to music in their car, going on a long road trip, or needs a quick charge every now and then on the go.
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Word Of Mouth Advertising - Steps To Create Awareness
Word of mouth advertising creates an awareness campaign where your business information travels from person to person, creating a world wind of awareness. For a new business start-up, word of mouth marketing is often the best and most effective advertising method.
Newspaper print and classified ads can get very expensive, and have lost much of their effectiveness with the popularity of the internet in the past decade. New business owners can`t even consider radio or television advertising as a viable option. What is left for a home business or small start-up to do to spread the word about their enterprise?
Here are some steps that you can take to start a viral word of mouth marketing campaign about your business:
Acquaintances: Approach your friends, family and neighbors initially, followed by contacting other people you know in your community and beyond. To begin your campaign, you may take a broad approach to spread your information; ultimately streamlining your message to your target market.
Networking: Both online and off, networking is the backbone of the word of mouth marketing. You need to have a large network to build a database of prospective customers. Find forums and other groups where your target market ‘hang out.’
Website: It’s the Internet age. Establish your website with good, focused keywords to get favorable results from the search engines. Also, keep your website, user-friendly with easy navigation and complete updated information about everything regarding your business.
Freebies: Everyone loves to get something free. Create a free report or ebook related to your idea or product and give it away to potential customers, asking them to give the item to their friends and family as well.
Mailers: You can use email or postcards or pamphlets about your business to inform your acquaintances prior to calling them.
Word of mouth advertising has stood the test of time and is effective for every business. There are simple, affordable methods of starting a viral marketing campaign that will spread like wild fire. By putting into place some or all of the ideas mentioned above, you can create a world of advertising for your business.
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The Verve Intellectual Property Case: A Bittersweet Example
Intellectual property`s tentacles are long and strong. Maybe the largest battlefield in IP is the music industry. Composer, producers, interpreters and license owners might get unexpectedly involved in legal battles regarding the misuse or abuse of a song of their property. Sometimes it is just something as little as a sample of the song but are legal frictions can deal with millions and millions of dollars.
Time is not an issue to underestimate when dealing with Intellectual Property. If by any chance, you use a song that was written forty years ago, and one of its owners is still alive, he/she can claim unfair use and suddenly, legal lawsuits can flood your desk. When working with someone else`s work, you should be extremely careful, no matter if you already got permission to use it.
In 1997, the British band The Verve sampled an orchestration in one of their songs, "Bittersweet Symphony", from the Rolling Stones` "The Last Time". Prior the release of the album, the group did the proper negotiations concerning the license agreement with the Rolling Stones to utilize the sample. When the album came out, the song was a complete hit and reached number 23 on the Billboard Charts. After the sudden success of the song, the Rolling Stones argued that The Verve violated their license agreement because they use too much of the sample in their song. The Rolling Stones ended up collecting 100% of the loyalties of the song. Members of The Verve argued that the Stones got greedy when they noticed the sudden success of "Bittersweet Symphony".
As a result, the Rolling Stones sold the rights over the "Bittersweet Symphony" and it became part of many commercials and publicities. Allen Klein, Rolling Stones` manager licensed the song to Nike and to Vauxhall automobiles. Both brands utilize the melody for multi-million dollar television campaigns. Even worse, when the song was nominated for a Grammy, The Verve was not named as a nominee, but Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were. This is just a little example of moral rights dealing with intellectual property. The song hit top of the charts and not one members of The Verve enjoyed a cent of its success.
If these types of situations happen with amazing groups, who supposedly are not interested in more money, anything can happen to regular people who may get exposed to these inconveniences. Get acquainted with the respective regulations and laws so that no economical issues may come up in case you are planning to use someone else`s inspiration!
1business New-Forms-of-Income Tweet Short Tweet Long New Forms of Income Generating Businesses from the Internet: Becoming a FOREX Trader
You may know about the internet being one of the tools
used by so many people to make some cash through
online businesses. The fact that the internet can
deliver cash right at your doorstep if you know how,
you will definitely want to try and take a piece of
the big pie in the internet. However, what kind of
online business can ensure you to earn some cash? One
way is by becoming a FOREX trader. Although this kind
of online business has existed for a few years now,
you have to consider that this is one of the new forms
of income generating businesses from the internet.
In the past, the FOREX market was closed only to
multinational corporations and banks. They are the
only ones allowed to trade in this vast and very
liquid market.
In FOREX, currency is traded against one another. In
order to become successful in FOREX, one must know
when to trade specific kinds of currencies and which
currency they should trade it against with.
Thanks to the internet, the FOREX market is now open
to everyone who has access to the internet. That means
that you too can now become a FOREX trader even if you
don’t have a million dollars to spare.
In fact, with just a hundred dollars, you can start
trading currency in this very large market.
The great thing about the FOREX market is that it`s
almost always open everyday. This means that you will
be able to trade anytime of the day and anytime you
want. The trading here is also very large in terms of
the amount of money being circulated. In fact, in a
single trading day, hundreds of billions of dollars
are exchanged.
With this kind of market, you will definitely be able
to make some cash and a lot of it if you know how to
trade in FOREX. So, just how do you get started
trading in the FOREX market assuming that you already
know how to trade in it?
Basically, all you need is a computer or a laptop with
an active internet connection. Then, you will need to
sign up an account with a FOREX broker. Then, you will
be provided with FOREX trading software where you will
base all your trades from.
The great thing about this is that FOREX brokers will
be able to advise you on what trades you should make
and when to trade. This is why you have to remember to
go with a broker that has a lot of experience in the
market. By doing so, you will be able to make sure
that you will make some money and minimize the risks
of losing money.
These are the things that you have to remember about
the FOREX market. Although this is a huge market, in
fact the largest, it doesn’t mean that there are risks
involved. In fact, there are some people who lost
their life savings in this market because of
misinformation and inexperience.
So, even though the FOREX market can make you some
cash, there are risks that you should always be wary
about. Online FOREX trading is one of the new forms of
income generating businesses from the internet today.
With this kind of online business, you can be sure
that you will earn some cash. Just remember that you
do need to know the FOREX market first before you
start trading. This will minimize risks of losing
money and maximizing your chance of profiting.
Valuing Network Certifications - Is The Time, Money And Effort Worth The Bother?
Summary:
There are many ways to get any of the large number of network certifications now available. There's not only software certification like those offered from Oracle, Java, Microsoft, etc.
but there's also direct network hardware certifications from strong companies like Cisco and then there's the server administration, hardware repair, security and several sub category type certifications. All are available but the question is if these have any real value in the marketplace.
Valuing Network Certifications - Is The Time, Money And Effort Worth The Bother?
There are many ways to get any of the large number of network certifications now available. There's not only software certification like those offered from Oracle, Java, Microsoft, etc. but there's also direct network hardware certifications from strong companies like Cisco and then there's the server administration, hardware repair, security and several sub category type certifications. All are available but the question is if these have any real value in the marketplace.
The answer, unfortunately is not simple. This is because while many companies demand a certain certification, they will also bend the requirement and allow you to get certified once you have the job. There's also people in the marketplace who are strong proponents of certification or another. The reason for this is usually because they have that certification and by requiring it, they somehow believe it validates their decision to obtain the training and pass the tests.
The reality is that like a good resume and education pedigree, certifications help get you in the door. Think about it for a moment. If you were hiring a network administrator, you would probably ask for the usually experience and basic education and some type of networking certification. If 100 people claiming the same skills and experiences levels all apply and all have at least the single required certification while 10 have not only the network cert but also maybe several MS and a security certificate, which candidates applying would probably get scheduled for interviews? Right! It would be the ones with the better paper qualifications.
So the value of a certification can be measured by it's recognition as important by employers, and the relative value they place on such training. If you're applying in network shops that value certifications, then they will naturally place a premium on the fact that your have that training and will probably reflect that in an increased earnings range.
The real key however is to recognize that employers are NOT employing you because you have a certification. You must have the skills necessary to do the job and meet the requirements of the position. No amount of certifications can make up for a strong work ethic and solid experience. With today's study materials, almost anyone can learn enough to pass the required tests and become certified. This however does not make anyone competent to work on a network anymore than walking into a garage makes one a mechanic. It's skills, talent and knowledge that are truly desired.
Microsoft Certifications are one of the most widely pursued and acclaimed professional certifications in the IT industry. Preparing MS certification tests, however, is a significant undertaking whether you're just out of college or have been in IT field for years. IT professionals are continuously demanded to acquire new knowledge in order to perform well on their jobs as new technology in the IT industry emerged at a pace that has never been seen before. Regardless what certifications (Microsoft Certified Professional or MCP, Microsoft Certified System Administrator or MCSA, Microsoft Certified System Engineer or MCSE ) you are pursuing, a thorough planning will increase the chance of success.
The importance of hands-on Experience, no matter if it's your own little network at home or at your job, experience matters! Being able to apply the knowledge gained by the study necessary to obtain your certification is just as important as the exam itself.
When preparing for any certification test, have a network available to physically learn the principles being taught. You network might only be a couple of old PC's and a switch but it's enough to understand the principles and basic information. You gain valuable skills that cannot be obtained any other way except through hands on work.
Finally, consider using CBT's or computer based training as part of your test preparation. These tools are a great way to take your level of understanding to a new level. This is also true of practice exams.
If you develop the skills necessary to support the certifications, all your training, costs and effort will pay off handsomely. With your knowledge and training, you can expect to be have an easier time getting considered for positions, moving up in a company, and enjoying a solid work career.
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1travel Disneyland Tweet Short Tweet Long Get More Out of Your Disneyland Vacation With
FastPass
You don’t want to spend your entire Disneyland
Vacation standing in long lines. This can be avoided
by using Disneyland FastPass. FastPass can be
obtained from machines located near the rides that
accept FastPass. This doesn’t mean that you get to
immediately move to the front of the line. It is more
like scheduling an appointment for the ride later in
the day – at which time you actually will move to
the front of the line. In the meantime, you are free
to go enjoy other sites and rides around the park.
When you obtain a FastPass ticket, you will be
given a one hour time in which to enjoy the ride. For
instance, your FastPass ticket may say 11am to
12pm. This means that you can show up and move
to the front of the line between the hours of 11am and
12pm. You must have your Disneyland ticket in order
to obtain a FastPass ticket.
At Disneyland, FastPasses are available for Indiana
Jones, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain
Railroad, Roger Rabbits Cartoon Spin, Autopia,
Space Mountain, and Buzz Lightyear.
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Relationship Management: Knowing and Communicating with Your Key Publics
Many organizations actively engage in `Issues Management.` For most, this involves scanning the news, developing communications strategies around relevant issues and trends, and then communicating their messages back through the media.
However, effective communications is more than just managing issues through the media. Companies and organizations must also be aware of their external publics – the people and groups outside of an organization`s sphere that affect, or are affected by, what that organization does.
This is known as `Relationship Management.` It is the discipline of identifying key publics and establishing strategies for building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with those publics.
Identifying External Publics
Like most organizations, there is a good chance you are already using media monitoring to track the issues that affect your organization. This is Communications 101.
You may even be taking it one step further and conducting some kind of media analysis, including assigning tones like positive, negative or neutral to news stories. And if you`re not, you should be. Without proper analysis and evaluation, your communications team is not doing its job properly.
But where it really gets interesting is when you take your existing monitoring and analysis and add another dimension to it. One of the best examples of this is tracking and analyzing quotes.
Tracking quotes helps you identify your key publics. You can see exactly what they are thinking, what they are saying, what they are doing.
And by taking further small steps, such as cross-referencing tone with quotes, you can easily identify the type of relationship that exists between your organization and its different key publics. You can get a picture of what you are doing right and what you are doing wrong, and, where necessary, develop a plan to change the relationship.
Obviously, the more positive the quote or article, the greater the chance that the person being quoted is an ally to issues favorable to your organization. Conversely, the more negative the quote or article, the greater the chance that the person being quoted is opposed to issues favorable to your organization.
Furthermore, the more times a person is quoted, the greater the chance he or she is an Opinion Leader – a person that knowingly or unknowingly influences opinion. It`s important that your organization try to have an open and professional dialogue with Opinion Leaders no matter what their position is.
Dealing with Key Publics
A lot of people feel the media ultimately control public opinion. There`s no denying they do have an enormous influence, but they are only one piece of the PR puzzle.
It`s important that PR professionals not limit themselves to just the media. Sometimes it`s best to communicate right to the source, if possible. Remember, as a professional communicator, your primary job is to disseminate information, not necessarily to deal with the media or write news releases. How you get the information to your publics is not what matters; what matters is that they get the information. Using the media and writing news releases are simply a means to an end.
According to Statistics Canada, 61 per cent of Canadians belong to a group or organization, including organizations unions, religious groups, professional associations, etc. Opinion Leaders are a very important component of these groups.
Once you have identified the groups and their Opinion Leaders, it`s important to develop consistent messages that will clearly state your organization`s position on key issues. Without that consistency, you run the risk of looking hypocritical or insincere. The last thing you want is to be communicating different messages regarding the same issue.
If you want people to trust you and your organization, consistency is a must. Trust is the first step in developing a relationship with the Opinion Leaders and your key publics.
Honesty is Always the Best Policy
Remember, when it comes to any type of communications, honesty is always the best policy. Trying to manipulate the media or the public is a dangerous game. If you`re honest, people might not always like what you have to say, but at least they`ll believe you and have a greater respect for you in the long run.
Monitoring the Media Helps Ensure Honesty Prevails
Monitoring the media allows organizations to ensure everyone is on message, helping to prevent misunderstandings through inadvertent contradictions or an overly aggressive spokesperson. Also, proactive media analysis can gauge how well key publics and other influencers, such as the media, are accepting your organization`s position on an issue.
Media Analysis is a Powerful Tool, but...
Media analysis can help identify miscommunication, and can also help identify the underlying reason for that miscommunication. It`s also an effective way of identifying key publics and opinion leaders, gauging where they stand on an issue and finding out what they are saying.
However, it`s important to remember ‘Relationship Management` is about dealing with people directly. Media analysis is just a tool to help ensure your organization is communicating honestly and effectively – the same way the media are just a vehicle for delivering your message.
But even if you have a top notch media analysis program in place, you should never stop communicating directly with your key publics to figure out where they stand on key issues and how they view your organization. After all, public relations and communications are all about communicating effectively, and nothing is more effective than getting your information straight from the source.
One of the best, and simplest, ways to start a Wahm business online is to become a seller on one of the several online auction sites. Ebay is the most popular, and most widely recognized. However, sellers are also having success on Yahoo auctions, Overstock auctions and many others. Being an online auction seller has many benefits for a Wahm. You can run your business from your home. You can set up auctions to automatically list at certain times of the day, so you don’t always have to be at the computer. Plus, there is guaranteed traffic to the auction website which makes it simple to get new customers.
Before you start an online auction business you should decide whether or not you have the skills or willingness to do so. Although there is a lot of money to be made in auctions, there are also a lot of challenges. As a successful auction Wahm, you need to have the tenacity to try different things to increase you sales. You must also have knowledge of what the market wants so you can provide in demand products that will sell. Money management is a must, since selling on an auction is typically a home-based business. You will be in charge of the finances of the business and need to be responsible for keeping your business and personal finances separate.
Online auction businesses are very simple to start. To start an ebay business, for example, all you need is a registered account with ebay, and a paypal account. The ebay account will allow you to perform transactions on their website. The paypal account will allow you to accept payment for items that you sell, as well as pay for the ebay fees. Although you can technically take payments through check or money order, using paypal makes the process a whole lot faster and more enjoyable for your customers.
The fees involved with running an ebay business are minimal compared to having your own store on a separate website. While hosting for a website can cost upwards of $20 per month, ebay only charges you a small percentage of the items that you sell. There are also some other minimal fees involved, and most sellers work those fees into their listing price.
Before you decide to sell on an auction site as a business, try a buying from the auction site first. Understand the process from the buyer’s point of view. Take note of how you are treated by the seller and ask yourself what you would do differently. Buying before selling is also a good method because you can build feedback in the auction site system. Feedback is left whether you buy or sell, so building some feedback as a buyer is a good idea. A positive feedback record will make you more appealing as a seller.
Finding items to sell is the biggest perceived problem with selling on auction sites. However, you can start with items from around your home. Look in your closets and in your garage for items that can be sold on the auction sites. You will be surprised by what people will buy. Selling from around your home will give you experience with the selling process and will build positive selling feedback.
Familiarize yourself with the auction process before you begin selling. Remember to start your business small and let it develop as you become more confident in your auction selling abilities.
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1 cup corn meal
1 cup graham flour
1 teaspoon salt
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1? cups sweet milk
? teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
Procedures : To prepare this Boston Brown Bread, No. 2 Recipe, first mix dry ingredients. To half of dry ingredients add soda, and to the other half, add molasses and milk, then the baking powder. Mix thoroughly. Add remaining dry ingredients, and steam in cans for three and one-half hours. Dry in the oven for a few minutes before serving. This makes excellent toast. more Free recipesFree Recipes Category :
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300 g flour
210 ml water
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Possible ingredients to put into/onto Okonomiyaki
Katsuobushi*: Dried, shaved benito (katsuo)
Aonori*: Green, dried seaweed.
Leek or green onion
Beef: thinly sliced or ground
Pork: thinly sliced or ground
Chicken: breast filets
Octopus*
Squid*
Prawn
Tuna
Mushrooms
and much more...
Sauces
Brown okonomiyaki sauce*
Mayonnaise
Procedures : Cut four large, green cabbage leaves without the hard, white core in thin strings (ca. 4 mm).
Mix the water, flour, eggs and the cabbage strings together.
You may now add more ingredients to the dough: e.g. seafood, cut in little pieces, ground meat, cut mushrooms, etc.
Fry the dough like a pancake in a small frying pan.
Before turning the okonomiyaki over, and while the dough is still quite soft, you may put other ingredients on top of the dough.
Turn the okonomiyaki.
When fried well, serve the okonomiyaki with katsuobushi, aonori, mayonnaise and okonomiyaki sauce.
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Public Relations or "PR" is one of the most important factors in how you are perceived by the public at large. It is the relationship between your business and your customers, past customers, community and potential customers.
There are two ways of obtaining PR. One way is through press releases, in which you share news about events or accomplishments within your company or organization. This form of PR gives you full control over how your company looks to the public. Your public, is anyone who has an interest of one type or another in your business such as your employees, customers, suppliers, competition and the press. How you are percieved by the public has a huge impact on the future of your business.
When issuing a press release make sure that the information provided is of interest to the readers or viewers of that particular publication. The heading of the press release should grab the readers attention and prompt them to continue reading. Make sure you are targeting publications which would be interested in your information. You wont have much success submitting a press release about christmas ornaments to a publication which targets outdoor life.
Testimonials and case histories are useful when overcoming objections, building credibility, and demonstrating customer satisfaction with your company and products. Generally, testimonials do not make up the bulk of a press release. Although it helps to add in a positive quote from a satisfied customer, make sure the comment is in direct relation to the focus of your press release.
Good PR from satisfied customers can bring you a whopping customer base, yet at the same time one shred of negative PR from an unhappy customer can cause your business considerable damage. When in a one-on-one meeting your customer should do most of the talking. Your customers are worth listening to and their feedback is valuable information! Take the time to listen to their questions and comments as it will help you to understand their needs and make sure they are satisfied with your service. If you are doing most of the talking, chances are, your customers are going to feel pressured or turned off and you run the risk of losing a sale as well as a customer.
Building a relationship with the public is an important aspect of promoting your business and building a solid customer base. Staying in touch with your customers will not only improve your customer relations, but will keep your name foremost in the minds of your customers and prospects and keep them coming back.
If you’ve never been to Springfield, then you haven’t experienced one of the most entertaining and witty shows in television history. The Simpsons is unrivaled in its satirical quality and is quite possibly one of the funniest shows in television history. It’s already the longest-running prime time series. Long before Seinfeld redefined the traditional sitcom, The Simpsons transformed the animated genre into a ratings boon once again. Its success opened the door for a number of great series such The Family Guy, Futurama, and King Of The Hill. With an endless number of crazy and eccentric characters, The Simpsons is one of the funniest shows you will ever see…
The Simpsons (Season 5) DVD offers a number of hilarious episodes including the season premiere “Homer’s Barbershop Quartet” in which Homer tells Bart and Lisa the story of his early brush with fame as a member of “The Be Sharps” – a barbershop quartet composed of Homer, Principal Skinner, Apu, and Barney (who replaced Chief Wiggum at the request of a music rep). The Be Sharps take the world by storm, performing for President Reagan and Johnny Carson. Eventually, the band is destroyed by Homer’s bad song writing and Barney’s new Asian girlfriend… Other notable episodes from Season 5 include “Rosebud” (a satire of Citizen Kane, but with Mr. Burns in the starring role) and “Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy” in which Lisa protests the stereotypical and sexists remarks made by a talking Malibu Stacy doll (her efforts eventually lead to a new product design which bombs in the marketplace)…
Below is a list of episodes included on The Simpsons (Season 5) DVD:
Episode 82 (Homer’s Barbershop Quartet) Air Date: 09-30-1993
Episode 83 (Cape Feare) Air Date: 10-07-1993
Episode 84 (Homer Goes to College) Air Date: 10-14-1993
Episode 85 (Rosebud) Air Date: 10-21-1993
Episode 86 (Treehouse of Horror 4) Air Date: 10-28-1993
Episode 87 (Marge on the Lam) Air Date: 11-04-1993
Episode 88 (Bart’s Inner Child) Air Date: 11-11-1993
Episode 89 (Boy Scoutz N’ the Hood) Air Date: 11-18-1993
Episode 90 (The Last Temptation of Homer) Air Date: 12-09-1993
Episode 91 ($pringfield) Air Date: 12-16-1993
Episode 92 (Homer the Vigilante) Air Date: 01-06-1994
Episode 93 (Bart Gets Famous) Air Date: 02-03-1994
Episode 94 (Homer and Apu) Air Date: 02-10-1994
Episode 95 (Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy) Air Date: 02-17-1994
Episode 96 (Deep Space Homer) Air Date: 02-24-1994
Episode 97 (Homer Loves Flanders) Air Date: 03-17-1994
Episode 98 (Bart Gets an Elephant) Air Date: 03-31-1994
Episode 99 (Burns’ Heir) Air Date: 04-14-1994
Episode 100 (Sweet Seymour Skinner’s Baadasssss Song) Air Date: 04-28-1994
Episode 101 (The Boy Who Knew Too Much) Air Date: 05-05-1994
Episode 102 (Lady Bouvier’s Lover) Air Date: 05-12-1994
Episode 103 (Secrets of a Successful Marriage) Air Date: 05-19-1994
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Your Business Plan: 9 Places To Look For A Great Opening Line
There it is. That blank screen with the little blinking line. And everything sounds so mundane.
Jake’s Bakery will serve the best cakes in the county. (Yawn.)
I researched the industry and found that it is fail-proof. (Yawn.)
We came together to form a really good business. (Yawn.)
It’s kind of like, “Hey, what’s your sign?” Everybody knows why everybody is here, but can’t I come up with a better opening line?
Even the most prolific writers get blank screen-itis. To help you get back on your pizazzing path, here are some places to look for inspiration for your business plan.
1. Your competitors’ websites. Seriously. Somebody put a great deal of time and effort into those websites. What do the headlines say? Is there a neat turn of phrase that you can turn again into your business plan concept?
2. Industry ads. Who better to put on your side that Madison Avenue advertising executives? Real pros have been at work here. They have had to distill major ideas into a few lines, a few catchy phrases. Study your industry publications for jewels that you can pick off their pages.
3. Your own “Eureka!” moment. When was it that you knew, you just knew that the business was going to be a reality? When was the moment that you really caught the energy of the idea? Capture that moment and put it into print. It just might capture an investor or two, as well.
4. A video of your favorite comic. There may not be any good lines you can use, but you will be amazed how laughter releases your creative nature.
5. Blindly typing. A friend swears this works, although I haven’t used it successfully. Close your eyes, or just turn off the monitor on your computer. Then start typing. Type for about ten minutes, anything and everything you can think of about your business. After ten minutes, look at it. What is it in the stuff that you wrote that you felt was so important that you just had to get it down in writing? If it was that important, odds are you’ve found your key idea.
6. Tell a story. Grab your favorite aunt or uncle, or just imagine them, and tell them the “story” of your business. What you tell them is probably what you need to tell the investor as well.
7. Skip the introduction. Sometimes the first part is better written last. Go to the biographicals or the industry information, or the financials. Go where you feel the strongest pull. The area that has the greatest pull is probably the area that you need to promote the most anyway.
8. Meditate. For those adept at visual meditation, visualize the finished business plan in front of you. Open it up and see what’s there. (I wouldn’t recommend this for beginning meditation practitioners.)
9. Shift into disaster mode. Imagine that a disaster of some sort is about to strike, a hurricane or an earthquake perhaps. If you could save only one piece of your business, what would you save? If it’s your patent, then that is probably the most important part. If it’s your Director of Marketing, well, so be it. Whatever it is, decide why that piece is so important – this may be what your introduction should focus on.
There is no right way or wrong way to start. There is only your way. Each and every business plan discovers its own written path. Yours is there too.
Many new sellers don’t realize how important pricing
is when it comes to eBay auctions. Many don’t even
realize that ‘pricing’ needs to be done. eBay is an
auction site after all! But eBay auctions are not quite
the same as the auctions you attend in the offline
world. In fact, quite a bit of work goes into
determining and setting prices.
Essentially, there are only three prices that can be
set for an eBay auction: the ‘buy it now’ price, the
reserve price, and the starting bid price. Of these
three, the starting bid price is the only one that is
required for an eBay auction. The reserve price and
the ‘buy it now’ price are optional. The starting bid
price is fairly simple – never set it higher than $50 or
so – no matter what your item is really worth. This
low opening price will get bidders to your auction.
Setting low starting bid prices creates the need for a
reserve price. A reserve price is the absolute lowest
price that you want to get for your item. You may sell
the item below the reserve price, but you will not be
required to. In other words, if you set your reserve
price at $100, and your highest bid is only $50, you
do not have to sell the item to the highest bidder.
You can close the auction without any negative
feedback or repercussions. Set your reserve price
at the absolute lowest price you are willing to sell
your item for. Keep what the item is worth, as well
as what it cost you in mind.
The ‘buy it now’ option will allow you to set a price,
and buyers can buy the item immediately, without
bidding, for that set price. This option can be used
for any type of item, and it should be set to match
your reserve, give or take a few dollars. This option
is great if you have multiple identical items to sell.
Shipping has a price, and potential buyers take this
into consideration when they are looking at an
auction. If you can see your way clear to offer free
shipping, you will find that people are placing more
bids. Make sure that your potential buyers realize
that you are offering free shipping!
Before setting any prices, you need to determine
what the item is really worth. The value of the item in
different markets might be quite high. However, you
are selling on eBay, and it is a different world
altogether! Find out the price that similar items sold
for on eBay before setting any prices. If it is a
collectable, or a high ticket item, have the item
evaluated to ensure that you aren’t going to lose
money!
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1business New-Forms-of-Income Tweet Short Tweet Long New Forms of Income Generating Businesses from the Internet: Becoming a FOREX Trader
You may know about the internet being one of the tools
used by so many people to make some cash through
online businesses. The fact that the internet can
deliver cash right at your doorstep if you know how,
you will definitely want to try and take a piece of
the big pie in the internet. However, what kind of
online business can ensure you to earn some cash? One
way is by becoming a FOREX trader. Although this kind
of online business has existed for a few years now,
you have to consider that this is one of the new forms
of income generating businesses from the internet.
In the past, the FOREX market was closed only to
multinational corporations and banks. They are the
only ones allowed to trade in this vast and very
liquid market.
In FOREX, currency is traded against one another. In
order to become successful in FOREX, one must know
when to trade specific kinds of currencies and which
currency they should trade it against with.
Thanks to the internet, the FOREX market is now open
to everyone who has access to the internet. That means
that you too can now become a FOREX trader even if you
don’t have a million dollars to spare.
In fact, with just a hundred dollars, you can start
trading currency in this very large market.
The great thing about the FOREX market is that it`s
almost always open everyday. This means that you will
be able to trade anytime of the day and anytime you
want. The trading here is also very large in terms of
the amount of money being circulated. In fact, in a
single trading day, hundreds of billions of dollars
are exchanged.
With this kind of market, you will definitely be able
to make some cash and a lot of it if you know how to
trade in FOREX. So, just how do you get started
trading in the FOREX market assuming that you already
know how to trade in it?
Basically, all you need is a computer or a laptop with
an active internet connection. Then, you will need to
sign up an account with a FOREX broker. Then, you will
be provided with FOREX trading software where you will
base all your trades from.
The great thing about this is that FOREX brokers will
be able to advise you on what trades you should make
and when to trade. This is why you have to remember to
go with a broker that has a lot of experience in the
market. By doing so, you will be able to make sure
that you will make some money and minimize the risks
of losing money.
These are the things that you have to remember about
the FOREX market. Although this is a huge market, in
fact the largest, it doesn’t mean that there are risks
involved. In fact, there are some people who lost
their life savings in this market because of
misinformation and inexperience.
So, even though the FOREX market can make you some
cash, there are risks that you should always be wary
about. Online FOREX trading is one of the new forms of
income generating businesses from the internet today.
With this kind of online business, you can be sure
that you will earn some cash. Just remember that you
do need to know the FOREX market first before you
start trading. This will minimize risks of losing
money and maximizing your chance of profiting.
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1business New-Forms-of-Income Tweet Short Tweet Long New Forms of Income from the Internet: Making Some Cash from the Internet
You may have heard about people selling e-books in the
internet. Some e-books can even be about how to earn
money online. However, people today have become more
practical when it comes to things like this. E-books
are not only going out of style, but it just doesn’t
have the potential to make you money like it did
before. Today, you may want to take a look at new
forms of income from the internet that will surely
make you some cash on a regular basis.
You have to consider that trends come and go. Some
trends may last a little longer, but sooner or later,
people will get tired of it and look for another
product to buy. This is the same with businesses and
online businesses. If you want to earn money from the
internet, then you have to remember that you need to
be updated about the different kinds of online
businesses as everyday, something new always pops up
and few of those businesses succeed and most fails.
One online business that you can always try is
affiliate marketing. Although affiliate marketing is
not entirely new, you have to consider that this is
one online business that has a high success rate for
people to make money. Through affiliate marketing,
some online marketers have become very rich to the
point that they see affiliate marketing as a full time
career instead of just a way to earn some extra cash.
Another great online business is by becoming a web
content writer. You have to remember that some people
in the online business world will need articles about
anything and everything. If you have a knack for
writing and is good at researching and getting the
gist out of any topic, you can become a very good
writer.
You will be surprised to know that there are a lot of
affiliate marketers out there that pays good money on
writers to write contents for their websites.
Another great online business is by becoming an
outsourced customer support service personnel. All you
need is a computer with an active internet connection
and a headset with microphone. Most companies today
are now outsourcing their customer support services.
This is to save time and also office space. You will
be surprised as to how many people today are now
working right in the comforts of their own homes as
call center agents.
As you can see, there are a lot of great online
businesses that you can try out to make some extra
cash. Whether it is a part time job or a full time
career, you can be sure that you will be able to find
the right kind of online business that can earn you
money.
The key to finding a good online business is by
thoroughly researching for it. Try to know what people
are in to nowadays and also try to be creative. There
are so many possibilities in the internet that you can
think of infinite forms of businesses to start.
These are just some of the new forms of income from
the internet. By just keeping your eyes and mind open,
you can be sure that you will find the right online
business that can really earn you some cash.
Society is flooded with so much advertising that we face the danger of not being noticed by our prospective customers. Will your customers know who you are without an ad staring them in the face to remind them?
In other words are you trying to rely completely on direct response to your ads, or are you creating a broad and lasting awareness in the minds of your target audience? Without a strong attempt to brand yourself you will need to constantly advertise.
By branding, I`m referring to the act of exposing prospects to your name, logo, tagline, etc. on a frequent basis, and to the extent that people are already aware of you when they are ready to purchase a product or service that you offer.
For best results a business needs to expose each prospect to the same ad impression three times within a week. By running a very strong campaign over the course of a month you can easily create a very lasting effect on the people you would like to have as your customers.
It is important to maintain continuity through use of the same logo, business name, or tagline in all your promotions so your targets are receiving the same impression with each exposure, regardless of the exact mode of delivery.
Radio and television are by far the most effective means of brand creation available. These formats can be reinforced with yellow page ads, flyers, or even the aggressive distribution of simple business cards.
You want people to be aware of your name, logo, or tagline and associate this awareness with your products and services well before they even need what you have to offer.
What can you start doing right now to see that your prospective customers are exposed to the same message at least three times over a seven-day period?
The field of investigative reporting involves bringing to the fore facts and figure that affect human interests and fair governance. This means conducting in depth research, looking at public records, doing extensive interviews, as well as checking and rechecking of facts before publication. Whether print or television, investigative reporting is essentially “watchdog” reporting. This means reporting crimes, unfair practices, injustice, as well as other human interest aspects like environment, disease, and so on.
Investigative journalism can move public opinion and instill fear in those treading the wrong path. Slave trade, gun running, terrorist activities, drug trafficking, money laundering and so on are brought to the notice of the world by investigative journalism.
An investigative journalist must be unafraid, determined, patient, watchful, fair, as well as dog minded to be successful. The questions a journalist seeks answers to are: who is responsible for the wrong doing; what methods were employed; what are the consequences; what can be done to correct the wrong; can the wrongdoers be brought to book?
The keys are to dig up the first lead, tip, or hunch. Then sniff around for facts. Form an investigative hypothesis. Next, like a detective, gather evidence that will prove undeniably the hypothesis. This will involve interviews, documents, records, proofs, and intense paper work. Organize the information and write the report. Check facts, check chances of libel, and the laws. To be good at your work it is advantageous if you are familiar with the law, know the procedures, can conduct quick and accurate research, follow the money trail, and dig out facts.
Investigative journalism is a specialized field that uses journalism skills, curiosity, advanced research methods, and a determination to right wrongs. This field of journalism is what helps shape democracy and protects the lives of the innocent. Done correctly it can raise public opinion to such an extent that the way the world thinks and functions can be changed.
An investigative journalist must work within the confines of ethics written and unwritten and the laws. The work could include revealing scandals and tracing infringements of laws, rules, or morals. Bring to public notice the policies of governments, companies, and other organizations. And, institute social change by describing social, economic, political, and cultural trends.
To be effective in investigative journalism the journalist must have high standards of functioning and be above corruption. The principles of truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, impartiality, fair play, and public accountability must be deeply ingrained in the mind and soul of the journalist. Since investigative journalism involves use of undercover sources and anonymous tips it is absolutely essential for the journalist to double check facts.
Investigative journalism is news with a difference. It is critical and in depth investigations to a happening or policy which will serve to prevent or correct a wrong, prevent crimes, save the planet from destruction, and shape the future of the world in more ways than one. It is reporting the unknown, the hidden, and so, the investigative journalist becomes the keeper or custodian of public conscience.
It is a field where a mere niggling thought or suspicion becomes an expose of wrong doings. It questions actions and decisions and brings to the limelight outrageous acts and in human actions. In simple terms an investigative journalist polices society in the larger interests of mankind.
