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10 Killer Ways To Multiply Your Sales

1. When you make your first sale, follow-up with the customer. You could follow-up with a "thank you" email and include an advertisement for other products you sell. You could follow-up every few months. 2. You could upsell to your customers. When they're at your order page, tell them about a few extra related products you have for sale. They could just add it to their original order. 3. . .

Should you ever take a payday loan?

Payday loans have many names -- cash advances, signature loans and paycheck loans, etc. Payday lenders provide quick and easy short-term cash to those who need money immediately. That's the big reason why they're so popular. However, payday loans come at exorbitant costs. This can -- and often does -- lead borrowers into a downward spiral of rapidly escalating debt. Let's look at the issue fro. . .

How To Use Punctuation

The most common mistake people tend to make while writing is in the use of Punctuation. Wrong punctuation can damage the flow of ideas and change meaning, but properly used punctuation not only helps readers understand your meaning but also makes them engrossed in your writing. The following discussion is about some of the frequently misused punctuation marks and what actually their correct app. . .

Building Brand Awareness Through Tradeshows

Branding is a basic marketing concept that is designed to set your products/services apart from the competition. By using a particular name, phrase, design, symbol or a combination of these, you can create a unique identity. When choosing a brand name, consider the following five criteria: 1. It should suggest product/service benefits. 2. It should be simple, memorable, and unique. 3. It . . .

A Simple Strategy to Increase Profits

Title: A Simple Strategy to Increase Profits Author: Kathleen Gage Email: kathleen@turningpointpresents.com Word Count: 712 Copyright: © 2005 by Kathleen Gage Web Address: www.kathleengage.com Publishing Guidelines: You may publish my article in your newsletter, on your web site, or in your print publication provided you include the resource box at the end. Notification would be appreciated. . .

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Applying The Daffodil Theory into Business Practice

At times all of us need a bit of inspiration to add to our day. When I first read this article, I had started my own home based business and was in a bit of a slump. This inspirational story was exactly what helped spring me into action and keep on going. I loved it so much that I thought why not share with other people in hopes it would have the same type of effect it had on me. THE DAFFODIL P. . .

Managing the Time You Haven't Got

Do the words "time management" rub you the wrong way? For many busy professionals, the real problem seems to be that there isn’t any time left to manage. You can sometimes get better at managing your time by prioritizing all your tasks and scheduling carefully. But when you're already using all the time you have efficiently and there's still not enough, there are four strategies you can try. . . .

Hire Divorce Lawyer or Use Online Divorce Forms?

Hire Divorce Lawyer or Use Online Divorce Forms? When do you need to hire a family law attorney and when is it okay to just use an online divorce form website to save a little money? This article will provide a few pointers to help you decide whether to do it yourself or retain a divorce lawyer. What Does it Mean to Use an Online Divorce Form Website? Essentially, using an online form website. . .

Who should win the Oscar?

Who, do you think, should win the Oscar this year? Who has been the best male actor in film this year? Should it be Don Cheadle, in Hotel Rwanda, Johnny Depp in Finding Neverland, Leonardo DiCaprio in The Aviator, Clint Eastwood in Million Dollar Baby or Jamie Foxx in Ray. What about Leading female Actress? Who gets your vote? Annette Bening in Being Julie, Catalina Sandino Moreno in Maria F. . .

Why You Need an Article-Marketing Strategy before Posting a Single Article On...

Part 1 of a 2-part series To read Part 2 http://www.promotewitharticles.com/strategy102.html First, Define your Bulls Eye If you’re going to write and post articles on the Internet, be unambiguous about what you expect them to accomplish. Don’t start writing just yet. Think beyond the mechanics of writing an article or deciding where to post it. It’s one thing to spin out an article or . . .

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The most courageous people in the world.

Who are the most courageous people in the world? Armed services? Coastguards? Astronauts? Firepersons? Explorers? Mountaineers? ……Sports? For us, the most courageous people in the world are those who are committed to discovering how they can get the best out of themselves. Individuals, who are committed to learning about and changing, their habits and beliefs in order to fulfil their dreams. In. . .

Create Tax Savings For Your Child With A Roth IRA

Parents must give serious thought to protecting their family through estate tax planning. While life insurance and trusts should be a part of every plan, Roth IRAs can be a simple tool for passing money to your child on a tax-free basis. Roth IRA First, we need a quick summary of the Roth IRA. A Roth IRA is an after-tax retirement vehicle that produces huge tax savings because all tax . . .

The Secret To Protecting Your Business Assets

Regardless of the type of business you conduct, there is a significant risk of being sued in our litigious society. Lawsuits can range from claims of negligence to defective products to disputes with employees. Incorporating is a means of guarding against these potential threats. Single Incorporation - Protecting Your Personal Assets Incorporating your business is a method for creating a . . .

The Three Factors Of Leadership Motivation

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A Lasting Leadership Lesson: How One Leadership Talk By George Washington Sav...

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Are you losing your edge?

Challenge for working professionals today If you are reading this, I expect you are a working professional. Let me tell you my story, when I was working as a public accountant, I did not like the fact that I had to fill out a time sheet every week, 4 times a month and 48 times per year. Each time sheet would take me 7 minutes to fill out… should be 6 minutes and 39 seconds. Just joking :-) But. . .

Dump Your Speeches For Leadership Talks

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Do you have the courage?

Do you have the courage to do what you believe in? Do you have the courage to complete the task even though the whole world thinks you are crazy? Do you have the courage to continue with your dreams when they appear to be impossible dreams? Or do you just cave in and find good excuses as to why they were impossible? The question is: Do you have the courage to follow your heart? It seems to us t. . .

Three Tips to Forgiveness: A Key Factor in Anger Management

Three Tips to Forgiveness: A Key Factor in Anger Management Elizabeth, 32, cried during anger management class as she told how one year ago - her 19-month-old girl was permanently brain-damaged as the result of a medical error at the hospital in which she was delivered. Elizabeth had a legitimate grievance toward the hospital and medical staff, and felt that she could never forgive them for wha. . .

Performance Chaser or Business Builder?

Having worked in investments for many years, "performance chasers" are those people or investment managers who are always looking for the "hottest stock" that will get them the most bang for the buck now. There's nothing wrong with optimizing performance, but they lose site of long-term investment goals. You know.. the tortoise and the hare sydrome. The same applies to business. Are you lookin. . .

Einstein, The Universe, And Leadership

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Are You Letting Sales Slip Away?

Recently, I spent an afternoon with some friends at a go-cart track. We had the time of our life each pretending to be world class race car drivers. Although we were older than most of the people there we felt young and alive. We committed to doing this again and soon! I found over the next few days I shared stories of my experience with countless people. I told story after story of what a grea. . .

Marketing or Selling -- Which is more important?

A question I often get from clients and students goes something like this: "I've been collecting marketing ideas... and I have a drawer full! I also have a stack of promising leads I've accumulated. And I know it's important to stay visible, so I do a lot of networking, but then I just end up with more names in the stack. How do I prioritize all this?" If you've ever wondered something simila. . .

Identity Thieft OR Will The REAL Me Please Stand Up!

Identity Theft Or Will The REAL Me Please Stand Up! Copyright 2002 Livvie Matthews There is a new thief on the block. An identity thief and YOU are at risk! Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime today and is effecting approximately 900,000 NEW victims each year! Everyday transactions such as writing a check, using your cell phone, making a charge purchase, applying for a credit c. . .

Building Relationships....Priceless!

Building Relationships....Priceless! Copyright 2002 Livvie Matthews There are many things you can and will do along the way to building your business, but few things will have the impact on your business as that of building your relationships. Some think because you don't "see" your viewers - customers, you don't have to "interact". In fact most of your business is conducted using. . .

Harness The Most Powerful Form Of Advertising On The Internet!

Harness The Most Powerful Form Of Advertising On The Internet! Copyright 2002 Livvie Matthews Writing and submitting articles is by far the best business building resource and most powerful form of free advertising on the Internet! You share your knowledge, experience and expertise and in return you receive publicity....free! With the Internet, people have developed an insatiable appetite . . .

8 Effective Ezine Publishing Tips To Put You Ahead Of The Game

1. Swap sponsor, feature, or solo ads with other ezine publishers. Your swaps will create a win-win situation as both you and the other publisher will successfully get profitable promotion at no cost. Swap your ads for at least three issues in a row or three solo ads for three solo ads to get the greatest results from these swaps. 2. Provide your visitors with a bonus for subscribing to your e. . .

Publicity! Exclusive, Powerful and It's Free!

Publicity! Exclusive, Powerful and It's Free! Copyright 2002 Livvie Matthews Publicity is more valuable than paid advertising. Here is an opportunity to share your knowledge, experience and your expertise and in return you receive free publicity! The Internet has produced a generation of people with an insatiable appetite for information. Information on eve. . .

Backing Up Is So Hard To Do!

Backing Up Is So Hard To Do! Copyright 2002 Livvie Matthews How many times have you said it? "I have got to back up my information!" I can't tell you how many times I've said it in this last year since buying my new computer. Why, I even bought the one with CD Write on it just so I could "back up" my information! I've written articles, sent out new. . .

Free Web Ads

Free Web Ads by Bob Osgoodby Each week, several hundred people take the time to submit a free ad to our web site, and most will never be heard from again. We check the email addresses of all people who submit an ad, and as high as 5% of the email addresses submitted are not valid. Maybe they don't want their real address known, or they are just careless when entering it. The bottom line howev. . .

Click Away Syndrome

Click Away Syndrome by Bob Osgoodby We see literally hundreds of ads every week that arrive by email, are published in Ezines we subscribe to, or possibly banner ads on web sites. Most of them fit into the "click away" category and are not even read. Every now and then however, one gets our attention and we visit their web site, or request further information by email. First, let's exami. . .

Scams - How Can I Tell Which Jobs Are For Real?

Article submitted by http://www.Allfreelancework.com - 1000s of freelance jobs The internet and newspapers are filled with scams. In fact, sometimes it is hard for me to even market AllFreelance.com - because many people see "Work at Home" and they instantly think that I am trying to sell them a "scam job". This article will outline how to tell which jobs are scams before you invest your time a. . .

Top 10 Tips for a Thriving Online Business

Past history has shown that it's not necessarily the companies with the snazziest websites that do well, or even the companies with the most money. The 'small guys' -- that is, Internet home businesses typically run by 1 or 2 people -- may not make the news like the big 'dot-coms', but there are many who quietly and steadily continue to turn a profit, even while big companies report huge . . .

GETTING ORGANIZED: You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks…or CAN You?

Were you born disorganized? If so, do you excuse yourself by saying, "That's just the way I am! You can't teach an old dog new tricks!" ? So many people seem unhappy in their professional lives. Very few connect that dissatisfaction to being disorganized, which can make a good job seem unbearable. The good news is that it's easy to correct! Some of the most organized people I know were not ". . .

Are You Marketing Your Goldmine?

Are You Marketing Your Goldmine? Copyright 2002 Livvie Matthews Information products are my passion! For the past 10+ years I've read and studied businesses offering information products in terms of starting your own business as well as direct marketing techniques. As you know, Information is THE wave now and in the future! When I was "surfing" the net and saw some information for writi. . .

How the Home Business Industry Is Changing

Back in the early 1990's, not too many people used the Internet for a home business. There was an explosion of companies showing up everywhere by late 1998. Ever since 1998, home businesses have been even more popular than ever. Many of the Internet companies of the 1990's did not need to do all too much to get people to join their programs or buy their products. Life was very easy going. Peopl. . .

Success ...What's the Key Ingredient?

Don't expect results over night - what?? If you were to look back one hundred years ago, most people never expected results overnight. We now live in a fast paced world where everyone is in a hurry to do anything and everything. We want instant results! And then, when we don't get those instant results, we think we have failed to achieve our goals. If you really want to be successful at somethi. . .

Things you need to know before you book a hotel online

Does it seem as if every time you look around on the internet for a hotel room, you find more web sites that say you can get a hotel room for less? Though it may sound enticing, online hotel booking has its own set of challenges. An online discount hotel booking web site should provide the following basic things: • Offer real time hotel ro. . .

Success Leaves Clues

Success Leaves Clues By Patricia Twitchell How often have you thought of running your own business because you assumed it would be easy? Or if you currently have your own business, you thought, “There’s got to be an easier way to do what I do.” Fact is, often there is not an “easy way” to achieve business success. It takes time, commitment and most importantly realizing that success leaves . . .

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How to Eliminate Objections to Price

Have you ever stepped your way through the sales process only to be disappointed by your prospect's objection to your price? This situation unfolds all too regularly for many small business owners. The other day I was talking to Joan who was lamenting how she’d spent a ton of time developing a relationship with a new prospect, but in the end wasn’t able to make the sale. Over the course of six. . .

Tax Records - What You Should Keep And For How Long

Many taxpayers are confused about how long they should keep tax records. The term "tax records" refers to your tax returns and the documents that support the information in the returns. These documents can include receipts, bank statements, 1099s, etc. If you are one of the unlucky few to be audited, these records will be vital to fending off the IRS. Tax Returns To protect yourself fro. . .

An Often Overlooked Strategy for Getting Your Foot in the Door

Title: An Often Overlooked Strategy for Getting Your Foot in the Door Author: Kathleen Gage Email: Kathleen@turningpointpresents.com Word Count: 760 Copyright © 2004 by Kathleen Gage Web address: www.kathleengage.com Publishing Guidelines: You may publish my article in your newsletter, on your website or in your print publication provided you include the resource box at the end. Notification . . .

"How can I get out of the routine and be motivated?"

"How can I get out of the routine and be motivated?" Ronnie Nijmeh, ACQYR.com "I do not seem to have anything going in my life, just the same cycle day in and day out. I feel overwhelmed in all aspects of my life from marriage to work... I smoke, I over eat and I do not have much energy. What can I do?" -Divakar from Malaysia It's important that you were able to articulate your thoughts and fe. . .

How Can I Find My Passion?

How Can I Find My Passion? Ronnie Nijmeh, ACQYR.com Vladimir from Serbia and Montenegro had a great question: "Results are only one important piece of the puzzle, but there's one thing that I'm missing. You have to feel a strong desire to do what you want. You must be "starving" for success. But how can we make ourselves so passionate and enthusiastic? Some people say that it's a pre-condition . . .

Promote Yourself: Create Your Own 30-Second Commercial

Promote Yourself: Create Your Own 30-Second Commercial Author: Ronnie Nijmeh, ACQYR.com Have you ever thought about producing a 30-second commercial advertisement about... yourself? Huh? Before you flip channels on me, don't forget the purpose of an advertisement. The goal of a traditional ad is simple: you want to create awareness and encourage action. Create Awareness and Encourage Action A. . .

Five Marketing Nightmares and How to Prevent Them

The success or failure of your trade show rests heavily on how well you market your event. Marketing, when done right, can project a positive image of your event, entice exhibitors to sign the dotted line, and attract loyal customers. However, critical mistakes in your marketing campaign can have the opposite effect. Here are five costly errors that are common in our business, along with som. . .

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A Common - Yet Easily Avoidable - Marketing Mistake

Title: A Common - Yet Easily Avoidable - Marketing Mistake Author: Kathleen Gage Email: Kathleen@turningpointpresents.com Word Count: 757 Copyright © 2004 by Kathleen Gage Web address: www.kathleengage.com Publishing Guidelines: You may publish my article in your newsletter, on your website or in your print publication provided you include the resource box at the end. Notification would be . . .

Your IR is Essential to Your Market Position

Title: Your IR is Essential to Your Market Position Author: Kathleen Gage Email: kathleen@turningpointpresents.com Word Count: 508 Copyright: © 2004 by Kathleen Gage Web Address: www.kathleengage.com Publishing Guidelines: You may publish my article in your newsletter, on your web site, or in your print publication provided you include the resource box at the end. Notification would be a. . .

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10 Things To Ask Your Accountant

This is a quick checklist of a few things that you, as a new business, should expect to ask your accountant (or potential accountant). 1. What will you do to help my business? 2. What guarantees do you offer? 3. Do you offer fixed prices? 4. How long will it take you to prepare a set of accounts? 5. Can I expect to have a tax planning meeting before my year end? 6. Will you recommend my . . .

Reflections of 2004

2005 is upon us. Do you remember what your New Years resolution was for 2004? Did you accomplish your goal? If not, don't worry. The New Year is forgiving. It gives you the chance to try again. If you failed to carry through in 2004, you can avoid that failure in 2005. First, you must really think about what your goal was in 2004. Did you have a plan for reaching your goal? Did you work on your. . .

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Seven Ways To Put Show Biz Into Your Tradeshow

The best way to attract and mobilize more customers to attend your trade show is to bring a "show biz" mentality to all your marketing and at-show strategies. After all, you are in show business. In today's marketplace, consumers are drawn by glitter and excitement but turned off by humdrum events. If you put on a dull show you will generate little interest. Following are seven ways to put more. . .

Home Business Misconception

In my home business coaching sessions, I have found that many people start their home businesses based on misconceptions, myths, and half truths. They are being told that they can sign up for a few programs, build a site around those topics, slap the banners and links on their site, then sit back and collect the money - never having to work again. Wrong. The truth of the matter is that ther. . .

Mental vs. Physical Activity in Marketing

This article addresses the issue about whether one can attract or magnetize circumstances without taken "action." Its intention is to create better understanding in your minds about the use of mental and spiritual laws for success and the relationship between mental and physical action and work. Let's Get Mental Yes, indeed, marketing your business is an activity. But that does not mean that t. . .

Cosmic Relief

The Universe Revealed The Universe as we know it, see it and experience it, is not all there is. The Universe is always in motion - it is a vibrating, pulsating, resonating, magnetizing force and at the molecular level everything is in motion. It is pure energy. What we are talking about here is the pure formless substance of the Universe - we can think of this in spiritual terms as God, High. . .

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5 Steps to Adjusting Your Expectations

Dateline: January 4th. Orange County Anger Management class participants review anger triggers of the week. Jane, age 23, engaged to be married: “My boyfriend openly flirts with other women in front of me.” Jim, age 40, an IT professional: “a work group back East didn’t finish their project on time, which made our progress look bad – I blew up!” Joe, age 46, successful business owner and young . . .

SEO Copywriting Makeover: Good Rankings but No Sales Part 2 of 2

by Karon Thackston © 2004-2005 http://www.copywritingcourse.com In Part 1 of this article series, we looked at a local home security site that had fairly good rankings but whose conversion rate was lacking. (You can see the original copy here: http://www.copywritingcourse.com/topsecurity-original.pdf.) Here in the conclusion, you'll see how several changes helped maintain this company's good. . .

SEO Copywriting Makeover: Good Rankings but No Sales Part 1 of 2

by Karon Thackston © 2004-2005 http://www.copywritingcourse.com It's been a myth for as long as the Internet has been in existence. Get good rankings and your site will be successful. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that has never been the case. What you get when you achieve good search engine rankings is a lot of traffic. That *can* be a wonderful thing, but it by no means guaran. . .

Trends in Long-Term Incentives

Upper Saddle River, N.J. – March 8, 2004 - Compensation Resources, Inc. released the results of a study they recently conducted of 642 companies covering the usage of Long-Term Incentives (LTI). Since 2001, the US business sector has been shaken by disclosures of mismanagement, poor corporate governance and outright criminal acts, all revolving around and involving the apparent excesses of Exe. . .

Change Your Inner Conversations to Control Your Anger

Every Holiday season Vicki found herself angry and silently seething at her older sister, Susie, and mother as they were merrily chatting about Susie’s successful life. Thanksgiving was no exception. Vicki had to sit stoically while Mom praised Susie’s new house, her recent promotion at work and how well the grandchildren were doing. Not once did their mother or Susie ask about Vicki’s life in . . .

5 Steps to Responding Rather Than Reacting To Anger

Think of your brain as a juke box where most of your records – your reactions to different situations – were recorded well before your reached adolescence. Then, as life goes on and every time someone pushes your button, you automatically play the record that fits each situation. Take for instance, being bitten by a big, black dog at age 3. As a normal child your brain would make a record calle. . .

Finding What You Want With Your Home Business

Greetings Internet, I'm here to make you aware of some great opportunities out there on the net. Home you enjoy this article! Finding What You Want With Your Home Business http:// www.thinkingfaster.com/successsite.html Do you know what you really want to do for your job? Some people dream about starting their own business and know what type of business they want to create immediately. Then . . .

4 Steps to Assertive Communication

“Dr. Fiore,” my 42 year old married patient (Mary) began, “once again my family expects me to host Christmas dinner and I am simply too exhausted; what should I do?” “Why not tell them how you feel?” I asked. “Because I don’t want to hurt their feelings – I always feel guilty if I don’t do what is expected of me.” Lack of communication such as this among family members is the root of much c. . .

Deadlines For Issuing And Filing 1099s Are Approaching

While the middle of January may seem a bit early to begin thinking about taxes, 1099-MISC filing deadlines are looming for businesses. Generally speaking, IRS 1099-MISC is the form used to report miscellaneous income that you paid to persons during 2004 in the course of your trade or business. Does This Apply To My Business? The 1099-MISC forms must be issued to any person that you have . . .

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How to Start an Online Business or Website

Thousands of people are now making a living online and the opportunities are abundant as the Internet continues its growth. An added benefit of running an Internet business is that you can usually start one part-time while you maintain your job and steady income. An internet business can also be an extension of a regular brick-and-mortar business, adding credibility to your company and your o. . .

Meta Tags help optimize your web site rankings

Greetings Internet, Hope you are having a great day. I wrote this article to educate people about web pages. Please come and visit my site to see all of the free content inside. =============================== Meta Tags help optimize your web site rankings Are you working on getting your web site up onto the internet? There are a few different elements you need to think about when first putt. . .

Fortune 500 Budgeting For Our Personal Lives

January and February are traditionally busy months in the financial industry as many New Year's resolutions typically include the goal of becoming debt free or saving for a major purchase. While many of our clients understand the importance of getting professional help when managing their business bookkeeping, only a few think to ask for our services in managing their personal finances. In the . . .

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10 Days to Making More Money

Title: 10 Days to Making More Money Author: Lori Giovannoni Email: lori@xmission.com Word Count: 895 Copyright: © 2005 by Lori Giovannoni Web Address: www.lorigiovannoni.com Publishing Guidelines: You may publish my article in your newsletter, on your web site, or in your print publication provided you include the resource box at the end. Notification would be appreciated but is not require. . .

Dealing with Difficult People

There’s no escaping the fact that they come into everyone’s lives at one time or another. Sometimes they come in the form of an unhappy or hard-to-get-along-with client, customer, or co-worker. And sometimes they’re just someone we happen to come in contact with like a store clerk. Whoever they are, they can cause anxiety, frustration, concern, or anger in us. Sometimes the best way to deal . . .

Warning! The Person Doing Your Marketing May Not Even Know How to Market Them...

Warning! The Person Doing Your Marketing May Not Even Know How to Market Themselves! By Kathleen Gage As a business advisor I work with clients helping them gain visibility within their market. Without sounding too arrogant or bold I can safely say I have earned the right to do this. The primary reason is because the very strategies I teach my clients are the same tactics that have afforded me . . .

10 Tips on How to Increase Your Website Traffic

Not so long ago I had read an article about a woman who dramatically increased her page ranking from article submissions on her new website. That that was a fact I already knew, just like many other Internet Marketers. However, that article was the needed inspiration I needed for me to make some changes with my daily online business habits. Since I started studying the changes in my online traf. . .

Free Valentine Greeting Cards

RealEstateGates.com offers its visitors free Valentine Greeting Cards. Express your love and devotion to your beloved friend or spouse with our lovely free flash cards on Valentine's Day! All the existing legends are telling that Valentine was a priest living in the 3rd century A.D. in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that lonely men make better soldiers than married ones, he prohibite. . .

Tax Time Tune Up

Tax-Time Tune-Up By Eve Abbott, the Organizer Extraordinaire Excerpted from the new book, “How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain” TM copyright 2005 all rights reserved. Every year American companies lose millions of dollars in productivity to employees who end up taking precious personal time off to do their taxes. Whether you are filing by paper from just one W-2 or running multiple . . .

Increasing Conversions Through Action-Oriented Copywriting

by Karon Thackston © 2005 http://www.copywritingcourse.com I do site reviews. Needless to say, I see a lot of Web copy. One thing that always befuddles me is the lack of focus many site pages have. It's as if the writer assumes the site visitor will read the copy and automatically know what to do next. The fact is you have to know what action you want visitors to take before you get them to . . .

Why Even A Simple Contract Can Save Your Bacon

Every business owner says it; "Do I really need a written contract?" The answer is "YES, YES and YES!" Using a written contract is like buying insurance for your business deals, but much better. What Is A Contract? Simply put, a contract is an enforceable agreement between two or more parties. The contract contains the promises made by the parties to one another, which is legally known . . .

Hooked On Books? Write A Book Review For Your Target Audience

If you are burned out with writing how-to articles to promote your business then consider writing a book review. I recommend you write a review about a book you enjoyed that is related to your products or services. Your review, of course, will be capped off with your 5-6 line byline that includes your contact information and web site URL. Many of the article directories, e-zines and web site. . .

How To Avoid Scam Artist When Donating To Tsunami Relief Efforts

Millions of people have shown their true character by making cash donations to charitable groups providing relief to those devastated by the Tsunami. While your actions are a shining example of the best traits of people, a few unsavory groups are trying to make a profit off of the tragedy. You can avoid these scam artists by taking a few simple steps. Charitable organizations rely on t. . .

Romantic Valentine's Day Nights At Home

Romantic Valentine's Day Nights At Home Pamper your sweetheart without spending a lot of money. If you are looking to do something romantic and special for Valentine's Day, here are a few ideas you can do at home with your sweetheart that will make him or her feel truly special. A fireplace Picnic- Get a warm fleece blanket and lay it down beside a fireplace. Grab some champagne on ice, serve s. . .

“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there”

“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there” What do you want to achieve? Before you actually set up, decide what you want to achieve with your business. If you are already in business, review where you are going – are you clear about this? Why not take some time out to think about and write down your goals for your business? Write it down Research shows that only 3% of p. . .

Nothing is left to Chance

You are going to meet a very important client for lunch. What do you do? If you are anything like Anna the first job is to ensure the outside you is perfect, well dressed, matching clothes, clean shoes, washed in your favourite soaps, perfume. Check yourself many, many times in the mirror, Ask your partner (numerous times),” Do I look right”? “Is everything OK”? Basically, nothing is left to c. . .