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A Classified way to drive business to your web site

There are more than 105 million of them in the United States. Worldwide, there could be at least 250 million of them. Them, according to statistics from the Nielsen/Net Ratings service, is the number of active Web surfers. 250 million in the whole world? The figure is more than the populations of Canada, Australia, Great Britain, and a few non-English speaking countries combined. That’s a lot o. . .

The Ultimate PR Edge: Getting Reporters To Open Your E-Mails

The Ultimate PR Edge: Getting Reporters To Open Your E-Mails by Bill Stoller, Publisher Free Publicity, The Newsletter for PR-Hungry Businesses http://www.PublicityInsider.com/freepub.asp You know that getting publicity is vital to the health of your business. You probably also know that e-mail is the way most publicity seekers get in touch with reporters to score that precious coverage. Her. . .

The Edinburgh Festival – Why Brits are missing out

The annual Edinburgh Festivals are regarded world wide as some of the best Europe has to offer in terms of film, literature and music. Every year it is estimated that the population of Edinburgh doubles as the city becomes one of the most vibrant places to be in all of Europe. However, despite this worldwide recognition, only a third of the visitors are locals which means many Britons are fai. . .

Beating the Summer Blues – Five great post summer activities

It may be the end of summer and dangerously close to the slippery slope that leads to dark nights and cold weather but that doesn’t mean you can’t have any fun between now and Christmas! This Autumn sees a tremendous range of events and shows across the UK that will keep even the most depressed of summer sun lovers happily occupied. 1. Little Britain Live in Brighton Little Britain is the B. . .

Luxury Hotel Breaks – Avoiding the hotel horror stories

When looking for hotel accommodation most people are very price driven in terms of making their choices. Finding out where you want to go and how cheaply you can stay there are very often the only factors that are taken into consideration. Couple this with the British attitude of “making the best of a bad situation” and being too accommodating when it comes to poor service, and it is no wonde. . .

Resellerspanel.com Launches an Automated PHP Script Installer

Resellerspanel.com (www.resellerspanel.com), a UK-based reseller hosting provider, which boasts some 30 000 resellers, announces that an automated script installer called Elefante Installer has been made available in Resellerspanel.com’s web hosting control panel. The Elefante Installer is a PHP web application services installer with which customers can automatically install various PHP script. . .

Breed success in your puppy search

The numbers will make any pet lover blanch with disgust, anger, and sadness. The Humane Society of the United States calculates that as many as 500,000 puppies every year are sold in pet shops, and that many of these pet shops buy their pets from the worst breeders—so-called puppy mills. What do these puppy mills (and kitty mills) have to do with you if you’re on the market for a new furry comp. . .

A Primer In Executive Compensation In Not-For-Profits

Upper Saddle River, N.J. – July 19, 2005 - A tremendous amount has been written about Executive Compensation, and lately, most of this information has been extremely unflattering. Much of the criticism has resulted from the gross excesses, misinterpretations of regulations, and the rash of criminal cases brought against the top management of a number of large firms, such as WorldCom, Tyco, Enr. . .

Compensation Committee 101: What Does It Do?

Upper Saddle River, N.J. – June 8, 2005 - The increased focus on the size of Executive Compensation Packages and their apparent disconnect with the realities of company performance have placed tremendous concern on a company’s decision making process. Add to that the issues of corporate governance, and you now have placed the Compensation Committee very much in the limelight. But what is the . . .

Reading "Between The Lines" In Annual Proxy Statements

Upper Saddle River, N.J. - May 11, 2005 - Now that a large number of the proxy statements for public companies with fiscal years ending December 31, 2004 have been issued, those of us that scrutinize them for a living, as well as those that have invested in those companies, have an opportunity to analyze their executive pay packages in detail. With all of the attention on Corporate Governance . . .

London Calling – The Capital Fights Back

With the recent problems in London it is a depressing fact that the city will be portrayed in a negative light across the globe. As with all tragedies such as the London bombings people start to associate a particular place with the terrible events that went on. The tourism industry in London has undoubtedly been affected with many people cancelling trips and holidays to the capital. While t. . .

Protect your pets from the pound

Pets are people, too. At least, that’s the way they should be treated by their owners. The sad reality, though, is that a lot people own pets when they’re really not ready to care properly for their little furry friends. Or they just don’t know how to love, clean, and treat a cat, dog, or other animal the right and humane way. What happens to these poor animals? Many end up in shelters, lost an. . .

Beach Breaks – The Quick Tan Top Up

When most British holidaymakers think of a weekend break abroad, they tend to think of a city break. Indeed, city breaks have rapidly become one of the most popular short holiday choices for the British public. Cities such as Amsterdam, Paris and Barcelona are busy throughout the year with Brits enjoying a little break from their everyday lives. To many the thought of going on a beach holida. . .

Make the Right move

America is always on the move—literally. Experts estimate that one out of five households move to a new residence each year. If you do the math, that amounts to a whopping 1.5 million moves every month. Those are some amazing stats, especially if you consider how trying and stressful such moves can be. It’s a wonder that one household—let alone millions!—can pull it off. If you’re part of this . . .

Oasis At Home And Away With Superbreak

Mancunian rockers, Oasis, are on tour in July playing tracks from their new album, ‘Don’t Believe The Truth’. This new recording the sixth Oasis studio album – their first since the number one multi-million selling Heathen Chemistry, released in 2002. The album include the UK number one smash hit “Lyla” – which is bound to prove very popular at their concerts along with timeless classics such. . .

Relive the Battle of Trafalgar with Superbreak.com!

Often described as the most decisive naval battle in history, 2005 marks the 200 year anniversary of The Battle of Trafalgar. The Royal Navy, which has been inspired by the events of 200 years ago have been the main organisers of the Trafalgar 200 program of events. The highlight of the bi-centennial year is the Battle of Trafalgar Concert at the Royal Albert Hall London, which promises to be. . .

2005 West End Theatre Review

It is perhaps in the nature of the British psyche that they don’t realise how good they have got it on their own doorstep. The annual Edinburgh Festivals are regarded world wide as some of the best Europe has to offer in terms of film, literature and music. However, only a third of the visitors are locals. In past times there has been is a similar pattern with London’s West End. For years v. . .

Rail Breaks – Why many people are turning their backs on flying.

According to statistics supplied by Great Rail Journeys (GRJ) – one of the UK’s premier holiday companies that specialise in rail - an amazing 40,000 Britons are taking package rail holidays every year. These figures would have been hard to believe some five to ten years ago when the phrase “British Rail” was synonymous with poor service and unreliable transport. However, as we will learn tak. . .

Boutique Hotels : The new black?

'Hoteliers are no longer just in the business of selling sleep, now we're in the business of creating dreams' - Chip Conley, Joie de Vivre Hospitality Boutique hotels have rapidly become one of the fastest growing niches in the tourism industry – with individual and chic hotels opening across the globe in cities such as London, New York and Tokyo. However, despite the concept of boutique hote. . .

The Closing of the Plaza Hotel – A UK perspective.

The Closing of the Plaza Hotel – A UK perspective. The impending closure of the world famous Plaza Hotel in New York, has left lovers of classic hotels across the globe in a state of shock. However, while the Plaza seems doomed to become a shopping mall and condominium flats, classic hotels across the UK are enjoying something of a renaissance with an increasing amount of guests seeking solace. . .

The Warning signs of Online Fraud and How to avoid it

The number may seem grim for Web-based commerce. In 2004 in the Unites States alone, computer users logged in more than 207,000 Internet fraud reports to the U.S. Internet Crime Complaint Center. If you look hard at this number, you may be astounded, and a good bit frightened, by the implication. You may ask, “Is it really safe to buy and sell at an online site?” Put simply, the answer is: yes. . .

3 ELEMENTS TO A DEAL-SEALING CLASSIFIED AD

Have you ever wondered why your perfectly fine classified ad fails to attract the attention you desire? There should be dozens—no, hundreds—of perspective buyers swamping your e-mail inbox with offers. After all, you are offering a mint baseball card, a vintage coat, pristine used car, those wholesale-priced sporting goods, and whatever other attractive items are in your inventory. Instead, you. . .

Building a better Brick-and-Mortar with the Billion-dollar Web

More than $117 billion passed hands from Internet shoppers to Internet vendors in 2004, according to the statistical research firm comScore. That’s billion, with a B. Compared to the year before, the figure represents a whopping 24 percent increase in sales. Compared to the early 1990s, when the Web was a questionable commercial venture, today’s $117 billion is proof-positive that the Web is th. . .

1,001 Deals and Steals: A Guide to Online Classifieds

Some naysayers way back in the 1990s predicted that online shopping wouldn’t last. Sure, and they said television was a passing fad, too! As we all know, just the opposite has occurred. There’s a television in every household, and more than likely, the homeowner bought their television online—along with his books, music CDs, clothes, and maybe even his home. Internet shopping is bigger than eve. . .

The Benefits of Buying and Selling Locally

Shop at a flea market in Oaxaca, Mexico. Trade with a vendor in London, England. Or sport your wares to collectors in Geneva, Switzerland. You can virtually do just that when you shop or sell goods at an online auction site. You know those global auction Web sites, the ones that allow you to bid on thousands of items against millions of other competitors. Sure, they allow you to expand your wor. . .

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. . .

Compensation Resources, Inc. Releases Its 2003-2004 College Graduate Salary Survey

Compensation Resources, Inc. Releases Its 2003-2004 College Graduate Salary Survey Upper Saddle River, N.J. - May 2004 - Compensation Resources, Inc. has released the results of its 2003-2004 College Graduate Salary Survey. The purpose of this study was to obtain compensation data and information on recruiting and hiring trends for recent and new college graduates. The survey sampled compensa. . .

Compensation Resources, Inc. Releases Its 2004 Turnover Survey

Upper Saddle River, N.J. - September 2004 - Compensation Resources, Inc. has released the results of its 2004 Turnover Survey. The purpose of this study was to obtain turnover statistics and trends. Data was compiled from survey questions that were developed by CRI and distributed to companies in over ten industrial classifications, in addition to Not-for-Profit organizations. The survey sam. . .

IS TURNOVER BACK IN VOGUE? ONE TREND TO PAY ATTENTION TO IN 2005

Upper Saddle River, N.J. - January 10, 2005 - With the start of the year, a flurry of articles have appeared, talking about what we can expect in the way of business trends during 2005. One of the most alarming issues is the intention of many employees to seek new jobs now that the economy is starting to improve. A recent joint survey by Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and Caree. . .

Launch your Home-Based retail business through the roof!

You had a great idea when you decided to open a home-based Internet retail business. You became a “power seller,” as people in the online retail business world call you. Your goal is to move tons of merchandise through Web auction sites and classifieds services without ever leaving the comfort of your home office. Drop shipping gives you the opportunity to accomplish your dreams and more. The . . .

How to succeed as a stay-at-home mom

Stay-at-home moms are no longer just the co-stars from Leave It To Beaver, the Brady Bunch, and other television shows from a bygone era. Taking care of the kids has become the cool thing to do again for women in their 20s and 30s. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are at least 5.4 million stay-at-home parents in the United States alone. These are a dynamic bunch of women, and men, who. . .

Park your garage sales on the Internet

You have been planning your garage sale for weeks now. Your garage, as well as you whole home, is stuffed with old records, books, clothing, vacuum sweepers, and other odds and ends that you have no use for anymore. Instead of just tossing your clutter into the neighborhood landfill, you’ve decided to hold one of the most time-honored traditions in civilization—the garage (or yard) sale. I. . .

Negotiations: The art, science, & sport of online deals

Negotiations can seem as complex as physics, and in fact, people go to college to study the science of negotiating just as they would the laws of nature. At the same time, negotiation is like an ancient art form, some sort of Zen mental jujitsu. When neither the Zen nor the science works, though, no one wins. Just ask any hockey fan out there. The recent lockout and cancellation of the 2004-200. . .

Chocolate Healing! A Delicious Healer for diabetes, cholesterol and more

by Douglas Peterson The NEW medicine food in town that helps fight heart disease, lung cancer, prostate cancer, asthma, and type 2 diabetes. High-powered healing never tasted so good! COCOA BEATS WINE AND TEA FOR ANTIOXIDANT POWER. It’s true. Research has shown the antioxidant punch of cocoa was, on a per serving basis, the highest - almost twice as strong as red wine, two to three times st. . .

The Four Seasons of Publicity - Building an All-Year Publicity Machine

The Four Seasons of Publicity - Building an All-Year Publicity Machine by Bill Stoller, Publisher Free Publicity, The Newsletter for PR-Hungry Businesses http://www.PublicityInsider.com/freepub.asp If you’re like most publicity seekers, you probably think one project at a time. You’ve got a new product coming out in April, so you send out a release in March. You’ve hired a new executive, you’l. . .

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How to Tap in to the Holiday Publicity Bonanza

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - How to Tap in to the Holiday Publicity Bonanza by Bill Stoller Founder, PublicityInsider.com http://www.PublicityInsider.com/ If your product or service can be given as a gift, a publicity windfall awaits at the end of the year - but you need to start working in June. Each December, media outlets cover the newest, the hottest and the most unusual Hol. . .

7 Tips to Get More Mileage Out of Your Online or Offline Publicity

7 Tips to Get More Mileage Out of Your Online or Offline Publicity by Bill Stoller, Publisher Free Publicity, The Newsletter for PR-Hungry Businesses http://www.PublicityInsider.com/freepub.asp You worked hard to get a story on your business in a popular website or your local paper. Don't let your efforts ends there -- here are seven tips to help you maximize your online and offline publicity:. . .

SMASHING THE MYTH OF THE PRESS RELEASE

SMASHING THE MYTH OF THE PRESS RELEASE by Bill Stoller Founder, PublicityInsider.com http://www.PublicityInsider.com/ A musician spends years honing his craft. He writes world-class songs and performs them in a manner that moves his listeners to tears. He records a demo tape and sends it to record labels. He gets a contract and becomes rich, famous and adored. The lesson: demo tapes are the . . .