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Can Three Words In Webster's Dictionary Be The Key To Customer Loyalty?

Are you concerned about customer loyalty? Are your customers so loyal that they will stick with you through hell and high water? And if not, you really need to question how you can create a customer relationship that’s so gluey, that you never go bluey in the face. Funnily you don’t have to go far. Reach for your Webster’s dictionary and you’ll discover a hidden secret to customer loyalty. Do . . .

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. . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

Get Your Product to Market on Any Budget

A recent survey revealed that 40% of American workers have considered starting a business, but many fail to pursue their dreams due to funding constraints. While there are people who invest thousands of dollars to launch their businesses, there are just as many businesses that were started with just a few hundred dollars and some ingenuity. Michael Simmons, the founder of Kinko’s, rented a s. . .

Are You Seeing a Vision?

As we look at bringing your business to the next level, I ask you a very important question: do you have a vision—a Technicolor snapshot in your mind of what your ideal life looks like? If not, create one. Not a goal; goals come later. Visions are more powerful than goals because visions have an emotional component. When you see a picture, it evokes emotion—involving your heart, not just your h. . .

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 . . .

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. . .

Where is Your Phone Number?

There is probably a major problem lurking on your sales page right now. And it could be hurting your profits. Experts agree that one of the most important factors in a successful website is credibility. This frequently translates into the credibility of the site owner. People are more likely to buy from somebody they believe in. Is your website as credible as it could be? People judge credibil. . .

"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. . .

Who Is Your Real Competition?

If you design kitchens, is another kitchen designer your competition? Most likely not. And the sooner you can position and modify your marketing strategy against your real competition, the sooner you will start to see more business come through the door. So Who Really Is Your Competition? -------------------- The answer to that is always--Never the most obvious. So let's take the example of . . .

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. . .

Grow your business by adding sticking power to your resolutions

Growing Your Business by Adding More Sticking Power to Your Resolutions If you are like me, a new year brings dreams of a fresh start for your small business. Hopes abound for the new year. But, in the back of your mind, you may remember your past resolutions. Resolutions that were swallowed up in the bus-i-ness of daily life. By February, you have already moved on, with January’s resol. . .

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. . . .

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. . .

10 Tips for Deciding What Kind of Business to Start

If you have the entrepreneurial itch but don’t quite know how to scratch it, you are not alone. Many people feel the urge to start a business but just aren’t sure what to do. Here are ten ways to evaluate your options and interests and find the business that is right for you: 1.Evaluate Your Interests, Talents, and Skills. What do you like and dislike about your current job and jobs you’ve had . . .

Top 7 Small Business Resources for 2005

If you want to start a business in 2005, and start making money almost immediately, the sites listed below are some of the best I have found. I've chosen each site because it is absolutely outstanding in providing the tools you need to get started, as well as taking you through the steps you need to get started immediately. My1stBusiness.com - http://www.my1stbusiness.com - This site is owned b. . .

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 . . .

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. . .

Networking on the Net

Networking is one of the most effective ways to find clients for any consulting or professional services business. But if you limit your networking to only what you can do in person, you'll be missing out on a huge number of possibilities. Networking is more than entering a room full of people and exchanging business cards. It's creating a pool of contacts with whom you can exchange clients, . . .

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 . . .

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. . .

Can't You See I'm Working?

For many working parents, telecommuting or a home business may seem like the answer to your prayers. You want to have more time with your kids and greater flexibility, so you take the leap, install a second phone line, and set up a computer in the dining room. But the first thing you may discover is that working from home includes many unexpected distractions. Children, your spouse, neighbor. . .

Are You Using the Wrong Promotions?

Are You Using the Wrong Promotions? This issue is the fifth in my series of five articles that show you the little changes you can make to ensure more customers to your business. This month’s article deals with how promotions can influence customers to your business. The best business promotions make it easier for your customers to buy from you; to buy more often from you; and to buy more prod. . .

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. . .

10 Best Reasons Why You Should Start Your Own Home Business

Picture this! When your neighbor must wakeup early morning and run for their live to avoid get angry for their bos, you can wake up what ever you want and go to your office without worrying about what the “BOS” said. Or maybe, when they mass up with their work and they scare to dead that they will get fired, you can just relax that you won’t be on their place. And how about not to worry about “. . .

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. . .

For Everyone Who Has Ever Struggled Sorting Out Benefits From Features - "SWAT Them!"

For Everyone Who Has Ever Struggled Sorting Out Benefits From Features - "SWAT Them!" SWAT is not actually an acronym. It is a compaction of the question "so what?" You see, one of the biggest problems that even experienced copywriters and marketers fall into is being clear on what benefits their product or service actually delivers to their customers. SWAT provides the solution. Here is how it. . .

Selling by the Seat of Your Pants

Unless you get neck pains or your chair breaks, you hardly think about buying a new office chair. Recently my husband's office chair died. Here's how one salesperson didn't sell me a chair. If you're selling this way, I'll bet your customers aren't buying either. THIS IS WHAT I WANT. My office chair is an Aeron chair. It's an ergonomic chair and if you experience neck pain from sitting, . . .

You Market As You Believe

You Market As You Believe by John Botscharow This is an except from Basic Training, the recently released first volume of my Web Guerrilla Journal. It explains why I am so strongly comitted to getting all of you to look at the philosophical, sociological and psychological assumptions you use in your marketing. Today I want to talk a little about a "philosophical" concept that I mentioned in my . . .

When You're Ready To Give Up

You've had it! You started a home business a long time ago and haven't make a dime. At this point you are probably in debt up to your ears, too. The world of business is not for everyone. If you are ready to give up on your dreams of making a living from home, this article may be just what you need to get going again. You may be familiar with the term mindset. It's the way you look at thin. . .

7 Email Tips for Newbies

I'm always amazed by what I see on the Internet sometimes. The things that people do that not only demonstrate that they have no clue what they are doing, but also that they know little or nothing about being professional in business. Below are seven trends I've noticed. These are things you should NEVER do in business unless you want to ruin your reputation and throw your business away. 1. SPA. . .

Will Seminars Get You Clients?

I often suggest public speaking as a powerful way to show prospective clients what you can do. Many professionals and consultants have built successful practices by giving free presentations to associations, businesses, and educational institutions. But what about producing your own seminar, where you arrange the logistics and invite the guests? Does this work as a strategy for landing clients?. . .

Your Business Deserves a Second Chance!

Your Business Deserves A Second Chance! When you started your business, you dreamed your customers would love your products and services. They would be excited. You would make money doing what you love. Then reality set in. You put lots of time in your business. You got fewer profits. Now you compete with every Tom, Dick and Harry to sell your product or service. . . .

How to Overcome a Confidence Crisis

As a business success coach I have worked with many women in business who consider themselves successful and who are considered successful by their peers. No matter how much you earn, how fast you find yourself expanding your organization, or how much satisfaction your gain from your business, you can have a confidence crisis. Even women with high self-esteem and self-confidence can suffer from. . .

5 Ways to Get More Traffic to Your Site

One thing you can never have too much of online is web site traffic. If you’re looking for ways to drive more visitors to your site, try these traffic generating tips… TRAFFIC TIP #1: Develop Several Pages Focused On Particular Keywords Search Engine specialists don't recommend using external doorway or gateway pages, since sites are being penalized for having duplicate pages. Instead, deve. . .

Increase Your Sales in 5 Minutes

Increase Your Sales in 5 minutes! Increase your sales—in five minutes. This article is the third in a series of five articles probing the five critical points influencing how you find a steady stream of customer for your business. Customers Buy Benefits You want more sales? Customers buy for one reason. They buy because your product or service has a benefit they want. Telling . . .

Are You Using the Right Form of Energy?

Are You Using the Right Form of Energy? As we near the end of summer, here is a question I have for you, “Are you using the right form of energy to grow your business?” Are you having trouble growing your small business as fast as you want? Are you making all the right moves and still the business just inches forward? Read this article and see if you are using the right form of energy to g. . .

A Few Reasons to give a Gift Basket

A Few Reasons to Give a Gift Basket Client Development, Holidays, Employee Recognition, Birthday, Romance, New Baby, Wedding, Promotion, Let’s Get Together, Sales Closing, Anniversary, Engagement, Sympathy, Honeymoon, I Like You, Bridal Shower, Charitable Events, Over The Hill, Off To College, You Are The Greatest, Home Sales, Media Promotion, House Warming, Employee Transfer, Get Well, Good Lu. . .

What's Your Selling Sentence?

What's your Selling Sentence? more about advertising from BIG Mike McDaniel What's your Selling Sentence? If you have a business, you need a selling sentence. Sometimes called the Defining Sentence or the Secondary Statement, the Selling Sentence is the group of words that clarify and refine the nature of your business when seen or heard with the name or logo of your business. You tell ‘em wha. . .

How To Start A Home Based Business

Many of us dream of working from home, spending more quality time with our families. I decided to do just that. Yes i was afraid of failing, not being able to handle the pressures of running a business, and looking after my family at the same time. So i began my search for the right business to start, GIFT BASKETS! I use to give them for gifts to family members, so I thought why not make money . . .

“Personal Protection Issues”

Publishing Guidelines: You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print, free of charge, as long as you include my full signature file. Please send a courtesy link or email where you publish to secuone@aol.com Thank you. “Personal Protection Issues” ©2004 Gary L. Cunningham, C.P.O. All Rights Reserved Worldwide In today’s society one never knows what ma. . .

Compentency Two - Your Strategic Message

First of all, let me tell you that I love writing The Small Business Guru Tip Letter. In each letter I want to 'tap, tap, tap' on your computer screen and say, 'Yoo hoo, You there? Can we talk for just a minute? Please let me grab your attention for just a minute and ask you to focus on being pro-active about building your business.' If you're one of the few small business owners that already. . .

Direct-to-Desktop Publishing Primer Part 1

Direct-to-Desktop Publishing Primer Part 1 by John Botscharow Today I am going to start a training series on becoming a direct-to-desktop publisher. The information in this series will apply to both brand new publishers who have never done a newsletter and to email publishers making the transition to direct-to-desktop publisher. The most important factor is being a successful direct-to-deskto. . .

Calling all Small Business Leaders

Competency #1 - Developing Oneself as a Leader Introduction to the series "Nine Compentencies of a Master Small Business Owner" "You'll never hear anyone talking about this on the evening news, but there's a powerful, invisible force that keeps business growing, even while Corporate America fumbles around and gripes about the economy. It's the mighty army of innovative entrepreneurs and small c. . .

10 ways to protect your financial identity being used for someone else’s shopping spree

Internet 10 ways to protect your financial identity being used for someone else’s shopping spree By BZ Riger-Hull, Certified Success Coach http://www.in-spiros.com Someone impersonating you could be spending your hard-earned money. Impossible! Not really, check, loan, and identity fraud are a real problem. In 2002, the federal trade commission estimated that identity fraud affected and esti. . .

A Simple Effective tool to get and stay Organized

Internet A Simple Effective tool to get and stay Organized By BZ Riger-Hull, Certified Success Coach http://www.in-spiros.com If you answer "yes" to three or more of the questions below it's a good bet you need to get your life organized and put an end to being stressed out a good deal of the time. 1.Do you find yourself feeling frustrated that you never have enough time to do the things you r. . .

7 things you can do to reach the success you truly desire

Internet 7 things you can do to reach the success you truly desire By BZ Riger-Hull, Certified Success Coach Ever have those days where no matter what you try life seems to be a series of one step forward and two steps back? Well today is the very best day to take charge of your life and develop strategies to achieve personal success. You will need to work hard and make a commitment to your pe. . .

Through The Looking Glass

Through The Looking GlassThe time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing wax— Of cabbages—and kings— And why the sea is boiling hot— And whether pigs have wings.” - Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson] (1832–1898), British writer, mathematician. Through the Looking-GlassI can't remember the first time I read Through The Looking Glass. It's been t. . .

Lessons from the Power Brands

Lessons from the Power Brands You have heard of power brands like Harley-Davidson, Nordstrom, and Domino’s Pizza. Their names evoke specific emotions and feelings. Each of these brands stands for something special. They are the modern day version of original branding, “burning a unique mark”. Can these power brands teach you how to get more clients or increase profits from your own bu. . .

3 Free Ways to Add Value to Your Business Cards

3 Free Ways to Add Value to Your Business Card by Diana Ratliff (c) Diana Ratliff. All rights reserved. http://www.businesscarddesign.com Are you saddled with a "ho-hum" business card, one that's about as exciting as watching paint dry? Never fear. You can give ordinary cards a little "pizzazz" without spending a cent. Given the fact that people expect someone who's serious about their business. . .

Seven of My Favorite Sites for Small Business Advice

Just because I'm the Small Business Guru, that doesn't mean that I know everything. I am smart enough to know where to find what I need to know. Here is a developing list of where I go to find information: S.C.O.R.E. (http://www.score.org/) This is a wonderful resource for small start-ups. S.C.O.R.E.'s 10,500 retired and working volunteers provide free business counseling and advice as a public. . .

Simple strategies for home based business owners to reduce stress and be more satisfied with home an

Internet By BZ Riger-Hull, Certified Success Coach Handle small emergencies fast: When a small emergency does pop up being prepared with a home medicine kit will come in handy. Make sure to have one in your car and one in the home and look through them twice a year to make sure they are up to date and have been restocked. Use this same twice-yearly update to change the batteries in your smoke. . .

Top 10 Reasons Why I Reject Article Submissions

Each week I receive dozens of article submissions to my websites from aspiring authors, website owners, and entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, I can only use a small fraction of the articles I receive because the writers are making one of the crucial mistakes listed below. KEY POINT: When you submit articles to a newsletter/ezine publisher or a website owner, you have to remember that we aren't go. . .

7 Steps to Successful Publishing

The decision to publish a book is very exciting! It causes the creative juices to flow and the eyes to light up. But wait – before you begin the publishing process, know about the seven most important steps you need to know before publishing your book. Make sure that you take every step into careful consideration so that your road to success is an easy one: 1. Know why you are writing a book. A. . .

FNAME] Article: Simple Business Tactics Are Your Key To Success

Summery: By eliminating complicated marketing and applying simple principles you can make more money and improve efficiency in your business. In a world full of complications sometimes we overlook the simple things in life. We are so busy trying to work out our twisted problems that we miss out on the simple secrets to success. The same can be said of our businesses. We get caught up in endless. . .

10 Steps to Getting Paid for Your Marketing Materials

How many times have you heard the same sound bites come out of your mouth to your clients, prospects, and audiences, almost boring yourself to tears in the process? Imagine generating money directly from those sound bites, from those pearls of wisdom that effortlessly trip off your tongue. Yes, it is completely possible, and here’s how to do it. 1. Capture those tidbits of information as soon a. . .

Strategies for Creating a Niche Business

Strategies for Creating a Niche Business The customer told me, “My immediate goal is to get more customers into my business. My second agenda is to move slowly towards becoming more specialized as a business.” Here are the six steps we used with this business owner to make his transition to a niche business. Marketing We completed an exercise that evaluated his current marketing efforts. . . .

A Fast and Simple way to Update Your Business

A Fast and Simple way to Updating your business! You open your computer, the flashing button says, “We have a new update for your software program. Do you wish to update now or later?” You choose the Update Now button and immediately your computer begins to download a new version of the software program. What is the program updating? It’s fixing broken parts of the software program; it’s . . .

What Does Your Business Card Say?

What Does Your Business Card Say? More about advertising by BIG Mike McDaniel Business cards are the most underutilized and misunderstood marketing tool in business. Many people spend the bucks for cards and don't make an effort to get them into the hands of those who can hire them or buy from them. Everyday people throw away stacks of undelivered business cards. Money down the dumper. Your goa. . .

15 Questions to Instantly Help You Write a Tips Booklet

Everyone has something they want the world to know about. A tips booklet is a great way to do that, creating author status and a marketing tool for yourself in the process. You may have considered writing a book. Many people entertain that possibility. Fewer have actually followed through once realizing how much time and money that takes. It could be more than it’s worth right now. Instead, . . .

Holiday Gift Giving Tips

Holiday Gift Giving Tips Its that time of year again folks! The gift giving season is fastly approaching us, and even with this economy we should still start planning our gift giving. As begin to plan for gifts for our loved ones, it can be very easy to overlook our valued clients and employees who have helped in our businesses to grow! As a business owner myself, we really don't have much time. . .

Selecting a Cell Phone

More Than Just a Phone Selecting a cell phone is no longer just about mobile communication – it is now a lifestyle choice. If you don’t select the phone that fits your personality, you won’t be happy with it. New cell phones are beginning to have little in common with earlier cell phones. The new models feature color screens, digital cameras, high-speed internet connections, multimedia games, . . .

An Introduction to Text Messaging

Why Text? Text messaging is a quick way to stay in touch with people for personal or business purposes. With text messaging, you can chat with a partner by typing on the keyboard and reading what they write to you on the screen. Many text messaging products can work with cell phone text messaging (aka SMS or Short Messaging Service) so you can chat with people who aren’t in front of their comp. . .

How to Build A Steady Stream of Customers--Step One

Building A Steady Stream of Customers—Step One The success of a small business depends upon a steady stream of good customers. To build that stream of customer a business owner must examine five critical points in their business operations. This is the first in a series of five articles that examines those critical points. Target Your Customers---The Key to Your Success The heart of ev. . .

Selecting a Laptop

Small Can Be Beautiful When purchasing a new computer, you may be better served by a laptop than a traditional desktop computer. Recently, laptops with capabilities similar to desktops can be purchased for a comparable price. Laptops are convenient because of their small size and ability to run from a battery. Except for the power cable to recharge it, a laptop doesn’t have any external wires,. . .

“Why Hire a Security Consultant”

Publishing Guidelines: You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print, free of charge, as long as you include my full signature file for E-Zine’s. Please send a courtesy link or email where you publish to mailto:secuone@aol.com . Thank you. “Why Hire a Security Consultant” ©2004 By Gary L. Cunningham, C.P.O. C&M Consulting Services ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WOR. . .

Setting up a Network -- Wired or Wireless?

To Wire or Not to Wire Wireless networks are en vogue, but your installation won’t be successful unless you chose the right type of network and set it up properly. Wired networks require that each computer be connected via a wire to a central location, called a switch or hub. This often involves installing cables through walls and ceilings and can present a challenge for anyone. If the comput. . .

Selecting a Personal Digital Assistant

A Computer in Your Hand Carrying around an address book and planner is becoming a thing of the past. With new PDA developments, you can manage your contacts and schedule, use e-mail, and even listen to music. Personal Digital Assistants, originally called "Palm Pilots," previously were used just for retrieving basic information. Today, using some of the more advanced models could possibly repl. . .

Unlock the Key to your Success by learning more about Yourself

Internet By BZ Riger-Hull, Certified Success Coach Finding balance is deciding to notice what goes on in your life. To make conscious choices and to experience life, not just let it happen to you. Learning more about yourself is an important first step in creating balance in your life. It is easy to get caught up in the fast pace and pressing schedule of our busy lives. We loose sight. . .

Power Of "WHY"

You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the byline below is included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Email: ronnie@acqyr.com ========================= Power Of "WHY" The most powerful question one can ask is simple, short, and effective. “Why?” is probably one of the most commonly heard questions and, not on. . .

Which Side Are You On?

pRecently I was criticized for focusing too much on the negative side of things. I guess I do. But I feel that people need to see the dank side of the Internet so they know how to deal with it. Remember, Luke Skywalker's final test with Yoda was to face the Dark Side as personified by Darth Vader. There are many positives about the Internet. I still feel that it is the greatest tool for freedo. . .

Four Traps that Catch Entrepreneurs

You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print as long as the resource box is included. Please notify me of publication by sending a website link or copy of your publication to claudette@metavoice.org. Word Count: 618 words, 65 characters per line Thanks, Claudette Rowley ============== Four Traps that Catch Entrepreneurs Claudette Rowley Copyright 2003 "A. . .

Market From The Inside Out

You have permission to publish this article in free electronic or print publications as long as the resource box is included. Please notify me of publication by sending a website link or copy of your publication to claudette@metavoice.org. Word Count: 538 words, 65 characters per line Thanks, Claudette Rowley ============ Market From The Inside Out Claudette Rowley Copyright 2003 "Do not fol. . .

Tune Up Your Vision to Ignite Your Business

You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print as long as the resource box is included. Please notify me of publication by sending a website link or copy of your publication to claudette@metavoice.org. Word Count: 797 words, 65 characters per line Thanks, Claudette Rowley ============= Tune Up Your Vision to Ignite Your Business Claudette Rowley Copyright 2003 "Your. . .

How to rise above the clutter in your brain

Internet How to rise above the clutter in your brain By BZ Riger-Hull, Certified Success Coach http://www.in-spiros.com Ever notice when you start a new hobby or fall in love with a new shrub or flower you start to see it everywhere? This isn't necessarily because everyone else has the same new hobby it’s because you have the flower or shrub or hobby at the top of your mind. You are focused on. . .

Five easy ways to bring family time into your day; Balancing work and family stresses

Internet Five easy ways to bring family time into your day; Balancing work and family stresses By BZ Riger-Hull, Certified Success Coach http://www.in-spiros.com The pace of life seems to quicken every year. More and more time is spent rushing from job to after school activities or evening meetings. It's easy to get over whelmed and to loose a sense of family and relaxation in our homes. Here . . .

Figure Out the Pebble in Your Shoe

Internet Figure Out the Pebble in Your Shoe By BZ Riger-Hull, Certified Success Coach "By asking for the impossible, we obtain the best possible.” Italian saying If you are serious about achieving a more meaningful life then you’ll need a new perspective for viewing your life and your career. The following exercise is a new method for going through your day and your week. It’s anew sense of . . .

How Do I Start a Home Business?

How Do I Start a Home Business? © 2002 Elena Fawkner From time to time (at least once a day actually) I'll get an impossible-to-respond-to email that says something like, "How can I work from home?", or "I want to start my own home business. Please send info." or even, "Please send free info.". Naturally such vague, generalized requests are not, for reasons of time (among others), going t. . .