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Vote For Lutonya M. Lang on Oprah Winfrey Network

Posted by Lutonya M. Lang on May 19, 2010 at 9:30pm


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"Click here to vote for my video for the Your OWN Show contest on the Oprah Winfrey Network!" http://bit.ly/baYHC1


Please click share to forward the BuzzZ--->>> thank you so much for your support --->>> VOTE As Many Times As You Can-->>>

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"Dance Your Way Into Business Success"

Posted by Ashani Mfuko on March 9, 2010 at 10:24pm

I sometimes get asked for advice by friends or colleagues for suggestions on how their sibling, child,nephew, niece, or grandchild can establish a career as a professionaldancer, and also, if it’s a career that will offer stability andlongevity at some point.


For details on how to pursue a career in dance, check out my article, “TheProfessional Dancer’s Survival Kit”.


To learn about wages and salaries for dance instructors, check out the article, “WindowInto Wages“, highlighting our Kiner Enterprises Inc. Dance IndustryReport.



In the meantime, check out why professional dancers make great business people!

Qualities of a Professional Dancer:

-Passion
-Vision
-Strength
-Tenacity
-Determination
-Discipline
-Know-How/Talent



Qualities of a Successful Business Person:

-Passion
-Vision
-Strength
-Tenacity
-Determination
-Discipline
-Know-How/Talent


It’s no wonder that so many professional dancers are able to transition into, or compliment theirpassion for dance with a successful business career!


Whether it’s opening a dance studio, starting your own dance company or clothing line, publishing adance magazine or website, or founding the 1st and only national danceteacher staffing agency in the U.S. (Kiner Enterprises Inc.),dancers are more business savvy than you think!


The main key, in my opinion, that separates the dancer, from the dancer/business person is the desire tocreate your own “Big Break”. Many dancers dream of getting their “BigBreak” in their dance career, that one job, show, or gig that takestheir career to the next level, and opens the doors of opportunity. Theyhope and dream, and wait around for someone to recognize their talent,and pave the way to success for them.


However, it is the dancer who is interested in creating their own “Big Break” that experiences therewards of a successful business career. The journey of entrepreneurshipis a complicated one, and the path to success is very bumpy,unpredictable, and doesn’t have the straightforward equation of“audition equals job”. But, it’s well worth the tumultuous journey!



My advice to any dancer interested in launching a career in business, whether it is dance-related or not,is, go for it! You already embody the innate qualities of a successfulbusiness person! The only thing holding you back is you! Good luck!

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Dish Network Special Offer - Just in time for February

Posted by hudsonliberty on January 13, 2009 at 12:35pm
Reduce your monthly bills SIGNIFICANTLY with DISH Network!Have you wondered if you are paying too much for cable? Have you been wanting to cut down your monthly expenses without losing your programming or dropping your favorite channels?Now you can, thanks to Clarence Coggins, who has sent this opportunity your way. You can checkout Clarence's website by clicking on the link below or copying and pasting the following link in your web browser.http://www.vmcsatellite.com/?aid=72856DISH Network's new low rate offers provide a LOT MORE FOR A LOT LESS MONEY! Plus you get the best value and one of the largest selections of HD programming. Here is what you get with DISH Network.DISH Network ExclusiveAll the Movies You Want$600 in available savingsFREE** $50 Credit on your first bill* 4 Room Professional Installation* Platinum HD for 3 Months* DVR or HD DVR Upgrade* 9 Months of DishHOME Protection ActivationLearn MoreWatch all the movies you can without the long lines and traffic.FREE* HBO & STARZ(16 channels) for 3 monthsCinemax (5 channels) - 12 months for 1 ¢$25 Showtime RebateLearn MoreBest Value Offers!Packages starting at only $19.99/month$50 credit on your first billAdd HD to any package for as low as $10/monthOver 120 HD channels*Free Installation, Activation, and DishHome Protection Plan for 9 Months- Requires 24 month commitment$50 credit on first bill-Available for new DHA-24 customer with qualified programming (AT100 or higher, DishLATINO or higher, TurboHD Bronze or higher, or International as qualified) is eligible to receive a $50 credit on their first bill. Customers with DishFamily do not qualify for the $50 credit on their first bill.Cinemax for a Penny for a Year-Requires Credit Card Autopay/EFT and paperless billing.HBO/Starz free for first three months-Offer includes the HD channels within these premium movie packages if they activate with an HD Receiver. This promotion requires DHA-24 qualified programming of AT100 or above, DishLATINO or above, TurboHD Bronze or above or International as qualified.PlatinumHD free for first three months- This requires DHA-24 and an eligible AT package plus BronzeHD, SilverHD, GoldHD or DishLATINO Max with DishLATINO Max HD Essential. This promotion is not available for customers subscribing to any of our TurboHD Packages.Free DVR and HD DVR Upgrades-$5.98/mo DVR Service Fee appliesCall 1-800-998-DISH today and mention promo code: A26 and extension: 72856Or visit Clarence's website site by clicking here
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WANTED! Contributing Writers For Blogs, Network Postings, & Marketing Newsletters‏

Posted by Edwina on December 8, 2008 at 2:00pm

WANTED

eBiz Marketing is looking for contributing writers for articles and essays to be posted on eBiz Marketing and several of our network affiliate sites. These articles must be based on “Online Marketing Tactics/Techniques” and “How Your Business Can Survive the Recession”. We will provide a bio/bi-line and your contact information. Some articles may be posted in our “eBiz Marketing Newsletter" eBlast. Because our subscribers are typically African American Professionals , Companies interested in submitting articles must be 51% African American owned. eBiz Marketing has last say on what articles will be published. Once your article is approved we will contact you via email. You must have complete rights to publish your creative works. We at eBiz Marketing recognize the importance of featuring articles in blogs, blasts, and network sites. We are currently seeking your help in increasing our exposure. There are many excellent writers in this community. In exchange we hope to bring additional exposure to you and your business. We would additionally like to thank LaShonda for all the valuable information she provides on a daily basis.

Please Email the following information with your submissions to: articles@eBiznessonline.com NOTE All responses must come to email address provided. Thank you


Name
Company Name
Company Website
Contact Number
Brief Bio or Bi-Line (95 words or less).
URL Links to any RSS Feeds, Blog Sites, etc..
URL link to where you may want articled to be linked to.
All articles must be submitted in word or notepad only.
Please do not submit any pictures, logos, or graphics.

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LETS PLAY THE NAME GAME

Posted by Roberta Gregory-Maximin on July 27, 2008 at 2:18pm
How in the world do people come up with clever and catchy business names? For months now I have been trying to come up with a name for my new business. Next to doing my business plan (which I am still working on) this has got to be one of the most frustrating things to do. Well for me anyway. I thought this would be the easiest part of it all. But who was I kidding.I have tried different variations of things. I tried using my name (which just may be my best option) but it is not original enough, nor is it that catchy. I tried to think of some sort of catchy name that has to do with events and entertainment but everything that I can think of, is already being used. ; Anything that is worth using, anyway. And if it is not already being used, it has too many words and syllables in it. No one wants to say a mouthful just to say a business’s name. I tried to get some advice from friends and family members but they don’t take my business seriously enough to give me a name worth a second thought. What is a girl to do?I really can’t make any steps forward with out finalizing my name first. I cannot get incorporated. I can’t do a logo or a slogan. I can’t make flyers or build a website. I can’t build advertising banners or anything that needs to be done to make my business successful. I will not even be able to do something as simple as get business cards.Now I started using the name Black Dress Entertainment. The first time I said the name, immediately I thought of a funeral engagement. Other than that initial thought, I really do like the name. It has a classy feel to it but I am not sure if it is what I really want. When I Google the name I get a million responses. It’s only when I put quotation marks around it like “black dress entertainment” I get about 30 responses back. Which is good, right? Honestly this is the name that I am leaning towards but I want to be sure. I need to make sure of it before I have all my business cards and logo designed and decide not to use it again. That would be killer.I also looked at calling the company Word of Mouth Events, but that name or saying is in everyone’s mouth and they wouldn’t only be talking about my company. They would be talking about any and everything worth talking about. And that Google search brings up even more responses. HOLY COW! I want my name to stand out and only get about maybe 150 responses (still a lot but a whole lot better than a million).I just don’t know what to do. I want a name that when you hear it, you know exactly what we are about. But I also don’t want it to be to long or complicated where people get frustrated just saying it or try to make up their own acronyms for it. I want something that is happy and brings thoughts of joy and excitement to every ones minds. Not something that is dark and gloomy and may have you thinking about anything else but happy times. I look at all the businesses on my favorite sites, BBWO (black business women online) and SUN (start up nation), and just about everyone has a catchy business name that suites their company. The only ones that don’t are the ones named after the business owners.Everyone keeps saying just relax and let the name come to you. It has been months now and it hasn’t come to me yet. How long am I to wait for a name to come to me? Seven months, 12 months, 2 years, who knows? And what if it comes to me in a dream? Being that I am not the kind of person who remembers any of my dreams, that wouldn’t help me at all either.I am being patient though and considering all my options so that I can have the best possible name. Hopefully it will not be before long that I would have a company name…HOPEFULLY. Keep your fingers crossed!!!!Any suggestions?
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The Beginning

Posted by Roberta Gregory-Maximin on June 12, 2008 at 8:50pm
For years now I have wanted to start my own business. I started out as wanting to open my very own upscale night club. What was I thinking? After looking into what it all entailed, I was like, HELZ NO. Then I wanted to start a home for girls, but it didn’t seem very feasible. After going thru idea after idea, I finally settled on exactly what I would LOVE to do…..Who would have thought.My name is Roberta and I live in sunny Orlando Florida. Everyone outside of Orlando thinks that there is so much to do in the land of Disney. But for those of us who live here 365 days a year we know better. There is only so many times that you can go to Disney, Sea World, Universal Studios, Island of Adventures and so on without getting tired of it all. And if you have lived here over 10 years, like I have, you don’t even want to think about those places, unless you have kids. Other than the theme parks and an occasional concert every five months, there is nothing to do in the “Land of Dreams”. For those of us around my age, 26, your only options for a night out on the town with your significant other or just friends are the dreaded NIGHT CLUBS, Bars/ Lounges, and of course the Movies. Now if I lived in New York City, Los Angeles, or even Miami, I would always have something to do. Some musician or socialite would be throwing a party somewhere in the city. There would be fashion shows, comedy shows; album release parties so on and so forth. But not here in Orlando.One night after I had my second daughter I really wanted to go out. I got all dolled up, put on my best new outfit and my pretty face. My girlfriends and I spent almost 3 hours shopping and planning for a great girl’s night out. I was all ready to go. After consider all our limited choices, we realized that we were all dressed up with nothing to do and nowhere to go. I was sooooo disappointed. Keep in mind this was after the birth of my second daughter and my first, I had had only a year before. So in reality, it was going to be my first night on the town after being pregnant for two long years. Boy was I devastated. That’s when the light bulbs started going off in my head.What if I could put together a number of events each month catering to people around my age? What if I could provide live music and entertainment, food, and great opportunity to socialize with new people? Then I started to think, I could definitely do this. It is done all the time in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Its only here in Orlando that we are behind the times.That’s when I had my aah haa moment that Donny (from the Big Idea) always talked about. I AM GOING TO START AN EVENT PLANNING / CONCERT PROMOTIONS COMPANY. I would cater to your adults who are interested in a night out with more to do than to just go to the club or the movies. People who would love to surround them selves with energetic people but not have to worry about someone stepping on their feet. So I started on my journey to make it happen.I ran the idea by a couple of my friends and colleagues and they were like no way, that will never work, but I asked to myself WHY NOT. Why must my only choices of entertainment here in Orlando be the same choices that I had when I was just turning 18 and 21? I am looking for something new. I know if I feel this way, there has got to be many people out there that feel the same way I do.Now I have done my research and the need is there it’s just up to me to fulfill the wants of my people. Here is where you come in! Please tell me what you want and what you like. Who would you like to see perform (keep in mind this would be a small intimate performance for at most 1500 people) what kid of food would you like to be served? How much would you pay to be entertained? Please take the time to fill out my short survey so that I can give you exactly what you are looking for. If I were filling out this survey, it would go something like this. I would love to see Carrin Bailey, Ayo, Tori Amos, John Legend, Eric Bennet, Heather Headley, Avante, Athony Hamilton, Leona Lewis, Mary J. Blidge, Syleena Johnson, Keke Wyatt, One Republic, Lyfe Jennings, and so much more. Just to name a few. I would be willing to spend any where up to $65 per person for such an event. Now being that I am a lover of food, anything would be to my satisfaction, as long as you are not giving me something to extravagant and I cant pronounce, I will eat just about anything. I just love food. So you know what I want, now tell me what you want. Help me to bring better entertainment to our sunny city of Orlando. Help me to help you have something to do when you have a little extra cash or a babysitter for the night. Help me to help you have an opportunity to meet new people and create new fabulous memories.
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Advertising and sponsorship opportunities on b-gyrl.com. Not too late to get May Mothers Day promo

Posted by www.b-gyrl.com on April 29, 2008 at 12:06pm
Dropping a note to let you know about some of the advertising and marketing opportunities on b-gyrl.com for our May relaunch including banner ads, detour ads (where your actual website opens in the background whenever a new visitor visits our site), 15-30 second audio ads on our online radio station and podcast (available on cellphones, Itunes and other top podcast sites), video ads on b-gyrl tv, our youtube and video podcast (also available on Itunes) AND getting your logo displayed on our upcoming promotional mixtape cover, mix sponsored by Boost Mobile.This are ongoing promotions, meaning your ad is never removed and never expires.Rates vary, however we are willing to work within any reasonable budget.Email info@b-gryl.com.
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