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Recovering From A Internet Scam!

Posted by Latrice Fowler on June 23, 2008 at 12:15am

It has been a while since I was last on BBWO and that's about to change because it's high time I get more involved with you beautiful black women in business. Anyway like the title says, yes I'm recovering from a horrible scam. Two weeks ago I was approached by a production company who I thought was the real deal. We made plans for them to help me produce a pilot for my new cooking show as a companion to my new cookbook coming out in Sept. Well needless to say after researching them a bit further a few of my fellow networking buddies uncovered that they were a scam and I should stay clear of them.Now with all that said they are trying to put a lien on me which I'm still trying to figure out how they could do that and what type of lien? I'm having to consult and lawyer which I should have before all this madness, but I somehow lost the ball in that area. If anything I'm looking at this as a very well learned lesson in business that I should have had my eyes opened to. I've heard stories of people falling victim and yet I fall flat on my face as well.The best advice I could share with you is please please do your research before signing anything. And as expensive retaining a lawyer may be it's completely necessary for your business. I'm going to start posting updates on my progress so many of you who what to know will learn from my mistakes and triumphs.Peace, Love & Sweet Treats!Latrice FowlerAuthorRaising Chefs...not just good cooks!www.raisingchefs.comwww.goingproathome.comwww.latricefowler.com

Learning your Business and Industry – Guarantee Success

Posted by Rickey on June 21, 2008 at 12:13am

Learning your Business and Industry – Guarantee SuccessBy Rickey Johnson – Owner Juniques Marketing*****Business option -(Get your Free Pre Enrollment Cellular Business Website, Earn money from Cell Phone Billing- www.juniques.net)*******Another benefit of starting a home based business is the knowledge you gain from building the business.A lot of emphasis is placed on making money from starting an online business.Well, for some, that is a result of building the business, for others, not so.Statistics show that for most, making money, especially a livable income, does not happen.Actually, most spend more money on their business endeavor then they earn from it.Here is what can happen for those who focus on learning how to build their business and learning about the industry they promote.You will gain valuable skills in the area of human resources, administrative processing, marketing and promotions, sales, group development, management and so much more.You can be very knowledgeable about your industry. Cosmetics, Electronics, Telecommunication, Nutrition, and the list continue.You may not become “money rich” with your on line business venture. A lot of factors affecting that outcome are out of your control. However, what is in your control is your learning attitude. You can become knowledgeable in business and industry principles and applications. That knowledge can be converted for use in the offline world (the one, which most people spend the majority of time in). You can enhance (and for some create) your professional and personal standing. Experience is Experience.Until our next communiqué. Have an Exceptionally Rewarding Networking Day.*****Business option -(Get your Free Pre Enrollment Cellular Business Website, Earn money from Cell Phone Billing- www.juniques.net)*******Networkingly yoursRickey

Without Choice There are no Options - 20 Ways to Earn $100 per day online

Posted by Rickey on June 28, 2008 at 6:20am

Hello Community, Here is some solid information for those looking to create income on their own efforts. Not MLM, Just solid information. May Everyone have a most fantastic networking day. Networkingly yours RickeyChoice is about Options, This books gives you Real choice for making your own way!Just read for yourself
Click here for info on 20 Ways To Make $100 Per Day Online

YTB Partners with Kansas City Chiefs in Travel Website

Posted by Teresa on June 25, 2008 at 5:36pm

The Chiefs have partnered with YTB Travel Network to offer their fans an online fanbased travel site.Chiefs fans can book their travel through the website, which will offer multiple entry opportunities to win game day packages, tickets to a luxury suite, autographed memorabilia, the opportunity to become a "Chief for a Day," a cabin on a Chiefs celebrity cruise and more. See the site at http://www.chiefstravel.com.Need assistance in booking a trip/vacation leave me a comment or check out my travel website - http://www.gottitravel.com

ATTENTION!!! Women Business Owners - Homebased or Small Business, Freelancers, Coaches, etc!!

Posted by Altha Sood on June 6, 2008 at 11:30am

Join Women Business Owners (WBO) online at our JULY EXPO as we learn, shop, laugh, and network. Women from all walks of life will be joining to grow their business, meet other women, and share what they have learned through networking.This year’s event runs for three days: Thursday, July 17 - Saturday July 19, 2008Thursday & Friday 7:30am-6pm PST/10:30am-9pm ESTSaturday 7:30am-2:30pm PST/10:30am-5:30pm ESTThe JULY EXPO is open to anyone who would like to attend. For more information on the vendors and sponsors of the event, or to join in the festivities on July 17-19, please visit the JULY EXPO site at http://www.womenbizowners.org/july.Women throughout the world sponsor the event. This year’s sponsors are: Admin Services, Anita’s Pen, Your Consultant Direct, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Boy’s & Girl’s Country, CareNet of Northwest Houston, MarketAmerica, WBO Magazine and Women Business Owners.To become a speaker, vendor or sponsor for the July Expo, contact the WBO Events Director, email at anna@womenbizowners.org or by phone at 877-889-5011.Women Business Owners (WBO) is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in February 2004. Our organization provides education and support for more than 3,000 women business owners throughout the world with online and offline resources. Please visit www.womenbizowners.org today to find out more information about Women Business Owners! We offer our members online networking chats, online classes, online seminars, online events, and offline (local) networking groups, annual offline convention, and more! WBO's mission is to help more women succeed in business.For more information on the July Expo please visit the WBO website at http://www.womenbizowners.org/july.WBO is currently seeking sponsors for their upcoming convention to be held October 10th to 12th, 2008 in Houston Texas. You may find more information through their website http://www.womenbizowners.org. You may also contact the Events Director, email info@womenbizowners.org or anna@womenbizowners.org.

Wk One - Quick & Easy Recipes From My Kitchen To Yours

Posted by Latrice Fowler on May 6, 2008 at 9:36pm

Hello Ladies! I've been in the kitchen lately trying to get ready to retest some of my recipes for my cookbook coming out soon and wanted to share a little quick recipe I came up with last Saturday. This particular recipe will not be in my up and coming cookbook "Raising Chefs", it was a "just because I was hungry" recipe that I came up with and wanted to share with this community. Let me know if you try it and what you're honest opinions are. I also will start posting recipes that will be in the book in the weeks to come as I retest them and get them ready to be photographer and I need some quality feedback from the BBWO Community. So if you would be so kind and help me out in this matter it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance!!!

Texas Style Macaroni Pasta n/a Balsamic Red SauceINGREDIENTS1 cup texas style macaroni or your favorite pasta1 8 oz. can tomato sauce2 tbsp butter2 large garlic cloves minced1/4 cup chopped green peppers1 tsp italian seasoning1 tsp parsley flakes1 tbsp dried onions1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tbsp olive oilfresh mozzarella cubedsalt & pepper to tasteDIRECTIONSCut mozzarella cheese into small cubes and place in fridge to chill. In a saucepan bring 4 cups of water to a boil adding a pinch or two of salt to season the pasta. Pour in the Texas Style Macaroni or your favorite pasta and cook until al dente (approx. 7-10 minutes) or until as soft as you like your pasta to be. (Make sure before you drain the pasta you reserve at lease a few tablespoons of the pasta water for your sauce.)Next, in a different saucepan on med-high heat add butter and sauté the garlic, green peppers for 4 minutes or until soft but not mushy. Bring the heat down to med-low heat and add in your seasonings, tomato sauce and simmer for another 3 minutes. Now add in your balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and the paste water you reserved earlier, stir well and salt/pepper to your taste. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Toss in the pasta and coat very well with this beautiful bright balsamic red sauce full of unbelievable flavor.In a serving bowl place a few mozzarella cubes in the bottom of the bowl, then spoon in some of the pasta layering cheese and pasta. Once you've reach your desired proportion toss the pasta and cheese together and the hot pasta will start to melt the chilled mozzarella to its ooo-wee-goo-wee goodness!Serves 2Peace, Love, and Sweet Treats!!!Latrice FowlerAuthorRaising Chefs...not just good cooks!www.raisingchefs.com

Affiliate Marketing - Do You Need a Website?

Posted by Barbara Howard on May 19, 2008 at 4:24pm

The most important and indispensable thing to assure your success in affiliate marketing is your own website. The first step in any successful affiliate marketing business is building a good, credible and professional looking website. Your website is the jump off point of all your marketing efforts. Therefore, you must first build a user-friendly website, which will attract your prospects and motivate them to click on the links to the products and services you are promoting and make a purchase. You must first focus your efforts in building a website that will cater to what your prospects need.Above all else, make your website full of original, relevant and useful content. The most important thing you should consider is that almost all web users go online to look for information, not necessarily to go and buy something. People will love articles that are appealing and helpful. Keep in mind that, in the internet, content is still king and good quality content will not only build your credibility, it can also help you achieve a higher search engine ranking. By posting relevant and useful articles, you establish yourself as a credible expert in the field, making you a more dependable endorser of the product or service you promote. Establishing a good name is a good step in building up a dedicated consumer base. Dedicated customer bases are the life blood of affiliate marketers.You must use every possible means on your website to motivate prospects not only to visit your site but also to click and proceed to the websites of the products and services you are promoting.When you are creating your website, the possibilities are endless and are limited only by your imagination, originality, resourcefulness and resolve. You can always explore other ideas and adapt other strategies, which you think might help you become a high rolling affiliate marketer but not until you have a great website.Learn more at the Mentors Club.Next post: Identifying What's Hot

WBO Talk Radio: Advice Columnist Turns Her Niche into a Thriving Business!

Posted by Altha Sood on April 19, 2008 at 12:14pm

Women Business Owners, www.womenbizowners.org invites all women to join us on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on blogtalkradio.com/wbo-radio. The dial-in phone number is (347) 205-9229. It will prove to be a very entertaining show. Our radio guest will be discussing how she found her "niche" and successes in turning it into a thriving business. Here is some additional information on our guest speaker --Deborrah Cooper (a.k.a "Ms. Heartbeat") is founder and resident advice columnist on AskHeartBeat.com, which is her award winning relationship website. She focuses on black male/female relationships. On her website, she has informative articles on dating and relationships for both adults and teens.As an advice columnist and relationship expert she has also written a book "Sucka Free Love - How to Avoid Dating the The Dumb, The Deceitful, The Dysfunction & The Deranged! It provides common sense, street-smart insight into the toughest issues facing singles today.She has been profiled in Black Enterprise and Honey magazines as well as interviewed by Essence magazine.Ms. Cooper has also appeared on Yahoo Internet Life, The Oakland Tribune, The Dallas Morning News, and many other print and online media worldwide. This interview should prove to be quite interesting! Do you need some advice on a relationship??Come listen to Deborrah explain how she turned her passion into a thriving business!

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