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Name Check vs. Fingerprint Background Checks

Posted by Roz Caldwell on May 13, 2011 at 3:47pm

Hello BBWO, I decided to repost this blog to get your opinion.

Wow! I've been a member of BBWO for two years may be three and I have to admit this is my first blog so bare with me. Here's the thing, I recently joined the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce. I decided to join to get more exposure for my company Trace Identity Services, Inc. with the hopes of picking up more accounts and to have a voice in the community.

There are a lot of meetings, networking and swapping business cards, I have to say ladies at this point I like it. Ok here we go, I was networking with someone at a meet and greet event and his question to me was "What's the difference in me paying $19.95 online for a background check for my company than me paying your company for the same information?" My answer to him, "First of all when you go online and have a background check done on a potential employee this is a "Name Check" not "Fingerprint".

Name Based are not positive identification and It may produce multiple hits also Alias names, common names, or maiden names can result in false "hit" or no "hit" responses. Fingerprint based allow a biometric search on the AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) database, will provide positive identification (No multiple hits) and Fingerprint patterns don't change and are not easily altered.

Listen my BBWO if you have a non-for-profit organization and your company is hiring mentors, volunteers and they are working with children or elders make sure they are fingerprinted it's easy, quick and inexpensive. For further information go to www.traceidentitysi.com

Roz

Send a Greeting Card... getting back to that personal touch!

Posted by Vanessa Wilson on April 29, 2011 at 12:30pm

Nine out of 10 Americans look forward to receiving personal letters and greeting cards. Adding a personal touch to your greeting cards can make them even more special to the receiver. Here are some tips for personalizing greeting cards:

Write the person’s name or nickname on the inside of the card. Personalizing the card reminds them this card was sent just for them.
Highlight the phrases that apply or hold special meaning. This is a great way to signify how the card personally applies to your loved one.
Write a heartfelt note inside the card. If you are not especially eloquent, write something simple, such as, “I am not always great with words, but when I read this card, I thought of you.” The most personal
cards are honest and heartfelt.
Enclose a meaningful photo. A special photo could be of the two of you or of someone or something else unique to your relationship.
Add a small gift inside. If your card is for a holiday or occasion, you can include a gift card to their favorite store to make the card a gift in itself.
Make your greeting cards a part of an ongoing conversation. Create a sequence in which each card you send tells part of a story and together they answer a question or reveal a hidden message.

Send Out Cards is an online greeting card and gifting system you can use to send postcards, greeting cards and tri-fold cards that can keep you in touch with your friends, family and loved ones- from the comfort of your home.

Take a look for yourself by sending a greeting card to someone special. Mother's Day is just around the corner!

Select option #2 at www.sendoutcards.com/80793

And yes there's a free SendOutCards - APP for you ipad!

Take care stay blessed

Looking to expand your business.. show your customers you appreciate them with a tailored greeting card!

Posted by Vanessa Wilson on February 17, 2011 at 1:53am

Keeping in touch with your clients is crucial for your business. It can help maintain and enhance your current client relationship, and set the stage for developing business with new customers. Introducing greeting cards to your marketing strategy will enhance your bottom line in so many ways..

Repeat Business: Tell current clients that you are thankful for their support by sending them greeting cards. If you manage to make them feel respected and valued, this will encourage them to come back for more
business.

Customer Loyalty: The loyalty of your clients can also be maintained by sending greeting cards. You can show your appreciation to the clients and let them know that they are precious to the company in the cards.

Referrals: Place some client case studies or testimonials inside your greeting cards. This kind of real life reference can make your clients believe that it is a right decision to choose your company. They will then suggest you to others.

Existing Customers: You would want your clients to think of you as more than just another marketing consultant who cares about nothing but business. Express sincere wishes through your greeting cards to make them feel that they are more than just a customer. This will keep business coming through the door. Printed greeting cards helps you to impress your clients with their unique designs. Your clients will not miss a single message in the personalized cards. They are printed exclusively for them.

Sending greeting cards can only help you approach a group of target clients. If your target is to approach a wide variety of clients, you should make use of a card campaign which can gain attention from many
people at one time with low cost.

For more information on how to implement a greeting card system into your follow up routine check out www.sendoutcards.com/80793. Hit me up and I'll open up a free gift account.

Take care and be blessed!

7 Habits to Ensure You're Being Efficient

Posted by Vanessa Wilson on October 31, 2010 at 11:00pm

1. Schedule your day: Either at the beginning of each day or the night before, plan out each day. You are only one person and you probably won't be able to do everything. Use a schedule to organize your day into time blocks. Write out a daily to-do list (electronic or in a notebook) and prioritize items by importance.

Remember, only schedule around 70 percent of your day. The other 30 percent will be
filled with interruptions, travel time between appointments and errands, and sometimes emergencies.

2. Prioritize-Prioritize-Prioritize: List to-do items by order of importance and label each item by importance and urgency. Make items that are extremely important stand out by marking them with red ink, a highlighter, or a star. Only focus on a limited number of actions per day.

3. Multi-task small projects and details:Although multi- tasking does not work for everyone or every project, tasks like cooking supper while talking on the phone or ironing while listening to a motivational CD can be effective. Try reading a book on the subway or bus, or a book on tape while driving to and from work. It's more efficient and a good use of time to do simple tasks simultaneously.

4. Say NO more often:Recognize what your priorities are. If someone requests something of you that you are unable to do comfortably or does not fit into your priorities, 'just say no.'

5. Delegate as much as possible:You can't do everything alone. Allow others around you to help out. Allow friends, family, co-workers, your partner or your children to assist around the house and/or office. Many people find this difficult because they feel they are the only one who can do it right. Start off with small steps. Don't hand over an entire project, but instead a step that will save you time and energy. Make sure you remember to thank
these people appropriately.

6. Organize:The more things that are organized both within the home and work environment, the faster work will get finished and the higher quality your work will be. Make lists for yourself and others. Create inboxes and action files.

7. Control your procrastination:
Many of us are procrastinators at heart, although for various reasons. One common phrase used to help combat procrastination is 'do the worst
thing first.' At the beginning of each day, do the one item that stands out the most on your to-do list, or your most dreaded item. Set daily goals for yourself and plan lots of rewards.

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I'm not even living Pay Check to Pay Check

Posted by Dana Neal on October 30, 2010 at 8:55pm

I know right? You are thinking what could this be about? Well, some people are still trying to come out of the slump of this recession. It was a real reality to a lot of us SISTERS that we were moving forward in our lives, trying to build businesses and then really looking at life like. whoa, what's happening here?

The reality is we are still working a 9-5, we are still working 5-12 building our businesses, we are still running a household 24/7 and then trying to have me time.

WHAT? Where do we sleep? When do we sleep?

Then on the "pay day" we aren't even making ends meet. That is not good. Not good at all. I mean we work HARD. Then to have an article say that we aren't living on top of our integrity? I mean WOW. (oops wait let me go back; went off on a tangent)

So the story line is this: WE ARE NOT MAKING ENDS MEET. If we cant live pay check to pay check in order to keep money in the bank, what is the problem?

1. goals?

2. organization?

3. market?

4. business type?

5. support?

6. choices?

7. timing?

I personally want to say CHOICES. Our choices in life make or break us. Right now they are breaking us so bad that some of us may be looking for part time jobs for the holiday. Please not every one raise your hands at once.

The other part of the reality is to look at why our choices are jacked up. (yes, I said jacked) What have WE done in the past few months that has us broke,busted and disgusted? Robbing Peter, Paul AND John?What is that reality? What is it?

I can't answer for you, only for me. The reality is my mind was set on leaving a legacy. That is still the goal if God calls me home tomorrow. Personal funds may be down to a minimum still making ends meet by a great stretch, but still. I don't think I would change my choices, I would change when I did them. Like maybe at the beginning of the year or middle of summer. Just a slight delay in whatever I invested in OR DIDN'T invest in.

Together we stand or divided we fall. I say let's stand, even if we have to hold each other up. Let's brainstorm together about changes that need to be made and move forward. We have a few more days left until 2011 (it will come fast) and we don't want to slack on anything.

We are going to make goal to get ourselves on track with all that WE need to succeed. Who is with me?

Aww Man! I don't get paid till Friday...

Posted by LaShanda Henry on October 30, 2010 at 7:09pm

As you know, I just announced the last SistaSense Circle of the year. To that I saw this response from Kai, "Aww man... I want to do it, but I wont get paid till Friday bummer." In case you are in the same boat, here are a few things to note. You have a few options. There is an early bird promo to sign up for $67 or you can do a two part payment of $49. Also note that registration ends November 12th, so if you miss the first live sessions you can catch the replays. For more details click here. If you would like to have me as your mentor and learn my latest 20 minute marketing strategies, I hope to see you in the circle! TTYL -lh

DO YOU NEED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE?

Posted by Norris Coleman on October 30, 2010 at 10:00am

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or a transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

Dillard University

New Orleans, Louisiana

Dillard University is a private, historically black, comprehensive undergraduate institution, having as its purpose the development of graduates who are broadly educated, culturally aware, concerned with improving the human condition, and able to meet the competitive demands of a global and technologically advanced society. To achieve this purpose, the university strives to create and maintain an academic climate that is conducive to the pursuit of scholarship through programs of excellence anchored in the liberal arts.

Dillard's history begins in 1869. On June 12, 1869, the American Missionary Association of the Congregational Church founded Straight University; on July 8, 1869 the Freedman's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church established Union Normal School. Straight University and Union Normal School were subsequently renamed Straight College and New Orleans University, respectively. Initially, both institutions offered instruction on the elementary level, then expanded to include the secondary, collegiate, and professional levels.

On June 6, 1930, New Orleans University and Straight College merged to form Dillard University, which elected to follow the practices of the two parent institutions in making no distinction as to race, religion or sex in the admission of students or in the selection of faculty.

www.dillard.edu

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-29-2010

Stanley E. Jackson Minority Scholarship

Stanley E. Jackson Minority Scholarship

Level of Study: College Freshman

Amount: $1000

Number of Awards: 1

Deadlines: February 1

Majors: All

Applicant must be: Non-specific Disability and Minority

For Application and more info:

Scholarship Committee

Foundation for Exceptional Children

1920 Association drive

Reston VA 22091

WEBSITE: http://www.free-4u.com/stanley_e__jackson_minority_scholarship.htm

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of .E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

WHAT HAPPENS IN HEAVEN WHEN WE PRAY

Posted by Rickey on October 30, 2010 at 2:20am

WHAT HAPPENS IN HEAVEN WHEN WE PRAY?Hello Community, May your days be most fantastic. We must take time to acknowldege our blessings. I know the world activities can get in such an dizziness, we sometimes forget WE ARE BLESSED!!So take minute and share your acknowledgment with people you care for and people you may have just meet.WE are in the PEOPLE Business, First and Foremost.We can share our blessing with enthusiasm, for we operate from abundance and not scarcity,We Know we will Reap the Seeds we Plant, so we plant good seeds.We know that the Power of God flows through us, awaiting our instructions. The this power has no limit except the limit we place on it.The with faith the size of a mustard seed and placing that faith to WORK, we can accomplish great things.That is not over UNTIL it is Over and It Aint Over til we Say SO!!!!!At your serviceJuniques www.jussuccess.comEverything Starts With Attitude

WHAT HAPPENS IN HEAVEN WHEN WE PRAY?I dreamt that I went to Heaven and an angel was showing me around. Wewalked side-by-side inside a large workroom filled with angels. Myangel guide stopped in front of the first section and said, ' This isthe Receiving Section. Here, all petitions to God said in prayer arereceived.I looked around in this area, and it was terribly busy with so manyangels sorting out petitions written on voluminous paper sheets andscraps from people all over the world.Then we moved on down a long corridor until we reached the second section.The angel then said to me, "This is the Packaging and DeliverySection. Here, the graces and blessings the people asked for areprocessed and delivered to the living persons who asked for them." Inoticed again how busy it was there. There were many angels workinghard at that station, since so many blessings had been requested andwere being packaged for delivery to Earth.Finally at the farthest end of the long corridor we stopped at thedoor of a very small station. To my great surprise, only one angel wasseated there, idly doing nothing. "This is the Acknowledgment Section,my angel friend quietly admitted to me. He seemed embarrassed." How isit that there is no work going on here? ' I asked."So sad," the angel sighed. "After people receive the blessings thatthey asked for, very few send back acknowledgments""How does one acknowledge God's blessings? " I asked.."Simple," the angel answered. Just say, "Thank you, Lord. ""What blessings should they acknowledge?" I asked."If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roofoverhead and a place to sleep you are richer than 75% of this world.If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in adish, you are among the top 8% of the world ' s wealthy. ""And if you get this on a computer, you are part of the 1% inthe world who has that opportunity.""If you woke up this morning with more health than illness .. You aremore blessed than the many who will not even survive this day. ""If you have never experienced the fear in battle, the loneliness ofimprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation . Youare ahead of 700 million people in the world..""If you can attend a church without the fear of harassment, arrest,torture or death, you are envied and more blessed than, threebillion people in the world.""If your parents are still alive and still married ...you are very rare."Ok, what now? How can I start?If you can read this message, you just received a double blessing inthat someone was thinking of you as very special and you are moreblessed than over two billion people in the world who cannot read atall.Have a good day, count your blessings, and if you care to, pass thisalong to remind everyone else how blessed we all areATTN: Acknowledge Dept."Thank you Lord, for giving me the ability to share this message andfor giving me so many wonderful people with whom to share it.Thank you Lord for everything, especially all my family and friends."

The Last SistaSense Circle

Posted by LaShanda Henry on October 29, 2010 at 8:54pm

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You asked for it… I’ve received several requests for the next SistaSense Circle, so here it is. Starting next week, I will be hosting the final SistaSense Circle for the year. I want to go out with a BIG BANG, so this is how it is going to work…

If you missed the first circle (how to improve your sales and visibility online), you will get access to the replays if you join our upcoming live sessions.

If you were apart of the 1st circle, well this one will be even better. This time around, I want to show you the following:

1. How to Create Your Own List Building Systems using your blog, ejunkie, icontact, ning and other social networks
2. How to Create Your Own 7 Day Challenge
3. How to REALLY Use WordPress to Blog for Business Online
4. How to Use my Twenty Minute Marketing Strategies

Plus, when you sign up you get one private consultation session with me. That means a private session, the first circle replays and 4 new live sessions for $97. BAM! Ain’t that sweet? I’m excited just thinking about getting together with all my gal pals next week.

One more thing. I love my early birds, SO the first 3 people to sign up get in for $67 using promo code EAR30. SO if you need a mentor, direction, a new system, new marketing ideas, or a chance to brainstorm with other sistas online then sign up now.

URL: http://www.sistasense.com/the-1st-conversation/

DO YOU NEED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE?

Posted by Norris Coleman on October 29, 2010 at 10:00am

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or a transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, Georgia

Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It was formed by the consolidation of Atlanta University, which offered only graduate degrees, and Clark College, a four-year undergraduate institution oriented to the liberal arts.

The mission of Clark Atlanta University is to provide a quality undergraduate, graduate and professional education to a student body that is predominantly African-American and also diversified by students from various other racial, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. As an institution grounded in the liberal arts, the University is committed to the development of productive and creative students who excel in their chosen careers and who become responsible citizens in their communities and the world.

To achieve its mission, Clark Atlanta University attracts and maintains a dedicated faculty that meets high professional standards in teaching, scholarship, research, and service. The University also provides an educational environment in which its students thrive, learn, and develop their potential for leadership and responsible citizenship, and the pursuit and creation of knowledge.

Clark Atlanta University maintains an historic relationship with the United Methodist Church and emphasizes sound ethical and moral principles that promote personal integrity and understanding of others.

www.cau.edu

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-29-2010

The Hardwood Forest Foundation

(HHF)

ABOUT HFF
The Hardwood Forest Foundationis a non-profit educational resource. Its goal is to teach the public about hardwood trees, forests and the importance of sustainable forest management.

By supporting conservation, research and educational programs, the Foundation ensures future generations will enjoy the benefits of hardwood trees- a vital renewable resource.

The Hardwood Forest Foundation
Educator Scholarship Program

The Hardwood Forest Foundation's Educator Scholarship Program assists future teachers with the costs of attending college. On April 19, 2011, the Foundation will award one $1,500 scholarship and 14 $1,000 scholarships. By providing these scholarships, the Foundation seeks to better equip young professionals to make decisions that will affect the future of the hardwood industry. The Hardwood Forest Foundation Educator Scholarship Program provides financial support and teaching tools to future educators enrolled as a:

■ Senior in a bachelor’s education program

■ Student in a master’s or doctorate education program.

Deadline: January 15, 2011

Type of Award: Scholarship

Amount: $1500

Awards Available: 15

Website: http://www.hardwoodforest.org

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of .E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

DO YOU NEED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE?

Posted by Norris Coleman on October 29, 2010 at 10:00am

TODAY

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or a transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, Georgia

Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It was formed by the consolidation of Atlanta University, which offered only graduate degrees, and Clark College, a four-year undergraduate institution oriented to the liberal arts.

The mission of Clark Atlanta University is to provide a quality undergraduate, graduate and professional education to a student body that is predominantly African-American and also diversified by students from various other racial, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. As an institution grounded in the liberal arts, the University is committed to the development of productive and creative students who excel in their chosen careers and who become responsible citizens in their communities and the world.

To achieve its mission, Clark Atlanta University attracts and maintains a dedicated faculty that meets high professional standards in teaching, scholarship, research, and service. The University also provides an educational environment in which its students thrive, learn, and develop their potential for leadership and responsible citizenship, and the pursuit and creation of knowledge.

Clark Atlanta University maintains an historic relationship with the United Methodist Church and emphasizes sound ethical and moral principles that promote personal integrity and understanding of others.

www.cau.edu

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-29-2010

(HFF)

The Hardwood Forest Foundation

ABOUT HFF
The Hardwood Forest Foundation is a non-profit educational resource. Its goal is to teach the public about hardwood trees, forests and the importance of sustainable forest management.

By supporting conservation, research and educational programs, the Foundation ensures future generations will enjoy the benefits of hardwood trees- a vital renewable resource.

The Hardwood Forest Foundation
Educator Scholarship Program

The Hardwood Forest Foundation's Educator Scholarship Program assists future teachers with the costs of attending college. On April 19, 2011, the Foundation will award one $1,500 scholarship and 14 $1,000 scholarships. By providing these scholarships, the Foundation seeks to better equip young professionals to make decisions that will affect the future of the hardwood industry. The Hardwood Forest Foundation Educator Scholarship Program provides financial support and teaching tools to future educators enrolled as a:

■ Senior in a bachelor’s education program

■ Student in a master’s or doctorate education program.

Deadline: January 15, 2011

Type of Award: Scholarship

Amount: $1500

Awards Available: 15

Website: http://www.hardwoodforest.org

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of .E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

5 Things Your Customer/Clients Want From You

Posted by Rebecca McClain on October 28, 2010 at 9:20pm

One of the first aspects of business that we as entrepreneurs and business owners learn is that it's easier and cheaper to keep existing customers and clients that it is to get new ones. A lot of time can go into getting leads and landing a sale. However, marketing is only one component of your business strategy.

Excellent customer service should be a top priority in any business, regardless of its size. It's easy to get caught up in the cycle of trying to attract new business that you neglect customer retention, especially in the early stages. But, if you expect your business to grow and thrive, it is essential that you evaluate whether you're providing the best over-all customer service.

Below are five things your customers and clients want and how you can deliver good customer service:

1. They want to know that your product or service will enhance their life--that is, can you solve their specific problem? Be straight-forward and confident in letting them know what you can do for them. Be up front in stating how your products and services make the lives of your customers better so they can make a decision.

2. They don't want to go through a bunch of changes in order to do business with you. Make it easy for your customers and clients to understand your prices, policies, and procedures. Avoid using complicated jargon and "un-user" friendly order systems and applications.

3. They want to feel that you are right for them. Be genuine so that people will know what they are getting when they do business with you. Perhaps you're a firm, no-holds barred CPA; a humorous, high-energy event planner or a naturally conservative realtor. Showing people the real YOU makes it easier for them to decide if you're the right fit for them.

4. They don't want a pushy sales pitch. We all like freebies and taking a test drive before making a final decision on a purchase. Ease skepticism by offering freebies and samples in the form of demos, trial periods, complimentary service or a money-back guarantee.

5. They want to purchase your products and services and trust that they can be easily accommodated. Make it convenient and easy for your customers and clients to pay you, and extend to them an open line of communication, easy exchange and support.

Understanding what your customers and clients want is vital to boosting your revenue and maintaining a loyal customer base. If you give them a pleasant, reliable and value-added experience they will patronize you for the long-term and hopefully become evangelists for your business.

Rebecca McClain

Certified Executive/Business Coach

Visit my website at www.yourunfairadvantage.biz for a FREE Entrepreneur's Advantage Kit

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5 Reasons Why 97% of Business Owners Fail in Their First 30 Days!

Posted by Tamara Garrison-Thomas on October 28, 2010 at 5:53pm

This is so tragic!!! Failing! I can't stand that word actually. It is so negative! And it's sad that failing is a reality for some business owners. Briefly, I will share with you the 5 reasons why most people fail :( in their first 30 days! Forget about the first year! Some people don't even make it that long!

1. Lack of training: Some people you decide to do business with might tell you something like: they provide free training, you're in business for yourself but not by yourself, call in every day at this time for an automated training message, etc etc. They tell you how simple it is to build a business and get you all revved up to jump in and start making truckloads of money and then you never hear from them again! Unfortunately, this happens all too often and new business owners are left to figure things out on their own. It is very important that you find a mentor to partner up with and help you along as you build your business.

2. Lack of focus: Let's be real here, you were just going along with your life and then all of a sudden you decided to start a business! Great decision, but the problem is that your life continues and you never adjust it to fit in your business! It takes TIME and dedication to build a successful business.

3. Lack of strategy: Can we say, BUSINESS PLAN? How many of you have ever enrolled in school WITHOUT a plan or blueprint of your 4 years at the institution! NO ONE HAS! You HAVE to have to plan for the things you want to succeed in.

4. Unwillingness to get down and dirty: If you are NOT uncomfortable within the first 18 months (at maximum) of your business, then you're doing something WRONG! It's ok for you to be uncomfortable calling or following up with people. Its ok to be uncomfortable telling someone about what you do and maybe asking them to join you. It's ok to be uncomfortable going to training sessions by yourself. It's ok to be UNCOMFORTABLE! Because believe it or not, eventually you WON'T be uncomfortable. And it will be apart of your routine. YOU HAVE TO BE CONSISTANT!

5. No desire or passion: This is a huge one! I always tell people they have enjoy the business they're in! Why would you have a traveling business but hate to travel? You have to be passionate about what you do! When you have passion for your business you will have a desire to succeed! And eventually all of these 5 reasons, although obstacles, will be triumphs!

The thing that seperates SUCCESSFUL business owners from the FAILED ones is that they keep trying. Whats the old saying? "IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, TRY, TRY AGAIN!" There are even 2 trys in there! So you've got to stay motivated, stay prayerful, and stay positive when going through the excitements and woes of starting a business.

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Organo Gold Review

Posted by LaKeisha Hankins on October 28, 2010 at 1:38pm

Organo Gold is the fastest growing direct sales in this industry and by far the best company I have partnered with in my years of network marketing. Organo Gold has made it possible for the average person to Win.

OrGano Gold has been rated 5 out of 5 Stars in six separate categories: Overall Rating, Leadership, Communication Skills, Integrity, Did you get your help AND Great Company... by the highly respected independent industry watchdog: BusinessForHome.org

If you are considering a career in Network Marketing>>>>>>>>>>You owe it to yourself to at least check it out.

OrGano Gold is founded by Bernardo Chua, and is on a mission, spreading the knowledge of Ganoderma to the four corners of the world and partnering with thousands of people along the way.

Using the cost effective network distribution system to deliver these Ganoderma products, more of every dollar is shared with the growing Organo Gold family world-wide.

By infusing gourmet coffee and an ever expanding product line with the power of the Ganoderma Lucidum herb, Organo Gold has scientifically developed a healthy alternative to regular coffee that not only tastes great, but makes people feel great.

Products:

Who do you know drinks coffee? Our goal is to share the knowledge of the Ganoderma and put it in the hands of the people! Organo Gold product line is focused around coffee, hot chocolate, green tea and netraceticals.

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DO YOU NEED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE?

Posted by Norris Coleman on October 28, 2010 at 10:00am

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or a transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

Coppin State University

Baltimore, Maryland

Coppin State University is a model urban, residential liberal arts university located in the northwest section of the City of Baltimore that provides academic programs in the arts and sciences, teacher education, nursing, graduate studies, and continuing education. An HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), Coppin has a culturally rich history as an institution providing quality educational programs and community outreach services. Coppin offers 53 majors and nine graduate-degree programs. A fully accredited institution, Coppin serves Baltimore residents as well as students from around the world, with flexible course schedules that include convenient day, evening, and weekend classes and distance learning courses.

Coppin Coppin State University was founded in 1900 at what was then called Colored High School (later named Douglass High School) on Pennsylvania Avenue by the Baltimore City School Board who initiated a one-year training course for the preparation of African-American elementary school teachers. By 1902, the training program was expanded to a two-year Normal Department within the high school, and seven years later it was separated from the high school and given its own principal.

The student population is comprised of nearly 4,000 students who are enrolled in day, evening and weekend undergraduate/graduate courses. Many are Baltimore residents from very diverse ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. Coppin State University has graduated thousands of alumni who are making a tremendous impact in the State of Maryland in various fields, particularly Human Services.

Now, and in the years to come, Coppin State University will continue to help bring the dreams of its students to fruition through its educational programs, reach beyond its campus to help the community, and serve the citizens of Baltimore, the State of Maryland, and the nation.

www.coppin.edu

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-28-2010

"Frame My Future" Scholarship Contest

The "Frame My Future" Scholarship Contest is open to full - time undergraduate and graduate students attending a U.S. college or university for the 2011 - 2012 academic year. To enter, you must submit an original creation with one image, in a digital JPEG image format, that expresses what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. Some example entry piece ideas are: photograph, short typed explanation, collage, drawing, graphic design piece, painting, or anything you can create within one image. Your entry must be your own work and must follow the theme: This is how I "Frame My Future".

Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

Additional Information: All finalists will receive a commemorative "Frame My Future" frame featuring their entry. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Provided By: Church Hill Classics

Deadline: March 02, 2011

Type of Award: Contest

Amount: $1000

Awards Available: 5

Website: http://www.framemyfuture.com

RESOURCE: http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/148023-frame-my-future-scholarship-contest?g=1

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of .E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

Women's Empowerment: Stop Trying

Posted by Robin Tramble on October 28, 2010 at 4:19am

"Keep on going and the chances are you
will stumble on something, perhaps when
you are least expecting it. I have never
heard of anyone stumbling on something sitting
down." __Charles F. Kettering

I want you to do something for me right
now. Drop a piece of paper on the floor,
that's right drop it right beside you
on the floor.
Try to pick it up. Did you do it?
What's that in your hand? I said
try to pick it up. No, put it down and
try as hard as you can, I didn't say pick
it up I said try to pick it up. That piece
of paper is not going to get up by itself,
you've got to pick it up, however, you won't
pick it up by continuing to try you have to
simply pick it up.

Believe it or not that's
what many of us are doing with our lives.
We leave ourselves an out by using the ever-popular
words "I'll try." If you really want to go
somewhere you've never been, do something
you've never done and receive something you've
never received, as the previous exercise
demonstrated trying is not enough.

If you want to turbo charge down the
road of success, eliminate those two
words. Did you know it is a subtle form
of procrastination. If you know that you
are unable to honor a request simply say
that. Otherwise let your yes, be yes and
your no….. that's right be no.

Start speaking in the now! Go ahead contact
the college today and tell them "I'm
completing my degree, what steps do I take
to continue with (input name of college or
university). Next time your Father God requests
more time with you, don't reply "Lord, you know
I'm trying." Yes, He does and this is why He
continues to draw you, He's saying, "just do it!"

Prosperity entails more than material things
it is a state of mind. If you're going to realize
prosperity "spirit, soul and body" you must
stop trying and do it NOW. Look at it like
this, imagine Father God listening to the
many prayers that we His children send up
and He hears one special urgent plea from you,
He knows it's been 3 months and you're running
out of time but He simply replies with a sigh…..
Yes, my love I hear you, I'll try to get to you
soon. (smile) Somehow a statement that
includes the word try is not as convincing
as I'll get to you soon.
That's just not good enough is it? Well, don't
settle for any less for yourself.

When's the last time you embraced the word of
God? Stop trying, and just do it! Your life
depends on it.

This book of the law shall not depart out of
thy mouth; but you shall meditate therein day
and night, that thou mayest observe to do
according to all that is written therein:
for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,
and then thou shalt have good success.
Joshua 1:8

Stop trying. "Just do it!"

Robin

The Authentic Life Empowerment Mentor,Coach,Trainer and Public Speaker

http://www.Authenticlifeempowerment.com

BEING DEPENDENT ON SOCIAL SITES TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS CAN BE DANGEROUS

Posted by Rickey on October 28, 2010 at 12:01am

BEING DEPENDENT ON SOCIAL SITES TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS CAN BE DANGEROUS

This excerpt is from a lady, who had her fan group shut down, because she violated someone

sensibility on the site.

Mind you, not someone in her group, but, someone who used the website

who felt a picture of doll she showed was inappropriate.

The offense the doll showed breastnipples.

She told the Herald: "You can invest thousands of dollars and months of your time building a new campaign and you put it on sites like Facebook and Flickr and it just takes one person [complaining] to bring the thing down."

You need your own website where you can keep what you create.

You work so hard to attract people to other companies websites.

In the blink of an eye you can have it snatched from.

You can bemoan the fact all you want, you will be shut down.

With your own site, you are in control!!!

Build your contact list and stay in contact.

Generate more revenues and establish yourself as a true business operator.

Go to www.juniques.ws/answer and control your business.

PART 2 - Killer Profit Mistakes - What You Don't Know Will Hurt You!

Posted by Veronica Gold on October 27, 2010 at 9:26pm

Earlier in the month I posted the "What You Don't Know Will Hurt You" article and after an interesting interaction with an individual, now just happened to be the time to follow up with a Part 2 Post!

Yes, what you don't know will hurt you and can kill your business, but at the same time, it's alright to not know as long as you take constant action to get in the know and stay there! In a nutshell, you have got to maintain your relevancy - especially in your industry! You don't have to know about the latest fashions, video games and i-Phone applications, if that isn't your "business" but whatever "your business" is, it is your business to know about it! Customers are really smart these days, they do their research, they comparison shop and it has become increasingly difficult to B.S. today's consumer.

Today's Top 3 Tips for Staying in the Know:

Maintain Your Relevancy - you have to have social significance if you want to compete. Think about it this way….there was BETA, then VHS, then DVD, now BluRay….constantly evolving…socially significant…relevant to today….or you'll get left behind - put out of business.
If You Don't Know Be Honest About It - If you don't have the answer to something, don't make up an answer or give incorrect information. Simply say, you are not exactly sure, you cannot recall, or better yet, you don't know and then go promptly figure out the answer. As I said before, customers are intelligent these days. The last thing that you want to do is insult someone's intelligence by not communicating the truth.
Shoot to Become an Expert - ultimately I suggest that everyone be on a mission to learn everything under the sun about a given area. Be on a constant quest for information and in turn educate others on what you know. When you become an expert, the net worth of your business/your brand increases. You become a magnet and your profit potential is properly positioned for growth. Get in the know and stay there!

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