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10 Signs It's Time to QUIT!!!!

Posted by WHO'S THAT GIRL BLESSED BY GOD? on October 22, 2009 at 5:42pm

I like what I do. I just don't like where I work." Sound familiar? From unbearable co-workers to depressing work environments, there things that can make even the best job a living hell. Here are some signs it's time to look for a new job.Sign No. 1: Your co-workers are annoying.Obnoxious people can invade your work life. Let's face it, not everyone gets along perfectly. But you need to have some sort of harmonious relationship with fellow employees to get the job done. How are you supposed to get any work done when these guys keep getting in the way? They are distracting and impede productivity. Most offices have a Gossip, that one person who has the "scoop" all the time and is not afraid to share it. Misery loves company, and finds it often in the Whiner, who isn't afraid to complain and bellyache. And everyone has the Neighbor whose noisy distractions include his cellular ringtone, speakerphone and radio.Sign No. 2: The environment is toxic.Everyone experiences job highs and lows, but discontent could also be a sign of a chronically depressing work environment or even a company in peril. A bad work environment is reflective of the culture of an entire business. Do you work in a less-than-nurturing atmosphere? Is morale constantly low? Have you been complaining for two solid years? It could be an organizational problem that applying feng shui to your cube just won't fix.Sign No. 3: You're mentally exhausted by the end of the day.Stress can cause low morale, decreased productivity and apathy towards work. Plus, it can spill into your personal life and even have a negative effect on your health. Today there are fewer people who are taking on more and more work. American workers experience burnout at an alarming rate. According to CareerBuilder, 68 percent of workers feel burnout at work, and 45 percent said their workloads are too heavy. Yes, we all have to pick up some slack and "take one for the team" from time to time. But if there's no end in sight, do yourself and your health a favor and dust off your résumé.Sign No. 4: Your boss is a nightmare.Even though this person is your boss, it doesn't give him license to do anything he wants. If you have a lousy boss, even the best job in the world can make life a living hell. Your relationship with your supervisor plays a big role in your overall professional happiness and success. Fighting to have your boss removed or waiting for your boss to change or get fired are rarely successful tactics. If you are working for someone who is always absent, unavailable, self-absorbed or untrustworthy, it's time to look for a better supervisor and a better opportunity.Sign No. 5: You're watching the clock... every 10 minutes.Though you might not like to work, it's even worse when you are bored while you're there. One can only watch so many videos on YouTube or bid on unneeded things on eBay. If you aren't feeling challenged, that's a sign that you need additional responsibilities or a change roles. And be warned, if you don't have any responsibility or find yourself with nothing to do, management might be trying to phase you out and you might be in danger of losing your job.Sign No. 6: You get no respect.Does any of this sound familiar? Your ideas aren't taken seriously; there are no opportunities for advancement; the boss ignores you; co-workers alienate you; you're discouraged from improving skills with a course or seminar; you're passed over for a promotion -- again; or you're excluded from key projects and strategizing sessions. So why are you still giving this organization your time, energy and great ideas?<Sign No. 7: Your co-workers act like animals.They live for themselves and only themselves. They irritate you. They offend you. They have no manners or ethics. And you work with them all. There's the Office Thief who steals your ideas. The Shirker arrives late, leaves early and disappears whenever work is near. The Buck-passer unloads her work onto everyone else and blames others for her mistakes. The Procrastinator delays things until the last possible minute, slowing you down by not having the information you need to meet your deadlines. The Interrupter stops by your cubicle 10 times a day to chat about her latest boyfriend despite your ringing telephone and pressing deadlines. And don't forget the infamous Elevator Person who rides up only one floor instead of taking the stairs.Sign No. 8: Nobody communicates.Although we live in a world of e-mail, cell phones, instant messages, Blackberries, WiFi and, yes, even face-to-face conversation, there can still be a complete lack of communication. Whether it's a co-worker who's not returning your voice mail or the CEO not conveying a company's goals and accomplishments, the breakdown of communication can be frustrating and detrimental to your job. It can cost you an account, make you to miss a deadline, cause you to lose a client, and even get you fired.Sign No. 9: You're not valued.Forty-three percent of workers do not feel appreciated, and one-fourth of workers feel that they are just a "number" within their organization. You need to realize that you deserve credit for your successes. Recognition is important, and good companies implement programs to let employees know they are valued. Is your company doing anything to reward your efforts? Do you ever receive bonuses, perks or positive feedback? If your boss has never heard of positive reinforcement verbal or otherwise, find a company that will value your talents.Sign No. 10: You feel stifled.What kind of quality of life do you have? Is your 40-hour week turning into a 24/7 grind? While salary may seem like the end all and be all, your quality of life determines your overall happiness. How much time you spend on the job, working conditions, supervisors and subordinates can positively and negatively impact your job outlook. If you dread the time you spent at work, it should be a clear indicator that it's time to break free. A job shouldn't stifle you creatively, mentally or physicallyBottom line:Considering what you don't like about your current situation should give you insight into what you are seeking in future endeavors. If you know what your priorities and preferences are and actively seek them, work can be an enjoyable experience. If, however, you've answered yes to more than four of these signs, then you might want to get started on a new job search.

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Posted by Lori Nelson Lee on October 22, 2009 at 3:30pm

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From A Writer's POV hosts it's first Online Business Conference

Posted by Dominique on October 22, 2009 at 2:43pm

From A Writer's POV is hosting it's first Online Conference in November.Pamela KingDana NealBrandy Adamsonwill be speaking at these events. The schedule is as follows:November 9th, Pamela KingNovember 11th, Dana NealNovember 12th, Brandy AdamsonEach person is bringing something different to the conference. It is free for all From A Writer's POV network members. If you are interested in joining us at this conference and getting free advice and tips on business, join our network and RSVP: http://fromawriterspov.ning.com/events/event/listUpcomingLook forward to seeing you there!

Writers Block

Posted by CMB Virtual Assistants on October 22, 2009 at 1:00pm

So you sit down to start writing and low and behold you have writers block. What do you do? I know most of us have heard that you should just continue writing something don't lift the pen off the paper just write, write, and write. This should help with removing the block and get your creative juices flowing, but what should you do if that doesn't work.Would you just get up and try again later? Would you start a new project and just strap this one? What are some good options to try to remove writers block.Melissa Donovan wrote a great article at Writing Forward (http://www.writingforward.com/creative-writing/25-creative-writing-prompts) to help motivate your writing mind. She list 25 creative ways to prompt your writing mojo.Next time you get stuck try one or all of these 25 suggestions:1.You’re digging in your garden and find a fist-sized nugget of gold.2.Write about something ugly — war, fear, hate, cruelty — but find the beauty (silver lining) in it.3.The asteroid was hurtling straight for…4.A kid comes out of the bathroom with toilet paper dangling from his or her waistband.5.Write about your early memories of faith, religion, or spirituality; yours or someone else’s.6.There’s a guy sitting on a park bench reading a newspaper…7.Write a poem about a first romantic (dare I say: sexual) experience or encounter.8.He turned the key in the lock and opened the door. To his horror, he saw…9.Silvery flakes drifted down, glittering in the bright light of the harvest moon. The blackbird…10.The detective saw his opportunity. He grabbed the waitress’s arm and said…11.There are three children sitting on a log near a stream. One of them looks up at the sky and says…12.There is a magic talisman that allows its keeper to read minds. It falls into the hands of a young politician…13.And you thought dragons didn’t exist…14.Write about nature. Include the following words: hard drive, stapler, phone, car, billboard.15.The doctor put his hand on her arm and said gently, “You or the baby will survive. Not both. I’m sorry.”16.The nation is controlled by…17.You walk into your house and it’s completely different — furniture, decor, all changed. And nobody’s home.18.Write about one (or both) of your parents. Start with “I was born…”19.The most beautiful smile I ever saw…20.I believe that animals exist to…21.A twinkling eye can mean many things. The one that is twinkling at me right now…22.Good versus evil. Does it truly exist? What are the gray areas? Do good people do bad things?23.My body…24.Have you ever been just about to drift off to sleep only to be roused because you remembered an embarrassing moment from your past?25.Get a package of one of your favorite canned or boxed foods and look at the ingredients. Use every ingredient in your writing session.Ok, so what are you waiting on...get to writing!

Women and Business Empowerment: How bad do you want it?

Posted by Robin Tramble on October 22, 2009 at 5:31am

There are many interpretations of the word empowerment. I've listeda simple definition below.Empowerment: The act of giving power and authority to a person to perform his designated tasks and being enabled to do what is needed to accomplish agiven task, goal and mission.Empowerment is a choice. You either choose to embrace empowermentby learned life skill sets and other avenues or choose to sabotage anylevel of success by continuing disempowering behaviors, neglectingto learn and apply best practices and by failing to get clear on yourvision, goals and purpose in life.Women today fulfill many roles and most are either in businessand experience phenomenal success or in business and are slowlybecoming disenchanted with the whole idea of women in business.Business empowerment entails being diligent in utilizing effectivesystems. Just as you have a system down for washing clothes, payingbills or handling correspondence etc., there are systems that when useddiligently will empower your business.The question is how bad to you want it? Business Empowerment.I was watching the movie "Temptations" with my family and I recall onescene where Berry Gordy asked his quality control team when listeningto one of the Temp's songs which one would you choose the record or asandwich? The response to the first song was a sandwich.The next time he asked their response was the record. Being arecording artist and songwriter myself I totally understood whatwas being implied.The concept was in order for the song to be a hit a customer would needto desire the record so much that they would pass up buying something toeat if they had to make that choice.Well how do you see your business? Do you want it bad enough that you'dpass up a couple nights out to be able to invest in the system or program thatyou know will propel you forward? Or is the desire not strong enough and youcould still put it off saying to yourself "it will happen."Do you desire it bad enough to put in hours weekly with a marketing planfor realized growth instead of watching your favorite show? Or do you lackthe burning desire to pass up the show to gain new ground in your marketingefforts?Do you desire it bad enough to stop the insanity "doing the same thingexpecting different results" and connect with new systems, strategiesand an accountability measure? Or do you feel that you have all theinformation you need and that it will get better if you just keep workingharder?You must want business empowerment more than just saying affirmations daily.Your desire must be a burning desire a must have in order to propel youtowards the maximum empowerment you so desire to realize.You will never have the business you want without diligent pursuit,mindset shifts, goals, clarity of vision and more.It's going to take more than a casual approach to any endeavor.Business empowerment and ultimate success, how bad do you want it?I'd like to help you become clear on your vision, goals, unique positioning andequip you with proven strategies and keys to turbo-charge your business empowerment.Join me for my Teleseminar series here:http://www.RobinTramble.com/Dreamsalive.htmlSecrets to business breakthrough,clarity of vision, goals andyour unique positioning so you can finally realize your dreams.Robin Tramble Life Empowerment Mentor/Trainer/Coach empowers womento discover their authentic self, get unstuck and live their best empowered lifeby nurturing their spirit, soul and body.(c) Robin Tramble

THE SECRET

Posted by Ms. Felecia on October 22, 2009 at 1:25am

It's Time To Connect The Dots

Posted by Joan Gilchrist on October 21, 2009 at 10:59pm

“To be a poor man is hard, but to be a poor race in a land of dollars is the very bottom of hardships.”- W.E.B. Dubois, The Souls of Black Folk

Listen to George Fraser, as he summarizes the State Of Black America.

The Black Business Builders Club has connected with the National Black Business Trade Association (NBBTA) to create a forum which unifies Black Americans, from all walks of life. We are rebuilding our communities across the country, by supporting each others businesses and RECYCLING the "Black Dollar." If you have a desire or interest in paying it forward, then I invite you to take a look inside THE BLACK BUSINESS BUILDERS CLUB

Social Media Impact on Business

Posted by CMB Virtual Assistants on October 21, 2009 at 1:19pm

Facebook. Twitter. Blogging. Website. LinkedIn. These are the buzz words/sites that are taking over virtual marketing today. Businesses are engaging these social mediums to market their products and services; however, some executives are intimidated or overwhelmed with the task of updating their social sites on a daily basis. To properly engage potential customers, business owners must build their online presence.Maintaining an active online presence can boost the companies sales and customer base. As a business owner, you are probably thinking "Oh no, not something else to add to my overflowing plate of responsibilities!"Savvy business owners are enlisting the help of a Virtual Assistant (VA) to manage their social accounts. Hiring a VA will allow the business owner to continue to focus on revenue generating tasks while the VA maintains the business online presence.The internet is the go to place for people when they are looking for information about products and services. Potential customers use the internet as a research tool to gather more information about products or services. Maintaining an updated website and social media presence will help build your company brand and establish brand loyalty.A VA can ensure that your business has an updated website and that your status on social media sites are updated regularly. Hiring a VA to manage your social presence will ensure that your business is remaining competitive and help build strong relationships online, monitor your brand reputation online, and gain support for your products or services by publicizing them online to establish a good image for your brand. Engaging customers in conversations about your product or service is the best possible publicity and its FREE!CMB Virtual Assistants, is a business support company, that offers social media services. CMB VA will ensure your business have an online presence without you adding an additional task to your already full day whilst your business still benefiting from the social media interaction. Pamela King, Virtual Office Manager, states "Companies today are utilizing social media sites as a way to reach their target market without investing a huge marketing budget."Contact CMB Virtual Assistants to plan your strategic strategy to enhance your social media presence.Visit http://www.cmbvirtualassistants.com for more information or call 206-376.0735 for your free consultation.

AMAZING December Advertising Rates!! Save More Than 50%

Posted by Alive Inc & ALIVE Magazine on October 20, 2009 at 6:31pm

End 2009 on the right foot! ALIVE is offering excellent rates for the December 2009 issue of ALIVE. Savings of more than 50%.Inside Front Cover $200Full Page $100Half Page $50Quarter Page $25Back Cover $200All ads must be high resolution JPG files. Advertisement and full payment must be received by November 1st to take advantage of this promotion. For more information email us at advertising@alivemagonline.com.

Too Soon To Quit!

Posted by Alive Inc & ALIVE Magazine on October 20, 2009 at 5:29pm

2009 has been very eventful for so many of us. Some of us have already hit bumps in the road, high waters at the bridge and questions of defeat.It is TOO SOON TO QUIT!!! This invitation goes out to everyone that wants to make ADVANCEMENT in their business in 2010. You may have decided this is your year to establish your business or non profit, your business may be struggling at this moment, you may know that you need to LIVE YOUR PURPOSE.You are invited to our call on Thursday, November 4, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. EST. To register for this empowering event, visit http://toosoontoquit.eventbrite.com to reserve your seat.

COMING SOON: Craig Coleman has completed his first Novel

Posted by Craig C Coleman Sr on October 19, 2009 at 10:00pm

COMING SOON: Craig Coleman has completed his first Novel, "Trained to Cheat. Trained To Cheat attacks subjects that strongly relates to Infidelity. Rather you are cheating on your spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, or a single person who is attracted to someone that is married. The act of infidelity is committed against God, not your partner. The only way to be faithful in life and love is by being faithful to God.Unedited Synopsis: All Men Cheat, Women Cheat Too, Once a Cheater always A Cheater, Blah, blah, blah. In today's society, it should be common knowledge to realize that both men and women are guilty of Cheating. Trained 2 Cheat is a story about a man who was, raised to be a Cheater. From the time he was born, on into his adult life, men, woman and those who influenced him the most, trained him to be the worse kind of man, by there actions and infidelities. Trained 2 Cheat gives fictional accounts of how one man can go from a Cheating no good S.O.B in one marriage, to a devoted husband, in his second and final marriage. Read how Cheating is a behavior that flows from generation to generation.Unedited Introduction:IntroductionIn 1961, Private Bobby Carter Sr. Married his childhood sweet heart Cora. Shortly after the wedding, Cora would give birth to there first child, Bobby Jr., Several months later, the United States Army would send Bobby oversees in support of the Vietnam Conflict. While he was away serving his country, the distance wore thin on there relationship. Cora’s efforts to be a faithful wife ended one night after partying with a close friend, Willie Barnes. Even though they never dated, that night on the town would result in the birth of yet another child, Pete. While her husband puts his life on the line daily, Cora would continue to struggle with being a devoted wife. Dwayne Patterson would be the next temptation to enter her life. He was a local man married with three small children of his own. However, this relationship was different; Dwayne and Cora really cared for each other, but the relationship could not continue because they were both married. This relationship would also end with child number three, Charles. In 1970, Jeffrey Simms would enter Cora’s life after they moved up north for new beginnings. Starting Over in a brand new city would be a challenge. They would date awhile, and eventually were married. It was rare even in the 70's for a man to marry a woman with three kids. Jeff and Cora would find out that it is not easy raising children. They lived in the inner city; and were, exposed to many things that would make the boys look at life from a man’s point of view. Cora would soon find out that she and Jeff had something in common. Both of them come from a generation of two-timers, and Jeff would continue to pass this behavior down to there innocent boys. They were, taught that real men had more than one woman. As teenagers, they were, allowed to have girls in the house as long as Cora was not home. During those years, they were, exposed to drugs and alcohol, which made there, lives more complicated. Throughout there adult lives, they continued to revisit these activities until reality entered in. Shortly after his second marriage, Charles the youngest boy would seek counseling to help him with his inability to commit.I pray that this book would open up our hearts so that we can realize that infidelity is a virus that is destroying families all over this country. Because of self-pity, our children are, forced to live in single-parent homes, and learning the wrong principles of marriage.

Publish America Authors Book Tour

Posted by Dominique on October 19, 2009 at 6:54pm

i-Virtual Assist Book Tours hosts:From A Writer’s POV Publish America Authors Book TourWe are looking for 5 authors who have published with Publish America Publishing Company to accompany us on this tour. I-Virtual Assist Book Tour is hosting this book tour.The price: $106.25 per author.Tour begins: Monday, January 11 - Monday, January 18, 2010(no tour on Sunday, Jan. 17)This price includes: 7-Day/1 Blog Daily Tour: Service includes:Researching blogs to match your topic: It is important that we match you with blog hosts (those are the hosts that will post your book information on their blogs, who blogs are a match for the topic of your book.Email requests to host bloggers: I do all of the work, I locate the host bloggers, send email requests introducing them to the authors and their books, explain what a virtual book tour is and explain the benefits of being a host blogger.Coordination of book tour and all pre-tour campaign promotions: My staff and I coordinate the tour according to the groups and blog host schedule, usually the tour are done in the evening hours and coordinated with everyone's time zone. I communicate closely with all the authors involved via email and sometimes phone. I prefer everyone sign up for www.skype.com, so that we can talk to each other without emailing. I promote all day everyday leading to the start of the tour and I also promote during the tour. I put 100% in the campaign.Press Release submission: I submit (1) press release, in your case (group tour) I submit (1) press release per author.If you would like to accompany us on this tour, please email Dominique Watson, event organizer at dominiquelwatson@gmail.comPlease put book tour in the subject of the email and include in the email:1. Your name (author name)2. Name of your book3. Did you publish with Publish America?4. Link to your websiteOnce I have read over this information and have proved that you are indeed a Publish America Author, I will send you further information that is needed for the book tour host.Thanks!Dominique WatsonFrom A Writer’s POV Publisher/CEO

Ardyss Power Pack Party

Posted by Janice Vaughn on October 19, 2009 at 6:18pm

Hey all,I am having an ardyss povwer pack party/demonstration at my home in West Linn.Anyone interested, let me know and then I can set a definate date.For you who don't know, the ardyss is a power shape fitting garment that supports you ,get rid of un-sitely bulges, and supports weight loss.Give me a nudge if you are interested!J Vaughn

Naughty Halloween Wear

Posted by Myrna Hicks on October 19, 2009 at 3:10am

Trick or Treat...who said you can't have your own private Halloween Party! This beautiful silk brocade hearkens back to the golden chrysanthemums of 15th century China. The princess style overbust corset is fully boned with spiral steel boning and laces up the back, creating superb lift and a curvy shape with an extra nip out of the waist. Double layer twill and poly satin lining. So sexy & it comes in plus sizes too! We have more naughty costumes for your private halloween party & we are giving you 15% off of your costume purchase of $40 or more! Fill your baskets up quickly these treats won't be around for long!(Use coupon code HALLOWEAR)http://www.UNDERMYCOVERS.COM/Naughty-Halloween-Wear_c124.htm

What is the best business to start and why?

Posted by LaShanda Henry on October 18, 2009 at 10:00pm

I think this is a great topic ladies and I want us to talk about it this in a real way (not simply to promote your business). I was browsing the BBWO Bloggers and came across this blog post: Start a Successful Scentsy Business If you are making a decent and/or amazing living doing what you do... please share why your startup business works well for you. Related discussion: The Real Reason Why Social Media Alone Can't Fix Your Business

Loving Me From The Inside Out

Posted by Dee Hill on October 18, 2009 at 3:21pm

Loving Me From The Inside Out

Posted by Dee Hill on October 18, 2009 at 3:20pm

Free Yes Free

Posted by Cathleen Thomas on October 17, 2009 at 9:47pm

Why just log in when you can BLAST OFF?Good question. I have decided I like affiliate marketing. What I am loving this month is the Blastoff Network. So where does the free come in? Glad you asked.The BLASTOFF network homepage is free to you all you have to do is go to http://www.familylegacyhome.com and enter your name, e-mail and as soon as allowed I will e-mail when you can go directly to my BLASTOFF page and sign up to get your own.So why do I want one? MONEY. If you choose it can make you money and it can save you money. If you tell your friends about it and they sign up and utilize the site when they go shopping you make money. Yes it is that simple. And it goes on like this for 10 degrees of seperation.What is the rush? EXCLUSIVITY! Once invites are sent out from Pre-Paid Associates there is a time window, when the only none Pre-Paid people who can sign up must be invited and sign up with an associate. So if you sign up now you have that time frame to build your network before it is opened to any and all.So check it out let me know what you think.

Author/Writer Intern Positions

Posted by Dominique on October 17, 2009 at 5:53pm

From A Writer's POV is looking for articles writers and interviewers to hire for intern positions. If you think you might be interested in this, check out more details here: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/jobinterninquiries.htm

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