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Sistas Making Money - Resources for Black Business Women Online - Women Entrepreneurs of ColorIf you write how-to articles to promote your business, download a sneak preview of my soon-to-be released FREE eBook, “Get Your Business Straight: Black Business Advice from Black Business Women.” Download Here: http://www.e-junkie.com/lhenry



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MIP News

Book Scholarship winner...
Mahogney Ink Publications is proud to announce our first book scholarship recipient. The winner is Mr. Kasey Saulsberry. He attends Prairie View A&M and is majoring in civil engineer. Congratulations Kasey and keep up the good work!

Upcoming Releases

Re-release A Diamond For A Diva coming 03/10/10!
Is a tale of four high maintenance DIVAS who have everything an average woman could want in life except for true love. These women are all one year away from turning the big 30 without a man in sight for miles so they rekindle an old college bet to see who will get married first.

Revenge Of The Cheating Mistress coming April 2010!
Putting your heart and soul into a relationship then finding out your man is cheating will cut you deep. The emotions will take your mind to a place that no woman should go. You immediately want to pull out a blade, stalk him, fight him, bust his windshield, cut his tires, scratch his paint job, bust a cap in his butt and beat up the mistress if she knows about you. Basically, the only thing that can give you peace is Sweet Revenge.

Through My Spectacles coming 06/15/2010!
I can be your left-handed intellect but my right hand is stronger
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Win a Free Copy of UnStoppable Financial Fitness for Life - How to Get Your Finances in Order for 2010

Pastor Elizabeth will be giving away 1 Free Copy of "UnStoppable Financial Fitness for Life" to the organizer of our UnStoppable Financial Fitness for Life Book Club in their area. (Five 5 Book Clubs will win 1 book per club)

Qualifications

1. You must create a book club on at http://financialfitnessforlife.ning.com/groups

2. Ask 10 or more friends to join

3. Make sure the ones you invite want to learn about getting out of debt and building personal wealth

4. Go to our website and download "How to Start A Book Club Leader Guide".

We will be watching each week for the club who has the most members by May, 2010.

If you need help with starting your group please send an email to financialfitness2010@hotmail.com

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Last year when we witnessed first hand the economy decline, marriages weretested on new levels. Christian marriages were also tested and someended in divorce because of the finances. How does a husband and wifehold on to their faith when it seems as if their finances are becomingless and less. They are praying, yet they do not see a change in theirsituation.


What is a husband or wife to do when one spouse is continuing to hold on to their faith, yet the other spouse’s faith has been shaken.Now not only is the marriage dealing with the financial issues but nowthey will be dealing with shaken faith which impacts the marriage on adifferent level. How does a couple hold on when it appears what theyare doing is not working?


Join Dr. Taffy and Rev. Angela Chester on February 8, 2010 at 8pm EST as they discuss Faith and Finances for thebeginning of the Money and Marriage Teleseminars during NationalMarriage Week.

Sign up here for the call in information: http://financesandfaith.eventbrite.com/


Event created by Dr. Taffy Wagner

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National Marriage Week


Money and Marriage Teleseminars during National Marriage Week

February 7 – 14, 2010


Join us for a week of seminars to enhance and encourage Marriage within the Black Community.


Sunday, February 7, 2010 – Superbowl Sunday – No seminar this night but encouraging couples to get together with friends and watch the game.


Monday, February 8, 2010 – Faith and Finances with Rev. Angela Butts Chester

Desc: Christian Marriages often struggle in the area of finances which can lead to denial, division and divorce.Join us as we discuss steps to focus on your finances and establish afinancial foundation that can encourage your faith and lead tofinancial success.

To reserve your space for this seminar – http://financesandfaith.eventbrite.com/


Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – Romance and Finances with Mary Chatman, CEO of Love Life Designs, LLC

Desc: Romance does not have to decline because finances are tight. Join Mary Chatman, CEO of Love Life Designsand learn ways to be romantic regardless of your financial status.

To reserve your space for this seminar – http://romanceandfinance.eventbrite.com/


Wednesday, February 10, 2010 – Black Marriage and Money Panel – Dr. Harold Arnold, Talayah Stovall and Christine Pembleton

Desc: Money is a “taboo” subject. Marriage is not popular within the black community. Join us tonight aswe discuss how Black Marriage and Money can be successful and at thesame time change the studies and have more couples prepared for BlackMarriage and Money.

To reserve your space for this seminar – http://blackmarriageandmoney.eventbrite.com/


Thursday, February 11, 2010 – Money Management Skills for the Entrepreneur Wife with Teisha Houston

Desc: Wives that are entrepreneurs wear many hats. What does being an entrepreneur wife mean and how can itimpact family finances? Join me as I interview Teisha Houston, CEO ofThe Business Coach for Moms about being an entrepreneur wife and whatmoney means to her family and yours.

Register here: http://entrepeneurwifeandmoney.eventbrite.com/


Friday, February 12, 2010 – Money and Marriage is a Lifestyle with Dr. Taffy Wagner, Suzanne Mayo and Lavonia Perryman of Black America Saves

Desc: Recapping the week of seminars. We have had discussions about faith and finance, romance and finance,preparing for money and marriage, money management skills for theentrepreneur. Discussing how these different roles should equip marriedcouples to leave a financial legacy for their families.

Register here: http://moneyandmarriagelifestyle.eventbrite.com/


Saturday, February 13, 2010 – Valentine’s Day Weekend

No seminar but encouraging married couples to celebrate their love not just today but everyday.

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Money and Marriage advocate facilitates money and marriage teleseminars during National MarriageWeek for African Americans on serious topics that affect marriage andfamily relationships.
Relationships & Finances Experts

Relationships & Finances Experts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PR Log (Press Release)Jan 28, 2010 – Money is one of the top reasons for divorce.Given our economic climate, now is not the time for couples andfamilies to be “silent” about money. Money being a “taboo” topic haslead to deceit, division and divorce in couples and it’s time for achange. Money and Marriage Advocate, Dr. Taffy Wagner says, “Money hasalways been a part of Marriage, NOW is the time to make it a positivetool for many and not a negative word or discussion in their lives.”

According to a recently released report on marriage by theInstitute for American Values and the National Center on AfricanAmerican Marriages and Parenting (NCAAMP), the organizers noted thepercentage of US adults who are married dropped form 78 percent in 1970to 57 percent in 2008. Furthermore, 40% of all American children todayare born out-of-wedlock and 71 percent of African American children areborn without married parents.

Dr. Wagnersaid “In order to strengthen marriages and even encourage marriagewithin the African American Community as being beneficial to all, it isimportant to discuss money and marriage issues not avoid them. Thepicture of a husband, wife, two kids and a white picket fence is noteven realistic if you are not willing to discuss money and the manyroles it plays throughout marriage.”

As a happily married woman of almost 14 years, she knows firsthandwhat it’s like to enter into marriage with debt and having to clean upfinancial mistakes from the past. February 7 – 14, 2010 is NationalMarriage Week. NMW is a collaborative effort to encourage churches anddiverse groups to strengthen individual marriages, reduce the divorcerate and build a stronger marriage culture.

Dr. Wagner, a strong advocate for Money and Marriage announces aweek of teleseminars during National Marriage Week that focus on Moneyand Marriage for African Americans. Plan to hear from Rev. Angela ButtsChester, Mary Chatman, Dr. Harold Arnold, Talayah Stovall, Christine Pembleton, Teisha Houstonand Dr. Wagner as they discuss serious topics such as faith andfinances, romance and finance, black marriage and money and much more.


For a complete list of the seminars, go to
http://www.moneytalkmatters.com/money-and-marriage-natio ...

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About Taffy Wagner, DMin and Certified Educator in Personal Finances
Dr. Wagner has been interviewed by The Associated Press, US News & World Reports, Called Magazine, quoted in Black Enterprise, Essence Magazine and Woman's Day. She is the creator of Money Talk Before The Commitment Walk and The Debt Stops At The Altarfinancial education program for engaged couples. Dr. Wagner isavailable to speak at seminars, conferences and small groups. You cancontact her through her site at http://www.MoneyTalkMatters.com

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We are also looking for women business owners tofeature on the new Diva Designz blog. Diva Designz Web Design Studio willbe opening on Feb. 22 and will also have a blog that will profile differentbusinesses each week/month. If you are interested in being featured please sendme an email to profiles@diva-designz.netand I will send you the profile questionnaire
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Dr. Ni's News--December 18th, 2010

Because joy is your birthright ........Dr. Ni's NewsDecember 18th, 2009THE SECOND SET OF POEMSTuesday, November 24, 2009 12:58 AMYou've woken me up Nana, You've woken me up Niama.All the way across the sea you have woken up Baba.I was out in the fields grazing my thoughts.Then I heard a voice and felt your embrace.Your words swarmed all over me.And I knew she was looking for the way home.I am waiting Nana. I am waiting Niama.I am waiting to show you the way home.Come Nana, Come, Nana.I have felt your touch I have seen your embrace.Bring them all home to where I am grazing.Bring your words closer Nana.I need to hear you well.Bring your ear close to mine.Bring your mouth close to my ear.Come Nana, I will tell you about mountains and valleys.I will tell you about the wind and the stars.Come Nana I will tell you about the moon and the sun.Come Nana I will tell you in one go about the cattle and the goats.Come Nana, come closer, bring your ear closer.Bring it where my mouth can touch it.Come closer Nana, bring your heart where my words can feel it.Come closer, I want to tell you about huts and tall buildings.Come Nana, Come Niama, I tell you there are tall buildings.Yes Nana, there is success but failure lurks around too.Yes Niama, the land has its owners and some don't and some do not.Come closer, Nana, bring your thoughts closer home.I can touch you Nana, I feel your embrace and I am warm.Oh Nana, Baba hears your love. He hears your heartbeat.Say hello to your cousin for me Niama, say hello and bite her ear for me.Bite her ear the way I am biting yours, make sure you are gentle Nana.Bite her gently.Speak to me again Nana, tell me about your home.Tell me about the comforts and love that you have.Tell me whether it is a good home.You've woken me Nana. You've woken me up.Keep me awake Nana, Keep me awake Niama.Bring your ear where I can kiss it with my words.Listen to me well Nana, attend to my needs.I am hungry Nana, I am hungry for your heart.Heal my hunger give me your touch of love.Light me up now that I am awake.I have heard you Nana, have you felt me awake.I am awake Nana calling your heart to come closer.I heard you long ago Nana, long long ago I heard you.Baba heard your soothing comfort from afar.I am waiting to caress your thoughts.Baba is waiting to soothe your heart.Come closer, I want to know whether it's you I have heard.Bring your heart closer to mine.I want to know whether it's yours I have felt.You've woken me Niama, you've woken me up Nana.Thank you for calling Baba.Baba has ears for the heart that calls.Shout louder again, leave an imprint in my mind.Tell me how long you have been calling and I will tell you how long your beloved has been listening.Bring me into your embrace.Take me home now that I am awake.Show me the way up and down the mountains and across the valleys your way.I will tell you I have been grazing in the fields, now I want to bring the cattle home.Come closer Kiss my ear with your words again. Tell me that is love I am hearing. Come closer with your soothing comfort. Engulf me and embrace me.You woke me up long ago Nana, take me and my cattle to graze the fields. Graze my fields I will graze yours.Love.MY RESPONSEFALSE HEARTNiama Leslie Williams, Ph.D.Copyright November 2009for robertBeloved, beloved, I have spoken with false heartAnd aggrieved the way home.You bring me the path to who I wasWho I was to the tribeNight watcherGuarder during the hours of sleepOf restOf moon dance and star cavortAnd with my night visionAll of these centuries laterI have screwed upI have discerned the vision homewith false heartI have awakened the great BabaBut I cannot love himMy heart belongeth to anotherHe is my right mateA Biblical pair we areHe Gomer, me HoseaI the virgin who marries the whoreHe the old man but I the one who waitedWho soughtWho found without lookingA great loveMy heart wants no otherGod has wound us around each otherAnd placed our hearts in towWe can look elsewhereFor naught but find repeatedlyEach otherI have awakened the great BabaWith false heartWith heart screamingNot for embraceOf lust of comingOf nighttime danceBut with heart seeking homeSeeking stories ofThat place from whence I comethYet do not recognizeExcept by spirit, by soul,By consciousness.I have awakened the great BabaWith my longing for homeFor path of righteousnessTo lead me backTo where I beganTo my original purposeTo my understandingThat rain is eroticA blessing upon my headRain calls meWith good tidingsIt saysBaba will forgiveBaba understandsBaba knows children who have been away from homeDangerously long.###AboutYes, we creative types do get bored and seek to change the look of our habitual publications from time to time.Hope you enjoy the new look of the masthead for Dr. Ni's News after a brief respite with Just for Entrepreneurs.Dr. Ni's News is a publication of Blowing Up Barriers Enterprises and does not accept unsolicited submissions.Dr. Ni lives to help writers and seekers achieve their utmost potential and invites all to peruse her offerings at the company website.Be well, be blessed, be happy--it's a CHOICE.THE RADIO SHOW"Poetry & Prose & Anything Goes with Dr. Ni" is still encountering scheduling difficulties, but Dr. Ni plans to try a brief broadcast between Friday and Sunday, midnight to 6 a.m. featuring the prose and poetry from that Friday's newsletter.However, Monday, December 14th, 2009, will be a special broadcast featuring author Aaron Lazar and his newest novel, Mazurka. This will be Dr. Ni's first "traditional" interview in quite a long while. Prepare to enjoy!!!CODDLED CLIENTS CREATE CASH -- Tara ColquittTHE WHALE BRINGS BOATLOADS -- Orca CommunicationsTHIS WOMAN, A PRICE ABOVE RUBIES -- Rhonda WhiteTHE HARDEST WORKING PR FIRM -- Shaquilla SmithFinal words: As Ms. Marshall says, "God loves you, and so do I!" Have a great weekend. :-){!contact_address}
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Are you ready to get your Finances in order in 2010?

Come and Join us as we learn more about women, money & men at www.FinancialFitnessforLife.ning.com.


We are launching The 2010 Financial Fitness Campaign.

This campaign will empower 1 Million women to become financially intelligent and relationship smart. The campaign kicks off in January of 2010 in concert with Pastor & Finance Coach Elizabeth Felder-Habershams' new book "Unstoppable Financial Fitness for Life".


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GETTING RID OF A FAT BELLY

You may think belly fat is limited to the stuff out front that you can grab with your hand — but it’s the fat you can’t see that’s really a cause for concern. Visceral fat lies deep inside the abdomen, surrounding the abdominal organs. Gaining this type of fat has been linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other health problems.Subcutaneous fat, located between the skin and the abdominal wall, is more visible but also less likely to be a health risk.While a slowing metabolism and decreased physical activity contribute to overall weight gain as you age, those factors don’t influence visceral fat accumulation directly. Heredity may be the culprit — you may simply have inherited a tendency to gain weight in your midsection.Are you and Apple or Pear?Most people agree that excess weight is bad for your health. But now researchers have shown that “how” it’s stored on the body is the key link to the risk of future health problems.Apple-shaped people store body fat around the abdomen and chest, surrounding internal organs, such as the heart.Pear-shaped people store fat on the hips and thighs, just below the surface of the skin.The good news for Pears is that the excess fat they store in the lower body is not necessarily a risk to their health. Apples, however, have a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure and gall bladder disease. Even when Apples and Pears have similar body weights, these diseases progress faster and more seriously in Apples than in Pears.Does your body shape change when you lose weight? It depends on whether you are an Apple or a Pear. When Apples lose weight, they do reduce the fat in the upper body, so they look different (and reduce their risk of disease). Pears also tend to lose fat in the upper body, so even when they lose weight, their overall shape does not change much. In short, a Pear will always be a Pear.The Midsection MattersGaining weight in your abdomen does more harm than simply making your waist wider. Too much belly fat increases your risk of:Heart diseaseBreast cancerDiabetesMetabolic syndromeGallbladder problemsHigh blood pressureColorectal cancerResearchers also have found that abdominal fat cells aren’t just dormant energy waiting to be burned up. The cells are active, producing hormones and other substances that can affect your health.Since visceral fat is buried deep in your abdomen, it may seem like a difficult place to reduce fat. As it turns out, visceral fat responds well to a regular exercise routine and a healthy diet. Ab exercises can help to firm the abdominal muscles and flatten the belly.Exercise, Diet and Whole Grains:* Add time to your workouts (duration) — If you’re a beginner, focus on the length of your workouts. Work at a comfortable pace and increase workout time every week by 5 to 10 minutes.* Increase intensity – (how hard you work out) Add short bursts of speed or resistance to your workouts or practice going faster than you normally do.* Increase your frequency (how much you workout) — Add a day of cardio after you’ve been exercising for about 2 to 3 weeks.* Don’t try to do everything in one day..splitting it up is fineChanging unhealthy eating habits can help fight belly fat. Read nutrition labels, and replace saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats. Increase portions of complex carbohydrates such as fruits and vegetables, and reduce simple carbohydrates like white bread and refined pasta. If you need to lose weight, reduce your portion sizes and daily calorie intake.Whole grains are a great source of fiber and are proven to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. What makes them even better is they may actually help reduce fat around the belly.In one study, researchers followed a group of obese men and women. The men and women were randomly assigned to two groups: One told to get all of their grain servings from whole grains and the other to avoid whole grain foods. The whole-grain group lost more body fat around the abs than the other group. The USDA recommends men and women get a minimum of about 3 to 4 ounces of whole grains a day. If you don’t have your handy-dandy food scale available, below are some examples of whole grains that would satisfy the basic requirements:5 whole wheat crackers1 packet of instant oatmeal3 cups of popped popcorn1/2 cup of cooked whole grain rice1/2 cup of cooked whole grain pastaResearch:* Researchers followed a group of women who lifted weights three times a week for 16 weeks. At the end of that time, the women significantly decreased abdominal fat (along with overall body fat) and increased strength and muscle as well. It’s clear that strength training doesn’t just contribute to a leaner body, but a leaner midsection as well.* Another study in which obese participants were split into two groups. One group dieted to lose weight, while the other combined diet and exercise. At the end of the study, the group who both dieted and exercised reduced more belly fat than the other group.Alcoholic beveragesModerate wine consumption has some health benefits, including increasing good cholesterol. Another possible benefit is a lower waist circumference.In some studies, researchers found that moderate wine drinkers show the lowest accumulation of ab fat among drinkers. If you don’t drink, that doesn’t mean you should start. Alcohol adds extra calories to your diet, so cutting it out can help with weight loss. Moderate-to-high consumption of alcohol and of beer and spirits was associated with later high waist circumference, whereas moderate-to-high wine consumption may have the opposite effect.If you do drink, however, this is a good time to assess your habits and change them to be a bit healthier. Drinking one or two glasses of wine may serve you better than hard liquor, especially if you’re watching your weight. Remember to always drink responsibly.High Intensity Interval TrainingA HIIT session consists of a warm up period of exercise, followed by six to ten repetitions of high intensity exercise, separated by medium intensity exercise, and ending with a period of cool down exercise. The high intensity exercise should be done at near maximum intensity. The medium exercise should be about half-maximum intensity. The number of repetitions and length of each depends on the exercise. The goal is to do at least six cycles, and to have the entire HIIT session last at least fifteen minutes and not more than twenty.HIIT has been known to not only burn fat during the workout but even up to 24 hours after the workout. Another extra benefit is the entire HIIT workout last only 15-30 minutes. So this means no more long walks on the treadmill if it was beginning to bore you.It’s very important that warm up and warm down periods is added into every HIIT training program and because of the high level of intensity, 2 days a week is sufficient.How to measure abdominal fatThe simplest way to check for abdominal fat is to measure your waist. Run a tape measure around your torso at about the level of your right hipbone (where it intersects a line dropped vertically from the middle of the right armpit). Breathe minimally, and make sure not to pull the tape measure so tight that it depresses the skin. In women with a BMI of 25–34.9, a waist circumference greater than 35 inches is considered high risk, although research suggests there is some extra health risk at any size greater than 33 inches. A study in the September 2006 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that in women, a large waist was correlated with diabetes risk — even when BMI was in the normal range (18.5–24.9). Since abdominal fat can be a problem despite a normal BMI, health assessments should include both BMI and waist circumference. The relationship between waist circumference and health risk varies by ethnic group.Body mass index (BMI): A ratio of weight in kilograms to the square of height in meters, BMI helps identify people whose weight increases their risk for several conditions, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. People with BMIs of 25–29.9 are considered overweight, and those with BMIs of 30 or over, obese. However, some researchers think BMI isn’t always a valid indication of obesity, because it gives misleading results in people who are very muscular or very tall.To calculate your BMI, go to www.nhlbisupport.com/bmiWaist-to-hip ratio: divide your waist measurement at its narrowest point by your hip measurement at its widest point. As a marker of a person’s abdominal fat, this measure outperforms BMI. For women, the risk for heart disease and stroke begins to rise at a ratio of about 0.8.**heredity**hormonal changes** Aging-related weight gainReferences:The Effect of Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Training on Abdominal Fat in Obese Middle-aged Women PARK S-K Journal of Physiological Anthropology vol: 22 issue: 3 page: 129-135 year: 2003Abdominal fat and what to do about it. Harvard Women’s Health Watch.Pischon, T. The New England Journal of Medicine, Nov. 12, 2008; vol 359: pp 2105-2120http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/
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Yesterday, I attended a parent teacher conference at the school of my thirteen year old son. Since we are new to the area and my son is fairly new to the school, his teachers wanted to touch base and discuss how he’s adjusting to his new surroundings.After our 45 minute discussion, his guidance counselor made a rather peculiar statement with regards to her observation of my son. She stated to us that she was a bit concerned because my son wasn’t “falling into peer pressure and getting into trouble like most kids his age”.At first I was somewhat confused. Was this woman telling us that something was wrong with our son sociably because he was not participating in the misbehaviors of his peers?As I took a moment to process her statement, I began to feel proud. You see, what his guidance counselor has failed to realize is that MY son doesn’t partake in the negative ways of his classmates simply because he chooses to display the leadership qualities I have worked hard to instill in him.She was confused by my son’s overall demeanor because she could not understand, that at his age, he is determined to be a Leader instead of a follower.Do your peers, colleagues and clients recognize you as a Leader in your industry?Here are a few traits you can learn from my son to be a Leader to your Team.>> Dare to be different. Don’t settle for mediocrity. If you want to make a difference in your life and the lives of others, you have to expect greatness and be willing to work to achieve it.>> Operate with Integrity. This matters not only in your personal life but in your business practice as well. If you can’t be real with yourself in every aspect, how will anyone else value you or trust what you represent?>> Possess passion. Are you passionate about your company mission, business opportunity and the services you provide? Be true to what you believe in and what you stand for. If you do, your sincerity will show and attract the right people and opportunities into your life.>> Be willing to fight. You have to have the strength and drive to keep going even when those around you are ready to quit. Be motivated to make it happen even if no one will stand beside you. Choose to never give up!
“A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything.” – Malcom X
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tamyka Washington is a Direct Sales business owner and has been marketing online for over 13 years. For more business building tips visit her blog: www.theceomamma.com/blog


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Many business owners, big and small along with Entrepreneurs attend Social Networking Events in expectation of gaining a new client, customer and or establishing a relationship. Many of these same people don't have any idea about how to present their business products or services to their potential client or customer to begin establishing the relationship.If you have been use to sharing your entire business plan, business description to people or lengthy statements at social networking events and going on and on about your business, telling them how great your company is or sharing how great your products are, you have been totally wrong and more than likely have not ever heard from those people that you gave all that great information to.Most times those people will never contact you or consider buying from you. They don't take a second thought about anything that you said, because you have not given them the information that they are looking for.Here are 3 things wrong with giving that much information about your business or product & services to someone that you just met.First, you have taken up too much of their time.Second, you have wasted alot of your own time. While you were giving out that much information to 1-3 people, you could have worked the entire room using your elevator pitch.Third, no one really wants to hear all the in depth details about your business products and services, they only want to know the benefit to them or the solution to their problem.What is an elevator pitch?An elevator pitch is an overview of an idea for a product, service, or project. The name reflects the fact that an elevator pitch should be possible to deliver in the time span of an elevator ride, meaning in a maximum of 30 seconds and in 130 words or fewer. (Wikipedia)Your "elevator pitch" is the tool you use to communicate your message to your listener about who you are, what you offer and what's in it for them. It can be used at Networking Events and on social networking sites.Resources to Help with Your Elevator Pitch:-Give Your Elevator Pitch a Lift-Elevator Pitch Essentials-How to Get Your Point Across in 30 Seconds or LessCharlene Brown is the Founder and Visionary of The Black Business Cafe, a Social Networking Organization in Maryland. Mrs. Brown was #38 on the list of 50 of the most powerful and influential women in social media 2008 and is a Grand Connector with a mission to bring her local community together to do business with each other. Mrs Brown is often called a social networking guru and expert by her peers, however she prefers to be "The Grand Connector". Visit her website www.blackbusinesscafe.com, www.theblackbuisnesscafe.ning.com
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In today's post I want to respond to one of the comments on mysurvey. The question was:How do I get clear when I have so many things I like, but no real "passion" for any one particular thing? Especially in terms of business/careerWhen talking about getting clear whether it's personal, spiritual or business itbegins with you. Many times we focus on the external when talking about ourbusiness/career when in essence the problem may lie internally.The first place I like to begin in a situation such as this is self discoveryor with a self assessment. Before we get clear we must know more about ourselves.Get clear on things such asWhat matters most to you?What are your limiting beliefs?What are your core values?This will also help in the endeavor to discover or rediscover your passion.And then there's focus. This is one area which can set you up forsabotage of your empowering success and that is a lack of focus. Closethe gap by becoming aware of fatal distractions as mentioned in my eBookThe Dynamic Power of Focus.There are many strategies that can be used to help you in this area as well.Last but not least and definitely not exclusive is being clear on your purpose.Purpose will fuel passion, purpose will propel you to take action and moveforward with an extra zeal for life. Out of every endeavor in life it's importantthat you are clear on God's purpose for you everything else is an imitation.And you know I'm for discovering the authentic you.There are many things that could be added here, however, we'llsave that for another time. Why not simply make the choice today todo something about how you feel. How long has it been? If it's been2 - 5 years then I ask you why? No one is going to do anymore aboutyour life than you're willing to do.Besides you've been given gifts that need to be shared with the world.Begin today with you. Make a resolve that you will step forward and makethe connection needed to get clear, refuel your passion and live yourbest empowered life on purpose.Ready for breakthrough? Join me for my upcoming Breakthrough Mentoringand Coaching program. Enroll here :http://budurl.com/breakthroughnow .You can also join my FREE preview Call series but you need to registernow as it is filling up http://budurl.com/m8bv .I look forward to making this journey of dynamite breakthrough to newhorizons in your personal, spiritual and business life with you. Yourbreakthrough begins the moment you decide to take action!Posted by "Empowering" Robin at 6:52 PM 0 comments
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Sistas Making Money - Resources for Black Business Women Online - Women Entrepreneurs of Color Would you like to share your small business services and/or expertise with the 7,000+ women on BBWO? If yes, then submit your BEST small business article to be included in my soon-to-be released FREE eBook entitled, “Get Your Business Straight: Black Business Advice from Black Business Women.” This is your chance to have a promotional article and a link to your website included in an eBook that I am going to giveaway to the thousands of BBWO members and women entrepreneurs in my circle. Don’t you want every new BBWO member to know who you are and what business services you offer? This is an especially great PR offer for those with business blogs and networks and those who offer small business consulting services. I’m looking for business articles on topics like marketing, branding, publishing, virtual assisting, working at home, finances, social media, sales, web design, funding, time-management, startups, etc. Click here for more details on submitting your article. DEADLINE: 2/12/2010 I will be accepting 15 articles max, so submit your article asap. Only one article submission per person.
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