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FREE Laser Coaching call - Blast Fear, procrastination and get focused! Only 90 spaces available

Posted by Robin Tramble on April 13, 2011 at 5:31am

Hello Powerful one!

It's real! Many people are struggling with the emotion fear.

This is an urgent call in response to the vibe I'm feeling amongst women and

people everywhere. I'm gifting this fre.e laser coaching call to 90 women.

A few will be selected to receive laser coaching on the call.

It's time to blast fear, procrastination and get focused so you can manifest your best year ever!

Register for access => http://tinyurl.com/lasercoachingfear

Is fear holding you back from realizing
the empowering success you so deserve?
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I have a question for you. What could you do if you were fear-less?

Fear can steal years from you, destroy relationships, hinder opportunities that should have been yours and more! It will also immobilize you. I see and can feel it in the spirit the impact that it is having on many including myself. I have lost many years and lost out on opportunities because of fear. This is why I'm holding this urgent FREE laser coaching call. I want to support as many as I can. I want to be there for you as you break free from the bondage of Fear.

No I'm not saying that you are to become obsessed with eliminating fear, however, I am saying to develop your skills and learn ways to become FAITH-FULL so that you can live an empowered life as opposed to being a victim.

Register now!
http://tinyurl.com/lasercoachingfear

This is only open to 90 participants.

You'll get a chance to submit your questions on Fear, procrastination and focus.
I will then answer them on the call and if you desire to participate in a laser coaching session around this you'll be invited to do so on the call.

Talk to you soon!

Robin

P.S. If you're not interested in the laser coaching just join us for the call and

glean from the information shared. I'll start off the call with juicy content for

your empowering success and total transformation!

P.P.S. Once you're in why not share it with your friend(s). They'll love you for it.

This call is a value of over $147 but you're receiving a scholarship to attend at

no cost.

3 Easy Steps to Avoid Gray Hair

Posted by Charlotte Howard on April 13, 2011 at 1:00am

If you want to know when you will turn gray, one thing you can do is look at your parents. How early in your life you'll gray will depend quite a bit on genetic factors. Graying is a natural part of aging and happens when the cells in the hair shaft stop making pigment. That lack of pigment will make the hair lose most of it's color and turn gray. But the good news is that while you may not be able to stop from getting gray you can slow down the process and learn how to avoid gray hair for a while.

Here are some tips you can take that can slow down the advance of your gray hair:

1. I don't want to sound like a nag, but if you don't want gray hair early in life, give up the cigarettes. It has been scientifically proven that smoking will age your whole body, inside and out, and that aging includes making your hair go gray. If you are serious about preventing gray hair for as long as humanly possible, the first thing you have to do is stop smoking, you'll look younger everywhere not just your hair.

2. Another thing that has been proven to age you, everywhere, is stress. We do live in a very stressful society, we're told that every time we turn on the t.v. But what you're not told is that there are a lot of things you can do to relax. It really depends on the person, some people will find reading a good book relaxing while others find it more enjoyable to go on a nice long run. Whatever works for you try to fit in some relaxing activity at least daily, even if it's only for a few minutes.

Many people will think they are just too busy to fit in something relaxing, but for almost everyone that's just not true. No matter how busy you are you can probably find a few minutes to de-stress. It's really just a matter of priorities. Instead of getting stressed out reading the paper or watching the nightly news, why not relax by doing some activity you actually enjoy? Pretend like your life depends on it.

3. Are you getting enough metal in your diet? The breakdown that causes gray hair can be found when your body isn't getting enough copper. The good news is that there are many things you can do to get more copper into your diet. You can take a supplement, or you can eat foods that have a lot of copper such as lima beans, spinach, yams, and meat.

Today we don't have to just go with the flow when it comes to getting older. As a matter of fact many of us have found that instead of aging gracefully we'd rather just age slowly! There is a new attitude of youth and health in our society. We no longer think of ourselves as old as soon as we cross the 40 year old threshold, as a matter of fact, many don't think of themselves at old at 50 and over! So if you're young at heart and want to look your age, you will be happy to learn how to avoid gray hair. These simple lifestyle changes can pay dividends in many aspects of your life, so enjoy!

How to Copyright or TRADEMARK Your Business

Posted by Tamara Garrison-Thomas on April 12, 2011 at 6:00pm

I've been talking to some ambitious friends AGAIN! And this particular friend has an actual clothing line coming out. We were talking about how he would go about copyrighting his brand name and the logo and I realized that there might be more up-and-coming merchandisers/designers that don't know about this process. So, this week, I'm going to talk about how to copyright your logo, website, blog or business name. OR in using the actual term, TRADEMARK your "stuff". I used 'copyright' in the title because most people confuse the two. However, as I researched this subject I found out some interesting things...

Copyright is actually not the same as a trademark. According to the U.S. Copyright Office, a copyright provides protection for original works in the realms of music, poetry, movies, literature, etc. In fact, copyright exists as soon as the publication exists. It is just advised to register your publication with the U.S. Copyright Office for legal purposes. Some people also like to publish the copyright facts on their publications and make sure there is public record. Registration fees vary from $35 to $80. And it's more to renew, get copies or search copyright records. Believe it or not, people steal ideas so you want to make sure you're protected. And for a mere $35 at least, I'd say it's a good idea to make sure your writings are safe, LEGALLY.

Now to the good stuff. A trademark is what is used to protect patents, trademarks, and ideas. This is handled in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). So a business name, logo or even business idea would fall under the trademark category. It is often confused with copyright but now you know the difference. The reason you would want to register for a trademark is to get legal use of a service mark (™,℠,®) for your word, phrase, symbol, or design.

The benefits of getting the service mark is to protect your name! Keep people from stealing your ideas. Just like with copyright, if you claim ownership, you can use the ™ and ℠ symbols on your business name or logo at any time. But owning the federal trademark registration obviously has it's benefits legally. Some of which include, being able to defend your logo in federal courts, being listed in the USPTO database, and the use of the ® symbol. YES! You MUST be registered with the USPTO to use that symbol on your logos, etc. You can't even use it if your application for registration is pending. So there are great benefits to registering your business name and logo.

Now, keep in mind, the USPTO has the right to deny your registration application. Especially if there's a similar logo. So, you need to research and make sure your business name and logo are UNIQUE and fit federal regulations. When filing an application for trademark registration (or to get a service mark) you must file one application per category(class) you the need the service mark for. FOR EXAMPLE, if you need a service mark for a t-shirt logo AND for the store marquee, you must submit two applications. Application fees vary from $275-$325, depending on the type of application you submit.

I know it sounds a bit complex and confusing but registering your business name and logo are so worth the protection. Especially if you're an owner that offers services/goods, merchandiser, designer, or inventor that's about to BLOW UP! You can of course find out more and get an application at www.USPTO.gov.

For help on a business plan and development contact us today!

Tamara Garrison-Thomas

http://www.garrisonprosperitysolutions.com/

garrisonprosperitysolutions@gmail.com

http://www.businessadvice2011.blogspot.com/

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Manifesting What You Want

Posted by Zhana on April 12, 2011 at 2:36pm

Click here for my blog and watch a video of me at Inspirational YOU, talking about manifesting what you want.

Here's to your success!

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Posted by Rickey on April 11, 2011 at 9:52pm

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Business Elite - The Essential Business Toolkit

Posted by Sheila Caldwell on April 10, 2011 at 8:11pm

The Business Elite Services is THE essential toolkit for small businesses. This complete package includes virtually everything a small business needs to decrease costs and increase profits, including:

TEXT MARKETING

Text marketing allows your to communicate with your customers, but with the enhanced power and reach of text messaging. Instead of one out of twelve people reading your message, as is the case with e-mail, you can have eleven people out of twelve read your message when set as a text? With Business Elite Services you have access to your very own text marketing service at no extra cost. You simply select a "keyword" that you can promote to your customers (and the general public), and then evey time someone texts that keyword to our special Short Code (55469), they will be added to your own database. Once they are in your database, you can then send a message by text to your ENTIRE list whenever your want with a click of a button.

WEB CONNECT

Business Elite Web Connect allows you and your business to instantly share your desktop and ideas online with everyone, anywhere. This invaluable tool can be used to collaborate ove the Internet with customers, business partners and coworkers. Hold meetings, give presentations and conduct trainings without even leaving your office. With zero restrictions on usage and its ability to host up to 100 participants per conference, Business Elite Web Connect lets you do more and travel less.

TECH SUPPORT

Business Elite Tech Support services provide consumers and businesses with peace of mind when it comes to their computer and technology support needs through a comprehensive suite of technology support services that include: onsite technical support, remore technical support, self-help support, and state of the art best practices assessments.

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With a network over 150,000 merchants nationwide, you would enjoy up to 50% off on dining, shopping, travel, car and RV rental, hotel stays, condo stays, recreation, golf, ski and snowboard, and more. From local favorites to the world's best brands, you can save BIG with your Business Elite VIP Discounts membership!

You may be a small business, but you don't have to appear that way. Sign up for our Business Elite Services and take your business to the next level.

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Credit Card Account For Your Business

Posted by Sheila Caldwell on April 10, 2011 at 7:49pm

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What's Working Now - Generating Leads

Posted by Sheila Caldwell on April 10, 2011 at 7:30pm

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MLM Tip: Become the Hunted Instead of the Hunter

Posted by Sheila Caldwell on April 10, 2011 at 7:12pm

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Join Wise Wealthy Woman Trainer Wanda C.Thomas on Kingdom Ambassador's World Wide Network

Posted by WANDA C THOMAS on April 10, 2011 at 2:41pm

Come join Wise Wealthy Woman Trainer Wanda C. Thomas on Blog Talk Radio with Author & Spiritual Life Coach Harriet P. Harrison Founder & Visionary of Kingdom Ambassador’s Worldwide Network Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Show Time 5:30 PM. Wanda will be training you “How to think in Agreement with God and His Word”. You don’t want to miss this segment!

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6 Tips to Consider When Pricing Your Services

Posted by Antonina on April 9, 2011 at 8:30pm

As women we are nurturers and love to serve others. We carry these same traits over into our businesses and sometimes we find it hard to create a happy medium with doing what we love and earning a great income that meets our needs and is aligned with our purpose. If you're like me, in the past I've struggled with setting prices that allow me to be all I desire to be for the people I serve, earn a living that creates the lifestyle I desire, as well as help me to live out my purpose. I've seen this same struggle in my clients and other women entrepreneurs I've put together 6 tips that I've learned and also share with my clients that will help you in setting prices that reflect value!

1.) You most definitely can earn money doing what you love! The key is to overcome the barriers that you may have surrounding money, finances, and you're worth!

2.) It's important to understand and be in the mindset that you are offering a service that creates value for your clients/customers for many years to come. In addition, you've invested many years and a lot of time in studying and learning your trade and that knowledge is invaluable! That's something you can't place a dollar sign on!

Think about it, if you provide marketing services for your clients and it helps them to attract an extra 50 customers to their business, you've created tremendous value for them. That value can be more exposure, an increase in revenue, more traffic to their websites, etc. The marketing tips they've learned from you can be used many times over and in turn produce more money for their businesses in the future as well.

3.) When you begin setting prices first determine how much you want to make.

4.) Assess the amount of income that you would like to make: Is it enough to pay your bills? Will it help you carry out your life's purpose? That purpose can be to help others, give to the needy, open a basketball camp, or start a non-profit organization. Whatever your life's purpose, does the prices you set help you to live out that purpose?

5.) Think about what you may need within a 1 year period:

a. How much money is needed to pay your bills?

b. How money will it take for you to live comfortably or live the life you desire to have?

c.Do you want to contribute to a charity or any other cause in a year? If so how much?

d.Do you need to set aside money for retirement? If so you need to be able to contribute to a retirement plan… how much do you need to contribute per year to be able to have live comfortably after retiring (you can talk with a financial advisor to help walk you through this)

e. Do you need to contribute to a college fund for your kids?

Now calculate these numbers and what you will have is something similar to your salary plus the perks you would probably have working for someone else. So why not experience that and more working for yourself?

6.) You provide a service, so your time is just as important when determining how to price your service. Here are some things that you might be spending time on: time taken to sell a service, other tasks within your business operations such as paperwork, running to the office supply store, talking to potential clients,etc.

Basically in addition to selling a service or product, you are also selling your time, and your invaluable skills. Your price should reflect that! The above are just a few things to think about when you are considering what to charge. You want to make sure that what you charge covers your expenses and then some.

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Self Assessment for Success

Posted by Janet Mcknight-Frost on April 9, 2011 at 7:27pm

Well it's a new year and you still have not started your new business. Don't worry you are not alone, there are many people considering the idea but don't feel as though they are up for the challenge. However, I want to reassure you that there is no better time than the present, ask yourself an honest question, how do you know what will or will not be successful if you never try? Now, having said that, all you need to do is really think about what type of business you would like to own and operate. One of the best ways of doing this is finding out what types of services you can offer or think about the skills that you may posess, seriously what do you have a passion for? Are you great with people? If so perhaps you need to offer some type of service to people. Are you great at applying make-up, or are you always in the know when it comes to the latest fashion? If your answer is yes then you may want to consider some type of consulting business.

All of these are just small suggestions,however the most important thing is that you decide to do something that you love and it produces the results that you desire. So,no more excuses, you are worth it and you can accomplish anything that you set your sights on.

Purse Campaign to financially empower one milllion women is featured in Essence May Issue

Posted by Deborah Owens on April 9, 2011 at 12:30pm

Women of Persistance Purse Group

Featured in Essence

These money savvy sisters joined the A Purse of Your Own Campaign and are paving their path to financial security.

They paid off thousands of dollars of debt
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Are learning how to invest

How? They started a Purse Group and committed to meeting monthly,offered each other support and held one another accountable. Ladies you can do this too!.... Sign up for a free Purse Group Quick Start Guide.

P.E.A.S Magazine 22nd Edition

Posted by Denise Bethune on April 9, 2011 at 10:56am

In This Edition

The Debbie Allen Dance Academy Debbie Allen/Norm Nixon

Parenting Corner Gaetane Borders/President Peas In Their Pods

THE CARSON SCHOLARS FUND Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Carson

5 W's...who? What? Where? When? And Why?

The Kid-too-Kid Foundation Inc. William Taylor

Big Kidz Foundation Antwan "Big Boi" Patton

Men Aiming Higher, Inc. Darryl Barnes

YBH (Youth Becoming Healthy) Project Pamela Green-Jackson

FOCUS (family,outreach,community,unity & schools)

Hospitality Corner Sharon Fox

“Mop Top” the “Hip Hop” Scientist. ? Jackie Johnson

The Educational Pledge Partnership Alberto O. Cappas/Miguel A. Montes

My Whole life with Autism Lucas Torres-Lee

Monthly Treat Pat Holmes

Celebrate Diversity in April! Eddie Simpson Fabulous Black Woman/Sweet Nature

I Desire More Paula Whitebear-Burton

“Poem Dedicated to our Young Generation” Alberto O. Cappas

Thank You For Your Amazing Missions For Communities Near & Beyond

7 Tips for Writing Website Copy

Posted by Jamie Fleming-Dixon on April 8, 2011 at 9:05pm

As an entrepreneur, I'm sure you have a website. And if you have a website, I'm almost certain that that's where a lot of your clients/customers find you, especially if your business is solely online. Because of this, it is vital that the copy on your website is fabulous.

Here are seven tips to help:

1. Don't use too much copy. When someone visits your website, they don't want to have to scroll on and on and on to get your message. People are impatient and want to know what your business can do for them, and they want to know quickly. So, make sure you're not putting too many words on one page, and be as concise as possible. In other words, get your point across quickly!

2. Keep it simple. When you're writing content for your site, keep your audience in mind. You want them to understand what your business is about; so, if you must use industry terms, make sure you explain them. Also, keep your sentences short, and use paragraphs (i.e., blocks of text). Do not make one really long paragraph; no one is going to read all that.

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