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I've always wondered how anyone got any work done when they spend their days in meetings. I average about 5-10 sometimes even 15 meetings per week. I had to put a stop to it and tame the meeting beast. Read all about it here:

How to Tame the Meeting Beast

How many meetings do you attend in a day?

Come see this week's Fashion Friday! We are featuring pretty spring and summer dresses for little girls and other children clothing and accessories. You will cute pillow case dresses, hair bows, head bands, hats and more!

Mother's Day is May 9th, 2010 but in May we are celebrating ALL women. So in May, the 9th-16th we will be spotlighting writers who are participating on The POV Lounge.

Submit one writing (Short story or poetry) that is about a women's struggle or great courage. Something that brings light to our women and all that they do for us.

Details here: http://fromawriterspovevents.webs.com/womenscelebration.htm

We are inviting all women authors to come in and join us for a chat in celebration of women.We will be discussing our books, our journey as an author and everything else we are involved in.

This is for women only! Some come join us on May 6th, 2010 at 8PM EST and chat for an hour with other women authors. This is a closed event so if you dont' RSVP ahead of time, you cannot attend this meeting.

Details here: http://fromawriterspovevents.webs.com/womensmeeting.htm

Although you may not believe it, you are a walking billboard. The clothes you wear, your hairstyle, shoes even the fragrance that you wear would usually draw people to you as they would want want to know where you got your hair done, which department store you bought your clothing or if you can lead them to the place where you got your funky shoes.

Everyday in our lives we give out recommendations to random people who come up to compliment us about our appearance, can you imagine how richer we would be if we were actually being paid for referring others to a product?

Luckily there is a company that can offer you financial compensation for up to 30 percent for your referral. Soul Purpose is that company and we sell a variety of products that are good for your mind, body and soul. By joining our company for only $35, you are opening up yourself to a whole new team of referral prospects when you wear and showcase our line of lotions, shower gels, body scrubs and scent balm to name a few.

Contact me to find out more about Soul Purpose and our incredible compensation plans. You really have nothing to lose since you are already sharing other products with your friends. This time we want you to get paid for it.

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I know we have all heard of the "Organic" craze about food, products, and way of living. I want to add that an organic way of thinking is necessary in many aspects of life in terms of your health, your relationships, and your lifestyle.

Organic is the natural or original state of being with no extras added to it or taken away from it. I like the fact that when I see or encounter something that is organic it's the real thing and I know I will benefit from it in a wholistic way.

Next time you are struggling within yourself about whether or not to go organic, dive in it full steam ahead. How will it make myself better? Is what you should ask yourself.

First and foremost, I am a HUGE Steve Carell. He is a comic genius. Second, this is my first blog post on this subject title. So, the format will most likely change over the next couple of months. Lastly, I strongly believe a film has done its job if it can entertain and enlighten at the same time. Now, on to the commentary.

My husband and I saw the film Date Night this weekend. If I didn't say it before, let me now, I AM A HUGE STEVE CARELL FAN!. COMIC GENUIS!

Date Night is about a married couple trying to relight the flame of passion and intimacy in their ritualistic daily lives. Their normal weekly date night is just as boring as the other parts of their lives. They decide to try something different. Everything goes wrong for them and this is were the lessons are learned.

Ten Things I Learned From The Movie DATE NIGHT

1. Your husband can come up with a good plan every now and then
2. Just becuase your girlfriend is unhappy, don't bring her drama into your marriage
3. Steve Carell is a comic genius
4. Your never too old to share a plate of food(with one spoon or fork) with your spouse
5. Always know someone like Marky Mark (Sorry, Mark Wahlberg) to help you get out of bad situations
6. Steve Carell is a comic genius
7. You can't just make a marriage work. You have to work at the marriage.
8. Counting to 3 or 5 or 10 work for adults as well as kids
9. Steve Carell is a comic genius
10. You know your spouse is a keeper when they go to things they HATE becuase they want to shoe there support for you.

Okay, I owe you three more:

1. Just becuase marriage is a compromise, don't compromise on who you are
2. Men love it when you dress up for them
3. Never take someone reservation. That's just wrong. Nothing but bad karma will come from that

And that is what I learned from the movies.

So often people who strive to be successful do not operate to the fullest extent of their personal significance, which can get in the way of successful outcomes. Are you experiencing your personal significance to the fullest extent, or is there room to grow?

Read my latest newsletter and blog:

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Dr. Ethel Drayton-Craig

Let’s face it… we live in an extremely fast paced world… some call it a “microwave society”. We don’t always get to follow through on the little things that clear the way for good energy and relaxation! So… I’ve compiled a list of a few QUICK tasks that will help clear your environment and in the process rejuvenate your space and energy!!! I’ve tried them and I must say it works!

1- Clear ALL clutter and junk from your home. This is hard for pack rats!!! BUT… simple rule, if you haven’t used it by the time you found it again… then you won’t need it anytime soon. Toss it! Don’t fool yourself by saying.. “oh, I can sell this on Ebay”. NOT gonna happen. Most of the time if you’re a pack rat, then you’re a procrastinator also. TOSS IT! This goes for your cars, purses, pockets, etc. (no gum wrappers, receipts, loose business cards or flyers) The entry way to your home, under your bed and behind your doors should be free of clutter.
2- Get rid of unwanted gifts and presents. YES, it’s alright to toss those too. I admit I feel bad about throwing out gifts, but if you’re not using them, and they are taking up space, TOSS IT! Besides, your close family and friends know what you like, and will be around to see you enjoy it.
3- ONLY keep photos that remind you of GOOD THINGS & TIMES!!! Toss (or burn) old photos of ex’s, old friends whom with your not so friendly anymore or anything else that brings bad energy or memories! TOSS IT! Put loose photographs in frames, photo albums or a photo box or… do what I do.. use them as postcards!
4- RESOLVE OLD ISSUES! Get rid of flakey friends, lovers and all people who do not have your best interest at heart. This can be hard.. but boy oh boy is it liberating and it feels GREAT! Get rid of old bills… keeping the current one so you can PAY IT! Read your mail OVER your trash can and eliminate junk mail.
5- PRAY & Meditate daily!!! A lot of us “hit the ground running”… and we don’t carve out that time to connect with God. Although we all should be walking in prayer constantly many of us fall short.. BUT.. it will help if you begin starting your day with a period of prayer and meditation. I do this as soon as I open my eyes. It’s a beautiful way to start your day… and a beautiful way to end the day.

Now, don’t try to get this all done in one day… it way take a few weekends to achieve, but once you start to purge and clean your environment, you will notice a different energy surrounding you and your family. Life will not seem as “hurried” and you will ultimately feel more relaxed in your castle. Blessings!!!

by. C. Little~ Majestique Events & Gifts, Inc. 2000

www.ByMajestique.com

A professional makeup artist is valuable for wedding day makeup, but that is not always possible. Here's a few things you should pay extra attention to when applying wedding day makeup:

Apply the makeup beyond the chin. Put foundation and powder on your chest, if it is visible, and on your neck. You can even dust your shoulders. Beauty does not stop at the face.

Set the makeup with translucent powder. Use primer on your face and skin to make sure the makeup lasts. Always do a trial run of your makeup before the wedding, and for future reference, take pictures when you think your face is perfect.

Feel free to leave a comment. Until next time…Have a wonderful day!

Your Personal Beauty Advisor!

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Option #1 – Increase the number of customers

You increase the number of customers you have by reaching new customers 1) with your existing offering or 2) developing a new offering. Ideally you will leverage the offering you have to enter a new market or expand the reach in your exisiting market. Three key questions to answer to increase the number of customers are:

• Who has a real need for the product/service I’m selling? Does my product meet that need in a manner that either saves money or provides additional value?
• How much, if anything, are they spending to address that need today?
• How many of those potential customers are there? How do I reach them?

For example, our company just completed a national market research study that provided our client with the issues and challenges facing its target market. Using the research, which provided a keen understanding of the needs and wants of its customers, our client developed messaging and marketing materials that resonated not only with existing customers, but with new customers as well. Response rate to their lead-generating events have doubled.

Option #2 – Increase the frequency of purchase

The quickest path to increasing the frequency of purchases is by making it as easy as possible for your existing customers to do business with you repeatedly. Another way to look at this is providing additional customer value – and ultimately building customer loyalty. If you make it easier for customers to buy from you, relative to your competition, then you will continue to win their business. This, of course, assumes your products or services are comparable or superior to your competitors.

Outside of customer loyalty programs, here are a few areas to consider improving:

• Responsiveness to requests, calls, emails
• Accessibility to the customer’s primary contact
• Consistency in offering
• Follow-up and follow-through on meetings
• Accurate and timely billing.

Option #3 – Increase the number of units sold

By default you will increase the number of units sold when you increase the number of clients and frequency of purchase. But you can also increase the number of units sold by understanding how to add value. If you want to sell more products or bill more hours, providing a value-add benefit or solution will begin to strengthen your customer relationship. If you are to consistently add-value to the customer relationship, you need to fully understand how your customers interpret, define, and quantify the value they receive from your products and services.

Here is a consumer example: A restaurateur offered existing customers 20 percent off for parties of 4 during lunch and early dinner. The idea was to add value to his existing clients by providing them with a benefit they could share. Result: His lunch business went up by 88% in one month and by 53% over the campaign. On the frequency side, he experienced 71% retention of his customers when he dropped the campaign after 3 months.

Finally, don’t forget, to see real results, you must start with what you already know about your customers. It is the market research, customer knowledge you already have, that is literally a hidden goldmine of profit that can grow your business and increase your company's top line. It is this customer-focused information that will provide the foundation for generating more sales, retaining and cross-selling customers, and acquiring new customer business. Armed with customer-focused information, you will know which is the best way to grow your business.