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Connecting with your divine & sacred sexuality

Posted by Ten Nebula on August 5, 2011 at 11:52pm

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Now is not the time to hesitate on your Literary Career!

Posted by Dominique on August 5, 2011 at 10:30pm

Are you an author or writer interested in finding out what's the next best thing you can do for your career? I can help! I provide path guides for authors and writers. Whatever stage of being an author or writer you are in, I can give you the guidance to get to the next level in your career.

I can also help you research the companies you may be interested in publishing with. I can give you the encouragement and motivation you need to get through that book.

Check out my website now and inquire about me services. There's no charge for you simply emailing and asking "What can you do for me and how much?" So go ahead! Click the link and get started! www.literarycareermovesonline.com

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Overwhelmed but NOT tired

Posted by Rene' Michelle Floyd on August 5, 2011 at 8:33pm

How can I be tired? I haven't really even got started yet...I mean I've been at this online thing for a while now and am just now really ready to DO THIS THING- you know what I mean?

I had the awesome opportunity to be present at the SistaSense Power Circle TeleSummit for Web Entrepreneurs and I'm telling you, it was off the hook! I came away from this Summit with the 'tools' and knowledge of how-to do what I am passionate about doing. I have more clarity and understanding as to what direction to take my business now.

I am re-inventing myself and my business. I'm restless because I want to do more and offer more to my current clients and the new ones to come. I want to change the way things are done and make it better.

There was soooo much senergy/energy over the air ways, you could cut it with a knife!

ALL the presenters were jazzed and brimming over with confidence and surety that what they were doing they were supposed to be doing. They had a "I got this thing" attitude. They knew their stuff and they eloquently imparted to us what they intended for us to have. They did it with such class and style.

No more excuses about not having the time because of this or that...I must schedule EVERYTHING (with balance) and prioritize the 'fires' that 'come up'...just because someone else has an emergency in their life, doesn't mean it has to become mine.

Working from home can be a challenge because your loved ones tend to think they can hang out with you all day and that you don't have real work to do.

We have to inform them that you still work, but your office is at home and that you are doing real work right from the comfort of your own home.

I am making strides a little at a time. Even though I want to take leaps, my life and the responsibilities I have right now won't allow me to. But it's OK. As long as I do a little bit consistently I will get to my destination sooner than later.

Tired? I'm not tired. Overwhelmed? Yes. Overwhelmed with the joy and peace of knowing that I'm on the right track and connected to the right people. I can truly say with confidence, I WILL see you at the top!

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5 Things To Look For When Self-Publishing A Book

Posted by Deborah C. Hardnett on August 5, 2011 at 2:30pm

Today with all of the amazing technology, self publishing a book has become a more attractive option. Gone are the days of someone’s dreams and visions being placed on hold or forced to wait because they are in search of a publisher to accept their book. I remember hearing so many stories of how many attempts, how many companies, and how many rejections it would take before an author could get published. I don’t know about you but I always had this image in my mind of traditional publishers sitting on a throne deciding the fate of the literary world. To me it was like a secret society that allowed a select few to enter and those that did had very little control.

Today that image has changed for me. When I set out to publish my first book, going the traditional route was not a consideration. “Why?” you might ask. As I alluded to earlier technology has revolutionized the publishing world. The internet along with the social media platforms have empowered and given a voice to so many talented authors; many of whom would never have received even a rejection letter from a traditional publisher. Traditional publishers, like so many industries because of technology, have been forced to develop new business models. Major publishers are faced with downsizing and cut backs making it even more difficult for a new kid on the block. Most of the traditional publishers today want authors who have a celebrity size following or a distribution list that equates to immediate ROI.

There are a lot of opportunities in self publishing a book. You can do it completely yourself. When you publish your work yourself you are responsible for the editing, formatting, securing distribution, communicating with the printer, and copyrighting it to name a few. The other option is selecting a publisher that will handle all the previously mentioned items, but allows you to remain in control. If you are a writer and perhaps run another business, the latter option would more than likely be the most beneficial for you. Here are top 5 things you should consider when looking for a self-publishing publisher:

1. Is it a good fit?
Believe it or not personality means everything. Your book is your baby. It’s a project and not a drive-thru menu experience. Ask yourself, “Are you comfortable with their style of communication?” I know its cliché, but communication is the key to everything. Does the publisher make you feel like you are valued and not just a number? Is there a real interest in your project? What’s your publisher’s background? Many times I have seen authors when self publishing their book forfeit the importance of literary and business experience of their publisher. Make sure when selecting a publisher they have literary experience and business acumen.

2. Make sure you maintain all your rights.
In the traditional world of publishing you generally give up a large portion, if not all of the rights to your book. This means all of the control on editing, characters, book cover design, etc, are determined by the publisher. This is primarily because you have received an advance for your book. When you are self publishing a book there are publishers who cater to authors who desire to self publish. In this case if you are not receiving an advance you should maintain all the rights to your book. All of the decisions from editing to the book cover design as mentioned before should be your final say. You should also have the option of taking your book with you if you decided to leave that publisher.

3. Royalties
When self publishing a book it is my opinion that you as the author should receive the higher percentage of royalties. In the traditional world it can be viewed slightly different because they have a larger distribution, they have provided you with an advance, and there is more at stake. There are some self publishers who will do a 90/10, 75/25, or 60/40 split, with you receiving the lower percentage. In this case I would make sure you get the higher, because there is no upfront investment in you from the self publishing publisher.

4. What type of services do they offer?
Do they offer various editing services from rewrite to copywriting? Editing is extremely important when self publishing a book. Be mindful of a company that will publish your book that doesn’t offer or require editing. In most cases if they don’t offer editing, your publisher should have a list of editors they can refer. It is true today with technology and a fast paced society the standard grammar has become more relaxed. However, you still want a quality product that will stand the test of time. Other services you should look for are marketing that includes social media, graphic and website design.
When self publishing a book often authors assume the publisher is automatically going to promote your book. This is not the case. You as the author should have an option of acquiring those additional services.

5. Time
Yes, I know everything is done at the speed of light today. We no longer have to wait on the 6 o’clock news to find out what’s happening around the world. We can email a document that used to have to travel by what we now have labeled “snail mail”. Although this has made our lives easier, when self publishing a book, we still want to value the time it takes to create a quality product. Again, self publishing should not mean you should compromise and produce an inferior product. That’s what the big guys and critics expect and/or automatically assume. I have seen companies that promote one to two week turn-rounds. That might be the case. However, please allow yourself the time for editing, correct formatting, the right cover design, to receive a proof (an actual copy of your book), etc. A reasonable amount of time should be 60 to 90 days, but this is determined by so many variables. How long it takes you to submit your work, and to sign off. You may realize that an entire chapter needs to be deleted. Allow for creativity which is often something that shouldn’t be rushed. Remember experts say today a book is the new business card. What do you want yours to say?

Deborah Hardnett is the Founder and CEO of Wealthy Sistas® Publishing House. Wealthy Sistas® Publishing House focus is to help authors self publish their books. If you are considering self publishing a book, visit www.wealthysistaspublishing.com Wealthy Sistas® Publishing House website today and get more details on how you can achieve this without the exorbitant fees and retain all your rights to your intellectual property. Deborah and her staff are strong advocates of the self-publishing industry and offer an extensive variety self publishing book services.

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The 3 I’s of success: Personality traits every entrepreneur should possess

Posted by Sylvia Browder on August 5, 2011 at 5:45am

Recently, I was faced with a situation in which I hired and trusted a seemingly smart, professional and successful business woman only to be let down drastically by her actions. What you see is really not always what you get. Though I’ve always been a good judge of character, I must admit, I let my guard down which left me doing damage control.

“Reputation is the shadow. Character is the tree.” Abraham Lincoln

Character is who we are even when no one is watching; it’s doing the right thing! So, what attributes should one look for when hiring an Independent Contractor, partnering with other entrepreneurs or collaborating on a business project? These are 3 I’s which every entrepreneur should possess.

Integrity
Do you believe integrity is important both personally and professionally? Integrity is the foundation that we all should strive to live by. It exhibits the quality of one’s character! While morality is often associated with integrity, morality is what we believe while integrity is what we do with what we believe.

As an entrepreneur, integrity should be deeply rooted at inception of your business as it becomes the heart and soul of your company’s culture. Ask yourself:

Is my business compatible with my values?
Am I sure that my success is not coming at the expense of my family, personal and professional relationships or health?
Do the vision of who I strive to be and the life I want to create fit with the business decision I have just made?

Answering these questions honestly can help you make adjustments where needed.

Inspiration

“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.” Dolly Parton

The ability to inspire people to reach great heights of success is a key ingredient of a successful entrepreneur. Inspiration enthuses and ignites greatness. When you feel inspired it triggers emotions and feelings that enable you to live a purposeful life. I created Empower Yourself Daily Quotes to help others jumpstart their day with positive thoughts! In addition, here are 2 ways to inspire others:

Encourage: People face many difficult obstacles in life. Being supportive during tough times will enable others to rise up and overcome life’s hardships.
Challenge: Sometimes people are not sure of that next step to take in their life. By holding them accountable, will push them to achieve more.

Involvement
Have you ever considered the impact you would make on the lives of others by sharing your time and talent? Volunteering or mentoring is such a non-selfish way to give back! There are many ways you can reach out; find non-profit organizations in your area that you feel compelled to work with and volunteer; help your local library or hospital; or mentor youths or adults.

In conclusion, though there are many traits necessary for success in business and life, these are my top three.

Get More Comments on Your Blog!

Posted by Carmen of Tomoka's Twists on August 5, 2011 at 3:29am

A few times I've read blogs about people not getting comments and how they feel nobody supports them. Or that AfroMyNaturalHairIsHotFireAndI'veBeenBloggingForManyYears has a clique and they comment on everything she posts. When I first saw these 'comment on my blog posts' I felt pity for the blogger. Then it sort of looks desperate, demanding, and ungrateful. So, I offer a little advice on blogging.

1. Don't start the blog just to get comments, become popular, or make money. If your heart is not in it, you will be easily discouraged when things are moving slowly.

2. Give it time. It takes a while time to build a blog following.

3. Show yourself. If you have a make-up blog, don't just copy/paste the make-up all the time. Show yourself in it. Do a slideshow or video with you putting on the make-up. Sharing a recipe? Have somebody snap a photo of you or you take one of somebody eating it.

4. Ask questions or opinions! Folks love to talk, but sometimes need to be given the mic to speak up.

5. Bring people to your blog. If you have facebook & twitter and the rest of them, tell people that you have a new blog post.

6. Don't look pitiful, ungrateful, or desperate. Always, be welcoming, humble, and helpful.

This is from my blog, Carmen's Blog http://carmennc.blogspot.com

Thank you so much and much success on your blog! ~ Carmen of Tomoka's Twists

Invite to Join Our "10 Million Lightworkers for Financial Freedom" Project

Posted by Ten Nebula on August 3, 2011 at 11:30pm

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Creating a Profitable Lifestyle versus Building Wealth: Your Future Depends on You Understanding the Difference!

Posted by Katrina M Harrell on August 3, 2011 at 4:32pm

In my latest blog post, I share the importance of understanding the difference between a profitable lifestyle versus building wealth. Not that having a profitable lifestyle is bad because it isn't but that we shouldn't confuse the two and that focusing too much on a lifestyle in sacrifice to your wealth journey isn't what our purpose is for. I encourage you to check it out...great food for thought!

While you're checking that out, check out Part II featuring 6-10 of the 10 ways you need to get your personal "Act" together in pursuit of your entrepreneurial success.

Let's start a dialog! Tell me what you think of these post. How do they relate to your life, do you agree disagree?

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Delete The Message .... Seriously?

Posted by LaShanda Henry on August 2, 2011 at 6:33pm

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Before I get to the heart of this message, a quick note - you and 29 others can now use code PCR15 to download the Replays of the SistaSense Power Circle.

I don't read emails on Mondays, so today I have a mountain of emails to go through. And as I was sitting at my desk I was just deleting away. Some things I didn't have the time to read, some things I didn't want to read, and for some things I said "How in the world did I get on this list!" Now in my rush I realized I accidentally deleted something I needed.

I was thinking about that accident and thought of you because when we get in the habit of hastily, sometimes blindly deleting messages in the process we lose messages. We miss out sometimes on things we should have REALLY looked out but lose because there is just SO MUCH to sift through.

A few Noteworthy things for you today ...
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Question:
How well is BBWO working for you? As Deborah Owens Shared in the Power Circle, "The Key to Output is Input". You need to input on the network, add value and interact if you want the output of new connections, partnerships, promotions, and possibilities. Who have you networked with here? Are you searching for folks in your industry? Are you joining discussions? I love giving you output, but we all need your input to grow! And remember when you delete the message, you loose the message (food for thought).

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Do You Blog?

Posted by Rhonda Jai on August 2, 2011 at 5:30am

Are you considering starting a blog? Do you already have one?

Blogging is a wonderful way to connect to potential clients and customers and share your expertise.

If you would like to test the waters with blogging, starting a free blog on Blogger.com is a good idea. You can get a quick and easy feel of what it is like to be a blogger with investing little no money.

Here are are few tips to get the most out of your free blog on Blogger and create a memorable experience for your visitors:

1. Buy a domain from Godaddy.com and point it to your free blog.

Having a personalized domain that includes a keyword helps your blog standout from the other free blogs and it helps add to your credibility. Sometimes visitors to your free blog might not take your advice seriously, even if it is good advice. So having a domain can help build confidence with your visitors.

2. Jazz up your site with a customized banner.

If you really want to convert your blog's visitors to loyal followers, it is very important to create a memorable impression. Part of creating a long lasting impression is making sure that your blog's design is professional and unique. An inexpensive way to make your blog standout on Blogger is to add a professionally designed banner to your header. The banner is one of the very first things people see when they visit and it helps increase their chances of remaining on your site if it is one that is uniquely and professionally designed.

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3. Share your expertise in a fun and creative way.

The absolute most important thing about a blog is the content. Share helpful information that answers your visitors' questions. If you are comfortable doing so, share personal anecdotes. Include pictures and if possible videos to help capture the attention of visual learners.

If after a few months, you find yourself in a writing rut, invite a few guest bloggers to post. Guest bloggers are always nice treat for your readers and it is a nice way for you to take a day or two off from blogging.

4. Have fun! Blogging should be an enjoyable experience.

It is a great way to give back to the community and help others. So don't get bogged down, if you are not getting tons of traffic in the first 6 months or even the first year. It takes time to build up traffic. The most successful bloggers will tell you that it took them at least a year before their blog became successful.

Get your Personal "ACT" together! 10 Ways Entrepreneurs can get their personal affairs in order to reach success

Posted by Katrina M Harrell on August 1, 2011 at 9:30pm

images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ9HaKHhLxMbxv5dn2zHN_I4BSj9NR6w8Sdz1zYL-ErgiKexmGPAA&__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1312150873637 Sure many successful entrepreneurs (myself included) will tell you how they've either maxed credit cards, over extended themselves, moved in with parents, sold cars, lived IN their cars, spent their entire life savings or 401k on their dream all in pursuit of their dream and destiny. Many of them took a gamble and won having built lasting profitable businesses and wealth. One of my clients successful built her company to 7 figures after being at the brink of bankruptcy, repossession, and financial ruin.

Entrepreneur.com list it's 25 Common Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs and these are all dead on many of them echo the traits needed such as "creating plan" to learning to work with integrity and so one, however there is one that is missing...

I'm adding #26 and making it #1, you MUST have a plan for how you will get your Personal Affairs in order. This means from your personal finances to improving your credit if it's challenged, to your relationships. It's no secret to successful entrepreneurs that your personal life (particularly for women) has a direct effect on your business. Taking risk in your business is a given and while I'm neither for or against risking it all (I'm more so on the "for" side) Ignoring your personal affairs can certainly lead to undue stress.

#1 Get Your Personal Affiars in order

From your relationships, drama, and finances. If you are Planning to risk it all you NEED to have a strategy! Failing to plan how you are going to navigate and survive or deal with a mate that is unsupportive or how you plan to manage your health care can mean the difference for some of success and failure.

While it is important to have a plan BEFORE you start your business. The reality is MOST of us won't, we'll fly out into entrepreneur land blind. Hey I'm not mad at you, I get it I'm with you 100% but at some point you must get some order to your personal life in order to reach the optimal success you want to achieve in your business life. I'll share more about my own personal story tomorrow, but for now here are some steps you must take now.

1. Pull your personal credit report and get an understanding of where you credit stands. If you have challenges you may not be able to fix them overnight, but get clear on where you are so you can make a plan.

2. Make sure your tax returns are filed or at least you have a strategy and plan in place and know where you stand with the IRS. The worse feeling is being on top of the world in your business and then BAM! You are hit with an audit on the personal side. See it with clients...you don't want this.

3. Get an Life Insurance policy for yourself and your family. Leaving a comfortable 9 to 5 where they (should) provide life insurance for you, many entrepreneurs simply don't think about this when whey start out on their own. Sure you want your business to be your insurance policy but be realistic. If you are a young person be sure to have a plan of how your family will survive if you become disabled.

4. Create a Will. I hope you didn't create your business but have no plan of how it will pass on after you? Create a will for how you plan to leave your business, or other assets. A living will may be good as well to cover how things should be governed should you become disabled and unable to care for your family or your business.

5. Create a salary for yourself in your pricing. If your fee for coaching is $100 an hour, make sure you know that about $75 is going to go just to cover expenses, pay insurance, travel etc. That leaves you with $25 an hour to live off. If this isn't going to be good for you, then maybe you need to increase your hourly rate to $150 or $200 an hour.

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Katrina M. Harrell is author of "Embrace.Your.Journey.: 180 Day Journey to Unlocking Your Wisdom, Redefining Your Success and Discovering Your Abundant Wealth" (The Sum of Her Publishing, 2011). President of the KM Harrell Group, LLC a Strategic Business Development & Management firm supporting minority and women-owned businesses. Her firm’s consulting services have helped many minority and women owned businesses establish foundational structures and exit strategies within their businesses that have aided them in selling for profit or obtaining investor funding. Passionate about entrepreneurship education, Katrina’s insight and expertise is highly sought after both online and off. She is also founding CEO for Your Simple Bookkeeper, outsourced national bookkeeping company for micro and small business.

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