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Spring is literally right around the corner. While you're organizing and cleaning your home, why not do the same for your business? Here are a few quick tips:

1. File and organize the papers cluttering your office.
2. Create a process to manage your online reputation (for instance, using Google Alerts).
3. Review the progress you've made so far on your 2011 goals.
4. Assess your RSS feeds, and unsubscribe to any you haven't read in over a month.
5. Ask your customers for testimonials to place on your website.
6. Update your portfolio to showcase your latest and best work.
7. Write/update, and practice your elevator speech.

Happy Spring, ladies, and feel free to share your tips below!  : )

Hey all, I just read this post today about the rules surrounding facebook promotions and thought I'd share: http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/facebook-promotions-what-you-need-to-know/

Apparently, it's against facebook rules to host a contest or giveaway without using a "facebook app" to do so. I've not done this, if you have you might want to rethink it. Facebook is too big a market to have your account deleted.

I've been meaning to write a post on Social Media Etiquette for a while now because it seems like some people still don't get it or flat out don't know how to act. Just because we are 'socializing' online, does not give you the right to have your way with me... (you know what I mean!)

Believe me when I say, I have a laundry list of Social Media Do's and Don'ts but the ones I will share with you today, are the ones that really need to be addressed.

5 Social Media Etiquette Tips

Do Not Friend Me to Spam Me. This happens most often on Facebook. I’m very picky when it comes to the ‘friends’ I accept, however, once in a while a Clever Claire charms her way through.

You’ve met her (or him…I don’t discriminate) before. Her wall and friend list is set to private, her bio is pretty basic and lacks any real detail and though you don’t have much in common, you give her the benefit of the doubt because she adds a message along with her friend request telling you how much she admires what you do.

Once you hit the ‘accept’ button, BOOM…her wall is visible and you’ve noticed she’s added hundreds of people and has yet to share 1 wall post. If you don’t delete her right then, she begins to invite you to every ridiculous event and amazing opportunity under the sun.

Do Not Use My Wall as Ad Space. Yet another sleazy Facebook tactic that drives me up the wall (no pun intended!) It’s one thing when we have a relationship and you respectfully ask me beforehand if you can post something business related to my wall, but when you come to my page, greet me by name and post your ad about something I have NO interest in…it will get removed.

The worst part is going to their wall to see how you even know the person and find out they posted the same Ad on 50 other profiles, um…DELETE!

Give Credit Where Credit is Due. This is just a matter of simply respecting the knowledge and skills of others. If you come across a blog post, status update or any meaningful content and you want to share it with others, always reference and link to the person who originally posted it.

We all work hard at what we do and we need to have a “pay it forward” mentality, especially in the social media arena.

Selflessly Promote Others. This ties in with giving credit where credit is due. Social media extends to us the ability to connect with some wonderful people in all types of industries. We are able to almost effortlessly, meet and share with other business owners and entrepreneurs across the world.

So, go out of your way to willingly promote other people, their business and services with your network and circle of influence.

Please Do Not Beg Me to Join. I may be supermom to my children but by no means am I superwoman to the world; I cannot be everywhere all the time (even though it may seem like I am at times!)

I have no problem being invited to take a look at a group, new social community or even chatting about a business venture but, there is no way I can join every offer presented to me.

So if after a few weeks I have not jumped on board, please do not continue emailing or blowing up my inbox begging for me to ‘just check it out’ or see ‘what’s new’.

Think about it, if someone was interested in what you were offering, they will find a way to contact you or give you the thumbs up to contact them again…stop begging, it’s not a good look!

Now that my little social media etiquette rant is done, let me know what some of your tips are. Share your feedback!



Tamyka Washington
Social Media & Networking Marketing
www.theceomamma.com

African American hairstyles range from the basics of short to long haircuts. Therefore, a larger selection. Many women prefer to have a short and easy way to manage a professional African American hair style and still look trendy. The fact that the general vote to African American short hair style is a choice of different styles to choose from at any given time.

African American hairstyles should be very based according to face shape, personality, hair texture, as well as lifestyle. Therefore, when one is acquired it should be personal choice. Although, there are a wide variety of choices on styles.You still have to be creative about it. You can try at home first to see which African American hairstyle you like. Start with something that will inspire you to change your swag even more.


Afros and braids are some of the most famous African American hairstyles. This is only marked by the long hair in the most natural. Afros and braids are easily managed and low maintenance. Afros because it can be easily treated with a finger or pick. Braids you just keep your scalp and hair oiled. You do not need any chemicals to it. Therefore, hair is not chemically damaged.


In addition, another popular type of an African American hairstyle is to cut your hair short. The swag of short layered hair on the head can  be finger-combed. This style is done with a touch of oil moisturize hair for effectiveness. The diversity of these layers can be different styles every day.


Extensive hair braiding is a hallmark of African American hairstyles. There are several different methods by which to reach. Basically the type where small braids woven, stretched across the head. Or in some cases, small and tight braids made with regular spacing, such as decorative beads hanging along with it.

African American hair is far from just about a curl or waves. It's about smooth styles too. African American hairstyles are all beautiful, with the African American community met with the style that is truly amazing and flexible. Femininity of women and beauty is very much associated. A woman's hair is her crown and glory. Most of the general population is very fascinated with African American hair styles, just because of it's flexibility.

Develop your own swag for your hair clients and remember to share your results right here.

1. Choose your clients swag based on the above information.

2. Start a portfolioof your work.

3. Get your client feedback.

4. Share it with the world.

Have a wonderful week!

Cheers,

Charlotte

By now I'm pretty sure you know how valuable blogging is as a way to market your business. Not only is it an extremely low-cost way to spread the word but it’s a quick way to begin to develop brand awareness. Let's face it, regular websites are still a great tool for business but not nearly as effective as having a blog.

• Choose a topic. Take some time to really think about what the main focus of your blog will be. Will your blog be designed for a specific niche market, will you be sharing special tips and advice, is it for product reviews or do you plan to keep readers informed on specific service and product specials? Whatever it may be, keep your blog aligned with your original topic of interest. Readers can become easily disinterested if your blog is supposed to be about raising puppies but most of your posts are about your latest greatest recipe or your two silly kids.

• Generate traffic. When you first start a blog, it can be a bit challenging trying to get visitors to actually come to your site to read it. The quickest way to start the process (notice I said start), is to get your blog connected to a few blogger communities such as; BlogCatalog, NetworkedBlogs and MyBlogLog. These sites have good rankings in Goggle which means your blog will be indexed in the search engines allowing more people to find you.

• Spread the word. Here comes the fun! This is the part where you get to spend time and effort promoting your blog on your social networking sites, forums and groups. No spamming allowed – you want to bring traffic to your site not drive it away. If utilized correctly, twitter can be one of your best, if not the best, tool in bringing traffic to your site quickly. In fact, most of my blog visits come from the tweets I share with my followers announcing a new post. If your business doesn’t have a Facebook Fan Page, online community or twitter – get them. Make it easy for people to find you and for you to stay connected.

• Finally, be consistent. I cannot express it enough. Building a blog following is the same as building your business. It takes time, time and more time. Be disciplined and consistent with the time you spend posting and marketing your blog. If you got one reader from twitter, keep tweeting. Continue to do what works and have patience. If your blog has created interest for your niche and you are providing the quality content they want, they will come.

If you want to start blogging for business, increase sales and use social media to build your online presence, check out - Blogging for Business: Complete Starter Kit today!

This is so cool I had to share it. Please watch with your kids and share with everyone you know.

African animation title claims the United Nations World Summit Award for the use of technology to promote African culture.

http://linkd.in/h3zSWx 

How to identify and overcome negative or limiting beliefs?

In my interaction with women I find that many are struggling with limiting and/or negative beliefs. And there are some who are in denial and feel that they don’t have any limiting beliefs. Entertaining limiting beliefs will only sabotage your empowering success and I am out to help you finally be free of the control of
limiting belief. My passion is empowering women and this is one area that blocks many from realizing their desires.

Read what one of my clients stated about identifying a limiting belief……

Pay attention to part B of her testimonial

One of my success statements was related to me exercising on a regular basis. While I am not grossly overweight, I was carrying more weight than my small frame could handle. I knew this because my knees started to hurt constantly. After emailing Robin my success statements, I committed to it. In addition to exercising I actually went a step further and did some clean up in my diet. I can report today that I have lost 5 pounds to date. I feel better and my knees don’t hurt nearly as much.

I also sent in my limiting belief. At first I did not feel as if I had one but through prayer I found that I did. And it was a big one! I have proceeded with my action steps and praise God, He has confirmed what I needed confirmation of. I’m still doing both action steps and I know these will keep me moving forward toward success. I would never have identified this had Robin not challenged us with this. Thank you Robin!”

Mari Taylor – Author
Extraordinary Woman Extraordinary life Silver Group Coaching program

One of the first steps to identifying your limiting or negative beliefs is awareness.

You have belief systems that were formed early on in your life. Think about some of the things that come up for you when embarking on a new journey or undertaking a new task.

Do you start off with a bang only to be tripped up by negative chatter or negative/limiting beliefs?

Overcoming your limiting beliefs entails becoming aware, identifying the belief and reprogramming. And please know this…. it didn’t happen overnight so the reprogramming is not going to happen overnight. It’s a process.

What are your beliefs?

What are your thoughts about money?
Do you say things such as  Get the rest of the juicy details here

Join us as we discuss the "Blueprint for Success" with our guests Peggy Paul founder of SheTaxi.com. Ionnie Mcneil of The Baby Billionaire and Carol Sankar The Millionaire Mindset Entrepreneurship Coach. Listen Live Tuesday March 15, 2011 6p.m.CST/7p.m.EST www.your15minutesradio.com

Do you feel that everybody else has an innate ability 
to make money via their knowledge or passion but you? 

Do you play small and feel that you don't know enough to command an 
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How many opportunities have you missed due to low self esteem or lack of 
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In my last blog post I talked about coming to the realization that I was living my Plan B and taking steps to Live My Plan A. Once I started taking the necessary steps to Live My Plan A with a single-minded focus, every other aspect of my life vastly improved. I’m so much more content as a result of getting back on track to go after my dream.

I wake up feeling absolutely energized, even though I get less sleep because I have more late nights working on my business plan, my website, perfecting my services and client deliverables, and best of all, working with clients. But it is so worth it! It is this feeling that feeds my passion for working with clients: I want my clients to walk away from their work with me understanding what their Plan A dream is, or getting back in touch with their Plan A dream after having put it on hold. And I want them to have a clear map of the steps they need to take to realize their Plan A dream.

What are your thoughts on your own Plan A? Do you know what your burning desire is or do you need help getting clear on what you really want to do? Are you on track with your Plan A? Or do you find yourself having veered off course, putting your energy into your backup plan and wondering “When will I ever get back to my dream?”

Share your thoughts and comments here. Let’s start a Plan A community, an ongoing conversation. I invite you to stop by this blog often, to see what others have to say and to read my blog posts about Living Your Plan A.

www.LiveYourPlanA.com

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It is a 'Grace and Charm' Monday. Would You Like to Polish Your Image to Get More Prospects, More Clients, and More Cash Flow?
I’ve spent the entire weekend planning and strategizing. Watch for my upcoming webinar Bridging the Gap: The 5 Essential Skills That Accelerate Your Success. I’m going to show you how to position yourself in the market place, create your presence in the market place, so you will have power and influence in the marketplace!