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DO YOU HAVE A PLAN?

Posted by Business Support by Mittie on June 12, 2009 at 10:15pm

Sean's Web World has joined with Business Support by Mittie to present a new package deal for start -up businesses needing more than one service.We are offering a 3 item package deal that includes all of the necessary tools to get your business off the ground, as well as advertise at the same time. The new business plan package will cater to the needs of entrepreneurs by offering a new solution to the tedious task of searching for the right price person to write your business plan and the endless search through thousands of website designers. The Ultimate Business Package includes:1.) A Detailed Business Plan2.) A Professional Website3.) A Business Credit Building Webinar hosted by Mittie Stephens-Lewis of Business Support by MittieFor more information please call 1-800-518-9846 or visit us online at Our Official Website!Thank You!Sean and Mittie Lewis

For all the moms using "No more Tears" for their babies

Posted by Cleo Anderson on June 12, 2009 at 4:41am

No more tears......just cancer causing chemicalsBy Jovana RuzicicMay 28, 2009Baby products should not contain toxic ingredients, according to common sense as well as 40 + organizations lead by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) co-founded Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.Just last week, the Campaign sent a letter to Johnson and Johnson asking that its products made for children don't contain hidden carcinogenic contaminants 1,4-dioxane and formaldehyde.No More Toxic TubThe action comes after a recent Campaign-sponsored No More Toxic Tub report that found those two contaminants in over 60 percent of the 48 products tested. Both 1,4-dioxane and formaldehyde are known carcinogens and formaldehyde can also trigger skin rashes. Like other toxic ingredients often found in your shampoo, lotion and deodorant, they are not limited in personal care products. In addition, since they are contaminants and not ingredients, they are not disclosed on product labels.Not breaking the law isn't good enough when the law is weakThe line of defense for the manufacturers has been the typical "we didn't break the law" as well as the usual "small doses are insignificant." It is true that companies did not break the law. But it's also true that the law - the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - is so weak that under it, the federal government wasn't able to ban asbestos! A chemical responsible for at least 10,000 deaths a year in the U.S.Low doses matterThe small doses are not insignificant because we are all exposed to chemicals in personal care products every day, several times a day. Those exposures are there in addition to exposures to other toxics in food we eat, water we drink, air we breathe and so forth. All of these exposures add up, and could lead to diseases later in life.The companies don't have to use the toxic ingredients, as alternatives are available. Even Johnson and Johnson can make formaldehyde-free products, as they do in Japan.Tell Johnson & Johnson to get rid of the toxic chemicalsWithout a tough federal law that would require the chemicals in personal care products be safe, consumers are left out on their own to make the best purchasing decisions.That's why we created Skin Deep, a cosmetics database that can help you make informed decisions when it comes to toxic contained in personal care products you use.Until the law is changed, you can join us and tell Johnson and Johnson that you don't want these toxic chemicals in your baby's shampoo and they should take it out!Posted at 12:01 PMFiled under campaign for safe cosmetics, cosmetics, cosmetics database, johnson & johnson, toxic tubhttp://www.enviroblog.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-tb.cgi/10712 CommentsRosetta | June 4, 2009 6:05 PM | ReplyI have always wondered about the safety of the "tears free" formula of shampoos. It is so attractive, as we all want what makes our precious little ones as comfortable as possible; but not at the expense of their future health. I hope shedding light on this hidden hazard compels big companies to invest in an alternative. Otherwise, I declare that I will support any other enviro-minded or health-conscious company that IS willing to develop a toxin-free, "tears-free" formula. All mothers should be up in arms over this deception!Roxanne Black | June 7, 2009 11:57 AM | ReplyIt's so disturbing to me that companies knowingly put bad things in our food and care products. I have a child with Autism, I'm not sure what causes Autism, what I do know is that once I find out there are bad ingredients in something, I stop using the product and I pass it onto everyone I know. Eventually the companies like J&J will have no choice but to change. I just sold my stock in J&J that I held in my RRSP account. Enough I say!!!!!!!!!!After you've read this, GET THIS http://www.sherellee.com/plain.html

Pride in Property!

Posted by Annetta Powell on June 11, 2009 at 9:02pm

Pride in Property! Become a Homeowner today!You can still become a homeowner today. Please believe that there is pride in property! There so many benefits to owning your own home so if you are up for the challenge then you can become a homeowner today! Pick up a newspaper! Turn on your television! Ride down the street! There is property everywhere! You will face many decisions when buying a home. For most people, buying a home is one of the most important decisions of their lives. The decision is not usually an easy one. But, trends in home prices and mortgage rates, combined with the tax advantages of home ownership, make this an excellent time to turn the home of your dreams into a reality. When you are thinking about buying a home, you may want to consider the many advantages to homeownership:1. You enjoy being part of a community and a neighborhood.2. Houses can increase in value over time, which means you increase your net worth.3. As your home appreciates in value, you build equity in your home. This equity works for you ifyou decide to take out a home improvement loan or home equity loan. Increasing equity alsoincreases the amount of cash you may receive if you sell your home in the future.4. Real estate is an important part of a diversified financial portfolio.5. The mortgage interest you pay on your affordable home mortgage is often tax deductible.6. Homeownership offers more flexibility to make changes to your living space, such as paintingyour walls or putting in new carpeting.Also, there are added responsibilities that come with homeownership:1. You are responsible for fixing and maintaining the exterior, such as roofing, windows, andlandscaping; and the interior, such as carpeting, plumbing, and painting.2. You may need to purchase basic household items such as a lawn mower, garden tools, andmajor appliances.3. Upkeep on a house can be time consuming and costly.Remember, there is pride in property!Whether you’re buying solo, with a spouse, or with a group of friends, here are some things to think about when deciding on a house!• creating a realistic budget• picking a great real estate agent, mortgage broker, home inspector, and other professionals• choosing a mortgage• borrowing a down payment from family and friends• doing a thorough property inspection• making an offer and closing the dealTo get professional advice and more information on purchasing a home call Vision Investment Corporation at 877-799-0820! Feel Free to visit the website at www.visioninvestmentcorp.com.Annetta PowellQueen of Real Estate

Tax Breaks for Your Children This Summer

Posted by Ktasha on June 11, 2009 at 6:23pm

When school is out, what do your children do? Parents may send children to summer camp or special school programs or make other child arrangements. Some older children may go to work. There may be tax breaks for these activities.DEPENDENT CARE CREDITIf your child is under age 13 (or a child of any age who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself or herself) and you work full time or part time, you may be eligible for a tax credit. The credit, which is based on eligible expenses up to $3,000 for one dependent and $6,000 for two or more dependents, ranges from 20% to 35%, depending on your adjusted gross income (AGI). For those with AGI over $43,000, the credit rate is 20%. Thus, the top credit for those at the 20% rate is $1,010 for one dependent and $2,100 for two or more dependents.A variety of expenses incurred both in and out of the home can qualify for the credit.- Compensation to a babysitter, housekeeper, or au pair to watch your child. Also include employment taxes you may pay for a housekeeper.- Daycare costs.- Costs for day camp, including a speciality camp such as a soccer or computer campINELIGIBLE EXPENSES: The cost of sleepaway camp is not an eligible expense for purposes of the dependent care credit. Also, transportation costs to day care or paying for the transportation costs of someone working in your home does not qualify for the credit.SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDRENThe cost of education for special needs children, which may continue throughout the summer months, can qualify as a deductible medical expenses are deductible only as itemized deductions to the extent they exceed 7.5% of AGI). The schooling must be on a doctor's recommendation, so a physically or mentally disabled dependent can attend a program to alleviate or overcome the disability.Note: Outside-the-home care costs for a special needs dependent may qualify for the dependent care credit. However, the same expenses can only be taken into account once (either for a medical deductions or dependent care credit).PUTTING YOUR CHILD TO WORKIf you own a business, you may be able to employ your child this summer. Given the tight job market, this may be the only way your child can earn money and gain work experience now.Wages paid to your child are deductible by the business. Wages up to $5,700 in 2009 are not taxable to your child. If, for example, you paid your child $16 an hour for a 35-hour work week, he or she would reach the tax-free limit in about 10 weeks.What's more, he or she can use these earnings to get a jump on retirement savings. Up to $5,000 can be used to fund an IRA. It's probably wise for a child to opt for a Roth IRA; they usually won't need the tax deduction for a traditional IRA, and earnings in the Roth IRA build up tax free.If you're self-employed and your child is under 18, there are no FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes or FUTA (federal unemployment) taxes. There may, however, be taxes and other insurance obligations at the state level.Caution: Make sure you pay your child only reasonable compensation for work actually performed. Since the IRS pays extra attention to family-related write-offs, keep time slips and other records of your child's work.

Get your child’s school supplies and support your school without leaving your home

Posted by Barbara Andrews on June 11, 2009 at 3:32am

Now you can have the convience of buying your child's supplies and financially supportng your school without leaving the comfort of your home!•For only $25.00 your child will get a 1st semester supply packet including all the basics they will need for class labeled with your child’s name and delivered to their School.Sample Package6 spiral notebooks •2packs #2 pencils •1 box each, crayons, markers, colored pencils •1 pack glue sticks •6packs loose leaf paper •1bottle each soap, sanitizer, ruler, pencil case, erasers, and a planner. (based on availability) All delivered to the school. No more driving all over town; especially if you have children in multiple schools!Refill packs and alacarte items available.How does this support my child's school?10% of the price of each package after the first 8 will be donated to your school's PTA and the don't have to do anything. They can use the Money for whatever they want or need to. It's a win-win for all!http://www.rilandcorp.com/BuySchoolSuppliesWeDeliver.htmlRiland - Tutorial and Test Preparation services that come to you.www.rilandcorp.com Riland Helping Your Child Make the Grade!Now taking students for summer sessions.Teacher Talk Radio- Get your questions, get useful informationand engage in lively discussions on the topics You want to know about.www.blogtalkradio.com/teachertalk2009

Get your child’s school supplies and support your school without leaving your home

Posted by Barbara Andrews on June 11, 2009 at 3:28am

Now you can have the convience of buying your child's supplies and financially supportng your school without leaving the comfort of your home!•For only $25.00 your child will get a 1st semester supply packet including all the basics they will need for class labeled with your child’s name and delivered to their School.Sample Package6 spiral notebooks •2packs #2 pencils •1 box each, crayons, markers, colored pencils •1 pack glue sticks •6packs loose leaf paper •1bottle each soap, sanitizer, ruler, pencil case, erasers, and a planner. (based on availability) All delivered to the school. No more driving all over town; especially if you have children in multiple schools!Refill packs and alacarte items available.How does this support my child's school?10% of the price of each package after the first 8 will be donated to your school's PTA and the don't have to do anything. They can use the Money for whatever they want or need to. It's a win-win for all!http://www.rilandcorp.com/BuySchoolSuppliesWeDeliver.htmlRiland - Tutorial and Test Preparation services that come to you.www.rilandcorp.com Riland Helping Your Child Make the Grade!Now taking students for summer sessions.Teacher Talk Radio- Get your questions, get useful informationand engage in lively discussions on the topics You want to know about.www.blogtalkradio.com/teachertalk2009

BBWO in Baltimore, MD - Please Read

Posted by Lauren on June 11, 2009 at 3:00am

On Sat., July 25, 2009, in Baltimore, MD - we are presenting a day long womens development seminar.We have a great opportunity for a vendors showcase. Vendor space is $150; and we limiting it to only 20 vendors. Perfect for clothing, jewelry, fashion accessories, etc - and any products geared towards women.For the $150, you'd receive a vendor table, print advertisement to event participants in program book, two tickets to the fashion show luncheon, and national email advertisement pre & post event as an official vendor.Proceeds from this event go to multiple charities: Life with Lupus Guild, Dreams for My Daughters, I am royalty Foundation, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, and Circle of Life.Please email me to discuss and set everything up.If you'd just like to purchase tickets to the fashion show luncheon - let me know as well; they are only $45.GOD BLESS

Gift from Angela Chester Ministries

Posted by Dr. Angela Butts Chester on June 10, 2009 at 11:00pm

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Invest Your Way to a Financial Fortune!

Posted by Annetta Powell on June 10, 2009 at 10:15pm

Invest your way to a Financial Fortune!Now is the perfect time to invest your way to a financial fortune! Owning property isn’t easy but it sure has lots of bonuses! If you have decided to own your own Real Estate business, then good for you! You have chosen the first step in securing your financial fortune! Investing in Real Estate has become increasingly popular over the last fifty years and has become a common investment tool, giving many financial security and freedom.I am sure that you have many questions about what it takes to be a Real Estate Investor. Don’t worry, there is plenty of information at your fingertips. The first thing in realizing your Real Estate dream is that it takes hard work and determination to get to your financial fortune! Believe me, it’s no easy task but it will be very much worth the hard work so invest your way to a financial fortune!Investing in Real Estate is truly rewarding to those who are hard workers and have a wonderful imagination. The investment real estate market is unlike any other line of work! It allows you to create your own hours and maintain financial stability. Anyone can become a huge success in a short amount of time. So invest your way to your financial future! While most high paid professions require years of expensive schooling, real estate investing requires a basic knowledge of numbers and a healthy dose of will power! In this economy, being able to take care of your family may become a difficult task, if it hasn’t already. Many are looking for ways to generate extra income. Buying property and/or becoming a landlord can be a great way to earn extra income! So Invest your way to a Financial Fortune!There are so many properties on the market so take a risk! Get out there and find your fixer upper! There is a great sense of pride in being able to control your own financial destiny. It is wise to get educated and also speak with a professional. Someone you can trust and rely on to give you step by step information so that you can start your Real Estate dreams. Take a chance! You don’t want to wait until all the good Real Estate deals have passed you buy! Invest now! Prepare now! Our economy is in terrible shape and many families are just being able to make ends meat. Get yourself in gear and become your own boss. Become an entrepreneur! There is success in Real Estate. If you want to know more about how to get started, there are plenty of resources at your disposal! Invest your way to a financial fortune! Take the first step toward building your dreams!With my free seminar, you can and will learn about how to purchase your first property. Join my free networking group at www.cashinonforeclosuresnetwork.com. To register, visit my website www.cashinonforeclosures.com or call 866-758-3555 to attend the FREE Training Seminar to uncover the truth about becoming successful in Real Estate investing.Free Training Seminars:June 24, 2009 12:30 pm, 7:00 pmDearborn HyattJune 25, 2009 2009 12:30 pm, 7:00 pmWestin Hotel - SouthfieldAnnetta PowellQueen of Real Estate

2 Powerful Videos - A War For Your Soul- and Why the N word must be eliminated

Posted by Rickey on June 10, 2009 at 9:45pm

2 Powerful Videos - A War For Your Soul- and Why the N word must be eliminatedThis is a powerful videoDocumentary"A War For Your Soul" By Erisai Filmshttp://vimeo.com/3686946JONATHAN MCCOY'S SPEECHWhy the N word must be eliminatedThis 10 year old breaks it down!!!!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMyp8y8SkUMnetworkingly yours,Rickeywww.jusmcc.com

So You're Considering a Virtual Assistant?

Posted by Lyn Twyman on June 10, 2009 at 9:00pm

So you've decided that you need a virtual assistant. Great! A virtual assistant (also known as remote assistant) can offer services that you can utilize in your own business or even personal life to help you save time and money. I have come in contact with many people that know they need help but when I speak with them find out they really don't have a plan of action lined up. In order to find the right service provider and get the most from their services here are some things to consider before deciding if a virtual assistant is right for you:Know Your Project NeedsYou'd be surprised how many business owners or employers have little idea how much time and attention is required for the job they need completed. Now you may not have all of the details exactly. Write down an outline for your project, take a step back and look through objective eyes at your project needs. Then evaluate what is necessary to get the job done. Do you have at least an idea of how your project should be executed? If you need help with the finer details consult with the virtual assistant you are looking to hire to see how they would execute the work. Then go back and fine tune your project description. It's essential to be up front with yourself and your business and say 'I need someone to help me figure this out.' This pre-planning will help you save time and money down the road and facilitate healthy and productive communication with your perspective VA.Determine What Experience You Need Your VA to HaveAfter you have determined what project(s) or assistance you need ask yourself what experience must your VA have. It may be very basic experience like typing and data entry to more specialized experience like project management, accounting, or marketing. Don't make the mistake and tell yourself 'Anyone should be able to do what I need done,' because that seldom is the case. Not all virtual assistants are cut out to perform the same work and each VA will have a different background. Take the time to write down qualifications that the VA should have or at least should be able to develop over time while working on your project. Also remember the years of experience your VA has in certain areas always adds value.Don't Always Try to Go CheapWe've all heard the saying 'You get what you pay for.' Money is used in exchange for a product or service and also as a motivator. We all want to be paid for our services or what our products are worth. So if you don't know how much you should fairly pay someone consider looking at wage and salary charts online. Chances are if you hire someone with the intention to pay them under wage you may not get the desired results you are looking for and in the long run this will cost you and your business more time and money. Don't expect stellar or professional results if you are only willing to hire someone for minimum wage or less. Create your budget and decide how serious you are about your business. Your level of seriousness about your business will determine how far you are willing to go to hire the proper, professional help you need and at the appropriate cost.Determine the Level of Communication You Need With Your VAWe would all agree communication is extremely important in any business. How many of us really follow this advice? It is important that when you commission a VA to work with you to decide how much communication you need with them and to find out what degree of communication your VA is comfortable with. As the employer you are coming to the VA for services so make efforts to not only check-in and see if your work is getting done but to also ask your VA if there are things he or she may need from you, then provide what it is they need. Work to establish regular meetings via phone or remote meeting to speak with your VA, provide your schedule so your VA knows where you will be and respond to emails from your VA. Remember one of the reasons you have a virtual assistant is to have someone that works remotely. If you are not comfortable with email to help facilitate communication chances are you are not ready to have a VA. Also remember your VA has a life too. Some people make the mistake of calling their VA too much during working hours, after business hours or on the weekends. Respect their time like you would anyone else and establish your level of communication.Do you want to use this article on your website or blog? Certainly but you must include the following information with it: Lyn Twyman is a virtual assistant and Founder of TK Virtual Administrative Services. Lyn has worked with clients nationwide and worldwide providing specialized administrative support and offers small business start-up consulting, business development, and procurement services. Lyn posts a weekly blog article on effective ways business owners can utilize VA services at www.tkvirtualadmin.blogspot.com. Learn how a virtual assistant can help your business by visiting www.tkvirtualadmin.comAll rights reserved 2009.

Free Copy of Playing for Keeps

Posted by Stephanie Morris on June 10, 2009 at 2:01pm

I am thrilled about how well Better Late Than Never has received by readers! I am also excited about the response I have received for Playing for Keeps, the second book in The Smith Sister’s Trilogy. I have decided to do a contest for the upcoming release of Playing for Keeps. Check HERE for contest details.Happy Reading!Stephanie Morris

Gather Information

Posted by Joneen Horton on June 10, 2009 at 1:30pm

I have been on this “feeding frenzy” of information from successful business owners and entrepreneurs to enhance my own business. Implementing what I’m learning and moving forward in my goals is exciting! Sometimes it feels like I’m on information overload and then I remember what a Minister once said to me; “chew the meat and spit out the bones!” I take in a lot of information (meat) discerning what is suitable and viable versus what is trash (bones) is a must. Get the information, more importantly understand the information and implement what is suitable for you. Whether you’re starting a new endeavor or working to grow what you are currently involved in, gather information… and remember to spit out the bones.

6 Steps to More Engaged Subscribers

Posted by Paradise on June 10, 2009 at 9:30am

6 Steps to More Engaged SubscribersTakeaway notes from a DMNews webinar. By Aliza Bornstein, copywriter, Melissa DataIn “The New Email Imperative: Subscriber Engagement” webinar on May 20, Loren McDonald of Silverpop insists email marketing in not dead. However, bad marketing is on life support. In this sense, subscriber engagement becomes imperative.Step 1: Give subscribers a stake in the relationship. If there’s no data, there’s no relevance.Target communications based on age• Under age 26 targeted- age centric subject line- sent to recipients under 26 years- open rates around double average open rate• Mailing for the over 50 crown- targeted discount offer- open rates 75% above average open ratePreference center touch points• At opt-in• Welcome email• Normal email stream• Transactional emails• Web site/transactional process• At opt-outStep 2: Welcome emails—Start the relationship right away.Research by marketing publisher Marketing Sherpa shows mail subscriber interest begins to disintegrate as early as two weeks after the opt-in, as measured by the open rate. Within two months, the open rate typically falls 20% to 25%.Welcome Emails: Goals and purpose• Goals- speed up conversion- minimize list churn- strengthen brand perception- reduce inactivity• Purpose- educate subscriber- reward/incent- instill/reinforce trust- enable immediate “email experience”- provide administrative informationStep 3: Make it human—use personality. Customers want a personal note, not a direct marketing promotion. More than ever, customers want to connect with brands via real people (think Twitter).Step 4: Get them involved. Ratings, popularity, top sellers, most read articles, top 10 albums, top springtime recipes, etc. Social email is the new rival.• Are your messages share-worthy?- are you a trusted source?- tribal interests—what motivates your interest groups?- simplicity of message- ease of sharing- obvious value- timely and relevant contentStep 5: Use the data and create value through additional email streams. Use relevancy based on purchase data.• Cart AbandonmentDiapers.com implemented a cart abandonment reminder campaign. Compared to previous email campaigns they tried, they saw big results after only one month.- 48% lift click through rate- 129% lift in net conversion rate• Break through the clutter with new message streams- triggers- notifications- alerts- reminders- aggregators- updates- closeouts- …and moreStep 6: Don’t let them disengage or walk away.List Churn and Inactives—The Good and Bad News• The Bad News- A typical list will lose 1/3 of its members each year. (Bounces, spam complaints, and unsubscribers account for 2-4% per month).- 25% to 80% of your list is inactive. (Subscriber has not opened or clicked in specific time frame of 6 to 12 months).• The Good News- Churn can be reduced- You control most of your destiny- Some inactives can be reengagedIt’s hard to get people back once they’ve unsubscribed, so ask for feedback on how you’re doing or create a ratings system within a survey. Also, promote alternatives to unsubscribing. Offer email preferences on your unsubscribe page.---Source: DMNews May 20, 2009 webinar (www.dmnews.com). Loren McDonald is the VP of Industry Relations for Silverpop. Reach him at lmcdonald@silverpop.com.

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The Role of an Armor Bearer

Posted by Sharvette, Radio Host on June 10, 2009 at 1:05am

Where are the Happily Married Men?

Posted by Sharvette, Radio Host on June 10, 2009 at 1:04am

Research Where You'd Like to Live!

Posted by Annetta Powell on June 9, 2009 at 8:12pm

Research where you’d like to live!This is the first step in home ownership. Finding the perfect neighborhood for you and your family is very important.Visit www.visioninvestmentcorp.com for more information!Annetta PowellQueen of Real Estate

Are you listening to your customers?

Posted by LaTosha Johnson on June 9, 2009 at 7:23pm

Some may chuckle at the notion of listening being a skill because you are not “doing” anything. After all, you are just waiting for the other person to stop speaking so you can share your information? However, it is this mindset that has gotten companies into trouble. Many companies have gotten into the habit of planning their responses while their customers are still talking. It is amazing to me how many situations could be avoided or at least solved in a timely manner if companies took the time to listen to their customers. If companies are truly listening to their customers they would do the following:Acknowledge their presence. I know this seems like an obvious point, but if companies are truly seeking to learn about their customers then they should be willing to answer their questions. How many times have you called customer service because you were experiencing an issue with a product/service and while the customer service representative is working on “resolving” the issue you had to endure sitting through a speech about their new product/service? If this is your organization’s idea of a good time to “pitch” a new service you are sorely mistaken. Timing is everything and being forced to learn about a new service when a customer is currently experiencing problems with the old one will only frustrate them.Summarize. You should be able to repeat your customer’s needs if you were listening (it goes without saying that a customer’s duty is to clearly convey the problem). After all, you will not be able to resolve the issue if you are unable to identify problem. Repeating what the customer has just said indicates that you are concerned and allows the customer the opportunity to correct you in the event that you misunderstood them.In the event that you do not understand the issue your customer is experiencing, it is okay to ask for clarification after they have completely explained their situation (many times your question will be answered if you let the customer finish speaking). The majority of your customers will not give you a hard time about asking them questions–especially if it will help speed up the process in getting their issue resolved.Seek feedback. Companies can further demonstrate their ability to listen to their customers by actively seeking their customers input about their product/service by conducting market research (i.e. surveys, focus groups, etc.). The only way to confirm that you are on the same page as your customers is to actively pursue their opinions. You might be surprised at how accommodating your customers would be in assisting your organizations’ s efforts to improve your service. Companies should be more than willing to adequately reward their customers (i.e. chance to win a prize, discounts, etc.) in order to further increase the chances of receiving their customers cooperation.Just imagine what might happen when companies start listening and customers start talking–a conversation!

Victorious Magazine: Are YOU a SURVIVOR?

Posted by Brooks J. Young on June 9, 2009 at 5:30pm

Would you invest $100 to gain ownership interest of Apartment Complexes?

Posted by Lorri Jackson Brown on June 9, 2009 at 5:06pm

Would you invest $100 to gain ownership interest of an apartment building?We at Freedom Real Estate are presenting you this opportunity. Hello and allow me to introduce myself, my name is Lorri Jackson-Brown and I am a Real Estate Investor and partner with Freedom Real Estate here in Atlanta, Georgia. If you are looking for additional income and would like to find out how you can invest in ownership of multi-family apartments beginning with just $100, please call President of the company, Larry Lanier, at 404-848-7729 at our Buckhead office and tell him Lorri referred you.We will be closing on Post Oak Landings in Clarkston on June 25th and having our “Take Over Party” that evening at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited for lots of fun and free food and drinks. We will be celebrating our new name change from Post Oak Landings to Freedom Landing. It is not too late for you to invest your $100 to be a part of this great opportunity.We are located on Facebook under Freedom Real Estate and you can see us at http://my-freedom.net as well.Lorri Jackson-Brown

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