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6 Tips to Assess Problems, Find Solutions

Posted by Rev. Dorothiea Roberts on June 5, 2009 at 6:01pm

6 Tips to Assess Problems, Find SolutionsWhen you fix all the small problems in your business, profits shoot through the roof.6 Tips to Assess Problems, Find SolutionsThere’s an old joke that a consultant is someone who listens to the employees, tells management what they are saying and takes a fee for it. This is truer than most consultants would like to admit. If you want to solve a problem without paying a big consulting fee, learn to do three things:Listen to yourselfListen to your teamDo what makes senseYes, it’s really that simple--90 percent of advanced tools like process reengineering, project management and quality management are just common sense. My mom once asked me what I did for a living. When I explained it to her, she said, “but that’s just common sense.” I replied, “It’s because you call it common sense that I’m so good at it.” Good old mom!The Common Sense Approach1. Fix what you can, instead of blaming others. Sure the economy sucks, suppliers mess up, and customers are a royal pain. That is as true for your competitors as it is for you. What makes winners different is what we do about the problems we can solve, and how we inspire our team to take a can-do attitude and do good work.2. Fix the right problem. Think like a doctor. You wouldn’t be happy if your doctor gave you stomach medicine for a heart condition. In business, though, we often fix the wrong problem. For example, when sales are low, we push the salespeople. Most likely, they’re already doing a good job, and the problem is in marketing. Remember: The cause of a problem is almost never where the symptom shows up. Find the cause and fix it; you can’t fix a symptom.3. If the problem comes back, find out why, and fix it. Say you have some defective parts in your products. Getting rid of them isn’t enough. How do you know more defects won’t arrive with the next order? Instead:Check with your supplier: How can they confirm that there will be no future defects?Change your contract: Add a penalty for defective parts.Change the way you choose suppliers: Go for quality, and prevent the problem.Now that you know how to fix problems, you just need to find the problems that need fixing.4. Find problems by complaining. I recommend complaining. There’s a great technique for finding your problems--and blowing off some stress--from Barbara Sher’s book WishCraft. She calls it the power of negative thinking. Stand in front of a friend and deliver a standup comedy routine titled What’s Wrong With My Business? Complain about everything. Be specific. Rant, rave and get it out of your system. Have your friend write down every complaint. There’s your list of problems. Now start solving them.Which problem do you solve first? It doesn’t matter. If you have time and energy, fix the one that will be the biggest boost to your bottom line. If you’re running around like a chicken with your head cut off, then fix the one that is bugging you the most.5. Listen to your team. Go to your team, and tell them you want to make a fresh start. Tell them you want them to enjoy their jobs more and get more done. Ask each person on the team for three problems that you can fix to make their lives easier. If you haven’t done this before, it may take a while before they take you seriously, but you’ll get there. And when you do, you’ll find that after you help them, they’ll be ready to help you.6. Your business works best once you’ve fixed the pipes. Be the plumber for your business. When you fix all big leaks, things start to flow. When you fix all the small problems, profits shoot through the roof. What flows in a business? Products, services, and solutions flow to your customers and money flows to you.I hope you're not in business just to make money. The purpose of a business should be to do what we love, love what we do, make our customers happier and better off, and the world a better place. But money is the measure of a business. Track money--gross revenue, expenses and net revenue--to find what is working, and what is not.Then fix your business.

Our Daily Motivation Friday June 05, 2009: Making It Real

Posted by Rev. Dorothiea Roberts on June 5, 2009 at 5:00pm

Making It RealWhat will you make real in your world today? There are so many possibilities.Will you focus so heavily on your fears that you create and empower the very things you fear? Or will you fill yourself with positive visions that your awareness and actions can then bring to life?The expectations you have carry a great amount of power. So choose today to expect the best you can imagine in every situation.Your thoughts attract people, objects and circumstances that closely match those thoughts. Be sure to make them peaceful, positive and empowering thoughts, and they'll be faithfully reflected in your world.The way you see things determines what you see, and what you see determines the substance that your life creates. Make it a meaningful, fulfilling substance.The reality of this day will come largely from the way you think, feel, learn, respond, observe and act. Choose to make it the best one yet.R. MarstonAnd Please Remember what we have been taught:"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me"Philippians 4:13"Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men." Colossians 3:23"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you."Deuteronomy 31:6"He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary."Isaiah 40:29-31"Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it."John 14:13-14"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable."For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? "Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? "And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?"And why are you worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. "But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! "Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing? "For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."Matthew 6:25-34

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From A Writers POV Online Magazine!

Posted by Dominique on June 5, 2009 at 3:58pm

Read today's blog! We are speaking with Don Savant about a Poetry Compilation he is doing with From A Writers POV members. If you love poetry and would love to have your poetry published in a book, check out the blog and get involved. He is also searching for an editor and distributor. Read more details here: http://povlounge.blogspot.com----------------------------------Have you signed up for our free online writing courses?From A Writers POV is now offering free online courses. Registration is now open but will close on June 6th. If you are interested in taking a few courses check out our website here: http://povonlinewritingcourses.webs.com/------------------------------------Open Poetry CafeYou can log on and post your poem. There are a few rules so please follow them. The only people that can post poems are members of this site.Start submitting your poems today! http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/apps/blog/--------------------------------New This Week"The Best Synopsis" 20 Issues CelebrationThis Week we are featuring: Cynthia Brooks. Vote for her synopsis here: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/home.htmNew This MonthNew Articles www.fromawriterspovarticles.webs.comFeatured Article: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/featuredarticle.htmNew Business Ad & Interview with Katrina Kimble:http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/businessadofthemonth.htm--------------------------Do you have a writers question? Looking for advice and tips on a writing subject you have not seen yet? Contact me and I'll answer it at The POV Lounge for you!http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/yourrequests.htm-------------------------------------------*Don't forget to register your book!!! http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/registeryourbook.htm*Become a sponsor:http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/becomeasponsor.htm*Read our Monthly Articleshttp://fromawriterspovarticles.webs.com*Register for our online Courseshttp://povonlinewritingcourses.webs.com/*Join our network!www.fromawriterspov.ning.com*Follow From A Writers POV on Twitter! http://twitter.com/fromawriterspov*From A Writers POV is now Blogging! http://povlounge.blogspot.com/We look forward to hearing from you!

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28 Ways to Build Permission-Based Email Lists

Posted by Paradise on June 5, 2009 at 1:18pm

Loren McDonaldDeveloping a cost-effective email list poses a challenge for all email marketers. Because email addresses change at a rate of 30 percent or more on most lists, marketers must adopt an aggressive approach to expand their list and yield a significant return on investment.As you browse the list below please keep these helpful tips in mind:* Consider All Touch Points: Use every point of contact with customers and prospects.* Obtain Permission: Always obtain permission with the confirmed (double) opt-in method for online contacts. For offline contacts, update your database with when, where and how the contact was initiated. Confirm their permission in the first email.* Required Information: Obtain email address, name, format preference and logical interests/preferences.* Focus Equal Attention on Existing Lists: Implement strategies and incentives to transform inactive subscribers into active ones.* Provide Valuable Benefits: Convince potential subscribers of the valuable benefits they’ll receive.* Convey Trust: Clearly state your privacy/email policies.1. Feature a Sign-Up Form on Each Page of Your Site – Be sure to remember this basic concept. Sign-up opportunities should be ubiquitous throughout your site.2. Promote Benefits on the Sign-Up Page – Enhance subscription value with sample emails, testimonials and strong call to action copy.3. Offer Opt-In Incentives – Incentives like white papers, discounts and special reports significantly increase conversion rates.4. Optimize Your Site for Search Engine Placement – Optimize current and archived newsletters for search engines to increase traffic and subscriptions.5. Pay for Search Engine Services and Promote Your Email on the Landing Page – If you pay for search services like Google AdWords be sure to include email subscription information on the landing page.6. Add Opt-in Check Boxes on Demo Requests, White Papers and Registration Forms – Well-executed forms and pages may improve conversion rates by 50 percent or more.7. Include “Send to a Friend” Options – Generate new subscribers with minimal effort if bundled with promotional campaigns.8. Use Direct Mail and Catalogs – Encourage email subscriptions on all print ads.9. Direct Employees to Include Messages and Links in Email Signature Lines – Add “Subscribe to the Company X Email Newsletter” to employee email signatures.10. Direct Call Center and Sales Employees to Obtain Permission and Capture Email Addresses Over the Phone – Instruct call center and sales staff to ask customers and prospects if they’d like to receive newsletters or promotional email.11. Send Post Cards to Customers Encouraging Them to Subscribe to Email – If you have postal contact information for customers but not email addresses, send a post card with opt-in sign-up offer and URL.12. Hand Out Sign-Up Forms at Public Speaking Engagements and Seminars – Promote your newsletter in presentations and handouts.13. Implement Rented List Campaigns and Subscriptions – Promote your company in email campaigns and landing pages when you rent email lists.14. Promote Sign-Ups in Confirmation/Transaction Emails – Add messages and links to opt-in pages of all confirmation and transaction emails.15. Include Opt-in Line on Credit Card Receipts – Not an obvious method, but may be quite effective.16. Add Opt-in Message to Warranty and Product Registration Cards.17. Add Sign-Up Message to Invoices.18. Display Opt-in Forms at the Cash Register – An approach used by restaurants and retailers to advertise weekday discounts, catering services etc.19. Promote Your Email/Newsletter in Articles and Article Attribution – Include a reference and link to your newsletter after the byline on articles in trade and consumer publications.20. Include Opt-in Message and Check Boxes on Shopping Cart Pages – Remember to ask for email format and product/information preferences.21. Promote Your Email/Newsletter in Other Company Publications – Promote online newsletters in print newsletters, magazines and brochures. Add “Sign up for our monthly newsletter at www.companyX.com/subscribe.html” after “Visit www.companyX.com for more information.”22. Include Newsletter Subscriptions in Trade Show Lead Generation Forms – Obtain permission to send your monthly newsletter to booth visitors.23. Promote Your Newsletter/Promotional Emails in Industry Directories and Sites.24. Distribute Press Releases Based on Newsletter Articles – Newsletters with topical articles may warrant a press release. Make sure the press release includes links and information on how to subscribe.25. Include Information and a Link to Your Newsletter in Press Releases – A good option for smaller companies. Include your company newsletter and other resources in press release copy.26. Include Opt-in Information on Customer Satisfaction Surveys – Ask permission to communicate valuable information via email newsletters and promotions.27. Include Opt-in Forms in Product Shipping Boxes – Advertise email promotions on packing slips and direct mail cards with links to your site. Many retailers and catalogers also include promotional offers from non-competing companies.28. Employ a Reputable Email List Service – List services obtain email addresses and permission to email existing customers. Be sure you obtain permission before – or as part of – the first email you send.

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Kox is HIRING

Posted by Hardest Working Woman In Credit on June 4, 2009 at 10:43pm

I just wanted to pass this along to all the woman here. If you know of anyone looking for a job. I am hiring. The economy is rough and I am just thankful, I can assist with employment.I am also looking to partner with business owners who may have a slow business. Email advocate102@hotmail.com or 321-287-09861

Pave the Road to Your First Home!

Posted by Annetta Powell on June 4, 2009 at 7:26pm

Pave the Road to your first home!Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It will take time, money and lots of energy. Before you get started, there are some things you will need to learn and do before making that huge purchase. One of the keys to paving the road to your first home is great planning. The first question you answer should be why do you want to buy? You also need to decide if you are ready. Most couples dream of owning their own home and being able to raise a family in it for years to come. The first thing you and your spouse should do is sit down and decide if you both are ready for this huge commitment. Sometimes it’s not always about the money, it’s about the energy it will take and the process you will have to go through. If you and your spouse intend to have children then buying a home is a great investment.Another key to paving the road to your first home is finances, meaning do you have the money?Homes and financing are closely intertwined. You will be happy to know that over the years new and innovative loan programs have evolved which require a 5 percent down payment or less. In fact, a number of programs now allow purchasers to buy real estate with nothing down. In addition to a down payment, purchasers also need cash for closing costs (the final costs associated with closing the loan). Several newly emerging loan programs not only allow the purchase of a home with no money down, but also underwrite closing costs. Not everyone, however, elects to purchase with little or no money down. Less money down means higher monthly mortgage payments, so most home buyers choose to buy with some cash up front. Those great loans with little or nothing down are not available to everyone: You need to have decent credit, which generally means a 580 or above.Another component is making sure that your financial house is in order! In the excitement of searching for homes and thinking about how you are going to decorate, there is something important that every couple needs to be sure of and that’s taking care of bills and debt before attempting to purchase a home. Start now by paying all of your bills on time. For at least one year prior to purchasing a home, you should assure that every credit card bill, rent check, car payment and other debt is paid in full and on time. If you have a steady job and a reasonable credit history, there is a good chance that you can find a home lender who will lend you most of the purchase price of your new house. Home loans are also called "mortgages," I have discovered that this word comes from a Latin phrase meaning "pledge unto death." Lenders expect to get paid on time and it’s important to make sure that you are financially capable of assuming such a large amount of debt.Don’t let the hard work and pressure of buying a home get to you. Buying a home will be fun and exciting, as well as time consuming. These are just a few of the things you will need to think about to pave your way to your first home!To 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.comAnnetta PowellQueen of Real Estate

CHOOSE YOUR OUTCOME FOR YOUR DIABETES DIAGNOSIS

Posted by Carol Dunlop on June 4, 2009 at 7:11pm

It’s true! Diabetes doesn’t have to be the “death sentence” that it’s being labeled as. Yes, Diabetes is a dreadful disease and can cause impotence, blindness, kidney failure, amputation and heart attack death. However, by learning to control the disease, a patient can maintain a normal blood sugar level and avoid or even reverse some or all of the associated complications.Carol Dunlop, owner of Optimum Body Sculpting, has created “Diabetes: Prevention, Control and Next Steps for Living, a Live Teleseminar/Webinar series that exposes the myths surrounding Diabetes and challenges the mainstream perceptions of “death by diagnosis.”In this series, she has assembled top wellness and medical experts from around the country who will explain the secrets that everyone suffering from associated with or caring for Diabetics need to know. “Knowledge is power. Today, with so much cutting-edge science and the great variety of treatments for Diabetes, no patient should be left in the dark about how to control, live with and thrive while being a Diabetic,” says Ms. Dunlop.The Live Teleseminar/Webinar will broadcast each Monday evening at 8:00pm EST starting June 15, 2009 and concluding on August 10, 2009. The seminar is free, but registration is required. To register, log onto www.diabetesinfo4you.com.Who should register? Diabetics, Pre-Diabetics, friends and family of Diabetics, people who have a history of Diabetes in their family and those who just want to learn more about the disease should definitely register to attend.Expert guests include: Rivkah Roth DO DNM, Founder of the Natural Medicine Centre; Endocrinologist Gerald Bernstein, MD, FACP, former president of the American Diabetes Association and the current medical affairs director at Generex Biotechnology Corporation; Elizabeth R. Lombardo, Ph.D., M.S., P.TPsychologist & Physical Therapist who has appeared on numerous nationally recognized media outlets including CNN, The Montel Williams Show, Self magazine, and Diabetes Care; and Jayson Hunter RD CSCS, who is the author of the Carb Rotation Diet as well as the Director of Research and Development for Prograde Nutrition.The series will also showcase patients who are living with Diabetes today and allow them to explain how they deal with the disease as part of their daily lifestyle.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About Carol DunlopCarol Dunlop is a dynamic fitness professional whose talent and innovative style has inspired many individuals to lead a healthy, fit lifestyle. She started her body sculpting business to help women create the body they yearned for by developing individualized training programs and encouraging good nutrition habits. Carol uses her passion for fitness to motivate her clients to accomplish their fitness goals and maintain a positive self image. Carol is certified through FiTour as a Personal Trainer and through the American Red Cross as a CPR, AED and First Aid Instructor. She has competed and placed in several Fitness America and National Bodybuilding competitions.For more information, contact Optimum Body Sculpting owner, Carol Dunlop at 678.498.4001 Ext. 1 or via the web at www.optimumbodysculpting.com

HELPING YOURSELVES WHILE HELPING OTHERS

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Our Daily Motivation Thrusday June 04, 2009: See The Wonder

Posted by Rev. Dorothiea Roberts on June 4, 2009 at 3:00pm

See The WonderThere is more value in life than anyone can imagine. So never stop imagining.Everything you imagine plants a seed. The more beautiful and compelling it is, the more of life's miraculous energy you give to it.And that makes what was once just imagined, real. What you now see all around you, was first imagined.When you meet with difficulties, it can be easy to imagine the worst. But that only extends and magnifies your troubles.Instead, imagine the best. Imagine the most brilliant, stunningly beautiful version of life, and the very act of imagining begins to pull you solidly toward it.What is possible is limited only by what you sincerely imagine to be possible. See the wonder, see the beauty, and bring it all more fully to life.R. MarstonAnd Please Remember what we have been taught:"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me"Philippians 4:13God Bless,"Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 1:13"Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the LORD." Psalm 31:24

Create a mobile office and watch the bumps on the road to a working vacation disappear.

Posted by Rev. Dorothiea Roberts on June 4, 2009 at 2:58pm

Hit the HighwayCreate a mobile office and watch the bumps on the road to a working vacation disappear.With more and more people working from home, Jeff Zbar spotted a potential new trend: the portable office. A Florida writer who loves travel, Zbar says every entrepreneur should find time to set off on the open road with family in tow.But must business skid to a halt the second the door of the RV slams shut? Not when most of what can be done in a home office can easily adapt to the highway."I'm taking my office with me in an 18-inch-by-18-inch cube," Zbar, 43, says. "It's not about replicating your regular office--you can't sell it as a vacation and then work the entire time."Called a "mobile workmate," Zbar's portable office is a wheeled case with telescoping handle and a place for everything: laptop, cords, GPS--all the necessary tools that can be stashed out of sight when it's more important to be fishing with the kids or playing in the sand on the Jersey Shore.To prove it can be done, and to turn a little profit, Zbar embarked July 5 with his family of five on a four-week road trip he calls "Home Office Highway."Zbar's wife, Robbie, a pediatric nurse practitioner, and children, Nicole, 16, Zachary, 14, and Zoe, 10, joined him on the almost 3,000-mile trip up and down the East Coast in a rented RV.He's demonstrating his mobile office--and tricks he's learned after 19 years working from home--at various stops along the way. He's also giving out his tip-filled booklet, with advice to those new to the concept of a working vacation, or "workation," as Zbar calls it.Zbar projects he'll at least break even because he'll continue to work and because Office Depot, Verizon Wireless and RV Sales of Broward, a Florida-based business, are sponsors. Zbar says while on vacation he'll be working about 30 to 50 percent of what he would in a normal week.Jerry Ross, executive director of Disney Entrepreneur Center (DEC), in Orlando, Florida, set up a seminar there for Jeff on July 24. DEC provides business counseling, networking opportunities and seminars for small-business owners."As a small-business owner, doing business on the road or on vacation is a necessity, and any opportunity to improve the process can produce huge benefits," Ross says.Ross often works from the road and likes the appeal of an extended RV trip."I would love to have a little more room for my laptop, BlackBerry and my chargers. I had to hunt for electrical outlets all over the airport this weekend. My phone kept running out of battery, and the lady next to me in the airport kept reading my blog writings from my laptop screen," Ross says."Having a RV office would assist me in being able to stay in contact by having the technology always handy--not in the overhead bin--and always ready to go."Traveling in StylePablo Camus, vice president of marketing at RV Sales of Broward, says the business began promoting portable offices in December and has sold eight RV offices. His clients include a chiropractor, a beauty salon owner and a president of an entrepreneurial association."We can really pimp it up and remodel the interior," Camus says. Some use the RV exterior to promote business or rent it as a billboard."I wish I would have thought of this before when I had my mortgage company. I was paying rent of $8,600 for my office per month," Camus says. "For that amount I could have had three or four top-notch motor homes and had my brokers driving around town."Mike Gast, vice president of communications at Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), says five years ago well under 20 percent of customers traveled with a laptop. Now, more than 50 percent do. Most of KOA's campgrounds have free Wi-Fi.Gast says there's a "subculture of people in transportable jobs" such as nursing, construction and seasonal service or hospitality workers who move a lot. "And because of the cost of housing, they stay in the campground," he says.Zbar says it's all about personal work style when it comes to adapting to a mobile office."This concept is going to be alien. Don't think, 'Hop in the car Monday, and launch my business Monday.' No, you're not--not if you're going to be successful. You want to start by getting comfortable." he says. The best way to do that is get used to working from home before attempting a working trip. Then branch out to coffee shops, libraries and parks. For Zbar, who has worked from home since 1989, there's less of a learning curve. For others, it's seeing if your work style is adaptable to a non-office atmosphere.Family Members as Co-PilotsZbar acknowledges for some families working on a vacation is something akin to roadtrip sacrilege--groans can be audible and tension palpable when an entrepreneur packs a briefcase. That's why he told his family--as well as his clients--"it's not a working weekend."And he's sure to rely on family for support so working from the road doesn't start to feel like a drag. His family members are veteran GPS-users and even help determine must-see sights along the route.His family doesn't seem to mind the mobile office concept."I think it's great," Robbie Zbar says. "It allows us as a family to take vacations without the interruption of incoming income. As long as we are doing more vacationing than him working, we are all good."Robbie's family took a six-week road trip each summer, operating hockey rinks in Canada remotely."If they could make it happen back then, anyone can now," Jeff says. "The world is open for exploration. The true lesson learned here is that people will discover what they're capable of if they just give it a shot."

Its Rococo on The Rhoda Wilson Show

Posted by Ronke Lawal on June 4, 2009 at 1:13pm

As an accomplished television presenter Rhoda recognises the importance of image, in the media “image is everything”. So it comes as no surprise that Rhoda has chosen to speak to the capital’s most successful image consultant on the importance of styling and what choices of fashion says about people. This show is certainly unmissable as Rhoda and Bukky go through fashion tips, image issues and style etiquette.Bukky Odusote is a trained image Consultant based in London. Her flair and passion for fashion and style resulted in her enrolling for a fashion course at Kensington and Chelsea College, London.Thereafter she trained as an image consultant with First Impressions and became an affiliate member of the Federation of Image consultants (TFIC), UK. Bukky has not always been in fashion or image consultancy. In fact she studied accountancy and finance as her first degree and worked in accounting & administration in the private and public sectors, a world away from fashion. However Bukky’s past roles and experience helped her immensely help in building strong client relationships and organising her time effectively.From her early years she had an inclination towards the use of colours to display her creativity and grab attention, making clothes for her sister’s doll. She took her time to plan and dress stylishly for all occasions as she always knew somewhere deep within that personal presentation was paramount in creating positive first impressions. Bukky was always eager to help friends and family put together colours and styles for their special occasions and little did she know then that she would end up earning a living from what she saw as a hobby that she loved.Bukky’s image consultancy business it’s Rococo-(Rococo is a French term meaning Ornate) boasts clients come from all over the world, including professionals, government officials, MDs of businesses and celebrities. She also works with those wanting to improve their career prospects or who just want to make the most of themselves. On The Rhoda Wilson Show Bukky will be explaining the benefits of using image consultancy to improve confidence and self-esteem; issues that Rhoda herself is an advocate of. With The Rhoda Wilson Show’s core message being “Inspiring you to Aspire to life” this show is yet another example of how much emphasis Rhoda places on motivation and inspiration to achieve the best in her audience’s lives.The Rhoda Wilson Show – Every Friday at 10pm BEN TV, Sky Channel 184For more information:Ronke Lawalpublicrelations@rhodawilson.comBukky Odusotebukky@itsrococo.co.uk

How To Write an Autoresponder Message That Gets Results

Posted by Paradise on June 4, 2009 at 1:06pm

How To Write an Autoresponder Message That Gets ResultsAl BredenbergFounder of EmailResults.comWith an autoresponder, you can deliver your sales message or other information rapidly, 24/7. Here are nine ways to use this tool successfully.The autoresponder (or mailbot) is one of the great workhorses of Internet marketing. With the autoresponder, you can deliver your sales message or other information rapidly. And you can deliver it 24 hours a day to any Internet email user in the world.But how can you create an autoresponder message that gets real results? Here are some methods of power communication that I've had success with as a writer of sales letters, mailbot copy, World Wide Web content, ads and more.1. Focus on the reader, not yourselfYour message should be about the customer's needs and how your product will fulfill those needs, not about how wonderful you are and how great your product is (in your own opinion).Don't talk to me about your fertilizer, talk to me about my lawn. Take a look at my first few paragraphs above. How many times did I talk about "you" and "your" as opposed to "I" and "me"?2. Make it personal.As with any sales letter, write your autoresponder message as a one-to-one communication. Pretend you're sitting down to talk to a friend.Let your message be friendly, animated and informal. Go ahead and use contractions (like "you're" and "don't" and "we'll"). Don't be afraid to start a sentence with "and" or "but." Your English teacher will never read it, and he wasn't teaching you to write advertising, anyway.3. Emphasize benefits.Rather than thinking of yourself as selling a product or a service, think of yourself as providing benefits. To determine the benefits, ask yourself, "What does the customer get out of my product?" The answer should be something like "more time," "more money," "more pleasure," "an easier life," "better health," or "greater safety."Benefits are different from features. Example of a feature: "This computer has a Pentium 4 processor." Now we turn it into a benefit: "Lightning-fast Pentium 4 processor means you get more work done in less time."4. Include a "call to action."Be clear in your mind about what you want the reader to do after reading your message. What do you want? A reply by email? A visit to your Web site? An order called in to your toll-free number? Let the user know what response you want, and let them know in a compelling, urgent, benefits-oriented way. Include complete contact information, and triple-check it for accuracy.5. Offer useful information.One good autoresponder strategy is to offer a free report giving useful information but including a sales message -- an "advertorial" approach.For an example, for several years I distributed a report, "10 Tips for Selling on the Internet and the World Wide Web." This was a report with much solid nuts-and-bolts advice. But at the end of the report, I told the user how to order my "Smart Business Guide to Internet Marketing," and I even included an order form. Users didn't resent my pitch because they got so much value from the report.6. Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.You tell the world whether you're a professional or an amateur by the quality of your marketing communications. Take the time to edit your autoresponder message for errors. If you're not a good speller, get help from someone who is.7. Use layout to make it easier to read.Since a mailbot message is delivered in plain ASCII text, your design capabilities are limited. Here are a few tricks you can use to make your message more readable:*For a headline, use ALL-CAPS and insert a blank line before and after.*Use short paragraphs, say 5-7 lines at the most.*Set out material in bulleted lists (like this one).*Use "white space" to center important material and call attention to it, like so:Now available:Solid strategies for "Net" results!Send any message to ebook@silverquick.comWarning: I suggest you not try to create cute pictures with text characters. Different computers use different screen and printer fonts, so your picture will often come out as a big mess.Also, I think it's a good idea to limit each line to 55-60 characters, as many email systems will automatically wrap the text at that length.8. Obey the law.False advertising is still illegal, even if you're on the Internet. In many countries, pyramid schemes and chain letters are illegal. You should assume that all tax and licensing laws in your town, state, province, country and so forth still apply. If you're in doubt, check with your attorney or accountant.9. Read the messages people send to your autoresponder.A good autoresponder system will send you a copy of the request every time someone sends for your report. With most systems, the user doesn't have to type anything in the body of their message when they send in the request. But often they do! By reading the message and replying to the user personally, you may increase your chances of selling to that person.If you create a strong, well-written, persuasive message, your autoresponder can help you increase your sales and fulfill the goals of your email marketing effort.

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Poetry Compilation

Posted by Dominique on June 4, 2009 at 3:02am

Coming Soon!!!From a Poetic Point of ViewBe a part of a project that's sure to be an inspiration to anyone that it reaches. We are currently seeking submissions for poets that wish to lend the hearts, minds, and spirits to the pages of this book. Please log on to the network and join the From A Poetic Point of View group.http://fromawriterspov.ning.com/group/fromapoeticpointofview

Better Late Than Never has reached another milestone!

Posted by Stephanie Morris on June 4, 2009 at 1:17am

I have always been a big fan of good news! I mean who really wants to hear bad news? It is even better when good news keeps coming. When Better Late Than Never was first released I knew it was going to be a life changing moment. Well it has been! Upon the release of Better Late Than Never it instantly became a Bestseller. Then Better Late Than Never became the recipient great book reviews. Now Better Late Than Never has reached another milestone. The books is now available in PRINT! Yay! I would like to thank everyone for their support. Without the readers Better Late Than Never wouldn't be where it is. So . . . THANK YOU!Happy Reading!Stephanie MorrisCheck out Better Late Than Never Here!

Writers VIP Weekend

Posted by Dominique on June 3, 2009 at 10:52pm

Do you have an event going on this Weekend? Big or small advertise it here. We are looking for writers and authors who have small events going on for the weekend. It could be a small book club meeting in your area or a different type of gathering. Whatever it is, list it here and we will post to it to our magazine.http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/writersweekendform.htm

Believe in Your Dream!

Posted by Annetta Powell on June 3, 2009 at 9:37pm

Believe in your dream! Invest Today!Real Estate is not just about owning property. It’s about financial freedom and being able to achieve your goals. Believe in your dream! Invest Today!Don’t let the economy deter you from realizing your dreams. Take your life into your own hands and make the decision to invest today! With so much turmoil going on around us, jobs being lost and homes going into foreclosure, the prospect of a brighter future can seem so far away but I am here to let you know that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. All you need is a vision!Many individuals invest wisely in real estate. As a result, they live a very comfortable, if not a grand and lavish lifestyle. Investing in real estate, especially during a downturn, can widen an investor's opportunities and bring about lucrative returns. If you are thinking about becoming a real estate investor or have already made the decision to start, getting the proper information is the first step.Most Americans, trying to secure a comfortable financial future, go to work every day hoping to build a nest egg and save for retirement. Since it is common knowledge that real estate investors have the capacity to not only build a nest egg but also create a fortune, why aren't more people joining the ranks of real estate multimillionaires? Believe in your dream! Invest Today! You should be fighting for a seat on the real estate bandwagon! If I can over come the odds and do it, so can you!True enough, Real Estate is a business and it has to be treated exactly as such. You must have a strong mind and be able to commit. Running an operation can take time and money, but if done the correct way, you’ll see your fortune and it will fuel you to keep going!There are different types of investors. There are some that buy property and choose to become a landlord. There are some that only work on their business part time and then there are those that are about their business around the clock, 7 days a week, meeting with clients, setting up open houses, networking and promoting their business. It’s up to you what kind of Real Estate investor you want to be. Just keep in mind that those that work the hardest and stay on the grind reap the most benefits!Over the past several years since I’ve been in this business, I’ve continuously increased my net worth, all the while, I am doing something that never feels like work. Real Estate investing is also my passion. Besides creating amazing wealth, being your own boss and having a place or two to call home, owning a real estate investing business has many other advantages. So don’t let the opportunities pass you by. If you are geared up and ready to learn more about Real Estate, then you should attend my free seminar!Believe in your dream! Invest Today! 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

How to Create the Perfect Cheer

Posted by LaTosha Johnson on June 3, 2009 at 7:57pm

When we work hard on a project or finish writing an article that we consider to be a masterpiece, everyone to some degree craves to be praised. Oftentimes, this does not happen and you are left feeling uninspired. Everyone feels more energized when there are people cheering for them on the sidelines.What happens when you do not have this affirmation? Many become discouraged and silently start to doubt their capabilities. However, there is another option–be your own cheerleader. Come up with a cheer that will uplift you in the event that no one else is there to do so. It took me awhile to create my cheer because I had to get rid of some bad habits I had developed over the years. Find out if the following habits are preventing you from creating the perfect cheer:Wandering eyes. Creating your own cheer can be difficult because it requires you to concentrate solely on your accomplishments. A task that is extremely difficult if you do not feel like you have anything worth praising or if prior tasks you have accomplished have gone unnoticed. You find yourself starting to wonder, ” Are there other people out there feeling the same way as me and what are they doing?” The answer to this question is ‘yes’, but this should not be viewed as a reason to take solace in the fact that there are others struggling with this issue as well.The danger in looking at other people is if you are too busy looking at others –who is left to work on you? No one. Life is full of negative people that are intent on keeping you from reaching your full potential in life-mainly because they never fulfilled their own goals. One of the tactics many people use to prevent you from reaching your goal is to intentionally not acknowledge your hard work. This is their feeble attempt to wear you down and further increase their chance of getting you to feel self conscious.Now some may say, ” Wait a minute, in business you have to keep an eye on your competitors.” There is a difference between being aware of your competitors and being utterly obsessed with outperforming them. There are only so many hours in the day, so much energy we can expend, etc. Why not spend it on recognizing needs that are not currently being met in the industry and strive towards satisfying those needs? This is an inadvertent way of keeping an eye on your competitors while not losing your concentration on what makes you and your business unique.Unfair comparison. If you choose to continue to allow your eyes to wander, you will begin to compare yourself to people. Many times we compare ourselves with other people to see how we “stack up” against our peers to see if we are on the right track. Many times what ends up happening is that we compare our weaknesses to the other person’s strengths. The only thing comparing yourself to other people does is further deepen your insecurity. How is this helping you?You do not know the full story behind how that person you are comparing yourself to obtained their “strength”. Was it from hard work? Did they know someone? Did they steal it? There are a million ways in how one gets to where they are in life. If you do not have the answer to this question, you may never be able to have the success to the degree that the person you choose to compare yourself to is experiencing. This is not to say that you will not be able to attain your goal, but the way you go about achieving it will be different–provided you stop comparing yourself to others and spend your time creating a game plan.Eyes green with envy. Whenever you start to compare yourself with other people, you automatically start wondering, ” Why does he/she have (insert desire) and I do not have it?” Again, you don’t know how this person came about to obtaining their strength. You might not be so eager to have their strength once you find out how they got it.Sick of waiting. When things are not happening as fast as we would like, I do not know about you, but I get extremely impatient. After all, what what is wrong with wanting (insert desire)? There may be nothing at all wrong with what you want to achieve, but I am a huge believer in that things happen for a reason. Timing is everything. If you move to fast or to slow you risk messing up your chance to achieve your goal.Peacock Syndrome. You know how peacocks like to strut? Well, sometimes we like to act like them. We want to show the world what we are made of by showing off our feathers and when we do not get the praise we seek we want to hide. There is nothing wrong with showing off your feathers, just do it because you want to make yourself feel good and not because you want to demonstrate your achievements to others.The aforementioned habits will without a doubt keep you from creating the perfect cheer. It will take a lot of hard work to get rid of these habits. However, it is well worth the effort because I cannot think of a more important person to cheer for–can you?This is our most recent blog post on TargetStars (http://www.targetstarsblog.com).

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