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Want More Business Exposure and an Extra Income Stream? Write a Booklet! I'll Show You How

Posted by Samantha Gregory on March 4, 2009 at 6:52pm
Have you considered becoming an author?Do you want to become an instant expert?The authority that booklets bring is second only to writing a full length book!Becoming an instant expert is as simple as writing a book. “But I can’t write!” “It takes too long!” “I’ve never been good at finishing anything…” These are the excuses I hear all the time. Well what if I told you that writing a book is as simple as listing what you know? What if writing a book could be as short as 16 pages? What if what you wrote could bring in thousands of dollars in a short period of time? What if your book could bring you loads of free publicity?Well I can tell you all of this and every word would be true. You don’t have to have a Ph.D to write a book. You don’t have to even have a college degree. All you need is to know a lot about one or two topics (namely your business) and you can write a book. Your book doesn’t have to be hundreds of pages long either. A simple booklet with 16 pages is just the right size to make you a published author and an expert.So what can you do with a booklet? The primary thing is to use it as a marketing tool. When you write a book or booklet you become an instant expert. Potential customers see you as the go-to person to solve their problem. A booklet puts you in the position to share what you know, give your advice, and prove that you really are the real deal.Giving your booklet as a free gift is good karma. The more you give the more you get. Your gift could result in many long term customers. The best thing is that your booklet will have a long shelf life and will be read over and over again. Your name will consistently be in the front of people’s mind which means there is the opportunity for more business down the road.If the idea of using your booklet as a marketing tool is not convincing enough, how about if it makes thousands of dollars for you? There are untapped markets out there for booklet writers. Businesses and organizations are always looking for incentives for their customers. If your business is similar to theirs or at least serves the same kind of clients, you could sell your booklet in bulk to them.There are companies in other countries that my have a similar product or service as you. They would want the booklet in their own language. Are you getting the picture? There are people, companies, and organizations that would buy your book in bulk. They may even request reprint rights, meaning they’d buy a license from you to reprint and give away or sell your booklet! There is no need to worry about losing money because you are still the author and that is just more people to learn about you and your business.The possibilities are endless. You could create mp3s, CDs, videos, and expand your booklet empire. The more you create the more money you could make. Writing booklets is a very lucrative income stream that no business owner should be without. It is very exciting isn’t it? But guess what? You have to begin writing. So pick up your pen or grab your keyboard and start writing. The world is waiting to hear what you have to say.If you feel a little intimidated by the process don’t worry. I can walk you through the process and help you get your first booklet done in less than a week. Pick up the phone and give me a call at 706-405-4549 and let’s get started!
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We have added Knits, Denim & DRAMA

Posted by SuitsAbounding.com on March 4, 2009 at 6:05pm
Hello,I hope your year has been productive, inspiring and blessed so far. Suits Abounding.com has updated our site and have added new designers:Todd & OliviaDevine DenimDramaIn addition, take away sticker shock during checkout. For a limited time we have lowered our ground shipping to only $10.95!Danielle Robinsonwww.SuitsAbounding.cominfo@suitsabounding.com
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What is a Short Sale ?

Posted by Yvonne Long on March 4, 2009 at 5:48pm
With the mortgage industry receiving so much attention I will be doing weekly blog's answering questions that I am asked on a daily bases. This is the first in this series. Let me know your thoughts.http://shortsales-yllong.blogspot.comGod Bless!
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Mystery Host Retirement Party

Posted by Kimberlee Stevenson on March 4, 2009 at 5:20pm
Tastefully Simple'sMystery Host Retirement PartyOur Fall/Winter products will retire March 7th! This is your last chance to order your favorites... Go! Go! Asiago Dip Mix, Creamy Wild Rice Soup Mix, Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip and Old Fashion Bread Pudding Mix, just to name a few.Click here to see what's retiring.You may be drawn as the winner of the Host Credit from this party!To participate, place an order with me betweenFebruary 23rd - March 7thbyeither emailing me @ tastefullykims@gmail.comor calling at 413.244.6713.ORDERS PLACES ONLINE THROUGH MY WEBSITEARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS DRAWING!You will receive one ticket for the drawing just by placing an order! Receive additional tickets with the following:Place an order between $30-$50, receive 3 additional ticket!plus 15% off before shippingPlace an order between $50-$75, receive 5 additional tickets!plus 20% off before shippingPlace an order between $75-$100, receive 7 additional tickets!plus 25% off before shippingPlace an order over $100, receive 10 additional tickets!plus 30% before shippingBook a party for March and receive 10 additional tickets!Book a party for April and receive 10 additional tickets!Book a party for May and receive 15 additional tickets!Start your own Tastefully Simple Business!What would you say if I told you that you could STILL start your own Tastefully Simple business for only ONE payment of $57, not our normal (and always affordable) three?You'd say "WOW!", that's what you'd say!And you'd probably say, "Tell me more!", so I will!Here are the basics:~Become a Consultant between now and the end of February 2009 and make your first monthly payment of $57.~Host your first party ($400 in retail sales) before March 13, 2009.~Earn a $114 Visa gift card to reimburse you for the remaining 2 monthly payments.~Instant profitability = money for YOU.Things to consider before you delete this e-mail:1. Everyone eats - we sell food.2. Our food is affordable, easy, and delicious.3. Our business is UP this year both locally and nationwide.4. Tastefully Simple doesn't lay consultants off.5. Tastefully Simple doesn't make you work when you don't want to.6. Tastefully Simple doesn't make you take a pay cut.7. Tastefully Simple doesn't cut your hours.8. Tastefully Simple gives you control over your life and your business.9. Tastefully Simple supports you and cheers you on.10. Tastefully Simple helps you sleep better at night knowing there IS a way for you to bring in extra money to help you with your household income.JUST GIVE IT A TRY!Contact me today for more information or visit my website at www.tastefullysimple.com/web/kstvevenson to join my team and start earning more moolah, gifts, free trips and more! The rewards are endless.I Reward Referrals!Please share this opportunity with someone you may know who is seeking a way to increase their income!Call your friends and family, ask your co-workers what products they need - collect as many orders as you can to earn more chances to win the Host Credit!The winner will be drawn and contacted by March 8th . You must use your host credit toward a separate order.Contact me today to order these fabulous products, and earn a chance for FREE products before they're gone!
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Support Authors Campaign, Writing Event, Advertise your Book Event!

Posted by Dominique on March 4, 2009 at 4:12pm
Sign up for our newest writing event!"Spring Challenge" We are looking for 4 writers to submit their thoughts on arguementative topics. The topics are Presidency, Economy, Media, the allowance of Gay Marriage, Abortion, Military, and Education http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/writingevent.htmFrom A Writers POV wants to support its fellow authors. We are looking for 4 authors to submit one copy of their book to From A Writers POV to be picked for our book club to read. The members of our book club will be purchasing a copy of your book to read giving authors more exposure to their book and more sales.All Authors are hand-picked by From A Writers POV and only 4 authors will be chosen for this year.Check out more details here: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/supportauthorscampaign.htmPublished Authors, if you have a book tour or event going on that you want exposure to for this summer, let us know! We are including a special for Book Ads with interviews for the summer months. (June, July, August). We are looking for 3 published authors, with events coming up in those months who want to advertise their event and receive an interview with a book ad. It is on a first come first serve bases!Currently this feature is $15. But we are allowing those who have events going on during the summer months to only pay $10 for advertising their event. Your Ad will be featured under our Summer Feature called "Look Whose Hot This Summer" for one full edition and added to our events section on our network.http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/summerbookevent.htmWe are looking for poem writers to submit their writing through our weekly features!View more info here: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/advertisemywritings.htmWeekly Updates:New Weekly Feature by Patricia Neely-DorseyNew Writing Event: "Just my luck"New Survey'sNew ArticlesBrowse through the website www.fromawriterspov.webs.com
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Authors & Vendors Needed - Women's Expo - Catonsville, Maryland

Posted by Denise Bethune on March 4, 2009 at 2:01am

Greetings!VENDORS & AUTHORS NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN 2009 WOMENS EXPO BOOKLOVERS CAFE EVENTDue to a low author response we are seeking vendors interested in selling their own-made products to vend on Sunday, March 8th only, 10am-5pm. Vendor must represent their own business and/or craft (ie. jewelry making, bath/body, candles, etc) We cannot accept companies (ie. Mary Kay, Avon, Pampered Chef, etc.)Saturday, March 7th & Sunday, March 8th, 2009Time: 10:00am-5:00pmLocation: THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, CATONSVILLE800 South Rolling Road, Catonsville, MDCost: $40.00 for Sunday OnlyFor More Information Visit: www.WomensExpoForum.comJulie WilliamsonA Good Book
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BLACK BUSINESS BUILDERS CELEBRATE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY...YOU SHOULD BE PART OF THIS CLUB

Posted by Rickey on March 3, 2009 at 9:47pm
BLACK BUSINESS BUILDERS CELEBRATE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY...YOU SHOULD BE PART OF THIS CLUBHello , The BBBC celebrate 1 year Anniversary. I simply say Enough Talk Take Action.Here is the info. As soon as you become part of the BBBC, contact me at juniques@yahoo.com. 623-455-6364I will show you how my team will reach thousands oflike minded people to grow this business.RickeyBBBC member # 84Copy and Paste the link provided into your brower or use click here option

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MR. VIRGIL H. SIMONS: A THOUGHT LEADER ON RESOURCES FOR PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS AND MEN'S HEALTH ISSUES

Posted by D.A.Sears on March 3, 2009 at 9:15pm
Thought Leaders. They are compassionate, driven, problem-solving, risk-taking individuals who selflessly and unapologetically step out on faith to transform their visions into entities that we can see, feel, hear and touch … entities that enhance our quality of life, expand our knowledge base, and provide us with access to options. Where can we find Thought Leaders? Everywhere. They are in our businesses, families, academic and religious institutions and in our scientific and medical communities. MR. VIRGIL H. SIMONS is a Thought Leader on resources for prostate cancer patients and men’s health issues. Mr. Simons’ pioneering work in providing easy access to and reliable information about prostate cancer for prostate cancer patients and the general public through the founding of Prostate Net, a highly acclaimed non-profit patient education and advocacy organization, the establishment of an online prostate cancer guide at http://www.theprostatenet.org, and his book The Online Guide To Fighting Prostate Cancer have provided prostate cancer patients and their families with critical key “pieces of the puzzle” to improving their quality of life and helping them make informed decisions concerning the myriad of pharmacologic, radiation and surgical options that are available to them.I had an opportunity to engage Mr. Simons in an empowering and inspiring dialogue in which he discussed, among other things, where he grew up, his role models, what moved him to create critical key “pieces of the puzzle” in the form of resources and information that empowers prostate cancer patients and their families to improve their quality of life and to make informed decisions concerning pharmacologic and surgical options available to treat prostate cancer, and the need to establish an Office of Men’s Health within the United States Department of Health and Human Services.Who is Mr. Virgil H. Simons? Where did he grow up? Where was he educated?“I was born and raised in Chicago, took my undergraduate degree (B.B.A) at Loyola University of Chicago, and did work on my M.B.A. at Baruch University in New York City and Felician College. I am currently working on a Master’s in Public Administration at Rutgers University. I started my career in Advertising with Sears, Roebuck & Co. and then moved into retail store management and ultimately into buying in Chicago and New York. I got involved with global sourcing which became a cornerstone of my career since that time. I left Sears and went to work for Celanese Corp. in fibers marketing and then I moved on to start a financial management group as well as an international trading company. I closed that firm and came back into the textile industry with a New York based firm, then left them to head up the North American operation for a Barcelona-based textile manufacturer.”I asked Mr. Simons to talk about the role models he had as he made the journey from childhood to adulthood.“First and foremost, my role models were my parents, who set a standard of expectation for me that has been part of my life. After my father’s death when I was seven, there were many models that I looked to -- uncles, teachers, and friends -- but ultimately I crafted my own persona from my readings of the Renaissance period and contemporary corporate and governmental leaders,” Mr. Simons responded.Who or what inspires Mr. Simons?“I am inspired by the desire to achieve the dreams that I’ve set out for myself and the memory of those who’ve contributed to my getting to where I am now in life.”In 1996, Mr. Simons founded The Prostate Net which offers a myriad of prostate cancer resources which include, a website (http://www.theprostatenet.org), a toll-free hotline, PodCasts, WebCasts, an opt-in cell cast network, a Toll Free Hotline that provides one-on-one support, and a newsletter entitled In The Know as well as innovative public education initiatives. When I asked Mr. Simons to talk about why he decided to create The Prostate Net, he offered the following:“When I confronted prostate cancer, I had all of the best resources available to someone diagnosed with the disease -- my own health literacy, excellent insurance coverage, access to the best doctors and facilities-- yet despite that, there was so much that I didn’t know about the treatment and management of the disease. I concluded that if I, with all that was available to me, couldn’t get the best of care, then what did someone without those resources face in dealing with their own battle with the Beast. So I started The Prostate Net as a vehicle to provide some of those resources and to provide encouragement for them to engage their doctors in those dialogues that would lead to a better standard of care.”Let’s talk about prostate cancer and the African American community. The incidence rate for prostate cancer among African American men is at least 1-1/2 times the prostate cancer incidence rate for their Caucasian counterparts. While the mortality rate for Caucasian prostate cancer patients is declining, the mortality rate for African American prostate cancer patients has increased. Why? What role does income, lack of health insurance, diet, and the lack of or inadequate access to information concerning treatment options and health care play in the disproportionate diagnoses of and mortality rates for prostate cancer in the African American community?“If I could answer your ‘Why?’, we’d be in a better place as a community! The reality is that although we know some of the triggers to the problem, we don’t know the definitive answers. Unquestionably, access to information and to care, limited by financial or educational factors, is a major component. But, as we have seen from clinical research, so is environment, diet, lifestyle, family and hereditary factors, and genetics. The issue that we still are trying to determine is which of these factors, or combinations, is the actual trigger that turns one person’s normal cells into ones that are cancerous,” Mr. Simons remarked.Should one of the key pieces of the puzzle to leveling the “educational playing field” about prostate cancer in the African American community take the form of parents, educators, and religious leaders engaging young males in informative and instructive discussions about prostate cancer and other health issues? How should these informative and instructive discussions be structured? At what age should the African American community engage its young men in informative and instructive discussions concerning prostate cancer and other health issues?“The short answer is ‘Yes!’; we need to engage our young people on the subject of health in general. The factors that initiate or accelerate cancers are also present in the onset of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and other co-morbid diseases or conditions. The more that we can become adaptive of good health habits, the better we will become overall. We have had educational programs on prostate and breast cancer for people in junior high schools because, particularly in minority communities, older children in families often take on adult-level responsibilities of raising their younger siblings, shopping for and cooking meals, etc. If we can better inform them as to health issues then they can potentially lead the whole family to a better health status,” Simons stated.The Prostate Net has done and continues to do much to level the “educational playing field” for prostate cancer through such innovative programs as The Barbershop Initiative. Talk to us about the Barbershop Initiative. What is it? How is it administered?“The Barber Shop Initiative is a program we envisioned back in 2003 and launched in 2004 that utilizes the credibility and opinion setting power of the barber in being able to deliver messages of health and the importance of early detection of prostate cancer to his or her clients and their communities. We work with medical centers, state health agencies, and university research centers in getting them to partner with their local barbershops in creating programs of awareness, education and/or intervention through creating a conduit of information with the barber as the catalyst and health motivator. In the four years that it has been in operation, we have recruited more than 800 barbers into active partnerships with agencies across the country; have more than 4,000 barbers distributing our information through their shops; and have established a pilot project in rural India focusing on men’s health in general.”Mr. Simons, you and your colleagues have adopted a holistic approach to educating the African American community about prostate cancer and the resources and treatment options that are available to it through the creation of The Crowns Initiative in 2006 and its implementation in three Chicago, Illinois churches. Since that time, the Crowns Initiative has expanded to other cities. The Crowns Initiative brings women into the prostate cancer awareness and education equation. Talk to us about the Crowns Initiative. What is it? Why is it an effective prostate cancer awareness educational tool? Has it expanded?“Empirical evidence from our various service matrices has shown that female family members -- spouses, daughters, granddaughters, etc. -- initiate the primary contact for information and/or participation in the medical system in over 62% of cases. With Black women, the involvement is even higher because of traditional roles in family leadership. In 2006 and 2008, we codified that leadership role via an educational/motivational program that strengthened the woman’s role in guiding male members of her family and/or community to become educated about the risks from prostate cancer, the increased incidence rate of advanced stage prostate cancer within the Black community and enhancing the team approach to provide support for informed decision-making by the men. The wearing of high-styled, uniquely designed, lavish hats, or ‘Crowns’, by the women in Black churches is a long-standing tradition that continues to be celebrated in books, television specials, and local fashion shows. So, we created a combination fashion event and health fair that encouraged women to bring the men in their lives – husbands, fathers, grandfathers, friends, church members, etc. – to the event wherein points were given for those attending and those who got screened. The woman with the most points received a prize for her church’s health ministry as well as a prize for a new collection of ‘crowns’ for herself. Dependent on funding support, we hope to take the program back to Chicago and expand it into Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Northern New Jersey.”The Office Of Men’s Health Act of 2007 (H.R. 1440 and S. 640) was introduced into the First Session of the 110th Congress on 9 March 2007 for the purposes of amending the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of Men’s Health within the United States Department of Health and Human Services which would, among other things, act as an advocate for men’s health issues in the same manner that the Office of Women’s Health, which was established in 1991, advocates for women’s health issues. Prostate cancer and testicular cancer are discussed prominently in the language of The Office Of Men’s Health Act of 2007. Is the establishment of an Office Of Men’s Health necessary? Why? Would the establishment of an Office of Men’s Health Act of 2007 enhance the mission and work of organizations such as The Prostate Net? If so, how?“Given that there are Offices of Women’s Health as well as agencies focusing on children’s issues, it is a major oversight that there isn’t one for men’s health, given the facts that men usually die at younger ages, minority men particularly tend to present health conditions at an advanced stage versus women, and that, if we want to insure cohesive, functioning family units, we need to insure that men will remain healthy enough to contribute to the family in all ways – financial, psychological, familial and in leadership. Given that the proposed Act of 2007 is probably a dead issue, we need to have a resurgence of effort from our communities to demand from their legislators at state and Federal levels an increased focus on men’s health and for increased research funds for prostate cancer particularly.”If our readers want to learn more about The Prostate Net and how they can support this organization, what should they do?“Your readers should go to our Website – www.theprostatenet.org – and learn about prostate cancer and pass it on to their families and friends; encourage them to use our Website and other tools that they will find there; and, for us most importantly, make a donation so that we can continue to do the work for our community,” Mr. Simons explained.What’s next for The Prostate Net?“We are expanding our activities around the world as part of the World Wide Prostate Cancer Coalition to deliver information on the best standards of patient centered care. These expanded activities are explored on our website at http://theprostatenet.org/wwpcc/index.html. Additionally we will be increasing our work with organizations in India, Africa and Argentina to utilize the concepts that have been successful here.”What’s next for Virgil H. Simons?“Whatever God puts in front of me.”
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When You Can't Cut Anymore? What Then?

Posted by Richelle Shaw on March 3, 2009 at 8:13pm
I have watched business owners in this economy do some strange stuff. As many of you know, I am a member of WPO (Women President's Organization)- It is a national organization where you must have $2million in sales to join. We meet monthly to share tips, strategies and ideas in order to build our businesses. I would suggest you find a similar group in your local city. But, last week our meeting was filled with strategies to cut expenses.Finally, after an hour I asked, When You Can't Cut Anymore, What Then?. From the group several said, yeah, Richelle, we are at that point. One even said, she is answering the phones in order to save the salary for the receptionist. WHAT??? I almost fell out of my chair.At some point, you have to make some better decisions. And one needs to be, let's focus on getting more business, instead of cutting essential staff. So what does that mean?Here is the secret, even women who are in the $2million to $5million range forget sometimes. And it is this...Large cash flow surges in this economy do not come from the outside, meaning they do not come from finding a new client. The large cash flow surges come from your existing customers buying more.(sigh) Really - the odds of a business owner finding a brand new customer who does not know you to spend lots of money in this economy is 1 in 1000. It is possible but it means that you might have to reach 999 before that one will save you. And, I'm not sure you have enough money to last that long.Tonight, I am asking your most burning questions about your business and surviving this economy. How to get customers to come to you, plus how to make more money.Are you going to join us? Sign up at Http://www.BusinessWomenofColor.net for details.Much SuccessRichelle
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Rebuild your score

Posted by Hardest Working Woman In Credit on March 3, 2009 at 5:48pm
Rebuild your score. I encourage anyone that may be going through a bad loan to rebuild. Pick up the pieces and get motivated. If you have been late with your bills, get caught up. Paying your bills is 30% of your score. This is a simple and one basic tool. Identify what accounts are worth keeping and focus on those accounts. The one's that are too far gone.. Leave them to god...Any late account should be brought up todate and show current on your file.. As for collection accounts, repo's, and charge offs.. the damage has been done. Do not focus on the bad..Only the new...
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Could You Use an Extra $300 this week?

Posted by Anna D. Banks on March 3, 2009 at 5:46pm
If you knew that at the end of this week, you had an extra $300 waiting for you, would that make your life any easier? Did you know that at will you can easily produce an extra $300 and more from your computer each week? I am sure that would give you the comfort you need to pay your bills, enjoy the simple things in life, travel, and even get your online business started off with some money to invest.I will tell you the biggest thing that holds people back from really seriously making money online is a worry about money. People worry that they don’t have enough money to get started on serious projects, and so they never move forward, or they are so worried about bills piling up that they are too stressed to run a business.Luckily, there is a solution to those money problems, and that solution is Rapid Cash Marketing put together by Jeff Wellman, Dixie Brown, and Paul Counts. This marketing trio has figured it out, and is ready to help you make the money you need fast!Find out more about this new system. click here.If you are like most people you need the money today and not 30 days from now, but right now. That is what this system actually teaches. It takes you through several special and proven systems that are designed to help you realize a fast payday. One of the students of this program has even started turning these techniques into an entire business!Find out more about this new system. click here.TO your Rapid Cash SuccessAnna D. BanksPS: It is time that you quit stressing about money and take action today to make a change. Remember, what would an extra $300 mean to you?
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