Posted by Christine on November 3, 2008 at 11:30am
by Philip Brown - THIS IS AN ARTICLE REPRINTBranding yourself is a concept that represents everything about your business or company. It sets your business and products apart from the competition. Only the businesses who communicate the real value of their product in today's world of high expectations will accomplish everything they want. So, what makes you and your product different?The main goal of branding yourself is to own a product category. By branding yourself, you are identifying and defining everything from packaging to public relations. Your brand should epitomize the personality of your company.Since it will have a huge impact on your bottom line, it is very important that you create a solid brand for yourself and your company. When your targeted customer becomes loyal to your brand, price will become less of an issue for your company.There are many different elements that go into making a successful brand. First, there is relevance. Do your target customers believe that they need your product in their life? Will it make a positive difference in their daily life? Will it make their life easier? Will it make them feel good about themselves?Another element is differentiation. What makes the benefits of your products or services different from the competition? Next there is brand awareness. Do your potential customers even know that your company or products exist? Brand awareness will lead to a preference for your brand because it will be the first thing that comes to mind when they think of your product or service.Lastly there is consistency. If you are inconsistent in your business communications and products, then your potential customers will be confused and it will have a negative impact on your brand identity. This makes it important to define who you and your business are to set yourself apart from the competition.What happens once you know who you are and you have branded yourself? Once you have defined yourself and your company's products, then you need to focus on the above issues to help separate yourself from your competition. Your logo should help your potential customers define your product at a glance. Make sure that you create the best image to represent your company and its products. You should create a tag line. A tag line is a sentence or phrase that describes your products or services and helps your customers identify it anywhere.Careful and controlled branding can result in an increase in sales, more customers, and an ability to increase the value, and thus, the pricing of your products or services.Phillip Brown, Internet Marketer, Coach and MentorToll Free Telephone: 1-800-990-2024Official Website: http://www.watch-dog-reports.comE-mail:pwfonline@yahoo.com
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Have a cause or products that tweens and/or their parents would be interested in? We're looking for you!MizzMedia's student publication is looking for Atlanta area businesses and organizations to feature in their online publication.If you're interested, be sure to join our mailing list for details that will be released on Friday, November 6th! But I can tell you this much - it won't cost you a dime!"See" you around!
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Posted by Anna D. Banks on November 3, 2008 at 4:00am
Are you a Social Entrepreneur? Do you have a Social Enterprise? Let's talk! Be my guest during November on Strictly Business Radio.Anna D. Banks
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I grew up during a time when African Americans loved each other and lived in neighborhoods and communities that were interconnected like the web of love. A web of love and support that looked like women cooking for other families when there was illness or taking food to a repast for a family grieving the loss of a loved one. Yes, I was one of those children thatwas corrected by a neighbor and again when they informed my parents of what I was guilty of.Today we are not that close knit community. If you say something to a young person today, you could get cussed out or worse, physically attacked.Reuniting the African American family is very important to me and I hope is it important to everyone who cares about the future of African American children. Have you ever looked around at the people that would come to your aid in a crisis? If you are the head of your household, who would come to assist your loved ones if something happened to you? It is urgent that we reconnect and become strong again.Read moreRead more…
It is official folks! Our inaugural edition of Marketing Minute is now on YouTube! This week's topics are buying decisions and intelligent follow up. Learn where buying decisions are made and how intelligent follow up keeps your brand top of mind. When you get a minute (pun intended :-), watch our video and subscribe to our channel, GetMoreROI.Thanks for your continued support.GetMoreROI.netRead more…
I recently joined a new book club called African Americans on the Move Book Club that promotes and exposes young black authors. Not only that but the founder Tamika Newhouse is dedicated to helping others by offering financial assistance to those in need as well as a radio show to promote unheard of but very talented authors. I am the President of the Atlanta Chapter, as well as the Head of AAMBC Kids. The kids division is what my mind and heart is on the most.... The Official Website For AAMBC Kids .The site is not done yet but in a few weeks it will go live and we will remove the sub-domain.This is a great opportunity for kids to learn, grow and become a part of something important. We will plan field trips to local museums, art exhibits, writing workshops, and college tours. None of this is possible however, without the support of our sponsors. If you or someone you know would like to sponsor the kids or start a chapter in your area, please contact me. I have attached a sponsorship packet with more details.Thank you in advance,AAMBC Kids sponsorship packet.pdfAAMBC Media Kit.pdfMittie Stephens-Lewis
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Are you set up to win exclusive books before any one else can?As apart of the Authoress Tamika Newhouse Fan Club you will be exclusively set up to win prizes and gifts.You can purchase her novels before the nation wide release and you will be notified of any events.**Coming December 2008 a lucky winner will win The AAMBC Anthology Vol1 and The Ultimate NO NO Platinum Buy Pack. Stay tune for competitioninformation so that you can win autographed copies.But these offers and exclusive purchases are only for members of the Fan Club Join Today and get connected by clicking here http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tamikafanclub/visit www.tamikanewhouse.com today and read excerpts from The UltimateNO NO
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Name Of The Product: Easy PLRWhere You Can Buy It: http://www.easyplr.com/Product Description: Private Label Rights Article PacksThis site offers private label rights articles which are sold in packs to web publishers looking for top quality content for their websites or blogs. This site also sells content to offline publishers like local parenting magazines and coffee table book publishers.Who This Product Is Intended For:The customers at EasyPLR are website or blog owners who are interested in adding quality content to their website or blog to give added value for their readers. These people are usually in the market for unique, quality content, but cannot afford to pay ghostwriters’ higher prices. Their solution? To purchase quality PLR and edit it to become uniquely theirs.Uses:You can use the PLR articles from EasyPLR for blog posts, articles in your newsletter, or to create e-courses for your auto-responder. Get creative and pull the articles together in a document, add graphics, and turn it into a pdf. Then, offer that pdf as a freebie report to your mailing list. You can also create an information product, put your name on it and sell it. The uses are only limited by your imagination.Pros:EasyPLR offers very affordable articles. In addition, the site always has many different topics to choose from that are relevant to parent, online marketers and the like. The articles are top quality, written by a paid writer, and then also edited by a second writer.The articles can be personalized to better fit your site and you can claim them as your own. The people at EasyPLR only sell a limited about of each topic so you aren’t regurgitating the same stuff everyone else is. The other benefit of choosing EasyPLR is that there is no membership required. You can shop just for what you need – and get what you need without loading up on miscellaneous content. In addition, the site often runs specials and is very current in what they offer.I’ve found that the articles that are offered here are of much higher quality that those that I’ve purchased elsewhere. Also, the customer service is great! I accidentally purchased two of the same report and I was given another report with no hassle.The folks at EasyPLR also include suggested affiliate programs to monetize the PLR that you purchase.Cons:As with all PLR content, the content will not be original to you. However, unlike most PLR sites, the packs are sold in very limited quantities. The only other negative for this site is that I can’t always find content on the topic that I’m looking for. However, the quality more than makes up for that – when I can find the topic that I need.Personal Opinion:EasyPLR.com allows me to provide my readers with quality information while saving me time (it’s available when I need it) and money (no ghostwriters or PLR memberships). Furthermore, they offer discounts when you purchase in bulk. As a mom and blogger, there is always something there that will help me boost my content and/or increase my knowledge. I highly recommend EasyPLR.com. Check them out today!
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Posted by Ms. Aja B. on November 1, 2008 at 11:47pm
Greetings!Belle-Noir Magazine is excited to announce that we will be hosting our first “12 Days of Diva” Holiday Shopping Guide! We always strive to bring our readers the best information. And who better to ask for their picks on the latest in beauty, fashion, electronics, music & more than those who blog about these products on a regular basis? That is why we are asking for your help!Starting Monday, November 24 we will be offering gift suggestions in the following categories (note: we will email those interested in participating an exact list of what we are looking for in each category):Beautiful You: Fashion & BeautyLiving It Up: Food, Fitness & FinanceThe Scene: Books, Music, Movies & All Things EntertainmentDeep Inside: Motivational & SoulfulSo what's in it for you? Glad you asked!You will receive a direct link to your blog and/or website. As an added bonus, if you have already reviewed the product you are recommending, we will link directly to that post! If the product is from your company, we will link directly to the product's page on your website.Here’s an example of how an entry will look:For the Make Up NewbieCocoa Chic Beauty Basic Brush Set ($45.00; cocoachic.com): “This truly girly set of brushes includes everything to get someone new to make-up well on their way!” – Ms. Aja B., Belle-Noir.com [Click here for a product review]Please note: this is not limited to just beauty & fashion bloggers. If you own a product that you would like featured, contact us and we’d be happy to discuss the details! We will try to list as many examples as possible on the site, and will also be creating a printable shopping guide at the end of the series which will feature anyone who we were not able to feature on the website.We are also hoping to be able to offer a giveaway on each of the twelve days! So if you are interested in having your item raffled off, let us know!We hope that you will take part in our inaugural feature for the holiday season! For more information and the breakdown for each category listed above, please email us aja@belle-noir.com! The deadline for participating will be Monday, November 17, 2008.Thanks in advance for your interest!Peace & Love,Ms. Aja B.
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In marketing, positioning has come to mean the process by which marketers try to create an image or identity in the minds of their target market for its product, brand, or organization. It is the 'relative competitive comparison' their product occupies in a given market as perceived by the target market.Re-positioning involves changing the identity of a product, relative to the identity of competing products, in the collective minds of the target market.De-positioning involves attempting to change the identity of competing products, relative to the identity of your own product, in the collective minds of the target market.The growth of high-tech marketing may have had much to do with the shift in definition towards competitive positioning.What most will agree on is that Positioning is something (perception) that happens in the minds of the target market. It is the aggregate perception the market has of a particular company, product or service in relation to their perceptions of the competitors in the same category. It will happen whether or not a company's management is proactive, reactive or passive about the on-going process of evolving a position. But a company can positively influence the perceptions through enlightened strategic actionsCharlene BrownVisionaryThe Grand Connector "Anointed to Make The CONNECTION"The Black Business Cafe#38 on The List of 50 of The Most Powerful and Influential Women in Social Media for 200850 of The Most Powerful and Influential Women in Social Media 2008 Read more…
Investing in the family requires unshakable commitment to the preservation of the family as the center of our existence no matter what challenges we face. Our family is always our refuge when life is difficult and filled with drama. We cannot help but to love each other unconditionally and demonstrate it by continuing to stay connected no matter what.
We can distance ourselves but will always be tied to our family because we cannot disassociate ourselves from them or stop being related to them. Families have issues and disagreements with each and write each other off. Being right and being correct in you conduct is not the goal of relationships. Every event that affects them affects us deep inside even when we go to war with one another. In every family, some form of dysfunction shows up as neglect, abandonment, jealousy, resentment, competition, control issues which can become a form of abuse. This toxic behavior expresses itself in ways that break down the foundation of family life.Read moreOmitunde, Publisher of African American Family ConnectionAn online magazine about African American Family values and community.Visit AAFC for the latest issue each month and a copy of "The Ripple Effect".
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No matter what didn't come to pass so far this year or what heartbreaks happened, a new year is coming up and we're going after things a new way!When there are difficult times - know incredible things are on the horizon. It's always darkest before the dawn - so don't give up. Keep fighting. Know we win in the end. It's in the Book!We were born to win! So it's time we act like it, talk like it and walk in it. We were birthed with a purpose and hand-made by God in His image.As with any victory, there are challenges, struggles and sometimes an out and out battle that precedes it. But remember if God is on our side, we win! I'm a living testimony.Though I've gone through some trials this year, I've learned these hard times actually made me stronger. Once I passed through the valley, I experienced my greatest breakthrough on the other side. With every new level, there was a new "devil" waiting in the wings to steal my destiny - but I was wiser and stronger with each test I went through because I really believed:- I was more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37)- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil 4:13)- God was perfecting all that concerns me (Psalm 138:8)- Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4)God equipped us all with the tools to win the battle and the war if we just keep going and don't throw in the towel. As my pastor, Dr. Stacia Pierce, says, "Don't quit it until you get it." A dream delayed in not a dream denied.Here are some strategies to keep a victorious attitude all year and remain undefeated:1. Don't panic, worry or complain. Set your mind and keep it set on victory. When things seem to skid off the tracks, minimize the situation and maximize your time with God. The Word says, "Be still and know that I am God" (Ps. 46:10). God is bigger than your problem; greater than your issues. 2008 will be great if we keep the faith. Fear will die and courage will flourish when you take time and get alone in the presence of God. It's hard to complain about the minuscule when you're in the presence of the omniscient, omnipotent God. Enter into His rest; trust Him. God promises in Isaiah 43:2-3: "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the LORD your God." You can't worry and worship at the same time. So make it a habit to worship God with all your heart - He loves you.2. Embrace your calling, claim your dream & define your goals. Be serious about success and don't compare yourself with others. Finding and fulfilling your own destiny is victory. By honing in on your own God-given gifts and talents will prevent you from being side-tracked by envy and jealousy which opens the door to negativity and adversity. Real winners keep their heart pure and focus on achieving more, doing more and reaching for more so they can live their dreams and make an impact on others. Winners are mission-minded. Run the race that God called you to run.3. Fight back, be bold and very courageous. Your dreams are worth it. Know that battle is only temporary and we win when we fight using the weapons God has provided us: soak up the Scriptures so you can consistently confess the Word and declare victory over your situation; fasting to sharpen your spiritual sensitivity to hear God's voice; get rid of offense and walk in love and forgiveness; sow seed expecting a miracle because the law of reciprocity works; and praise God before you actually see the victory. That's proof of true belief.4. Get wisdom, knowledge and understanding. The more you know, the more you grow. Readers are leaders. Study the champions. Read about great men and women. Meditate on biblical heroes like Joseph, Paul, David or Esther. Stay inspired. Create a prayer circle. Listen to godly advice from mentors. Ignorance can be deadly. "My people are destroyed from lack on knowledge" (Hosea 4:6). Continually expand your mind and learn from good books.5. Give God time to work. Stand firm, stay strong and be patient in the process. Promotion follows adversity. Expect it. Get your eyes on the bigger picture. Feed your faith and don't lose hope. Life is a marathon not a sprint. Be tough; avoid the victim mentality when you get weary. Visualize success and keep faith photos of your goal before you. Patience is a weapon. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9).6. Stay focused. Your battle deserves your full attention. We only lose because of broken focus. Eliminate distractions and toxic people from your life. You'll be sure to get the victory when you keep your focus and full of joy. If we just learn to outlast the enemy, we win. When the enemy sees you are more determined than he is, he'll back down and you'll move forward into greater realms of victory.The key is to stay the course with God. Endurance is rewarded - always. "With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies." Psalm 60:12Shoot me an email and I'll send you a list of great books that will keep you on track to reach your dreams and walk in victory pamperry@ministrymarketingsolutions.comwe win! Read the back of the Book!
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The gift giving season is almost upon us! Odds are that you are among the many who are frantically looking for ideas. To help you in your quest for that perfect gift, here are my five tips that are sure give you great results:1. Know the person you are shopping for. This may seem like a no brainer, but if you are part of a secret Santa program at work, you may not know the recipient that well. This is your chance to channel your inner detective. Ask co-workers about the person. Observe them, but by no means become a stalker! Look at their desk, is there a family or pet photo? Use these findings in your shopping.2. Be Aware of Your Budget. There is nothing worse than opening your credit card statement after the holiday shopping season. Make sure whatever gifts you give, you can afford.3. Go surfing! On the web that is. You can find the most unique items online from small mom and pop shops. Do a google search for WAHM directories to get listings of different online businesses. You’ll also find great deals online from bigger companies as well.4. Everybody wants to be pampered! Whether it is a free dinner, massage or manicure, people like a gift that treats them to something. Even if it is something that they have never done before, if it is free to them, they’ll take it!5. When in doubt, a gift card is always welcome! Who can’t use a gift card to Target or Walmart? Better yet, a Visa, Mastercard or American Express gift card that can be used any where is even better! I’ve yet to hear of someone trying to return a gift card! Just be sure that the recipient reads the fine print. Some gift cards start to charge fees if the card is not used in a specific amount of time.Now go forth and shop!
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Posted by Katrina May on November 1, 2008 at 2:00am
In times of economic hardship or the overall "the economy is bad" cloud, it is so easy to lose sight of the vision we have for our business. All over America people are feeling a "profit" crunch. However, it is imperative that remain focused and continue to implement strategies for businesss growth. Do not become personally deflated by the "bad economy" syndrome. In other words don't use this as the excuse for all your business woes. Ask yourself, How can I stand in my power and take back my business? How am I responsible? Review your mission statement. Do you know what need your business fulfills? Are you clear about your purpose and your passion? Are you truly aware of your worth. Encourage and Empower yourself to be responsibly,committed. I too am guilty of this. When asked "How is Business?", I have immediately said."Oh you know this economy is horrible..blah, blah". This has become a theme song. Yes the economy is bad right now, but I encourage you to persevere with purpose. Take control of things in your business that you can control.Implement those changes immediately. Be grateful for what is working and be a source of purpose.www.edenspathway.comRead more…
Posted by Dominique on October 31, 2008 at 10:00pm
From A Writers POV has been updated todayHere's a little info on what we are offering and what you can expect to see at the magazine.FROM A WRITERS POV IS LOOKING POEM WRITERS!!!!!Your poem could be featured on our website for one full week for reveiws and feedback!Submit your poem today: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/advertisementinfo.htmWe also offer Advertisements!There are Monthly Corner Advertisments & Monthly Half-Page Advertisments.5 spots throughout our site that are available on first come first serve basis for the Monthly Corner Ad and 2 spots throughout our site that are available on first come first serve basis for the Monthly Half-Page Ad.For more infor on these ads and how to reserve your spot, view our link here: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/advertisementinfo.htmAre you an author looking to advertise yourself and your book?If you are a published author looking to shine light on your new book or upcoming book, please check out our 2 packages for Book Ads.http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/advertisementinfo.htmNew this month!November 2008 Articles:http://fromawriterspovarticles.webs.comNew Writing Event!Let your voice be heard! See what other writers wanted to be heard on.http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/thismonthswritingeven.htmSee who our readers think our next president should behttp://fromawriterspov.webs.comThanks, Dominique
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I am ranting about Dads today....Mom's generally have most of the responsibility with children. Even if mom works full or part-time, they are expected to do everything. Even when father's are in the home, mother's do most of the work.Mothers manage every aspect of their child or children's lives. There are some Dad's who do these things too. So why is to special and amazing when a man does these thing but just responsibility when a woman does it?Not every woman may do everything on this list. This list reflects the things that children need. They can exist without all of these things, But they deserve this and more. If you are not doing all these things, this in no way is a reflection of you or how you live and/or take care of your children.These things are done by most women, and not meant to reflect every possible situation. Whether a women is married or has a partner, these items are the what every women should be doing for her children if she has them.Work in or out of the home to make a living to maintain basic needs of her familyBuy and cook for their children on a regular basisShop for whatever it is that children need, based on what they can affordClean up behind them and teach them to maintain a clean environmentPrepare children for private/public child care or school by potty-training, manners, communicate, share, etcBathe them or make sure the bathe everydayComb or cut their hair, wash it and teach them to take care of itEnsure that children brush their teeth at least twice a dayGet them to school either by walking/driving or pubic transportationMonitor how much television they watchMonitor how much time they spend playing video games or using the computerRead to them, and teach them to readHomework is essential to be done with at least one parent dailyBeing their biggest fan and letting them know they are celebratedWipe their butts and teach them to wipe their own buttsWashing, storing, taking care of clothes that they grow out ofPurchase what they need - from A to ZSort through what they have outgrownMake sure they dress appropriately for the weatherSupport them in social activities and sportsInspire a desire for learningOkay so this is not what I would call is an extensive list, so what do Dad's do?????If you are a dad and you do these things, great, but what happens if you want to go out with the boys, or watch the football game? Why is it easier for men to go about doing whatever they want to do and the women is always expected to take care of the children? The children belong to both parents even if they do not live together.Omitunde, Publisher of African American Family ConnectionAn online magazine about African American Family values and community.Visit AAFC for the latest issue each month and a copy of ."The Ripple Effect"Read more…
Ladies -Aziza Beauty Supply is having a Pre-Holiday Sale with discounts on Jane Carters Solutions, Curls, Jessicurl, Hydrotherma Naturals, Ohm Body and other products.Entire stock of Flower Peddler Bath and Body, Klean Bath and Body and 100% Pure are 20% off.We’ve added a sampler section and a sale section that will give you some great options for awesome Christmas gifts.When ordering a sampler pack, you now have a choice of 1 oz samples or a custom Aziza sampler bag.Gift bags will be available after Nov 15th starting at $15. Checkout our Accessories Blowout in December, I’ve got one word for you ladies “earrings”.Save 10% off…..If you spend $50 or more. Good if you're going to stock up for the Holidays.***November Promotion Code: nov08 *** Spend $50 between November 1st – November 29th, and receive 10% savings by entering the following promotion code – nov08 – on the shopping cart page. Please note that you have to “recalculate” before proceeding to the checkout, for the discount to be applied. Additionally, this promotion applies to online purchases only where the total purchase of the products equals $50 or more; (excludes shipping and applicable taxes).Thank you for your continued support!
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"Only by pride cometh contention; but with the well advised is wisdom."Proverbs 13:10Pride is a deadly weapon that has been used by the enemy to destroy the lives of many people. It occurs when we begin to think more highly of ourselves than we should. We start believing the false notion that we should get special attention or treatment because of who we are and what we have accomplished.The Word of God tells us that pride only breeds contention. Therefore, we must refuse to let pride be a part of our lives. If we would remember that it is God, and not us, who is the source of all that we achieve, then we would never succumb to pride and its trappings. After all, God does not love us because of what we have accomplished. He loves us for who we are, His Children!Created by By:Winning In Life Daily Devotional
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