All Posts - Blogs - Black Business Women Online

September Is Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Posted by Victoria Wells on September 3, 2008 at 1:05am

Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder which predominantly affects African Americans in the United States. About 1 in every 12 African American carries the trait for this disorder. The most common form of sickle cell disease is Sickle Cell Anemia.The hallmark for sickle cell disease is pain. Individuals with this disorder suffer with painful episodes called crises. Crises are unpredictable and may occur at anytime, lasting anywhere from hours and may be prolonged for days or weeks at a time.Complications such as severe life threatening anemia, stroke, splenic sequestration, pneumonia, pulmonary hypertension, blindness, and acute chest syndrome may occur, some beginning as early as childhood.In order to survive, prevent and correct these complications, blood transfusions or blood exchanges may be required as part of the treatment plan. Some children as young as five years old depend on these procedures about every 6 weeks to prevent the onset or recurrence of a stroke.What can you do for Sickle Cell Awareness Month? I’m so glad you asked! You can give the gift o f life by donating blood. Contact your local American Red Cross and inquire about the sickle cell program. Blood donated to this program is given specifically for patients with sickle cell disease.To learn more about this disorder, click here: Sickle Cell Anemia.Give someone the gift of life today!Victoria

What's a sexy Good Gyrrl routine without hot shoes? Save the date: September 20, 2008

Posted by Relana on September 2, 2008 at 9:30pm

If you will be in the Chicagoland area, join us for some retail therapy!

Register here: http://www.goodgyrrlfall2008.eventbrite.com/

september sale!!!

Posted by aquababie on September 2, 2008 at 8:04pm

to celebrate the relaunch of my website aquababie handmade , i will be offering 10% your total purchase all september. just enter the code AQUA in the comment section of your order! thanks!!!

Thank God, there are still people who enjoy being married.

Posted by Tracey on September 2, 2008 at 5:30pm

My husband and I came up with the idea for this network after a pretty big disagreement (fight or whatever you'd like to call it). And the name of the network came from when I thought back to how we acted toward one another when we first started dating, we were respectful, patient, kind, and all the other mushy things we all do in the dating stage. After a series of long talks late into the night we decided to that one thing that would help us stay on track with our goals (of having a strong, long lasting and happy marriage) would be a support network, hence 'Still Dating My Spouse,' is that network.Someone might ask why didn't you just go to counceling? First I'd like to say counceling is a great tool and I am all for it but with a working schedule like my husbands and the girls busy schedules it wasn't the most convenient thing for us to do. Now let me say this, if we didn't get it together after the network got started (like you read in many of my blog post and forum discussions) we would of had to nix the schedules, rearrange our lives in order to schedule some counseling in. Cause this time WE were determined to get it right (YES, I said this time- this is a second marriage for both of us). So yes I do believe in counseling (I prefer Christian Counselors- that's just me) and think it is a most valuable tool to help inspire new ways of seeing a PROBLEM in the marriage. That being said, this network will be featuring some marriage counselor, life coaches and other professionals that can INSPIRE all of us to LIVE OUR BEST LIVES.This network of married couples is a place that we all can inspire each other to see problems that, are bound to happen at one time or another, from other couples perspective. And the discussions aren't ment to solve the problem, but to inspire you to see a problem as an opportunity to grow, making effort to change the situation yourself. Change and problem solving always starts with each individuals choices, and the work they are willing to put in (both parties involved) to see the problem for what it is and to choose to do something about it.Go to 'STILL DATING MY SPOUSE,' at www.stilldatingmyspouse.ning.comNo we are not perfect but we are working on it.Love is work and work can be fun, but sometimes hard and always worth it.

Niva (The Hip Hop Soul Diva) Live @ Hot 97 Concert!

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on September 2, 2008 at 4:58pm

Get a sneak peak at Niva as she does her thing on the Hot 97 stage in Paterson NJ sponsored by China Doll Entertainment and Def Jam! The people loved her as shown by the many request for autographs and CD purchases. Niva is a songbird with a beautiful spirit. Look forward to more from her and Soulgriots Music Group/Kamal Imani management and promotions! For more info on Niva go to www.myspace.com/officiallyniva and http://www.soundclick.com/niva http://www.soulgriots.com

Creating some buzz about

Posted by Uzuri Designs Lifestyle Company on September 2, 2008 at 3:00pm

Lexus Events. Please take the opportunity to find out more about this sister. If you have had the pleasure of using her services please comment on www.savvysisters.wordpress.comThank youSharonda

Jewelry Feature of the Week-Jungle Affair

Posted by Kamilah Campbell on September 2, 2008 at 2:30pm

These copper tone earrings remind me of the jungle. Wooden beads flow off the end of the back of the earring to show off its square shape, making the perfect casual wear accessory. The earth tone colors are reminiscent of the wild and just bring a sense of uniqueness. Sold exclusively on ThePinkLocket.com. Shop PINK today!By: Kamilah C.The Pink Lockethttp://thepinklocket.com

Finding New Business Clients

Posted by Christine on September 2, 2008 at 1:21pm

Are you having trouble finding new clients for your business or service? Take a look at my tips for finding new clients HERE.CeeCee Woolard
Dry Skin? Eczema? Try our Megamix Whip!
new signups receive $3.00. Use code HAPPY2006

Are you a sistapreneur, entrepreneur, mompreneur?
Of course you are! Check out my new site:womenpreneurs.info

Cosmetic Trend Show

Posted by Kelly Laws on September 1, 2008 at 3:32pm

Hey Everyone,Here is the actual post from the Chicago Tribune's August 31st edition. The aritcle was found in the "Q" section page 13. Be blessed."Michigan Avenue invites you to the Fall Cosmetics Trend Show. Doors open at 7:15a.m. for light refreshments:show at 8a.m.; one-on-one beauty consultations from 10a.m. -ap.m. Tickets are $15 per person, which is redeemable toward purchase. Wabash and Grand entrance, first floor. To RSVP, call 312-464-1515, ext. 1690."

Some Buzz for

Posted by Uzuri Designs Lifestyle Company on September 1, 2008 at 10:00am

[ Draft ]Chocolate Truffle Baby and PRby Nirvana. If you have had the pleasure of using the services of these wonderful sisters, please report. Visit www.savvysisters.wordpress.comThank you

Enter Da Vinci's Support PCOS Visa Gift Card Giveaway!

Posted by Da Vinci on September 1, 2008 at 4:00am

Enter To Win!

Hosted by Da Vinci’s Blog Log

September 1st - September 30th

Open to anyone 18 and over.

2 Prizes and 2 winners: Da Vinci's Support PCOS Visa Gift Card, $25 Visa gift card that can be used at anywhere worldwide that accepts Visa.

Enter to win at www.davincisbloglog.com

Get Ahead - Live Well

Posted by Diane on August 31, 2008 at 8:10pm

Brought to you by Diane Williams, Silver Manager 9808, dianewilliams@warmspirit.org

$100.00 OFF

Posted by The Black Business Cafe on August 31, 2008 at 6:30pm

IT'S ALL GOING DOWN IN A GREAT WAY ONSeptember 13, 200810:00am - 10:00pmTHE BLACK-LATINO EXPOPHILA. PAYou do not want to miss the History in the making Event.Fun & Excitement for the entire familyHair & Fashion Expo2008 Custom Car Show (High Roller Classics)Celebrity Guest Appearance the entire day.Get all the details at: www.blacklatinoexpo.comEXPECTING 35,000+ TO ATTEND THIS HISTORY MAKING EVENTVendor Space is available: Reg. $825.00Get your discounted Vendor Space by joining Black Vendors Network today: www.blackvendors.ning.comBVN Vendors Space Cost Only $600.00Must be a member to get the BVN Discount.TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 100.00 OFF WHEN YOU JOIN BLACK VENDORS NETWORK TODAY AND PURCHASIE YOUR VENDORS BOOTH BY SEPT 3, 2008!www.blackvendors.ning.comTime is running out and Vendor Space is going, going, going and soon to be gone!!DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS HISTORY MAKING EVENT

A "Prescription for Peace" Tee by Gold Saturn...Soooo CUTE!

Posted by Elana Pruitt on August 31, 2008 at 5:36pm

Check out my tips on wearing this tee from morning to evening. Maybe now it's time to add some creativity to your wardrobe while making a statement. And what better statement, right?Check out what designer David Jon Acosta had to say about this tee on Diary of a Personal Shopper!Cheers,Elana

Oprah pledges $1 million to youth scholarships in Whitesboro - My Hometown

Posted by Denise Bethune on August 31, 2008 at 2:06pm

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP - She didn't give everybody a car, but talk-show host Oprah Winfrey did pledge $1 million to an educational scholarship fund for the community's youth during a visit to Whitesboro on Saturday. Winfrey, fresh from the Democratic National Convention in Colorado, breezed into town wearing a long, yellow dress, with boyfriend Stedman Graham, a Whitesboro native, by her side. She was the keynote speaker at the 20th reunion sponsored by Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro.Hundreds of people braved the heat to hear Winfrey speak and cheered her as she arrived, screaming out her name. "She's been my inspiration," local resident Debbie Seppy said. Winfrey's speech included some heavy politicking for presidential candidate Barack Obama."I'm here to tell you, I know Barack Obama is the one. He's the one we've been waiting for," Winfrey said. But she also touched on her poor childhood on a farm in Mississippi, her career rise from a small television show in Chicago to the empire she now commands, the school for girls she opened in South Africa, her faith in God and many other subjects.She dropped a bombshell at the end of her speech on a day the community had earlier declared "Stedman Graham Day." She noted how Graham, who has been her partner since 1986, talked about Whitesboro when they started dating and how he wanted the town to be all it could be. She said he worked to get sidewalks, street lights, a baseball field and a community center built there."I'm committed to help him help this community. Today I'm contributing $220,000 as my first installment in a $1 million plan for the educational scholarship fund of Whitesboro. Keep dreaming ladies and gentlemen, keep dreaming," Winfrey said. Edgar Robinson, the emcee of the affair, was nearly tongue-tied. "That's unbelievable. I guarantee we will make it work for the students," he said.The scholarship fund in this black community normally collects about $15,000 per year. Earlier in the day, Sturdy Savings Bank President Gerald Reeves presented a check for $5,000. But it's kind of hard to compete with Oprah Winfrey, whose net worth has been estimated at $2.5 billion.For Whitesboro residents, it wasn't about the money. They came to see Oprah, a woman successful in movies, television, magazines and other businesses but who struggles with everyday problems just like they do. New Jersey Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells had the dilemma of introducing Winfrey, whom she called "our queen Oprah Winfrey.""Of course, I can't introduce somebody who everybody already knows and loves, who is family," Wells said. Winfrey, like several speakers before her, pushed education."What is important is access to learning. We used to know that. It used to mean getting straight A's didn't mean you were trying to act white. It meant you were trying to act right," Winfrey said.Noting she normally doesn't get involved in politics, she urged the crowd to register to vote and cast a ballot for Obama, the Democrat Party candidate who is the son of black man.She also touched on religion, saying prayer worked in getting her the breakthrough role in the movie "The Color Purple," which launched her career. "With education, most things are possible. With God, everything is possible," Winfrey said.She also advocated hard work, but again said at some point that isn't always enough and God can be the difference. "Do all you can do, but then lay it down and give it to the higher power," Winfrey said.She made the crowd laugh, often joking about weight issues such as early dates with Graham when she ate less than she wanted to, usually salads, to impress him. She also recalled the time "The Color Purple" director Steven Spielberg told her to eat.Comedian Joan Rivers, she recounted, had called her fat, so she said she went to "a fat farm" to lose 50 pounds. That's when Spielberg called her to tell her she had the part in his movie. "He said, 'I hear you're at a fat farm. If you lose one pound you could lose this

10 Email Marketing Tips From Arlena The ePublicist

Posted by Jim Neusom on August 30, 2008 at 6:35pm

Greetings Family,(Contact Information At The Bottom Of The Page)As a Digital Drummer, I'm always looking for something good to put on this virtual drum line...smileArlena Richardson, is a relatively new friend, I met on We Are Creative People (see www.wacptv.ning.com) I've watched this sister selfishly put out positive, proactive and empowering information for the last year.She exemplifies what social networking is all about; sharing, supporting, and encouraging those of us in the Black online Diaspora. The sister has her act together and is quickly becoming a recognized name on the Net.Seeing her background as an established sports publicist and Dot.com entrepreneur, her rise in popularity is understandable (see http://www.arlena.com/arlena_richardson.htm) Arlena is doing big things and deserves our acknowledgement and support.Please take the time to send Arlena Richardson an email (arlenapr@sbcglobal.net) and/or public comment, thanking her for all her time and efforts to make the Net a better and more vibrant place for Blacks online.Remember, We Must Share The Knowledge (Network)... To Share The Dollars!!!***************(Advertisement)*********************Need some great ideas for corporate or personal gift-giving?Then go to City Lights Software(http://www.citylightssoftware.com )and see some of the most unique afrocentric gifts available online!We Deliver ONLINE - Direct To Your Desktop for just $14.95Please take the time to purchase one our afrocentric screen savers TODAY!Don't Just Talk the Talk...Let Your Dollars Walk the WalkIf you have any problems with purchasing online contact me direct at sales@citylightssoftware.com or call (213) 944-4176******************************************************"Top Ten Tips For Email Marketing" Republished From http://www.arlena.com/1. You need to get your email opened and read, how do you help your cause? Through the subject line! But remember, email readers cut off the subject line if it's too long so get your message across with a few short words.2. "From Label" faux pas - make sure that your email comes "from" whomever your recipients have established a relationship with. If they see that it's coming from someone with whom they aren't familiar, you're likely to see an increase in your unsubscribe rate and possibly receive some SPAM complaints.3. Personalization is key! It's a great way to get your message read and Vertical Response can help you set it up easily. Catch your recipient's attention using it in the subject line, in the introduction or even the in closing of your email. Personalization is a powerful way to bring you closer to your recipient.4. Identify with your recipients in the first paragraph "You told us you wanted to receive information on [Product X] so we're sending you this information today!" Help them remember the connection you've had with them from previous correspondence. Sparking the memory of your recipient can also help to lower your unsubscribe rate.5. Pictures, pictures, pictures. We see up to 10 times the response rate for emails using pictures vs. those with only text. Vertical Response has the tools to help you easily upload your images so why not give yourself the advantage. Just make sure the images aren't too large (i.e. file size) as it will take longer to load for your dial-up recipients. Don't run the risk of losing a potential customer because they got frustrated waiting for your images to load.6. Got a product? Make your offer up front and provide only the most pertinent information (i.e. price, model #, availability) in the email. Don't waste your customer's time by making them search for these details as this can have a negative effect on your sales. As long as you also provide them with a link to get more information about your offer they should have everything they need.7. Create urgency with your offers. Apply expiration dates and enforce them. This can jump start your recipients behavior if they feel like a delay on their part will result in a missed opportunity.8. Keep it short and sweet. If you send a monthly email and have a lot to say, try to convey your message in a concise manner. Get your message across with a few sentences and then include a link where they can get more information. You might think about switching your monthly email to a bi-weekly one to prevent your newsletters from being too long.9. When you mail can be as important as what you mail. Keep in mind that certain times of the year people will be focusing more of their attention on get-togethers with friends and family than to their email inboxes. Schedule your mailings accordingly for the holiday seasons (i.e. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, 4th of July) to ensure that your messages are not left unread for longer than you expected. This is especially important for any time-sensitive offers or announcements contained within your email.10. For success in the future you'll want to consult the past! Study campaign performance to learn from your achievements (and your mistakes!) by monitoring your clicks and open rate. Test, Test, Test: try different offers with your lists and compare the results. See which days of the week and especially subject lines garner the best response***************(Advertisement)*********************Looking For More Exposure, Want To Help A Good Cause, Need Money???Come on over to www.freshfaces2u.com and register to win $10,000 dollars CASH!At Fresh Faces2u it's NOT about how you look...But Who You Are!Join us in our mission to change the image of women in the mediaSign Up Today At Fresh Faces2u.com***************************************************This Online Journal was brought to you by InterServe Networks. Feel Free To Forward To Your Network Of Online FriendsWe Practice Responsible E-Commerce Marketing and Privacy Policies. We do not indulge in or encourage Spamming. We never send unsolicited emails. You are receiving this message as part of our opt-in subscriber mailing list or you are a member of an affiliated newsgroup.For comments or suggestions please contact us at the following;Jim Neusom (jneusom@yahoo.com)Executive Director/PublisherInterServe Networks/City Lights Software, Inc.www.citylightssoftware.comwww.freshfaces2u.comwww.myspace.com/jimneusomwww.myspace.com/freshfaces2uTo subscribe to our opt-in mailing list simply send an email to; The_City_Lights_Reporter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com ( on Myspace go to http://blog.myspace.com/jimneusom )

Tips for the Successful Link Building

Posted by Rhonda Jai on August 30, 2008 at 6:00pm

At first I want to tell you something about link building basics. Link building is about getting inbound links to your website also known as link popularity building and it is one of the most important aspects when evaluating the quality of a website. Our intention is always to get more visibility and traffic to our website through these links. It is a part of offpage search engine optimization( SEO) and you have to do it, when onpage optimization is done correctly.With link building you will improve your link popularity and that is important because every search engine i.e. Google, MSN, Yahoo … now consider them as a part of their ranking algorithms. It is inevitable part for achievement TOP 10 position in search engines and for the good Google Page Rank as well.For those who don’t now what the page rank is, here’s the explanation. Google is measuring the importance of the websites with the scale for ranking called pagerank /it is from 1-10/. When you install the Google bar, there you see the pagerank of your website, the higher is the better.CLICK HERE TO READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE

Why GoChi?

Posted by Michelle James on August 30, 2008 at 4:33pm

GoChi™ delivers at least 30 percent more Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP) than Himalayan Goji® Juice. We were able to increase the polysaccharides in GoChi due to our improved proprietary manufacturing processes. GoChi also contains 20 percent fewer calories and 1 gram less of total natural sugars per ounce than Himalayan Goji Juice. GoChi was developed as a direct result of FreeLife’s worldwide research efforts. It contains all the goodness of our original juice and much more! We’ve engineered scientific advances into GoChi as part of our commitment to constant and never-ending improvement. That is why GoChi is truly the next generation of Himalayan Goji Juice!GoChi is preservative free. What does this mean? Through our advanced aseptic process, we are able to ensure that only the microbes are killed, not the beneficial polysaccharides. Additionally, the preservative-free formula is guaranteed to maintain freshness, potency, and purity for the entire life of the product. How should you treat GoChi? We recommend that you treat GoChi like any other non-preserved fresh food. Keep the bottle tightly closed, refrigerate promptly after opening it, consume within 30 days of opening it, and last but not least, don’t drink GoChi from the bottle.GoChi is certified kosher and halal. In fact, the kosher classification is “pareve,” meaning that it contains neither meat nor dairy. And the kosher symbol on every bottle of GoChi guarantees that it is certified to conform to strict Jewish dietary laws for purity and quality. GoChi is certified kosher by Shatz Kosher Services (SKS), which is one of world’s leading authorities for kosher products originating in Asia. And, as a halal product, GoChi is a food that is permissible under Islamic law. The halal symbol on our product guarantees that it does not contain any ingredients that are prohibited or are suspect in any way based on those parameters. GoChi carries the “Crescent M” symbol of IFANCA, a globally respected certification authority.Tastes EVEN BETTER than our already-delicious original formula! While GoChi and Himalayan Goji Juice have a similar look, in blind taste tests, GoChi has been preferred over our original juice. How is that possible? The fresher taste and aroma of GoChi are a result of advances in our manufacturing process.Are you intrigued? Is your interest piqued? Learn more here!

I Hate Writing Articles - There Must Be A Better Way?!

Posted by Rhonda Jai on August 30, 2008 at 6:24am

If you own, run or maintain an Internet business, you probably need articles to provide you with content for your website. Users are always looking for information and if your site can provide that information, you’ll drive more traffic to your site, boosting business for you.Articles provide many benefits, but perhaps the most important thing they do is to place your site high in page rankings for search engines. This happens because your articles have keywords in them that are relevant to your site. Therefore, when someone does a search for the information they’re looking for, your site is more likely to come up if you use relevant keywords.Click Here To Read The Complete Article

Online Marketing for Beginners: 5 Ways to Promote your Web Site Without Pinching your Pocket

Posted by Rhonda Jai on August 30, 2008 at 6:22am

Increasing the visibility of your web site starts from getting a top listing in search engines which in turn increased traffic to your site which results in increase in sales.Here I shall outline 5 methods of increasing traffic and promoting your web site site without costing the earth.Create good content: On the internet Content is the king Create high quality content on something you have enough expertise on. It might be a niche are like candle making or opening a wine bottle without a cork screw or it might be on some general topic on “How to successfully run a a franchise”. Whatever your area is try stick to that. Remember you cant be everything to everyone. Select you niche audience and make sure they like you enough to keep coming back again and again. Remember the 80:20 rule in marketing. 80% of your business is generated by 20% of your visitors. Find them out and retain them like crazy.CLICK HERE TO READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.