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Do you work at home? Do you have a job in addition to your business that you are trying to get off the ground? Is your business having a mid-life crisis?Read the rest HERE.CeeCee Woolard
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Crochet Is a Great Staycationing Hobby

With fuel and airfare costs remaining at high levels, many people are choosing to "staycation" instead of travel out of town. Staycationers choose to vacation at home or at local hotels. They look for local activities to explore, local restaurants to try, and they turn off the email, phones, etc. just like on a vacation away from home.If you plan to take a staycation holiday this year, don't forget to plan your staycation crochet projects just like you would if you were going away. When planning a getaway, crocheters usually look for projects that are quick and easy to carry around -- projects that can be worked in between vacation adventures. Take these same factors into consideration when planning your staycation projects.continue reading
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The Obama Ladies at the DNC

As you may or may not know, I am an avid Obama supporter. I've been following his campaign since he announced that he would run. I haven't been this passionate about presidency since the Clinton years. Yup, I loved me some Bill Clinton! LOL. I watched the DNC last night and loved the speech he gave. It was so inspirational! I think a tear almost came down during the speech. It was just an amazing event with all my favorite political people like Al Gore and Bill Clinton there. Anyhoo, another thing that I must say that I was paying attention to was the Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama's hair! They have some beautiful head of hair and I just had to post. Below are some pictures prior to the DNC.



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He's Innocent Until Proven Guilty

One thing that is very precious to a woman is her trust. Trust is not something that most women hand out regularly or easily by any means. Men want nothing more than for a woman to trust him. When a man with good intentions senses that his lady trusts him it can make him more trustworthy. He wants his woman to be proud of him for his efforts and his integrity. Trusting him provides a great sense of security for him just as it does for her.Trust with most anyone is difficult to establish. Although when dating, the challenge is to not assume you can't trust him just because…Often the natural tendency for a woman whose trust has been broken is to withdraw it, lock it away and rarely ever release it again to another man because the last man didn’t handle her trust with honor and care. Therefore, the assumption to her is every man will mishandle her trust.That’s not true. When you get involved with someone, not trusting him from the start of things isn’t the “right” thing to do. To make him guilty before the crime is committed is a bit unfair to both of you. The “right” thing to do is to give him a chance, only if there is a genuine sense of interest from both of you.Typically when a man is trustworthy, his actions, commitment, and follow through will over shadow any doubts you may have had about trusting him. Should there be a frequency of small breaks of your trust along the way while you are seeing him, these should not go ignored. Often it's leading up to a path of the Ultimate breach of trust. It may be time for you to trust your instincts and move forward without him. At that point you should be able to do so without having experienced significant hurt but, knowing you were fair to him and most importantly to yourself.The "right" thing to do is to trust him until he gives you a reason not to trust him. You wouldln't want to risk the possibility of not having a man that can honor you with the trust you feel you deserve as well as he may feel the same.Peace is Love, Love is Infinite…Shelby M. HillDating/Relationship Empowerment CoachVISIT & Join: www.HeIstheRIGHTOne.ning.com and CELEBRATE Black Love with EVERYONE! Join Today! Tell A Friend Today!Got questions, topic suggestions or comments?Email me: ishetherightone@gmail.com
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What's In a NAME?

(a healing poem)I said, “I don’t really know her.”Truth is, I’ve known her too well.As we’ve spent all of our life together, occupying the same human shell.Abused and confused, not understanding what was wrong.Because it persisted for such a long time;Its power had become too strong.Neglected, rejected, abandoned and let down,By those who were to love me and always be around.This healing search began long ago; but, would have never begun with me.For I constantly ignored the one identity needed to successfully set me free.Tolerated, never celebrated; I’d hidden her within myselfFocusing all my attentions on pleasing everyone else.So, bad choice after bad choice, with each one lower she would descend.The abuse was like a vicious cycle, not seeming to have an end.Until all at once and that time is NOW, I’ve decided I’ve had ENOUGH!I’m tired of living life settling while the enemy’s enjoying my stuff.So, today I’m taking back my heart and I’m declaring out loud, “I am free!”And I’m resting untangled in my Saviors arm, who’s given me this victory.For I’d come to fear the process of “LOVE”, the giving unselfishly of self;Too afraid that I’d have nothing left if I shared my heart with someone else.Now I’ve given it over to Jesus, my heart is safe in His care.It’s being healed, mended and restored; new desires are being set in there.God’s revealing His plan of Love to me;He is enlightening my eyes, enabling me to see:“Love on the Highest Degree” was my prayer;But deep within my heart I thought I’d never get there.For so long I have walked around brokenThe words were kept silent, never spoken.My eyes are refocused now that the scales have come off andI have regained some semblance of hope.I peer out in the distance at what can now be; all the love that is readily available to meAnd I sigh deeply, as if in relief.This inner healing brings with it such peace.The LOVE OF GOD is truly amazing.It is so powerful, it has set me free.I’m now liberated and able to love againAnd the first recipient of that LOVE is ME!!!Debra P. DeclouetBeloved – one who is greatly LOVED!Copyright 2008. Women of Destiny, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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“Power of 10 Gaining Empowerment in 10 minutes, 10 words, 10 people”is a powerful tool that will cause senior executives, middle management or anyone in a leadership capacity to evaluate how they are procuring the American dream of success. Mrs. Spence declares that the necessity to review the corporate road to success, will prevent a premature headstone with no meaning for the “dash” that separates the beginning from the end. With more then 17 years of corporate management experience, Mrs. Spence is grateful for her faith and those that have made an impact in her life and thus she is sharing it through The Power of 10 Gaining Empowerment in 10 minutes, 10 words, 10 people.RetreatThe need for work/life balance in America is among the number one problems for corporate executives and leadership teams across the county. Each workshop is conducted with a maximum of 10 leaders to ensure a positive, intimate and eventual learning environment. Training is recommended to take place off site away from participant’s usual place of business to provide a change in scenery and increase focused energy.ReflectThis positive environment fosters self-evaluation of life priorities and provides steps to regroup and bring about the very necessary need for change to life/work balance.ImplementMrs. Spence has captured steps for each executive to read and evaluate their current state. This workshop along with her book restores empowerment through small steps of 10.Over the years corporate America has changed it’s culture and environment to improve the companies focus on R.R.I. (Retreat, Reflect, Implement) with various programs to address the life/work balance and mental health of their employees. The “Power of 10” is that workshop that reinforces the corporate commitment which ultimately improves the company's R.O.I through R.R.I.
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Networking Together - Making it Real

Networking Together - Making It RealWe have so many avenues of technology available to us. We have free avenues to promote our books, businesses and express our inner thoughts.I am rather green to the whole social network "ring". I enjoy networking and working with others to help promote one another. It's through relationships that are businesses will grow and make the necessary contacts to take our business to the next level.Join me on Twitter http://twitter.com/monarchpubllc not certain of how productive it will be but it's the latest technology that I am really to try.Let's not just commit through joining sites, but let's really follow-up and support one another with purchases, give-a-ways (only when possible), conference invitations, reviews, passing on emails and signing guest books on websites and considering request we receive to network.
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Written by Jublee Jones; AllureDesignGraphics.com- Jubilee is a Graphic Designer and Project Coordinator for Allure Design Graphics.In today's world image means alot. The way we present ourselves to potential clients and contacts can make or break our businesses. To many times I have seen great businesses suffer sales because of poorly designed and printed advertisements and products. Here are some tips to make sure your ads are attracting and not repulsing.1. Don't design your materials yourself- Unless you are a professional Graphic Designer, leave it to the experts. I have seen too many business cards with blurry or distorted graphics and text, ragged edges (Avery's clean edge cards still have ragged edges!), and printed on copy paper or cheap card stock in water based inks that will smear when wet! Many non- designers know what they want but are not sure how to properly create it. Lot's of factors come into play: Licenses to use artwork, sizing, resolution, color matching, print quality, paper quality, ink quality, and design techniques are just a few things to worry about. It would be awful to use clipart from your favorite program only later to be sued by the company for using it in your ads or logo with out permission! Or to give a contact your card that is hard to read because of poor design or it got wet.2. Don't print yourself!- With all the new gadgets, periphials, and programs it can be pretty tempting to print your own business cards and flyers. It's cheaper right? Wrong! Store bought ink and paper is significantly higher than getting your project printed with a printing company. Why? Volume. Printing companies buy materials in bulk which means lower costs per print. With store bought ink and paper for your home printer, you pay for alot: brand, packaging, shipping, the special cartrigages with computer chips. etc. Offset printing is cheaper per print and higher in quality!3. Employ a Designer who uses offset printing- Great designers don't mean great printing quality. Some Graphic Designers don't print at all, they just design your materials and leave you to find your own printing company. What's bad about that? Most printing companies will only print for established designers and businesses which will leave you to print your fabulously designed business cards on your home printer. A Big No No!4. Invest in your image- Some companies offer "free" business cards and post cards to draw you in. Unknowingly consumers are charged hidden fees and other charges to compensate for the loss. These companies often print thier ads on the back of YOUR cards and flood your inbox with spam to get you to buy more. You also get the lowest quality inks and paper available and overused templates, further cheapening the image of your brand. Invest the money it takes to compete with the competition! Professional quality designing and printing of your marketing materials is a must if you want your products and services to be taken seriously. You will actually lose money by trying to save money on your ads!Thank you for reading. I hope this helped you!Jubilee JonesAllureDesignGraphics.comjubilee@alluredesigngraphics.com
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Good morning family!I have some urgent news about a well known internet business card company called Vista Print. This company offers low quality business cards with thier logo on the back for free but whem you sign up apparently you get automatically enrolled in a rewards program (unknowingly according to complaints) and get charged several monthly fees. If you have used Vista Print in the past check your bank statements for unauthorized withdrawals. The charges have several different names other than Vista Print. Good luck on receiving a refund! :D Check this website for more info or do a google search.www.consumeraffairs.com/online/vistaprint.htmlPlease don't sell yourself or your business short! Invest in professional marketing materials that reflect the true quality of your products and services. Contact me, Jubilee Jones at www.alluredesigngraphics.com or jubilee@alluredesigngraphics.com, to view our products, services, free samples, and to get more information on marketing products. No hidden fees here! :DThank you much,Jubilee Joneswww.AllureDesignGraphics.com
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Professional Typist

In addition to Cousins Consulting Services, I am also a professional typist. I love to type and I have been typing for many years. If you have manuscripts, papers, etc. that you don't want to type, just let me know. I will be happy to type them for you. I also proofread so when you receive the project it will be complete. My services also include typing for college students. I can be reached by email at arnita@cousins-consulting.com or by phone at (317) 658-3445. Thank you!
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I am fascinated by attorneys like me who pursue non-traditional career paths. One such person is Tax Girl. Her blog is funny and interesting. Subscribe to it so you can learn stuff you need to know about taxes. Tax Girl has a category at her blog called Getting To Know You. Since I can't think of a better title for this category at my blog, I'm borrowing Tax Girl's.

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In my Getting To Know You column, I'm going to share with you ten interesting things about someone I know personally and professionally. Let's begin. My first Getting To Know You column features Jamila White. That's me and Jamila in a photo taken by fellow Indie and IBN member Anne-Marie Faiola while we were on Capitol Hill earlier this month with Lela Barker and Kayla Fioravanti.

10 Interesting Things About Jamila White

1. Jamila and I Once Lived in the Same Town. Jamila and I lived in the same town (Bowie, Maryland) for years before we met through the Indie Beauty Network in December 2005. At the time, I was head of the Bowie (Maryland) Chamber of Commerce's small business committee, responsible for finding speakers to deliver luncheon presentations on topics of interest to small businesses. We met in person when Jamila accepted my invitation to speak on the topic of e-commerce.

2. Jamila Makes a Good TV Show Guest. After that, Jamila accepted an invitation to be a guest on my local cable television show, the Lifestyle CEO Show. Then, I found out we were sorors, members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. By now, Jamila is getting really cool.

3. Jamila Likes Pizza. When I moved from Bowie to Charlotte in August 2006, Jamila came to my farewell pizza party. My house was empty except for a few tables and chairs. We ate pizza and chatted about what a shame it was that we lived so close for so long and were only just then sharing a pizza.

4. Jamila and I Launched a Blog Together. After talking it over with my brother (who is normally really smart but thought it was a lousy idea), I called Jamila in November 2007 and invited her to join me in launching a blog called Bootstrap Babes. Jamila was skeptical at first, but eventually, decided she was as crazy as I was to take on a new project. Within 3 months, were were interviewed for a feature in Entrepreneur Magazine, which came out this month. Read all about it at Bootstrap Babes.

5. Jamila's Sister is in the Media. Not that Jamila needs any help, but hey, it's nice to know someone with a blood relative who produces television shows. I'm always available, just in case you're wondering.

6. Jamila's Mother Lives in Vermont. I spoke on a panel and produced a promotional video at the Handcrafted Soap Maker's Guild conference in Vermont this past April. It was tons of fun. There is a law in Vermont that makes it a crime to disrobe in public. That's no surprise.

But did you know that, in Vermont, it's not illegal to walk around town naked so long as you leave your house that way? I think Jamila's mom must be at least as interesting as her daughter to live in a state with a law like that.

7. Jamila Has 3,497 and 1/2 Businesses. Well, not really, but you know. She's the E-Commerce Diva, a Bootstrap Babe and the brains behind j.blossom. She's got other stuff going on too, but a blog post can only be so long. Besides, she's hosting a free blogging seminar tonight and you need to go sign up.

(Yes, Jamila is also one of my Media Partners (see all Media Partners listed at left). Yes, this is a shameless plug for her blogging seminar. Yes, it's a good blogging seminar even though this is a shameless plug. Yes, you should attend.)

8. Jamila Has Cool Hair. Natural and un-chemical. Just the way I like it.

9. Jamila Stormed Capitol Hill With Me Earlier This Month. Jamila likes to talk. This was a good thing since we were dealing with politicians while we were there. I think a future career for Jamila includes public service. Isn't it fun to tell your friends what you think they should do?

10. When Jamila Opened Her Store, She Forgot Her Camera. Jamila always forgets her camera, so when she had a grand opening for her j.blossom store in 2006, she didn't have a camera. So if you're going someplace you know Jamila will be, please take your camera, snap a picture of the two of you together and send it to Jamila. You'll have a fun memory, and help a fellow Indie. And Jamila will use the photo to plug your business. Yes, she's that cool.

So, that's 10 interesting things about Jamila.

What about you?

Do you know Jamila? Do you agree that she is as interesting as I think she is? Please tell us something interesting about Jamila in the comments section below.

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Becoming An Expert In Your Field

Building Expert StatusBy Audrey Bell-KearneyWhen you are in business you want people to look at you as an expert in your field. If you are just starting out you may not see yourself as an expert yet. There is a way to build this status and you can do so by writing. You maybe saying what am I going to write? If you are doing something that you love and it is your business and your passion, I am almost sure that there is something that you can write about to help you start to build your status as an expert.Here are few ways to build expert status very easily.1. Write a column on your subject for a local paper. Most local papers are looking for good content and you will be surprised how easy it is to get your article published. If the article is really good you may even get your own column.2. Write articles and submit them on the Internet to article directories. There are thousands of publishers out there looking for good content for their website or their online newsletter so what you have to say may be of some interest to thousands of readers on the Internet.3. Set up a blog and start writing about what you know. This is a great way to build expert status and to also get others involved with the conversation when they leave comments on your blog. The key to blogging is to blog consistently. This means that you should be blogging at least once a day and even more if possible.4. Publish a report. You can create a report about something pertaining to your industry. The report does not have to be more than 24 pages. Your report could be your observation about a specific topic.5. Write a book. This is one of the absolutely best ways to become an expert. When you become a published author you are looked at differently and receive a different kind of respect and you will feel wonderful to have accomplished something as grand as writing a book.I do all of these methods and more. You don’t have to do them all at one time, but if it is important for you to become an expert in your field you should definitely try a few of these.Until Next TimeMuch SuccessAudreyAudrey Bell-Kearney is the President of Sister Inc Network and the author of The Sister Inc Blueprint For Starting And Running A Successful Business. She can be reached at 973-313-3121 or Audrey@Sisterinc.com http://www.sisterinc.com
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Gospel Singer anyone? :D

Hey! I'm a Gospel singer and I am currently working on my new solo CD! View my videos to hear a sample of my singing( these songs are not on the CD)If you would like to hear me live at your event,contribute your service or skills, or just support,contact me at jubilee@alluredesigngraphics.comsubject: music projectJubilee Jones
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Updates and Social Networking Works

Hi all!As you may or may not know, I've opened a new website for sista-, mom- and women-preneurs. The url is womenpreneurs.info,. It is primarily an informational site and I encourage you all to sign up for email updates. In addition, I have placed all of the BBC featured businesses on this site also. If you were a featured business of the BBC and your site has not been added, please drop me a line using the "Contact Box" on the front page of the site.I am also still chugging along on my 60 day Squidoo Challenge. Let me tell you, it is a challenge. Writing on something new everyday is certainly stretching my creative and writing skills. However, as I get to the topic of my post - it's well worth the challenge - because Social Networking works.I joined sistapreneurs.com in November of 2007, but I have not been truly active until Feb-March of this year. I also purchased LaShanda's "banner ad" package and my ads are running on her network of sites. I was checking my statcounter the other day and I started looking at my traffic and where it came from. 72% of my traffic to my sales sites originated from either sistapreneurs.com, one of msoyonline.com sites or a person with whom I connected on this site. That is a tremendous amount of traffic! In February, my total page visits were 944 (for the month) . By July, it has risen to 1600 for the month.Social networking works - I have three blogs (not including what I do on here), I write content for Squidoo, I have two sales websites (which I have optimized for the search engine), I write guest posts on other blogs, I have a myspace, I twitter, I'm on linkedin and facebook. Plus, my new website, womenpreneurs. Whew! It's a lot of work, but since I'm seeing results, it's well worth it.I truly expect my page hits to increase --I'm actually preparing for Christmas as we speak.So, please, if you're blogging, tweeting, etc. and not thinking you're seeing results, look at what you're doing -- target your audience and write to them.I remember one thing that Richelle Shaw said in her teleseminar - you are selling yourself - the product is just a by-product of your successful selling of you. If you can get people to connect with you, you will be able to sell them your product or service. Stop selling your product and sell yourself. Good luck!CeeCee Woolard
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