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In need of Links

Posted by trina on June 29, 2008 at 2:46am

Hi ladies I'm looking for links for my Big Girld Don't Cry blog. I have good traffic coming that way. And if you have handmade things I would like to add to my Doll blog. Just leave you link here and then i will start to add them. Thank you:)

GIFT ETIQUETTE 101

Posted by Karma on June 29, 2008 at 2:23am

One of the most common questions that I get emailed about has to do with this: how do I handle a gift when I've been invited to a wedding, birthday party, graduation celebration, bridal shower, baby shower, etc. (fill in the blank) and I can't go? The short answer is this: you do not have to send a gift if you RSVP "No." No go? No gift. I hope thishelps to make a lot of people a little less stressed out!Stay tuned for Gift Etiquette 101 additions.Forever promoting,Karma Middletonwww.Great-Promo.ComCreating Brain Tattoos that last Generations!

Never Lose Yourself

Posted by Kimberly Lanell Edge on June 29, 2008 at 12:38am

NEVER LOSE YOURSELFNever let them drift away in a whirl of windThe dreams and goals, aspirations, youThrough my eyes, talent left to rot is a sinDetermine we must our lives, a clueThere are many talent-filled, but shiftlessKnowledge abounds, the potential, but trapped, forsakenObstacles, low self esteem, the plagues, one lessNot I, I declare, not a piece but the pie I have takenYour foundation, your chance that foot in the door, you must createWhen an opportunity knocks, rend the door from its hingesNever lose the faith that carries you, never waitPerhaps I am extreme, one of the few, one of the fringesLet us hasten together through the narrow opening, I transmitLet us, not just I, remember the rest, fulfill the ultimateI am only sure of one truth, my destinyAnd as I rise, you shall rise with me.Kimberly L. Edge1992

Goldenchild789 Bold MilanMinerals Tutorial!

Posted by candacem907-Ms.MilanMinerals on June 28, 2008 at 11:37pm

"">Now ladies I'll be the first to tell you that as much as I'm online I'm a TOTAL Youtube newbie! I set up a page there for MilanMinerals to do tutorials and videos etc.. and have yet to load ONE video.I'll even go a step further to say ummm I've never made a video yet! I'm going to learn though! In the meantime many of you may already know of her fantastic Youtube tutorials but here she is showing a great look comprised of mainly MilanMineral products.Another thing.After finding Goldenchild789 vidoes what impressed me the most is this. She shows you how you can create fabulous looks for LESS!!! Isn't that great? So when watching any of her videos, you'll learn of different brands with great color payoff as well as learn new techniques you may not have been aware of. I hope you enjoy her video, I sure did :).

I'm on itunes...

Posted by LaShanda Henry on June 28, 2008 at 9:25pm

Listen to my new podcast series on itunes! I totally forgot to tell you all that my new audio series, Work and Web Women was accepted on itunes. If you have itunes, you can easily subscribe to this podcast, and if you've already checked out workandwebwomen.com, I would appreciate it if you could add a review to itunes! Thanks in advance. Search Itunes for: LaShanda Henry or Work and Web Women My latest podClass on Myspace Marketing Work and Web Women online Audio Online Series to Help You Learn How to Work the Web SEO, Web Visibility, Working at Home, Google Adsense, Blogging, etc http://www.workandwebwomen.com

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Stone Mountain Lithonia Chapter, Inc. presents

Posted by THE CONFIDENCE ARCHITECT on June 28, 2008 at 8:15pm

The Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders InstituteIf you are familiar with the Her-story regarding The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, then you are fully aware that this society epitomize Excellence and Strength for the Afro American Women. Founded by Jewell Jackson McCabe, NC100BW serves as a "deliberate pathfind-Her", advocating initiatives and issues related to the continued strenghtening of our Afro American sisters and her community. These actions of advocacy and passion continues...The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Stone Mountain Lithonia Chapter, Inc is truly proud to implement and share this historical institute and opportunity with each one of you.You can find more information at:www.motivationalspeakhersofcolor.ning.comwww.myaspirationsdcs.comwww.ncbwsml.comSuccess!~Ivana

Feel like a stranger

Posted by trina on June 28, 2008 at 5:54pm

I just wanted to say I think this is a fantatic communtiy, but i feel like a stranger here. Seems like no one hardly replies to my post. I put a blog out and no answers. I was just wondering do I really belong here? I feel like only maybe two people have replied and showed intrest toward me. I want to be active here, because i'm active in another communtiy. I don't feel active here, because i feel I'm just invisible here. I had decided to delete my profile here, but found out i had a friend request. So i'm here today giving it another try. Well i don't know if this post will be seen, but giving it a try.:)

1st Fitting

Posted by Michaela on June 28, 2008 at 3:03pm

So I finally tried on the wedding dress (that I made). I love it and although it's different than what i had originally wanted, I still LOVE. This is the only place I can post any pictures, because I am sure my future husband will not join this community.My hair was a mess, I have on a regular bra, and the dress needs a really good pressing, but I just tried it on for "fitting" purposes. Being my bottom has is slightly larger than my upper, I only have to have it taken in at my bust. The length is ok, I added 3 inches before I started. It could be longer, but I am still pondering the actual shoes I am going to wear.One of my good friends is letting me borrow her "bustier" for my wedding so that's my "borrowed" item. I still am looking for something blue... not really sure how that's going to fit into my brown, ivory and orange theme, but I will make it work. I am sure my mom has something "old" for me because she still (after 30 years) has all of her wedding items.I am really excited for September to come! You ladies will start seeing more pictures as the date comes closer and of course after the wedding.

Help Each Other By Inspiration

Posted by Valerie Pompey Weathers Jones on June 28, 2008 at 1:15pm

Have you inspired someone today?Believe me we all need inspiration sometimes.I recently met a sister entreprenuer named Robin. She has a business called SISTER SELLING SOCKS.For the first time in a long time I have met someone who works to inspire me as well as be inspired by me.So it is a give take relationship not a give give.Robin has helped me rekindle some of my skills from the past like Jewelry making. She challenged me to bring her 20 pieces of Jewelry and I am happy to say I at least have 18 pieces so far.Sometimes we need inspiration.I also would like to thank Tanya who introduced me to Dudley Products and Dudley Cosmetics. They have awesome products and leadership training. Check out my site at She has also reminded me that taking care of myself, my hair, my skin is part of completion and staying young and young at heart.We decided to make Dudley Products and Cosmetics the official line of Products for SPOT-TVI would also like to give a shout out to Delyte who has picked me up as an agent. Really coolV.

Without Choice There are no Options - 20 Ways to Earn $100 per day online

Posted by Rickey on June 28, 2008 at 6:20am

Hello Community, Here is some solid information for those looking to create income on their own efforts. Not MLM, Just solid information. May Everyone have a most fantastic networking day. Networkingly yours RickeyChoice is about Options, This books gives you Real choice for making your own way!Just read for yourself
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BLACK VENDORS NETWORK

Posted by The Black Business Cafe on June 28, 2008 at 5:30am

Black Vendors Network was created for Vendors / Exhibitors Only!The Black Business Cafe saw a need for Vendors to be able to network together and share information and trade secrets among themselves.How It WorksBlack Vendors Network has partnered with organizations that are in need of vendors / exhibitors. These partners will allow for vendors space for BVN Members at a BVN rate.BVN Members also receive a discount on all BBC events and vendors space.The cost to become a member is free for the 1st 30 days and 2.00 a month for a limited time.We are currently looking for vendors that are or have been looking for events to sale there products or services at. This can become tedious for Vendors as well as for Event Planners that are trying to locate vendors for their events. BVN is taking the headache out of this search.We are looking for event planners or organizations that host events that would need vendors. If you are interested in the services of Black Vendors Network ~ BVN, send an email to bvn@theblackbizcafe.com and BVN will respond and send out information to you to become a BVN Partner.We are looking for vendors / exhibitors that are looking for events to participate in. We have current partners locally and nationwide that are in need of vendors that are willing to work with us to provide what we are asking for to accommodate our vendors. If you are a vendor / exhibitor and interested in taking advantage of this opportunity with Black Vendors Network, visit www.blackvendors.ning.comVENDORS / EXHIBITORS: To join is free and only $2.00 a month thereafter. This offer is good through July 15, 2008ORGANIZATIONS, EVENT PLANNERS, EVENT HOST: To Partner with BVN send an email to us at bvn@theblackbizcafe.com and we will respond and contact you immediately.Currently BVN has 25 MembersJoin Us Today and get immediate Savings!!www.blackvendors.ning.com

Join me!

Posted by Dominique on June 28, 2008 at 4:32am

Hello everyone,Got a new blog spot. A new column just for my thoughts; daily thoughts and I would love for all my friends here to check it out. I plan to update it daily. So if you like, read it comment on it and click on my website to sign up for newsletters.God Bless!!http://dominique101.bravejournal.com/

Meet Enrique Pascal; Owner of Enrique Pierre Clothing

Posted by Sharvette, Radio Host on June 28, 2008 at 12:34am

CHILDREN AND ANGELS

Posted by GWENTORRES on June 27, 2008 at 8:46pm

1. Can children really see angels?Yes, the evidence is overwhelming. Here is an account from a person I know. (The names have been changed as requested.) The only explanation for this amazing, true story is that an angel did give a message to a child.My friend June was broken-hearted. She had done her best to raise her daughter Ericka, but in her teen age years Ericka became addicted on drugs and left home. While on drugs, Ericka became pregnant and had a baby boy. Ericka realized that she could not care for her baby and she asked her mother to take care of the baby boy until she became clean. Instead of kicking the habit, Ericka became more addicted and gave birth to a second baby, a girl. Once again, she implored her mother to care for her second child, with promises that this time she would become drug free and become a good mother. Despite her promises, Ericka disappeared and June lost all contact with Ericka. Taking care of two grandchildren was not the way June had planned to spend her midlife years, but she loved them dearly and never complained.One morning four-year old David said, “Grandma, we have to find my baby brother.”June replied, “David, you don’t have a brother.”“Yes, I do,” the child insisted. “An angel came and told me we have to find my baby brother.”June thought David would soon forget his imaginary brother, but throughout the day David persisted. "It’s not my imagination,” he insisted. “The angel told me. We have to go find my brother.”“Could it be possible?” June wondered. “Did David see an angel? Does he have a baby brother? Is it possible that Ericka had given birth to another child?”Because her grandson was so insistent, June decided to begin a search. Ericka had broken off all contacts with her and June knew of no way to find her daughter. In desperation, she decided to call the maternity wards at local hospitals. There was no record of her daughter in any of the hospitals in the city where June lived, but David would not relent. “We have to find my baby brother,” he insisted. “Keep trying,” he pleaded.Next, June tried the maternity ward of the hospital in the next town. Her daughter Ericka was there and had just given birth to a baby boy! Within an hour June was by her side. The daughter was hostile. “Mom, how did you find me?” Ericka demanded. “How did you know I had given birth?”She listened in amazement to the story: how an angel had come to her preschool son with the message that he had a baby brother and that he had to find him. Erica broke into tears. “Mom,” she said, “After leaving you with two of my children, I was so embarrassed and ashamed when I became pregnant. That’s why I didn’t tell you about this baby.”Since she was still addicted to drugs, Ericka realized she could not care for the new baby. The last I have heard, June was caring for her three grandchildren, Ericka was in rehab determined to become a good mother. David, now a big brother, was so proud he had found his little brother-- just like the angel had told him to do.

Business Plan Maintenance

Posted by Rhonda Jai on June 27, 2008 at 4:05pm

A business plan is not a one-time document, at least it shouldn't be. Most businesses put together a business plan during their start-up phase to organize, attract partners and employees, and to try and get a loan or financial investment. This is a great use of a business plan, however far too often once the company has started up the plan isn't touched again.Ultimately, a business plan is about results, about making your business better. If you don't think doing a business plan will improve your business, then don't do one. Planning for planning's sake is a waste of time.Where a plan is most likely to make your business better is by allowing you to:Set priorities properly. Track plan vs. actual results and make course corrections. Plan and manage the critical numbers that aren't intuitive: not just profit and loss, but the relationship to cash flow, balance sheet, and ratios. Communicate your plan to others: partners, employees, lenders, and investors. You may have a great plan in your head, but as soon as you need to explain it to others, you need to write it down. Click Here To Read More

Few Woman-Owned Firms Looking Abroad

Posted by Alive Inc & ALIVE Magazine on June 27, 2008 at 3:26pm

Few Woman-Owned Firms Looking AbroadA survey finds women business owners aren't making the most of the global marketplace.By: Ana Patricia FerreyPublished June 26, 2008Woman businesses owners aren't taking full advantage of the global marketplace in the competition for corporate clients, according to the Women's Business Enterprise National Council.In a recent survey of more than 400 woman-owned businesses across the United States, only a few placed India among their top five suppliers for goods and services, even though it was cited as a leading outsourcing country by larger corporations, the Washington D.C.-based advocacy group said. By contrast, most survey respondents cited Canada as their top supplier.Joan Kerr, chair of the group's global committee, said India's dominance as a supplier for larger companies should prompt more U.S. women entrepreneurs to look at the country as an important resource."The study produces clear evidence that women's businesses must think creatively about partnering or buying abroad to win corporate clients," Linda Denny, the group's president and CEO, said in a statement.http://www.inc.com/news/articles/2008/06/womenbiz.html?partner=rss-alert

How to Create a "Media Buzz"

Posted by Beverly Mahone on June 27, 2008 at 2:20pm

No one’s going to know anything about you do unless you tell them. You have to “create a buzz.” What does that mean? It means you have to market yourself in such a way that creates attention to you and visibility.How do you do that?Promote Yourself. Don’t Be Shy. If you want to be recognized for what you do you have to promote yourself. I am a big fan of Press Releases, however, they only work if you know how to write them. As a former News Assignment Editor I can tell you first-hand that an overwhelming majority of releases get tossed by journalists because they are either poorly written, lack newsworthiness or are just plain dull. The headline of your press release should be an attention grabber.Which one of these headlines would make you want to read more?Invite Me Over to Trash Your HouseNew Author Wants to Help You Organize Your HouseIf you’re an author, find a way to tie your book into a current news event. Or better yet, create your own media news event. Romance authors, for example, should always be able to capitalize during the holidays---especially Valentine’s Day.You can also promote yourself thru blogging and connecting to groups and organizations—both on and offline.

Need Website Back Links??

Posted by Ms.Divine on June 27, 2008 at 12:00pm

All you need to do is sign up here http://urbanspice.qassia.com/Wonderful way to network and move at a steady pace.-Ms.Divine

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Posted by Paula Moffett on June 27, 2008 at 6:13am

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Taalam Acey - Market -- Thought Provoking

Posted by Rickey on June 27, 2008 at 5:04am

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