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Custom Price List Special Order items:

Posted by Bernadette on June 22, 2008 at 3:24am

Price List as FollowedPrice List Custom OrdersPillowcase outfits(bloomers or pants, sizes vary from 18month to 4T) $ 40 to$ 45Custom Shoes sizes toddler 7 to 1 kids $30 to $45Infant shoes Prices $35 to $45 (hard to find in order to create on)Custom Flip Flops Sizes range are 8 9 10 11 12 13 $40.00Adult Flip Flops shoes size 6 7 8 $45.00Deal for two pair of Flip Flops $70.00Custom Orders take at least two weeks to make.Shipping Cost $7.25Custom Pre-made Scrapbook pages: Valentines, Baby, Fathers, Mothers, School Days, Birthday,Easter, Christmas, Teen, Kids, Disney, Vacation, and Etc.Prices are 2 Pages at $9.99 for each addition page 2.00.Albums and Custom pages range from $70 and up.Custom Clothing Items (as overalls, and outfits) Sizes range from 24month to 8. ( examples are Strawberry Shortcake, High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Pixar Cars, Transformers, Spongebob, Spiderman, Bratz, etc) $ 40 depending on size and how many pieces to $65.00Custom Gift Baskets all occasion $50.00 to 150.00Shipping Prices Vary for Gift Baskets $12.00 to $25.00Custom Items are Special Order items only: Items listed on page are Special order items.The website is http://www.2ndCDC-T-3-Inc.vpweb.com.I have also listed a few Custom Items that I have available now on consignment store Web sites.Website address is http://stores.auctiva.com/pumpkinhead21 ( there is no dot come so please type as shown). If a item is clicked while on the above website it will take you to my E bay consignment store, where you will find store categories of items.(You will be able to search through)The address for this store is: http://stores.ebay.com/2ndChanceDesignerClothing-TreasuresI thank you all for your interest and hope you will shop with me in the future.Please remember I also sell Jewelry and Handbags these items will be listed in the Consignment store.Items are listed daily.

Could This Candle Business Be For YOU!?

Posted by Jeane' Elliott Bennett on June 22, 2008 at 2:59am

I invite you to call our 24 hour toll free 3 minute recorded business overview...1-800-925-7177.There is no obligation to you. NOTHING to buy. After listening to recorded overivew and you feel the Candle Business would be a fit for YOU or if you just want more information, I invite you to go to...http://www.WealthWithCandles.com/DonJeaRomanceand request my FREE NO OBLIGATION eCourse Booklet, information packet and samples to be sent to you. My eCourse Booklet will be sent to you via e-mail and my information packet and samples will be sent to you via postal mail.Again, there is NO OBLIGATION TO YOU to purchase anything.If you are like me and are a visual person, I invite you to attend our Monday night teleconference at 6 pm pst/9 pm est in the comforts of your own home. Go to...http://www.miabella.ca/conferencedownload the program. You can listen through your computer speaker or go to...712-338-8100 passcode 178811#After listening to the recorded call and checking out the teleconference you feel the Candle Business would be a fit for you, get back with me at...DonJeaRomance@yahoo.com or you can call me at... 951-965-9267.Again, there is NO OBLIGATION to take a look and it doesn't hurt to look.Warm Regards,Jea

Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote

Posted by Renée McRae on June 21, 2008 at 1:00am

"If you think you can, you willIf you think you can't, you won'tEither way - You're right."Ralph Waldo EmersonI was working with some 6th graders this week and we had a discussion about this quote. By George, I think they got it! I live for the "A-ha! moments" in my classrooms.The bottom line - if you're right, you're right and if you're wrong, you're right, too. I love it!

Learning your Business and Industry – Guarantee Success

Posted by Rickey on June 21, 2008 at 12:13am

Learning your Business and Industry – Guarantee SuccessBy Rickey Johnson – Owner Juniques Marketing*****Business option -(Get your Free Pre Enrollment Cellular Business Website, Earn money from Cell Phone Billing- www.juniques.net)*******Another benefit of starting a home based business is the knowledge you gain from building the business.A lot of emphasis is placed on making money from starting an online business.Well, for some, that is a result of building the business, for others, not so.Statistics show that for most, making money, especially a livable income, does not happen.Actually, most spend more money on their business endeavor then they earn from it.Here is what can happen for those who focus on learning how to build their business and learning about the industry they promote.You will gain valuable skills in the area of human resources, administrative processing, marketing and promotions, sales, group development, management and so much more.You can be very knowledgeable about your industry. Cosmetics, Electronics, Telecommunication, Nutrition, and the list continue.You may not become “money rich” with your on line business venture. A lot of factors affecting that outcome are out of your control. However, what is in your control is your learning attitude. You can become knowledgeable in business and industry principles and applications. That knowledge can be converted for use in the offline world (the one, which most people spend the majority of time in). You can enhance (and for some create) your professional and personal standing. Experience is Experience.Until our next communiqué. Have an Exceptionally Rewarding Networking Day.*****Business option -(Get your Free Pre Enrollment Cellular Business Website, Earn money from Cell Phone Billing- www.juniques.net)*******Networkingly yoursRickey

Treating My Skin Royal with Majestique Events & Gifts Inc.

Posted by candacem907-Ms.MilanMinerals on June 21, 2008 at 12:00am

Also in the mail today I received my order from Majestique Events & Gifts Inc. I took the picture above before removing the shrink wrap from the products so that I could show you all how safe and secure your bath and body products will be mailed to you! My actual order consisted of the 3 exfoliating body scrubs in the front, in the back is a pack of 3 samples.So after picture time (ha!ha!) I opened up each product so that I could smell all the products and each one was fantastic!I ordered :Fresh- A nice clean just out of the shower scent ( to me!)Black - A deep spicy scentANDStrawberry Lemonade- Yum!My freebies consisted of a body wash ,a body oil ( Charna sent me the Black scent! ) and a huge Tranquil Peace bath bar.I had a very good experience ordering from this company and like I say,If your on the fence this company is worth a try!ALSOAs I've been blogging Charnas company, I've been reviewing a CD that was also included in my order by an artist named King. I've never heard of him before but he's a very talented brother and I wish him much success!

Aseyori African Arts Market Bracelets are Gracing My Wrists!

Posted by candacem907-Ms.MilanMinerals on June 20, 2008 at 11:31pm

Today I received my order from Aseyori African Market. When I first visited the site I had to really take my time and poke around simply because there is such a huge selection of various items to choose from! So for my first time order I decided to buy a few beaded bangle braclets. Perfect for summer AND evening ! Now you ladies don't know me but I'm the type of shopper that says "Why buy 1? " "Let me buy a few to stack them up and really stand out!" So I browsed the color selction and choose two each of the bracelets you see above.Ladies let me tell you,these are absolutely beautiful! They're also VERY well crafted. No loosey-goosey beading that if you're out your praying" Please don't let all these beads fall off out here in public!". (Don't play, I know I'm not the only one to ever buy something cheap and regret it later!)So like I've said before in other reviews,if you're on the fence,give this company a try. I think you'll be pleased.My next purchase will a few bags that CeeCee reviewed previously.Candace

Passport Card vs. Passport Book - Which is best?

Posted by Teresa on June 20, 2008 at 8:00pm

Passport Card vs. Passport Book , which is best for you?As summer vacation time approaches, it’s the time that applications for passports begin to pick up for those family vacation plans. This time last year was a huge headache for anyone traveling outside of the country and did not have a passport. This year travelers are faced with a new dilemma. Passport Books vs. the Passport Card. Travel Agents are in the position of explaining what it all means to our clients.The passport card is a wallet side document that will be used to expedite document processing from the U.S. borders between Canada and Mexico, and for the Carribean and Bermuda.This card will have a RFID chip in it. It will link the card to a stored record in secure government databases. There will be no personal information on the card itself.Pros and Cons of using the passport card;Pros:- Cheaper in cost, It’s a wallet sized card, thus convenient to store in a wallet or purse- Very convenient for those frequent travelers who live in communities on the boarder of Mexico and Canada.Cons:- Cannot be used for air travel. Use is restricted for land and sea travel between the U.S.,Mexico, Canada,Carribean and Bermuda.If you are a frequent traveler or vacationer, the old fashioned Passport Book is best. There are no restrictions. If you seldom travel and that travel is limited to land or sea to Canada, Mexico, the Carribean and Bermuda, then the less expensive passport card may be the way to go.Production for the passport card is tentatively scheduled for June 2008.For more information go to http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html# andhttp://www.gottitravel.com - See Travel Resources in middle at bottom of page. Click on links that start with "Passport".

What's Your Exit Plan?

Posted by Donna Maria Coles Johnson on June 20, 2008 at 7:38pm

How One Indie Took Her Dream Full TimeWhen I left my full-time job to launch the Indie Beauty Network in 2000, my exit plan was simple: exchange a career that paid well, but which no longer suited my lifestyle, for a career that allowed me to do what I love and enjoy my lifestyle. While my exit plan was pretty basic (and risky!), other people like Kristen Fraser Cotte and her husband Peter, had a smarter strategy.

As co-owners of The Grapeseed Company (TGC) in Santa Barbara, the couple planned Kristen's exit from full-time work as an educational diagnostician years in advance. Their planning and dedication paid off last week on June 12, when Kristen left her job to work TCG full-time.I caught up with Kristen to find out a little about her exit plan and how things are going.dM: What was your exit strategy?Kristen: Altogether, it was a 3-year transition, ending just last week. I did it in stages. At first, I cut my hours a just a little to get things started in the business. I worked 4 days a week and ran the business at night, on Fridays and on weekends. Then, a year or so into it, I cut back to about 50%.I worked out a "job sharing" arrangement with another educator to ease the transition. She worked the days I wasn't there, and vice versa. It was a great arrangement. After doing that for a year, I left the educational arena to pursue our family business! I maintain my teaching credentials in case I need them in the future.As of June 12, I am 100% devoted to TGC, and I couldn't be happier.dM: Were you able to keep your health insurance?Kristen: Fortunately, I have health insurance through my husband's full-time job. (He also serves as TGC's accountant.) Without insurance through his job, I would have had to consider alternative exit strategies and I think it would have been a more difficult transition.dM: What tips can you offer others who want to create an exit strategy so they can take their dream full time?Kristen: Think outside the box. Look deep within your career path or profession to find creative ways to maneuver your work hours and responsibilities so that you can simultaneously accommodate your business. If you look hard enough and want it badly enough, you'll make it work.dM: How do you like being a member of IBN?Kristen: It's great! It offers members a huge wealth of resources. Whenever I have time, I check out all of the great information at the site that helps me run my business and stay on top of things. I really enjoy the Group Coaching.We are working hard to update our online presence and the Group Coaching sessions have been great for that.Of course the affordable products liability insurance is great too!!dM: What's your best selling product at TCG?Kristen: Our Surf Body Lotion, a moisturizing lotion made with grapeseed oil, coconut, lime and mint. We like to say that one whiff will immediately transport you to the beach!

Why You Should NEVER Talk To Cops

Posted by Jim Neusom on June 20, 2008 at 7:36pm

Greetings Family,(Contact Information At Bottom Of Page)It's your friendly neighborhood "Digital Drummer" again (smile)I receive hundreds of emails daily, but this one from Melvin Pratt (spinbird_oma@yahoo.com) especially caught my attention. As many who have followed the drama of Jim Neusom knows, I have just recently been acquitted of Social Security Fraud. The reason I bring that up, is because if I had followed the advice given in this webinar, I would never have been convicted in the first place (see http://www.citylightssoftware.com/JIN_appeal_2.html).Two Federal agents showed up at my door late one night, and believing that I was innocent, and this was simply an accounting error, I gave them a voluntary statement that to my shock and dismay, was later characterized as a confession to the Jury.Now understand, that there was no evidence of me committing any crime other then my voluntary statement. I never forged any signature, failed to file the required forms, or misreported any information...I simply said to the Feds, that I was aware of the deposits and spent the money.My purpose in telling my story is to help deter others from cooperating with the police and incriminating themselves in a crime they did not commit. The police are not your friends. They are not there to help you...they are there to solve a crime (by any means necessary)!Now don't get it twisted. This is not another "Stop Snitchin" thread. This is just some good advice for anyone that encounters the Police. Even in a traffic stop situation, do not say anything other then here is my license and insurance. Don't try to explain your actions, cooperate by allowing them to search your car, or agree to anything the officer tells you.Please take the time to send brother Pratt a shout-out and thank him for this empowering information. This online video webinar is in two parts and roughly one hour long. But below is some of the highlights and legal talking points highlighted in this law class;---Why You Should Never Talk To Cops---http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/342.html1. There is NO way it can help youa) You can't talk your way out of getting arrestedb) You can't give them any info that will help you at trial...seeFederal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(2)(A)2. If your client is guilty - and even if he is innocent - he may admit hisguilt with no benefit in returna) What's the rushb) In federal court, 86% of all defendants plead guilty at some point before trial.c) Your statement to the police may become admissible evidence by the time of trial, even if the police officer dies, is convicted ofwrong doing, or all other evidence is thrown out3. Even if your client is innocent and denies his guilt and mostly tell the truth, he can easily get carried away and tell some little lie or make some little mistake that will hang him at trial.4. Even if your client is innocent and only tells the truth, he will always give the police some information that can be used to help convict him.a) It is impossible to talk to the police for a long period of time and not give them something that they can twist into anincriminating factor and/or something that can help their case5. Even if your client is innocent and only tells the truth and does not tell the police anything incriminating, there is still a grave chance that his answers can be used to crucify him, if the police don't recall his testimony with **100% accuracy.6. Even if your client is innocent and only tells the truth and does not tell the police anything incriminating, and his statement is videotaped, his answers can be used to crucify him if the police don't recall their questions with **100% accuracy**Police make mistakes (let's not say the police lie). Now It's Your Word Against Theirs...and we all know which one the jury is more likely to believe.7. Even if your client is innocent and only tells the truth and does not tell the police anything incriminating and the entire interview is videotaped, his answers can still be used to crucify him if the police have any evidence from mistaken, or unreliable evidence that counters any of his statements, and makes him look like he's lying.8. If you deny guilt and then later confess, or facts determine you lied to the police in your initial statement, you now have a new charge that can be worse then the original charge (think Marion Jones, or Michal Vick).Always remember, it is legal for the police to lie, trick, and manipulate you during an interrogation. They are trained to do just that. Any first year lawyer (worth his salt) will only allow the police to talk to you after they have promised some type of immunity or plea deal.***************(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******************************************************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 )

What To Do - After The Business Start-Up

Posted by Rhonda Jai on June 20, 2008 at 6:12pm

Small business owners have to think ahead.Now that you are a small business owner – what next? Think of the long haul, remember all the planning and research that went into starting your small business. Hopefully your expectations are being met by all that effort you put into the planning stage of your new business. If so, it has paid off with positive results that are satisfying and uplifting at the very least. Now, you need to maintain that momentum in investment in research and analysis and sustain your short-term success as you anticipate the future.Now we will show you how to develop a strategy for managing the long-term growth of your business.Click Here To Continue Reading Article

Check out my Interview!!!!

Posted by Charna on June 20, 2008 at 5:50pm

Check out my interview on http://www.theblackspotlight.com/interviews/Charna_Little.html ! Be sure to register for the Newletter!!!! Thank you for your love & support!!!-Charna

3 Clever Ways Creative Women Entrepreneurs Can Finally Get Organized!

Posted by Rhonda Jai on June 20, 2008 at 5:01pm

If you're a creative woman entrepreneur then chances are good you've labeled yourself as someone who just can't seem to get, or stay, organized. Popping up with new ideas for your business or about how to help people? Easy! Figuring out a filing system or how to get those piles of paper up off your floor? Ugh...well, that's a different story now, isn't it?!What organized people don't understand about creative souls is that the thought of being organized seems to be in conflict with our creative spirit.Accurate or not, creative types feel that if everything is neat and tidy then their creativity will be contained as well.Well, I'm about to bust that myth because I am a both highly creative AND organized woman business owner. In fact, it's when my papers, email and office are the most organized that I am the most creative.So how do I keep both ideals—creativity and order—in harmony? The answers are easier than you might think.Clickk Here To Get Organization Tips

Advertise! Advertise!!!!

Posted by Dominique on June 20, 2008 at 4:22pm

It's that time again to get in the bag! If there's anyone who wants to send me their promo items to put in my goody bags for the events I do, now is the time. I am accepting basically anything at this moment, but please email to be sure I can put your items in my bagsAdvertisementI have two spots left for advertisement on my magazine. If your interested in FREE advertisement, let us know. http://fromawriterspov.webs.comIf you have an event coming up and you wanna tell your guests, thank you! Check out my site Spice Up Your Event. All Prices are flexible and right now there are two promotions going on. http://spiceupyourevent.webs.comI look forward to hearing from you .and have a wonderful weekend!Dominique

Rickina Velte of Stick Me Design joins BlogTalkRadio host Rev. Angela Butts-Chester, D.D., on “I Do Radio” June 21, 2008, at 8 a.m. Pacific

Posted by Dr. Angela Butts Chester on June 20, 2008 at 3:40pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELong Beach, CA---June 18, 2008---Designer Rickina Velte of Stick Me Design will appear on BlogTalkRadio’s show “I Do Radio” (www.blogtalkradio.com/I-Do-Radio) with host Rev. Angela Butts-Chester, D.D., on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at 8 a.m. Pacific. This exclusive interview will highlight the discrete and elegant bags made for diabetic women. The bags come in a variety of styles.Callers are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (347) 326-9873. The live, Internet talk-radio show will stream from the host page at www.blogtalkradio.com/I-Do-Radio“This interview is a must listen for women who are affected by this disease,” said Rev. Angela, host of the program. “So many times, women have had to hide the fact that they needed to bring their insulin with them. These bags give them a new found freedom. From mom, to Bride, to entrepreneur – there is a bag for every women.”An archive will be available at the same link immediately following the show or listeners can subscribe to the archives via the RSS feed located on the host page. Read more about the host and the discussion on the “I Do Radio” page at www.blogtalkradio.com/I-Do-Radio.About “I Do Radio”“I Do Radio” is an interactive, live Internet talk-radio show that focuses on wedding ceremony related issues. Host Rev. Angela Butts-Chester, D.D., explores the planning, tempo and various nuances of the wedding ceremony and how to overcome any obstacle. Callers are encouraged to call (347) 326-9873 to listen or ask questions. The stream and archives are available at www.blogtalkradio.com/I-Do-Radio. The show is live every other Saturday morning at 8 a.m. Pacific/11 a.m. Eastern. The show is hosted on BlogTalkRadio.About BlogTalkRadioBlogTalkRadio is a social talk-radio network that hosts thousands of shows across all topics, including politics, sports, books, business, entertainment, health, paranormal, comedy and religion. Since the company’s 2006 launch, over 73,000 shows have streamed from BlogTalkRadio. The network attracts over 2.6 million listeners each month. Talkers Magazine recently posited both that “...Internet talk radio has been growing steadily" and "...a strong case can be made that Internet talk radio is rapidly on its way to being a major media movement in popular culture” in a recent article featuring BlogTalkRadio.###Rev. Angela Butts-Chester(310) 668-1608IDoRadio2008@gmail.comministerangela@blessingsallaround.com

8 beautiful black business women - 1 beautiful black event

Posted by Ronke Lawal on June 20, 2008 at 11:33am

On August 9th 2008 - 8 successful businesswomen will be holding an exciting and formidable event honouring black beauty and black women. “You’re Beautiful, Woman!” is a fun yet constructive & educational event celebrating black female beauty in all its forms – fashion, hair, beauty, fitness and more!Its no accident that these 8 beautiful black women came together to run this event at the Imperial War Museum – “Beauty, particularly black beauty is continually going through a battle of acceptance on an individual and social level” (Ronke Lawal) – a battle that we’re hoping to ease at the Imperial War Museum on August 9th 2008. The self-proclaimed dream team is made up of award-winning entrepreneurs, high-flying professionals and well-established business women – truly a force to be reckoned with.Ronke Adeyemi is a marketing consultant with a background in B2B and B2C sectors. She has worked on various events such as the Commonwealth Film Festival and the Streatham Festival. She also has a huge passion for fashion as well as magazines and plans to launch a publication in the near future.Sophia Jackson is a communications professional with event management experience. Sophia is also a freelance entertainment journalist. She is the events listings editor for New Nation newspaper and editor of the annual Screen Nation awards magazine.Angel Smith is the founder of Shoe Lagoon Ltd, an online boutique, based in London UK. The concept of Shoe Lagoon was realised by Angel in 2004 and took a further two years to research and develop, meaning the website launched in August 2006. Shoe Lagoon provides a unique, high quality and sophisticated range of dress shoes which are all handmade and a range of handbags and accessories. Angel is enjoying worldwide orders and won Best online business at the precious awards in 2007.If you think you know anything about managing your money then you will definitely need to speak with our hostess today, Hanna Hunter.Hanna is inspiring and passionate about helping people like you and me to change their lives, not just ordinary changes, extraordinary, radical changes that bring financial reward. She left her stable, risk free J.O.B back in 2003 and is now a Consultant to FTSE 100 Companies in implementing Change programmes through effective communication. She is the Author of 101 Words that Change Your World ™, a powerful weekly e-zine that she personally uses and recommends to all her clients.Born in Haiti, raised in New York and having lived in Berlin, Geneva and London for the past 4 years, Angie Brice-Hessbruegge A.K.A The Hairoine is a true international citizen. Although she has a B.A. in International Relations and Spanish, and an MA in Applied Linguistics, her true passion is hair; natural hair to be exact. Since May 2003, the Hairoine has been on a campaign of educating, empowering and engaging individuals into the world of natural beauty. Along with making natural hair and beauty products, The Hairoine makes how-to video tutorials on hair and natural alternatives to harmful chemicals.Ronke Lawal was born in Hackney, East London of Nigerian parentage. Having graduated with honours from Lancaster University with a degree in International Business she started her own in 2004. At 26 years old, she currently runs 3 successful businesses, RSL Management Services, Who’s For Dinner and Simone Williams.Apart from business her passions including food, travel, music, literature and most importantly living a life she loves.Margaret Udofia started off with a background in Electronics and Communications Engineering but today she is an Event Manager. The change started while studying Engineering at university, she found herself being the “events planner” for friends and family, so decided to make it official in 2003 when she started up my own events company with her business partner, Lillian Ogbogoh. Today we run Vivid Occasions Ltd.Lillian Ogbogoh is part of the events management company Vivid Occasions which encompasses wedding planning, business networking functions and retreats. She has organised a range of successful events across the capital and is excited about this latest project.The event will consist of mini-treatments, speakers, stalls and networking on the day.Tickets: FREE (registration is ESSENTIAL)For more information contact:Ronke Lawal 07984 141 169Ronke Adeyemi 07957 696 6664urbeautifulwoman@gmail.com

Did I meet my challenge of seeing Philly on $10 per day?

Posted by Momma Cheryl on June 20, 2008 at 4:02am

The last event I attended while I was in Philadelphia was the Odunde Festival, one of the largest community- based street festivals held in the country. Odunde is a celebration, which comes from the Yoruba tradition, and celebrates the coming of the New Year. It was hot, both temperature wise and culturally. I recognized several traditional dances, which were celebratory and reflective.Now, did I meet my challenge to see Philly on $10 per day? Well…I was in Philly for 13 days and I spent $25 on public transportation. Now, I cheated a little because I used my sister’s trail pass for 2 days, which allowed unlimited travel throughout the city and the ‘burbs. However, I could have purchased my own weekly pass for $20.75.Entrance fees to museums were $17; however, if I had gone to the Philadelphia Museum on Sunday, it would have been a love donation. I spent $106.27 on food, however, $54.60 of that was for travel prepared cheese steaks and tastykakes from Superfresh (they were on sale for $1.89 per family pack with a member card, Sharon’s). My daughters texted or called me everyday to remind me to bring them! I spent another $10 on donations. So, if I looked at my daily cost over 13 days, my average cost per day is $12.40 per day, still not bad!If I delete the food that I brought home for my family then my average cost per day was $7.84. Of course, it would be hard for someone who did not know a city, or who was not public transportation savvy to be able to do as I did. I had free lodging and was taken to dinner several times and I walked a lot, partly to prove that I could walk! Walking helped my perspective and allowed me to see this beautiful city. I can help you see such a city on a budget.

Get More Exposure for Your Black Business

Posted by Rhonda Jai on June 20, 2008 at 3:11am

More and more people are searching for Black businesses online everyday. If they can’t find your Black business that means you are missing out on all of your potential clients. To help people find your business and learn more your services or products you should have a professionally designed web site with several incoming links from reputable sites that relate to yours.

Your Black business site should reflect a professional business image and contain persuasive sales copy that leads your visitors through a path of action. Do not settle for amateurish designed site with second rate graphics, even if you have an extremely small budget.

Several designers are more than happy to provide you with a high quality designed site with informative and persuasive content with out breaking your budget. If you are unable to get a custom designed site then it is ok to start your Black business site with a template. Just make sure that it is not of those plain jane templates that are common on the internet.

After you have your professionally designed site that gives vital information about your business and convinces visitors to use your services it is time to exchange links. Exchanging links with reputable sites that relate to yours is a great way to increase your exposure online. Link exchanging is also a great way to increase your search engine rankings. Finding sites that you would like to exchange links with can be time consuming and sometimes frustrating. But it is definitely worth it.

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Great Learning Resources for Busy Black Business Owners

Posted by Rhonda Jai on June 20, 2008 at 2:41am

Black business owners often have two very limited resources – time and money.

Because of this they often neglect putting their time and money towards business education. Without proper business education many Black businesses become stagnant and eventually cease to exist.

Thanks to the Black Business Community Network, which is dedicated to bringing Black business owners quality business resources to help them grow their business, Black business owners no longer have to neglect their education.

The Black Business Community Network now provides extremely affordable and educational eGuides. An eGuide, or electronic guide, is digital content that can be viewed on your computer using Adobe Reader. eGuides are often shorter and more concise than eBooks, making for a faster and easier read.

What’s Great about eGuides?

· eGuides are packed full of information – by the time you have finished reading you have vital information you can apply directly to your business.

· Each eGuide covers specific topics so you will not be overwhelmed with unnecessary information.

· You will learn the best practice techniques that have been tested and proven to work – thus saving you time and money.

· You are shown step by step how to apply proven techniques using illustrative pictures and detailed action steps.

· eGuides are short reads – they get straight to the point so you can quickly learn information you need.

· Easy reads - They use everyday language and provide you with definitions for technical terms and concepts to make sure you have a complete understanding of the topic being covered.

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Are YOU Most Productive?

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Meditate

Two things more valuable than money in this day and age is Time and more Time. People are always complaining of not having enough time. being in a rush and so forth. Time is money, so what can you do to make your day most productive?

Start you day of right!

How do you start your day off? You do know that the beginning could be the end so start it off right. Ever had a bad morning and its followed its way through? Well that's what I mean. I normally start my day off with meditation lets keep it fresh, I don't sit with candles and incense burning chanting "hum rey yum" I don't have time for that I just take 5-10 minutes in silence just to be still and think, sometimes I think of tasks I wish to complete and then I take time to show gratitude. I actually find when I don't do this, the rest of the day I'm running around like an unorganised headless chicken. Most of us really underestimate the power of just sitting and being still for a while. Being still really helps to clear your thoughts......

So ....Book a date with yourself!

Regardless of the time of the day, have 10-20 minutes just to sit and think, if you want to jot down notes of things you have to do then do that. This will help you to focus, you will have time to concentrate and remember all tasks you wish to complete and ways in which to do so. Therefore in action you will be most productive, already having run through your tasks.

Everyone has a peek time within there day. You know a time where you find your self most active, most enthusiastic etc. Are you a morning person? An afternoon person? An evening person? Which ever you identify with, do your most important tasks within this period while you are switched on and ready to go. Doing them at your peek points and not your tedeious will make the most difficult tasks easier to bear.

Cancel Interruptions!

This especially applies to those that work at home, if you have been working all day (whether office or home) have a small gateway period where the phone is plugged out mobiles switched off do not check your email just chill. Break off for a moment and do you. Avoid prolonging this for too long (you don't want people to be worry about you lol.)

Most of all Have a Purpose for your day

Try to get something from each day. Make sure you do one great thing each day no matter how big or small just great.

Lastly....Laugh!

Have fun with your day keep it funky. Be realistic stuff happens and the slightest thing can put a damper on your day but you are the only one in control of your emotions, so regardless of the exterior impacts or people around you make sure your smiling keep your spirits up and things will turn out fine. Things never seem so bad when your smiling and when your having fun the day goes quicker. Ask yourself do you see your glass half empty or Half full ;-)

See I started with asking what can you do to make your day most productive, but what you have to understand is in order to be most productive your personal self awareness and well-being has to be in check. So when asking about being most productive its really about self management rather than task management. As long as your head is clear, you will find most other things in life follow through.

I hope this helps. QueenB.D

xoxoxo

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