Her Backyard by Doreen Lewis is an adventure, romance novel that depicts a career woman in the middle of self-discovery. It is about making choices that may not be so easy to make and complex relationships between co-workers, siblings and friends. I am certain that many readers within the age ...

Are you working from home? Creating a prestigious image for your small business with a limited budget can be difficult because you are unable to build a fancy office or rent luxurious office space. Unfortunately, your business image may be the very key to success. Find out below why your business im...

Why we fear speaking The Book of Lists years ago had speaking to a group of people as the number one fear in life ? well ahead of death. Subsequent studies have tended to confirm that if not the top fear, it is always very close to the top. Why does speaking to a group of people cause us so m...

Ask anyone trapped in a cubical about their entrepreneurial dream and they will tell you, ?I want to own my own business. I?ll make more and have more time.? Only 2% of small business owners (SBOs) live that dream. The other 98% find their businesses owning them. They work more hours and have less m...

We?ve all heard of the Pareto Principle or the 80/20 Rule as it is often called, but today I want to introduce you to another theory that is gaining widespread acceptance. You can call it the ?10/90 Potential Theory.? The ?10/90 Potential Theory? suggests that each of us reach only about 10% of our...

Counter one of the classic negotiating gambits by addressing it directly. You?ve assembled a brilliant sales proposal for a new client and when you arrive to the meeting to hammer out the final details, you suddenly find yourself sitting across the table negotiating with two people. One is a person...

In the window washing business, it takes a lot more than knowing how to wash a window in order to be successful. I`m sure you`ve heard the expression "You get one chance to make a first impression. Make it a good one". So we`re going to talk today about how to create a powerful impression designe...

Edward Bulwer-Lytton stated "The pen is mightier than the sword." These days, not may people use the pen to write with. More often they use typewriters or, even more frequently, computers and word processors. But make no mistake, the written word is still very powerful, and if you own a word pro...

Did you know there are 1,730 newspapers published daily in the United States? They have a combined circulation of nearly 62 million people. And reviews are only one way of using them. Targeting Special Sections Throughout the year, newspapers put together special supplements, which can be another bo...

I have a client who wanted to drive prospective customers to his online store using a business-to-business postcard. Great idea, I thought, and cost effective. He had a terrific product, a compelling offer, and a sound business model. He had just one problem. He wanted to make all website visi...

Whoever the bloke that first thought of this must be a genius. Imagine having to shop all you want, and then getting paid so you can shop all over again. If this job was offered years ago, our elders might be crooning, Fairy tale can come true? or Heaven on earth?(with more heart to it) who knows, t...

There are many Leadership factors involved in building an mlm downline, but none are more frustrating than the roles a Network Marketing Leader can play when recruiting and engaging a new person in this business. We have a tendency to go from one extreme to the other. Ignoring the new person to prac...

There`s a few easy ways to keep people coming back to your site - find out how to make your home on the web more popular! In A Working Writer`s Website: Publish, Promote and Profit? http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art454.asp<...

When a customer walks into your office, don?t sell them the first product that comes to mind. Sit them down and evaluate their needs, than sell them the products that meet their needs. I once worked with a guy in the banking industry, who was one of the best at explaining the benefits and features o...

Over the last few years I have helped thousands of people start their own home based businesses. Many of these folks have become quite successful and others, for various reasons, have failed to achieve success. People starting out in their first home based business adventure almost always suffer i...

Remember, that in each article, you are communication something about you. You want the message that be one that encourages people to want to get to know you better, to learn more about you know and to become one of your clients or subscribers. So - there are many benefits to be derived from creatin...

There are many places on the Internet where you can Submit Articles for Redistribution. Submitting Articles is very Time Consuming so why not find the Best Places to Spend your Time. Here are 7 Key Features any Good Article Submission Directory should have 1 - High Page Rank The Higher the Googl...

You may think,  "Why not let other Web sites sell my book?"

That`s a good plan to get started, but one of the dangers is that book-selling sites may not pay you on time, pay you enough, or just go by the wayside because of low profits. They pay around 30% royalties for print books and 50% ro...

Meaning And Functioning Of MLM Multilevel marketing (MLM), also known as network marketing, is a method of marketing one`s products and services through a network of independent distributors instead of selling them through the conventional retailers. Online MLM business is mushrooming day by day. Wi...

Writing articles for your site and for the use of others, is a simple proven way low cost way to get more traffic. Articles can be used for all subjects and just like newspapers and magazines, is a recognised way of sharing information. Articles a low cost way of promotion but they do take time whic...

Have you ever sat in a Coffee Shop or bookstore and listened the sales pitch of a Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) recruiter attempting to coax you into their down line? Crazy isn?t it? While you are sipping on your "Double pump - White Mocha Frappachino, with whip cream" yes, I am a Starbucks Groupie; y...

Franchise opportunities are becoming more appealing to people who want to run their own business. People who have heard of a franchise opportunity usually find out about them through their friends and/or business classes. The people who are most interested in franchise opportunities are ones that kn...

The Rich Jerk "Making Money on the internet is Easy" e-book Review 1)The value proposition The Rich Jerk claims: * To reveal the unorthodox marketing methods that brought him million dollars each year * That most of his techniques have never been seen * That he is better than you because he`s richer...

Make sure you balance work and play - take at least one day off a week
Part One We have advised people who have a home-based business about organizing their time and space efficiently for maximum use of work time. But there is another factor to be considered, and one that also needs some organ...

If you work from home you don`t need me to remind you that there is a price to pay for this luxury. You may save on rent but you have to work hard to keep a balance. If your work space starts to get mixed up with your living space then in the worst case scenario you can end up unhappy at home and un...

Starting a business can be an exciting prospect....or a frustrating, confusing task that seems impossible to conquer. Which one will apply to your situation will depend on how well you plan, how much you educate yourself, and how disciplined you are in following through. Many people start out with a...

Just as a gardener prepares his garden beds by tilling, testing the soil, fertilizing, watering and preparing it for his seeds. So must the home business person also prepare his business bed. Do your research on the business you are interested in. Know what they offer, how they pay, what you can exp...

As you know, Hurricane Katrina has caused destruction and devastation across several states. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced and are unable to work since the storm. Businesses have been closed for weeks. The economical impact is unimaginable. No one knows what the effects will be...

Are you interested in starting a home-based business? You may want to work from home for several reasons, including dissatisfaction with your current job, because you have small children or elderly parents that require you to be at home, or you may just need the income a home-based business opportun...

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Let me quote something you wrote. "When you reach the boundary between like and love, you know you are entering a different country. You are beyond newness and infatuation. You know what Shakespeare meant when he called love `an ever-fixed mark that looks on tempests and is never shaken.`" On one...

Many mobile car wash owners believe that when they get started they need lots of contracts with companies, buildings and property managers to get exclusivity to wash cars. And it would be smart to have several such contracts drawn up when they are asked for. More importantly you will need a copy of ...

Marketing your home based business is vital to its success. So one of the first things you should do when starting your home based business is to develop a marketing plan. For your home based business marketing plan, you need to know what your business is really about and what separates you from th...

Articles abound advising the business community how to properly screen when looking for a Virtual Assistant (VA). Unfortunately, some of the advice may lead you astray, as it often ignores the fact that VAs are not employees but independent contractors providing professional business to business (B2...

I am a networking junkie! But unlike people with other addictions, I am not looking for a 12-step program to cure me of my habit, because I like the ?BUZZ? my business gests from my referral addition. A healthy referral based business is built by creating relationships with business professi...

The industrial revolution and feminist movement saw many changes in the work place. Women left the home to work along side men. Women fought for equal rights and equal salaries. Now, however, some women want to also enjoy their role as a mother during the fleeting years of their children`s youth....

Time is money; undoubtedly one of the oldest clichés in existence. Have you ever thought about what it really means though? Is bending over to pick up a penny worth your time? Maybe, but would it still be worth it to cross the street for the same penny. Maybe not. Your time has value. You can cho...

The English language is the most commonly spoken language on Earth, either by native speakers or by people who have learned it in addition to their first language. More and more people everyday have the desire to learn English as a second language. The type of people who wish to learn it run the gam...

By now, you are heartsick and tired of looking at the images of the horror and devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. However, if you are an author and self-publisher, it pays to look at this disaster as a wake-up call. Just for a moment, image that a disaster stuck YOUR home. What w...

For many of us, the idea of getting free publicity can be a confusing and daunting task. So why do it? Because free publicity really works and if you are looking for ways to attract new customers to your internet business, free publicity is by far one of the best ways to do it. I am going to share w...

Get the facts and stop your middle school hardcore bullies! Documentation is the key to stopping middle school bullying! The more data you have, the more successful you will be. For hardcore bullies, I enlist the help of the team of teachers that has that student currently. I attend one of the...

Hiring a tutor can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you have never done it before. The following five qualities are the most important ones that you should look for when matching a tutor with a child: 1) Their ability to ?connect? with your child and you. 2) Their teaching style ? d...

Initially, enlightenment is living in the present moment and accepting your situation as it is. That is a pretty heavy task for anyone in any time. It is often said that an enlightened person cannot be angered by small talk or negative energy. Many people are humble and believe that they will neve...

When writing articles for publication, it is important that you bear certain matters in mind. If you want to write a good article that stands a good chance of publication you need to take the following into consideration before, when you are in the process and after completion: Have you formed a f...

During the summer Olympics I watched the men`s and women`s hurdles. I`m always impressed by these athletes` ability to run at full speed and leap the hurdles without breaking stride. But each time I watch this track event, I have the same reaction. If they just went out on the track and removed t...

When you begin to write copy for any product or service, there are a few things you have to take into consideration. The first is always your target audience: who you?ll be writing to. Finding out about the needs and wants of the audience members, their communication styles, their lifestyles, and ...

Without doubt, it is hard to reach top positions in search engines especially If you are not an expert and intend to reach this high rankings with the most frequently used keywords and key phrases like, Internet marketing, home business, Money, money making. In a word, the most relevant keywords and...

Did you know that by simply participating in various forums and posting your various views and ideas, can potentially bring new growth and life to your online business? Let?s look at some of the positive aspects that forum participation can bring to your business. 1. We are all looking for traff...

When a person knows and knows not that he knows. Teach him. When a person knows and knows that he knows. Follow him. I have read a lot about Network Marketing and MLM and I have learnt a few things which you might like to know. And the one thing that I know for sure is that network marketing sel...

Among the various foolproof methods used to boost traffic to your site (ezine advertising, and search engine submitting, to name a couple) one method seems to be forgotten about by many new Internet marketers. That method is writing press releases. Press releases are a way to get your business exp...