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1	Sell Yourself, Not Your Products or Services Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2012-01-02 | - Word Count: 989 | Viewed: 2332 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 4.00 Sell yourself, not your products or services. The point we need to make is that your products and services will change over time as your business adapts to the realities of the marketplace.
2	How To Build a Strong and Powerful Business During a Recession Written by: Trey McMartin | Distributed: 2011-11-10 | - Word Count: 987 | Viewed: 260 | Votes: 0 During a recession, most business owners pull the reins on advertising budgets, fearful of what tomorrow might bring... Those who remain fearful have forgotten what made them the success they are today... They have forgotten that they have a God-given talent to overcome the incredible obstacles in their paths.
3	SEO Lessons from Local Businesses Written by: Trey McMartin | Distributed: 2011-11-09 | - Word Count: 945 | Viewed: 723 | Votes: 0 More than once in the six years that I have been providing SEO services for websites, I have had the opportunity to discuss with individual business owners their search engine optimization needs. Now and again, I run across an individual business owner who is quick to say that SEO is absolutely worthless. When confronted with such an absolute statement, I like to press for details. It has been my experience that people who speak in negative absolutes will have a horror story to share.
4	Where Will FDA Target Next? What IVD Manufacturers Should Know Before Their Next FDA Audit Written by: Norm Howe | Distributed: 2011-09-12 | - Word Count: 706 | Viewed: 207 | Votes: 0 Medical device manufacturers are always interested in knowing what FDA's next area of focus will be. Well, if you're an In Vitro Diagnostic manufacturer you might review your measurement systems.
5	Online Fax - 10 Reasons To Get An Online Fax Service Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2011-09-12 | - Word Count: 560 | Viewed: 201 | Votes: 0 Online faxing is the new more modern way to fax. If you or your company is not using an online fax service, here are 10 good reasons why you should get it.
6	Book Authors: How To Sell More Books And Get Your Publisher Active Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2011-08-23 | - Word Count: 1871 | Viewed: 41353 | Votes: 31 | Rating: 3.94 It is an unfortunate reality that most people who write books believe that their publisher will always put their best foot forward, to promote their book. In the real world, it does not quite work that way.
7	Best Effort Essential for the Job Interview Written by: Barbara Wulf MS, ACC, CPCC | Distributed: 2011-07-30 | - Word Count: 676 | Viewed: 322 | Votes: 0 Interviewing will determine if you are the right person for the job. These tips will help you make the job interview a success.
8	Go Green With Your Career Search Written by: Barbara Wulf MS, ACC, CPCC | Distributed: 2011-07-28 | - Word Count: 636 | Viewed: 238 | Votes: 0 Many of the qualities of green living, like recycling and sustainability, can apply to a career search, even if the career is not directly associated with green industries.
9	ReCareer in the Second-half of Life Written by: Barbara Wulf MS, ACC, CPCC | Distributed: 2011-07-26 | - Word Count: 525 | Viewed: 284 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 Many of us worked the first half of our life to "fit" the job description. ReCareering is about finding the right fit, being selective, being creative, being fulfilled and being intentional about how you spend your time.
10	Amendments to Construction Lien Law in New Jersey Written by: Steven Nudelman, Esq | Distributed: 2011-07-25 | - Word Count: 1136 | Viewed: 293 | Votes: 0 Based on a report issued by the New Jersey Law Revision Commision, a revision to the Construction Lien Law was signed by Governor Christie in January, 2011.
11	Up in the Air Written by: Barbara Wulf MS, ACC, CPCC | Distributed: 2011-07-24 | - Word Count: 678 | Viewed: 281 | Votes: 0 When looking for work or changing careers, go beyond researching on the internet and reading articles. Find out how you can learn from the art of listening and having a conversation.
12	Wealthy Salon/Spa Owners View Problems As an Opportunity To Grow, Struggling Salon/Spa Owners Don't! Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2011-07-07 | - Word Count: 485 | Viewed: 481 | Votes: 0 Wealthy salon/spa owners focus their energies on growth and overcoming challenges, not on worrying about what others say or think.
13	Salon and Spa Owners: Which Monk Are You? Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2011-07-05 | - Word Count: 477 | Viewed: 296 | Votes: 0 Too many salon and spa owners are carrying around a lot hurts, regrets, guilt, past failures and fears about the future. But no one is forcing you to carry these emotional rocks, so put that sack down!
14	The Single Most Profitable Day You Spend on Your Spa or Salon! Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2011-06-30 | - Word Count: 470 | Viewed: 388 | Votes: 0 Salon and spa owners need to combine their marketing plan with marketing systems. A marketing calendar plans out strategies for a year, and is instrumental to the success of your spa or salon.
15	Corporate Business Gifts - Why Business Laptops Are The Perfect Corporate Gifts Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2011-06-29 | - Word Count: 505 | Viewed: 409 | Votes: 0 Finding a good practical corporate business gift can be difficult, especially with so many choices out there. This article looks at some of the reasons why business laptops can be the perfect corporate gifts and why you should consider giving them.
16	Wealthy Salon/Spa Owners Understand the Power of Their Words! Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2011-06-28 | - Word Count: 480 | Viewed: 403 | Votes: 0 When struggling salon/spa owners start practicing and using the language of wealthy salon/spa owners they begin to experience a freedom that goes beyond current circumstance and have the freedom to reinvent their reality.
17	5 TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS Written by: Paul Barton | Distributed: 2011-06-24 | - Word Count: 363 | Viewed: 462 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 4.00 Effective communication skills: These five tips will help you put them to work for you.
18	Attention Salon and Spa Owners: Do You Wake Up Thinking Life Sucks and Then You Die? Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2011-06-23 | - Word Count: 384 | Viewed: 363 | Votes: 0 Struggling salon/spa owners need to realize and become aware that their contradictory thoughts are defeating them. Question: How often are you sending your mind contradictory thoughts instead of clear inspiring thoughts?
19	How Wealthy Salon/Spa Owners Develop The Wealth Mindset Written by: DJ Richoux | Distributed: 2011-06-21 | - Word Count: 1058 | Viewed: 349 | Votes: 0 To become a wealthy salon/spa owner you have free yourself from the guilt of making money and a healthy profit. Start thinking and acting like wealthy salon/spa owner who is comfortable and relaxed around money.
20	Clients Want to Visit Spas and Salons Where People Know Their Name! Written by: DJ Richoux | Distributed: 2011-06-17 | - Word Count: 585 | Viewed: 261 | Votes: 0 Everybody wants to hear and read their name. Personalization is a powerful tactic when used properly in direct mail or postcards that can significantly increase your sales by attracting more clients to come to your spa or salon.
21	Wealthy Salon/Spa Owners Focus on What They Want! Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2011-06-16 | - Word Count: 610 | Viewed: 457 | Votes: 0 I have talked to a lot of successful salon/spa owners or well as other successful business owners. There is a common thread in all their stories. Success leaves clues.
22	What Can Salon/Spa Owners Learn From an Italian Deli? Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2011-06-15 | - Word Count: 467 | Viewed: 349 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 You are wondering what can I learn from an Italian deli on how to run my salon or spa? You can learn a lot from these three guys. See wealthy salon owners understand the same secret these three deli owners understand. That secret being they are not in deli business they are actually in the relationship business.
23	Wealthy Salon/Spa Owners Build Their Yes Muscle! Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2011-06-14 | - Word Count: 841 | Viewed: 331 | Votes: 0 Struggling salon/spa owners are like a garden hose. They seem to be in chaos all the time with a hundred things going on all at once. They have no direction therefore no discipline. They spray their thoughts everywhere like a garden hose with the nozzle turned to mist. Their thoughts and actions have no focus or power as they vaporize into thin air.
24	21 Tips for Defeating Writer's Block Written by: Trey Pennewell | Distributed: 2011-03-11 | - Word Count: 993 | Viewed: 658 | Votes: 0 One of the most difficult aspects of article writing and marketing, is how to come up with fresh topics to write about. It is even more difficult to put your finger on ideas that are hot and related to your topic. Here are some suggestions to help you get those creative juices flowing again...
25	14 Tips to Improve Your Article Writing and Article Marketing Written by: Trey Pennewell | Distributed: 2011-03-10 | - Word Count: 1133 | Viewed: 753 | Votes: 0 Everything online requires content, and articles are just one form of content. Learning how to write articles and create content should be a focal point for anyone looking to start a business or even a hobby online, after all like the saying goes, content is king. In this article, we provide 14 tips to help you improve your article content.
26	Work Less - Make More Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2011-03-04 | - Word Count: 413 | Viewed: 596 | Votes: 0 Sometimes it's nice to look back and see how far we have come. Because your growth can sometimes be a bit like watching grass grow.
27	The Death and Resurrection of Quality Content Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2011-03-04 | - Word Count: 769 | Viewed: 683 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 No matter where you go online, you are bound to find someone complaining about the quality of content available online. When we want to find information that answers our questions for us, the last thing we want to do is to land on a MFA (Made For Adsense) website with questionable content. And yet, many of the people who complain about this state of affairs also contribute to the problem...
28	Achieve Your Goals With This Mind Trick Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2011-03-03 | - Word Count: 332 | Viewed: 631 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 Zig Ziglar had a quote which read: "An optimist is someone who goes after Moby Dick in a rowboat and takes the tartar source with him." And I wanted to take a moment to expand on that quote today, because metaphorically "Moby Dick" is the big dreams we are chasing. But how many of us really believe we will create them?
29	Motivation Theory Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2011-03-02 | - Word Count: 277 | Viewed: 581 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 Here's another Zig Ziglar quote I came across the other day: "People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily." Nice quote. And it really pulls on the fact that consistency is the key - that nothing just happens and lasts forever...
30	Cutting Through The Information Overload: Grab Your Readers' Attention With a Great Title Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2011-03-02 | - Word Count: 802 | Viewed: 749 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 5.00 As avid readers, we have trained our brains to scan the headlines looking for something that might suit our desires... This article will give you a solid understanding of how to grab your readers by the eyeballs and get them to open and read your articles...
31	Success Leaves Clues Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2011-03-01 | - Word Count: 334 | Viewed: 636 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 Sometimes you can learn a lot from just watching what others are doing. After all, success leaves clues, right?
32	Types of Spill Containment Equipment Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-12-23 | - Word Count: 492 | Viewed: 768 | Votes: 0 When evaluating your spill containment equipment needs, you will find there are a wide variety of spill containment tools that are available for various applications. Let's start by looking at some typical spill containment applications.
33	The Top Four Introvert Marketing Strengths, As Rated by Introverts Themselves and the Public Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-12-23 | - Word Count: 529 | Viewed: 882 | Votes: 0 It's true that introverts will never grab center stage at a party, and they are not masterful at small talk. However, introverts have many other abilities that take them far in business, and it can make a huge difference to potential clients when those qualities are spotlighted in their marketing.
34	Shy People Are a Blessing Written by: Dr Jeannette Kavanagh | Distributed: 2010-12-22 | - Word Count: 719 | Viewed: 755 | Votes: 0 A person who is shy always comes across as having a charm that is singularly missing in most people. Instead of that often brash over-confident person who just loves the sound of her or his own voice, the shy person seems to live and breathe more softly.
35	Developing A Facility Response Plan To Comply With the EPA Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-12-21 | - Word Count: 428 | Viewed: 714 | Votes: 0 The EPA has been very proactive in requiring businesses, both large and small, to adhere to standards that prevent pollution activities through oil and chemical spills. The Oil Pollution Act is one example of resulting legislation that has come from Washington, D.C., and it requires businesses to file a Facility Response Plan (FRP) with the EPA.
36	Introverted Business Owners: Don't Believe These Three Myths About Introverts' Marketing Abilities Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-12-21 | - Word Count: 697 | Viewed: 774 | Votes: 0 If you know you're an introvert, you may believe you're at a huge disadvantage when it comes to marketing. Watch out for three myths that are harmful to a lot of introverts when it comes to marketing.
37	Article Marketing Tips: How Consumers Read Your Articles Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-12-16 | - Word Count: 1278 | Viewed: 842 | Votes: 0 If you want to understand what makes one article marketer successful, while many more achieve poor results, then consider this 6-step process designed to help you understand how to make your article marketing more effective.
38	Create A Chemical Spill Response Plan Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-12-16 | - Word Count: 515 | Viewed: 973 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.67 While following all appropriate precautions significantly reduces the chance of a chemical spill, it is mandatory that any facility that uses chemicals or chemical agents in the course of production has a Chemical Spill Response Plan in place.
39	How to Work Well With Introverted Clients: Four Guidelines Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-12-16 | - Word Count: 595 | Viewed: 699 | Votes: 0 Introverts are reserved people who treasure their privacy, work most productively one-on-one and may need time and space for making decisions. Discover how to create the conditions for a great long-term relationship with introverted clients.
40	Public Speaking Skills: First Principle of Great Communication Written by: Dr Jeannette Kavanagh | Distributed: 2010-12-15 | - Word Count: 876 | Viewed: 696 | Votes: 0 We all need public speaking skills, even if it's only the skill of asking a question at a local meeting of the Parents and Teachers' Association. Over the years I have seen even very experienced public speakers forget the most basic principle of oral (spoken) communication.
41	List Building Tips For The Affiliate Marketer Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-12-14 | - Word Count: 762 | Viewed: 707 | Votes: 0 List building is one simple marketing strategy any affiliate marketer can use to increase traffic and sales. But there are a few simple things you can do to make your list building and affiliate marketing much more effective, find out what they are by reading this article.
42	3-30-3 Rule of Online User Behaviour Written by: Jamie Lee | Distributed: 2010-12-14 | - Word Count: 599 | Viewed: 647 | Votes: 0 An effective sales funnel design is instrumental to maximising conversion. The average web visitor would give you a mere 3 seconds before deciding to press the Back button of his browser. If you succeed in capturing his attention, you gain an additional 30 seconds where he will evaluate your value proposition. Finally, you will have an additional 3 minutes to persuade him to perform a particular action.
43	Developing A Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-12-14 | - Word Count: 435 | Viewed: 778 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 If you operate a facility with above-ground oil storage capacity greater than 1,320 gallons using storage tanks, drums, containers, or utilize equipment that contains oil in excess of this amount, the EPA requires your facility to maintain a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC).
44	Help Desk Software: Exploring Deployment Options Written by: Clark Tanner | Distributed: 2010-12-14 | - Word Count: 772 | Viewed: 698 | Votes: 0 IT professionals of today tend to have high expectations with regard to the software tools they use to track and manage their customer issues. Almost everyone who is researching Help Desk software is looking for the application that has the most powerful feature set at the best price.
45	Selling to Introverts: 10 Ways to Appeal to Introverts' Marketing Preferences Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-12-14 | - Word Count: 789 | Viewed: 894 | Votes: 0 Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, you probably have an unthinking tendency to market to people the way you yourself prefer to be communicated with and treated. If your target audience resembles you, that approach succeeds. But if your target audience differs greatly from you, you're shooting yourself in the foot when you do that. Learn how this applies to selling to introverts.
46	Create Staggering Wealth With An Efficient Marketing Sales Funnel Process Written by: Ryan Parenti | Distributed: 2010-12-09 | - Word Count: 1175 | Viewed: 642 | Votes: 0 Did you know a marketing sales funnel process can make you or break you? It's easy and you can make big bucks online quickly if you do this right.
47	Use Online Fax To Lower Your Faxing Costs Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-12-09 | - Word Count: 491 | Viewed: 595 | Votes: 0 These days every company is looking for ways to save money and cut operating expenses. Read this article to discover why using an online fax service can be a great money saver for any individual or business.
48	How to Improve Your Online Marketing Results Written by: Jamie Lee | Distributed: 2010-12-09 | - Word Count: 788 | Viewed: 564 | Votes: 0 Several factors are integral in determining your advertising campaign success and conversion rates. A good frame work to assess your campaign would be to base it on the 40-40-20 rule.
49	Maintaining Adequate Spill Containment Systems In The Workplace Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-12-09 | - Word Count: 543 | Viewed: 666 | Votes: 0 A work area spill of toxic or hazardous agents can be a scary state for all concerned. The natural impulse for nearly all people when they recognize a discharge happening is to do their best to intervene and try to rectify the problem themselves. Unfortunately, this is nearly always the incorrect course of action...
50	Marketing to Introverts: Seven Marketing Pitches That Leave Introverts Cold Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-12-09 | - Word Count: 822 | Viewed: 662 | Votes: 0 Unlike extroverts, who thrive on social interaction, introverts recharge their batteries by being alone. They tend to be more private, quiet and to-the-point than extroverts. Here are seven types of marketing pitches that are common in Internet marketing - and elsewhere - that leave introverts cold.