50 Most Recent Articles

1	Learn to Avoid Basic SEO and Internet Marketing Mistakes Written by: Paul Marshall | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 819 | Viewed: 22 | Votes: 0 Many new website owners fail to consider the basics of SEO from the planning stages of their site. The biggest mistakes are generally the easiest ones to avoid. You don't necessarily need a marketing coach to recognize and to overcome common SEO pitfalls.
2	Free Fax Trial - Is This A Rip-Off Or Not? Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 584 | Viewed: 36 | Votes: 0 Free Fax Trial - Many people are very wary of anything offered for free on the web, but this is one case where trying a free fax trial could prove very beneficial for everyone concerned. Find out why by reading this informative article...
3	Baby Names For Twins - Double The Trouble Written by: Amanda van Hess | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 700 | Viewed: 40 | Votes: 0 Deciding on a baby name is tough enough without having to decide for two - twins that is... Twins are double the fun and double the trouble. Once mom realizes that she is sporting two under the hood, the challenges of naming her unborn children becomes much more difficult. Should she just choose two distinct names, or should she choose two names that fit well together or have a relationship to one another?
4	The End Of Dumb Affiliate Marketing Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 921 | Viewed: 73 | Votes: 0 One of the saddest things that I witness day after day is affiliate marketers who really struggle to make sales. They send out email after email, promotion after promotion, yet often make very few sales. This is not only sad, it's also needless "practice bleeding." Making affiliate sales is easy when you know the secret. It's even very scientific and does have fairly predictable results.
5	Many Fail To Plan, More Fail To Execute! Written by: Martin Harshberger | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 744 | Viewed: 31 | Votes: 0 As the owner, CEO or senior executive of a business, you share many things in common with the coaches of professional sports teams. Can you imagine the head coach of a team - say in the National Football League - going into a game without a game plan? Of course not! That coach would soon be out of work. Coaches literally spend hundreds hours preparing for a 60-minute event.
6	Does Your Web Site Pass the Title Tag Test? Written by: Stone Reuning | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 694 | Viewed: 42 | Votes: 0 When you call up your web site, what do you see in the top of your browser? If your title tag simply reads "company name" or "welcome", you're missing a big opportunity to entice more visitors to your site from the search engines.
7	Four Warnings Regarding a Foreign-Sounding (or Foreign-Looking) New Business Name Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 726 | Viewed: 44 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 Foreign names for companies or products sometimes do very well in the American market. We also see plenty of pseudo-foreign names - created by misapplying spelling patterns found in foreign languages. Use my four-point checklist to make sure you're branding well by giving your name a foreign flavor rather than burdening your creation with a seriously disadvantageous name.
8	To Improve Collections in Your Dental Practice, Manage Patient Expectations Written by: Peter Gopal, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 596 | Viewed: 30 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 Many patients come into a dental practice with the notion that insurance will cover everything. This needs to be set straight during their first visit. In fact, the word "insurance" is a misnomer. What the patient has is really a dental benefit plan, which could cover all or a portion of their treatment. The coverage is never guaranteed, and there are dozens of ways in which payment could be denied even for a preventive exam and cleaning visit...
9	The Road To Online Marketing Success Requires Commitment Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 1552 | Viewed: 58 | Votes: 0 Unsuccessful online marketers are notorious opportunity seekers - giving an opportunity only a couple of weeks to start showing results, before changing directions to chase the next flavor of the week. It almost seems that the majority of online marketers are chasing get-rich-quick schemes, rather than trying to develop a legitimate business. Those who are successful online, are the kind of people who make a solid commitment to a particular business model and make a long-term commitment to a realistic marketing plan.
10	A Confession From Barack Obama Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-02-08 | - Word Count: 292 | Viewed: 56 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 One of the big mistakes many business owners make is coming across as if they are perfect and have no faults. But here's the problem with this. Perfection doesn't endear you to anyone. And everybody knows it's false.
11	Why I Admire Bob the Builder Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-02-05 | - Word Count: 321 | Viewed: 55 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 Today I want to talk about why I admire Bob the Builder. Until recently, I never thought much about Bob the Builder. But over the holidays, I spent some time watching different shows with my 3 year old son.
12	Marketing Coaching: Understanding the Basics of Page Rank Written by: Paul Marshall | Distributed: 2010-02-04 | - Word Count: 868 | Viewed: 35 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00 PageRank (PR) is a numerical value Google assigns to a site as a measure of "authority." A marketing coach will emphasize that building PR is one of the most affordable SEO methods. Understanding PR and using it to craft a link-building campaign is a first step toward higher search engine results.
13	Internet Marketing - Why 2010 Will Be A White Knuckle Ride For Web Marketers Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-02-04 | - Word Count: 1193 | Viewed: 60 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 The coming year 2010, may just be one of the most challenging times for web marketers, mainly because of new FTC (Federal Trade Commission) Guidelines and "ALL" the recent changes within Google. Read to discover what all these new changes could mean for your own online marketing...
14	Razor Blades And The Marketing Slippery Slide Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-02-04 | - Word Count: 558 | Viewed: 29 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 On Friday, I made a mistake which probably cost me a thousand dollars or more. That's right. I gave you the wrong number to call to listen into the replay of my teleseminar about getting more customers last week. Now when people are ready to take the next step with you, it is always a big mistake to put anything in the way of them doing so (as I did on Friday).
15	The Art of Working A Room -- Networking Skills for Small Business Written by: K. MacKillop | Distributed: 2010-02-04 | - Word Count: 1115 | Viewed: 61 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00 Mastering the art of effective networking marks the difference between merely successful entrepreneurs and captains of industry - the better you are at networking, the more power you wield. There are a few simple rules to follow to be successful working the room, and anyone with a little willingness can learn to be a master of networking.
16	Your New Business Name: Three Problems That Could Spell Trouble Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-02-04 | - Word Count: 596 | Viewed: 58 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 If customers, referral sources and media people can't correctly translate the spoken version of your business name into writing, or if they can't make sense of it when they hear the name, word of mouth publicity hits a major snag. Avoid these serious problems when deciding on your new company name.
17	Learn How To Overcome Your Subconscious Mind To Improve Your Golf Game And Handicap Written by: Winchel Blanc | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 1465 | Viewed: 44 | Votes: 0 Obviously, the goal in golf is to get the ball into the hole, in as few strokes as possible. More important than learning a specific technique, to enable the possibility, is to understand the learning process in the game of golf. If you learn to hit the ball fast and straight the first time, then you will naturally lower your handicap. So, for those who are truly interested in improving their golf game, one should strive to make the first stroke hit its mark. This article will guide you through a different way of thinking about how to improve your golf game.
18	Online Fax And The Small Business Start-Up Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 483 | Viewed: 28 | Votes: 0 Many business start-ups are turning to the Internet to handle all their faxing and phone needs. Online fax and virtual PBX services are becoming extremely popular - discover why by reading this informative article.
19	Losing Weight - Take Control of Late Night Snacking Written by: Larry Tobin | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 900 | Viewed: 36 | Votes: 0 When it's late at night it's all too easy for that snack to be something calorie-laden, like a big bowl of ice cream. Unfortunately this is a decision that sets many people back. Yet like every other behavior we've discussed, we can control late night snacking through the formation of healthy, specific habits. It can be as easy as 1-2-3, as we've outlined below.
20	Social Media Management - Setting Your Sights on the Right Sites Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 906 | Viewed: 48 | Votes: 0 Before jumping into SMM, every business needs to consider the core options available to them and see just which ones truly suit the organization and its needs. To that end, what follows is a short review of some Social Media sites and a comparison of their roles to highlight these issues.
21	Tips For Naming A Baby, When You Want To Be Surprised By The Baby's Sex Written by: Amanda van Hess | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 834 | Viewed: 36 | Votes: 0 In recent years, with the availability of inexpensive ultrasound procedures, it seems that all soon-to-be parents are racing to have an ultrasound done to learn the sex of their unborn baby. However, many new parents still prefer finding out the sex of their new baby on his or her birthday. Much like waiting to open a Christmas gift on Christmas morning, some parents prefer to learn the sex of the child on his or her day of birth. Of course, this offers real challenges to new parents, when naming their new child.
22	Understanding PE in Men: Is It a Psychosomatic or Physical Condition? Written by: Bud Castillo | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 1730 | Viewed: 49 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 Notice: The information in this article is being provided to help couples to understand the realities of premature ejaculation in sexual health, and the available treatments for it. If you are disturbed by this topic, please quit reading this article now.
23	A Business Lesson From The Australian Open Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 614 | Viewed: 51 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.50 Unless we move outside our comfort zone on a regular basis, we end up just going around in circles. We need to learn to play 'The Red Line' if we are going to achieve our dreams. And that's what we need to do in business, isn't it? We have to escape our comfort zone to find real success in life and in business...
24	Four Tips For Creating An Effective Authors' Resource Box Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 1669 | Viewed: 43 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50 In article marketing, there are many factors that will affect your articles' ability to promote your website in the most effective manner. In this article, we will briefly discuss a couple those factors, before we dive into how to create an effective Authors' Resource Box, also known as the About The Author Information.
25	The Difference Between Hotels, Vacation Homes and a Bed and Breakfast Written by: Jeb Maxwell | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 1672 | Viewed: 467 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.25 When it is time to take the family on vacation, most of us think only about getting a hotel room. Sure, we might also consider a tent campground, a RV or travel trailer, and possibly even a beach condo, but how many of us realize that we have more choices for a place to sleep while on vacation? In this article, we take a funny look at the joys of vacation accommodations.
26	Link Building in Online Marketing: Tougher Than It Sounds Written by: Paul Marshall | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 871 | Viewed: 54 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 You probably don't need to read the latest professional advice...Without links, your site won't develop authority. Without authority, it won't move up on the search engines. But even the most savvy online marketing consultant would have to admit that doing that is just not as easy as it sounds.
27	How To Restore Old Wood Furniture Written by: Alycia Hartzell | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 989 | Viewed: 40 | Votes: 0 Restoring an old piece of wooden furniture can be an involved and tedious process, so it is important to determine what kind of work is truly necessary before you begin. An inexperienced do-it-yourselfer may look at a blemished piece of furniture and assume that it needs to be refinished, when in fact a touch-up may be just as effective (and a whole lot less time-consuming). In many cases, a thorough cleaning and waxing may be all it takes to turn that dull, worn-out table into a rich and lustrous centerpiece once more! Read this article to learn more....
28	Are Your Websites Secure Or Is The Back Door Wide Open? Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 722 | Viewed: 66 | Votes: 0 One of the topics that all of us online business people are aware of but usually don't feel totally on top of is website security. Coming from a background of having spent over 20 years in the U.S. military, and having spent four years as a software tester, I have a greater awareness of the need for continuous vigilance in this area than your average marketer.
29	Clinical Research Consulting, Inc Provides Clinical Research Monitoring Model That is Beneficial to Industry Sponsors Written by: Lisa Mazurka | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 503 | Viewed: 40 | Votes: 0 Numerous pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations use contract research organizations (CROs) to outsource the service of monitoring clinical trials. Clinical Research Consulting, Inc. (CRCI) has a model that is unique than most industry CROs. Many CROs are finding this alternative approach beneficial and more cost effective. This article will discuss the CRCI monitoring service model, what makes it unique and why it continues to grow amongst industry sponsors.
30	New Year Still Is A Time Of Uncertainty For Economy Written by: Barbara Wulf MC, ACC, CPCC | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 509 | Viewed: 56 | Votes: 0 As we look back on the first decade of the new millennium, we realize in many ways it was a dud and disappointment. We witnessed the World Trade Towers being toppled with senseless terrorism. We closed the decade with the toppling of the global economy that resulted in high unemployment and massive job loss for young and old, skilled and unskilled.
31	39 Free/Low-Cost Tools for Marketing Your Small Business Online Written by: Stone Reuning | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 1777 | Viewed: 74 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 What small business owner has the time to sift through all the tools available for marketing online? Here find the 39 most impactful free or low-cost marketing tools complete with description and link, so you can start adding them to your strategy today.
32	Educate Your Customers Written by: Jesse Self | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 465 | Viewed: 50 | Votes: 0 Take the time to market and sell new products to your old customers and less time trying to sell old products to new customers and you will see a drastic change in your sales, customer quality and branding position.
33	Evaulating Medical Gas Costs In Your Dental Practice Written by: Chick Cowan | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 583 | Viewed: 47 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 Medical gas is a standard expense item in most dental practices. What most dental practitioners do not know is that there are wide variances in pricing depending on the source - perhaps as much as 30% to 40%. This article will explain the many factors that may influence the cost of medical gas purchases, and how you can reduce expenses in your dental practice.
34	STOP Attracting The Wrong Customers Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 640 | Viewed: 32 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 The internet is very sexy at the moment. And everyone wants is hearing about the latest craziest new strategy which can hand you overnight riches. But there's one big problem with the internet: you have no control over who finds your web site. And that means you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find the diamonds.
35	Women and Social Entrepreneurship -- A Growing Trend Written by: K. MacKillop | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 533 | Viewed: 48 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00 Many women are finding that the power and privilege that comes with successful entrepreneurship make it easier to make a difference, both financially and by promoting new ideas. Combining a for-profit business with social activism provides the best of both worlds. Women who are thinking about launching a nonprofit should consider the alternative -- Social Entrepreneurship.
36	Maintain Your Dental Practice Profits by Dealing Effectively with Patients Who Chronically Break Appointments Written by: Peter Gopal, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 503 | Viewed: 53 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 Appointment cancels; broken appointments, and no-shows are a source of endless frustration in any dental practice. Although the vast majority of patients keep their appointments, about 10% of patients cause 80% of that frustration. Developing a protocol for handling this group of patients is essential to avoid lost revenue of anywhere from $150 (minimally) to $700 per day, depending upon the procedure. Follow the four steps below to slow the daily losses.
37	The A Word: Accountability Written by: Martin Harshberger | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 578 | Viewed: 62 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50 My 35 plus years of experience has proven that the majority of executives simply will not or cannot do the things that are necessary to succeed...
38	A Company Catchphrase: Creating a Motto or Slogan That Promotes Your Business Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 608 | Viewed: 65 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 Catchphrases, mottoes and slogans truly influence customers, and that's why you want one for your own company. In just three steps, here's how to make one up for your company.
39	Top 10 Reasons Why Online Marketers Fail With Article Marketing Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-02-01 | - Word Count: 1025 | Viewed: 96 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 If you've been marketing products online for any length of time, you've likely heard people talk about the power and promise of article marketing for the promotion of your online business. Unfortunately, many online marketers have tried to utilize article marketing to benefit their online business and failed. In this article, I document the top ten reasons why people fail to find success with article marketing... And how to fix your article marketing campaigns...
40	The Surprising History and Origin of Corn Flakes(r) Written by: Aaliyah Ferris | Distributed: 2010-01-29 | - Word Count: 402 | Viewed: 7244 | Votes: 36 | Rating: 3.08 Corn Flakes(r), the quintessential American-born breakfast cereal complemented perfectly with strawberries, banana slices and, of course, milk, has surprising origins.
41	I Am Not A Golfing Instructor, But I Played One On The Internet Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-01-29 | - Word Count: 1990 | Viewed: 64 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 I have a unique job, as a professional article ghostwriter, which forces me to do research on topics that I may not normally be interested in learning. Certainly, golf was one of those topics I thought I would never learn about in my life. Now that I have taken the time to learn about the fundamentals of golf, I am glad that I did... But you will be surprised as to why...
42	Top Ten Startup Mistakes That Almost Always Lead to Business Failure Written by: K. MacKillop | Distributed: 2010-01-28 | - Word Count: 1188 | Viewed: 119 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.33 Over two-thirds of new businesses fail within the first few years. Protect your business startup against these ten common startup mistakes and get on the road to a successful company.
43	Naming Your Business: Five Hidden Pittfalls of Using Creative Spelling in Your New Company Name Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-01-28 | - Word Count: 549 | Viewed: 57 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 Many companies put the quirks of the English language to work by concocting an alternate spelling of a key word for their name. This associates their organization with a certain quality while standing out with a unique-looking name. However, creative spelling in a name has five significant disadvantages.
44	Losing Weight - A Pattern of Portion Control Written by: Larry Tobin | Distributed: 2010-01-28 | - Word Count: 928 | Viewed: 57 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50 Managing our weight can be a tricky proposition. Unhealthy food choices surround us, we don't always have the opportunity to exercise, and society's system of three meals a day can send our metabolism into fits. Finding a way to take control is one of the most important steps that we can take in our battle to keep the pounds and the inches off our waistline.
45	Beyond Grammar: Easily Avoided Copywriting Mistakes Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-01-28 | - Word Count: 819 | Viewed: 64 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 No system is perfect. There are always flaws and breakdowns that will occur, for any number of reasons. This holds true in the world of online marketing and especially in the realm of the most common web practice, copywriting. This article addresses broader errors of philosophy or doctrine that can cripple an otherwise technically strong piece of copywriting.
46	Sea World Orlando Florida - A Tour Of The Attraction Written by: Jeb Maxwell | Distributed: 2010-01-27 | - Word Count: 1360 | Viewed: 606 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.00 Sea World Orlando Water Park is central Florida's premier marine life park, accepting visitors year around and presenting its guests with an sea wildlife experience that will be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Read this article to get an overview of what you can expect when you visit Orlando's Sea World Marine Park.
47	Wisconsin's Lakes Offer A Multitude Of Log Cabin Rentals For Vacationers Written by: Candi Seger | Distributed: 2010-01-27 | - Word Count: 692 | Viewed: 77 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 Cabin rentals in Wisconsin are a great value to both new and seasoned travelers to the state. Wisconsin has a wide amalgamation of natural lakes, reservoirs, and small ponds; many dotted along their shores with classic, honest-to-goodness log cabins. These cabins are often vacant, yet comfortably furnished and ready to be warmed by a family looking to fish, explore, and relax on the scenic water front.
48	Stop Wasting Time and Money With Your Article Marketing Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-01-27 | - Word Count: 1014 | Viewed: 54 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50 Online marketers are always arguing for or against the value of article marketing. Many will argue that article marketing could provide real traffic and sales to ones' website, and furthermore, article submission has the potential to offer some serious SEO value to the marketers' websites. Many more will tell you that article marketing is an utter waste of time and money... The difference between those who do well with article marketing and those who do not is usually a matter of education, or lack thereof...
49	Business Startups with Bad Credit Written by: K. MacKillop | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 734 | Viewed: 75 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50 Bad personal credit is a common stumbling block for entrepreneurs. Working for your self is the best opportunity for building wealth. While bad personal credit can make the startup process slightly more challenging, it is not a total barrier to business ownership and business success.
50	Fewer Broken Appointments Mean a More Profitable Dental Practice Written by: Peter Gopal, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 608 | Viewed: 59 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 On a daily basis, a dentist and staff probably spend more time discussing and dealing with the topic of appointment cancels, broken appointments, and no-shows than any other subject. It is a source of endless frustration. Downtime is also the biggest single source of lost revenue.