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OCT 3ML Briefcase

2011-10-31T09:31:00.000-04:00

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OCT 3ML Briefcase

2011-10-11T07:44:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Below you will find summaries from the unique 3ML Briefcase. Over the first 2 weeks of every month, summaries for all 32 articles appearing in the current month’s online magazine are presented. Articles rotate every day with 4 new articles appearing in the respective subject areas (leadership, business and management, marketing and productivity). Key links for the 3 Minute Learning website include:
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Importing Basics - What You Need To Know To Get Started

Chris Malta & Robin Cowie

You're already importing — why not get the benefits? Everyone knows there are great deals to be found overseas — items that can be picked up for a fraction of the cost. But what you may not have considered is that almost everything you're buying domestically has already been imported. You're just paying a mark-up cost to whoever did the actual importing for you. For retail newcomers, there's nothing wrong with that. But for the established businessperson, importing directly can save a lot of money.

4 Strategies to Help You Make Money from Your Website

Trey Pennewell

People always seem to be looking for new ways to make money online. There is nothing wrong with being innovative and trying new methods to make money. The problem is when people, seeking new methods, forget to pay attention to the proven methods of making money online. What has worked in the past for successful webmasters is still working today and will likely continue to work into the foreseeable future. There are 4 primary areas that a webmaster must focus on to be successful.

Improve Your Link Popularity with Website Promotion

Bruce Swedal

So you finally started your website. You have updated it with some high quality, unique and relevant content to make your visitors stick around. So now what? Now all you have to do is get those visitors to come. Let them know about your website by building links that point towards your website and gain some link popularity. There are a couple different kinds of links you will be interested in. The first is one-way links and the second is reciprocal links.

SEO for Google in 5 Easy Steps

Moe Tamani

Search engine optimization is a comparatively easier process than it may seem. There is a misapprehension that it takes hours and loads of hard work. Though that is sometimes true, mostly it can be easy and will take less time if you follow these five SEO Google tips.

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OCT 3ML Briefcase

2011-10-10T08:12:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Great Business Is Great Marketing

James Copper

The greatest entrepreneurs in the world are also the greatest marketers. Just think of Donald Trump and Richard Branson. No one can accuse them of hiding their light under a bushel. One can imagine how they enter any business meeting, completely at ease and in control of the situation. They have branded themselves and their businesses so strongly that they are unassailable in the marketplace.

5 Postcard Marketing Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

Bob Leduc

Postcards have proven themselves to be highly effective for marketing in the 21st century. But marketers often sabotage their own success with postcards by making some common mistakes in using them. Here are 5 postcard marketing mistakes many marketers make and some easy ways to avoid them.

Engineering Smarter Landing Pages

Dan Lok

Not all landing pages are created equal. How well they convert rests solely on how well you engineer them. Let’s discuss thought, design, engineering and how they make a difference. Smarter landing pages are 'human friendly.' They're based on what is known about people and what people like and don't like. And that knowledge isn't arbitrary. It's based on research, marketing testing and facts.

3 Key Points in Online Marketing to Avoid Tanking Your Results

Paul Marshall

With all the changes in Google AdWords and the increased competition, organic SEO looks more and more attractive to most of us. The key is for your website optimization to out-perform your competition, without over spending with an online marketing consultant. Remember, affordable Search Engine Optimization is about increasing quality traffic, then converting that traffic to a sale or a sales lead.

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OCT 3ML Briefcase

2011-10-09T14:31:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

How Many Links Does it Take to Get to the Middle of Google Page One?

Bill Platt

Everyday it seems people are asking me the optimum numbers of inbound links they need to acquire for their website in order to rank well in Google. My answer is going to seem flip but it is the honest, best answer. Answer: You need more inbound links - of equal or higher quality - than what your competitors have.

Power Selling With Word Choice

Kurt Mortensen

The Law of Verbal Packaging states that the more skillful a person is in the use of language, the more persuasive they will be. People are persuaded by us based on the words we use. Words affect our perceptions, our attitudes, our beliefs and our emotions. The words we use in the persuasion process make all the difference in the world.

How an Online Forum Helped My Internet Marketing Business

Martin Hurley

Compared to some, my 'online internet marketing success' is small. I'm just a remote speck of sand in the giant sandpit of life. But, there are some things I've learned that may help you. One thing I've noticed about Internet marketing is that sometimes we forget just how far forward we've progressed. You actually may not be aware of how successful you have become!

Business Success: Avoiding the Crash

Mark Walters

It comes without warning. At first the business owner notices their productivity level decreasing. Then they notice they have a hard time solving problems. Next, they feel tired and start experiencing pain in their neck, shoulders and back. There is no reason to panic. This is called The Crash and is quite common among work-at-home business owners.

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OCT 3ML Briefcase

2011-10-07T07:56:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

What Is Positive Thought?

Gary M. Miller

What one person thinks is positive, another person may think is negative but people are often mistaken. There must be a way of determining what is really positive and what is really negative in life. What is that method that determines a positive thought from a negative thought? One psychiatrist, Dr. David R. Hawkins, has proposed the idea that some thoughts are detrimental to our general health as human beings and others tend to promote health and life in all living beings.

How to Be in Charge (without Being a Jerk)

Judy Murdoch

I was working at a sales training seminar and we were on the topic of handling customer objections. A participant who owns a massage therapy practice was asking how to best address a prospective client who didn't want to follow his recommended course of treatment. We then asked other audience members to share their experience. A couple people spoke up and their advice, however well-intended, felt off to me.

Motivation - The Defining Moment of Self-Improvement

Jordi Shoman

For any aspect of self-improvement, there has to be a reason for you to start and keep going. That is your motivation – the reason for doing what you do. In order to attempt any sort of improvement in your life, you need to be motivated in some way to get started.

How to Build Trust at Work

Christos Varsamis

You may be a skillful, effective employer but if you don't trust your personnel (and personnel trusting you) then the chances of improving and expanding your business are extremely limited. It's not critical for the employees to like the boss but they need to have trust. If not, the leader won't be able to lead and workers will have little motivation at work.

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OCT 3ML Briefcase

2011-10-06T03:31:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

10 Valuable Aspects of a Successful Homepage

Terri Seymour

The homepage of your website is often the landing page and is critical to the success of your online business. When people land on this page, you have just a few seconds to capture their interest. This page will be a giant factor in your conversion rate which is the ratio of visitors that respond to your goal action. This goal action can be subscribing to your newsletter, signing up for your ecourse and ordering your products.

How to Generate Emergency Money NOW!

Willie Crawford

Over the past 12 years, I've created dozens of information products, and sold hundreds of affiliate products. I've discovered what does and what doesn't work in quickly creating AND marketing information products.

List Building - What Is The Most Important Benefit?

Titus Hoskins

If you're new to list building, you may just be wondering what all the fuss is about? What's so important about list building you may be asking? Why should it be the first task any webmaster and/or marketer should do? More importantly, you may be wondering what is the number one benefit of building your list?

6 Signposts of Successful Product Selection and Selling

Chris Malta & Robin Cowie

Getting started on eBay can be overwhelming for the newcomer who has no idea where to begin. That's why it's helpful to look at those who have built successful businesses in this venue. To get to where they are now, the most accomplished entrepreneurs all learned to do six things. All six require willingness to study and learn — but then, so does being a successful online retailer.

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OCT 3ML Briefcase

2011-10-05T10:10:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

The Mystique of Numbers in Company Names

Marcia Yudkin

While visiting the House of the Seven Gables in Salem, Massachusetts, made famous in the 1851 book by Nathaniel Hawthorne, I mentally tried out other numbers to see if they would sound as spooky and portentous.

Who Else Wants to Know How-To Write an Effective Advertisement?

Bill Platt

Webmasters struggle everyday with the question of how they should advertise their website. There are so many advertising venues; it is hard to know which is the right venue or the right combination of advertising venues. The answer to this question is actually simple. The right venues are the ones that allow you to earn enough sales from the placement of your advertisement to make a profit. Your advertisement should earn more money for you than it cost for you to buy the advertisement.

Internet Marketing and Viral Marketing

Scott Lindsay

Viral marketing is a unique tool designed to create so much buzz about the article itself that even the largest sites will want to publish it. Those who use this technique have seen incredible spikes in their site visitation simply because viral marketing can provide a quick boost in traffic. In a campaign where viral marketing is successful traffic can go from a few hundred visitors to several thousand.

Jump-Start Your Article Writing - Tips for Entrepreneurs

Kimberly Clay

Article writing is extremely important to Internet entrepreneurs who wish to succeed. But sometimes circumstances arise when the articles just aren't coming. Writer's block happens to the best of us. I have cases of it all the time. I'll be sitting at my keyboard, staring into a blank screen, just hoping that a decent thought will jump into my head and I can start typing again. One minute goes by, then two, then ten, and nothing happens. Drat!

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OCT 3ML Briefcase

2011-10-04T10:26:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Has Your Company Name Landed You in Legal Hot Water?

Marcia Yudkin

The #1 reason business owners hire my company to create a new business name within a week is they've received a cease-and-desist letter from an attorney. Often sent by certified mail, this legal document informs you that you are infringing on the registered trademark of another company, and if you do not stop using your company name after a specific date, you will be the target of legal action. i.e., you will be sued.

Articles for Inspiration

Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. FOR CLOSENESS: T-R-A-V-E-L
2. EIGHT GIFTS THAT DON'T COST A CENT
3. ENJOYING WHAT YOU DO
4. DOING SOMETHING GREAT
5. BLUEBIRD OF HAPPINESS

Managing the Emotions of Change after a Layoff

Julie Donley, MBA, BSN, RN

Change is constant. We just aren’t always aware nor do we pay attention to every change that we make through the course of a day. But when big changes occur, like a layoff or termination of employment, we stand up and take notice. We have to! In this article, I describe these three phases along with the emotions you can expect to experience through each phase and offer coaching strategies for managing your emotions so you can access your courage to take action for finding new employment and reexamining your priorities.

Twitter and Advertising: Do These Two Really Belong Together?

Merle

The latest craze sweeping the ‘Net right now is Twitter. This micro-blogging tool has evolved into millions of loyal users who love and use it daily. Many people think Twitter and advertising should go together, sort of like birthdays and cake. So what's available if you're interested in Twitter advertising? I thought you'd never ask!

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OCT 3ML Briefcase

2011-10-03T13:50:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

ARTICLES for INSPIRATION

Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. SPIRIT OF LOVE
2. FRIENDLY FIRE
3. NO FUTURE IN THE PAST
4. ARE YOU LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST?
5. NOT JUST A PIPE DREAM

Lead with Values

Julie Donley, MBA, BSN, RN

What is important to you in life? Do you know what your values are? Values are those things that are priorities. These can be anything from nature and beauty, adventure, learning, having fun, or honor and integrity. You know these things because when you see them in others, they bring you joy. When you experience them for yourself, they bring you joy. And when you don’t have enough of them in your life, you feel empty, like life has lost meaning.

Leadership: Learning From Musicians

Harald Anderson

I have been a musician most of my life. In small bands or orchestras that I have participated in, I have had others lead me. Recently I had the opportunity to lead a small orchestra. It struck me that this is a powerful metaphor for leadership. Leading other musicians was not something I had not done before. I wondered how the others would respond to me. But, most of all, I was scared about looking foolish.

Taking Action to Improve Your Life

Wendy Betterini

Imagine that you wanted to build a house and think about the process that needs to be put into place. You'd need to conceive the idea, buy land, draw up plans, order materials, hire professionals to do the tasks you can't and finally, begin building the house. If you got as far as purchasing the materials and then sat there waiting for them to magically form themselves into a house, you'd be waiting a long time!

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September 3ML Briefcase

2011-09-09T10:46:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Winning the Battle in Your Mind

Julie Donley, MBA, BSN, RN

In my work with clients, observation is critical for change to occur. Clients learn to detach and step back from their thoughts so they can study and reflect upon what’s going on for them. This is not easy. It takes time and practice. Only from this place, however, is it possible to learn how to choose new thoughts and, hence, choose different actions and manage your emotional response and reactions.

Blackhat SEO: Protect Yourself by Recognizing the Bad Guys

Bill Platt

Over the years, webmasters have been told that they should want to avoid Blackhat SEO techniques in connection with their own websites. In general, I agree with this statement. But, by obtaining a deeper understanding of Blackhat search engine optimization, one could actually learn a bit about how to better his or her own positioning in the search engine results.

Tools for Helping You Monitor Your Website and Adsense

Geri Mason

You can't just put your website on the ‘net with right keywords and all the right touches and expect your traffic and ranking will remain constant. As the web is an ever changing landscape, you have to keep track of your own web results including what is happening with the competition and the best and highest ranked sites. There are many useful tools to help you find out what exactly is happening.

Article Directory Sites

Carolyn Clayton

Large content rich sites can be real traffic magnets, attracting visitors more efficiently than any other form of online advertising. There are various ways to increase the content of your site, including writing on blogs and forums, creating and distributing articles, link exchanges and search engine optimization techniques. Successfully integrating all of these methods into one web site can seem a daunting task but in effect is relatively simple; most of the promotion is done automatically once you have laid the foundations.

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September 3ML Briefcase

2011-09-08T09:16:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Advertising's Most Important Word

Jerry Bader

If you had to guess the single most important word in advertising what would it be: free, special, discount, sale, new, improved, bigger, better? So many words have lost their meaning or been corrupted by misuse or abuse that it is not an obvious choice. The words luxury, exclusive and world class have been rendered meaningless after being applied to everything from eight hundred square foot condos to restaurants that serve microwave frozen dinners. We can't even rely on light, diet, or low-carb to actually describe what's inside a package.

Appreciating the Driving Forces of Network Marketing

Kirk Bannerman

Network Marketing can produce outstanding results if you know to harness its awesome power to secure your business success. Terms such as Network Marketing, 'MLM' and Multi-Level Marketing all refer to the same type of business model. This industry has had more than it's share of scumbag crooks and con artists that have used and abused the concept. However, if you do your homework and get involved with a legitimate network marketing organization, this business model has exceptional income potential.

Staying Power Is 99% of Marketing Success

James Copper

It is no wonder that marketers have a grim determination about them. They need all the staying power they can get because marketing is a slow, incremental effort that takes a long time to produce results. Seasoned marketers know that they must follow a sequence and give it their all at every step of the way or their marketing efforts will be diluted. This article aims to take you through the steps that must be taken if a marketing effort is going to be successful.

For Copywriters: A Guaranteed Way to Eliminate Writer's Block Forever

Dan Lok

Maybe you're one of the few who never suffer from writer's block. But since you're reading this then I'm guessing you're not one of the few. It's OK. As you gain more experience you'll naturally figure out what works best for you. What follows is a technique to get you writing that never fails to work. And it doesn't really matter where you begin your next killer sales letter.

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September 3ML Briefcase

2011-09-07T07:58:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

The Business Planning Process: Launch Your Small Business with Success

Clinton Douglas IV

Business planning is one of the most important steps towards building a successful startup business. You can use some specific strategies to create a comprehensive outline. An effective business plan will help you determine your goals and help you organize your small business ideas with ease.

Building Home Business from the Ground Up

David Hayes

Once you get your home business started and things are running smoothly, the next logical step will be to grow your business into a self-sustaining enterprise. A majority of the big businesses you see both on- and off-line began just as you did: a single unit, making enough money to pay the bills and keeping the family finances on an even keel. However, over time they found a niche that enabled them to expand or increase their sales to vastly build their business and go from getting by to getting comfortable.

The Number 1 Tip for a Successful Online Business

Donald Nelson

Most articles about doing business online give you a number of tips for success. Certainly many of the tips are useful and important. I will not confuse you with many things to do or remember. Instead let's focus on one point that can make or break your effort to make money online.

How RSS Can Explode Your Online Profits

Jason Tarasi

RSS provides you with an opportunity to give control to your site visitors over the information they want to receive from you. Even though ezines and newsletters enable users to voluntarily sign up for similar information, your information may or may not get through spam filters.

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September 3ML Briefcase

2011-09-06T08:21:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

Avoid Constant Complainers

Kent Jacobson

People that complain constantly are going to eventually bring you down. By avoiding these people you will be able to stay in a positive frame of mind that will help you to lead a meaningful and successful life. More times than not, the people that are complaining are really going on and on about nothing. If they would take the time to stop and listen to themselves, they would find out that if they directed their energy towards something worthwhile they would be able to achieve a high level of success.

Developing a New Attitude

Gary M. Miller

Did you ever notice that the most successful people are always very positive? They don't let things bother them for very long. How do they do that? The answer is that it is easier for them to turn away from negative things and toward more positive things. Some people are born with this ability and some have to work at it. Unfortunately, some people don't have it and find it too hard to get it. This is because it takes real perseverance and effort over a long period of time to develop a new attitude about life. Here are some tips for getting started and doing whatever you can to stick to your plan.

Genuine Competence Increases Your Ability to Influence Others

Kurt Mortensen

Remember that the more consistent and congruent you are in every aspect of your life, the more honest and genuine you're perceived to be. If you believe in your message, you'll practice what you preach. If you practice what you preach, you'll be more authentic and the door of trust will swing open for you. When you possess congruency, there's no need to manipulate or camouflage.

Purpose of Life - Which Direction Should You Take?

Jason Osborn

These are two of the most asked questions on this planet: What's the purpose of life and how do I get there? Have you ever asked yourself something similar?

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September 3ML Briefcase

2011-09-05T07:33:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

10 Ways to Get More Re-Tweets

Terri Seymour

When you post a tweet on Twitter you want as many people as possible to re-tweet your post. This is a great way to instantly increase your exposure and attract more people to your site/blog/business. When Twitter first started, there weren’t many posts worth re-tweeting. Who wants to re-tweet what a person watched on TV or what they bought at a store. But people are now tweeting more relevant and helpful info.

A Hard Look at PPC, Click Fraud and the Alternatives

Bill Platt

Just a few years ago, pay-per-click search engine advertising seemed like it was the answer to the prayers of webmasters vying for search traffic. Given the increasingly competitive nature of PPC advertising and spiraling costs, many small- to medium- sized businesses have begun to question that wisdom. With click fraud running at 25% and click costs for certain keywords hitting $50 a click, advertisers are looking for other solutions.

The Fast-Track to Using Google Adwords

Merle

Remember when Al Gore allegedly said he "invented the Internet?" Well, he didn't, it was Google. Alright, I'm kidding but sometimes it does appear that way. Google has consistently launched one killer application after another and they weren't playing around when they entered into the pay-per-click arena with their "Adwords" program. Adwords is one of the largest online advertising networks, reaching more than 80% of all Internet users.

10 Ways to Intensify Your Article Marketing

Terri Seymour

Article marketing is a method of online and offline marketing where you write informative articles and make them available for reprint and distribution to various webmasters and print publications. If your article is well-written and contains helpful information, it has the potential to give you an enormous amount of exposure for your business. These articles can also help build your reputation as an authority in your field that can help bring you more customers.

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September 3ML Briefcase

2011-09-02T07:35:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Show And Tell: Tapping Into the Power of Web Video

Chris Malta & Robin Cowie

Web video has recently gained momentum as a marketing tool for online sellers. This fast-growing phenomenon, according to Joe Chapuis, president of WebVideoZone.com, can be traced to improvements in video compression and the growth of broadband Internet.

Internet Marketing: How to Write a Good Article

Gerald Mason

Good writing is a critical skill if you want to be successful online. Whether affiliate marketing, creating your own products or article marketing your words are your salesmen. They are what convert readers into buyers. This article is going to show you powerful and easy to implement methods guaranteed to make your writing more compelling and easy to read.

Top 5 Ways to Use Web 2.0 for Web Marketing

Jason O’Connor

Web 2.0 and Web marketing is a match made in heaven. There are many ways to create traffic to your website using the power of Web 2.0. In this article I am going to examine what I consider to be the top five.

Choose the Right Logo and Pay the Right Price

Julia Raven

When it comes to the world of business, one concept that remains unbeaten is that you must have a unique selling proposition. That makes you stand out from the crowd. Another simple concept that can drive your business to success is branding. The first concept of having a unique selling proposition is straight forward. If your company doesn't have something unique which separates it from the competition, then you’re not going to survive for a long time.

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September 3ML Briefcase

2011-09-01T10:18:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Go Beyond the Headlines and Hype - Do Your Due Diligence!

Gordon Bellows

Whether online or offline, we are constantly exposed to all sorts of headlines and hype that try to grab our attention. It is important to go beyond the headlines and the hype, especially when it comes to business opportunities. The four examples in this article show that your first impression will often change once the real story is known.

Two TeleSeminar Essentials - Start on Time and Start Strong

BIG Mike McDaniel

Presented are two related teleseminar articles: Starting on Time and Start Strong.

Doing the "Little Things" Will Keep Your Customer Base Strong

Jeff Bunnell

While we all want to increase our profits, one of the most important things to remember is to build a business to stand the test of time. You MUST have a strong and loyal customer base. But how do you get loyalty out of a customer, especially in today's business world? I have outlined a few things that I have helped others implement that have strengthened the customer base.

Create Information Products - Using Ghostwriting Services

Alan Cheng

Successful online marketers create information products that are in-demand and sell them online. It's one of the most popular and effective ways to make money on the Internet. An information product or an ebook requires no inventory and the profit margins are huge. In this article, I'll summarize the crucial steps you need follow to create your own information product by outsourcing to respectable ghostwriting services.

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September 3ML Briefcase

2011-08-31T15:25:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

Articles for Inspiration

Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. AREN'T THEY ALL OUR CHILDREN?
2. TURTLES CAN'T FLY
3. TRUE LOVE
4. ARE YOU HAVING FUN YET?
5. CAN YOU SAY, "AWE"?
6. JOY IN THE JOURNEY

Lead with Values

Julie Donley, MBA, BSN, RN

Leadership - Communicating the Vision

Harald Anderson

It is perilous to assume that just because you hold a clear vision that everyone around you understands it as clearly. There is often a big gap in what you think the vision is and what the people you lead think. Communication is not complete merely because something has been expressed. It's vital to know how well the vision has been understood.

Success - Reacting Slowly and Deliberately

John Dueme

The best leaders I've worked with are the ones that know when they should wait and when they should respond immediately. Mature leaders know that some problems go away if ignored for a while. They also know that there are very few times where putting off sending a scathing email or administering a harsh verbal rebuke will give you cause for regret.

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August 3ML Briefcase

2011-08-10T07:13:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Can Being Online Help Your Personal Development?

Jim Biscardi

In a fast paced world, finding free time is rare and finding time to work on your personal development almost never happens. We all understand that we must grow as individuals. Fortunately, you can still find information and receive help through an expert on personal development. All you have to do is turn on your computer!

How to Get Your Blog Published on Amazon's Kindle

Merle

When Oprah announced on her show that she "LOVES" Amazon's Kindle, millions of people rushed out to get one. First introduced in 2007, the "Kindle" is Amazon's electronic replacement for books. It's a portable, wireless device that allows you to download books, magazines, newspapers, even blogs instantly and take them with you anywhere.

Finding the Best Keywords to Use on Your Site

Terri Seymour

When you own an online business one of the most important things you can do is get high rankings in the search engines. There are many ways of doing this. One of the most effective ways of getting your site noticed by the search engines is by using relative keywords.

Getting Better Research Materials by Using Better Search Tools

Trey Pennewell

Today, for those seeking to discover riches, or at least a decent living, there is still gold lying around for those who can find it. But most of it exists as information accessible over the Internet and the tools you need to find it is web browsers and search engines.

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August 3ML Briefcase

2011-08-09T07:20:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

When to Charge for Your Info Products

Judy Murdoch

One of my clients recently asked me whether she should charge for a series of tip sheets she created for families traveling with young children. Great question; the truth is, sometimes you should give information and resources away and sometimes you should sell them. The real question is WHEN to charge and when not to. In this article, I'll give you some guidelines around when to charge and when to give information away.

Importance of Branding With a Perfect Logo

Julia Raven

You know how the old saying you get what you pay for? This rule applies to anything you spend your money on, no matter how big or small. When it comes to business, your main asset, your credibility is on the line. Since your credibility is at risk here, you should never hesitate to spend on the best products and services that will benefit your business.

Marketing Need Not Be Expensive

James Copper

By employing a bit of creativity and following these easy steps, you can draw up low-cost or no-cost marketing campaigns. Whether your budget is limited or nonexistent there are ways to draw customers to your business. Just try some of these methods and see the results.

Write Copy That Becomes the Voice of Your Business

Jason Tarasi

When writing copy for your website always keep in mind the famous saying, "it's not what you say, it's how you say it". Show how your product or service will solve their problems, answer a dream, enrich their lives, and/or improve their businesses. You are the dependable expert that they want and need!

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August 3ML Briefcase

2011-08-08T06:45:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Signs of a Work-From-Home Scam

Jim Sperlich

A new phenomenon among home-business entrepreneurs is the small business owner who might manufacture something that in and of itself will not provide enough income to see her or him through financially, but in a way provides a nice little side line income. These entrepreneurs may have four or five sidelines going on at the same time and when totaling up the profits of all their little ventures, it soon becomes obvious that this will be sufficient to keep them in business and also pay the bills.

Competency Based Training

John Fowler

A competency model is a description of skills, knowledge and behaviors needed to perform a job or set of jobs effectively. Given the rate at which business needs change, competency models are important because job descriptions and performance expectations can become quickly outdated. With competency models, job expectations can stay aligned with current job demands or adapted to meet anticipated future demands.

Family Members in Business Together

Kent Jacobson

Running a business with members of your family is a desirable prospect for some people. Let me offer five items to consider that may influence the chances of your business not being successful and possibly straining your family relationships.

The Myth of Solo Success in Business

Mark Silver

There's a breakneck pace that many new single-person business owners assume. With an infinite number of things to do and about a dozen hats to wear, it quickly gets overwhelming. And, that's nothing compared to what happens once the business actually has some momentum.

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August 3ML Briefcase

2011-08-05T07:32:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

ARTICLES for INSPIRATION

Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. PAINTED WITH A DIFFERENT BRUSH
2. WON'T POWER
3. WHEN THE MESSAGE LIGHT DOESN'T BLINK
4. SETTING YOUR OUTLOOK
5. WHEN OTHERS SUFFER

Essential Qualities of Leadership

John Fortner

Do you enjoy leading, guiding or directing? Do you look forward to making decisions that impact the lives of others? Would you rather give the responsibility for making choices to someone else? Most of us have been in a position of authority and all of us have met someone who possesses the qualities of an effective leader.

Articles for Inspiration

Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. WHAT I'VE LEARNED
2. GIFTED FOR SOMETHING?
3. FACE VALUE
4. PRECIOUS MOMENTS
5. LOVING LIFE AGAIN
6. THE EASIEST WAY TO LEARN

Leadership -- How to Challenge an Organization

John Dueme

A good leader can take a team and accomplish things that no one believed was possible. In order to do this they must make incremental changes that are challenging but not impossible. By giving their organization a string of successes they will build momentum and attitudes that will help them overcome even difficult situations in the future.

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August 3ML Briefcase

2011-08-04T08:16:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

10 Proven Ways to Optimize Your Facebook Page

Terri Seymour

Social media marketing is absolutely essential in today’s online business world. It has taken the Internet by storm both professionally and personally. Social media marketing means to market your business with the use of social networks, blogs, message boards, discussion groups, online communities and other such media. Some of the most popular social network sites are Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Why Have Online Fax Services Become So Popular?

Titus Hoskins

When any technology quickly becomes mainstream and a regular part of our daily lives, usually there are some underlying root causes or reasons. The same can be said about the popularity of online fax services in the modern workplace.

Five Steps Toward Eliminating Overwhelm

Julie Donley, RN, MBA, CSAC

Overwhelmed? It happens to the best of us at times. Some people live in a constant state of overwhelm. Knowing yourself, being aware of your abilities and creating an environment that nurtures your success can help to alleviate or minimize overwhelm. Overwhelm means you need to simplify. It means you need to cut back, slow down, eliminate, and outsource. “Simplify” means you need to do less.

Campaign Killers: 12 People You Need To Fire

Jerry Bader

Sometimes it seems like the hardest thing to do in business is to get things done: so little time, so many obstacles. Finding the time to devote to creating a sustained, focused marketing effort seems impossible. But the biggest obstacles of all are some of your trusted colleagues and advisors. Let's check the files and find out who they are.

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August 3ML Briefcase

2011-08-03T08:58:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Marketing Tip: Connecting With Your Target Market

Marty Bradfield

As a business owner, you must understand that your target market can never be described as everyone on the planet. It is important for you to do your research, to better understand who your real target audience is, so that you can more easily understand how to get your advertising message to them directly. Once you understand who is in your target market and how you can reach them with your advertising, you will find yourself on the road to real success.

Free and Low Cost Marketing Strategies That Yield More Sales

Robert Dempsey

The good news is that regardless of the continued massive growth of the Internet, the rules of business haven't changed - fundamental business strategy still applies. You start with your ideal customer, you find out what their biggest problems are, you then find or create solutions for those problems, and finally you put the solution in front of the customer and the sale is made.

Search Engine Marketing - Gaining Exposure through Sponsored Ads

Chris Malta & Robin Cowie

No matter how great your products or how well-designed your web site, if no one ever sees them, you'll never sell anything. That's why you have to let people know you're there. According to Boris Mordkovich of http://AdWatcher.com, "Search engine marketing is a way to expose your business to thousands of people who are searching for your products and services."

Newsletter Publishers: The Redheaded Step Children of Internet Marketing

Bill Platt

People who publish online newsletters, often referred to as "ezines", have always played an important role in the growth of the Internet economy. In fact, if you listen to any of the Internet gurus, they are going to tell you time and again that the most important thing you can do towards the success of your online business is to build a list.

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August 3ML Briefcase

2011-08-02T07:37:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

How I Handle Customer Service in 10 Minutes per Day

Willie Crawford

While attending a recent seminar in Las Vegas, I found myself in a room with horrible Internet connectivity. As someone who actively monitors and manages hundreds of websites, this used to really panic me. Yet, I calmly sat through many of the seminar presentations, knowing that all of my customer service concerns were being handled very promptly. Let me explain my set-up, and you'll understand why customer service is so easy for me now.

What a Supplier Wants - How to Ask For Wholesale Accounts

Chris Malta & Robin Cowie

You wouldn't think of going to a job interview unprepared — you'd never get called back. Yet many E-Biz owners approach wholesalers and manufacturers without any preparation at all. You need to realize it costs a supplier time and money to set up an account. If you seem like you won't be a profitable customer, they'll probably turn you down.

Need a New Business Name? Try an Extended Metaphor

Marcia Yudkin

Named At Last, my company, uses the idea of storks bringing clients a new name both in the images of storks flying and in phrases like "Head Stork" (my title) and "Storklets" for the company's freelance namers. When images and words work together to develop one concept in several different ways, that's an extended metaphor.

How to Budget Your Business for Success

Stevie-Anne Matthews

When starting a new business you will hear a lot about budgeting. You will learn how to write a budget based on the anticipated amount of income on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. How good your budgeting plan will depend on how disciplined you are in sticking to the established amount you have dedicated to every item in your budget. But many businesses fail due to their lack of action when one piece of their budget doesn't fit together to form the perfect picture of their business.

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August 3ML Briefcase

2011-08-01T07:58:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

ARTICLES for INSPIRATION

Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. PASSIONATE LIVING
2. ADVICE THAT RINGS TRUE
3. LEARN TO LIVE
4. REMEMBER
5. WEALTH OF WISDOM

Focus on What You Want Rather Than Your Fear

Julie Donley, MBA, BSN, RN

Fear is created in your mind from thoughts that craft the worst case scenarios. Your imaginary center goes wild constructing dramatic stories about a potential - and often negative - outcome. There is no fact to the story; it's a fantasy. In choosing to give this thought process your attention, fear erupts within you as you anticipate this outcome becoming your future reality. Then you experience the "fight or flight" phenomenon and this physiological reaction makes it feel so real.

5 Brilliant Rumi Quotes

Wendy Betterini

I have a lot of favorite authors but one that tends to spark a welcome wave of inspiration and renewal every time I read his work is Rumi. Though his original works were written in Persian, they have also been translated into other languages and are still enjoyed by people in many countries today, even seven centuries after his death! Such timeless writings hold true gems of wisdom that we can rediscover and savor each time we ponder them.

Developing Leadership Skills

Harald Anderson

Some people appear as such natural leaders one wonders if they were born with the quality of leadership. It's possible that this may be true. However, even for these "so-called" born leaders, the right environment is crucial to help them develop to their fullest potential.

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July 3ML Briefcase

2011-07-08T09:14:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Is a Tag Line Absolutely Necessary Along With Your Company Name?

Marcia Yudkin

In looking through Entrepreneur Magazine's most recent Franchise 500 issue I noticed - and cut out - a number of ads for franchises that struck me as exceptionally well named. So clear and meaningful were these company names that they instantly conveyed exactly what the company did in an appealing way.

Video Conferencing: Choosing a Camera

Dan Richmond

While webcams are most frequently used by online conference participants, it is also possible to get the work done with a digital video camera. Which webcam or digital video camera you opt for depends on your needs. Here are some points to consider when making your selection.

Do Free List-Building Giveaways Work?

Willie Crawford

One of the biggest complaints that we hear from novice Internet marketers is that they can't compete with others in their niche because they "have no list." Naturally, that brings us to the question of "are free list-building giveaways" worth the trouble?" Do they work? Do they produce quality subscribers?

Protect Your Financial Future with an Online Business

Bill Platt

While people are still spending money in the marketplace, some businesses are continuing to fail around us. Not because the businesses do not have good products or people willing to buy those products, but because many industries rely upon bank loans to help them bridge the gap between production and payment from their clients.

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July 3ML Briefcase

2011-07-07T08:32:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Online Marketing Tactics Sure To Increase Your Website Traffic

Dustin Cohen

Even if your traffic is relatively good, there is still a chance that you want it to be better than it is. That is why you may be looking for new ways to market your website to the general public. These steps are often referred to as online marketing tactics. If properly executed, online marketing tactics are a great way to generate "buzz," about your online website thus likely increasing the amount of traffic that it sees.

Interactive Social Network Sites

Frasier Smith

In 2006, Google spent around $1.6 billion to acquire YouTube. Google bought it for two reasons: first, the massive YouTube subscriber base and second, YouTube is a new breed of interactive site that Google believes is the future of the Internet. Google spent more money researching this than you and I will ever have in our banks so you need to pay attention to this fledgling trend before it transforms into a cash-yielding craze.

Viral Marketing 101

Rudolf Freidlander

Creativity; this is one asset a site must possess to lead the race for Internet based businesses. With so much competition and rivalries going on, every method of marketing must be employed and utilized. It doesn't matter if you have a killer product or a fantastic website, if people don't know you exist, it doesn't matter. Worse, your business could just get killed and wipe out your investment.

Web Site Promotion Ideas for Home Businesses

Vincent Murphy

If you have started your quest for a successful home business, then you have already figured out that your venture needs a website to maintain your relationship with your customers. Once you have your website running, then you'll need some website promotion ideas so people know about your website. After all, no one will visit your website if they don't know it exists in the first place.

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July 3ML Briefcase

2011-07-06T14:59:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Insurance Basics for Small Businesses

Your Money & You

Not having insurance is risky business. It's an expense that many business owners deem unnecessary but adequate insurance coverage in times of loss is invaluable. As a small business owner, only you can decide what type of insurance coverage is best for your business. Take stock of the physical and personal property that is essential and protect your assets with a policy that matches your business's needs.

Doing the Wikipedia 4-Step

Scott Lindsay

According to Wikipedia, an entrepreneur is a person who undertakes and operates a new enterprise or venture and assumes some accountability for the inherent risks. In the context of the creation of for-profit enterprises, entrepreneur is often synonymous with founder. Let's see if we can break this definition down into bite sized chunks.

Salesmanship and Empathy

Jeff Blackwell

One of the simplest ways to increase your productivity as a salesperson is to tune into your buyer's point of view. When you are in tune with your buyer, you have empathy. This means that you can identify and understand their situation, feelings and motives.

The Power of a Free Offer

Mark Walters

Have you ever stopped to read a sales letter or watch a commercial because it promised something free? Even though the marketing world is full of useless and redundant free offers, people still hope. That aspect of the human condition can be used to build wealth on the Internet.

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July 3ML Briefcase

2011-07-05T07:49:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

Let Go of Your Need to Be Right

Julie Donley, MBA, BSN, RN

Have you ever had an argument? It’s a silly question, for sure. Everyone has. You know, in that moment, when you’re so sure that you’re right, when you just wish the other person would hear you - your version of reality, that is, your right way of looking at the world. If they would only understand the world the way you do, everything would be fine!

10 Ways to Change Your Life by Changing Your Memes

Kris Knopp and Bea Fields

Memes; funny word, big concept. Memes are essentially the building blocks for how we move through life. From "Where's the beef" to "Nice guys finish last", they are made up of ideas, behaviors, styles or usages that spread from person to person within a culture. They form the boundaries and limits we use to operate in the world. Through awareness and conscious choice, our memes can support and energize us to reach our goals and create a new reality--one of our own choosing.

Action Vs Apathy: Just Get Moving!

Wendy Betterini

How many times have you felt truly defeated by the circumstances in your life? You know, the "I don't know why I bother to keep trying, I'm going back to bed and staying there" feeling. It happens to everyone: housewives, corporate executives, rock stars, actors, world leaders. Each and every one of us has had a day when we felt that we just weren't able to cope with our daily lives.

The Golden Rules of Motivation

Jason De Boer

Why is motivation important? Whether you are trying to achieve something yourself or lead others towards an achievement, the ability to be self-motivated or to motivate is crucial. When we meet people who are regarded as successful or high achievers, it is tempting to assume that they are innately self-driven or are natural leaders with high levels of motivational ability. This may well be the case but it is just as likely that they have learned and used some effective techniques for either motivating themselves or to motivate others.

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July 09 3ML Briefcase

2011-07-04T13:12:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

How to a Pick Profitable Product Line

Chris Malta & Robin Cowie

If you're like most new online sellers, the problem with selecting the right product line-up for your web site isn't a lack of choices. The problem is you have so many choices you don't know how to start narrowing them down. The key, according to Vinnie Busnelli, general manager for http://USellCorp.com, is to base your product decisions on facts, not emotions.

Grab Readers Attention With a Great Title

Bill Platt

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.

10 Ways to Enhance Your LinkedIn Profile

Terri Seymour

Social media sites are more popular than ever and with over 100 million users, LinkedIn is in the top five. LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network and is an extremely resourceful tool for job hunters, recruiters, business owners. In this article are 10 things you can do to enhance your profile so it is the most effective it can be in building your network of connections.

How to Use Information Products to Get More Referrals

Judy Murdoch

A couple weeks ago, my good friend and colleague, Mary Walewski sent me an email that contained a link and the short message, "thought this might interest you." The link was to download a promotions planning calendar; a calendar that included specific steps to take each month around setting up online promotions. The calendar was free and simple to download. All in all, a useful little tool.

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July 3ML Briefcase

2011-07-03T19:18:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Internet Marketing With Teleseminars: The 7 Most Common Mistakes

Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D.

Strategic Internet Marketing means attracting clients to your website. Many e- businesses have built huge successes on a foundation of teleseminars. But to win business with teleseminars, you have to avoid these 7 traps.

Forgotten Marketing - Who Is The Customer?

Roy Thomsitt

I have witnessed a couple of discussions recently among "Internet marketers" that made me recall the real world of offline marketing and how it relates to the world of the Internet as it presently stands. Both discussions revolved around Google, which is not unusual, and both led me to believe that many online money seekers, who regard themselves as Internet marketers, are a long way from understanding what marketing really is.

Successful Marketing Using Viral Marketing

Paul Kellum

Viral Marketing is all about giving away your free product or service along with your ad copy (contact information, link, email). In turn, recipients of your free product are allowed to pass it along to their clients, prospects, visitors and others as a freebie. Here are some popular viral marketing techniques.

Find a Freelance Copywriter

Clinton Douglas IV

If you're looking for “as-needed” copywriting or editing work for your next brochure, press release, advertisement, annual report, website, business proposal, article, technical manual, newsletter or other written piece, here's are a few tips on finding the right one.

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July 3ML Briefcase

2011-07-01T07:36:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

10 Compelling Reasons to Start an eBook Business

Terri Seymour

It was kind of by accident that I got started in ebooks but it soon blossomed and I realized I finally found the business that was right for me. If you are not sure what type of business is right for you, here are 10 reasons why ebooks could be just what you are looking for.

Business Proposal Writing: Don't Fall Into The Trap!

Robert L. Moment

In business, there is a question that no sane person wants to hear: “Could you write me a proposal?” Proposals are traps, ways to build up and break down dreams. Sound dramatic? It’s not. In many cases, writing a proposal is a waste of your time and effort.

The Top 10 Ways to Avoid Failing in Your Business

Nancy Powers

First, stop hiring yourself by continually working "in" your business. Don't be an employee of your company, reserve the choice to be the president of your company. Second, stop hiring yourself through your employees. Business owners tend to hire people like themselves instead of people that have the strengths they require for that position.

How to Be More Productive Today

Gary Ruplinger

I think that a lot of business owners, especially home based businesses, need to learn how to do better is to improve productivity. Being productive is the key difference between working 30 hours a week and making money or "working" 70 hours a week and barely getting by. Here are a few tips on how to increase your productivity.

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July 3ML Briefcase

2011-06-30T16:18:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

Articles for Inspiration

Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. A-B-C METHOD OF MANAGING ATTITUDES
2. LESSONS FROM THE COURT
3. THE SMILING GAME
4. THE SIMPLE DIFFERENCE
5. SQUAWK BACK
6. BEAUTY IS SOUL DEEP

The Secret to Sustaining Change and Preventing Relapse Julie Donley, MBA, BSN, RN

Relapse is not a mystery. In order to make a change and sustain that change there are certain things you must do – these are mandatory if you want to sustain the change. If you are not willing to do them, then you will most likely return to your old ways and produce the same results as before.

Team Building: The Eight Engines of High Performance Teams

Harvey Robbins

There are quite a few methods currently in use to get teams to work better. All the way from outdoor experiences like ropes courses and climbing mountains to the classroom and on the job experiences. Some, obviously, work better than others for your situation.

7 Ways to Improve Your Attitude

Manohar Chimmani

Attitude is everything. It is more vital than events. It's more important than what's happened. Because attitude determines whether we are happy or unhappy, fulfilled or empty, the positive perspective assures us that we can never fail. A hopeful attitude guarantees internal success. Attitude, the altitude adjuster determines whether we fly high or low, crash or soar, glide or slide.

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June 3ML Briefcase

2011-06-08T09:12:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Marketing’s Greatest Secret

Marketing Buzz

Do you know what the best type of marketing is for your company? How about a Yellow Pages advert? Pay per click? Maybe some direct mail followed up a telemarketing campaign? While each of these options are perfectly valid marketing routes, the very best type of marketing for all types of businesses is one that is FREE! That's right; if you're working with a tight marketing budget (or with no marketing budget at all) you can now get exposure for your product, service or company in the form of Public Relations.

Negative Versus Positive Marketing Messages

Judy Murdoch

Nancy is a small business owner who helps nonprofit groups create fund raising events that can double, even triple, their average donation. Until recently, Nancy has gotten her business primarily through in-person meetings: attending networking events, taking people out for coffee and giving presentations.

Start With an Info Product and Not a Book

Mark Silver

So many people with a small business dream of writing a book. Let me tell you straight from the heart: if your business doesn't yet have a great deal of momentum, then don't publish a book at this time. Instead, start by creating an information product.

The Best Type of Marketing for Your Website

Mike Schlacter

A report in 2006 revealed that Search Engine Marketing is growing more rapidly than traditional advertising. Since the number of websites started increasing during the late ‘90s, search engines started to guide people to get the necessary information within microseconds. Search engines have developed their business models to be financed by services like Pay-Per-Click (PPC) programs through the use of Open Text and http://goto.com/.

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June 3ML Briefcase

2011-06-07T14:49:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Web Crawlers

Moe Tamani

The Internet has truly revolutionized the communications industry. It's mind boggling how much is available at the touch of a keyboard. It's fun to use a search engine and see the list of websites available, websites that originate both in the U.S. and around the world.

Your Website: The Importance of Keeping an Eye on Bounce Rate

By Merle

When you hear the word "bounce" you're probably more inclined to associate it with a checking account and not your website. But for those who study and understand website statistics, they understand that "bounce rate" is an important measure of your website's effectiveness.

Different Ebook Formats Explained

Roberto Sedycias

Ebooks can be produced in a wide variety of formats and each has its own special features. The special features make it suitable for certain publications and styles, which makes sure that the necessary information is conveyed in the must suitable and economical way possible. Ebook titles include both fiction and non fiction and can be for professional, academics the general public and children alike.

How to Optimize an Ecommerce Website

Markus Skupeika

Most eCommerce websites depend on visitors from organic search to run their business. But only a few of them get the desired objective. We agree that, the sales volume of an eCommerce website depends on different aspects like business opportunity, business model and target market size. But if you depend on organic search to get more business, which is the most cost effective way, you must improve search engine ranking.

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June 3ML Briefcase

2011-06-06T12:30:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Finding a Legitimate Home Based Business

Linda McFadden

As more people consider home business opportunities, there are unfortunately more scam artists looking to take advantage of those seeking legitimate opportunities. This leads to the question of how do you determine if a business opportunity really is legitimate? There are several ways to help protect you from potential scams.

Home Business Facts for Women

Larry Sprous

Home businesses are becoming more popular and women are going into business just as much as men. There are many things to know about starting a business and here are some important facts women should know before starting their home business.

Tips to Increase Landing Page Conversions

Shonda Miles

To establish a niche for yourself in the business of Internet marketing, there are two prime things required. The first and foremost task is to attract traffic and the second is to gain maximum business from that traffic.

Starting a Home Based Business without Scams, Liars and Misinformation

Mark Stewart

So the work from home bug has finally gotten to you. Perhaps you have an acquaintance that is trying to recruit you into his nutritional supplement multi-level marketing business. Then again you might have met someone at a party who quietly spoke of making a bit of extra money on the side. All of these scenarios have one thing in common: starting a home based business!

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June 3ML Briefcase

2011-06-05T14:27:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

How to Achieve Your Goals

John Campbell

Goals are objectives. They are reached by taking a planned course of action that is a series of smaller goals or achievements. These achievements are like the steps on a flight of stairs with your goal at the top. Each step you take is closer to the top and to your goal.

Work/Life Balance: Forming Healthy Habits

Wendy Betterini

A habit is an action or series of actions that we perform in a subconscious manner. We don't have to consciously think about doing these things, they seem to happen on their own. Habits can be good or bad, depending on how they enhance (or detract) our quality of life.

Don't Let Yourself Go

Kent Jacobson

Have you read a book or participated in a physical activity lately? I want you to stop here and take a minute to assess you mental and physical state on a scale of 1 to 10. Time's up, anything less than an honest 5 and you need to make a mental note to yourself as I have done. My mental note was simply to remind myself as I get older do not stop challenging the mind and keep the body physically active.

Leadership: What Winners Always Learn

Harald Anderson

I would like to say life is always easy for me but that is not the case. The past couple of years have been a roller coaster. There were many obstacles put in my path that I had to overcome. As I assessed all the things that have been happening in my life I came to the realization that maybe all of those great dreams I have been following are not going to put me where I want to be in the world.

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June 3ML Briefcase

2011-06-04T06:42:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

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Product Launch Madness and Bonuses That Make Sense

Willie Crawford

Buying a product just for a bunch of bonuses that you'll never use is generally illogical. Buying a product that comes with a bunch of product launch bonuses that distract and detract from the primary product is counter-productive. Offering your customers bonuses during product launches that are inconsistent with getting the most use out of that product is unconscionable.

Marketing With RSS Feeds - Creating a Direct Link to Your Customers

Chris Malta & Robin Cowie

Besides connecting you directly to your customers, RSS feeds are advantageous for several reasons:
• They update automatically
• They're delivered direct
• They're a 100% opt-in marketing tool

Non-Experts Should Create Information Products

Judy Murdoch

If you have been thinking about creating an information product but hesitate because you don't consider yourself enough of an expert, this month's article was written with you in mind.

21 Tips for Defeating Writer's Block

Trey Pennewell

Once you have been writing for a long time, one of the most difficult aspects of article writing and marketing is how to generate fresh topics. It is even more difficult to put your finger on ideas that are hot and related to your topic. In this article are some suggestions to help you get those creative juices flowing again.

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June 09 3ML Briefcase

2011-06-01T16:29:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Understanding Connotations in Tag Lines, Business Names and Monikers

Marcia Yudkin

Whether you rely on memory or use a thesaurus to jog your consideration of related words, you must always, always take one more step and look up the official meaning of fancier or less common words. If you are aiming at a positive message and you see a negative connotation in any of the definitions that indicates a high risk of an unintended negative message.

When Marketing an Online Business, Quality Beats Quantity

Kirk Bannerman

Several years ago, in the early days of developing my home based business, I was mesmerized by the big numbers instead of focusing on targeting prospects. It took me a while to appreciate the importance of targeting (quality) instead of just going for the big numbers (quantity). The "more is better" syndrome seems to be some quirk of human nature that can often lead us astray.

How to Write an Effective Subject Line

Terri Seymour

Email marketing can be very effective if your email actually gets read. Unfortunately because of spam, many people will delete most of their email without ever reading it. This is why the subject line is important. Writing an effective and attention getting subject line will dramatically increase the chances of your email being opened and read and acted upon.

Internet Marketing: The Consumer Is In Control

Scott Lindsay

I heard someone say recently that marketing is simply an elaborate scheme to take your money by making you feel incomplete without the product being sold. It is possible that this idea matches the way many people think about marketing. However, when it comes to Internet marketing there has been a shift in focus and the tables have been turned.

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June 3ML Briefcase

2011-05-31T12:24:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Build Your Business with Free Tutorials

Terri Seymour

If you have an online business, no matter its focus, a great way to promote you and your business is by sharing your knowledge. Do this by preparing free tutorials for people to read and use. People will come to think of you as an expert in your field. When they need advice, products or services, you will be the one they trust and believe.

Using the Law of Attraction to Achieve Success

Julie Fuimano, RN, MBA, CSAC

A few years ago, there was a movie released called “The Secret” that introduced to the mainstream population the principles of the Law of Attraction. The basic premise is that whatever you dream of, you can create by focusing on what you want and how you will feel when you achieve it. If you can dream it and believe it, you can achieve it.

3 Tips for Every Woman: Challenges to Expect, Keys to Succeed

Chris Malta & Robin Cowie

More and more women today work from home, and even more want to. Some are single moms or widows who need to earn a living. Others just want a little extra income or a sense of independence. Particularly for women, starting a home business presents a unique set of challenges. Lesley Spencer, founder and president of Home Based Working Moms, suggests three steps to help ensure success.

Earning Credibility Stripes in Home Business

Stevie-Anne Matthews

Even with the abilities and experience you may have in any given industry, beginning a business in that industry is not always going to be easy. It is one thing to declare yourself an expert in your field; it is quite another to convince others of your abilities. In order to be successful in any home-based self-employment endeavor you have to convince the ones who might pay for your services that you are the best person for the job.

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June 3ML Briefcase

2011-05-30T14:36:00.000-04:00

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ARTICLES for INSPIRATION

Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. THE WAY FAMILIES WIN
2. BRINGING HARMONY TO DISCORD
3. TIME TO BE QUIET
4. GOOD FRIENDS ARE GOOD MEDICINE
5. HOOKED ON GIVING
6. BUILDING ON VALUES

Making the Leap From Good To Great

Bill Lampton Ph.D.

Jim Collins opened his book Good to Great with the statement, Good is the enemy of great. He explained that when we have good schools, good businesses and good government, we are prone to accept that level of quality as sufficient. Collins observed: Few people attain great lives, in large part because it is so easy to settle for a good life.

ARTICLES for INSPIRATION

Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. PAINTED WITH A DIFFERENT BRUSH
2. WON'T POWER
3. WHEN THE MESSAGE LIGHT DOESN'T BLINK
4. SETTING YOUR OUTLOOK
5. WHEN OTHERS SUFFER

101 Ways to Motivate, Energize and Inspire Your Team

Kurt Mortensen

At the conclusion of a program, it is important to assess how successful it was. One of the best ways to judge the program's effectiveness, besides considering your own observations, is to get feedback from the reps and administrators involved. You want to be sure that your directions were communicated clearly and at the right intervals; that the rewards were appealing and sparked interest and drive; that your team members felt supported and prepared to take on the challenges being presented and that the program boosted morale, team effort, energy and creativity.

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MAY 3ML Briefcase

2011-05-08T07:22:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Pay-Per-Click Advertising: 4 Things for Newbies to Note

Elaine Currie

Although the way PPC works is simple, that is not the same as saying it is easy to use Pay-Per-Click advertising. Some people seem to take to PPC as naturally as breathing but for the vast majority of people, PPC involves a steep learning curve with lots of experimenting and testing. For some people PPC brings major grief, lots of frustration and sometimes a lot of wasted expense. Here are a few simple tips to help anyone just starting out with Pay-Per-Click advertising.

Keyword Research Is a Great SEO Strategy

David Fishman

As you will see on the Internet and in many forums, keyword research is very important if you want your site to rank high and be successful. Keyword research is the key to identifying the needs of your prospects. Keyword research is the first task in optimizing your web site and pay-per-click campaign. One of the best places to perform keyword research is with the search engines.

Affiliate Marketing Tips

Blake Evans

The gurus make affiliate marketing seem so easy. Design a website, put out a few ads and within a few days you're on the road to financial freedom. This all changes once a person actually tries things in reality. After not getting the success they're looking for, they end up giving up altogether. This article will provide three tips that will get you started on your money-making journey.

A Warning to Newbie Internet Marketers

Bill Platt

John read a story about a fantastic piece of software that he could use to build his online business. But this often used Internet marketing tool brought John something that John did not intend. His software made him famous for all of the wrong reasons.

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MAY 3ML Briefcase

2011-05-07T07:47:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Importance of W3 Standards

Dave Davis

When the Internet first began, the technologies used in design were forgiving. W3-compliance wasn't as necessary because there were few browsers, less users and technologies. With the burgeoning popularity of the Internet, new developmental tools are created daily. With these tools come new challenges: marketing, design, and cross-browser transitions. All of these can be a daunting task for those web gurus who aren't well-versed in the W3 Standards.

Practical Tips for a Good Website

Benedict Smythe

Online businesses abound on the Internet these days. Some who are very successful easily realize 6-figure profits while others just manage to barely exist. What could have caused this situation? Success of an online business could be attributed to the business acumen of the owner. But it is undeniable that other factors could have caused these circumstances.

Secure Your PC, Software and Data

Chris Schmidt

The role of the personal computer has taken a whole new meaning ever since the introduction of the Internet. There are scores of Internet surfers who use the Internet from shopping to banking to investing and much more. Today the Internet is a buzzing, throbbing center of activity. But there's some bad news: the Internet is also swarming with quite a few elements from the dark side called hackers and phishers.

Hot Site Promotion Tips for Search Engines

Bruce Swedal

You may be wondering, what exactly is promotion for search engines? Well it is marketing to put your site in a position that is favorable to search engine spiders. When it comes to marketing web sites, one of the most talked about topics is Search Engine Optimization and here are some great tips on what you need to do to get your site noticed.

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MAY 3ML Briefcase

2011-05-06T08:20:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Internet Home Business: Your Dream Job

Daniel Gebura

Internet home businesses are becoming popular as more people would like to have the freedom of working without a boss standing behind and taking control of everything. People want cash to keep flowing even when they aren't working at the moment. Many people think that running a home business is a good idea to make some extra money and often consider turning it into a full time job.

What is Linkshare?

David M. Disch

Online affiliate marketing is one of the most effective, cheapest and fastest ways to promote merchandise. With millions of people getting access to the Internet everyday, there's a great chance for a merchant to introduce his products and services to a wider market, thereby, maximizing revenue.

Do You Have A Google Habit?

Chris McElroy

I visit many webmaster forums and blogs about SEO as well as write some blogs about SEO, article marketing and blogging. I learn a lot by visiting other blogs and forums and by sharing that information. But one thing bothers me about what I read on most forums and blogs: people are obsessed with Google. There are forums where they refer to Google as just "g" because they seem to be afraid someone at Google might read their post and not like it.

The Four Obstacles to Online Business Success

Casey Moher

Your online business focus should be one of building a sizeable list of loyal subscribers that can be a continual source of cash flow. It's fun and financially rewarding to build an expanding list of responsive subscribers.

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MAY 3ML Briefcase

2011-05-05T07:40:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

Developing an Attitude of Gratitude

Wendy Betterini

What does gratitude really mean? Most of us are thankful for the blessings we have in our lives. We have families we love; jobs that help us provide the necessities of daily living; good health; friends to laugh and play with; freedom and Free Will to live our lives as we desire. Most of us are very grateful for these blessings, but how often do we stop to focus and reflect on that? Why is Gratitude even important?

Enlightened Leadership: Fact Or Fiction?

Harald Anderson

In the past leadership was usually perceived as authoritative. However, management studies over the years have demonstrated very clearly that people are much more productive when they are treated with respect. The sad fact remains that our workplace is plagued with three serious problems namely high stress, low morale and lack of job satisfaction. Such situations are clearly a result of autocratic styles of leadership.

How to Successfully Overcome Life's Challenges

Gabriel Adams

The first step in dealing with any challenge is to recognize the issue. Recognizing a challenge isn't so hard with some issues. For example, you don't need to do a lot of soul searching to realize next month's rent is due and you don't have the money for it in the checking account.

The Power of Thinking BIG

Ed Mylett

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." I believe no truer words were ever spoken and they were said by one of the greatest minds in the history of humanity. Albert Einstein knew a thing or two about imagination. His ability to think beyond convention, to question authority and the conclusions of scientists who came before him, gave our world some of the most significant scientific theories and discoveries of our time.

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MAY 3ML Briefcase

2011-05-04T13:25:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

6 Common SEO Myths Debunked

Chris Malta and Robin Cowie

Gaining good positioning with search engines is one channel for increasing your online business, but it's not an end in itself. Your ultimate goal isn't higher traffic, but higher sales, and thereby, profits. Will Reynolds of SEO consulting firm ThinkSeer.com sheds some light on common misconceptions regarding search engine optimization.

6 Steps to Help You Avoid Search Engine Blacklist

David Bain

Search engine optimization refers to techniques and methods to get your page ranked high on web search engines. Unfortunately, many webmasters use unprincipled or use deceitful means to make their way to top ranking. While “black hat” methods may get you quick and easy results, getting caught (becoming easier as search engines improve) will get you blackballed or blacklisted, which will be more trouble than it is worth.

10 Proven Ways to Optimize Your Facebook Page

Terry Seymour

The Importance of a Good Site Map

Christian Kameir

There are benefits for a good HTML sitemap. It helps any potential customer easily navigate the site and find exactly what they seek. The site map page will serve as a tool for your visitors. Good links will also ensure you that spiders will locate your web site easily each week. This will make your site indexed by the important search engines online and avoid your site from being dropped.

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MAY 3ML Briefcase

2011-05-03T07:50:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Finding the Best Keywords to Use on Your Site

Terri Seymour

The Greatest Copywriting Skill

Dan Lok

The most powerful skill you can have as a copywriter is getting inside your prospects head and talking to them in their language. When you do that, and do it well, they'll listen to you. I'll tell you exactly how to do that.

A Viral Marketing Campaign That Works

Cliff Posey Jr

There are many ways to initiate a viral marketing campaign that brings targeted traffic to you but one of the best is free ebooks. A viral marketing ebook is something that can be distributed to numerous people with relative ease. There are three major components that are necessary to creating a viral marketing campaign that works.

TeleSeminar Essentials: Anyone Can Do One

BIG Mike McDaniel

There is a notion that TeleSeminars are only for rich and powerful Internet marketers. That may have been true some years ago but the use of TeleSeminars by everyday people, with knowledge to sell, has taken off. No longer is there a big mystery about how to conduct a TeleSeminar or a scary list of expensive tools and services.

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MAY 3ML Briefcase

2011-05-02T09:14:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

What’s So H.A.R.D. About Change?

Julie Donley, MBA, BSN, RN

Why does change have to be so darn hard? We struggle to lose weight, get in shape, eliminate debt and stay (happily) married. Health issues such as heart disease, depression, addiction and obesity - preventable illnesses – are rampant. Why is it so hard to change?

How to Write a Successful Ad

Terri Seymour

Buying advertising slots and spreading your ad all over the ‘Net won’t do much good if the ad does not get anyone’s attention. Your ad must motivate people into following the call to action contained within the ad. Advertising is an art and we need to learn that art to write effective, profit-pulling ads. If you know some of the proven tips on how to write effective ads, it can make all the difference for your business and advertising budget.

Are You Ready For a Successful Online Business?

Clinton Douglas IV

Starting an online business doesn't have to be a challenge when you're equipped with the right knowledge, tools and business planning strategy. Choosing a niche market is the first step towards building your online empire but there are many other important factors to consider before getting started. Are you ready for a successful online business? Here are some key items to consider so you are prepared with the right information before jumping in.

Home Based Business Development Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Kirk Bannerman

It is known that a majority of the people that undertake work-at-home businesses do not achieve real success. There are several reasons for this but I am firmly convinced that one of the primary reasons is that people get frustrated and do not allow themselves sufficient time to become successful.

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MAY 3ML Briefcase

2011-05-01T17:18:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

Articles for Inspiration

Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS

1. FAITH AT WORK
2. PRACTICING PATIENCE
3. NAMASTE
4. THE POWER OF LAUGHTER
5. BEATITUDES FOR PARENTS
6. SO YOU HAVE ENEMIES?

Learn How to Be Happy

Julie Donley, MBA, BSN, RN

Happiness is not about what you own, who you married or what you collect. Happiness is feeling good – not having your life look good – and it can only be felt right now, in this moment. It cannot be projected into the future or relived from the past. Interestingly, people don’t necessarily know how to be happy.

Are You Focusing On What You Truly Want?

Bonnie McFarland

Are you feeling stuck, dissatisfied, confused or unhappy? This article shows you how to focus on what you want so you can create the pleasure, passion and purpose in life that you long for.

Authentic Happiness

Gary M. Miller

When we say "authentic happiness", is there a way to know? Can we inspect the person physically who is claiming to have authentic happiness? Only the person feeling that state of being "happy" can really attest to his or her true feelings and oftentimes they may even lie to themselves.

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April 3ML Briefcase

2011-04-08T08:12:00.001-04:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

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Viral Marketing 101

Mathew Butka

Creativity; this is one virtue a site must possess to lead the race in the ruthless competition in Internet based businesses. Because competition and rivalry abounds, every method of marketing must be employed and utilized. It doesn't matter if you have a killer product or a professionally designed website, if people don't know that you exist, it doesn't matter. Worst of all, your business could get killed.

Web Marketing Analytics

Shonda Miles

Web Marketing Analytics is the process of accurately measuring the effectives of online marketing initiatives. It is a way to assess the response of the website visitors towards your marketing effort. This in turn helps to identify the gap that you have been able to bridge and see where you stand today. It also brings into notice the negative aspects or the shortcomings that you need to work upon and thus provides a framework for formulating a plan for the development of the business.

The Do's and Don'ts of Writing a Press Release

Marketing Buzz

Although writing a successful press release is pretty straightforward, unless you do it correctly your hard work will be rewarded with the STB technique. That is your press release will be Screwed up into a tiny ball and it will be Thrown into the nearest Bin by the person you sent it to. And while the STB technique is seldom discussed, I am afraid the vast majority of press releases fall foul to its nasty end. However, yours will not.

A Simple Formula for Writing a Compelling Headline

Scott Bywater

I want to let you in on a "gold mine" headline creation strategy which 99% of people have no idea about. Consider the fact many copywriting experts recommend you invest at least 80% of your time on the headline... you'll understand exactly why it's so important. If the headline doesn't grab the attention of your reader, then you can be guaranteed --- nothing else will. So how many headlines should you write?

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April 3ML Briefcase

2011-04-07T07:56:00.001-04:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Convert PDF Files with Ease

Sam Miller

Why is there a need for PDF conversion? Before answering this question, a little background on PDF is necessary. The acronym "PDF" actually stands for the words, Portable Document Format. This is a file format that was created by Adobe Systems in 1993 for the purpose of facilitating faster and easier document exchange. It is characterized by a format that has a fixed-layout representing two-dimensional documents independent from the operating system, application software and hardware used.

10 Super Fast Ways to Build Your Opt-in List

Titus Hoskins

It is a well-known that the key to successful online marketing comes from building a well-targeted and responsive opt-in email list. This is because your online marketing success comes from building relationships with a large subscriber base. How do you go about doing this?

Increase Your Traffic Starting Yesterday

Marsha Brown

Internet, business, profit. To fully integrate all of these words into a successful outcome you will need another word: traffic. We all know that in the core, traffic is the most essential thing to a successful Internet business. After ensuring that you have a great product to sell and you have your company's internal organization well taken care of, it is time to generate traffic.

Develop Targeted Content for Better Search Engine Ranking

Markus Skupeika

How do you decide on the changes you make to your website for better user experience? Did you ever ask yourself the question “Why am I doing this?” Most webmasters do not. Just take a look at the bloggers who add as many widgets as they like thinking that these would make their blog look great. But, a seasoned webmaster will think before implementing anything (any new feature or modification) on the website.

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April 3ML Briefcase

2011-04-06T08:39:00.001-04:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Internet Fraud

Scott Burke

Taking transactions over the Internet can be profitable but it can also bankrupt a small business. Accepting online transactions means accepting additional responsibilities as a merchant. These responsibilities include knowing and understanding your risk exposure and your liabilities.

Has Your Business Had A Health Check?

Naz Daud

Has your business had a recent health check? It is good to step back at least once a year, examine how your business is performing and look at ways of improving every aspect so that you are ready for the future.

3 Keys to Starting a Successful Business

Mark Stewart

When you were in high school there was a list of things your teachers and parents told you to do to create good study habits. These three keys to starting a successful business are very similar, but in a new way. With these three things you can begin to build your success from the comfort of your home but still maintain a certain amount of professional attitude that is necessary for starting a business.

Offering a Guarantee without Losing Your Shirt

Mark Silver

You may be offering a guarantee, but nervously. What if a bunch of your clients ask for their money back? Sluuurrrrrpppp... there goes your business, down the drain. What makes a guarantee safe for you? It helps to understand that very few people ever call in a guarantee. Why don't they?

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April 3ML Briefcase

2011-04-05T08:39:00.001-04:00

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

Synchronicity Will Lead You!

Wendy Betterini

Have you ever considered the power of synchronicity when it comes to the Law of Attraction? Most often, synchronicity is described as being the opposite of coincidence –- coincidences being random and meaningless and synchronicity being divinely orchestrated.

Beyond Positive Thinking

Gary M. Miller

Positive thinking and affirmations are a great beginning to get you on a more positive path in life. A Course in Miracles is an especially great book for helping you to begin this new life. The important thing to recognize is that positive thinking is only the beginning of a larger and more comprehensive spiritual path. It requires positive energy to undertake a spiritual course because overcoming challenges takes effort and strength.

Happiness and Your Business

Scott Sharp

Many people don't realize the effects of happiness on their ability to perform in their jobs, lives or maintaining an online business. We so often overlook the basic need for society to become attracted to those that have a predisposition towards being naturally happy in their everyday lives. So let's take a look at the benefits to being happy and begin "true" happiness for a productive and fulfilling outlook on life.

Vanquishing the Chaos Monster: Structuring a Presentation

The Henderson Group

In the beginning it all seems like chaos: your thoughts, your mind, what you want to get across, what you want to tell your audience. To create an effective presentation, you must create order out of this chaos. The ancient Babylonians portrayed chaos as the dragon-like Tiamat, the Chaos Monster.

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April 3ML Briefcase

2011-04-04T10:10:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Attractive Enhancements for Your Blog

Ken Stevenson

Deciding on a blog design solution and implementing it is certainly a sound business decision and should reward the online web site owner with a vast amount of traffic as well as paying customers. Popular blogging sites like WordPress and Blogger offer personalized services, numerous template designs, friendly search engine rankings and helpful tutorials. Taking advantage of these opportunistic offerings should be a component of any successful online business venture.

How to Spring Clean Your Website

Terri Seymour

Spring is a wonderful time of year but it might not be so wonderful for your online business. The weather is getting nicer and people are spending more time outside away from their computers. One way to get more people to come to your website is to do some spring cleaning and I don’t mean your house! Our websites can get stale and outdated if we do not clean them up periodically. There are lots of things you can do to freshen up your site and bring new life and new customers to your online business.

Blog from Your Website

Peter Nisbet

If you know how to blog from your website then you will have many options open to you in the design and functionality of your blog that are not available on a hosted blog. You can use Blogger from blogger.com or Wordpress from wordpress.com. Neither offers the wide range of options open to those that have chosen to run Wordpress or any other blogging software from their own webspace.

Blog Traffic Strategies That Work

Matt Garrett

You know about search engine optimization as a traffic generation strategy but is there anything else you can do to bring readers and potential customers your way? One of the most used blog traffic generation strategies is the PPP, or pay-per-performance method, that requires you to pay for the traffic generated only when that traffic results in some provable benefit.

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April 3ML Briefcase

2011-04-03T08:05:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Host a Teleseminar Like a Talk Show Pro

Marcia Yudkin

It's extremely rare to host a teleseminar exclusively with people who already recognize your voice. Likewise, listeners may not recall the name of your guest. They may have downloaded or received your audio recording without an adequate written introduction. So always introduce both yourself and your guest using both first and last names.

Social Network Marketing: Advertising to Facebook Users

Merle

In the "old days", if you wanted to meet someone, you had to get dressed up and drive to a public place. Not anymore. The Internet has changed all of that with the popularity of social networking sites. Two of the biggest are MySpace and Facebook.

How The MARKET In Network Marketing Can Lead To Success!

Gordon Bellows

Network marketing can be a great way to make a living. It has provided many people with the personal and financial freedom that most 9-to-5 jobs could never offer. However, it does not happen overnight. When you are involved with network marketing you are running your own home-based business and it takes time and effort to reach any significant level of success.

Rewriting Articles for Increased Distribution Reach

Trey Pennewell

Hey! I just figured out how to promote my website and cut down on my workload. I know what I will do: instead of writing five articles a week to distribute, I will take a single article and change it slightly to produce five different "versions." What a great idea! I will also change the title so there are five different titles. Then, I will change the introductory paragraph and slightly alter my word choice. Whew! That is going to be much easier than writing five separate and unique articles each week. Now, if only it was that simple.

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April 3ML Briefcase

2011-04-01T09:05:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

10 Ways to Turn Browsers into Buyers

Terri Seymour

One of the first steps in starting your own online business is making a website. Your potential customers will visit your site and decide within seconds if they will stay or go. Turning these quick browsers into buyers is one of the major obstacles in building your new business.

Making a Fortune from Free Product Giveaways

Willie Crawford

There are many free giveaways from the Internet marketing niche right now. So many, that we tend to ignore them. I want you to be smarter than that. I want you to look at these free giveaways not just as a source of product that you can use personally to improve your business.

Business School for Non-Business Minds: What Is EBITDA?

Melissa Mashtonio

I was sitting in a company meeting recently and as usual the financial talk led to odd acronyms you rarely hear outside the boardroom. Which one that caught my ear? EBITDA. Doesn’t t sounds like a word spoken by Latka on the TV show Taxi? But what is it?

Ethics and the Golden Rule for Home Business

Mark Styranka

It is difficult to balance customer service and perceived value with the desire of the business to make money. Most businesses are not altruistic and must earn a profit to justify their existence. On the other hand, this cannot be done "at all costs". A business must earn its income ethically and fairly.

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April 3ML Briefcase

2011-03-31T17:19:00.000-04:00

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

Don’t Forget to Care

Julie Donley, MBA, BSN, RN

When you are angry, irritable or unhappy, and you allow your emotions to drive your behavior, there is an impact: Your emotions are a distraction. Emotions can cause you to make mistakes as you are so self-absorbed that you have difficulty focusing your attention on your clients. The conscious mind can only focus on one thing at a time. When your emotions take over, your mind gets left behind.

Articles for Inspiration

Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. A LAW OF SUCCESSFUL LIVING
2. SPIRITUAL MEDICATION
3. UNSTOPPABLE
4. PAINTED WITH A DIFFERENT BRUSH
5. CREATING MY EXPRESSIONS
6. I'VE COME TO HELP

Leadership: Intelligent Delegation

Harald Anderson

Delegation is essentially being able to let go; to let some of the power out of your hands and into the hands of someone else. This is a very hard thing to do for some people but it is imperative for a leader to be able to delegate. It also creates leverage over what actually gets produced.

Are You Making Law of Attraction Mistakes?

Life Resources

The law of attraction is about vibrations or vibes. Vibes are more than just thoughts. They are moods and feelings. The vibrations that you send out, which are generated by your internal moods and feelings, are only one of two things. They are either positive or they are negative on which the law of attraction is always responding. It responds and matches to what you are giving out.

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March 3ML Briefcase

2011-03-07T09:26:00.000-05:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Make Pay-Per-Click Work for You

George Collins

When you first decide to market a program, whether it is a network marketing program, MLM, top tier program, your product or another affiliate product, the initial tasks you have to do is develop a landing page, some pay-per-click ads and one or more auto-responders.

Online Privacy and Security

George Meszaros

The right to privacy is a serious issue for all online travelers. No formal law exists within cyberspace and Internet users can find recourse only through the applicable laws of their own government. It is your responsibility to ensure the privacy of your web site visitors. You have to create a transactional or interactive environment that protects the privacy of your customers.

Submit to Web Directories to Gain Trusted Links

Bruce Swedal

Webmasters know that a quality web directory is a valuable way for website owners to gain trusted links and targeted traffic to their websites. Typically a quality web directory will require a fee for reviewing the website that is submitted (there are also other web directories that will allow for free submissions). The thing to know is that links carry a different value and it is far more important to gain links from trusted, authority web directories.

Web Design Basics

Benedict Smythe

Visually appealing websites is one of the reasons why people online visit. Along with good web content, attractive and well designed websites entice visitors to repeat their visits. If your website is for an online business, this is beneficial to you as more traffic means more potential customers leading to more revenues.

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March 3ML Briefcase

2011-03-06T09:18:00.000-05:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

6 Steps to Creating a Successful E-book

Caroline Melberg

The biggest mistake that "wannabe" e-book publishers make is to first write a book on the subject that they would probably be interested in. Then they try to hustle up a market from a related niche and persuade them, without much success, that they too should have the same interests in buying the book. Needless to say, this is not the best introduction into the world of e-book publishing.

Exploring the Power of Online Email Marketing Services

Gary San

The vast majority of online email marketing services can be found exactly where you use them -- on the Internet. Whether you're new to email marketing or a veteran, online email marketing services can help you streamline your email marketing campaigns and get the word out on your goods and services. The most immediate advantages to an online email marketing suite, when compared with an offline version, is that you no longer have to worry about access.

Internet Marketing Suggestions: Increasing Free Web Site Traffic

Deanna Mascle

There are plenty of ways to get free web site traffic and you'll want to use those ways most often. Free web site traffic is there for the taking --all you have to do is know how to lure it to your site. However, there are other ways to increase site traffic if your efforts to get free web site traffic are not meeting your expectations or if you simply don't have time to jump through all the hoops.

Power of a Mentor for Affiliate Marketing

Frank Terranova

What is involved when working with a mentor? Why do you need it for getting started in affiliate marketing? While they may have various names, there are three basic stages that all good mentors should follow. Each stage can be broken down into smaller pieces depending upon the need of your affiliate marketing business.

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March 3ML Briefcase

2011-03-05T08:11:00.000-05:00

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Affiliate Marketing Scams

Blake Evans

Making money from home is such a powerful and persistent desire that it can almost be considered an American dream. And, believe it or not, millions of Americans are achieving that dream. But there are others who get frustrated because they get drawn into scams. One of the most prominent schemes can be found in the affiliate marketing world.

Home Based Business Or a Work at Home Job

Kirk Bannerman

OK, so you're going to work at home and now you suddenly realize that you have a very fundamental choice to make. Once you have made the decision to work at home (either by choice or out of necessity) you are faced with the decision as to whether to pursue a work at home job or to start a home-based business. That may sound like a minor distinction but the differences can be quite significant.

Tele-Seminar Essentials: 8 Must-Dos

BIG Mike McDaniel

Volumes have been written and spoken about producing tele-seminars. There are however, just eight basic areas that must be addressed for even the most elementary tele-seminar to succeed. Master the eight and then bask in the glow.

Turning Tire Kickers into Mouse Clickers

Casey Moher

You have many options for raising the number of visitors to your site. These methods come with a wide variety of results and difficulty. I have tried and tested many of them using a variety of approaches. This is an approach that really works.

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March 3ML Briefcase

2011-03-04T08:35:00.000-05:00

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History of Happiness

Gary M. Miller

The history of happiness didn't begin just a few years ago. It is often estimated that happiness began several thousand years ago because of the earliest writings that have been handed down through history. As early as 5,000 BC there are sacred texts known as the Vedas that was written by great sages and explains the way to find true happiness in life. The Vedas have been the source of the Hindu religion for thousands of years and were even studied by Buddha. Happiness has come along with the existence of life itself.

Project Management Gone Wrong

Heather Villa, CMA, MBA, MSM

The following are true stories of project management gone terribly wrong. Only the details and the names have been changed to protect the guilty. These stories were collected from colleagues who work on projects in large and small organizations in varying industries.

Stop Trying to Be Perfect

Bill Lampton Ph.D.

When I provide speech coaching for executives or when I direct Presentation Skills seminars for corporations, one of the first points I make is this: Trying to be perfect will ruin your presentation. To illustrate: When you hear a speaker who is oh-so-precise with enunciation, so programmed with canned gestures and so fluent without a single blunder, you might react negatively. You sense that you are observing an actor, not a real person.

Stop Stressing - External Checks on Internal Perceptions

Larry Tobin

It's very easy to take our perceptions as reality. We feel hot, we say it is hot. The problem is that perceptions are a matter of perspective and information. Suppose someone who's usually cheerful at work comes in and is much more curt than usual while greeting you. The instinctive response is to wonder if they're mad at you for some reason. But perhaps they simply have a headache, or a sore throat, or have been dealing with crises ever since waking up.

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March 3ML Briefcase

2011-03-03T08:28:00.000-05:00

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How to Re-brand Practically ANY Link or Text in Any PDF

Willie Crawford

Sometimes your customers tell you exactly what they are looking for in a product, and even point out features, or hidden benefits, of your existing products. If you listen closely, they even show you whole new ways of marketing your products. The perfect example offering a powerful marketing lesson is our new Viral Document Toolkit, a PDF brander and re-brander.

How to Drive More Traffic to Your Website

Alex Rich

Albert Einstein said, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Nearly every email you read these days is filled with hype or requests from the sender that we follow a link to the senders' offer. Once we arrive at his or her website we have the distinct pleasure of paying for the potential benefits he or she is advertising. Here's the insanity: According to the latest statistics from the US Department of Commerce, less than 5% of all online businesses earn $150 to $500 a month from their Internet marketing!

What Kind Of Backlinks Are Best At Helping Your Website In Google?

Bill Platt

I was in the Warrior Forum, and someone asked what kinds of Backlinks are worth pursuing. As an article marketing guy, I bet you can guess my answer. The answer is that you should have links everywhere your potential clients are looking to find you. Very few link directories offer any real value to you. Many article directories fall into the same trap.

Why You Should Never Buy From Spammers

Gray Rollins

Even if you don’t use the Internet, you've undoubtedly heard of spamming. Spam indexing actually stems from web pages that are created so that a particular website's ranking in search engine results increases. These web pages can be garbage and phrases stuffed into the coding that will appear as legitimate information sources when someone performs a keyword search.

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March 3ML Briefcase

2011-03-02T08:28:00.000-05:00

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5 Fresh Innovative Marketing Ideas

Terri Seymour

When you own a business it is extremely important to get your name and business brand out to the public. We, as business owners, are always looking for new and cost effective ways of doing that. We do not want to settle into a routine because it works. We should always be looking for fresh new ideas to spread the word about what we offer with our business. Below are five innovative ideas that you may or may have not yet seen to help get you more traffic, more sales and more income.

Marketing for Introverts: Is an Online Business the Cure-All?

Marcia Yudkin

According to a marketing coach I know, an online business is the peachiest earning situation for introverts. She offers several valid arguments for her point: You can easily set up the business in a way that suits you; you don't have to get dressed up to impress others in person; and you can eliminate stressful in-person interactions by dealing with clients on the web, by phone and via email. However, I'm wary of her overall claim.

Advertise on Amazon with ClickRiver Ads

Merle

With such a broad shopping base, it should be no surprise that Amazon receives more than 47 million visitors per month. Now that's a lot of traffic. No one does it quite like Amazon. Not only are their visitors Internet savvy but they're in what's known as "shopping mode", not just "search mode." This means they're actually looking to purchase something. This is considered to be a more engaged type of browser.

3 Marketing Strategies Most Businesses Never Think About

Dan Lok

Have you ever sat down and wondered how you can build the core strength of your business? You're in business to make money. We all are. But step away from images of cash and fat bank accounts for a moment. Today you'll learn 3 serious strategies you can start implementing right away. And if you do it, you'll discover much about your business, your customers and you'll have a clear path.

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March 3ML Briefcase

2011-03-01T15:45:00.000-05:00

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A Good Business Name Must Be Bold: Oh, Really?

Marcia Yudkin

Visit just about any blog of a high-priced naming consultant, and they'll tell you with oracular confidence that a business name, to succeed, must be X, Y or Z. This is bluster. It is a branding statement of their own, arguing for the kinds of company names they like to create and against the kinds of company names they personally look down on. Such rules are not a valid-for-every-situation fact.

Why Postcard Marketing Can Work For You

Bob Leduc

You may be surprised to learn that postcard marketing still works in the 21st century. In fact, postcards usually produce better results today than in the past - especially when used for generating traffic to a website or sales leads. One reason postcards work so well is because they almost always get read. Think about it. Do you remember ever discarding a postcard without at least knowing what the message was about? It's almost impossible to do.

How Information Products Help Customers Say Yes Faster

Judy Murdoch

An unfortunate side effect of an economic slowdown like the one we're in currently, is spending slows down. If you're a small business owner the slowdown in spending shows up in two ways:
1. Some prospects and customers who might have said "yes" in the past are now saying no because they simply don't have the resources to pay you
2. Those who DO have the resources are take longer to say yes

Sourcing Products via Government Liquidation

Chris Malta & Robin Cowie

In the search for cost effective suppliers for your eBiz, you may never have considered the U.S. government as a possible product source. But government auctions offer online sellers and small business owners a wide range of goods to enhance their regular product lines.

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March 3ML Briefcase

2011-02-28T16:45:00.000-05:00

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ARTICLES for INSPIRATION

Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. ADVICE THAT WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN
2. RETALIATE IN KINDNESS
3. A CONSPIRACY OF KINDNESS
4. A GLORIOUS TRIP
5. DECISION IS DESTINY
6. FACES OF MERCY

Making the Invisible Visible: The Wow Behind the How!

Harald Anderson

One of the characteristics that I find very attractive in people is an ability to nurture a sense of "wonder" about life. As fast as things occur today, as quickly as information changes hands we often become numb to the creative possibilities going on around us at any given moment. Wonder is that idea and sensation that a great deal of wisdom and beauty remains hidden behind the experience you are witnessing. It is a philosophy of possibilities that challenges our logic and expands our basic understanding and beliefs. It's the WOW behind the HOW!

Demand Prosperity and Abundance!

Wendy Betterini

One major stumbling block many people experience when attempting to attract more prosperity and abundance into their lives is the perception that they must wait for some power greater to give the go-ahead. It's very common to feel this way!

Self-Management is Critical for Handling Problems

Julie Fuimano, RN, MBA, CSAC

A staff member doesn’t handle a problem with a customer well and you, as the manager, are upset. You think to yourself, “Why on earth would he do such a thing? Doesn’t he know better? He should know that’s not how to deal with a customer!”

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FEB 3ML Briefcase

2011-02-09T06:34:00.000-05:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Do You Really Need a Company for SEO?

Mike Schlacter

If you have done business online you probably already know that only being listed or indexed in a few search engines won't do any good. It's important to rank high in as many leading search engines as possible. Is it worth hiring and paying a firm for offering you SEO services? The answer is yes, if you have cash and more importantly if you want to be successful with your business online.

Importance of Wipe Hard Drive Applications

Sam Miller

When you delete files from your computer, the file immediately goes to your Recycle Bin. When you empty the contents of your Recycle Bin, the contents go into oblivion. The typical assumption here is that the files have been completely deleted from your computer. However, this is not the scenario that takes place at all. Yes, the files are deleted from your system and the physical files can no longer be seen in the folder where they once were found. However, the memory spaces that were once assigned to those files are still in existence. This is bad news, especially when the files you deleted contain sensitive or classified information.

Keep Your Search Engine Options Open to Find Better Information

Trey Pennewell

When deciding which search engines to use for your searches and research, think of quantity versus quality. Some search engines will give you a high quantity of results, but they can contain a good portion of sponsored results, and a lowered portion of content results. The purpose of researching a topic online is to learn new information, and if you are relying on the Big Three search engines, you might just find that there is nothing new to be seen under the Google, Yahoo or MSN.

Audio Streaming: The Future

Scott Lindsay

Internet audio streaming may be a bit like traditional radio in one sense. In order to survive many of them need advertising revenue to keep the service free. This could come in the form of audio advertisements, but it can also come in visual ads on the website or by providing an affiliate link for listeners to purchase the music being played with a percentage of the sale going back to the audio stream provider.

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FEB 3ML Briefcase

2011-02-08T08:35:00.000-05:00

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Counting Conversions with Yahoo's Search Marketing Tool

By Merle

Ever wondered how well your Yahoo Search Marketing advertising is converting? If you're spending money on any type of pay-per-click marketing, it just makes sense to track how many of your visitors are turning into customers. If you don't know, you're just throwing money away.

Network Marketing: Creating Streams of Income

MaryAnn Shank

"Network marketing" used to be a dirty word. It used to mean MLM; not so any more. "Network marketing" is a whole new game. It is a dynamic way of building an Internet business with multiple streams of income. For example, let's take a basic online store. Perhaps a book store specializing in romance novels. Doesn't sound too profitable, does it? Let's see what this store can do.

How to Promote Your Web Site

Lawren Smith

Search engines have advanced, as well as the search engine optimization (SEO) industry. In order to compete with Google's army of PhD researchers, search engine optimizers struggle to keep up with the latest theories and conjecture about how the carefully-guarded and always ever-changing search engine algorithms work.

How to Ask For Referrals

Louise Yates

To make the most of business networking as a marketing strategy for your business it's important to master the art of generating referrals. Before I go further into picking the right time to ask for referrals let me make these points: referrals do not come on a plate and do not come immediately. It's important when thinking about networking as part of your marketing strategy to be patient. Get to know, like and trust your fellow networking colleagues. Then the referrals will start to flow naturally.

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FEB 3ML Briefcase

2011-02-07T07:40:00.000-05:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Organize Your Home Office for Greater Productivity

Nancy Aingworth

Taking time out of your busy schedule to organize your home office will result in a faster and more pleasant workday, increasing productivity in the process. We've all experienced the frustration of searching for items we've misplaced or covered up. That lost time equals lost income. We can't make money while we're looking for the elusive file, book or set of keys. In a nutshell, being organized equals small business success.

Code of Ethics for Business

Mark Styranka

We have seen countless corporations and individuals in the headlines as their career or business is examined to see "what went wrong?" Newspaper headlines scream about insider trading, companies cooking their books and other scandals involving business executives at mostly major corporations. Even today, many are questioning the ethics of lenders and investors in the sub-prime market as people are losing homes to foreclosure and investors are losing significant amounts of money.

Competitive Advantage: Make a Strategic Plan Your Launching Pad

Rick Johnson

Developing competitive advantages in the market place is not the easiest thing to accomplish. According to Wikipedia, "Competitive advantage is a position that a company occupies in its competitive landscape. A competitive advantage, sustainable or not, exists when a company makes a profit, that is, their earnings exceed their costs.

Starting a Home Business in Five Simple Steps

Mark Stewart

The dream of starting a home business is deeply ingrained in the psyche of almost every American. At times it is the wish to be a successful entrepreneur like Bill Gates and create an empire. For others it is simply the hope of turning a hobby into a marginally successful business that will meet all financial obligations. For those who are considering trying to build a business from their spare bedroom or basement, here are 5 steps you can follow on your road to becoming an entrepreneur.

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FEB 3ML Briefcase

2011-02-04T07:23:00.000-05:00

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You're In Charge. Now What?

Inez Ng

For years now, you have been waiting patiently for that first opportunity to be put in charge of a group and show what you can do. It has finally happened. You are giddy with excitement and your head is full of ideas. You can't wait to implement, create change, and leave your mark. Before you charge up the hill, possibly leaving everybody else behind, there's something that you really need to handle first.

Losing Weight - The Addiction of Comfort Food

Larry Tobin

Its very name is appealing - comfort food. What could be more wonderful than a food that helps us feel better? Almost everyone can name something that they eat when they're just feeling sour or sad. Chinese take-out, chocolate cake, raspberry ice cream, banana pancakes and many others make the list. Of course, we know that food can't be the solution to our problems, especially the problem of trying to lose weight and keep it off. So why do we find ourselves trapped in the eat/feel better/feel worse/eat some more cycle?

The Power of Optimism

Gary M. Miller

Most people don't believe that their lives are the result of their own actions. They see themselves as victims, having been accidentally thrown into a life that they didn't choose. Does this attitude sound familiar to you? It should sound familiar because it is an extremely common attitude and probably makes up the majority of the way people think. For you, however, it doesn't have to be this way. There is another way to think and it is called optimism.

People - You Can't Make Them What They're Not

Alan Fairweather

Many business people and managers are spending too much time trying to change the underperforming people who work for them. They seem to believe that if they train people - tell them what to do or even threaten them with the sack - then the performance level will go up. The successful manager concentrates on developing the strengths of his team members - not trying to correct their weaknesses. Sometimes you have to manage around a weakness, but you can't make people what they're not.

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FEB 3ML Briefcase

2011-02-03T10:09:00.000-05:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Counting Conversions with Yahoo's Search Marketing Tool

By Merle

Network Marketing: Creating Streams of Income

MaryAnn Shank

How to Promote Your Web Site

Lawren Smith

How to Ask For Referrals

Louise Yates

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FEB 3ML Briefcase

2011-02-02T21:03:00.000-05:00

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Selling to Introverts: 10 Ways to Appeal to Introverts' Marketing Preferences

Marcia Yudkin

Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, you probably have an unthinking tendency to market to people the way you 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. Worse, unless you've investigated or learned about the preferences of those with a different personality, you may not realize the extent of this disconnect.

How to Improve Your Online Marketing Results

Jamie Lee

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. The 40-40-20 dictum is that 40 percent of your marketing success is dependent on your ability to target your audience, another 40 percent is dependent on your value proposition, and the last 20 percent is reserved for everything else, including creatives.

4-Step Checklist for Online Marketing Success

Bill Platt

Many online business owners want to make the process of developing a successful online business harder than it needs to be. The truth is that a simple 4-step checklist can lead anyone to online profits:
1. Create or Tweak your Offers;
2. Get Traffic -- Attract Targeted Visitors;
3. Analyze Results; and
4. Repeat Steps 1-3.

Marketing Tip: Success Relies Upon the Relationships You Create

Marty Bradfield

There is one factor above all others that will determine your ability to be successful on the Internet. That one factor is your ability to create, develop, and maintain good relationships with other people.

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FEB 3ML Briefcase

2011-02-01T07:55:00.000-05:00

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5 Product Trends You Should Know

Chris Malta & Robin Cowie

For anyone selling online, the biggest question of 2008 is "What will my buyers look for this year?" Before you can uncover the answer, you're going to have to study up on your customers. "Trends are driven by buyer needs and lifestyles, so to find out what your buyers want, you must understand what their priorities and values are," explains trending specialist Lisa Suttora from WhatDoISell.com. According to Suttora, current consumer priorities are driving buying trends and spawning a profusion of new and innovative products.

Why You Don't Have a Business if You Don't Have Products

Judy Murdoch

I hope the article heading got your attention. When a mentor said this to me a couple years ago, he got my attention: I felt angry and insulted! Actually what he said was this: "Until you have products you what I consider a have a successful practice...nothing wrong with a successful practice...but you do not have a business."

10 Ways to Secure Your Customer’s Satisfaction

Terri Seymour

As we all know, customers are the core of any business. Without our customers, we would be nothing. So, it would be a wise decision to make sure all of our customers are properly taken care of and satisfied when they do business with us. In this article you’ll find 10 ways to secure customers’ happiness and satisfaction.

Thinking Like an Athlete at Work

Kathleen O'Connor

Even if your idea of working out is watching ESPN without a remote, you can still train to be a top competitor in the office. Here are five strategies winning athletes use that you can use on the job. No matter what event you're in, following these strategies will improve your mental game and help make you a champion!

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FEB 3ML Briefcase

2011-01-31T14:22:00.000-05:00

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

ARTICLES for INSPIRATION

Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. LOVE WITHOUT MEASURE
2. WHAT DO YOU NEED?
3. WHEN YOU HAVE PROBLEMS
4. THIS MAGIC MOMENT
5. BE A GOOD ONE
6. WHEN THE WORLD SAYS "NO!"

Is Procrastination Holding You Back?

C.J. Hayden, MCC

Failing to get the word out about an upcoming event may forfeit dozens of opportunities. By the time you realize you might not make your goal for the month, quarter, or year, it may already be too late. Finding tasks on your to-do list week after week is a clear sign you are procrastinating, but it's not always this obvious.

Stick-to-itivity! Lessons Learned

Harald Anderson

Walt Disney coined a special phrase for persistence and determination. He referred to it as stick-to-itivity. I reflected upon this recently, because I stumbled across 20 old business cards from previous business ventures and jobs I had been associated with over the last 25 years. Those old business cards certainly brought back a museum full of memories and mixed feelings. As I look back on all of those opportunities with the benefit of perspective and age, the one benefit I have derived is my own personal understanding of the concept of success and failure.

Set Your Psychological Default Mode to Success

Eve Delunas, Ph.D.

Life has a way of challenging us with the unexpected. No matter how hard we try to control life's circumstances, these unforeseen difficulties sneak up on us just when everything seems to be going smoothly. Your psychological default mode -- that is, your typical reaction or response to life's unpleasant complications -- can either contribute to or detract from your level of success. It can also directly affect your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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JAN 3ML Briefcase

2011-01-11T09:10:00.000-05:00

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Pay-Per-Click Advertising with Microsoft AdCenter

By Merle

Microsoft, not to be left out of the pay-per-click race, followed on the heels of Google Adwords and Yahoo Search Marketing with their own program called "Microsoft adCenter". While you may experience higher conversion rates than with Google or Yahoo, you'll also find less traffic. According to ComScore in Feb 2008, MSN sites had only 7.1% share of total Internet searches, compared to Google's 53.5% and Yahoo's 16.4%. On the plus side, it can be less expensive.

How to Build an Internet Marketing List of Over 100,000

Willie Crawford

In anticipation of Jeff Walker's Product Launch Formula 2, I told my list that I was going to offer a solo mailing to one of my lists of over 120,000. This immediately started a flood of emails asking how they could order early, something that I anticipated. The second flood of emails asked how I had managed to build such a huge database. Rather than answering that second question in individual emails, I decided to answer it with this article.

List Building Tips for the Affiliate Marketer

Titus Hoskins

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.

SEO Primer for Search Engine Ranking

Dan Lok

You could easily spend a good chunk of your life reading about SEO. But it's not needed. You don't need to endlessly tweak, research, track and tweak some more to get outstanding rankings. But it does require some knowledge, effort and patience. You can get a respectable start with the information I'll share with you. Then you can take it to what ever level you desire. First, you need to know about the two main areas of website SEO:
1. On-page SEO
2. Off-page SEO

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JAN 3ML Briefcase

2011-01-10T09:07:00.000-05:00

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Top Tips for Women Entrepreneurs

Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D.

It’s a fact: women are leaving corporate America to start their own businesses at twice the rate of men. Statistics show that over 75% of women-owned enterprises open for business in 1997 were still operating in 2000. That's about equal to the survival rate of all U.S. businesses. Recent data also indicates that women invest more in their businesses than do men. Women have it what takes to run and maintain successful operations.

Understanding What Your Customers Value is the Key to More Sales

Judy Murdoch

Have you ever had this experience? You work hard on developing an offer for your product or service. Maybe you even ask a few people to take a look at your Web page or brochure to make certain they get your message. Then you send your offer out into the world. And you get no responses. Or a puny little trickle.

Creating a Web-Based Business

Kismet SEO

If you are considering an online business, there are many benefits. You have the potential to reach a vast amount of users and you can market to them at a fraction of traditional advertising. In North America alone, based on 2007 statistics, approximately 234 million people or 70% of the population are Internet surfers.

Blast Through 4 Obstacles to Help Your Business Soar

Casey Moher

It's vital that you address and overcome a series of resistance points on your way to establishing a customer. These obstacles include:
1. No TRUST on the part of your visitor
2. No NEED for what you have
3. No perception that you can HELP them
4. No HURRY to act (make contact or purchase)

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