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Best Wordpress Store, Affiliate, Membership Plugins

Mark F — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:55:08 +0000

Wordpress Estore

Not only do we use these wordpress plugins they are simply the easiest to use that we have every found.

1. Do you sell, or want to sell, digital content from your WordPress site while maintaining the security of your digital assets?

2. Are you frustrated with the e-commerce WordPress plugins you’ve looked at? Do you want a plugin with reliable customer service (where your questions get answered and issues get addressed)?

3. Do you hate the thought of paying ongoing fees and commissions to sell via a third party web site?

If you are still reading, then the WordPress eStore plugin may be just what you need!

Wordpress Affiliate Platform

It is a known fact that having an affiliate program is the most powerful way to market your products or services online (Read more on the benefits of affiliate program). If you own a WordPress blog/site and your answer to the following questions are ‘yes’ then the ‘WordPress Affiliate Platform’ might just be what you need:

Do you sell products or services online from your WordPress blog/site?
Do you want to increase your sales and explode your profits by using an affiliate program?
Do you want to have your own affiliate program so you can cut the middle man?

Best wordpress shopping cart and affiliate program software on the planet…

Wordpress Site Special

Mark F — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:31:27 +0000

If you need a wordpress site and don’t know where to turn. Tina Ferguson International through a special partnership is offering a wordpress development special. You can have a simple workdpress site with wordpress shopping cart, affiliate program, and special session on how to use your wordpress site and integrate it with awber mailing list for just $399.00. If you require a super custom wordpress site you can email for super specials on a complete custom site as well. Tina Ferguson international specializes in empowering women and women business owners to have the life of their dreams. This is just another way for Tina Ferguson International to help you on your way. Wordpress is an excellent platform that when completely setup is super easy to maintain and update.

If you are interested in the wordpress special and would like more information on specific wordpress setup contact TFI here. Wordpress Special

Here is Tina Ferguson Internationals site completely built in wordpress.

* Please note that some wordpress features require purchase of a few in-expensive wordpress plug-in.

FREE Teleseminar – Fearless Manifesting

Mark F — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:07:54 +0000

Attention: Women Entrepreneurs, Business Executives, Authors, Speakers, Community & Family Leaders

Do you have a message to take to the world? Is there something you want to fearlessly go after and make come true? Are you about to *BURST* because you know WHAT you want to do, know WHAT you want to share, and KNOW it can enrich others’ lives? Yet, find that somehow, for some reason you just don’t take the steps?

Discover simple ways you can effortlessly walk through fear, grow your own power, create and achieve more. Soon, you and your message will go confidently out to the world.

How do we know so much about this? We’ve done it! Tina went from being the lowest paid employee (yes, in the entire firm – even below the receptionist) to more than 10 times her salary when she opened her own business. Kathy moved from military wife to working with one of the most prestigious names in branding, and then on to building one of the most successful business women’s coaching practices in North Texas.

After years of working one-to-one with companies to double, triple and quadruple revenue and profits, we want to share with other powerful women our insider secrets to having it all.

Join us for this three-part teleseminar series to discover tips that will assist you to…

Know if you are ‘ready’ to take the leap into greater success…
Determine if now is the time for you to create what you really want…in life and in business…
Embrace any changes you are facing…
Open your heart to a greater vision for your life…
Tune into what your soul yearns for…

If you crave freedom from fear, break out of your shell and join us for this free teleseminar.

Every successful person has stood in the shoes you are standing in right now. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose!

This call is an introduction to our one-day Fearless Manifesting Experience that will be held on June 27, 2009. Learn more about this exciting event, and special bonuses.

http://www.fearless-manifesting.com

Tina Ferguson has worked with Zig Ziglar

Mark F — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:48:12 +0000

Zig Ziglar’s internationally recognized personal development techniques, combined with Ziglar’s expanded tailored performance enhancement solutions, is a winning combination that has resulted in Ziglar working with a diverse client base including Fortune 500 corporations, U.S. Government agencies, small- and mid-sized businesses, schools and non-profit agencies.

Ziglar is uniquely equipped to work with organizations to assess needs, identify strengths, and design curricula that serves each client’s unique circumstance. Our approach works in tandem to maintain brand equity and uphold the ideals and vision each company embraces. With many available program designs, Ziglar has a performance enhancement solution for virtually every need.

To find our more about Zig Ziglar and their amazing leadership programs visit http://www.zigziglar.com/

Tina Ferguson has worked with Dr. Eric Pearl

Mark F — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:40:47 +0000

Internationally recognized healer ERIC PEARL has appeared on countless television programs in the US and around the world, spoken by invitation at the United Nations, presented to a full house at Madison Square Garden and his seminars have been featured in various publications including The New York Times.

As a doctor, Eric ran a highly successful chiropractic practice for 12 years until one day when patients began reporting that they felt his hands on them – even though he hadn’t physically touched them. For the first couple of months, his palms blistered and bled. Patients soon reported receiving miraculous healings from cancers, AIDS-related diseases, epilepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, birth disfigurements, cerebral palsy and other serious afflictions. All this occurred when Eric simply held his hands near them – and to this day, it continues.

His patients’ healings have been documented in six books to date, including Eric’s own international bestseller, The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself, soon in its 30th language.

To find our more about Dr. Pearl and his amazing healing programs visit. http://www.thereconnection.com

Tina Ferguson has worked with Sonia Choquette

Mark F — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:37:50 +0000

Sonia Choquette is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher, intuitive guide and masterful catalyst whose special gift is to energetically activate the highest vibration and free the authentic Spirit in everyone she meets. She releases people from the restriction and fear of the ego and guides them through the portals to joy, wholeness, and personal empowerment in every area of their life. She has also been a personal Intuitive advisor to such New Age Leaders as Louise Hay, Julia Cameron, Caroline Myss, Dr. Wayne Dyer, pop icon Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins rock band, and professional consultant to international business leaders such as Charlotte Beers, Fortune 500 Company CEO.

A third generation intuitive and prolific writer, her books have sold over a million copies worldwide including her NY Times Bestseller The Answer Is Simple…. Love Yourself, Live Your Spirit.
Highly trained and apprenticed in both the Psychic Arts and Metaphysical Law, Sonia was educated at the University of Denver and the Sorbonne in Paris. She then pursued a spiritual education at the American Institute of Holistic Theology www.aiht.edu resulting in a BA, MS and PhD in Metaphysics Her best education, however, she insists is her over thirty five years of working “in the trenches” consulting directly with people, and reading for them one-on-one, all over the world.

Her book Your Heart’s Desire is currently required reading at the University of Santa Monica and her book The Wise Child was a featured topic at the first International Conference on Children’s Spirituality in Atlanta, sponsored by the University of Atlanta.

To find out more about Sonia Choquette and experience her amazing life changing programs visit. http://www.soniachoquette.com

Tina Ferguson has worked with Betsy Bergstrom

Mark F — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:35:46 +0000

Betsy Bergstrom is a full-time Shamanic Teacher and Practitioner who has studied with shamans and healers from many cultures. She is a graduate of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies 3-Year Program. She has been trained by a number of indigenous shamans and healers who have encouraged her and shared with her their wonderful teachings. She has worked in various fields of Alternative Healing for nearly 20 years. Her calling is to work in partnership with the Helping Spirits, to help the living and with the dead. She says, “…the feedback from my classes has been that the teaching (of Heart Centered Shamanic Depossession) defused much of the fear that some people felt in approaching the work of clearing and depossession.”

Sandra Ingerman, author of “Soul Retrieval”, says,
“Betsy Bergstrom is a brilliant teacher and healer.
She is clear, grounded, authentic, and teaches from a place of integrity. Betsy is a true shaman, and I highly recommend her work.”

To find out more about Betsy Bergstrom and her Heart Centered Shamanic Teaching programs visit. http://www.betsybergstrom.com/

Systems Software Inc Forms Partnership with Linden Professional Services

Mark F — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:00:58 +0000

Systems Software Inc. The world leader in Batch and Crude pipeline scheduling partners with Linden Professional Services to integrate their pipeline management software DRA-Miser and Power Optimizer into the SSI scheduling suite.

The integration of the Linden Professional Services systems will further extend the savings to oil and gas pipeline managers and operators around the world. The new combined system is estimated to save the operators millions of dollars on the front end as well as 5-10% annually on electrical charges related to pipeline delivery. The new integrated product is being scheduled for testing right now.

For more information contact SSI.

Your leader in pipeline management and energy savings.
http://www.ssischeduling.com

About SSI

SSI works with a wide variety of clients. From managing large multi-million dollar corporate installations to small private program integrations, SSI helps you operate your pipeline efficiently and profitably.
Designing a scheduling system with terminal analysis for both product and crude batched pipelines systems created the foundation for SSI solutions. Utilizing extensive oil industry experience and software powered by the best algorithms in the business, SSI addresses complex oil scheduling issues with ease, including:

• Batched Crude Pipelines
• Product Pipelines
• Split Lines
• Multiple Origins
Features of SSI Scheduling Software include:
• Pipeline Batch Pump And Delivery Schedules
• Terminal Analysis And Inventory Tracking (Product
   and Tank)
• Load-outs for Product Terminal Loadings and
   Refinery Charge For Crude
• Strips and Injection Processing
• Pipeline Connecting Carriers
• Pipeline Line-fill Tracking For Line Work
• Multiple Start and Stop of Batch
• Compensation for Flow Enhancers
• Schedule Dual or Split Pipelines
• Line Reversal Accommodation
• RVP Prediction By Batch
• Fungible Pipelines
• Flow Averaging by Product Weighting For Accurate
   Schedule Times
• Fast Schedule Generation (Seconds)
• Common Software Interface for Schedulers
• PC Based (Portable)
• Interface For Importing Line-fill Snapshot And Tank
   Gauges
• Generated Files Can Be Exported By E-MAIL, Fax,
   Etc. To SCADA,Shippers,Refinery, And Terminals.

Mark Ferguson

COO Rapid Success Partners
469-831-2450

Practical Article Marketing Tips – Top 7 Reasons to Repurpose Your Articles on Twitter

Mark F — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:18:04 +0000

If you are into Article Marketing and are not using Twitter to repurpose your articles, you are missing out on a flood of good stuff.

With that notion in mind, here are the Top 7 Reasons to Repurpose Your Articles on Twitter

1. Extends Your Reach – Extending your reach means to get your marketing message and influence in front of as many eyes as possible. When you publicize your articles on Twitter, you are not only reaching those who are following you, you are also reaching everyone that follows each person who follows you – your reach rapidly multiplies.

2. It’s Helpful – When you are having conversations there and you see a question where one of your articles could help, you are being very helpful to someone when you refer them to you article(s). How’s that for upping the “know, like and trust” factor.

3. Ups Your Expert Status – Mentioning your articles and using them to answer questions increases your expert status in the eyes of the public. Because this is such a new frontier, there is still time for most of you to get in and establish your expert territory in your niche.

4. It’s Social – One of the rules in Social Marketing is to be 80% Social and 20% Marketing. When you are being helpful with your articles, you are being social while you are marketing.

5. Immediate Response – In many ways Twitter is like Mass Instant Messaging – you get an instant response from many people. And, many Internet marketers are beginning to notice that their Twitter list is many times more responsive than their email list.

6. Multiple Opportunities – If you send out more than one message a day to your email list, you are going to get people unsubscribing in droves. Here you can send out multiple 140 character marketing messages in one day. In fact, I encourage you to, because your followers are on at different times of the day.

7. It’s Automatic - You can set up your EzineArticles.com account to automatically repurpose your brand new articles onto Twitter. Just log in to your EzineArticles.com account, go to Profile Manager, then Edit Author Bio, then enter your User Name and Pass Word from Twitter. When this article is publishing, it will automatically show up on Twitter without me lifting a finger.

Bonus Tip – As I began to write this article, I sent out a message on Twitter telling everyone I was working on this article and to watch for it. I immediately got back responses from folks asking me to be sure to let them know when it was out. You can do the same thing.

And you can also claim your FREE Instant Access to a 30 minute Audio Replay of a TeleSeminar all about how to “Tweet Your Articles” when you visit http://www.TheArticleGuyTeleSeminars.com/articletweeting

From Jeff Herring – The Article Marketing Guy & The Great Article Marketing Network.

Get Your Taste Buds Ready – Premiere Food and Wine Event Savor Dallas Returns – March 6-7, 2009

Mark F — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:03:46 +0000

The Fifth Annual Savor Dallas Celebration Returns March 6-7, 2009

The Savor Dallas concept was envisioned over five years ago by co-founders Vicki Briley-White and Jim White as a means of showcasing Dallas’s great chefs, restaurants, cultural and artistic treasures, and to create the signature wine, food, and spirits event the Dallas-Fort Worth Area deserves.

The Fifth annual event will be more fun than ever. It has been called “the best wine event ever in Dallas” by wine and food aficionados. Once again, the “labor of love” is dedicated to helping folks who attend walk away with a very good sense of which wines they should consider buying, and a taste of the best restaurants in the area.

Wine and food lovers will gather in Dallas March 6-7, from all over for some serious fun!

See the complete weekend schedule here.

Once again, The exciting Victory Park plays host to events in 2009, along with the world-renowned Dallas Arts District. Savor Dallas will continue to offer a special “Friday Ticket” that gives you admission to both the Arts District Wine Stroll featuring the incomparable Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Museum of Arts in Seventeen Seventeen Restaurant, and the Meyerson Symphony Center (Friday March 6, 5-7 p.m.) and the Victory Park Celebration in AT&T Plaza (7:30-9:30 p.m.) for one admission price of just $50. Two events for the price of one. What a value! It will be a food, wine and fun lover’s paradise in Downtown Dallas.

Our event continues to showcase the renaissance of Downtown Dallas. Our popular International Grand Tasting returns to the beautiful Plaza of the Americas and Westin City Center Hotel on Saturday March 7 from 7-10 p.m. Three stunning levels of food and wine will be presented!

The unparalleled Reserve Tasting returns to the incomparable Nasher Sculpture Center on Saturday evening. This limited attendance event for lovers of the finest wines and spirits will take place from 5 until 6:30.

“The International Grand Tasting” is a wine and food lovers paradise! Over 500 premium wines, spirits and imported beer; more than 60 top chefs and artisans serving taste treats; and a comfortable ambiance that gives people the chance to mix, mingle, and interact with winemakers and chefs. This very popular event helps people sort through the ten-kazillion different wines on the market and figure what they want to buy. It also gives them a special taste of the top DFW restaurants–and a chance to try the hottest new eateries in case they haven’t been yet.

As usual, there’ll be a splendid silent auction of superlative wine finds at the International Grand Tasting to benefit the North Texas Food Bank.

Savor Dallas also makes a cash donation to the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association Education and Scholarship Fund (funding a scholarship for a deserving young chef) and the Arts Magnet Building Campaign for Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Savor Dallas is sponsoring an art contest for the students of Booker T. Washington’s art department. The winning design will appear on a special commemorative Savor Dallas t-shirt. Profits from which will benefit Booker T. Washington.

Savor Dallas helps train the chefs of tomorrow, nurture the artists of the future, and feed hungry families today.

Savor Dallas is a full wine, food, spirits and arts experience designed so that people can participate for one event, a day, or a full weekend!

Savor Dallas is great partnership between many varying interest groups and is supported by:

The Office of the Mayor of Dallas
City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs
Downtown Dallas Association
The Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Greater Dallas Restaurant Association
Arts Magnet Building Campaign
The North Texas Food Bank
Glazer’s Wholesale Distributors
Republic National Distributing

Savor Dallas 2008, March 7-8, entertained over 4000 upscale wine and food lovers from throughout the DFW Metroplex, all around Texas, and from 14 states around the country. The weather was chilly but just right for a cozy night with good friends and great food and wine. Victory Park and the Arts District dazzled the visitors. People are still talking about the Reserve Tasting and the International Grand Tasting.

Savor Dallas 2007, March 9-10, was a spectacular event that helped spur wine and food enjoyment to new heights. “Big Fun and Big Flavor in Big D” at Savor Dallas.

Recaps of the first two years–

2006: The 2nd Annual Savor Dallas An International Experience of Wine, Food, Spirits and the Arts returned February 16-18, 2006

A dreaded winter weather advisory swept through North Texas on the eve of Savor Dallas 2006, dropping temperatures over 40 degrees, bringing wind chills and the “promise” of icy conditions on roadways. Neither rain, nor sleet, nor media histrionics could scare away dedicated food and wine lovers! They appeared but the ice storm did not. In the end, the pursuit of culinary excellence and common sense prevailed and Savor Dallas attracted over 4500 intrepid fans throughout the weekend, who were warmed by great cuisine from over 50 of the area’s top chefs, over 500 great wines, spirits and beer; amazing artistry from David Sanborn and Chris Botti at “Bubbles ‘N Jazz”, and artistic excitement at the Savor Dallas Arts District Wine Stroll. Celebrity chefs and wine/spirits educators welcomed seekers of the good life with top tasting seminars. Hearty conviviality was enjoyed by nearly 2000 “foodies and winies” at the acclaimed International Grand Tasting at the Hilton Anatole, and the irreverent Texas Outlaws after party to help everyone “chill out” from the fever pitch of the chilly weekend.

Other Popular events since the debut Savor Dallas include:

A “Sizzling South of the Border Celebration” at the Latino Cultural Center on Thursday, February 16 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
A full day of tasting seminars and panels with the most respected winemakers and experts in the world (including the return of popular speakers Steve Olson, Dale DeGroff, Andrea Immer Robinson, Guy Stout, Tim Laird-America’s Chief Entertainment Officer, and many more!
* World-class celebrity chefs including Tyler Florence, Rocco DiSpirito, Zarela Martinez, Aaron Sanchez, Darren McGrady-The Royal Chef, Dean Fearing, Stephan Pyles and more
* Great wine dinners at the area’s finest restaurants featuring vintners and winery.
Plus, an event at the beautiful African American Museum on Thursday, February 16th, “Food, Wine and Rhythm” in association with the African American Wine Tasting Society.

The Inaugural Savor Dallas

Savor Dallas, February 18-20, 2005, welcomed nearly 4000 attendees from 13 states and the surrounding area to events in the Dallas Arts District, the Latino Cultural Center, 21 restaurants, the Hilton Anatole and the Fairmont Dallas. Over 100 wines and spirits were represented in tasting events throughout the weekend. The wine and spirits brands, along with 43 top chefs participated in the “International Grand Tasting”. Tyler Florence from the Food Network, PBS’s Zarela Martinez and local stars Dean Fearing and Stephan Pyles staged cooking demos. Nationally recognized wine and spirits educators, including Steve Olson, Josh Wesson, Jeff Morgan, Leslie Sbrocco and Dale DeGroff, presented tasting seminars.

Jim White
Founder, Savor Dallas

http://www.savordallas.com/

Start Your New Sales Job With an Unfair Advantage

Mark F — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:59:21 +0000

Attention Sales Professionals! If you are looking to become the ultimate recession proof sales person or are starting your first sales job, then read this now!

Don’t You Wish You Had a GPS to Guide Your Sales Results?

Mapping Your Way to Sales Success is Easy with The Field Guide to Sales!

Tired of the uphill battle to gain new clients?

Worn out from constantly running in circles to get everything done and feeling like you are accomplishing nothing?

Exhausted from wishing there were more than 24 hours in a day?

Sick of experiencing the sting of rejection from prospects?

Frazzled and fed up of your boss nagging you to meet some “pie in the sky” goal?

And even worse, does it feel like no matter how hard you work, no matter how you push yourself to get up and go, there is always someone who seems to get all the breaks?

Would you like for that someone to be you?

Imagine this:

In as little as two weeks, that someone can be you. You are that top sales person who makes it look easy, always looks rested and does not seem to work that hard.

Referrals come from unexpected places and contracts you thought were dead are suddenly reinvigorated!

You easily meet your quota and current clients buy more

Instead of pushing so hard, you can relax as you work a system that puts sales on autopilot!

The fact is that selling is a complex subject, yet it follows a simple process. The little secret is that people don’t like to be sold, but they really love to buy!

Yet every day salespeople miss opportunities, waste time and miss out on what is theirs because they lack a proven model for success that virtually begs people to buy from you!

Luckily, there is a new way to sell for you to explore!

Do you want to access the many ingredients you already have that will close more sales?

Do you want a surefire way to access all the people you need to be successful?

Would you be surprised to learn that anyone can use this system successfully?

Isn’t it your turn?

A startling fact about achieving sales goals…

There are two primary ways sales professionals go about the business of selling. One is a scatter shooting approach where you follow up on every lead, every phone call and every one in between hoping to get the sale. The other overloads you with more marketing and sales ‘to do’ items than a team of 10 could handle and expects you to chase down prospects.

Both are wrought with failure points and neither put the salesperson on the path toward results.

Think about it – you have too many things on your plate to really get to know your potential customers. You do not have enough hours in the day to properly follow-up with your existing clients. You are given a sales goal to meet that no one bothered to ask you about before they gave it to you. And you never get to see your family and friends because you are always working.

The main worker bee here is you, and you are steadily running out of steam!

Why bother?

Wait! Before you throw in the towel, you need to know there is another way!

The Field Guide to Sales advocates a third model. You reap the benefits of a flexible sales process that puts you in control and gets others to do all the heavy lifting for you. And, the best thing is that you have a pocket coach and a step-by-step have a roadmap that allows you to address typical sales weak spots before they can do damage to your sales numbers!

It’s the best of all worlds!

"The Sales Company helps you develop a successful sales strategy you can follow to results. That’s been our experience. We booked 110% when our competitors were downsizing or going out of business. I know this was a direct result of the work we did with The Sales Company. They worked with us to develop a sales strategy tailored to our company and to each individual. And, they helped us stay positive and on top of the sales curve."

"We came to The Sales Company because sales were at a standstill and profits were dipping. The wisdom and perspective they brought to the sales and business side of our company were great! I never thought about sales this way before! The Sales Company continues to help us prioritize and decide which direction is best for our company. They don’t make decisions for us; they help us make better decisions. My business has been steadily growing and we’ve hired three new employees since we started working with The Sales Company. They are the guardian angel of our business."

Dare to be a Top Sales Producer!

Yeah, yeah, I know what you are thinking. Look Deb, I’ve read all those books by “great” sales people and tried all sorts of new systems. I can’t even think about adding one more thing to my plate.

I say you can’t afford NOT to!

"Our first meeting with The Sales Company, I recall you telling our group that they would have to work with a new system. After the meeting, it seemed each person had some resistance to offer,…but we’re already so busy." "…these numbers don’t really mean anything because they’re guesses…"

"Today we employ a simple and effective sales management program. Thanks to your practical approach, we have formalized our revenue forecasting process and increased individual sales accountability, thus allowing us to proactively manage our sales efforts. The new process shortly became routine. Thank you for your immeasurable help. Yes, change is painful, but mediocrity is more so."

Look at it this way – only 1% of the sales people are recession proof. They can get hired whenever and where ever they want. They are not stuck in a job they do not like. They do not have to worry about sales goals because they blast through them like tissue paper. AND, they never, ever have to worry about the economy.

The fact is, if you aren’t hitting your numbers, you are spending your time on the wrong things and in the wrong areas.

How is that possible?

I know it is highly likely because the top 1% do not work themselves to death just to make quota. They have the right system and the right approach. They spend their time in three distinct areas, understanding that these key areas hold the keys to turbo-charged sales. In short, they know a secret that the other 99% of sales professionals don’t.

Don’t you want the same secret they have working for you?

How do I know what the secret is?

Because I’ve been in your shoes – out in the trenches day-to-day. I also have been a top 1% sales producer. Whether you’re a new salesperson working to get that first client or you’ve been selling for years, the systematic process is always the same.

The Field Guide to Sales Program helps you focus time, energy, and other resources on things that matter for you, the client, and the company. It can also help you lighten your load of activities that steal your attention from the bigger prize.

In short, read The Field Guide to Sales, follow the systems and tools given to you, and become a top sales person!

Trek the shortest distance…in style!

The Field Guide to Sales is packed with practical advice and tools to use daily. You will have techniques at your fingertips to focus your attention and action. Just a few of the topics covered in this Guide include:

Building your sales forecast, step by step
How to spend more of your time on activities that boost sales
How to easily rid yourself of unhappy customers by setting up the relationship to win
Why there’s more opportunity than you realize all around you
The four types of listeners and how to influence with each
What to do when the best-laid plans fall short
Energizing your environment

And much, much more…

"We knew The Sales Company could provide a shortcut to key decision-makers. But the most powerful part of the equation is that they are positioned to identify opportunities and pass them along when there’s a "match." Without The Sales Company, we wouldn’t know was many influencers, wouldn’t be exposed to as many opportunities, and we certainly wouldn’t have as much revenue. It boils down to this: there are 24 hours in a day, but when you work with The Sales Company, the results are equal to 48!"

I’ll give you the information, laid out in an easy-to-read guide, with tools and techniques to implement. Leverage this information to vastly improve your sales process and your life.

Is it time to let go of trying hard and not succeeding?

Within short order you will have:

A systematic process that is easy to follow giving you more time in your day
Sales tools to track every step giving you visibility and accountability of every aspect of your sales progress
Increased awareness of a solid sales process giving you the ability to be in the right place at the right time, every time
The ability to exceed expected sales goals giving you control of your destiny
The model of a top producer down pat giving you access to a recession proof sales environment

Order now to begin your journey toward phenomenal sales.

VisionClarity VisionBoard Workshop Plano Frisco McKinney Allen Richardson Texas August 23

Mark F — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:54:03 +0000

Finally! It’s here. For weeks now I’ve been sharing some tidbits about an upcoming workshop. The wait is finally over!

For those of you who want to feel on purpose, jump out of bed in the morning, desire to feel happier, and experience more success in all areas of your life join us for the Vision Clarity workshop. In this workshop, we de-mystify the process of determining what it is you want and how to get it.

Based on research that documents that the pictures we take into our mind create the experiences we create in our life, this workshop helps you gain CLARITY around what you really want in your life and why. Most people say they know what they want, but when words don’t meet with action there’s something amiss for sure!

August 23rd Workshop

VisionClarity August 23, 2008 Plano, TX

http://www.vision-clarity.com/

In this one-day workshop, participants will explore:

Where you are now
Where you want to be
What you hope to get when you get there
How you can have it now
How to create a vision of your life or business that will take your breath away, and
Much, much more…

If you have a group, contact us at 972 509 7050 and ask about discounted rates.

VisionClarity Events – 2008

Saturday, August 23, 2008 – 8:30 to 4:30 – *Special Introductory Rate

Saturday, September 27, 2008 – 8:30 to 4:30

Saturday, October 25, 2008 – 8:30 to 4:30

Saturday, November 15, 2008 – 8:30 to 4:30

Presented by http://www.one80group.com and http://www.trueyoumarketing.com

PostCardMania.com

Mark F — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:00:29 +0000

Need to drop current clients a note? Have a new product to introduce? Want to spread the news about your new blog? There are so many ways to use postcards, the opportunities are limitless!

Would you like for someone to take you by the hand and create a mailing just for you? Then look no more -PostcardMania.com has what you’ve been looking for. Not only are these pros great at what they do, they will make YOU look great at what you do!

Get postcard samples and marketing tips at the robust online marketplace.

engadget.com

Mark F — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:59:09 +0000

Okay, call us nerds, but we love tech stuff! I’m not nearly as ‘into’ it as Mark is, but I really enjoy engadget.com’s top-rated blog.

Learn about Dig Dug quilted pillows (for the Gen-Xer in your life), the latest BIG LETTER, OVERSIZED KEYBOARD (for the Boomer in your life), Samsung’s Soulful Dinosaur (for kids of all ages), and much, much more. Want to know more about the latest in internet dating, be sure to go there now!

When I speak about blogging the first thing I hear is… Who has time to read blogs? I always reply… anyone who has a problem and is looking for a solution!

Engadget is one of the best exceptions… it is pure info-tainment where you get to know about cool new things in the world of tech in 5 minutes or less. The posts are smart, simple and always populated with colorful photos.

Authorsmart.com and Jan B. King Notes

Mark F — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:49:00 +0000

A few of you emailed asking about Jan King and Authorsmart.com so I thought I would share my response in this week’s Marketing Mojo for those of you who wanted to ask and didn’t! I have heard so many publishing horror stories that if I can share this information and save any of you time and money, I will do it! In a nutshell, this is what I got from being a member of eWomenPublishingNetwork.com and working with Jan King, Gail Richards and the crew.

Jan worked with me on my book. I’m strategic and so is she so I loved working with her because she has a structure that made it super easy to follow. She maximizes time and effort, which means she gets things done in an efficient way. Again, loved it!

She was a very safe place for me to unfold myself, my work and my new vision. She ’sees’ your vulnerabilities and calls you on them; each step of the way encouraging you to be better and better. If you’ve been writing your book, then you already know how a book changes you. When I started I had five manuscripts I sent to her. Her advice was to combine my spiritual side with my business/marketing abilities. As I sent her my new chapters, she said, "Tina, I really think there’s another book you want to write." That is what led to my current book, which I did not intend to write, but actually helped me integrate at a much higher level. So, for me and in my experience, Jan King is the best.

As for what you get… you get so much! She will read each chapter and give you feedback. She is very direct… but that is best if you want the best (in my opinion). She has the patience of Job and is great about getting in and getting out. She will commit at whatever level you do. To me, I felt like I got SO much more than I paid for… and she is fine with that. In fact, the whole Authorsmart.com team is like that. It is amazing!

I know other people who sing Jan’s praises and I know others who have struggled with the whole book-writing process. To me, it really is up to the person… but Jan will stick with you every step of the way. If there is such a thing as a guardian angel for birthing books, it would be Jan King for sure!

MarketingSherpa – Marketing Sherpa

Mark F — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:43:08 +0000

www.marketingsherpa.com

Hello, please come with me while I take you behind the marketing veil to the ‘marketing secrets’ area. While that may be a little dramatic, it really is how some marketers act when they are ’safeguarding’ their so-called secrets! Not me, my goal is to help you bypass the almost 20-something year marketing learning curve I’ve been on. I want you to learn faster and implement even faster so you can be even more successful than you already are!

Introducing a huge secret weapon of marketing consultants and business strategists everywhere. This is where the hard-core study what works and what doesn’t in the land of marketing.

MarketingSherpa is a research firm specializing in tracking what works in all aspects of marketing (and what does not.) This super-smart team is not an agency, consultancy or other vendor seeking your business. They are not even available for private research — all their research is published for their MarketingSherpa community to benefit from. They have one goal: give marketers of the world the stats, inspiration, and instructions to improve their results.

I just love that the “Sherpa” part of their name refers admiringly to the Sherpas of Nepal who guide climbers up Mount Everest. They can be your friendly native guides who help make your tough climb toward great marketing results easier by handing you research on ‘what works.’

For you creative geniuses out there who love to build on what works, this is a literal hot bed of ideation fuel. I’ve gotten some pretty great ideas myself while spending time with the Sherpas!

Bobs Your Uncle

Mark F — Wed, 21 May 2008 05:08:28 +0000

Okay, so this isn’t new. BUT, the stationery company, Bob’s Your Uncle, does have something new going on. The wholesaler (that means they create wonderful things and sell them to retail stores) just announced its new home and gift store, FRONT, which features a selection of local, national and international designs. The store opens May 2008 in historic Fort Point, MA.

Now to the good stuff… if you have never heard of Bob’s Your Uncle then you are in for a treat (especially if you love paper products and anything having to do with being cool).

The company is owned by Michele and Martin Yeeles who are originally from England. Martin is a graphic designer and Michele a former shoe designer. The expression, Bob’s Your Uncle, is a British expression used to mean “everything’s fine.” And this laid back style can be seen throughout all of their designs. Some are downright humorous. You can browse online then purchase at a retailer near you.

I received a gift from a client called the EIGHT DAYS A WEEK PLANNER. The “eighth” day is “someday” so you can capture dreams and imaginings. How perfect! These out-of-the-box products make great gifts for the hard-to-gift in your life.

If you don’t have big breasts, tie ribbons on your pigtails : And Other lessons I Learned From My Mom

Mark F — Tue, 20 May 2008 03:23:20 +0000

This smart, creative book written by Barbara Corcoran, New York City Real Estate legend and entrepreneur extraordinaire, is a great read. It is based on Barbara’s mother’s great advice and she shares in almost startling detail how she this advice helped her climb to superstar status.

What I love about this book is that it is full of can-do spirit and entrepreneurial adventure. From a run-in with The Donald to super hiring strategies anyone can implement.

This real-life business memoir is chock-full of great tips and features Barbara’s rise from apartment office to one of the most successful real estate companies in Manhattan. I never heard of Barbara before discovering this book at a used book store recently, but she has my complete admiration for her spunkiness and perseverance. This is a great read for inspiration as it details the ups and downs on her rise to the top.

And, if you like this book… Barbara just released a new book (April 2008) called Nextville: Amazing Places to Live the Rest of Your Life. For those of you who serve Baby Boomers, this may just be a great resource. In her new book, she turns her keen eye toward predicting “the next big thing” in real estate-where and how the over 77 million baby boomers will live when they retire. Barbara identifies the top eight trends that are changing where (and how) boomers are retiring.

While the book is geared toward helping Boomers figure out what’s most important in their next place-whether it’s pursuing passions, living green, finding community, living young in a city or college town, or even staying right in your old home town, this book can give you ideas about how to think about ‘the second half’ of life.

SambookaGroup Drives Your Story Home

Mark F — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:27:53 +0000

The person who drives innovation gets to influence everyone else. Case in point… Apple’s iPod. Sure, there are copycats and following trends and such, but that’s not hurting Apple.

Troy and Stephanie Herrerra are the creators of an ultra cool company called the Sambooka Group where they are the innovation king and queen of digital marketing media. In a word, they reign supreme over ‘showing your story’ with video.

If you are looking for a hot new way to connect to your clients, check this company out and let them know we sent you!

E-Myth Experience

Mark F — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:36:24 +0000

Michael Gerber is the father of our age of entrepreneurs. For those of you who haven’t read his ultra-popular book, The E-Myth is a business phenomenon. He wrote, The E-Myth Revisited some years ago, and I’m not even sure the original title is available in print now (you can always check Amazon.com for old copies).

He’s offering a free webinar called the E-Myth Experience seminar. The E-Myth Experience explores the E-Myth point of view and allows attendees to sample the experience of working with a business coach. What a great marketing strategy for you other coaches who want a different way to stand out in your niche!

TechBargains

Mark F — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:24:10 +0000

Most of you know that Mark sources technology purchases for many of our clients. He is a wheeling, dealing machine. He just really gets a kick out of getting great deals for people. Recently, he worked with a client to purchase a laptop and the purchase this client thought would be well over $1,000 was less than $650.

TechBargains.com is one of Mark’s stomping grounds. They have specials that are almost too good to be believed. For instance, yesterday they were offering a Dell high-end desktop with 20-inch LCD monitor for $399. Wow! The point is that this is a great place to cruise before you plunk down your cold-hard cash.

We’ve been using this site for many years, and it has been wonderful! They have other non-techie deals, too, so be sure to check it out at least once.

FaceBook.com Plug-in More Friends

Mark F — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:07:18 +0000

I won’t pretend to know more about FaceBook.com than I do, but I will share with you that I am in awe of what Mark has done with it. In just two weeks, he has added a bunch of wonderful “friends” such as Sir Richard Branson (yes, that one), John Assaraf, Mark Victor Hanson, Jim Cramer (star of Mad Money), and Pat O’Bryan (author of Your Portable Empire).

At first, he would walk into my office and announce, “I have five more new friends.” And then, “So and so just accepted me as a friend.” Then he said, “There’s a limit of 5,000 friends so Mark Cuban is letting people know how he’s going to decide who those 5,000 will be.” But what got my attention was when he walked in and said, “Sir Richard Branson just accepted me as a friend.” That’s when I finally said, “How do you do all of this?”

Part of the power of FaceBook.com is a plug-in called More Friends. The plug-in is available right on the site. You just load it and all of a sudden you get suggestions of friends that are friends of your current friends you might want to invite to join your FaceBook. It’s like an accelerated ripple effect.

Try it out and see what you think!

LogMeIn Is Tops In Virtual Management

Mark F — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:06:20 +0000

If you have virtual team members who have a need to access your PC from a remote location, you may already be aware of GoToMyPC and other software packages. I know GoToMyPC is a great package and works fabulously. Many of our clients have this software.

Last month, I asked Mark to sign us up for the same since I didn’t know of any other options. Mark found LogMeIn.com and we love it. Our assistant said it is super simple to use and it is a fraction of the cost at just $69.95 for a year (compared to $179.40 for GoToMyPC). If all you need is basic functionality where a team member can login to one computer, you can get that absolutely free.

If you have a need for five team members, LogMeIn.com is running a ridiculous special offer right now. It’s just $199.75 for five PCs for one year. LogMeIn.com has been written about in BusinessWeek, Cnet.com and USNews.com.

LogMeIn.com offers many other packages that I know nothing about – if you try any of these, let us know!

Boost Business With The Ezine Queens Ezine System

Mark F — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:19:29 +0000

Several of you have asked me about how I decided to create an ezine and how I went about doing it. Although I have been writing and managing newsletters for more than a decade, when it came to creating an online version, I wanted to be sure I knew the ins and outs of all the tricks of the trade. That’s why I invested in Alexandria Brown, a.k.a. The Ezine Queen’s, award-winning program. It was definitely worth it! In short order, after sending out my ezine, I had my investment paid back many times over.

One thing that I do that is not included in this robust program is an editorial planning calendar. I developed this system when I found myself with multiple newsletters to manage. If you decide to acquire the package, send me your confirmation code when you purchase it and I will be happy to share my editorial planning tool (value: $250) that will save you loads of time when you start thinking about creating content for your new ezine! Hint: It is a way to bypass starting from scratch.

The 4-Hour Work Week

Mark F — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:54:23 +0000

Want a whole new mindset about how to work smarter and not harder? Get this book immediately. Or read a PDF overview now to see if it’s worth a trip to Amazon.com.

29-year old Timothy Ferriss came out of nowhere with his runaway bestseller hit #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list without the aid of any advertising. Utilizing social networking and the power of blogs and other online media, Ferriss’s book has become a subculture phenomenon among entrepreneurs.

If you are an entrepreneur feeling trapped in your own business, The 4-Hour Workweek promises to be the compass for a new and revolutionary world.
Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan—there is no need to wait and every reason not to. Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, high-end world travel, monthly five-figure income with zero management, or just living more and working less, this book is the blueprint.
You can have it all—really.
Join Tim Ferriss, popular guest lecturer in entrepreneurship at Princeton University, as he teaches you:

How to outsource your life and do whatever you want for a year, only to return to a bank account 50% larger than before you left
How blue-chip escape artists travel the world without quitting their jobs
How to eliminate 50% of your work in 48 hours using the principles of little-known European economists
How to train your boss to value performance over presence, or kill your job (or company) if it’s beyond repair
How to trade a long-haul career for short work bursts and frequent “mini-retirements”
What automated cash-flow “muses” are and how to create one in 2-4 weeks
How to cultivate selective ignorance—and create time—with a low-information diet
Management secrets of Remote Control CEOs
The crucial difference between absolute and relative income
How to get free housing worldwide and airfare at 50-80% off
How to fill the void and creating meaning after removing work and the office

The 4-Hour Workweek also includes the sample e-mails, voicemails, and real-life deals (with dollar figures and all) you will need to master the new world of luxury lifestyle design.

And, if you are interested in hearing all about how Tim worked his magic on the social networking scene, email me, and I’ll give you information about how to tap into his secrets!

ProBlogger.com

Mark F — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:02:10 +0000

ProBlogger.com

This past Monday we spoke at the Collin County NAWBO about blogging for fame and profit. We had so many questions about blogging that I thought I would share a great resource we’ve used so if you ever need an answer, you can get to one right away.

Darren Rowse is a blogging pioneer who is a great writer (which means he can get a point across clearly with an economy of words) and a wealth of knowledge about all things blogging. If it’s new or old in the world of blogging Darren has probably already been there and done that. His blog, Problogger.com is a great resource!

Check it out today.

And, if you are interested in getting our Special Report, How To Set Up a Blog and Train Google to Fetch, email me!

Don’t Like to type Let Jott set you free.

Mark F — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:23:20 +0000

Ever wish there was an easier way to jot a note down while those amazing thoughts, ideas and brain flashes that come while you are driving down the road?

Good news – there is! It’s Jott.com and, guess what? It’s free (for now).

“People have some of their greatest ideas when they’re away from their PCs,” says Jott CEO and cofounder John Pollard. “The only appliances they have with them all the time are their phones and their voices. So we said, let’s take advantage of that and help people put these thoughts they’re not otherwise remembering into a form where they can actually do something with them later.”

What can Jott do for you?

Organize and consolidate your tasks, notes, and events into one spot.

All you do is call your jott number you receive after registering, listen to the voice that says: “What do you want to Jott?” You then give a folder name you created on the website and simply speak your message. Jott translates voice into text and then, based on your preferences, either e-mails you or adds the event.

Using Jott

Other applications you can use jott with:

Blogging

Blogging no longer requires being at computer. Use Jott Links, to blog from your cell phone wherever you are. Call 866-JOTT-123, say the name of your Jott Link, and start blogging with your voice.

Social Networking and Micro-Blogging

People like to connect with other people, and they love simple products that allow them to do that. Making that possible from just about anywhere is why we love Jott Links. We wanted folks to be able to step away from their desks, go outside, move around, and still be able to share with friends, family and coworkers exactly where you are and what you are doing.

Productivity

Whether you need to add an item to your calendar, check the price of the house you’re standing in front of, or contribute to a group conversation- Jott has your back.

Consolidate Your Blog Reading into Microsoft Outlook 2007

Mark F — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:49:59 +0000

Are you a busy professional that is finding it daunting to keep track of all the blogs you read?

Well your savior is here! We will show in a few simple steps and how get the True You Marketing Blog into Microsoft Outlook 2007. Once you master this simple process for our site, you will be able to add as many sites as you want.

The benefit of aggregation of content from multiple Web sources is that you no longer have to visit different Web sites for news, weather, blogs, and other information. You can see if there is anything of interest for Microsoft Outlook which most professionals are in all day, anyway.

To get started with the process you will need to open Outlook 2007 and an Internet Explorer or FireFox Window.

1. Step one is to get the URL for our Blog Feed (http://www.trueyoumarketing.com/feed/rss )

Open Internet explorer and type in our website http://www.trueyoumarketing.com . You will then see a page that looks similar to the one below. Now weed need to discover the RSS or BLOG feed for our site.

You can discover new RSS feeds on Web sites that offer this feature by looking for , or, . In some Web browsers, such as Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 7, when you click these buttons, you can subscribe to the associated feed and find the link.

Click on the link at the top right of our site and you will be taken to a new page that looks like this:

In the address bar of Internet Explorer is the link we want to use with Microsoft Outlook 2007. (http://www.trueyoumarketing.com/feed/rss) Now, right click on the URL in the address bar and select Copy.

We are now ready to add the link to Microsoft Outlook 2007.

2. Go to Microsoft Outlook 2007. You should be in your default mail view. On the left menu under mail you should see RSS Feeds.

Right click on RSS and Select Add a New RSSS Feed

You will then get a prompt for the feed to add. Past in the URL we copied earlier (http://www.trueyoumarketing.com/feed/rss) and hit Add.

You will then get a second prompt warning you to add only BLOGS that you know. Hit Yes to add the BLOG to Microsoft Outlook 2007.

You have now successfully added True You Marketing’s BLOG to Microsoft Outlook 2007!

To read a post, just click on the Headline and click View Article. This process will work for any RSS capable BLOG.

If you have any further questions remember you can always email us using the contact form on our site.

AuthorSmart’s Virtual Publishing Conference

Mark F — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:54:57 +0000

Why do I love to share freebies with you? I don’t know, I just really get a big kick out of it. I hope you enjoy them too! Just remember, I won’t pass along anything I don’t think is a great value and opportunity – there’s plenty of ‘free’ stuff out there; the trick is finding something free and valuable!

If you’ve been thinking of writing a book or anything remotely resembling a book, this is something you will definitely want to check out! Our book, and the books of many of our clients, have been greatly helped by Gail Richards and Jan King’s assistance. If a book is in your future, you will want to know these publishing gurus!

Gail Richards, a creative whiz and veteran in all things publishing and the founder of Authorsmart.com, and Jan King, former publisher, author of numerous business books and founder of eWomenPublishing, invite you to participate in their 11-Week course FREE just because you are in our inner circle!

For more information go here, and click here to register. Use Discount Code FREEFUEL.

SourceForge.net’s FreeMind

Mark F — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:50:55 +0000

Mindmapping is not a new concept. I believe I first came into contact with it as a freshman in college. It’s a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks or other items linked to and arranged radial around a central key word or idea. It is used to generate, visualize, structure and classify ideas, and as an aid in study, organization, problem solving, decision making, and writing.

Mind mapping can really help you dump your mind out on paper and organize it as you go. If you organize it in one way and would like to rework it, no problem, you just move this string and add another one. It’s super easy, takes no instruction, and if you think in a connected or circular way, it will be extremely easy to use.

I have some clients who work best in this way and we pass mind maps back and forth as we brainstorm. I can put my information in it and then they can ask me questions and we can fly back and forth very quickly moving toward our goal.

If you think it might help to get your jumbled thoughts out of your head, your hunch is probably right. Why not download the software I use and take it for a complimentary test spin? Download FreeMind now.

There are other packages out there, too. I have another client that recommended Mind Manager (and this site has a tour you can take), plus there’s a free trial.

I can’t speak for these other packages, though here are some others to choose from – Visual Mind, Open Mind and Nova Mind (definitely the coolest looking package I’ve seen and haven’t sampled).

Blockdot.com

Mark F — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 10:19:14 +0000

Back in the late 90s, I worked as a marketing director in a large accounting firm in Dallas. Our ‘big thing’ was doing things differently than other firms. I’ll never forget the day that the bookie (that’s the partner that everyone regards as the scholar in the firm) and I planned out this entire marketing idea around creating a video game for the firm. Our marketing genius surrounded creating a viral video game similar to the game, Frogger. In our version, we would have a taxpayer that had a goal to get across a swarm of cars to deliver his tax return to the post office. There would be all kinds of excuses printed on the cars just for laughs and such. In a little under 10 minutes, our creative gizmos churned out a good video that probably would have attracted scads of publicity.

We never did it. J

But that doesn’t mean you couldn’t.

Check out Blockdot.com for inspiration!

istockphoto.com

Mark F — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:11:21 +0000

I remember the old days. They were so long, long ago (about eight years to be exact). In the old days, we had to charge clients a fortune for stock photography and a king’s ransom if the client wanted rights-protected images (that would be harder for another company to use the exact same image).

Today, there are lots of options for free images and inexpensive images.

My favorite right now (for so many reasons) is istockphoto.com. Istockphoto.com is part of Getty Images and, so far, the partnership hasn’t changed everything I love about Istockphoto. Which is:

1. It’s a social network of really great, talented designers who love what they do

2. The site tells you exactly how many other people in the world have used the photo you want to use (this is a big deal if you don’t want your book’s artwork (or company images) to end up in a Ford ad! This actually happened!)

3. You can upload photos you’ve taken and get credit to purchase other photos

4. The site offers illustration and photo images – and so many of them are awesome!

5. There are many ways to search the site – by artist (if you find an image you like, then you can look at everything by one artist with one click), by type of image, by keyword, and by popularity

6. It features a really cool plug-in that allows you to mouse over an image and see it larger without having to click on difference pages over and over again – TIME SAVINGS!

I’m sure there are more, but those are my top picks. Images are inexpensive, the collection is amazing and different than other stock sites.

If you are looking for quantity for cost, try ablestock.com owned by Jupiter Images. Jupiter has other annual memberships where you can get unlimited downloads for a set price.

If you are looking for clip art, animations and PowerPoint templates and other cool add-ons, visit the Animation Factory.com.

For FR*EE images, try these sites:

Be aware… image sites can take lots of time! Decide what you are looking for before you go!Similar Posts:

Aaron Wall and SEOBook.com

Mark F — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:09:53 +0000

If you have patience and want to do SEO (Search Engine Optimization) yourself there is only one source we trust on the topic, Aaron Wall and SEOBook.com.

SEOBook is a leading SEO blog covering the search and search marketing space. It offers marketing tips, search analysis, and whatever random rants come to his mind. The first version of his popular SEO Book came out in December of 2003 and has been updated about 50 times since then. In addition to SEOBook, Arron continues blogging, speaking at conferences, and participating in many search marketing communities. He consults for clients large and small.

The other advantages of Arron’s work include his vested interests in both the paid and free search engine optimization space. This allows him to give you the big picture of both spaces and can save you many hours on research.

So, next time you are wondering why you are on page 15 of GOOGLE, get some rest and head over to SEOBook and let the education begin.

Consider It Already Done.com

Mark F — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:34:06 +0000

Brandie Collier Geiger is a wizard at all things admin. If you have an ongoing need for a virtual assistant or need reliable, top-notch help for a one-time project, get in touch with her through her site.

I’ve worked with Brandie for many years and she is a busy entrepreneur’s dream. In fact, she’s already working with four of our clients, and she just launched her very own entrepreneurial venture less than three months ago!

What makes Brandie so wonderful? Her ability to get everything complete, on time, and with a cheerful attitude is second to none.

Windows Live Writer

Mark F — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:33:09 +0000

If you are headed into the world of blogging, you will definitely want to add Windows Live Writer to your toolbox. This is the coolest and most exciting addition to the world of blogs.

Windows Live Writer is a desktop application that makes it easy to publish rich content to your blog. You can use it with most blogging softwares, including Wordpress, Blogger and many others. And, if you don’t have a blog yet, this snazzy program will help you set one up!

What exactly is ‘rich content?’ you ask. Well, it’s pretty much anything your creativity can conceive to support your text. Live Writer makes it super easy to add photos, videos, maps, tags and loads of other content – all with just a few keystrokes. Mark is raving about Live Writer and I have to admit that it is pretty impressive. What used to take several tries, formatting changes and the like is easily achieved by letting Live Writer do the heavy lifting.

The program allows you to preview before you post, and includes tools such as spell checker and quick hyperlinks. It is definitely the wave of the future in blogging, and will make your blogging experience so much more hassle-free.

When you are ready, snag it here for free!

Shutterfly.com

Mark F — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:23:30 +0000

I planned to add this to my gift list, and totally forgot about it. I first saw that Shutterfly.com has a cool way to create books when Candace Fitzpatrick shared a book she created for the kids her company worked with last year. The book was like a printed scrapbook and looked like it popped right off of a printing press. The quality was amazing.

Since then, I’ve seen others recommend Shutterfly.com’s books for holiday gifts that are more than unique – they are a memorable treasure. For less than $50.00 ($39.99 for leather with 20 pages, $29.99 for other options with 20 pages), you can have a gift that will last a lifetime.

Companies can use this for capturing a year in the life of their company, special employee outings, retreats, etc. For those who work with clients in an environment where a camera would be appropriate, this might be just that little something extra that gets people talking about your company.

On the personal side, this is sure to thrill grandmas and grandpas for sure. And, with buy one, get 25% off the second one, it’s priced right too.

BrianGardner.com (WordPress Designer)

Mark F — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:21:50 +0000

Our new site is just about to launch, and with it, the blog I’ve been so wanting to write! What was the holdup? Well, uh, I’ve got this teensy weensy issue with not liking cluttery, ugly or downright blah websites.

So one night I get the brain flash to look up “clean, minimalist wordpress template” and my whole word changed!

Enter Brian Gardner. We love his simple, elegant WordPress templates and they are just so easy to use! He’s just released a few more, and if you’ve ever been through the web design process (which can often take months and months), you will be delighted to hear that WordPress sites can be modified in short order – usually taking less than 10 hours tops! Simple changes can be made in less than 10 minutes. Even a novice can do it!

What’s not to love about people like Brian who make the e-world a less cluttery place to live? Plus, his themes are ridiculously affordable! Be sure when you check out the theme that you also look through the Showcase so you can get some ideas about how they can be modified. Bravo Brian – we love you!

Feeling the itch to get a blog moving…go with it!

Wordpress.com

Mark F — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:39:16 +0000

Goodness, is it just me that feels like I’m getting o-l-d? J When it comes to blogging, I think most people have a favorite blogging software. Ours is WordPress. It is AMAZING and so easy to use. The kid (and yes that is an appropriate label) who created WordPress is 23. Did I mention that I’m feeling old? And, get this, WordPress serves an unheard of 100 million unique visitors per month at the site! I guess we aren’t the only ones who love WordPress.

Although I work with techie things, I am NOT a techie. WordPress is made for us non-techies. It literally makes me swoon (even when I’m wrangling a wandering graphic). I LOVE it. I even added a page ALL BY MYSELF to a WordPress site we just created for an upcoming launch (want a sneak peak?).

I love WordPress because it is super easy to use and it has an amazing community that supports it and develops for it. My favorite template BY FAR is Revolution by Brian Gardner. If you go to his site, you can see a couple of versions – one is a straight version for a website and the other is a newspaper layout that is totally awesome. I noticed that he just added a new one for a magazine layout. Revolution’s clean design and easy navigation is a dream, and Brian has done all of the work!

We’ve already been getting rave reviews from those who have seen the site we just created, so if you want to get rave reviews too check out all of the WordPress free templates and Revolution.

If you know how to type in an email, you, too, can have a blog up and running in no time flat!

Mimeo.com

Mark F — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:36:46 +0000

Besides being a GREAT example of direct marketing, Mimeo.com is a presenters and consultant’s dream partner. This company handles duplication of all sorts of products from manuals, notebooks and presentations to CDs and other specialty items.

This company produces over 2 MILLION PAGES a night – that’s a WHOLE LOTTA duplication. They serve some of the biggest (and smallest) companies out there, so I’m sure they can handle your needs, too.

Wondering what it might cost? Just fill out a form and they’ll send you a *FREE* sample of your job.

What makes them great direct marketers? No matter which way you go, you’ll have to enter in some info to talk to them! Want them to call you? No problem, enter your phone number? Want a free trial? Sure, just enter your information!

The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch

Mark F — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:35:17 +0000

I remember when this show first came out. In my humble opinion, it was not that interesting…it was actually pretty boring. I was disappointed since Donny is a huge force in the advertising world.

I’m so glad to report that the show is new and improved. Not sure when the change took place, but it is a vast improvement and it is GREAT now! It is an action-packed, fast-paced hour of entrepreneurial power as Donny interviews many company owners about their ‘big idea.’

If you enjoy learning about other people’s successes and feeling like you, too, can make your dreams come true, then check out The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch. This show is your roadmap to the American Dream. Each weeknight, Donny Deutsch, the maverick CEO who built a multi-billion dollar advertising and media business, introduces you to the men and women who have made BILLIONS with their Big Idea. The show airs weeknights at 10p/1a on CNBC. Set the Tivo!

Digg.com & Stumbleupon.com

Mark F — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:02:59 +0000

So, are you writing articles or blog posts and wondering what to do with them besides post them on your website? Why not go where the people go? There are tons of websites where avid readers are looking for great content.

Digg.com is a what is known as a democratic content engine. That means that, just like in a democracy, the content that gets the most ‘diggs’ will float to the top. Digg is a place for people to discover and share content from anywhere on the web. From the biggest online destinations to the most obscure blog, Digg surfaces the best stuff as voted on by its users.

Stumbleupon.com is similar and likens its site to a way to ‘channel surf’ the web. With nearly 4 million users, you’ll have plenty of company at this site. It’s home page is similar to YouTube.com, so it is pretty easy to navigate. For those of you with kiddoes who are trying to beat out Mario or are stuck on a certain level, a quick search on this site may take you to YouTube.com or another site that will have the answer you are seeking!

The next time you are finished with an article, be sure to do one more step and upload it to these (and other) content sites – in no time at all you’ll see your traffic increase exponentially!Similar Posts: