Be careful when following the crazy yellow brick link trail.Links, what are they? When you go to a web site, links are the little bits of information that when clicked on will take you to another website of similar context. The thing is, with these strange and mysterious human minds of ours that we know so little about, these links if navigated subconsciously can take one to places of information you normally would never travel to. You could start out in the light and end up in a black hole. Let me give you an example of a trail I…
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Beverly TillmanAs a business woman have you ever committed any of the 5 most deadly networking mistakes? Often business women commit deadly networking mistakes. These tips point them out and tell you how to correct them the next time you meet some one. Remember we are always networking at work, at church, in the neighborhood and of course at our networking events.1. Mistake #1: Giving someone your business card before they even ask for it or when they really didnt want it. Note a person may never ask for your business card and you may never need to give it…
Why Trying to “Get the Appointment” Can be a Recipe for Dis-Appoinment Last week, this e-mail from Jack arrived in my inbox:To: Ari GalperFrom: JackSubj.: Help! I need to get more appointments Dear Ari,I”ve just coined a new disease for the medical books,and I”m hoping you can help me cure it.Have you ever heard of “freezing-up-on-the-first-call paralysis”?It”s brought on by the stress of selling!I”m new to sales, and, as I”ve been starting out, I”ve studied allthe programs from all the “sales masters.”They all insist that, when I call new prospects,I should be laser-focused on getting appointments.The problem is, when I…
“Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity.” — Lou HoltzSuccess in life depends upon being strong people with clear goals and indomitable spirits. Unfortunately most of us aren’t born that way. We grow that way. And that growth can either come from us entering willfully into situations that will cause us to grow, like subscribing to Made for Success, or from the way we react when circumstances come upon us without our consent. The latter is what we call adversity.Most of us spend our lives trying to avoid adversity, and…
If you have a dog or cat that is an escape artist with cross-country travel on its mind, you might want to consider a GPS pet–tracking device. The same technology that enables rangers to follow tagged animals will allow an owner track straying or lost pets. You can choose either a collar design or a backpack type that works with a harness.Before you rush out to buy a GPS pet–tracking device you need to consider a few things. Firstly, in addition to the system having a GPS receiver, a transmitter is required so the animal”s location can be reported. This…
Do you want a rewarding career that will make some descent money? Are you good with numbers? Are you good with paperwork? Do you like anything that has to do with money? If you answered yes, you may be interested in a career in mortgage banking. The best place to get an education on mortgage banking is at The American School of Mortgage Banking. They guarantee success to all of there students.The American School of Mortgage Banking can teach you all there is to know about mortgage banking. They have several courses that teach you all aspects of mortgage banking.…
Many people, particularly students, would love to beable to absorb information faster. But before retaininginformation, they have to go through the first stage oflearning, which is reading. For many individuals who are pressed for time, speedreading has become a necessity. However, it”s not justthe reading part that is important. Equally essentialis for the reader to fully understand the words comingout from the book or paper.Speed reading can be learned from courses where youLearn the techniques and how to train. It is then importantThat you keep practicing your speed reading as well asreading comprehention.Here are some great tips to read and…
Advanced file manager for advanced computer users, software developers and IT professionals.WinFrigate is a new breed of file managers that is more of a command center, rather then a simple file copying and renaming automation utility. The first important distinction is that it comes with functional modules that can be plugged in or disabled. In particular, the program has built-in file viewers (DBF, RTF, HTML, DOC, Excel, Hex smart assistant utilities (TreeNotes, StartUp Manager, Calculator, SmartPad, Directory Size Manager file navigation options (Favorites, Bookmarks, Quick View mp3 tag editor, image viewer and editor, and internal compression agent (Zip, Arj, Rar,…
While delivering a speech, it is clear that we will be judged and perceived in a certain way based on our ideas, words, and body language. Taking a risk and really thinking out of the box can be quite rewarding and at the same time, it can be a disaster. The famous quote there is a thin line between genius and insanity probably stems from this. In order to remain on the genius side it is important to recognize our boundaries. When I was in University, I had a friend named Ricardo, who was an exchange student from Mexico. One…
The Shopping Search Engines are a new breed on the Internet market, they are a research tool for both consumers and retailers. Using a shopping search engine the consumer can search at once more than one merchants, products and look at the prices in only one place. The shopping search engine is a software that puts together a number of online stores. They sell the products from thousands of merchants through their interface. To get their products listed in the shopping search engines the retailers usually pay a per click fee and startup fee. In some cases the shopping search…
When we think of marriage, most of us like to be romantic about it. Marriage brings images of engagement rings and a big white triple-layer cake. Nobody wants to talk about money management, prenuptials and other financial matters.However, statistics show that the top reason for divorce is disagreeing about money. Dont get carried away by the sheer romance of getting married. Discuss your financial concerns before you walk down the aisle.Prenuptial agreementsThese legally-binding contracts will save you quite a heartache in the event of a divorce. But who is ever considering divorce at the time of marriage? It may seem…
Cellulite is a fatty deposit causing a dimpled or uneven appearance, as around the thighs and buttocks.Cellulite is popularly known to be difficult to remove by dieting and that often has a dimpled appearance. There is no physiological difference between cellulite and ordinary fat. Cellulite is a normal human variation that can be seen by the other person. It is usually treated as some sort of disease. The term “cellulite” came into being in the year 1973 to refer to the dimpled appearance of the skin that some people have on their buttocks, hips and thighs. This appearance is much…
Melissa QuiterHave you ever wondered how some people seem to have it all, while others struggle and work hard their whole lives and still have little to show for it? What is the difference between those that are creating the exact lives they desire to live and those who are not?After hundreds of hours of research in programs, books, discussions and cutting-edge thought seminars, those questions can be answered by two very simple, yet profound, words.Deliberate and DefaultMore specifically, deliberate creation — proactively participating in the creation and manifestation of your conscious and subconscious desires, and default creation being…
When it comes to building a website, most individuals and small business owners think you either have to do it yourself or hire someone to do it. Web builder software is often the better option for this group by far.Even if you”re a seasoned web professional, you should know what web builder software can offer private individuals and small businesses. Designers regularly waste time fielding inquiries from small-time website owners who don”t realize the time, effort, and therefore cost involved in making a website from scratch. Or your brain may be picked endlessly by a would-be developer. Recommending a good…
This bill of rights was laid out by Franklin Raines, President of Fannie Mae on January 15, 2000. The Mortgage Consumer Bill of Rights is a pledge of $2 trillion over 10 years to help consumers gain access to home ownership. It also includes an Open Book approach to underwriting where customers can see all of the factors that go into evaluating their creditworthiness and the process of applying for a home loan. One of the most ambitious parts of this plan is to bring more technology to the Mortgage Industry and reduce their paperwork by over 17%. Less reliance…