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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href="/~d/styles/atom10full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~d/styles/itemcontent.css"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss"><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748</id><updated>2009-11-11T04:45:24.597-05:00</updated><title type="text">Thank You Holly Mann</title><subtitle type="html">Debunking Hacks and Myths of Internet Marketing</subtitle><link rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/" /><link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /><link rel="next" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><generator version="7.00" uri="http://www.blogger.com">Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>437</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><link rel="self" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ThankYouHollyMann" type="application/atom+xml" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-8854115304539845598</id><published>2009-11-11T04:34:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-11T04:45:24.697-05:00</updated><title type="text">Cheaponsale.com Reports Guide To The Mounting And Dismounting Of Rolling Element Bearings Now Available</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Tian Li&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;The correct mounting and dismounting of rolling element bearings can save time and dramatically increase the life of bearings, as well as maximising the availability of critical plant and machinery by avoiding costly breakdowns.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The key here is to ensure that the appropriate tools and equipment for the mounting and dismounting of rolling bearings are on hand for the engineer at the installation or assembly stage.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Appropriate tools may include thermal mounting and dismounting tools (i.e. heating plates), induction-heating devices, mounting paste and heating rings, as well as feeler gauges, hydraulic extractors, hydraulic nuts and hand pump sets. Using the correct tools ensures that bearings are mounted and removed easily and quickly without causing damage to the bearings or surrounding equipment and in a safe and reliable way.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; In order to help plant, maintenance and service engineers, Schaeffler UK has recently published a new technical guide entitled 'Mounting and Dismounting of Rolling Bearings'. This handy, pocket-sized guide includes useful guidance and clear instructions on how to store, handle, clean, mount, dismount, lubricate and maintain rolling bearings.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The guide also includes a special section that discusses the possible typical causes of bearing damage and failure.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; This includes faulty mounting, contamination, corrosion, the passage of electrical current, and incorrect bearing lubrication. There is also a section at the back of the guide that contains tabular information on bearing part numbers, bearing tolerances and their mating components (i.e. shafts and housings), bearing clearance and FAG rolling bearing greases (Arcanol).&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; As well as the guide, Schaeffler UK also offers a range of tailor-made, modular training courses on bearing mounting and dismounting, lubrication, alignment, condition monitoring and maintenance management.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Training can be carried out at Schaeffler's UK-based headquarters in Sutton Coldfield, or at the customer's own premises. Bearing mounting and dismounting courses include training modules on rolling bearings, mounting tools, failure recognition and more specific courses such as tapered roller bearing maintenance for rail vehicles.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; For your free copy of the 'Mounting and Dismounting of Rolling Bearings' guide, please telephone the marketing department on 0121 313 5870 or email info.uk@schaeffler.com and ask for a copy of WL80100.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; With a total of 66,000 employees at over'0 locations around the globe and group sales of 8.9 billion euros (fiscal year 2008), the Schaeffler Group is one of the world's leading rolling bearing manufacturers and automotive component suppliers.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;I am a professional editor from &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.cheaponsale.com/"&gt;http://www.cheaponsale.com/&lt;/a&gt;, and my work is to promote a free online trade platform. http://www.cheaponsale.com/ contain a great deal of information about &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.cheaponsale.com/buy-silver_toggle_necklace/"&gt;silver toggle necklace&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.cheaponsale.com/buy-tool_box_metal/"&gt;tool box metal&lt;/a&gt;, welcome to visit! &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-8854115304539845598?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/8854115304539845598" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/8854115304539845598" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/cheaponsalecom-reports-guide-to.html" title="Cheaponsale.com Reports Guide To The Mounting And Dismounting Of Rolling Element Bearings Now Available" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-5561702301761211903</id><published>2009-11-11T03:42:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-11T04:16:41.960-05:00</updated><title type="text">Need And Demand For SEO Experts: Know Tips About Local SEO</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Jennifer Mashti&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;There are thousands of websites coming up every day and each one of them has a specific target to achieve. Mostly e-commerce websites focus on selling well in the market whereas non e-commerce websites focus on achieving their goals. Now to reach the target, they need to be noticed by users.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; It has become a must for users today to depend on Search Engines for their search results and solutions. Therefore it is a must for the website to feature on a top ranking of a search engine to be noticed by the people. There are many websites and services apart from the popular search engines which give the local listings of websites related to business, art, technology or any other form.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Thus, the owners of various websites now focus on optimizing the search results and listings of their sites on popular search engines to get more traffic on their webpage. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the solution to this problem of the website owners.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; A basic fact to remember is that search engines are of two types - Local and Global. The local search engines cater to the search rankings for local websites whereas the global search engines are more vast and deal with a greater number of websites in order to determine their results and rankings.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Search engines can either be local and Global. While the local search engines are focused on the search rankings for local websites, the global search engines are more vast . At the same time they deal with a greater number of websites in order to determine their results and rankings.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Post that they can target for Global SEO. So, when the search tag "Rome florist" is typed in, the search engine will display websites of all the florists in Rome and not of anywhere else. So, the local rankings are only among florists in Rome, which is much lesser competition than the global market and hence easy target and achieve.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Hence, it is mostly advised that owners should focus on Local SEO first and only then can they rank well in Global searches. Also, it is seen that different search engines and follow different rules, techniques and procedures to rank websites. It highly varies from one search engine to the other, and hence it becomes very difficult for an SEO specialist to study the rules and techniques used by each of them, and follow them to better the search results of the provided website.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; One needs to keep in mind the common methods which can be used for all types of SEO. When you are doing local SEO, it is a must to focus on your "local area" keyword, and use it very frequently in your webpage, so as to let the search engine know the relevance of your article. So, is your keyword be "Nottingham bookstore", then any search on the above keyword will place your webpage on a top rank in the Local search engine.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Looking to find the best deal on &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://www.seomother.com'&gt;Local SEO&lt;/a&gt;, then visit www.seomother.com to find the best advice on &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://www.seomother.com/seo-expert.php'&gt;SEO Experts&lt;/a&gt; for you. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-5561702301761211903?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/5561702301761211903" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/5561702301761211903" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/need-and-demand-for-seo-experts-know.html" title="Need And Demand For SEO Experts: Know Tips About Local SEO" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-7795256453292944282</id><published>2009-11-10T03:46:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-10T04:35:40.341-05:00</updated><title type="text">Himfr.com Reports The Demand For Automation Products Shrank In The Automobile Industry In The First Half Of 2009</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Tian Li&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;During the first half of 2009, the demand in the automobile market was vigorous due to the strong pull of policies. However, the rapid growth of the automobile industry did not give rise to more demand for automation products and markets.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; According to the interviews with mainstream automation manufacturers, the demand for automation products in the automobile market will maintain a low position in 2009.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Based upon the data from gongkong research, the sales avenue of automation products in the automobile market is about 108 million RMB, a decrease of 5% year on year. The sales amount of the second quarter amounts to'3 million RMB, down by 10% compared with last year.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; In accordance with the analyses of experts from SCIVIC and the 4th MMI Planning ... Engineering Institute, the demand for automation products in the automobile industry reflected is mainly embodied in the renewal and transformation markets, while new markets contribute a little to the demand for automation products.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The production line of the automobile industry is featured by long construction cycle and large-scale investment. Generally, the construction cycle of a standard auto production line is usually' months; if plus the work of design, R...D, and making decisions of investment, it will cost two to three years.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The purchasing demand for automation products in the automobile industry is mainly exemplified in the contract orders in the previous two years. Whether a new model can be started principally depends on the market changes of the automobile market in 2008. ...#12288;...#12288; In 2008, the volumes of Chinese automobile production and marketing were respectively 9345.100 and 9380.500 sets, up by 5.21% and 6.70% and a year-on-year drop of 16.81% and 15.14% without breaking the expected 10 million, and the growth speed also fell back to the lowest level since'99.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Through the general survey of the international market, it is easy to notice that the main vehicle markets such as North America and Europe has fallen substantially and the defensive lines of marketing collapsed one country after another, which largely influenced the confidence in investment of each auto giant, so they were more cautious about large investments. ...#12288;...#12288; On the other hand, the flexible production mode of modernization in the automobile industry makes it a reality to produce vehicles of different types in the same production platform.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; At present, mainstream auto enterprises mostly choose to increase the investment of new models by transforming and enlarging the original production line under the circumstance that the current productivity is not affected. ...#12288; In 2009, the new project in the automobile industry decreases dramatically, and the large-scale projects basically comprise the automobile production line project jointly constructed by Shanghai GM and Harbin Bus Factory, Baoji Micro Vehicle project, extended SUV production line project and 50,000 engines production line project of FAW.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Currently, the biggest foundry construction project of Chery has been completed, with the first stage investment of 2 billion RMB. At present, the infrastructure construction has been completed and is at the stage of perfecting equipment purchase. ...#12288;...#12288; During the first half of 2009, the global automobile market continued to decline. In the first half of the year, the sales volume of new automobiles in America, Japan and Russia dropped respectively by 35.1%, 21.5% and 49% year on year. Europe, Britain, France, Spain and Italy all had a double-digit decline.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; By comparison, China's measure of rescuing market is most effective and the automobile market is out of recession and is one the way of rapid growth. The huge automobile market of China is attracting all the international auto giants. ...#12288;...#12288; However, in 2008, the global economic crisis seriously discouraged automobile investors and they were more cautious about large investment. At the same time, they were searching for the investment mode of low cost, short investment cycles and notable results, enlarging and reforming original factory and production line in order to enlarge brand share and auto sales and guarantee constant new models to attack the automobile markets, activate the sales volume and satisfy the consumers' demand for new models. ...#12288;...#12288; According to incomplete statistics, 40 Chinese domestic new models have been released , except for Shanghai GM and part of the new line of Chinese domestic independent brands are being built, the lines are mainly expanded in the way of reforming the original lines. ...#12288;...#12288; At the same time, the dropped sales volume resulted from the economic crisis bring automobile enterprises the opportunity to upgrade and reform production lines, thus giving rise to the demand for automation products.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; There is a still a gap between the existing Chinese domestic auto production lines and that of international advanced technology. Therefore, it is a means to maintain long-term competitiveness and ensure enterprises in a favorable competitive position to upgrade and reform present production line at the stage where demand grows slowly. ...#12288;...#12288; During the first half of 2009, the commercial vehicles were predominant in Chinese domestic renewal and renovation projects, such as Shengyang Golden Cup Coating Line Reconstruction project, North Benz Baotou Coating Line Rehabilitation projects and Jinan Heavy Truck Coating Line Secondary Reconstruction project, etc.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; In addition, the engine workshop renovation project of Chongqing Lifan and Harbin Dong'an Engine (group) Co., Ltd. stays at a developing stage.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;I am a professional editor from &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.himfr.com/"&gt;http://www.himfr.com/&lt;/a&gt;, and my work is to promote a free online trade platform. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-7795256453292944282?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/7795256453292944282" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/7795256453292944282" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/himfrcom-reports-demand-for-automation.html" title="Himfr.com Reports The Demand For Automation Products Shrank In The Automobile Industry In The First Half Of 2009" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-5595568266788533035</id><published>2009-11-10T03:33:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-10T04:25:24.910-05:00</updated><title type="text">MLM Shockingly Honest Review</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Jonathan Pitts&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;MLM marketing (also known as network marketing) is a marketing structure used by some companies. The structure is designed to create a marketing and sales force by compensating promoters for both the sales of products they make and for new distributors they bring into the business that will promote the product as well.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Anyone who joins the MLM business and promotes the product is known as a distributor, they do not earn a salary but instead they are awarded a commission dependant on how many sales they make themselves and the sales of their down line. The process is similar to a franchise.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; A downline is the people that have paid you to join the MLM business and you will get a percentage of their sales. So in essence you pay to join into the business and then you will earn for every person you bring into the business and any future sales they make.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; So here's a few examples of MLM businesses; Quick and easy to get set up, Can start straight away if you like, if you join near the top of the MLM business line you can stand to make a lot of money by building a large downline and earning lots of commissions.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Here are the Disadvantages of MLM; Methods of selling are outdated, this is because most MLM models encourage you to sell to your firends and family, pick up the phone and tell people about your product. These aren't exactly cutting edge and many people will not be interested in sales calls! Another disadvantage is if you join near the bottom of the line most of the market will be saturated and you're competing with experienced marketers. Now you will not be able to compete with these as nearly all MLM's do not provide training on Internet Marketing.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; So overall I think MLM's are outdated as the marketing techniques they teach are no longer effective. Nearly every MLM will not provide you with the real training you need on Internet Marketing if you are to make money online and set up a successful home business.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Now there of course there are people making money from MLM's and I'm not by any means trying to say they cannot make you money, but there is a very high failure rate as there's a lack of training and support!&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; One of the main reasons people join an MLM is because of the lifestyle that is portrayed however at the beginning you will spend most of your time calling people on the phone and more often than not getting negative responses. This doesn't sound like fun to me, instead a lot like a job!&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; However if you still think MLM is the way to go make sure you join near the top of a line otherwise the market will be saturated and you will most likely not make many sales.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;This article came from the laptop of &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://tinyurl.com/yhjsqfe"&gt;Jonathan Pitts&lt;/a&gt;. Jonathan is a very experienced Internet Marketer who has had a lot of success in this Industry! He now trains others so they can become successful marketers too! Fed up of the Hype in this Industry he has produced a &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://tinyurl.com/yz8fcq8"&gt;Truth Report&lt;/a&gt; to give the FACTS on how to Make Money Online! He could be charging $100's for this but has decided to give it away for free! &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-5595568266788533035?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/5595568266788533035" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/5595568266788533035" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/mlm-shockingly-honest-review.html" title="MLM Shockingly Honest Review" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-1381306492498461747</id><published>2009-11-09T03:45:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-09T08:03:31.630-05:00</updated><title type="text">Personalized Totes As Give Aways</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Nadja Sobramonte&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;Bags are normally used to keep personal and office-related items while going from one place to another. Among the different kinds of bags, choosing the tote specifically, is a very shrewd choice. They are known for having many uses and they can literally carry your "burden" for you.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Tote bags are regularly used by the ladies. They can also be called shoulder bags. Ladies like to carry it around with them because they are able to bring their things all at once without having to lug them around piece by piece or cram it all in their hands. In our time, women are as much career-driven as men and they need a reliable container with which to accompany them on their daily tasks. Bags can do that job for them.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; In this day and age, it's not just women who like bags. Men have also learned the wisdom behind using this amazing accessory. They now opt to carry bags which suit their personality and lifestyle.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; If you print your logo on the front side of a bag, the bag instantly becomes a promotional tool. The bag will then carry your message wherever it goes. So even if it's only slung at somebody's shoulders it's sure to seize people's attention.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; They can be given at trade shows as corporate gifts. Because it is durable, this item will not wear off easily. People will be able to use it for a long time, and when they do, you're definitely out to get a good share of publicity.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Giving away totes as promotional tools saves you a significant amount of money. You don't have to fret about having to replace them all the time. Even if you order a huge amount, you can just stash them in a closet and you never have to be anxious about the possibility of it getting ruined.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Nadja Sobramonte is a corporate gifts guru on &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://www.tradeshowtshirts.com/'&gt;Logo Trade Show T-shirts&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://www.shopstressballs.com/'&gt;Promotional Stress Balls&lt;/a&gt;. Read more posts by Nadja Sobramonteon how you can market your business. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-1381306492498461747?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/1381306492498461747" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/1381306492498461747" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/personalized-totes-as-give-aways.html" title="Personalized Totes As Give Aways" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-8830361074223572923</id><published>2009-11-09T03:15:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-09T03:37:05.227-05:00</updated><title type="text">Leading the Race with Email Marketing</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Alime Sanchez&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;The days of the traveling salesman who knocks on doors are long over. Today's sales representative is someone who can have access to people's PC with the use of the internet. He can send prospective clients emails that will explain his products and the benefits it can give without having to be on their doorsteps.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; With this development, businesses have procured email marketing software. The idea is to organize sales operations and to extend coverage towards the number of possible and actual clients. The main objective is to have each business email getting into the most cooperative inboxes, reach agreements, and produce business income.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Some would be skeptical about this. The uninformed would think that this method will just be a wasted effort. That can happen, of course, if mediocre software is employed and the email style and content does not appeal to the target customer.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; If you do not want your efforts go to waste, the first thing you would do is to make sure that you identify your target market. You get all the necessary demographics and other data that will help you in plotting the narrowest target for your campaign and taking into consideration all other data that would help you connect with them.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Once you have positive identification of your target, the next thing that you should concern you is how to hit it. Here is the cue. Your business email is the ammo and an email marketing software is your weapon. The latter should be accurate while the former should be effective in convincing your clients about the product or service you offer.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; An effective business email should present and describe a commodity convincingly to clients. More so, it must sound responsive to their wishes. In fact, selling is not done alone because a sales representative is good at it. A customer buys merchandise because he needs it. That can be addressed only if there is good and instant communication with him.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Connections with a vast number of potential and current customers can be convenient and systematic if email marketing software is used. It can make one effective email powerful enough to convince hundreds or thousands of people with just one click on the send button. The replies from customers that may flood communication lines as a result will also be taken care of.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Success for today's businesses can are in the amount it invests to upgrade its technical or computer systems. Opportunities for this are offered abundantly through the internet. The key, of course, is to identify what these are and how to employ it: the still unharnessed marketing power of emails.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Alime Sanchez is a experiences professional who has dealt in email marketing for decades and has been involved with the development &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.jangomail.com/email_marketing.asp"&gt;email marketing software&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.jangomail.com"&gt;business email&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-8830361074223572923?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/8830361074223572923" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/8830361074223572923" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/leading-race-with-email-marketing.html" title="Leading the Race with Email Marketing" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-2032418431396838245</id><published>2009-11-08T03:35:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-08T07:38:04.998-05:00</updated><title type="text">Gout Remedies at Home</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Bart Icles&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;When you hear the word gout, you might associate it with kings or rich and famous people. This is quite a common impression about this disease and it has often been known as a rich man's disease or as a disease of the kings. However, gout can affect any male or female of any age. Gout is just one among the many inflammatory joint diseases that a significant number of Americans suffer from. It is a form of arthritis that can affect any person of any age, and it is not some mysterious illness of the rich and famous.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Gout is often brought about by high levels of uric acid in the blood that causes crystalline buildup in the joints and other parts of the body. A gout attack can happen any time of the day but is usually observed during night time and typically affects the big toe first (although it can also affect other joints in the body). Although gout can affect almost anyone, it still remains as primarily a disease often suffered from by men, especially those who are overweight, has a history of gout in their family, and those in their 40s or 50s.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Excessive consumption of alcohol, having a surgery, too much intake of purine-rich foods, going on a crash diet, having chemotherapy, injuring a joint or being under stress are only some of the factors that can trigger or worsen a gout attack. At the first signs of a gout attack, it helps that you seek professional medical attention right away so you can be given appropriate gout remedies. There are different kinds of prescription medications available that can be very effective in reducing discomforts associated with gout attacks, and can also help in reducing, if not eliminating, excess uric acid in the blood.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; There are also several gout remedies that you can find inside your very own kitchen. You can start by making it a habit to drink about eight 6-ounce glasses of water everyday. You can also use herbs that have anti-inflammatory properties to help relieve you of gout pain. Helpful herbs include boswellia or frankincense, capsicum or cayenne, Devil's claw root, feverfew, gingerroot, licorice, meadowsweet leaves and flower tops, and white willow bark.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Other gout remedies that you can find and do inside your home include comfortable shoes, homemade splints that can be used to immobilize the affected joint, elevating the affected joint, and following relaxation techniques.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;&lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.mygoutremedies.com/gout-home-remedies"&gt;Gout home remidies&lt;/a&gt; are inexpensive but require commitment and dedication. Cherries are wonderful &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.mygoutremedies.com/tag/gout-home-remedies"&gt;gout homeopathic remedies.&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-2032418431396838245?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/2032418431396838245" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/2032418431396838245" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/gout-remedies-at-home.html" title="Gout Remedies at Home" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-1645372423226036835</id><published>2009-11-08T03:16:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-08T04:02:13.733-05:00</updated><title type="text">Article Marketing - Why You Should Only Submit Unique Articles</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Kristin Thormar&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;Writing and submitting articles has been an increasingly popular way to market products and web sites. It can be a very effective way to create inbound links to your web sites, but only if it is done the right way!&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; It is a low cost - but a very time consuming task to write and submit articles to maybe hundreds of article directories and eZine directories. To simplify your job, you may use of one of the free or paid article marketing software tools.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; You write your article carefully, use all the right keywords for your niche, and all the search engine optimization strategies you know, and you also create a compelling author resource. When you have done that, you enter your new article into the article marketing software tool, and hit the Submit button.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Now you relax, and wait for all the traffic that your article will bring to your website. Only if things were so easy! Maybe you had success with submitting articles that way a few years back, but sadly not today.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Just like with everything else in life, the Internet has changed a lot, so article marketing is sadly not as effective as it used to be some years ago.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The Problem:&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Now you submit the same version of your article to every article site, which means you are spreading duplicate content all over the net. Most of the major search engines now kick out duplicate content, so although your article has now been published on hundreds of article sites, now it may only count as 1 single inbound link to your website.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The Solution:&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; To keep submitting your articles to the article directories, but only unique versions of each article, because you want each and every article to produce a unique link to your website. By submitting unique articles once a week, or more frequently, you can have hundreds or thousands of inbound links to your website within a few months!&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Are you interested in learning how I easily submit unique versions of my articles to over 1,000 article directories?&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Now is your chance to discover how to put your &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.squidoo.com/AutomaticArticleSubmission"&gt;article marketing &lt;/a&gt; on steroids once and for all. Find out how to &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.squidoo.com/AutomaticArticleSubmission"&gt;submit unique versions of your articles&lt;/a&gt; from now on. Grab a totally unique version of this article from the Uber &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://www.uberarticles.com/home.php?id=23321&amp;b=24164'&gt;Article Directory&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-1645372423226036835?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/1645372423226036835" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/1645372423226036835" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/article-marketing-why-you-should-only.html" title="Article Marketing - Why You Should Only Submit Unique Articles" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-6959706481908402713</id><published>2009-11-07T03:51:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-07T18:06:51.363-05:00</updated><title type="text">Using Stadium Cups As Promotional Products</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Marcelo Bobbet&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;Stadium cups present a practical alternative to the usual plastic cup. They are reusable and more durable than the regular cup. Because of this they are more convenient and beneficial.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; In addition to holding liquids, stadium cups can be used as pen holders. With their wide mouth they are able to hold as many as a dozen or even more pens. They can also be used as a do-it-yourself container for other items like pins, paper clips, and scratch paper. Children can use them as a holder for paint brushes, crayons or even markers. Homemakers can use it to hold small kitchen utensils like forks, spoons or even knives. It can even be used as a small plant pot.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Additionally, they can be used as an effective promotional gift. Stadium cups can be printed with your company logo or symbol and it is suddenly changed into a company giveaway. They have a spacious body that is big enough for your corporate messages.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; It is great to use these items during corporate events. You may use it to serve drinks during you launching party. That way the cup serves double purposes. In addition to holding the drinks it also promotes your business. Sounds great right? You save money immediately.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Another splendid thing about these cups is that they are non-perishable. You may order them beforehand and simply keep them if you don't plan on using them right away. You may even use them as standard drinking cups for all your company gatherings. This way you are reinforcing your company identity to your own employees.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; With all those benefits and savings you get, there is no doubt that using stadium cups as a promotional tool is undoubtedly a reasonable choice. It even boosts your employees sense of identity. Taking everything into account, it is a very good deal indeed!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Marcelo Bobbet is a promotional marketer specializing on &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.everythingmugs.com/promotional-mugs/rush-items/"&gt;Rush Logo Printed Drinkware&lt;/a&gt;. He is also a &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://blog.branders.com/"&gt;Promotional Items Blogger&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-6959706481908402713?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/6959706481908402713" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/6959706481908402713" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/using-stadium-cups-as-promotional.html" title="Using Stadium Cups As Promotional Products" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-5995629678503048039</id><published>2009-11-07T03:13:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-07T20:52:13.301-05:00</updated><title type="text">How To Select The Ideal Corporate Gifts For Your Clients</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Cherry Murray&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;A very common and highly effective way of exhibiting how much you appreciate your customer is to present him with a corporate gift. Occasional gifts that convey the company's heart felt gratitude towards clients can help a great deal in building a healthy and permanent relationship with them. Taking into account its significance, when choosing a gift for a customer you have to keep some crucial points in mind.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The first factor to be remembered is what the purpose of the gift is - is it meant to thank the customer for an major deal, or is it signifying the successful end of an important project, or does it serve any other important objective. If luring the customer is the main goal, then you must give promotional gifts, which have a distinct marketing aspect attached to them. If that is your objective, then go for products such as pens and coffee mugs, but make sure that these have your logo printed on them.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; If the customer has been availing the services of the company for a long time, then the gift has to be selected from an entirely different point of view. Such customers require more personalized gifts, which gives importance to their likings and show that you have a lot of respect for them. You can also show how much you treasure your relationship with the client by giving a plaque, which is always highly effective.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; You should remember that the same gift must not be given again to the same client. A repetitive gift can in no way have the same effect on a customer. So if the first time you gifted a pen stand, this time you should go for an item such as a calendar or a coffee mug. But always ensure that the gift is both useful and elegant.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; A substandard gift can damage the reputation of the company, so do not ever compromise on this aspect. However, you should also keep your expenditure in mind. While it is good to be generous, you must never be extravagant. You will create expectations of a similarly expensive gift in future, which is never a good idea.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Learn more about unique and affordable award memorabilia such as &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.origingifts.com.sg/"&gt;Plaque&lt;/a&gt;s and &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.origingifts.com.sg/"&gt;Trophies&lt;/a&gt;. Get a totally unique version of this article from our &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://www.uniquearticlewizard.com/home.php?id=3174022&amp;b=24164'&gt;article submission service&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-5995629678503048039?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/5995629678503048039" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/5995629678503048039" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-select-ideal-corporate-gifts-for.html" title="How To Select The Ideal Corporate Gifts For Your Clients" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-8099970968880824673</id><published>2009-11-06T03:42:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-07T06:57:00.498-05:00</updated><title type="text">Novelty Restaurants Should Focus on the Food</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Jose L Riesco&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;In business, you always have to be looking for something to set yourself apart. This is called achieving a unique sales proposition and your definition can often mean the difference between just getting by and really making it. Many have tried to come up with ideas for novelty restaurants and some well-publicized chains have done particularly well.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; It is important to try and achieve longevity when you are compiling a business plan for your new project. While some novelty restaurants come and go, others have been around for the long haul and it pays you for to put a lot of thought into your selection process before you finalize your idea.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Experts advise that you try and look at every aspect of your operation before deciding upon a theme for your novelty restaurant. You will need to look at location, architecture, theme, menu options, atmosphere, entertainment, decor and staffing.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; If you can tie all the different parts of your business operation together when you're thinking of the concept for your novelty restaurant, all the better. However, be careful about going overboard and making something that could be seen as "cool" into something that people might say is "cheesy.".&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Remember that the food and drink industry is all about people. As such, your staff are a very important element when it comes to theming. For example, you may need them to be able to sing as part of an entertainment-based approach to your novelty restaurant. You might require them to have a particularly extrovert character and really get into their particular role.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; You don't always have to rely on finding specialized staff to make a novelty restaurant work, as you can always look at of the more static elements such as for example your seating arrangements, or your atmosphere.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Just because somebody has already "done it before" does not mean that you cannot develop your novelty restaurant theme along similar lines. Indeed, do as much research as you can in advance to see what does work and what does not. Due to the power of the Internet, it is possible to do research about restaurants that are maybe half a world away.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; You must make sure that the quality of your food is outstanding if you are trying to portray a particularly different style or theme. Remember that it is not all about the show, but mostly about the food.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Trusted writer Jose L Riesco shows you the best way to welcome more visitors into your restaurant at &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.myrestaurantmarketing.com/"&gt;www.myrestaurantmarketing.com&lt;/a&gt;. Learn more about &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://myrestaurantmarketing.com/Consulting.html"&gt;novelty restaurants&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-8099970968880824673?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/8099970968880824673" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/8099970968880824673" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/novelty-restaurants-should-focus-on.html" title="Novelty Restaurants Should Focus on the Food" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-6611246501178146251</id><published>2009-11-06T03:05:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-06T03:11:16.245-05:00</updated><title type="text">Gaining Wealth Takes More than Luck</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Jenn Lawlor&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;If you are not one of the lucky people out there who has become rich by a winning state lottery ticket, or receive money or real estate from an inheritance then you must be one of the people who will have to work for a living. While you are busy making a pay check and taking care of your family you have no time left to invest any extra money you may have in order to become financially secure. Sometimes because we have some money in a saving account we feel a little bit more secure but your savings may not last very long if you were to lose your job or because of our economy these days you will have to cut back on the hours you normally work.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; If the average one of us is going to gain independent wealth, we are going to have to develop a strategy and implement it. The problem comes from the fact that we don't have a clue how to develop a strategy. We don't know how to take the first steps and we are uncertain as to the direction those steps need to take us. Robert Kiyosaki has devised a plan that can help. It is easy to understand but it is up to the individual to put the work and effort into the concept.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Mr. Kiyosaki's strategic approach to financial gain is not a get rich quick scheme and it will not always be easy. He explains how careful planning and thought when referring to investments are a way to financial growth. Thousands of people who go to his speaking events are very motivated by them. People come from all over the country to listen to him and gain the knowledge that will help them reach the wealth level that they are seeking. Mr. Kiyosaki has written several books which have sold 30 million copies. The title of one of his best sellers is Rich Dad Poor Dad. He has had three of his books remain on the best sellers list for a little over 6 months. The three books are all on the best sellers list at the same time. He has generated a interest in his teachings that are solid and remain so for many years to come.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; His techniques have become very successful because is actually a plan for financial gain that works. There are doubters that disagree with Robert Kiyosaki's plan but those who have tried his techniques know that they do indeed work.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; People have gained independent wealth from implementing the concepts he has talked about in his seminars, at his events, and in his books. These concepts and ideas do not come with guarantees but they are based on sound, logical premises that can make a positive difference in the financial standing of anyone willing to take the time and effort necessary to use the ideas, select the investments and patiently wait for the benefits of smart investing to pay off.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Jen Lawlor is inspired by Robert Kiyosaki's knowledge and the lessons he shares with the world. Jen lives on the outer coast of SE Alaska and teaches hundreds of people how to build real and long term success with &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://tinyurl.com/yf6jng8"&gt;Life Path Unlimited&lt;/a&gt;. Jen is a top income producer with &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://tinyurl.com/yf4h3a6"&gt;LifePath Unlimited&lt;/a&gt; and is a leader in the online marketing world. She is a teacher, mentor, and student of marketing and business. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-6611246501178146251?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/6611246501178146251" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/6611246501178146251" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/gaining-wealth-takes-more-than-luck.html" title="Gaining Wealth Takes More than Luck" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-731670349433576847</id><published>2009-11-05T03:51:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-05T21:06:08.401-05:00</updated><title type="text">The Growing Strength Of Affiliate Marketing In The World</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Justin Harrison&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;Affiliate programs are also known as associate programs, partner programs, reseller programs and sponsor programs.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Affiliate programs are a way for companies to offer a share of their revenue with merchants who chose to participate in their program. Affiliate members bring in new contacts for the company by generating traffic via advertising. As an online affiliate a website will generate new sales, leads and other types of contacts for a company by posting ads for that company on their web page. Affiliate programs on the web are very popular now, because they require virtually no upkeep to maintain. Almost every major company on the Internet now offers an affiliate program.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Latest web technology has enabled the affiliate marketers to get their statistics and income figures the moment they make an affiliate sale. It is now possible to use companies like PayPal for payment and receipt processing.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; This has highly curtailed the time that an affiliate marketer needs to wait for his payments to be collected from the merchants. Today, both the merchants and the affiliates can see clearly that affiliate marketing can work for both of them. The merchant sees affiliate marketing today as the chance to advertise their products at a lower cost. The affiliates, on the other hand, sees affiliate marketing as an easy way of earning profits online by doing what they like most, and that is by creating websites.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The perception of affiliate marketing has greatly increased over the years. As new members learn to employ the techniques of today?s technology they gain a new respect for the marketing that affiliate programs afford. No longer regarded as an inferior means to generate customers, the affiliate program is looked at as a positive system by both the merchant companies and the members.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; If you're still holding back on affiliate marketing, maybe you'll be more enticed if you explore all the diverse options it can offer you. Not all affiliate programs work exactly the same. By diving in to see what the market has to offer for your personal situation, you can find something to tailor to your exact needs.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; There are actually a large variety of affiliate marketing methods, and the types will depend on how they are going to be classified. The macro level classification of affiliate marketing programs falls under three main categories: pay-per-click (PPC), pay-per-play (PPP) and pay-per-performance (PPP)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Justin Harrison is an internationally recognised &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.justinharrison.com"&gt;Internet Marketing Expert &lt;/a&gt;and entrepreneur who has built up multiple 7 figure online business and consults to some of leading online brands including Amazon, BBC, AIG and many others. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-731670349433576847?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/731670349433576847" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/731670349433576847" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/growing-strength-of-affiliate-marketing.html" title="The Growing Strength Of Affiliate Marketing In The World" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-6641241049132135942</id><published>2009-11-05T03:36:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-05T07:37:37.923-05:00</updated><title type="text">Using Customized Coupons As Marketing Tools</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Apolinario Hoxpia&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;In this time of economic crisis, coupons are some of the finest freebies you can distribute to your clients. Coupons mean one thing--savings--and saving is what everybody is looking for in a recession. Other than handing out coupons to random passersby, here are some ways to use coupons to fruitfully promote your brand:&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Hand out a coupon to your first 50 new clients. This strategy works very well especially for new shops. What better way of spreading the news about your new shop than through coupons, correct? By giving out a coupon to each client, you have better odds of getting repeat customers.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Reward regular clients with a coupon. Does your business have a frequent rewards program? Show your gratitude to recurrent clients for their support by sending them some coupons they can use over a specific period.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Give clients coupons they can share. Not everybody may be interested to buy, so design your coupons to be shared. In addition to giving your client an opportunity to be generous and share the savings to another who is in need, but this will also help you gain a new client.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Reward feedback with a coupon. Has a client put in a good word for you? Has a recurrent customer referred you a new one? A good recommendation from a client is exceptional, so make sure you show your gratitude. It can be as simple as an e-mail, a postcard, a little gift with your logo, or even a coupon, offering savings that your client can use on his or her next visit.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Ask for forgiveness by giving a coupon. Did your staff not succeed in giving quality service? Is a fuming customer making a complaint about a late order? Has a client made a complaint about slow service in your restaurant? Giving the complainant coupons is a way of saying, "Please allow us to make it up to you." It's a chance to correct an initial wrong impression. It's another way of saying, "We can do better."&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Build customer rapport by remembering their birthdays. Banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions have made it a habit to remember clients' birthdays by sending them coupons they can use at any restaurant of their choice. This personal gesture is a way of expressing gratitude to clients for bringing in good business.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Apolinario Hoxpia is a promotional products adviser on &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://www.branders.com/sitemaps/sitemap_static_12.html'&gt;Promotional Imprinted Gifts&lt;/a&gt; ... &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://www.branders.com/media/promotional-items-nevada.htm'&gt;Promotional Items Nevada&lt;/a&gt;. Look for topics by Apolinario Hoxpia ... know how you can promote your brand. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-6641241049132135942?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/6641241049132135942" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/6641241049132135942" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/using-customized-coupons-as-marketing.html" title="Using Customized Coupons As Marketing Tools" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-8493963441805389194</id><published>2009-11-04T04:13:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-04T23:36:20.728-05:00</updated><title type="text">Stop Loss Rules</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Ahmad Hassam&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;Position your stop loss in relation to the market activity. Many traders incorrectly choose a stop so their loss is the same amount each time they are stopped out. Dont pick an arbitrary place to put your stop loss.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; But by doing this they are completely disregarding the meaningful market support and resistance levels where the stops should be placed.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Where to place your initial stop loss? Try to set your initial stop 3% below the support level. The important thing in this method is to correctly identify the support area. Test this method and see if it works for you.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Suppose you have a trading system that can determine an entry point but does not provide an exit based on the market dynamics. First you need to identify the support area. Set your stop loss 3% below the support area.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; For example, suppose that the support level in a bullish trend is $30. You should set the stop loss at 3% below the support level in a bullish trend if you have an area of support at $30. The formula that you will use is $30 (support price)*0.97 (3 percent less) = $29.1 (Initial Stop Loss Level).&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Never disregard current market conditions it will affect your profitability seriously. For example to say that you are willing to lose $200 in a trade is to disregard the current market conditions. Do not use arbitrary stops based on flat dollar amounts that you are willing to lose.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Another approach can be to set your stop loss one tick below the support in a bullish trend or one tick above the support in a bearish trend. If you do not use stops at all, you are inviting failure.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; For example in trading stocks, if you do not use stops and hang on to a losing trade to the point that you emotionally feel that the loss is so large that you cannot exit the trade, you are in trouble.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Some professional traders use mental stops only. In the currency market it is better not to put the stop actually in the market when you have the position on. Your broker will see your stop and if there are enough similar stops, the broker may try and hit your stop. This way the broker makes money and you do not.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; You can set a mental stop and get out quickly if you are hit in such a market like the currency market. But this will need psychological toughness and discipline to get out when you are supposed to get out.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Never move your stop for emotional reasons especially when it is your initial stop. As new trailing stops are determined, you can move your stops to lock in profits. In case you add on to your winning trade by increasing your trade size, you must adjust your stops to keep your risk in relation to your trade size.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Always move the stop closer to the current position to lower the risk in relation to your larger trade size when adjusting your stop due to an increase in trade size.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Mr. Ahmad Hassam is a Harvard University Graduate. Try This 1500 Pips A Day &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.ninjatraderblog.com/trading/2009/09/forex-signal-service/"&gt;Forex Signal&lt;/a&gt; Service from heaven! Learn These &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.ninjatraderblog.com/trading/2009/10/candlestick-patterns/"&gt;Candlestick Patterns&lt;/a&gt;! 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Turnkey Marketing Group is currently the top marketing group for online business giant, YourNetBiz.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; As a result of the amazing growth of the organization over the last two years, Turnkey has branched out and has been helping many online entrepreneurs learn the correct and effective ways to successfully market any product or system online. Even though they have a huge following within the YourNetBiz business community, Mr Benko has always contended that his group and teachings were beneficial to the whole online marketing community.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; When asked about the new product that is being launched, Mr. Benko said "this will be the most comprehensive marketing system to hit the market for those starting out or struggling to earn an income online".&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; He also mentioned during the conversation "our group's main goal is to help everyone we can by immersing them into an environment of successful online entrepreneurs. That's the best education; actually working with and modeling those that are already achieving success online".&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The new product will be named The Four Step System and will be an extensive range of training videos, manuals as well as a product inventory for the business owner to incorporate into their sales funnel.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; On top of all the training, those that get The 4 Step System will also have access to the Turnkey Coaching Club, which is a combination of additional trainings, products, resources as well as a private social environment that has been set up for it's members. They also hold live trainings a few times per week.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Mr. Benko explains that the newest addition of the coaching club, the Turnkey Inner Circle, will help more marketers than any other training offered. The reason he says "is because of the social surroundings. The main purpose for creating the Turnkey Inner Circle was to give our members access to each other and to make friends and pick each others brains when needed".&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Employing an interactive and social group of like minded, online marketing entrepreneurs all in one place helping and communicating with each other is the main objective for the Turnkey Coaching Club. With the addition of The 4 Step System and the Turnkey Inner Circle, it appears that the group is well on its way to reaching their goals.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Jonathan Davies is an internet marketing expert, trained by some of the best in the business, and has a very practical guide to &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://turnkeygroup.infusionsoft.com/go/early/a218/"&gt;making money online&lt;/a&gt;. Jonathan provides excellent &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://turnkeygroup.infusionsoft.com/go/early/a218/"&gt;internet marketing help&lt;/a&gt;, and recommends that you try, for a limited period, the 4 step system for free &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-412384775401224330?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/412384775401224330" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/412384775401224330" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/turnkey-marketing-group-announces.html" title="Turnkey Marketing Group Announces Ground Breaking 4 Step System Product Launching In October" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-5910387185250348650</id><published>2009-11-03T04:01:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-03T20:58:14.569-05:00</updated><title type="text">Tracking Down The Tradition Of Giving Flowers</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By David Scott&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;Giving flowers or bouquets is perhaps the best way to communicate one's feelings. People often step into a florist shop to buy flowers for all occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, to congratulate someone, to apologize, or just to lift one's drooping spirits.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Some people think that this custom started way back during prehistoric times with archaeologists discovering proof of its existence at ancient sites. History, legends and tales dating back to ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt show flowers to be an integral part of social practices. Giving flowers was considered the best way to convey one's thoughts in these cultures. Greek mythology is replete with mentions of certain flowers that were thought to be representations of gods and goddesses.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The Middle Ages saw a furtherance of this tradition, and France and England were mainly responsible for transferring this tradition down the ages. The present tradition of giving a specific meaning to each flower was imported to the West from Turkey, from where the French and the British acquired it and spread it in Europe.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Flower gifting acquired much prevalence among the Victorians who widely indulged in this custom. Exhibiting feelings in words and publicly was against the tradition during the Victorian period, and therefore people made use of subtle means to demonstrate their feelings in the form of presenting flowers or bouquets.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; This period saw the formulation of guidelines for gifting flowers or bouquets that we use today. For instance, a bouquet of red roses bought from a florist would generate a rather hostile reaction form your beloved if you presented it to her upside down. This is because red roses which are otherwise associated with feelings of love can convey negative feelings when they are gifted to the recipient upside down. These rules were so in fashion that in the 19th century, a lot of books on the language of flowers were written and widely read.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; This custom continues till the present day, where people gift flowers to others to express their sentiments. Today we have arrived at a stage where meaning is assigned to a lot of flowers, and preset guidelines in this custom are more important than they ever were. Gifting red roses is still seen as a passionate exhibition of love, and white lilies are known to symbolize purity and elegance. A yellow coloured rose is seen as a sign of friendship, while sorrow is best demonstrated by a lone marigold.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Any terrain can be made suitable for growing any flower, thanks to modern science and technology. If you are residing in Singapore, and step into any Singapore flower shop, you will be overwhelmed by the enormous variety of flowers offered for sale that can express almost any human feeling.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Find out the the best &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.onlinefloristsingapore.com/"&gt;Florist&lt;/a&gt; from Online &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.onlinefloristsingapore.com/"&gt;Florist Singapore&lt;/a&gt;. 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They can also assist you with selecting the most advanced equipments for your residence in accordance with the newest technology.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; These days, all professional locksmiths offer a host of services besides key cutting. They can provide you with a wide range of advanced services such as installation of electronic buzzers and burglar alarms. However, this does not imply that they have abandoned their usual services of fitting locks and making duplicate keys.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; A number of professional locksmith service companies provide home service, which is very helpful in cases where you have lost your keys and are unable to get inside your own residence. A specialist locksmith can also help you in selecting a foolproof home security system, which best suits your need and fits your budget.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; You should not entrust the security of your assets to some agency that is not well known in the market and thus, there is a need for engaging a professional service provider. Hence, the market reputation and past records of a locksmith service is very crucial and should be duly investigated. Many well known locksmith firms also normally have professional indemnity insurance, and it's normally a good thing to check if the one you are hiring has it or not.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; If you are living in Singapore, it will not be hard to locate a competent Singapore locksmith service in your area. You can either consult your friends and family about a genuine locksmith provider whose services they may have used or try looking for them online using the keywords 'locksmith Singapore', to discover one. However, if you have chosen to look for them on the internet, it is better to cross check the claims of the company you're interested in from third party sources as well.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Check out the different types of services offered by &lt;a target='_blank' href=" http://www.singaporelocksmith.com"&gt;Singapore Locksmith&lt;/a&gt; and discover the latest &lt;a target='_blank' href=" http://www.singaporelocksmith.com"&gt;Locksmith Singapore&lt;/a&gt; technologies available in the market today. You are welcome to reprint this article - but get your own &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://www.uberarticles.com/?id=1176186&amp;b=24164'&gt;unique content&lt;/a&gt; version here.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-7180306901725849046?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/7180306901725849046" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/7180306901725849046" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/why-you-should-use-professional.html" title="Why You Should Use A Professional Locksmith Service" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-5097895932205477760</id><published>2009-11-02T03:37:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-02T14:46:04.385-05:00</updated><title type="text">Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Rings</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Alice Sy&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;Finding a perfect pair of ring to seal a promise could be at some point exhausting yet you still find yourself in the midst of this seemingly endless hunt for those perfect bands. After all, you would not go through much of these frets if not for one ultimate goal, that is to finally say yes to "forever. And what could best symbolize this promise of enduring love than a diamond ring.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Diamond rings signify love, dedication, and loyalty a couple shares. Choosing a design for engagement rings says a lot about personalities and characters of couples.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Couples who prefer traditional look goes for an emerald cut diamond engagement rings. Aside from its stunning vintage look, this ring also comes in a surprisingly reasonable price.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Emerald cut diamond engagement ring was one of the foremost innovations of the wealthy class during the reign of Pope Innocent III. Originating from plain metal bands, decorative rings were invented having gemstones incorporated in its design. These rings bear initials conveying affection and honor. These initials were expressed by using sentimental gems that literally spells "regards. Stones used were emerald, ruby, and garnet among others.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The first emerald cut diamond engagement ring was recorded in 1477, upon engagement of Mary of Burgundy to Archduke Maximillian of Austria.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The emerald cut diamond engagement ring has a rectangular shaped diamond with slightly cropped corners. Originally, this method of cutting was intended for emeralds, however, by giving consideration to market demands and favoring its sophisticated shape or appearance, the cut was later used on diamonds too.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Thus, emerald cut diamond engagement rings came out. This kind however has few facets as compared to other cuts. Due to this, clarity is quite affected. Clarity refers to the translucency or flawlessness of the stone.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Yet ironically, that same shape all the more adds to the popularity of this brand for emerald shapes are found to create balance to the elongated shape of the finger, leaving the hand with that graceful, elegant look.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;When looking for jewelry and watch, make sure you visit the website that specialize in &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://diamondengagementrings.18cellphone.com"&gt; diamond engagement rings.&lt;/A&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-5097895932205477760?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/5097895932205477760" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/5097895932205477760" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/emerald-cut-diamond-engagement-rings.html" title="Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Rings" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-8311850506309848413</id><published>2009-11-02T03:29:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-02T03:35:44.280-05:00</updated><title type="text">Pittsburgh Tops Cleveland For 12th Consecutive Time</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Ross Everett&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;The Pittsburgh Steelers have been playing the Cleveland Browns for longer than any other team in the National Football League, dating back to 1950. And while it hasn't been quite that long since the Cleveland Browns won a game against the Steelers it may be starting to feel like it. On Sunday, Pittsburgh won for the twelfth straight time dating back to 2003 as they topped Cleveland by a final score of 27-13. The defending Superbowl champions improved to 4-2 while the Browns fell to 1-5.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The good news for NFL betting enthusiasts who took the +13' with the Browns as a road underdog is that they managed to cover the pointspread by the slimmest of possible margins. Betting against the defending Superbowl champion is a long standing handicapping concept, and this season at least its worked like a charm-the Steelers have only covered one of their first six games. Cleveland, meanwhile, evened their NFL pointspread record at 3-3 on the season. The Browns have covered three straight after dropping their first three both straight up and against the spread.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Pittsburgh dominated the game in virtually every statistical category. They amassed 28 first downs to 12 for Cleveland, held a 543 to 197 total yardage advantage and a 36:46 to 23:14 time of possession advantage. Most of the post game talk from both sides was about a controversial spot in the first half where the Steelers were given a first down on a short yardage play when it appeared that they didn't make the required yardage.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; After the contest, Derek Anderson spoke of the frustration of continually coming up short against the Steelers. The Browns have only one once in ten games since Pittsburgh moved into their new home at Heinz Field:&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; "We're not trying to lose every time we go out here. We put tons of hours in and ... it's frustrating. Every single week, it's frustrating."&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Steelers' tight end Heath Miller said the team is happy to be where they are at this point despite not playing up to their standards:&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; "I think we haven't played our best ball yet and that's pretty comforting. We've gotten a few wins here without playing our best."&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The Steelers will host Brett Favre and the 6-0 Minnesota Vikings next Sunday. The Steelers are a -4 home favorite with the total set at 45. After a bye week, the Steelers will hit the road to play another undefeated team as they take on the Denver Broncos on Monday, November 9. Cleveland will host the Green Bay Packers this Sunday, with the Browns a +7 home underdog and the total set at 42'.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer and respected authority on&lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.sports-1.com"&gt;sports betting&lt;/a&gt;. He is also a staff handicapper for Sports-1 Sportsbook and is in charge of setting &lt;a target='_blank' href="http://www.sports-1.com/sports/football-betting/nfl.php"&gt;NFL lines&lt;/a&gt;. He has written extensively on sports handicapping theory along with a wide range of other topics including fencing, boxing and dog training. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-8311850506309848413?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/8311850506309848413" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/8311850506309848413" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/pittsburgh-tops-cleveland-for-12th.html" title="Pittsburgh Tops Cleveland For 12th Consecutive Time" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-2629245223442802463</id><published>2009-11-01T03:19:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-01T20:25:15.284-05:00</updated><title type="text">Money Making Jobs That Work</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Jim Johnson&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;While many people do not know where to start, they are interested in various ways that they can earn money from home. Before you can get started though, you will need to have an idea of what you want to do so that you can be successful at it.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; One thing that you will want to do is to play your own strengths up. Never pursue something that you do not love doing, just because you think the money is good. Even though the money may be good, if you are not passionate about your work, you will never find yourself succeeding the way you would like to with your money making jobs.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; So, you need to find something that appeals to you. One of the best examples of this is writing. While you can make good money doing some writing on the side, it isn't going to happen if you aren't good at writing or don't enjoy writing. This will just be frustrating for everyone.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Finding something that appeals to you may be easier said than done. Then again, you will have an easier time doing it if you know what options for money making jobs are out there.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; One of the more popular money making jobs would be that of affiliate marketing. It may have gotten a bad rap over the years but as long as you are finding products that you are passionate about, you should have no problem making your venture a successful one.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Others find that selling items on auction sites such as eBay is a great way to make money. In order to be successful with something like this, you will have to find something that you can focus on, such as searching yard sales and thrift stores for the hidden gems you can resell for a profit. You just might be able to turn a ten-dollar purchase into a hundred dollar profit.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Freelancing is something you can do in your spare time, or by setting a couple hours an evening aside for work. Many people write, design websites, create compelling ads, and sell photography on the side of their full-time jobs and make a lot of money each month.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; One reason so many people seek out these alternative money making jobs is that they want to break free of the lifestyle they are currently leading. Since job security has become an oxymoron, people want something to fall back on, and using your computer to make a living is a great way to give yourself some peace of mind.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The very best thing about money making jobs that you can do from home is that you do them on your schedule. You don't have anyone telling you what you have to do and when you have to have it done by. You are your own boss. This also means if your money making plans really take off, you can turn it into your full-time job, and work for yourself the rest of your life.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Learn more about &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://moneymaking-jobs.com'&gt;Money Making Jobs&lt;/a&gt;. Stop by Jim Johnson's site where you can find out all about a &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://moneymaking-jobs.com/newsletter'&gt;Home Base Business&lt;/a&gt; and what it can do for you. 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They are usually for office or home use. But what makes a mug even more special is if you make it suitable for traveling to cater to people who live a fast-paced lifestyle.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; That's the reason travel mugs were created. They are specially designed to suit people's specific needs. Travel mugs can also be called spill-proof mugs. They have lids that can be closed in order to prevent the beverage in the mug from spilling unnecessarily. This feature can protect electronic gadgets from possible damage should an accident occur.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; These mugs can be found in several shapes and sizes. They can hold a wide range of amounts of liquid which makes them very practical. They also come in a number of kinds such as stainless steel tumblers, vacuum bottles and many more.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Travel mugs used as marketing tools bring amazing benefits both to the sponsor company and the recipient. Just imagine, if you give your clients and target audience a well designed travel mug, they will be more apt to take it with them everywhere. Instant promotions occurs! Everybody is happy.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; You may also give it as a token of appreciation to your valued guests, and even as a reward to your beloved employees. Doing this shows that you appreciate them and their efforts. Employees need to be affirmed occasionally, and giving them material encouragement makes the affirmation last for a long time.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The greatest part is you get to save money, time and effort if you produce travel mug freebies. They last long and can be kept almost anywhere without the fear of spoilage. In this case you save money from having to order new ones. You're certainly making a smart move.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Nadja Sobramonte is a corporate giveaways counselor on &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://www.everythingmugs.com/promotional-mugs/classy-travel-mugs-and-tumblers/'&gt;Logo Printed Travel Mugs&lt;/a&gt; &amp; &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://www.branders.com/media/christmas-day-gifts.htm'&gt;Personalized Christmas Day Gifts&lt;/a&gt;. Check articles by Nadja Sobramonte on how to create social awareness. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-451725753273607330?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/451725753273607330" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/451725753273607330" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-giving-away-customized-travel-mugs.html" title="How Giving Away Customized Travel Mugs Works Wonders For You" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-2400024899432673426</id><published>2009-10-31T03:29:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-31T23:31:59.551-05:00</updated><title type="text">Benefits of Using a Realtor</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Marcus Fields Jr.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;What are the advantages to work with a real estate agent to buy or sell your home? A dedicated and professional realtor will make the compound process of selling or purchasing real estate both easy and efforless.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Here are some rationale why enlisting a realtor is one of the top investments people can build in the course of buying or selling.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; 1. If you overcharge your home you might sit on the market for months as lines of people parade through your home never made an offer. If you under price your property, you might never know how much money you didn't see. Realtors offer their client with expert assessments on the cost of any property they are seeking to sell or to purchase. How do you decide upon a fair value on a property you are selling or purchasing? Your real estate agent will amass data from the most fresh sales of properties comparable to yours in your area. Your realtor will analyze the real estate values in those comparable properties and help you determine a price reflecting the current real estate market.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; 2. Many people either used up too much on the mistaken improvements on their homes or abandon to do the easy things that could help them get more for their property. Realtors provide professional advice on how to prepare your possession so you will have the great showings. Realtors know exactly how to present a home in the best light. Also, realtors know how to advise you on how to improve the showing of your home to potential buyers.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; 3. Negotiating the sale of your home can leave you without a sale or with less money than you might have received. Realtors know how to negotiate an acceptable sales price. Buyers and sellers usually have too much at stake to be good negotiators. While representing their clients, realtors remain professionally detached and are able to negotiate satisfactory sales prices in real estate transactions. In addition real estate agents will know which offers are the most bona fide. Accepting an offer from a buyer with shaky credit for example, could tie up you property in a contract while you lose credit worthy or cash buyers.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; 4. Many home owners forget about the cost of advertising that goes with selling their property. This can run into thousands of dollars. In addition of you are not savvy about how and where to advertise your efforts could be fruitless. Realtors take care of all the marketing of your property for sale. If you are buying property, your realtor will also find all homes available that suit your liking. You can sit back and let your realtor handle everything.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Realtors put your mind at ease and let you relax through the real estate operation. In today's busy world and intense real estate market, the use of a realtor is most always worth the time and money. You have many choices of realtors in your area. Make time to fine a realtor that will work the best for you!&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Oliver Wingrove is a real estate investor based in Texas. He is a former estate agent and writes widely about issues related to real estate and finance. His current interests currently span both the US and UK market especially the sell and rent back market and how it applies to the downturn in the real estate market.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Oliver Wingrove is a real estate investor based in Texas. He is a former estate agent and creates widely about issues related to real estate and finance. His current interests currently span both the US and UK market especially &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://www.empireentertainmentstudios.com/benefits-of-using-a-realtor/'&gt;sell and rent back&lt;/a&gt; back market and how it applies to the downturn in the real estate market. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-2400024899432673426?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/2400024899432673426" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/2400024899432673426" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/10/benefits-of-using-realtor.html" title="Benefits of Using a Realtor" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-2365927479823896908</id><published>2009-10-31T03:12:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-31T23:09:56.759-05:00</updated><title type="text">Top Home Based Businesses 2009 - Objection Tips</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Dinero Russell&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;When you get to the position of actually running your Home Based Business, you are going to start having conversations and actually start doing mini presentations of your business. People are going to want to know more to see if they can identify themselves with your opportunity. Here are some tips to keep you sharp on your toes.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Know your company&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; When you finally pick your company, make sure that you know all about it. Everything from the Code Of Ethics to International Expansion. Its not recommended that you try to remember all of that information at once, but from time to time you should review and study certain aspects of your company.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; As you continue moving forward you will start to hear new questions about the company come up, add them to the list. This will give you very detailed information that will assist you will making an intelligent decision. Once you start marketing your business, you will already have the answers to their questions. You can assist people on the spot, which will increase your closing ratio, meaning more sales, which means more money.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Know your product&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Make sure you know all about your product and actually make sure to be a product of the product. The best way to know about any product is to actually use it. You don't want to just endorse anything out there. Don,t try to sell something that you would not buy.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; You must have passion in what you are selling, and make it your business to remember some testimonies from other consultants in your business. Post some the testimonials on your site or blog. Use these tips when you are in your social media networks like (myspace, facebook).&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Know your Compensation Plan&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; You want to fully understand how income is generated. You will have to explain this to your prospects the most. Everyone is starting a home based business in 2009 to actually make more money to improve their lifestyles in some way. Knowing how to fully explain how your comp plan works and how it can benefit their needs is one of the most important question/ objection to handle.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style= 'padding-top:10px;width:320px;float:left;padding-right:10px;'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;div style='margin:auto;padding:0;text-align:center;width:320px;'&gt;&lt;object width="320" height="267.294117647"&gt;&lt;param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HjOl_Z0Oqh4&amp;hl=en"&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name="wmode" value="transparent"&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HjOl_Z0Oqh4&amp;hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="267.294117647"&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style='margin:auto;padding:0;font-size:0.8em ;color:#000080;text-align:left;width:320px;'&gt;&lt;a target='_blank' href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjOl_Z0Oqh4&amp;amp;feature=related' target='_blank'&gt;Our Secret Event&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Looking to start the best home based business for 2009? Check out &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://www.lfcuniversity.com'&gt;LFC-University&lt;/a&gt;.Looking for more secret tips for making a full time income online then visit &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://lfchomebasedbusiness.wordpress.com/'&gt;LFC-Academy&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-2365927479823896908?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/2365927479823896908" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/2365927479823896908" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/10/top-home-based-businesses-2009.html" title="Top Home Based Businesses 2009 - Objection Tips" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314822751526391748.post-4602456443801483979</id><published>2009-10-30T02:32:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-30T04:09:51.085-05:00</updated><title type="text">The Partnership of Blogging and Biz</title><content type="html">&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'&gt;By Damon Nelson&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class='uawarticle'&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style='float:left;padding-right:10px;'&gt;&lt;img src='http://www.uniquearticlewizard.com/extras/pics/atwebdesignsimage15.jpg' alt=''&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; If you run a small company, you may find that the world of blogging for business owners is a world that you want to be a part of. You yourself must have been a witness of how significant information and marketing is in "making" a company. Blogging is a great way to get the word out to consumers about your product or service.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Moreover, it promotes loyalty and boost the morale of your employees. Publishing your products and services online is an act that signifies your pride towards your company and employee. Hence, blogging boosts your workers confidence towards their job. If you have plans of taking your business to the next level, you are just on the right track.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Similar to other forms of blogging, utilizing blogs for business, also has its unique advantages and disadvantages. The foundation of a successful business blog is creating a clear blueprint, where each and every step in your plan are clearly stated. In blogging, its easy to lose your way, mostly if you are just getting started with this technology. Thus, you must be focused.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; To do this, list down your plans about your blog. Jot down all the topics you would like to talk about. Do research so your readers would have the confidence that what they are reading is actually useful. Then, plot the dates in your calendar so you'll be guided of the schedule of your publishing. Figure out if you will do a weekly or a monthly thing.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style='float:left;padding-right:10px;'&gt;&lt;img src='http://www.uniquearticlewizard.com/extras/pics/atwebdesignsimage14.jpg' alt=''&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; You must give some attention on the overall design of your blog. It should be "readable" and the design must not be straining to their eyes. Of course, the quality of your writing should also be impeccable. Make sure that you have your post checked before you have it published.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Lastly, is promotion. This kind of task is easy if you have the money. If you are starting out with your business, it is a good move to get to know other bloggers in the industry. In this way, you can get help once you've published your blog.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class='uawresource'&gt;&lt;div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 			About the Author:&lt;br /&gt; 			&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div  class='uawlinks'&gt;Discover more about blogging to success from &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://FastVideoReviews.com/Bloggers-Paycheck'&gt;Blogger's Paycheck&lt;/a&gt;. Visit Damon Nelson's site to learn more about online business at &lt;a target='_blank' href='http://FastVideoReviews.com'&gt;Fast Video Reviews&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 		&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1314822751526391748-4602456443801483979?l=e-honestriches.blogspot.com'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel="edit" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/4602456443801483979" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1314822751526391748/posts/default/4602456443801483979" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://e-honestriches.blogspot.com/2009/10/partnership-of-blogging-and-biz.html" title="The Partnership of Blogging and Biz" /><author><name>Digital Nomad</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" name="OpenSocialUserId" value="03853107917942193624" /></author></entry></feed>
