"The Road of Silk is an adventure fantasy, with mystical and magical elements and a high energy feel to it that any reader will enjoy. Although this novel is written for an adult audience, I believe anyone over the age of 10 could easily become immersed in its pages. This is a co-written work b...

WARNING!  If you want to have a fantastic life, never engage
yourself in these 7 deadly habits that incompetent people do.

NUMBER 1 - They Think, Say, & Do Negative Things.

Yup.  They see problems in every opportunity. 

They complain that the sun is too hot.  They cursed...

Yes, there`s a problem out there with MLM programs... not the good ones... the scams. In fact, Budding NetPreneurs really need a good network marketing opportunity in their portfolio... Network marketing opportunities can give a NetPreneur significantly more income than most any 2 or 3 tier affiliat...

1. No credit policy in place. When you started your business you had a business plan and you use a marketing plan to publicize your business. Do yourself a favor and create a credit policy so you can have a financial plan. ?Become the Squeaky Wheel? by Michelle Dunn gives you the tools you need t...

Original quotes, when used at the beginning or at the end of an article provide a touch of class. At the least, it will make your article different from the thousands of articles filed daily. It can be witty, satirical, funny or just a different opinion on current issues. Perhaps, it could be an out...

These are time tested tactics that will set you apart from the average Network Marketer, and keep your business stoked and totally ABLAZE! Bookmark this page and refer back to it! Send it to your Team and SET THEIR BUSINESS ABLAZE! Here are the first 26 tips of the BLAZING Top 52 MLM SUCCESS Tips: 1...

For those who write articles and put them online for the world to see often they like most humans wish to be recognized for their contributions and hard work. One way to do this is to make public mention of them on the very websites they submit too. By making public mention or giving out virtual awa...

As a graphic designer, I work with clients that range in size from a few people to tens of thousands. If you are reading this, you probably work for an organization somewhere in between. No matter what size your company is, you need a cohesive system that simplifies marketing and communications whil...

BioTechs even with the latest news had shed over 1000 jobs two years ago, as it was reported by The Financial Times, WSJ, and Bloomberg that only 17 of the nearly 1300 BioTech firms were actually profitable. In 2002 the number of jobs were in the 30,000 range in Biotech. 600 layoffs came from Millen...

A journey by a web-footed gull through a sea of sharks. Definitions: Gull - a dupe, a fool; vulnerable to deceive; to trick; to defraud. Shark - voracious marine fish; swindler; rapacious fellow; an expert. Shark-skin - stiff, smooth-finished! As a gull with newly acquired webbed feet, I set out to ...

By outsourcing to skilled professionals you`ll be able to grow your business without adding overhead. Here are some of the costs associated with growing a business through acquiring staff: * recruitment * payroll and tax obligations * national insurance * employers liability * benefits (pension, car...

One of the many advantages of owning your own home-based business, whether it is on the Internet or not, is the satisfaction experienced when you realize you have created something for yourself and it`s working. Those first few dollars are oh so sweet. It doesn`t matter that you may have spent 1...

Last month I was invited to participate in a charity golf tournament in Las Vegas to celebrate the life of the late dancing legend Gregory Hines. The event was held to raise funds and awareness of the tragic disease that took this entertainer?s life. Although we were focusing on this serious matter,...

A brand is the essence of who you are. The more powerful the brand the more memorable you will become. Think about brands that you can identify with. What impresses you about them and what attributes make you remember them? Brand icons didn`t get that way over night and many of them have failed beca...

We are all always on the look out for a good business opportunity. A better more superior return is something absolutely everybody understands. The current deal most people have which is to work hard and long hours for somebody else`s fiscal benefit is a little discouraging and finding something bet...

More and more people are making the decision to work from home. Computer technology and the world wide web has enabled people to change the way they work. It is much more time and cost effective to work from home, not to mention an improvement in lifestyle. Imagine, no commuting, working the hour...

Whether you want to be your own boss or you want to be handsomely rich, the internet offers great possibilities. Maybe too many! You hop on the internet only to find yourself being pulled in so many different directions that you don?t even know which way is up. Yipes! How do you go about filt...

Today changing market conditions and evolving consumer habits have converged to make home-based selling businesses a realistic opportunity with real profit potential. This is especially true in the world of collectibles and giftware. In years past, collectors?who are among the most discerning shoppe...

...the Jones`s? The Smiths? The latest internet "sure-fire, 100% guaranteed, knock-down last, best opportunity?" Makes you want to pull your hair out, doesn`t it? I`m here to tell you...don`t get caught in that trap. I have yet to learn about anyone who has made any significant long-term income from...

Have you ever accidentally lost an important file on your computer? Perhaps your computer crashed (again) or your cat sauntered over a dooming sequence of keys. Remember that little pang in your stomach you felt when you realized that file was gone for good? OK, now imagine losing your entire e-zine...

As a Life Coach I quickly identified most individuals wanted to achieve a particular goal or ambition and tried it themselves without success, and unfortunatley were still reluctant to get any help. So, I started `A Life Coaching` a company which provides individuals with the tools, skills and proce...

Whether your target audience is in your neighborhood or across the world, you can use your local resources to get the word out about your business. Your local community is easily accessible and provides dozens of opportunities for building a buzz about your product or service. The following are twen...

Some book reviewers say that when they don`t like a book, they simply don`t review it. I`d love to take the easy way out, but when I think about it from a reader`s perspective? I want to know when a book sucks. I recently had to give low ratings to a book. I posted it on Amazon and no where else. Mo...

How would you feel if you had been searching desperately for something, some magic solution to a problem, and come to find out it was right there in front of you the whole time-- you just failed to see it? For many searching for a way to work from home, this is exactly what they`re doing. There is a...

The reading available at Ezine Articles is staggering. In the last month I have downloaded about 900 articles - not on subjects about which I usually write but things I want to know more about. I haven?t read but a tiny fraction of the editorial posts either. A couple days ago I wound up reading Ezi...

Need traffic? Write an article. Need sales? Write an article. Need Your Name branded? Write an article. Writing newsletter articles can do all of these and more. You can get exposure for your web site, newsletter or what ever you are promoting by writing articles. This will not happen over night, bu...

Having your own home based business can be a dream, but are you protected? Many people remember to purchase business insurance, because often a home based business is not covered by a homeowners insurance policy. However, were you aware that your auto insurance may not protect you if you are drivi...

Did you know that most people find it difficult to write sales copy that works? You see there is this idea that sales is all about lies and that you have to be really tricky and clever with words to sell your product. This is absolute bollocks. Sure there are people out there selling rubbish and tel...

You know, Tom Cruise has been all over the television and newspapers lately. Yeah, he`s got a big blockbuster movie out right now that he`s trying to promote (War Of The Worlds), but he`s also been getting a little "out there" going on about his newest love, Katie Holmes, and of course -- he`s been...

Mothers of newborn babies are used to being asked, ?What?s your baby?s name?? As innocent as it may sound, the deeper question behind the question is: ?Did you give any thought to your child?s name, or did you just pick something out of thin air?? I submit to you, that there are millions of babies a...

E-Books are making a big impact in the way we read, write and use books. There is nothing holding back an expert with years of experience on a particular field to write about all the ins and outs, trade secrets, strengths and weaknesses of the industry. Consider Colm Dillon, the author of "Unique Re...

Last week, a wonderfully-skilled electrician installed a new light fixture for us. He was competent, courteous and efficient. He answered all our questions simply, with skill and eloquence. I was amazed, as you might imagine, when I asked him, ?How much do we owe you?? and his embarrassed reply w...

Don?t you find that there are so many decisions you need to make each and every day regarding the direction of your massage practice. Especially if you are a solo-preneur or own your own massage business. As a business owner myself I know at times it can seem overwhelming, wearing all the hats of ma...

Would you rather have one good client paying you five thousand dollars per month or ten smaller clients paying you five hundred dollars each per month? Here are two good reasons for choosing multiple clients over just one client. 1. Avoid Dependence on One Client Don`t put all your eggs in one bask...

If you read my previous article you will know that the goal of these articles is to teach you ways to get started making money online without having to spend any money. This is the second in the series and this time we deal with having your own blog. There are endless ways of making money once you h...

Feeling disappointed? It`s time to float. The time-honored approach to disappointment generally involves a fair amount of wallowing followed by a concerted effort to move on. Okay, this can work. But a more mindful approach includes an interim phase between these two. It`s a unique opportunity to "f...

Opportunities for home show businesses have never been more abundant. If you?re thinking about joining the ranks of those in the many show businesses at home available, use these quick tips to get going. The choices for show businesses at home come in a wide variety. You can choose anything from c...

There is significant competition in auto detailing and car washing. Even more between types of cleaning businesses, as each company attempts to expand into other services which are the mainstay of similar business models. Many times the line blurs between a car wash, oil change business, truck repai...

The Federal Trade Commission which governs the franchise industry thru the franchise rule, which enforces Franchise Disclosure laws seems to think that consumers need to be protected even when they lie. Often The FTC takes complaints from consumers who claim they had been ripped off or lied to from ...

Do you need to reach wealthy prospects using direct mail? Then work on your list. Who you mail to (your list) is the single most important thing that determines your success. There are two main ways to target affluent buyers: where they abide, and what they buy. Where they abide Every area of ...

How Important are Job Resumes in Securing the Perfect Job? The function of outstanding job resumes is to get the attention of your potential employer. More than simply a listing of your accomplishments, education, skills and experience; a job resume is the first point of contact you have with the ...

Fuel your business by cutting advertising costs? As crazy as is sounds, it is actually a simple concept that can easily be put into play by just about anyone. The Trap You need to stimulate business. You pay a hefty price, run an ad, and customers come. A few weeks later, business tapers off. ...

The market for technology-based gifts for the ?big boys? market continues to grow As Christmas looms once more on the horizon, the retailers stock their shelves in the hope of a bumper season. Parents try their level best to appease the kids at great expense but the era of the train set and doll h...

When I address business audiences, I often ask people to share their companies` brand promises. To my amazement, many don`t have articulated promises at all. And those that do are often given to promises so fuzzy as to seem indistinguishable from those made by thousands of enterprises in any and a...

So... how have you been building your brand lately? Now, I`m writing this in my best Barry White voice... "How`s your Brand Lo-o-o-o-o-ve, baby?" It may sound obvious, but increase Brand Love by branding better. Branding your business better will help you increase awareness, attractiveness, an...

Over the last couple of weeks, I`ve received more e-mails in response to my article, "Google`s Trap, DMOZ`s Nap, And Yahoo!`s Crap," than any other article I`ve ever written. And that`s saying a lot because, I`ve written close to forty articles. Most of the e-mails are very supportive and apprecia...

As a result of providing marketing consulting, training and coaching to a variety of individuals and industries over the years, I have come to recognize that people generally approach the business building process in one of two ways. Everyone tends to be what I identify as either Cultivators or ...

The Internet has truly revolutionized the careers of writers worldwide. Now you can work for publishers, corporations and a whole range of other clients on a truly global scale. Whether you are in the heart of a big city, or in a remote mountain village, all you need is an Internet connection to run...

Why write an eBook? You want ongoing, lifelong multiple streams of income. You want to raise your credibility and trust ratings with clients or customers. You want to get your message out so the world can be a better place. You want to spend only a little time on it. (Would you be willing to s...

In the current job market, many editorial workers have turned to freelancing as a matter of survival. I receive many queries from applicants regarding how to go about freelancing. Here I will address what, in my opinion, is the single most important asset you need to build a successful freelance c...