tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73849630880709873322012-01-30T17:58:55.931-08:00Thoughts on marketing, the internet, wealth, success, networking, travel, lifestyle, women in business, and more.Heidi Richards Mooney, Founder Women in Ecommercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10588515910803908939noreply@blogger.comBlogger811100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7384963088070987332.post-17956902381066110032008-08-09T07:35:00.000-07:002008-08-09T07:38:33.389-07:00

Yesterday was an unbelievable day! You see my 3rd grandchild was born at 3:06 pm. He weighed 8 lbs, 4 ounces was 19.5 inches long and his name is Logan Alexander! He will have much good fortune in his life and he has brought much joy to our family. I am spending time with my daughter this week to help with the grandchildren (Big brother Devon is 7 and Big sister Madison is 4). We are all very

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Mine was having the grandkids for the summer, business was blooming, I had a magazine to produce and distribute, two new websites to launch and a myriad of other “reasons” for not moving forward in my new Mona Vie Business.I mean, I signed up and was all gung-ho to start recruiting and spreading the word about the health benefits of Mona Vie as a product and the business model that has made many

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5 Words were never truer!And combine fun with a Fourth of July Celebration and you've got nirvana....Let me begin at the beginning. It all started with Mothers Day. As you may know Im a retail florist (and have been for 28 years). So while others are celebrating holidays with their family and friends I am working with mine. Yes, they all come in to help out and have some fun - we all enjoy

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... I can feel it!Today, for the first time I understood what all the fuss was about a "fruit juice" and why so many people are excited to be drinking this "natural wonder" feeling the results and sharing it with others.It is called Mona Vie and it is made from the acai berry - a berry found deep in the Amazon that can have all sorts of "healing" properties. I say can because the company makes

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Twitter is not for everyone. You could say, Twitter is like chocolate. You either love it or you can do without it.When I first visited Twitter, I didn't "get it." I thought it was a bunch of useless chatter about nothing that pertained to me. I followed a few people who talked about standing in lines, waiting for lights to change, who was ahead of them at the checkout and what they bought at the

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There’s a party going on at: http://www.effectivecommunicationsgiveaway.com/ and you’re invited!If you are an entrepreneur, this celebration is for YOU! Researchers have found that the better your communication skills as a business owner, the more successful you will be financially. (Now there’s a reason to party!)In honor of Effective Communications Month – a real honest-to-goodness holiday

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Today on HER Mastermind Network, Anything Goes Day Lisa Fredette (facilitator for Anything Goes Day) and Natalie Clegg had some interesting things to say about Getting to Know Our Neighbors and the question was posted "Do you hang out with your neighbors? Do you know their names, children's name and/or their story?" I thought I'd share what I wrote with you.Let me tell you how I got to know my

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…UTATION that is!I read an interesting article recently in a handbook for leaders and it talked about the best companies never rest on their reputation. They are constantly striving to get better, to create more value, more opportunities, better products, higher quality in order to stay in the entrepreneurial “game.”It reminded me of one of my favorite books Good to Great: Why Some Companies

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Today is Wear Purple Day!Why was purple worn by royalty? Mainly because purple dyes were so hard to make. Using lichen, the plant had to react with ammonia (this meant urine in ancient days) and sit out in the air for 2 weeks. Then it was mixed with pot ash to be used as a dye. This was much harder than just boiling berries or leaves for other colors, so purple dye was only for the wealthy. Today

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This morning on the Classy Chic 'n Elite Network on Ryze, Shelly asked the following:When it comes to drumming up local business in your own area or neighborhood...how do you get out there and do that?What are your 2 best tips for marketing your business locally in your own backyard?Here is my reply:My number one tip is to Be Visible! People do business with people they KNOW, LIKE and TRUST.

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I’m a big fan of Bob Burg and all he does. He is the guru of goodness, the king of kindness and one of the thought leaders that I eagerly listen to and learn from. Among his many publications (including Author of Endless Referrals and The Go-Giver) is his ezine Winning Without Intimidation. Winning Without Intimidation is the Internet magazine for people who believe in getting what they want in

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On Fridays on HER Mastermind Network Ann Rusnak (The Time Diva) moderates Beauty, Books and Balance Day. Last Friday she talked about "Spring is the air... time to get rid of winter clutter. Clutter distracts us from the beauty in our lives." Ann asked the group to share our tips on decluttering and organizing.Here's what I wrote:"I don't know about the rest of you but I buy way too much makeup!

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Today on the Small Business Think Tank Network on RYZE the question was asked "Where do you advertise?" This is one of my favorite questions and often elicits some controversy and interesting points of view. Here's what my response was:Although I seldom pay to advertise as generally it is just throwing money away unless the audience is highly targetted (at least 50% my target market).I do

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Leah Jackman-Wheitner, Ph.D is the leader of Monday Morning Marketing on HER Mastermind Network. In February she asked us the following: If you only had an hour to use for marketing all week this week, what would you do?And here’s what I wrote:Leah,What a great topic... and the funny thing is I have been thinking about it since I first saw your post!So I wanted to come up with something that

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That's the headline on Denise Michael's Real women Real success RYZE forum every Thursday. And I love this day. You get to read about the ta-da's of some fabulous women. And it's so fitting, especially since it's Women's History Month. I don't always participate, however this week had lots of great things to report.Here's what I wrote:It's been a fantastic week for me!This week Floral

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Do you cringe at the thought of networking with strangers and secretly pray to come down with the flu so you can avoid such situations? Ever feel like you’re the only person who despises working in teams or breaks into a cold sweat when giving presentations? If so, you’re in good company. Consider the following icons: Bill Gates, Steven Spielberg, Katherine Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy, and Albert

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Who do you Know? The Art & Science of Asking for Referrals“Who do you know?” A question many professionals forget to ask during the sales cycle. Sometimes it’s because they don’t remember to do it and sometimes its because they don’t feel comfortable asking, most often it is because they have not made asking for a referral a habit. A referral from a friend or business associate is a powerful way

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"You must learn day by day, year by year, to broaden your horizon. The more things you love, the more you are interested in, the more you enjoy, the more you are indignant about, the more you have left when anything happens." Ethel Barrymore" What are you doing in order be the leader in your industry? What is your plan? How is it working out? What are you using to educate yourself?"These

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While I don't often toot my own horn (I prefer to toot others :)) I just had to share this with you because it is a perfect example of customer service and I happen to be the subject.It all started when an acquaintence I have known for several years called to order flowers for his Gal for Valentine's Day.Although we had been connected via email for quite some time, this was the first time he was

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On one of the RYZE Networks I am active on (Small Business Think Tank), the question of the day a few days ago was regarding Customer Service and how we react to bad service.Here’s what I wrote:It is rare that I have a bad service experience, although that was not always the case :).In order for the experience to be pleasant for me, I consider it my job to make it pleasant for the person

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About the Who’s Who Directory of Women in eCommerce: The Who’s Who Directory will include women who have an online presence either in the form of a website or blog and who either promote a product or service via one of those vehicles (or you make money through affiliate sales). Your site does not have to have a shopping cart to qualify, just be one of the ways your customers and clients can find

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"Not enough people realize that it is our ability to use our language that will determine our place on the social pyramid - and that will also control, to a great extent, the amount of money we will earn during our lives." Earl NightingaleWant people to look up to and respect you more? Become a polymath (A person of great or varied learning). Consider this: the average English-speaking person

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Today while surfing the net, I found this great website (I was actually looking for other Heidi's for our Heidi Conference, but that's another story). Anyway, I found this great site called Skinny Songs, the brainchild of Heidi Roizen and I wanted to share it with you.Here's what the site says: "If you’ve decided to lose weight and get in shape — and if you’ve ever sung along to a song at the top

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Glitter Happy New Year GraphicsWarmest regards,Heidi Richards Mooney

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We are having a new addition to our family in 2008! I couldn't wait to share and also wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!Glitterfy.com - Glitter GraphicsWishing you peace, love, good health and laughter now and throughout the New Year.warmest regards,Heidi & Family

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Monday is such an inspirational day for me. It's a planning day, a day to celebrate new beginnings and to reflect on the week past.So today I thought I'd share a few of my favorite women's quotes with you."I've always known I was gifted, which is not the easiest thing in the world for a person to know, because you're not responsible for your gift, only for what you do with it " Hazel Scott

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Today a WONDERFUL BOOK arrived in the mail.It is called "The Go-Giver - a Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea" by Bob Burg and John David Mann. I can honestly say this is one of the best new books I have read in a long time. It is short and easy to read. I know this because Bob is a dear friend of mine and a couple of months ago he sent me the "galley" to review. David Bach, NY Times

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Today is Wealth Wednesday on HER Mastermind Network and Susan Kildahl, Topic Leader had some great advice to share which I thought would be good to post here as well. Wealth Wednesdays is all about securing our financial future. Share your wealth-building, budgeting, money-saving tips and resources here. Here's what Susan Posted:Our topic today is: What are you doing for yourself, and for your

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My dear friend Priscilla Marotta, Ph.D. http://www.solutionsnottalk.com/ created a new "Are You a stress Junkie" Quiz for Glamour Magazine Online. Priscilla is a psychologist and the author of Power & Wisdom, The New Path for Women http://www.amazon.com/Power-Wisdom-New-Path-Women/dp/0966633903 . She is also the founder of Women of Wisdom http://www.womenofwisdom.com/, which is a website where

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I was just getting ready write a blog post about an entirely different subject when I came across “The latest from Blogger Buzz." I love Blogger Buzz because you can find out what other bloggers are doing that’s cool and exciting. Today, Blogger Buzz profiled Sasha Cagen, Writer, editor, quirkyalone-movement- leader, and world's leading to-do-list-ologist. According to her bio “Sasha is an

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“It is better to have failed in something, than succeeded in nothing.” UnknownWOW! I recently discovered how to add a picture and imbed links in my blogger blog and I feel empowered!Like a child who just learns to tie her shoes, I feel exhilarated at the very idea that I can add visual personalities to my blog posts! And I never knew how to embed the links until I started playing with my other

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WE Magazine for Women Fall Issue hits the Newstands. The Internet newstands, that is. The Fall issue is hot off the press and ready for you to read.This issue includes dozens of great articles including ” Networking, The Naked Truth,” “All Out of FREE,” “Turning Your Trash into Cash” and “How to be more attractive to the Opposite Sex.”In addition, in this issue you will be taken on a wonderful

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"To the world, you may just be somebody. But to somebody, you may just might be the world." UnknownMy good friend Anna Campbell, leader of Women Business Owners is hosting "Mentors Needed, Mentors Found" online event this coming Friday, September 28, 2007 and I am speaking.Here's the info on my workshop:Topic: How to Investigate, Initiate and Evaluate a High-performance Mentoring Program for

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“Staying connected to email has become a lifestyle more than a choice these days… take back your right to choose and free yourself to do other important tasks.” Heidi RichardsLast post I wrote about being addicted to your inbox. You know you are addicted if you have to check your e-mail several times during the day and it’s not for business!Did you know you can set your e-mail to check itself?I

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“I don't believe in email. I'm an old-fashioned girl. I prefer calling and hanging up.”Sarah Jessica ParkerThis is so frustrating! I have been trying to check my email for the past 2 hours with absolutely no luck! It appears that my inbox cannot connect with the server hosting my email. And I am about to go bonkers. You see, I have tons of work to get done today (yesterday was a holiday in the US

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“Most people overestimate what they can do in a year, and underestimate what they can do in a decade.” Marlena Corcoran of Athena Mentor http://www.athena-mentor.com/Anyone can set a goal. Heck, that's easy! All you have to do is write down what it is you want to accomplish and voila'! Goal(s) set! But there is so much more. Yes, it's true a lot of people don't even set goals so how will they

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“Reach out your hand if your cup be empty, If your cup is full may it be again, Let it be known there is a fountain, That was not made by the hands of men…” Robert Hunter and the Grateful Dead BandI am writing an article and wanted to include a list of Greatest Business Books - it will be called 100 Business Books Women Recommend and I need your help!Please share your recommendations for

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"Writing a book is a lot like giving birth, it can be a painful, labor intensive exercise … Once your ‘new baby’ is born, the real work begins.” - Heidi Richards, President WUN Publications, INC. Check out the newest ebook by members of the WECAI Network™ today….GET IT WRITE! – The Women's eGuide to Writing, Publishing and Promoting Your Book by 20 Best-Selling AuthorsFor many people the thought

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"But celebrity really doesn't mean anything unless you use it for finding some way to give back and I've always felt that way." Judith LightCongratulations to Beverly Mahone, on taking the WEB by storm with the Baby Boomer Diva WEB of FAME awards. Several New Celebrities have recently been inducted including Diane Keaton, Natalie Cole, Jaisun G. McMillian, Vanessa Williams, Pam Archer, Diedre

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"...a time to tear and a time to mend..." Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Yesterday was a perfect day. Almost! It was one of those heavenly days where the weather was perfect, the sun was shining and the seas were perfectly calm. At least most of the time!It was also a very emotional time for my family. You see it was Alexis' Birthday. Alexis is my middle daughter and yesterday she would have been 28

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"The biggest challenge I see with conversations in the Social Networking stratosphere is the ability to find a balance between speaking strongly enough so people take notice and softly enough so that people will listen." Heidi RichardsRecently on a RYZE network someone posted the Online Networking Game. I only just found out about it because I never read the original post. And the way I found

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"You can't move up, unless you STAND OUT." Tom PetersAs previously mentioned, I will be speaking at the 1st annual Entrepreneurs Virtual Convention to encourage and promote partnering and forming strategic business alliance amongst busy entrepreneurs. ...One of the ten strategies I will be sharing is How to leverage On-hold time to add to your bottom line.Did you know that the average on hold

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"To drive sales to your door, try walking around a bit." Heidi RichardsSince my topic for the Entrepreneurs Virtual Convention is Rose Marketing on a Daisy Budget I thought I'd share one of my marketing tips.... Walk-by Marketing (low-tech Mobile Marketing). Instead of the usual printed T-shirt, create a tote bag covered with pins & sayings about the GREAT advantages of doing business with

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"Give up control and give it away.... The more you give your idea away, the more your company is going to be worth. ” Seth Godin Full Circle Global Mentoring Inc is hosting the 1st annual Entrepreneurs Virtual Convention to encourage and promote partnering and forming strategic business alliance amongst busy entrepreneurs. ....... and I'm one of the speakers!My session, Rose Marketing on a Daisy

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"The road to financial security begins with the understanding of why and how you need to plan for your retirement.” Teresa Heinz KerryHeinz Family Foundation/ Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement Releases “How To” on Retirement...Washington, DC – The Heinz Family Philanthropies and the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) today announced the release of an innovative online book

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"It is talent, not money, that drives the information economy. Talent inspires us as individuals, talent enriches the lives of the community. It's talent that allows us to tap into dreams and make them real." UnknownThe “Closing Statement” – Six Tips to come up with YoursSometimes called your USP or unique selling proposition, I like to refer to it as the closing statement. That little phrase

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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizenscan change the world;indeed it's the only thing that ever has.”Margaret Mead (1901-1978), American AnthropologistDuring the Women's Writing and Publishing Summit, we got into a discussion of Heros and the difference between a hero and a shero. I made the bold statement that the word HERO really does cover it all and that we don't

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"Position yourself as a center of influence - the one who knows the movers and shakers. People will respond to that, and you'll soon become what you project." Bob Burg Too often people participate in what I call “drive-by networking.” In fact many people approach it from the “What can I get out of this conversation, contact, person, etc.?” You know them when you see them. They introduce

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"The power of a Mastermind group goes beyond the simple exchange of ideas and information. The outcomes achieved by its members attests to the synergy that is constantly being created by the processing of those ideas as a group. You can use the mastermind principles to achieve goals in any area of your life." Heidi Richards In late June, I mentioned a new network on RYZE that I recently had the

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"History has repeatedly been changed by people who had the desire and the ability to transfer their convictions and emotions to their listeners." Dale CarnegieNot sure how we can market our company on Eat Beans Day unless you host a contest to see who can eat the most beans (complete with prizes). Be sure and do this in an open area like a park, stadium or if you are going to the Daytona

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"Companies should identify potential customers outside their immediate circle of influence and court them.. 50 % of getting more corporate clients is making the 'date', 25% is showing up and the other 25% is showing what you have to offer. It's in the first 50% where most people fail!"Are you looking for more corporate clients to add to your list of those served?If so, here’s a few tips to

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“When two or more minds come together for a purpose, the purpose becomes greater than the being.” Napoleon HillI recently took over an existing RYZE Network (the SHE Network) and renamed it HER Mastermind Network. The reason for the name change was to give the network a name that truly reflected our personality and what it is we do on this social networking site.You see, I think of social

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"Informal conversation is probably the oldest mechanism by which opinions on products and brands are developed, expressed, and spread." Johan ArndtAs an avid networker, one of the questions I often ask during conversations is what was (or is) the best job you have ever had? Learning about what others have done in their lives is a great way to create a stronger bond with that person. I am also

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"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me." Jim Valvano Father's Day has special meaning to me and so I am posting a tribute to all the men in my life that mean a great deal to me and truly represent what fatherhood is all about.In 1993 my mother died and I was left an orphan (sort of). You see I had never met my birth father and was not sure I

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Whenever I feel the sun on my face, I know it is Alexis smiling at me and saying "I love you, Mommy."I am a member of a number of social networking sites, including RYZE. The other day Val posted the following: Sunkist is calling all kids, 7 to 12 years of age, across America to "Take a Stand" for their favorite charity. It's a rewarding way to squeeze some fun into summer and give back to the

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"Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand-and melting like a snowflake..." Marie Beyon RayToday was a great day... why? Because I have been working on a presentation for BrandU (May 29th) and CONSULTING WORLD (June 24th) and have been frustrated with the presentation templates currently available through the

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"When I get a little money, I buy books; and if any is left, I buy food and clothes." Desiderius Erasmus (c.1466 - 1536)I am looking for business owners who have been in business for 5 years or more to interview for my new book "From Wantreprenueur to Entrepreneur". The interviews will be used in whole and/or part in the book and on my blog. Please answer any or all that pertain to your

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My mother taught me FORESIGHT..."Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident." Author UnknownMy mom died in 1993 of breast cancer after a 7 year battle. She was an amazing woman. I wrote a story about her called "my Mother the Star." She had many sayings but one she said alot was "life is tough, get over it." It seems like strange advice for a child, however I think it

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"When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child." Sophia Loren, from Women and Beauty Today is an exciting day for my family and me. My Eden Florist Family and my immediate family, that is. We just posted our first video on YouTube® (and on the Eden Florist website).It is called Painting a vase for

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"I have a problem with too much money. I can't reinvest it fast enough, and because I reinvest it, more money comes in. Yes, the rich do get richer." Robert Kiyosaki, Author Rich Dad, Poor Dad seriesToday, I was thinking about my future... my financial future that is. Questions were popping in my head for no reason. Things like, will I have enough money to retire on? Will I be able to afford to

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We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. Native American ProverbRecognizing good people can be tough these days. With so many ideas and keepsakes, some of which have great meaning to the giver and others to the recipient. How about having a reward program that is good for the earth? And celebrates Arbor Day (April 27th in the US) . You can send a forrest

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"The WE Magazine for women is one of the best resources I have read in a long time. The topics covered are timely, well written and on target for any woman who is seeking valuable information on how to succeed in today's competitive market. The article on building wealth is one that any woman can benefit from. I would highly recommend this publication. Kudos to founder and publisher, Heidi

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"Laughter just may be the shortest distance between the customer, you and the cash register." Heidi RichardsDid you know April is National Humor Month? Funny Sells! Just ask Sarah Lefton! Her quirky sense of humor and her Jewish pride were the impetus to a successful home based business. As the marketing director for a Jewish summer camp at Yosemite National Park, Lefton discovered that by

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"Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand-and melting like a snowflake..." Marie Beyon Ray Please forgive my silence these past two months. On February 6th my daughter Alexis Lee Richards lost her battle with drug addiction. It is something I constantly prayed would never happen and even though she was in and

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Just wanted to invite my readers to a free event we host every week - eWednesday Chat - Here's the scoop:Is Social Networking a must for your business? That depends! First you need to know the answer to a few key questions. Where does your current business come from? Where is your future business most likely to come from? How big is your current circle of influence (network)? How much time

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I am an avid reader - you will find at least 3 books on my endtable at a time. For example, I am currently reading "Speak Like a CEO: Secrets for Commanding Attention and Getting Results" by Suzanne Bates, "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner, Buzz: Harness the Power of Influence and Create Demand by Marian Salzman and

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Today was my first day to moderate on the Strictly Business Network on RYZE and I blew it! I was late. 5 hours late to be exact! I should have introduced myself at 9 am and immediately tackled a topic that would interest the members of the network. After all, that's my job as a moderator - to promote conversations among members and to be a resource.Has that ever happened to you? You get so

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When I was surfing the net the other day I came across a few interesting things about and for women and thought I'd share it with my blog buddies ...The International Museum of Women invites YOU to be a part of Imagining Ourselves, an online global exhibit featuring art, photographs, essays and film by young women in their 20s and 30s answering the question, "What defines your generation?"If you

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Are you a redhead? Did you grow up a redhead? Want to meet dozens of other redheads in South Florida? Do you have a favorite childhood story you would like to share with other redheads? Then the Redhead Luncheon is for you! Bring your redhead friends too.Join us aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship Legend (Port Everglades, Florida) as we share stories, enjoy a great meal and surround ourselves with

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On Wednesday, January 24th at 12 Noon Eastern Time the WECAI Network™ is hosting a FREE Webcast. The program is "Going from Part time Business Owner to Full Time Entrepreneur - How to build a business from 'Scratch' to 'Success.'" with Angel Brown of the Women's Business Gallery. Here's the scoop:You have this great idea; you know there is a market, now what? Angel will discuss the

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“Forecasts, trends and ideas about the future” that’s the purpose of the World Future Society. I have been a member of WFS for several years and I always find the information and predictions made the many experts who are a part of this innovative organization interesting and useful. Interesting in that it makes one think about where we are headed. Useful in that it can help you better plan how

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Yesterday was one of those days. You know, one of those days that sticks in your memory because it was what I call an “A” day. An “A” day to me is a day when I learn something new, meet some new people and am able to pass on some of my new-found knowledge to others.It started with me giving a presentation to the Florida Direct Marketing Association. The topic: “Marketing to Women – Reeling in

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Today is Thesaurus day! How do I know? Because I am a frequent visitor to Brownielocks - where I find the listing of monthly, weekly and daily celebrations.So let’s talk about the thesaurus. A thesaurus is – “A book that lists words related to each other in meaning, usually giving synonyms and antonyms”It can also be a tool that comes with the many programs you use on your computer, such as

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Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Day in the United States. A day to symbolize freedom, and choice and hope. In 1964 - The late Martin Luther King, Jr. became the youngest man to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as a peacemaker, promoting nonviolence and equal treatment for different races.Martin Luther King, Jr. said - "Let us come together, not only on this day, But on every

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It seems like only yesterday that my partner was born. My partner being my 23 year old daughter Suzannah. Suzannah is my business partner in the WECAI Network™ and for the past several years the manager of my retail florist. She has been one of the most important elements of my success – in more ways than one. She is one of those exceptional young women – self-confident, intelligent, extroverted,

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Yesterday I mentioned Web Content Awareness Day created by my good friend Dina Giolitto. And it got me thinking...about using the calendar and special dates to promote your business. I use the months observances as motivation to find ways to market my company each month. In fact, I write a monthly article called Calendar Marketing. So, before the month of January gets away - I thought I'd share

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Did you know that January is Web Content Awareness Month? My good friend Dina Giolitto sent me the following press release - perfect timing after our great program yesterday with Rosalind Sedacca on the topic of Copyrighting! Dina is a seasoned professional with a wealth of great information to share with her audience. I encourage you to check out the WCAD site today.Web Content Awareness Day

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One of the things I hope to accomplish with this blog is to share valuable information and resources. They will sometimes come from others and often from the organizations in which I belong. So today I wanted to tell you about a free webcast on copywriting that could help you with your marketing messages. I don't know about you, but when it comes to using the "right words" I could learn more.

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Today begins the week of the Self-empowered Woman. So I thought “what a great topic to begin the week.” However, when I began my research for the topic, I could not find anything about who started “Women’s Self-empowerment Week.” If you know, I would welcome the answer.In the meantime, let’s discuss the topic of self-empowerment. I don't know about you, but for the past 15+ years I have lead my

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Shortly after posting to my new blog my staff and I had a toast - to a new year, new goals, new blog, new knowledge, new friends, new business, new SHOES - all things new. In fact, I was so excited to share this with some of my friends, that when Leah Jackman-Wheitner invited members (of Denise Michaels' Real Women, Real Business, Real Success forum on RYZE) to post their New Year's Goals, I

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Today I decided it was time to get on the blog-wagon. Actually it’s been a goal of mine for nearly a year now. Something inside me has been yearning to take this blogging thing seriously for my business and for my own sense of satisfaction. And yet it scared me! After all who would read it? And what could I say that hasn’t been said hundreds of times before by others? Then I realized … blogging

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