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Lucy Bu Lingerie

2010-10-02T14:02:00.003-06:00

I opened up a new business. Lucy Bu Lingerie. This is lingerie, Shoes and Swimwear site. I am so happy about it. And if all goes well, I will be expanding into Mens Wear

Since I am writing this blog post from Iowa, I thought it only be fitting to introduce our NASCAR Costume for this Halloween. Its really more like a race car driver, but you'll be so happy in this sexy costume.

Go buy one today

Cheers!

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2010-06-19T09:26:00.000-06:00

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WEEKLY MEDITATION AND PRAYER

2010-06-05T23:41:00.002-06:00

Daily Manna from the Net for Saturday, June 5, 2010 [Galatians 3:23-29]

Posted: 04 Jun 2010 09:05 PM PDT

Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith.

Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law.

You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Galatians 3:23-29 NIV

Creating Email Lists for Marketing Campaigns

2010-06-01T08:46:00.007-06:00

Creating Email Lists for Marketing Campaigns

If you plan to do some Internet marketing to promote your business endeavor, you should seriously consider email marketing as at least one tier of your Internet marketing campaign. Many business owners shy away from email marketing because they believe all email marketing campaigns are purely spam. However, this is not true and not partaking in this type of marketing can cause your business to lose out on a great deal of business. By not appealing to potential customers via email, your business may lose a great deal of business to competitors who are using email marketing campaigns to reach customers around the world. However, the first step of an email marketing campaign should be creating an email distribution list. This article will discuss some popular options for doing this and should help to the reader to learn more about what is acceptable and what is not when it comes to email marketing.

Once you have made the decision to start using email marketing to promote your business you are likely facing the dilemma of compiling an email distribution list. This is essentially a list of email addresses to which you will email your advertising and promotional materials.

One common way to gain a list of email addresses is to purchase a list from distributors. However, this method is not very effective at all and we do not recommend it. The problem with purchasing an email list if you have no way of knowing whether or not the members of the list would have any interest at all in your products or services. This is very important because while you want to reach a large audience with your email marketing you also want this audience to be members of your overall target audience.

When you purchase an email list you may be sending your email messages to some users who might be interested but this is largely coincidental and is not likely to be well received because the message was not solicited.

Internet users are very quick to delete materials they believe to be spam without even opening or reading the emails. In fact some Internet service providers include spam filters which may automatically delete your emails if your messages are deemed to be spam. These filters run complex algorithms on the subject heading and content of the message to determine whether or not it is spam and are quite adept at weeding out spam. Therefore you run the risk of having your email marketing effort turn out to be a complete waste if the majority of recipients never even read or receive the message.

A far better way to create an email distribution list for your email marketing campaign is to ask current customers as well as interested potential customers to register with your website to receive additional information and periodic updates about your products and services as well as other information which might be of interest to them. This provides you with a database of email addresses from current customers as well as potential customers who have a genuine interest in your products and services and who are interested in learning more about these products and services.

Once you have a list of interested customers or potential customers you can send emails or create e-newsletter for distribution to the members of your email list. These documents should contain a wealth of valuable information as well as a soft sell pitch for your products and services. This information will be valued by the readers and may help to persuade them to try your products and services.

You might also want to include useful links to either your website as well as other websites which may be of interest to your readers. Your content should also contain a portion which urges the reader to take a specific action such as making a purchase or at least investigating a product further.

Hope this helps

Todd

The Gold Coin Network
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Are You Already Marketing On The Internet?

2010-05-28T11:47:00.002-06:00

Are You Already Marketing On The Internet?

Take a moment to think about how you would really answer this question. If given enough thought just about any business owner who utilizes the Internet for any purpose will likely find that whether or not they intentionally organized an Internet marketing campaign, they may already be marketing their products and services on the Internet. This article will examine some subtle ways business owners may already be marketing their business on the Internet.

Do you have a website for your business? Business owners who answer yes to this question are already marketing their products or services online just by virtue of the fact that they have a website online. Having a live website means there is the potential for curious Internet users to access your website.

You may not be actively promoting your website but you may still find that your website generates interest in your products despite the lack of promotional endeavors; this is a form of passive marketing.

Do you participate in message boards and include a link to your website in your signature? Again business owners who answer yes to this question are already marketing their website online.

Savvy business owners realize the importance of participation in industry related message boards to create an interest in their products and services, establish themselves as knowledgeable about the industry and offer a link to their own website even if it is in the signature line of their posts.

However, even business owners who do not realize this may already be inadvertently enjoying the benefits of Internet marketing which result from message board participation just by doing something they enjoy and may be doing as a form of leisure activity.

Do you include keywords which are relevant to your business in the content of your website? Business owners who answer yes to this question are also already marketing on the Internet by optimizing their website for these keywords.

These search engine optimization (SEO) affects the websites whether or not they were even aware of the concept of keyword density and how it can help to SEO a website.

Business owners will likely use certain words often depending on the type of products and services they offer just because it is natural and logical to do so. This tendency, however, can result in search engines boosting your website rankings for these particular keywords.

The concept of SEO is much more involved and complex than simply using keywords frequently but business owners can gain some benefit just by naturally applying relevant keywords to their website.

Do you solicit feedback from your customers online? This is yet another example of how business owners may be accidentally marketing their business on the Internet.

Most business owners realize the importance of soliciting feedback from customers for business purposes and business owners who offer products online might solicit feedback in the form of online surveys.

Although the business owners may be doing this simply for a business purpose the fact that it is done online makes it fall into the category of Internet marketing.

We have already discussed several ways in which business owners may already be marketing online but what about business owners who want to have an increased online presence? Business owners who may already be marketing online accidentally may wish to launch a full scale Internet marketing campaign.

The best way to do this is to hire a consultant with experience in Internet marketing to assist you in creating a campaign which is effective for your target audience.

Here's to building your business

Todd Ambrose
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toddambrose@gmail.com

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2010-05-25T21:28:00.000-06:00

Collecting Gold and Silver Coins

2010-05-25T15:10:00.002-06:00

Accessories for Coin Collection

When collecting coins, one thing to consider is how to arrange and take care of the coins. Coins that are collected may be antique, ancient, or limited editions coins. These coins come from many countries and are usually high in value. A collector must know how to keep and take care of them so that they will retain the same appearance and value.

One way to take care of coins is to purchase s selection of coin accessories. Not only are coin accessories used to make a coin collection presentable and organized; but the primary purpose of coin accessories is to take care and preserve the coins.

When buying coin accessories it is important to choose those accessories that will best satisfy the needs of the collector. Some factors that may be considered are durability, price and usefulness.

Many coin accessories can be found in collectible stores and even online. Here are some coin accessories that may be considered:

Coin Boxes

Coin boxes are the most common sought for coin accessories as they are very convenient to coin collectors and specialists. The compartments of the box provide for easy location of the coins. The compartments are also wide, which provides flexibility in placing the coins. The wide compartments also allow the collector to handle the coins the proper way.

Coin Albums

Coin albums are similar to any typical album with the difference being that the coin album is especially designed to hold coins. A coin album has a transparent layer that aids in the protection of the coins. The collector does not need to handle the coins one by one. All he has to do is turn the pages and the coins are all there protected from improper handling.

Coin Holders

Coin holders are best for those collectors who collect coins during their travels. They allow portability of the coin collection. In addition, the collector does not need to carry his entire collection. He can simply place a single coin in the coin holder. Coin holders provide safety for the coins and prevent a coin from the many elements that may depreciate its value.

Other coin accessories can be found in the market. Determine the primary purpose of the accessory and if it can satisfy your needs. Prices will differ depending on the durability of the accessory. Research the many coin accessories that are sold and compare prices before choosing one.

So there you have it on accessories for your collection.

If you are interested in collecting coins to build wealth, secure your future and learn a little about history while having fun...

Call me.

Todd Ambrose
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2010-05-23T12:05:00.000-06:00

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2010-05-23T12:04:00.000-06:00

Wanna Start Collecting Coins

2010-05-14T18:03:00.003-06:00

Wanna Start On Collecting Coins? A Worthwhile and Educational Hobby

There are many reasons why one collects coins. There are collectors who collect on the basis of the coinís future perceived value, some collect coins coming from just one particular period, some on metal type and some for a coins historical value.

There are also those who enjoy collecting everyday common coins, gaining pleasure from inspecting mint marks and dates on their everyday change. Others have a collection of coins coming from different countries. Some coin collectors spend thousands on rare gold and silver coins from the period of the 1800's until the early 1900's.

The hobby of coin collecting can give pleasure and fun to an individual of any age. Many coin collectors began their collection when they were young children, collecting dimes or pennies and many of them have made coin collection a lifetime hobby.

The hobby of collecting coins involves spending money from the very start so it is good to join a coin collectors group to get ideas and help from knowledgeable and experienced collectors.

You need somebody to buy your coins from, and it may be hard to find a coin dealer of good repute when your are new to the hobby, so having someone that has been in this hobby for years can be of great help to guide you on choosing an honest and knowledgeable coin dealer.

Begin by acquiring a big magnifying glass and examine coins in a bright area so you can spot mintmarks, errors and to clearly read dates on worn or damaged coins.

Decide on what coins to collect and buy a ìbookshelf folderî for that series.

You must also have storage, such as clear tubes made of plastic or coin tubes having top screws to keep your coins in until you are ready to put them in a coin album; storage can also be good for keeping duplicate coins.

You must learn about different coin values. Follow what types of coins are sold, and how they are priced, based on dealer pricing. You also will need someone or some references that will show you how to evaluate the accurate value of a certain coin based on mint mark, age, color, surface and condition.

"A Guide Book of United States Coins" or universally known as the red book, which is published yearly, provides a good outline of the U.S. coins history, information on basic coin grading, coin descriptions from past to present including a list of errors to watch for, average U.S. coins retail cost, and an explanation of errors which occurred in the minting process.

Monthly publications from Coinage (coin collecting magazine) contain many useful facts and information as well articles about your new found hobby plus a lot of great photos.

The newspaper, particularly in the numismatic world section, will be of great interest to you especially when you become more and more involved and interested in your hobby and want to remain up to date with the present happenings in the world of numismatics.

As you grow more experienced in coin collecting, your "eye for coins" will improve and develop maturely so that you now will be scrutinizing more carefully the features and details such as coin lettering, making certain that the letters are not blemished or blurred, but are still distinguishable.

You will be spending so much interest and concentration on the coinís general state that eventually you can walk away from certain coins that show evidence of abrasion, and will then be experiencing the fun side of coin collecting.

Spend ample time reading, looking at photos, learning from experienced collectors and asking as many questions as needed from not only other collectors, but dealers as well. The hobby of coin collecting is a continuing process that will last for as long as you are continuing the hobby.

Your knowledge and training will save you a lot of money as well as make you money when the time comes, but more importantly, have fun while learning. Take pleasure in what they call the "Hobby of kings" that has turned to be the King of hobbies.

Keep on studying and learning, because the better you understand, the more that you will enjoy your new found hobby.

Please check out my website and see if coin collecting is right for you

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Thank you and here's to Wealth!

Todd Ambrose
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Silver on a big run - Get in while you can

2010-05-10T14:59:00.004-06:00

You may have missed this run in Silver Today. WOW. What a great money maker for a Silver trader

i have some ideas for you. Get involved with selling Gold and Silver while it is hot and still affordable.

Creating A Work Home Business Internet Online

2010-05-07T15:23:00.001-06:00

Creating A Work Home Business Internet Online

Within this article today, we're going to look at creating a work at home business that focuses on the Internet and online. There are many different businesses that you can focus on and we will look at what you should look for within a particular business that you want to do.

There are great many opportunities for you in creating a work at home business that focus on the Internet and online. One of the best resources for you to find information about this is at www.affiliateprograms.com.

You'll want to spend a great deal of time visiting this website because you can find many different affiliate programs that you can market in many different categories.

Some of the categories that they have that you can market include finance and investment, food and beverage, automotive, and health and fitness.

Take the time to read because each affiliate program will list their website as well as a small description on what they do and you will want to visit the website as well. If you are going to be spending a great deal of your time promoting a particular website and program, you'll want to make sure that this is worth your while.

Also, with each of these particular programs, you should look at how much money you would be making by selling each of these. You'll probably find several programs that seem interesting to you so see which one peaks your interest and pays well and head for that opportunity.

As far as fair warning for what seems to be opportunities on the Web for other things, there are many different websites that promise that you can make money through either taking surveys or through posting on free forums for several hours day.

This sounded good and many people have signed up and found that they have wasted a great deal of time and money in the end when trying out these so-called "opportunities.

Remember to listen to your gut when you're thinking about this. There are many work-at-home scams out there so make sure to take your time in reading about what the different websites have to offer.

Another great work home business that has an online focus can be eBay. This is stressed throughout some articles on this website but it is a great tool for you to begin your career. You can learn how to write sales copy for your auctions as well as how to properly promote yourself. If you take the lessons to be learned on eBay and apply them to other Internet marketing areas, you will find yourself ready to tackle almost anything out there.

Hopefully this article on creating a work at home business that focuses on the Internet and online has been beneficial to you. When we designed this article and wrote it, we want you to know what to look for within a particular business as well as what to do for it. It is important to know what to look for as well as what to avoid.

One MLM in particular I can personally recommend is Numis Network. Click on one of the banners and check it out

WEEKLY MEDITATION AND PRAYER

2010-05-02T05:42:00.003-06:00

Daily Manna from the Net for Sunday, May 2, 2010 [Luke 8:16-18]

Posted: 01 May 2010 10:09 PM PDT

'No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light. For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open. Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken from him.' Luke 8:16-18 NIV

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2010-04-29T16:20:00.001-06:00

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2010-04-29T15:53:00.002-06:00

Coin and Stamp Collecting

2010-04-27T10:05:00.004-06:00

Stamp Coin Collecting: The Valuable Twins

Humans are known to engage into different kinds of diversion to unleash the boredom that life sometimes provides. There are people who use coin, stamp, or sticker collecting to accomplish this while others are satisfied with other hobbies such as cooking, gardening, crafts, etc. All of these provide a certain kind of satisfaction that they can't achieve in other activities.

Two of the most popular hobbies in the world today are the stamp and coin collection. The value of these two leisure activities is incomparable to other types of hobbies.

Why?

It is because coin and stamp collecting do not just embody the mere act of accumulating different kinds of coins and stamps but also personify the preservation of a nation's history. Both stamp and coin collecting highlight the different images that are used to visually record a significant event or era in history.

The two have become indistinguishable as far as value and appeal is concerned. For people who wish to collect coins, stamps, or both, here are some of guidelines that you need to know in order to start.

1. Do some research

It is not enough that you are interested in stamp and coin collecting in order to start the activity, it is also important to do your homework first so that you will have enough knowledge about this activity.

2. Be wary when buying items

If you cannot obtain stamps and coins for free, and the only way to start your collection is to buy the items, be very meticulous about it. Know the seller's reputation. Research his history and determine the length of time he has been in the business. The point being that the longer he has been in the business, the more reliable his reputation probably is.

3. Know how to identify the correct item

Do not just buy stamps or coins without learning how to classify and identify them. For coins, it is best that you know how to grade them. For stamps, you should know how to identify any slight disparities in the kind of paper used or other distinguishable features such as watermarks, color, or perforations.

These are just some of the many pointers that every stamp and coin collector must know. With these tips, you can now start your stamp and coin collection without difficulty and with confidence.

I hope this helps, and if you are interested in collecting valuable numismatic coins

Give me a call or shoot me an email - we'll connect!

Todd
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Do's and Don'ts of Coin Collecting

2010-04-26T09:25:00.003-06:00

Do's and Don'ts of Coin Collecting

Coin collecting is something that takes time to learn. The most important thing to remember is that you are doing it for the right reason - if it is a passion, then it is something worth pursuing.

Collecting just for profit may work but it usually is not enough in the long run. A person really has to think about this since many people who have tried it for that reason have lost focus and failed.

Successful coin collectors take a lot of time to learn everything there is to know about numismatics. Good sources of information are magazines, newsletters and brokers who can pass on information and news, when it happens. By using the resources a person can act fast before other collectors who want the same thing get the information first.

If a person tries to collect without knowing the basics, he will never succeed in this hobby.

Knowing how to grade coins can also help the collector know the true value of the collection. This knowledge will be valuable if the owner decides to trade for something of greater value or it can prevent scamming and wasting money for something of little value. Be vigilant!

One of the virtues that coin collecting can teach a person is patience since the collection may take years to complete. Some of the well-renowned collectors in the world have spent many years before reaping the benefits.

Learning to think like a collector is very important. Being too eager is not good because the collector could be tempted to purchase or trade the wrong coin which could prove to be costly. Think twice about using the information given even if that came from a reliable source.

Coin collecting can be difficult especially if the person is just starting. A person, more than likely, can't afford to buy items worth more than $10,000, so it is best to start small and study the market for three to six months so that he can be comfortable before going after bigger prizes.

Coin collecting is similar to sports - it takes time to excel at it and goals, both short and long term, have to be established. By following the rules and using common sense, the person can become one of many other successful coin collectors.

WEEKLY MEDITATION AND PRAYER

2010-04-25T11:31:00.001-06:00

Daily Prayer and Meditation

Daily Manna from the Net for Sunday, April 25, 2010 [Mark 13:32-37]

'No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert!

You do not know when that time will come.

It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.

'Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back--whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.

If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch!' '

Mark 13:32-37 NIV

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The Verity of US Coin Collecting

2010-04-22T10:15:00.001-06:00

The Verity of US Coin Collecting

Some people are born to love money; whether they spend it or just collect it, they are simply born to love the way money provides them the kind of gratification that they need.

For example those people who are coin collectors simply love the sight of coins and many wish to display their collections as art.

In the United States, coin collecting started as early as 1652. During this period, business people and individuals alike, were known to engrave and distribute their personal coins.

Some people are so interested in coin collecting that they are more willing to combine various forms and categories. The reason for this fascination for these coins is the very nature of U.S. coins.

I Think I Will - Faith Hill

The U.S. Mint carefully crafts U.S coins and over the past 30 years it has minted nearly 300 billion coins.

When the Articles of Confederation gave consent for the different states to create or manufacture their own coins, the U.S. coin collections grew at an unparalleled rate. That is why in the middle of 1780's, states like Connecticut, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts started creating various coins unique to their states. This prompted the start of "rare coin collection."

To know more about U.S. coin collecting, here are some of the basic facts that you must know:

1. It was on 1787 that the primary "federally" approved coin of the U.S. was first made. It was in New Haven, Connecticut where the "Fugio Cent," the name of the coin, was secretly manufactured.

2. The U.S. Mint is responsible for manufacturing the U.S. coins. The agency uses bands of metal that are rolled into loops, with the right breadth and measurements. Each kind of coin uses a particular kind of metal. For instance, metal strips that are made of zinc are used to manufacture pennies, while nickels are made of a 25% "nickel metal alloy" and 75% copper.

For this reason, U.S. coin collecting is further subdivided into categories such as the U.S cent, U.S. nickel, U.S. dime, etc.

People who would like to start collecting U.S. coins, should learn the intricacies or the hobby and find ways to acquire their first coins.

The hobby of U.S. coin collecting is not just a wonderful hobby but also a great way to preserve the nation's culture and history.

I hope this helps,

Your future is in your hands
Todd

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WEEKLY MEDITATION AND PRAYER

2010-04-18T10:26:00.004-06:00

Weekly Prayer and Meditation

Daily Manna from the Net for Sunday, April 18, 2010 [Hebrews 11:1-3]

BY FAITH

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. Hebrews 11:1-3 NIV

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Hebrews 11 NIV

I find this to be highly inspirational

By Faith

¹Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. ²This is what the ancients were commended for.

³By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. ⁴By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.

⁵By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. ⁶And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

⁷By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

⁸By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. ⁹By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. ¹⁰For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

¹¹By faith Abraham, even though he was past age—and Sarah herself was barren—was enabled to become a father because he^[a]considered him faithful who had made the promise. ¹²And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.

Better Days - Faith Hill

¹³All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. ¹⁴People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. ¹⁵If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. ¹⁶Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

¹⁷By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, ¹⁸even though God had said to him, "It is through Isaac that your offspring^[b] will be reckoned."^[c] ¹⁹Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death.

²⁰By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future.

²¹By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.

²²By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions about his bones.

²³By faith Moses' parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king's edict.

²⁴By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter. ²⁵He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. ²⁶He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. ²⁷By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king's anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. ²⁸By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel.

²⁹By faith the people passed through the Red Sea^[d] as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned.

³⁰By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.

³¹By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.^[e]

³²And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets, ³³who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, ³⁴quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies. ³⁵Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused to be released, so that they might gain a better resurrection. ³⁶Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put in prison. ³⁷They were stoned^[f]; they were sawed in two; they were put to death by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated— ³⁸the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.

³⁹These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. ⁴⁰God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.

God Bless You

Todd

Don't sell your Gold - Sell Ours - Classified Ad

2010-04-16T16:04:00.001-06:00

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2010-04-16T15:52:00.001-06:00

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How to Grade Your Coins

2010-04-16T12:55:00.005-06:00

Happy Friday!

Good Day to all of my readers! As you can tell I have been away from my blog. I ran into a little trouble and wasn't able to post. But I also have embarked on what I believe to be a truly remarkable business opportunity. If you would like to know more please click on the banner below and watch the video. Also you can call me at 970-404-1424 in case you have any questions

How to Grade Your Coins

A "grade" is described as a shorthand designed by coin experts (numismatists) to reveal a coin's appearance. Simply put, if a certain coin collector tells another collector that he owns an uncirculated Charlotte 50 half eagle, both should already have a concept of the coins appearance without even seeing it, because of the claim of its grade.

Some disclose that designating a grade to rank or categorize a coin is more of an art rather than science, since often it is extremely subjective or biased; this applies particularly when working on Mint State coins where little differences, in terms of grade, make so much difference in the price.

Grading can be learned, studied and applied with a predictable and known outcome that eventually depends on judgment, not feelings.

Like any language, science, sport, or research, it is best to learn and understand coin grading one component at a time, through serious study and experience.

Today, most numismatists use the Sheldon grading scale. While there are those that complain of "too many grades", most experienced coin graders recognize and appreciate the fact that there is a wide range in features between ranges.

Strike

This is the method of stamping or imprinting a drawing or a symbol onto a blank. Depending on the coin's design, it can either have weak or strong strike. An example of this would be the Type II gold dollar on which both sides (front and back) have the highest strike that is perfectly aligned, meaning, these designs require weak strikes.

Generally the strike is not a key factor in establishing the coin's grade except when it is included in a series where the value is connected to strike.

Preservation of the coin's surface

The number of coin marks as well as where they are placed is a significant element in establishing the grade. While there is no fixed formula on the number of coin marks that sets its grade, there are several regulated standards regarding the significance of the location or positioning of a scratch.

For instance, a coin having a deep scratch that it is not easily visible on its reverse (back) side will not be strictly penalized. However, if the same scratch was positioned on a noticeable or obvious central point on the front, such as the cheek on the Statue of Liberty, it would be penalized much more.

Patina or luster

A coin can have a variation of textures on the surface, influenced by design, the metal that was used and the mint of origin. Textures can include frosty, satiny, proof-like and semi-proof-like.

When examining the coin's surface in terms of grade, two things should be looked at; the quantity, or what is left of the original skin (has to be intact), and the location and amount of marks.

Luster is important especially when determining whether a coin is either circulated or uncirculated. A coin in Mint State technically; is free of abrasion and wear and must not have significant breaks in its luster.

Color

This is a very subjective element in determining coin grade. For instance, a gold coin showing dark green-gold pigmentation may be unattractive to one collector and attractive to another.

As gold is moderately an inert metal, it is not prone to much color variance as copper or silver. Although wide ranging colors may exist in gold coins.

Almost all of US gold coins had been dipped or cleaned, therefore not anymore displaying their original color. As coin collectors become knowledgeable, most of them are attracted and fascinated to coins having their natural color. In most coin series, it is nearly impossible to discover original coin pieces.

Eye attraction or appeal

Color, luster, strike and surface marks come together, comprises eye appeal. Note that a coin having superior eye appeal can be strong in one aspect, such as possessing exceptional luster but not quite as strong in another aspect, such as not so good color.

A coin that is undesirable in one aspect yet good enough in all the other aspects can still be distinguished as below average in eye appeal.

Knowing how to grade a coin is very important so that one can have an idea of the value or price of the coin that he is buying or selling. When new to coin collecting, be sure to ask the help of an experienced collector or dealer when buying or exchanging your coins.

Cheers,

Todd
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On the Job Hunt - Wednesday

2010-04-07T09:12:00.004-06:00

AKA My Yoga Day

Here is the place where so many Yogis have stood before me over thousands of years.

Unfortunately my yoga studio is currently under about an inch of snow. Hopefully it melts off today.

So (if you do yoga) don't forget your Sun Salutation today

I am gonna make this post about the one thing I hate more than any when on the job hunt.

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The Online Application

With the current trend of technology and its merging with business processes, more and more companies are now requiring prospective applicants to submit their application online. Thus, first impressions are relayed not by your first appearance but by the quality and content of your e-mail. E-mails regarding job application should be polished and well-articulated. When applying on-line, use the following tips:

Complete your sentences and do not abbreviate.

Employers do not like when you send them application letters that seem to be too casual. It is important to make a letter that is both formal and well written. This gives a good impression regarding your capabilities and skills.

Get directly to the point

When writing an application letter, you must be concise and straightforward. Do not put a story on the letter just to get the attention of the employer, chances are he or she will just get irritated with you and this only reduces your chances of getting hired.

Consider potential issues that may hinder you from getting the job

Although there are instances wherein there is a lot of need for a job but the requirements for the position may entail training programs that may bar you from getting the position due to its highly competitive nature. Some require a lot of experian even at least 3 years of work experience. Some may have no barriers to entry but the job itself may entail a very routine work flow.

Getting the job you want may be a challenge but never lose hope. It is better to wait a while and get the job that you will enjoy rather than get a job as soon as possible but ending up dissatisfied and unhappy. Make the right decision then act on it.

Good Luck,

Todd

P.S. I make no secret that Explore Talent is my favorite Employment Agency. So if you are an actor, model or musician, please feel free to check them out.

P.P.S. If you are interested in looking at a different type of employment agency, please check out my career center section on my blog called The Option Dog which is posted on Blogger.

Springtime Blizzard

2010-04-06T15:32:00.003-06:00

Colorado Springtime Snowstorm

Short video

After the snowstorm

On the Job Hunt - Tuesday

2010-04-06T07:55:00.002-06:00

I don't know where you live, but where I live I am experiencing a horrible blizzard. YES. A snow storm on April 6. But that's the Rocky Mountains for ya'.

So lets talk about Taking the Interview Challenge

A survey conducted by a staffing and consulting firm based in California which corresponded with 1,400 chief financial officers concluded that candidates for employment made most of their mistakes on their interviews.

Some of the mistakes they made include: arriving late, having little knowledge about the company and the position applied for, and having a superiority complex and behaving arrogantly. The body language of the applicant must also denote that he is confident yet not overpowering.

He must maintain eye contact, have a strong handshake, and avoid looking defensive by the act of crossing the arms. Wearing the right clothes is crucial for projecting a confident stance. As they say, it is better to go to an interview over-dressed than being under-dressed.

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Answer questions smartly

A common mistake of interviewees is that they tend to get tense and forget the questions that are given to them, which has the effect that they are not prepared for the interview. It is important to research about the company and the position applied for to prevent being side-tracked during the interview.

If you do not know the answer to the questions being asked, it is better to admit you don't know the answer to the question and add that you can research about it.

Look for the skills or expertise that the company is looking for so that when interview day comes and the interviewer asks about your strengths and core competencies, you will be able to match it to what they need.

Good Luck,

Todd

P.S. I make no secret that Explore Talent is my favorite Employment Agency. So if you are an actor, model or musician, please feel free to check them out.

P.P.S. If you are interested in looking at a different type of employment agency, please check out my career center section on my blog called The Option Dog which is posted on Blogger.

On the Job Hunt - Here we go again

2010-04-05T10:05:00.002-06:00

Monday. I need a new job

Free - Faith Hill

Your Job is to Find a New Job

Job Hunting Tips

Are you a fresh graduate and planning to look for a job? Did you just recently quit your job and are looking for greener pastures? Are you unemployed and have little experience regarding ways to secure a job? Whatever your situation may be, it would be to your advantage to study the following tips:

It may sound ridiculous but.. Did You Check your Resume for Mistakes?

Before submitting your resume to a prospective employer, check your resume for corrections at least three times before handing it over. After researching about the job position, it is critical that you format your resume to match the needs of the company.

For example, if you are applying for an accounting job, you should put in detail your accounting experience on your resume. Typographical and grammatical errors are serious no-no's. It is also ideal to keep the length of the resume' to at least a page and a half long.

Hopefully some of these tips help.

BTW I got word through Explore Talent about a site on YouTube that does comedy and is auditioning actors from home. When you sign up with Explore Talent they will give you all the information. Basically, You do a video upload it and hopefully get picked. Kinda Cool

Good Luck,

Todd

P.S. I make no secret that Explore Talent is my favorite Employment Agency. So if you are an actor, model or musician, please feel free to check them out.

P.P.S. If you are interested in looking at a different type of employment agency, please check out my career center section on my blog called The Option Dog which is posted on Blogger.

Weekly Prayer and Meditation - Easter Sunday

2010-04-04T08:11:00.005-06:00

Happy Easter

Anyone who reads my devotional blog 40 days to prosperity knows I am a fan of mid-evil art. But in this case I decided to go with Rembrandt and the Renaissance Era.

Here Mary Magdalen had just found Jesus' grave empty, and asks a bystander what has happened. In her confusion she thinks the man is a gardener. Only when he replies with "Mary!" does she realize who she's talking to.

To illustrate Mary's confusion, Jesus is often depicted as a gardener in this scene.

The Resurrection

¹On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. ²They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, ³but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

⁴While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. ⁵In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look for the living among the dead?

⁶He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ⁷'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.' " ⁸Then they remembered his words.

Easter Sunday in the Rocky Mountains

Yup it Snowed on Easter Sunday.

Jesus Appears to the Disciples

³⁶While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."

³⁷They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. ³⁸He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? ³⁹Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have."

⁴⁰When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. ⁴¹And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?" ⁴²They gave him a piece of broiled fish, ⁴³and he took it and ate it in their presence.

⁴⁴He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms."

⁴⁵Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. ⁴⁶He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, ⁴⁷and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. ⁴⁸You are witnesses of these things. ⁴⁹I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."

A pretty little flower from the day before today's snowfall. Hopefully it lives. We'll see

Mess Of Me - Switchfoot

Happy Easter

Remember

Jesus Appears to the Disciples

³⁶While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."

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Tryanny Steps Up A Notch

2010-04-03T22:46:00.002-06:00

I am not certain if this is a true account, but it appears as though the Tyrannical Democrats have just stepped up a notch and Liberty is in Danger of being Lost.

Day of Reckoning

2010-04-03T16:45:00.001-06:00

Good Friday - It is Finished

2010-04-02T09:41:00.004-06:00

Good Friday.

I usually don't do to much during Holy Week, and I should have made this post last night because I do less on Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Sunday. And certainly not doing a job hunt post.

So last night I was watching Project Runway and Models of the Runway.

I could not believe how nice and humble Jessica Alba came across on the set of PR. When she introduced herself to the designers I was shocked. As if, 'Hi, I'm Jessica...regular girl - occupation: international movie star' Nobody on PR has ever done that before. Never have I seen such humility. Everyone I've seen comes on with big attitude, but not Jess. Awesome!

I kept saying to myself wow.

Also, Jessica is gonna look great in Anthony's dress

Models of the Runway. Hmmm Sorry to see Cerri go, but really did she stand? I'm thinkin' ...nope.

Since this is Holy Week for all you believers, I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that Anthony and Monique are gonna win at Bryant Park. They are a long shot. Since Monique is a fan of Jimi Hendrix (and who isn't) I'll throw up a nice tune for 'er.

http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/models-of-the-runway/rate-the-walk/season-2-episode-11#id=1

Good Friday

The Death of Jesus

²⁸Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty."

²⁹A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips.

³⁰When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

On the Job Hunt - Bad Advice

2010-04-01T11:35:00.006-06:00

Bad Advice

I'm writing this article because it goes contrary to my aggressive and overbearing personality.

Some Tips on How Not To Lose a Job - Cause I've lost 'em believe me!

Nowadays, finding a job can be very tedious. The hours are long, the rejection seems to never end and the pay is horrible!

However, some people contend that trying to keep a job to avoid the risk of losing it is in even harder. This is because they are trying whatever viable means there is, in order not to lose their jobs.

Unemployment is a devastating condition in the society. It wrecks dreams and ambitions, and the goal to have a happy and decent life.

For people who already have a job and desire not to be jobless again, here are some tips that they must follow in order to stay on track:

1. Employees should always try their best to improve their performance

This entails a chain reaction within the work force in the company. The employee should, by all means try harder to do their job well as well as improve their performance in order to increase productivity.

Once productivity has been improved, the income of the company will grow, meaning there will be more funds for remuneration and more probabilities that the company will adhere to its employees' cultivation and motivation.

2. Avoid procrastination

If a person does not want to lose his or her job, procrastination should be avoided. Making up lame excuses, even if there is the slightest truth in it, will never justify the work undone.

3. It is better for a person to find a job that he or she truly likes.

It would be harder to keep a job that a person does not like. This will only result to poor performance and everything. It is better for a person to find a job that would bring meaning to his or her life.

The main point here is that people should know how to turn failures into success in order to focus on one common goal: never to lose a job again.

Finally Be grateful that you have a job when so many others do not!

Hey, Soul Sister - Train

I hope this helps

Good Luck,

Todd

P.S. I make no secret that Explore Talent is my favorite Employment Agency. So if you are an actor, model or musician, please feel free to check them out.

P.P.S. If you are interested in looking at a different type of employment agency, please check out my career center section on my blog called The Option Dog which is posted on Blogger.

P.P.P.S. A few notes here. I am looking forward to Models of the Runway tonight. I am hoping that Mila and her model Brandice get eliminated. Although I think Seth Arron and Valerie are gonna win I am still pulling for Jay and Britney.

Britney

One last note. I did say last week that I don't know anyone who ever listened to Britney Spears. And I stand by that...I still don't - but, I just saw some pictures of Britney lately and WOW is she the hottest MILF on the planet or what.

On the Job Hunt - Warm Contacts

2010-03-31T05:51:00.003-06:00

How to Get Referrals from Warm Contacts

You may find it hard to use networking to find a job if you can't rely on your warm contacts to give you the information you need. At times, you would have to ask your warm contacts to refer you to at least two people that they know who will be able to give you the information you needed.

However, there are times that your warm contact, particularly those who don't know you well, may not readily provide you with the information. Some of your warm contacts may feel reluctant about vouching for you to their other contacts.

Because of this, you may find it difficult to use your network. To make networking and getting referrals an easy task for you, here are a few tips.

* Nurture your warm contacts.

Before you even need your warm contacts or before you even ask for help, keep in touch with your warm contacts. You may send notes or greetings from time to time, call to "catch up" on them, invite them to lunch, be interested or help in their business or do anything just to cultivate your connection with them.

In this way, by the time you need help, they can remember you and can more readily give information about their other contacts that will be able to help you.

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* Be polite.

Since you might not have close personal relationships with some of your valuable warm contacts, it is inappropriate to just give them a call and ask them for information about your field of interest.

Sometimes, sending a note in advance, or asking to meet them for lunch is a better way to ask for their help.

* Listen to them.

Most of the time, even if your warm contact knows little in the field where you are trying to find a job, they might offer you advice. Be polite and interested in what they are saying. Who knows, the information that they are giving may be valuable to you in the future.

There are times that your warm contacts may be telling you tips on what manner will work best when you talk to the persons to whom you are being referred. Your warm contacts may also imply what qualities and qualifications the person is looking for.

Rhinestone Eyes - Gorillaz

* Ask for at least two referrals.

Before you ask for referrals, make sure that your warm contact had said everything that he or she can say about your field of interest.

Even if they know little about that field, it is impolite if you cut them short while they are speaking to ask if they know somebody who will be able to help you.

If they weren't able to refer you to at least one of their contacts, thoughtfully ask them why they couldn't do so. They may give you answers that may include indirect comments or suggestions. They may also indicate a lack of confidence in your work strategy. If this is so, you may have to make follow ups with them to prove that you are indeed credible and match their requirements.

However, there are also times when they can't refer you to their contacts because they just don't know anybody who might have the information or might be interested in the product.

In this case, ask them to keep their eyes open for opportunities that you might be interested in. You can also leave with them copies of your resume.

* Just ask for two referrals.

Two referrals are enough from each warm contact. This is to have another option in case the first one didn't work out. Asking for more than two referrals could be impolite as it can take much time from your warm contact. Also, that will make your warm contact feel that you are relying mostly on him or her for your job search. So, unless they volunteer the information, don't ask for more than 2 referrals.

* Contact referrals as soon as possible.

When your warm contacts give you referrals, there are times that they also call these people personally to give more information about you. On the other hand, when you contact the people to whom you were referred, your referrals may call your warm contacts to verify the information or to ask more information about you.

Either way, you have to contact your referrals soon enough that these people can still remember their conversation with your warm contact, or your warm contact can still remember that you have talked.

At times, after your referrals were called by your warm contacts, they anticipate your call and even prepare questionnaires and exams for you to take. Do not waste this opportunity by delaying follow-up on referrals.

Keeping these tips in mind will be able to help you in asking for good referrals from your warm contacts.

Good Luck,

Todd

P.S. I make no secret that Explore Talent is my favorite Employment Agency. So if you are an actor, model or musician, please feel free to check them out.

P.P.S. If you are interested in looking at a different type of employment agency, please check out my career center section on my blog called The Option Dog which is posted on Blogger.

On the Job Hunt - Setting Clear Objectives

2010-03-30T09:24:00.004-06:00

Setting Clear Objectives

To achieve a goal, there is a process that you should implement. This process is to streamline and analyze your objectives.

Begin at the very beginning at the smallest, specific part. These are the most important steps to take to meet the guidelines.

An objective is a way of knowing what action or plan is to be taken and identifying the expected results.

This plan provides a set of directions so that making the decision will not be as complicated as when the goal is just being considered.

Peter Ducker documented a book published in 1954 entitled Practiced Management wherein MBO which stands for Management by Objectives, was introduced. This is a program that consists of simple but very useful processes in order to meet commitments in an organization. Never worry, as this is also applicable to personal plans.

MBO consists of 5 steps:

1. It should be SPECIFIC. It is better to accomplish one goal at a time rather than thinking of several different plans at one time. A single objective cannot be derived if there are two or more results expected. Whatís important is that there is a need to clarify what is to be achieved and should have your full attention. This must be taken as seriously as possible.

2. It should be MEASURABLE. A lot of things that are not tangible are hard to measure and there are things that are really measurable for the mere fact that it includes numbers or ratings. Take the service crews for example, it is hard to measure how the service was delivered but if the number of complaints is counted then there is a specific number that can be used to rate the effectiveness of the service.

Baby - Justin Bieber

3. It should be ATTAINABLE. The resources available give information on how an objective can be attained. This must be something that is derived from fact and very realistic. It could be that a certain objective is indeed realistic but the time frame to reap the result may not be. It is better to say objectives that can be factual for this promotes motivation rather than an objective taken from belief as this may cause unexpected failure and feeling of discouragement.

Bad Romance - Lady GaGa

4. It should be RESULT-ORIENTED. An objective should be stated clearly so that the expectation is clear. Focus on the end result as this will be the guide whether or not the objective to reach the goal is effective and meaningful. Is this objective going to help an individual grow or succeed? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Once the success has been attained and all the plans were completed then it is a success.

5. It should be TIME BOUND. There should be a limit to all the things needed to be accomplished. This matters since the root of any plan can be traceable. This will also tell if the objective is effective enough not to cause any delay. There will also be more of the sense of fulfillment once a goal is attained with the objectives set earlier than a deadline.

To sum it all up, develop an objective that is easily measured, can be attained, with a limited time, this will help in determining if the objective is realistic enough, meaningful, and proven to be worthwhile to everyone involved.

A chart or journal can be kept to keep track of any opportunities and strengths that were met along the way. This will also indicate the time that was consumed and the length of the objective developed. A successful objective helps motivate the individual or the group involved toward greater achievements.

OK. I hope this helps

Good Luck,

Todd

P.S. I make no secret that Explore Talent is my favorite Employment Agency. So if you are an actor, model or musician, please feel free to check them out.

P.P.S. If you are interested in looking at a different type of employment agency, please check out my career center section on my blog called The Option Dog which is posted on Blogger.

On the Job Hunt - Dress for Success

2010-03-29T08:24:00.004-06:00

Dressing for the Successful Interview

Prepare and practice for an interview. After the date and venue has been set, allow time for enough preparation for the big day. Remember that first impressions do last, so the way an applicant look really does matter. Employers could easily give the verdict based on the manner of dressing during the initial interview.

Better questions and service can be received if the appearance itself commands respect. It is important to consider the surroundings of the company granting you an interview. There is no reason to be over dressed or poorly dressed during this very significant day.

In fact, it is a good rule of thumb to always dress appropriately for any situation. All to often appearance is glossed over. Some might say that the inner characteristics of the person matter more, but in reality, you only have one opportunity for a first impression. Make it count!

Although there are specific guidelines that can be followed, these does not apply to all states like New York for example, where people wear trendy up to extreme styles that are far away from the usual fashion rules common people know. The rule of thumb should be to wear something that could boost more confidence.

Below are the top ten do's and don'ts during an interview:

ÿ Avoid wild colored nail polish before the interview. The same goes with long nails that could easily turn off some conservative employers. These should be neat and very tidy looking.

ÿ Never wear jewelry that rattles and jiggles as you speak and move. Try not to wear two or more rings or earrings. Piercing aside from the ears is also a no.

ÿ Professional hairdo also counts

ÿ If you are a woman, wear closed shoes. Heels are very appropriate as this gives more confidence to an individual and sense of respect is also provided once they see the person wearing them.

ÿ Again, for the ladies, never bare those newly shaven legs. If possible, use stockings regardless of the temperature. But make sure not to use fancy colored ones. Only use those made for neutral looking legs. These should also match the shoes.

ÿ Remember that a good suit or dress brings more confidence as well. This will also allow more comfort and chance for the applicant to answer comfortably or with ease.

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ÿ Avoid short skirts for women. Wearing pants or leggings are a no, no during interviews.

ÿ Wear the appropriate blazers just as long as they do not look fashion outdated. Do not use any leather coats or jackets.

ÿ For men, the tie is still appropriate. Avoid using turtlenecks. If there is no suit and tie available, use a collared shirt or white long sleeves.

ÿ Men must not use too much aftershave.

ÿ Women should be using bags that are not too bright and conspicuous. These should be conservative and matching the dress.

ÿ Any briefcase used must be in perfect condition.

The way a person looks equal the message he is trying to convey. During the interview, this can either become a plus factor for the applicant or big loss. Know for a fact that the way an applicant should look must be appealing, fashionable but not loud.

Consider the latest trends in the area or location where the prospective job is located. One aspect that is a part of how employer picks a new hire is based on the physical attributes of the applicant. From the way the hands were shaken, keeping an eye contact, the way the posture was maintained, the smile was delivered up to the manner of dressing is being rated already.

Regardless of your personal career background, skills, and underlying talents, if the first impression was never striking enough to make an outstanding appeal to the interviewers, nothing else counts. This can be the potential employers' initial interpretation of how an applicant will do on the job.

Whether that perception is fair is irrelevant. Do you want the job? Look the part and your chances for success are much greater!

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Weekly Prayer and Meditation - Palm Sunday

2010-03-28T07:46:00.002-06:00

Palm Sunday

Daily Manna from the Net for Sunday, March 28, 2010 [Luke 19:33-40]

Seated on a she-ass Jesus is welcomed to Jerusalem. One man spreads his robe on the road, a sign of respect. Among the townsmen are a number of scribes; one of them holds a goose feather pen.

The buildings in the background are presumably from Siena: a campanile, baptistery and the town hall. Lorenzetti was born and died in Siena.

Daily Manna from the Net for Sunday, March 28, 2010 [Luke 19:33-40]

As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, 'Why are you untying the colt?' They replied, 'The Lord needs it.' They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it.

As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road.

When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 'Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!'

'Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!' Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, 'Teacher, rebuke your disciples!'

'I tell you,' he replied, 'if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.'

Luke 19:33-40 NIV

All I Need To Be - Fireflight

Palm Sunday is also called Sunday of the Passion.

This is the beginning of the week of Passion with Jesus' entrance to Jerusalem.

The Gospels according to Luke and John tell the story of the Palm Sunday.

Normally Jesus walked everywhere he went. But, on this occasion when we see Jesus borrowing a donkey's colt and entering the city having an animal ride. Luke 19:33-40.

Psalm 1:1-2 says,

¹ Blessed is the man
who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of mockers.

² But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.

Here's how it works, Imagine you are on a diet and you happen to walk by your favorite bakery.

You spot that fresh cinnamon roll on display in the window. So you go from walking to standing.

Then you are looking. The next thing you know, you are sitting in the bakery's vat, eating raw dough.

And most people never see it coming.

God Bless

Recovery Begins - Fireflight

On the Job Hunt - NOPE - Not this Friday

2010-03-25T21:35:00.003-06:00

On the Job Hunt - NOPE not this Friday

In November of 2006 I was laid off and never got back into management. But I have been blessed with the experience of working with many employment agencies.

Because I am an amateur and not so good musician, and I also have a little (very little) modeling experience, my favorite employment agency is Explore Talent.

Having said that I am also very fond of Models of the Runway Television Show on Lifetime.

Anyway, My favorite models have been eliminated. I like Women of Faith. It appears as though Alexis has chosen an Eastern Path while Holly has chosen the Western Christian Path. (no matter to me what faith you have, Just Have Faith)

My new favorite model on the show is Brittney. I do not know where her faith lies. And according to her profile on the Lifetime site Womanizer by Britney Spears is her favorite Runway song. I honestly didn't know anyone really listened to Britney Spears.

Britney

Womanizer - Britney Spears

Alright, I wish Britney (the model) the Best of Luck with her designer Jay. Also, I did think Britney (the singer) looked pretty good after she put on that mommy fat. I liked it.

I also saw a piece on 'The Factor' with Bill Oreilly about skinny models vs plus size models. I am at a point where I really don't think it matters. People like what they like and there are different models for different products and services.

I'm gonna leave this post wishing everyone a good weekend with my favorite model from Lingerie.com model and some kick ass Rock n Roll from Nickelback and Motley Crue

Figured You Out - Nickelback

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On the Job Hunt - Thank you notes

2010-03-25T09:00:00.005-06:00

Jobseeker FAQs on Thank You notes

Career advisers tell jobseekers to send a thank you note after an interview. To address the most frequently asked questions on how and what to send in a thank you note, here are some give-aways.

Won't the employer think that an applicant is desperate and a sissy applicant if he sends a thank-you letter?

Of course not. Rarely does an employer not pleased to receive a thank-you letter. It is considered as a common way of showing politeness, a gesture of courtesy, one way to outshine the rest of the interviewees, and a way to keep your name upfront.

Will it not jeopardize the possibility of getting the job?

Not in most cases, but it could in some point of time. So why take the chance? (so they ask) The answer: Most bosses wavers between the last two most promising applicants, a student and experienced officer for example, after the final interview for a certain position. But when the boss gets a thank-you letter from the student, it made all the difference. Because of that simple well mannered gesture, the student lands on the job.

Can it be handwritten or should it be typewritten?

I prefer handwritten notes myself, because the only way to mass-produce a handwritten note is to write tons of them

But, you may find that actually, it does not matter. What's important is the thought of doing it. It must be tailored to your prospective company and the officer who made the interview. Thus, respect is further established. However, if the company, interviewer or the position being applied calls for a formal business letter, then do so. Mostly, a handwritten note is okay if the interviewer and the applicant have built rapport.

Will it be okay to e-mail the thank you note?

In my opinion NO. But...although First thoughts indicate that this is a big NO. But...then again it depends on the company's culture. If the people in the company use e-mail in all of their communication and correspondence, then it should be acceptable. This will also apply if the company is into fast decision making when hiring applicants. Always remember that even if e-mails fit in with the culture of the company, it's still a better idea to follow up the email with a hard copy of your thank you.

So you can just save yourself from trouble since "anything goes" right?

NO. On the other side of the previous story, there are prospective applicants who were almost on the verge of being hired but suddenly hit the skids after sending in a sloppy, ill-fixed thank you letters, with many typographical errors and misspelled words. A part of having a good communication skill is being able to write effectively and companies do not need employees who have to be taught simple writing skills.

Will a borrowed thank-you letter do?

Yes, borrowing is one thing. But make sure to look at the basic structure of the letter. Never plagiarize the whole letter as it may be applicable to the one person but not for the other. Surely, there are employers who can distinguish a thank-you note that has been copied or not. I like using a template simply because you can see the structure, get a couple good ideas of your own and then personalize the letter.

Desperate - Fireflight

If it was a panel interview should thank you letters be sent to all interviewers?

Frankly, that's the best. The same letter to each is as essential as making one for each. All you have to do is edit some phrases for individuality in case the interviewers would bump in to each other and compare the notes they received.

How soon should a thank-you note be sent?

The golden rule is to send thank you notes within 24 hours after the interview.

Will it still be okay to mail the thank you note if the hiring decision will be made sooner than when the mailed thank you note is received?

Come to think of it, if the mail is too pre-historic for the hiring decision makers, then find a much speedy way: it can be via e-mail, fax, express delivery or personal delivery. In fact, if you have hand delivered the thank you note, it can leave a great impression.

What if there's already an offer before even sending the thank you notes?

It's still better to send the thank you notes as this can be used to accept or decline the offer. This could also be a confirmation of your agreement and/or understanding of the offer they have given (salary, benefits, other compensation, starting date, vacations, etc.), this way any discrepancies can be straightened out before even starting for the job.

Always find a way to make it as personalized as possible. Try to think out of the box, you may even adapt what you have observed the interviewer has in the office during the interview. Sending an article that you think the interviewer could be interested in is also another suggestion.

Whatever method you use, make it fast and professional.

I hope this helps

Good Luck,

Todd

P.S. I make no secret that Explore Talent is my favorite Employment Agency. So if you are an actor, model or musician, please feel free to check them out.

P.P.S. If you are interested in looking at a different type of employment agency, please check out my career center section on my blog called The Option Dog which is posted on Blogger.

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On the Job Hunt - Positively Thinking Out of the Box

2010-03-24T09:02:00.005-06:00

"Positively Thinking Out of the Box"

How can one person "think out of the box?" This should be done independently, but how?

Here's an example: Cut a cake into eight slices but you have to make no more than three cuts. Most people will have trouble coming up with a way to cut the cake. But to solve this, you have to change the way you look at the cake and how to cut it. One perfect solution is to cut the cake into two equal sizes and put the other half on top of the other. Cut it again in half then stack the other half pieces on top of one another and cut them again. There you go, that's thinking out of the box.

Another example of thinking out of a box is this: Here are four words... subtract, multiply, add, decrease... Now which one does not belong to the group? Mostly people would right away say that the word "decrease" does not belong.

Burn It To The Ground - Nickel...

Why?

Because all the other three words are mathematical jargons and the latter is not. Well, that's not thinking out of the box, if you think out of the box, the answer would be the word "add" since it only has three letters while all the other have six and more. You could give a lot of right answers but the one that shows more creativity stands out.

The prevailing component in the way our minds work is inserting some changes from past experiences and processes. Another good sample is when you are asked two days that starts with the letter "T". Your answer would probably be Tuesday and Thursday. Hey, how about Tomorrow and Today?

Well, that is out of the box all right.

Companies try to test a new product and are sure they are getting a design at a reasonable cost. They look at things in the business and think that objectives will work just as planned. But these things sound monotonous already, for they only think using the past as patterns.

Patterns are helpful since they help finish tasks such as driving, eating or drinking. However, these are the same patterns that make it hard for people to think out of the box and create alternative solutions to a dilemma especially when challenged with unwanted data.

One important move to break the pattern is trying to reverse patterns, designs or solutions and arouse new interest. Take thing as they are and turn them inside out, upside down, or simply turn them around and you'll be surprised with the result. This was Henry Ford's personal experience. His conventional plan was to just "bring people to work." He tried to change all this into: "bring work to the people." This plan generated more revenues.

Another way to bring out other solutions to simple problems and situations is to not think about the subject. If you want to bring about something more creative, think not of the part of the problem itself, rather, think of people or subjects in motion and then use the abstract formation or design as a stimulus for a new design.

But to think out of the box, never shy away from the fact that some of your ideas could really be crazy enough. This could break rigidity of thinking and present a way to sift the harebrained and irrational. This gives the thinker more freedom to think out of the box and reinvent things in way they have never been arranged before. What you could do is list several odd or absurd ideas about a certain problem.

Letting go of the question will release the stress you are undergoing by trying to squeeze the creativity. Once you let it go, all the power of the universe is free to find a solution and the solution will come to you when you least expect it.

In much more real life scenarios, you could think out of the box for fun. You can practice fun trouble-making stuff without hurting anyone by saying or doing the unexpected. But make sure that you do this first to persons you already know to avoid conflicts and negative confrontations.

Say, a buddy asks for the time, automatically you would look at your wrist watch which is a result of the stimulus-response theory. Thinking out of the box, why not say something crazy like, "Oh it's time for a vengeance," then head toward the door. Watch their reaction as they go into total confusion and trance as you have totally mixed things up in their heads and interrupted their thinking pattern. (Don't forget to apologize afterwards)

Thinking out of the Box or usually known as creative thinking seeks to design new and really creative arrangement of elements to produce a work of art. Being an out of the box thinker can be a rewarding profession. This is dangerous, but it could be one of your strengths in no time. If the herd is going to the right, you go the other way.

Rockstar - Nickelback

Remember that you could be genius in your own way. Your thoughts come from deep reaches and these totally different ideas are clever enough to make a difference in the end. Being creative and out of the box is wild sometimes, but could move you through growth and self-development. You'll be surprised at how easy and differently it will be for you to fix and try to solve things away from the tried-and-true habits. Let your thinking out of the old box be your guide to a new and better, wonderful approach to life.

I hope this helps

Good Luck,

Todd

P.S. I make no secret that Explore Talent is my favorite Employment Agency. So if you are an actor, model or musician, please feel free to check them out.

P.P.S. If you are interested in looking at a different type of employment agency, please check out my career center section on my blog called The Option Dog which is posted on Blogger.

2010-03-23T21:35:00.001-06:00

On the Job Hunt - Fid The Best Job For You

2010-03-23T09:22:00.004-06:00

"Hot Tips on How to Job Scout"

Prior to looking for the specific job that would the best fit for you, learn how to effectively market your talents. This will help you gauge the possibility of landing on the job you want.

First, skills and interests should be evaluated personally. Jotting down a list would definitely be the best way to define your capabilities; second, to know your limitations.

There are jobs that are too demanding that might not work for you, or jobs that you may be overly qualified for; and third, planning the time as soon as there is an inner instinct that tells you that you are ready and qualified.

Once this has been done, go to companies and prospective employers early in the morning for this will give them a good impression and for the applicant, a time to complete the process the application if lucky.

Remember, the early bird catches the worm. For example if you are looking to work at a golf course, apply before the snow melts

The very first thing that needs to be done when looking for a job is to prepare an impressive resume. The resume will depend on the type of job being applied for. There are times when certain employers require curriculum vitae and even a cover letter or letter of intent. Every professional job you apply for expects to receive a well written resume.

After preparing the documents needed for application, the next thing that should follow is finding vacancies for new hires. Searching using the Internet will be very helpful for this activity. There are sites that provide this assistance like HotJobs, America's Job Bank, and Monster that utilizes resources and convenience for people to look for jobs.

Where else to look for job openings?

The initial step is to look at local newspapers for this provides information just by looking at the Classified Ads section and the lists of wanted personnel and employment opportunities will be read. Applying at several companies initially in a local area can save an applicant more time and money. If it so happens a job was found late in the day, call immediately for inquiries. Never let a day pass when opportunities come.

How to look for jobs that are not announced?

Sometimes companies and other employers do not really advertise any job openings in their organization. The best thing for an applicant is to weigh things if it will be possible to be hired by a certain company by just submitting an application form or resume.

Start looking for the job personally. Tell everyone about your job hunting. Relatives and previous offices or company co-workers will be able to give hints on job vacancies in their current companies.

Professors or teachers will also be helpful in recommending schools and institutions that are now looking for new instructors. These people might not have any vacant position in their company in mind but they certainly know someone who knows or needs a new employee. That is what others call networking.

Often times, the Yellow Pages does the important job of providing information on how and where to call to look for a job. This gives an accurate list of companies and prospective employers in a chosen area. Visiting the library is also a tool than can be useful when looking for a job. There are libraries that have a list of local employers, just asks the librarian for more information.

For Those Who Wait - Firefligh...

IMPORTANT: Contact these employers personally, even if they did not advertise any vacant positions that needed to be filled

Lastly, be observant of signs posted on doors and windows of shops and stalls being passed by. If lucky, just walk in and ask for information about the job and how to apply.

After submitting application forms and resumes to the respective companies, keep track of the progress by creating a chart where you can jot down the name of the company and when the application was submitted.

Here's a job-scout checklist to help you along your way:

1. Identify experience list
2. Identify prospective employers
3. Prepare documents
4. Plan schedules
5. Contact companies and/or employers
6. Get ready for an interview
7. Evaluate how interview went along
8. Take the exams
9. Start with the new job!

I hope this helps

Good Luck,

Todd

P.S. I make no secret that Explore Talent is my favorite Employment Agency. So if you are an actor, model or musician, please feel free to check them out.

P.P.S. If you are interested in looking at a different type of employment agency, please check out my career center section on my blog called The Option Dog which is posted on Blogger.

The Option Dog at http://theoptiondog.blogspot.com/

Unbreakable - Fireflight

7 Easy Steps to Improve Your Interviewing Skills

2010-03-21T23:31:00.005-06:00

Hopefully this will help anyone out there looking for a JOB

In the midst of technological advancement nowadays, the "back-to-basics" rule still applies when it comes to getting hired for a job. It does not matter if you are planning to apply for a million-dollar company or a small, independent firm.

When you face an interviewer, it all boils down to how you present yourself. This is the deciding factor whether you will get hired or not.

So you have distributed your resume to prospective employers and you have determined the correct job to apply for. The next step is to schedule the job interview.

You can make the acquaintance of the assistant or the receptionist when you schedule for the interview, either by phone or personally. Be friendly and polite, as these people might provide information that can be essential to getting that job or, even just give you a background of the company or your prospective boss.

Finally, you show up for the interview.

The basic traits of being prompt, how you speak and carry yourself and even how you dress are all factors that contribute in making a lasting impression that will eventually get you hired.

Here are 7 easy steps on how you can improve your interviewing skills:

1.) Prepare for the interview.

First, dress appropriately. Once the interviewer walks into the room, or once you walk into the room to be interviewed, your appearance will be the first thing to make the impact. Dress appropriately, check your grooming and mind your posture.

Second, practice basic courtesy. Know where the interview will be held and be there with ample time to prepare yourself before the scheduled interview. Turn your phone off to avoid unnecessary distractions.

2.) Research.

Use all your resources to make sure that you know the basics about the company. You would not want to be caught unprepared when asked about how you heard or what you know about the company that you are applying for.

Learn about your potential employer. In your mind, develop a clear picture of the company profile.

Make sure that you prepared answers to a few basic questions, but do not sound scripted. This happens when you rehearse what you will be saying word for word. It is enough that you have an overview of what you will impart to the interviewer, and it is better to be spontaneous.

3.) Be cool.

Step forward so that you are now seated and the interview is about to begin. Make a great first impression by maintaining eye contact, giving the interviewer a firm handshake, a friendly smile and a polite greeting. Sit only when you are asked to do so and do not forget to thank the interviewer for taking time off of his or her busy schedule to interview you.

Make sure to start on a positive note and set the proper expectations.

4.) Do not sell yourself short.

In the course of the interview, answer the questions briefly and accurately. The key is to be honest.

Make sure that as a prospective employee, you impart to your future employer what you really are and what you can do for the company, not the other way around. Stay positive and do not give a bad impression about your previous employer.

If you are applying for your first job, do not let your lack of experience hinder you from gaining the advantage against more experienced applicants. What you lack in experience, make up for in confidence and eagerness to learn.

You may also put yourself in the employer's shoes. Ask yourself, if I were on the other side of this desk, what qualities should I look for in a potential employee? Would I profit if he works for me and can he contribute to the development of the company?

Do not be afraid to sell yourself but do not be overconfident. Just project an air that you are sure of yourself and your capabilities.

5.) Ask questions.

Should you encounter a difficult interviewer, do not be intimidated. One who does not let you put in a word edgewise should be lightly reminded that you should do most of the talking since he is the one who needs to learn more about you.

6.) Wrap it up.

As you near the end of the interview, make sure that all bases are covered. Now is not the time to discuss or even ask about the salary and the benefits that you will receive once employed. There is ample time for that once you do get the position and you are discussing the job offer.

Wrap things up by summarizing your strengths and pointing out your positive traits. Finally, as you end the interview, make sure to thank the interviewer again for his or her time, thus leaving a lasting impression.

7.) Follow up.

Send that all-important thank you note after the interview. Thank the interviewer for the time that he took with you and for giving you that opportunity. Make sure that you know who to contact for follow-up of the results.

A lot of research has been made about the interviewing process. Here is a brief run-through: First, you make a schedule for the interview. Then, you are there in the office and you are seen by the interviewee. The interview itself then transpires. Next is the closing, then you follow-up with a thank-you-note. You eventually get accepted and you discuss, negotiate for and sign-up the job offer.
You may notice that the interviewing takes up a great deal of the getting-hired process, so you might as well polish up your interviewing skills on your way to getting that dream job.

Good Luck,

Todd

P.S. I make no secret that Explore Talent is my favorite Employment Agency. So if you are an actor, model or musician, please feel free to check them out.

P.P.S. If you are interested in looking at a different type of employment agency, please check out my career center section on my blog called The Option Dog which is posted on Blogger.

The Option Dog at http://theoptiondog.blogspot.com/

WEEKLY MEDITATION AND PRAYER

2010-03-21T06:13:00.003-06:00

Weekly Prayer and Meditation

The book of Titus is my second favorite book in the Bible. The book of James is my favorite.

Titus 1 NIV 1-4

¹Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness— ²a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, ³and at his appointed season he brought his word to light through the preaching entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior,

⁴To Titus, my true son in our common faith:
Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

Your Love Is A Song - Switchfo...

Titus' Task on Crete 1:5-9

⁵The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint^[a] elders in every town, as I directed you. ⁶An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. ⁷Since an overseer^[b] is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. ⁸Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. ⁹He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

Mess Of Me - Switchfoot

Titus 1:10-16

¹⁰For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision group. ¹¹They must be silenced, because they are ruining whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach—and that for the sake of dishonest gain. ¹²Even one of their own prophets has said, "Cretans are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons." ¹³This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith ¹⁴and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of those who reject the truth. ¹⁵To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. ¹⁶They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.

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Happy Friday

2010-03-19T09:28:00.008-06:00

Happy Friday,

I am happy, but ...OK I think today I am little upset. And it is so early in the morning.

Alexis
I rarely watch tv. But one of the shows I do watch is Models of the Runway. Ya' know the sequel to Project Runway. I luv it! Anyway, my favorite model was Alexis. She Got Eliminated. I knew I luved her when I saw her meditating in the park...I digress

So I had to find a new crush. Holly! Holly is a Viking Goddess. In all reality a little to much woman for me, but real nice eye candy.

Both Eliminated!

Holly

As usual you will see in this post my normal favoritism to employment and talent agency Explore Talent

Identifying your skills and getting that job

Lets get into it.

When applying for a job, it is ideal that you identify your strengths and weaknesses and get prepared to address them. By knowing your advantage, the chances of getting the job that you want will surely get easier.

But you should not get too confident since this is one of the common mistakes that plague job applicants. Appearing too confident or as somewhat of a know it all person will only get you labeled by your interviewer as unfit for the job.

Identifying your skills

First thing's first. You should identify your skills. This is your ticket to get that job and you should be able to articulate your abilities and expertise as best as you can. Many people have a hard time telling their skills and abilities as this may seem to be bragging.

But you should not be shy or afraid to discuss your skills. In fact, it is important that you convey to your potential employer what your talents are. You should be able to sell your abilities to your employer. That is how you will get the job that you want. It is important that you don't appear arrogant or condescending but you should also avoid selling yourself short.

If the interviewer asks you about your strengths or what separates you from the other applicants, you should be able to readily give a good answer. But before you even go to the interview part, your resume should highlight your skills and talents for your prospective employer to see.

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Type of skills

There are two main types of skills, hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills are tangible in the sense that these are things that you do like: knowing how to operate different kinds of machinery, knowledge of a specialized computer program, ability to type fast, skills on using many types of tools, credentials regarding special crafts, etc. Soft skills are skills that are rather abstract in nature like personal qualities. This may include the folowing: being a good team player, having the ability to work on your own, being enthusiastic or organized and decisive.

The steps to follow

Making a list of your previous jobs and experience acquired

First thing to do is to make a list of all the companies that you had worked for and the things that you learned from these jobs. There will be a lot of things to list and you should be careful enough not to forget even the smallest things or activities that you were part of or organized. It is also a good idea to list the volunteer activities that you participated in.

Include a list of your hobbies

Although it might sound trivial at first, it is also very helpful to list all your hobbies. There are a lot of abilities that your prospective employer may get from your hobby list. This will also give an idea of your personality. For example, if you were part of the school's debating team, then your employer may deduce that you have good analytical skills.

If you were a champion chess player, then your employer will have the impression that you are good at making critical decisions. Think of your daily routine and the things that you do and often take for granted. Are you an organized person who always keeps your things in proper order? Are you an extrovert that can easily make friends in a matter of minutes? These may seem ordinary to normal things to you, but your future boss might think otherwise.

Deciding what career you want

After listing all your skills and all the things that you do well, you may now decide what field or career you want to take a crack at. Select the skills contained from your list and partner it with the employment you are seeking. Always take time to consider if your skills are relevant to the job that you are aspiring for. Don't be bothered if you have to cut out some of the skills from your list. It is also important to include in the list your skills that the prospective employer will probably value.

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Stand by what you write

You should be realistic about your skills and the level of expertise that you have with it. For example, if you indicate that you are a very organized person, then you should be able to show this to the interviewer by being able to organize your thoughts and effectively use the time that was given for your interview.

It is important to know your skills every time you are job hunting. Always put your best foot forward and good luck!

Cheers,

Todd

P.S. I make no secret that Explore Talent is my favorite Employment Agency. So if you are an actor, model or musician, please feel free to check them out.

P.P.S. If you are interested in looking at a different type of employment agency, please check out my career center section on my blog called The Option Dog which is posted on Blogger.

The Option Dog at http://theoptiondog.blogspot.com/

On the Job Hunt - The Art of the Cold Call

2010-03-18T14:26:00.005-06:00

"Getting Started for a Cold Call"

There's a little Girl Scout on the street carrying boxes of different flavored cookies, timidly trying to knock on her neighbors' doors worried that somehow she'll be booed out and that doors would just slam shut on her face after offering her cookies for just a few cents? Such a pitiful sight eh?

But imagine what this little girl could be feeling even before approaching doors. Will they know that she is on official business and would just be selling cookies for the good of humanity? Will she be able to speak her rehearsed cookie scripts? Will she make her first order?

Little that we know that a lot of grown ups, even professional salesmen, experience anxiety the idea of making their own cold call. It's so normal to feel butterflies hitting big time up and down your belly, that just thinking of making the call (whether personal or business) would even want to make you throw up.

But, let me give you the exact explanation of what a cold call means. A cold call is a personal call, it can be a visit or phone call to someone you know a little or someone whom you really don't know. The main reason for the call is that you are selling something for personal or official business.

Others think that a cold call is only being made to total strangers, taken from phone books or referrals from other persons. On the contrary, this cold call can be made to someone you already know or to a prospect you're already familiar with. It can be someone you met last month at a party or maybe a friend introduced him to you before and you found him to be a good prospect to sell the product.

But still, contacting someone you know breaks the ice for a moment. Try to narrow your prospects at first where you feel comfortable, once you've mastered the technique that's the time you can move on to a more challenging prospects you never even thought of approaching.

The ordeal that you have to go through first is making that personal, meaning one on one, physical appearance or tele-presence. This can make you so tense that you feel like quitting everything. There are even cold calls that make you feel like you will disappear in a heartbeat.

Even professionals like doctors, lawyers and professors feel the same, which is why they depend on friends or clients' referrals for fear of losing their dignity and good name after making an unsuccessful cold call. One deep breath can help do the trick.

Nothing can be as uncomfortable as prospecting someone for your cold call. The fear of being shouted at or making a fool out of yourself, are roadblocks and keep you from selling. This can be overcome with the right attitude together with guarded planning, preparation and if possible - Training. Believe it or not, salesmanship is possible for everyone.

Take these simple tips on how to Cold Call

Always be Positive

Remember that cold calling is a powerful business strategy. First be positive with your self. Your co-workers and your prospects you're about to make the cold call should be next to feel positive about. There must be enthusiasm in your voice the people can feel right away.

Prepare to be Prepared

It's not enough to know the procedure and having the right attitude. Prepare the list of whom to be called or visited, how the introduction should be done, learn what prospects do and the most important part of all is that your offered product or service should be something that could be of good use for them. Being well prepared can turn a simple cold call into real business.

I am what I am

Never sound too over reactive or obviously nervous on the phone or when you shake your prospect's hand. Never try to be somebody you are really not with an aim to getting the attention you need. Assume that talking to your prospective customer for the first time should be the key to a lasting relationship.

Calm Down

Anticipate that you'll be declined. That's it. It's really hard but never take it as a personal attack on you.

Don't let the feeling of being dismissed put you down and roll you back. Be patient and learn from your mistakes. You will reap a good harvest if you commit yourself to being persistent. This will also help you find a strategy that will work in the long run. Look at each turn down as if it were the next stepping stone.

The Art of Questioning

You cannot expect someone to believe you right away and just sign up after describing your company's objectives. You have to ask the right questions. Ask what they do correctly and promptly to help you use it along the conversation.

A sure attention getter when opening a conversation can be "May I ask you about something Ms/Mr?" People want to help and this question lowers their guard. The next question will be "Can you help me out about this thing sir/ma'am?" This question does not ask for a yes or no answer but would definitely give you a valuable response that you can use all through out the interaction.

It's possible that the little Girl Scout on the street asked the same question and left the doorway with 2 less boxes of cookies at hand!

Good Luck,

Todd

P.S. I make no secret that Explore Talent is my favorite Employment Agency. So if you are an actor, model or musician, please feel free to check them out.

P.P.S. If you are interested in looking at a different type of employment agency, please check out my career center section on my blog called The Option Dog which is posted on Blogger.

The Option Dog at http://theoptiondog.blogspot.com/

Get Two Interviews a Day

2010-03-17T08:32:00.004-06:00

"How to be Invited for Interviews"

Once the application has been sent and the resume received the next thing that should happen is that the employer will be calling to test communication skills by means of an interview. Allowing yourself to be given the option on which employer is best fitting the applicant is one characteristic of being pro-active. Consider being called by multiple employers for a job interview in a day a good sign. This means that they were really impressed with the documents you submitted, therefore, deserving a personal communication on how most likely an applicant would land the job.

Resumes can present an individual very well. Seventy-five per cent of employers say that applicants with resumes passing their standards would definitely be invited for a job interview. Allow two or more interviews. How? Here are some resumes tips that would give you not only one but more calls for interview:

1. The position that an applicant is interested in should be placed right at the start of the resume. Having this as an objective shows that an applicant is really focused and career oriented tells that he or she knows what is exactly the perfect career for him or her.

2. One of the best significant ways to get the employers' attention is by using words that are really powerful that denotes strong capabilities of the applicant. An example of this is, instead of writing, "assigned to be", write instead "in-charge of," indicating that the applicant has active leadership skills that can be a step to the management position if there is any.

3. A bullet catches the eye of an employer at one look. Use these in itemizing achievements, career highlights, recognition, qualifications, and skills and interests. Words in bullet form forces the employer to read the information provided. These also create more clear space on the paper making the application form or the resume very neat and outstanding.

4. Make sure that the resume is very selective. Only apply for a certain position in one company or organization one at a time. Do not submit resumes with different job interests and positions applied for at one time. This will be a complete waste of time.

5. Ask a pro. Resumes are written with the help of experts who can actually see the applicant's strengths and opportunities.

Aside from preparing an impressive resume carefully follow and read all the special instructions like how many spaces are provided for a specific answer or the number of words for the answer. Keep in mind that this is also a test to see how well an applicant can follow simple rules. Not only does it have to follow the steps, the application form should also be neat. Handwriting is also being considered and using a black pen will greatly add to the formality of the answer. As much as possible, never use a liquid paper or fold and bend the application form and paper.

When answering, be careful not to leave blanks unless it really does not apply. Use N/A only if necessary. Be truthful with all the answers but this does not mean that you have to provide a complete or thorough answer for every question. Always adapt the answers to the job being applied for. Only provide the skills and recognition received that will be beneficial to the new company or employer. However, see to it that the answers provided indicate the reason of being more qualified than the other applicants.

Choose references that can provide the applicant an objective description and information. Teachers, friends, and previous employers can be willing and honest enough to provide that information. The application form must be consistent with the resume.

Tomorrow I'll be discussing How To Make Cold Calls

Cheers,

Todd

http://theoptiondog.blogspot.com/

P.S. As you know, Explore Talent is my personal favorite employment agency. I know that it fits only a particular niche, but if you are looking for an employment agency. Please check out my career center on my page, The Option Dog

On the Job Hunt - Tuesday

2010-03-16T08:52:00.005-06:00

"How to Follow Up on All Contacts"

If you are still in the job search process, it is extremely important to follow up on all contacts. It is not good to just sit and wait for results to come pouring in when you think that you've already done your part because your contact information has been distributed.

Consider two men applying for a prime position at a company. After the interview, the first applicant just sits around waiting to hear from his prospective employer.

On the other hand, the second applicant distributes his contact information to some people that he met in the company. Furthermore, applicant number two does a follow-up on the results of the job interview a few days later. The first applicant has not been heard from, because he just relies on the basic "We'll call you" routine. Who do you think will have a greater chance of getting the job?

Even though the first applicant is more qualified, since he did not follow up or even send a thank you note to the interviewer, in the end, he does not get the job.

If you are still waiting for that job offer and you do not follow up on your contacts, your chances of getting hired become slimmer. In business, following up on all of your contacts is a sure-fire way to spread the word about you, your business sense and expanding your horizons.

If you are still looking for a job, here are some tips on how to follow up on your contacts:

* Send a thank you note right after the interview, ideally after a couple of days. This is a way of getting the prospective employer to hear from you again. Should you not get hired for the current position that they offer, someone from that company will likely keep your information on file for future consideration.

* Make sure that you leave your mobile and landline number, e-mail address and home address so that prospective employers will have no excuse of not getting in touch with you.

* Be accurate in getting the contact information of perspective employers. In return, when you place their information on any letter that you send out (i.e. resumes, thank you notes) avoid typographical errors and make sure that you have their names correct, to see to it that everything is in order.

* Some companies do take a look at your character references so alert the people on your list that they might receive a call from your prospective employers.

* Always be on the positive side. Should you not get hired for a particular position, you may ask the people from that company for referrals to other companies or at least keep you in mind for future hiring.

If you are currently in business, whether you are just starting out or in the midst of expanding, you also need to make sure to follow up on all important contacts. For example, you go to a corporate event and you have distributed a lot of business cards. Do not stop there. These people might eventually bring big business to your company so it is important to build up a strong business relationship with them.

Here are some tips on following up on your contacts if you are already in business:

* Send thank you notes to current and future customers. This rule does not just apply to people applying for a job. This is much more helpful for those who are already in business, as a simple thank you note would remind customers of which company they are dealing with and your brand name will be imprinted on their minds. This practice should send more business your way.

* Send follow up messages. If you are in sales, it is good to follow up on existing buyers who are most likely to purchase your products again.

You might also want to personalize any correspondence that you send out as this leaves the customers feeling as if they know you personally. This should lead you to earning their trust, which in turn leaves the customer feeling secure that you are handling efficiently whatever business it is that they throw your way.

* Make sure that you follow up swiftly and promptly. The rule of thumb is to reply fast, fast, fast. Whether it is a solution to a problem or sending out an order or replying to a letter, responding quickly to a customer is the easiest way for them to think of you and your company in a positive way.

Good Luck!!!

Cheers,

Todd

http://theoptiondog.blogspot.com/

P.S. As you can tell I am a huge fan of the employment agency Explore Talent. But if you are looking for a job in a different arena, please check out the career center at The Option Dog Blog I have set up. There is something there for everybody.

The Option Dog

On the Job Hunt

2010-03-15T08:58:00.006-06:00

Warm Contacts

As an affiliate Marketer I have a few job agencies that I represent. As a matter of fact you can see them on the left side of the blog page. Having said that I thought I would focus on them and this job market. I know a lot of people are looking for work. So I thought I would try to help

How to Create a List of Warm Contacts

Usually when you are looking for a job, you would ask for help from family and friends. You would contact these people to ask for information on current job openings, business opportunities and tips.

Your family, relatives and friends belong to your warm contact list. The warm contact list is the list of people with whom you have or had some personal association. A former classmate, officemate or neighbor may belong to your warm contact list.

Who may be included in your warm contact list? Here are a number of selections.

* Relatives and Friends

These people are always willing to help you in your job search or business venture. They will be able to provide you information if they have some, or refer you to trustworthy people who will be able to help you. If they will introduce you to some of their contacts, they can surely provide honest information to you regarding the person you are going to associate with.

* Members of the church, political party, social club or fraternity or sorority

You probably did not expect it, but people who share the same faith, beliefs or hobbies may also help you with finding a job. You may have a different career from theirs, but they might know somebody who is in the same field or will be able to help you in your career.

However, depending on your level of association with them, they may think twice about giving their opinion or thoughts about their contacts. Their opinion can sometimes help you in making a strategy on how to approach and ask for help from their contacts.

* People who sell you things

You may think that your relationship with these people is purely based on trading goods and services, then paying for them. However, people who sell you things are also sources of information when networking.

Since these people sell their goods to different types of persons, they may have associated with somebody who belongs to the same field as you do, or have heard information about your target job from their other clients.

These people will also be happy to help you, since they know that maintaining a pleasant relationship with you means a stable business. Also, if you have a good job means you have increased your purchasing power, and then it could also mean that you may purchase more from them.

* Former employers, colleagues or co-workers

Maintaining a good relationship with previous employers and colleagues has more benefits than you can imagine. This is the reason that most people try their best to iron out any difficulties with their previous employers even if they are no longer associated with the company. Aside from the possibility that your potential employer will call previous employers when they review your job history, former employers and colleagues are also a good source of information related to that field.

When you ask for help from family and friends, there is the possibility that the information that they can give to you is just from another source. They may not be able to give you first-hand information or detailed information unless they also work in the same field that you came from or would like to go into.

This is very different when you consult former employers and colleagues from the same sector. They will be able to provide you with valuable information and may be able to clarify such information and answer you questions.

* Members of your professional organization

If you belong to a professional organization related to the field in which you are looking for a job, you can consult the organization for current posting from the members. If you don't belong to any, consider joining one since this will be beneficial to you career growth.

A professional organization can provide you unbiased information on current job openings from its members. The organization can also give you details on the company profile and even on current market and career trends.

These are the most important people that you should include when creating a list of your warm contacts. It is better if you contact them all so you can have as many options in your job search. When you talk to them, tell them that you are actively seeking a job.

I'll be featuring articles about the job search experience this week. Hopefully it helps.

Cheers,

Todd
Good Luck

P.S. click on one of the banners to go to Explore Talent. They are a great agency for talent. I myself am a registered user. I can highly recommend them

WEEKLY MEDITATION AND PRAYER

2010-03-14T08:57:00.004-06:00

Weekly Prayer and Meditation

James 3 NIV

Taming the Tongue

¹Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. ²We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.

³When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. ⁴Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. ⁵Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. ⁶The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

⁷All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, ⁸but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

⁹With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. ¹⁰Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. ¹¹Can both fresh water and salt^[a] water flow from the same spring? ¹²My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.

Two Kinds of Wisdom

¹³Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. ¹⁴But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. ¹⁵Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. ¹⁶For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.

¹⁷But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. ¹⁸Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.

Presence Of The Lord - Blind F...

My Work Day

2010-03-13T15:33:00.002-07:00

Here is a perfect description of my work day

Sad as it may seem

Happy Friday

2010-03-12T09:01:00.004-07:00

Happy Friday

Hi beloved readers,

This week has not been so good marketing wise. I have had trouble with my ad networks and I didn't make any money to speak of. So today I'm not only going to post my Twitter Treasure Chest. (which always makes me money) But also I'm gonna post some fun stuff too. ENJOY

Just want you to know that sometimes that is how it goes sometimes

Money can be made in so many different ways online, but
only if you do things the right way, as anyone who is
still struggling will know, there are plenty of
opportunities - but making money from them is harder
than it looks!

Twitter is no different - I am sure that every day scores
or marketers are banned from it for 'spammy' practices.

They think that signing up to follow lots of people
then spamming them with links is good business...

It's not!

I teach you in my book how to use stealth techniques to
get people to see you as a trusted friend while you pull
down sales.

They pat you on the back while handing you their money.

That is the way things should be! :)

You'll learn all that and more in 'Twitter Treasure
Chest' - get your copy using the link below.

http://www.newtrafficalerts.com/ttcsalespage.html

Thanks again!

Talk soon,

Todd

PS - This is the last time I'll be reminding you of
this great book so don't forget to get your copy and
start using it now!

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This Afternoon - Nickelback

Effective Brand Name Marketing

2010-03-11T08:09:00.000-07:00

DO YOU CONDUCT EXTENSIVE RESEARCH BEFORE LAUNCHING

2010-03-10T07:48:00.005-07:00

Doing Research on Marketing

Research on marketing is essential to understand the pattern of marketing. This is possible by searching existing knowledge related to business marketing. It is a form of business research, business-to-business marketing research and business marketing research. Marketing research is done in many forms and all these forms are known as problem-identification research.

Research in advertising is done to determine the copy testing of advertisements. It is also used to know the efficiency of ads placed in any medium, the customer attention it gets, the message it delivers and how it motivates the customers to buy the product.

Commercial eye tracking is done to understand the visual behavior of the customer. Ads, websites, etc., are analyzed for this. Before an advertisement is released in the market, its performance can be fore-casted with the help of copy testing which takes consumer's level of attention, motivation, brand liking, and entertainment into consideration.

Public Enemy #1 - Mötley Crüe

When a customer buys something online he analysis it in order to make the decision, this one of the criteria on which consumer decision research is done. Interviews and surveys can be done to understand consumer's level of satisfaction, which is known as customer satisfaction studies. The demographic and psychology of the people of a particular geographical region can be studied with the help of segmentation research.

When analyzing is to be done about brand recognition, brand performance, brand preference and awareness, ad tracking is done. A favorite brand can be recognized with the help of brand equity research.

Tests are conducted so as to determine what customer thinks about a brand or a product and it is specifically known as brand name testing. The demand of a product can be understood by demand estimation. After the demand of the product is taken care of, the quality should be checked from time to time.

Appointing mystery shoppers who is usually an employee of the market research firm does this. He buys goods through a salesperson and notes down the whole experience. This procedure can be used to do research about rival companies products.

Before practical application of a concept, concept testing should be done which tells whether the targeted audience will like the idea or not.

Come On And Dance - Mötley Crü...

Test marketing is done by introducing a product in small numbers in the market and observing the sales, after which the product is launched on a large-scale. After the initial phase, when the company thinks of increasing the price of the product, price elasticity testing should be carried out which shows customer reaction to price fluctuations. Distribution channel audits are conducted to understand the attitudes of retailers and distributors towards specific products and brands.

The more tech savvy form of marketing research is Internet strategic intelligence. The likes and dislikes of the customers can be directly known with the help of chats, blogs and forums. Online panels are a group of experts who accept the marketing research done online.

All the researches that are carried out can be classified as primary research, which gathers original research, and secondary research, which is based on a primary research and information published by other resources. Secondary research costs less as research is done on already researched data, but the result isn't efficient.

The research designs used by marketing research are either based on questioning or are based on observations. Quantitative marketing research and qualitative marketing research are based on questioning. Quantitative marketing research is done to derive conclusions like questionnaires forms and survey. The number of respondents involved is high. Qualitative marketing research is done to understand something like in-depth interviews and projective techniques.

Marketing research based on observations is called experimental technique and ethnographic studies. Test markets and purchase laboratories are examples of experimental techniques. The quantity measured is determined by understanding the factors that are responsible for the success of a product and then one or some of the factors are changed and the result is observed. In ethnographic studies observations are done longitudinally or done at several instances of time or cross-sectional, or done at only a particular time.

Research on marketing is similar to exit polling in politics. The market is studied from different angles, at different time, and under different circumstances.

Cheers,

Todd

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Using Your Content for Internet Marketing

2010-03-09T09:42:00.005-07:00

Using Your Content for Internet Marketing

If you are currently marketing your business online and have not put a great deal of thought into the content on your website, you may be making an incredibly costly mistake. The content on your website is invaluable for a number of reasons.

First of all it gives visitors to your website their first impression of your business and the products and services you offer. Additionally, well written content can be instrumental in selling your products and services to your potential customers.

Finally, the content on your website can influence the size of the target audience you are able to reach by helping to improve your search engine rankings. With your content capable of doing so much, it is clear you should be hiring a professional content writer to assist you writing the copy for your website. This article will delve deeper into the importance of providing accurate, concise and informative content on your website when you are marketing online.

One of the most basic reasons why the quality of the content on your website is so important is because visitors to your website will likely form their initial opinions of your website based on the content on your website.

If the copy is poorly written, does not hold the visitors attention and does not promote your products and services well visitors are likely to exit your website without making a purchase. Conversely, if the copy on your website is well written, engages the reader and promotes the products and services you offer the visitor is more likely to investigate the website further to learn more about the products and services and may make a purchase.

The content of your website will be one of the aspects of the website which is first noticed by visitors so it is important for this content to be well written.

Well written sales copy can also be very persuasive and may compel visitors to the website to purchase the products or services offered on the website. This is important especially if the main purpose of the website is to sell the products or services.

The sales copy should accurately describe the products or services offered, stress the importance of these products and services and compel the visitor to make a purchase. All of this should be done without appearing to be blatantly advertising the products and services. Writing this type of copy can be quite complicated and typically requires hiring a sales copywriter who is experienced and skilled at writing this type of informative and persuasive content.

Sales copy written by an amateur or an inexperienced writer will not likely be as effective as copy written by a professional with a great deal of experience in Internet marketing.

Finally the content on your website is very important because it can greatly influence your search engine rankings. This is critical because high search engine rankings help your business to reach a considerably larger audience. Internet users are typically looking for information quickly and want immediate results to their inquiries.

Search engines understand this profile and write complicated algorithms which help them to supply the most relevant websites when a user searches for a particular word or phrase. This is important to business owners because Internet users realize the value of search engines and are likely to only visit websites which rank well in the search engines. This includes websites which rank on the first page or two of search results.

Your business might sell football jerseys and you may have a well designed website, a superior inventory and excellent prices but if your website does not rank well in search engines you are missing out on a great deal of free advertising.

If your website lands on the third page or lower most visitors who search for relevant terms will not likely visit your website because they will have found what they were looking for on earlier pages. This is where the content on your website becomes important.

Websites containing content which has been optimized for particular keywords will likely rank well with search engines. Hiring a writer skilled in writing optimized content can help to improve your search engine rankings so you can reach more potential customers.

Cheers,

Todd

Good Monday Morning

2010-03-08T08:45:00.002-07:00

I can't really think about what to write about today.

So have a good week!

Todd

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WEEKLY MEDITATION AND PRAYER - I Got Churched

2010-03-07T08:26:00.005-07:00

Weekly Prayer and Meditation.

Daily Manna from the Net for Sunday, March 7, 2010 [James 1:2-15]

Trials and Temptations

²Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

^{(Devout Christian and Pro Wrestler Shawn 'The HeartBreak Kid' and "Mr. Wrestlemania" Michaels)}

⁴Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. ⁵If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

⁶But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. ⁷That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; ⁸he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.

⁹The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. ¹⁰But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. ¹¹For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.

(Devout Christian and Pro Wrestler Michelle McCool)

¹²Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

¹³When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; ¹⁴but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. ¹⁵Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

¹⁶Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. ¹⁷Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. ¹⁸He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

James 1:12-15 NIV

Wooden Jesus - Great White

(Rockers are also Believers)

Listening and Doing - James 1:19-27

(God of War 3 on PS3 - Believers are also Gamers!)

¹⁹My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, ²⁰for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. ²¹Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

²²Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. ²³Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror ²⁴and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ²⁵But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does.

²⁶If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. ²⁷Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Hope you enjoyed this weeks Prayer and Inspiration. I know I sure enjoyed putting it together

God Bless,

Todd

P.S. Devout Christians are also Single...

Hiring a Consultant for Internet Marketing

2010-03-05T09:21:00.001-07:00

Hiring a Consultant for Internet Marketing

Hiring a Consultant for Internet Marketing

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If you are considering jumping into the world of Internet marketing but do not have experience in this type of marketing, it is definitely worthwhile to consider hiring a consultant to assist you in your advertising endeavor.

This is important because they can do a great deal to assist you in ensuring that the marketing effort is a success. You may pay more for their services than you would to handle the Internet marketing on your own but the results you gain from the effort will likely be significantly higher.

Hiring a consultant to assist you in your Internet marketing campaign is even a worthwhile endeavor if you have some experience in Internet marketing but are competing in a competitive niche and need some additional assistance to help you rise above the competition.

The key to hiring a consultant to assist in an Internet marketing campaign is to hire the right consultant.

You will find there are many different options available to you as Internet marketing has become a huge industry. However, not all consultants are created equal. You may find that some consultants can create significantly better results than other consultants.

There are, however, a few characteristics to look for when seeking a qualified consultant in the Internet marketing industry.

Surprisingly cost is not one of the most important considerations. Experience and past performance are much more important. You can compare costs among consultants who are similarly qualified but using cost as a primary source of evaluation is not recommended.

Experience is very important when it comes to selecting a consultant to assist you in an Internet marketing campaign. Experience is critical because consultants who have a great deal of experience also have a great deal of understanding of which techniques work best and which techniques are not as effective.

This can save you a great deal of time and money as there will likely not be as much experimentation necessary as there would be with a less experienced consultant. More experienced consultants will also likely be better skilled at dealing with clients and will likely answer your questions more quickly and keep you better informed about the progress of your Internet marketing campaign. This is important because you will likely be very interested in receiving progress reports and staying up to date on everything that is going on with your Internet marketing campaign.

Seeking out a consultant in the Internet marketing industry with an excellent past record of performance is also very important. This is so important because consultants who have had a great deal of success in the past will likely have a great deal of success while assisting you as well.

In Marketing, Past performance is considered to be one of the best indications of future performance. This does not mean that new consultants are necessarily going to perform poorly but there is some risk involved in selecting a consultant who does not have a great deal of experience or who has not performed well in the past.

You can feel much more confident putting your Internet marketing campaign in the hands of a consultant who typically generates the type of results you are looking for in your own Internet marketing campaign.

Once you have evaluated consultants on the basis of experience and past performance, it is time to start considering price.

Considering price early in the process of seeking a consultant may cause you to be influenced by price over performance. Some consultants may be incredibly affordable but if they are not capable of producing the desired results, it may end up being a complete waste of money. However, once you have narrowed your list of potential consultants down to a few qualified candidates, it is definitely time to start comparing prices.

Once you are confident each of the candidates on your list is well qualified, choosing the least expensive candidate is worthwhile. However it is important to note all of the fees involved to ensure you are making an accurate cost comparison.

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Daily Prayer and Meditation

2010-03-05T07:00:00.004-07:00

Daily Prayer and Meditation

¹⁰ The length of our days is seventy years—
or eighty, if we have the strength;
yet their span ^[a] is but trouble and sorrow,
for they quickly pass, and we fly away.

¹¹ Who knows the power of your anger?
For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you.

¹² Teach us to number our days aright,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

¹³ Relent, O LORD! How long will it be?
Have compassion on your servants.

¹⁴ Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love,
that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.

Daily Manna from the Net for Friday, March 5, 2010 [Psalm 90:10-14]

Freedom in Christ

¹It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

²Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all. ³Again I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law. ⁴You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. ⁵But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. ⁶For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.

⁷You were running a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth? ⁸That kind of persuasion does not come from the one who calls you. ⁹"A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough." ¹⁰I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is throwing you into confusion will pay the penalty, whoever he may be. ¹¹Brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished. ¹²As for those agitators, I wish they would go the whole way and emasculate themselves! Galatians 5:1-15

¹³You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature^[a]; rather, serve one another in love. ¹⁴The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."^[b] ¹⁵If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.

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Can I Make Money With Twitter?

2010-03-04T15:55:00.005-07:00

Can I make money from Twitter?

YES! Duh!!!

Hi Loyal and Beloved Readers,

The million dollar question...

Money can be made in so many different ways online, but
only if you do things the right way, as anyone who is
still struggling will know, there are plenty of
opportunities - but making money from them is harder
than it looks!

Twitter is no different - I am sure that every day scores
or marketers are banned from it for 'spammy' practices.

They think that signing up to follow lots of people
then spamming them with links is good business...

It's not!

I teach you in my book how to use stealth techniques to
get people to see you as a trusted friend while you pull
down sales.

They pat you on the back while handing you their money.

That is the way things should be! :)

You'll learn all that and more in 'Twitter Treasure
Chest' - get your copy using the link below.

The Twitter Treasure Chest is Right Here

Thanks again!

Talk soon,

Todd

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Yoga For Beginners - Health care marketing

2010-03-03T08:13:00.004-07:00

Benefits of Yoga

Yoga through meditation works remarkably to achieve harmony and helps the mind work in synchronization with the body. How often do we find that we are unable to perform our activities properly and in a satisfying manner because of the confusions and conflicts in our mind weigh down heavily upon us?

Stress is the number one suspect affecting all parts of our physical, endocrinal and emotional system. And with the help of yoga this things can be corrected.

At the physical level, yoga and its cleansing practices have proven to be extremely effective for various disorders. Remember yoga is 99% practice. Also yoga is a spiritual path with a physical component.

Listed below are just some of the benefits of yoga that you can get.

Benefits of Yoga 1: Yoga is known to increase flexibility; yoga has postures that trigger the different joints of the body. Including those joints that are not acted upon with regular exercises routines.

Benefits of Yoga 2: Yoga also increases the lubrication of joints, ligament and tendons. The well-researched yoga positions exercise the different tendons and ligaments of the body.

It has also been found that the body which may have started doing yoga being a rigid one may experience a quite remarkable flexibility in the end on those parts of the body which have not been consciously worked upon.

Benefits of Yoga 3: yoga also massages all organs of the body. Yoga is perhaps the only exercise that can work on through your internal organs in a thorough manner, including those that hardly get externally stimulated during our entire lifetime.

Benefits of Yoga 4: Yoga acts in a wholesome manner on the various body parts. This stimulation and massage of the organs in turn benefits us by keeping away disease and providing a forewarning at the first possible instance of a likely onset of disease or disorder.

One of the far-reaching benefits of yoga is the uncanny sense of awareness that it develops in the practitioner of an impending health disorder or infection.

This in turn enables the person to take pre-emptive corrective action

Benefits of Yoga 5: yoga offers a complete detoxification of the body. It gently stretches the muscles and joints as we;; as massaging the various organs, yoga ensures the optimum blood supply to various parts of the body.

This helps in the flushing out of toxins from every nook and cranny of your body as well as providing nourishment up to the last point. This leads to benefits such as delayed ageing, energy and a remarkable zest for life.

Benefits of Yoga 6: yoga is also an excellent way to tone your muscles. Muscles which have been flaccid and weak are stimulated repeatedly to shed excess fats and flaccidity.

But these enormous physical benefits are just a side effect of this powerful practice. What yoga does is harmonize the mind with the body and these results in real quantum benefits.

It is now an open secret that the will of the mind has enabled people to achieve extraordinary physical feats, which proves beyond doubt the mind and body connection.

In fact yoga = meditation, because both work together in achieving the common goal of unity of mind, body and spirit which can lead to an experience of eternal bliss that you can only feel through yoga.

The meditative practices through yoga help in achieving an emotional balance through detachment.

This in turn creates a remarkable calmness and a positive outlook, which also has tremendous benefits on the physical health of the body.

Cheers. I posted this for a couple of reasons. First how to sell without the hard sell and second because yoga and health care is the biggest moneymaker out there.

Namaste,

Todd

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The Freelance Writer

2010-03-02T07:53:00.003-07:00

The Freelance Writer

An online freelance writer is someone who writes articles, eBooks, web content, newsletters, ezine, and anything else. They are paid to write up interesting, educational articles that capture their audience. They are paid to fill content on the web. All the writing that a freelance writer does is usually the buyers copyright forever.

It is a very fun career if you like to write because you are always learning about new things. The greatest part of it is the fact that you get to make your own hours and work from the comfort of your own home. It is great for stay at home mothers or handicapped people or people with very busy schedules.

You write on your own time as long as you finish your projects on your due date. Depending on what you write, you could get paid about 500 dollars for an eBook, not bad.

A freelance writer finds their projects many different ways, such as word of mouth or referrals, or online services. Elance is an online service where employers can post jobs for freelancers, programmers, tech support, etc.

There are many sites like this one where you can go to find work, although there is usually a monthly fee you must pay to get these desirable jobs. When accepting a job, if there is no provided contract, a freelance writer should always create an informal contract describing the project, due date, fees, etc.

The work that freelance writers submit should be fresh and creative. It should NEVER be plagiarized. A freelance writer will always spell check their work and make sure it sounds great. Having a portfolio of your work is an excellent idea because it shows how great of a writer you are under varied projects. Taking some online writing classes will also keep you learning new ways to write better. Details always count so make sure you keep up to date and always write from your heart.

Cheers,

Todd

THE SECRETS OF INTERNET AND ONLINE MARKETING

2010-03-01T09:18:00.003-07:00

THE SECRETS OF INTERNET AND ONLINE MARKETING

You probably already use the Online World for many things.
Whether you use it for entertainment, research, sending E-mail
to friends and family, or just discussing numerous subject
topics with others.

Of all the things you can do online, there is one that you
should definitely know how to do. MARKET A BUSINESS ONLINE!

That's right, with the power of the Online World to reach
millions of people, Online Marketing is definitely an awesome
tool that no business should be without.

The simple fact that advertising is practically FREE. The ability to get the results of thousands of dollars in free publicity is practically unheard of in business today. Only recently have more and more people figured out how to utilize the ever exploding Online World to market their business efforts.

Think about it, there is probably no business in existence that
could not benefit from free publicity! And the fact that
properly utilizing free advertising raises net profits to
unbelievable levels! Using any or all of the major online
services, or the INTERNET, can help you market your business
efforts.

Let's start with plain-old advertising. On America Online, for
example, they will let you place classified advertisements for
FREE! They have a variety of classifications to choose from.

By placing these small free ads you can generate some very quality
leads that can turn into sales. Or if you are a really good
marketer you could sell something straight from your free ad.
Wouldn't that be something, using the actual free ad to do all
of the selling.

The other services offer free advertising from time to time.
When they do charge for classified ads it is usually very
inexpensive, and still a great deal considering how many people
those ads can reach.

When you place any advertisements you
should always "code" your ads. This means put something in each
individual ad that will tell you, if you get any business from
it, which ad it came from. This way, you will probably find
that some sections are better producers than others, and you
will want to concentrate on these sections and not the ones that
weren't making any money.

To code an ad you could make them request a certain "report" for
more information. You should give each report a different code
for each ad. Such as: "ask for report #1tv" , this way you
would know that this request came from the ad on television,
for sale category, and so forth. If they send you an order
straight from the ad, make them give you an order #, which would
be different for each ad.

THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE WHO ARE ADVERTISING ONLINE ARE NOT USING THESE AD CODES!!! THIS IS A MAJOR MARKETING MISTAKE!!!

By not tracking exactly which ads are making money, they are
wasting their time by continually placing ads in "loser"
categories. The actual code can be anything you want to assign
to it.

ALWAYS keep track of every ad you place.

Make a note of
what it said, where and when it was placed. You will be
pleasantly surprised when you analyze your "ad data" and see
some positive trends developing. Just repeat these trends and
it will help you to make more money!

How would you like to find a name list of several hundred (or
even thousand) people who might be interested in the particular
product or service you are selling based on their jobs or
interests? Wouldn't that be great!? Well, you can! And the
Online Services supply this service as a part of your regular
membership.

This little unknown tool is called the "Member Directory!" You
can do searches in the directory for other users with certain
characteristics. For example, if you were selling fishing
equipment, you could do a search by "fishing." All of the people
that were registered in the directory and had listed fishing as
one of their hobbies would show up on that search list. You
could now send each one of those people an e-mail message
telling them about your product or service, it's just like using
a mailing list, but you have no postage! (*Make sure you check
with your Online service to see if they allow unsolicited
E-mail.)

You can also get the names of several prospects by doing some
"browsing" in the different topic forums. Using the earlier
example of looking for people who fish, you could look under
sports until you found a discussion on fishing. You could then
take note of the users' names that were participating in the
discussions. You could do the same thing on the INTERNET with
one of the many newsgroup topics that they have.

The bottom line is that you "test" and record the results of
your Online Marketing efforts. Then just repeat the steps that
are making you money and expand on them to reach more people.

Doing simple research on the Internet. The Internet has several
mailing lists that are dedicated to marketing on the Internet.
You will also find hundreds of articles on the World Wide Web.
By searching one of the WWW search engines like Webcrawler you
can find all the information you can read. Use search strings
such as: "online marketing", "internet advertising", "selling
online", and so on.

You can also find many books on the subject at your local
bookstore or being advertised online.

Cheers,

Todd

WEEKLY MEDITATION AND PRAYER

2010-02-28T10:55:00.002-07:00

Happy Sunday

Weekly Prayer and Meditation

I believe my Prosperity is provided by God. My income comes from being an affiliate marketer. My Prosperity and Magnificent Life comes from being a Child of the most High God

Leviticus 23:33-44 NIV

Feast of Tabernacles

³³ The LORD said to Moses, ³⁴ "Say to the Israelites: 'On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the LORD's Feast of Tabernacles begins, and it lasts for seven days. ³⁵ The first day is a sacred assembly; do no regular work. ³⁶ For seven days present offerings made to the LORD by fire, and on the eighth day hold a sacred assembly and present an offering made to the LORD by fire. It is the closing assembly; do no regular work.

³⁷ (" 'These are the LORD's appointed feasts, which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies for bringing offerings made to the LORD by fire—the burnt offerings and grain offerings, sacrifices and drink offerings required for each day. ³⁸ These offerings are in addition to those for the LORD's Sabbaths and ^[a] in addition to your gifts and whatever you have vowed and all the freewill offerings you give to the LORD.)

³⁹ " 'So beginning with the fifteenth day of the seventh month, after you have gathered the crops of the land, celebrate the festival to the LORD for seven days; the first day is a day of rest, and the eighth day also is a day of rest.

⁴⁰ On the first day you are to take choice fruit from the trees, and palm fronds, leafy branches and poplars, and rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days. ⁴¹ Celebrate this as a festival to the LORD for seven days each year. This is to be a lasting ordinance for the generations to come; celebrate it in the seventh month. ⁴² Live in booths for seven days: All native-born Israelites are to live in booths ⁴³ so your descendants will know that I had the Israelites live in booths when I brought them out of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.' "

⁴⁴ So Moses announced to the Israelites the appointed feasts of the LORD.

Why Me - Styx

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.

But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12-14 NIV

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Soul Searching

2010-02-27T16:41:00.004-07:00

Soul Searching

For the past couple days I have been not feeling well. I have had a headache and needed to see my acupuncturist.

I am addicted to this blog and I need to post...so today I'm just gonna relax.

Here is some art and entertainment for today

Wind Of Change - Peter Frampto...

Lines On My Face - Peter Framp...

Cheers,

Todd

Targeted Internet Marketing Strategies

2010-02-25T08:13:00.006-07:00

Targeted Internet Marketing Strategies

Converting Traffic into Money

Internet marketing is one of the most powerful and consistently-expanding industry presently, which has gained a lot of popularity these recent years. Thus, it resulted to thousands of business that prefer to endorse and sell their products and services through the Internet, aiming to learn, develop, and use the latest Internet marketing solutions.

The battle has shifted from another field, yet the concept of running an online-based business is still the same as of the traditional businesses. Marketing is still the most important aspect of running a business. It is evident on famous brands over the Internet that are spending huge amounts of money just to have the most elegant and eye-catching online advertisement.

These huge brands realized that these online ads, just like the typical ads that they make in broadcast and print media, provide huge contributions to the increased marketability of their products and brand awareness.

Thus, it is not surprising to see different kinds and formats of online ads posted on different websites around the web. For online businesses and companies, the same concept still applies; especially since the competition in the Internet is now fiercer than before.

To sustain competition, Internet marketing companies must have a definite and flexible marketing plan that is aimed not just on attracting more traffic to their websites, but also convert this traffic into increased sales.

They will achieve this through targeted Internet marketing or targeting potential clients who are in need of their products.

There are various targeted Internet marketing strategies that can be used to increase traffic to your website. However, getting more traffic to your website is useless if you cannot convert it into sales. Getting individuals who will not find any use of your products is good as saying that you are still invisible on the Internet. The objective of your targeted Internet marketing strategies is not just to get traffic you need to convert them into real money.

What are these targeted Internet marketing strategies? Take a look on the following items and follow the strategy that you think will work for your Internet marketing business advantage.

ï Identifying markets- you can concentrate your marketing efforts into the core market that has a use for your products. For instance, your online business is about childrenís toys. You can place online advertisements on websites that offer free pointers about children care.

ï Exchanging links- you can exchange links with other websites that are related to the products that you are offering. This can help you increase the visibility of your online business to individuals who need your products.

ï Article writing- you will just drive away your potential clients of they will just see images of your products, a brief description, and their tag price. You must provide initial information about your online business as a whole through writing articles. You can post these articles on sites that offer general pointers about a wide range of products. You can also submit it to article directories and have it republished in high-traffic websites. This will further increase your businessí visibility among clients who are looking for information about the products that they want to purchase.

ï Online forums and bulletin boards- getting involved in online forums and bulletin boards is a highly effective strategy, since you can encourage potential clients to visit your site if they are looking for advice and help on the products you are offering.

Getting noticed on the Internet is the best way of becoming successful in the Internet marketing industry. Moreover, anyone that you will convince to visit your site, as much as possible, must be transformed into your long-term product evangelizers.

Traffic alone is insufficient to help you grow your online business and your bank account. It takes some courage to say to your clients that you badly need them and their business with you is the lifeblood of your business". That is what targeted Internet marketing is all about getting as much clients that you need and patronize what you are offering for sale.

Internet marketing is a huge marketplace. But with right-targeted marketing strategies, you will see how great and easy it is to earn money on the Internet.

Cheers

Todd

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Astanga Vinyasa Yoga

2010-02-24T08:44:00.004-07:00

Every Sunday I am a Christian. Every Wednesday I am a Sikh. Everyday I am 100% spiritually devout.

On this blog I usually discuss online marketing. Today I would like to present online marketing from the perspective of a non-internet marketing blog. This post is about health and fitness. I am also writing this article because I after a half day of skiing and having a three day headache I wanted people to know the benefits of yoga.

Astanga Vinyasa Yoga for Fat Loss

Astanga, or sometimes spelled ashtanga Yoga is actually taught today by a man named Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, in Mysore, India. He has brought astanga yoga to the west about 25 years ago and still teaches today at 91 years of age.

Astanga yoga began with the rediscovery of the ancient manuscript Yoga Korunta. It describes a unique system of Hatha yoga as practiced and created by the ancient sage Vamana Rishi. It is believed to be the original asana practiced intended by Patanjali.

The Yoga Korunta emphasizes vinyasa, or breath-synchronized movement, where one practices a posture with specific breathing patterns associated with it. This breathing technique is called ujayyi pranayama, or the victorious breath, and it is a process that produces intense internal heat and a profuse sweat that purifies and detoxifies the muscles and organs.

This also releases beneficial hormones and nutrients, and is usually massaged back into the body. The breath ensures efficient circulation of blood. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind.

There is a proper sequence to follow when practicing Astanga yoga. One must graduate from one sequence of postures to move onto the next. The Primary Series (Yoga Chikitsa) detoxifies and aligns the body, purifying it so that toxins do not block.

The Intermediate Series (Nadi Shodhana) purifies the nervous system by opening and clearing the energy channels, allowing energy to pass through easily. The Advanced Series A, B, C, and D (Sthira Bhaga) integrate the grace and stamina of the practice, which calls for intense flexibility.

It is best to find a trained and knowledgeable teacher to assist you through this discipline. It is an intense practice that is rigorous, six days a week. You are guaranteed to find inner peace and fulfillment with each breath you take.

Namaste and God Bless

Todd

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Generating Advertising That is Free

2010-02-23T08:12:00.004-07:00

Generating Advertising That is Free

The Twitter Treasure Chest

One of the best ways to get leads on the Internet is by getting a product mention or a free link on another website. Effective online marketing is all about putting your product or service in front of potential customers at the exact time that they are looking for it. This technique is known as pinpoint marketing. Pinpoint marketing is much different than advertising on radio or television, which are known as interruptive marketing techniques.

Interruptive marketing costs a lot more than pinpoint marketing and is less effective for the simple reason that you're attempting to put your product out there in front of everybody instead of pinpointing those potential customers who want to find out more about you and your business.

Pinpoint Marketing: Pinpoint marketing is the process of sending the right message at the right time so that it produces actual results. For example, if you're at a ball game and are eating a bag of popcorn. Just when you take a handful of popcorn the Coca-Cola logo appears on the big screen. The next you thing you know you're looking for the first vendor who can sell you a can of Coke.

However, if an advertisement for a new car appears on the big screen while you're watching the game and eating popcorn, you're less likely to be interested since it's not something you're looking for at that moment. Interruptive marketing isnít really targeted because it's not something that you are actively looking for. People who use the Internet are usually looking for a solution to a problem. When you put your product in front of them at the right time you've reached a potential customer.

Day-part Marketing: The placement and timing of ads on the Internet has become so important to online marketing that some companies, such as Yahoo!, are selling advertisements in ìday-partî. Day-part is something that has always been done in television advertising. Day-part marketing works like this ñ specifying at which time of the day certain ads are viewed so that you can effectively target your customers.

Embedded Marketing Messages: These days, more people than ever are using the Internet to research a product before they buy. As well, most Internet users are becoming more serious about the amount of time that they spend online. Studies show that users are spending less time on the web and that the time they do spend surfing is focused and deliberate.

Many users bookmark their favorite websites so that they can access information fast and easily. When people want a solution to a certain problem, such as a health issue or taking a vacation, they often look online for the answers. This is why it's important for you to put your product or service right in front of them whenever you can.

Next time I'll be discussing alittle about "E-mail Marketing".

For more information about this part of Generating Advertising That is Free, please refer to my Internet Marketing guide at http://www.newtrafficalerts.com/ttcsalespage.html

Take Care,

Todd

http://www.newtrafficalerts.com/ttcsalespage.html

Can Articles About Your Business Drive qualified Buyers

2010-02-22T08:31:00.007-07:00

Can Articles About Your Business Drive qualified Buyers

YES!!!

Writing Articles as an Affordable Internet Marketing Method

From Overture, a keyword suggestion tool, you will see the millions of searches done to a certain keyword. When these keywords are typed on search boxes of search engines, indexed websites containing articles with those keywords will be displayed. And this is what leads traffic to websites with keyword-rich articles. Yes, the magic word is articles.

Content is king. You can say that again. That is why writing articles is one of the most utilized Internet marketing media today. Internet surfers just can't get enough of information on various fields. Providing information through these articles is a surefire way to drive hot traffic to your web site.

Why is this so? Here are the benefits that writing articles can give your Internet business.

1. It's absolutely free.

Too good to be true? Not. Okay, you have to pay for your Internet Service Provider. That's it. All you need is your thoughts, your computer, and your hands. If you have those, nothing will stop you from typing words that will make you complete that article for your website. On which aspect of that process did you really shell out any cent? Maybe later when your electric bills come.

2. Your website will be noticed in a short period of time.

Submit that article of yours to article directories that get the most web traffic and in no time your web site will be crawled. That is if you don't forget including your resource box or byline.

3. Obtain back links automatically.

When you submit your articles to directories, surely, other websites will make use of your article too. With the copyright terms of your articles, the URL of your website will still be in tact and will subsequently direct more traffic to your website.

4. Improve your reputation.

As an Internet marketer, if you plainly display your products on your website, you will not gain much conversion rate. Conversion is when your traffic converts to sales. You have to show that you are knowledgeable on your field. And what better way to show that than by writing articles that will allow you some bragging rights, right?

Just make your creative juices flow and jot down or key in those ideas quickly to jump start your article writing momentum. With those benefits listed above, a writer's block is the last problem you will ever be able to surmount.

Cheers,

Todd

http://www.newtrafficalerts.com/sales.html

WEEKLY MEDITATION AND PRAYER

2010-02-21T11:21:00.002-07:00

Sunday Prayer and Meditatio

We put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited.

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way:

in great endurance;

in troubles, hardships and distresses;

in beatings, imprisonments and riots;

in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger;

in purity, understanding, patience and kindness;

in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;

in truthful speech and in the power of God;

with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;

through glory and dishonor,

bad report and good report;

genuine, yet regarded as impostors;

known, yet regarded as unknown;

dying, and yet we live on;

beaten, and yet not killed;

sorrowful, yet always rejoicing;

poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

2 Corinthians 6:3-10 NIV

I Need You - LeAnn Rimes

Daily Prayer and Meditation

2010-02-20T11:30:00.000-07:00

Daily Prayer and Meditation

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?

Run in such a way as to get the prize.

Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training.

They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 NIV

I believe that these amazing athletes know that the crown they wear today is an example of a lifetime of dedication. I also think that they know better than most what is means to dedicate and sacrifice ones life for something greater than themselves

I should mention that I am super proud of these athletes. I think of their accomplishments as inspiration to achieve the greatest goal of all. Finally, I copied this pic from a blogger on posterous

Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the Lord charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.
--I Chronicles 22:13

Staying Safe with Social Networking Websites

2010-02-18T09:11:00.004-07:00

Staying Safe with Social Networking Websites

When it comes to internet safety, a large amount of focus has been placed on teenagers and the use of social networking websites. Although it is important for teenagers to be careful when using these popular websites, they are not the only ones who should be concerned with their safety. If you are an adult, who enjoys networking online, you should also be cautious when it comes to meeting and communicating with other internet users.

Although social networking websites are a great place to meet other internet users, especially ones with interests that are similar to yours, they can also be dangerous. In recent years, there have been numerous reports of instances when individuals were harmed when they went to meet an individual that they met on an online social network, which includes dating websites. If you are not careful and cautious, the same thing could happen to you.

This does not mean that you should be filled with fear; however, it does mean that you need to be cautious online.

One of the many ways that you can protect yourself, when it comes to using online social networking websites, is by watching what you post online, particularly in your profile. You may not know this, but a large number of networking sites, including MySpace, FriendFinder, and Yahoo! 360 allow all internet users to see your profile or profile page. These internet users do not necessarily have to be a member of your online community. This means that although your networking community may be safe, there are still unsavory individuals out there who could easily obtain your personal information.

In addition to the information that you make available to other internet users, including member profiles, you are advised to be cautious when making contact with other internet users, especially those that contact you. A large number of social networking websites have open memberships. Essentially, this means that anyone can easily join and become a member.

Just because someone says they are who they are doesn't necessarily mean that they are telling the truth. If at any point during your conversations you feel that you are speaking with someone who is making you feel comfortable or not telling the truth, you are advised to end your conversation.

For many individuals it is enough to chat with others online, but for some it is not enough. Whether you are asked to meet with an online friend or if you initiated the meeting yourself, you are advised to be cautious. You will not want to meet with an individual who you have only known online for a short period of time.

For safety reasons, it is advised that you speak with one of your online friends at least a month before agreeing to meet with them. If and when that meeting does take place, you are urged to have it in a public place. That way if your meeting does not go as well as you had originally planned, you will be able to ensure your safety by having others around you.

The above mentioned precautionary measures are just a few of the many that you should take. Although you may be worried about hurting someone's feelings or losing an online friend, you shouldn't be. Your safety is far too important to be concerned with what others will be thinking or feeling.

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Cheers,

Todd

Sing for The Day

2010-02-17T23:47:00.000-07:00

This is a little unusual for this blog, but it tough to be all business all the time.

Sing For The Day - Styx

Enjoy!

DO YOU NEED TO SEE RESULTS FROM YOUR MARKETING???

2010-02-17T08:41:00.007-07:00

Targeted Internet Marketing Strategies

Converting Traffic into Money

Internet marketing is one of the most powerful and consistently-expanding industry presently, which has gained a lot of popularity these recent years. Thus, it resulted to thousands of business that prefer to endorse and sell their products and services through the Internet, aiming to learn, develop, and use the latest Internet marketing solutions.

The battle has shifted from another field, yet the concept of running an online-based business is still the same as of the traditional businesses. Marketing is still the most important aspect of running a business. It is evident on famous brands over the Internet that are spending huge amounts of money just to have the most elegant and eye-catching online advertisement.

These huge brands realized that these online ads, just like the typical ads that they make in broadcast and print media, provide huge contributions to the increased marketability of their products and brand awareness.

Thus, it is not surprising to see different kinds and formats of online ads posted on different websites around the web. For online businesses and companies, the same concept still applies; especially since the competition in the Internet is now fiercer than before.

To sustain competition, Internet marketing companies must have a definite and flexible marketing plan that is aimed not just on attracting more traffic to their websites, but also convert this traffic into increased sales.

They will achieve this through targeted Internet marketing or targeting potential clients who are in need of their products.

There are various targeted Internet marketing strategies that can be used to increase traffic to your website. However, getting more traffic to your website is useless if you cannot convert it into sales. Getting individuals who will not find any use of your products is good as saying that you are still invisible on the Internet. The objective of your targeted Internet marketing strategies is not just to get traffic you need to convert them into real money.

What are these targeted Internet marketing strategies? Take a look on the following items and follow the strategy that you think will work for your Internet marketing business advantage.

ï Identifying markets- you can concentrate your marketing efforts into the core market that has a use for your products. For instance, your online business is about children's toys. You can place online advertisements on websites that offer free pointers about children care.

ï Exchanging links- you can exchange links with other websites that are related to the products that you are offering. This can help you increase the visibility of your online business to individuals who need your products.

ï Article writing- you will just drive away your potential clients of they will just see images of your products, a brief description, and their tag price. You must provide initial information about your online business as a whole through writing articles. You can post these articles on sites that offer general pointers about a wide range of products. You can also submit it to article directories and have it republished in high-traffic websites. This will further increase your business visibility among clients who are looking for information about the products that they want to purchase.

ï Online forums and bulletin boards- getting involved in online forums and bulleting boards is a highly effective strategy, since you can encourage potential clients to visit your site if they are looking for advice and help on the products you are offering.

Getting noticed on the Internet is the best way of becoming successful in the Internet marketing industry. Moreover, anyone that you will convince to visit your site, as much as possible, must be transformed into your long-term product evangelizers.

Traffic alone is insufficient to help you grow your online business and your bank account. It takes some courage to say to your clients that you badly need them and their business with you is the lifeblood of your business". That is what targeted Internet marketing is all about getting as much clients that you need and patronize what you are offering for sale.

Internet marketing is a huge marketplace. But with right-targeted marketing strategies, you will see how great and easy it is to earn money on the Internet.

Cheers to Great Success

Todd

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How can I use Twitter to Market My Business

2010-02-16T09:23:00.005-07:00

The most popular question when using twitter

Twitter can help. Here is a little blurb about the Twitter Treasure Chest

G'Day Readers

I remember when I first signed up to Twitter I thought that
I would struggle to find anyone outside of the internet
marketing or technology niches.

Boy was I wrong!

You can do a search at the bottom of the screen for any
keywords you want and get all the posts with those keywords
in, try it out sometime and you'd be surprised at what
comes up!

Like I used 'crochet' as an example in my book, there are
a huge amount of posts there for that keyword, Twitter
doesn't tell you how many, it just gives you page after page
of results to go through, but after 8 pages I just had to
stop - there was no end in sight!

So that just goes to prove that it doesn't matter what
niche you are in, I bet you can find people who are
interested in it on Twitter and get them following you.

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Talk soon,

Todd

PS -

Let's face it, getting traffic is hard, the smart people go to where the traffic already is and then merely siphon some off for themselves - much easier don't you agree?

Well there has never been a better time than now to get on Twitter and get a huge following, I can almost guarantee that things are only going to get harder on there to get followers soon. If you get in NOW then you can have a huge, loyal following within weeks and keep them with you while all the other people in the years to come struggle to get past Twitter's new rules and get a measly hundred followers.

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Question: Are they buyers?

2010-02-15T09:29:00.004-07:00

Happy Presidents Day to my loyal and cherished readers,

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Let me ask, Do you know if you have a niche of buyers yet or not?

Some niches just are not predisposed to buy things, that
is just how the niche works, and you will waste a huge
amount of time and money if you try to change their
minds!

For example, UFO and Area 51 watchers are
not really buyers of anything. They're Cheap and Broke!

I'll teach you how to identify if the niche has
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WEEKLY MEDITATION AND PRAYER

2010-02-14T10:16:00.003-07:00

Weekly Prayer and Meditation.

This week is from the Old Testament.

Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel

After Jacob had stayed with him for a whole month, 15 Laban said to him, "Just because you are a relative of mine, should you work for me for nothing? Tell me what your wages should be."

16 Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.

17 Leah had weak [a] eyes, but Rachel was lovely in form, and beautiful.

18 Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, "I'll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel."

19 Laban said, "It's better that I give her to you than to some other man. Stay here with me." 20 So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.

21 Then Jacob said to Laban, "Give me my wife. My time is completed, and I want to lie with her."

22 So Laban brought together all the people of the place and gave a feast.

23 But when evening came, he took his daughter Leah and gave her to Jacob, and Jacob lay with her.

24 And Laban gave his servant girl Zilpah to his daughter as her maidservant.

25 When morning came, there was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, "What is this you have done to me? I served you for Rachel, didn't I? Why have you deceived me?"

26 Laban replied, "It is not our custom here to give the younger daughter in marriage before the older one.

27 Finish this daughter's bridal week; then we will give you the younger one also, in return for another seven years of work."

28 And Jacob did so. He finished the week with Leah, and then Laban gave him his daughter Rachel to be his wife.

29 Laban gave his servant girl Bilhah to his daughter Rachel as her maidservant.

30 Jacob lay with Rachel also, and he loved Rachel more than Leah. And he worked for Laban another seven years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqUM6XY5KUA

The Amazing Google Traffic Pump System

2010-02-12T08:33:00.005-07:00

Hello My Friends and Beloved Readers,

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In fact, you can actually start
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Seriously! It may seem unbelievable,
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This system is deceptively easy! And,
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We have actually seen a 275% increase
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Ya, I know ... how crazy is that!

The best part is, this system uses only
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In this desperate economy we need to
carefully watch how much we spend on
website advertising.

But, if you know exactly how to setup
a simple traffic system you can duplicate
over and over again ... would you do it?

Of course you would :-)

Especially when it's FREE TRAFFIC!!

If you want to see how to setup this
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Thanks again and it is a pleasure helping you,

Todd

How To Get Accepted to CPA Networks

2010-02-11T09:48:00.003-07:00

How to Get Accepted to CPA Network?

In case you got a CPA offer (Cost per Action) and this is your first time, the most probable thing that has happened is that your application was declined when you tried to submit an application to some CPA network.

That doesn’t mean you should stop trying.

The following 3 steps might help you to get approved with CPA Networks:

Step 1. Do not commit the mistake of not completing the full application. If you find any section not applicable to you, make sure you write NA (Not Applicable) there. You have to keep in mind that one of the main reasons for CPA offer applications being denied is incomplete form.

Step 2. It is possible that the CPA manager has some extra queries in respect to your application. In that case there might be a follow up call from the manager. Make sure you answer the phone. There are a lot of instances where the individual did not respond to corresponding email or phone call and their application was cancelled. In case you miss the call make sure that you call back the manager immediately.

Step 3. It would really help if you have a blog and a professional website. A professional email account is a must. Do not make the mistake of using free websites and mail accounts. You should own the site, and you should use that email address which is provided by the website domain provider (for instance, yourname@yourdomainname.com).

You should make sure your website and blog are properly organized and that they host relevant information. It is advisable that you spend some time before you decide on the topic of your blog or website.

You can always use the free resources to use as templates for your site and blog; but do not forget to use article directories to direct you to the wanted content. Generally if your blog manages to look generic but its hollow in terms of content, it is, most probably, going to be denied.

Generally once you have applied you get a phone call from the network. In case you do not get that, don’t give up or make it an ego issue; rather call the CPA network yourself.

In the beginning its tough. Believe me I know from personal experience. Its real tough. But hang in there. It will pay off for you like you can only imagine!

Cheers,

Todd
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Understanding CPA Marketing for Affiliates

2010-02-10T09:37:00.003-07:00

Understanding CPA Marketing for
Affiliates

Like most marketing units, even
in CPA marketing around 5% of the
marketers are going home with 50%
of the commissions. There is a
lot of money on CPA marketing!
Try and visit two of the biggest
CPA networks (which would be
affiliate.com and Hydra Network)
and find out for yourself, what's
the deal with CPA marketing.

Please visit:
http://www.newtrafficalerts.com/cpaprofits/salespage/salesletter.html

CPA literally means cost per
action. As the nomenclature
suggests, a CPA network is has to
pay its affiliates every time
they attract visitors to their
sites or blogs and complete an
action. The action ranges over
form fill-ups to surveys made, to
free sample offerings, asking for
quotations, etc. You earn money
for as many leads you could
generate for a company; this is
the commission that you are
entitled to.

Don't miss seeing:
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The major difference with usual
affiliate marketing and CPA
marketing is that there is no
need to make prior sales to
demand commission. You have to
merely coax the visitor to act as
the company would like him/her to.
Now the deal is that a particular
stipulations as to how they would
like you to generate traffic for
them. You might be barred from
using sites that have just about
an organic traffic inflow from
the search engines. These
companies that do not allow for
this, might be opting for email
marketing or pay per click offers.

Check it out:
http://www.newtrafficalerts.com/cpaprofits/salespage/salesletter.html

In case you don't have a
ready-made mailing list to help
out these companies, you will
have to then use some PPC ads to
attract traffic to your site. A
keyword search should allow you
to minimize your cost per click
costs so that you could now make
enough commissions off the CPA
network.

Cheers,

Todd