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We’ve all heard the saying “living the good life”. Why would we want to live the good life when we can create the great life? I recently read the book Good to Great, Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t by Jim Collins. One of the powerful concepts that he discusses is Level 5 Leadership. We are constantly inundated with images of power leaders and celebrities whom society views as living the great life and having everything that they want in life. Is this true? Are they really living the great life or is it an illusion created by the media? I think much of it is illusion however; there are many people who are living the great life and are Level 5 Leaders. These life leaders are not generally the subject of media headlines. These are the true leaders. How can we create the great life, leading our lives and our cash machines to success? We can be the Level 5 Leaders of our own lives, creating the great life and success that we desire. Level 5 Leaders, who are the leaders of their company’s transition from good to great, have some distinctive qualities, one of which is that they are not celebrity leaders with big egos. Level 5 Leaders embody a mix of personal humility and professional will. They do not flaunt their success; they are humble, sharing their learning with others. When we look at this from both a professional and personal standpoint, in order to transition your life from good to great, you need to embody these characteristics. When we are humble in our lives, we are able to honor that we are co-creators of our lives. No matter what we achieve in life, we never do it alone (Loral’s Team Made Millionaire concept). We co-create with God and the Universe, with our friends, with our family, our team and with a number of supporting people in our lives. We are actually leading a team that assists us in creating a great life. Level 5 Leaders always come from a place of personal will. Personal will is an inner power to lead our own lives rather than controlling the lives of others so that we can get what we want. As we operate from a place of personal will we act congruently with our personal and professional values. Level 5 Leaders are resolved to do whatever it takes to make the company great, no matter how big or hard the decisions. When we desire to create a great life we need to look at what is mediocre in our lives and businesses and make decisions to change those aspects. Sometimes this involves big, hard and unpopular decisions. Level 5 leaders set up those to become their successors to have success themselves. As we create a great life, we empower others to do the same and serve as role models for our children, grandchildren, family and friends as well as for our team. “Level 5 leaders look out the window to attribute their success to factors other than themselves.” When things go poorly, they are willing to look in the mirror and take full responsibility for their creation. This is the understanding that you are a co-creator of your life. You do not create it all by yourself. The Universe, however, responds in the co-creative process based on the energy that we put out and the thoughts that we think. Therefore, when things don’t work out the way we want, we need to look at ourselves, our thoughts and our beliefs and respond accordingly, changing them based on our current results. We cannot change what is outside of ourselves; we can only change our response to it. (Watch the movie “The Secret”). I invite you to examine these characteristics and build them into your own life and successful cash machine. A great life is waiting for you as long as you are willing to do what it takes to create it. Good is the enemy of great. Few people attain great lives, in large part because it is just so easy to settle for a good life. -Jim Collins, author of Good to Great I am The Soul Power Coach, mentor, speaker, trainer and author. I help entrepreneurs move out of self sabotage and limiting beliefs so that they can make more money and experience more fun, joy and freedom in their business and in their life. http://PurposeToPassionToProfits.com |
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Saturday, November 5th, 2011Making New Resolutions
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We are in a time of making resolutions, setting goals and hoping for a positive outcome. One of the most popular resolutions has to do with health, in particular, our exercise and eating habits. The holidays are over and we feel plump and lethargic. Eat, drink and be merry has both positive (it makes us feel good at the time) and negative (it makes us feel bad later) consequences. Hordes of people flock to the gym and join weight loss programs only to fall off the band wagon at the end of February if they even make it that long. Now there is nothing wrong with joining a health club or a weight loss program however, before you run out and purchase a treadmill, a gym membership or join a weight loss program, ask yourself some simple intuitive questions. By understanding your movement, nutrition and motivation style, you will be better equipped to succeed. Your Movement Personality Do you know your preferred movement style? What kind of movement do you enjoy doing in your everyday world? If you have never enjoyed running, do you really think that you will stick with a running program, no matter how many calories it might burn? So answer the following questions. -Do you like to stroll around unrushed, evenly paced and having a sense of balance? - Are you more into schedules and structures, paying attention to detail and dislike interruption to your routine? If you like competition and fast paced adventure, outdoor sports, a running and weight training combo program, step or body pump classes or a spinning class might work well for you. If you prefer to stroll unrushed, try yoga, pilates, tai chi, walking outdoors and balance ball resistance programs. If you are driven by structure and routine you might do well with structured movement classes, a running or walking program, or a cardio/weight training combo session. If you enjoy free form movement then take a dance class such as African, ecstatic or belly dancing. Try tai chi, yoga, pilates, spinning or a circuit training class. Understanding your preference will help you to decide what type of movement will be right for you. Will you be more successful with a cardio/weight training combo, step classes, spinning, yoga, Pilates, tai chi, a walking program, dancing, outdoor sports, a combination of these or a myriad of other possibilities? By participating in a movement style that fits your movement personality, you increase your chances to succeed. Your Comfort Zone Next you need to know the environments you feel comfortable in and whether or not you can step out of your comfort zone to achieve your goals. -Do you prefer exercising at home? - Are you comfortable exercising in a gym environment? How big of a gym? -Are you comfortable exercising alone? -Do you prefer exercising with a buddy? -Do you prefer an all women or men’s facility? Is co-ed ok for you? -Do you require amenities such as childcare or a kid friendly environment? - Would you prefer a personal fitness training only facility or a public fitness center? -Do you prefer to be outdoors? Do you like warmer or colder temperatures? If you don’t like public fitness centers then you might consider taking an exercise class in your local community education program. There are many women only fitness centers for those of you who do not care for the co-ed scene however, you might have to search for a men only fitness program. If you only like to exercise outdoors in warm temperatures, then you should consider an indoor facility until it warms up. Community recreation centers offer many opportunities such as basketball and racquetball as well as swimming if variety is important to you. Many of the larger gyms and community centers offer childcare if that is important to you. If you prefer to exercise at home, make sure that you set aside a certain time everyday to engage in the activity. Having a set workout time will help you stick with it and resist the distractions that can happen in the home environment. There are many personal trainers that come to the home of their clients to assist them in their fitness goals. Private training facilities that are specifically for personal trainers and their clients are starting to pop up in our area. These are more common in larger cities and offer privacy with the benefit of a fully equipped gym. As you can see, there are many things to consider before taking those steps to get fit and healthy. By assessing your comfort zone, you can find the environment that will best suit your needs. Nutrition and You Ask yourself these questions in regard to nutrition. It will help you to decide the best route to take for weight loss and improving nutrition. - Have you been successful or unsuccessful at previous attempts to improve your diet? - Do you have possible hidden food allergies that affect your weight? - Are you taking medication that can be affecting your weight? - Do you have certain dietary needs for any current health issues? - Are you willing to keep a food log? - What foods do you currently eat that nourish all aspects of your being? - What foods do you currently eat that do not provide your being with nourishment? - Does the program that you are considering have an exercise component? - Are there emotional issues that are contributing to your body size? - Do you require support from your friends and family? Are they likely to support you? - What is the success rate of the program that you are considering? - Does the program promise quick results or does it focus on permanent lifestyle changes? If you have been unsuccessful with your nutrition plan before, consider getting help. You can join a program such as Weight Watchers, or see a nutritionist or dietician to help you. There are many online sites that can help also. If you have been successful in the past, start again by determining the behaviors that worked for you before. If you believe that you might have food allergies, consider a diet that helps you discover the culprits. There are many books available on food allergies and doctors or nutritionists that can guide you through the process of discovery. If you are on medication, or have health issue that are contributing to nutrition issues, discuss this with a qualified physician and ask him for dietary referrals if necessary. Try keeping a food log or diary and record the time of day you are eating, what you are eating, portion size, where you are eating, and what you were feeling at the time. A food diary will allow you to see any trouble spots in your eating and also allow you to see where you eat healthy and well. Then you can change the habits that are not serving your well being. A food diary also will bring to light any emotional eating issues. Knowing your triggers is the first step to change. Consider getting help from a qualified therapist if you are struggling with emotional eating issues. If the dietary program that you are consider does not have an exercise component then it would serve you to find one that does. The key to weight loss is that your calories in need to be less than your calories out. That means eating less than you expend and the most efficient way to expend calories is to move your body, build lean muscle mass, and increase cardiovascular efficiency. Support is an important component to being able to make changes in our habits. Besides family and friends, there are a host of weight loss, and dietary support groups locally, as well as online support groups. Support from others gives us encouragement to succeed and to be accountable for our choices. Consider the success rate of any program that you are considering. If their claims sound to good to be true, they probably are. Check the program out thoroughly before committing your time and resources. Nutrition can be hard. The information available can be mind boggling and confusing at best. It’s important to be aware of where you get your nutritional information so that you know the source or sources to go to and get your nutritional needs met. Do you get your nutritional information from books, newspaper and magazine articles and television or do you get your nutritional information from your intuitive body; what foods promote health in YOUR body and help YOU to feel well? Your Motivation Level How motivated are you really? On a scale of one to ten, where would you rate your motivation level? If you rate yourself eight or above you will probably be successful. If you rated yourself below eight then I would advise you to get assistance to increase your motivation and help you achieve your goal. What about long term motivation? Have you been highly motivated towards goals in the past only to let life get in the way and not achieve what you set out to do? It’s very important to understand your motivation style and whether you can do it on your own or you would be best served by seeking outside help. Is getting fit or weight loss a recurring theme that comes up for you every January? Do you find yourself making the same resolutions year after year? These are other questions that are important to ask yourself in regards to motivation and success. If this is the case, and even if it isn’t, it’s ok to seek assistance from an outside source. Your Most Valuable Asset Is You Invest in yourself! Go on, you deserve it! You are your most valuable asset. If you have struggled with success in the past or if you want long lasting results, hire someone to help you. There are many qualified fitness and nutrition specialists that can help you with goal achievement. Life coaching, NLP, hypnosis or counseling is available to assist you with motivation strategies and in uncovering and resolving issues that keep you stuck. No matter what your resolution is, there is help available. Invest in yourself first. Even if you take great care of yourself, you most likely have a friend or loved one that needs your support and encouragement in making healthy choices in life. How’s That Working For You? The society that we live in is rather peculiar. We invest a lot of time and money to have a nice car, perhaps one that uses a lot of gas, which is another investment in itself. We invest in fairly large homes or apartments and invest the time and resources it takes to manage them. We invest time and a substantial amount of money for cable or satellite television, great entertainment equipment to enjoy it with and nice furniture to sit on. We invest in hairstyles, fashionable clothes, accessories and shoes. These are all material and temporal things. Yet in this society, a majority of us spend untold amounts of time and money on these material things without flinching and feel guilty or say we can’t afford it, or we don’t have the time when we consider investing time and money in ourselves. Many of us choose to wait until we are in a health crisis or another life crisis before we invest time and money in our health and well being. Instead of actively participating in preventive health measures, we are reactive, choosing to put out health fires instead, spending small fortunes on prescription and over-the-counter medication. Just look at the statistics on obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and other diet and exercise related illnesses. It’s astounding. It’s high time that you put yourself at the top of the money and time investment list. Your car, your house, your entertainment system will someday need to be replaced or remodeled. You are the only you that you will have during this earth walk. It comes down to a spiritual issue as well as a health issue. Your body is holy; it is a temple. You would not even consider doing the damage to a spiritual temple structure that you do to your body. So get on it! Now is the time to invest in your health, your body, your temple! What are you waiting for? I am The Soul Power Coach, mentor, speaker, trainer and author. I help entrepreneurs move out of self sabotage and limiting beliefs so that they can make more money and experience more fun, joy and freedom in their business and in their life. http://PurposeToPassionToProfits.com |
Why Write A Business Plan?
Thursday, August 4th, 2011| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
As a business coach to many flourishing companies, I have sometimes thought about why banks ask that you write a long detailed business plan before they’ll consider handing out money for a brand new business. If I were to work with you to double your business, we might write a business plan that fits onto merely a single page. So why is it that banks insist on these great long books that finish up sitting on racks for evermore truly a distant fantasy compared against what they could be. So I chose to ask Denise, my local bank’s business manager, to get her opinion on what makes the long form business plan so useful to her when judging a business. The truth, it seems, is perfect common sense and has real value. By writing a detailed plan that stretches over 15 or even more pages, she explained, you show that you have carefully considered all aspects of your business idea, considered the positive things and the negatives, and are still prepared to go through with it. In addition it also demonstrates that you've got the ability to cope with some paperwork, too. Managing a company isn't all striking deals and selling. It is also about the nitty-gritty of handling your cashflow, finding the right people and keeping things moving in a consistently positive direction. Within your business plan you’ll also include some financial projections for your business. While these could just be something of a fantasy when it is time to make it all happen, it does make you take in mind the full costs of running your business before you even get out of the blocks. This foresight into your costs could be a life-saver. For instance, one business I know took out a lease on a high-street property at the very top of the economy in 2006. 4 or five years later, he was regretting agreeing to a deal that locked him into a high lease that may only be reviewed upwards and that has no break-clause to get him out if the business did not prosper. It is due to the fact of this example that I would always advise that you do a hopeful forecast and a gloomy forecast with your income planning, then use the pessimistic one to lead your contract discussions before you find that you are stuck. Lee Duncan is an author from the FT Prentice Hall publishing list. His clients call him the double your business coach as he helps them to put in place clever methods that increase profit and make their businesses grow. categories: business plan,business finance,business loan,business bank,contracts,business coach,business coaching,business advice,entrepreneur,start a business |
Want Success In Marketing Your Numis Network Biz? You Have To Ask
Sunday, July 31st, 2011| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
If you are in Numis Network or any Network Marketing opportunity and you want to get people to become part of your team you have to ask them too. You don’t need to sell them on the network marketing industry. You don’t even need to sell them on your Numis Network business, but you must ask some questions. Asking questions is the only way to discover if someone is really interested in what you have to offer and to determine if they are worth your time. There are a lot of network marketing gurus out there that will tell you that all you have to do is invite people to a presentation. The problem is that when you invite someone to presentation they will ask you what it’s all about. This is when most network marketers will start talking and talking about their opportunity, they are telling selling. The products are revolutionary, the compensation plan is the most profitable, the timing is perfect and on and on. What happens next is the person you are inviting will tell you they are not really interested at the moment, or they will slap you with how much are you making? This all easily avoided if you begin by asking a question to find out if a person is open to looking for a way to make additional income. If you get a yes invite and if you get a no then move on. Do not get seduced into talking about the specifics of your opportunity because you cannot possibly present it in a short phone conversation. Invite and move on. When you have gotten someone to see a presentation then you can ask him or her what he or she thought about it. You will almost never have a lay down sale. What I mean is that rarely does someone see a presentation and ask if you take MasterCard or Visa. You have to ask questions. Start with, what did you like about the presentation? You will find that most people are polite and will tell you something they liked. What ever they say they liked you can ask another question about it. If you want people to work with you then you have to ask. If you don’t know what to ask or how to ask, don’t worry you can learn. There are books you can buy, companies like My Lead System Pro offer training on this subject specifically. Take the time to develop your asking skill. If you learn to ask bigger and better questions you will find that your Numis Network business will grow. Bruce Holmes is a Network Marketing Professional. Are you wondering if you can really make money in Numis Network ? Find out about the Numis Network Guarantee. |
Tips For Becoming More Productive In Business
Monday, June 27th, 2011| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
I am a huge fan of anything that will make me more productive, so I am always searching for ways to get more done while not killing myself doing it. It is easier to excel if you can do more then your peers and still have time to relax and recharge. So here are some simple tips. Focus in on the important work first. Determine what work has to the biggest impact, and make sure you finish that first. Don’t get caught up in tasks that are not really all that important. Get help if you need it. You will spend less time on a task if you don’t waste time trying to figure out how to do it. Make connections with people that you can ask for help. Remember this is a two way street, you have to willing to help others also. Become skilled at dealing with correspondence one time. This is a hard habit to develop, but it can be a huge time saver. For email or other communications, look over it and determine what to do with it right then: archive, respond, create a task item, and flag it for follow-up or discard. The key here is to make sure you deal with it just once rather then looking at it multiple times. Work in segments of time and focus. Contrary to popular belief multitasking is not a good idea and actually hurts productivity. It has been shown in many studies that people work better when they focus on one thing at a time. The best way to do this is to figure out when you are most productive and work in blocks of time for example 45 minutes with a 10-minute break. Keep things simple. When confronted with a task, look for ways to keep it simple and avoid investing time on complexity that does not add much value. For example, simple document formatting, don’t get bogged down with elaborate formatting instead focus on getting the content right. Make time to recharge your batteries. If you constantly work you will appear like you are busy but you will burn yourself out. If you want to improve your productivity then take time to workout, do something fun, take time to relax. You will discover that if you do this you will feel renewed and you will be able to work even better. Forrest Woods is a Marketing Professional. For a product that never goes bad check out Numis Network. Only one Numis Network offers a buy back guarantee. |
Preservation of Wealth - A Critical Review
Thursday, June 9th, 2011| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
Preservation of Wealth (POV) masquerades has a network marketing company but it is really a wholesale buyers club for bullion coins. To become a member of Preservation of Wealth you have to pay a yearly dues of $249, but that gets you one Silver Eagle bullion coin and the right to buy bullion coins at cost. It has the appearance of a network marketing company because you can earn $100 dollar commission on every yearly membership you sell. In addition they offer a binary commission structure that is based on team volume. The company website is vague regarding their binary commission structure. When you view the corporate website you can view the various bullion coins they offer for sale. What you see is typical pricing for bullion coins, that is spot plus a dollar amount. Everyone sells bullion coins this way and can you guess why? Because that is all the market will tolerate. Most major coin sellers that we all hear advertise on television and radio or see on the Internet make their profit from numismatic coins. This is where the profit it within the industry. So consider what POV is offering. You pay $249 to a year so you can buy coins at cost. Assuming cost is the spot price of metal then at current prices for silver you can get an American Silver Eagle for about $34.50. So your actual cost for your yearly dues is $214.50. You can buy a Silver Eagle bullion coin on the open market for spot plus $2.50 or $37.00. This means you have to buy 85 coins a year to break even on your membership. At today’s prices that mean you have to spend at about $3,000.00 a year on Silver Eagles to break even and recoup your membership fee. The company’s website does mention that members receive special offers. How much to you want to bet that those special offers are great prices on numismatic coins? This is where the profit is for coin sellers. I am not suggesting that the POV is not worth the membership fee it may be worth it if you are going to buy a few thousand dollars in coins but I do question the profit potential as a business opportunity. Especially when you compare it to a company like Numis Network, which is a true network marketing company. Numis Network is focused on the distribution of numismatic coins. A numismatic coin is a coin that has a value above it’s metal content. Numis has an impressive commission plan that is loaded with coded bonuses and pays multiple ways. The biggest criticism voiced against this company has been the claim that it coins are overpriced. To combat that they have agreed to purchase back their coin of the month club coins for full value after five years. No other coin seller well guarantee the value of the coins they are selling. Bruce Holmes is small business consultant. If you want more then bullion check out Numis Network. For coins that come with a guarantee check out Numis Network. |
Unemployed At 50? Consider Job Alternatives
Saturday, April 16th, 2011| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
There are thousands of people approaching 50 and beyond that are There was a couple in their 50’s being interviewed on television last Currently there are thousands of people like the couple on television. At a time when many are trying to help their kids through college and others thought they would be coasting into retirement, they are struggling. Most of these people are doing what they have been taught to do, what they have always done and that is look for a job. Many have been looking unsuccessfully for months for that job with People have to reach down and find that can do American spirit. Many think that this type of marketing is a pyramid scheme that allows The truth is there are thousands of people making $500 to $5,000 a Bruce Holmes is an online marketing coach. Looking for Alternatives Check Out Numis Network. Find out how people make money with Numis Network. |
Become Wealthy Men In 2010 - 6 Principles To Hit The Mark
Thursday, January 21st, 2010| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
Planning Before you are going to do something, there is nothing as sensible as goal planning. A plan as we know it is something thought about and written out in advance before the real action takes place and is actually a recipe for success. I mean a real plan in black and white, that is, put down on a piece of paper. Please do not underestimate the importance of a written down plan. Once we write down something it clears up a lot of hazy areas. Brainstorming: Everyone occasionally needs an idea and while you may have times when ideas come with little or no effort, there will be times when the fountain of creativity seems to have dried up. Even if you’re not feeling particularly creative, you can still think and reason. By thinking clearly and using the following techniques, you’ll find an endless supply of ideas. Free writing. In other words, just write. The important thing is that you get writing, and keep writing. This will get the juices going. Desire: I’m including desire as one of the principles for success because your desire is your internal motivation. It’s something that is personally important for you to attain. Your desire is a catalyst for greater achievement because you have already been sold on the value of achieving your goals; it’s not something that someone else wants you to do. You will find that the more desire you have to achieve your goals the easier it will be to do it. Goals or Targets: I use the terms goals and/or targets simultaneously. A goal is nothing more than something that you are shooting for. Let me ask you, “Do you consider yourself a gambler?” Most likely you don’t, however, if you don’t have specific measurable goals written down for each area of your life and your business, and a plan for their accomplishment, then the odds are that success for you will be an accident. Your goals should align with your VALUES so that you are on purpose and not just writing goals for the sake of writing goals. Persistent Action: Many of the world’s most successful people started small and built up their success through persistent action. The story goes that after one of Ludwig van Beethoven’s performances, several people were offering him their praise, when one woman commented, “I wish God had bestowed me with such genius.” “It isn’t genius, madam, nor is it magic.” Beethoven replied. “All you have to do is practice on your piano eight hours a day for 40 years.” Working with a Coach: In my experience of working with clients there are often some very specific areas of focus that they want to work. Sometimes it might be about strategies and tactics that they can apply and other times it might be tackling areas of self doubt or misconceptions. I also notice that they rarely need to work on all aspects of a particular topic but more on one or two areas. Working with a coach helps clarify the direction you want to go. Charlie Fuller has always enjoyed helping people become their best. He currently runs a coaching service that specializes in Real Estate Investment Coaching Get Started today! |
How to Increase Profits through Blogging
Sunday, August 16th, 2009| Scentsy | Flameless Candles | Wickless Candles |
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If you’re a business owner who is looking to increase their visibility while also increasing revenues then you should consider starting an entrepreneur blog. These low maintenance internet sites are a great way to generate buzz about your business without increasing your advertising costs. An entrepreneur blog can be defined as a website with regular entries of commentary on any type of subject such as description of events, graphics, video, or current news. The more entertaining the commentary on your site than the more visitors you’ll attract. The trick is to make the content relevant not only to your business but to the reader as well. Staying on top of current trends that tie in to your business is a major component of a successful blog. In today’s economy, everyone is concerned about rising costs and saving money. So, for example, if you owned a contracting business than starting a blog on the benefits of do-it-yourself projects that cut costs off a homeowner’s utility bills would be an ideal choice. By having a topic that is featured in the media you’ll help drive traffic to your site, which in turn will drive traffic to your business. A real estate broker may want to consider a site that contains entries on the best foreclosure deals and mortgage rates in their area. Topics such as these are discussed on a regular basis in the papers and on television making them fresh in peoples mind. By providing fair and sound information on tough subjects such as home foreclosure will help earn your site a good reputation. Really the possibilities are endless so long as you remember the golden rule in maintaining an entrepreneur log. Make sure it’s relevant to your business and the reader. As your entrepreneur blog grows more and more popular you’ll see a direct increase in the number of contacts from prospective clients. By highlighting the features of your business that are connected to the topics on your blog you can increase your direct sales. However, if you’re blog is popular enough that you receive thousands of visitors a day than you can consider a whole new revenue stream generated by your entrepreneur blog. Once your blog has reached these levels of popularity you now have an outlet that other business would be very interested in utilizing. Your blog can now generate advertising revenue for your business based on the rate and number of advertisements your run. Cutting edge content is a key to most successful blogs with a perfect example being the celebrity gossip blogs that have become so popular. These sites have fueled the rise of multi-million dollar enterprises based on the opinions of a relative unknown. Perez Hilton, the famous celebrity gossip columnist, went from a relative unknown to the creator of one of the most popular blogs on the internet today. As the internet continues to become the main source of how people connect and interact, the use of entrepreneur blogs to increase a company’s visibility will also increase. By creating a blog with cutting edge content you can not only promote your business, but open up a new revenue stream as well. About the Author:
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