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Sawbones
I was rushing through the white-tented terminal building at Denver International Airport when my attention was diverted – as if often is -- by a storefront massage business. Checking my wristwatch, I calculated I had just enough time for a 20-minute chair massage.I settled onto the light gray vinyl chair and placed my face inside the cushioned headrest. The massage therapist introduced himself. "I'm Lee," he said. "But you can call me Sawbones."He must have seen the cartoon question mark floating above my head in an imaginary white bubble —"Sawbones?"—for he went on to tell me about himself.Digging his thumbs into the back of my neck, Sawbones explained that massage was a new line of work for him."Do you like it?" I asked, my words muffled by the cushioned face rest."Yes, ma'am," he said, revealing a slight rancher's drawl. "I get to meet interesting people, especially here at the airport. A few weeks ago, I massaged the lawyer for the Oklahoma City Bomber. He was on his way to his client’s execution." Sawbones paused, as if remembering the occasion. "He was a little tense."Although his comment demanded a sarcastic response, I couldn’t think of one fast enough. Instead, I asked Sawbones if he worked only at the airport."No, ma'am. I also have an office by

in" just for the event -- something like "www.acme50.com"?

First of all, don't worry about the cost to create your own site. Yes, it does cost something to register a new domain and find a host. But these costs are insignificant in the larger scheme of things. You can register a ".com" domain for as little as $12.95 (per year), and an .info or .biz domain for as low as $7.95 or less. And hosting is very cheap as well. The standard these days is about $5.95 per month for a reliable host.

Much more important is whether or not your group has the know-how to actually create a website from scratch and then maintain it for a year or more. If you have an experienced web designer or webmaster on your committee he or she will probably be able to set the group up for next to nothing. I

7 Key Tactics For The Small Business Owner
For most folks, owning your own business is a dream come true. The freedom of being your own boss and succeeding to the best of your ability are facts of life for the small business owner. Sure, there's more stress than what you probably imagined when you were creating your grand plans, but with a little strategy and planning you can overcome any tough spot you get in. There are 7 tactics developed by successful marketers that are sure to make your business as successful as theirs.1. Create A One of a Kind Selling Point If you want to stand out from the crowd, create a unique selling proposition that stresses the benefits the customers will receive from doing business with you. Will they get faster service? Go ahead and dramatize it, but keep the customer at the focus...”Get free overnight delivery!” Hey, it tells the customer...you get quick service and a discount on shipping. Two definite benefits in one statement.Why should someone buy from you and not your competitor? I hate to deal a blow to your ego, but it really has nothing to do with you , your product, or your service. Yeah, its a little self-centered, but customers are attracted by offers that point out the things that benefit THEM.Don’t go out on a limb to create new products and services to get attention. Just, add a spe

Let's say your company or group decides to hold a special event six or twelve months down the road. Eventually somebody on the planning committee will suggest the group create a special website for the event: "We can create an online registration form, include information about the special speakers and entertainment, post a schedule, and provide links to accommodation, travel agents, etc., etc."

Sounds like a good idea.

But how can you maximize the effectiveness of such a site? Will it be something that people actually refer to and use? Or will creating it just be a waste of time and effort? Do you have somebody in the group who can get this kind of site up and running quickly? Or will you have to defer to your already overworked company webmaster or the same creative volunteers who are always exploited for such projects?

And will anybody apart from a few select insiders (your committee members) actually be able to find the site once it is set up?

Some important issues to consider

Here are some of the more important issues to consider before you go ahead and create another website that nobody looks at.

1. Will its content be "deep" enough to make it more than just an online announcement?

Many websites start out as good ideas, but quickly fizzle when their creators realize they don't really have much to say. In the case of event websites, the "depth" of a proposed site will depend on the event itself.

For instance, say your Agricultural Society is running a Fall Fair. Wouldn't an event site be ideal for providing details about competition categories, judging criteria, daily schedules of events, as well as online registration forms, entertainment highlights, and general program notes? In other words, an extended event of this sort provides lots of fodder for making a site "deep" enough to be a valuable resource for visitors and participants alike.

On the other hand if your committee is in charge of organizing a one night Fireworks Display (July 4 in the US, May "two-four" in Canada) then chances are the program will be pretty light. There's not much need for a complete website. You would be better off just creating a web page or an announcement and asking the webmasters of relevant sites to give you some exposure.

Of course there are lots of events right in the middle between these two examples. Family Reunions, for instance. What could be better than a "Jones-05.org" site? You could include contact information, program descriptions, historical photos, comments from family members across the country...on and on it goes.

2. Should your "site" be part of another already existing one, or should you register a new domain specifically for your event?

Say you are organizing the 50th Anniversary Acme Widgets Company Picnic. The Company already has an active website -- "www.acmewidgets.com". And the company website already has a skilled webmaster. Would it be better to ask your company webmaster to put your event in a directory on "www.acmewidgets.com" -- for example, "www.acmewidgets.com/50th", or "www.50th.acmewidgets.com"? Or would you be better off to create a brand new "domain" just for the event -- something like "www.acme50.com"?

Are Movado Watches Worth The Price?
There is no question whether or not movado watches have won over society with its brilliant artistic features and display for time. However, the movado price is perhaps a little too much for a watch. By raising their prices to what they are, it ultimately narrows its target market down significantly. So the question is, are movado watches worth the price?The answer to this question depends solely on what you are looking for in a watch. If you want a classy business-like watch, then it is certainly worth the price. Everything from the strap to the dial to even the hands is crafty and provides style. However, with all this said there are a number of downsides to purchasing movado watches at the movado price.The first downside to movado watches does not necessarily apply to all of their watches. Their signature one dot at the 12 o'clock mark is very classy, but it makes it difficult to read the time. With no hour or minute markers, the consumer has to guess approximately what time it is. Not all watches have the signature dot only, but that is what the movado watches are known for.Next, aside from the sports edition movado watches, there is not much variety among the watches. They are all similar in appearance with regards to the strap, dial and hands. The most obvious differe

ways exploited for such projects?

And will anybody apart from a few select insiders (your committee members) actually be able to find the site once it is set up?

Some important issues to consider

Here are some of the more important issues to consider before you go ahead and create another website that nobody looks at.

1. Will its content be "deep" enough to make it more than just an online announcement?

2. Should your "site" be part of another already existing one, or should you register a new domain specifically for your event?

Management - Get More Done
How would you like to get more done everyday? It’s not rocket science, as they say; it’s about daily discipline and knowing where you’re going. If you’re like most of us you don’t think you have time for any planning. It sounds nice but get real. Well, you’re the one that needs to get real and get more done.If you want to grow and be more than you are now, you’ll have to do something different than what you’ve always been doing. Here are a few simple things you might not just try, how about doing them..1. Where are you now and where do you want to go? Be honest about where you are today, personally and professionally and are you happy about it? If so, you’re doing something right. If not, establish exactly where you want to go in a clear, specific outline that has a time limit for each. Be honest with yourself. Where are you right now; and where are you going? If you don’t know … who does?2. Next, write a plan of action that will get you there: If you completed item one above you know where you’re going, you know what specific steps will get you there so now you need some action? You have to actually do something each day along the way. Sure, you’ll make adjustments along the way but you have an outline of the big steps and the little ones … now do it daily.3. What should I do

bout competition categories, judging criteria, daily schedules of events, as well as online registration forms, entertainment highlights, and general program notes? In other words, an extended event of this sort provides lots of fodder for making a site "deep" enough to be a valuable resource for visitors and participants alike.

2. Should your "site" be part of another already existing one, or should you register a new domain specifically for your event?

Free Publicity Can Be Recycled
After you have written a press release and get it published, it is time to start over with a fresh one, right? Not so fast. You can recycle your press releases and still get very valuable free publicity.One effective way to do this it to add a link in your email signature. You can simply put in a sentence saying you were featured in the local paper or boast that your company was in the New Yorker magazine. If the newspaper or magazine has a link to the article, put that in your signature as well so anybody who is interested can read the press release without having to search for it.Also, use your press release for free publicity at your website. Post any favorable articles that have been written about you or your company, with permission, of course. Or, write favorable articles yourself. That way you know you have full rights to the content. It is a wise move to put a press release kit right on your website for media relations. Often, before a reporter will commit to doing a story, they will check out the website. A media kit is a way to knock your creditability up a few notches as well.Reprints are another way to recycle for free publicity. Send copies of newspaper stories to editors of other media with a letter stating that there is another angle of the company

mily Reunions, for instance. What could be better than a "Jones-05.org" site? You could include contact information, program descriptions, historical photos, comments from family members across the country...on and on it goes.

2. Should your "site" be part of another already existing one, or should you register a new domain specifically for your event?

How to Overcome a Bad First Impression
Have any of these situations happened to you? Forgetting your client’s name, unintentionally insulting a co-worker, spilling coffee on your boss, not recognizing an old friend, drinking too much at the company party, sending a racy e-mail to the wrong person, or asking a woman’s due date when she’s not pregnant – ouch! You never have a second chance to make a first impression, so what happens when that first impression is a negative one?In a perfect world none of these things would occur, but the truth is, we all make mistakes. Effective communicators are not only aware of how their actions impact others; they also know how to respond in uncomfortable situations. If handled properly, flubs can actually serve to strengthen your image and help you gain respect. If you’ve committed a social faux pas here is how you can recover.Apologize Immediately. Time is of the essence when it comes to image damage control. As soon as you realize that you may have offended someone, address it. The more time that passes, the more the story can become blown out of proportion. While first impressions stick, so do last impressions. Take control of the situation by making your last impression a positive, sincere apology.Avoid Over-Apologizing. Saying you’re sorry is important, but overdoing it c

in" just for the event -- something like "www.acme50.com"?

If you are able to find someone with the necessary skills, then it's a no-brainer. Go ahead. Register your own domain and build your own site. You won't have to beg your overly protective company webmaster for favors. And just as important, you will be able to register a memorable domain name that will help you in your promotional efforts. Which do you think would be easier to remember and find: "www.acmewidgets.com/50th" or "www.acme50.com"?

3. Is it possible to get some Search Engine recognition in the relatively short time your site will be in operation?

In case you haven't noticed, this is the same question that every webmaster or web marketing persons asks: "How do I get traffic to my site?"

In the short term the only way you can attract traffic to your site is by "advertising". And the most common, most effective form of advertising these days is called "Pay Per Click" (PPC) -- you know, "Google ads" -- those little text ads you see down the side of the Google search pages.

You would probably be surprised how easy PPC ads (especially Google) are to set up, how broad is the range of events or products they can be used to promote, and how much control you have over your limited advertising budget.

For instance, say I want to promote the (imaginary) Hendershot Family Reunion set to take place in in the summer of 2005. I could create a Google ad that would pop up every time someone did a Google search for "Hendershot", "Hendershot family", etc. My ad could have a headline as simple as "Hendershot Reunion".

Now there aren't many Hendershots out there, and I wouldn't expect too many Jones or Singhs or Crespos to click on my ad. And since I only pay when someone actually clicks on my ad (remember "Pay Per Click"), this advertising would likely not cost much. I could reach a pretty large part of the online Hendershot "community" in about as efficient a manner as possible.

In the longer term the only reliable way you can get traffic to your site is by getting the Search Engines on your side. Wouldn't it be great if every time someone did a search for "Hendershot" Google would immediately bring up a (free) link to my Hendershot Reunion 05 site?

Unfortunately this sort of recognition usually takes several months or even years. So your typical event site will not be able to easily get it. But there are some things you can do to give yourself a "leg up".

First, choose a memorable domain name that contains your most important keyword. If I could get "hendershot-reunion.com", that would be about as good as it gets. This will help the SEs know exactly what your site is about.

Second, create lots of Search Engine Optimized copy. That means make sure you have a clear idea of what your site is about, write copy that clearly and forcefully reflects this topic, and be sure to build lots of your primary keywords into your text -- especially at the beginning and end of your most important pages. If you have no idea what I am talking about, contact

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Today’s society, lack of responsibility and addictiveness together run high among the people like never before. As a result, there has never been a better time to consider a career as a certified addiction counselor. As a certified addiction counselor, it will be your duty to assist people to handle all types of different compelling behaviors, from drugs to shopping.

There are many free ways to make money online, but for people who love to write, blogs have become a great free way to generate an income. When you own your own blog, you don't have to adhere to anyone's guidelines. Not only can you write about whatever you want, but you can write whenever you want, and still make money with your free blog. Here are some tips to help you learn how to make money from your blog.

In this article I will analyze the websites related to windsurfing. As a big surfing fan I know what exactly needs to be on the site and what people might be interested in. I have randomly chosen 4 windsurfing web sites.

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