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Happy Freedom Day!

Posted on July 3rd, 2009 by Sandy Reed

Here’s some interesting July 4th facts from our local 3-minute Stockton Record newspaper.AmerFlagHeart

Did you know?  If you ever want to discard a worn American flag, you should burn it or have an American Legion post or Boy Scout do it for you.

The only person to actually sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 was John Hancock.  Most of the men signed it on August 2, 1776.  Benjamin Franklin was the oldest man who signed at age 70, and Edward Rutledge was the youngest at age 26.

Two of our presidents signed the Declaration of Independence – John Adams and Thomas Jefferson – the second and third presidents respectively.

Three presidents died July 4 – John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in 1826, and James Monroe in 1831.

In 1776 approximately 2.5 million people lived in the U.S.  Today, approximately 304 million live in this great nation.

I hope you enjoy every minute of your July 4th celebration!

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Michael Jackson – He gave it all…

Posted on June 26th, 2009 by Sandy Reed

MJacksonThe news is full of the passing of Michael Jackson today.  It’s a shocking and sudden loss to the world of pop music, and to those who knew and loved him.  But aside from all his accomplishments and heartaches over his 50 years, was his great talent and willingness to be true to who he needed to be to express it in the world.

How many of us have hidden gifts and talents that we keep hidden behind the routine of daily living?   I have to wonder if when each of us is facing our ultimate demise, if we will be able to look back and see that we accomplished everything we wanted to in our lives – if we have emptied out our talents and gifts into the world until we had nothing left to take with us.  So far, I would have to say I’m not even close to revealing what is inside of me to give.  It reminds me of the quote by Dr. Wayne Dyer, “Don’t die with the music still in you.”

  I don’t believe Michael did – do you?

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Kudos for us women over 40… 50… 60…

Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by Sandy Reed

buswomenlookingback_thbSex and the City:  The Moviegrossed over $150 million last year, showing all of us that mid-life women still have what it takes…  I thoroughly enjoyed watching Renee Zellweger’s new DVD, New in Town, recently.  And wasn’t that a few lines I saw on her famous face? 

What about Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, and many other famous women who are still making big bucks, even though they are way past their “prime” according to Hollywood’s standards.  I don’t know about you, but I think us women who are “well seasoned” have more to contribute to the world than we ever did when our bodies were young and wrinkle-free.  And more importantly – we’re discovering it’s high time we push past the fear and do what we came here to do, while we have the chance.

Does that sound like any of you?

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Want to make the most from your money?

Posted on June 18th, 2009 by Sandy Reed

Here’s a new concept – banks bidding in live auctions for your business!  Maybe this is how the banks are using all the bail-out money they have received – picking and choosing who they want to pay the most interest to…

At www.MoneyAisle.com the banks bid against one another to offer the best rates on savings accounts or certificates of deposit.  You do have to register to take advantage of this service, and there is a deadline on how long their offers are available. 

You can also get competing rates on checking accounts by going the www.CheckingFinder.com and plugging in your zip code.  You will naturally need to read ALL the rules and regulations, so you aren’t signing up for something that isn’t as it appears on the surface…

It does feel more positive looking for ways to get more money from the banks, versus giving them all of yours!

Happy money hunting!

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How to Create Facebook Fan Pages that Deliver Results!

Posted on June 16th, 2009 by Sandy Reed

June 25, 2009, 7:00 pm Eastern

On June 25, 2009 IAWIFE is pleased to present a fun and information-packed Business Building Teleseminar by Territerribrooksflip Brooks, the owner of A Virtual Business Solution, offering organizations and entrepreneur’s solutions for their Online Business Sucess.  Get ready to take lots of notes as Terri shares the secrets on creating Facebook Fan Pages that help you build your booming business.

Here’s a peak at what Terri will be sharing.

  • Personal vs. Public Page
    Why you need both and how it can help your business
    The #1 Reason to have a Facebook Public Page
    Unlimited Prospect Potential

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The secret to business and life longevity…

Posted on June 11th, 2009 by Sandy Reed

Every once in a while the newspaper gives me some good food for thought to pass on to all of you.  Such as, how to show your customers they are special and appreciated.   A McDonald’s in Michigan demonstrated this beautifully recently.

A young lady, Georgia Boynton, celebrated her 100th birthday at the same McDonald’s she has been patronizing for the last 15 years.  This time when she visited for her regular hamburger and coffee, however, she was treated to a birthday celebration courtesy of the restaurant manager, Irene Burelle, and her staff. 

This celebration was not a spur of the moment decision.  It was planned well in advance and coordinated with Ms. Boynton’s family, after the McDonald’s staff discovered last year she was 99 years old.  The staff made sure the family brought her in for her birthday, and she was surprised with a cake and balloons.  How many business owners even know when their customer’s birthday are, much less have a plan to give them special recognition?  Not many I would guess…

Ms. Boynton’s longevity secret?  Loving her family and being happy.  What a world we would have if all business owners empowered their employees to treat all customers as part of their “extended family” and gave up the “it’s our policy” mentality…

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Cleaning out the Clutter – Managing the Chaos

Posted on June 3rd, 2009 by Sandy Reed

I look around me and see the piles of paperwork in my office.  These are piles that I either didn’t have time to file before I moved on to the next “hot project”, or they are things I knew I’d get to right away – so why file them?  Yes, there are pilers and there are filers, and I’m definitely a piler at heart.  But it seems like I’m always trying to turn myself into an organized filer…

This may be a small issue to many people.  But there are those who understand that piles create clutter not just in your physical space, but also in your mind.  I find I feel more free and creative when my desk and office is relatively free of piles and clutter – or they are at least out of sight.

This is where my piling begins.  I’m in the middle of a project I know “needs” to get done right away.  Then the phone rings, my husband, and business partner, comes home and we have to talk about a job, I remember I didn’t get to the tax payment yet and it’s due NOW, the dog just barfed on the carpet, or the doorbell rings, and the piling begins…  When I get back to the project that “needed” to get done right away, the mail, emails, client folders, bills to pay, etc. have all snuck onto my desk somehow into piles…

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Truth in Advertising – be Aware of Another Scam

Posted on May 28th, 2009 by Sandy Reed

You may have been exposed to this ad on television lately – a 6-year-old company touting itself as “America’s leading provider of extended auto warranties” .    We have seen it many times on satellite TV.  Since we have a 2004 Dodge pick-up without an extended warranty, my husband decided to check out this company. 

At first it sounded legitimate and promising, but as the conversation went on it became apparent that something wasn’t quite right.  They were offering 18-month financing and full coverage for around $3,000.00 for a five-year warranty.  When we told them we wanted to check out their company before making any commitments, they began offering incentives to “buy now” that would not be offered later such as free commercial coverage, no processing fees, etc.  Thankfully we have the Internet these days, so I decided to look them up on the Better Business Bureau while my husband had the company on the phone.  Here’s what I found out…

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Why use article marketing to build and promote your business?

Posted on May 26th, 2009 by Sandy Reed

 

marnieheadshotWhen you’re building any business, especially an online business where there are thousands, if not millions, of people competing for attention, it’s critical that you find a way to create visibility and set yourself apart from your competitors.  Giving potential clients the opportunity to get to know you on a personal level through writing and publishing your own articles is one way to stand out and get noticed. 

Article marketing helps you build a successful business by:

  • Giving you the opportunity to build a list of clients that are interested in your products or services, so you can notify them when you have something new to offer. 
  • Establishing you as an expert in your field and building credibility with your potential clients.
  • Giving publishers and editors the opportunity to review your articles in an open, non-threatening environment.
  • Letting readers of your articles know about your business and what you have to offer by creating a personalized resource box listing your credentials, which is attached to all of your articles.
  • Allowing you to include a link to your blog or website in your resource box, so readers can go directly to your site and get more information about your products or services.
  • Giving you free publicity when you allow syndication of your articles to publishers and editors of newsletters, websites, and magazines.
  • Educating readers in your field of expertise and using it as a springboard from which you can improve the world around you.

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Are You Ready for Commencement?

Posted on May 19th, 2009 by Sandy Reed

As many adults and young adults are getting ready to commence on a new life adventure, the education they have worked so hard to obtain is their guiding light.  But in reality, whether we are starting with a new diploma or degree or just utilizing our accumulated life experience and creating a new life from where we find ourselves, we are all in the same place beginning a new chapter in our lives.  It’s never too late to begin again with our newly acquired knowledge.

I have reached a place where traditional goal setting is a hindrance to my joy in life.  As I commence each day, I still feel like I should be setting goals, because that’s what I have been taught for many years.  “You can’t reach a moving target”, I have heard.  “People with goals are always more successful than those who don’t know where they’re going”, they say.  Still somehow setting goals has become less and less attractive to me.  The only two goals that seem to be worthwhile are (1) enjoy life, and (2) follow my inner guidance. 

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