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Networking Rule #1: Don’t be a Bullwinkle!

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Recent events reminded me of a networking group I attended ONE meeting of last year; a meeting that strongly enforced what I believe is Rule #1 of Networking.I was called by someone I’ve done business with and asked to join a local group that would be like a BNI but without the price tag. Since [...]

Sometimes all it takes is Any Minor Miracle to get you through the day…

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I’m thankful for my life, my family, my friends, my home, my clients – I think this song sums it up… V-

Jack Canfield inspires me…but who inspires Jack? Sean Stephenson does!

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I just received this email from Jack Canfield… since he’s done so much for me I’d like to return the favor – and perhaps you’ll be inspired by this great story too!Would you trade places with a 3 foot man in a wheelchair? Before you say “NO WAY!” I’m inviting you to watch this video [...]

The only time that blending in is good…

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  The only time blending in can be greatfor your business! This is an amazing artist; Standing out by blending in… I love creativity!http://v1kram.posterous.com/liu-bolinthe-invisible-man

You say your accountant is creating your website? How’s that working for you?

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I was meeting with a new client today (will announce his name as soon as site is complete) at a new local coffeehouse – and afterwards I had the opportunity to chat with the owner. When I mentioned I loved the space there and want to have more client meetings there, she of course asked [...]

My Review of Studio 100

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Discgear.comStylish Studio stacks to hold 300 discs!Studio 100Love this product! Now discontinued! dotcalm Utica, NY 5/12/2009 5 5Pros: Functional, Attractive Design, Teal great color, Stylish Design, Like printable listCons: DiscontinuedBest Uses: CDs, Matches my officeDescribe Yourself: Midrange ShopperPrimary use: PersonalStore my music cds in my office – I hope that the online printing feature will still [...]

What defines a Hero? Captain Chesley Sullenberger says he was just doing his job…

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Wikipedia defines a hero as:… hero (male) and heroine (female) came to refer to characters (fictional or historical) that, in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and the will for self sacrafice – that is, heroism – for some greater good, originally of martial courage or excellence but extended [...]

Blogging made easier wth Dr Wicked’s Writing Lab

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Are you having trouble keeping your blog updated? Check out DrWicked.com! Are you having trouble with writing? Need some consequences for not meeting your goals? Like some tools to help with editing process? Just got a Twitter pointing out this fun resource to keep you writing… or else! Set a goal for your next blog [...]

Sometimes an (evil) plan is all you need!

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Congratulations on being the creator of a new Evil Plan™! Your objective is simple: World Domination.Your motive is a little bit more complex: To show them all Stage One To begin your plan, you must first seduce a famous actor. This will cause the world to sit up and take notice, amazed by your arrival. Who is [...]

Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving… what does that mean for you?

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Today I spent an hour or so creating a gift that may last a lifetime… or maybe will only last until we buy a house… or maybe only until I tire of a sage green and chocolate brown bedroom! But this gift will be a gift to my husband every night we go to sleep [...]

All about the "stress-free" – Amazon’s Frustration-Free Packaging!

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Wow – this is cool – and greener! http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200285410&pop-up=1 Amazon realizes that we don’t want to hurt ourselves trying to open some of those plastic clamshell packaging – so they have selected items that are “easy open” and have a lot less packaging to throw out!Good move Amazon!V-

What’s stopping me? Finding the one thing that will start the ball rolling…

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I didn’t look back this morning at when the last time was that I posted… I didn’t want to stare that date in the face and get caught up in how I wasn’t as dedicated to this blog timewise as I had envisioned. Don’t get me wrong – my heart is here… so why isn’t my time?Well, I have a [...]

Updates, Status Reports, Touching Base…Don’t lose touch with your customers!

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Been awhile since I sat down to blog! Figured I better do some updating – “practice what I preach!”  Rojeti… The Donny Deutsch show, The Big Idea, was postponed a couple nights so Joyce still hasn’t seen her segment last I knew… very disappointed over this and we hope to be able to get a copy of [...]

Mohawk Valley’s eco-friendly travel accessories company to appear on The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch!

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I was so excited to receive this email recently from Joyce Finnigan, owner of RJT Products, LLC, whom I recently met at the Key Bank for Women event at the White Whispers Day Spa in Clinton: I had sent in an email to Donny Deutsch (on Wednesday) requesting some advice on bringing the Rojeti bag to the [...]

It’s not all about the money… but you can’t work for free!

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If you’re in business ONLY to make money you’re in the wrong business – you need to be passionate about what you do and then the money will come because you are honest and dedicated passionately to your work.That said, I love the song I’ve included as a podcast in this post, (Peter sent it to me [...]

Do you care more about your clients’ businesses than they do?

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I found this fascinating quote today:So the question I would like to explore is this – at what point are there consequences if customers don’t live up to their part of the bargain? At what point do you stop inspiring, cajoling and yelling and just start backing off or disengaging all together? What about building [...]

Finding Your Inspiration in the Words & Music of Women

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  So excited to report that the book is out and I have an autographed copy! It is already inspiring people and the companion blog, Create The Ripples, is nearly ready as well! Teresa’s journey to Colorado will have her joyously interacting with 250 women in an amazing setting… there will be ripples created there [...]

Mid-Week: Time to slow down & regroup, release those overwhelming feelings.

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      “Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” - Maya Angelou  Teresa encouraged me to visit the site of Dr Rob and that quote was what awaited me there… so today, a stress-filled day for many reasons, I choose to use this quote to it’s fullest. [...]

Do you Google in IE or Foxfire? Why not Google in Google Chrome?

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I was twittering  today and noticed that one of my tweeps was pretty darn happy with Google Chrome. I’ve downloaded it and it seems to work quite nicely – I like that it stores the pages I’ve visited most so I can click on them quickly. Pages seem to load very quickly, and they have this [...]

Giving someone their dream may be more important than fulfilling yours sometimes…

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Softball Miracle This moving six-minute clip goes way beyond softball to touch the heart. Softball Miracle (6 min) I was forwarded this by a member of Triiibes and felt like I wanted to share it here. It is a story of surrenduring to what is “right” and “honorable”; of letting go of the need to [...]

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