business: Realtor® or Road Block - 08/29/08 10:41 PM
Realtors® may pose the biggest stumbling block to helping consumers purchase green homes. Yes I am not afraid to say it. While many Realtors® see the benefit to green homes, few are taking the time to understand the specific components that make a green home a better investment for their client. … (0 comments)
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business: So What are you doing to jump start your business for this Fall? - 08/29/08 01:24 PM
In my office we are going to work on more training and goal setting.
Getting out there and touching base with friends and former clients.
Setting up some better systems, so we don't have to re-invent the wheel every time.
What are the things that you do to jump start things … (6 comments)
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business: My Realtor, My Friend - 08/28/08 09:57 PM
How do we, as realtors, separate out these two things? So far, whenever I work with a client for more than one short outing, I feel like I've made a new friend. I know it's business, but how can you build trust and rapport unless you take on a role of … (4 comments)
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business: The Art of an Office Deal in 2008 - 08/28/08 03:19 PM
2008 is a challenging year for business, but in San Francisco you would not know it in terms of the office space market. Rents are still at a seven-year high and although landlords are starting to lower rental rates, tenants are still in for sticker shock as their own business is … (0 comments)
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business: An Open Letter to Mortgage Representatives and Loan Officers - 08/28/08 11:42 AM
A day never goes by that I don't receive an e-mail, a postal letter, or a fax from some loan officer/mortgage representative telling me what they can offer my customers and clients. I could paper my office walls with all of the ones that I receive. But I can understand your … (0 comments)
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business: Screenwriting - Film Making - Film Producers - 08/28/08 09:02 AM
HOLLYWOOD 'INSIDER' MENTORING'Creative Solutions For Screenwriters & FilmmakersWho Want to Take Their Career the Next Level'with GARY W. GOLDSTEIN
FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS, GARY HAS REPRESENTED AND/OR COLLABORATED WITH SCREENWRITERS - AS BOTH LITERARY MANAGER AND FILM PRODUCER - LAUNCHING AND ACCELERATING CAREERS FOR SCREENWRITERS AND WRITER-DIRECTORS%u2026 MANY OF THEM … (0 comments)
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business: Is it an asset or just making you an ass? - 08/28/08 12:58 AM
What’s not an asset in your business?
1. Your systems (if they’re only in your head)
2. Your written systems (if they’re rigid, inflexible, un-personalised and can’t be changed with influence from your team and customers)
3. Your number one customer (if your business is too dependant upon having their … (1 comments)
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business: Record Slide continues for Home prices - 08/27/08 05:23 PM
The pounding continues in the housing market. The standard and poor's case schiller US. home price index fell 15.4% in the second quarter compared to last year. The decline was the largerst in 20 years for the index which covers the entire U.S.
Los Angeles and Orange County home prices were … (0 comments)
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business: Record Slide continues for Home prices - 08/27/08 05:20 PM
The pounding continues in the housing market. The standard and poor's case schiller US. home price index fell 15.4% in the second quarter compared to last year. The decline was the largerst in 20 years for the index which covers the entire U.S.
Los Angeles and Orange County home prices were … (2 comments)
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business: Business Plan if you are in Business - 08/27/08 03:49 PM
Do You have a Real Estate Business plan? Do you have a plan that will make a bank Bankroll you? Lack of clarity in business and and business plan is next to the biggest reason a business fails. I believe the first is undercapitalization. However enjoy the following.
Can you identity … (0 comments)
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business: Social Networking Apple Crumble Style - 08/27/08 06:19 AM
Okay, so you all know I love to cook. But does it have anything to do with RealSeekr, real estate, social networking or business in general? I think so!
Let me explain...How many times have you gone to a party and met new people (while gathering in the host's kitchen)? I know … (3 comments)
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business: Dallas Real Estate (Lakewood/Park Cities) - 08/26/08 05:13 PM
I think it's very interesting. All around the country it's been nothing but doom and gloom in the housing industry. It seems like everyone is willing to turn a blind eye to some of the conditions and realities which obviously point to a healthy economy in the process of a … (0 comments)
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business: Motor Yacht Dubai - 08/26/08 01:55 PM
Definitely the most expensive yacht of the world is the one Dubai. The beauty of the sever seas is nice, luxury and very confortable, which is the main reason to present this to you. Dubai was projected by the brother of the Dubai emirate, who wanted to build one of the … (10 comments)
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business: Comments And Other Musings On The Mortgage Industry And Other Subjects - 08/26/08 01:52 PM
One question that I receive frequently these days is, "How's business?" The questioner is often surprised when I answer, "Great!" Most of the news is gloom and doom these days and it is true that over 260 lending institutions and private mortgage insurance companies have gone bankrupt. But there are still … (0 comments)
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business: The life balance chart – Adding spiritual was harder than I thought - 08/26/08 11:04 AM
I don't like to talk about religion or politics in my posts in general I'm still not going to in this post, this is more about over coming fear. But, my coach and mentor had me fill out a life balance chart and he said something was missing. I had family, … (27 comments)
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business: Southwest Florida Business Networking events this coming week: - 08/25/08 10:38 PM
I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week:
Monday - Aug 25, 2008
- Sarasota County:
- - Venice - PNL Venice @ 12N - 1PM -
Tuesday - Aug 26, 2008
- Manatee County:
- - Open Network Bradenton 11:45AM - 1PM Cost is $10 @ Stacey's Buffet 4848 14th St. … (2 comments)
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business: Selling Vancouver Real Estate online? - 08/25/08 01:40 PM
Seems to be the most effective way!
We have been noticing more and more over the past year or so that almost all of the response we get for our listings comes from buyers viewing our online advertising. We still use print media such as the Vancouver Sun colour ads … (0 comments)
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business: Real Estate - I QUIT! - 08/25/08 10:01 AM
That's What I'm Hearing...
Every week I hear from a different agent in my market that they are calling it quits. I mean they don't search ME out specifically...it just seems to come out in general business contact. I know we have some consolidation going on and there are those that are … (9 comments)
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business: How to make a profit in this market - 08/25/08 09:42 AM
The magazine, Fast Company, recently declared that Americans are becoming a nation of "free agents". They described a generation of consultants and professionals, all selling their services for the length of a project or until a problem is solved. That brings tremendous freedom, and new responsibilities to … (0 comments)
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business: Keep Up-To-Date With Durham Region News - 08/24/08 08:50 PM
You can keep current with Durham Region News. Whether you are a local resident or have visited the area, you have the opportunity to keep abreast of all news.
If you are looking for what's going on in the Region, check the Durham News. The area consist of Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, … (0 comments)
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business: Do you sell green homes, or homes with green features? - 08/23/08 11:17 AM
From recent blog responses, I thought it would be a good time to talk about marketing green. I can not believe how many different options there are on this topic. While many say you have to sell a "green" home, others are saying you need to sell the features and others … (6 comments)
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business: Nashua New Hampshire – Annual Folk Festival – Greeley Park - 08/22/08 11:29 PM
If you love folk music in the park, you are in for a treat.
Next Saturday and Sunday (August 30 and 31), the Second Annual Folk Festival will be held in Greeley Park, Nashua, New Hampshire.
The folk festival is Free!
Craig Ferreira and Chris Michaus, natives of … (17 comments)
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business: Income Producing Business for Sale! - 08/22/08 03:43 PM
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business: Blank Steps to Real Estate Success - 08/22/08 11:52 AM
Be Honest- you'll snore louder at night because there won't be anything weighing you down.
Have a business plan- this will keep you on track and on course with what you are supposed to be doing. It's not easy to come up with and takes some time but a … (0 comments)
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business: Understanding Forex Orders | SIGMAFOREX - 08/21/08 08:21 PM
One thing that you must understand about orders is that when you buy or sell short, you are simply exchanging 1 currency for another. For instance, consider the Euro/dollar currency pair, which is expressed as EUR/USD. (Short tutorial: Currency Quotes) EUR is the base currency and USD is the quote … (0 comments)
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business: Independent Wealth - 08/21/08 01:05 PM
According to the US Census, after giving 40 years of their life to working.63% of people are financially dependent on their families or are trying to make ends meet from Social Security?29% of people didn't even make it.Only 4% of people have savings enough to support themselves3% of people are still … (0 comments)
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business: Great Business Opportunity/Just Reduced $100,000 - 08/21/08 10:29 AM
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business: Is there a disconnect between the green home market and consumers? - 08/20/08 09:19 PM
Recently while visiting the Northwestern Michigan College M-Tech Center I really began to wonder what the future holds. I hear and see so many claims to modern technology that is already in existence, yet not being sold on the market place. I questioned why this is. The answer I got was … (5 comments)
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business: XVIII Annual Retailers of the Americas Conference Nov.20-22 - 08/20/08 06:42 PM
One of the most important entrepreneurial movements in Latin America and for the first time in the USA! Tampa Florida and the United States Hispanic Chamber are hosting the Conference. If you are looking to reach 20 central and Latin countries, over 300 business's and entrepreneurs just like you click on … (1 comments)
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business: Are we moving too fast for our clients?? - 08/20/08 02:03 PM
I'm a young agent in Houston, and being young may have a few disadvantages, but I think my technological savyness is an absolute advantage. However, are all of my gadgets and new age ideas too much for the average consumer?? I would never sacrifice "old-fashioned service" Nothing beats a hand written … (13 comments)
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business: Casa Latino Delaware Valley Business Presentation - 08/20/08 09:08 AM
Casa Latino Delaware Valley Business Presentation
On August 23, 2008 Eliud Gautier and Holando Falcon are hosting a Casa Latino Delaware Vally Business Presentation in order to introduce our business model to potential entrepreneurs, real estate brokers and agents, and auxiliary real estate services such as lenders, title and insurance companies … (0 comments)
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business: Top 4 Hints in Writing a Resume - 08/19/08 11:48 PM
Writing a resume is as intricate as writing research papers and other scholarly pieces. Why? As good resumes can make one land a dream job, it is essential when writing a resume to be very cautious in every detail – like in any form of writing.
Therefore, here are the … (0 comments)
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business: A birth story....or how I sold a house while in labor and how a team was born. - 08/19/08 01:32 AM
The last few months of my 3rd pregnancy were difficult, as I had preterm labor and a 2 other kids and a business to run as well. So once I had safely passed 37 week mark I was determined to finish as much business as I could so that it would … (40 comments)
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business: What Gets You Fired Up? Where is YOUR Coach? - 08/19/08 12:20 AM
If you don't already know about the wonder that is Michael Phelps, then you either don't get the news in any of its dozen various forms or you've been unconscious for the last week. I won't list Phelps' amazing accomplishments. It's sufficient to note that he's absolutely amazing...the best of the best, with a record … (8 comments)
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business: Seller may assist, and willing to look at more! 5959 N. 76th Street, Milwaukee. - 08/18/08 10:10 PM
Seller will assist. Owner is Broker. Restaurant or other opportunities in MIlwaukee. Will consider trades or assistance to to right qualified buyer. Milwaukee All sales and leases are to be done through Tom Braatz
When you are looking for two aggressive and assertive Brokers that can get you … (0 comments)
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business: IN SEARCH OF BUSINESS PARTNERS FROM ALL 50 STATES - 70/ 30 - (Please Reply) - 08/18/08 10:24 AM
IN SEARCH OF BUSINESS PARTNERS FROM ALL 50 STATES - 70/ 30 - (Please Reply)
I am searching for 1-2 Real Estate Agents per state in all 50 States across the United States. This is not a trick or a joke of any kind.
Working for a Real … (8 comments)
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business: What Happened To Loyalty Among Friends? - 08/18/08 01:14 AM
Today I was talking with a friend that I have had since grade school and found out that he and another mutual friend bought a house with another agent. I was at a loss for words when I found out this news.
I did not know whether to be angry … (11 comments)
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business: Coeur d'Alene Real Estate and Community Information: We have Made the List - "Best Cities to do Business" - 08/18/08 12:59 AM
Coeur d'Alene is #3 on the Small Cities List of "Best Cities to do Business."
This list is an annual guide to the places in the US that are thriving even in an economy that is considered to be in a Recession. The list also focuses on Short and Long Term … (0 comments)
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business: Are you in Business or are you just a Realtor? - 08/17/08 08:17 PM
As most of you know, I started the eHomes Realty Network (www.eHomesRealtyNetwork.com) this past weekend. To say the least it has been an excellent start with a bunch of new members our first weekend! I'm very excited.
I wanted to share a call I got from one of my new members … (5 comments)
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business: Another Downtown Boise Reastraunt Closing It's Doors - 08/17/08 07:21 PM
Sachel's a Boise restaurant opened in 2003 is closing it's doors August 23rd. They join a long list of companies in the downtown battered downtown area to close up shop. Sighting tough economic times as the reason some of the area's best restaurant's are vanishing at an alarming rate.
Read the full … (0 comments)
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business: Southwest Florida Business Networking events this coming week: - 08/17/08 05:56 PM
I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week:
Monday - Aug 18, 2008
- Sarasota County:
- - Venice - PNL Venice @ 12N - 1PM -
Tuesday - Aug 19, 2008
- Manatee County:
- - Open Network Bradenton 11:45AM - 1PM Cost is $10 @ Stacey's Buffet 4848 14th St. … (2 comments)
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business: Personal Branding...does it really matter? (TEST INSIDE) - 08/17/08 03:20 AM
So...there seems to be a lot of discussion here on the Rain about Personal Branding. Is it necessary...or is it not? Is it too "all about me"...or can it really help grow your business?Well...as the owner of a national real estate marketing firm...my answer is probably obvious.But I don't want to push my … (25 comments)
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business: SO IF WE ALL TAKE A VACATION - WOULD BUSINESS PICK UP? - 08/16/08 07:18 PM
I have come to the conclusion from all the input I have received from my previous blog that there is a distinct possibility that taking a vacation would bring in more business.
Walking out the door, makes business come in!!!
Has that happened to? It has happened to me, and others! Could … (5 comments)
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business: Local BNI Networking Group Interviewing Referral Partners - 08/16/08 06:49 PM
Word of mouth referrals rank #1 among business owners when asked where they prefer new business originates. That comes as no surprise. What's interesting is most professionals believe this type of referral happens only with time, experience. and luck. While that statement carries some truth, betting on luck to grow your business is … (9 comments)
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business: 7 Social Networking Sites To Utilize In Your Business Networking--Don't Forget Niche Specific Sites! - 08/15/08 07:55 PM
Social Media Networking List of 7
A quick reference guide to some of the interesting social media networking giants that can be utilized in your business practices. These are in no particular order but I am a big fan of Linkedin.
Niche Strategy: The 7 listed are primarily business and social … (9 comments)
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business: Do You Really Want My Business? - 08/15/08 12:20 PM
This goes out to all those mortgage professionals who have been contacting me in droves the past few weeks. Do you really want my business? Take a Number!! Besides approving MY buyers and helping get MY buyers to the closing table, why has not a single message or email that I … (29 comments)
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business: Professional Organizing Tips for your home or business - 08/14/08 02:53 PM
What is Clutter?
Clutter is often defined as a disorderly heap, assemblage or simply litter.
Clutter eats equity
Clutter is difficult to part with
Clutter is truly our “stuff”…our knickknacks our magazines we will one day read.
Removing clutter enhances the value of your home and life at the same … (0 comments)
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business: GREAT SUCCESS TIPS & ADVICE (PART - 2) SEVEN STEPS TO SUCCESS - 08/13/08 07:57 AM
GREAT SUCCESS TIPS & ADVICE (PART - 2) SEVEN STEPS TO SUCCESS
If you didn't read GREAT SUCCESS TIPS & ADVICE (PART - 1) here is the link, so you don't have to search for it. My first post will lead you into this one so you have … (12 comments)
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business: Our Formal, informal meeting format - 08/13/08 12:22 AM
We have a team meeting 2 times a month usually at my house. It is always incredibly productive and really fun. However to the untrained eye, I don't think you would think it was even a business meeting if you walked in....
We have the all of us, but also … (4 comments)
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business: Have you received new business from your blog? Please let me know. - 08/12/08 04:30 PM
Hi, I have a pretty simple question. I have been doing this for just over a month and have seen a huge increase in my SEO on Google, Yahoo and MSN and have even gotten a "potential" customer but have not seen much helping my business.
So, I want to know … (23 comments)
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business: Community Give Back - 08/12/08 02:21 PM
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Kit Creighton 302-725-0624
WebbIT® announced today the start of a community “Give Back” program where a portion of revenue will be given to (at least, these two organizations), 1) House of Hope Delaware of Bridgeville, Delaware and People’s Place in Milford, Delaware. You can find … (0 comments)
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business: ForexGen | Weekly outlook for major currencies - 08/11/08 03:59 AM
The new week of trading was not without drama right from the open as the market looked to continue where Friday's 2% drop in EUR/USD left off. After the Euro was decimated late last week in what many have foreseen as a day of reckoning where it plummeted from 1.5500 … (0 comments)
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business: ForexGen | Fundamental Outlook for New Zealand Dollar - 08/11/08 03:57 AM
This week's economic calendar is unlikely to offer much support to the beleaguered Kiwi dollar. Second-quarter Producer Prices will most probably tick higher as the data will not take into account July's sharp downward correction in crude oil. The same considerations will guide the Retail Sales figure: receipts fell to … (0 comments)
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business: ForexGen | AUD/USD Weekly Outlook - 08/11/08 03:53 AM
AUD/USD's free fall from 0.9849 continued last week and accelerated further to as low as 0.8866, taking out an important fibo support and 55 weeks EMA without hesitation. While AUD/USD is deeply oversold, there is not clear sign of a bottom yet. Further decline could still be seen as long … (0 comments)
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business: Nature of the Biz... - 08/10/08 07:14 PM
I am going to be completely blunt...I had a bit of frustration today and I think I need to vent.
I want to begin with saying that I do love my job and enjoy the people I interact with. I have to say that I have absolutely killer clients. I love … (1 comments)
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business: Surviving When Your Business Is Slow, Interrupted, or Non Existent - 08/10/08 12:59 PM
The following is a quick reminder but still powerful article by author Susan Hanshaw. Her message is clear. How does it apply to you?
A reduction in your income may impact many things, including how you perceive yourself, whether you are conscious of it or not. If you have prided yourself … (19 comments)
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business: Southwest Florida Business Networking events this coming week: - 08/10/08 04:10 AM
I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week:
Monday - Aug 11, 2008
- Sarasota County:
- - Venice - PNL Venice @ 12N - 1PM -
Tuesday - Aug 12, 2008
- Manatee County:
- - Open Network Bradenton 11:45AM - 1PM Cost is $10 @ Stacey's Buffet 4848 14th St. … (0 comments)
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business: Saint John, New Brunswick's **Newest Group**: Saint John ENERGIZERS - 08/08/08 08:39 PM
With a recent Telegraph Journal (local Saint John newspaper) article for Tuesday, August 5, 2008 and in the Business section; the article indicated that currenting the New Brunswick tourist marketing campaign was "GENERIC, LACKING and UNSUCCESSFUL."
This area is becoming the Atlantic Canada's "ENERGY HUB" and growing rapidly.
With 102,000 members … (6 comments)
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business: What are you going to do on 8-8-8? I built on my Passion. - 08/08/08 02:47 PM
August 8th, 2008 marks the luckiest day in a century. To millions, the number 888 stands for amazing good luck and opportunity. Today, the XXIX Olympic Games begin as athletes compete for the ultimate crowning achievement. For some, defeat is imminent. For others, years of dedication and passion will pay off … (5 comments)
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business: Invest in YOU! - 08/08/08 10:10 AM
Commericial-Retail listing in New Lyme Township. $58,700
2000' Convenience store located in a highly visible location on a main road. Could be a wonderful opportunity for the right individual who has decided they like to own, operate, enjoy their own small business.
This property is zoned C-1 Commercial and … (0 comments)
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business: GREAT SUCCESS TIPS & ADVICE (PART - 1) - 08/08/08 12:16 AM
Who wants to be Successful? Who is Successful already? Who knows how to be Successful?
I am going to have a Success Tips & Advice at least once per week, around the end of the week.
The reason for these blogs is because I am successful and I would like … (17 comments)
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business: THE FRONT PORCH RESTAURANT, COSBY, TN - 08/07/08 09:14 AM
THE FRONT PORCH RESTAURANT, COSBY, TN
Great opportunity to own established restaurant on the growing US Hwy.321 corridor. Located 2.5 miles off I-40, in Cosby, between Newport and Gatlinburg.
Sale will include all fixtures and furnishings, recipes, bluegrass contacts. Owners will train new buyers, if desired. Grossed over 100k, part … (4 comments)
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business: Richmond Beach Business Profile - 08/06/08 06:13 PM
Full Moon Thai Restaurant * 1441 NW Richmond Beach Road * (206) 542-5777
Local restaurant owner, Bounmmy Inthoulay, of Full Moon Thai Restaurant in Richmond Beach, will celebrate his 5 year anniversary of the family business this October.
Full Moon provides a selection of tempting, delicious and high quality products, served … (0 comments)
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business: Too busy working in your business, or working on your business? Michael Gerber's E-Myth - 08/06/08 05:57 PM
Have you read his books lately? It is astounding that so many Real Estate Agents are so busy working in their business, that they never really see what they're doing right and what they're doing wrong. In other words, they tend to get caught up in the every-day tasks of running … (3 comments)
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business: Are you really busy with your Real Estate business? - 08/05/08 10:21 PM
If your business is good, then you stay very busy. Just don't over do it. Make sure you take time for yourself. It is easy to burn yourself out. The first year is usually fairly daunting. I know ALL I did was work, 24/7.
My second year I took some excellent … (12 comments)
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business: Exchanges Around the World with ForexGen - 08/05/08 03:43 PM
Technology has fueled the growth of global trading over the past decade, fostering dreams of a single universal marketplace. Yet, investors who have diversified their portfolios across borders and product lines might not always know how their orders are handled on a … (0 comments)
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business: Fable: The Little Red Hen - 08/05/08 02:24 PM
It's amazing how so many others plant seeds of "inspiration" through your blog posts. I recently read a short post from Dagmar Sands, Johns Creek, GA that reminded me of a children's story from long ago. Dagmar's post URL is below:
http://activerain.com/blogsview/598406/SECRET-AGENTS
Wikipedia summarizes the fable this way:
‘In the tale, … (3 comments)
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business: New website - 08/05/08 10:02 AM
Good morning to all.... I have launched a new website. I was able to find a professional looking website with matching marketing material for all my business needs with www.vistaprints.com I have unlimited pages for only $14.95 a month! Check it out. It was sooo simple to build. www.interiormoodsdee.com
… (0 comments)
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business: Monday Minutes 080408 with Tracy Reece and Mark Hall - 08/04/08 09:57 PM
Monday Minutes @ RE/MAX Communities
We invite you to view our Monday Minutes Video:
CLICK HERE to View the Monday Minutes Online
Quick Notes
FMLS Showcase August 20th at the Cobb Galleria from 10am-5pm. Tickets are $10 in advance.
E-Key Swap Thursday and Friday August 21 & 22 at the Cobb … (1 comments)
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business: Monday Minutes 080408 with Mark Hall and Tracy Reece - 08/04/08 09:49 PM
Monday Minutes @ RE/MAX Communities
We invite you to view our Monday Minutes Video:
CLICK HERE to View the Monday Minutes Online
Quick Notes
FMLS Showcase August 20th at the Cobb Galleria from 10am-5pm. Tickets are $10 in advance.
E-Key Swap Thursday and Friday August 21 & 22 at the Cobb … (0 comments)
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business: ForexGen Partnerships - 08/04/08 08:47 PM
We offer partners who are looking to grow their business the broadest range of equity and derivatives products, both exchange-traded and over-the-counter (OTC), adaptable partnership solutions, a quick and cost-efficient route to market and flexible commercial terms.
We offer a variety of partnership solutions tailored to your needs:
Introducing Brokers … (0 comments)
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business: British Pound: Manufacturing PMI Adds To UK Recession Risks | SigmaForex - 08/03/08 10:43 PM
On Thursday, we discussed how the British pound remained weak and questioned if GBP/USD would continue to fall to target 1.97. This was indeed the case, as the currency tumbled versus the US dollar, Japanese yen, Euro, and Swiss franc at the start of the European trading session. However, this … (0 comments)
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business: How Do You Earn Your Business? - 08/03/08 10:25 PM
This one was too good not to share...
My parents were at a party. Someone mentioned they were thinking of selling their home. The hostess of the party has a daughter in real estate, so naturally the partygoer asked the hostess/mom for her daughter/agent’s contact information. What did the hostess/mom do?She … (2 comments)
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business: Doing Business in Florida - 08/03/08 05:46 PM
In a recent study, Florida was named the # 2 place in the country to bring your business.
Based on factors including taxes, utility rates and economic incentives, big companies will be well served to move their companies here to Florida. Florida also scored high for employment growth, low corporate income tax rates, … (0 comments)
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business: Southwest Florida Business Networking events this coming week: - 08/03/08 08:38 AM
I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week:
Monday - Aug 04, 2008
- Sarasota County:
- - Sarasota 'First Monday' Networking 5:30-7:30 - 5100 Station Way, Sarasota
Tuesday - Aug 05, 2008
- Manatee County:
- - Open Network Bradenton 11:45AM Cost is $10 @ Stacey's Buffet 4848 … (4 comments)
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business: Water into wine on Sunday's in Simpsonville? - 08/02/08 09:48 PM
Simpsonville City Council will vote at the August City council meeting weather or not the November 4th ballor should include the right to sell alcohol on Sundays. There will be public hearings for business owners and residents to voice their opinion.
Several other cities are looking to add alcohol sales to … (0 comments)
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business: Home Builders Modify Cycle to Match Market Tempo - 08/02/08 12:08 PM
My breakfast tasted so much better yesterday, reading in the San Antonio Express-News (by: A. Sidime) about how the local construction industry broke the code. They finally figured out their construction tempo almost did them in. How about your area? Did they catch on there too?
The article in … (0 comments)
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business: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. A serene and beautiful City in the Lake Country. A Gem of a community - 08/01/08 06:07 PM
Walking down Main Street or Armour Street, you are greeted by many famous names. You get a feeling that people really liked it here. Wrigley had a mansion, the owner of Montgomery Ward had a 23 room, 20 bath mansion on the Lake. It is just the time to come … (3 comments)
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business: Do You Run Your Real Estate Business Like You're Working at the DMV - 08/01/08 11:15 AM
This may sound like a strange way to start a post but I had the pleasure(?) yesterday of visiting my local DMV and, during my extended stay, I had lots of time to ponder life. Aside from calling many clients (a little hard to do with all of the background noise), I … (5 comments)
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business: Six Ways to Make People Like You.........Start by Liking Them! - 08/01/08 09:07 AM
The book, How to Win Friends & Influence People*, consistently makes the top five whenever there is a survey of most influential or inspiring books, and is often second only to the Bible. Dale Carnegie outlines - in very simple steps and examples - how to be nice without letting yourself … (0 comments)
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business: Can I Sell It Now? - 07/31/08 12:23 PM
There's a commercial on TV that takes place during an auction(maybe you've seen it) where a man bids and purchases an item and then raises his hand and says "I'd like to sell what I bought now." This certainly ties in with a point the commercial is trying to make … (4 comments)
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business: Alternative (an better) option for ALL business financing!!! - 07/31/08 08:42 AM
BUSINESS AND PROJECT FUNDING
We can fund up to 100% of your business project or new start-up needs through our proprietary funding program. By working directly with our private funder we can secure your business with the funding it needs to be successful. Our lines start at $1,000,000 and … (1 comments)
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business: GLOBAL REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE AND WORLD’S LARGEST CONDO MARKETPLACE JOIN FORCES - 07/31/08 08:16 AM
July 30, 2008 (Miami, FL) – Condo.com, the world’s largest condo marketplace, which currently has over 15 million visits a month, announced a partnership with Raices Magazine, a global magazine targeting real estate investors and professionals. This partnership provides both Condo.com and Raices customers with exclusive promotional opportunities and benefits as … (0 comments)
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business: I am new here and learning as I grow - 07/31/08 07:16 AM
Hi. I am new at this technology and decided that my fear of it was preventing me from posting and getting to know others, so here is my first blog post. I welcome any and all discussions. I live in NH and am a wife, mother, business owner, home stager, researcher, educator and friend. … (8 comments)
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business: Beige Book Released By Federal Reserve For July 2008 - 07/30/08 12:13 AM
The Federal Reserve recently published their latest issue of the Beige Book. It is available online. The following is a brief list of it's overall (national) summary findings (using data as of July 14th):1. Economic activity slowed somewhat since the last report. St. Louis said activity was stable and San Francisco reported little or … (0 comments)
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business: RETAIL STORES ARE HAVING A HARD TIME! WILL WE ONLY BE ABLE TO BUY FROM WALL-MART? - 07/29/08 11:04 AM
Back to school sales are going to be a real low for the mall retailers, according to the news media. With the high gas and food prices, parents are looking for alternatives to save. Shopping discount stores, yard sales and consignment shops seems to be the answer.
Will it get to … (16 comments)
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business: Can You Hear Me Now??? - 07/29/08 10:19 AM
I'm finding the more connected we are the more disconnected we become! We've become a society of emailers, text messagers, voice messagers, instant messagers and now bloggers. Here I am ranting in my blog about my frustrations with our societal communications. What has happened to good old fashioned face to face converstations? … (3 comments)
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business: Set your Foundation before Blogging - 07/28/08 10:27 PM
I gained some helpful information at the Inman Connect San Francisco Conference last week. There is too much to share everything, so make sure you make plans to attend Inman Connect NYC in January!
Linda Davis had the most laughs & applause when speaking about blogging on her panel.
She said, … (10 comments)
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business: Monday Minutes 072808 with Tracy Reece and Mark Hall - 07/28/08 08:43 PM
Monday Minutes @ RE/MAX CommunitiesCLICK HERE to View the Monday Minutes OnlineQuick NotesPlease welcome Wade Hunt of Covenant Mortgage fame . . .our special guest star this week and part of our RE/MAX Communities team!FMLS to Add "Contingent - Due Diligence" as a Status August 7thIn response to Member requests, on … (0 comments)
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business: Monday Minutes 072808 with Mark Hall and Tracy Reece - 07/28/08 08:38 PM
Monday Minutes @ RE/MAX CommunitiesCLICK HERE to View the Monday Minutes OnlineQuick NotesPlease welcome Wade Hunt of Covenant Mortgage fame . . .our special guest star this week and part of our RE/MAX Communities team!FMLS to Add "Contingent - Due Diligence" as a Status August 7thIn response to Member requests, on … (0 comments)
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business: Zoned General Industry, high visibility business, car dealership, warehouse, storage units! - 07/28/08 04:49 PM
136 Oak Street, highly traveled road, great visibility with EZ "on/off" access to Rt. 78. Property is zoned "GI" with many uses and expansion possibilities! 1.16 Acres, city water, city gas and city sewerage. Property currently has a "newly" renovated 1500 SF Block Structure. Building is divided into two rental spaces, … (0 comments)
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business: Anti-preneures - 07/28/08 03:32 PM
Here's an interesting article with a video I came across discussing a new trend they are labling "antipreneurs."
Basically, what the article says is that small businesses are starting to thrive by promoting themselves as against big business. They discuss at length an advertising-free internet radio company and an eco-friendly good's … (0 comments)
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business: Agent Marketing with a Purpose - 07/28/08 01:49 PM
The idea of Rentgrid came about after leaving a town in which I had established many clients over several years and had to start my real estate sales career all over again in a different city. The challenge was to make contact with as many people as possible as fast as possible … (0 comments)
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business: Greenville: 10th Largest City in North Carolina! - 07/27/08 09:38 AM
Check us out! The
latest U.S. Census Bureau recently released data showing that Greenville is now
the 10th largest city in North Carolina and was second only to Cary as the
fastest growing municipality of
more than 40,000 people!!
The top 10 cities in NC and their 2007
population … (1 comments)
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business: Southwest Florida Business Networking events this coming week: - 07/27/08 09:30 AM
I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week:
Monday - Jul 28, 2008
- Sarasota County:
- - Venice - Chamber Network Lunch 11:45A-1P Mission Valley CC, 1851 Mission Valley Rd
Tuesday - July 29, 2008
- Manatee County:
- - Open Network Bradenton 11:45AM Cost is $10 @ Stacey's Buffet … (3 comments)
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business: Focused Productivity Workshops - 07/26/08 11:18 PM
On Friday Vaughn Loudenback came to our office and gave a short talk on productivity and communication. I am going to take the full class on Aug 8th and I am really looking forward to it. Coming from the cooperate world of on site real estate sale, I am very use … (0 comments)
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business: Ten FREE Places to Post a Profile of Your Business - 07/26/08 10:31 PM
I'm happy to share with my colleagues a list of free places to place your business information on the internet. This is just a small list of websites that I have used. If you have others, please feel free to share with us.
1) Active Rain - of course!
2) … (34 comments)
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business: Wheel & Deal over a Meal! - 07/26/08 10:31 PM
Ever consider growing your business over lunch...or breakfast? Check out www.goldstarclubs.com and let us know if we can help you get a Gold Star Club started in your city.
Create a good 2nd Stream of Income to grow your 1st Stream of Income! Help others grow their businesses!
Gold Star v.s. BNI … (0 comments)
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business: WAKE UP! - 07/26/08 05:14 PM
You may not want to HEAR it (don't hit the snooze button)but the alarm is ringing and it's time to wake up. It's time to wake up your business! Make you business lean and mean and (dare I say it) organized! Now is the time to … (5 comments)
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business: Go to Water to Go! - 07/26/08 10:43 AM
It's been well over 10 years since our family drank tap water, actually maybe over 15 because it was one of the first health changes my Naturpath recommended when I started going to see him. However the thought of drinking only from little plastic bottles that made more waste in the … (1 comments)
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