News feed, message board posts, and newsletter articles pertaining to the membership of Web Page One Designs and it's fellow networks.

Monday, February 28, 2005

Ezine - February 28, 2005

Welcome all new members! We are thrilled to share our network with you.

Our Webinar last week was a happy success for us and we've already filled up our March schedule with speakers offering their expertise on all sorts of various subject matter.

We are accepting early registrations for VENDORS for our Summer "Sails" Event. If you can schedule for the week of May 28 - June 3rd, come join us!
-------------------------------------

COMPANY NEWS

Latest News at WebPageOne.org

OUR AFFILIATE PROGRAM IS LIVE!

Basic instructions for signing up.

Click the link and scroll down. The right hand column will have a box labeled INFORMATION.
Click AFFILIATE to register.

Click here
-------------------------------------

Early Registration has begun for our Summer "Sails" Event

Click here
-------------------------------------

THIS WEEK!! February 28 - March 5

Today, Monday, February 28, 2005 at 3PM EST
'The Basics to Building Your Own Personal Prospecting System'

Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at 3PM EST
'Where is Your Oxygen Mask'

Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 8PM EST
'The Basics to Building Your Own Prospecting System'

There is no cost to attend any of these workshops!

Contact List Builder
Click here

Mark your calendar!
-------------------------------------

Newly added feature to our ezine: Artist Showcase

Our new "Artist Showcase," where we'll regularly feature folks in the artistic fields, ie, writing, painting, photography, etc. If you are an artist and would like to
be a part of this great new Web Page One feature, or know someone who'd fit in well, please let me know at: newsletter@webpageone.org.
-------------------------------------

Spotlight: Carole DeFusco of Country Bunny

I am an Independent Representative for Country Bunny Bath & Body. I've been a rep since February 9, 2004. I like helping people nurture their skin. I enjoy meeting new women and socializing.

Read more

-------------------------------------
ARTICLES


Have a System to Manage Your Email, © J Black

How many times a day do you check your inbox?

If you are like most people you check it as soon as you log on in the morning as well as several times throughout the day. This can not only sidetrack you but waste precious time that would be better spent doing something more productive for your business or with your day.

So how do we handle all the email that proliferates into our inboxes? Here are a few suggestions...

Read more

-------------------------------------
Photo Art Using Your Scanner, © J Black

Photo or Scanner Art is a simple way to capture still life images that can be turned into creative pieces of art to decorate your home.

Many ordinary objects that would be difficult to Photograph are good candidates for photo art - in particular objects where it is otherwise difficult to get a good, clear close-up shot of your subject.

These include such items as...

Read more

-------------------------------------
Chronic Illness: Helping Friends and Family, © Julie Renee Callaway

Trying to explain a chronic illness to friends and family can result in glazed eyes and that familiar distracted look. With acquaintances it is usually best to keep the explanation short and to the point. After all, it really doesn't matter much whether they really understand. When family and friends don't understand what you are living with, their reactions can take a toll on your self-esteem and add more stress to your life.

Read more

-------------------------------------

ACCORDING TO LIFE

Expressing Your Soul's Intention, © Julie Jordan Scott

"A good painter has two chief objects to paint, man and the intention of his soul. The former is easy, the latter hard." Leonardo Da Vinci

I woke up a moment before the alarm went off this morning. I don't know why I set alarms anymore, I don't ever seem to need them.

I looked out the window in my bedroom into the still dark sky. The moon was hanging at the perfect level for me to sit in awe and wonder at its majesty. How beautiful. It was like having an artist create a masterpiece for my eyes only.

Read more

-------------------------------------
Addiction to Spirituality, © Margaret Paul, Ph.D

Lian had been meditating for many years before consulting with me for his depression. He had been part of a spiritual community that encouraged their
members to turn to God through prayer and meditation whenever they were feeling any difficult or painful feelings such as anger, hurt, anxiety, or depression. He had been taught that Spirit would transmute his feelings for him and bring him the peace he sought.

Yet Lian was depressed. "I have faithfully practiced what I've had been taught, so why am I still depressed? What am I doing wrong?"

Read more

-------------------------------------
Understanding the Anger/Abuse Cycle, © Ron Huxley

The anger/abuse cycle is a common pattern of interaction between family members. Although it is traditionally used to describe domestic violence, it can take place in everyday parenting routines, through verbal and emotional abuse. For example, a parent may explode in frustration at his child for his irresponsible behavior. Words and actions are said by the parent that are hurtful. And even when the parent knows he is verbally abusing his son, he may be unable to stop himself or find himself caught back up in anger after he promised himself, and his son, that he would not vent at him in frustration.

Read more

-------------------------------------
PUBLICITY

How To Create A Promotional Blog, © Ken Leonard Jr

You may have heard of the current internet rage, blogging. Whether you are a novice or an experienced webmaster/marketer, publishing a blog can create another stream of targeted website traffic. Today you will learn how easy it really is to create a blog for your product or service promotions and how you can get free, quality traffic to your website by using one.

This article will take you from creating your first blog the right way, through getting it noticed by a lot of people, to getting new leads from your product or service lead capture site. You will find out how easy and effective blogging can be for you.

Read more

-------------------------------------
Learn the Secrets of Print Interviewing, © Susan Harrow

1. Remember you're always on the record.

Even when the tape is off, even when the reporter has put away his pad, even when you think that the reporter thinks you walk on water, you are on the record.

One of my clients who knows better, gave an interview to a columnist at a prominent national paper. She thought they had a jolly rapport and became a bit loose lipped about the fortune the business had amassed in a hard-won deal. The interviewer positioned her as a spoiled and arrogant twit who had, to a certain degree, lucked out. She called me fuming, and at the same time knowing it was her fault.

Read more

-------------------------------------
The SKINNY on Newspapers, © BIG Mike McDaniel

Using the paper is considered gospel by many people in business. Use it wisely and it can be a good tool.

Remember, newspapers are passive, non intrusive media. They tend to reach only buyers who are looking for the product. They are poor at reaching prospects before the need arises.

Think about it, there are few times you have been driven to go to a store to buy a product you never heard of because you saw an ad in the paper. You had to have an earlier impression about the product for the newspaper ad to point you to the location to buy it.

Read more

Monday, February 21, 2005

Ezine February 21, 2005

WEBINAR WEEK!!

Mark your CALENDAR now. All times are EST - Eastern Standard Time

Wednesday, February 23rd 2005

10am "How to Establish Yourself as an Expert in Your Field" with Linda DePaz of BeClutterFree.com
11am "Networking 101" with Lani Erie of Web Page One Designs
12pm "Setting Your Money Straight" with Suzette Flemming of Flemming Business Services
2pm "Power of Promotional Advertising" with Seth Mellin of SM Creative Marketing
3pm "Basics of Building your own Prospecting System" with Janet Legere of Contact List Builder
5pm "New Year, New Busines, Now What?" with Rebecca and Michaele of The Perfect Image
7pm "Is Ezine Publishing for You?" with with Clarissa Frampton and Gloria Metzler of The Publisher's Club
8pm "Presenting Your Message With the Written Word: Do It Well" with Linda J. Alexander of i-am-america
9pm "Joining together to do better business" with Nancy Johnson of Small Business Referral Network

Thursday, February 24th 2005

10am "How to Establish Yourself as an Expert in Your Field" with Linda DePaz of BeClutterFree.com
11am "New Year, New Busines, Now What?" with Rebecca and Michaele of The Perfect Image
2pm "Get the Most out of Your Tax Deductions" with Suzette Flemming of Flemming Business Services
3pm "Publicity Basics for Small Business" with Patrysha of Incredible Impressions
4pm "How to start and run a business and keep your sanity (record keeping for non-accountants)" with Stuart Mordfin, CPA
7pm "Sarbanes Oxley and how it affects Small / Medium-sized businesses" with Michelle Johnston Sollicito of exceptiona.com
8pm "Public Speaking: Your Way to Better Business" with Linda J. Alexander of i-am-america
9pm "Joint Venture Marketing and Coopertative Marketing" with Nancy Johnson of Small Business Referral Network

http://www.webpageone.org/seminar/
-------------------------------------

COMPANY NEWS

Latest News at WebPageOne.org

OUR AFFILIATE PROGRAM IS LIVE!

Basic instructions for signing up.

Click the link and scroll down. The right hand column will have a box labeled INFORMATION.
Click AFFILIATE to register.

http://www.webpageone.org/shop/
-------------------------------------

THIS WEEK!! February 23 & 24

Advertising and Tax Workshops for February added.

Business Empowerment Webinar

Mark your calendar!
-------------------------------------

Newly added feature to our ezine: Artist Showcase

Our new "Artist Showcase," where we'll regularly feature folks in the artistic fields, ie, writing, painting, photography, etc. If you are an artist and would like to be a part of this great new Web Page One feature, or know someone who'd fit in well, please let me know at: newsletter@webpageone.org.
-------------------------------------

Company Spotlight- Valerie Twombly of Shure Pets.

I have been a Pet Consultant with Shure Pets for only about 6 months but what fun I am having. I do home parties for pet products, some people refer to it as a tupper-ware party! I also do direct sales and fundraisers for any non-profit organization.

I love animals; this gives me the opportunity to not only meet new people but also their pets. People love to talk about their pets and I love to listen, it gives me a sense of accomplishment to help them choose the right products for their pets.

Read more

-------------------------------------
Artist Showcase - Rita Gerlach, author of THE REBEL'S PLEDGE THORNS IN EDEN, and THE EVERLASTING MOUNTAINS.

Now . . . here's Rita. Hope you enjoy your visit with this talented author!

Read more

-------------------------------------
BOOK REVIEW

Review of "How To Tell A Naked Man What To Do: Sex Advice from a Woman Who Knows" by Candida Royalle

Review by Linda Alexander

How often do we find a woman of substance being honest, a professional woman who know what she's talking about . . . when she talks about sex, in a classy, matter-of-fact, "girls, you need to know this" sort of discourse?

That's exactly what you'll get in Candida Royalle's 1st book, How To tell A Naked Man What To Do; Sex Advice from a Woman Who Knows. This book, published late 2004 by Fireside, a division of Simon & Schuster, is a no-holds-barred girl-to-girl discussion about sex. A celebrated and well-respected female pioneer in the mysterious world of adult-film making, Candida has never made any apologies for the work she's done since the 1970s and which has made her famous.

Read more


-------------------------------------


ACCORDING TO LIFE

The Creativity Creed © Catherine Franz

I believe that creativity is a natural order of life itself and it provides my life with the purest of energies.

I believe there is an underlying creative force infusing throughout my life.

I believe that when I open my creativity, I am opening the Creator's creativity.

Read more


-------------------------------------

Spiritual Journaling © Catherine Franz

Whether you keep a separate spiritual journal or just want to add your spiritual postings in your regular journal, you will want to read this.

Personal journaling supports our development and growth. But spiritual journaling goes deeper. Spiritual writing is a reflection of our soul. Like personal journaling it too is a tool for self-discovery, aids concentration, is a safety valve for emotions, a training ground for improving thought to paper processing, and builds self-esteem and confidence.

Read more


-------------------------------------

PUBLICITY

What You Don't Know About PR Can Hurt You © Bob Kelly

And hurt bad if you are a business, non-profit or association manager. Especially when you rely too heavily on tactics like special events, brochures and press releases to get your money's worth.

Instead, pursue public relations that does nothing less than alter individual perception and lead to changed behaviors among those key outside audiences of yours.

Read more


-------------------------------------

The Importance of Networking © Rebecca White

So you want to learn how to network. First thing you need to do is to get out of your head right now one major concept-advertising! Believe it or not, many people think that networking is only for advertising. Not true! Networking can be so much more.

Read more


-------------------------------------
ARTICLES


Top 10 Ways to Promote Your Books Through Flyers © Judy Cullins

A flyer is an excellent, inexpensive way to promote your book. What makes one flyer so much better than another? Use these Top 10 tips to make your flyer stand out from the crowd.

Read more

-------------------------------------
Writing for Traffic - Getting Published © Mark Daoust

Internet marketing journals are filled with articles proclaiming the immense benefits of article writing. From page rank boosting and traffic generation, to establishing trust and credibility, the benefits of becoming a published author should be well known to you now. If you are not writing articles, then you are simply missing out on one of the easiest and most effective ways of making your website a success.

Read more

Monday, February 14, 2005

Ezine February 14, 2005

Happy Valentine's Day!

We have launched our affiliate program this week. Payouts to affiliates are 25% for referring our services to business owners who need web sites built.

We also welcome some new members to our forum and hope that everyone finds networking with Web Page One members a positive and rewarding experience!
---------------------------------

COMPANY NEWS

Latest News at WebPageOne.org

OUR AFFILIATE PROGRAM IS LIVE!

Basic instructions for signing up.

Click the link and scroll down. The right hand column will have a box labeled INFORMATION.
Click AFFILIATE to register.

http://www.webpageone.org/shop/

-------------------------------------

Business Empowerment Webinar for February is slated for the 23rd and 24th.

Business Empowerment Webinar

Mark your calendar!


-------------------------------------

In The Spotlight - Contact List Builder with Janet Legere, Coach and Mentor.

The Contact List Builder offers individuals training material along with live instruction designed to assist them to use the Internet more effectively to build their business.

Read more


-------------------------------------
February Schedule of Events

February 23 & 24th
Business Empowerment Webinar
9am ~ 9pm EST
http://www.webpageone.org/seminar/

-------------------------------------

ACCORDING TO LIFE

How To Overcome Procrastination At Home © Peter Murphy

You can learn how to overcome procrastination even if you sometimes wonder how you will ever deal with that growing to do list.

Obviously it is important to deal with procrastination at home because you may suffer some consequences from disgruntled family members who have to carry your share of the workload.

Read more


-------------------------------------
Dean Martin's Nickel Breakfast © Paul Kyriazi

When singers Dean Martin and Sonny King were first starting out, they had little money. They would go to a restaurant that served 2 donuts, coffee, and orange juice for a nickel.

Sonny stayed outside while Dean ate one donut, half the coffee and juice. Then Sonny would go in and say, "Hey Dean, you've got an important call." Dean would say, "Okay, why don't you finish my breakfast," which Sonny did.

Read more


-------------------------------------
PUBLICITY


14 Publicity Tips You Can't Live Without © Paul Hartunian

How do you best promote yourself, your business or your cause using publicity? The list could easily be 100 items long. But 14 items stand out that can make yours a winning publicity campaign. If you follow these 14 tips, you tremendously increase your chances of getting publicity.

Even better, all 14 tips are easy to put into action.

Read more


-------------------------------------
10 Nitty-Gritty Ways To Increase Your Orders © Lana Hampton

Quote of the Day:

"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." -- Victor Borge

Read more


-------------------------------------
The 3 Essential Factors for a Successful Business © Dr. Noel Swanson

So you want to start an internet business? With all they hype and downright nonsense on the web these days it is easy to get totally confused. The end result is wasted days, weeks, months, and even years stuck in an analysis paralysis: you are so busy reading the thousands of free ebooks, each of which is telling you that you can be rich overnight, that you end up making nothing at all - or worse still, making a loss.

So, to distill it right down, what DO you need for a successful internet business?

Read more


-------------------------------------
ARTICLES


Miscommunication - Root Cause of Problems? © Michael Lee

People of two opposing ideas can stir up arguments and fights. It's that situation when one thinks he has the right concept while the other one also believes he has the proper notion. Both of them would try to outsmart each other until one claims victory.

Here's an actual example.

Read more


-------------------------------------
Learn From The Experts with Webinars © Linda Alexander

What the heck IS an expert, anywho? One definition, as it relates to knowledge management, states: "a person with a high level of combined education, experience, and skill."

We all pick up skills and talents as we move along day by day. It's inevitable, but what makes the difference between those skills being useful or just another step down the road? The difference is awareness. If we're aware of the learning process, aware of how we find ourselves listening to someone else's experience, even in the simplest daily task, we become aware of our growing arsenal of knowledge. We become capable of managing that knowledge, harnessing it into the proverbial "gift that keeps on giving."

Read more


-------------------------------------
Send us your SOLO ADS for free
newsletter@webpageone.org
-------------------------------------
Web Page One Designs Statistics:
-------------------------------------
Registered Users: 88
Total Posts: 916
Busiest Time: 12 users were online on 14th February 2005 - 10:00 AM

Saturday, February 05, 2005

Power of Promotional Advertising with Seth Mellin of SM Creative Marketing

"The Power of Promotional Advertising" with Seth Mellin of SM Creative Marketing

Seth Mellin of SM Creative Marketing is a marketing expert in the area of promotional advertising although he is very knowledgeable about marketing in general. Seth decided to get into promotional advertising when after he spent a brief time at a firm with only one item that they manufactured that it was an unlimited market with amazing potential. Also, during that time Seth realized that many people are not sure which promotional product to use and therefore use the wrong or incorrect product.

Seth's goal with SM Creative Marketing is to help his clients find the right item for their clients. Something that will be used and will make the user remember the business that gave it to them. The reason Seth focuses on this aspect is because with the sheer number of possibilities out there it is impossible for small business owners to know about them all. Most small business owners only think about pens and magnets. However did you know there are over 1000 different styles and shapes of each?

Seth also works with clients and has the ability to do some small printing jobs such as business cards, business forms, business checks, address labels and more. Seth prides himself on his company’s customer service and follow-up and has a passion and love for what he does.

SM Creative Marketing is constantly evolving to include new products and services as Seth discovers them. The reason for this is marketing is a never ending cycle and believe it or not it’s about more then just getting new customers in the door!!

-------------------------

Seth Mellin
SM Creative Marketing
Making Promotional Advertising Work For You
Seth@SMCreativeMarketing.com
http://www.SMCreativeMarketing.com
P: 732.851.9004
F: 732.536.6627
AOL IM: SMCreativeMktg

Michelle Johnston Sollicito has joined us for our February Webinar.

Michelle Johnston Sollicito and she is an Ebusiness / IT expert, here to talk to you today about Sarbanes Oxley and how it affects Small / Medium-sized businesses, esp with regard to IT / computing.

She will start by talking a little about what Sarbanes Oxley is. Then she will discuss IT Audits, with particular regard to Sarbanes Oxley IT Audits. Please feel free to ask questions as she goes along.

You can follow this talk here or use the downloadable powerpoint presentations file here.

Tuesday, February 01, 2005

Ezine Issue VII

February is merely as long as is needed to pass the time until March.
- Dr. J. R. Stockton

February is here -- with it we greet several new members to our forum and look forward to many interesting discussions.

February is:
American Heart Month
Bake for Family Fun Month
Black History Month
International Boost Self Esteem Month
International Expect Success Month
Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month
National African American History Month
National Bird Feeding Month
National Caffeine Addiction Awareness Month
National Cherry Pie Month
National Children's Dental Health Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
National Sign Up for Summer Camp Month
National "Single and Searching" Month
National Weddings Month
North Carolina Sweet Potato Month
Plant the Seeds of Greatness Month
Spiritual Teachers Month
Wise Health Care Month
------------------------------------------
COMPANY NEWS

Latest News at WebPageOne.org

Business Listings

We offer two methods of inclusion.

Free listings will require a link back to our directory page.
Listings for a full year without a reciprocal link will be $10
http://webpageone.org/bizdir/bizlisting.html
-------------------------------------

Business Empowerment Webinar for February is slated for the 23rd and 24th.

Mark your calendar!
-------------------------------------

In The Spotlight - Incredible Impressions with Patrysha.

She's been in this particular business locally for just over a year, and online for just a few months. She has also been in business as a home based entrepeneur for 8 years altogether and all of that experience has come into play with the online launch of Incredible Impressions.

Read more

-------------------------------------

February Schedule of Events

February 1st
Credit Boards Anniversary Party

February 23 & 24th
Business Empowerment Webinar
9am ~ 9pm EST


-------------------------------------

ACCORDING TO LIFE

Pick A Passion To Intensify And Fuel Your Business © Benjamin Scott

I remember watching the greatest player to ever play the game of basketball, six time NBA Champion Michael Jordan. On many different occasions Michael Jordan clearly stated that determination, focus, and persistence is what helped him reach his amazing accomplishments. There was one feeling in particular that gave Michael the strength, power, and desire to succeed as the greatest player to ever play the game. PASSION.

Read more

-------------------------------------

So Easy, Yet So Hard © Joan Marques

There is no sophisticated way necessary for stating a plain, old, and simple truth: We are all destined to undergo the same course in our journey: aging, weakening, dying.

Read more

-------------------------------------

WRITING, BLOGGING, JOURNALING

6 Ways That Blogging Can Save You Money © Tinu AbayomiPaul

Even though I've had several personal blogs for years, I've only been officially business blogging since 2003. So in going back over expenses for the last quarter, you can imagine my shock when I realized that my overall business costs were down about 19%. What saved me so much money? Surprisingly, blogging.

Read more

-------------------------------------

Seven Deadly Newsletter Sins -and How to Cure Them © Claire Cunningham

Newsletters can be great communication tools, but they take work. Here's a quick list of common problems newsletters run into and how to fix them.

Read more

-------------------------------------

Ten Top Tips for Writing Articles on the Internet © Judy Cullins

Online readers love information, but be sure your information is crisp, clean, clear and concise. Internet writing is different from print.

Read more

-------------------------------------

ARTICLES


5 Proven Ways To Beat Shyness © Peter Murphy

Over half of all adults identify themselves as shy. Shyness can get in the way of developing personal relationships and professional aspirations.

Some people are afraid to simply walk into a room and surround themselves with strangers. Some shy people hate eating in front of others and some hate parties or other types of social occasions.

The fact is that there are many ways to beat shyness if you have the desire
and the willpower.

Read more

-------------------------------------

Staying Cool When the Job Heats Up © Dale Collie

Jobs are heating up. We're all feeling the pinch of hiring freezes and information overload. Workplace stress is increasing right along with the workload.

Headaches are turning into migraines; back pains are driving us to the chiropractor, and minor irritations are causing tempers to flair.

Read more

-------------------------------------
Away in a meadow all covered with snow
The little old groundhog looks for his shadow
The clouds in the sky determine our fate
If winter will leave us all early or late.
- Don Halley