Archive for July, 2005

Jul 28 2005

Is Your Summer Slack?

Published by under Encouragement

Whoa, I thought I was going to dash off a short answer to online marketing, and it has turned into a long one. I hope it’s helpful to you. I would appreciate hearing from you if one or another method has proved really beneficial to you. Online marketing is one area where we can always [...]

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Jul 28 2005

A List of Web Site Marketing Methods

Yesterday a new writer friend asked, “How do you get your web site seen?” It is an old-old question that online entrepreneurs of all kinds grapple with most. I’ve tried a number of methods, and toss most of them aside. Those who have read this as an ezine subscriber for a while, may remember how [...]

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Jul 28 2005

Do a Test Mailing

Published by under ACTION TIP

Before I start my eBay selling, I’m preparing some web pages about the products with links to my other sites, AND I’m sending a test package to someone so I can find out how well my item will withstand the postal process, and if it will run into problems at the border. I’d hate to [...]

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Jul 21 2005

I’ve Decided – I’m Out

Published by under Encouragement

I’ve been hinting that I’m turning my back on a certain business model that I’ve worked into my routines for a number of years. Well, I’ve cut the apron strings, and though I haven’t got to deleting all my pages and links related to it, my surfing programs and efforts are over. Just about. One [...]

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Jul 21 2005

Does Your Investment Have an Assignment?

You may have noticed; all this year I’m focused on the seed and harvest concept in a business person’s life. The very foundational principles that determine whether we succeed or just struggle on and on indefinitely. When God wanted a family He sowed his Son. He gave His Son an assignment to purchase our redemption [...]

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Jul 21 2005

Enormous Yellow Pages

Published by under ACTION TIP

Do you need a list of local businesses to contact so you can offer your services? Or are you looking for a certain business and need directions to their location? Google now serves up local.google.com/ or local.google.ca/ You get names, addresses, phone numbers and street maps to get there. Also web addresses if those businesses [...]

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Jul 14 2005

My Brother’s Great Job

Published by under Encouragement

We got back last night from Winnipeg, where I did my best to help Dad and my brother build a swing for their back yard. Dad has built at last 20 of these a few years ago, usually out of scrap lumber. He sold them, tipped them on a truck and delivered them. Only, Dad [...]

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Jul 14 2005

Make Your Wrong Place a Great Place

How can you tell when you are in the wrong job or place for you? Because you subconsciously dread being there, you’ll; arrive late, find ways to leave early, gripe about the smallest changes, complain to co-workers, and make mistakes. Your attitude will become sour, and unless you have tremendous self-control, everyone around you will [...]

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Jul 14 2005

Take a Vacation

Published by under ACTION TIP

…even if only for a few days, go to another place and see how others live and work. It might give you a fresh perspective on your own place in life.

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Jul 07 2005

Rain and Sunshine

Published by under General

I trust you are enjoying the blessings of summer. May you get just the right amount of rain, and the right amount of sunshine, and the grace to appreciate both. I’ll keep this part short, because the feature has grown longer today. Just a personal note, Dad and I are driving to Winnipeg this weekend. [...]

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