September 2009 Blog Posts (100)

Tax Break for Pet Care Costs

WANT TO GET A TAX BREAK FOR THE COST OF YOUR PET? GO TO THIS SITE

Added by Punum on September 30, 2009 at 6:10pm — No Comments

The fact that business as normal is not normal any longer is now an accepted fact. But what does the new normal look like? Well if you don’t know, don’t feel bad. It appears that a lot of people are unsure.

However, this can present some interesting challenges.

Who is your ideal prospect?

(If you used to work predominantly with new home builders, you may not have as many of these as you used to.)

How do you connect… Continue

Added by Sara Hand on September 30, 2009 at 6:01pm — 3 Comments

You must mention WQ Magazine to receive.........................

You must mention WQ magazine to receive……………..

SPECIAL OFFERS FOR MY SPECIAL FRIENDS at WQ MAGAZINE!!

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FOR ONE WEEK ONLY October 1st thru 8th 2009.

ALL FACIALS $55

Organic facials

Custom Facials

Deep Pore cleanse

Teen Facials

Back facials

ALL BODY TREATMENTS $65

Full body exfoliation

Holistic inch loss wraps

LIPO SCULPT… Continue

Added by Kim Hill on September 30, 2009 at 2:18pm — No Comments

It's About Quality, Not Quantity

Hi there,

As you know I've distributed about 2 MILLION pieces of direct mail in the past couple of years, and I'm the distributor for two magazine publications. I've always struggled with trying to find a more affordable solution for my mailing clients, and I've finally done it.

IAS can now, design & print your mail piece, build your mailing list, print the addresses and cover postage for as low as .67¢ each.

Read more about it here:… Continue

Added by Tina Darling on September 30, 2009 at 11:08am — No Comments

Do you know a man with Breast Cancer? If so, please contact me!! Thanks

I NEED YOUR HELP AGAIN... Did you know that over 450 MEN will be diagnosed with BREAST CANCER this year?? It's true. If you know of a man that has been diagnosed with breast cancer please let me know. We are looking for a man to tell his survivor story!! Thanks

Added by Sarah Wakefield on September 29, 2009 at 10:27pm — No Comments

Dear Coach - How do I Balance My Life????

Dear Coach:

I am a very busy working mother and just turned 39. I have 3 wonderful children, two girls and one boy, and a husband whose career takes him away from the family a great deal. While I love my career, it is very demanding of my time. I always seem to feel this constant “pull” on me. When I’m back home at night with the kids I keep thinking about the work on my desk. When I am at work my mind is filled with all the chores and household things that are left undone.… Continue

Added by Rev. Dr. Christina Winsey on September 29, 2009 at 4:07pm — No Comments

What is Rosacea and how can we help

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition involving inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids. It may appear as redness, prominent spider-like blood vessels, swelling, or skin eruptions similar to acne.

Symptoms

• Redness of the face in discrete areas or covering the entire face

• A tendency to flush or blush easily

• Increased vascularity (spider-like blood vessels called telangiectasia) of the face

• A red, bulbous nose

• Acne-like skin eruptions… Continue

Added by Kim Hill on September 29, 2009 at 2:36pm — No Comments

Realizing that some people respond to good old fashioned marketing!

I sent out an eBlast advertising my Direct Mail specials and I sent out a nice postcard via direct mail advertising my Direct Mail specials. Guess which one more people responded to?
The Direct Mail...there's irony in that. Read all bout it at:
http://www.floridaassistant.com/IAS/Newsletter/September/darlingdigest1.htm

Added by Tina Darling on September 29, 2009 at 2:29pm — No Comments

RELATIONSHIP TIP OF THE WEEK: Eliminate Tit for Tat

To respond to a partner (or anyone else) who is upset with you with a counterattack of what he did wrong is not fair game. It means you are not being accountable for your own actions. Plus, you aren’t really hearing your partner’s feelings.

Over and over again in couples therapy sessions, I hear partners employ this tactic to get the heat off them. It doesn’t; it only makes the situation worse. What ends up happening is that the wounded… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on September 29, 2009 at 2:00pm — 4 Comments

K 2 Scrapbook Studio Lives On! Blog Post 09/25/2009

Stacy Alario and American Business Brokerage have represented sellers in the sale of their businesses for over thirty years. If you are interested in buying or selling a business, contact Stacy at (941)957-1414 or email her at stacyalario@aol.com

September 25, 2009 - Karen Hamd's Blog Post

A Contract has been signed...

and K2 LIVES ON!!!!!!

I can't tell you how excited I am to bring you this breaking news! As all of you know, Gail, Amy and I have built K2… Continue

Added by Stacy L. Alario, FCBI on September 29, 2009 at 1:23pm — 2 Comments

Tips on Saving Money at the Beauty Salon while looking fabulous!

In today's economy we are all making financial cut backs, including trips to the beauty salon. Women are starting to turn to that handy color box at your local drug store. While some women have luck with their choice of color, most don't find that their hair looks like the lady on the box and end up feeling unhappy and frustrated. Well I have some good news! You don't need to leave your hairdresser to save a buck!

Hairdressers today are being trained on how to help their… Continue

Added by Kayse Weamer on September 29, 2009 at 12:37pm — 1 Comment

Grand Opening of the Butterfly Effect!!

I couldn't be more thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Butterfly Effect, a holistic luxury beauty boutique owned by Shayna Teicher!!

Located in Sarasota Florida, the Butterfly Effect will offer eco-friendly skin care, cosmetics, and fashion accessories.

I can tell you that there is no better person qualified to offer insight into the complexities of choosing authentic, good for you beauty care. I have personally had the benefit of Shayna's expertise for the past… Continue

Added by Jaszy McAllister on September 29, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Preaching to the Choir by Kim Spady

Yep, it's me again. September's Squeaky Wheel. Each day that I'm out in the community (with two young children I cover a lot of miles) that I see NO gold ribbons or NO commercials or NO print ads for pediatric cancer...as my mother always says, it just burns me up!

So, because she is much more eloquent than I, let me introduce you to another new friend of mine in Hinton, OK. Kim Spady is…

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Added by Bonnie T on September 28, 2009 at 11:00pm — 3 Comments

NEWS ALERT!!!

This sale is thru October 1st to October 31st

Added by Click Web Creations on September 28, 2009 at 10:41pm — 1 Comment

Is it the worst marriages that end in divorce? Do the best ideas and products succeed in the marketplace?

Is it the worst marriages that end in divorce? Do the best ideas and products succeed in the marketplace? Is there a thing called “happily ever after”? Most women will tell you giving birth is not fun, in fact that whole last month is pretty uncomfortable. But that new life, full of possibilities on the other side is, for most people worth it.

Many of our parents and grandparents grew up knowing the value of a good days work. They believed… Continue

Added by Sara Hand on September 28, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Can Sugar give us wrinkles??

Does sugar give us wrinkles??

How can sugar affect the skin?

When you eat a diet rich in sugar and other high-glycemic starchy carbohydrates (breads, potatoes, baked goods, pastas, desserts, and sodas), the foods rapidly convert to glucose in your bloodstream. An overload can trigger a reaction called glycation, in which the excess sugar molecules attach themselves to collagen fibers, which in turn lose strength and flexibility, so skin becomes less elastic and more… Continue

Added by Kim Hill on September 28, 2009 at 6:42pm — 1 Comment

BURN MORE CALORIES BY BOOSTING YOUR METABOLISM!

METABOLISM BOOSTING TIPS!

See My Fit Tip of The Week Video - Metabolism Boosters

When you want to create a lean, firm body, the best way to accomplish it is with an effective workout program and a healthy eating plan. But that's not the end of the story . . . . Because no matter how much you're putting into your exercise sessions, practicing a range of healthy habits the rest of the time can give your metabolism an even bigger… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on September 28, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

How Many Pounds Do Toxins Weigh?

Many programs which work with weight loss specialize in losing excess fat. For these purposes, they suggest various methods to burn fat: intensive exercise without medical control (overweight people often have heart problems), tablets which allow you to eat everything and not gain weight, tablets which take away your appetite, fat free diet where the technology to eliminate fat from the product is more dangerous than the fat itself. These methods for burning fat could be dangerous, and, in… Continue

Added by Elena A. Rybak on September 28, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

ICONS OF ENTERTAIMENT

ICONS OF ENTERTAIMENT

The Fred Astaire Dance Studio is proud to present the “Icons of Entertainment,” on stage at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Street, Sarasota FL on Sunday October 11th, 2009 at 7:30 PM with all ticket proceeds benefiting Living with Angels and the Positive Life Institute of Sarasota.

“We showcase our students and professionals in a theatrical production twice a year,” says Enrique Curi, manager of the Sarasota Fred Astaire Dance… Continue

Added by Enrique Curi on September 28, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Marketing Tip: Be consistent

Consistency matters in so many ways...

1) Branding - failure to be consistent leads to brand dilution (or weakening).

2) Customer Care - great (and consistent) customer care leads to great customer loyalty

3) Advertising - if you advertise somewhere do it long enough to find out if it works or not. Can't afford a whole year in a monthly magazine? No problem, put your ad in every other month and negotiate with the publication to get a… Continue

Added by Frank Gomez on September 27, 2009 at 3:04pm — 1 Comment