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Clarifying Intent...What could that mean for your team?

“Have you ever been on the winning team?” For those that have, we know it is an experience of a lifetime. Yet as good as being a part of a great team can be; the team building experience can also be devastating.

As a business development specialist with a MA in Marriage and Family counseling, my…

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Added by Sara Hand on September 22, 2010 at 8:38pm — No Comments

Combating the Stress of Elderly Care

It is stressful being a caregiver for a parent or loved one, no matter how much you may love them. There is a significant amount of disruption to your life & schedule, as well as the worry & sorrow of watching the one you love become more & more helpless.

There are also feelings involved with elderly care including frustration, guilt, resentment, and hopelessness.

Feeling uanppreciated for all your hard work also contributes to…

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Added by JILL HOWE. Visiting Angels on September 21, 2010 at 5:18pm — No Comments

Sunglasses Winner

The winner of the LULU GUINNESS sunglasses is, Kim Connor and the winning ticket number is583785.

Added by fiona hayden on September 21, 2010 at 2:07pm — No Comments

Cashing Out -Part 2- Common Mistakes made by Seller's in the sale of their small business.

Some of the more common mistakes made by sellers in the sale of their businesses are because they do not completely understand what gives value to their company. Most closely-held business owners have purposefully suppressed their profits to reduce tax exposure; therefore the company's financial statements and tax returns do not begin to reflect the true earnings of the business. A professionally trained business broker will prepare documentation from these records reflecting the true cash… Continue

Added by Stacy L. Alario, FCBI on September 21, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Get Back To Earth

Licensed Acupuncturist Josh Zimmer, AP - Harmony Health Acupuncture and Herbs

www.harmonyhealthsrq.com

One of the most common conditions I see these days is a lack of sensation in the legs and feet.

It's hard to imagine not feeling connected to the ground.

The condition doesn't just affect diabetics, who frequently experience numbness in the feet due… Continue

Added by Josh Zimmer on September 20, 2010 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Cashing Out- Part 1 -Important Things to Consider Before Selling Your Business

Usually the tough decision to sell a business is based upon any number of reasons,including retirement, personal situations (such as divorce, death, illness, or relocation) or simply a desire to do something different. Here are a few important points to consider if you are ready to put your business up for sale.

CONFIDENTIALITY - Before you make any move, remember confidentiality is generally necessary, and in everyone's best interest, in the transfer of business ownership. A lack of… Continue

Added by Stacy L. Alario, FCBI on September 20, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Two Simple Secrets of Success...

Tackling the journey through...Periodic leaps of faith and daily steps. Sara Hand…

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Added by Sara Hand on September 19, 2010 at 9:03pm — No Comments

Free Vitamin C For Animals in Need

Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin, also known as ascorbic acid. The vast majority of animals and plants are able to synthesize their own vitamin C. Among the animals that have lost the ability to synthesize vitamin C are: humans, primitive primates, small rodents including guinea pigs and capybaras, as well as flying mammals…

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Added by Punum on September 19, 2010 at 8:30pm — No Comments

This Week's Recipes: Corn Pudding, Two Ways

My mom is known for her Southern cooking. Her sweet corn pudding is one of my sweetest childhood food memories, and a recipe that I relish and cook to this day. Having tried savory corn pudding, it’s hard to decide which one I like best. They’re both delicious… you decide.

Sagaponack Corn Pudding

This recipe, featured courtesy of the Food Network, 2002 Barefoot Contessa Family Style, was much requested after a recent…

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Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on September 18, 2010 at 10:32am — No Comments

Marketing Tip

If you are attending several "networking" meetings that you feel are "cheesy", it is time for a change. Most business should come from referrals. The best way to get referrals is to get to know people and to teach them about your business.

One way to get to know people better is to put some time in higher quality groups such as a volunteer organization or a well run chamber of commerce. Before you join either one investigate, talk to people who are NOT on the board about why they…

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Added by Frank Gomez on September 17, 2010 at 1:35pm — No Comments

More Energy Anyone?!

The fastest, safest and the most effective way to get energy

Do you ever…

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Added by Elena A. Rybak on September 17, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Exercise Offsets the Effects of the Obesity Gene

Scientists in England have recently discovered a gene that they believe explains why some people, including adolescents, are more prone to becoming overweight or obese. This gene, dubbed “the obesity gene” or the FTO obesity gene affects up to half of all people of European heritage and makes it more of a challenge to lose weight – and avoid obesity. Fortunately, there may be a way to offset the… Continue

Added by admin on September 16, 2010 at 7:52am — No Comments

The Truth, The Whole Truth!

Ed Pendarvis, CBI

Charleston SC

Affiliates Committee Chair

The TRUTH is that business brokers help folks obtain "The American Dream" of owning their own business. We do that by listing and marketing existing successful businesses that for whatever reason, the present owner wants and/or needs to sell. We create and define the marketplace.

The TRUTH is that starting up a business is statistically scary, so we sell businesses that have already survived start up and… Continue

Added by Stacy L. Alario, FCBI on September 15, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Talking With Older Drivers.... Is It Time To Put The Brakes On ?

The growing number of older drivers and todays driving complexities has increased the concern expressed by many Americas about the safety of a loved one.

These decisions are difficult for older people to make on their own.

This guide is to help bring about the conversation and assist you when the time is right to discuss the safety of your elderly relative,…

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Added by JILL HOWE. Visiting Angels on September 15, 2010 at 9:16am — No Comments

September Acupuncture Savings

Josh Zimmer, AP - Harmony Health Acupuncture and Herbs

www.harmonyhealthsrq.com

It's not too late to make an appointment for this Friday's half-price treatment special ($25). In fact, if you can't make Friday - only 3 slots remain - I'll extend the privileges to Thursday afternoon or Saturday morning. Don't miss this opportunity to get a full treatment at a great price. This is an ongoing once/month… Continue

Added by Josh Zimmer on September 14, 2010 at 1:15pm — No Comments

The 10 Do's of Selling Your Business

Are you a business owner at that stage in your life where you are contemplating the potential sale of your company?

The main key to a successful sale is preparation. Keep in mind that whatever you put into the process is what you will get out of it. Understanding the selling process and being prepared are the key indicators that will establish the tone of selling your business and help you be more comfortable when you are ready. The selling process is important and requires a huge… Continue

Added by Stacy L. Alario, FCBI on September 13, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

Enter To Win VIP Tickets To "Buy Your Own Bachelor" Benefiting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Time To Enter Has Closed We Have Winners!!

Congratulations To Our Winners You will each receive 2 VIP Tickets To BYOB

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Added by admin on September 13, 2010 at 5:30am — 19 Comments

TELL THE FDA: STOP THE MUTANT FISH

We have just a few days to keep the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) from approving engineered salmon as the first animal manufactured for human consumption.

AquaBounty Technologies created the mutant Atlantic salmon by artificially combining growth hormone genes from a Pacific salmon with DNA from an eelpout. This keeps the fish growing year round, confined in crowded inland tanks -- unlike ocean… Continue

Added by Dr. ZZ on September 12, 2010 at 9:00pm — No Comments

RELATIONSHIP TIP OF THE WEEK: Don't miss your last chance...

to register for Relationships101. Successful relationships take skill; they don’t just happen…at least not for long. In Relationships 101, you will learn self skills and relationship skills. When those skills are practiced in relationship, relationships transform. The skills learned will not only apply in relationships with spouses or significant others, but in any relationship.

In Relationships 101, here’s just some of what you’ll…

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Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on September 12, 2010 at 11:02am — No Comments

Tips for a Fantastic Wedding Film

Originally published here;

http://www.groupersandwich.com/news/2010/08/tips-for-a-fantastic-wedding-video/

Congratulations! You are engaged and planning for one of the most important days of your life! It’s time to start thinking about the when,

where and who of your big day. One of the many decisions you will make

is how you want the day to be captured. Well, I’m a tad biased,… Continue

Added by Sage Hall on September 11, 2010 at 11:24pm — No Comments