5 Reasons Why Submitting Articles Sucks!
5 Reasons Why Submitting Articles Sucks!
By Dina Giolitto
I’m not going to lie to you. Submitting articles on the web gets two thumbs down, and here’s why.
If you plan on doing it right, you’ve got a lot of work ahead of you. I mean a LOT!
Whether you’re writing your own articles or submitting for a client, your ultimate goal is to be seen in prestigious places. That means high-ranking sites. That means sites where business prospects who are willing to pay for your services frequently lurk.
Here are five things that you MUST do to get your articles out into circulation (and five things that make this one SUCKY job!)
What Type of Personality Do You Have?
What Type of Personality Do You Have?
I’m not usually one to take surveys or assessments about my personality, but the following survey and results were so positive and flattering, that I kind of like it 
It only takes a couple of minutes to take the survey, and the results are fun. How about you?
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You Have A Type A- Personality |
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When it’s playtime, you really know how to kick back |
Top Ten Tips For Writing A Press Release That Will Get Noticed
Top Ten Tips For Writing A Press Release That Will Get Noticed
by Jill Lublin
1. Type, never handwrite. Double space, use BIG margins, and leave lots of white space. Editors use the white space to edit.
2. Avoid BIG letterheads. They take up space on the page and can shout, “my message is weak, but look at my credentials.”
3. Type the press release on your stationary.
4. Name the contact. Skip a few lines below the letterhead and list the person to call for more information. Listing a home phone (or cell phone / beeper) in addition to the business number indicates your willingness to be helpful. It is best to have the contact someone else other than the President or owner of the business.
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You Can’t Beat Self Promotion
You Can’t Beat Self Promotion (poem)
By Debbie Allen, All Rights Reserved
I built a better mousetrap. It was so very fine, I knew everyone would want one, and the market would be mine.
My trap was eco-friendly, and had benefits galore. So I watched with baited breath, for the world to find my door.
But alas, no path was beaten. The buyers never came. They knew not of my mousetrap, and they did not know my name.
They knew not of its quality, its benefits or price. They didn’t know I’d guarantee to rid their house of mice.
If you don’t wish to sit alone, in your field of dreams, I’d recommend some action, for to me, here’s how it seems: If you want to sell a mousetrap, you must tell the world about it. You must advertise and merchandise, and from the rooftops shout it.
I’d display it in the paper, I’d send out lots of mail. I’d show a list of benefits to help me make the sale.
I’d flash it on my website, I’d use radio and more, I’d talk about it everywhere, and watch my profits soar.
Don’t expect the world to find you, that’s what I would advise. If you want to sell a mousetrap, it still pays to advertise.
But, you say, I do not have a single trap to sell. It’s me I want to market, not a mousetrap or a bell.
I want to sell my talents, my abilities and skills. I need to get a good price too, so I can pay my bills.
So you want to sell yourself, you say I understand, my friend.
I think I have the answer, here’s what I’d recommend.
You do not need an agent, or some brewed up magic potion. When “you” is what you’re selling, You can’t beat self promotion.
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This poem is an excerpt from Confessions of Shameless Self Promotion and provided by co-author Don Taylor, author of the best seller Up Against the Wal-Mart.
Debbie Allen is an international professional speaker, business consultant and author of Confessions of Shameless series of books. As a marketing and retail business expert, Debbie has presented to thousands from around the world. To sign up for Debbie’s free online newsletters, learn about her exclusive Power Marketing Membership or to book her to present at your next meeting contact her through her Web site at www.DebbieAllen.com or directly at 800-359-4544.
Lessons Learned From a Fledgling Professional Speaker
I subscribe to several newsletters that are written for speakers, by speakers and about speakers. One of those newsletters is NextLevel Tools, and is published by Karen Susman, Speaker, Author, Coach. Having attended events and speaking engagements attended or hosted by some of my clients, and seeing first hand some of the things that can go wrong, I thought the following article taken from the January issue of NextLevel Tools would provide some great insight regarding preparation and how to handle things at your next speaking engagement, just in case things don’t go quite as expected.
Lessons Learned From A Fledgling Professional Speaker
by Karen Susman
Larry Hollar, President of Hollar Seeds in La Junta, Colorado, hired
me to coach him on presentation skills. We had a single session of
videotaping and critiquing plus follow up via phone and e-mail.
Larry has written an excellent book, KEEP YOUR BUSINESS CLOSE AND
YOUR FAMILY CLOSER: Building On The Inherent Strengths of Family
Business. His speaking goals include spreading his knowledge on how to
manage family businesses and selling his book. Larry recently sent me
an e-mail recounting the challenges he faced at his first professional
speaking gig. We can all learn from Larry’s experiences. He gave me
permission to share his adventure in speakerland.
(In Larry’s words with slight editing…)
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