Fifty is the New Prime of Your Career – Especially For Women
April 27, 2016
By Brian Maynor Years ago turning fifty meant the beginning of the end of your career as the focus shifted from advancing to retirement. Today that’s no longer the…
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Fifty is the New Prime of Your Career – Especially For Women
April 27, 2016
By Brian Maynor Years ago turning fifty meant the beginning of the end of your career as the focus shifted from advancing to retirement. Today that’s no longer the…
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More advertising secrets – The 2-Step Direct Response Advertising Strategy
April 25, 2016
By Jerry Bellune Want to quit wasting money on ineffective advertising? Don’t we all? Our dollars should produce results. Many ads do little to move our prospects to act.…
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Preparing Your Summer Staples
April 21, 2016
By Brian Maynor It may only be April, but as temperatures climb into the upper 80s it’s hard not to jump into summer styles. Since we are on track…
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Preparing Your Summer Staples
April 21, 2016
By Brian Maynor It may only be April, but as temperatures climb into the upper 80s it’s hard not to jump into summer styles. Since we are on track…
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Accessories That Have Fallen Out of Fashion Yet Still Work Today
April 19, 2016
By Brian Maynor With new and improved products being released every day, it’s easy to buy into the ‘newer is better’ mentality, but that’s not always the case. There…
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Accessories That Have Fallen Out of Fashion Yet Still Work Today
April 19, 2016
By Brian Maynor With new and improved products being released every day, it’s easy to buy into the ‘newer is better’ mentality, but that’s not always the case. There…
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More advertising secrets – Your Direct Response Check List
April 18, 2016
Jerry Bellune Do you believe advertising is a waste of money? It is if you advertise the way most businesses do. Those ads aren’t designed to produce results. They…
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The Rules to Creating International Style
April 14, 2016
By Brian Maynor We all have our favorite fashion centers, but do you really know the tips and tricks to recreate their styles? Here’s what you need to know…
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The Rules to Creating International Style
April 14, 2016
By Brian Maynor We all have our favorite fashion centers, but do you really know the tips and tricks to recreate their styles? Here’s what you need to know…
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Want to be an All-Star Employee? Follow These Simple Steps
April 12, 2016
By Brian Maynor Close your eyes; think about your office for a moment and picture an all-star employee. Chances are they will immediately jump to mind. These aren’t the…
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Want to be an All-Star Employee? Follow These Simple Steps
April 12, 2016
By Brian Maynor Close your eyes; think about your office for a moment and picture an all-star employee. Chances are they will immediately jump to mind. These aren’t the…
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More advertising secrets – Branding vs. Direct Response Advertising
April 10, 2016
By Jerry Bellune We always need to market our publications. So we met with an ad agency to discuss ideas. The first words from their mouths turned us off.…
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The Thin Line Between Epic White Jeans & A Fashion Failure
April 7, 2016
By Brian Maynor White jeans may be all the rage for spring and summer, and while they sound like an easy alternative to blue jeans, they are in fact…
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The Thin Line Between Epic White Jeans & A Fashion Failure
April 7, 2016
By Brian Maynor White jeans may be all the rage for spring and summer, and while they sound like an easy alternative to blue jeans, they are in fact…
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What Should You Carry In Your Work Bag?
April 6, 2016
By Brian Maynor I love to be nosey and see what people are carrying around in their bags, especially their work bags. Bags are common accessories now, even with…
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What Should You Carry In Your Work Bag?
April 6, 2016
By Brian Maynor I love to be nosey and see what people are carrying around in their bags, especially their work bags. Bags are common accessories now, even with…
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Secrets of advertising – Which sells? Fear or desire?
April 4, 2016
By Jerry Bellune One of our advertisers wanted to attract new clients. Her strategy was to offer free educational seminars. She sold financial programs for retirement. We discussed which…
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Getting Stains Out – Part 4
March 31, 2016
By L. Paul Cline The right product applied the wrong way can make the stain set worse. Never Apply Direct Force. Dab gently or soak indirectly. Do not scrub…
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Have You Mentally Checked Out Of Your Career?
March 30, 2016
By Brian Maynor For a lot of people their work has become so routine they can literally disengage mentally and coast through the day on autopilot, but is that…
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Have You Mentally Checked Out Of Your Career?
March 30, 2016
By Brian Maynor For a lot of people their work has become so routine they can literally disengage mentally and coast through the day on autopilot, but is that…
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Types of Solvents (And the Stains They Remove) – Part 3
March 29, 2016
By L. Paul Cline Water: Universally safe on basically everything. It is effective as an immediate treatment to prevent stain setting. Needs prolonged soaking to have much effect on…
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Secrets of advertising – How to advertise to them
March 28, 2016
By Jerry Bellune How should you reach to your prospects? Is it online, press, radio, TV or other media? When is the best time for you to advertise? Are…
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Are You Staying Relevant or Becoming Obsolete?
March 22, 2016
By Brian Maynor Did you know most mid-level and especially senior-level professionals worry about staying relevant more than anything else? In a world where teams are becoming global, companies…
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Are You Staying Relevant or Becoming Obsolete?
March 22, 2016
By Brian Maynor Did you know most mid-level and especially senior-level professionals worry about staying relevant more than anything else? In a world where teams are becoming global, companies…
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The secrets of advertising: How should I price my products?
March 20, 2016
By Jerry Bellune Most of us want to know our competitors’ prices. We should. It’s valuable information to have. But don’t let it fool you. It has little to…
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The Pajama Game
March 16, 2016
By Brian Maynor As we start to see warmer weather the focus shifts from tight layers for warmth to loose layers for comfort, and let’s face it you can’t…
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The Pajama Game
March 16, 2016
By Brian Maynor As we start to see warmer weather the focus shifts from tight layers for warmth to loose layers for comfort, and let’s face it you can’t…
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How To Keep Yourself Together When Dealing With Conflict
March 16, 2016
By Brian Maynor Conflict happens. It’s a natural part of life, especially when working with other people, and it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Conflict can lead to great…
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How To Keep Yourself Together When Dealing With Conflict
March 16, 2016
By Brian Maynor Conflict happens. It’s a natural part of life, especially when working with other people, and it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Conflict can lead to great…
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The secrets of advertising – The 4Ps of persuasion
March 14, 2016
By Jerry Bellune Marketers talk about mix in advertising. The 4Ps are one way of defining your marketing mix. 1. Product (or Service). These are your most popular and…
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Defining What ‘Oversized’ Really Means – And How To Pull It Off
March 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor The trend away from skinny everything has been going on for several seasons, but there seems to still be some mystery around how to pull off…
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Defining What ‘Oversized’ Really Means – And How To Pull It Off
March 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor The trend away from skinny everything has been going on for several seasons, but there seems to still be some mystery around how to pull off…
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Are You a Toxic Colleague?
March 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor The simple truth is, no one likes a toxic coworker. You avoid them, cringe to work with them and generally try everything possible to have as…
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Are You a Toxic Colleague?
March 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor The simple truth is, no one likes a toxic coworker. You avoid them, cringe to work with them and generally try everything possible to have as…
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Common Stains and How to Remove Them – Part 2
March 7, 2016
By L. Paul Cline Selecting the right solvent requires you to know two things: 1) what will dissolve the stain and 2) what is safe to use on the…
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The secrets of advertising – How to attract the right customers
March 7, 2016
By Jerry Bellune People buy for their own reasons. They have either a need or a desire. Desires are stronger buying motivators than needs. But what consumers need is…
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Here’s How to Know What to Toss or Keep When Editing Your Closet
March 4, 2016
By Brian Maynor Cleaning out our closets is time consuming, hard work and emotional, no doubt about it, and regret seems to be the most common feeling we have…
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Here’s How to Know What to Toss or Keep When Editing Your Closet
March 4, 2016
By Brian Maynor Cleaning out our closets is time consuming, hard work and emotional, no doubt about it, and regret seems to be the most common feeling we have…
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Corporate Culture – and the Road Toward “Success”
March 3, 2016
By Larry Ventimiglio While business “success” is built upon professional leadership, management, and staff proactively performing their functional responsibilities in a synergistic manner, and guided by a unifying corporate vision, the…
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Corporate Culture – and the Road Toward “Success”
March 3, 2016
By Larry Ventimiglio While business “success” is built upon professional leadership, management, and staff proactively performing their functional responsibilities in a synergistic manner, and guided by a unifying corporate vision, the…
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Common Stains and How to Remove Them – Part 1
March 2, 2016
By L. Paul Cline Stains, they get the best of us. From sliding into first base to finding a leaky pen in your pocket, we all stain…
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It’s Time To Spring Clean Your Closet & Prep For A Whole New Season
March 2, 2016
By Brian Maynor Winter is almost over, and for many people it couldn’t come fast enough. Personally I love winter, because I seem to have a clearer understanding of…
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It’s Time To Spring Clean Your Closet & Prep For A Whole New Season
March 2, 2016
By Brian Maynor Winter is almost over, and for many people it couldn’t come fast enough. Personally I love winter, because I seem to have a clearer understanding of…
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The secrets of advertising – Why would anyone want to advertise?
February 29, 2016
By Jerry Bellune Many business owners don’t advertise because: 1. They think they have enough business without it. They have great stuff and everyone wants it. That’s not true…
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Feeling Good is Part of Looking Good
February 23, 2016
By Brian Maynor To look our best, we need to feel our best and if you work in an office behind a computer all day, you know that can…
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Feeling Good is Part of Looking Good
February 23, 2016
By Brian Maynor To look our best, we need to feel our best and if you work in an office behind a computer all day, you know that can…
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Master Minds: Start your own Master Mind
February 21, 2016
By Jerry Bellune What have churches and civic clubs in common? They are part of something larger than themselves. These offer comfort, joy and a sense of belonging. They…
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Basic White Sneakers – The Lasting “Must Have Shoe”
February 19, 2016
By Brian Maynor Remember growing up when the worst thing in the world was a new pair of white shoes? Well times have definitely changed. Over the past…
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Basic White Sneakers – The Lasting “Must Have Shoe”
February 19, 2016
By Brian Maynor Remember growing up when the worst thing in the world was a new pair of white shoes? Well times have definitely changed. Over the past…
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