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Let The Email Wars Begin

Things just got a lot hotter in the hyper-competitive worldof online email providers.In response to Google's announcement that their soon-to-be-launched "Gmail" service will offer users 1 gigabyte ofemail storage, Yahoo! announced an upgrade of their freeemail service to allow users 100MB of free. . .

Files vs Piles

I recently read an article that had some interesting but not surprising statistics. Harte-Hanks published a survey in December, 2001 which reported that 96% of businesspeople interviewed were frustrated by their companies' information management. It's no wonder. An IDC white paper published in Au. . .

Play N Party Drug: Crystal Meth

Crystal meth is an intensive stimulant with disinhibitory qualities. Crystal meth is one street form of the drug, methamphetamine hydrochloride, which comes in clear, chunky crystals, which are then inhaled or smoked. It can be easily produced in small, clandestine labs, sometimes in a kitchen or. . .

Home Equity Increases $1 Trillion in Five Years – Is the Market Peaking?

A new survey reveals that in the last five years, the equity in the California real estate market has increased by more than one trillion dollars. A trillion dollars is a large number to ponder, but put in concrete terms, it can be represented by a stack of one hundred dollar bills that is six hu. . .

Can one really get through those SPAM filters?

The e-mail marketing scenario has certainly changed over the pastyear or so (the most significant changes being the increase ine-mail blocking and filtering). These changes have resulted inupdates to e-mail marketing best practices that all legitimatee-mail marketers should follow. The difference. . .

Why Choose a Bridging Loan?

Listed below are some of the reasons for choosing a bridging loan. A bridging loan is a short term mortgage which is secured by your property. This is usually arranged by getting a mortgage on the new property, and taking out a second mortgage on the property being sold. In effect, this type of l. . .

Should you refinance?

There are several reasons that might make someone consider refinancing their existing mortgage. One would be to get a lower interest rate than what they currently have, thereby reducing monthly payments and lowering the overall cost of the mortgage. Another is to shorten the length of the loan, w. . .

The truth in Advertising

Most of us have seen at least a dozen different toothpaste commercials that claim, "Three out of four dentists recommend...." You may have wondered, as I did, how each of these claims could be possibly be true. They are based on statistical evidence, so why are there such varied results? If you l. . .

The Richest Man on Earth

Forbes magazine leads you to believe the richest man on earth is William Henry Gates the Third, good old Bill Gates. Others will tell you the richest man on earth is Ingvar Kamprad the founder of Ikea.The Association of Sexually Starved Western Men will tell you that the richest man on earth is . . .

Design does matter

The idea that good design can improve how people perceive your business has long been a part of a designer’s sales tools. They try to convince you that by improving your image, maybe creating a new logo or changing the way you communicate with your customers you can somehow improve sales and impr. . .

Run For Your Life! Valuable Tips and Advice About Treadmills.

So, it's time to improve your heart health, lose a few pounds, and simply become more active. It's time to exercise. Where do you start? Even with the best of intentions, many people find it difficult to get to the gym three or four times a week. With our hectic lifestyles, increased work loads, . . .

Higher earners enjoy modest house price gains reports Moneynet

Higher earners enjoy modest house price gains reports Moneynet.Slight increase in March property values for higher income homeowners, reports Moneynet.•Overall average property value was £205,518•The average value of a property for a First Time Buyer (FTB) was £195,282•Users looking to re-mortgag. . .

How To Master Article Writing To Get More Traffic

If you are starving for traffic, can't seem to consistentlydraw thousands of visitors to your website each day and struggle to get them to buy when they get there - you canbenefit from this technique.For several months now I've consistently written and submittedat least 2 articles each week. The . . .

Get Coached!

Get Coached!By Marcie HanhartCoaching is a hot trend at a growing number of companies, from IBM and Dow Chemical to entrepreneurial start ups. According to a recent survey by The Hay Group, an international human resources consultancy, between 25 percent and 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies us. . .

What Would You Think if I said that You could Overdose on Water?

You would probably think that I was writing a lot of old rubbish, but please stay with me, as I can assure you that it is very possible and there are many cases reported worldwide to back up my statement.A number of medical experts recommend that everyone should drink eight glasses of water per d. . .

Thirty Days Later – 36% Have Abandoned Their New Years Resolution

40 to 45% of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. Among the top new years resolutions are weight loss, exercise, and stopping to smoke.The following shows how many of these resolutions are maintained as time goes on:Maintained past the first week –75%Past 2 weeks -71%After one . . .

Developing a Winning Ecommerce Strategy

One bright spot on the economic horizons around the world seems to be continued consumer spending and ecommerce is clearly a part of this, with sales estimated to be in excess of $9.9 Billion in the next three months according to ACNielsen. But, there is a dark cloud hovering over this sunny ecom. . .

Is Search Engine Positioning Dead?

One of the trendiest takes on Internet marketing these daysseems to be this notion that securing top search enginerankings “no longer works.” Where it started, I have no idea.But rarely does a week go by when I don’t see one or moreInternet marketing “experts” claiming that search enginepositioni. . .

FLUORIDE DEBATE CONTINUES.

The debate regarding Fluoride continues to rage, is it good for your teeth? or, the teeth of our children. There does not appear to be a survey available, without bias, that goes one way or the other.We could say that Fluoridisation of the water supply is an expensive exercise, because it is only. . .

5 Ways To Automate Your Site

Automating your online business is one of the most importantsteps you can take to insure your success on the internet.If you have been on the internet for any time at all, you knowthat there are just too many tasks to do each day to be reallyefficient and productive with them all.Learning to dele. . .

Guide to creating simple chromeless popup windows.

Popup windows - hate 'em or love 'em; they are a constant companion during our Internet surfing. They can be quite useful, especially the chromeless variety.A chromeless popup window is one that doesn't show the browsers menu or tool bar, but does retain the title bar (for easy closing). Some vis. . .

FACTS ABOUT HE 50+ MARKET... Essential Information For Savvy Marketers...

Today's 50-plus adults are more fit, better educated and financially secure than any previous generations of mature men and women.Finance Today's 50-plus adults account for:More than $2 trillion in income Over 50% of discretionary spending power - 2.5 times average per capita 80% of personal weal. . .

Online Travel Bargain

Are holiday bargains for true or have catches hidden? REMEMBER YOUR LAST CONVERSATION WITH THAT family relative who couldn’t talk enough of how much they saved on their last holiday package deal? Or that colleague bragging about his $59 round- trip flight to Las Vegas and his stay in a 5-star ho. . .

Lost and 404 Not Found

Are you sometimes tooling around on the web, clicking your way through links, when suddenly you come to a dreaded dead end: the 404 Not Found page? Do you wonder what those darn error pages are all about? They are often brick walls that force you to back track, and they can be very annoying. If y. . .

Right PR Empowers a Manager

Please feel free to publish this article and resource box in your ezine, newsletter, offline publication or website. A copy would be appreciated at bobkelly@TNI.net. Word count is 1105 including guidelines and resource box. Robert A. Kelly © 2004. Right PR Empowers a ManagerBusiness, non-profit a. . .

All Along the Digital Watchtower

Its no secret interactive (web-based) marketing has arrived. The IDC research group just released a study in late June of this year indicating 99.9% of a survey of executives and entrepreneurs said they currently conduct online marketing activities, or, are in the process of implementing or initi. . .

Is Your Web Site Generating any Business?

Is your web site generating the traffic and/or actual business you originally thought it would?Many Realtors are realizing that just having a web site is not a panacea to generating sales. Through a very small informal survey, (that I personally conducted with fifty San DiegoREALTORS) I've conclu. . .

The U.S. Dependence on Foreign Oil

In late 2004, the Hudson Institute conducted a survey with the following results:75% of Americans prioritized "reducing our reliance on foreign oil" over "cheaper prices for oil and gas." 83% of Americans agreed that "reducing our dependence on foreign oil must be a top priority for the next admi. . .

BUDGETING YOUR LOG HOME: Creating a checklist

If you've read my first article, BUDGETING YOUR LOG HOME: Where do you start?, you've got a very basic overview of the process. However, there are still a number of questions I'd like to address. Again, many of these questions will come up if you build any custom home, but I'd venture to guess t. . .

Spring into Spring

Hasn’t time flown? Already we’re into the last quarter of the year and isn’t it perfect timing to clear out the cobwebs of winter and prepare yourself for the next few months of sun, sand, surf or is it work, work, work?You know it's time to take action when:You have difficulty finding things You. . .

Direct Marketing: Overlooked, Underappreciated and Unstoppable

As business leaders and professionals, we all know by now that the success of an organization is driven by one thing: whether or not people choose to buy what you've got to sell. According to a recent survey involving U.S. senior executives, marketing will be the most important area of expertise . . .

Are You A Rhino? Success Requires it!

Are You A Rhino? Success Requires it!By Lena SanchezThe Rhinoceros is a majestic animal. Be it maybe ugly to some, but majestic no less. When the Rhino wants to get somewhere nothing can stop it. A Rhino has a skin so thick that arrows cannot penetrate it. A Rhino will run over whatever is in his. . .

What a Parent Must Do to Stop Online Predators

To monitor or not to monitor kids online -- that's a question millions of parents face. On the one hand, software for monitoring kids' online behavior is a relief for ever-busy Moms and Dads. On the other hand, parents should be very careful when relying on technology in such a delicate matter as. . .

3 Keys to Better Online Copywriting

© 2005 by Bruce CarlsonDoing the copywriting for your own website without the proper knowledge and tools is pretty much like flying blind in a snowstorm without piloting experience or instruments.It doesn't work too well.A very basic knowledge of copywriting and direct marketing principles will t. . .

HOW TO USE DIRECT RESPONSE CARD DECKS AS A MARKET RESEARCH AND LEAD GENERATIO...

HOW TO USEr DIRECT RESPONSE CARD DECKSr AS A MARKET RESEARCH TOOL...r...by Thom Reecerr©Copyright 1985--2005 Thom Reece All Rights ReservedrrMarket research specialists have discovered a new tool which enables them to quickly identify target market cells, measure buyer acceptance, test new produc. . .

Show Your Customers You Care

I recently went to a major computer/electronics store to buy an expensive software package. I felt good that I was able to find the software at a substantial discount. But by the time I was through paying for my purchase I never wanted to come back to the store again.What happened?What is happen. . .

How to Stop Wasting Precious Time

HOW TO STOP WASTING PRECIOUS TIME by Mike Moore www.motivationalplus.com Twenty four hours a day minus the eight hours we sleep leaves us with 16 productive hours to accomplish things that need to be done at home and at work. Of these 16 hours, a lot of time is wasted due to distractions, interru. . .

5 Tips for Online Shopping

Shopping online has become more and more popular in America as we are all looking to save a little time and money. E-commerce sales are growing at astronomical numbers ranging from 20-25% per year. And according to Forrester Research, 40% of households are using coupons in their web shopping. The. . .

Marketing

MARKETINGMarketing is something that is essential to all businesses if they are to been successful and yet it is something that many businesses do very badly.You can have a fantastic website with excellant products but if nobody sees it you are not going to sell anything.The purpose of your websi. . .

Interview Quicksand

How will you respond when you’re asked the following two questions? What type of boss do you like to work for?What are the pros and cons about your present employer?-March 2003You scan the career section. Then you see it; your dream job. Your resume is sent, calls made; an interview set up. Now . . .

How PR Helps Fiercely Competitive Managers

Feel free to publish this article and resource box in your ezine, newsletter, offline publication or website. A copy would be appreciated at bobkelly@TNI.net. Word count is 990 including guidelines and resource box. Robert A. Kelly © 2004. How PR Helps Fiercely Competitive ManagersFiercely combat. . .

Creating a Vision

Creating a Vision (reprinted from Semiconductor Magazine, March 2000)by Dr. Marilyn Manning CSP, CMCTo sell your product or service, you need vision. To attract investors, you need vision. To market yourself, you need vision. Is this article, I give you simple steps to articulate your vision.All . . .

Yellowstone - A Ticking Time-Bomb?

For those of us who were fortunate enough to catch Discovery Channel's latest spine-gripping, docudrama, SuperVolcano this past weekend, we were made aware of the chance that Yellowstone National Park's Super Volcano could be a literal, explosive and catastrophic time bomb. Though many common, e. . .

Promote your website for FREE

Working as a Webmaster for a research organisation is a different experience. Neither we have to sell any product nor provide any service to the visitors. Most of these websites gives information that includes articles, analysis, data, graphs etc. But we want that the information on our website . . .

How to Keep PR Working for You

Please feel free to publish this article and resource box in your ezine, newsletter, offline publication or website. A copy would be appreciated at bobkelly@TNI.net. Word count is 1025 including guidelines and resource box. Robert A. Kelly © 2004. How to Keep PR Working for YouManagers in the non. . .

Nearly Everyone Uses It, and So What?

Occasionally a prospective client comes to me very gungho about getting publicity and declares that they envision coverage in every major newspaper in the country and on every network broadcast. After all, their logic runs, our product is something everyone uses -- we have close to 150 million cu. . .

Your Time of Blazing Noon

War.Economic concerns.Poor business.Unemployment.It sure looks bad, doesn't it?But I also want to remind you that we have lived,survived and prospered though far worse times.For example:In 1780 George Washington said, "We are withoutmoney; and have been so for a great length of time..."He went on. . .

You Too Can Create Newsworthy Research

Take a close look at the front section of specialized magazines, and you'll often find little articles highlighting results of some study or poll conducted by some private company or other. Research data is also often cited by general-interest publications like USA Today and network newscasts. Yo. . .

Home-Based Business Start-Up: 7 Tips For Lowering Your Fear Factor

Stop thinking about your start-up fears, and focus on something more exciting like; free business opportunities, and free advertising.It’ll greatly increase your confidence in being the boss.All of us who tell the truth will admit to having fears. Many people live their entire lives with one fear. . .

Selling the Job, Learn the Basics: Landscape

Selling the JobLearn the Basics: Landscape & Garden Business Selling & MarketingArticle by Tom LanzaCopyright © 2003 by ProGardenBizIn a national survey of small businesses (less than $1,000,000 sales annually) it was found that the owner or Chief Executive Officer was a salesperson. Surveys have. . .