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Food You Must Eat Before You Die

  » Dining Out


Cuban Food! So many options but I'd start out with black beans, white rice, roast pork, and fried green plantains. Flan and a demistasse of Cuban cofee will complete this great meal.

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-26 02:48:41 pm    

How to hire someone to write your ezine articles/website content

  » Business & Finance


Check references AND writing samples. Even if they're a great writer they may not be able to write in your style so remember to tweak it so it fits in with the rest of your work, especially if it's a blog post.

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-26 02:26:47 am    

How To Be More Likable

  » Personal Development


If you love irony and your style tends to be sarcastic, hold back around people you don't know very well. Sarcasm can come off as aggressive or can be easily misunderstood. Save it for the people who really "get you".

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-26 02:20:32 am    

Just an introduction

  » News & Events


Hi, I'm Merlyn Sanchez. Fantastic site, Jon! Writing tips has helped me develop ideas for articles, products and blog posts. And Tipdrop is also full of great, useful information. If u don't know the answer it's almost certain that someone else will!

Tip Credibility: 5


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-25 01:23:38 am    

Business Develpment Strategies: Expand the amount of Customers

  » Business & Finance


Increase new business by generating referrals from your existing clients. You will establish trust faster with your prospect if he/she comes to you via a recommendation.

Tip Credibility: 5


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-21 10:11:58 pm    

Movies You Must Watch Before You Die

  » Entertainment & Music


Casablanca. Incredible chemistry between Bogart (his first romantic role) and Ingrid Bergman, Nazis, intrigue, and a not so "Hollywood" ending.

Tip Credibility: 8


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-21 09:09:59 pm    

How Do I Keep My Business Phone Expenses Low?

  » Business & Finance


If u work at home consider the ringmaster option many local phone cos. offer. Up to 3 phone nos. can be assigned to 1 phone line. Distinctive ringtones let u know which number is calling.

Tip Credibility: 6


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-20 02:34:40 am    

How To Increase Value of Home

  » Home & Garden


Keep the entryway in good repair. Make sure the front door is in good condition and painted. Potted plants and an attractive welcome mat increase the perceived value of your home.

Tip Credibility: 6


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-20 02:20:56 am    

Attract More Business by Networking

  » Business & Finance


Create a networking budget. Before you spend any money joining networking groups, make sure that you attend as many free meetings as possible. That way, you won’t make the costly mistake of joining a group that doesn’t cater to your target audience.

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-19 08:35:50 pm    

Attract More Business by Networking

  » Business & Finance


Craft a compelling audio signature (aka elevator speech or audio logo).You'll want to communicate with your fellow networkers in a clear & effective way.

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-19 08:35:13 pm    

Attract More Business by Networking

  » Business & Finance


Start with a plan. Determine your who, where & how. Who are you trying to reach? Where can you find them? How are you going to reach out to them?

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-19 08:32:05 pm    

How to turn prospects into clients

  » Business & Finance


Make sure that you understand your prospect's problems. Research your target audience to ensure that you're speaking to them in a way that makes it clear that you understand their specific concerns.

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-19 08:25:33 pm    

How To Increase Value of Home

  » Home & Garden


Remodeling your kitchen is always a great return on investment. Make sure to keep the remodel in a transitional style (not too modern or too vintage) in order to appeal to more buyers.

Tip Credibility: 5


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-19 08:00:26 pm    

The Hottest Topics In Internet Marketing

  » Business & Finance


One of the hottest topics in internet marketing is joint ventures. This is one of the best ways to build your list and generate content that can be repurposed into a product.

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-19 07:56:53 pm    

How can LinkedIn help you become "known"?

  » Business & Finance


Use LinkedIn's specialities subsection in your profile to include the keywords you want your business to be found under. Remember to use commas between the keywords or the search function will not work effectively!

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-19 07:51:48 pm    

How can LinkedIn help you become "known"?

  » Business & Finance


LinkedIn's summary section allows you 2,000 characters to tell your "story" to your readers. Highlight your achievements and knowledge but ONLY in a way that makes it clear how it will benefit your reader.

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-19 03:44:03 pm    

How can LinkedIn help you become "known"?

  » Business & Finance


LinkedIn can be a powerful tool to increase your visibility on the web. Including your website or blog's URL's on your profile can increase your page rankings.

Tip Credibility: 6


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-19 03:39:27 pm    

Building Credibility in Social Media

  » Computers & Internet


Find a way to connect with your virtual connections in person. Invite 10-15 of them to coffee or happy hour & get to know them. Offer to make introductions if they need to meet someone you know. Be of service & you'll also be known as a great connector.

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-19 12:28:23 am    

Eliminate Time Wasters and Become More Productive

  » Business & Finance


Multi-tasking is a huge time waster!Studies now show that doing more than one task at a time slows you down and increases mistakes. Learn to delegate or prioritize your time better in order to avoid the temptation of taking on too much.

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-19 12:21:48 am    

How to use Twitter to promote your business

  » Computers & Internet


Tweets about your projects,seminars,& special offers will assist you in being seen as the authority in your niche. They can also help you drive traffic to your newsletters, blogs & free or paid programs/products.

Tip Credibility: 4


submitted by Smartbizdiva 2009-07-19 12:14:27 am    


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