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When I first found out we were expecting twins, I had no idea how we were going to able to afford enough clothes for both of them! Two baby showers later, I had more baby clothes than I knew what to do with, and I was struggling with trying to find somewhere to organize everything.

I received as gifts many different sizes of baby clothes, from newborn all the way to toddler. Friends and family members who found out we were expecting also gave us many nice hand-me-downs. I quickly realized I wasn’t going to have to buy any clothes for our boys for quite some time! After looking over all the clothing, I decided it would be easiest to organize the clothes by sizes.

I first washed everything and sorted all the clothing by sizes. I then went to Walmart and bought some very inexpensive large plastic storage containers to store larger sizes.

The boys have two dressers in their bedroom. I filled one dresser with newborn size clothes, and the other dresser with size 3-6 months. I then labeled three plastic storage containers 6-9 months, 9-12 months, and 18-24 months. After sorting all the clothes I organized the storage containers on a shelf in the bedroom closet. Now whenever I get new clothing I can go right to the storage container with the correct size. This system has made it very easy for me to see what I have on hand and what I still need to buy.

Rachel Paxton is a freelance writer and mom helping other moms to organize their families and their lives. For other organizing hints visit http://www.Organized-Mom.com

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Bora Bora, located in the Society Islands, is Tahiti’s crown jewel - a true Polynesian island paradise that tourists the world over consider the ultimate tropical vacation destination. Hollywood, and film industries from most other parts of the globe, have never tired of capturing its spectacular topography. Probably its most definitive landmarks are the twin towers of black rock and an azure lagoon of clearest tropical water.
Considering the ideal location and nature of this island getaway, it is not really surprising that water sports like water skiing, parasailing and tackle fishing feature prominently amongst the things to do there.
Responding to the potential, many enterprising holiday specialists have provided matchless facilities to enjoy such activities at almost any budget. And Bora Bora’s spectacular natural beauty is far from superficial and skin deep. The world beneath its waves makes it the perfect hunting ground for professional and amateur scuba diving enthusiasts.
Recreational tourism aside, Bora Bora is also amongst the world’s legendary backdrops for freshly baked romance. Newlyweds who choose the island for their honeymoon will have something to cherish, discuss and reminisce about for the rest of their lives.
Despite the high influx of tourists every year, Bora Bora has managed to avoid the cluttered, cheap boardwalk culture that one tends to associate with seaside and island resorts closer to home. There is nothing trashy about Bora Bora. It is very well connected by sea and air, and reaching it is as thrilling a visual experience as actually holidaying there. Excellent internal transport ensures that the entire wealth of Bora Bora’s splendor is available for a visitor’s inspection and enjoyment.
Unlike many other resort destinations of this kind, Bora Bora is far from cut off from the realities of mainstream life. It has an excellent infrastructure to support the necessities of modern living - hospitals, banking, foreign exchange etc. - even while it retains all its highly individual and other-worldly charm.

Bora Bora Hotels provides detailed information on Bora Bora, Bora Bora Hotels, Bora Bora Weather, Bora Bora Vacations and more. Bora Bora Hotels is affiliated with Luau Invitations.

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Over the years people unconsciously acquire things. The clutter or excessive furniture, object d’ art, or books only get noticed when it is time to move. Then you have to find an answer to the problem. Well you can take everything with you, or donate things to family, friends, or charity, or have a garage sale, or put things into storage.

The modern solution is to put things you don’t want to use but cannot part with into a state-of-art storage facility. Many storage units have things like climate control, pest control to prevent destruction of stored items, as well as round the clock security.

When locating a storage unit keep in mind issues like will you need to take things out of storage often? If yes then choose a facility located close to where you live. Compute how much space you will actually need. Experts recommend taking a smaller space and filling it floor to ceiling rather than paying for space that will never be used. There are options like mini storage for really small loads. Think about whether you are storing antiques or paintings if yes, then look climate controlled storage.

Standard sizes of units are: 5×10; 10×10; 10×20; and 10×30. Find out how many items each kind can store. For example a 10×20 can hold most things from a two bedroom house while a 5×10 will hold a couch, chair, chest of drawers, small boxes, bicycles, and motorcycles.

Make a list of possible units. Find out how long they have been in operation and whether they have a solid reputation. Read all the rules and regulations. Some storage units allow 24 hr access while others have timings. Consider protecting your goods with sufficient insurance coverage.

Pack all the items to be stored in weather resistant strong boxes with padding like bubble wrap if there are breakables. Make a key list what each box contains and decide a priority list where by what you are unlikely to use will be stored at the bottom or back of the facility and what you may need to retrieve will be stored in front such that it becomes easily accessible.

The rent to be paid will be calculated on the size of the unit, the number of units available of the size you need, the term of lease, as well as facilities offered. Even storage facilities offer discounts so do ask. Clever negotiation can save you money. Many facilities charge in addition to rent, set up or processing fees as well as late fees if the rent is not paid within the stipulated time. Read the agreement carefully and seek answers to questions regarding security, insurance, the presence of an on site manager, adequate lighting, and ownership of the facility. Ask for references and check them out.

Paul Wilson is a freelance writer for http://www.1888MovingCompanies.com, the premier website to find help on Moving including topics on moving companies search, compare movers, moving insurance, auto transport, moving tips and more. He also freelances for the premier search site http://www.Bavoo.com

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It’s not your imagination: The dogs are barking in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. And loudly. After the favorites had a slight edge in the first round of 23-18-2 against the spread, the underdogs have been on a tear in round two, covering 9 of the first 12 games. Throw in the fact that the favorites lost 6 of those games straight up, and it’s been the round of the dogs.

In the first three games of the Spurs/Mavericks series, the dog covered all three. Two of the three games were decided by a bucket, each coming down to the final possession.

Defense and adjustments have been the biggest factors. After the Suns played their usual run-and-gun style in Game 1, beating the Clippers 130-123, the Clippers changed strategy for Game 2, slowing the pace down and pounding the ball into the low post. The result was a huge edge in rebounding, 57-26, and holding the Suns to just 97 points. The reasons were clear: At that point, the Suns were 0-4 in the playoffs when scoring under 100.

But the Suns adapted nicely in Game 3, surprising the Clippers by playing a slower, defensive game. Their main strategy was to attack the defensive boards on every drive or missed shot by the Clippers. The plan was obvious: No lay-ups! That’s what had killed them in Game 2 and the results were stark in Game 3 as the rebounds were almost even. Oh, and the Suns won despite scoring only 94 points.

After getting mauled in the first two games (but covering in Game 2 for our Game of the Year Winner), the Cavaliers found some defensive solutions in Game 3. They keyed off improved aggressiveness and defense, bringing in Flip Murray to replace Larry Hughes. The Pistons only shot 39.4 percent from the floor, the best defensive performance from the Cavaliers during the entire playoffs. “This game was about defense and effort for 48 minutes,” Cleveland HC Mike Brown said. “The first half they had 14 fast-break points, second half they had zero. We have to continue that effort and that focus on that end of the floor if we’re going to continue to win.”

Knowing your team needs to improve its defense to win in the postseason is one thing. Figuring out ways to make it happen via matchups and adjustments is the more difficult part. This is where astute coaching comes in, and where quality coaches earn their paychecks.

“We finally decided we needed to execute on offense and get some stops,” LeBron James pointed out about his team’s turnaround in Game 3. “I saw some creases in the fourth quarter and I was able to attack them and give ourselves the opportunity to win the game.” Note to LeBron: Don’t tell the opposition what weaknesses you found!

One other point about that series is the bench play. Detroit coach Flip Saunders vowed to use his bench more after Game 2, but it didn’t really transpire. Antonio McDyess played 22 minutes (six points, eight rebounds), but Lindsey Hunter, Tony Delk and Maurice Evans combined played less than 19. Hunter had a couple of turnovers and three fouls and the Cavs bench outscored the Pistons’ 28-9. What a coach wants and is able to do are sometimes two very different things.

Finally, the last word goes to Rasheed Wallace who said, “Monday’s the last game here in this building for this season.” He said the same thing after the Pistons lost Game 3 in Milwaukee in the first round. We shall see if Rasheed is a prophet, or a big mouth who foolishly gave an explosive quote to fire up the opposition. Regardless of talk, the team that plays better defense and makes some adjustments usually comes out ahead, and that includes those barking dogs! Good luck, as always…Al McMordie.

Al McMordie is a documented member of the Professional Handicappers League.
Read all of his articles at http://www.procappers.com/Al_McMordie.htm

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Counting cards in blackjack is a way to increase your chances of winning. If you’re good at it, you can actually take the odds and put them in your favor. This works because card counters raise their bets when a deck rich in cards that are advantageous to the player comes around. As a general rule of thumb, a deck rich in 10’s is better for the player, because the dealer will bust more often, and the player will hit a blackjack more often.

Most card counters keep track of the ratio of high cards, or 10’s, by counting them as a +1 or a -1, and then gives the opposite +1 or -1 to the low cards in the deck. Some systems use a balanced count where the number of low cards is the same as the number of 10’s.

But the most interesting card to me, mathematically, is the 5. There were card counting systems back in the day that involved doing nothing more than counting the number of fives that had left the deck, and when the 5’s were gone, the player had a big advantage and would raise his bets.

A good basic strategy player is getting a 99.5% payback percentage from the casino. Every 5 that’s come out of the deck adds 0.67% to the player’s expected return. (In a single deck game, anyway.) That means that, all other things being equal, having one 5 gone from the deck gives a player a small advantage over the house.

Having two or three 5’s gone from the deck will actually give the player a pretty significant edge over the casino, and this is when a card counter will usually raise his bet. The problem with counting 5’s and nothing else is that a deck low in 5’s happens pretty rarely, so gaining a big advantage and making a profit from that situation only comes on rare occasions.

Any card between 2 and 8 that comes out of the deck increases the player’s expectation. And all 9’s. 10’s, and aces increase the casino’s expectation. But 8’s and 9’s have very small effects on the outcome. (An 8 only adds 0.01% to the player’s expectation, so it’s generally not even counted. A 9 only has 0.15% affect in the other direction, so it’s not counted either.)

Understanding the effects the low and high cards have on your expected return on a bet is the first step in learning to count cards and play blackjack as a winner.

The author runs several websites with information on blackjack. Please be sure to visit his new online blackjack site, or play the free blackjack games on his other site. Another good resource from the author’s collection of articles is his blackjack tips article.

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The internet has revolutionized the way consumer’s evaluate, compare and choose mortgage products and services. The number of people or the mortgage consumers utilizing the Internet to study and purchase home mortgages is increasing day by day. Exclusive Telemarketed mortgage leads involve a telephonic network of the mortgage consumer, mortgage lead generator and the mortgage lender. An increase in the number of call centers, which began a few years back with Business Process Outsourcing and Information Technology Enabled Services, are providing their effective presence in mortgage industry as well, by functioning as mortgage lead providing intermediaries. In general, in telemarketed mortgage leads, the mortgage lead generator thus plays a very central role between the mortgage consumer and the mortgage lender, by handling the most important introductory phase for just a few minutes on the phone.

Let us see how Tele marketed mortgage leads are processed? Tele marketed mortgage leads are gathered by companies with the purpose of selling them to mortgage lenders who plan to tele-market their loans. This helps the mortgage lender to have a direct connection to someone who is interested in obtaining a mortgage loan. Everything is done legally by this new way of telemarketed mortgage leads. Hence for all these advantages telemarketed mortgage leads are fair and potentially priceless.

This is how the process works. Many companies find that telemarketed mortgage leads are a far more effective than other forms of marketing. Instead of spending on a newspaper ad or a billboard, which can be expensive, the mortgage consumers can directly contact people who would apply for a loan. With contact information obtained via Internet, the mortgage lender can simply call the interested person to see what types of loans the potential mortgage consumer is interested in and if he would like more info by mail.

Among the various mortgage lenders available online, choosing the right one is a great task. Picking a reputable loan company can help ensure a good interest rate, a low cost loan and an excellent customer service. So it is advisable to look for these three things before signing your mortgage loan papers.

• A good reputation
• Reasonable rates and fees
• Strong customer service

Hence it is good to compare many different companies for a telemarketed mortgage lender. The mortgage consumers cannot be compelled to stick with any particular mortgage lender until a signature is made on the paperwork. Taking time to explore other loan companies and banks before commitment is advisable.
The main advantage with a tele marketed mortgage lead is, the company makes direct contact with the interested mortgage consumer. With a list of contacts, the lender can either send a mass e-mail or have representatives call the contacts.

Telemarketing mortgage leads could be purchased in variety of ways and are offered by numerous services. Telemarketed mortgage leads are faster and more personalized than Internet mortgage leads. These telemarketed mortgage leads came into action to overcome the issues that caused the Internet mortgage leads and other lead sources to fall below what was expected. The following are certain reasons why telemarketed mortgage leads are popular among all lenders, consumers nowadays. They are
In telemarketed mortgage leads

• The leads are transferred live and are not paper lead.
• Live calls have 100% contact ratio.
• The lead brokers call the consumers to save their time and money.

All exclusive telemarketed mortgage lead companies offer telemarketing lead generation program that produce the highest conversion ratios in the industry. By careful selection of mortgage lenders through reputed telemarketed mortgage lead companies all mortgage consumers could enjoy choosing the right type of mortgage loans and easy closure of debts.

Jay Walker is a freelance author in the finance sector. You can find more information about Mortgage Leads at http://www.nrleads.com and http://www.dotloan.com

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After reading and researching thousands of books, articles and other resources on communication, first impressions, networking and conversation, I’ve learned one thing: none of them address what approachability means. Or maybe they just don’t take the time to define it, stress its importance and offer suggestions on how to maximize it.

That research was my impetus for writing The Power of Approachability. I wanted to give people a clear picture of what the idea meant, along with many small tips and suggestions to put that idea to use - one conversation at a time.

So, straight from the pages of the book, here are my Top Ten Ways to Maximize Your Approachability.

Ready to Engage
The word approachability derives from the Latin verb appropriare, which means “to come nearer to.” Interesting. It doesn’t say anything about the approach-er or the approach-ee. Just “to come nearer to.” So the first idea to remember is that approachability is a two way street. It’s both you stepping onto someone else’s front porch; and you inviting someone to step onto your front porch.

Although this article will address both sides of the street, here’s an example of the former. When you arrive at a meeting, event, party or anywhere in which many conversations will take place, prepare yourself. Be “ready to engage” with conversation topics, questions and stories in the back of your mind ready to go as soon as you meet someone. This will help you avoid those awkward “How’s the weather” type of discussions.

CPI
This acronym stands for the Common Point of Interest. It’s an essential element to every conversation and interaction. Your duty, as you meet new people, or even as you talk with those you already know, is to discover the CPI as soon as possible. It connects people to you. It allows them to feel more comfortable talking to you. And it increases your approachability inasmuch as people will be magnetized to you due to the commonality you share.

A great tip is to ask the right type of questions. Similar to our first example, “ready to engage,” you don’t want to ask people about the weather. You can do better than that! Instead, ask questions that begin with “What’s your favorite…” “Tell me the best…” or “When was the last time…” The CPI is almost guaranteed to be discovered.

Flavored Answers
In the event that one of those Fruitless Questions like “How’s it going?” “What’s up?” or “How are you?” comes up, don’t fall into the F.I.N.E. trap. In fact, fine isn’t even a word. No, seriously! I looked the word up in 23 different dictionaries and it wasn’t listed! Upon further research I discovered that F.I.N.E. is an acronym for “Feelings I’m Not Expressing.”

A great technique is to offer a Flavored Answer to a Fruitless Question. Instead of “fine,” try “Amazing!” “Any better and I’d be twins!” or “Everything is beautiful.” Your conversation partner will instantly change his or her demeanor as they smile and, most of the time, inquirer further to find out what made you say that answer. Because nobody expects it. And offering a true response to magnify the way you feel is a perfect way to share yourself with others, or “make yourself personally available” to others.

Don’t Cross Your Arms
Even if it’s cold, even if you’re bored, even if you’re tired and don’t want to be there - don’t cross your arms. It’s such a simple, subconscious non-verbal cue that too many people practice and it hinders their approachability.

As a result, people won’t want to “bother” you. They will form the impression that you are defensive, nervous, judgmental, close minded or skeptical. Honestly, would you want to approach someone like that? I know I wouldn’t.

Don’t Assume
Every time you assume, you end up making an … yeah, yeah, yeah - we get it. Or do we? How many times have we uttered one of the following sentences, only to be stricken with a terrible case of Foot-In-Mouth Disease?

You must be new here?

How’s work going?

Do you remember me?

Remember, just because someone walks in whom you’ve never seen before - doesn’t mean he’s new. Or just because you’re at a networking meeting - doesn’t mean everyone in attendance has a job. And believe me, not everyone you remember - remembers you.

Approachability is a function of comfort, so it’s important to sidestep these moments of embarrassment with Success Sentences. These are phrases that allow the other person to offer you’re the information you need to know. Examples include, “I’m not sure we’ve met before,” “What are you working on this week?” and “I’m Scott, we met last month at the Chamber meeting.”

Options for Communication
Your friends, colleagues, customers and coworkers will chose to communicate with you in different ways. Some will choose face to face, some will email, others will call, while others will do a little of everything. The bottom line is: make all of them available. On your business cards, email signatures, websites or marketing materials, let people know that can get in touch with you in whatever manner they choose. Sure, you might prefer email. But what matters most is the comfort of the other person and their ability to communicate effectively.

A good idea is to give people as many options to contact you as possible. There’s nothing more annoying to a “phone person” than when she discovers she can’t get a hold of you unless she emails you.

Email Signature
Whatever program you use for email - Outlook, Eudora, Yahoo, Hotmail - find out how to customize your signature. There’s nothing more frustrating than receiving an email from someone who wants to talk further, get together or have you send them something that doesn’t have any personal information in the email. So at the end of every email you send, always cross reference the following information:

Name

Title

Company/Organization

Mailing address

At least two phone numbers

Fax number

Email address

Website

A sentence or two about yourself, your company or your job

Think of it this way: have you ever received a handwritten letter from someone that had no return address stamped on the envelope?

Always Have Business Cards
Have you ever told a story about a successful, serendipitous business encounter that ended with the phrase, “Thank God I had one of my business cards with me that day!”? If so, great! You’re practicing approachability by being “easy to reach.”

If not, you’ve no doubt missed out on valuable relationships and opportunities. And it happens - people forget cards, get their supply reprinted or change jobs. But the bottom line is; there is a time and place for networking: ANY time and ANY place. Because you just never know whom you might meet.

No Fear
They won’t say hello back to me. They won’t be interested in me. I will make a fool of myself.

This is the number one reason people don’t start conversations. However, practice will make this fear fade away. The more you often you start conversations, the better you will become at it. So, be the first to introduce yourself or say hello. When you take an active instead of a passive role, your skills will develop and there will be less of a chance for rejection. Also understand the gains vs. losses. For example, what’s so bad about a rejection from someone you don’t even know?

Wear Your Nametag
I’ve heard every possible complaint about wearing nametags, and all of them can be validated. Case in point:

Nametags look silly - yes, they do. But remember, everyone else is wearing them too.

Nametags ruin my clothes - not if you wear them on the edge of your lapel or use cloth-safe connectors like lanyards and plastic clips.

But I already know everybody - no you don’t. You may think you do, but new people come in and out of businesses and organizations all the time.

But everyone already knows me - no they don’t. Even the best networkers know there’s always someone new to meet.

Your nametag is your best friend for several reasons. First of all, a person’s name is the single context of human memory most forgotten. And people are less likely to approach you if they don’t know (or forgot) your name. Secondly, it’s free advertising for you and your company. Third, nametags encourage people to be friendly and more approachable. TRUST me on that one!

© 2005 All Rights Reserved.

Scott Ginsberg is a professional speaker, “The World’s Foremost Expert on Nametags” and the author of HELLO my name is Scott and The Power of Approachability. He helps people MAXIMIZE their approachability and become UNFORGETTABLE communicators - one conversation at a time. For more information contact Front Porch Productions at http://www.hellomynameisscott.com.

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Do YOU recognize the power of a great follow-up? Most sales books and processes don’t! They teach you how to close on the spot with high-pressure and alienating techniques. An effective follow-up is one that creates a continual relationship with your prospect. When you are able to master the science of this type of follow-up, your prospects will turn into customers and you will consistently win more sales!

So, how well do YOU follow-up with your prospects?

How can you IMPROVE?

The key: Be aware of how your follow-up will be received by your customer.
How will the customer feel about your calling?
Did you set up your follow-up so that they would be expecting your phone call?
Do you have information that they want and will perceive as valuable information?

A great follow-up is built upon these three principles:

1. Provide value first

2. Always remain pleasantly persistent

3. Understand that the money is in the details

Provide Value First

Your prospect does not want to be sold anything; so STOP SELLING!

Focus your follow-up on providing value. This will make you a person of value and your prospect will consider you a resource. Being a resource means that your prospect will trust coming to you when they need more information before making a purchase.

With this heightened trust, your prospect will be likely to become your customer. People always do business with people they like and trust. Establishing yourself as a valuable resource will create this connection between you and your prospect.

During the follow-up, present your prospect with valuable information that will keep them intrigued.

“How do I know what information is valuable?”

If you take the time to get to know you customer and understand their needs, you will know the type of information that will be useful and valuable to them.

Try giving them information they may not already know. Be creative and come up with suggestions that might make them more profitable and successful with your product. Use this follow-up to show that you have listened to them and that you understand the needs they have for your product.

Providing value first takes away the feeling that you are only trying to sell, sell, sell! Your prospect doesn’t want to be turned into a sale. Giving them value builds trust, and that trust is what will lead to more sales.

Remain Pleasantly Persistent

The most effective type of salesperson is one who remains pleasantly persistent; one who will follow-up with their prospects constantly and consistently while still making friends with them at all costs.

Never use a follow-up strategy that does not develop a relationship with your prospect!

Make a friend at all costs and your prospects will:

1. Enjoy speaking with you.

2. Trust you.

3. See you as a friendly resource.

Some salespeople like to strike while the iron is hot, pressuring their prospects to make a purchase and then neglecting them when a sale is not made within the first few weeks. BIG mistake!

Your prospect may not be ready to buy at the precise moment you speak with them. They may like you and want your product, but may not be ready to buy for another six months. Being in constant contact with them will keep you and your company fresh in their minds. Then, when they are ready to buy, you will be at the right place, at the right time.

Having a constant follow-up does not mean contacting your prospect everyday! It means having a schedule of when and how you will get in touch with them.

To be consistent, you must make sure that you are reinforcing the same message throughout the entire length of your follow-up. Sending different messages may confuse or distract your prospect, which is counterproductive.

Being pleasantly persistent creates a positive and effective relationship with your prospect. This powerful combination will set the tone for repeat business and referral sales!

The Money Is in the Details

Attending to the small details of a follow-up is the kind of diligence that your prospects will notice. They will be impressed with your thoroughness and will project those positive attributes to EVERYTHING you do! Their confidence in your ability to perform for them will increase. Talk about a powerful way to build trust!

Slight caution: there is a big difference between paying attention to the details and being obsessed with the details.

Okay, so you should pay attention to the details. But what specifically should you be paying attention to?

1. Being prepared

2. Being personal

3. Being different

Being Prepared

When you develop your own schedule, you will discover that the follow-up can be as simple as going through the steps.

Your follow-up will become so efficient that you will be able to send out mass, yet personalized, follow-up pieces. Each and every prospect that you follow-up with will feel like you are going the extra mile only for them. They will feel that their business is appreciated. This appreciation will project to how well you will treat them after the sale, and will strengthen their trust to make that step.

Being Personal

Nothing is more different in the age of automation than sending a personally hand-written note, so send one to your prospect every chance that you get! Make sure that the message is still valuable and will contribute to building a relationship with your prospect. But remember, nobody buys from a hand-written card, so this isn’t the place to try to sell. Use the note to build the connection that will lead to a sale in the future.

Being Different

Have a little fun with your follow-up! When you set yourself apart from the competition, you will be remembered; when you are remembered, you will make more sales.

By mail:
One of the best ways to get remembered and still remain valuable and pleasant is to send innovative things in the mail along with your follow up message. (Need some examples? I have plenty! E-mail follow@tomrichard.com for a list.)

By voicemail:
You know the typical voicemail messages you leave when you would like someone to call you back. Have some fun with this! I guarantee that if you can make them laugh, they will call you back.

There is no magic way to follow up with your prospects, but by understanding how your follow-up will be received, you will have the insight to provide memorable and effective follow-ups that will create relationships and generate more sales!

Tom Richard is the author of Smart Sales People Don’t Advertise: 10 Ways To Outsmart Your Competition With Guerilla Marketing. This book is available at http://www.tomrichard.com/store.html

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Keep it Business, Not Personal

** A quick-start guide for home-based businesses - learn how to
keep your business and personal finances separate.

Managing a small corporation, as well as having a home-based
business myself, I have learned how important it is to keep
personal and business matters separate. Not only does it make
life less confusing, it can also save you money on your taxes.

The first thing I recommend is to open a separate checking
account just for your business. Use this account to deposit all
self-employment income. Do NOT use this account for wages
received from an employer. This account needs to be totally
separate. You will pay all your business related expenses solely
from these funds. When you pay business expenses from your
personal account, it is much more difficult to accurately track
how much money you are spending for your business. And, missed
expenses could mean missed tax deductions!

The other suggestion I have is to open a credit card
specifically for your business expenses. Make sure you choose a
card that suits you and your business well: i.e. cash back,
travel rewards, etc. Use this card for all your business
purchases and of course, make payments to it with your new
business checking account. For more detailed benefits on a
dedicated business credit card, I highly recommend reading
Charles Clar’s article at
http://creditcards.youngparentsmagazine.com/A-Dedicated-Credit-Ca
rd.htm

Last but not least, I recommend purchasing some form of
accounting software. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy or
expensive, just a place for you to enter your income and
expenses for your business. Even a very simple program can
provide you with financial reports demonstrating your company’s
profitability, as well as help you to set a budget. Most
programs also give you the option to print reports that aid in
tax preparation.

As with any other financial decision, I highly recommend you
meet with an accountant or tax preparer on an annual basis at
the very least. He/She will be able to direct you in the best
ways to make the most of your hard earned money. But remember,
the harder you work at keeping your business and personal
records separate, the easier it will be for your accountant to
help you. Best of luck in your business and please visit us at
http://creditcards.youngparentsmagazine.com/ for more articles
on credit and your business.

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