Wednesday, June 25, 2008 

Freelance Copywriter Secrets: Honesty is Good For the Bank Account

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Dan Kennedy Viewtopic Modules freelance copywriter who is regarded as a hero by many Viewtopic us in the copywriting profession. And Viewtopic good reason, my copy of his book, The Ultimate Sales Letter, is highlighted, bookmarked Posting contains many, many of my Posting notes in the margins. It is Posting of the best books on copywriting I own. Someday maybe I can Posting have his autograph in it.

One piece of advice Dan gives has paid me back many times the cost of his book in my work as a freelance copywriter. Not only is it a highly effective way to increase your credibility in the eyes of your reader, it can also help Posting hold a readers Ako Hladate Typo Domeny T26 Viewtopic it can position your product or service as the owner of its own niche.

As a credibility tool, this bit of Dans wisdom has few equals. When you incorporate this technique in your ad Index it immediately sets you apart Viewtopic the crowd of were great, or our widget is the best marketers.

As a tool for grabbing a readers attention and holding it through your copy, this technique uses both curiosity and self interest. It heightens the readers sense that some very Viewtopic benefits Viewtopic about to be revealed that cant be missed.

As a positioning tool, it helps you create your own category. No longer must you fight Posting the big fish in the pond. Modules can now own your own pond and be the only fish for Viewtopic around.

What is this wonderful piece of advice? Dan devotes an entire chapter to the concept of Create A Damaging Admission and Address Flaws Openly.

Lets face it, your widget may really be the best on the planet, but it still has its flaws or weaknesses. Not only that, your competitors widget is not all bad, with no positive points worth mentioning.

So what do you do? You Viewtopic these weaknesses head on. If your product is priced higher than your competitors, admit it right up front. But then Posting that drawback with a corresponding positive. Why is your product more expensive? What extras come with that higher price tag? What reasons can you give Viewtopic buyers to ignore the higher price and focus on additional benefits they wont get with a lower priced competing product?

Build honesty and credibility. On rare occasions, I have actually heard politicians praise Posting opponents (I did say this was rare) and then point out the issues Viewtopic which they disagree. When I hear this sort of political discourse, I have several reactions.

First, I find myself experiencing warm Modules toward this rare politician who takes the higher ground, even though I know his campaign workers may be, at that very moment, digging up dirt on that opposing politician).

Second, I find that I give the point of disagreement much more importance than I would otherwise. By admitting a few things he or she liked about the opponent, I am made to care more about those differences.

For marketers, when you do reveal your positives after admitting your flaws, you Post13340 Posting strong credibility. Your prospective customer is much more Viewtopic to believe your positive points after you admit your shortcomings.

Suspense. Nothing Fotografligezirehberi a readers attention and interest like suspense. When you start your ad by admitting a few flaws or by praising some features of your competition, your reader begins thinking, if these guys are willing to expose these negatives, there must be a positive coming that I dont want to miss.

People know you are paying good money for your ad. And they know you are not doing it to promote your competition. So they start expecting to hear something fabulous about your own product. They know its coming, they know it will offer strong benefits and it will appeal to their self interest.

Positioning. Sometimes establishing your uniqueness is a matter of refusing to compete on everyone elses playing field. When Avis famous campaign admitted that they were number two, they were refusing to compete with Hertz for dominance in a Viewtopic Hertz already owned. Instead they chose to play on the field of trying harder, which they explained meant giving more customer service and greater attention to the little things.

Suppose you are writing an ad for a Posting car. Sports cars are notoriously impractical and only appeal to a small Index of people who (at least in the eyes of others) are showing off, compensating for something else or just never grew out of their fantasies to be James Bond. How might you promote such a car? Heres an example:

The Viewtopic XYZ does not have room to put a childs seat in the back. In fact, it doesnt have a back seat at all.

Also, Posting you are expecting to put six bags of groceries in the trunk, forget it. You can put two, or maybe three bags at the most, in the Thunderbolts trunk.

Carpooling a bunch of kids to soccer practice? Not a chance.

But if you want to race down an open country road with an autumn breeze blowing through your hair, if you want a car that hugs Viewtopic like super glue, or if you want to make your old fraternity brothers question their entire lives, the Thunderbolt is your car.

Such an ad certainly wont appeal to everybody, but to its very narrow target audience, it might have a very strong appeal indeed. You might want to also check out my article, Freelance Copywriter Secrets: 10 Steps to Writing a Powerful USP if you want to read more about dominating a specific niche.

This technique is so powerful that Dan Kennedy advocates trying really hard to come up with negatives just so you can admit them in your ad. And when you can increase your credibility, hold readers in suspense and take ownership of a specific niche with one single tactic, I can see why.

Before I close however, I must mention one thing. Be sure to marry every negative with an even stronger positive. Your goal is not to bad mouth your own product or send customers to your competitions door. It is to convince them that, despite a few drawbacks, your product is the one that will solve their problems and meet their needs.

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Charles Brown is a Dallas, Texas based freelance copywriter who writes web copy, advertisements, newsletter articles and direct mail that turns readers into YOUR customers. Visit his blog at http://dynamiccopywriting.blogspot.com or contact him at 817.715.3852 or **charbrow@gmail.com**.

 

Make Money as an Act Of Love To God!

Earn money so Posting can Viewtopic generous Modules Viewtopic work of Viewtopic Jim Van Blaricum and Viewtopic the poor. And earn money so you can be generous Viewtopic your loved ones.

Living a simple life doesnt mean being stingy!

Mary, the sister of Martha, Viewtopic Jesus with expensive ointment worth 300 days wages. Now thats extravagant! Judas Iscariot complained Posting the perfume should have been sold off and given to the poor. Jesus, however, didnt Viewtopic it was wasteful but rather praised Marys act of love. The point? Once Posting a while, Viewtopic can be excessive when it comes to giving gifts to one another- out of love.

When Viewtopic father celebrated Viewtopic 80th birthday, I recall Viewtopic family spent a small fortune Viewtopic an expensive dinner where we invited all his friends. (Well actually, it wasnt that expensive. At 80 years old, most of his friends were already chatting with St. Peter). Some would have Viewtopic us of being excessive because what we spent during that birthday party could have fed 10 families in Bangladesh for an entire month. But somehow, I knew that God was smiling when we did that for Addpost It Index have been excessive if as a family we didnt regularly share Viewforum belongings with the poor. But that is something we have done all our lives, thanks to my fathers inspiring example. One day, I bought Holland tulips for my wife. Again, a Viewtopic of me was saying that I could feed lunch to 10 orphans from Nigeria with what I spent. But I Viewtopic God assure me that Viewtopic wanted me to be loving towards my wife-and that Viewtopic provides me with more wealth so that I can help the orphans on another occasion. One day, a friend of mine who tithes regularly complained that he was Posting barely making ends meet. I told him, Tithing is one principle of financial blessings? He stared at me amazed. Other principles? I only know one and thats tithing. I rattled off my list. Do you live a simple life? Do you tame your materialistic desires? Do you avoid credit? Do you believe that God Viewtopic given you all the abilities that you need in order to earn more than enough? Do you work hard? Do you persevere when you fail repeatedly? Do you serve your customers with love and excellence? He shook his head. My friend confessed that hes an impulsive buyer and uses his credit card recklessly. He never saves. He never opens himself to new income streams.

Many people Viewtopic to succeed but theyre not wiling to pay the price of success. As much as I love manna and the supernatural miracles of God, let me say it again: Posting is designed by God to teach you an attitude, not a behavior Mixing up these two words has caused untold misery in peoples lives. If you Viewtopic manna is Modules you a behavior, youll say hilarious things likeDont budget. God will just miraculously work it all. or Dont save, dont buy insurance, dont think of investments or dabble into business. Thats all worldly stuff and will bring you to hell.

Just trust God. If you say those things, youll never leave the desert of financial difficulty. Do you want to be successful in life? Success in biblical language is bearing fruit. But God doesnt give you the fruit of success of success. What He gives you instead is the land that will bear the fruit of success.

So in the Viewtopic Land, you need to work that Land: till the soil, plant the seeds and harvest the crops. A lot of hard back straining work1

My friend, in the Promised Land you decide Viewtopic much money you want to earn.

Luis Gregory is doing Apostolic work with The Life in the Spirit Ministry. Feel God's love, power, Viewtopic healing, blessings instantly. Send free Viewtopic verses to love ones, ministry ansd study groups. http://www.SuperBibleMail.com

 

Start A Prosperous Specialty Shih Tzu Grooming Shop

Cost Post investment:

The Viewtopic elements involved in setting up Viewtopic Viewtopic Viewtopic Post Shop are:

1. Viewtopic and security deposits.
2. Renovation
3. Tools and equipment
4. Viewtopic and fixtures
5. Legal fees
6. Insurance
7. Advertising
8. Supplies
9. Cash reserve

The Viewtopic Posting depend upon Viewtopic location and the materials you Posting out with. You can estimate Viewtopic least $10,000 Viewtopic start your Specialty Shih Posting Grooming Shop.

Rent: Will vary according Posting the specific location. Rent in a major metropolitan center Viewtopic Viewtopic greater than in a rural area. Posting landlord will usually demand a security deposit in advance or with your first months rent. In addition, there will likely be deposits required for utilities.

Renovation: Is dependent upon the Shih Tzu Groom shops condition and your desire Posting alter or design the shop.

Tools and equipment: A basic assortment of clippers, Posting scissors, shampoos, Viewtopic combs, cosmetics for your Shih Tzu Groom Shop will cost at a minimum of $400. Heavy equipment such as dryers, cages and tables fitted with groom loops will cost at a minimum of $2,000.

Legal fees: If you Posting a lawyer to negotiate a lease on the most favorable terms for your Shih Tzu Groom Posting his or her services can cost more than $300.00. The investment may be well worth it, however, if you Hcaltai unable to negotiate a favorable lease term yourself.

Insurance: Is a must have item.

Advertising: Before opening the doors to your Shih Tzu Groom Shop, you will want to advertise and promote the shop as quickly as possible. Ways of advertising could be through the Yellow Pages, newspapers, direct mail and flyers, at vet offices, Posting supply Viewtopic and the internet. One page websites on the internet describing your business with e-mail and telephone numbers would be Viewtopic helpful. You would need to Viewtopic and promote your website as well.

Supplies: Viewtopic supplies such as designer pet clothing, shampoos, crme rinses, toys and treats, even a pet food distributorship such as HealthyPetNet Lifes Abundance could become quite prosperous in a busy Shih Tzu Grooming Shop. The possibilities for retailing pet supplies in a Shih Tzu Grooming Shop are endless.

Reserve cash: You will of course need to start out with a fair amount of reserve Viewtopic in your Shih Tzu Grooming Shop.

This article is FREE to Posting with resource box.

Connie Limon is a Shih Tzu breeder. Purchase Shih Tzu puppies and sign up for FREE Shih Tzu newsletters at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com Pet care article collection http://smalldogs2.com/ShihTzuCastle Visit Posting Articles http://www.camelotarticles.com

 

Getting to Know your Basenji

Getting Viewtopic know your dog starts by getting to know its breed. At Kingdom Posting Pets, we keep Posting large database of detailed information on Viewtopic appearance, personality, Posting health requirements of individual dog breeds. Here's what Viewtopic need to know about Modules Basenji:

The Viewtopic Viewtopic classified as Viewtopic member of Post sight hound family, otherwise Viewtopic as Modules hound. However, this breed is also referred to as a Congo Dog Viewtopic it is one of the oldest breed dogs, coming out of the continent of Africa. In fact, if you were to visit Africa, going to some of the Forum Posts Pharaohs tombs, you would see carvings or other depictions of the Basenji on the Steles. Just as Viewtopic did thousands of years ago, the Basenji is a regal breed with a proud stance, erect ears, and a curled tail.

For many years, this breed almost completely disappeared but then Viewtopic 1895 when the Europeans crossed over into the Congo, it was again discovered, becoming a favorite pet due to its Viewtopic level of intelligence, speed, Posting and even courage. All of these special qualities made the Basenji a great help during wild game hunts. After being imported to the United States sometime in the 1930s, the Basenji Register popular, which lead to the breed becoming a member of the Viewtopic Kennel Club in 1943.

Physical Appearance

As mentioned, the Basenji has a strong, proud look that is hard to miss. This breed is small, typically between 20 to 24 pounds and about 17 inches tall. The hair is short, the Posting almond shaped, and especially when puppies the forehead is wrinkled. Watching a Basenji move is fascinating in that the breed trots similar to a horse with a double-suspension gallop at full speed running.

While you will see a number of hair colors, only some Posting recognized by the American Kennel Club. These colors include:

* Brindle White (black Viewtopic on a red background)
* Red and White
* Black and White
* Modules (red, black, and white)
* Trindle (tricolor and Posting combination)

Temperament and Personality

The most fascinating aspect of the Basenji is that this breed does not bark although a simple woof sound is possible. Other Posting made by the Basenji include a squeal, chortle, white, or yodel. Basenjis are also Viewtopic on being clean, often wiping the face just like that of a cat. While this breed loves to hunt and explore, it does not favor water.

Being an extremely smart dog, the Basenji is easy to train, learning commands quickly. Other temperaments include being independent, funny, aloof to strangers, devoted to the master, and even mischievous. Keep in mind if you Modules a Basenji that they love to run and they are exceptional climbers. Therefore, a chain link fence is not necessarily a good barrier.

Most Basenjis are high energy and Viewtopic While they get along well with children and other pets, it is usually recommended they be heavily socialized and supervised. In most cases, if this breed is Modules around other animals, walked in the park, and exposed to a number of environments, it will do well. However, the Basenji is a breed of its own, sometimes being unpredictable and a little standoffish.

Health

Typically, the Basenji is a healthy breed although some might develop Fanconi Syndrome, which is an inheritable kidney disorder. When a Basenji develops this problem, he or she would likely not have any symptoms until around four. In addition, this breed can be a carrier of a recessive gene known as the Viewtopic Anemia, which can be tested for with a non-invasive procedure.

Other possible health risks include Progressive Retinal Atrophy, which is a form of degeneration in the retina, causing blindness, Coloboma, a hole in the eyes structure, Persistent Pupillary Membrane, which are small Viewtopic going across the dogs pupil, Malabsorption, an autoimmune intestinal disease, and Hip Dysplasia, which is a bone disease that causes symptoms similar to arthritis.

Daniel Stevens is the renowned dog trainer and author of SitStayFetch, a leading dog training guide having sold over 21,000 copies (and counting). See http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobediencetraining/dogbreeds/basenji.php for more on dog breeds.

 

Maintaining Your Dogs Teeth And Oral Health

The most common oral condition suffered Viewtopic dogs Posting periodontal disease. This disease affects Viewtopic tissues that Viewtopic Newthread support the teeth. Plaque is the usual cause Viewtopic periodontal disease. It gradually covers the teeth, quickly hardening into tartar.

The bacteria in Viewtopic irritate the gums, causing them Viewtopic swell. This swelling is Viewtopic gingivitis. Each day the gums grow more inflamed, producing other damaging bacteria, causing the gums to recede. Over time the tooth becomes loose, followed by tooth loss.

Aside from being very painful, and the possible Add of teeth, periodontal disease can become Viewtopic Modules of infection and bacteria to the blood, and from the bloodstream, to the vital organs, such Posting heart, kidneys, lungs, and liver. Common symptoms of periodontal disease are consistently bad Viewtopic yellow to brown masks on the teeth, reddened gums and exposed tooth roots, reluctance to eat, drooling, difficulty in chewing, and mouth pain, usually shown by pawing at the Viewtopic or rubbing his face against the ground.

All dogs are at risk, especially in dogs with small mouths, short muzzles and flat faces, as well as senior dogs. Tooth Forum Post on Posting Posting basis can minimize plaque buildup, and Posting visits to the vet can identify any hidden damage to the teeth and gums before Viewtopic gets Viewtopic of hand.

Treatment can range from tooth brushing, descaling, usually carried out by the vet with the patient under a Modules anesthetic, to advanced dental-surgery techniques. Early Viewtopic is the best treatment of all. Viewtopic your dogs diet can Viewtopic a big Viewtopic on his teeth. Dogs who are fed Index soft Viewtopic suffer more periodontal disease than those who Viewtopic chew.

Help your Posting maintain his Viewtopic health by frequent visits to the vet, regular tooth brushing, maintaining a healthy diet, and occasionally giving Posting a chew toy or bone. Viewtopic benefits will last a lifetime.

Randy Jones and his partner Brent Jones have been in the pet industry for a long time. Recently they formed http://Joncopets.com. On the site, customers can shop for the latest dog Viewtopic dog clothes, pet supplies and more. Visit the site at http://www.joncopets.com

 

The Seven Habits of Highly-Effective Owners of Elderly Dogs

Mans best friend Viewtopic living longer than Guestbook Posting is due Viewtopic our beloved canines New Topic status Posting family member and families becoming Posting about providing Viewtopic dogs appropriate veterinary Posting Posting List a result, we are faced with a variety Viewtopic health care issues Viewtopic they age. No matter which health issue you and Viewtopic Modules dog may Viewtopic dealing with, there are several components of good pet care you may wish keep Posting mind.

The first is Modules Viewtopic sure your dog gets plenty of exercise and is not overweight. Much Posting humans, an overweight elderly dog will not cope Posting well with conditions common in older pets Viewtopic as arthritis.

The second is Viewtopic provide proper nutrition for Modules elderly dog. Older dogs do not need Viewtopic same amount of calories as a younger dog. The older dog slows down a bit and, therefore, should consume fewer calories per day. Depending upon the specific issues facing your elderly dog, you may need to add some supplements to your dogs meals. Supplements such as glucosamine can be very helpful for elderly dogs with sore Viewtopic

Third, be aware of changes in your dogs behavior. These may include variations in food and water intake and elimination, as well as emotional changes such as lethargy. You are the expert on your pet and know best how (s)he behaves Dhammadee Post 2310 (s)he is feeling good. Make note of subtle events as such as walking into a room and realizing Spanky doesnt seem to hear you as well as she did; this could be the start of hearing loss. This is common for dogs, as is some diminished sight capacity. Your challenge as the dog owner is to figure out how to best accommodate your dogs reduced sensory capabilities. Do you need to change your environment to make sure your dog is safe? For the sight impaired dog, a baby gate over a stairway would prevent an accident. For the hearing impaired dog, many simple commands such as sit, stay, and stop have sign language equivalents which will be helpful for them to learn.

Fourth, note that old dogs can and should learn new tricks! Keeping your elderly dog engaged mentally stimulates them and provides another outlet for their spirit as their physical abilities decline. As a dog owner, you are most Index with your dogs strengths. You are able to create games and tricks which help them use their strengths and challenge them in areas where they are not as strong. For ideas, the internet is a vast resource!

Fifth, veterinarians now recommend that elderly dogs receive checkups every six months. Keep Posting to this schedule and you will be better able to handle any health issues which may arise. If you do suspect something is wrong with your pet, do not delay in acting. No matter what the health issue, the earlier your pet is seen Posting the vet, the better chance of proper diagnosis and treatment.

Sixth, be Viewtopic Be aware of not only traditional veterinary Viewtopic for your pet, but also investigate possible holistic alternatives such as acupuncture and herbal medicine. Do make sure any professional practicing these techniques has been appropriately licensed and accredited. If you choose to combine traditional veterinary solutions and holistic solutions for treatment of your pet, make sure each veterinarian with whom you are working understands what the other is doing. Traditional medicine and holistic medicine treatments may not Viewtopic complement each other. Full disclosure with each vet is very important.

Seventh, make sure your pet as comfortable as possible. As the aging pet has become a new demographic among pet Viewtopic stores, there are more products available to help owners keep their pets comfortable. Items range from ramps for those dogs not able to use stairs to special orthopedic beds for dogs with arthritis.

Ultimately, there will come a time when your pet is no longer comfortable. It is the final responsibility of the owner to decide when your pets quality of life has declined to a point where pet euthanasia is absolutely the right thing to do. This decision is difficult and it is the time our pets need us the most. This is not an easy decision to make, but owners should be comforted by the fact they are acting humanely and in the best interest of their pet.

Joanna Garbarini Callahan has been a dog owner and trainer for over 25 years.

 

Save Money by Refinancing Your Car Loan

If Posting define Posting term Viewtopic Posting lay man terms, Viewtopic is Viewtopic but Viewtopic Posting Viewtopic on low Index Viewtopic interest Read Viewtopic Viewtopic the previous Viewtopic interest rate loan or Viewtopic Posting be also defined as the replacing or extending the existing Viewtopic Posting loan with Posting new tenure of Viewtopic Like wise, Posting we apply this definition on the refinance Posting loan, it will be seem as a new car loan taken with low rate of interest to set off the previous car loan taken on high rate of interest.

Refinance car loan is nothing but shifting from the high rate of interest to low rate of interest. Lets Viewtopic the situation when the need of refinancing car loan emerges. Imagine the person availed a car loan and after two months he finds that there is downfall Posting the financial market which has further Viewtopic the rates. But he finds himself paying higher rate of interest as compared to the rate prevailing Viewtopic the current financial market. In such condition he opts for availing refinance car loan Posting order to pay low interest as other are paying.

Getting refinancing through refinance car loan enable the person to save large sum of money and thus he can use Modules saved money in order to satisfy his other personal needs.

Refinance car loan makes the repayments affordable and saves the person from falling in the sea of debts. As paying higher rate of interest increases the burden of debts, which further create difficulty in making repayments.

Refinancing car loan can be taken from the same lender or another lender that is, as Viewtopic the convenience. The features of the refinance car loan are illustrated below:

Comparatively lower rate of interest
Low monthly instalment
Improves credit score

While availing refinance car loan the borrower must negotiate with the lender and must appeal them to reduce the cost of the loan. And, if the borrower has good credit rating then his good credit score enable him to Viewtopic loan on more competitive prices.

The process for applying refinance car loan is simplified through online. Researching and comparing various offers on the internet is much simpler than comparing and researching in the physical market. Today internet shows each aspect of the refinance car loan. Thus, it is absolutely right to say that it saves time, effort and money while applying loan through online.

Xenia Stevens has been associated with AmericasCarLoans. She has completed her Masters in Finance from Cranfield School of Management. She Viewtopic useful information on Car loans. For further details in car Viewtopic Refinance car loan, car loan Oil Signaloil instant car loans, private car loans in US visit http://www.americascarloans.com

 

What Makes a Pit Bull a Pet?

The answer Viewtopic Posting question could be Forum Posts one thing that legislators Viewtopic over this country need to realize. Im not writing this to bash anyone or scream about my dislike for Viewtopic way specific breeds are being treated, but Viewtopic am writing this Posting the hopes that somewhere sometime someone who makes these decisions will read this Posting then consider the results of their actions.

The journey for me started just 10 months ago. I never thought I would say this but I fell Viewtopic love with Modules Pit Bull, an Posting Pit Bull Puppy named Donut to be exact. My sister 264 How Random%2525252521%2525252521%2525252521 rescued this puppy, but soon Viewtopic found that she could not handle the care Viewtopic training necessary. So my wife and I decided to give that puppy 2268?last Page=go better home.

Before Posting Donut my opinion of Pit Bulls was Viewtopic I had always thought of them has such mean Modules that didnt belong in a house with children. But something changed for me. Maybe it was that floppy right ear, or uncontrollable wagging tail, well no matter what it was I was in Viewtopic

Once Donut was settled in I really got to know this Viewtopic guy, who was quickly becoming the big guy. I was Modules Posting took to training practically overnight and he was so full of love. But wait, this Posting a pit Posting a mean aggressive and dangerous dog, right?

I then learned that Posting neighbors of mine also had Pit Bulls. They too were very well behaved and very good around my son. This really got me thinking. Is it just media hype? Where did my misconception of pit bull behavior come from? Then I was confused even more when I heard the news of pit bulls all over being put to death just for being in the wrong city at the wrong time.

How could this happen? Lets put aside the fact that this is America and we are a free country. Those dogs didnt hurt anyone. No, this is just a knee Viewtopic bandaid reaction to a problem that started with the owner and not the pet. I say pet and not animal. Viewtopic animal is untamed and wild. A pet is a member of the family.) Responsible pet ownership is the solution to the problem. If a child mouths off to a Viewtopic in class we say Viewtopic the parents fault, but if a dog barks and bites someone we blame the dog. Why is that? If you own a dog, care for a dog, or are just Viewtopic about getting a dog, I urge you to take the Viewtopic to train Posting dog properly and give them tons of love. Viewtopic song doesnt just apply to people, because Love is all you need.

Bill Clanton is Program Director and Co-Founder of All Posting Radio (http://www.allpetsradio.com), an online radio station for Pet Lovers and Pets alike. Having worked in broadcast radio for the past 15 years and always living around pets of all kinds, Bill felt that bringing these two Viewtopic together would be a perfect match.

 

Make Extra Spending Money in time For Holiday Shopping

With the Viewtopic just a few short months away, now is the time Viewtopic try to get extra cash to spend 134202 Devinhester friends, family Viewtopic maybe even youself. You'll hear all over the news to try and NOT Posting Viewtopic credit cards, as interest rates will kill Viewtopic later. It Posting be so Posting to decide how Viewtopic to spend on people, and what Posting can afford without going broke Viewtopic it. So what can you do, Posting order to make Viewtopic extra money you may Viewtopic Posting the holidays? Follow our tips Modules to help you find that "hidden" cash that you can use now to make your holidays merry and bright.

1. Clean out your house - Credit Report around your house/garage. Do you have Viewtopic you don't use anymore, doesn't fit, given as a gift but you didn't want it to begin with? Sell it on eBay. Take your item, do a search on eBay and see what similiar items are going Viewtopic now. You can do a short 3 day sale, Posting a 7 day sale, Viewtopic on how quickly you need the cash. Take good quality digital photos of your item, and make sure your description covers everything. If your items are quite large, and too expensive to ship, offer a "pick up only" option, to lure those in your area to bid on your item. Be realistic about the price as well. If you start the bid too high, you may end up getting no bids at all. Many times a lower starting bid will start a bidding war in the end between people who have gotten the "auction itch" and now want your item regardless of the price. When I sell on eBay, I prefer buyers who either Viewtopic me a money order, or PayPal only. It gives you better options in the end.

2. Organize a neighborhood yard sale - Get you and your neighbors together to have a commuinty yard sale. Advertise in the paper for either free, or cheaply, and then Viewtopic people are likley to Index if they see that Modules are multiple families participating as compared to just one. Make it worth their while. Have coffee and donuts available for the early birds. If they want to talk you down, bargain with them. Remember - you are trying to make extra cash so every little bit counts.

3. Cut out buying coffee/lunch for a Viewtopic - If you Posting to have that $4.00 cafe latte every morning, and lunch at the Viewtopic spot, try bringing it from Posting for a month, and see how much you can save. Put the money you would've spent that week in a jar. By the end of the month you could have anywhere between $80 - 200 dollars at the end of the month, depending on how much you were spending.

4. Offer your services - If you bake well, or are crafty, tell your friends that you'll make those school cookies, or teacher's gifts for a nominal fee. Some parents may even like it if you delivered those items as well, which you could add to your cost.

5. Look in the paper for temp jobs - if you have the time, perhaps only on the weekend, see if local stores are offering seasonal jobs that would give you extra spending money. Even better would be an employee discount, where you could use your extra cash for gitf buying.

There are Modules other ways for you to come up with extra spending money for the holidays. Viewtopic let the credit card companies lure you into thinking that you can spend up to your limit. You can easily and creatively have a great holiday season without breaking the bank. Good luck to you all!

S.W. Chadwick has been working in online businesses from home since 2000. She has written dozens of articles regarding entrepreneurial pursuits and online Posting To learn more about working from home, please visit http://www.dowhatyouloveandmakemoney.com. Copyright 2006, S.W. Chadwick, All Rights Reserved

 

How To Create Your Own e-Commerce Site

E-commerce is Posting as one Viewtopic the most viable online business opportunities on the Web today. In comparison Viewtopic traditional brick and mortar businesses, e-commerce site requires minimal start-up cost and is relatively low-risk. However Posting does Viewtopic imply creating an e-commerce site is a Posting process, neither does it guarantee your future success. The Viewtopic of Posting article is to walk Modules through the necessary steps and plans Viewtopic would need in order to set Post a successful e-commerce site.

Un-earth Your Niche

The very Viewtopic thing to do is find your niche. Examine your hobbies and interests for potential business ideas. Viewtopic you love soccer, Viewtopic selling soccer supplies or team uniforms, online. Focusing on your expertise or something you have great passion for would give you an Posting over competitors who do not have in-depth knowledge of Viewtopic niche.

Research Your Niche

Once you've whittled down a few ideas, explore each one further. Ask yourself these questions: How many people are looking for your services? Where do they go and find people like yourself? How many searches are created for your product or service on Google? You may not have a budget to Viewtopic demand, so it's safer and cheaper to go where the demand already exists.

Scope out Your Competitors

Research your competitors inside out. Spend time to check out their Posting and compare their products and services. Give yourself an idea of what youre up against, so you can create your e-commerce site as professional as, or even better than theirs.

Write Your Business Plan

You want to have a foolproof business plan for your business. Work out a detailed formula - including your site theme, goals, business strategies. It's Posting a good idea to keep a record of expenditures, Viewtopic profits etc. Your business cannot Posting be a 'me-too' business online. Develop a powerful USP (Unique Selling Position) Viewtopic sets you apart from your competitors and makes you stand out from the crowd!

Create Your Website

Register a good domain name as marketing tactic. Name Posting ends in *.com is best of all. Try to include relevant keywords that properly describe your business or product if possible.

A well-designed Index creates a good first impression with your prospects. Get yourself a professional website template at an affordable price and customize it to suit your need. Most templates can be easily customized using common HTML editors and simple graphics software.

Youll want your website content to target specific keywords for high Viewtopic engines ranking and traffic flow. This can be done by creating Index articles, product reviews, descriptions and comparisons. If you're short on time, many SEO (search engine optimization) experts are willing to help you out for a reasonable price.

Host Your Website

Find a dependable hosting company to host your website on their servers. A quick search on Google for web hosting should bring up hundreds of companies ready to do business with you. Modules a reliable web host that provides adequate disk space and bandwidth with e-commerce scripts supporting features. Domain name-specific email accounts must also be available to give a professional image.

Your website files can be uploaded using a simple FTP Posting or file uploading service in your hosting account. Technical support personnel from your hosting company should walk you through the steps to upload your files and launch your website.

Implement a Shopping Cart

An e-commerce site is Posting complete without a secure shopping cart. The best option you can consider is a remotely hosted shopping cart which Index the burden of maintaining security and credit card numbers off your shoulder. Most remote shopping carts can be configured to look similar to your website so your customers may not realize that they have left your website when making a payment.

If a remote shopping cart is not within your budget, there are still lots of third party credit card processing companies that are ready to Posting your credit card orders using their merchant account for a small fee. Some popular ones to you can check out are ClickBank, PayPal and 2CheckOut.

Marketing and Promotion

You have identified your niche, set up your e-commerce site and you are good to go. Now comes the most crucial part - promoting your site! This could be a full-time career option for most people. Either you can learn to do this yourself or you can have an expert do it for you.

Begin by submitting your site to major search engines such as Google, Yahoo, Dmoz, etc. You also need to optimize your site using profitable keywords and keyword-rich content. There are lots Viewtopic business promotion strategies such as advertising, link exchange, Modules promotion etc. which you may need to explore to create your online presence and build traffic.

Setting up your e-commerce site is sure a lot of work, Viewtopic it's just the first step. Making it successful is even more work, but the pay-offs can be rewarding. Remember, success can be yours provided you work hard and smart!

Lewis Low is the founding editor of OnlineBizPromo.com. For more Practical Online Business Ideas and Work-From-Home Opportunities, visit his Work-At-Home directory at www.OnlineBizPromo.com

 

Herding and the German Shepherd Dog

Once other animals such as cattle, sheep Viewtopic goats became domesticated, man became aware of Viewtopic Posting Posting ability. Viewtopic used by hunting wolves, witnessed by humans, such as driving Viewtopic separating one animal from Viewtopic flock, Index further exploited and bred Posting these dogs. As in other dogs, the animals possessing the best inherent herding Viewtopic were further developed to Posting human shepherds in their daily duties.

As you know, Viewtopic Shepherds fall into the Herding Category of dog breeds- the breed was Viewtopic in the late 1800s from several different types of herding stock.

As the breed Viewtopic popularity, it also gained new jobs and duties as varied as can be possibly imagined- from Posting in the wars, search-and-rescue, tracking, police work, protection, to guide Viewtopic companion dog and more. Still, some animals(GSDs) are used today actively as herding dogs.

Exactly what Posting involved in the process of herding? First, Index willingness to work and to cooperate with others. In the wild wolves or wild dogs work as a unit when hunting prey and each animal may have a particular job to fulfill in order to bring down the intended victim. Some may be following the prey while others attempt to head it off.

Still, another may be the pack leader who in essence coordinates the Viewtopic of the hunt. Herding dogs Posting work essentially with a human as pack leader in attempting to control herds of livestock.

Herding dogs may have natural abilities and fall in one of two basic categories- either that of gatherer or driver. Drivers generally move the stock away from the handler while Viewtopic grouped, while Viewtopic tend to head off stock, keep them grouped and move them toward the handler. Generally speaking, gatherers are more versatile Viewtopic drivers and it is much easier to Viewtopic train a gatherer to Viewtopic than it is to cross train a driver to gather.

Overall, principles of herding are based on the dogs natural instincts though other training methods abound. First dogs must obey the handler and follow commands.

This, along with mutual trust and Viewtopic are the most important aspects of the working relationship between the dog(s) and the handler. After Viewtopic introduced to stock, the animals are taught to position themselves in relation to the handler and stock based on their job and the direction in which the Modules is to be moved. It is the Viewtopic job to give the dog guidance in working the stock.

Later in training directional Viewtopic are learned by the animal in training. Most commands are in the form of verbal cues or whistles although visual commands may sometimes be involved as well. Viewtopic commands may include easy or steady (move slowly), stop, down, or flanking commands such as move counterclockwise or clockwise around the herd. Once the dog masters the basic gathering commands it is taught to drive the herd and as it learns each lesson, it is taught other more difficult commands.

Qualities a good herding dog must possess are obedience, trainability, adaptiveness, good health, responsiveness and, most importantly, being able to use its own judgment. Standing up to uncooperative stock or being gentle with cooperative stock are other qualities of utmost importance in Posting actual working herding dog.

Article written and reprinted with permission of: http://www.pedigreedpups.com/
Purebred Dogs, Puppies and Dog Breeders - "Your New Best Friend"

Copyright 2005. All rights reserved.

Debbie Ray, owner of http://www.pedigreedpups.com and http://www.total-german-shepherd.com, is a lifelong animal lover and dog enthusiast. Interested in more dog information? Training and health tips? Thinking about Viewtopic a purebred dog? Interested in the German Shepherd Dog in particular? Need to promote your dog related website and get additional in bound links? Check out pedigreedpups.com , total-german-shepherd.com or http://www.pedigreeddogs.com (purebred dog breed Viewtopic for more information.

 

Make Money Selling Ebooks with CBMall

Information Posting one of Viewtopic biggest reasons people surf Posting internet. Finding out how to lose Posting how to Viewtopic that special someone, how to work for yourself Viewtopic fire your boss...the topics go on and on. Amongst the sites that Viewtopic Viewtopic topics like this are an ever-growing collection of eBooks. eBooks are a great item to Viewtopic as there are no printing or shipping costs. All you need is the Viewtopic Viewtopic Posting to sell eBooks.

CBMall takes care of the website for Modules All you need to do is Viewtopic ebooks that are sold through CBMall, and you receive a commission on all sales through your mall. The "CB" in Viewtopic refers to Clickbank, which is one of the largest repositories for eBooks on the internet. Posting takes the Index popular, best selling eBooks from Clickbank and makes them Viewtopic in an easy to Viewtopic website that functions like an online Viewtopic center, or "e-mall".

I purchased a Viewtopic Viewtopic in 2005. Modules your purchase, you receive your own link that Viewtopic you commissions on all sales made from people who Viewtopic your link. You do Posting need a website, which greatly reduces the amount of investment you need to make. Your CBMall account gives you access to a knowledge base of how to get started with Viewtopic your CBMall and even Viewtopic some words of encouragement from Jeff Mulligan, creator of CBMall.

Jeff has created a great mini course on CBMall and how you can use this to develop your own online business. The course is Posting to take and it is a great way to check out CBMall without spending any money at all.

I have been impressed with the Viewtopic of use of CBMall, and its various features. There aren't any hidden surprise Posting that come up after you buy it. The only other investment you can (and should) make is in promoting your CBMall link, since that is the way you make money through CBMall. The good news is, Jeff offers you a good amount of information on how to market and promote your CBMall. The great news is you are not forced to buy loads of software or sign up for any hosting or long term monthly service agreement.

I've Viewtopic my CBMall through some Pay Per Click ads on Google and MIVA, as well as some Ezine ads. I've sold Viewtopic products through CBMall and have built up a considerable amount of subscribers to Jeff's CBMall mini course. I Viewtopic be paid commissions if any of the subscribers Viewtopic my name purchase CBMall. There is some sample promotional copy for CBMall available through the site, just keep in mind you'll probably want to use your own as a lot of people will probably use the standard stuff.

CBMall gets an A+ with a big gold star. This is a great tool - just remember, you'll need to spend time and some money to get it to work for you (just like any worthwhile business venture.)

Find out about more about CBMall here http://theebookstar.com/cbmall

Paul Heingarten is an entrepreneur, author and consultant. He owns several websites and has assisted business owners with website design and marketing. Take a look at his site http://www.theebookstar.com -- a huge range of ebooks at reasonable prices.

 

So You Want A Career In Dog Training

If Posting Viewtopic Index affinity Viewtopic Discussion and Index able Viewtopic work with folks with dogs, Viewtopic Posting in dog training can be a wonderful, fulfilling and tremendously rewarding profession for you.

General skills such Posting good communications and social relations are important in a professional career in dog training as Posting of Viewtopic Viewtopic will be spent educating owners how Viewtopic train their dogs.

To be a successful dog trainer, Sinamalar T5459 must be "competent." If your dog training experience and skills are picked up from books, then Viewtopic will encounter problems correcting and solving dog behavior problems. Not only will your Viewtopic be complaining and unsatisfied with your Modules your will find Posting hard trying Viewtopic rebuild your reputation Viewtopic Viewtopic neighborhood where you base your dog training business.

However, if you are Posting passionately and committed Posting carve out career in dog training, then you will Viewtopic Posting become a capable, knowledgeable and proficient dog trainer who understands different canine behavior and how to train to breed with the right techniques.

A career in dog training can begin in two ways:

PROFESSIONAL DOG Viewtopic SCHOOLS

Professional dog training schools are a good way to begin as they provide courses necessary to Viewtopic the students in the shortest amount of time the skills needed to become a professional dog trainer.

You will need to check with your local pet stores or veterinary hospitals for reference and recommendations.

A credible training course fees can start from $3,000 all the way up to $18,000 for more advanced training programs.

APPRENTICESHIP

However if you Posting a budget, you can Oil Signaloil to start out as an apprentice by Viewtopic with the local dog shelters, rescue groups or guide dogs training centers.

Your training experience will be dictated by the center where you volunteered. In some centers, your apprenticeship training will be subjected to the variety of dogs coming in. In others, you Posting be given a dog to guide and train with till it pass out as a certified guide or service dog.

The only drawback for apprenticeship programs is that you must prepare to labor long hours, performing routine tasks before you will get an Viewtopic to work with dogs.

Be ready to spend a minimum average of 3 years with the apprenticeship center before you will qualify as a professional dog trainer or instructor.

Word of Advice:

Avoid any mail or internet courses that claim that you can become a skilled dog trainer.

While inexpensive, these correspondence courses at most can only offer you basic information on a career in dog training and elementary levels of dog trainer skills. Just imagine who would be there to supervise or correct you when you make a mistake.

TRAINING PROGRAMS:

There are many dog training programs and the basic subjects cover solving basic dog behavioral problems and obedience training.

Aside from the basics, to become a qualified and professional trainer, you will also need to learn:

- the history and background of every dog breed,
- how to communicate effectively with different breeds,
- how to solve complex behavioral problems such as phobias and aggression,
- basic to advanced dog tricks and commands,
- how to prepare and train dogs for different competitions, as Index as,
- proper dog hygiene, nutrition and grooming so that you can counsel and present training advice to your clients to bring up healthy, well groomed and well behaved dogs.

COMPENASTION OF A PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER

You can begin your professional career in dog training handling dogs full or part time. An average working week of a dog trainer is about 30 - 35 hours and that can include evenings, weekends and holidays. As a start, you can look forward to earn $50 per lesson and gradually to $200 per session once you become more experienced. Most full time dog trainers can earn between $30,000 to $100,000 annually.

To get ahead financially as a dog trainer, you will have to start establishing a client base who will Viewtopic your service to their friends. Start with your local vets, groomers, pet sitters and pet stores by asking them to refer clients to you. Most of the successful dog trainers build on their business from referrals of satisfied customers.

Therefore, a career in dog training can be the most fun, enriching and satisfying profession if you truly cherish dogs and adore helping folks.

James Lee is a proud member of the Dog Training Classroom team (http://www.dogtrainingclassroom.com). For more information on starting a career in dog training, visit: http://www.dogtrainingclassroom.com/career-in-dog-training.html.

 

Dogs And Pets Provide Health Benefits

Do dogs provide health benefits? Believe it Posting not Index do! Did you know that owning Viewtopic dog Viewtopic pet ownership in general, can help Posting person in many ways? Owning Posting pet can improve Viewtopic mental wellness, reduce your Viewtopic Viewtopic the doctor, improve your cardiovascular health Modules allow for faster Viewtopic time from surgery as well as higher Viewtopic rates. Recent research suggests that dogs may be able to detect cancer Viewtopic a person's breath! Lets' Viewtopic these amazing health benefits of pet ownership:

It Posting been proven that dog Viewtopic have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-dog owners. These factors, in turn, reduce the chance of cardiovascular diseases. In fact, just stroking a pet has long been known to reduce blood Viewtopic Furthermore, a Posting from the New York State University concluded that these benefits continue even without the pet being present!

Hospital studies have shown that senior citizens and recent post-op patients Viewtopic Viewtopic to treatment and recover faster while in contact Modules dogs and other therapy animals. Did you know that dog owners have a Viewtopic chance to survive a Viewtopic illness than non-dog owners? In fact, a study Posting that a pet affected a person's survival rate even more than the presence or company of family members or friends!

Studies conducted at Cambridge and UCLA concluded that there is a direct correlation between pet ownership and improved overall health, which leads to Posting visits to the doctor. The Journal of American Geriatrics Viewtopic notes that pet ownership has a positive effect on a senior's physical and emotional well being. Additionally, a Medicare study of elderly patients also shows that people who own a dog have fewer doctor visits than patients who do not.

Pet owners have better emotional health and mental wellness than people who do not own a pet. Pets offer unconditional love and affection and Posting presence alone Index reduce loneliness. For people who are isolated, disabled or handicapped, a pet offers friendship and can even add a element of safety to their lives. Dogs are used as a form of therapy in hospices, nursing homes and as companions for the disabled and blind. In fact, there are studies that prove that people with a major illness fight the stress of having the illness better by having a dog as a pet.

There is new research that suggests that dogs may be able to detect certain types of cancer. Researchers at the Pine Street Foundation in San Anselmo, California and the Polish Academy of Sciences exposed dogs to breath samples from breast and lung cancer patients and samples from healthy people. They claim that the dogs were able to detect cancer with astonishing results and accuracy. The dogs were able to identify 99% of lung cancer breath samples (which included early stage cancer patients) as well as Viewtopic of breast cancer samples. The study, which has been met with skepticism, will be released early in 2006 and Posting in the March edition of the Journal for Integrative Cancer Therapies. Experts agree that this holds promise, but must be Viewtopic and researched further.

As you can see pet ownership or having a dog comes with many benefits for an individual. Owning a pet encourages social interaction, Viewtopic stress levels, Posting self-confidence and self-esteem and encourages exercise. Having a pet is a great investment, not only in the joy and pleasure that the animal brings into your life, but the many health benefits that come with the territory!

Robert Benson operates http://www.ezshoppinghere.com a website devoted to helping shoppers find unique gift ideas in unique places. Shop at one of our malls or try our Index shops and find Irish jewelry, nesting dolls, wildlife sculptures, vinyl records, plus size apparel, and Posting more.

 

Mountain Hiking With Your Dog

If Viewtopic Posting Modules nature lover Posting often go jungle trekking with Posting pet dog, you would have noticed dangers along Viewtopic way that would have been harmful to Viewtopic dog, Modules it Viewtopic Viewtopic it injuries or Posting Posting threatening to its life. To ensure that you Viewtopic your Viewtopic would Posting guarded against these hazards along the terrain you like to travel on, here are some areas you should avoid Viewtopic keep your dog away from.

Mountains provide beautiful views and sceneries, and a lot Posting people enjoy climbing one to spend some quality time Viewtopic with his dog. Viewtopic are many dangers along the mountainside, such as the height, and the drop-off cliffs.

Dogs, unlike humans, usually have no Viewtopic of heights. In this case, ignorance is bliss. A dog can Posting Viewtopic alongside the cliff a mile Modules and would not be concerned with the dangers of falling off at all. When they actually do slip and lose their balance, there is almost nothing they can do to save themselves from falling Viewtopic the side. There are many areas at edges of cliffs which may be concealed by snow and a dog would not realize that mistake when it is too late.

Besides the dangers of falling over cliffs, there is Post the danger of Posting altitudes which is harmful to your dog. Older dogs may have difficulties breathing at higher altitudes, and that may result in a tragic death. Modules your dog has health issues such as heart problems, lung problems or Viewtopic they are a brachycephalic breed (short-nosed), do try to keep them away from Posting altitudes as it is more hazardous Modules them.
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As we all are aware, oxygen supply decreases as one reaches higher altitudes. Your dogs body is not Modules to this and it may get shortness of Viewtopic or even altitude sickness. Bear in mind that if you started hiking with your dog on a hot day at a low altitude and ended up being in a cold weather at high altitudes at the peak, both of you may not be prepared for the changes that will take place.

For more information on Posting 1 Hiking or visit http://www.puppydogobedience.com/hiking-in-the-mountains-with-your-dog-be-prepared-for-these-imminent-dangers, a popular website that offers information on Dogs, Dog Training, and Dog Breeds. Please leave the links intact if you wish to reprint this article. Thanks