Archive for February, 2006

Via James Jones
Here’s the auction…
Here’s the scoop:
Well, it just so happens this stapler has a very interesting story:
During the production of the movie Office Space, production designer Edward T. McAvoy needed a bright “fire engineâ€? red Swingline stapler for a plotline that ran throughout the movie. McAvoy called up Swingline and asked if they […]

I was at my county “Leadership Training” seminar yesterday.
I found out that folks owning rental property can go down to the county courthouse and run a free criminal background check on potential renters.
This background check only involves charges filed in our county though.
To do a national (NCIC) check, I’d have to go through the Sheriff’s […]

From Bizzymoms.com
Make Money This Easter With Your Own Personalized Letter Writing Business
By Liz Folger, Work-at-Home Mom Expert
Most likely you’ve heard about the business of selling personalized letters from Santa during Christmas time, but did you know this business could actually be run throughout the year?
Spring is going to be on us before we know it […]

From Power Home Biz
February 21, 2006 (Napa Valley CA) — Bizymoms.com has started a contest to give away their newest Career Kit that helps moms start and successfully run their own Candy Wrapping business.
Work-at-Home Mom Site Is Giving Away Candy Wrapping Career Kit
Win a Free Candy Wrapping Career Kit From Bizymoms.com
February 21, 2006 (Napa […]

From Daily India
1) Arrange a separate working space in your house.
2) Equip your working office with the ingredients for success.
3) Your next move is to outline the parameters of your home business.
4) Plan your business.
5) Focus on promoting your home business.
6) If you want to be treated professionally, show a professional image. […]

From Kirsten Hawkins
You might think that shipping costs are simple: surely you just add up the price of your item’s postage and the price of packing materials, and charge that – right? Well, you could do that, but there are better ways to make your shipping costs work for you.
1. Find Cheaper Materials
2. Buy in […]

According to Karen Deis, it may well be time to prime the pump for spring and summer profits if you’re in the mortgage loan or homebuyer business.
If that’s you, it’s time to…
1. Market to apartment dwellers who have the urge to stop paying rent… first time home buyers.
2. Target people who are remodeling their […]

From Loan Officer Magazine
I have interviewed hundreds of clients of personal service firms (insurance, mortgage, financial planners, CPA’s, etc.) and asked this question, “Why do you continue to work with the person and the firm?”
You assume you know the answer. It’s SKILL. People like to work with skilled people.
Judging from advertising, prospects must love skill. […]

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MySpace is HOT, HOT, HOT with teens.
Unfortunately it’s been in the news because predators have been know to use the profiles to identify potential victims.
Nevertheless, businesses related to this audience may have the potential to prosper.
One such business is for sale…http://mypimpspace.com/
Note: Let the buyer beware. This is passed along for informational purposes and is not […]