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Trade Secrets & How To’s

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I suppose this is a 'business rant'... Do you ask businesses for their trade secrets or their "how to's"? For years I've had people email me asking me for directions, information, tips on how I do certain things. Asking me how I design a cake or how to make cupcake cakes, etc. Now granted, I did just now release an ebook for free on How to Make Cupcake Cakes, but … [Read more...] about Trade Secrets & How To’s

Financial Problem Excuses & Direct Sales Businesses

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Ok it's getting towards the end of the month. Quota time for many direct sales companies. You know....quota: the thing you have to meet in order to stay active in a direct sales company. Some are $100/month, others are $150 or more, some are only $25 or $30. Regardless, most companies have quota's because well...they want to make sure their reps/consultants make an effort … [Read more...] about Financial Problem Excuses & Direct Sales Businesses

Business Reputation & Integrity

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Today I've had to deal with a few minor issues with some consultants of mine who represent Affordable Mineral Makeup. Thus the reason for this blog covering important things like: Responsibility Integrity Reputation Now, there used to be a time when I didn't use my full name...didn't feel the need to, didn't feel that it 'meant' anything. However, now I am my name: Tara … [Read more...] about Business Reputation & Integrity

Bad vs Good Customer Service

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Okay yesterday my cell phone finally decided to die with no way to repair it. I knew it's day was coming, had hoped to prolong it though. I dealt with having no phone on Sunday and part of today before giving in and heading off to TMobile. Well I get there this morning and some nastyattitudey girl was working there. She lacked any form of personality, was just yuck to deal … [Read more...] about Bad vs Good Customer Service

Twilight: my thoughts on the movie

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By now I'm sure pretty most everyone has heard about Twilight. You know the books and the movie that everyone's either raving about or ragging about. It's an action packed modern teen love story between a teen girl and a vampire. Now, that's why I'm writing this...as usual there are some who are offended or strongly opposed to letting their children read the books or watch … [Read more...] about Twilight: my thoughts on the movie

Shy? or Smart? what do you think?

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I know weird title but it's what's on my mind. Today while standing in line at the Post Office I got to witness a sadly common practice amongst parents and strangers. I've seen this happen on more than one occasion, yet every time it occurs I stand dumbfounded... okay, sometimes I open my mouth and make a comment, other times I stand in disbelief. I remember being taught … [Read more...] about Shy? or Smart? what do you think?

Pines Arts & Crafts Festival

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This past weekend was the Pembroke Pines Arts & Crafts Festival in West Pembroke Pines. My daughter and I went on Sunday and had an excellent time. The weather was ideal and lots to see (and buy). Now, those who know me...know I do not just spend money. But, here at the arts & crafts show is a totally different story! We bought 2 air plant displays...their site … [Read more...] about Pines Arts & Crafts Festival

Expertise and knowledge: why it’s not free

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Expertise: noun expert skill or knowledge; expertness; know-how: business expertise. Knowledge: noun Acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition: knowledge of many things. Experience: noun knowledge or practical wisdom gained from what one has observed, encountered, or undergone: a man of experience. As you can … [Read more...] about Expertise and knowledge: why it’s not free