Sunday, May 8, 2011

To Really Succeed You Need to Throw in the Towel on MLM

To Really Succeed You need to Throw in the Towel on MLM and use a new concept called GPI (Get Paid Instantly). Mary Kay Carr teams up with Rod Stinson to create what is truly The Secret to Success SYSTEM in a home based business.

Houston, TX, May 07, 2011 - To Really Succeed You need to Throw in the Towel on MLM and use a new concept called GPI (Get Paid Instantly) Mary Kay Carr teams up with Rod Stinson to create what is truly The Secret to Successhome based business. It is called the Secret Formula Webinar and the Get Paid Instantly or GPI solution. SYSTEM in a

If you have not been living under a rock for the past 2 years, you will know that MLM is dying. The promise of "life-long" residual income is all but dead for the average person. They have been cut at the knees by an unlikely culprit whom I’ll reveal in a minute.

The days of working your network marketing business or your MLM for 3,4,5 or 8 years "so that you will eventually be able to retire in style living off of residual checks from the huge downline of customers and reps that you built with blood, sweat and tears" are over.

To be successful today you have to have a program whereby you can Get Paid Today or Get Paid Instantly. Period.

Look at two scenarios:

1. You sign up a new person into your business. You are paid $45.00 from your company. Your rep goes on autoship of 120.00 a month for a product and you earn 10% of this each month. So this month you made 57.00. Not bad and all you have to do now is repeat that 1000 times over the next 2,3,4 or 7 years and you will eventually be making about 57,000 a month. But what is wrong with this picture?

a.Attrition: Your reps and customers will leave at a rate that is faster than you can keep new reps and customers coming into the organization.

b.Complaining Reps: Who need hand-holding. You work your tail off to train your reps and many will quit. You are constantly training new reps just to keep the $57.00 a month coming in.

c.Comp Plans: The Gotcha comp plans that only work if 2 get 2 get 2 get 2 get 2 get 2. Otherwise your check is cut in half.

Or...

2. You sign up a new person into a Top Tier opportunity with a Get Paid Today or Get Paid Instantly business model and you are paid 1500.00 on that sale and for every additional sale as well for that matter. Simple. You are paid up front. You are paid whether that rep ever does anything or not.

So what killed MLM?

The Internet.

Trying to build a downline in the internet age is like trying to fill a leaking bucket.

But fear not...

In an industry where hype and the pre-launch have become the norm, this growing trend is quickly gaining popularity with professional networkers who are sick of the 3 ring circus that MLM has become.

So if you’re working your network marketing business and you have not seen 5 figures a month yet...nor do you see this on the horizon, realize that it’s through no fault of yours. You’re working a system with a built-in leaky bucket.

If you’re a professional, if you’re a doer, if your goal is to earn $30,000 to $100,000 per month and if this GPI concept makes sense to you...visit: WealthGroupMarketing.com.

Ms. Carr explains, "My only focus is to help people achieve their income goals. With the GPI concept and brilliant marketing training and tools to back it up, we have the perfect combination of product, leadership, training and appropriate market timing. Together we can make a huge and positive impact in many people’s lives."

If you are interested in learning more about how Mary Kay Carr can help you, Ms. Carr can be reached at 323-709-9739 or visit her online at marykaycarr@gmail.com or http://www.WealthGroupMarketing.com where her partner Rod Stinson fully explains how he and Mary Kay will help you make $1500.00 to $3400.00 per sale and Get Paid Instantly.

Contact:
Ms.Mary Kay Carr
Financial Freedom/Time Freedom
9500 West Road #304
Houston, TX 77064
323-709-9739

Flight Games Website Features The Most Authentic Flight Simulator on The Market

A Flight Games website was launched by Kristin Cagna with the purpose of providing reviews of the latest and greatest online flight games.

Black Mountain, NC, May 06, 2011 - A Flight Games website was launched by Kristin Cagna with the purpose of providing reviews of the latest and greatest online flight games. The first product featured is ProFlight Simulator, software that will appeal to aviators and gamers alike. New student pilot Roy Burton said, "Wow, for a new pilot like me, this is the perfect filler between real world flying. With all of the places to fly, it would take me months!"

Flight Games website offers consumers an honest review. They highlight the technical and aesthetic features in flight software. For instance, ProFlight Simulator simulates real life flying with accurate worldwide scenery. Featuring 20,000 of the world's real airports and 120 plus different planes. The game accurately maps the solar systems and weather patterns are accessed in real time to deliver true to life weather in every area of the globe. The large selection of planes allows the user to experience all types of aircraft including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Concords, F16s, Migs, Airliners and more. The worldwide scenery includes all lakes, rivers, roads, cities, towns etc. Flyer Kevin Jimenez said, "I've recently gained my PPL so I wanted a life like simulator. I was really impressed with ProFlight Simulator. The setup of the aircraft is exactly what you see on an actual plane. They have data for thousands of airports and I was impressed with the accuracy of the visuals." For those in search of the ultimate Airplane Games, this review site delivers the best.

The review site features a comprehensive pros and cons analysis. The cost of flight simulation software needs to be justified with performance. Consumers need to know what to expect in terms of functionality, aesthetics, features, technical options and customer support. Flight Games review site meets the consumer’s needs and more. The website offers screen shot photos of the software, featuring actual flight simulation. In addition, there are videos to show the reader exactly what it is like to fly with the software. For more information visit: http://www.flight-games.org

Contact:
Kristin Cagna
Kristin Cagna Adventures
405 S Oconeechee Ave
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-669-0264

One Percent Solution Author Tom Connellan Reveals Forehead-Slapping Success Tip

Become effective before you try to become efficient, says author and performance expert Tom Connellan. His new book, "The 1% Solution for Work and Life," gives readers the keys to doing the right things before doing things right. No need to read that twice.

Ann Arbor, MI, May 06, 2011 (Straight Line PR) - Businesses that aren't efficient simply don't survive. We all know that. That's why most of us are continually looking for ways to do things more efficiently, and why we feel pretty darn happy with ourselves when we find a way to shave costs here, save time there.

"So why is it that we very often still fall short of what we set out to achieve?" asks Tom Connellan, bestselling author of The 1% Solution for Work and Life. ( http://1clik2.com/1PercentBook ) "Why is it that there are never enough hours in the day, and something important always seems to get left undone?"

It's because while focusing on efficiency, many of us have forgotten about effectiveness. Effectiveness means doing the right things. Efficiency means doing things the right way.

If you stop and think about those definitions for a moment, it's forehead-slappingly clear why it's a big mistake to focus on efficiency before effectiveness. Because what's the point in becoming highly efficient at doing the wrong things?

"There's no sense to being quick and smooth if what you're doing affects no one," says Connellan. "Just ask the world's fastest eight-track tape installer."

It's time to stop and think about what you do on a daily basis.

First, make sure that you're spending your time doing the right things, not wasting your time on the wrong ones. Drop the things that are ineffective. (Yes, even if you have gotten really, really good at doing them.)

Once you're sure you're doing only the right things, then concentrate on doing them really well. "Because," as Connellan points out, "there's no point in doing well those things that you ought not to be doing at all."

"Focusing on efficiency over effectiveness might be the elephant in the room at your business," says Connellan. "But the elephant is really just a balloon. Grab a needle and pop that thing. It's an eye-opening experience. And quite effective."

"Be relentless in continuing to improve," Connellan says. "If you improve by just 1% a day, you'll be 50% better on the 41st day and twice as good on the 68th day. If that's two much, improve something by 1% a week and you'll be 50% better in the 41st week and twice as good in the 68th week. Commit to a series of 1% improvements in a time frame you commit to. If you're a sales rep and can improve your closing skills by 1% every call, you'll be 50% better on the 41st call and twice as good on the 68th call."

"But get started right now."

About The 1% Solution:
The 1% Solution for Work and Life gives readers a structure that works because it's based not upon opinion but upon research, testing, and application. The 1% Solution for Work and Life delivers page after page of tools to use right now. By establishing the habit of incremental change and improvement, readers can take stock of where they are right now in life, and put in place a plan that gently but firmly forces them, day by day, to take the actions that will lead them where they want to go. Priced at $19.95, The 1% Solution for Work and Life is available from Amazon.com ( http://amzn.to/OnePercentSolution ) and other online book retailers, or can be ordered through any local bookstore.

About Tom Connellan:
In demand as a keynote speaker by firms such as FedEx, Acura, BMW, Neiman Marcus, Canadian Tire, Marriott, Home Depot, Sobeys, and TD Canada Trust, Tom Connellan ( http://www.TomConnellan.com/ ) has gained a reputation as a "tough talking and truth telling" speaker because he delivers actionable ideas. In his previous books, Inside the Magic Kingdom: Seven Keys to Disney's Success and Turbulent Times Leadership for Sales Managers: How the Very Best Boost Sales Connellan shared his insights into building a successful business. With The 1% Solution for Work and Life, he makes his success principles accessible to everyone.

For information on Connellan's schedule and availability, call 734-428-1580, visit http://www.TomConnellan.com/ or write to: Karen Revill

Program Manager
1163 South Main Street
Suite 306
Chelsea, MI
48118
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Contact:
Karen Revill
Program Manager
The Connellan Group Inc.
1163 South Main Street
Suite 306
Chelsea, MI 48118

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Premier Wealth Systems Makes Sponsoring Easy with a Powerful Lead Generation System that WORKS!

Premier Wealth Systems makes sponsoring easy with a powerful lead generation system that WORKS!. Mary Kay Carr has found success using the Premier Wealth System and she wants everyone to know about it.

Houston, TX, May 06, 2011 - Premier Wealth Systems makes sponsoring easy with a powerful lead generation system that WORKS!. Mary Kay Carr has found success using the Premier Wealth System and she wants everyone to know about it.

Ms. Carr says, "Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a premier wealth system out there that could help you realize your dreams of owning your own business? Well, there is, and appropriately it’s called Premier Wealth System. Finally there is a business you can work from the comfort of your home that has the potential to make you a six figure income. Everyone dreams of telling their boss what they think, and just walking out the door, but in reality, most people can’t afford to do that.

So what is Premier Wealth System and how can it help you? Premier Wealth System is a business opportunity that offers entrepreneurs a 5-tiered program that offers 100% commissions. If you want to market on the Internet and learn advanced strategies, this system is what you need. The products you get with Premier Wealth System are not only well organized, but the video training is top of the line.

Most people never succeed in home based business opportunities because they run out of people to talk to about their business or product or service. The quest for lead generation skills leads them down expensive and time consuming paths with little or no gain.

The next barrier is how to sell. Once they get a precious lead, the challenge becomes how to keep their prospect’s attention for longer than 9 seconds and then convince them to just look at their program or opportunity... and if they get that far... how in the world do they sell them? It can be a nightmare and that is why 97% fail and quit.

When you join the Premier Wealth System opportunity you won’t have that problem. You will have access to lead generating software, along with voice broadcasting technology that you can use to generate all the leads you need. And these will be fresh targeted leads, not stale leads from months ago.

Premier Wealth System allows you to come in at any level on the 5 tiers, depending on how you want to qualify. They also use what is known as the one-up enrollment. You can for instance sign up on a lower level and be bumped up to the next level which is a higher commission.

The advantage to the higher levels is not just money. You receive more products to help you with your marketing and business strategies with the higher levels of entry. The best part of Premier Wealth System is the method that is used to recruit others into the business. It is all done by video webinars.

Once you have obtained your fresh hot leads from the lead generating software you can then direct those people to the webinar. This works well because the prospect can watch the video in their own home, at a time that is convenient for them. The webinar explains the entire program and marketing plan and is so overwhelmingly powerful that your prospects will be calling you on the phone, asking where they can sign up. Premier Wealth System is one of the best opportunities on the Internet today, so why not take a look and see how this system can change your life.

Ms. Carr explains, "My only focus is to help people achieve their income goals. With the Premier Wealth Systems concept and the brilliant marketing training and tools to back it up, we have the perfect combination of product, leadership, training and appropriate market timing. Together we can make a huge and positive impact in many people’s lives."

If you are interested in learning more about how Mary Kay Carr can help you, Ms. Carr can be reached at 323-709-9739 or visit her online at marykaycarr@gmail.com or http://www.WealthGroupMarketing.com where her partner Rod Stinson fully explains how he and Mary Kay will help you make $500.00 to $1500.00 per sale per day and Get Paid Instantly.

Contact:
Ms.Mary Kay Carr
Financial Freedom/Time Freedom
9500 West Road #304
Houston, TX 77064
323-709-9739

New Millennia Group in Association with AuraPortal International are Proud Sponsors of the Agency Workers Regulation Summit

AuraPortal International and New Millennia Group Plc exhibit a complete solution to help companies to comply with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR) at the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)'s National AWR Summit.

Woburn (Boston), MA, April 03, 2011 - AuraPortal (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) has proudly announced today the joint commitment with the recruitment services provider New Millennia Group Plc to provide a solution which complies with the UK's Agency Workers Regulations (AWR).

Part of their joint commitment in sponsoring this key industry event is offering a solution to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) Corporate Members, and any other companies, to help comply with the AWR regardless of the size of business.

The REC is the main Trade Body for private recruitment and staffing industry in the United Kingdom, and is the organizer of this event, "The REC's National AWR Summit", that will be held on May 5, 2011 at Vinopolis, 1 Bank End, London SE1 9BU, United Kingdom.

The Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) and implementation of the Agency Workers Directive is the most significant legislation ever to hit the UK's private recruitment industry. It will change the recruitment landscape forever, starting in October, 2011. The AWR summit will give companies the latest and most up-to-date practical advice from the industry experts to ensure recruitment businesses and their clients are prepared for AWR implementation.

AuraPortal is the ultimate platform to deliver a compliant system to administer the AWR utilizing some of the many features such as technology 100% Web-based, dashboards, date and alarm monitoring of assignments, application programming interface and communication with smart phones, personal portals and automatic documents generation with certified electronic signature, no need to write any code or scripting, elimination of paper and the rapid return on investment.

In addition, it allows for continuous improvement thanks to the versatility of the AuraPortal solution to manage and change processes in real time by users with no need of IT programming.

About New Millennia Group PLC:
New Millennia Group Plc provides funding and back office solutions exclusively for the temporary staffing industry. Since May 2000 their sole focus has been the efficient and expert delivery of essential services that help their clients grow and prosper in line with their business plans.

About The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC):
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is the representative body for the UK's private recruitment and staffing industry with a membership of more than 3,600 corporate members comprising agencies and businesses from across all sectors.

About Aura (AuraPortal) (http://www.auraportal.com):
AURA is a global BPMS (Business Process Management Suite) provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AuraPortal has a presence in 50 countries with more than 350 customers including, among others: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Toyota, Yamaha, Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, Eletrobras, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sodexo, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries.

AuraPortal Headquarters are located in North America (Boston) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

Auraportal Contacts:
Scott Rich
Skype: scott.marketingintl
Phone: +1 781-569-5940 or +1 978-808-6340

The Netherlands: info-nl@auraportal.nl

Contact:
Scott Rich
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340

Friday, May 6, 2011

Introducing a Brisbane Plumber for Plumbing Emergencies

Introducing a Brisbane Plumber for all domestic and industrial plumbing emergencies. There are times when a household or business will be in a need of a plumber.

Brisbane, Queensland, May 05, 2011 - Introducing a Brisbane Plumber for all domestic and industrial plumbing emergencies. There are times when a household or business will be in a need of a plumber. Whether that be for a burst pipe, blocked toilet or even just to have a dripping tap attended to. There is now a new Brisbane Plumber in business who will give excellent service at affordable prices.

Best Brisbane Plumber owner, Paul says "I believe Brisbane needed another good plumber, so I started this business to fill a need in providing a good plumbing service at an affordable price. I have been in the industry for many years and have seen some very poor workmanship and have heard many households complain of excessive charges and other areas of discontent. My business goals are very simple, I just want to provide a top quality service for a fair price".

The service being provided is for any domestic or commercial emergency. Where there is need for a plumbing solution, Best Brisbane Plumber will be able to attend to your needs. All types of work are performed, whether it be just a leaking tap or more serious matters such as blocked drains / toilets of drain clogged with tree roots.

All work undertaken will include the following safe guards :

1: Free quotation given

2: Quotes do not have travel time included

3: Quick response to emergencies

4: High stand of workmanship

5: All work performed by licensed plumbers

For further information and detail of all services being provided, please visit: http://www.bestbrisbaneplumber.com.au

Contact:
Paul Wright
Best Brisbane Plumber
97 Sinnamon Rd
Sinnamon Park
Brisbane, Queensland 4073
61 7 3376 5834

Thursday, May 5, 2011

TopScan Ltd. Launch’s the Official TopScan Time Management Strategy Facebook Page

TopScan Ltd. is launching the official TopScan, Ltd Facebook Page on May 2nd called TheTopScan Time Management Strategies. This page is an interactive page which discusses Time Management optimization.

Green Cove Springs, FL, May 04, 2011 - TopScan Ltd. chose Gate One Marketing to develop their official Facebook Page and provide a whole range of internet marketing services that includes Social Media Marketing Management. On TopScan’s Time Management Strategy page you will learn about Time Management Strategies, Time Management Techniques, and receive Time Management tools and tips. In addition, we invite you to submit your articles on Time Management Strategies for chance to Win a Free ScanMarker™ tool. Go to the Facebook page and click on the "Welcome" page to get a discount on ScanMarker worth $10.00 off.

ScanMarker™ has taken an everyday item used by millions and turned it into a revolutionary tool that will impact the life of students, researchers, lawyers, accountants, businesses, and countless others who need to gather, store, and edit information digitally. Simply put, ScanMarker™ is designed to make your life more convenient, more organized, and at the forefront of the technology and information age. ScanMarker™ is sophisticated technology at an affordable cost allowing you to paste all your highlighted sentences into any windows applications within seconds. You can easily scan across a line of text without any extra buttons including formulas, hand-writing or foreign texts in their original style and appearance.

ScanMarker™ offers a Text to Speech capability and can translate from one language to another making it extremely useful for foreign travel. Translate scanned words between over a many different languages. English to Spanish, French to German, even non-Latin characters such as Hebrew to English. Included with ScanMarker™ is a thesaurus that will instantly suggest possible synonyms for a scanned word, leaving you with one less book to carry around. Future software upgrades will include a dictionary that functions in the same way as the thesaurus as we aim to put all your language tools in one place.

TopScan’s product design is based on an open architecture configuration that allows for seamless integration of third-party software applications. Advanced text-to-speech (TTS), machine translation (MT) software, and numerous other applications can be easily integrated using TopScan’s SDK (Software Developers Kit). As future add-ons are developed, the user will be able to download affordable upgrades straight to their PC to be seamlessly installed into their ScanMarker™

About TopScan Ltd:
TopScan Ltd. is a privately held firm situated in Tirat Carmel just outside of Haifa, Israel. The company employs experts in image processing, algorithms and electro-optics. TopScan has developed practical and affordable handheld scanning devices with a wide array of applications in order to further capitalize on its intellectual property. Their devices not only scan documents, but translate the text into other languages such as Latin, Germanic, Asian and Cryillic based languages. ScanMarker™ can also speak the translated text. See Us At http://TheTopScan.com

About Gate One Marketing
Gate One Marketing is a results-driven international marketing services company dedicated to helping businesses and individuals acquire new customers and retain them. Gate One has almost 30 years of experience in Internet Marketing and has offices in the USA, Sweden, and Israel. We can be reached at http://Gate1Marketing.com

Contact:
William B. Weeks Jr
Gate One Marketing
2264 Astoria Circle #305
Herndon, VA 20170
United States
+1-703-577-4171

Luxury Travel Vietnam to Cast Votes for the "Year’s Best"

Vietnam's first luxury tour operator casts votes for the Year’s Best of the Guide Awards 2011.

Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi, May 05, 2011 - Travelers rave about Vietnam's incredibly friendly people, unique 54 traditions, beautiful landscape and countryside. Vietnam has established its reputation as a unique and genuine Southeast Asian experience. And now, there is ample opportunity to explore it in style and luxury with Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator.

Luxury Travel Team (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) makes a travelers’ dream vacation a reality with a personally tailored experience designed just for them in Indochina, Thailand and Myanmar.

Every year, the company serves some 10,000 travelers ranging from Deputy Prime Minister to leisure travelers, and Luxury Travel is accredited and unbounded as Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator by the VNAT, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, and has won numerous other national travel awards.

Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) casts votes for the Guide Awards 2011; The Guide magazine, a travel and hospitality magazine in Vietnam, has for 11 years presented awards to the providers of the best products and services for travelers, hotel guests, diners and shoppers in Vietnam.

Last year, Luxury Travel was voted by travelers as the best luxury tour operator in Vietnam. The Guide Awards are sponsored annually by the executive of the Vietnam Economic Times to celebrate "the Year’s Best" products and services in the tourism sector in Vietnam.

This year in 2011, the readers of Vietnam Economic Times Newspaper, (of which The Life Style and Travel Guide Magazine is a part of) and the sophisticated travelers are voting for Luxury Travel Co., Ltd for their unique products, outstanding customer service for the annual The Guide Awards 2011 as the most innovative luxury tour operator in Vietnam.

"As a leading luxury tour operator in Vietnam, Luxury Travel's primary concern is the satisfaction and comfort of its customers. Whether you are planning a golf trip, family holiday, beach vacation, or luxurious honeymoon, Luxury Travel can create the perfect tailor-made itinerary just for you," said Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Company.

Votes (any number) can be made on this page or by filling in a form in The Guide magazine. The magazine is available from the first week of every month at all excellent venues throughout Vietnam. The award ceremony will take place in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet in July 2011.

For voting online, visit www.theguideawards.com.vn

Contact:
David Nguyen
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
5 Nguyen Truong To Street
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi
Vietnam 71000
84439274120

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Ole South Properties Participating in Rebate Program Offered by NewHomesAmerica.com

New Home Buyers Offered Visa Gift Card Worth Thousands

Nashville, TN, May 04, 2011 - NewHomesAmerica.com, a new website that offers home buyers a rebate of 1.25% of the price of their new homes if they buy from a participating builder, announced today that Ole South Properties, Tennessee’s largest, independently-owned homebuilder is participating in its unique Buyer Rebate Program.

Ole South Properties is constructing new home communities in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Spring Hill, Smyrna, La Vergne and Cane Ridge selling both single family detached as well as town homes at prices ranging from $100,000 to $200,000. Prospective home buyers can see the details by going to www.NewHomesAmerica.com and clicking on the link for Ole South Properties or by clicking on the link Cities with Participating Builders.

The website is free for anyone to use to find the best new homes for sale everywhere in America. Visitors register with the site and when they find a community they wish to visit they make an appointment directly with the participating builder’s sales staff using the email or telephone contact information shown on the website. By dealing directly with the builder (not using a buyer’s broker) prospective buyers become eligible to receive a Visa Gift Card worth thousands of dollars once they have completed their home purchase.

For more than two decades Ole South Properties has been helping homebuyers achieve the lifestyle they desire. They have a reputation for being dependable and trustworthy while offering homebuyers affordable, high-quality new homes. By using www.newhomesamerica.com buyers will earn a valuable gift card they can use to buy window treatments, HDTV sets, art, furnishings or anything else they want for their new Ole South home.

Contact; Dave Ross, 202 455-6564 or daveross@newhomesamerica.com for additional information

Contact:
David Ross
NewHomesAmerica.com, Inc
10220 River Road
Potomac, MD 20854
202 455-6564

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Moms Wear Your Tees Social Media Marketing Receives StartupNation’s Leading Moms in Business Award

Millions of votes have been cast in the annual competition, and this year’s flurry of popular support of the 2011 contestants was no exception.

Nashville, TN, April 29, 2011 - From among contestants across the United States, Scarlet Paolicchi of Moms Wear Your Tees Social Media Marketing has been ranked #15 in StartupNation.com’s 2011 Leading Moms in Business competition.

Millions of votes have been cast in the annual competition, and this year’s flurry of popular support of the 2011 contestants was no exception. America has once again demonstrated its immense interest and supportiveness for moms building businesses as they also tend to their families.

"With startup rates at an all-time high, these leading moms are leading the pack," says Rich Sloan, chief startupologist and co-founder of StartupNation. "They’re going after their business opportunities and developing their innovative products and services with fervor,"Sloan adds.

"I am so excited to win this award for my small business. I feel very blessed that I have been able to start a business that allows me to work from home and be with my children," says Scarlet Paolicchi, founder of Moms Wear Your Tees Social Media Marketing. The winner’s profile for Moms Wear Your Tees Social Media Marketing can be found at http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/contestant/10036/index.php

The 2011 Leading Moms in Business ranking highlights some of the dominant trends, motivations and attributes among moms in business. They include: A great eye for providing attractive discounts, coupons, savings and value, all especially important to consumer moms of the recession era.

A likelihood to come up with innovative products and solutions to address the challenging maze of motherhood. It’s an environment that demands resourcefulness.

Conscience-driven business, where "doing well" is just fine, but the real rush comes from doing good.

The attraction of being your own boss looms large for moms wanting to take control they just can’t find in a day job.

Sustainable solutions and responsible business practices are increasingly paramount.

Making the most of social media for business benefit is seemingly a birthright for the socially adept moms.

About Moms Wear Your Tees Social Media Marketing:
Moms Wear Your Tees Social Media Marketing (www.momswearyourtees.com) uses their social media networks such as (blogging, Facebook, and Twitter )to promote family friendly businesses, websites, and products. Moms Wears Your Tees Social Media Marketing was founded by a stay at home mom and takes pride in providing lots of free resources to other entrepreneurs, small business owners, and WAHMs. There are tips on marketing, magagement, and the opportunity to be a featured in the entrepreneur interview series.

About StartupNation
StartupNation (www.startupnation.com) provides over 200,000 pages of business advice and networking for entrepreneurs and serves millions of entrepreneurs annually. StartupNation is a free service founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs with the intention of providing a one-stop shop for entrepreneurial success, including blogs from a host of experts, podcasts, webcasts, eBooks such as Start Your Own Mom Business, award-winning step-by-step advice, and more. StartupNation co-founders, Rich Sloan and Jeff Sloan, are two of the country’s leading small business experts. The Sloan brothers are regularly quoted and featured in media such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune Small Business, Entrepreneur Magazine, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, FOX News and many others.

For more information, press only: For StartupNation, contact rich at StartupNation dot com . For Moms Wear Your Tees Social Media Marketing, contact momswearyourtees at gmail dot com

Contact:
Scarlet Paolicchi
Moms Wear Your Tees Social Media Marketing
6141 Tuliptree Ln
Nashville, TN 37221
404-661-4163

Monday, May 2, 2011

Open Prairie Ventures Announces Opening of Kalamazoo Office

Venture capital firm Open Prairie Ventures announces the opening of its new office in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In partnership with Southwest Michigan First, Open Prairie Ventures offers investment opportunities to agricultural companies in Southwest Michigan.

Effingham, IL, April 29, 2011 (Straight Line PR) -- Open Prairie Ventures, a leading venture capital firm providing equity to early-stage agricultural technology and medical device companies throughout the Midwest, is pleased to announce the expansion of its operations to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Open Prairie will be taking space within the Southwest Michigan First offices as the two firms work together to aggressively bring investment opportunities to Southwest Michigan.  The move will formalize a partnership between the two entities, which have worked together during the past five years. Open Prairie and Southwest Michigan First have partnered to develop new companies such as Vestaron, a Kalamazoo-based agricultural company developing the next generation of insecticides for the environmentally conscious 21st century.

Open Prairie was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Effingham, Illinois with additional offices in Kansas. In September 2010, Open Prairie closed its second fund with $30 million of capital.

"Michigan has a vibrant ecosystem for early-stage investments in the focus sectors for Open Prairie and access to top-tier management talent.  We look forward to the expansion of our firm's footprint in the region with the opening of our new office.  The ability to establish solid investment opportunities in the state led us toward the creation of a long-term presence in Michigan," said Jim Schultz, Partner in Open Prairie Ventures. ( http://www.OpenPrairie.com )

"This partnership is a natural progression of Southwest Michigan First's efforts to establish the necessary investment cycle for a sustainable innovation economy in Southwest Michigan. By creating the pool of capital necessary to bring high potential investment opportunities, we can increase deal flow and create new companies, which in turn generate tech transfer," said Ron Kitchens, Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Michigan First and General Partner of the Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund.

About Open Prairie Ventures:
Open Prairie Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in promising life science and agricultural technology companies. Open Prairie applies both its capital and team expertise to focus on companies with efficient capital usage and disruptive technologies. With offices in Illinois and Kansas City, Open Prairie's national reach and unique access to investment opportunities throughout the Midwest region allows the firm to build a diverse portfolio of high-growth technology companies. For more information, visit http://www.OpenPrairie.com or call 217.347.1000.

About the Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund:
The Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund is a $75 million limited partnership venture fund interested in early stage life sciences opportunities in Southwest Michigan that have demonstrably viable technologies and are committed to establishing a presence in the Region.  The fund's primary goal is to spur economic development and retain intellectual capital within the area. More information about the Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund can be found at http://1clik2.com/SWMFLifeScienceFund

About Southwest Michigan First:
Southwest Michigan First is the catalyst stimulating growth across the Kalamazoo Region.  Nationally recognized for its groundbreaking Community Capitalism approach to economic development, Southwest Michigan First is a private, nonprofit corporation fully committed to its mission of jobs and wealth creation.  Whether you're a site selector, an investor, an entrepreneur or part of an existing company looking to grow, Southwest Michigan First has the resources and expertise to assist you in identifying and surpassing your company's goals. For more information, visit http://www.SouthwestMichiganFirst.com

Press Contacts: Ron Kitchens, Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Michigan First, 241 E. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, 269.553.9588, Press1@addtraffic.net

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Contact:
Jim Schultz
Managing Partner
Open Prairie Ventures
400 East Jefferson
Effingham, IL 62401
217.347.1000

Blue Asset Management LLC Weathers Floods in Northern New Jersey

According to Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner of Blue Asset Management, "This has been a most unusual winter, bringing a dozen snowfalls and seemingly monsoonlike rain to the area.

Wayne, NJ, May 01, 2011 - According to Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner of Blue Asset Management, "This has been a most unusual winter, bringing a dozen snowfalls and seemingly monsoonlike rain to the area. The result was that, for the first time since we owned the property, we experienced flooding in our Little Falls rental property twice in one 12 month period, causing evacuation of the property. In addition, several of our properties in close proximity to the river experienced minor flooding and damage from the abundance of water." According to Blumenkehl, the floods which took place in 2010 were worse than the recent flooding, and resulted in the installation of new walls, flooring, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and vanities, and a myriad of other repairs and remedial activity to mitigate the damage caused by the flooding. The 2011 flooding, while not as high or as prolonged as the floods last year, will result in the replacement of much of the new materials installed in 2010.

Blumenkehl continued, "It is such a shame to see the investment we made in our property needing replacement so quickly. We have owned real estate in the area for more than twenty years, and I have never seen flooding come so close to each other in such a short period of time. Hopefully," said Blumenkehl, "we won’t have to experience anything like this for a long time, if ever again."

Blumenkehl added that while flood insurance will help to offset much of the damages incurred, it still adds to the companies already robust work list resultant from the many acquisitions his fund has made in the past months. Blumenkehl continued "Our crews and contractors are working six and seven days a week to catch up to the workload on our new acquisitions and complete the work we were unable to do because of the tough winter we experienced. This will add to the burden, and since it is a priority to repair the flood-damaged properties so our tenants can move back in quickly, we will see some of our other projects further delayed."

Blumenkehl was pleased that none of his tenants in the area suffered damages to their property since there was sufficient notice before the flooding took place. He has only received notice from one tenant that they do not intend to re-occupy their premises even if it is restored within the period provided for in the lease agreement.

Located in Wayne, New Jersey, Blue Asset Management LLC owns, manages and operates numerous rental properties throughout northern New Jersey. For more information about Blue Asset Management LLC, call the company directly at 973-835-1400 or log onto the company website at www.blueassetmanagementllc.com.

Contact:
Charles Blumenkehl
Managing Partner
Blue Asset Management LLC
2282 Hamburg Tpke
Wayne, NJ 07470
Tel:(973) 835-1400 ext. 103
Fax (973) 835-08105

AuraPortal to Sponsor an Educational Webinar Featuring Paul Harmon on the BPMS Lifecycle

BP Trends to host a free webinar on the BPMS Lifecycle Featuring Paul Harmon on May 5th at 10:00AM EST

Woburn (Boston), MA, April 26, 2011 - AuraPortal (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, today announced it will be sponsoring an educational webinar on May 5th, 2011 at 10:00am EST featuring Paul Harmon, Executive Editor of BPTrends, discussing the history and development of BPMS tools to support business managers.

According to Mr. Harmon, "Too many BPM software projects have, in practice, simply been software development projects. When Smith and Fingar wrote their book, Business Process Management, The Third Wave, which launched the development of this generation of software tools, they were focused on the possibility that BPMS tools could support business managers in the day to day management of their processes. Tools that do this must support ease of modeling; the rapid analysis of problems, the monitoring of processes during execution and that ability to make changes to the processes quickly and easily".

Mr. Harmon will chronicle the evolution of BPMS tools, discuss the features required by business managers, and the functionality of today's BPMS tools. The webinar will also address how AuraPortal BPMS tool provides the features necessary to support business managers. To register for this free webinar go to: http://tinyurl.com/3gexmlm.

ABOUT AURA (AuraPortal) (http://www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPMS (Business Process Management Suite) provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AuraPortal has a presence in 50 countries with more than 350 customers including, among others: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Toyota, Yamaha, Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, Eletrobras, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sodexo, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries.

AuraPortal Headquarters are located in North America (Boston) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

Contact:
Scott Rich
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340

Friday, April 29, 2011

Announcing A Reliable Brisbane Plumber for All Plumbing Emergencies

Best Brisbane Plumber offers top service, high quality of work at affordable prices.

Brisbane, Queensland, April 30, 2011 - Announcing a reliable Brisbane Plumber for all plumbing emergencies. Best Brisbane Plumber offers top service, high quality of work at affordable prices. The main feature is that the company does not charge travel time. The quote given is fixed and the plumbing work is executed efficiently.

Owner of Best Brisbane Plumber, Paul Wright says "I believe the public, our customers deserve a good deal. I hear many stories of other Brisbane Plumbers who have overcharged and have done sloppy work leaving their customers completely disillusioned with the Plumbing industry in general. I hope to make a difference in my company’s approach to servicing customers in the Brisbane area."

This service is for anyone with a plumbing emergency, whether it be a domestic situation or commercial. Best Brisbane Plumber will be there on time and ready to take charge of the emergency quickly and efficiently. It doesn’t matter whether the situation only requires replacing washers, fixing blockages in the toilet or bathroom or more major work such as clearing of tree roots from drains.

Homeowners are guaranteed that their Brisbane plumbing needs are treated in the following manner:

1.Work done by licensed plumbers

2.Free quotations

3.Competitive quotes which do not include travel time

4.Prompt response to emergencies

5.Efficient work performed with an eye for detail and minimizing any inconvenience to the home owner

Take a look for yourself for additional details about the Best Brisbane Plumber services, please visit: http://www.bestbrisbaneplumber.com.au

Contact:
Paul Wright
Best Brisbane Plumber
97 Sinnamon Rd
Sinnamon Park
Brisbane, Queensland 4073
61 7 3376 5834

How Sales Reps Can Improve Customer Rapport by 50 Percent in Just 41 Days

It seems an impossible claim, but author and performance expert Tom Connellan insists that sales reps can improve their sales skills by 50% in only 41 days. His new book, "The 1% Solution for Work and Life" gives readers the structure to make it happen.

Ann Arbor, MI, April 25, 2011 (Straight Line PR) -- Can sales reps really improve their rapport with customers by 50 percent or more? Author and speaker Tom Connellan says yes, in his new book, The 1% Solution for Work and Life. The book explains in detail how small, incremental changes can add up to big improvements in customer rapport.

"Or any other sales skill of your choosing," claims peak performance expert Connellan. "It's so simple."

Most everyone wants to do better, knows they can do better, and intends to do better - though they rarely pull it off, because they don't have a structure. But because of the behavioral equivalent of compounding interest, all a rep has to do is improve their ability to build rapport by 1% each day, and on the 41st day, they'll be 50% better.

On the 68th day, they'll be twice as good at closing.

And all it takes is to give reps the missing structure.

"Success at anything is never the result of a happy accident," says Connellan. "It's the result of discipline. It's the result of a structured approach to reaching your goals 1% at a time."

What does the structure look like for improving a particular sales skill - say building rapport?

It consists of seven easy steps, according to Connellan's latest book, The 1% Solution for Work and Life. ( http://www.TomConnellan.com/tomconnellanbooks.html )

First, pick the skill to improve and list the critical components of the skill set you want to improve. In this example, it would be creating rapport. On a sheet of paper, write down each component of building rapport - both those you're good at and those to improve.

Second, go out and make a sales call.

Third, immediately after the call, seclude yourself for five to ten minutes and grade yourself on each component. Give yourself a score of 1-10 where 1 is terrible and 10 is outstanding.

Fourth, look at your high scores. Mentally review what activities made each of those components rank high and make sure they are locked into place. Too often, says Connellan, reps focus only on the few components they're not doing so well on and forget to make sure that those they are doing well on stay locked in place. When that happens, they never get anything locked in place are always scrambling and trying to restart something they just lost.

Fifth, look at three or four of your lower-ranked components of rapport building. Make notes on how you could improve each of them.

Sixth, on the next call, focus on improving those particular elements by just 1%. That's all - 1%.

Seven, repeat steps 1-6.

Doing these things is easy. The problem we all face is that not doing them is even easier.

By improving 1% every day, anyone can be 50% better on the 41st day and twice as good on the 68th. Connellan expands on the techniques in a YouTube video which can be seen at http://1clik2.com/TomConnellanOlympicTorch

Who else uses this process? "Olympians for one," says Connellan. "I was involved in an executive develop program that involved visits to the Olympic Training Center. Walking down a hallway between sessions, I noticed an gymnast practicing a floor routine. Each time he finished, he'd stand up with his hands in the finish position we're used to seeing on television."

"Then he would turn and look up at the wall. Suddenly, I realized he was using Eye On Performance, a multi-camera video system the OTC uses to give athletes immediate feedback on how they're doing. Calling out to him, I asked him how he liked 'Eye On' - the shorthand term they use. 'I love it,' he said. I can immediately see how I'm doing, keep doing what's working, and tweak what's not there yet the next time."

Connellan says that sales reps can do the same and that sales managers who travel with reps to observe them can use that same process to sharpen rep performance.

About The 1% Solution:
The 1% Solution for Work and Life gives readers a structure that works because it's based not upon opinion but upon research, testing, and application. The 1% Solution for Work and Life delivers page after page of tools to use right now. By establishing the habit of incremental change and improvement, readers can take stock of where they are right now in life, and put in place a plan that gently but firmly forces them, day by day, to take the actions that will lead them where they want to go. Priced at $19.95, The 1% Solution for Work and Life is available from Amazon.com ( http://amzn.to/OnePercentSolution ) and other online book retailers, or can be ordered through any local bookstore.

About Tom Connellan:
In demand as a keynote speaker by firms such as FedEx, Acura, BMW, Neiman Marcus, Canadian Tire, Marriott, Home Depot, Sobeys, and TD Canada Trust, Tom Connellan ( http://www.TomConnellan.com/ ) has gained a reputation as a "tough talking and truth telling" speaker because he delivers actionable ideas. In his previous books, Inside the Magic Kingdom: Seven Keys to Disney's Success and Turbulent Times Leadership for Sales Managers: How the Very Best Boost Sales Connellan shared his insights into building a successful business. With The 1% Solution for Work and Life, he makes his success principles accessible to everyone.

For information on Connellan's schedule and availability, call 734-428-1580, visit http://www.TomConnellan.com/ or write to: Karen Revill, Program Manager, 1163 South Main Street Suite 306, Chelsea, MI 48118

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Contact:
Karen Revill
Program Manager
The Connellan Group Inc.
1163 South Main Street
Suite 306
Chelsea, MI 48118