25 Jan 12 Starting a Jewelry Business? Home parties are a great way to

Home parties have been used successfully to sell everything from cookware to naughty nighties; most of these small businesses are part of a large, organized national franchise, but the home party concept is also a perfect way for local crafters to market their wares. If you'd like to try home parties, you need a plan. First, take a look at your inventory of jewelry; do you have enough pieces, in a large enough variety, to hold a party? Think about having coordinating pieces - necklace or ...

24 Jan 12 Women of the Gold Rush Era Not Told To Stay Home

Okay, you males out there - listen up, because it's way time for you folks to get a clue. I don't know where the mid to late 1900's male idea that women are helpless came from, but it is quarter past high time for you all to get over it. Women do not have the raw body strength ounce per ounce that a man has, we aren't going to argue that. If I had an acre of land to plow I would undeniably hire a man over a woman any day. Where the idea that I am helpless follows from that, is such a quantum ...

23 Jan 12 Two New Advertising Options

Paid-placement search engine listings, like those at Goto.com, are great for effective, targeted and low-cost traffic for your website. That's why so many people are using them, driving up prices of even obscure terms in bidding. Google's Self-Service Advertising System, called "Google AdWords," and the "Jeeves Text Sponsorship Network" are two similar services you should add to your list of places to advertise. They can each be effective ways to advertise your site or product at a low cost, ...

22 Jan 12 How To Get Motivated and Stay Motivated

You cannot finish anything unless you start. The greatest ideas are useless unless they are carried out. Thinking about something will not get it done, you have to get up and get going. I know this may be easier said than done, but it is up to each of us to get motivated enough to do what needs to be done to achieve our goals. This articles will help you understand what motivation is, how to get it and how to keep it. How do you get motivated? What is motivation? How do you stay ...

21 Jan 12 Twelve Tips for Greater Enjoyment of your Gold and Silver

/p> Jewelry can be beautiful to look at, fun to buy, and can make bold and revealing statements about you. Hear are some tips for greater enjoyment of your favorite gold and silver jewelry. 1.Never swim in a chlorinated pool while wearing gold and silver jewelry. 2.Always apply make-up, perfumes, oils or colognes before you put on your gold and silver jewelry 3.Keep both your skin and your gold and silver jewelry clean and free of oil. 4.Using an absorbent, abrasive-free body powder on areas ...

20 Jan 12 Thuja Plicata - Green Giant Arborvitae

This is the Green Giant Arborvita story.This is the plant for you. The original Green Giant got its name not from ancient lore, but from unusually extra large, hence "giant," green peas. These "Green Giant Peas" were introduced by the Minnesota Valley Canning Company in 1925, in contrast to their previously marketed LeSueur baby peas, early-picked in June. Founded in 1903, this pea company was located in the valley of the Minnesota River, the Dakota Sioux name for "cloudy water," ...

19 Jan 12 How and Where to Advertise Your Small Business Online

OK, I'll admit it, I'm a bit of a cheapskate when it comes to marketing. I let my free ebooks, articles and newsletter do most of my marketing work. But I also realize that in order to succeed in business, you must spend SOME money advertising. And I've been relearning this lesson recently. Today I'd like to share with you some of my own recent results, so you'll know exactly how and where you should get started advertising online. For starters, keep your wallet securely in your pocket. ...

18 Jan 12 The Truth About Gold Jewelry

/p> Without a doubt, Gold is one of the world's most precious metals. It is also a certainty that gold enjoys an unsurpassed popularity as a medium for jewelry expression. Both jewelry artisans and consumers alike are "in love" with gold. There seems to be no end to the range of colors, finishes and styles available and gold remains a perennial favorite setting for gemstones. Gold can last forever, will not corrode or rust and can be found anywhere. Gold exists in plants, rivers, ...

17 Jan 12 Toronto Real Estate: Should You Hire an Agent or Sell Your Home Alone?

There are two main marketing avenues that people choose from when selling their home: hiring an agent or placing the property up for sale themselves. There are advantages of each as we will see later in this article. The choice you make will depend primarily upon your needs, goals and motivation. Before you make your decision, you should weigh the pros and cons carefully. We have compiled a list of the advantages and disadvantages associated with each option in order to help you do just that. ...

16 Jan 12 Four Traits Required for On line Success

If you are anything like I was, you are probably pretty confused about what is required to start your own business. Building a Website, where to find products to sell, how much to charge, marketing and a mountain of other things to consider before getting started. You ask Yourself, 'How will I ever cope with all of this? I don't know the first thing about running a business.' At this point, most aspiring entrepenuers throw in the towel, or turn their attention to other things. It's a real ...