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Where to Find Free Photo Stock Images

Are you aware that thousands of free photo stock images are available for your business and commercial use? Both online and offline businesses require access to images for brochures, websites, informational materials, business cards, etc. While many entrepreneurs purchase their photos, there's another route. With just a little research, you can find thousands of free photos to use in your work.

Even though the site may say "free photo stock images" on the homepage, it's still up to you to look through the terms of use to make absolutely certain that the photos you want are indeed copyright-free. Some photographers and artists offer free use of their work to site visitors; others ask for a simple email to let them know their work is being used. Still other photographers ask for a byline beside their photos. These terms are easily met, and are a small price to pay for use of a professional photograph.

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Lisa Preston, our official Email Marketing Expert

Email Marketing -- Changing the Blurred Face of the Internet

Now, let's face it, internet marketing is about as impersonal as you can get. It does have its perks; it's fast, there's no waiting on hold, or wading through voice mail choices, it can be done anytime day or night, and if it's a digital product, the customer gets immediate gratification.

But, as in so many parts of society, at an internet store, you're just a number. An order number. No one knows you -- you're just an email address.

Gee, wouldn't it be nice to be appreciated for choosing to shop at one place over another?

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Lisa Preston, our official Writing for Entrepreneurs Expert

Stressful Relationships

Ah, relationships. Can't live without ‘em. They add color, variety, and new dimension to life. Sometimes, though, relationships - even with those we value most - send us swirling into emotions that can be difficult to control. End result -- major stress.

You've heard it said before, that communication is the key to maintaining positive, healthy relationships. Indeed, the right kind of communication can alleviate and stop stress before it even starts. So what's the key to this magical, effective communication?

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Saying I Love You : Creating Your Own Cards with I Love You Quotes

Sharing well-chosen I love you quotes in a homemade card can mean much more to your loved one than an expensive store-bought card. You don't have to be an award winning writer to create a meaningful, heartfelt message either.

Poetry is the language of love. The only problem is that most of us are not poets. At best we can create a well used version of "Roses are red". If you are looking to wow your mate with some words of love, you are probably looking for the "I love you"

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Need a Hand in Business? Walk through the Open Door!

If you're stuck, wondering which online-business-opportunity to research, which niche to start out in, which step to take first . . . here's a little help from - who else -- a kindergartener!

My niece Leah just turned 5 and is quite the little personality! She has adventures galore (er, so do we!). One thing Leah does that few folks do is take massive action.

During a dental visit this week, my brother asked Leah and her seven --year old sister to sit in the waiting room while he had a crown repaired.

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Email Marketing - Crafting a Profitable Email Message

Lisa Preston, Our official Email Marketing Expert says:

How many newsletters do you subscribe to? I'll bet my inbox is flooded with fifty or more each week.

Now some of those newsletters I just love. I file them away to read them later, week after week. I'd go ahead and open them, except that they're long and it would take a good five or ten minutes to wade through each one.

So they get filed away. I guess just in case I ever have so much spare time that I feel the need to open three thousand or so back issues of newsletters.

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"Ready To Tap Into The Treasure Of Who You Are?"

Lisa Preston, Our official Email Marketing Expert says:

Dear Creative Genius,

It's an honor to welcome you here!

Enter the Creative Genius Haven.  I've designed this place to cater to you and your unique passion and potential.  I know in my heart that you have dreams inside you that can literally change this world, and in a powerful way!  My personal vision is to come alongside as many creative geniuses as possible and help take their visions from mind-map to reality!

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Email Marketing - What Do Your Subscribers Want In An Email?

Lisa Preston, Our official Email Marketing Expert says:

Transparency, appreciation, real value.

That's what your website visitor wants. They're tired of scams and incorrect information. They want quality content from a person of integrity. And that's what you want to give your potential customers -- those loyal subscribers to your newsletter.

Nothing will take the place of absolute transparency, simplicity, honesty, and kindness. The Golden Rule is the only rule of conduct that will bring true success in any business.

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Email Marketing - Crafting a Profitable Email Message

Lisa Preston, Our official Email Marketing Expert says:

How many newsletters do you subscribe to? I'll bet my inbox is flooded with fifty or more each week.

Now some of those newsletters I just love. I file them away to read them later, week after week. I'd go ahead and open them, except that they're long and it would take a good five or ten minutes to wade through each one.

Read Lisa's entire article Email Marketing - Crafting a Profitable Email Message

Lisa Preston, Our official Email Marketing Expert says:

Transparency, appreciation, real value.

That's what your website visitor wants. They're tired of scams and incorrect information. They want quality content from a person of integrity. And that's what you want to give your potential customers -- those loyal subscribers to your newsletter.

Nothing will take the place of absolute transparency, simplicity, honesty, and kindness.

Read Lisa's entire article Email Marketing - What Do Your Subscribers Want In An Email?