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Importance of having a diaper bag
There are many baby essentials that you should carry whenever you take your baby somewhere. Having a diaper bag will help you keep your baby’s things more organized. This bag was originally designed to store diapers, however most bags offer more than […]
There are many baby essentials that you should carry whenever you take your baby somewhere. Having a diaper bag will help you keep your baby’s things more organized. This bag was originally designed to store diapers, however most bags offer more than enough space to fit baby products and accessories.
In addition to diapers, you can put everything you need, such as bottles, medicines, baby clothes, toys, pacifiers and everything your baby needs while you are away from home. You can imagine carrying these things using an ordinary bag with no pockets or organizer.
Nowadays, diaper bags have become more stylish that would complement all types of moms. You can find a wide selection of baby bags with different styles and colors. You can also buy a fashionable and designer bag if you are a fashionable mom.
The traditional diaper bag is bulky, with several pockets of various sizes on the sides, and is made of plastic that is intended to be leak-proof. Most have baby colors and designs and are very unattractive. Today, you can even find bags made from materials like microfiber and a mix of tweed and leather.
When buying a diaper bag, choose the one with a large space so that you can put all your baby’s things in it. It’s also a good idea to get one with lots of pockets and an organizer inside so your things don’t get mixed up.
You should also consider the cost of this bag that you are going to buy. Depending on the design, size, brand, and material from which it is made, the prices of the bags range from low to very high. If you are going to use it often and for a long time, it might be worth buying one that is durable, even if it is more expensive than the others.
Diaper bags are also just as important as the diaper. This is a good solution for busy parents as it prevents parents from carrying a lot of bags when taking the baby out and about.
The foods you need to eat during pregnancy!
Do you need some real and practical suggestions for healthy breakfasts, snacks, meals and drinks to avoid excessive weight gain during pregnancy? Look no further, we’ve even given you a shopping list! PREGNANCY NUTRITION: THE TOP FOODS TO EAT AND AVOID! Nutrition […]
Do you need some real and practical suggestions for healthy breakfasts, snacks, meals and drinks to avoid excessive weight gain during pregnancy? Look no further, we’ve even given you a shopping list!
PREGNANCY NUTRITION: THE TOP FOODS TO EAT AND AVOID!
Nutrition during pregnancy: BREAKFAST IDEAS
Fresh Fruit Smoothie: Blend any fresh fruit (with a little unsweetened live plain yogurt (soy, goat, or cow) and a handful of mixed seeds (for example, pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, and flax).
Tip: If you’re in a hurry, add fresh orange or apple juice to thin your smoothie for easy drinking, then put it in a beaker and take it with you.
Boiled, scrambled or poached egg with buttered oatcakes or rye toast. – Whole wheat rye toast spread with nut butter (almond, cashew, hazelnut or peanut)
Mix a handful of oats into a bowl of plain live yogurt and top with a few pieces of chopped fresh fruit and a handful of chopped walnuts.
Spread some cream cheese on corn cakes or wheat-free bread/crackers and top with organic or wild-caught smoked salmon.
Porridge cooked in water with grated apple and a teaspoon of cinnamon. Tip: Soak oats in water for 10 minutes before cooking; this will bring out its creamy flavor, so it is not necessary to use milk. Add some hot stewed apple and berries.
An omelette (filling ideas: grated cheese and red onion, fresh herb mix, diced tomatoes and peppers, garlic mushrooms and watercress, smoked salmon).
Baked beans on rye toast.
Nutrition during pregnancy: DRINK IDEAS
Herbal teas instead of caffeinated tea. Now there are so many varieties, experiment until you find one you like. Rooibosch (red bush) tea is the closest to “regular” tea and can be drunk with milk.
Caro, Barleycup, and Dandelion coffees are caffeine-free coffee alternatives. Teeccino is a delicious coffee substitute that is made in a coffee maker (comes in different flavors eg mocha, vanilla walnut, almond amaretto)
Instead of alcohol, mix fruit, elderflower, or ginger cordials with sparkling water.
The SEEDS are rich in proteins, essential fats, vitamins and minerals; grinding them helps release their nutrients. Try to take a heaping tablespoon each day and add it to cereal, yogurt, soups, or salads.
Buy some fresh, unsalted seeds: pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, and flaxseeds (also called flaxseeds; the golden variety is higher in essential fats than the brown variety). Using a coffee grinder or food processor grinding attachment, grind a mixture that is 50%. flaxseed and 50% a combination of pumpkin, sunflower and sesame. Grind enough to fill a small glass jar (choose glass over plastic, as plastic can damage the essential fats in the seeds). Store your jar in the fridge. Ideally, store your seeds underground in a dark cupboard to protect them from light or oxygen damage (essential fats can be easily damaged).
Nutrition during pregnancy: ENERGY BOOSTING SNACK IDEAS
An apple and a handful of pumpkin or sunflower seeds
One pear, peach, or other seasonal fruit with 10 fresh almonds
Three oatmeal pancakes with nut butter (almond and hazelnut butter is a delicious alternative to peanut – buy at herbalists).
Mackerel, salmon or mushroom pâté in two ryvita (be careful with pâté in pregnancy unless it is homemade and without mayonnaise/fresh egg).
Carrot and celery sticks with hummus.
Scrambled berries in a small pot of plain yogurt.
Nutrition during pregnancy: QUICK AND EASY MEAL IDEAS
Roasted Vegetables with Pesto Crusted Chicken or Fish: Add an organic chicken breast or fish fillet covered in pesto (organic salmon or cod works well) to a baking sheet of partially roasted vegetables (for example, new potatoes , cherry tomatoes, zucchini, onions, garlic red and yellow peppers) and cook for another 10-20 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Chickpea and Apricot Tajine: To a basic tomato sauce (meaning a can of diced tomatoes added to an onion and a clove of garlic softened in olive oil), add half a finely chopped chilli, a pinch of cumin ground, a handful of apricots and three handfuls of chopped mixed vegetables (for example, carrots, zucchini and baby corn). Add water if necessary to achieve a good sauce consistency, then season and simmer for 15 minutes. Add a can of chickpeas and cook for another 10 minutes, then add a handful of chopped fresh cilantro and serve with couscous, quinoa, or brown rice.
Poached hake in tofu sauce with parsley and lemon: Mash half a block of silken tofu with a clove of garlic, the juice of half a lemon, a little chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Add to a pan with two haddock fillets and cook over low heat until the fish is poached (about 15 minutes, but keep checking). Serve with steamed broccoli or green vegetables and brown rice.
Baked Potato and Sweet Potato Stuffing Ideas:
Hummus (ideally homemade); Ratatouille or baked beans topped with shredded Cheddar; Cottage cheese with chives or spring onion, mixed with chopped red or yellow pepper, cucumber or shrimp; roasted vegetables and pesto; Canned or smoked salmon mixed with cottage cheese or crème fraîche; Cannelini or mashed beans with anchovy fillets and black olives, with lemon juice and black pepper; Steamed leeks, broccoli or cauliflower florets tossed with cheese sauce; Sliced hard-boiled egg mixed with cottage cheese or crème fraîche and chopped parsley; Guacamole (again, make your own or buy it in the deli section of your supermarket)
DELICIOUS SALADS (perfect for a light meal or takeout):
A simple salad of mixed leaves and chopped raw vegetables can be turned into a nutritious and delicious meal in no time if you keep your fridge stocked with delights like artichoke hearts, golden tomatoes, olives, hard-boiled eggs, bell peppers, sweet peppers, anchovies. , smoked fish and slices of lean white meat.
Smoked Organic Trout Fillet (a delicious alternative to smoked salmon that is packed with essential Omega 3 fats) with lightly steamed lima beans or lima beans tossed with lemon juice and black pepper.
Hot-smoked organic salmon or trout, or smoked organic mackerel, flaked with whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, millet, or couscous, with chopped raw vegetables. Season with lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and chopped fresh herbs.
Tofu chunks (marinated in tamari or soy, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil and brown rice syrup), sautéed for seven minutes or until golden and quite crisp. Mix whole grains as above or add to buckwheat noodles with thinly sliced cucumber and seaweed (packets of dried varieties can be found in the eastern section of supermarkets). Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve warm or cold. – Mixed bean salad with peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, sweet peppers and chopped hard-boiled egg, with tomato and basil dressing.
Chickpeas seasoned with paprika, lemon juice, black pepper, and a pinch of sea salt or low sodium Solo salt and parsley, with quinoa.
Warm potato salad with passata (sifted and chopped tomatoes – buy at the supermarket), with a dressing made of olive oil, paprika, chillies and crushed garlic.
Taboulleh of couscous, Bulgarian wheat, millet or quinoa with chopped cherry tomatoes, spring onions, cucumber, parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice and dressing.
Whole radishes, crumbled feta, lima beans and alfalfa sprouts.
Blueberries and apricots on leafy greens like lamb shanks or spinach, with crumbled feta on top.
EASY PUDDING
Raspberry Sorbet: Blend frozen raspberries and bananas until smooth.
Apricot Whisk: Puree a handful of apricots (fresh or dried) with a half cup of low-fat cottage cheese or lightened silken tofu with two beaten egg whites.
Nutrition during pregnancy: SHOPPING LIST: NEW FOODS AND BRANDS TO WATCH FOR!
Nairns oatcakes (wheat and sugar free) Terrance Stamp wheat free breads Boridinsky rye bread Whole wheat rye style rye bread (e.g., thinly sliced whole wheat bread) Sugar free peanut butter (I like the Whole brand Earth) Cashew, almond, and hazelnut butters Fresh, unsalted (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, and golden flaxseed) Smart Diet or Columbus eggs (rich in essential Omega 3 fats) Fresh unsalted nuts (eg, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, brazil, cashews, or mixed nuts) Frozen Berries: Be careful with blueberries, summer berries, berries, and raspberries. Organic oats: If you take them cold, look for baby oats instead of jumbo (you should also find them at a health food store). Rooibosch tea (Tick Tock is a good brand) Elderflower or Ginger Quinoa Cordials
It is important that YOU COMMIT TO EATING BETTER QUALITY FOOD TODAY! Pregnancy is only 9 months long and your precious little one needs those nutrients for proper growth and development, not to mention for strength and energy.
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Dating For Guys – How To Get The Girl By Being The Girl – 2
Welcome to another empowering and insightful article on the Tao of Dating. Let’s describe a scenario here (disclaimer: any similarity to what happened to me two nights ago is purely coincidental). Let’s say you’re going to a social event: a gathering of […]
Welcome to another empowering and insightful article on the Tao of Dating.
Let’s describe a scenario here (disclaimer: any similarity to what happened to me two nights ago is purely coincidental). Let’s say you’re going to a social event: a gathering of young professionals. When you get there, you see a beautiful young woman out of the corner of your eye. She’s tall, she’s smart, she’s got beautiful hair and a million watt smile. And you think, “That’s the girl. I’m going to get HIS number from her.”
And so you talk to all the other people, maybe you do a two-hit method on her, you keep talking to everyone else, slowly getting closer to her. And finally, you start talking. You notice her her teeth bright and shiny, her great body, and you realize the softness of her. Things are going well: you read the same books of hers, she likes the same cheesy 80s bands, etc. She’s on.
As the event is coming to a close and everyone is leaving, she says to you (and *only* you, you’ve done WELL you dirty little devil): “Hey, you want to go have a drink at this place near of my home?” And you say, “Let’s do it.” What the hell? Everything is going according to plan.
At the watering hole, she buys you a drink (a good sign) and one for herself. And she starts drinking. And drink. And she drinks your drink. Before you know it, she’s totally inconsistent, she falls over and she’s a complete mess. She starts talking about things that set off all kinds of 120 decibel alarms in your head.
You want to get as far away from her as possible as quickly as possible. And you do it… walking her to her house and saying goodbye to her. It doesn’t even occur to you to get her number. Does this sound familiar, gentlemen? You start out longing for something, and then the worst possible thing happens: YOU REALLY GET IT. And then you realize, “Oh shit! WHAT was I thinking?”
The problem, my friends, is this little feature of the human brain that bugs us all…
It’s called DESIRE.
My good man Lao Tzu had something to say about it in his most excellent book, the Tao Te Ching. In fact, he thought it was so important that he mentioned it in the first chapter:
“Freed from desire, you realize the mystery. Caught up in desire, you only see the manifestations.”
There are at least two problems with desire, you see. The first is that according to ancient spiritual law, when you want something, you are affirming its *lack* in your life. And according to the Tao of Dating Belief #1, the Universe is simply a reflection of your dominant thoughts.
So, when you say “Give me!”, the Universe answers you “Give me!”. Congratulations, you just took away from you what you wanted. (Because inherent in your desire is the observation that what you currently want you DON’T HAVE YET; therefore, the focus is on the MISSING of the thing you want, on not actually HAVING the thing… are you with me? If not no worries, more on that later).
The second reason is more tangible, but gives you the same vague result. Here’s the deal: when you want something bad enough, you’ll mess up your judgment. Guaranteed. It has been called “imposed by wanting it”, the Second Noble Truth, babenosis and many other things.
I just call it bad business.
Would you walk into a car dealership saying, “Oh my gosh, I love that car! How much can I pay you for it?” Worse yet, would you walk into that dealership drunk? Or sleep deprived? No way.
The fact is, we engage in very similar behavior *all the time* when it comes to courting women. We get drunk (metaphorically) on desire, and all we have on our minds is “OMG she’s so hot! I have to catch her!”
We immediately try to show how resourceful and suave we are, to impress and entertain her with our male primate display behaviors (and if you’ve ever seen other guys do it, you know how obvious and silly that seems, right? Right.)
I have a question for you, my friend: who is she? Do you even know her? And, most importantly, is she paying you enough for your excellent company?
I’m just saying that (semi) jokingly. Because right now, I want to talk about one of the most important things you MUST do to attract women the right way.
It’s called FRAME ADJUSTMENT. And what you have to remember is this:
“Whoever controls the frame controls the interaction.”
For example, when you walked into that showroom saying you already wanted that because you wanted it so badly, you set the frame as “I’m the dummy, and the dealer is the guy who’s going to hit it on me.”
On the other hand, you could just as easily have walked in and said, “Yeah, I’m looking to buy a new car, with cash, and I’ve been to a few dealerships to see what they have and I was wondering how good a deal you got for me?” offer”. Now she has set the tone for a VERY different interaction.
One in which you are the BUYER. And a demanding one at that. Just like girls when it comes to guys. Because you’ve got money in your pocket, you’ve got great taste, and there’s no reason you should settle for anything but the best your money can buy.
In the social market, it works the same way. You have all sorts of things going for you. You’re smart, rich, funny, funny, dynamite in the sack, or all of the above. That is the money in your pocket.
But sometimes guys forget that. They see a pretty girl and immediately begin to beg at the feet of the Goddess: “Please, please, pay attention to me.” This drives me crazy, because it turns all the logic in the world upside down.
Fact: Most women have relationships with men older than them. Fact: Almost all women have relationships with men of higher status and income than their own. Fact: Overall, men have 30% higher incomes than women worldwide. Fact: You are probably older than most of the women you are attracted to.
And therefore, FACT: YOU ARE WHAT *SHE* WANTS. It has always been like this. It will always be so. She is younger than you, she has less experience than you, and she has less financial power than you. You are in the dominant position.
So what the hell are you doing pretending it’s *you* chasing *her*?
Because you get drunk with desire, that’s why. And when you’re drunk with desire (here comes the car metaphor again), you’re too focused on trying to get what’s in front of you to notice the dents, the unreliable record, the clunky transmission, and all sorts of other things that just you don’t want in it because you *think* you want it so much.
I’ve dated enough women to know that there’s only a slight correlation between how a woman looks and how satisfying your relationship with her is. And, oddly enough, the hottest ones often (but not always) turn out to be the biggest tasks to deal with. So don’t be blinded by the packaging, my friend. Look what’s inside the present.
So be the discerning shopper. Set the frame. Turn the girl around and size up *her*, which is different from judging. (Evaluating what is good for you is good. Judging people, on the other hand, stops the evaluation process and is less good.) Why would you want to date her? Is she making you laugh? Is she warm and loving? Does she give killer back rubs to her? Why is she good enough for you?
Guys can sometimes get so obsessed with getting into a woman’s pants that they don’t even bother to figure out if they really *want* to have that woman around for more than 15 minutes.
Now some of you might have noticed something. There is a crazy twist to this. When you set the framework as the buyer, it’s pretty obvious who controls the interaction. But even when you walked into the dealership saying “I love that car,” *you* still set the stage for the interaction. Just you *thing* to give control to the other guy.
Stop doing that. Especially when it comes to women. Assume the most favorable setting. Take the control. Lead.
Now let’s put this into practice. you see her It’s good. Excellent. And you keep your composure and walk away from your desire, still interacting with it in a powerful and attractive way, but walking away from the results. You don’t care how things are going to turn out. You don’t care if you get her number. Because, frankly, you still don’t know her well enough. She could be the love of your life or a colossal pain, and you are here to patiently find out.
As it is, you don’t need it. You *do* care if she wins *your* number and your company, and if she’s the kind of person you’d want to spend more time with. But not the other way around. She just remembers: you have everything you need. When you really believe, know and feel that, all good things will come to you in an avalanche. More on that later.
The power is within you,
doctor alex
Yeast Treatment: Yogurt, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Garlic Home Remedies for Yeast Infection
When first treating yeast infection, most patients use prescription or over-the-counter topical medications. But for many people, the infection simply comes back at a later stage. Recurrent yeast infection can occur because these drugs only attack the local symptoms, not the root […]
When first treating yeast infection, most patients use prescription or over-the-counter topical medications. But for many people, the infection simply comes back at a later stage. Recurrent yeast infection can occur because these drugs only attack the local symptoms, not the root cause. Many of these disappointed victims have turned to simple home remedies like yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and garlic. Find out here how these home remedies could help your yeast infection.
To understand how treating a yeast infection with yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and garlic can be beneficial, it will help to first know what causes yeast infections…
The culprit is a yeast-like fungus called Candida Albicans that resides in most of us quite naturally. But it usually doesn’t cause any harm because of the “good” bacteria in your body that keep it in check. However, sometimes Candida fungi can multiply and “overgrow.” When this happens, it causes the symptoms of yeast infection. So any treatment must address the Candida fungus.
And so with the 3 simple home remedies to treat candidiasis; yogurt, apple cider vinegar and garlic:-
Yoghurt
Treatment of yeast infection with yogurt is a very popular remedy. But it has to be natural, without sugar, without added fruit or dyes. It should also be labeled as containing ‘active cultures’ or ‘live cultures’ or similar. One of them is Lactobacillus acidophilus, which we recognize as a ‘friendly’ bacterium that helps prevent Candida fungal overgrowth.
Apply the yogurt directly to the affected area, for example, lips and vulva. For the inside of the vagina, simply dip a tampon in the yogurt and leave it overnight, repeating every night until symptoms subside. Eat yogurt every day to build up the good bacteria in your intestinal tract.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar to treat yeast infection has to be the raw, undistilled, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar you get at health food stores and maybe some grocery stores. It contains good stuff like enzymes, trace elements and minerals etc. It works to rebalance the body’s pH, which helps contain the growth of Candida fungus.
Drink a glass of water with 2 teaspoons of vinegar 3 times a day. Douche your vagina with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of vinegar in 2 quarts (2 liters) of warm water. Alternatively, sit in a warm bath containing 2 cups of vinegar for about 20 minutes or more. Repeat 2 times a day until your symptoms disappear.
Garlic
Raw garlic is a natural antiseptic full of vitamins and minerals. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. It is excellent for eliminating the itching and discomfort of fungal infections.
Eat it raw if you can, cooking removes some of its natural potency. Apply a pulp of a raw and peeled clove on the affected area. Internally, insert a peeled clove into the vagina and leave it overnight. Many women prefer to make a tampon by wrapping a bare tooth in muslin or similar and inserting it. Repeat every night until the symptoms are eliminated.
These remedies are some of the most popular home remedies that people use to treat yeast infection. But because yeast infection is a complex condition, you need to address not just the symptoms, but also the root cause and underlying conditions, such as diet and lifestyle, that can “trigger” a Candida overgrowth.
SQL – Microsoft Great Plains Query – Overview for the Database Administrator/Developer
It seems that Microsoft Great Plains is becoming more and more popular, partly because of the Microsoft muscles behind it. It is now aimed at the entire spectrum of horizontal and vertical market customers. Small businesses use Small Business Manager (which is […]
It seems that Microsoft Great Plains is becoming more and more popular, partly because of the Microsoft muscles behind it. It is now aimed at the entire spectrum of horizontal and vertical market customers. Small businesses use Small Business Manager (which is based on the same technology: Great Plains Dexterity dictionary and runtime), Great Plains Standard on MSDE is for small and medium customers, and then Great Plains serves the rest of the market until the big corporations. There are several reporting tools available and you definitely need to know which one to use for the different types of reports.
If you’re the database administrator asked to import some data into Great Plains or to repair or copy data from one company to another, read this and you’ll have clues as to where to look further.
1. Microsoft Great Plains Table Structure: Launch Great Plains and go to Tools->Resource Description->Tables. Find the table in the proper series. If you are looking for customers, it should be RM00101, customer master file.
2.DEX_ROW_ID. This is the identity column and every table in Great Plains has it; this is due to Great Plains Dexterity technology. This column is never used as a key field, so don’t try to link your tables on DEX_ROW_ID. In case you need to transfer the table from one company to another, you should use these queries:
Select * in GL00100_BAK from TWO.dbo.GL00100
go
alter table GL00100_BAK drop column DEX_ROW_ID
go
insert into GL00100 select * from GL00100_BAK
go
drop-down table GL00100_BAK
The above query set will transfer GL00100 (account master table) from TWO companies to your current company. Then you need to run Checklinks (see the GP Manual) to recreate the rest of the account master related tables.
3. Do not modify the table; sometimes it looks good if you just add a couple of extra columns to the table, like in IV00101, inventory master file, why not add a couple of extra descriptions? If you do this, the Great Plains Dexterity engine will not be able to read all of your elements, due to the fact that DYNAMICS.DIC (Great Plains dictionary main file) has an exact description of all tables and is used by Dexterity to read and write to the specific table.
4. Feel free to create SQL views or stored procs. If you’re helping your internal developers build Crystal Reports, good SQL views are a big help to them. Let me give you an example, the view below will show the work and historical SOP invoices; then Crystal can use it.
Create SOP_WORK_HIST View
ace
select SOPNUMBE, CUSTNMBR, CUSTNAME, DOCAMNT from SOP30200 where SOPTYPE=3 and VOIDSTTS=0
Union
select SOPNUMBE, CUSTNMBR, CUSTNAME, DOCAMNT from SOP10100 where SOPTYPE=3 and VOIDSTTS=0
The above view will show all work and historical invoices not voided (SOP Type = 3 stays per invoice)
5. Some repair/unlock tips:
If you run the above query against the DYNAMICS database, it will unlock the user, who accidentally shut down the computer without logging out of Great Plains:
delete ACTIVITY where USERID=’JOHN’
The following will unlock the pendant lot:
update SY00500 set BCHSTTUS = 0 where BACHNUMB = ‘JULYINVOICES04’
Happy consulting! If you want us to do the job, give us a call. 1-866-528-0577! [email protected]
The personal brochure: the most effective tool of a real estate agent
“What is the one thing I need to do with my real estate marketing to build my personal brand and generate leads?” I get this question all the time. New agents or agents struggling with a marketing budget will ask this question […]
“What is the one thing I need to do with my real estate marketing to build my personal brand and generate leads?” I get this question all the time. New agents or agents struggling with a marketing budget will ask this question and I always preface it by answering: Marketing is a holistic endeavor and unfortunately real estate agents who are sellers are always looking for the next big thing or the next big thing. silver bullet to solve your customer attraction problems. The best approach is a holistic one in which marketing is approached from an overall strategy that combines marketing channels, tools, activities, and sales integration that align to collectively achieve goals.
And then the agent will say, yes, but if I only had enough money to do one thing, what do you suggest?
With my warning out of the way and being pressed for an answer, I would still say, even in today’s internet age, that the personal brochure is the most important tool a real estate agent can develop.
Even with the rise of the Web as the most powerful tool in real estate, the individual agent is still in the business of building community relationships through trust and credibility. The average agent without a sufficient marketing budget is primarily involved in traditional farming and networking. In the traditional setting, the agent meets people at networking events, open houses, brokerage openings, and through contact with family, friends, and sphere of influence. These are the highest quality leads that can be developed. The problem is making a positive and memorable impression.
The rejection is usually: “But the Internet is changing the real estate business. 80 percent of people start their search on the Internet.” Yes, this is absolutely true (and remember I was asked about “a” tool). From my point of view, a real estate agent without a custom built personal brand website, strong search capabilities, a commitment to search engine rankings and social media, and a dedication to providing valuable information and content. you are missing a huge holistic component of the overall marketing picture. Once again, I am answering the question: “What is the one thing you would do with a limited marketing budget?”
A well written and professionally designed brochure should be the cornerstone of your branding efforts.
There is a problem with an agent creating a website as his “only thing”. While most people begin a home search on the Internet (or do research on their pending home), the vast majority of people do not interact with a real estate agent solely through Internet engagement ( with the exception perhaps of second home markets). . The best internet marketers are great salespeople in general, active in networking, print/TV advertising, public relations, direct mail (at least to their domain and past clients), and customer and domain follow-up.
How do you build your business with a personal brochure? First, it gives you a way for people to remember you. The business card is completely ineffective in achieving this. It would be great if you could attract people you know to your website, but what are the chances of that happening early on? And there is no immediacy of connection. Given to someone you’ve just met, the personal brochure gives that person a narrative device through words and images to locate and remember you. It’s PR and Marketing 101 and it’s essential.
So if it’s just one tool, I recommend, with one caveat, the personal brochure as the ultimate tool for the real estate agent who wants to proactively grow their business. First, let’s assume your brochure does what it’s supposed to do, which is tell a memorable story, create a niche market or unique selling proposition, and demonstrate credibility and trustworthiness through high-quality graphics and printing. That is job one. It must be executed well to achieve the desired results.
The next key is distribution. And if you’re on a limited marketing budget, I don’t mean mailing it to a farm area. I mean hand-to-hand combat, looking for ways to get 30-50 brochures into the hands of the people you meet proactively on a weekly basis. networks. Open houses. Corridor opens. All your real estate activities. Even knock on the door if it comes to that. People you meet at restaurants, gas stations, dry cleaners, on the golf course, at children’s sporting events. The vast majority of agents hoard their brochures and/or are too shy to pass them out. The real estate business does not pay for the meek or reluctant personal brand.
What is the only tool? I keep saying that the best real estate marketing involves a variety of communication platforms to build relationships and attract leads of variable quality. But if you’re going to play the “one tool game,” the personal real estate brochure is your best bet.
Does the weather have an impact on fantasy football?
It’s becoming that time of year where the weather can have an impact on real-life NFL games. As a fantasy football coach, it’s a concept you just can’t pass up. Yes, I will go on record and say so. Checking weather reports […]
It’s becoming that time of year where the weather can have an impact on real-life NFL games. As a fantasy football coach, it’s a concept you just can’t pass up. Yes, I will go on record and say so. Checking weather reports is required as a factor in the process of setting up your fantasy football lineup! This article will explore the impact of weather on the production of fantasy football.
It is necessary to realize that there are different categories of weather, all of which need their own discussion. This article will focus on rain, snow, extreme cold, and wind. In the context of this article, rain is defined as creating conditions where the field and ball are affected, so a light drizzle would not count. Similarly, for snow there needs to be significant buildup on the ground that will affect jogging players. Extreme cold is defined as temperatures close to freezing. Lastly, we’ll consider wind conditions defined as more than just a light breeze, we’re talking about those cold Sundays with gusty winds having an impact on the quarterback’s ability to throw the ball.
Our first instinct would be to consider any adverse weather a negative in regards to fantasy football production, however, that is simply not the case. Rain and snow actually seem to have a negative effect on defense more than offense. Looking back on the 2008 season, Week 16 saw inclement weather games in Buffalo, Chicago, and Cincinnati. Those three games produced five 100-yard rushers. Keep in mind that all of these performances came from the running back position, however quarterbacks and wide receivers can excel in windy or snowy conditions. While the quarterback may not be able to grip the ball as well, receivers have a huge advantage on slippery surfaces. Defenses are at a disadvantage in poor field conditions as it is more difficult to cut and maintain coverage.
While snow and rain are really favorable for offense, wind is another story. On days when the wind is blowing, quarterbacks and wide receivers will be greatly affected. All one has to do is think back to the 2007 season when Tom Brady and company were just riding over the top until they met Mother Nature in Week 15. The only thing that could stop the Patriots’ offense that year was wind. If you have a quarterback or wide receiver on your team scheduled to play in extreme wind, I suggest looking into an alternative.
Finally, there is the cold weather. Some of the warmer-weather teams are certainly upset by the extreme cold, which gives teams like the Green Bay Packers a huge home-field advantage toward the end of the season. Cold weather also has an impact on kickers losing distance on their kicks as the air pressure on the ball is affected. We came across an analysis that investigated the effects of extreme cold that showed within a 1998 data set that the home team won all of the extreme cold games. That’s right, unbeaten at home in the cold! The bottom line is that teams that are not used to extreme cold will see a negative impact on production.
In short, the weather is something to consider when establishing your fantasy football lineup in recent months. Snow/rain seems to favor the offense, particularly the running game. Stay away from defenders scheduled to play in the rain and snow. The wind is another story, since it can completely shut down the passing game. The extreme cold will affect kickers and visiting teams not used to such conditions. So remember, take a quick look at the weather before setting up your lineup, as it can give you the edge that makes the difference between winning and losing on NFL Sunday.
California Faithful Geyser
It’s less than a two-hour drive from downtown San Francisco to Calistoga in Napa Valley. The unit is quite simple and easy. Take Highway 101 North. Pass the Golden Gate Bridge and continue north on the local mountain road. Calistoga and Napa […]
It’s less than a two-hour drive from downtown San Francisco to Calistoga in Napa Valley. The unit is quite simple and easy. Take Highway 101 North. Pass the Golden Gate Bridge and continue north on the local mountain road. Calistoga and Napa Valley are famous for a number of things, including wine, hot springs, mud baths, and fine dining. Among the natural wonders that visitors can enjoy in Calistoga, this geyser is at the top of the list. There are many geysers in the world. Japan has some, like a volcanic country. New Zealand is another country that one would visit for its geysers.
In the US, visitors can find geysers in Nevada, Wyoming, or California. This Old Faithful geyser in California is one of the few geysers in the world called “Old Faithful.” The name, Old Faithful Geysers, was given to geysers that erupted at regular time intervals. Since the natural formation condition of a geyser is not simple, it is not easy to find a geyser with regular water eruption even in the world. Conditions include sufficient amounts of groundwater, heat source, pressure, or pathway for water to reach the earth’s surface.
This geyser erupts water into the air every thirty minutes. The eruption of steam and flake water reaches sixty to one hundred feet into the air each time it erupts. Admission to this geyser costs $8 for an adult. A child between the ages of six and twelve costs $6. Children six and under are free. An adult sixty-five years or older is $7. A visitor can get $1 discount with triple A membership or printing from their official website.
In the geyser area, tables and benches are provided. No food or drink is provided. The visitor must be prepared to eat and drink. Visitors may see occasional small eruptions, but the actual eruption is large. Don’t be too quickly disappointed with a small rash. The eldest will come.
As the visitors wait, after a few minutes of growling, it suddenly erupts with a hiss of water scraping the ground. The water and steam reach fifty or sixty feet in a second shooting the water up. A weather eruption lasts longer than expected. Continue for at least three to five minutes.
It is known as a good earthquake prediction measure. When the authority observes a change in the eruption pattern of the geyser, such as a delay in eruption or less water, an earthquake will occur in five hundred miles of area. It is the place that one expects to visit to touch the spectacles of nature.
What you can do to avoid failure in your affiliate marketing business
It is not surprising to know that there are many people who have started their own affiliate marketing business, but only a small percentage of them will be able to earn a full-time income that is sufficient for their day job. Is […]
It is not surprising to know that there are many people who have started their own affiliate marketing business, but only a small percentage of them will be able to earn a full-time income that is sufficient for their day job. Is it because the affiliate marketing industry is getting too competitive, is it not an easy business for people with no technical skills, or is it just a myth that it is possible to earn long-term income from this business?
The fact is that most of the reasons people give for failing in this business are just excuses. If you really want to get results from your own affiliate marketing business, you’ll need to make sure you’re doing the right thing. These are the 3 things to keep in mind if you want to earn long-term affiliate income.
Have the dedication and discipline to achieve results
If you really want to earn a full time income online from your own affiliate marketing business and you are new to this business, you need to start thinking about how dedicated you need to be to achieve results. Let’s use learn to drive as an example. If you wanted to make a living as a professional runner, do you think it’s enough to practice a few hours a week and be good enough to compete in the race? If you are just starting out, you will still need to know the basic skills on how to drive the car.
Once you know how to drive the car, you’ll still need to spend a lot of time mastering the advanced skills needed in competitive racing. Professional runners will spend many hours every day honing their skills, studying the game, identifying their problems, and sticking to a training system, because that is the way to get results.
You’ll want to put in the same effort to build your own affiliate marketing business. Most people will buy an internet marketing system, get excited, follow the system for a week or two, and give up when they don’t see results. The main problem is that most of them do not follow the system closely and are simply not prepared to do the work necessary to achieve the results. Most successful salespeople will have the discipline to follow the system closely until they see results and may even create their own system that works better.
Focus on following a system
There are many products available on the Internet that teach the different systems to earn money on the Internet. Most of these products give good advice except for a few junk products. The fact is that most systems will require the person to use techniques that can be tedious, repetitive, and will take a few times before it starts to show some results. Many of them will start complaining that the system doesn’t work because they didn’t get many results.
Before you start complaining, you’ll want to take note of the amount of proper work you’ve done to promote your business. Yes, you have to make sure that you are doing the right job as doing the wrong job for a long period of time will not give you any results. You have to start asking yourself several questions like:
– Have you constantly written and published articles?
– Have you done the proper keyword research?
– Do you follow the traffic plan consistently?
Most people will answer that they did not do much of the required homework or did not do it consistently. You should be aware that most systems tested online will require you to perform certain tasks consistently over a period of time before you can start to see any results. If the driving instructor requires you to practice 5 hours a day but you only practice 5 hours a week, do you think you will be able to master the skills? Are you going to start blaming or are you going to take responsibility for your own action?
Have the discipline to set a time for your business
Most people living in modern society will complain that they don’t have enough time. If you want to see results from your affiliate marketing business, you’ll need to spend some time growing it. According to research by the Neilsen Company, the average American watches at least 4 hours of television every day. You can imagine the amount of work that can be done to grow your business if you invest like 1-2 hours in your business. Watching television 4 hours a day will not give you any results since there are no systems that allow you to earn money while you do not have to do any work.
When you’re learning something new, you’ll have to get over the learning curve before you can master the skills. If you consistently invest time in your business, you’ll be able to get through the learning curve much faster, which means you’ll be closer to achieving results. Focus on keeping a close eye on a system, perform all required tasks, and focus on overcoming any issues you may face. It’s definitely worth skipping a little TV every day to do some productive work that will bring you a steady stream of income in the long run.
Affiliate marketing business will require you to put in your time, effort, and money to grow your business. If you haven’t done all you can to make your affiliate marketing dream come true, it’s time you started taking action now.
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Business Process Outsourcing – Essential Elements to Look for in Service Provider Proposals
Distance, time zones, culture and language no longer limit where companies of any size have customers, suppliers or service providers in this era of fluid commerce between continents. A key to success – and survival – is finding a reliable and experienced […]
Distance, time zones, culture and language no longer limit where companies of any size have customers, suppliers or service providers in this era of fluid commerce between continents. A key to success – and survival – is finding a reliable and experienced business partner who will perform essential administrative services at a reduced cost. aim No reduced accuracy, speed or safety.
Global economic changes and technological advances make vital for companies across a wide range of industries to examine the benefits of transferring specific business processes to a knowledgeable and responsive vendor who redesigns and executes functions to each client’s standards at a guaranteed cost.
As Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partnerships become more and more common, companies lose their competitive position unless they reduce expenses by allowing domestic or foreign specialists to manage routine support functions.
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BPO solutions allow organizations to focus on core business operations, improve quality, increase customer response time, and reduce capital investment. Instead of using staff, IT resources, and office equipment for administrative work, assets can be redirected to the core mission.
While all categories of companies gain competitive advantages, BPO is particularly valuable for small and medium-sized businesses. Specialized skills, technology, and economies of scale allow a partner to deliver services more efficiently and cost-effectively than in-houses.
Outsourced support includes application, order, invoice, and payment processing, as well as these functions:
- credit transactions
- Collection
- Verification and adjudication of claims
- Responses to customer inquiries
- Management of payroll and benefits for employees
- Policy renewals
- Preparation and management of documents.
- explanation of benefits
- market research
- electronic record storage
- mail room services
- Creation and management of databases.
Some companies also convert documents by digitizing, scanning, or microfilming. Critical records can be stored in secure Internet repository “vaults” for authorized access, and electronic records can be reformatted.
Companies that benefit the most
These industries are particularly well-suited to taking advantage of the flexibility and innovation that come with BPO arrangements:
Insurance, Financial Services, Health Care, Legal, Pharmaceutical, Utilities, Manufacturing, Catalog Sales, Direct Mail Marketing, Transportation/Logistics, Publishing, and Government Services.
Successful BPO partnerships require a solution provider with industry experience and critical insights that exceed client needs. This allows both parties to seamlessly exchange information, anticipate each other’s requirements, and coordinate workflow efficiently. Suppliers must be intimately familiar with industry standards, regulatory compliance, and terms of reference.
Ideally, an insightful provider will add value by suggesting innovative approaches to meet needs without increasing response time, cost, or internal actions.
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Whether located onshore or offshore, outsourced service providers must also “speak the same language” in terms of business processes, industry dynamics, quality certifications, and competitive pressures. The supplier must demonstrate a deep understanding of the client’s business at the macro level and micro level. That defines a complete BPO couplerather than simply a service provider out of the box.
Potential clients need to be sure that the provider brings not only outsourcing credentials, but also relevant credentials. Time should not be spent educating a vendor on the details and nuances of the industry.
In addition to vertical industry experienceHigh-quality BPO providers have:
- Experienced and trained full-time staff working 24 hours a day
- Multi-level accuracy guarantees, such as double key data entry
- Strict quality assurance procedures with manual reviews.
- Proven precautions to ensure electronic and physical security
- Independent certifications and performance evaluations
Those are basic guidelines for evaluating BPO proposals. A prospective partner’s business background, familiarity with Western trade, and track record of increasingly sophisticated projects also provide evidence of reliability, initiative, innovation, and compatibility.
The need for scalable and cost-reducing services remains urgent in virtually every industry as businesses position themselves for post-recession growth. Reliable and responsive outsourcing providers are long-term strategic allies.