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Worth Visiting Monument Attractions of India Tours

India is an ancient country rich in its cultural and monumental heritage. It has several worth visiting monumental attractions. Monument attractions of the country are excellent example of rich cultural heritage of India. Architecturally beautiful monument attractions of the country have been appealing tourists through out the entire globe for long time. Tourists observe rich culture and glorious past of the country while they explore magnificent monuments of the state.
Whether it is north… Continue

Added by Rajesh Kumar on November 27, 2009 at 7:09am — No Comments

How to Get Referrals Galore

Everybody loves referrals. They’re easier to close than non-referrals, make quicker buying decisions and tend to be more loyal—in short, they can often become your most profitable customers. Trouble is, referrals are also elusive. Even a likable person with plenty of integrity and knowledge won’t see an influx of referrals if her or she doesn’t implement the appropriate strategy. “It’s worth taking the time to understand why most referral efforts don’t work,” reports Michael Beck in a recent ar… Continue

Added by Todd Gregory on November 25, 2009 at 8:30pm — 8 Comments

Brilliant Facebook Campaign

This link came from my freind Chris Vance. http://www.linkedin.com/in/topherthoughts IKEA opened a new store and got very creative with use of the photo-tagging feature on facebook. They were giving away IKEA stuff so the word spread like wildfire and got the attention of a lot of people in the community. Pretty neat. http://bit.ly/4Ix0ln Continue

Added by Jim Allen on November 25, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

“Create a Center of Influence”

Let’s begin with a short quiz. One question. No pressure. What is the best type of advertising? When asked this question, many people answer “the kind that works!“ While no one can disagree with that, I submit that the BEST type of advertising is the one that is most overlooked. I’m talking about word-of-mouth advertising. While targeted email, banner ads, billboard ads, and even television ads all have their place, nothing compares to the power of word-of-mouth advertising. Here’s why. When… Continue

Added by Todd Gregory on November 25, 2009 at 2:00pm — 6 Comments

Advertising which is inviting, not invasive!

YouData is really blasting off this holiday season! We provide a win-win-win model of advertising that makes everyone happy. Advertisers are only reaching the exact target audience they wish to get in front of, consumers (MeFiles) are only getting ads that are relevant to them, and content providers just love the few cents their readers donate to their blog! If you are looking for exposure, website traffic or to get your message in front of the right people, just ask me about YouData, I would be… Continue

Added by Megan Guillen on November 25, 2009 at 10:58am — No Comments

DO WE NEED MOTIVATION...OR, JUST VALIDATION?

My Dear Houston (The REAL), Texas Colleagues: I am going to share a few lines of brilliant wisdom that was recently sent to me, by a close, personal friend and counselor. Although they are considered "Motivational..." I found them to be "Validation"...for many of their words and meanings validate thoughts I have come to know as "my truth". As you read them, try to do the same. Take your time. Think about each one, and how their meaning either impacts, or have i… Continue

Added by Randall W. Montalbano on November 25, 2009 at 10:14am — No Comments

Does your website need a check up?

It's a new year and time for your annual check up! A 2005 study at University of Iowa determined that there were over 11.5 billion publicly accessible web pages on the internet. Businesses who are serious about generating leads and attracting customers online can't afford to take an "If we build it, they will come" approach to their websites. To do business online in today's market you need to make it easy for your audience to find you and you need to ensure you're prepared to stand out from th… Continue

Added by Todd Gregory on November 25, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Choose the Right Web Designer

Hiring a professional to design and build your website can be a significant investment --especially if you're a small business owner on a budget. And, in a highly competitive market saturated with fledgling designers keen to attract new business, at first glance it may be difficult to separate the novices from the more experienced professionals. But, since the end product must have a professional look and feel, it should be scaleable/expandable and it must function effectively, a great deal of c… Continue

Added by Todd Gregory on November 24, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

THANKS TO ALL, BUT MAY I ASK ONE MORE THING?

Here it is everyone…the winding down of yet another year. Thank goodness we made it this far. For some, this year has been one of the most challenging times, ever. I stand in that line with you. It has been a tough one, for a lot of people. And, for some…the challenges are just beginning. It is a transitional time for our country…for our world. I know it has always been in flux. The “Greatest Generation” knows about this, better than any. But, let’s not read the eulogy, just yet. There are many… Continue

Added by Randall W. Montalbano on November 24, 2009 at 10:18pm — No Comments

Getting Caught Up

As we approach the holidays, I find that lots of people begin to look at the past year in retrospect. Afterall, the end of the year is the one time most of us set goals for ourselves via New Year’s Resolutions. I mean who has not made some of the following ones: * Lose weight * Get out of debt and save more * Spend more time with family * Enjoy life more The only thing is that, too often, the only time we look at these are at the end of the year. Once life starts again after the holidays, we g… Continue

Added by Christopher Manning on November 24, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Cleaning for a Reason

Cleaning for a Reason If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service. http://www.cleaningforareason.org… Continue

Added by Nancy Harrison on November 24, 2009 at 9:37am — No Comments

Twitter

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Added by Todd Gregory on November 24, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Link to my Architectural/Interiors site at IAAP

International Association of Architectural Photographers Continue

Added by Marilyn Davenport on November 23, 2009 at 9:05pm — No Comments

Leasing Alternatives when the Landlord says "NO" to your Small Business

Houston’s commercial landlords are scrutinizing leases like no time in the last 25 years. Quick History: Ever since the bottom fell out of the Houston economy in the 1980’s, landlords have been in a lease driven environment. The majority of office landlords held onto their properties as companies grew and demands for space steadily increased through the 90’s. In the 2000’s, landlords were able to turn a blind eye to company financials as interest rates went to all-time lows and the mone… Continue

Added by Robert S. "Bob" Lowery on November 23, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Who Deserves your Trust?

Trust is not given overnight. At these times, it is difficult to easily trust someone because of the rampant atrocities in the society. You would never know that you can be under the claws of these predators that are planning to strip you off of your properties and other precious belongings. There are numerous reports these days about people crying for help because their loved ones were taken away by someone who they thought are their friends. The sad part of being a victim of fraud is that you… Continue

Added by Jolene A. Sidwell on November 23, 2009 at 8:16pm — No Comments

New Commercial Photography and Graphic Designs Website!

Let me know if you need any commercial photos, logos, websites, business cards etc. Here's my new commercial site: Photo-Graphix-MD.com Continue

Added by Marilyn Davenport on November 23, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Looking for Houston Area Small Businesses and Professionals who specifically assist SBO'S for my column on www.examiner.com

Many of you know that I’m the Houston Small Business columnist for the internationally syndicated www.examiner.com Since I’m ramping-up the frequency of adding new articles, I need your assistance. I want to interview Houston area small business* owners and professionals who specialize in assisting them. (*Seasoned entrepreneur - in business least one year; new ventures - must be in business minimum of 6 months.) • Interview length:10 – 20 minutes. • Prep… Continue

Added by Lea-Ann Gee on November 23, 2009 at 9:58am — 3 Comments

ATTENTION LOAN OFFICERS & REALTORS.....CLOSE EVERY LOAN EVERY TIME!

ATTENTION LOAN OFFICERS & REALTORS CLOSE EVERY LOAN EVERY TIME! REGARDLESS OF YOUR BORROWER'S BAD CREDIT!!!!!! STOP TURNING DOWN YOUR BAD-CREDIT BORROWERS. WE WANT THEM! Other Loan Officers are closing loans for these people. You can too. Simple. Effective. Legal......Guaranteed. Have a bad-credit borrower that you turned down? We can turn that borrower's credit reports around and get them approved for YOUR LOAN, using YOUR LENDERS, and YOU ARE THE LOAN OFFICER! No need to change… Continue

Added by Dennis Ford Jr on November 22, 2009 at 4:50pm — No Comments

What is the future of the Greenway Plaza office buildings?

Morgan Stanley has given the keys back to Barclays Capital and JV partner Goff Capital, headed by John Goff. Quick note: Goff’s, Crescent Real Estate Equities, was purchased by Morgan Stanley in 2007. So in a way, the portfolio of properties has come full circle. The $6.5 billion purchase price for Crescent Real Estate Equities was at the height of the commercial real estate market and during oil’s ascent. In two years time, oil doubled from the 30’s up to the 70’s. But, Morgan Stanley’s purch… Continue

Added by Robert S. "Bob" Lowery on November 21, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

The Thrill and Shrill of Marriage

Once upon a time women knew very little of the works of courtship. The gentlemen were only very aware of how women flowed with glorious beauty which left them enticed for the longest moment. Emotions for each one are dealt delicately with bribes of a thousand of lovely flowers, colors that favor the cunning eyes of his lover. Some are rather ravished, blooming with intensity as each day passes when one is away from the other. However, a young love elicits a shared love solemn and furious that of… Continue

Added by Jolene A. Sidwell on November 18, 2009 at 10:39pm — No Comments