Fortune Is In The Follow-Up: Book Review

Awesome book for any woman to have starting out in business. A great tool for men to have as well. .................... This book talks about building relationships, taking action, developing your marketing plan, networking, Positive mindset, a short list of entrepreneurs who dealt with rejection some even bankrupt but would not give up on their dreams. ............................................................................................................... I love what she said about Nelson Mandela. ............................................................................ There are many options available to entrepreneurs to help them create successful profit centers from their businesses that do not involve huge influxes of capital. ......................................................................... Gone are the days of "build it and they will come!" Business owners must search out new and emerging markets for their goods and services. ................................................................................................... Business owners need to excel in marketing and sales, in order to succeed in business today. .......................... Action is the name of the game. ....................................................................................... The author's professional career has been one typical of many women in her generation-lots of transitions, constantly reinventing herself professionally, all while balancing the needs of her children and family. ......................... Two important things she learned from her father: cultivate who you know and always treat everyone well - you never know when you will want or need something from someone. ............................................................... A key component to success in any business is to have a support system. ............................................... People do business with those they like, know, and trust. ............................................................. Marketing is about building relationships. ............................................................................ A great marketing plan starts with defining your target market. ....................................................... Most people want to hire a specialist, in this day and age. ........................................................... If you develop the reputation for being an expert in a certain field, on a specific subject, or for a targeted population, you will differentiate yourself from your competition. .................................................... The bottom line is that everyone is not a viable target market. ....................................................... Having a focused market does not mean that you serve or supply only the market position you choose. ................... If you are selling services or products online, make sure that your target market has access to the Internet. ......... Does your target market have money? This is critical for building a business. ......................................... A marketing plan is like a roadmap. It tells you where you want to go and how to get there. ........................... Don't limit yourself to thinking that marketing is the same as advertising. ........................................... A business coach will help save you time, money, and energy. .......................................................... We know that marketing takes time and sometimes money. ................................................................ You want to pick a target market and then become their expert - remember experts make more money. ..................... You need time for your health and personal life, too. ................................................................. Grow too fast and you will not succeed. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Marketing Strategy Ideas: ............................................................................................. eNewsletters, Blog, Articles, Publishing, Videos, Public Speaking, Internet presence, Direct Mail, Joint Ventures just to name a few. ........................................................................................................ Pick only 4 to 8 strategies to work on at a time. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. We need some downtime, some time when we are not working. ............................................................. Business owners need to be able to creatively handle all sorts of challenges and opportunities. ....................... Delegating is not a simple or easy chore to put together, but it will yield huge results for growing your business. ....................................................................... Be careful about delegating any task to anyone. ....................................................................... It takes time and thought to train someone to do the task the way you want them done. ................................. Relationship building is critical, and follow-up is the way to do this. ............................................... Your follow-up is to remind them that you are still here and able to help them. ....................................... Education-based marketing educates your prospects and clients by sharing information that they will find valuable, as opposed to constantly pitching to them. ............................................................................... The key is to make sure what you provide is meaningful to them. ....................................................... A slower economy has made everyone more cautious in their purchases and elongated the process. ........................ Keep a file (hard or electronic) of articles and information that you write and/or come across from industry e-zines, magazines, newsletters, blogs, etc. This is information that you will share with your prospects and clients in your education-based marketing. ............................................................................................ There are a few industries and target market where networking will not work; however, they are the exception and not the rule. ............................................................................................................. "An enterprising person is one who sees opportunity in all areas of life," according to Jim Rohn, American entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker. ....................................................................... The good news is that networking does not take a lot of money. ........................................................ There are many social network groups such as facebook/ twitter/linkedin. .............................................. Great networking goals include meeting people with whom you can: connect, have fun, be able to help, be authentic with, be an interested listener, be curious, ask questions, be of service, build rapport, and meet potential clients. ....................................................................................................................... Relationship building is not just about how you can help someone professionally, it can be about how you help them in other aspects of their lives, as well. ............................................................................... Don't make an offer that you can not deliver. Make sure that you have the time and resources to make good on what you offer. ................................................................................................................ Never lose sight of what your clients need and want from you. ......................................................... Survey your clients: find out why they do/did business with you; invite clients to a special event, etc. .............. Mindset matters and allowing your fears to determine the outcome of your financial success is not effective. .......... Informal Market Research: information you gather help you to market more effectively and sell more persuasively to your target market. ........................................................................................................ There are many factors that affect our success of our businesses that we cannot control: market conditions, the economy, suppliers, or consumer demand. ............................................................................... Creating a positive mindset begins with thinking positively about yourself, your abilities, and what your business has to offer to clients/customers. ........................................................................................ The definition of an entrepreneur is one who sees problems as opportunities and can capitalize on them. ............... Dream big. Dreams fuel our abilities to grow, take calculated risks, and find success. ................................ In order to learn from failures, start viewing them as inspiration. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Short list of famous entrepreneurs who all had to deal with rejection and failure long before they found success: Henry Ford, R.H. Macy, Akio Morita, Soichiro Honda, Bill Gates, and Walt Disney. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Your desire for a better life and a better business is the beginning. ................................................. There are wonderful tools, techniques, and very talented life coaches who can help. ................................... 30 days to better habits. Try picking one or two habits at a time that you want to either add or end. ................. Read inspirational books. Books are all about ideas and concepts. .................................................... You can find most books on tape, and, of course, there are millions of videos online that are wonderfully inspirational. ........................................................................................................ Listen to inspirational songs. Songs and other audio content are a powerful influence on our lives. It is important to find a piece of music that plays to both your intellect and your emotions. ............................................ Watch inspirational movies. Make sure that the movies you watch are those that help you create a can-do and what-is-possible mindset. ..................................................................................................... Who we surround ourselves with affects our mindset positively or negatively. It is critical that you only allow positive people access to you. ........................................................................................ Reading Nelson Mandela's autobiography about his 27 years in prison, Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela, reminds people that even under awful conditions, a positive mindset makes all the difference. ................ The sky is the limit with the right skill set and a positive mindset. ................................................. Small-to-medium-sized businesses are the future of our economic engine in this country. ............................... Business owners need to remember the basic - the sound, tried-and-true business principles that have served entrepreneurs for generations. ........................................................................................ Business success will be a bit different for each of us. .............................................................. In this shaky economy, moving forward is the key. ..................................................................... Not all businesses will make it; however, those that succeed are those that choose to follow the 5 POWER strategies with energy, focus, and passion. ...................................................................................... The author sent me a free copy of her book for review. I truly thanked her. ........................................... I review books for publishing companies, publicists, authors, businesses and ministries. .............................. The author, Heidi BK Sloss teaches independent sales agents and business owners how to think, breathe, and behave more entrepreneurially. Her specialty is working with Real Estate, Mortgage, Interior Design and General Contractor professionals. ........................................................................................................ She has been an entrepreneur all her life, her 31-year history spans from building a direct sales biz from the ground up, to running an international manufacturing to playing an active role in the success of a global non-profit. ........ She is helping more entrepreneurs and independent sales agents connect with their inner salesperson via of her book.

1 of 2 .. 3/3/2013 Sunday School Lesson

My Sunday School Bible Daily Reading for week of 3/3/2013 is coming from the Book of Daniel - Chapters 5, 6, 7. ......... Daniel (God is my judge) Belteshazzar, one of the captives in Babylon/Iraq (Daniel 1:8) ................................. (Now this is not in my sunday school lesson but it is so amazing to me: Daniel was a captive of Babylon/Iraq ... Jonah went to Nineveh/Northern Iraq ... Abraham was born close to Basra/Iraq .. now I am not a Bible Scholar.) ................ The Book of Daniel is written partly in Hebrew & partly (from 2:4b to Chapter 7) in Aramaic. ............................ Monday - 2/25/2013 - The Lord Deals With the Mighty - Daniel 5:13-21 .................................................... Tuesday - 2/26/2013 - The Lord Judges the Powerful - Daniel 5:22-31 ..................................................... Wednesday - 2/27/2013 - The Plot to Undermine Daniel - Daniel 6:1-10 .................................................... Thursday - 2/28/2013 - The Plot Fails - Daniel 6:11-23 .................................................................. Friday - 3/1/2013 - Daniel's God Is Exalted - Daniel 6:24-28 ............................................................ Saturday - 3/2/2013 - Daniel's Vision - Daniel 7:1-8 .................................................................... Sunday - 3/3/2013 - The Exaltation of the Coming One - Daniel 7:9-14 .................................................... Later in the week I plan to share my sunday school notes only on Daniel 7:9-14 for Sunday 3/3/2013. ..................... Scripture & reference taken/used from: KJV Precious Promise Bible

2/19/03 .. Is The Middle East in Prophecy?

Since I have no theological/seminary training this is on my mind. I am a student of the Bible and love sunday school, Bible Study and God's Church. ........................................................................................... My Sunday School Lesson is focusing on Daniel 5,6,7 for the Sunday of March 3, 2013. .................................... http://injesus.com/message-archives/christian-living/ChristianThinkers/fwd-angelaswisdomi-middle-east-in-prophecy ... 2/19/2003 ............................................................................................................... Fwd: from AngelasWisdom http://www.angelaswisdom.com NOTE: I am not predicting any time frame, I am not a prophet, pastor, nor clergy. Jesus then gave what has come to be known as HIS Olivet prophecy. HE did outline a series of trends and events that would happen and lead up to HIS return. Jesus gave a specific sign that would show the very end of this age, a time when Jerusalem would be surround by armies, "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, "HE said in the Book of Luke then you will know that its desolation is near. Luke 21:20...And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Mark 13:14...But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains. Scripture reference taken from Crusade Bible Publishers Inc., 1970, Mt. Juliet, Tn, 37122 Angela .................................................................................................................. Angela's Writing Profile: http://www.writers.net/writers/21422

Divine Mentor - Book Review

Christian Coaching, Biblical Coaching & Mentoring Tips ................................................................ An awesome book for the lover of the Bible, Sunday School and great devotional book as well. .......................... Who Is Your Traveling Companion? ...................................................................................... Did you know that top athletes always travel with a coach? Whether it's Roger Federeck, Andy Roddick, Tiger Woods or any other superstar athlete, all of them bring alone more than their clubs or rackets or cleats. They make sure to bring their coach. .................................................................................................... I've heard some people ask, "Why do they need a coach? Why, they're the best in the world!" ........................... That's why they're the best in the world. They understand the crucial essential of being coachable. ................... God designated some of the best mentors of the ages and assigned them to us. Sometimes they will keep us alive.Sometimes they will keep us improving. ......................................................................................................................... Assigned Mentors - Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Joesph, Elijah, Nahum, John, Peter, Sarah, Deborah, Ruth, Naomi, Mary, Martha, Dorcas, Priscilla and others. They wait to speak to you. ............................................................. At times these mentors will raise their voices, because they see you rushing toward a dead end. They will stand in your path, just like the angel with the drawn sword who barred Balaam's path, and say, "You're not going to do it." ....... I can't think of better mentors for a businessman than Solomon, who reached an unbelieveable pinnacle of success while still being a young man. ............................................................................................. I can't think of a better mentor for a pastor than Moses. This great leader shephered a congregation, not of 1,000's, but of 1,000,000's! .................................................................................................. I can't think of a better mentor for a professional than Luke, the physician, or for an educator than Paul, or for a mother than Mary. ..................................................................................................... Your inheritance is what God has in store for you. He keeps most of it under the guardianship of caretakers until you come of age. ......................................................................................................... The prophets still speak. The coaches still live. ..................................................................... Death did not terminate their lives. God gave them the eternal assignment to tutor future generations of HIS children. ....................................................................................................................... Solomon ought to be the ultimate remaineder to us that it doesn't matter how smart you are, how much you know, nor how many degrees trail your name. If you shun God's counsel and turn away from the mentors that He has provided, you're in trouble. .............................................................................................................. The Bible is not a magic book. ........................................................................................ Avid Students of life will attend the University of the Holy Spirit. .................................................. If you take the Word of God into your head and spout it out to others, but don't take it any further, that's called information. The Pharisees were truly remarkable when it came to information. They refused to live it - even though they loved to teach it to others. ..................................................................................... God is intimately acquainted with our ways, and He's more concerned about transformation than He is information. ...... God promises to bless the readers of the Bible (Revelation 1:1-3). .................................................... God doesn't need someone with a masters in marketing or a Ph D in public relations. .................................. God is calling for a spokesperson - a man or woman who will deliver the very heart of God. ........................... Each year, (the author of this book) which is president of Pacific Rim Bible College in Hawaii, where he preside over the Commencement Ceremonies. ......................................................................................... There is one university that we will never leave in this lifetime. It is the university of the Holy Spirit. This is a program of lifelong learning, coaching, and on the job training. Graduation will commence when we walk through heaven's gates. The University of the Holy Spirit will include classroom learning experiences, set backs, consequences, disciplines, long journeys, and a host of traveling companions. ...................................................... You can get hired for a job, but success and advancement is a do-it-yourself proposition. ............................ Wayne Cordeiro is the author of The Divine Mentor. He is senior pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is also a songwriter, and highly sought after conference speaker, which takes him around the world. He is a church planter and has helped to plant 83 churches in the Pacific Rim. ............................................... I review books for publishing companies, publicists, authors, businesses and ministries.

Support through Mentoring .. 2/24/2013

Sunday School Lesson for 2/24/13. Unit III. Imitating Jesus. Support through Mentoring. Colossians 4:2-6. (Background Colossians 4:2-17) .................................................................................................... Christian Life In Action (Col. 3:5-4:6) ............................................................................... Prayer & Wisdom (Col 4:2-6) ........................................................................................... Conclusion: Personal Greetings & Charges (Col 4:7-18) ................................................................. Mentors, partners, guides are helpful in strengthening us so we may deal with issues successfully, gain an understanding, and or make things clear. Jesus showed compassion to those who needed help and Jesus is the one who brought forth their commitment. ....................................................................................... Colossians 4:2-6 ...................................................................................................... Verse 2 - Duties To God; Prayer; The Duty of Prayer ....................................................................................................................... Pray requests are/should be confidential. (watch who you ask to pray for you/your needs) ....................................................................................................................... Prayer and fasting go together. ...................................................................................... The apostle Paul told/urged his readers to pray & be vigilant. ....................................................... Jesus taught us to be persistent in prayer in two parables: the unjust judge & the neighbor at midnight ............... The apostle Paul told the Colossians to be alert for specific prayer needs. Jesus reminded His disciples before His betrayal about being alert & prayerful. ............................................................................... The apostle Paul made it clear to the Colossians that all prayer should include thanksgiving. We can approach God with requests as well. ..................................................................................................... I Timothy 2:1 ... Duties To God; Intercession; Duty of Intercession ................................................... Hebrews 7:25 ... Jesus Christ; Offices of Christ; Our Mediator ........................................................ (I Thessalonians 5:16-19; Luke 11:1-3; Luke 11:1-13; Matthew 26:40-41; Philippians 4:4-6 - Reference Scripture from Sunday School Book) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Verses 3, 4 - Duties To God; Intercession; For Ministers .............................................................. The apostle Paul wanted the Colossians believers to pray for him to have opportunities to witness. .................... As we know Paul was in a Roman prison during this time. ............................................................... (II Corinthians 1:11; I Thessalonians 5:25; II Thessalonians 3:1; Hebrews 13:18; Acts 1:8) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Verses 5,6 ........................................................................................................... Verse 5 - Man Redeemed; Blessedness of The New Life; The Impartation of True Wisdom, To Be Sought .................... Verse 6 - Man Redeemed; Duties & Graces of The New Life; Government of the Tongue ..................................... Live wisely, walk in wisdom, this is the appeal that the apostle Paul had for his readers. ............................ Communication skills - speak graciously, in love ...................................................................... Filled with grace - courteous, encouraging, & Christ-like when you speak. Stay free from sinful language such as gossip, hatred & prejudice. ......... Prejudice does not only mean race/culture. ...................................... The apostle Paul wanted the Colossian believers to reflect both wisdom & grace. ....................................... (Colossians 2:6-8) .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Christians/Believers/Saints of God are to display wise conduct at Church, home, work/career/job, & in their communities. .......................................................................................................... There was a song once that was out when I was a little girl by I guess he could be classified as "Old School" or "Blues" .... If Walls Could Talk by Little Milton .. Saints/Christians/Believers some of them better be glad that Walls Can't Talk. ........................................................................................................... Wondering why at home .. some men/women/children are degraded and mistreated at home in the christian community and when they are in the public they are treated so kind/sweet/good/nice you would never think that there was a problem in the home front. ....................................................................................................... We are representatives of Jesus Christ on Earth. ...................................................................... Scripture & reference used/taken from: KJV Topical Reference Bible & Zondervan Bible Commentary

2 - 20 - 2013 .. True Worship

Jan/Feb/March 2013 Devotional & Worship Educational Quarterly Emphasis is on True Worship. ............................ Devotion Scripture - Psalm/Tehillim 47:7 .............................................................................. Topic Scripture - Psalm/Tehillim 138:1 ................................................................................ Keep your mind on King David, Praise, & The Rich Young Ruler ......................................................... Ps 47:7 - Works of God; God's Providence Among Men, Generally; The King of the Earth .................................. Ps 138:1 - Duties To God; Praise; Praise Due to God ................................................................... Devotional Message: Psalm/Tehillim 113:3 .............................................................................. Ps 113:3 - Duties To God; Praise; Praise Due from All, From All on Earth .............................................. Topic Discussion - Psalm 138:1; Matthew 19:16-22; Hebrews 13:15 ....................................................... Matthew 19:16-22 ...................................................................................................... Verses 16,17- Jesus Christ; Christ's Humanity; Christ Compared with the Father, In Goodness ........................... Verses 18,19 - Man Redeemed; Duties & Graces of The New Life; Love to Man ............................................. Verse 20 - Fallen Man; Sins Of The Spirit, & Against Ourselves; Self-Righteousness & Self-Conceit ..................... Verses 21,22 - Man Redeemed; Duties & Graces of The New Life; Liberality in Giving, Enjoined (enjoined - urgent admonition) ........................................................................................................... Hebrews 13:15 - Sacred Rites & Forms; Bleeding or Animal Sacrifices*; The Significance & Worth of Sacrifices, From the Christian Standpoint ................................................................................................. *Bleeding or Animal Sacrifices (Including Sin Offerings, which were expiatory/to atone for; Burnt Offerings which denoted total self-surrender to God; & Peace Offerings, which were eucharistic/favor, grace, gratitude ................ Scripture & reference taken/used from: KJV Topical Reference Bible & Merriam Webster's Deluxe Dictionary

What Matters Most - Book Review

I reviewed this book while being the Baptist Editor/Host more than 8 years ago. ...................................... The unnamed woman in Song of Solomon is every woman who prays to God for a soul-satisfying life, only to turn around and find God forcing her into situations where she must come to grips with her role in making her prayers a reality. .................................................................................................................. Twice in Song of Solomon 6:13 she is referred to "the Shulammite," which probably tells us more about the village in which she was born. ................................................................................................. It takes a bold, free spirited woman to strike out on her own journey to discover what's important to her. ............ Love poetry was prominent throughout the ancient Near East. .......................................................... The one thing you learn is that with the journey come lessons, things to be learned. ................................. Why not follow the Church's lead and read the book's contents as a spiritual allegory where the dark headstrong woman and shepherd lover transform into Israel and God, of the Church and Christ. ........................................... Reflection on the self: Take the time right now to describe in your own words who you are. How would you describe yourself? ............................................................................................................. She is by her own admission a woman of dark complexion. The hot Mediterranean Sun has seen to it that those born beneath her rays are typically olive to dark brown in complexion. ..................................................... Thinking women of faith have been grappling for centuries for ways to talk about the unfair way women and girls are treated in society, and we've been hard-pressed to come up with a term that describes the wide spread assumptions we encounter in our society about a woman's place and women roles. ........................................................ Name some people that God has placed in your life who are your greatest cheerleaders and others who are your most ardent critics. ....................................................................................................... Dr. Weems chose to give up a career as a stock broker 25 years ago to pursue writing. She enrolled in a Ph D program after finishing seminary. ............................................................................................ Be grateful for your friends. ......................................................................................... Surrounding yourself with people, a community, a village whose love nourishes and supports you is essential. .......... Be grateful that God is loving and committed enough to our becoming to knock repeatedly until we're ready to open. ................................................................................. I review books for publishing companies, publicists, authors, businesses, and ministries.