Archive for September, 2011

An Easy Guide to Master Networking


By Keith Cook

With so many networking groups, events, and functions to attend, it can become overwhelming when it’s time to decide when or how often one should network. How do you define networking? How often should you be networking? Networking can be very exciting and like many other undertakings, is an art and should be a natural part of your interaction and connecting with others. “I believe the most important part of networking is deepening the relationship you have with those in your network.” Jack Canfield So when and how often should you network?

Wouldn’t It Be Nice If


By Keith Cook

Have you found yourself wanting more money and wanting to be in better health but not getting more of either? Does this sound like you, “I’ve been wanting this for so long, why hasn’t it happened yet?” Most people aren’t aware that every subject has two subjects, what is wanted and the lack of it. For example, many people talk about money, but they are focused on the lack of or not having enough money. So you find yourself feeling and habitually thinking about the lack of and not having enough money and those thoughts push money away.

WordPress.com vs. Self-Hosted WordPress Blogs

By Joy Bing Fleming, MBA

There are many different blogging sites out there today, and you may be wondering – Which one is better? If you want to establish yourself as an A-player online, it’s important to use a self-hosted WordPress Blog. Here’s why……

A self-hosted WordPress Blog means you will have 100% control & ownership of your blog.

Other sites like WordPress.com host your blog for you. Therefore, since WordPress actually hosts the WordPress.com blogs, that means WordPress has ultimate control over them. In other words, if WordPress didn’t like something that you posted, they could suspend your account or shut it down.


By Keith Cook

We all know that relationships have there ups and downs. Hopefully, more ups then downs. And with every relationship, they must have open lines of communication. Whether you are making a friend over the internet, meeting with a client, or making a decision on a joint venture, you are building a relationship.

It’s important to have a clear understanding of your partners morals and values so in exchange, you know how to deal with them. That only comes from talking and expressing your wants and desires.

4 Critical Elements of a Successful Website

By Joy Bing Fleming, MBA

Have you created a website, but you’re unsure as to what pages are necessary? In this post, I’m going to explain the 4 pages that are essential. You may have more pages than this, but these are the critical ones needed for success.

Remembering the Victims of 9/11


By Joy Bing Fleming, MBA

Today is the 10th anniversary of Sept 11th. Let’s say a prayer for the victims of 9/11 and remember them in our hearts.

I wanted to share my own personal story with you. I was in New York 10 years ago on Sept. 11. I was there for the Michael Jackson concert (which was on Sept. 10, 2001).

On the morning of 9/11, I was supposed to fly back to Charlotte. I found out about the attacks prior to leaving my hotel for the airport. I was staying several blocks away from the Trade Center, but I was close enough for smoke to come into our hotel.

How to Make a Great First Impression


By Keith Cook

We are all looking for genuine ways to connect with others, build lasting relationships and expand our networking circle. So when is a good time to network, promote or brand yourself? How about whenever you are out in the world, standing in line at the grocery store, or in an environment where a lot of people are.

You are always networking and building relationships so focus on getting to know people that can be of value to you and that you can be of value to them. So how do you go about making a great first impression?