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<description><![CDATA[Felicia J. Slattery, M.A., M.Ad.Ed., is a communication consultant, speaker and coach specializing in training home-based and small business professionals to see more cash flow through effective communication with their clients and target audiences. She teaches teleseminars, leads workshops, and offers private coaching to individual clients on improving their communication skills in order to present their best image and see increased cash flow as a result. A published author and popular public speaker, Felicia began her consulting and coaching business in early 2006 when she decided it was time to take the communication skills she'd been teaching for more than ... ]]></description>
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<title>Tips for Getting Booked As a Public Speaker</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:02:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking to market your business is an excellent way to get more prospects, more clients and more cash flow quickly and efficiently into your business. It's also a great way to add another stream of income into your business. However once you decide you want to speak more, the next question is usually "What can I do to get booked as a speaker?" The biggest mistake is people put together a fabulous speech and then get stuck. You cannot assume that just because you have a speech people will think of you as a speaker. It's your job to TELL them. Read this article for 7 easy and free tips that work and will keep working for you without a lot of effort.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - What Makes One Speaker Stand Out Above Another</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:56:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking skills are important in all aspects of life, personal and professional. This article shares a tale of two speeches in a less formal situation, and how with some simple speech techniques applied properly you can give your audience a positive experience instead of wondering when it'll end.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Why Dr Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream Speech Is One of the Best in History</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:22:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for delivering his "I Have a Dream" speech, during a crucial time in US history in the fight for civil rights. In analyzing that speech, you can see how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s techniques can be used by anyone presenting a speech can be more powerful and more effective.]]></description>
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<title>Solo Entrepreneurs - How Small Business Owners Can Follow Oprah's Lead for Success</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:10:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Solo entrepreneurs and small business owners can get inspiration for running a business everywhere. Even from huge media moguls. Read this article to see exactly how you can model Oprah's brilliance for your own business - no matter how big or how small.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - What To Do When You Miss the Mark While On Stage</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:40:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking can leave your audience with a powerful experience -- but other times maybe not so much. As a professional speaker, you're not supposed to tell people if you've had an off day. Everything is supposed to be all fabulous all the time. But that's just not reality. Some days, for a variety of reasons, you're just not as "on" as you'd like to be. Here's a true personal story about an off day I happened to have in front of 250 people because I broke some of my own rules. Read on to see what you can learn from my mistakes! Don't do these things on stage... or else!]]></description>
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<title>Small Business Branding - 5 Lessons On How Customer Service Communicates Beyond the Brand</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:59:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Small business branding is simple when you remember one thing: it's all about the customer's experience. Here's a true story from one of my professional speaking travel logs about a brand you might not think of as delivering amazing customer service. This is a story of how one business communicated beyond their brand and how you can create your own amazing customer experiences as you build your own brand.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking On Video - 5 Tips to Effectively Communicate Your Message With Your Viewers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:17:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sadly most businesses don't delve into video marketing simply because they're afraid of public speaking. This article will share some tips on exactly how you can speak professionally on video.]]></description>
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<title>Solo Professionals - Top 5 Ways to Give Supreme Value to Your Clients in Telecourses</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:10:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a solo entrepreneur and service provider, one way to add another stream of income into your business is to create classes and other products that teach people about the subject you are an expert in. With that goal in mind, a service provider who is a member of my Communication Success Network is doing just that. She asked:]]></description>
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<title>Effective Communication and Creating Positive Experiences For Your Clients Every Time</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:04:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Effective communication is the key to success with any business no matter what your actual business is. Read on to hear how an experience in the dreaded dentist chair taught me a lesson in customer service that any business owner can use.]]></description>
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<title>Solo Professionals - 6 Groups You Must Be Asking Questions For Effective Communication</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:01:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Solo professionals must understand that to be successful you need effective communication. When you have effective communication you will get more prospects, more clients, more cash flow, and more success. And one of the most important skills you need for effective communication is being able to ask questions.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Organize Your Informative Speech by Time</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:05:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking has multiple purposes but all speeches fall into one of three categories.  This article explains and shows you how to effectively use the chronological informative speech organization pattern.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking Visual Aids - It's a PowerPoint Not the Great American Novel</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:45:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All speakers should be familiar with it and be able to prepare an effective PowerPoint presentation. Unfortunately the problem with PowerPoint is that it's so easy to use incorrectly. Read this article to discover ow easy it is to avoid and eliminate "text clutter" in your PowerPoint presentations.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - How to Get on the &quot;Speaking Circuit&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:10:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ready to know how professional speakers get on the speaking circuit? You'll be surprised at the answer.  It's not what you may think.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - 3 Types of Public Speaking For Professional Speakers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:18:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Professional speaking for many entrepreneurs and business professionals creates an opportunity for another stream of income.  For professionals who want to add speaking to their career mix as either their primary or secondary source of income there are multiple options.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Practice? Yes YOU! 5 Tips For How to Practice For Your Next Speech</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:43:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dynamic public speaking doesn't happen by accident.  Discover 3 great benefits from practicing and 5 tips to making sure your practice time is well spent. If you don't think you need to practice -- you need to read this article now.  If you know you need to practice but aren't sure how, read on.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking Tips - 3 Mistakes to Avoid So You Can Make Eye Contact For Dynamic Public Speaking</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:52:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dynamic public speaking has many key components. When an audience sees you as "dynamic" they will reward you with not only their attention, but when you ask them to do something -- like buy your product or service or sign up to receive more information from you-- you'll be much more likely to get them to agree.  For the small and home-based business owner knowing how to be a dynamic speaker is easily one of the best and most effective marketing tools you can use. Read this article for 3 things to avoid so you can make effective sue of eye contact with your audiences and get the results you want!]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking and Listening - Two Sides of the Same Marketing Coin &amp; Top 3 Free Ways to Listen</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:29:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is known as one of the most powerful ways to market your business. It's an important skill that anyone can discover get more prospects, more clients, and of course, more cash flow. When you use this skill, you also need to be aware of the other side of this marketing coin: listening. Read on for the top 3 free ways to listen to your audience.]]></description>
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<title>Effective Communication and Solo Professionals - Communicating Optimism in a Negative Environment</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:31:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Communicating optimism is ultimately important particularly for small business owners and solo professionals. Of course people only do business with those they know, like and trust. So when things aren't going so well in your world, what can you do? ]]></description>
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<title>Live Event Success - Success Strategies For Solo Professionals at Live Seminars &amp; Networking Events</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1631072</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:18:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Solo professionals and work-at-home business owners can easily become lonely and feel isolated from the outside world.  As human beings, we crave communication with others and so it's important for business owners to get out to live events, regardless of your business model. Here are 9 steps to success at your next live event.]]></description>
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<title>Solo Professionals - How You Can Get a Lot Done, Too From a Successful Regular Mom Like You</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1630982</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:07:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Solo professionals are often Moms and Dads who are working from their homes to support their families financially while also being home for their kids.  But there is a common question from work at home parents who are just getting started with a new business, feeling overwhelmed, and wondering how does it all fit in. Read on for 5 time and project management tips (#5 may be a surprise!).]]></description>
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<title>Solo Professionals - Lessons From a Chili Cook Off to Make Your Small Business Successful</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:30:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Solo professionals and entrepreneurs can learn about running a successful business from all sorts of unexpected places.  A few weeks ago when my first grade daughter brought home the announcement from school, I exclaimed, "Honey, your school is having a Throw Down!" (Side note: We're big fans of the Food Network and one of the programs we watch involves a cooking contest called Throw Down.)]]></description>
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<title>Recording Audio For Your Website - Build a Relationship With Your Website Visitors Using Your Voice</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:21:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Building a relationship with your website visitors is crucial to having a successful online business. If you want to start a relationship right away, one way to do that is to offer an audio greeting welcoming your visitors to your site.  Read this article for three options for recording your audio quickly, easily, and affordably.]]></description>
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<title>Persuasion and Solo Professionals - 3 Building Blocks to Persuasive Communication For Entrepreneurs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1624068</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:20:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Successful solo professionals understand the importance of knowing how to be persuasive in order to effectively communicate their messages to make more money -- in any economy. Here are the 3 building blocks you need to succeed. Do you have them in place and working for your business?]]></description>
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<title>Social Networking - How to Communicate Effectively Using Twitter and Other Social Media For Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1513139</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:05:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Social media and social networking using sites like Twitter and Facebook have become some of the hottest buzz words on the Internet today. For those solo professionals and entrepreneurs who work at home, one of the major benefits of social networking is having the opportunity to communicate with people from all over the world using the power of the Internet.  Read on for how to use social networking as a tool to get you more business and cash flow now.]]></description>
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<title>Solo Professionals and Success - The Facts on What it Takes to Succeed in Your Own Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1469710</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:19:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What does it really take to succeed as an entrepreneur who is working hard out of your home, trying to bring in some cash flow for your family's needs? Solo professionals need to know the facts about what it takes to succeed.  Read on for the truth.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Top 5 Mistakes Speakers Make While On Stage</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1449037</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:05:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the spirit of constructive criticism and realizing there is always room for improvement with even the best speakers, the information in this article is meant to help.  Even good speakers make mistakes.  Knowing these top 5 mistakes will help you for the time when you get out there in front of a live audience so you can get more prospects, more clients, and more cash flow now.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Using One Powerful Technique to Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:52:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking has long been touted as one of the most powerful forms of communication.  Particularly for those who are entrepreneurs, public speaking holds an even greater benefit: allowing you to get new prospects, new clients and customers -- often immediately following a presentation. Called a Signature Speech, you can easily create massive impact for your business with just one presentation.  But what do you do if have a fear of public speaking? With one easy technique you can melt away that fear and get all the benefits of public speaking for your business.  I'll show you the simple steps in this article.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - One Life-Changing Thing You Need to Know About the Fear of Public Speaking</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1396369</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:52:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking has long been called one of the most powerful forms of communication.  Mastering the art of public speaking can help you achieve many professional goals.  Whether you work for a company or have your own business, when you learn how to speak properly in front of an audience, you can get ahead and quickly impress a room full of people.  But what can you do it you feel that fear of public speaking so many people face?  Read this article for one life-changing revelation.]]></description>
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<title>Virtual Assistants - Top 20 Things I Love About My VA (And Why All Entrepreneurs Should Hire a VA)</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1333664</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:09:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Solo professionals often wear many different hats.  But many of us soon find trying to do everything will soon wear you down.  Plus who doesn't have things they either don't like or don't know how to do?  We all do!]]></description>
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<title>JV Partnerships - Don't Miss Out on These Top 5 Benefits of Working With Another Entrepreneur</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1333647</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:04:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Joint ventures can be a dream come true for an entrepreneur.  Running a home-based service business can be a lonely proposition. You're typically working alone at your computer, maybe going days or longer without seeing a single soul in person related to your business.  Don't miss the 5 benefits you'll discover in this article now.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - So You Wanna Use a Speech to Market Your Business in the Virtual World</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1279363</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:07:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is THE tool that will launch your business into success -- either in your community or in the virtual world.  The word is out: entrepreneurs everywhere know the benefit of public speaking to market a service-based business.  Read on for the steps you can take to begin speaking to virtual groups where you never have to leave the comfort of your own home to get the word out!]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Use the Summertime to Prepare a Speech to Market Your Business in 9 Easy Steps</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1279114</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:41:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is one of the most powerful ways to market your small or home-based business.  Savvy entrepreneurs everywhere realize the power of a well-crafted presentation to get them more prospects, more clients, and more referrals.  Summer is the perfect time to connect with event and meeting planners to get on their fall and winter schedules.  Read this article for 9 easy steps to getting started now.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - The Best Place to Deliver a &quot;Signature Speech&quot; to Market Your Small Business</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:39:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is one of the most powerful ways to market your business.   One of the most frequently asked questions about creating and delivering your "Signature Speech" is, "Where can I go to deliver my speech?"  You'll discover the best place in your community to deliver a speech and 5 reasons why public speaking is so powerful at this one location.]]></description>
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<title>Finding Your Niche -  Solo Entrepreneurs Can Find Your Message by Backing Into It</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:43:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Service-oriented business owners like coaches, consultants and speakers, often struggle with their exact message.  That message can develop over time, but there is one sure-fire way to know what's NOT your message.  Read on for 5 tips to "back into" your message.]]></description>
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<title>Solo Professionals and Your Website - How Do You Effectively Communicate Your Background Online?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:40:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Effective communication is one of the keys to success for solo professionals and entrepreneurs. But there is not always a clear cut, "right way" to communicate.  Read this article for the two ways you can present your background on your website and which one is best for service providers.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Reading Your Speech Sucks (But You Don't Have to Memorize it Either!)</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:23:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What's a nervous speaker to do?  It'd be so much easier to write your speech out word for word and just read the darn thing.  But seriously, that's a terrible plan for most speakers.  ]]></description>
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<title>Communication in Forums - Are Your Questions Clear Or Confusing When Social Networking?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1165523</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:08:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Social networking and communication in online forums is a hot trend now for home-based business owners to connect with others all over the Internet.  As an avid social networker, I have seen in my own business how the power of well-crafted message posted to a busy forum can easily attract new prospects and clients -- as well as valuable referral connections.  I have also witnessed poorly written messages cast doubt on the person posting and ruin their credibility with the click of the "post" button.  Read the confusing example inside-- would you do better?]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - &quot;Picture Them Naked&quot; And Other Stupid Ways To Get Over A Fear Of Public Speaking</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 11:39:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nervous first-time public speakers have long been told a number of "creative" ways to help them get past the fear of public speaking.  These creative bits of advice designed to help you get over being scared are not only stupid, but will likely hurt you and make you feel worse.  Read this article to see the worst of the worst and what you can really do to get over feeling nervous when you speak.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Don't Wing It! Top 5 Reasons To Practice Your Next Speech</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 11:38:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people ignore the power of a well-rehearsed speech in favor of "winging it."  They say, "I perform better under pressure;" or "I feel too nervous to practice," or fool themselves with over-confidence and think, "I'm good in front of a room full of people, so I'll be fine; practicing alone isn't the same anyway." To all those believe you don't need to practice a speech, read on for the top five reasons why YOU must practice or risk the consequences of a poorly-delivered presentation.]]></description>
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<title>Communication &amp; Solo Professionals - How Often Should You Communicate With Your Prospects?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 13:57:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know how often you should communicate with your prospects via email?  If you are a solo professional or entrepreneur and stay in touch with a list of subscribers using email, read on for your options, what works and why.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - 5 Steps To Get Across Good Information In A 5 Minute Presentation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 07:54:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The five-minute presentation can be a powerful tool to market your business.  But what can you get across in just five minutes?  A lot!  Follow these five steps to make the most of your five minutes in the spotlight and be sure you're not making some common mistakes many presenters make with their five minute talks.]]></description>
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<title>Communication For Entrepreneurs - Don't Be A Flake</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 15:09:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you "flaking out" on your customers?  Read this article for the sure signs you may be and what you can do about it so you will get those regular clients and effortlessly attract high quality referrals from past happy customers for your small or home-based business.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Market Your Business to a Networking Group and What to Say in Your First Speech</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1132372</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1132372</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 13:39:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking and networking are two of the most powerful ways to market your business.  When you combine the two and do it well, you'll get amazing results for your small or home-based business.  Follow these four steps for your first talk at a networking or leads function and more referrals will be coming your way in a hurry!]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Top 5 Ways to Make Sure Your Speech Is Completely Ineffective and Has No Impact</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1132042</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1132042</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:37:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you attend events where you have to speak for a few minutes about your business?  Read on for some  satirical instructions on how to confuse people and waste your time to make your next presentation completely ineffective, boring and have zero (or negative) impact on your audience.  ]]></description>
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<title>Small Business Success - How Much Should You Charge for Your Professional Service?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1119798</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1119798</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:32:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pricing your professional services correctly is important.  Price too high and potential clients could be scared away with sticker shock.  Price too low and prospects doubt you're any good and you lose credibility.  But if you're new to the market, how do you know where to position yourself for maximum results and success? Read on for what question you need to ask about pricing and how to find the answer.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Conclusions - How to Leave 'Em Wanting More Instead of Running for the Door</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1117142</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1117142</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:46:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is a fabulous tool to market your business.  When you do it right your audience can't wait to interact with you and learn more.  But when you do it all wrong you'll have them running for the door.  The conclusion is an important part of your speech.  Read on for 5 steps to getting it right so your audiences will want to know more about working with you!]]></description>
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<title>Solo Professional Business Success - What I Learned About Business from Two Little Girls Ages 5 &amp; 3 </title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1116995</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1116995</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:46:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Small business success can be hard to come by.  According to statistics from the US Small Business Administration, less than half of all small businesses survive after a four-year period.  What's an entrepreneur to do?  Read on for inspiration and lessons from the mouths of babes that will help you be successful.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - How to Record Your Live Presentations Yourself on Audio</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1116903</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1116903</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:44:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking can lead to a lucrative career on its own or it can simply be used as another (very powerful!) marketing tool for your small or home-based business.  Regardless of the reason you plan to speak, consider recording yourself so you can use that recording for continued marketing success in the future.  Read on for everything you need to know to record your presentations simply and easily -- even a beginner can do it effortlessly.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Avoid These Non-Words to Boost Your Credibility While Public Speaking</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1102363</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1102363</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:58:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are using public speaking to market your business or even in a corporate environment, you need to be sure you're coming across as credible.  Pay attention to the language you use to be sure you're getting the results you want.  Read on to be sure you're avoiding these non-words.]]></description>
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<title>Communication and Entrepreneurs - Spring Cleaning for Your Small or Home-Based Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1095803</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1095803</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:31:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Think spring cleaning only means dusting and scrubbing?  Do you know what three areas to focus on for spring cleaning within your small or home-based business so you can effectively communicate your messages to those you serve?  Read on now and get ready to discover, design, and create what your clients most want. ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - How Not To Give Away &quot;Too Much&quot; During Your Pro Bono Signature Speech</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1083978</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1083978</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:47:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The word is out: public speaking is a powerful way to market your business.  But if you worry that you might give away too much and then people won't need your product or service, read on for tips on how you can create a speech with great information - but just enough to get people excited about working with you!]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - 6 Tips for What To Do When You Have a Few Minutes to Speak About Your Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1076264</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1076264</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:35:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking provides a powerful way for you to market your business in a variety of contexts.  Often, you may find yourself at a networking meeting or other occasion where you'll be invited to speak for just a brief period about your business.  Use these 6 quick tips to help you be prepared to get the most out of your few minutes in the spotlight!]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - 3 Simple Ways to Make Your Speeches Interactive for Best Results and Credibility</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1042015</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1042015</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:46:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Audiences love to "play along" and participate with you when you speak. When your audience members get to interact, they feel included in your presentation and you'll develop a better rapport with the audience as a result.  When you develop a better rapport with your audience, you get more positive results.  Do you know 3 simple ways to get your audience to interact with you?  You'll discover that and the link between interaction and your credibility.]]></description>
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<title>Entrepreneurs - Communicating Your Value Without Being Pushy , &quot;Salesy,&quot; or Over-Promising - 7 Ideas</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1040280</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1040280</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:15:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you want to promote your products or services without coming across as pushy or "too salesy?"  There are 7 ways to effectively communicate what you do to make sure your customers and prospects see the value in what you offer.  Read this article to learn more and see the simple 3-word answer to the question: "How do I communicate the value of what I offer without being pushy, over-selling, or over-promising the results of what people will get when they work with me?"]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Top 7 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Marketing a Business with Public Speaking</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1023938</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1023938</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:11:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the problems I frequently see is small business owners think they know what they're doing when it comes to using public speaking as a marketing tool.  Unfortunately, time and again, entrepreneurs, solo professionals, sales professionals, and small business owners make the same mistakes.  Are you ruining your chances of marketing success? ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Does Your Personal Style Stop Your Marketing Message from Getting Through?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1023352</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1023352</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:29:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know the rules for what to wear (or not to wear) during a presentation so you can avoid a "wardrobe malfunction?"  If you have a funky, trendy and creative sense of personal style, you could be headed for marketing disaster.  Read on for an example of what big mistakes one group made, why they left money on the table, and what you need to know to dress for speaking success.   ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Speaking for Free to Market Your Business = Networking with a Whole Room at Once!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1013536</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1013536</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:58:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking as a tool to market your business can provide amazing results.  Often to reach the audiences you would like to speak to, you'll likely have to speak for free.   Yet, small business owners worry about wasting their time and not getting adequate return on their investment.  Read on to discover how speaking for free to market your business is like networking with a room full of interested and eager potential clients all at once.  And discover how I often leave with cash in hand even after a free speech.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - 4 Simple Steps to Getting Business From Your Pro Bono Public Speaking Events</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1010817</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1010817</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:58:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is a powerful way to market your business.  Solo professionals, small business owners, and entrepreneurs can all benefit from having one speech you deliver for free to audiences of your ideal target market.  I call this your "Signature Speech."  After your speech is over, in order to maximize your results, your follow-up work begins right away -- yes, even before you even leave the event.  Read on to discover exactly what to do after the applause.  ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - 3 Ways to Make a &quot;Signature Speech&quot; Work to Market Your Small Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1001416</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1001416</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:54:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once smart business people understand how a Signature Speech is one of the most powerful tools to market their businesses, they rush to create one.  In this article you'll get the definition of a Signature Speech and find out if it's the same as an elevator speech, how long it should be, and how to get booked to deliver your speech.  Are you speaking to market your business yet?  ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking Great Beginnings - Attention-Getters Part 3 - Tell a Story</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/998492</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/998492</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:07:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first words you speak to an audience are known as your attention-getter.  The purpose of your attention-getter?  You guessed it-- to gain your audience's attention.  Your goal is to get the audience to sit up, take notice and think to themselves, "This is gonna be good!"  Read on to learn how to use a story as a powerful attention-getter in your next speech. ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking Great Beginnings - Attention Getters Part 2 - Using Questions</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/996598</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/996598</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:26:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first words you speak to an audience are known as your attention-getter and the purpose is just that: to make the audience sit up, take notice and think to themselves, "This is gonna be good!" To help you wow 'em from the moment you first speak, one way you can begin your presentations is by asking questions.  This article shows you the top 5 ways to start your speeches with questions.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking Great Beginnings - Attention Getters Part 1 - Using Quotations</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/994003</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/994003</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:51:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To help you wow 'em from the moment you first speak, I've created a series of articles about various ways public speakers can begin their presentations.  The first words you speak to an audience are known as your attention-getter and the purpose is just that: to make the audience sit up, take notice and think to themselves, "This is gonna be good!"  First up: quotations.]]></description>
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<title>Solo-Professionals and Communication - Making Your Clients Fall in Love with You</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/987072</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/987072</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:34:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Communication is the key to customer service, especially if you're a solo-professional, entrepreneur, solopreneur, small business owner or whatever term you like to use to call yourself and your home-based business.  As professionals, we don't usually think about powerful emotions like love when we refer to our business associates, clients, and prospects.   But if you put forth a little effort with ways to inspire "love" from your business relationships you'll be amazed at the results.  ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - No Selling Required - Why You Never Have to Market Your Signature Speech Events</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/975367</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/975367</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:10:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is a fabulous way to market your small business-especially if you don't like sales and marketing.   If you would rather have a root canal than have to "sell" your services; if just the idea of sales evokes thoughts of slimy, dirty, underhanded tricks and manipulation to get people to do something they don't really want to do -- read on to discover how you can be off the sales hook when you have a "Signature Speech" to market your business.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Attention Getters - Are You Beginning Your Speech With a Big Mistake?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/966316</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/966316</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:19:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first words you speak are some of the most important words of your entire presentation.  Real estate professionals use the term "location location location" to talk about what's important with regards to buying and selling a home.  In public speaking, you can use the same concept with the most popular and absolute worst way to begin your presentation.  What you say when does make a difference.  Read on to learn if you're making this fatal mistake in the prime real estate of your attention getter.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Have a Signature Speech Ready to Deliver Now</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/969616</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/969616</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:43:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is one of the most powerful forms of marketing your business.  In fact, if you don't have a speech ready to present on a moment's notice you could be missing out on golden opportunities to market your business to audiences filled with your ideal target market.  Don't miss out!  Create what I call a Signature Speech and you'll be positioned for success. ]]></description>
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<title>Communication For Solo Professionals -  7 Steps to a Fabulous Survey That Will Get You More Clients</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/960830</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/960830</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:46:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Business communication by asking questions is a powerful way to get new business, keep your current clients happy, and generate business from your past clients and customers.  And one of the most effective ways to ask questions and gather the answers is by creating a survey.  Follow these 7 steps and your surveys will help you get amazing results, too.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - 5 Tips for Getting Past the Ums And Ahs So Your Message Gets Through Loud &amp; Clear</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/960771</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/960771</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:45:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is a powerful way to market your business.  But what happens when you get stuck saying too many ums and ahs?  Should you quit public speaking in favor of other marketing methods? Do you know the 5 ways to get past saying um so your marketing message is crystal clear?]]></description>
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<title>Communication in Forums - 9 Steps to Social Networking Success (Don't Set It &amp; Forget It!)</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/947046</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/947046</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:40:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Social networking is an amazing and fun way to build your business by establishing relationships and communicating with people around the world.  But it only works if you do it correctly. In order to get the biggest benefits from online social networking, you have to, well, network!  Do you know the 9 steps to social networking success and more cash flow to your business?]]></description>
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<title>Communication for Entrepreneurs - Top 3 Ways Your Credibility is Key to More Cash Flow</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/943407</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/943407</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:48:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Communicating your credibility is what will get small business owners, solo professionals and entrepreneurs noticed.  And it'll bring you more clients and more cash flow, two things we all want more of!  This is where you as a solo professional have the edge over the mega marts.  What does landing just ONE new happy client get you as a result of your credibility?  Read on to discover more about credibility and your small business.]]></description>
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<title>Communication for Entrepreneurs - Want More Business?  Ask Good Questions!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/943223</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/943223</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:40:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Communication with your clients and prospects is one of the big keys to a solo-professional's success. Asking questions is a powerful way to get new business, keep your current clients happy, and generate business from your past clients and customers.   ]]></description>
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<title>Communication &amp; Your Small Business - 7 New Year's Resolutions to Start Your Year Off With a Bang</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/897924</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/897924</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:53:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Creating New Year's Resolutions for your small business can be a daunting task.  Do you know what 7 communication skills will help your business succeed in the New Year?  Read this article to discover exactly what you can do so your small business gets the results you want.]]></description>
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<title>New Year's Resolutions for Your Small Business - Avoid These Pitfalls and Have Big Success!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/897905</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/897905</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:53:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people talk about the downside of creating New Year's Resolutions. And it's true. There are downsides. If you avoid these pitfalls, however, and set resolutions the right way-- you'll see some amazing success!  Are you headed for trouble or your best year yet?  Read on to make sure your New Year's Resolutions will get your business booming in the New Year.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - 3 Reasons Why Telling Jokes Could Be a Fatal Mistake When Marketing a Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/859668</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/859668</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:33:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Using humor in your speeches inappropriately can backfire so fast you'll not only lose your audience, you'll lose your credibility, and along with it all chances at enjoying the many positive benefits that go along with using public speaking to market you business.  Read on for three reasons why you would not want to use humor in your speeches to market your business. ]]></description>
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<title>Credibility on Forums - 5 Tips for How to Communicate Your Credibility on Social Networking Forums</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/859116</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/859116</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:47:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your credibility is what will attract new clients, customers, and prospects. When you are marketing online on forums, building your credibility can be challenging when you cannot meet people face to face. If all you have are the messages you post, what are the best ways you come across as credible?  Read this article for 5 suggestions on communicating your credibility on social networking sites and you'll soon get more prospects and customers.  ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - 3 Easy Shortcuts to Understanding Your Audience to Get Results From Your Speeches</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/858110</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/858110</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:51:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking has long been used as a tool to market small and solo professionals' businesses.  One essential ingredient to having success in your presentations is fully understanding your audience.  When you know your audience well, you will gain more credibility, more prospects, and more sales. ]]></description>
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<title>Communication in Marriage - 5 Steps to Avoiding an Argument Using The Pillow Method for Empathy</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/858945</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/858945</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:29:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Relationships can be sticky sometimes.  Even with your spouse, you may not see eye-to-eye on everything.  You can avoid having a fight in favor of figuring out your differences and coming to a new and deeper understanding of your spouse.  Try empathy.  In this article you'll learn the simple 5-step Pillow Method to enjoy a closer relationship and get past a disagreement.   ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - What's Your Purpose?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/858077</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/858077</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:00:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is a fabulous tool to market your business.  Before you get started, one essential decision will make your speech effective and keep your audience engaged at the same time.  Read about creating a simple "purpose statement" that will give your speech structure and give your audience a reason to sit up and take notice!]]></description>
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<title>Internet Marketing - Communicate Nonverbally Using Time to Get More Credibility and More Success</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/858186</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/858186</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:28:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nonverbal communication is an important skill all small and home-based business owners and solo professionals need to master in order to succeed in their businesses.  Even if you do most of your marketing online, you still need to know and understand the nonverbal messages you're sending.  Here's how you can communicate effectively using time to get more credibility, more business, and more cash flow.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Top 5 Reasons Why Pro Bono Speaking Works to Market Your Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/856248</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/856248</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:55:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Small business people and solo professionals are often worried about if speaking in public will really give them a good return on their time investment.  Not to mention-- as a small, home-based business owner, many of us need to focus on the cash flow. So is creating a speech, what I call a "Signature Speech," and delivering it for free really a good idea?  Here are the top 5 reasons why it is! ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Getting Booked to Market Your Business With Your Signature Speech</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/856181</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/856181</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:33:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is one of the most effective ways to market your business.  When my clients ask about the best way to get started with public speaking to help get the word out about their business, I tell them to create what I call a "Signature Speech."  Your Signature Speech is a speech you create to deliver pro bono in your local community.  But once you've created your speech, how do you get booked? ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Six Steps to Choosing a Topic That Will Wow 'Em Every Time</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/845260</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/845260</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:38:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is one of the most powerful ways to market your business.  But what do you do when you have so much content to choose from?  Where do you begin?  And how do you choose and narrow your topic? Follow these six steps to get you going in the right direction. ]]></description>
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<title>Networking Events - 5 Ways to Start a Conversation With Someone Who Could Be Your Ideal Client</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/841508</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/841508</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:43:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What if at a networking event you see someone who you think could be your ideal client?  What do you say?  How do you get started?  Here are five tips to opening a dialog with someone who you think might make a good prospect for your business. ]]></description>
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<title>Networking Follow Up Tips for Solo-Professionals So You Don't Feel Like You're &quot;Bothering&quot; Anyone</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/841441</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/841441</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:07:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that your follow-up from networking events actually begins at the event itself?  If you look at networking events as your opportunity to help others, you'll attract more people.  As a result your communication will have a different feel to it.  Read on to learn about creating connections with others who will remember you, like you, and trust you.  You'll build your credibility and establish important relationships, leading to more business.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Great Beginnings - Six Steps to Start Every Speech You Ever Deliver</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/841057</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:30:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know the six steps you should use to start every speech you ever deliver?  If you begin your speech in a way that will compel your audience to sit up and take notice, you'll be on your way to keeping their attention and ultimately getting their business.  Follow these simple steps and get going! ]]></description>
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<title>Social Networking Communication - Using a Signature Tag For a Big Impact on Online Networks &amp; Forums</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:02:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Social networking at online forums for business is one of the hottest ways small business owners, home-based solopreneurs, and internet marketers are communicating with their target markets.   But so many aren't taking full advantage of one aspect of this powerful medium.  Are you using your signature tag correctly?  Read on to find out! ]]></description>
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<title>Communication with Customers - Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid (Lessons From Big Business Blunders)</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:21:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know what NOT to do when communicating with your customers at a time of change in your business?  This article discusses the top 5 mistakes Big Phone Company made and how you can avoid them in your small or home-based business to avoid losing credibility with your customers and clients.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Nonverbal Skills You Need to Create Positive Connections and Cash Flow</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:15:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is one of the most powerful ways to market your business and build a subscriber list.  Anyone can give a good presentation with a little practice and by following the right formula.  What makes a good presentation great is focusing on not only your language and content, but also on your nonverbal messages as well.  In this article you'll learn the three most important forms of nonverbal messages you need to focus on when giving a presentation.  ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Your Turn to Speak at Your Networking Leads Group and Coming Up with Fresh Ideas</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:39:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you need some fresh ideas for your next presentation?  If you belong to a weekly leads organization where you meet regularly with other business leaders and need to give a presentation about your business and feel stuck because they already "know everything" read on. You'll learn five ideas to get your phone ringing off the hook.]]></description>
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<title>Evaluating Your Business Communication - What Works and What Doesn't in Your Client Communications?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:58:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know what five areas to examine so you can figure out what's working in your business and what isn't?  In this article you'll learn how to evaluate your client communications to help you see more success and greater cash flow.]]></description>
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<title>Communicating What's Hot - Top 6 Ways to Spread the Word About Your Small and Home Business Trends</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:37:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What's hot now in your business or industry? Do you know how to get the word out and effectively communicate the top trends in your industry now?  This article will show you the top 6 ways to tell the world about your cutting edge, hot topics.]]></description>
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<title>Confidence and Communication - 5 Ways to Boost Your Know-How So You Feel More Confident</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:29:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Solo professionals often experience challenges with their self-confidence.  One way to get more confident is through gaining knowledge.  Do you know how to boost your confidence through learning so you feel confident and powerful in your business?  Read on for the top 5 ways to boost your confidence.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking To Market Your Business - What's This Signature Speech Thing All About?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:51:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["How can I give a speech to market my business?"  This is the same question I see posted all over the Internet by entrepreneurs in every kind of imaginable business.  From massage therapists to house cleaners, from coaches to network marketers, everyone wants to know about putting together a speech. ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking to Market Your Business - Top 5 Ways to Get Past Your Fear of Public Speaking </title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:30:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You know it's going to be your turn soon.  You're sure your heart is about to beat out of your chest.  Ah, the fear of public speaking.  Read on to learn how to get over it so you can see great results when you market your business with public speaking.]]></description>
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<title>Communication for SoloProfessionals- Six Ways to Show Empathy For Your Clients</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:59:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Empathy is different than sympathy.  Sympathy says, "I understand."  But empathy says, "I feel your pain."  And THAT'S what people most want.  ]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking As A Powerful Tool To Get Business</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:30:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, I know dozens of people who have put off completing a college degree because they were afraid to take the dreaded public speaking class.  I have met business owners who have avoided opportunities to present their products or services to potential prospects because they were terrified of getting up there in front of an audience.  When I hear that, I want to both hug them and shake them at the same time.]]></description>
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<title>Public Speaking - Effective Business Plan Presentations</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:19:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Peter Drucker, American educator and writer once said, "Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans."  As you put together your business plan, remember that as a planning document for your business, you will need to present your plan to several audiences in order to get those people to commit to taking action in accordance with your plan.]]></description>
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<title>Five Tips to Keep Your Valentine's Day Romantic Feelings Going Strong Year-Round</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:34:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ah, Valentine's Day. The flowers. The candy. The cards. The fancy schmancy dinner in a "nice" restaurant. Sharing one decadent dessert with two forks. The romance. The soft music. The candlelight that makes everyone look amazing. How wonderful. Then comes the rest of the year.]]></description>
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<title>Develop Your Interpersonal Communication Skills for Success at Work and at Home</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:26:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Look at the job postings in the paper or at one of the online career search sites.  What is the ONE skill required of almost every job?  What is the one skill that will make a marriage great? ]]></description>
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<title>Ground Rules for Date Night With Your Spouse</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:38:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I asked my husband out on a date for next weekend.  He paused for a second before he said yes.  That was weird. Why did my own husband pause when I asked him out? ]]></description>
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