Archives | June, 2009

Is Oprah’s Fat-Loss Tip Making You Fat?

By Shane Ellison | Tue, Jun 30, 2009

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In 2006, I sent out a nationwide media release insisting that Oprah’s fat-loss methods - which included walking as her primary exercise - were actually making her fat. Even worse, they were making the millions of Americans following her lead fat too.

How to Surprise and Delight Your Customers

By Early To Rise | Tue, Jun 30, 2009

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Issue# 2708 WEALTHY: Is the latest Web trend nothing more than a passing fad? (John Forde) HEALTHY: How to build lean, sexy muscle at any age (Shane Ellison) WISE: Euripides on giving gifts ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: The problem with the traditional approach to giving business gifts (Bob Bly) Breaking out [...]

The Growing Importance of Online Classifieds

By Early To Rise | Mon, Jun 29, 2009

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If you’re looking for a job, a car, or a great deal on a used sofa, the first place you might look is online, specifically on sites like CraigsList, Sell.com, and CareerBuilder. And you’re not alone. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, 49 percent of Internet users say they have used online classified ads, compared to just 22 percent in 2005. About 9 percent of users visit these sites on any given day, compared to 4 percent in 2005.

3 Rules for Burning Fat Over 40

By Craig Ballantyne | Mon, Jun 29, 2009

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One of the side effects of aging is that you lose the ability to burn fat at the drop of a hat. So if you’re over 40 and want to lose belly fat, here’s what you have to do: Rule #1: Eat a low-calorie diet, focusing on whole, natural foods. Everyone needs to be eating more fruits [...]

Do You Have a Killer Support System?

By Early To Rise | Mon, Jun 29, 2009

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Susan was tired of being a professional speaker. She’d often spend 200 days a year on the road, away from her family. And she knew it was time to build a business that wouldn’t be completely dependent on her. But how? She needed a killer support system to help her figure out what she could do and then help her do it.

The Big Business of Stored-Value Cards

By Marc Charles | Mon, Jun 29, 2009

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You know what a stored-value card (SVC) is, right? You’ve seen racks of them near the checkout counters at Walmart, Sam’s Club, Home Depot, Rite Aid, and thousands of other retailers. You probably call them gift cards. And you’re probably familiar with phone cards, too.

The Perfect Business for Today

By Michael Masterson | Mon, Jun 29, 2009

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My ever-present, effervescent managing editor Suzanne came up with another good suggestion last week. “You know Richard Russell,” she said. (Richard Russell writes the Dow Theory Letters.) “I just came across an essay of his about the ideal business. It was very popular with his readers. His criteria mesh well with your advice, but I bet you’d have something to add - especially when it comes to starting a business in a down economy.”

The Perfect Business for Today

By Early To Rise | Mon, Jun 29, 2009

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Issue# 2707 WEALTHY: 17 qualities that make up the ideal business (Michael Masterson) HEALTHY: If you’ve gained a little fat since high school… (Craig Ballantyne) WISE: Wayne Dyer on perfection ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: How to make money with gift cards (Marc Charles) You don’t have to go it alone (Christine Comaford) It’s Good to Know… about the [...]

And the Award Goes to…

By Early To Rise | Sat, Jun 27, 2009

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Issue# 2706 WEALTHY: Have you undervalued your property? (Julie Broad) HEALTHY: What’s to blame for excess disease? (Jon Benson) WISE: Balzac on happiness ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: A new kind of Academy Award (Marci Shimoff) Solutions for common punctuation problems [...]

Five Ways to Get Anyone to Say “Yes”

By Early To Rise | Fri, Jun 26, 2009

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Issue# 2705 WEALTHY: 2 huge investment opportunities in carbon fiber (Christian Hill) HEALTHY: A two-pronged approach to getting rid of cellulite (Jon Benson) WISE: Brian Tracy on the ability to persuade ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Translating negotiation tactics into sales copy (John Forde) Does your website have these four fatal flaws? (Rich Schefren) It’s Good to Know… about Google Analytics for YouTube Add [...]

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  • Hi Michael, I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your article, How to Have Lots of Good Friends. It came at a good time for me, as I made the decision to let go of the “friendships” of exclusively takers… And I appreciate you sharing how your work to support others pays off one way or another.

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