Consumers who are usually loyal to certain brands when it comes to food, cosmetics, and other products are increasingly shifting to lower-cost alternatives. A new study from Catalina Marketing Corp. showed that among customers classified as “highly loyal” in 2007 to brands like Coca-Cola, Crest, or Green Giant, 33 percent had switched to other products in [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Wed, Jul 15, 2009
Most diet “plans” are really complicated… or downright confusing. But the truth is, eating for fat loss is simple. Just avoid junk food and eat more whole, natural foods. If you need proof, take a look at this… European researchers studied 89,431 men and women from five countries in Western Europe for 6.5 years. They found that [...]
By Rich Schefren | Wed, Jul 15, 2009
Do you know somebody who seems to have the best luck in the world? It’s like everything they touch turns to gold. And it doesn’t matter if it’s in their business or their personal life, they just seem to have luck on their side all the time. I can add myself to that list. Because I consider [...]
By Marc Charles | Wed, Jul 15, 2009
With Google AdSense, you can run Google advertising on your website or blog – and get paid every time your visitors click on those ads. There are hundreds of ways to drive traffic to your website. Some of them are free, and others cost money. The trick is to get “targeted” traffic. By that, I mean visitors [...]
By Bob Cox | Wed, Jul 15, 2009
Way back in January, you set a goal for yourself. Let’s say you wanted to lose 10 pounds by July 1. After months of hard work and discipline, you’re down nearly 12 pounds! Success! Now… how do you keep yourself from slacking off and erasing everything you’ve achieved so far? Here are three ways to maintain [...]
By Michael Masterson | Wed, Jul 15, 2009
The most important thing you need to realize before asking for a promotion is this: Your employer is not really interested in you and why you think you deserve a higher-paying position. He’s interested in himself. And he’s interested in his business – the problems and the challenges his company faces every day. He may be [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Wed, Jul 15, 2009
If you work hard all week, then find yourself “crashing” on the weekend – just when you need even more energy to do the things you love – here are some tips for you: 1. Go to bed and get up at the same time as you do during the week. I guarantee you won’t [...]
By Paul Lawrence | Wed, Jul 15, 2009
“Actually, I’m a total weakling,” I told Bob. “I’ve got a lot in common with the guy in those classic bodybuilding ads who kept getting sand kicked in his face.” Bob had just commented on how I looked like I worked out a lot – and I sensed that, because I looked so “big,” it bothered [...]
By Early To Rise | Wed, Jul 15, 2009
Issue# 2721 WEALTHY: The most important thing to know before asking for a promotion (Michael Masterson) HEALTHY: How a brunch buffet can ruin your weekend (Craig Ballantyne) WISE: Ben Franklin on being humble ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Why you should poke fun at yourself (Paul Lawrence) The reason your success will [...]
By Early To Rise | Tue, Jul 14, 2009
“Succor” (SUHK-er) – from the Latin for “to go beneath” – is help or relief. Example (as used by Daniel Gross in The New York Times): “The financial meltdown has sent the literary-minded scurrying back to the classics for insight and succor.” [Ed. Note: Become a more persuasive writer and speaker... build your [...]
By Early To Rise | Wed, Jul 15, 2009
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