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Advertising Agency Software: What You Need to Know
There are many different types of software that an advertising agency needs to conduct business efficiently. Here are some examples of tasks that can be supported by software that is currently available to agencies:Create estimates and quotes, invoices and schedules for client approvalPrepare drafts of a new brochure, print ad, or annual report for reviewManage client feedback on direct mail materialsTrack key project milestone datesPrepare and review media plansPrepare a storyboard presentation fo

ables on a car. Someone else can do these things for you, yet it’s easier, more efficient, and generally more economical to be self-reliant in this regard.

Resources for building your programming muscles include:
• Computer classes (community college continuing education courses are great for this)
• Books (series such as Dummies, Visual QuickStart Guides, etc.)
• Forums (learn from existing question and answer or pose your own query)

Creative/curious spirit. When I first began web design, I was sometimes frustrated because we never really “finish

Where Has All My Money Gone?
I had spent several weeks working with my client getting their books in order and we were now finally able to review a pretty decent Balance Sheet. By that I mean one that was accurate, not necessarily pleasant to look at with tons of money lounging around in the asset area. I spent a few minutes reviewing with my client what each of the areas were representing, liabilities, assets, equity, etc., when I saw a confused look on the business owner's face. "What's the matter?" I asked. "Well", he said, "I don't understand why the Balance Sheet shows that I am making pretty good money, but I don't seem to

Six years ago T. Harv Eker held a personal development workshop in his basement for eight people. Today, Harv’s company (Peak Potentials Training) fills hotel ballrooms to capacity each time they host a training. How many of you would like to see your blog make a similar shift from little-known to well-known?

You can make your transition in the same way Harv made his . . .
PRACTICE
Through practice you will develop and sharpen skills while making steady progress toward your blogging success point. Cultivating these five competencies will benefit you regardless of the level at which you’re starting.

Practice, practice, practice. Until the practice becomes your practice. ~Brad Brown

Writing prowess. Regardless of genre, niche, or purpose, all successful bloggers (whether success is measured by readership, acclaim, or net income) communicate clearly, articulately, and in a way that ensures that readers get value from each post. Resources for honing your writing skill include:

• The Copywriter’s Handbook, by Robert W. Bly
• Words that Sell, by Richard Bayan
• Copyblogger, Brian Clark’s blog
• Writing classes (at your community college or from private instructors)
• Voice coaching (if you prefer podcasting to writing your posts)

Design savvy. Though we’re told not to judge books by their covers, we all know that visual impressions are powerful. Successful blogs are well-designed blogs. Colors are thoughtfully used; elements are carefully arranged; white space is adequately apportioned; images are added for effect.

Resources for developing your artistic skills include:
• Art classes (at a community college, museum, or local studio)
• Books and articles about colors and color psychology
• DIY (do-it-yourself) and “makeover” TV shows
• Ad agency websites (get ideas from their creative work)

Ask yourself the secret of your success. Listen to your answer, and practice it. ~Richard Bach

Programming know-how. Blogs are designed so that you don’t need to know HTML, CSS, PHP, or any other computer language. You’ll have greater flexibility, however, if you know how to tweak or hack(?) the code behind your blog. Knowing code basics is equivalent to knowing how to change a flat tire or use jumper cables on a car. Someone else can do these things for you, yet it’s easier, more efficient, and generally more economical to be self-reliant in this regard.

Creative/curious spirit. When I first began web design, I was sometimes frustrated because we never really “finishe

Business Scents - Do They Work?
You see it often in large shopping complexes. Customers seem to be flocking to a certain stall in large droves. There is a special attraction that cannot be explained.Isn't it great to see your own customers flocking to you in droves, like bees to honey? Could you do with some extra attraction to your business?In most of our marketing efforts, the sense of sight reigns supreme. Banners and billboards catch customer's eyes at every corner of the street. These visual statements can be very effective if used correctly. The message they convey can be bold or or even subtle.

ss of the level at which you’re starting.

Practice, practice, practice. Until the practice becomes your practice. ~Brad Brown

Ask yourself the secret of your success. Listen to your answer, and practice it. ~Richard Bach

Creative/curious spirit. When I first began web design, I was sometimes frustrated because we never really “finish

What Ad Agency Media Buyers Won't Tell You
Those of you familiar with my personal history know that I have a strong background in, and affinity for, digital marketing. Now that my bias is fully disclosed, I’m going to tell you what most traditional ad agencies will not…that the digital medium is far and away the most powerful, cost effective and measurable form of media available today. Advertising and MarComm budgets can no longer focus solely on traditional communications mediums; rather budgets must be spread across a broader spectrum inclusive of digital mediums.Digital content is diverse. Like print advertising and direct mail, the c

ting classes (at your community college or from private instructors)
• Voice coaching (if you prefer podcasting to writing your posts)

Ask yourself the secret of your success. Listen to your answer, and practice it. ~Richard Bach

Creative/curious spirit. When I first began web design, I was sometimes frustrated because we never really “finish

Three Ways to Streamline Your Business
It's far easier to rush around, checking items off of your "to do" list than it is to sit quietly and think about your business. Somehow, you don't feel as accomplished or satisfied pondering a business plan or engaging in strategic thinking as you do developing the next widget for sale.However, what I know is that strategic thinking is the only method that works if you are going to grow your business. Developing procedures and an operations manual is part of that process. This article talks about three (of many) things you can do that will move your business to the next level where you can earn

nd articles about colors and color psychology
• DIY (do-it-yourself) and “makeover” TV shows
• Ad agency websites (get ideas from their creative work)

Ask yourself the secret of your success. Listen to your answer, and practice it. ~Richard Bach

Creative/curious spirit. When I first began web design, I was sometimes frustrated because we never really “finish

The Most Important Commitment You Can Make
Commitments. Commitments. Commitments. They fill our days, our heads and our lives. Most of us are in the commitment business. Of course, that's not what we call it. At work, we're making commitments to customers, suppliers, bosses, coworkers and staff. At home, we're making commitments to family, friends, neighbors, community and organizations. Not to mention commitments to pay taxes, credit card bills, mortgages and car loans.Commitments become our drivers. Like the proverbial hamster wheel, we can't stop the stress, or the time demands we obligate ourselves to, because of commitments. We work

ables on a car. Someone else can do these things for you, yet it’s easier, more efficient, and generally more economical to be self-reliant in this regard.

Creative/curious spirit. When I first began web design, I was sometimes frustrated because we never really “finished” a site. Even after launch, there were features to add, areas to edit, and a continual flow of new ideas and requests. Blogging is ever evolving too, so the best bloggers stay curious and keep experimenting. Get started with your best ideas then keep looking for ways to improve, innovate, or replicate, knowing that change is natural (and even fun!).

Resources for nurturing your creative/curious spirit include:
• The blogosphere (check out the cool blogs and creativity that already abounds)
• Blog conferences (Blog Business Summit, Podcast & New Media Expo, BlogHer Conference, Women Business & Blogging)
• Kids (especially those between the ages of 4 and 12 will show you what creative and curious looks like)

Magnetic vision. Most of us grew up being told some version of this aphorism “Work hard to get ahead.” Though successful bloggers do devote plenty of time and energy to blogging, holding a clear vision and focusing on what you want is your primary responsibility. Many people halt their progress when they start fixating on the bumps they’re encountering rather than holding their vision in their minds. Identify your blogging goals, believe you can achieve them, envision yourself having reached them and feel joyful, elated, and proud of what you’ve done. Then, take inspired action and start making the journey from unrealized possibility to potential fulfilled.

Resources for learning how to become a magnet for the results you desire include:
• Law of Attraction, by Michael Losier
• Abraham-Hicks books, videos, workshops
• The Secret DVD (or the book)
• Dr. Michael Beckwith

Five areas on which to focus your energy. Five skill sets to refine. Five things each of us is capable of doing. Five actions that will hasten positive results. Five practices that can lead any blogger from mediocrity to mastery.

For every pass I caught in a game, I caught a thousand in practice.
~ Don Hutson

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Recently I was at the big rodeo and I noticed on the back of the pooper scoopers that are used after the bull rides, as sometimes there is shall we say droppings from the big bull on the ground someone has to come out and scoop it up. Did you know that the pooper scooper cruise are actually in the arena 20 to 50 times longer than the bull rider?

Some people make decisions without any difficulty, while others struggle. Are you having trouble making a decision? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the choices you have, and aren’t sure how to pick just one? No matter how big or small those decisions might be, here's how you can make good, strategic decisions.

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