tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73849630880709873322009-12-26T12:19:53.087-08:00Thoughts on marketing, the internet, wealth, success, networking, travel, lifestyle, women in business, and more.Heidi Richards Mooney, Founder Women in Ecommercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10588515910803908939noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7384963088070987332.post-17956902381066110032008-08-09T07:35:00.000-07:002008-08-09T07:38:33.389-07:00

Yesterday was an unbelievable day! You see my 3rd grandchild was born at 3:06 pm. He weighed 8 lbs, 4 ounces was 19.5 inches long and his name is Logan Alexander! He will have much good fortune in his life and he has brought much joy to our family. I am spending time with my daughter this week to help with the grandchildren (Big brother Devon is 7 and Big sister Madison is 4). We are all very

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Mine was having the grandkids for the summer, business was blooming, I had a magazine to produce and distribute, two new websites to launch and a myriad of other “reasons” for not moving forward in my new Mona Vie Business.I mean, I signed up and was all gung-ho to start recruiting and spreading the word about the health benefits of Mona Vie as a product and the business model that has made many

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5 Words were never truer!And combine fun with a Fourth of July Celebration and you've got nirvana....Let me begin at the beginning. It all started with Mothers Day. As you may know Im a retail florist (and have been for 28 years). So while others are celebrating holidays with their family and friends I am working with mine. Yes, they all come in to help out and have some fun - we all enjoy

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... I can feel it!Today, for the first time I understood what all the fuss was about a "fruit juice" and why so many people are excited to be drinking this "natural wonder" feeling the results and sharing it with others.It is called Mona Vie and it is made from the acai berry - a berry found deep in the Amazon that can have all sorts of "healing" properties. I say can because the company makes

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Twitter is not for everyone. You could say, Twitter is like chocolate. You either love it or you can do without it.When I first visited Twitter, I didn't "get it." I thought it was a bunch of useless chatter about nothing that pertained to me. I followed a few people who talked about standing in lines, waiting for lights to change, who was ahead of them at the checkout and what they bought at the

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There’s a party going on at: http://www.effectivecommunicationsgiveaway.com/ and you’re invited!If you are an entrepreneur, this celebration is for YOU! Researchers have found that the better your communication skills as a business owner, the more successful you will be financially. (Now there’s a reason to party!)In honor of Effective Communications Month – a real honest-to-goodness holiday

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Today on HER Mastermind Network, Anything Goes Day Lisa Fredette (facilitator for Anything Goes Day) and Natalie Clegg had some interesting things to say about Getting to Know Our Neighbors and the question was posted "Do you hang out with your neighbors? Do you know their names, children's name and/or their story?" I thought I'd share what I wrote with you.Let me tell you how I got to know my

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…UTATION that is!I read an interesting article recently in a handbook for leaders and it talked about the best companies never rest on their reputation. They are constantly striving to get better, to create more value, more opportunities, better products, higher quality in order to stay in the entrepreneurial “game.”It reminded me of one of my favorite books Good to Great: Why Some Companies

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Today is Wear Purple Day!Why was purple worn by royalty? Mainly because purple dyes were so hard to make. Using lichen, the plant had to react with ammonia (this meant urine in ancient days) and sit out in the air for 2 weeks. Then it was mixed with pot ash to be used as a dye. This was much harder than just boiling berries or leaves for other colors, so purple dye was only for the wealthy. Today

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This morning on the Classy Chic 'n Elite Network on Ryze, Shelly asked the following:When it comes to drumming up local business in your own area or neighborhood...how do you get out there and do that?What are your 2 best tips for marketing your business locally in your own backyard?Here is my reply:My number one tip is to Be Visible! People do business with people they KNOW, LIKE and TRUST.

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I’m a big fan of Bob Burg and all he does. He is the guru of goodness, the king of kindness and one of the thought leaders that I eagerly listen to and learn from. Among his many publications (including Author of Endless Referrals and The Go-Giver) is his ezine Winning Without Intimidation. Winning Without Intimidation is the Internet magazine for people who believe in getting what they want in

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On Fridays on HER Mastermind Network Ann Rusnak (The Time Diva) moderates Beauty, Books and Balance Day. Last Friday she talked about "Spring is the air... time to get rid of winter clutter. Clutter distracts us from the beauty in our lives." Ann asked the group to share our tips on decluttering and organizing.Here's what I wrote:"I don't know about the rest of you but I buy way too much makeup!

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Today on the Small Business Think Tank Network on RYZE the question was asked "Where do you advertise?" This is one of my favorite questions and often elicits some controversy and interesting points of view. Here's what my response was:Although I seldom pay to advertise as generally it is just throwing money away unless the audience is highly targetted (at least 50% my target market).I do

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Leah Jackman-Wheitner, Ph.D is the leader of Monday Morning Marketing on HER Mastermind Network. In February she asked us the following: If you only had an hour to use for marketing all week this week, what would you do?And here’s what I wrote:Leah,What a great topic... and the funny thing is I have been thinking about it since I first saw your post!So I wanted to come up with something that

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That's the headline on Denise Michael's Real women Real success RYZE forum every Thursday. And I love this day. You get to read about the ta-da's of some fabulous women. And it's so fitting, especially since it's Women's History Month. I don't always participate, however this week had lots of great things to report.Here's what I wrote:It's been a fantastic week for me!This week Floral

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Do you cringe at the thought of networking with strangers and secretly pray to come down with the flu so you can avoid such situations? Ever feel like you’re the only person who despises working in teams or breaks into a cold sweat when giving presentations? If so, you’re in good company. Consider the following icons: Bill Gates, Steven Spielberg, Katherine Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy, and Albert

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Who do you Know? The Art & Science of Asking for Referrals“Who do you know?” A question many professionals forget to ask during the sales cycle. Sometimes it’s because they don’t remember to do it and sometimes its because they don’t feel comfortable asking, most often it is because they have not made asking for a referral a habit. A referral from a friend or business associate is a powerful way

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"You must learn day by day, year by year, to broaden your horizon. The more things you love, the more you are interested in, the more you enjoy, the more you are indignant about, the more you have left when anything happens." Ethel Barrymore" What are you doing in order be the leader in your industry? What is your plan? How is it working out? What are you using to educate yourself?"These

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While I don't often toot my own horn (I prefer to toot others :)) I just had to share this with you because it is a perfect example of customer service and I happen to be the subject.It all started when an acquaintence I have known for several years called to order flowers for his Gal for Valentine's Day.Although we had been connected via email for quite some time, this was the first time he was

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On one of the RYZE Networks I am active on (Small Business Think Tank), the question of the day a few days ago was regarding Customer Service and how we react to bad service.Here’s what I wrote:It is rare that I have a bad service experience, although that was not always the case :).In order for the experience to be pleasant for me, I consider it my job to make it pleasant for the person

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About the Who’s Who Directory of Women in eCommerce: The Who’s Who Directory will include women who have an online presence either in the form of a website or blog and who either promote a product or service via one of those vehicles (or you make money through affiliate sales). Your site does not have to have a shopping cart to qualify, just be one of the ways your customers and clients can find

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"Not enough people realize that it is our ability to use our language that will determine our place on the social pyramid - and that will also control, to a great extent, the amount of money we will earn during our lives." Earl NightingaleWant people to look up to and respect you more? Become a polymath (A person of great or varied learning). Consider this: the average English-speaking person

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Today while surfing the net, I found this great website (I was actually looking for other Heidi's for our Heidi Conference, but that's another story). Anyway, I found this great site called Skinny Songs, the brainchild of Heidi Roizen and I wanted to share it with you.Here's what the site says: "If you’ve decided to lose weight and get in shape — and if you’ve ever sung along to a song at the top

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Glitter Happy New Year GraphicsWarmest regards,Heidi Richards Mooney

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We are having a new addition to our family in 2008! I couldn't wait to share and also wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!Glitterfy.com - Glitter GraphicsWishing you peace, love, good health and laughter now and throughout the New Year.warmest regards,Heidi & Family

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