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Check out part 2 of my interview with Matt of Paradise Arabians. The horses are beautiful! I had an opportunity to visit the farm several months ago and had a great time.

All you equestrians, check out my interview with Matt Kenworthy of Paradise Arabians located near Dalton, Georgia. I had fun interviewing Matt.

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Excerpt from Arabian Horses.org Click on link for more history

From the ancient deserts of the Middle East evolved the oldest known breed of riding horse, the Arabian. Now one of the most popular breeds in America, the Arabians’ incredible energy, intelligence and gentle disposition allow riders to excel in most equine sports and activities. Today, Arabian horses spend as much time on the trail as they do at horse shows and other competitive events.

I will start reviewing books. If you have a book to be review please email me and send me copy so I can post a review.

I love books!

Most of you know don’t know that I am A hardcore NERD, an avid and voracious reader. I have more than 2000 books in my library collection. I consume books like eating food or drinking water. I typically read four or five books at one time. I read first thing in the morning before I meditate and start my day. Then at night I read before meditating and going to sleep.

As a writer, reading is a part of constantly connecting with the energy of words—they are my best friends. They feed my spirit, nourish my soul and make me feel alive. Good writing makes me reflect for days on end and inspire me to write poetry and other types of writing. Currently I am working on a book of poetry and a book of essays.

The books on my bed right now, folded open with their spines sticking out, with many folded over bookmarked pages are: Read More…

Data Warehousing For Your Business

Check out part 2 of my interview with Brian Berg of Berg Information Technology , he is an IT expert specializing in Data Warehousing. Brian really knows his stuff.

Check out my interview with Brian Berg of Berg Information Technology, he is an IT expert specializing in Data Warehousing.

Data warehousing, the extraction of hidden predictive information from large databases, is a powerful and necessary technology to assist companies focus on the most important information in their data warehouses. Data warehousing tools track trends and behaviors, allowing businesses to serve clients better. Think: sales increasing, operations being streamlined, and costs being reduced. Just imagine having a large amount of data without knowing the meaning of it. You can’t run your business that way.  Knowledge is power for a business, which is why data mining is so valuable.

Data warehousing is typically used by large companies. It is automated, detailed and goes beyond the analyses of past events provided by retrospective tools typical of decision support systems. Data warehousing saves time ad can offer answers to business questions that traditionally took to much time to solve.

Networking Effectively Makes Quality Connections

Some business people are master networkers and are naturally good at meeting a lot of people. They go to events constantly and meet tons of business people, but are they really being productive? Networking only works if you connect and establish great relationships with quality people. You should always make connections in your business life that lead to growth. Connect with people that truly can help.

Top Ten Tips for Networking

1. Focus on building quality relationships FIRST. When making Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter connections and immediately send out emails pitching your business. I hate it when people do that to me on Facebook! First, I get more than 50 emails a day on Facebook. Second, Read More…

What do Washing Machines, Facebook and Dating Crazy People Have in Common?

All These Originated from Simple Ideas

Simple is Best

By Dee Doanes

http://www.deedoanes.com

Some of the best business ideas and inventions are based on simple ideas, making something complex simpler for the consumer. There are many examples where you can see this process in action with many benefits to consumers.  The washing machine, Facebook, and dating crazy people all came from simple ideas. You are thinking, what is she talking about?  But you have experienced most of these things, and it will become clear how the importance of simplifying your business and personal life can have awesome benefits in your life.

Washing Clothes Made Simpler

Simplicity is my state of the art LG front loader washing machine with fancy electronic controls. I especially love that the washer is big enough to wash all the neighbor’s clothes, even though I just wash for myself. But I could never imagine washing clothes with rocks and sand in a stream like my great, great grandmother did. I have friends that grew up washing this way in small villages, then coming to the US to use a washing machine the first time thinking that clothes were still dirty!

From the washing board being invented in 1797, Read More…

Me at the High Velocity Studio

I did a great interview on High Velocity Radio, Monday November 16, 2009 at 10am EST. Special thanks to Lee Kantor, he is the producer of the show. Stone Payton and Todd Schnick are the hosts and it was a blast talking about my marketing and communications business, using video to market businesses, PR, social media marketing, and improving business websites.

Here is a brief excerpt:

Or listen to the full 22 minute interview:

Here is the post video interview that was funny!:

Gareth J.Young also appeared on the show with promoting his new book the Grace of Guilt. He is a mergers and acquisitions consultant and a Zen priest. That is quite a combination! I will be posting my review of his book within the next few weeks.

When marketing your business use Internet marketing to bring you good potential clients.  This concept is crucial to your business being successful. Marketing your products and services is of paramount importance in today’s business world.  You need to put on your construction hard hat, get a good work crew and be prepared to work hard because marketing your business is a work always in progress— whether you realize it or not.  Plus, you might look cute in that hard hat, especially if you get it in the new color of the season!

Internet marketing is always changing with new ways to promote your business.  You need to track emerging trends to keep the competitive edge. Putting forth quality free marketing tips on the Internet will make you money by showcasing your expertise, company values, and your Internet marketing savvy. Giving free marketing  tips creates trust with people making it easier to sell your products and services. Free marketing Tips always make you money when implemented with proven marketing strategies.

In order to get maximum benefits from Marketing efforts, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Do I have a good marketing team that are experts and deliver great results?
2. Do I continually get training to improve results?
3. Do I come up with creative concepts to attract new clients?
4. Do I invest time to research what my competition is doing so I can stay one step ahead?
5. Am I consistent with my marketing goals and are set every quarter?
6. Do I regularly attend industry related conferences to network and meet potential clients?
7. Do I form joint ventures with strategic partners to maximize my exposure to new clients, cut my advertising expenses, and share profits?
8. Do I send out emails and newsletters to existing clients to market new products and services?
9. Do I track the changing needs of my target clients to fine tune my marketing campaigns?
10. Do I have six detailed marketing campaigns to implement in case my main campaigns stop getting great results?

Marketing is Read More…

Hi everyone, listen to my LIVE radio interview on High Velocity Radio, Monday November 16, 2009 at 10am EST. Here is the link to go and listen:

http://businessradiox.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/RadioxPlayer.swf

If you miss it, the radio interview will be posted 48 hours after the live broadcast on their site and Deedoanes.com