Welcome To Networking Girls Oct - Dec 08 Issue

Welcome back to the NG Blogzine. Networking Girls is a lifestyles and business community of women that is centered around sprituality, family and business. We gather together both on and offline for a common goal. In the community we host an online book club, teleseminars, teleprayers, and much much more.

We invite other ladies to join us as we finish off the rest of 2008 and start a brand new 2009.

What's Happening In the Network

Well this is the last quarter of the year and the final blogzine issue for 2008. Networking Girls has grown online beyond our wildest dreams and continues to increase daily. Online and offline events have become very popular and we have a few more left this year.

Teleconference Prayer
Oct 13, 2008
7:30-9:00pm
Join us on this call for and evening of prayer, fellowship, praise and testimony. No matter what we see going on around us, God is far bigger than any of it. Let's pray for our family, businesses and our country.

Anyone interested in joining us should send us an email at green4life@comcast.net and the conference # and pin will be sent to you.


4 Real Women International Teleseminar
Downloadable telelectures that are available the entire month of October. These telelectures are downloadable to both your computer or i-pod and are perfect for women in leadership roles or those looking to increase their leadership skills.

Visit 4 Real Women International Here

Tips to Become Happier & More Empowered

By Aurelia Williams, author of Journey to Joy

In a search for happiness, many people look for it in other people and not within ourselves. Many people feel that things like money, a better job, better relationships..etc will make them happy. In reality, to find true contentment you must look inside yourself and learn to be your own best friend. That means you have to trust, love, and care for yourself just as you do the people you consider to be close to you.

Following are steps that you can incorporate into your life that will help you to feel more empowered and happy about yourself! These are just some of the many practical strategies I provide to my Journey to Joy students:

Begin to lift yourself up, not put yourself down. If you don't like something about yourself, work to change it. If you can't change it, simply accept it. Don't beat up on yourself with negative self-talk. You're not likely to change for the better when you fill yourself with negative thoughts.

Give yourself positive rewards. When you do something that you are proud of give yourself a small reward. Try not to wait for others to praise you because you may grow resentful if the praise doesn't come. Pat your own back, it is a great feeling that can stay with you for a long time.

Forgive yourself. I doubt that you would keep scolding a child over and over for making a mistake so don't do that to yourself. Give yourself the gift of forgiveness when you make a mistake. After that, work to figure out what lesson you can learn, and use it to make better choices the next time around.

Enjoy your successes. Most people can remember all of the details of depressing, painful or even embarrassing events that happened many years ago. What if you did the same thing with all of your wins? Try to remember all of the triumphs and accomplishments that you've made and keep that memory with you and think about it at least once a week.

Always remember to celebrate your wonderful qualities! You will soon discover that the more you love yourself, the more you will be able to give love to others - and the more others will be able to love you!
Next Steps:

Want more information on Journey to Joy, check it out here:
Journey to Joy

Start A Santa Letter Business

So many moms I know are looking for a way to make extra money. But they also don't want to overcommit themselves to some sort of full-time position or even a business that will force them to work 80 hours a week.

I think one of the coolest businesses I've seen that can really give a mom a jump start to making some extra money is starting a Santa Letter Business.

It's basically an online business that, for a fee, allows people to order Letters From Santa for their kids. The business owner creates the letter based on a questionnaire, throws in some special extras and mails the letter to the child.
Even though it's a business that is focused on Christmas, it's also a business that can be expanded to other times of the year and childhood milestones, like Birthdays, losing teeth, new baby, etc.

The gals at Just Add Sweat just released a complete 'how-to' guide to starting a Santa Letter Business and for the $20 that they charge for it, it's a neat way to dip your toe in the swimming pool of online business. They offer a guarantee so it's a pretty good deal.

I know my kids would love a personalized letter from Santa so I may just get the guide to have the complete set of letter templates at my disposal.
Start Santa Letter Business Here

Start A Greeting Card Business

The Greeting Card industry is a whopping 7.5 billion dollar per year business in the United States alone. With that much purchasing going on, there is always room for you to find your own unique niche selling greeting cards. If you're a creative artist, a great writer or even just good at making connections with people, this might be the right business for you. The good news is that if you aren't an artist or even a writer, there is still plenty of opportunity for you. If you just plain old have a love for bringing joy to other people's lives, you CAN start your own greeting card business from home.


Check Out the Greeting Card Business Ebook

Holiday Dinner Menu

Putting together the Holiday Dinner Menu can be quite the production. But with a little bit of planning ahead of time, and following the steps outlined below, you will have everything ready in no time - leaving you plenty of time to enjoy Christmas dinner with the family.

Your first step should be to plan your holiday dinner menu. What type of dishes are you going to prepare? Do you want to go with a traditional meal, or try some new dishes? You should also determine as early as possible how many people you will expect.

Start by deciding on a type of meat. Turkey, chicken, duck, pork are all popular choices. Next you should decide what vegetables and side dishes to serve. Is someone in your family allergic to any particular foods? Do any members have certain vegetables they prefer to eat? Often your best bet is to serve a variety of dishes to ensure that everyone will find something they like to eat.

Next, plan your breads, drinks and desserts. Will you serve dinner rolls, or maybe biscuits? What types of drinks will you offer? You may want to offer alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic drinks. Don't forget to plan for the kids as well. What desserts will you fix?

Another thing to keep in mind is that you can ask everyone coming over to bring a dish. This will take a lot of stress off you and ensures that there is a nice variety of food to eat. Usually almost anyone is more than happy to contribute to the Christmas feast.

Now that your dinner menu is planned, you’re ready to set the holiday table. You may want to go for a theme that will encompass your dinner. Are you serving a lot of casseroles dishes? Maybe try a country-themed setting. Are you planning a four-course meal? Create a more elegant table setting, with your good china and stemware.

Many family Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners are pretty laid back. This works especially well if you have young children. Create a simple, yet graceful centerpiece with candles and an edible fruit tree. Sometimes simple is best, all you really need is delicious food and great company for a memorable family Christmas.

Would you like us to come up with most of your grocery list? Join the Healthy Menu Mailer today. We will send you 7 healthy dinner recipes a week with a grocery list to go along with it. We make healthy menu planning simple.

Healthy Menu Mailer - Your Secret Weapon for a Healthy Eating Lifestyle

Start A Candy Wrapping Business

Who doesn't love chocolate or candy? Now take that same delicious candy bar and add personalized wrapper and you've got an instant recipe for success. Demand for personalized favors for parties and special occasions are high. People like the idea of giving favors that are just that little bit extra special and personalized candy wrappers provide just that. By starting a personalized candy wrapper business you're filling that demand. This is also a business which is fairly easy to start. You don't need a lot of equipment and there's a large variety of customers you can promote your services to. Here are a few possible occasions where personalized candy wrappers may be a big hit:

" Weddings
" Bridal Showers
" Baby Showers
" Birthdays
" Holiday Parties
" Fundraising events
" Retirement Parties
" Corporate Parties " Graduations
" Birth Announcements " Corporate Promotions

And that's just a small list; the possibilities for promoting your candy wrapper business really are endless. If you have a creative flair, enjoy talking to people and like the idea of having a flexible
business with a good earning potential, a personalized candy wrapping business may be the right choice for you.

Check Out the Candy Wrapper Business Ebook

One Networking Girl Making A Difference

Networking Girls is proud to interview Gaetane Borders of Peas In Their Pods, an organization dedicated to help in the fight of saving our missing and exploited children. Everyday in America a child goes missing and most never get media coverage. This is a matter that should be close to our hearts because most of us are parents or know others who are. Even if you don't have kids that you love, I'm sure that there is a child that you love.

Read Our Interview Here

Does Your Website Need a Checkup?

As a business coach, one of the things I do for my clients is review their website. It's amazing how valuable it can be to have a fresh pair of eyes take a look at your site. We become so accustomed to the look of our sites and blogs that we can overlook mistakes that are costing us money. Here are a few things that a website review can help you improve:

Improve your search engine rankings
If you aren't getting the free traffic you want from search engines, there are several tweaks you can make to your site to help you get better results. You don't have to learn everything there is to know about SEO, but a good coach can give you specific, actionable tasks applicable to your site that will boost your rankings.

Your website copy
Is it clear exactly who you are trying to attract with your website copy? Does each page of your site have a clear call to action? If it's not obvious who your target market is, a coach can help you nail that down so you can connect with your target audience more effectively.

Email marketing mistakes
Are you leaving money on the table by not offering a newsletter or ecourse? A coach can help you get more repeat visitors and make more sales via email marketing. The placement and copy of your opt in box can make a huge difference here too.

Affiliate marketing efforts
Some of my clients are adding affiliate recommendations to their websites and blogs to increase their income. If these are simply buttons slapped up that aren't particularly relevant to the reader, however, they're just taking up valuable real estate and producing no result. A coach can help you improve your affiliate marketing efforts so you generate more commissions.

Is your site unattractive?
If you don't want your site to look dated or stale, you might need to give it a sprucing up every couple of years so it stays fresh. Changing the colors and layout of your site can also help you make more money from the Google AdSense program. A poorly designed site can chase away visitors and sales, but a well designed one helps you lead your visitors to the action you want them to take.

Whether you're newer to the internet marketing game or an old pro, you can gain valuable perspective on things with a little coaching.


Carrie Lauth is an internet marketing mom of 4 who offers coaching and website reviews. Take a look at her services at CarrieLauth.com and visit her blog at Carries Blog

Welcome To Networking Girls Aug - Sept 08 Issue

We know that you will enjoy this issue of the Networking Girls Blogzine where all articles and businesses are female owned. This is a strong, diverse, international community of women who value relationships in business and friendship. We are located all over the world in the U.S., Korea, Sweden, London, Canada and Nigeria. We are not afraid to talk about our faith in God and how it influences us at home and work. We meet both on and offline and welcome others to join in with us. Enjoy this month’s issue and God bless.

What's Happening In the Network

The month of July was very exciting. The July 21st teleseminar was a huge success. Carrie Lauth was brilliant and the response was phenomenal. The July 29th networking event was so much fun. The girls got together to network and hob knob over a great dinner. More offline events are scheduled this month. Check it out below:

Teleconference Prayer: August 18, 8-9:30pm EST Here at Networking Girls, we like to discuss our faith.This is a teleconference for prayer and testimony. No matter what area in your life you want to pray and discuss, join us during this time of fellowship. Find More Information Here.

Increase Your Website Traffic Teleconference with Carrie Lauth: August 25, 8:00pm EST If you missed Carrie on July 21st, she is doing it again. This successful internet marketer is giving away her wisdom once again. Find More Information Here.

4 Real Women International: Downloadable telelectures for Women Leaders Available the entire month of August
Download Here

Networking Girls In Prayer

We are so much more than just our business ventures, We are moms, wives, friends and more. The more time is spent in the NG community the more heart felt stories and testimonies are heard. That is why the network is incorporating a monthly teleconference dedicated to prayer. This is a time for prayer and testimony and not business networking. No matter what you may want to pray about whether it is family, health or business, join us in this teleconference.

August 18th, 2008, 8-9:00pm EST

Please sign in below and the conference number and pin will be emailed to you

Network Freebies

Here is another great giveaway to the girls in the network. Moms who want and need to find more time for themselves will love this. This free guide will show you how to find more time for yourself without guilt. Yes you love being a mom. Having the most difficult job on the planet entitles you to some me time.

How often does anyone offer you something for free? Grab it now!!!! Find The Time Mama
Find the Time Mama

We will always keep you girls informed of anything free that can be a great benefit to you. Take a look at other great giveaways:
Hot Mama Makeover

How to Start Your Own Transcription Business

Transcription Starter Pack Review

Transcription, it’s all the rage right now with new businesses popping up everywhere. Why? Because it’s a great option for people wanting to work from home and it doesn’t take much to get started. Unlike Medical Transcription, being a General Transcriber doesn’t require certification or other specialized training. If you have an interest in being a General Transcriber, the Transcription Starter Pack is a must buy.

What it is and who it’s for: Transcription Starter Pack is a complete course that walks you through everything you need to know to start your own Transcription Business. This course is for anyone who has ever thought about earning a living through transcription. It’s for those who don’t want to do phone work, those who want more control over their schedules and those who enjoy typing and have an eye (and ear) for detail.

What You Get: The Transcription Starter Pack includes:
•1 hour of Audio outlining how to start your business
•A detailed interview with a successful General Transcriber who started with no experience
•Printable eBook that you can refer back to
•A resource list for recommended software and hardware
•Customizable website templates for getting your site up in a jiffy
•Sample teleseminar, internet talk radio show, podcast, and video that you can practice with to improve your skills Transcription Starter Pack is full of great information without the fluff.

It’s a great course at a price anyone can afford.

What you can expect to learn: The Transcription Starter Pack teaches prospective transcribers what transcribing is all about. It covers what it takes to become a successful Transcriptionist, how to set up shop, where to locate clients, how to figure your rates and much more. The information given is straight to the point and answers real questions asked by individuals interested in this type of work.

What it costs: Transcription Starter Pack is affordable, too. If you put what you learn into practice, you can earn back the cost of the course with your very first audio file. Take a look for yourself, you’ll see what I mean:

It's All About Prioritizing

There are actually a number of ways you can prioritize business tasks. Among the more popular and more effective methods is the alphabetical priority list whereby your tasks are given a value between A and F. A being most important, paying your taxes for example and F being something unimportant like cleaning your phone receiver. Here’s how to prioritize effectively.

Step 1 Create your task list. It is important to break larger tasks into smaller steps if possible. For example paying your taxes might first involve calling your accountant or making a deposit into your Swis s bank account first.
(Just kidding about the Swiss bank account.)

Step 2 Give all immediate tasks the value of A – F. Again A is the most important task or tasks and F is the least.

Step 3. Evaluate the tasks based on two criteria: how important are they and how urgent are they. For example if your taxes are due tomorrow then you need to get busy or you’re going to face financial penalties so the task is very urgent.However, calling a client and finalizing a large sale is very important to your business.

Step 4. For all tasks with the same value, prioritize them numerically. For example, maybe calling your accountant and making a large deposit in your Swiss bank account both have a value of B. Which is more important? The deposit quite likely because you don’t want your accountant to be complicit, so making the deposit would have a value of B1 and calling your accountant would have a value of B2.

Step 5. Your final step in creating your task list, particularly if your high priority list is extensive, is to run through your list again and see how you can re-arrange it so that some of the less important tasks get moved down the list to make room to spread out your high priority tasks. For example if you have three A level tasks and only one F level task, perhaps you can move down a D or E level task and make room to spread out your high priority tasks. When in doubt, delegate to get all of those high priority tasks completed quickly.

Talk to you soon!

Crissy Herron Gipson
www.IndieBizChicks.com
info@indiebizchicks.com

5 Ways a Business Coach Can Help You Achieve Your Goals

Starting and growing a business is hard work. And if you're trying to get new clients and business with your website, that can add to your challenges. If you've never done any internet marketing before, it can be confusing and overwhelming. You may be in the business that you love, but frustrations can make it seem like you will never get off the ground. We moms don't have time to waste!

Along with ambition and motivation, we sometimes need something more.A business coach can share know ledge and inspiration with us and help us find the things within ourselves that we need to succeed. Here are some ways that a business coach can help you reach your goals:

1. A business coach can help you gain an objective view of yourself.Often we are the last people to realize our own strengths. A business coach can give us insight into which traits are standing between us and success, and which ones we need to concentrate on using to our advantage.

2. Business coaches can help you discover how to work more efficiently. When you have a million things to do and little or no help, it's not unusual to become overwhelmed and not work as efficiently as you could. Your business coach can teach you how to sort out priorities and get your work done more quickly and with less
stress.

3. A business coach can help you delegate and outsource effectively. We may be tempted to do it all ourselves, but that's often just plain impractical. A business coach can help you determine whether we should hire employees or outsource work. He can also give us pointers on how to assign and keep track of work for optimum efficiency.

4. A coach can share knowledge and connections that you might not otherwise have access to. For example, if your website isn't getting enough traffic, you're too busy building your business to learn the ins and outs of marketing your website online. A coach can help you gain specialized knowledge quickly so you can do what needs to be done(or outsource what needs to be done!) to grow your business passively
with your website.

5. A coach can be a coach - they can tell you want you need to hear(but may not want to). If you had your 17 year old nephew build your website or you built it yourself, you may have some major issues that are driving customers away. An experienced internet marketer can point out these f laws and help you make changes that can lead to more newsletter subscribers, more customers, more sales - and more money, in just an hour.

To sum up, a coach can put you on the fast track to meeting your goals. If you feel stuck and aren't getting the results you want, it's more than worth hiring one.

Carrie Lauth is an internet marketing mom of 4 who offers coaching and website reviews. To read more about her services, visit
CarrieLauth.com/hire-carrie.htm

Seven Common Mistakes Women Make in Dating

One of the challenges of dating in today’s world is that the rules of courtship have changed. Some of those changes are good, some …. not so much. Here’s a quick reminder of a few rules to follow based on common mistakes women make when dating.

1. Mistaking powerful for masculine – Women tell me that men are intimidated by them because they’re powerful. Not true. There’s a difference between being powerful and being masculine. Healthy men love powerful, confident women. Leave your masculine side at work.
2. Taking the lead –One of the rules that should not change is letting the man lead during the courting process. Men are programmed to hunt – let them come get you. Parity and partnership come later.
3. Giving too much information – We so very much want to be known, sometimes we rush to tell our suitor more than is appropriate at the time. In the early days of dating, the focus should be on having fun. Ease into knowing each other.
4. Going too fast – One of quickest ways to sabotage your relationship is to have sex too soon and spend too much time together. You have to give your relationship the opportunity to blossom.
5. Taking losses personally – Just because he says “No” to being with you for the rest of his life, that doesn’t mean you’re not lovable. Dating is a numbers game. Go read the book He’s Just Not That Into You, and repeat after me: “Next!”
6. Not being the chooser – When we’re yearning for love, we desperately want to be chosen. Turn the tables; let the man prove his worthiness to you.
7. Not being able to receive –As much as we want to be loved, many women push that love away as soon as it gets too close. We’re more afraid of love than we want to admit.

For a more detailed explanation of these issues, I invite you to listen to my interview on Two Women Talk. http://www.twowomentalk.com/podcast-17.htm. For more information on me and my services, go to PfCoaching.com.

A Girl's Story

If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual abuse, you must hear the story of one of our very own Networking Girl. If you have children you must hear this story. We are so proud to have Stephanie Jones, best selling author, as a member of our community. This author as made numerous syndicated appearances on shows such as The Al Sharpton Show, The Michael Baisden Show along with several radio shows and websites.

Stephanie is a sexual abuse survivor and tells her story which has helped many heal from the scars of abuse. Take a look at our one on one interview here.

Slash Your Grocery Bill

Are you looking for a great way to save money on your groceries? A Menu Planning Service can come to the rescue. These ingenious services help you plan, save on grocery costs and manage your dinner meals simply and easily.

Menu Planning services provide moms with a simple to follow dinner menu for each week. Not only do you get awesome dinner meal ideas including main dishes, side dishes and desserts that are satisfying, simple to prepare and healthy, but you also get a personalized grocery list to simply shop for the ingredients for the upcoming week. You can save loads of money, because when you know which meals you will be preparing and which ingredients you will need you won’t wastefully purchase ingredients and items that are not required.

Many people spend hundreds of dollars each year buying food ingredients that they don’t need. In many cases foods are wasted, because they sit around not being used in any meals you prepare. Once you find a meal idea for these ingredients, they are usually too old, spoiled or stale.

By utilizing a menu planning service you will also save on fast food and casual dining restaurant bills. Many families become frustrated when there is no food in their refrigerator. Instead of preparing a healthy and low cost meal at home, they opt for the ease of visiting fast food and casual dining restaurants that can easily cost $20, $50, $100 or more. If you are looking for a reason to keep you at home rather than at high priced restaurants, a meal planning service is an affordable and practical solution.

Another way you can reap the rewards from menu planning is with all the time you will save. Now that everything is planned out for you, you won’t have to spend time each day running back and forth to the grocery store to buy needed food items, you can have your whole week's meals planned out and have a comfortable and relaxing time at home with your family.

If you are looking for an awesome way to save on your grocery bills, check out a menu planning service.
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Dine Without Whine - A Family Friendly Weekly Menu Planner

The Rope

A mountain climber who desperate to conquer the Aconcagua (the largest mountain in South America), initiated his climb after years of preparation. He wanted the glory to himself so he decided to take on this quest alone. He started climbing and night fell heavy in the heights of the mountain and the man could not see anything. Zero visibility and the moon and the stars were covered by the clouds.

As he was climbing a ridge at about 100 meters from the top, he slipped and fell. Falling rapidly he could only see blotches of darkness that passed. He felt a terrible sensation of being sucked in by gravity. He kept falling... and in those anguishing moments, good and bad memories passed through his mind. He thought certainly he would die, but then he felt a jolt that almost tore him in half. Yes! Like any good mountain climber he had staked himself with a long rope tied to his waist. In those moments of stillness, suspended in the air he had no other choice but to shout: "HELP ME GOD. HELP ME!"

All of a sudden he heard a deep voice from heaven... "What do you want me to do?"
"SAVE ME," he shouts.
"Do you REALLY think that I can save you?" God says.
"OF COURSE, MY GOD."
"Then cut the rope that is holding you up," God says.
There was another moment of silence and stillness. The man decided to hold tighter to the rope. The rescue team says that the next day they found a frozen mountain climber hanging strongly to a rope... TEN FEET OFF THE GROUND!

And you? What is your rope in your life? How attached are you to your rope? Will you let go?

About A Girl

Patty Binns Farinola is a professionally trained speaker, instructor and coach who specializes in empowering women to create happy, fulfilling and lasting love relationships. Patty pulls from her own personal experience and her many levels of training to provide coaching and classes that have clients look deeper into their patterns of attraction and help them open up to the true possibilities of love. After experiencing divorce and many years of being single, she likes to say, “I got it right the second time around, and it’s so wonderful when you finally get it right that I want everyone to have what I have.” Patty teaches by example. She’s “been down that road before,” and she shows other women how to avoid the potholes, speed bumps and detours along the way. Her classes and coaching have helped many women find love, get married, and stay (happily!) that way.

Patty's professional history includes over twenty-five years of diverse experience with industry leading Fortune 100 corporations and privately held firms. Her background includes executive-level management as well as marketing, sales and client management. She has worked for such companies as Coca-Cola, Bank South (now Bank of America), and S1 Corporation, and her last position was Managing Director of Marketing for Georgia Natural Gas.

Patty Binns Farinola
www.pfcoaching.com
http://www.twowomentalk.com/podcast-17.htm




From 9 to 5 I’m an Environmental Engineer and from 5 to 9 I’m a professional event planner. My days of planning events began 10 years ago when I was hired by two of the local Universities in Houston to plan events for various campus activities. Eventually, the word got out that a young, creative, and enthusiastic young lady was on the scene planning events like no other. At that point, I knew it was time to move forward and go into business for myself. After long deliberation and prayer, Special Invite Event Planning & Management (S.I.E.P. &M) was born in 2005. I’ve planned events ranging from birthday parties to bridal shows and loving every bit of it. S.I.E.P. &M prides itself on being honest, upfront, and allowing the client to have full control over the planning process. Our main goal is to provide the necessary assistance our clients require to have a worry free and successful event.

S.I.E.P. & M recently launched a service/product line called “Romance in a Box” which offers romantic gifts, ideas, and adult novelty items for the romantically challenged. Clients are able to choose from a variety of pre-designed gift boxes that contain items to decorate either a bedroom or hotel room. Custom designed packages are available as well. Great for wedding engagements, bridal shower gifts, anniversaries, birthdays, and just because!

Teresa Barrett, Owner
Special Invite Event Planning & Management (S.I.E.P. &M)
Email: info@thespecialinvite.com
Website: www.thespecialinvite.com
Blog: http://specialinvite.blogspot.com




My name is Myasha, and I am the owner of MTR Industries, a firm that specializes in clerical outsourcing. My company seeks to provide optimal, green, and comprehensive clerical resources for small and medium-sized businesses that do not have the ability or desire to hire on employees permanently. My services are diverse, as is my skill set, and include some of the following: Data Entry, Ebay Listing/SEO/Design, Proxy Services, basic Remote Technical Support, Desktop Publishing, SharePoint and so much more! It feels good to be able to be proficient in multiple areas and not be confined to serving only one company in one capacity. I value variety in the work I do, the software applications I use, and life in general. Life is just a moment in time and it is my intention to live it to the fullest!

Myasha Taylor-Rodriguez
MTR Industries
mgmt@tempadmin.com
www.tempadmin.com

Advertise With Networking Girls

Looking for additional ways to promote your business? You can start here at NG. We have several affordable ways that business owners can place her ads within the blogzine, newsletter and the online community. Advertise for as little as $20.00. NG has members nationally and internationally as far away as Switzerland, London, Sweden, Nigeria, Canada and Korea. Please contact the Girl In Charge, Velvet, green4life@comcast.net

Welcome To Networking Girls July 08 Issue

We know that you will enjoy this issue of the Networking Girls Blogzine where all articles and businesses are female owned. This is a strong, diverse, international community of women who value relationships in business and friendship. We are located all over the world in the U.S., Korea, Sweden, London, Canada and Nigeria. We are not afraid to talk about our faith in God and how it influences us at home and work. We meet both on and offline and welcome others to join in with us. Enjoy this month’s issue and God bless.

What's Happening In the Network

June was a blast and the June 24th event was probably the best one yet. Not only was it a time to share business ideas but also a time of great testimony. Many tears were shed and the tissue went around the room. I was so very impressed with this group of ladies and look forward to seeing them again.

Our Network is growing by leaps and bounds. The online community now has over 160 Networking Girls locally, nationally and internationally. Our International members are as far away as Sweden, London, Nigeria, Korea and Canada.This does not include our offline community which has several hundred members. Atlanta Networking Girls have many advantages but we have future plans to reach out more to our girls beyond the Atlanta border. These will be announced in the very near future. If you haven't joined us online, check us out at www.atlantanetworkinggirls.ning.com.

AtlantaNetworkingGirls.com, which is our main site is under going a facelift and we will announce the relaunch soon. The tentative date for the relaunch is August 08 and we will keep everyone informed.

August 29th: Many fun and exciting things are scheduled. The goal of the network is to be more than just about business but also to uplift faith, family, friends, health and more. A family event that is scheduled for the month of August is a Mother, Daughter Tea Time. Read about it more in a later posting below.

The scheduled events for July is another great E-Show for our Slumber Party Networking Girl. Visit her site and find products in a later posting below.

July 21st: one of our staff members, Carrie Lauth, will be hosting a Free teleseminar on marketing you online business and increasing website traffic. Carrie is a single mom of 4 and makes a full time living as an internet marketer. View detail on this event here.

July 29th: The monthly networking event is coming soon. Bring your marketing material, find new clients, have dinner and hob knob with like minded individuals. Past events have brought out a Century 21 franchise owner, car lot owner, real estate agents, mortgage company owner, interior decorator, event planner, travel agents and more. Everyone can prepay below.

Date: July 29th (Must Prepay by July 26th)
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $25 (includes dinner)
Location: BJ's Sweet Basil, 1808 Phoenix Blvd, College Park, Ga. 30349 (located behind the Country Inn & Suites)
Restaurant #: (770) 996-9940

Meet the Networking Girls Staff

Velvet Woodly
Networking Girls Director
Business: Real Estate Agent/Investor, Internet Marketer
Contact: green4life@comcast.net








Kennette Reed
Networking Girls Business Book Club Organizer
Business: Kennette Reed & Associates(author, business coach and national speaker)
Website: Kennettereed.com
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Carrie Lauth
Networking Girls Contributing Blogger
Business: NaturalMomsTalkRadio.com (internet marketer)
Website: carrielauth.com/blog











Conchata Wells
Networking Girls Administrator
Business: Admin On the Go (virtual business assistant)
Website: Vadmin-on-the-go.com
Contact: vadmin2006@gmail.com

Networking Girls Mother Daughter Tea

Yes we are Networking Girls looking to expand our businesses but the most important jobs some of us have is that of being a mom. No matter how many millions we make, the well being of our kids is what matters. There are so many negative images and outside influences that are going after them. We pray and work harder to keep them focused and on the right track.

As the mother of a toddler, I am constantly looking for ways to show love, build self esteem and confidence in my daughter. I look for positive images that are diverse like the world we live in but also ones that have her very unique and beautiful features. Because words are so powerful and can stay with one for a life time, I choose them wisely around her. My husband and I only speak prosperous language over her life. We want her to know that she is a valuable, child of God and entitled to the best in life. I enjoy tea time with her and helping her and know that our quality time will help her grow into a productive young woman.
My daughter and I enjoy this so much that we wanted to invite others to experience this with your little girls. Join Networking Girls in our “Mother Daughter Tea Time”, where we come together to nurture and groom our daughters into virtuous young women. Bring your little princess ages 3-16, in her prettiest dress and enjoy a girls day out in this beautiful, Fayette county, tea room. This event is not exclusive to moms and daughters but also to grand daughters, nieces, god daughters or just about any little girl that you want to empower. Lunch will be served, there is a 25 seat limit and prepayment is mandatory. If you are interested, respond by email and you will be emailed an invoice for electronic payment.


Date: August 16th (MUST PREPAY BY AUG 14TH)
Time: 11am-1pm will start and end promptly
Location: Aunt Laura’s Sweet Shop and Tea Room (535 S. Glynn St. (Hwy 85), ste 1003,Fayetteville, Ga. 30214
Tea Room Phone#: (770)460-3029 (call for directions only)
Cost: $13 per child ages 3-9, $20 moms and kids ages 10-16
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The Value of Reading Business Books

If you work in / for a business or own a business, you should be regularly looking for the latest industry specific ideas, but also general business information, theories, business practices, etc. Why? I don't think I can answer that any better than Seth Godin. He is an internationally known author, marketer and blogger. Here's what Seth recently wrote in his blog:

"If you went to a doctor who told you that she hadn't read a scholarly article or taken any training since med school, would you stick around? What about a lawyer who doesn't read law journals or a dentist who never bothered to read up on the newest case studies?
Never mind the professions. What about the machine shop down the street? Think the $18 an hour machine operator is supposed to read the manual that came with the new machine? Who cares if he doesn't like to read?

Why does our bizarre national fear of reading have anything to do with this? We read stuff all the time (email, stop signs, the comics) but for some reason, people think it's fine to draw the line at books. (Typical annual per capita purchase rate for hardcover books in the US: one)."

So, how many business books are you reading each year? How are you keeping up with the latest trends, ideas or strategies? If you want to stay informed, on the cutting edge and aware of the latest business ideas, join our Networking Girls Business Book Club. Each month, we'll be reading a new book that will provide the business savvy and tactics you need to be more knowledgeable and successful. Impress your boss, co-workers, employees or yourself with new found business acumen. Our July selection is, Doing Business by the Good Book , by David Steward. Pick up a copy and join us for a lively online or offline discussion http://atlantanetworkinggirls.ning.com/group/networkinggirlsbusinessbookclub . It's an opportunity to learn, share and exchange business knowledge.

What are you waiting for? Time to start reading?


Kennette Reed
http://www.retentionexpert.com

Another Network Freebie

How to Deal with a Disinterested Spouse

Marriage is a tough job. Learning to live with another person, even one that you love takes time to get used to. If your marriage has hit a dry spell lately, don’t get frustrated and upset. Here are a few ways to get to the bottom of the issue of a disinterested spouse. You come home after a long day at work or maybe you are a stay-at-home mother. When your spouse comes home, you give him a big kiss and ask about his day. He mumbles a quick response and heads off to the computer room, where he stays for the next hour or so. Or, maybe he comes home and announces that he and the guys are going to a ballgame and he won’t be staying for dinner. If you have experienced something similar, you may be scratching your head trying to figure out what is going on. The first thing I want to say is not to jump to conclusions. Everyone needs their space now and then. Communicate with your spouse. If you have a problem with their behavior, let them know. Chances are your spouse is not aware that there is a problem going on. Sit down with him and tell him how you feel about his apparent disinterest. Men are not the type of people to open up readily about their problems. Women, on the other hand, like to talk about an issue until we’ve picked the bones clean. When he is out with his friends, he can casually mention a situation that he is having. The guys may comment briefly but then it’s over and done with. Couples naturally grow apart when they have a family. Once the children come along, there is less time for intimacy and more time for arguing about the kids. A lot of energy goes into raising kids and keeping a home. Most of us just look for any chance to unwind. You might not like what your spouse has to say, but listen anyway. This is the only way to find a solution. Suggest a date night with your spouse. Get to know the other person all over again. Send the kids to a friend or relative’s house for the entire evening. Rekindle the intimacy that has been missing for so long. Let your spouse know that you are there to listen if they have a problem they want to discuss and you won’t offer advice if they don’t want or need it. Somewhere along the way things have gotten off track, but they can be fixed if you both want it. Communicating with each other is the only way to get both of your needs met. Find family friendly product reviews, information and support from a variety of different moms from all walks of life at:

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I Am Your Success

BELIEVER: “Lord I love You so much and appreciate Your love and care for me. How can I ever thank You for showing me that if I will take time to listen, You really will speak to me?

GOD: “I love you, My child, and that my love is much stronger and deeper than you can understand. It is this love which will sustain you in the days ahead. When you feel discouraged, puzzled, weary, My love is always there to encompass your hurting heart. Be joyful in that knowledge!
“ I see your anxiety when things do not happen in the lives of others as rapidly as you would like, but I say, be at peace; rest in Me. These are My concerns, you are only My instrument. It is he who wields the instrument. You must feel no pressure to ‘succeed.’ I am your success. Simply rest in Me and trust Me to do the work in the lives of others.”

BELIEVER: “Lord, You are so good to me! I receive everything from You!

GOD: “Then receive My love. It is poured forth as a fountain forever. Do you not yet see how much I cherish you? O child of Mine, believe what I tell you. I cradle you in My bosom. I hold you and protect you. Nothing in this world can harm you or take away that which I have given you-love, joy, peace, rest in Me. I will teach you. Do not struggle – simply wait on Me. Trust Me in all that concerneth you. It is with joy I see your heart. I hear your request. Consider them done.”

From the book: Dialogue With God by Mark & Patty Virkler

Writing Tips For Your Business

The written word is important to any business. Whether it's on a website,
direct mail piece, or in a print publication, it serves to inform readers and
entice them to take action. So it is important to know how to use our words to motivate readers.

Emotion Is a Powerful Motivator

In order to get a response from our readers, it is important to evoke emotions. People respond to emotion much more quickly than they respond to cold, hard facts.

There's nothing wrong with presenting facts about your business or its products or offerings, but it's important to do so in moderation. Long, drawn out business and technical monologues tend to bore the reader, resulting in him leaving your website or tossing your mailing in the trash. It's much more effective to focus on what you can do for the reader.

Use Action Words

Writing in a passive manner does nothing to get a reader excited. In fact, it can be quite boring and monotonous. And bored readers rarely become customers.

It is important to use action words throughout our copy. This facilitates emphasizing the benefits of what we have to offer rather than just listing humdrum details. Action-packed writing is also more memorable, so if our readers should get sidetracked they are more likely to come back to it later.

What Do You Want Your Readers to Do?

Great copywriting has several important characteristics. But one of the most critical is also the simplest: In order to be effective, we must let our readers know what it is we want them to do.

The best way to let our readers know what we want from them is to simply come out and tell them. This is known as a call to action. Phrases such as "Order now" and "Sign up here" are good examples. But a call to action isn't complete unless you make it clear how the reader can perform that action. That means you need to include a link, phone number, or address they can use.

Set a Deadline

Deadlines are powerful motivators. If a customer is on the fence about buying your product or signing up for your newsletter, a deadline can make all the difference in the world.

You might only accept signups for a limited time. Or you could offer a discount if the reader acts now. Putting a time limit on things creates a sense of urgency, because readers fear missing out if they don't act quickly.

Nearly everything we do has some sort of motivating factor. So if we want our readers to act, we must give them the motivation to do so. By writing in a style that evokes emotion and encourages action, we increase our chances of turning a reader into a customer or subscriber.

I'll be back next week,

Crissy Herron Gipson
www.IndieBizChicks.com
info@indiebizchicks.com

Balancing the Children's Schedule and Your Work at Home Schedule

One of the biggest reasons some women become work at home moms is to be available for their children. Many choose to start when the children are young and need a lot of supervision. Many continue the experience as the children get older because of the flexibility it offers.


It can be a challenge being a work at home mom and juggle the needs of the family with the needs of your business. Finding a balance between the two is the key to being a successful (and peaceful) work at home mom. Here are some tips on how to achieve this:

1. Make a schedule of times when you KNOW you won't be disturbed (early in the morning, late at night or during naps). There are probably a few hours in each day that you can devote to work that are completely undisturbed by the rest of the household.

2. Keep a calendar of all the children's activities close at hand (include everything from doctor's appointments to carpools). It will help you know how to juggle your schedule if you always have the important events written out for easy access. Keeping more than one calendar might lead to oversights, so use just one and keep all the activities in one place.

3. Use that same calendar to keep track of due dates or projects that you need to complete. It will help you stay on track if you know what you have to do and when you have to do it. You can use a paper calendar or even one of the many automated calendar programs (that will sound an alarm when things are suppose to happen).

4. If you do work for clients, aim to complete your projects ahead of schedule. Procrastination can be one of the major pitfalls of the work at home mom. Keep it at bay by staying ahead of schedule.

5. Expect the unexpected. One of the main reasons that people choose to work at home is so that they can be flexible. You want to be able to walk away from work if the children have an unexpected awards program or they are just sick. Plan to have unexpected down time – keep ahead of your workload, set aside a day that can be a time for catching up, plan on getting up an hour early (or staying up an hour later) the day after the unexpected changes occur.

6. Put the children first. Whether it's a splinter in the finger or a question about homework, help the children to understand that they are more important than any project or work schedule. Remember that they are the main reason that you are a work at home mom.

The best way to balance your children's schedules and your work load is to stay organized. Keep lists and schedules easily accessible and keep them up to date. Before long you will fall into a rhythm and find that the juggling act is really much easier than it looks.

Carrie Lauth is a single work at home Mom of 4 who blogs about internet marketing at http://www.carrielauth.com/blog

July Business Review

Start Your Own Candy Wrapper Business

As promised, Networking Girls has featured another business opportunity this month. We all know that no one business is perfect for everyone due to life style differences. Here is another business that is great for the creative woman who wants to work from home. Check out August, blogzine issue for the next great business.
If you love helping people celebrate the special times in their lives, you might just love starting a candy wrapper business. Whether it's for special events or to sell to Hershey, unique candy wrappers are in demand. Find out more about the candy wrapping business in this guide.

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In An Instant

In our world of instant this and that, we can have instant pudding, cash (from an ATM), messages, and even instant answers to our questions (via an internet search). With these instant answers, we can instantly confirm our thoughts or change our minds. It is amazing how many things can be changed in an instant. One event can have an unbelievable affect on so many aspects of our life.

The funny thing is, we're often unaware of how life-changing a few seconds in time can be. In an instant, winning the lottery can take a person from low wage earner to millionaire. In an instant, a car accident can take a person from star athlete to paraplegic. In an instant, well-deserved recognition can help an insecure student blossom into a star performer. In an instant, truly listening to someone can change a stormy relationship into one of mutual respect, In an instant, we can change our could'ves, would'ves, and should'ves into can dos, am doings, have dones, and personal success.

To make the best use of each instant, remember:

• Change is constant. Therefore, nothing ever remains the same forever. Be open to the possibilities a change of heart, mind, or perception can create.
• What didn't work yesterday, may work today. The "no" of yesterday, may be a "yes" today. The door closed yesterday, may help you see the open window today. A half full glass is waiting to be filled and the ways to fill it are endless.
• Change your perspective, and change your experience. Varying perspectives keep the world interesting, challenging and ever-changing. Want to experience your life differently? Change your life's landscape.
• Imagine how you would enjoy an event, person or thing if it were different than it currently is. Then, ask yourself, "What can I do to begin enjoying this in that way?". Let go of what you can't control and enjoy this moment. You'll never again have this same moment in time. It will be gone in an instant. Don't waste it.
Unhappy with the present state of work, relationships, or finances? In an instant the present can be changed. Making one change, will instantly affect every moment that follows. In this instant, you can affect the responses of the universe and all of your tomorrows. It only takes an instant. Do it now!

About The Author
Kennette Reed is a Success Coach who supports individuals toward higher levels of business and personal success and fulfillment. She is the author of Discovering Your Passion http://www.discoveringyourpassion.com , Steps Along Your Path http://www.stepsalongyourpath.com , From Idea to Author http://www.ideatoauthor.com and the soon to be released People Management. Kennette's websites are http://www.kennettereed.com , http://www.resiliencecoach.com , http://speakerkennettereed.com and her blog is http://www.thoughtstream1.blogspot.com .

Menu Planning 101

Looking for a great way to save time and money each month, menu planning is one of the best ways for people either on a tight budget or with tight time constraints to make sure that they and their families are eating healthy and right. Here are some basic tips on how to plan a weekly menu and the benefits of doing so.

Create a Budget
One of the many things that fiscally responsible families do is create a budget for monthly expenses. Just as you would calculate the cost of running a house, paying for your children’s school or transportation costs, you should also consider how much money to spend on food each week or month.

Believe it or not, many shoppers don’t even know exactly how much they spend on food. In addition, many families tend to eat out at least a couple of times per week. If you ever tried to figure out the cost of eating out 8 times per month for a family of four, it would probably give you sticker shock. By creating a budget, you can easily calculate your food expenses for the month or even break it down weekly, giving you an idea on how much to spend on a weekly menu for you and your family.

Creating a Menu
Now that you have your budget and know exactly how much you can spend for food each month, your next step should be figuring out which types of meals would be best for your family. Most families tend to start out menu planning with only fresh and healthier food choices, only to find out a couple of weeks later that they dread eating at home and rush out to purchase fast food or to eat out at the many casual dining establishments. One thing to consider is to plan a menu that is for the most part healthy, but includes foods that each member of your family enjoys ( in moderation of course). By making sure that there are foods that everyone enjoys, it will entice each member of the family to stay home for meals.

Menu planning is a great way for the entire family to lose weight together or to reduce certain types of foods in their diets. For instance, many families find that they could all stand to lose a few pounds; menu planning can help with the process. By creating a menu that is low in calories, fats, carbs, etc (depending on your diet of choice), you and your family can lose weight together usually increasing the success of all those involved.

For families that have a history of certain types of illnesses like heart disease or diabetes, menu planning is essential to good, long term health. By getting into the practice of eating certain types of foods and shying away from others, you can improve your health and form strong foundations for younger children who hopefully will follow the same eating patterns as they age.

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Why Going Green Is Best For Your Kids

If you are a parent or would like to be one, going green should be a major priority for your family. You may ask why. Dozens of cleaning and personal care products purchased at local grocery stores contain harmful chemical ingredients. Unprecedented exposure to chemicals contaminants, pollution, toxic products and stress increase unhealthy conditions, from arthritis and cancer to heart disease and even symptoms of aging.

What parents don’t realize is that storing some of the leading household cleaners in the home is no better than storing gasoline. . Each year, over 1 million children are accidentally poisoned. Thousands of children and adults are permanently disfigured or injured through contact with chemicals in the home. The most common substance to poison children is a household cleaner.
Some leading, name brand cleaners are highly flammable, dangerous to inhale, can cause irritation and/or damage to skin, eyes and lungs. Some very popular name brand baby and women’s body wash contain the carcinogen, 1.4-Dioxane, which is suspected of causing cancer or birth defects. Actually ¼ of all personal care products sold in the U.S may contain this chemical. With over 150,000 babies born with defects each year for reasons unknown, it should make you wonder if toxins are the blame for a percentage. Another 500,000 babies are miscarried early in pregnancy or stillborn. Infertility is increasing and widespread with over 2 million couples unable to conceive. Environmental factors in childhood cancers are being researched and the cause of childhood cancer is difficult to prove. By now you should be saying hmmmm.

You may feel this is overwhelming. Or ask where do I start. The best place to start is in the womb. High levels of toxins can be found in the blood stream of newborn babies due to the mother’s level of exposure during pregnancy. Since exposure begins in the womb with toxins being transferred from mom to baby by umbilical cord blood, this is a vital stage to reduce exposure. With no one knowing the true effects on a developing brain and other vital organs, use natural cleaning & personal care products both during and after pregnancy. Choosing organic foods whenever possible will also greatly decrease your exposure level to toxins.

Now you may say my children are already here. What do I do now? Is it too late? It is never too late. Start where you are. Eating organic foods decreases toxins. It is said that a certain batch of fruits and vegetables are more toxic than others and going organic in this group reduces your level of exposure to pesticides by 90%. These include potatoes, strawberries, peaches, apples, spinach, sweet bell peppers, celery, nectarines, cherries, pears, imported grapes and lettuce. Searching for organic foods is not always the most convenient or affordable. If you focused on this batch, it would truly make an impact on your child’s toxin in take.

You can also make a healthier decision when it comes to your child’s mattress. Some crib mattresses are constructed of polyurethane foam enclosed in vinyl covers. The plastic products are made by combining highly toxic chemicals together. Every night your child breathes in these toxins. A healthier alternative would be to purchase a mattress made from 100% natural and raw fibers. You can find natural mattresses for all stages of your child’s life from birth to teens.

These are all baby steps to a more natural life style for you and your kids. Do take steps to a healthier home because your health is wealth.

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Weddings On A Budget

Planning a wedding is an exciting experience but it is very much a daunting task. The couple must consider all the elements of the wedding – those that lie within the church arrangements and the reception – and on top of that they must concern themselves with the cost. The going rate of a decent wedding today can range from $15,000 to $20,000, and that’s not including the plush ones at some fancy resort. With the economy doing a double backslide, many couples simply do not have that much money to pull off a wedding with all the bells and whistles. Furthermore, when they stop a moment and think about it…Do they really need a “royal” wedding?
Hmmm…the answer is no. The old line of money can’t buy you love is very true. As long as the couple can agree on a wedding that meets their needs, who really cares if they don’t arrive at the wedding with a horse and carriage? After all, LOVE conquers all!

Here are a few components of a couple’s wedding day and how they can save money without sacrificing the true meaning of “their” special occasion.

Invitations/Announcements
The days of having to hire a printer to publish all of the wedding materials (Save-the-Dates, Invitations, Announcements, Place Cards, etc.) are long gone. Computer software programs have made printing the invitations and announcements an easy to do job that can be done at home. The software also lends a professional and elegant look to the invitations. The couple can also purchase invitation kits from retailers such as Kinko’s, Wal-Mart, or Target. These kits come with easy to use instructions and produce a quality invitation that’s fit for a Queen!

Favors
Do-it-yourself favors are becoming more of the norm. Many dollar stores (Dollar Tree, Everything $1, etc.) offer a variety of wedding favor ideas that are very presentable. Depending on the size of the reception, the cost for putting together favors for the tables should be less than $100.

Transportation
Limousines are unnecessary. Allow family members and friends to decorate your vehicle with “Just Married” fanfare. That is a more original thought anyway than stepping in and out of an overpriced vehicle.
Remember…if you’re getting married, this is your wedding day. You shouldn’t be paying for a wedding long after you say “I Do”. Step outside of the box and re-write the rules as to how your wedding will be.


Contact Special Invite Event Planning & Management for more information on wedding and event planning services.



Special Invite Event Planning and Management
Teresa Barrett, Owner
PO Box 922206
Norcross, GA 30010
http://www.thespecialinvite.com

About A Girl

I am a Senior Marketing Manager for Symmetry Direct, a company that distributes and markets wellness products. As a Unit Leader and Beauty Advisor for Avon Products, I have enjoyed that career. Yet, I was looking for something that would fulfill me more. I met a lovely woman, Melanie Bailey, in a Krogers supermarket. She walked right up to me and asked if I was interested in joining a group of women who are focused on weight loss and nutrition. She asked if she was offending me. She put herself on the line to approach me. I have loved her ever since.

I began my career with Symmetry Direct on March 28, 2008. I hit the ground running and haven't looked back. By combining exercise and nutrition I have lost weight. I also haven't had as much energy and vitality since I was in my 20's years ago! It is just remarkable how working for a company whose mission is to help others has actually helped me to become a better person. I began as a Marketing Representative and within 30 days, I was promoted to Senior Marketing Manager. I am thrilled to be recognized for my achievements and I feel that I am on track towards accomplishing several goals I have set for myself and my business.

Since joining Symmetry Direct as a business partner, I have been able to touch so many lives while improving my own personal and financial state of being. I love what I do and I look forward to even more future success with this amazing company. My mission is to do take the risk that Melanie Bailey did. I am a drum major for health and nutrition and I approach each woman with an open mind and an open heart.

Name: Loretta Brown-Burtt (Senior Marketing Manager)
Business: Symmetry Direct Wellness Products/Program
Email: genesis4anewu@aol.com
Website: http://www.symmetrydirect.com/lbrownburtt








As an accounting professional by day, I was looking for something else to do with my time. I discovered Slumber Parties, Inc. while attending the bachelorette party of a close friend in 2007. The distributor was having a blast. I was having a great time as well. My first thought, I can do what she does. I didn’t act on my thoughts until May 2008 after speaking with my sister. She was with me that fateful night. She signed up earlier this year and has had much success.
I have been with Slumber Parties since May 2008 and I absolutely LOVE what I do! Slumber Parties changes you! Before becoming a distributor, I was shy and a little bit of an introvert. Now I have the confidence to do ANYTHING!!
Slumber Parties carries a line of products designed to “enhance” relationships. As a distributor, my job is to educate and empower women to take charge in the bedrooms. Please visit my website where you can request catalog information, host a show, or inquire about distributorship opportunities.

Names: Marcella James (SP Distributor)
Business: Slumber Parties By Marcella
Email: marcella.james@slumberparties.com
Website: www.slumberpartiesbymarcellajames.com









Susan McCann. Three daughters 10,5,3. My husband works in the hotel business and we have been relocated NINE times. That is how I got into real estate. After buying and selling our own home(s) a few times I decided that I could do this. I love it. We have been in Atlanta for two years and we love it here. We have lived all over the country (Phoenix, Pittsburgh, New Jersey, etc) but this is definitely one of the best. I am originally from Seattle , and my husband is from Michigan.

I am heavily involved in the PTA. I am the Community Outreach Chairman at East Side Elementary in Marietta. We do community service projects with the kids to help others.

I do a lot of networking and have met so many wonderful people here. That is how I got started selling jewelry. It is a lot of fun. I do it as my hobby but have found that I make a lot of real estate connections doing it also. Prices are affordable and women just love jewelry so it is always fun to see them try stuff on and get excited. It's like shopping with girlfriends all the time.


Name: Susan McCann
Business: Jewelry Distributor
Email: Mccanngirls@aol.com
Website: www.jewelsbyparklane.com