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BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE - BUSINESS!

2009-07-06T22:15:23Z

Dear business friends,
Berkeley City College offers excellent business programs for staff and managers of small and mid-sized businesses in our community. We offer courses in Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, General Business and Office Technology. Our courses are flexible and there is a variety to choose from. You can upgrade your skills or train for jobs such as customer services manager, office manager, small business proprietor, or administrative assistant, to name only a few! If you are a California resident, community college enrollment fees are only $20 per unit. Financial aid is available. Let your friends and coworkers know about fall business classes at BCC. Go to www.berkeleycitycollege.edu for more details.

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Investment Challenge '08

2008-09-21T13:31:22Z

The game is simple: Find a better investment.

Should be easy, right?

The prize? 1,000 shares (free) to anyone that successfully completes the Challenge.

Rules of the Game
1. Review the Executive Summary http://www.leveliv.biz/docs/LIVB_ES.pdf (for add'l details the full Business Plan and Proforma are available on request) and familiarize yourself with the terms of the offering.
2. Find another investment offering (in any market; stock market, real estate market, etc.) that is currently open to the public (investors) and offers a higher guaranteed return on investment with less risk.
3. Send the details (business plan, proforma, operating agreement, etc.) that contractually guarantees a higher return with less risk to ceo@livbookkeeping.com
4. Collect your 1,000 shares of LIV Bookkeeping, LLC.
5. Should more than one person submit the same qualifying investment, only the first entry received will be eligible to receive the shares.
6. You need not be a qualified investor to win this challenge.
7. Challenge ends September 30, 2008.

Winning entries may be publicized through our distribution network upon request.

Good luck! And have fun!

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ideas for my/our Vermont retreat, soliciting

2008-09-21T13:20:28Z

I'd appreciate help promoting my retreat www.baldmountainretreat.com as a place for corporate retreats.
I'm also interested in donating the space to worthwhile (non-profit) groups.
Networking ideas, etc are very welcome.
Random ideas or long-term associations.
Thanks.
All good things,
Dr Dave

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Is there a Moderator in the house?

2008-09-21T13:15:35Z

Is anyone moderating this tribe anymore?

We have people posting (off topic) ads and then unsubscribing, but the postings are still here.

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Business networking and Events

2008-02-17T13:16:30Z

i would like to invite my Tribe network to join me on www.connectture.com - its a social business network based in Europe with a growing base of users from all over the world. Easy way of keeping track of your Business Network.

Cheers

Sarah

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Serious Business Partners Wanted!

2007-07-11T23:57:09Z

Firstly, a little about me. My name is Mike Herriot and I live in Wellington, New Zealand. I have been actively doing Internet Marketing for the past year and have learnt alot and seen alot in this small amount of time.

I have also seen the way alot of internet marketers are building their organisations and do not like the way they are doing this, they spend alot of money on Search Engine advertising and have any joe blogg join their business without providing them any training at all.

The way I work I help, train, teach and mentor any person that joins my organisation until they are 100% confident they can run their business on their own. Secondly I show all my business partners over 300 FREE ways to market successfully on the Internet until they make enough money to start paying more for advertising.

The business I am promoting is only the best, when looking at a Internet Marketing business you need to investigate it just as thoe you were purchasing it. This company has no debt, a proven track record, Company of the month in "Money Makers Monthly" and has a massive back fall of money from the owners. This business has the best Compensation Plan, comes with heaps of resources, an autoresponder and 3 product sales sites.

To learn more check out http://www.nomore8-5.com sign up for free and check out the site! I then suggest you upgrade your account straight away and contact me to introduce yourself, I will then show you how to quit your day job before the end of the year!

That site again is www.nomore8-5.com

Regards,
Mike

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NEW! Tribe Review: Human Resource Management

2007-04-20T15:59:39Z

Join at:

http://tribes.tribe.net/hrm

"Human Resource Management (HRM) is a strategic and coherent approach to the management of an organisation's most VALUED assert - the people working there who individually and collectively contribute to the achievement of its goals" (Armstrong, 1999)

As a student of business and HRM for over 10 years, I firmly believe, an organisations most important asset rests with its people. People far out weigh any other resource. If the people potential is tapped into, and used in the right way, it can be of immense benefit both for the organisation and its people.

This is a forum for HR professionals, students, researchers and lecturers to discuss all aspects of Human Resource Management (HRM). Feel free to post your views or critiques on theories, concepts, models, policies, processes, practices, activities of HRM. Maybe you are a HRM professional and found something that’s worked in your organisation? Maybe you've studied a particular concept/theory and you want to share your views on that? Maybe you have your own theory? - Feel free to discuss because through discussion we all learn something.

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I found an honest, stable company.

2007-02-04T15:38:46Z

I was looking for legit, stable, honest company. I found it. I am proud of them and what they do and especially how they have changed my life. No selling, stocking, or delivering products. For more info (Terri Atwood, http://tatwood44.advancingwithus.com)

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Making a difference

2007-01-26T22:27:18Z

www.drspectscan.com/evite/

Parents of autistic children live with tremendous stress. They need biomedical information, as well as personal assistance. When I helped a mother put a shoe on her resistant son and saw him immediately rip it off and throw it across my waiting room, I decided to act. That’s why I, J. Michael Uszler, M.D., assembled a team of Autism experts to discuss new developments and coping tools for Autism and Asperger syndrome. You can attend this information-packed, online event in the comfort of your own home. The specific, insightful steps and new strategies will make an immediate difference in your life, and in the life of your autistic loved one. Experts are J. Michael Uszler, M.D., Jeff Bradstreet, M.D., Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D., Stephen Shore, M.A., Robert Krakow, Attorney at Law ...

Please spread the word ...:)

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Advertizing/Marketing budget

2007-01-18T18:06:41Z

Is there a general guideline for the percentage of your company's budget that should be dedicated to advertizing dollars?

Should it be a higher percent if you are a newer company?

Where would be a good place to seek information relating to these questions? In this age of information, one can get buried in the avalanche of sources, but it would be nice to have efficiently streamlined data given by those with firsthand knowlege & experience with it.

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I am giving away $500.00 worth of product to help market your business!

2006-12-25T15:46:44Z

They Dared Me To Do This...

"As Part Of Our Insane Marketing Test,
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(But You Must Act Now…
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Keep Reading To Find Out The Quickest And Easiest Way To Create A Fortune On The Internet In The Next 60 Days… Even If You Are Starting From Absolute Zero!”

(Yes, Even If You Have No Products, No Customers, and No Money!)
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request for ideas

2006-11-18T05:52:12Z

I publish a popular website for the field of nanotechnology. I've been the number 1 site for this field for the last 3-4 years and I'm still not making enough income from it to support myself financially.

I would love to have some ideas for how to make more money from the site. My current income producing methods are: google adwords, banner ads, 2 paid newsletters, a few affiliate products and some consulting work.

The site is http://www.nanotech-now.com

Thank you for your help!

Brian

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No Conversations.... Is this Microphone on?

2006-09-15T12:01:20Z

Hello Fellow Tribers:

I am on over 30 Tribes and only a couple of them have a post here or there. Is Tribe.net a dieing social network? There seems to be more activity on MySpace and YahooGroups.

If it weren't for the spammers, AdSense, and MLM offers there would be no activity in most tribes....

I would love to see some meaningful conversations here... Am I the only one?

I would love to hear some feedback.... Let’s get some topics rolling... is there anyone out there who has a question, or struggle or an idea that they want to get some feedback on?

I look forward to chatting with you all soon.

Sincerely,
Philip A. Foster, MA
Business/Life Coach
Maximum Change Coaching
http://www.maximumchange.com

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Work/Life Balance

2006-08-31T21:37:17Z

In a survey of over 1300 senior executives conducted by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) 46 percent said their “work/life balance has changed for the worse in the past five years.” Of the respondents, only 7.5 percent reported that their employer has a program in place to improve work/life balance.

Such options can include working at home, flexible work hours and monetary incentives to participate in an exercise program. Some respondents reported that they felt their company’s program was more “talk than action.”

Do you need help bringing your life back into balance? Do you have employees that need help in this area? Have you thought about using a life coach?

If your life is out of control and you need balance, contact Maximum Change Coaching and consulting today. For more information visit our website at http://www.maximumchange.com, we are here to help!

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Maximum Balance for Maximum Change

2006-08-09T05:35:31Z

The concept of 'Maximum Balance' is a contradiction by nature. Maximum implies an extreme, the upper limit, the most. Balance implies moderation, evenness and trade-offs. Life, for many of us, is a struggle to achieve and maintain a growing and often contradictory set of goals. The pursuit of Maximum Balance is the challenge of constantly achieving superior results in all areas of life, without compromise. http://maximumchange.mbgroups.com/

* Have you ever been so focused on career success that your relationships with your friends and family suffered?
* How about never having the time to do something for yourself because everything you do is for your children and/or partner?
* Have you ever received a raise or promotion and you didn't stop to celebrate because you were already thinking about the next one?
* How about getting so focused on your personal challenges or needs that your job suffered?
* Do you ever find yourself so obsessed with financial success that you can't enjoy the benefits of that success?
* Or maybe you're so worried about financial disaster that you can't relax?
* Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by everything in life that you just didn't know where to focus your efforts?

It is the challenge of being able to achieve success in all areas of life, without compromise, that led us to develop Maximum Balance. Using the Internet and Maximum Balance Interactive as the foundation of the Maximum Balance Framework, we have developed a dynamic, interactive approach to personal achievement that is action-oriented and results-driven. Our free Getting Balanced program will get you started. And our innovative products will give you the personalized approach you deserve to achieve your goals online and offline — call it your Life MBA. http://maximumchange.mbgroups.com/

OUR MISSION

The Maximum Balance mission is to transform the way people achieve and maintain their life goals and objectives through our unique personal achievement program. By delivering the systems, tools and support that enable people to achieve success across five critical Cornerstones of life — personal, relationships, career, finance and giving-we believe we can help more people maximize the success they achieve in life for two reasons. First, we believe the Internet is the best foundation to deliver a program that can be constantly refreshed and personalized over time, versus traditional programs delivered via books and CDs where the content can't be updated in real-time. Second, we believe our unique approach to providing an integrated program across the five Cornerstones of life provides people with a system that realistically addresses the interactions of all of life's challenges and opportunities. We are driven each day to connect with those that are interested in improving their own lives as well as the lives of people around them by providing an easy-to-use program to help them achieve Maximum Balance. http://maximumchange.mbgroups.com/

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Take my breath away?

2006-07-22T05:11:16Z

I have posted this on a couple of related Tribes -- but I think it is relevant here as well.

In my MBA business consulting project have come across an inventor who is a professor and one of the world's authorities in odor control. He has discovered a molecular compound that destroys the bacteria that cause bad breath. He has also invented a pre-shower wash that destroys the bacteria causing body odor. He has also developed sprays for foot and pet odor that are far more effective than the standard products.

The problem is that he has been trying to commercialize his product range for nearly 10 years with very little success.

I am having to assume that his product line meets its claims. He has in the past taken been in contact with the main toiletery and toothpaste manufacturers like Unilever, Colgate, Gillete etc but never managed to close a major deal.

He has patent protection on all his IP. There is no problem regarding food and drug regulations. (After burning through around $900,000 from investors and incubator secured finance, R&D is complete).

The only product he has out in the market at the moment is a license of his compound as part of a breath cleansing chewing gum to a small manufacturer. The product is doing well.

I am still trying to get to the bottom of why past approaches to the big corporates has failed, but in the meantime trying to look forward to market positioning and lining up the sort of target companies that could be relevant. I am concentrating on the breath freshener compound. This compound can go into toothpaste, mouthwashes, chewing gums, confectionary drops, and basically any type of food/drink.

The inventor does not manufacture the compound -- but it is fairly cheap to make -- and his approach (which I think is correct ) is to license or offer it as part of a joint venture. An example of this sort of approach would be nutrasweet.

My thought is to go with dynamic companies that are one tier below the major players and to iniitally aim at the 18 - 25 age group with the product as one that has an 'attitude" based on sexuality and the power of kissing with confidence.

This is a large market and his compound does offer sustainable competitive advantage. Looking for creative ideas and inspiration on how to make this really fly.

Many thanks.

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Anchor Your Customer & Employee Base

2006-07-21T17:51:41Z

I have been reading most of the threads on this site for a while to evaluate its worthiness to me and my clients who have hired me to find where the best places online should they invest their time in.
My evaluation of this site is out on my blog site so I will leave that for you to read for yourself.
The reason I am writing is to provide the members of this site, all alleged CEO’s (the leaders of business and people), some insight into a few things that every business is challenged with that if not gotten under control will make spending time here on this site worth nothing. And, this could explain why there is only an average of one interesting post to this particular site per month.
So here goes for those of you still with me and are really looking for help solving you greatest business challenges.
There are a number of challenges businesses face but the top five pretty much are what you are dealing with right now.
The fifth is Trust, you don’t trust anyone, your customers and employees don’t trust you.
The fourth is the evaporating market. You re getting competition from everywhere the market is saturated with copy cat businesses that thrive on not being unique leaving businesses that are trying to change the market sitting on this site trying to find a solution.
The third is the fear of NOT getting an ROI. The catch word of the 21st century. The generation X and the baby boomers demand for quick gratification on every investment of every dollar. The business colleges are pumping out MBA’s that focuses on this mentality.
The second is raising costs. Yes, the CFO’s and COO’s of the world rational for everything they can’t do is based on rising costs. The headlines are full of CEO’s and top executives changing to other company’s, why? They failed to find a way to control costs.
Then the number one and the first challenge that comes out of every CEO’s mouth that has to stand up in front of his stockholders on why their ROI is not higher is due to ……Falling Profits.
OK, I stated the problems, what is the solution. If you look at these there is one that if solved will make the others disappear. And that one is not the one you probably would pick. It is Trust.
The lack of trust or care from you customers to be loyal to whatever it is you are in business to provide is the cause of all of these woes. OK, what is the solution to improving trust?
First of all there are very few things you can to improve trust because you have to build trust. And to build trust you have to get personally involved. Trust does not come in a letter, a post on this site or an email. Trusts come from looking someone in the eye and finding out what they are needing so you can provide it. You will not solve the trust problem unless you take a personal approach. You do this and you can start securing your customer base.
Hey, I have 20 thousand customers how I get to all of them personally. You tape into that other important resource you need to secure…your employees. Everyone who works for you should be able to represent your business like you sales people. And if treated right they probably would kick your sales department’s ass.
OK, how do you do this? People there is one business tool that if used correctly would create an interest amongst your customers to want to stay doing business with you much longer and will keep you from having to keeping from training new employees because your employee base is not about to leave due to them being now loyal to your company.
The answer is not what you suspect and, s not something a traditional consultant will say is viable because they usually do not know how to use it correctly. The one method that goes about solving trusts is generally presumed to not be cost effective, due again because most people do not know how to use it correctly. But it works and if you got your entire company involved using it you would be out here posting your ass off because you now have time and reason to tell other people in leaderships rolls what worked for you. Just like I am doing.
What is it that solved all of these problems? Business Golf
OK, click away if you may, but I have gotten it to work and it will improve business. And the way I go about telling you how to do it is not like how you are using it today, if you are.
Anyway. Business Golf will bring in more business, keep employees and customers happen and make more people want to do real business with you.
Think about. What have you got to lose? A few pounds around the waste and a few ulcers from worrying about what to do?
Come on, I’ll see you on the first tee.

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Wow. Its actually happening.

2006-05-26T01:43:54Z

I haven't posted in ages, but I did promise an update when it made sense to post one.

Now it does.

A bit of background: we have a little software company that we built with only our blood, sweat and credit cards. No backing, not vulture capitals, no angels, just us.

We developed our product in the so-called garage, we started marketing it using nothing but personal connections and sales chuzpah, and we sold a couple more installations on word of mouth.

The software solves a very painful problem in the financial industry. It's an enterprise solution, typically selling for several thousand per installation, although we keep raising the price since we have encountered zero resistance to price thus far.

Suddenly, a lot of interest started coming our way from a much larger entity - a "mothership bank" so to speak - and lo and behold, suddenly our pipeline got filled with 85 installations - with a phase 2 of another 80 or so.

So now we're finalizing the MSA, and Im interviewing people to join us so we can handle this new business, and there are more even more promising leads, and feeling pretty much on top of the world... I mean, we've done it, on our own, with no backing at all! We created a real, viable, profitable company from scratch. And my CEO title actually means something now, because I've been building the business (my co-founder does the technology), every painstaking detail of it along the way.

Amazing.

Anyway, thought I'd share. If all goes well, and we continue execute well on our carefully crafted (well, ok, survival instinct driven) plan, we'll be grossing 2M in 12 months, and the sky is the limit from there.

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Introduction

2006-04-19T21:00:14Z

Hello:

I am new to this group and Tribe. I am a Life/Business Coach and am looking forward to participating in the discussions as well as getting to know you all.

Sincerely,
Philip A. Foster, MA
Life/Business Coach
Maximum Change Coaching
http://www.maximumchange.com

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Global organisation for strategic thinkers?

2006-04-14T19:01:13Z

Hello,
Does anybody know global (or not global) organisation for people with the talent of strategist?
Igor

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Technical Support Needed for Adult Community/Entertainment Portal

2006-03-10T01:01:17Z

Hello Everyone,

We're currently seeking an experienced webmaster and I was hoping that someone from the group might be able to point me in the right direction. We would consider an overseas provider. Details below. Thanks for your help!!

bec

Ongoing technical services needed to debug and improve rapidly growing adult community and entertainment portal. Long term relationship preferred. Partnership opportunities available.

Experience in ASP programming, database, community development, affiliate programs and online dating industry required.

Serious inquiries only. Please submit qualifications, samples of work and compensation requirements to bec1@charter.net.

http://www.saucyparty.com
"Where men behave, and women don't."

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Advice on lead brokers or sales leads lists

2006-02-06T21:07:49Z

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a reputable list broker or leads list company in Canada and US. Do anyone of you have used one or can reccomend me one?

thanks,

Alok Chowdhury
www.fluide.info

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Interesting news...

2006-01-23T20:16:29Z

So in north america, with the advent of baby boomers retiring there is going to be a glut of businesses that will be available for sale to finance their retirement. However, there are not enough buyers and with the lack of succession planning for many of these entrpreneurial businesses, it is being predicted that there is going to be a crisis with many businesses folding due to no new owners.

And there won't be enough financing for management buyouts either because many banks are unwilling to risk putting their money into buyouts, because they consider them as the same class of startups...

As an entrepreneur, what are you doing for this??

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My Search is Over.com - Internet Guide

2005-12-06T02:30:54Z

Is anyone involved with the Internet? I would love to network with other people. I founded the site mysearchisover.com and would like to network to share ideas. I am doing everything by myself.

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CEO/Big Mouth Pimping!!

2005-11-13T04:27:02Z

This CEO has been told at one time or another in my life that the Big Mouth factor can be rewarding and pay off. So, I shall be pimping with the Mouth (and words of course) about the re-launch of WALKINGPAPERZ.COM.

All I ask is that you give us a try and let us know where we can improve. follow the links below and if you can write that would be great too. Or not, but still good.

Walkingpaperz.com is looking for anyone with a story about love, relationships, breakups, unsual experiences, real experiences, advice, best and worst pick-up lines, break-ups and so forth.

You dont need to be a professional writer to be in our book, we have just re-launched our website, and are working hard to put walkingpaperz back on the map, as well as working on haveing your walkingpaperz docuements served to your recpients., just like when someone recieves there divorce papers. So a lot is going on.

If you or someone you know of has something to say to the world please share it with walkingpaperz.

We are also looking for ways to improve on our documents, looking for new document ideas and looks, so below is a few samples that we would like for you to try. All we ask is that you give us a try and pass the word on.

1-It's not you it's me....It's OVER!
http://www.walkingpaperz.com/forum/official.php

2-It's time you stepped up to the plate in this relationship buddy!
http://www.walkingpaperz.com/forum/demand.php

3-Busted!
http://www.walkingpaperz.com/forum/busted.php

4-It is time you knew.....I'm Gay!
http://www.walkingpaperz.com/forum/comingout.php

5-To Arnold or Mr. President......I dont think So!
http://www.walkingpaperz.com/forum/elected.php

6-Giving your boss two weeks notice...Try this
http://www.walkingpaperz.com/forum/twoweeks.php

7-Interested in someone at work?
http://www.walkingpaperz.com/forum/offdutysummons.php

8-Interested in your teacher of Professor?
http://www.walkingpaperz.com/forum/teachercrush.php

9-Um....HOney, I'm Pregnant
http://www.walkingpaperz.com/forum/pregnant.php

10-I did't want to be the one to tell you this but...
http://www.walkingpaperz.com/forum/cheatedon.php

...and many more.

Help us take walkingpaperz to the next level, and spread the word.

Expect the Unexpected...Walkingpaperz.com

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free consulting - how can I help?

2005-09-21T23:49:01Z

I'm a seasoned entrepreneur in California, and am interested in building a small strategic consulting practice to help people achieve unlimited success.

For me, this work is not so much about the money. I have a sincere desire to put what I have learned to constructive use in helping others to achieve their goals.

Please take a moment to reflect on your company, and your entire career. What is working? What isn't working? Where are you stuck, or challenged, or overworked?

Have you ever wished for a bit of inexpensive, trustworthy, competent assistance?

If so, I'm your guy. Within 10 minutes I'll know if I can help you. If I can't, I'll tell you. If I can, I'll show you how.

Give me a chance to add value. Toss me anything, and see what happens.

I'm free, so you aren't risking any capital. In fact, if you don't contact me, you'll be risking an opportunity cost. You'll be walking away from a chance to get effective help.

So do it. Contact me. Either here on this thread, or by email, or by phone. Whatever you prefer.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

-Alex

my cell: 415-240-1153

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Learn How to Foster Community Relations!

2005-07-06T17:25:15Z

Wed, July 6, 2005 - 10:12 AM
Community Relations Program in Danville on Monday July 11

Join the Oakland/East Bay Public Relations Society of America in Danville for a program on Community Relations from three experts in the Oakland/East Bay Area.

Skip Rhodes, who has more than 45 years of experience working with Fortune 100 companies, Susan Houghton, Director of Public Affairs/Communications for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Judyth Collin, Publicist for the Chabot Space and Science Center.

Just visit www.evite.com/jimmerbo@ev1.net/community to rsvp and for more details!

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Learning secrets to media events

2005-06-08T04:29:27Z

Lets discuss how to make a media event out of a sample project. The proposed project is online at http://kcpa-tv.com/catalog/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/10/products_id/29

Do we offer to pay a % to the station(s) if they sell all of the available time within a day or two? If so, what is the preferred method of approaching them?

Any ideas, suggestions, comments etc appreciated.

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Join a VERY active group!!

2005-06-04T01:39:08Z

Advertising is THE key to business success.
If the public does not know about it, then it does not exist!!
If you are in a business, then you may want to join this free Yahoo group for the business of advertising.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/georgevreelandhillsadclub

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Looking for a Generic Ad that gets attention

2005-05-29T18:26:05Z

Looking for a generic ad that gets attention and delivers traffic to my site : Something in the way of : Optimized health, earning passive income, Support, Exciting new opportunities..etc...

This will be going on Bill boards and needs to have the traffic curious after 15 sec or less exposure:

You're comments would be great

Thanks in advance

P.s If you know of a place where one can check out archived successful ad campaigns that would be a bonus too!

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Employee Manual

2005-05-26T05:04:21Z

Trying to find how to write an employee manual for a new restaurant, does anybody have something I could use or point me to a decent site? Thank you.

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advice needed...

2005-05-12T01:19:41Z

Hi all,

I have started a consulting firm that focuses on business intelligence/ competitive intelligence for companies.I am young, and having worked in marketing and business development throughout my career I know that I have the skills to provide good results to potential clientele.

Now, I have just finished a pro bono contract for a manufacturer in order to start my consulting firm - they liked my work a lot. I am looking to build a portfolio of 3 more pro bono contracts with non-profits to build my credibility before I actively start pursuing paying clients.

My question is, would you reccommend this type of strategy or should I immediately go after smaller paying clients instead?

thanks,

Alok

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FREE Posting of High Tech Product Announcements - tech-river.com

2005-05-06T12:23:26Z

Startups with proprietary high tech products are invited to post announcements about their new products and company news - free-of-charge - on our site for startups.

You can also use our links as a jumping-off point for your research, read informative articles, and learn about the global Service Providers in our Directory.

www.tech-river.com
(www.tech-river.com/default.asp)

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Free assessment: Are you aligned with your job?

2005-04-12T17:00:18Z

Hello,
I am a personal and business coach.

21 true questions to evaluate your satisfaction about your job.
Click here. it is free.

http://lifedesignersnetwork.com/resources_free_assessment_e.cfm

Thank you and good luck.

Philippe
http://lifedesignersnetwork.com

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Challenger me!

2005-03-03T07:38:46Z

Hello,

I am joining your tribe because I am getting very
good results when I help managers to resolve
a difficult situation (relationship not financial).

I am an international trainer and coach for communication
and personal development.
I am do online coaching.
If you have a challenging situation
please let me know.

Philippe

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GREAT OPPORTUNITY LAST CHANCE TODAY!!!

2005-02-24T11:46:31Z

Dear Dreamers,
I have been searching for a way in the world that reaches the farthest corners and I found it!! I have been intensivly training with this team and I cannot believe where this is going! I am going to be visible all around the world for all of my businesses...but this gets better. This is a ground floor opportunity where the money is very real!!!Wait til you check this one out!

We just had some mighty CEO's and TOP Internet Teamleaders
join, so I thought of you as well.

Fact is, our all business is based on contacts and building relationships.
Without those, our online business wouldn't exist - however, aren't we
always looking for the right tool... and an affordable one? One where you
can streamline, set stardards, duplicate and... AUTOMATE?

Can you go away while a tool recruits for you?
Can you sit on the beach while a system sells for you? Can you?

YES! NOW you can... and you will - if not now, then later...
HOWEVER... if you react NOW, you SAVE MONEY, MAKE MORE MONEY
and put yourself ahead of the crowd...
If I am talking to an entrepreneur, a winner... if I am really talking to
YOU... : read on and hear about the hottest Online COMMUNICATION
& MULTI-MEDIA CONFERENCING System to see the Internet very soon.

The 'brain' and developer is a friend, and when you put his name
into Google you will be amazed at his track record.
As an example: he set up the famous and highly successful
'VoiceCafe' years ago - what he has developed now is even better
and faster and more user-friendly - it's simply WOW.

You WILL want to have this revolutionary system and there's
NO EQUAL out there. I was told our friend Gill Bates charges
$750/month for what doesn't even come near it... and you
can have it for... well, you won't even believe this... so read on!

PRIVATE INVITATION ONLY!

The most smashing and technologically advanced Online
Communication & Conferencing System the world has
seen so far - with about 30 tools integrated amongst which:

* Voice and multi-video conferencing
* White board
* PowerPoint Presentations
* Record your presentations
* Play presentations in your absence
* Voice mail
* Voice messenger
* Voice responder (If some one visits and wants to
leave a voice message, it's recorded and sent to
you by mail.
* Many moderator functions, better than any in the market
* Partially brandable interface, logo, colors to choose etc.
* Many languages - 7 so far even before launch !!!

* This system can be used by Mac users as well which
is not possible with most VoIP Conferencing programs now.

* No program download. ActiveX only and P2P technology.
This means your audience will be in your room with only
ONE CLICK!

* Rooms from 20 seats to... up to 10,000 seats capacity!!!
WOW Big Al... here comes your REAL audience !
I.. the world... won't have to miss you THIS time !!!

Basically, this is a multi-media type of marketing, downline building,
communication and conferencing tool!
We call it 3x7 right now because of its forced matrix.

We offer a TOP FOUNDER spot to you - PLEASE ACT FAST -
as soon as the traffic light on the website is red it's all over...
and it will be soon as many serious people have already grabbed
their FOUNDER position - have you?

Check it out: can you still make it or is it too late :

http://3x7.gr/id/caiporacat/index2.htm

I hear your silent question and the answer is: YES!
You can make money too, here is the money profile:

Founders who make it in time invest a once-off $100
They get a 50 seater Multimedia conferencing room.

If you refer 3 Co-Founders, you get $100 bonus. Immediately.
For every 3 Founders you refer this bonus applies.

If you refer 3 Founders in time, you are a 'Qualified Founder'
and will have 3 (three) Communication Centers with 100 seats
(those you don't need you can sell or rent them :)

And you have 3 frontlines who pay for your room, as on each
of these founders you make $9 per month.

Monthly cost: $26.95 per month
20 seater multimedia conferencing and communication center.

First level pay out $9 (with 3 referred your's is paid.)
Second to 7th level an additional $14 are kicked back,
that's a total of $23 or 85%!

And the icing on the cake: Founders get a...
European off-shore Bank-account and a Visa paycard.

Exciting? Yes and more. Click through this brief presentation
I made very fast due to the imminent deadline... and things
fall even better into place in a simple way :

http://3x7.gr/id/caiporacat/index2.htm

Can you IMAGINE what that would mean for you ???

DO YOU SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE ?
Do you now understand why CEO's and heavy hitters
alike have joined already?

Let me paint the picture even clearer... and remember, this is
a PRIVATE INVITATION to you as a valued member on our
yorGOsys Team - so it's privileged... until the light is RED :

3x7 is the perfect tool for large and small corporates,
corporate networks, office2office, continent2continent...
for a very affordable $26,95/month !

You only find 3 Co-Founders and your position is fully
paid for!

With $26,95/monthly for a 20-seater, this system is totally
affordable for just any networker and company - we pay $80 a
month for VOX with none of the discussed features! No slide
shows, no recording, no people being able to come in at their
own time without downloading anything, and select their own
language and pulling from the library what they are interested in.
So basically the guy in Germany can sponsor someone in China
without even knowing that language, that's how easy it is!

Example Greece: this country was always left out due to the
language problems and without that, there's no trust of course.

NOW, all of a sudden, a whole market opens for Greeks speaking
Greek, NOW they can communicate and trust, meet their families
and relatives from all over the world, especially as they are big
travellers, NOW they can exchange pictures and videos and
interact LIVE - all that for $26,95 !!!!!!!

You can also arrange for LARGE conferences - IMAGINE you
have a large Corporation (and many CEO's signed already...)...
and you organize an important meeting with a Guest Speaker...
those people are normally not only expensive, but also very
very busy while travelling the world - can you IMAGINE that
these people can NOW just call into the room?

This will also be appreciated by low-tech networkers as it will
save them lots of money - THIS is the much better, more
efficient and incredibly cheaper tool!

IMAGINE... that tomorrow every single downline could have
for ONLY $26,95 - a Conference Centre, a full MULTI-MEDIA
COMMUNICATION CENTRE!!!

Can you imagine what that means?

Independent of the language he speaks, the place he lives
anywhere in the world... totally 100% FROM HOME...
the perfect INTERACTIVE meeting place!
He just turns on the PC and with ONE CLICK he's in the room,
his own INTERACTIVE WEBSITE... where people can come and
go and leave messages?

This means that 3x7 belongs in the basic toolbox of just
ANY ONLINE MARKETER - it doesn't matter which business he's
involved with, that's irrelevant. What does count is that he now
has a global instant interactive flexibility and presence
online! Affordable! Automatically!

Isn't that better than just boring flat webpages?

IMAGINE those people with online stores!
See the value of such a store being projected in a room like that,
with a dynamic voice presentation guiding through the store,
while customers can leave messages, order, ask for something,
get direct feedback on a particular topic?!!!

People will just go in there and SEE & CONSUME - and we can take
care of them.

And for any serious network marketer: this is the IDEAL TOOL FOR
DUPLICATION and setting standards throughout the Team.

So if you want to BOOST YOUR DUPLICATION PROCESS,
if you seriously want to enable your Team members to AUTOMATE
their sponsoring and sales efforts to the largest extent in a fantastic
hi-technology environment, then become a Founder now!

http://3x7.gr/id/caiporacat/index2.htm

We have just one or perhaps two days left to enter Founders
and you want to bring your best Team Leaders with you - as
otherwise others will - and that's a guarantee.

By doing so, you become a 'qualifed founder' with all the benefits.
You don't only get into the most REVOLUTIONARY Communication
and Conferencing System that has hit the Internet since years,
but you FIX YOUR POSITION NOW and enable your team leaders to
join at the very origine and have advance on all those who come later.
First come, first serve!
Who recruits most Founders will have most downlines.

Of course, you can sign up anytime, but those today in your downline
will be in before you and you will lose out on that business, as simple
as that. Rather add this income stream to your toolbox in time.

There is only a limited number of people that can be accepted -
by no later than Thursday - GRAB YOUR CHANCE NOW :

http://3x7.gr/id/caiporacat/index2.htm

Join the Corporate Trainings by the developer for Founders only.

CATCH THE YELLOW LIGHT BEFORE IT TURNS RED!

Warm regards,
Cathryn
Full Name D.Ricci
Contact 818 430 3994

msn messenger: caiporacat@aol.com

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ALERT $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

LAST MINUTE PRIVATE PRESENTATION
3x7 FOUNDERS

German = Deutsche Praesentation:
18:00 pm Deutsche Zeit (German time)
(= 17:00 GMT oder 19:00 pm Greek/SA Zeit)

English Presentation
20:00 pm (8:00 pm) GMT (= 22:00 pm Greek/SA time)

Here's the access to our Conference Room:
http://www.yorGOtalk.com

Time: The presentations take 20 minutes

Instructions for those who are new:
Just click this Link, insert your real name and country,
eg. BiancaSA
Then let the vox software download.
Put your speakers ON ... and voila! you are in the room!

If you cannot access the room, please:
> Close Popup and Ad blockers
> Clear your cookies & Temporary files (Internet Options)
> Close all other programs
> Do not download at the same time!
> Keep your sponsor on msn messenger to be in contact
and get help at any time!

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE - IT WILL NEVER BE REPEATED !

============================================

Let's shoot for the moon ! Cathryn

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Help us save Curtis please!!

2005-01-31T04:15:23Z

Hi there. I am not sure if you know Curtis Coleman ... he's a friend of ours in the Burning Man community. His situation is very precarious right now, so if I can ask you anything it would be that you put him in your thoughts and prayers.

Friends of Curtis is a community effort to support singer/songwriter Curtis Coleman as he battles squamous cell carcinoma, an aggressive cancer attacking his neck and throat. Last year, Curtis’ musical performances helped tens of thousands of children to learn about safety and expressing their own voices. Now, he may lose his own voice forever. Together we can help prevent that.

I have a huge favor to ask of you. We're putting together a FUNdraiser for Curtis, on March 5 at SOMArts in San Francisco. As part of this we are having a silent auction to let people take home some cool items while leaving some more of their cash behind LOL.

Would any of you be willing to donate an item or two to auction off at the benefit? I'd love anything, but if it's something meaningful to you, I'm sure it'll go over great with the crowd.

You would get a display sheet with your name/web site on it and the right to display your business cards right next to your products.

If you think you can participate, please let me know and we'll figure out logistics. I really appreciate it.

You can read about Curtis at http://www.friendsofcurtis.com

Thanks in advance!

Kristine -- kristine on tribe.net
kris@ploop.net

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off site meetings...how to have them not suck?

2005-01-07T03:50:43Z

Next weekend my ragtag group of startup "Volunteers" will be going to the mountains for a weekend offsite.

While this is a great oppertunity this also is a sad state... the person "Running it" does not have my full confidence and I need ideas on how to organize and build team morale. I want people to come away with somethign, not go oh shit what a waste.

Ideas?

think Australian bush with cabins. in a valley.

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Global Music Project worldwide launch on Feb 24th

2005-01-03T23:55:34Z

Global Music Project (it's downloadable music, but the money goes to charity!) is currently gearing up for its worldwide launch on Feb 24th. In Seattle, it will be at Bada Lounge (7pm). We're also planning parties in the UK and Zambia Africa on that same day. IMPORTANT: If you know anyone in other parts of the globe that might like some exposure for their music and willing to have a launch party there, let us know.

If you're in the Seattle area, come down to the meeting this Tuesday night (Jan 4th) at 7pm at Bada Lounge. You could meet a few of our volunteers and see what we're up to! If you know anyone else that might want to check it out as well, bring them along or send them to globalmusicproject.org

Happy New Year,

Peter

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Global B2C E-commerce start-up seeking Venture Capital

2004-12-07T11:50:24Z

Orbital VX (www.orbitalvx.com) is a revolutionary global B2C e-commerce start-up focusing on empowering consumers to transact anywhere in the world with any E-commerce merchant.

Any recommendations or referals to Venture Capital firms who will invest in a consumer focused e-commerce start-up.

The operational cost center is currently located in South Africa, but we will incorporate the holding company in the coutry and state prefered by investors.

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Celebrities To Enhance Business

2004-10-26T10:54:00Z

I just wanted to know if any of you have used a celebrity as a spokesperson for your companies, or to make autograph appearances at your company location to bring in mass traffic.

If so how well did it work for your company and would you recomend it to any one else.

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1 in 5 Workers Tells This Lie

2004-10-24T05:09:40Z

I thought this might be interesting to consider...

Have you ever played hooky from work? If you've ever faked a cough or a scratchy throat so you could escape to the golf course, the shopping mall, or just the peace and quiet of home, you're not alone. Fully 21 percent of American workers have faked an illness in order to skip work, according to a recent Harris Poll.

The No. 1 sign someone in your office is planning to play hooky tomorrow: Today, he or she will cough loudly or frequently complain of a sore throat. That sets the stage for calling in sick tomorrow and being believed. Men and women are equally guilty. While 20 percent of men admitted to this workplace deception, 22 percent of women confessed to doing it.

Only 36 percent of unscheduled absences last year were actually related to real illnesses, the San Antonio Express-News reports of a survey conducted by CCH Inc., a provider of human resources information in Riverwoods, Illinois. The other 64 percent of the time? Employees took what the survey called "entitlement mentality" days off for family issues, personal needs, and even stress. This is the thinking that goes into taking a guilt-free entitlement mentality day: I work hard. That entitles me to an occasional day off.

Bosses, beware! This kind of absenteeism costs companies a whopping $645 per employee every year, reports the San Antonio Express-News. CCH estimates that employees took on average 5.6 sick days in 2003, which is actually less than the 6.2 days they took in 2002. Why the decline? The shaky economy and potential layoffs have made employees think twice about being someone who is branded as taking a lot of time off.

If you're going to take an entitlement mentality day, just be smart about it. Don't try to extend the weekend. Take your "sick" day on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

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I want your Harvard Business Reviews

2004-10-24T04:59:56Z

Hardcore non-profit broad - who by the way has read both In Search of Excellence and Built to Last - seeks business geek to lend her old and current copies of the Harvard Business Review so she can read them in bed while eating bonbons and drinking Scotch after sunset as opposed to sitting quietly in the corner of the San Francisco public library during the day.

All copies will be returned their subscriber unharmed. Barter possibilities include the secret to getting last minute reservations for the Steep Ravine cabins near Stinson Beach.

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In search for excelllence

2004-10-15T14:40:26Z

Who has read this book... I think its a bible for management and a must read for EVERY CEO. I would like to know what you learned from it, if you ever put any of the techniques mentioned in the book to practisem and the results you got.

I personally read the book several times and have had phenominal results in turning loser companies to winner companies. I would be happy to share mine and would love to hear yours.

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Marketing

2004-09-21T19:59:14Z

Right now I work in an office doing commision sales and if I do not start generating profit.

I am going to have to leave.

Sales is important I am just looking for better ways of generating targeted traffic.

This is the yahoo store I set up 2 days ago
http://store.uscompxchange.com/

The money that I have generated from the web at this point has been from auctions, and design.

Although I really want to start being able to produce advice to my clients as to some of the things that they should do with their marketing campaign.

My current list of marketing ideas.
Brochures
Magazine ads
Tv ads
Newspaper ads
Stationary
Postcards
Business Cards

Should you be doing pay per click traffic I have heard that it really is not a good way to make money.

Do you know of any links to any internet marketing material.

Thank you by the way for your time.

Are there ways of tapping into other peoples mailing lists?
What are some sales ideas I need to keep in mind, and some marketing ideas to keep in mind?

I thought this was cute.
http://www.evite.com/pages/homepage/index.jsp

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funding pending

2004-09-13T22:29:13Z

My company is currently in the middle of due diligence to raise funds for an execution phase. It's an interesting process. You spend most of your time building inherent value in your product and service, and then you get to the money phase and it seems that your focal point is now last on the list.

What's the market size? What are your in roads? Can we flip in 2 years? What's the potential return?

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this tribe is often quite. Is the reason ...

2004-08-22T12:12:46Z

a) you're too busy
b) paranoid to share too much information
c) unsure of the expertise of fellow tribe members
d) other

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www.DIAHthemovie.com

2004-07-29T23:02:57Z

Please check out the newly re-designed website for Down in a Hole: a story about friendship, family and bipolar disorder.

This is a feature length, first person, work-in-progress documentary that is sponsored by the San Francisco Film Arts foundation.

Please consider helping in our continued fundraising efforts, or pass the website along to anyone that you think might help.

If you're interested in news and updates about this work-in-progess doc film, please join the mailing list on the front page.

Comments or feedback are always welcome!

thanks,
nathan

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Documenting Barter Agreements

2004-07-27T18:35:55Z

I have a sole propiertorship (maybe this is not the right tribe)
but how do you document monetary value of barter transactions for
tax return purposes?

Thanks

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Viral marketing techniques

2004-07-27T18:34:12Z

I'm CEO of a small startup that is funded only by its founders, with no angel or VC funding (and none planned). Obviously, we're strapped for cash and we want to make our marketing dollars go as far as they can.

Can anyone share some unusual techniques they've used for achieving viral marketing without spending a lot of cash? I'm talking about word-of-moth campaigns, grass-roots marketing, etc.

Best regards,

Pablo

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CEO's Americas backbone

2004-07-18T02:38:32Z

Hello everyone,
I'm new this tribe concept has merit.

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What would do if you had $1 million?

2004-05-21T13:39:15Z

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www.readingtheworld.com

2004-05-11T13:49:41Z

Visit readingtheworld.com for politcal and economic inisghts

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Corps as tribe members

2004-04-25T17:02:38Z

This may be a little random. But here goes.

In legal terms corporations are legal entities just like people are. I have wondered why Tribe and other services don't choose to promote the concept of listing your business as a "member" of tribe.

That way people can write testimonials, etc. The corp tribe member can post their listings for jobs, etc.

It seems a good way to offer up one's business as a "neutral entity" on tribe that can be buffeted, corrected, critiqued, etc. and a way for people to locate services that are not necessarily person to person, but also person to small business.

This sort of brings tribe to a place where it engulfs epinions, zagat, etc.

Why not?

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Let's get this started

2004-04-16T09:07:54Z

A tribe is only as good as the threads it can weave. Right?

I have been running a small software company for the last few years and it has been an interesting ride. It has not been very sexy to invest in software since mid 2000 and it is a delicate proposition even today. Thus attracting angel investors and finding the right combination of money and market contacts has taken time.

Is anyone else boot strapping a project currently and have a story to tell. I will definitely share more about my experience here, if there's interest.

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New UK business tribe!

2004-04-05T15:59:25Z

Hi All,
Hope this post isn’t too Spammy! I’ve just launched a new tribe for UK business discussion, which I hope to run as a sister site to my already existing OX1.BIZ forum. If you would like to join this tribe click here: http://ox1.tribe.net or visit the OX1 Forum here: http://ox1.biz/forum/portal.php hope to see you there soon.

All the best,
Patrick

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Business School Essays

2004-03-13T00:46:34Z

Does anyone know where I can find some good sample essays for business schools?

Thanks!

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networking sites

2004-01-31T21:35:54Z

Has anyone tried any other network sites like linkedin, friendster, etc? If so, what's your favorite and why?

Thanks...

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I like the Office Space picture for this tribe

2004-01-19T22:35:40Z

Speaking of which, check out this funny article:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/columnist/obrien/2004-01-15-week20_x.htm

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Project management

2004-01-19T19:27:30Z

I'm considering sending some of my staff to get some training, as well as organizers and software from Franklin Covey.
While have used Franklin Coveys stuff in the past, I never bothered with learning the whole system.
My questions to you are:
Do you use Franklin Covey?
If no, what organisational/management suppliments do you use?
To what extent?
How much do you feel that you gain from it?
Have you had your staff trained in any project/ management suites?
How much do you feel the company has benefitted from it?

Thanks in advanced!

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Lion's den

2004-01-09T16:53:09Z

Did any of you find that your personal style changed when you became CEO? I think of the expression, "when you are a lion, you don't need to roar".

I have found I need to keep my mouth shut a lot more, and have needed to be even tempered even in challenging circumstances.

Any similar or different experiences from mine?

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Networking with CEO's

2004-01-08T20:37:35Z

Hi, I just found another great community called "Chief Officer." They have some real movers and shakers there. It costs $60 to join... and get this... you need to "pass" their standards test for them to even allow you to join! The board of directors is mostly women. They haven't accepted me yet, just applied yesterday. Will keep you all posted. Here is the link if you want to check it out.

http://www.chiefofficer.com

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Looking for an aircraft fuselage?

2004-01-05T22:09:59Z

Howdy all,

Recently someone posted a listing looking for an aircraft fuselage. I can't find the listing now, but remembered the poster was a member of this tribe.

If he/she sees this, I think I've found what you're looking for. I know someone who works at a place that recreates catastrophic events, and he knows where to find wingless fuselages (apparently there's a large selection, too).

Send me a message and I can get the both of you together.
Happy NY,
B.

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Any new projects for the year?

2004-01-04T17:47:07Z

I am warming up two new ideas for the new year and was curious if anyone else is doing the same?

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eLance

2003-12-26T19:04:36Z

For those of you who might not know about elance.com, it is a great resource for putting your small projects up online and getting quotes on marketing, sales, web, and other material projects that one might need done.

I have taken on several projects for businesses here in San Francisco, and managed the project by outsourcing to elance contractors. It works extremely well.

p.s. I don't have stock or any other interest in elance.

They are simply a good resource for getting one's marketing materials together without having to take on payroll employees.

I would be happy to help arrange anyone's needs through this service.

matthew

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Medicare & Medicaid, Insurance, etc

2003-12-23T18:12:34Z

I am starting a company that deals primarily with facilities helping people with disabilities, elderly people, traumatic injury survivors,etc. I need to know how to get my product approved for payments from Medicare, Medicaid, insurance companies and so on. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Just a note

2003-12-23T17:53:40Z

Sorry it took me a day or two to see the most recent posting, which was a spam for a pyramid scheme.

I deleted it right away once I saw it.

Feel free to send me a message if you feel that someone's posting in this tribe is out of bounds.

Thanks.

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Seeking funding mentor

2003-12-10T16:32:21Z

Greetings Tribemates!

My successful company is preparing an equity offering as a way to fund our expansion. Our financial projections are extremely detailed and the business plan is coming together nicely. Our most conservative estimates put us at roughly $11,000,000 in NET income in year five. More realistic estimates put us higher than $20,000,000.

I am seeking a local business funding expert that can spend the time to review our documents and offer feedback and advice on the documents themselves - and on how to craft the most effective presentation.

The company provides products and services to consumers and businesses in the adult entertainment industry. We are very pleasure-positive and not a pornographer. We do not create content. Rather, manufacture innovative pleasure items and we are about to introduce a financial product to adult entertainment businesses to meet the urgent and growing need for alternative payments systems.

If you are interested in discussing this with me, please feel free to contact me directly.

Thank you and warm regards,

Jason Diesel
President and CEO
Universal Playthings
Santa Rosa, California 95407
jason@upseller.com
ICQ: 153467550
www.upseller.com
tel: 707-527-7869

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Company Boostraping in need of investors

2003-10-31T07:27:22Z

Gentlemen,
I have arrived at the eleventh hour. I completed a business plan about three weeks ago. The problem set before me: the problem of poverty. I built an organization with associated technology geared toward providing 'venture capital to the masses'. I have alot of advanced ideas coming from a lot of different places: like FOAF software, the development economics of Pralahad and Amirita Sen, 'emergence' and 'meme' phenomena. In negotiations now with a Community Development Finance Institution(CDFI). Need bridge financing like yesterday. Something to hold me for about a month. Willing to part with some equity. When I started this project with my two partners: a reverend and a neurologists, we were aiming at helping the chronically unemployed, those hardest to reach. Nobody knew how to get to them. My solution: you train,house,and job place upfront, like investing in 'human capital', and you make your money on the backend. Like the way hiphop producers find their artists and develop them. Same principle, but spread out to everyone. People here,in Oklahoma, are telling this can work for everyone now since we do generate jobs, lots of jobs. Partners have moved against me. Need advice, help, and money. Any takers? Any serious investors, I have completed business plan with projections, proformas, vision, details, the works. The country, the world needs this.

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Use of tribe for promotion

2003-10-25T20:04:04Z

Here is an ethics questions would any of you flinch from refering to your business in a related tribe here on Tribe.net? Particularly if it were just launching?
Should I even be concerned?

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