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The side effects of energy drinks and the business behind every sip.

May 15, 2012 – 1:36 am
  • Caffeine- causes dizziness, nausea, jitters, allergic reactions, headaches, breast shrinkages, sleepiness, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, and fatigue.
  • Most energy drinks have a lot of sugar. These companies trick you because they use other names such as high fructose corn syrup, and glucose.
  • Most energy drink side effects have similar negative effects, but so far it’s hard to tell which ingredient in these drinks cause these effects. Drink these energy drinks responsibly!!! You should not be drinking more than 3 in one hour. If you drink energy drinks to boost your energy then you will not have to worry about the side effects. If you drink energy drinks as a replacement for water, you will suffer from the side effects listed above.

 

Go to http://www.energyfiend.com/energy-drink-side-effects to view more energy drink side effects.

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6 Top Vacation Tips

May 15, 2012 – 1:35 am
    1. Sit down and decide which place will be good for you and your family. Create a list of places and events and try to pick a top 3.
    2. Choose a place that has something for everyone.
    3. Choose a place that is not too expensive.
    4. Communicate with other family members.
    5. Be open to different option/opinions.
    6. Don’t limit yourself to staying only in the United States. If your funds are good think about a trip overseas.

To view more on how to pick the best vacation spot go to  http://www.infobarrel.com/How_to_Pick_the_Best_Family_Vacation_Spots

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How to start a 501c3 organization

May 15, 2012 – 1:35 am

A 501c3 is a non profit organization. A lot of people are starting their own nonprofit organizations instead of a for-profit organization. If you’re thinking about starting your own nonprofit here are 13 steps to help you get started.

1.   Determine what type of nonprofit organization you are starting by analyzing the primary objective.

Research which type of organization you will be going into. Examples: Art, Music, Education, Science

2.    Formulate a mission statement.

In your own words create a paragraph or two describing what your business will be about.

3.   Form a Board of Directors.

Carefully elect people who have your business in their best interest. You can either have 3, 5, or 7 people on your board.

4.   File articles of Incorporation.

This is the appropriate statement that was created for your organization that is filed with the appropriate state agency.

5.    Drafts of Law

Create laws on telling people how your organization will be ran. Drafts should be looked over and approved by an attorney and by the board.

6.    Develop a Budget.

Creating a budget is difficult. Create a realistic financial plan to help your organization. If you’re a new business owner figure how much you have to spend.

7.    Develop a record keeping system.

Save all financial reports and meeting minutes.

8.    Develop an accounting system.

It’s recommended that you have an accountant for your organization to help with the money. Majority of the nonprofits are funded by government grants. You have to apply for these grants.

9.     Apply for an Employer Identification Number.

Since your organization will have employees you must go through the IRS to get these numbers. This helps out when its time to file your taxes.

10.    File for 501c3 status.

You must go to the IRS website to apply for tax exempt, public charity status, and to obtain form 1023 if applicable.

11.   File for state and local tax exemption.

You must contact your local municipal clerk office for more information on how to do this in your jurisdiction.

12.    Fulfill Charitable Solicitation Law Requirements.

If your organization is getting funds from a charity you must report this. Some state laws do not allow this so you must contact your local government offices to see where you stand.

13.   Apply for a Non Profit Mailing Permit.

The federal government provides a small discount for postage. Check with your local postal service and ask for Publication 417.

 

To view more about to start your own non profit go to this website  http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-501c3-Nonprofit-Organization

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Tips on how to ask for a raise

April 3, 2012 – 1:34 am

When you started this job/career you were satisfied with the pay rate but after being there for years, and your still making the same amount you will eventually want a raise. Here are some tips on how to ask for this raise without sounding like your demanding it.

  1. Research on how much others who are working in your field are making.

Go to the library and research your field, and see how much you’re supposed to be making .

 

  1. Research on how much you can earn.

Do a salary calculation. To do this you have to consider the number of years you have been working in this field by the length of time you have been working with your current company.

 

  1. Evaluate the Financial Health of your employer.

Research and see if your employer has enough money to give you that raise. If your employer is going through a financial crunch it’s best that you do not ask for the raise and look for another company.

 

  1. Prepare your argument.

Practice what you’re going to say to your employer. Make sure you sound confident and know what you’re talking about.

 

  1. Decide what you will do if you get turned down or do not get the raise.

If your employer turns you down make sure you have a plan b or even a plan c. Determine if leaving this company is the best for you or staying at the current company with the same pay rate is good for you.

 

  1. Set up an appointment to meet with your boss.

Discuss with your boss that you need to speak with him/her about an important matter. Schedule a date that is good for the both of you.

 

  1. Present your case.

Deliver your argument. Let your employer know how you feel and the statistics you found about the pay rate. Also discuss the accomplishments you had with the company.

To view more about how to ask for a raise go to http://careerplanning.about.com/od/negotiatingoffers/a/raise.htm

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Leaving your current job/career with etiquette

April 3, 2012 – 1:29 am

There are many reasons why people leave their current job/career. Whichever one is yours make sure you do it respectfully. You never know when you will need this employer, supervisor, or business again later on down the road.

Tell your supervisor verbally your intent two weeks before leaving the company. After telling your supervisor, create a written statement also discussing your intentions. Depending on the company the supervisor may have forgotten about the talk you had before.

If you work at a company where you have staff members tell them as a group about your resignation. Do not blame anyone because you’re leaving or start telling a false story. Make sure all your facts are true. Next you can tell your co-workers on your decision. For the people you want to stay in contact with give them your contact information.

The resignation is the most important part. You will set your resignation letter up like a letter. You will include the date, the name of the employer, your name, the reason why you’re leaving, the day of departure, and your signature.

 Remember in life you will always have to use the people in your past for reason so treat them with respect. To read more about how to leave your job/career with etiquette go to http://career.thingamajob.com/career-transition-advice.aspx/How-to-Leave-Your-Current-Job-without-Burning-Any-Bridges.aspx

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Top 10 Careers for Women

April 3, 2012 – 1:25 am

After graduating from college you want to find a career that is best suitable for you. You don’t have to settle for less or get paid less. View this list of the top 10 careers for women.

1. Pharmacist- to become a pharmacist you will need a bachelor’s degree in science and fulfill the licensing requirements to become a pharmacist.

2. Human Resource Managers- to become a Human Resource Manager you will need a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or in Human Resources. A lot of women are in this field.

3. Lawyers- This is one of the best paid professions. To become a lawyer you will need a bachelor’s degree in law, and learn about extra materials on law.

4. Social Workers- to become a social worker you will need bachelor’s degree in social work. Working in this field employers are always looking to hire new people. The best part of this career is that their schedule is very flexible.

5. Registered Nurses- having either your associate or bachelor degree in Nursing will automatically make you an RN. This career is great for anyone who loves the nursing field. As well as having your degree you will need to have a sit down examination for your licensure.

6. Physical Therapists- to become a physical therapist having a bachelor degree in physical therapy is a MUST!! Due to the increase of elderly patients this field is also hiring a lot.

7. Sales Management- you must have a degree in Business Management or Marketing. This career always offers incentatives to their employees.

8. Computer Programmers- this field isn’t only a  job for men anymore. There are a lot of women in this field today. To become a computer programmer you must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, and computer engineering.

9. Financial Advisor- to become a financial advisor you will need to have a bachelor degree in accounting or finance. This field is also hiring a lot of new people because the economy isn’t stable.

10. Physicians and Surgeons- this career is great for anyone who has a passion to help people live a better life. You will earn a lot of respect from people because you are there to help them make better decisions about the way they are living their lives.

Learning about these careers are to help you improve your life and to become better. To read more about the salaries on each of these fields go to http://www.jobdiagnosis.com/myblog/10-best-jobs-for-women.htm

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Ways to use Social Networking to Promote your Business

March 27, 2012 – 1:49 am

Using social networking is an easy and free tool to use to promote yourself and your business. Here are ways to use these sites to help you promote your business.

  1. Showing up is not enough. You must make sure that you post on your profile or group page every day. People are actually looking for new material from you. The day you don’t post you may be at a great risk of losing some of your followers.
  2. Just because you built it doesn’t mean they will follow. You could be the most popular person in the world and have a small number of people following you. You must keep the ones who are following you interested, and let the ones who are not following why they should.
  3. Separate your personal and business online lives. If you want to post things up about your personal life you can just make a separate account for it. It’s never good to mix the two. You will definitely lose your followers.
  4. Don’t flood the market. It’s good to post daily but if you post too much it could drive your followers away because it’s too much information.
  5. It’s not all about you. Yes you are there to promote yourself but at the same time you have to participate with your followers. Allow them to comment, post, or just browse around. It’s ok to post about yourself to allow others to know about you but it should stop there.

To read more about on ways to use social networking to promote your business go to http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-ways-to-use-social-networking-tools-to-promote-your-business/1760

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What is Social Networking?

March 27, 2012 – 1:49 am

Social Networking is an internet base that allows people to interact with other over the internet. Majority of these sites you are able to create a profile that allows other to see what you’re about, and your interest. Sometimes online community services are considered to be social networking. Social networking sites allow people to share their ideas, events, activities, and interests within their individual networks.

To view more about what is social networking go to http://mashable.com/follow/topics/social-networking

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Top 15 Most Popular Social Networking Sites

March 27, 2012 – 1:49 am

If you are looking to advertise yourself or your business you need to be on at least 5 of these sites. Majority if not all of these sites are free.

  1. Facebook
  2. Twitter
  3. LinkedIn
  4. MySpace
  5. Google Plus
  6. DeviantArt
  7. Live Journal
  8. Tagged
  9. Orkut
  10. CafeMom
  11. Ning
  12. Meetup
  13. myLife
  14. myYearbook
  15. Badoo

To find out more go to http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/social-networking-websites

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Top Five No Lye Relaxers

March 24, 2012 – 1:05 am

Each person has their own favorites but majority of the ladies did agree on these five relaxers. So if you’re looking for a new relaxer try out one of these five.

  1. Alter Ego No Lye Shea Butter Crème Relaxer
  2. Silk Elements Mega Silk No Lye Relaxer
  3. Elasta QP No Lye Conditioning Crème Relaxer
  4. Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil No Lye Relaxer
  5. Vitale Olive Oil Sensitive Scalp No Lye Relaxer

To view more about the top No Lye Relaxers or to read more about them go to http://www.hairgurl.com/2010/03/my-top-5-no-lye-hair-relaxers.html

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