June 2011 Articles (109)

Top 5 Home Improvements for Home Sellers

Every seller wants to try to get the highest possible price for their home, and sometimes that means making some improvements. So what investments in home improvement do we see making the most difference? Here are our top 5:

Fix what's broken or worn: homes for sale in Raleigh are up against a wide array of offerings including plenty of brand-new construction -- and that means buyers can and will be choosy. Unless your home is in the absolute BEST location in your…

Added by Ken Smith, Goldens Realty on June 30, 2011 at 4:52pm — 2 Comments

Gone For The day

I called one of my “selling owner” sales coaching clients at about 2:30 PM yesterday, and the person who answered the phone told me that she was “gone for the day.” Now, I’m not saying that it’s not OK for the owner of a business to take part of a day off, or for any employer to do that, salesperson or otherwise. What I am saying is that it’s dumb for whoever answers the phone to tell me that! What if I were a customer, calling to talk about an order—or even worse, a problem! If I’m at work…

Added by David M. Fellman on June 30, 2011 at 3:36pm — No Comments

Your Mindset Makeover - Taming Your Inner Voice - (Part 4) Live Your Authentic Life!!

Now that you understand your inner voice, have learned how to simply take notice, and have experimented with making change, let’s take the next step to taming those negative thoughts!!

Third Step – Live Your Authentic Life

Now comes the fun part where you put all of your hard work into…

Added by Lauren Paparone on June 30, 2011 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

EVERY WEEK...TUES. AM COFFEE/NETWORKING IN APEX, GROWING!!

GREAT DEAL!!

Put on your calendar as this is as good as your best appointment. Every Tues. 8:30am Mark at Wake Zone coffee in Apex off of Old Jenks Rd., about mile off Hwy 55 supplies great coffee, etc and offers anyone with the asking and part of this Tues am group $1 specials SAVINGS OF ABOUT $3, HAD A STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE LAST WEEK..... DELICIOUS! We compare calendars for the week, solve problems and challenge each other to raise our business goals to the next level. Oh, and help… Read More

Added by Lawrence Tibbetts on June 29, 2011 at 4:52pm — 2 Comments

ASK.FOR.IT! My POWER of 3 for Wednesday, June 29, 2011

You want that new client? Business grant?

Media attention? Whatever it is you desire in your business,

you must be comfortable ASKING for it!

Your marketing presence is wonderful but if you don't ask for the sale it's in vain.

Who you and your business are is worth the sale, believe it and sell it!

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Many of you may not know but to a select group of women entrepreneurs I send out these daily "power of 3" filled with three simple words… Read More

Added by Katrina M Harrell-Biz Strategist on June 29, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

Better Safe than Sorry; Get Organized - Secure Your Home Before Vacation

Whether you’re heading out the door for work or heading out of town for a week, you want to feel confident that your home is as crime-proof as possible. Your home should be the place that you feel safest, but sadly, home invasions happen frequently and can often be prevented with just a few adjustments around the house.

Here are a few organizing tips for making your home safe and secure:

Don’t put boxes from new computers or flat screen TVs out at…

Added by Geralin Thomas on June 29, 2011 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

Supporting Local Owned Business...Online and Off Line

Local Owned Business' keeps money in our communities, is part of what makes America wonderful and helps our economy.

Make an effort to post on social media when you go to a local owned business. I am using the hashtag #localowned and I ask that you join me. Thank you to all that are doing it already. One way to know for certain a business is local owned is to meet the…

Added by Martin Brossman on June 29, 2011 at 8:30am — 3 Comments

Is it Time for a Health Self Assessment?

Let’s explore our state of wellness. This includes our state of mind regarding ourselves and our perception of our state of health.

How often do you really think about how you feel on a daily basis? Are you tired all the time? Are you cranky or stressed? Is your weight proportionate for your height and age? Do you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and/or…

Added by Karen Bernard on June 29, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

Moving South With Feng Shui

When I lived in Boston, I learned to walk fast, speak briskly, and save the chit chat for family and close friends. Your washer needs repair? You state what you need, the location, establish the time—and you hang up! You do not mention that the service man was recommended by your colleague whose floors he just finished.… Read More

Added by Gabriele Amersbach on June 28, 2011 at 10:30pm — No Comments

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Nia White Belt Graduates

Added by Vanessa Vendola on June 28, 2011 at 12:53pm — No Comments

Where are the BEARS?

(For those who did not see my first blog of the Alaska trip I am sharing our daily blogs with inside 919)Our Journey to Alaska Day Three A fabulous day at Sea started off with a scrumptious breakfast with some world travelers. Very interesting conversations with people who had traveled to Alaska several times before.

Following breakfast we went to an informational session on Alaska. Would highly recommend attending this session that describes the available shore… Read More

Added by Judy Julian on June 28, 2011 at 8:38am — No Comments

Thoughts on Seth's latest blog post?

Seth Godin posted a blog entry about the fact that his friend's local store is closing down due to a new Walgreen's popping up.

I think he was a bit cynical and one-sided with his point of view, but that he did make some good points.

Added by Dave Baldwin on June 27, 2011 at 11:47pm — 4 Comments

Day 27 — Inside 919 Adventure — A few good men . . .

Final Friday was again wonderful! I attribute that to the good will of the group but mostly the work of "a few good men". Pat, Martin, and Bill — all capable leaders of thought, bringing us a wonderful experience. Again the thing I find so special is the good will of these men to work together on the same team.

Imagine 65 people in the room and complete silence. Men and women all focused on the support of one of their peers devising creative solutions for their business dilemma. One… Read More

Added by Pepper P Oldziey on June 27, 2011 at 11:38pm — 2 Comments

Announcing the premier issue of Small Business Insight of the Triangle

I’m excited to announce the premier issue of SBI of the Triangle.

SBI is a new bi-monthly magazine based on the key concept of being a magazine for business owners, written by business owners.

SBI will… Read More

Added by Bill Davis on June 27, 2011 at 8:30am — 8 Comments

Day 26 — Inside 919 Adventure — Junto or BNI or both?

The other evening Pat Howlett and Martin Brossman put on an introduction to the JUNTO groups about to be formed. I noticed with delight that Steve Hand was present. One of the more delightful and good spirited ways to do business was demonstrated so subtly for us you could almost miss it. The idea is that collaboration can come in many ways and it always trumps competition.

These Junto groups could perhaps be thought of as a marketing small BNI group, if you didn't understand the… Read More

Added by Pepper P Oldziey on June 26, 2011 at 5:14pm — 6 Comments

Fall in Love but Don't Let Him Touch Your Assets

The second time around. You’ve gotten through your first divorce and your marriage was considered long-term, and maybe you were awarded the marital home or sold it and have some money socked away. You’ve launched yourself into a new career or you’re still receiving alimony. Maybe you’re just drifting along without much purpose and don’t know what you’re next step should be. You think you’ve grown wiser from your experience. Then . . . you meet someone . . . a man who seems to have so many of… Read More

Added by Linda Lyons on June 26, 2011 at 4:45pm — No Comments

Watch makes a good beginners Dive watch.

What makes a good watch for a beginning Diver.

The best dive watch that is good for the beginning diver can be purchased from any Wal-Mart or Target or on line for about 35-40 dollars. Most of the watches in this price range are digital in nature. You can however get a rotating bezel (in one way only) for around 75 – 100…

Added by Kevin Alexander on June 26, 2011 at 1:59pm — No Comments

Join a Chamber of Commerce

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” ~~Albert Einstein

Diversification of your networking allows you to meet more linchpins, expanding your reach and your impact. See week eight Variety is the Spice for a refresher. Diversification of networks is always advisable. Ideally, you will find that by belonging to three… Read More

Added by Steve Hand on June 26, 2011 at 11:34am — No Comments

Robbing Peter To Pay Palm

If you take a short stroll down the snack isle of your local grocery store, you are bound to notice a package or two, or ten with the message "No Trans Fat!" prominently displayed on the packaging. This message is dutifully accepted by the casual observer as being a good message. What consumers may not realize is that the changes food manufacturers have had to make to maintain a zero-trans-fat image may be just another “rob Peter to pay Paul” moment in history.

Fast food, fried food,… Read More

Added by David DiGirolamo: Visual Comm. on June 25, 2011 at 11:44pm — No Comments

Highway Shootings Raleigh, Durham-Tips to Stay Safe

With three highwaysshootings on Triangle area highways since June 18, 2011, there is cause for everyone to be concerned. According to media reports the three shootings have left on fatality, Michael Hunter who was shot and killed on I-147 on Saturday night of June 18, 2011. There was a second shooting on Monday the 20th and another on Wednesday the 22nd.… Read More

Added by Jim McNeely on June 24, 2011 at 11:04am — No Comments