I truly enjoyed this book! I am generally a positive and optimistic person and yet, it seems like I attracted the right book at the right time. If you are looking for an uplifting yet practical book to help keep you focused on the positives of life, this is the book for you.

I have a suggestion: Make some quality time to appreciate how much you’ve accomplished during 2012 before tackling any new goals for the coming year. You’ll want to watch the video, read the article and then work the thought provoking how-to activity – it’s a positive way to start the New Year.

I’m writing this during December so maybe that has something to do with all the tired and stressed business owners I’ve been meeting lately. Somehow though, it feels deeper than just the end of the year, it almost feels like many people are experiencing business burn out.

Here is what I’ve discovered about myself – when my desk is covered with papers, books, sticky notes and file folders, I’m disorganized personally and professionally. I’ve found that the state of my desk is an unconscious reflection of how stressed or relaxed I am with my business.

Follow Me! – Creating a Personal Brand with Twitter is a well-written guide to building a recognizable brand for your business. The key to succeeding on Twitter, and other social media, is to stand above the crowd with a clear brand message and this book can help you do just that.

Believe it or not, in a business world that seems less social and more impersonal, those old fashioned manners learned from your Grandmother and Mother are still important today. Your business manners can form an impression that can potentially make or break your business.

I truly enjoy reading about the lives and accomplishments of women who see a cause or a need and do something to change a situation for the better. These are the wise women who have come before us and made a difference - some have acted alone and some created a worldwide movement.

How do you make money in network marketing? I’d say that making money in network marketing/direct sales is much like making money in any business – it takes time and consistency. You’ll want to read this article and watch the video for three moneymaking tips. Be sure to turn up your speakers.

Satisfied customers just aren’t good enough, we need Raving Fans. Developing raving fans is the premise of another parable written by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles. Customer service can make or break a business and this book provides you with the three secrets to developing “raving fans.”

I believe that goals are vital to success in business because they keep us focused on keeping the important things, important. When we focus on the important things, managing time becomes easier. One way to stay focused and manage time, is to “work backwards” toward a specific goal.