BUSINESS-WEBSITE PROMOTION - 5

I.How To Do Manual Directory Submission?

A method you can use if you would see your website go up in the ranking is manual directory submissions. But it’s a bit more than you’re aware of. The principle might sounds easy enough, all the different elements together, make it rather complex and also really time consuming.

Before you start submitting, it is wise to make a selection of all the directories you may take into consideration to submit your site to.Once you start searching the net, you will find hundreds and hundreds of directories and ideally, you should select as many as you can for your submissions.You will soon realize that there is a range of web directories you will not be able to use because they are either to broad or the categories they display are not related to your website, so try to look for those web directories that are applicable for your site.

The are many so whatever it is that you provide, you should find directories with an appropriate category.Obviously, the easiest way to get started is Google; if you look up ‘key directories’, you will get a load valuable information.Wikipedia also has a list of general and specialist directories.

Don't submit to directories that are not SEO-friendly.If they are not then you should forget them and carry on searching. SEO friendly web directories will give back links that are valued by the search engines.Also check where the links are directed to, they must always go to your web site and if they don’t it’s a redirect,they are redirects and then they are of no value to you.

Supposing you paid attention to all the previous steps, take your list of selected web directories because it’s time to start the procedure of manual directory submissions.It is of importance which category you submit your website under as the directory links will be of less value if they come from an unrelated category.

The directories will want to know all the relevant information about you and your site, meaning you will have to fill in a form with the details they ask for.This is not too difficult, as long as you remain pay attention, and generally all the web directories ask for the same kind of information.First you will need to read through the guidelines of each directory as they have their own criteria and if you don’t follow the rules, your manual directory submission will be declined with no explanation from the editor of the directory.

There are different methods of payment for directories.Nothing comes for free in this world and the same goes for good directories but you have a couple of options to choose from.Payments can be made with a one-off payment, an annual payment or a monthly subscription.Why you might want to pay for the submissions, other than the fact that you will get a quick review, is because of the position you will get in the directory.While you can as well choose free submissions, although it takes some more time to wait for a review, they are in fact free and you can do hundreds of them.

Filling out the submission form has to be filled in with a lot of accuracy.The title often referred to as the name of your website, cannot be too long and should at all times be to-the-point.Some web directories will only allow you a certain amount of characters for the title.The URL is where you enter your home page address.Websitess containing complete and relevant information clearly have the best chances so it might be good to check the content of your site.There will be a much higher chance of rejection if the content of your site is unclear or contains too much irrelevant information.

In the description you need to explain what the site is selling or offering in a few simple sentences, usually restricted to 200-250 characters.Imagine you are looking for something on Google…the words potential visitors might research to find your site are exactly the keywords that should be in the description field.

You will be asked for the name of the person associated to the web-site and email address.web directories are professional systems and will not tolerate email addresses from free accounts. Don't use a hotmail or gmail, use an email address that relates to your website.

Once you have submitted your site to a directory, your website will be reviewed manually by the editor of that directory; so it makes sense that they require manual submissions.You will have to type in a code that is given on the form to prove that you are submitting manually.

The reciprocal URL is not the best option to choose, but if you want it anyway this is how you get it.You need to copy the given link to your own website and then fill out your URL in the ‘reciprocal URL’ on the form.

This entire process of submitting your website manually to a directory might seem lengthy and boring, but it is well worth it if you want to maintain your website in a professional way.As discussed before, the fact that it can take a some time before you receive a review and the different rules that are set by the different directories can make it very frustrating, especially when you find out that not all the web-directories will accept your submission.One way to make it easy for you is to outsource your manual submissions to a professional manual directory submission service; they will do your submissions for you, a lot quicker than you can and at a good price.

II.Monetize Your Website
Publishers, regardless of size, can generate revenues from their websites or blogs. That is one of the many great things about the online industry, especially when you own your domain name. To be an online entrepreneur, you do not need years of experience or academic degrees; you do not have to be a marketing expert, a confident webmaster or an advertising wiz.

Monetizing your website means generating profit from website marketing campaign. You can do it in so many different ways. Many people these days are looking for ways to make money on the Internet - people who are looking to create revenue from having a website or blog.

When considering how you will make money with your website, be sure to use several of the resources available today to check and double check your calculations. Making money online takes work and can be harder than it looks!

You may have a website that is not selling anything but rather has a lot of good content and a lot of traffic. You can find similar websites and blogs online that do exactly the same. But notice that the majority of such ventures have advertisements in one form or another.

Depending on the nature of your design and especially content, you can easily blend in the adverts and not be too intrusive to the viewer. In short, build a site around your unique knowledge and ideas.

Some traffic estimates are overstated, and there is a lot of misinformation as to how much people earn on the Internet. Do your homework. As you define how you will make money online, don't get stuck on just one income model. It is better to have many streams of revenue rather than put all your eggs in one basket!

Doing research, I have found a few credible ways to monetize a website or blog. They are not necessarily listed in a chronological order. You may implement some and skip others. Some of the more commonly used methods are Ads Networks (CPA, CPM, PPC, In-Text), Affiliate marketing, ebay, ebooks, build your own directory, sponsored reviews, RSS feed Ads, and some others that I have mentioned on my website.

What's Publisher?
For our purposes, we define a publisher, as an independent party that promotes the products or services of an advertiser in exchange for a commission on leads or sales. A publisher displays ads, text links, or product links on its website, in email campaigns, or in search listings and is paid a commission by the advertiser when a visitor takes a specific action, such as filling out a form, making a purchase or subscribing to a service.

Successful Publishers
Those publishers suited best for performance marketing have some consistent characteristics:

1. A website designed for a specific niche of consumers or audience. While not all publishers have content sites, it is a simple way to enter into the pay-for-performance industry and a solid foundation to build upon if you later branch out to other marketing channels such as search engine marketing
2. Basic HTML skills to be able to insert and track advertisements such as banners, buttons and links
3. A set amount of time per day to dedicate to the program depending on number of websites

III. How You Do Your Web Site Promotion

What do you do when you have a brand new shiny web site and no way of promoting it? Well for starters you could hold an online press conference. This is actually a very simple process. You will either hire a professional to write out a web press release and have it reviewed by an editor, or you can be bold and take you chances by writing it yourself. When you decide to do it yourself you take a great risk of being either humiliated, or shut down entirely. There are other ways of promoting and marketing your new web site however, you could always go the route of affiliation. This is a good method of not only promoting your new site, but an easy fashion of making some quick money as well. How this works is you sign up for an affiliation to a site, generally you will want to find a site that has some relevance to the site you are trying to promote. When ever someone goes to the site you are affiliated with and they link on to your site by pay per click method it takes them to your site and right into the thick of your content. This is the unfortunate part, whenever someone clicks onto your site from your affiliate, you end up paying the affiliate for the transfer of sites. Although this could easily be a very small fee to the affiliate, the point to remember is if they come and you pay the affiliate, there is no guarantee that they will buy from you. This could easily become a very costly endeavor if you are getting many tire kickers and no buyers. This is where you will be paying for people to view but not pay. As you know this is no way to conduct a business. Sometime people go to the extent of hiring a service such as web1000traffic. This service states that they can increase traffic to your site, or generate hits if you will buy. The problem with this theory however, is that you cannot guarantee anything, you can never be sure that they will ever generate genuine traffic, let alone sales. This is in no way to impede the program that they offer, it is just that absolutely no organization or single person alike can truly guarantee that they can generate traffic for you to the point that you will see successful results on your site. Which leads back to the first mentioned thought, is it not worth the time, money and effort to ensure that you are getting the best exposure for your site? Don't waste your money, time and sanity wondering whether or not you will receive this exposure to your site. Do some research on search engines, attend seminars if you can and read ebooks on effective website promotion/internet marketing. Dont rely on these sites that promise you 10,000. 100,000. 1,000,000 guaranteed website traffic to any site of your's in 30 days or in less than 24hrs. Almost 80% of them generates poor quality traffic. Dont be fooled. Like i said, do some reasech and i bet you will find a good source for your website promotion and marketing. Go get it yourself. You can do it. To YourSuccess..

IV. Here are some Fundamental Steps to a Better Web Site Promotion

Most web sites are considered as dead. They are buried among the millions of other unvisited web sites. Website promotion is a specialist service that many companies are failing to address, with the end result that no matter how good their websites are, visitors are still slow and that makes them fail to generate a worthwhile income. With a good website promotion, it is certain to boost your sales and achieve excellent return on investment by getting multiple top rankings in the major search engines and directories for your website.
You should start your website promotion efforts by listing the site at the most popular internet directories. Because they can send your substantial amounts of traffic and can affect the ranking in various search engines. It is better to make sure that your site is present in all of the major directories before doing anything else. Web site promotion should be the most important part of your web site marketing plan. It's not sufficient just to design a beautiful web site and put in on the Net. Promoting your web site has to be done frequently if you want to get a nonstop stream of traffic to it. If you don't make traffic go to your web site, your online business scheme will soon be unsuccessful.
Here are 7 Fundamental Steps to a Better Web Site Promotion:
1. CREATING A WEB SITE MARKETING PLAN. When making your web sites create a plan on how to promote it as well. Try to pretend you're a consumer when you're developing it. It's too effortless just to view your web site from your own point of view. You need to have a clear visualization for your business, goals (short and long term) you wish to attain and the strategies of how you will carry them out.
2. DEFINING YOUR GOAL. A lot of online marketers promote their web site without purpose in a field which is too large, for instance they may use bulk mailing as one of their endorsement strategies. You may get some consumers but the chances are you will not make any sales because of the wrong consumers you acquire. Getting targeted consumers to your web site, will increase sales, because they will have more interest in your merchandise or service than advertising to a general audience.
3. USING SEVERAL ADVERTISING SRATEGIES. Sticking to one form of promotion is not advisable because you may never know which one will work for you the best. Using more channels like search engines, email, marketing, forums, writing articles etc, you will have a greater chance of having traffic on your web site.
4. PROMOTING CONTINUOUSLY. Driving constant traffic to your web site, you must promote it endlessly. The life blood of your online business is the web traffic. For instance, you could always optimize your web pages for the search engines; resubmit them if needed, visiting discussion forums daily and writing an article for online publications for not less than two weeks.
5. CALCULATING YOUR RETURN ON INVESTMENT. Keeping track of how much money you invested in your promotion plan and what earnings you received in return. This will keep you away from wasting large amount of money thrown aimlessly into advertising.
6. ANALYZING YOUR WEB SITE TRAFFIC. You can identify what marketing strategies are doing well. You can then modify them as necessary, to improve the sales or services from your location. Your analysis may consist of what keywords your visitors are using to find your web site, which web pages are the most admired and where your visitors are coming from. These are necessary information you should know, instead of blindly promoting your web site and hoping for the best.
7. TEST, MONITOR AND TRACK YOUR RESULTS. When running an effective online marketing operation, you need to always test what works and what doesn't. Tracking an answer to an ad may cause you to refine it until it generates a great return on the money you invested. Once your results are all right, you can then roll out your ads on a bigger scale and spend large amount of money.

V.Importance of Web Analytics in Search engine Optimization

Web analytics studies the behavior of website visitors. It especially refers to he use of data collected from a web site to determine which aspects of the website work to bring on line business objectives to life.

Therefore, web analytics is getting more importance in the world of on line marketing. Web analytics tells you what your visitors are really interested in, what keywords people use to find you on the search engines, how many people clicked through from their recent e-mail campaign and also lets you know the ROI (return on investment) on their marketing dollars. Therefore, your on line marketing can get a leg up.

There are so many other functions of the web analytics that can help you to improvise and get visitors. It can tell you whether you have dead content. You can change this, organize the images on your site, make the site more attractive by adding colors or links that increase the relevancy of your keywords and so many other things. It tells you where your visitors are coming from so that you know what your target should be or how to expand on the existing market that you are getting. You can make available translation services to make the whole world understand what you are trying to say. This helps in reaching a wider audience.

In short web analytics helps you to analyze the performance of your website so that you can make necessary changes and enhancements in the website. Web analytics can also tell you what techniques you should use like search engine optimization (SEO), link buying/renting and many other applications that will get you a high ranking in the search engine results. This way you can reach an even wider audience because you website will be listed as one of the top websites pertaining to your product.

It has been observed that a pattern emerges in the users of web analytics. These companies have made profit and have experienced faster growth. When web analytics are properly used, they can answer important business questions related to advertising investments, market segmentation and web design. Web analytics gives you the SWOT analysis ,that is, your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This helps you to make a site that makes on line marketing a success.

BUSINESS-COMMUNICATION - 4

I. MAIN FIVE REASONS YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS ACH PROCESSING

Almost any business, on the Net or not, can benefit from using the ACH system to electronically move money. Here are the top 5 reasons why:

1) Accepting checks via your web site.

Everyone knows you have to accept credit cards to succeed online. The problem for many consumers is that they either don't have a credit card or are at their
Credit limit. The good news is that the vast majority of these consumers have a checking or savings account? That you can access for payment.

Using ACH processing allows you to accept payment from a checking or savings account electronically. Funds Are debited from the customer and credited to the
Business owner. Issues such as bounced checks or closed accounts can be addressed through a combination of fraud screening and collection tools. This includes
the ability to verify in real time that the account number the customer uses is valid and that there is money in the account.

There are many providers. Pay Pal, is perhaps the best known. There are more economical options available. The processor you elect to use
Should have experience, a client list and easy to use web site integration tools.

ACH processing can be much less expensive than credit cards. On a typical $100 transaction you could pay $2.75 or more for a credit card as opposed to .35 or
less for an electronic check with no discount rate.
Using ACH processing can also save a great deal of money if you receive an NSF (non-sufficient funds) check. Depending on what your bank currently charges
you can save 90% or more.

2) Accepting checks via phone.

NACHA the governing body of electronic transactions now allows a business to electronically debit a consumers account for payment taken by phone. Similar savings to web
transactions are possible. You can offer a new payment vehicle to your customers and cut costs. Verification services can reduce fraud and the charge back window
compared to credit cards is shorter.

3) Recurring payments.

If your site collects a monthly fee from consumers or businesses and you only use credit cards you are both paying too much and losing a significant percentage of
users who would pay electronically via ACH.

4) Electronic pay-outs.

If you pay affiliates by mailing checks you could be electronically crediting their account. No postage or invoice costs. Automation of payments is possible.

You can also pay employees and vendors via ACH.

5) Processing mailed payments.

Your bank probably charges between $10-$20 for returned checks. You can convert these paper checks to electronic transactions and get your money faster,
avoid expensive returns and trips to your bank.

These are 5 solid reasons your business needs ACH processing. The bottom line is that it can save you time and money while offering customers a payment
alternative.

Partner with a reputable ACH processor and you can enjoy the multiple benefits of ACH payment processing. These include reduced costs and time as well as
automating manual tasks.

*ACH refers to the Automated Clearing House and generically means money moves electronically.



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II.Why English for Global Business?

Economic, demographic, and cultural changes have driven the establishment of English as the world’s primary language for international communication over other languages such as Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese, French, and German.

In part this is due to the massive influence of The Internet which has made the world smaller and more accessible. Since English is the main Internet language, increased Internet usage means an increasing demand for English.

According to David Graddol in the British Council Publication called “English Next” (http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-research-english-next.pdf), the number of people learning English is likely to reach a peak of around 2 billion in the next 10 to 15 years, with a significant increase coming from Chinese students, estimated now at around 250 million English learners, increasing of about 20 million per year.

Despite the extraordinary changes of the last few years, one thing appears certain. More people than ever want to learn English. But, as a news headline, that’s not much of a story. We’ve all heard about the growing popularity of English around the world.

Far from being news, it has become one of the few enduring facts of global modern life – a trend that began in the late 19th century when English was heralded, from Europe to Japan, as the new rising world language.

Here’s an excerpt from an economic development brochure put out by the Hong King government (emphasis mine).

With a population of seven million, Hong Kong is a busy and energetic international metropolis. A friendly and accessible city, Hong Kong thrives on its strong work ethic and can-do attitude.

Hong Kong boasts a well-educated workforce, with almost half of all students attending universities at home or abroad. This local pool of experienced and entrepreneurial talent offers an essential mix of international market savvy with an appreciation of the business culture in the fast-growing Mainland cities, and across Asia.

In offices and boardrooms, English is the usual language of business, while many in Hong Kong speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin, providing another vital link to business with Mainland China markets and consumers. Hong Kong’s local pool of talent offers an essential mix of international market savvy with an appreciation of the business culture in Mainland China.

• Multi-lingual workforce – English is the language of business
• Highly trained, flexible and motivated population
• Experienced in travelling and working in Mainland China and throughout the region
• Familiar with the latest international business practices
• Strong work ethic – industrial action extremely rare

Welcome to Hong Kong, Asia’s Business Capital. Invest HK.
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When the number of English speakers is used to lure investors, it is certain that English has “currency”, it has value, it can be monetized, and it is the fastest way to global business success.

III. Internal and External Communication Approaches for Business

So you are a business owner and you want to know how you will be able to expand your business. One of the most important things in the world of business is to trigger off great relationships with other enterprises so that you earn a name in the business. In order to establish a reputation in the business world, you need to have a great business communication strategy. Business communication can essentially be divided into internal and external communication.

Things like establishing a brand, marketing your products and services, advertising, working on things like public relations, media management and even business dealings with customers or other business firms fall in the category of external business communication.

As for internal business communication, things like building up the ideals of your company, setting certain guidelines that you expect to follow in your business, carving out strategy and goals to ensure success, keeping your employees inspired and egging on all those involved in your business falls into the category of internal business communication.

All the things mentioned above contribute to the betterment of your business prospects. Be it internal business communication or external business communication, it ultimately contributes to the growth of your business. Thus, business communication is an integral aspect of your business that will help you go ahead and establish yourself.

When it comes to business communication, or for that matter, any aspect of the business, the most important thing is the customer. You need to ensure that you deliver what the customer wants. Even when it comes to things like marketing or advertising, you need to show what the customer appreciates and likes. Different customers accept different kinds of marketing. It all depends on you to ensure that via business communication, you are able to cater to the choices of a wide range of people. If you are able to master the art of impressing many people by various means, you will be able to take your business to the top.

However, merely enticing your customer by showing them certain things is not good business. Good business means getting a quality product together and then marketing for it wisely so that people accept it. Just promising your customers a lot and then delivering nothing will only get your business into a soup. So gauge your products and services and then embark upon advertising and marketing. Internal business communication is the key to get all your people together and then inspiring them to deliver the best.

If you want to create a world class product, the first thing that you need to do is believe in yourself. This is where internal business communication comes in. It helps you get all your employees together and tell them that you can pull it off with élan. If there is a lot of positive thinking and bursting enthusiasm in your camp, the good spirit will show in your product. Your employees are an integral part of the company, so keeping them happy and making them believe in the company and themselves is very important.

Business communication is a very important aspect of your business and you need to take great care in improving your communication strategy so that your business keeps booming!

IV.Mom Balances Home Based Business and Family

Keeping Focused While Working From Home

I used to wonder how others did it; keeping focused to enable them to work from home. What I have discovered, are five steps, or tools, that can be applied on a daily basis to develop a solid career sitting at my own desk in my home. These tools, along with an exceptional marketing system and company with which to partner, have me on a pathway headed straight for success.

The most important aspect to address whenever starting any endeavor is identifying your 'WHY'. That is your deep sense of purpose, the reason you are doing a particular activity. This is your time to dream big and start envisioning it and believing you will achieve it. Letting go of any feelings of guilt regarding gaining wealth or giving up hours with the children needs to take place as well. You will be able to schedule around that and have the most productive hours of work time take place during your children's quiet time.

As a mom with three young children (ages 7, 4, and 7 months), a husband, and a home, I have realized, it is all about balance and having a positive attitude. Most days begin with the whirlwind of getting ready for school and making breakfast. I have found if I begin that day with 15 minutes of working time, I never feel the urgency to 'get to work'. During that time, I answer emails that came in from the night before and check all of my lead generating media. That allows me to start formulating my plan for the day in my head.

The most important time of the day for me is my "Golden Hour". There are no interruptions during this time and I only perform income producing activities. These may be answering leads, placing ads, or writing articles. I have prearranged a number of friends on a rotation to play with my infant son, of which most of this time he is napping. I make sure I am not busying myself with the many other household tasks that can stare me in the face, such as doing the dishes and laundry. My coffee is already made by this time as well.

There are times I need to work with my children around me. Nap times can be very productive times of the day for me. Again, it is all about balance, timing, and pre-planning. I will let my daughters know what I am doing and why (saving for Disney trip or planning for college). If I need to make a phone call or am expecting a phone call, I tell them of that and then make sure they have no immediate needs. When I am finished with a call, I will let them know I am accessible again. It also helps to have a special hand signal that is only used to symbolize, "Quiet please, Mommy is working on the phone."

Personal development is an important part of achieving success as an independent business owner. This can be in the nature of books, movies, and/or affirmations. I read or listen to books while exercising on a bike or treadmill. Keep books on tape to listen to in the car while waiting to pick kids up from school or activities. It is very effective to record yourself speaking positively into a recorder and setting those words to your favorite music.

One of the most important pieces of gaining success at home is to have a support team of other business entrepreneurs. These people should be as successful as you and some should be more so. This team approach allows you to learn from others and mastermind together. Gaining confidence in your own abilities is also of key importance.

Following a five step plan on a daily basis will allow you to work from home and carry on a busy schedule. These steps include setting a schedule for tasks such as daily visualization of your goals, participating in income producing activities, personal development, surrounding yourself with other leaders, and having confidence you are a leader in your own right. This is what you need to steer yourself on the path of success and wealth, while keeping yourself at home with your family.


A practical guide from a mom who is steering her own path to a successful business and a balanced home and family life...
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The most important aspect to address whenever starting any endeavor is identifying your 'WHY'. The reason you are engaged in a particular business is in fact, your deep sense of purpose. This is your time to dream big and start envisioning it and believing you will achieve it. Letting go of any feelings of guilt regarding gaining wealth or giving up hours with the children needs to take place as well. You will be able to schedule around that and have the most productive hours of work time take place during your children's quiet time.

As a mom with three young children (ages 7, 4, and 7 months), a husband, and a home, I have realized, it is all about balance and having a positive attitude. Most days begin with the whirlwind of getting ready for school and making breakfast. I have found if I begin that day with 15 minutes of working time, I never feel the urgency to 'get to work'. I choose to view and answer emails at that time and I review and organize my generated leads. That allows me to start formulating my plan for the day in my head.

The most important time of the day for me is my "Golden Hour". I allow no interruptions during this period and I focus my energy solely on actions that generate revenue. The activities in my business model allow me to network, source viable options, and share my success with others. I have prearranged a number of friends on a rotation to play with my infant son, of which most of this time he is napping. Household tasks can easily distract me, so I leave the dishes and ignore the laundry until I am finished with my income producing activity. My coffee is already made by this time as well.

There are times I need to work with my children around me. Nap times can be very productive times of the day for me. Again, it is all about balance, timing, and pre-planning. I will let my daughters know what I am doing and why (saving for Disney trip or planning for college). If I need to make a phone call or am expecting a phone call, I tell them of that and then make sure they have no immediate needs. When I am finished with a call, I will let them know I am accessible again. It also helps to have a special hand signal that is only used to symbolize, "Quiet please, Mommy is working on the phone."

Personal development is an important part of achieving success as an independent business owner. This can be in the nature of books, movies, and/or affirmations. I read or listen to books while exercising on a bike or treadmill. Keep books on tape to listen to in the car while waiting to pick kids up from school or activities. It is very effective to record yourself speaking positively into a recorder and setting those words to your favorite music.

One of the most important pieces of gaining success at home is to have a support team of other business entrepreneurs. These people should be as successful as you and some should be more so. Masterminding with my team encourages me to gain better understanding from others. Gaining confidence in your own abilities is also of key importance.

Following a five step plan on a daily basis will allow you to work from home and carry on a busy schedule. These steps include setting a schedule for tasks such as daily visualization of your goals, participating in income producing activities, personal development, surrounding yourself with other leaders, and having confidence you are a leader in your own right. In order to keep yourself at home with your family you will need to steer yourself down the path of success and wealth.

ENTMT- SELF IMPROVEMENT - 3

1.Understanding The Causes of Stress and Management

So now we understand what stress is. It’s the sympathetic nervous system reaction towards a certain situation which primes us for activity. It’s the same “flight or flee” response that evolved to meet our prehistoric forefather’s demands for survival. And it is the same nervous system response that readies our body to strenuous activities like running a marathon; the same nervous system response that readies our aboriginal forefathers for a hunt and a kill. The only thing is that, in today’s modern and cultured society the need of such automated function is not needed, this “flight or flee” response gets of little use, but yet still it is triggered often.

The “flight or flee” response of our nervous system is one big contributor to everyday causes of stress and management. Because every time this happens, it releases certain chemicals into our body, to support muscular action that is anticipated to take place. One of the chemicals, Epinephrine (or better known as adrenaline) allows certain bodily changes takes place. One of them, it results in the acceleration of heart and lung action to sustain the need of oxygen and calories for burning of energy. Another is that some blood vessels of the body are constricted to allow more blood where it’s needed. Some of them are the pain receptors of the body. This is all needed once, for the heavy activity like fighting or putting down prey; now it’s just wasted energy. Less blood enters the brain too, thus it’s hard to think while you’re running. A dilation of pupil occurs to widen the view of the surroundings, making your eye sensitive to a bigger angle of vision. Other lesser occurring reactions include the inhibition of tear glands, salivation, and food processing, and sometimes the relaxation (or inability) to retain bladder control, and the inhibition of erection or sexual appetite.

Finding the Causes of Stress and Management

Finding the causes of stress and management is the most efficient way to handle stress. By doing so, you will not only counter the ill effects of this but also divest these energies into something useful. Here are some tips finding the causes of stress and management controlling it.

Anger and fear is the psychological preparation of the body to fight or flee. When your angry, blood starts to pump more oxygen into your system, that’s why there’s always the risk for heart failures especially with those having heart conditions. One of the biggest causes of stress is anger, fear, hatred and other emotions similar to it.

Anxiety is also another great contributor to stress. Depression, lack of motivation, sadness, grief, these emotions and other similar to it are causes of psychological stress. They may not excite you in the same way as being angry but they do inhibit several bodily functions.

2.Coping With Stress

Most of us have not come to terms with the potential harm stress which are done daily to the human body, mind and soul. It has become one of the most prevalent issues in our society and workplace today. If this monster is not effectively curtailed, it will continue to take its toll on our physical and emotional well-being consequently on our work and efficiency.

A major reason responsible for this monster ball is time management. Most individuals feel stressed up simply because they cannot effectively manage their time. Running from one deadline to another, stress slowly catches up on them and before they know it there is a break down in their central nervous system.

From time to time, scheduling our schedule by the hour has been given as the easy way out, but it seems it is so difficult to do. Creating equilibrium in your schedule which includes work, social, hobbies, family activities, church meetings as well as sleep hours could just do the trick. When I wake up in the morning, I take the time to write a list of my activities for the day on a piece of paper and review constantly as the day wears on. Technology has even aided time management. With Organizers, PDAs and pocket PCs, you could create a to-do list that holds details of your day to day activities.

Do not take more than you can chew. Maintain a schedule you can comfortably work with. Avoid cramping up your schedule with onerous tasks that could affect your commitment.

Set priorities on your tasks schedule. Prioritize your tasks, so that you could understand which is the most important and the least important to you. If there is a big or major task ahead, it would do you well to sub-divide this task so as to tackle it.

Learn to seek other people's input. You don't necessarily have to do the tasks all by yourself. Remember you have colleagues at your workplace, you can delegate responsibilities if you are a leader or you seek assistance where need be. Don't assume more responsibility than you can handle.

Try as much as possible to take the time out to relax. This is very essential, take relaxation sessions every day and ensure nothing comes in any way to disrupt this. Taking a self-hypnosis session everyday could just be what you need. This is a sleeplike state in which the mind responds to external suggestion and can recover forgotten (lovely) memories.

Consequently I cannot stress the importance of staying and optimistic. Scientific studies and research have proven that a great level of optimism could combat stress effectively. Looking forward to a very good day every morning could just be the spark! Keeping your mind shut out of pessimism and negativity would do a lot to the human mind. So, whatever the circumstance, focus on the blessings that come your way and be grateful. And as that popular adage says 'Every disappointment is a blessing disguise' with these formulas, you could effectively manage any form of stress coming your way.

3.The Seven Solutions to Practical Stress Management That Work

“Your direct perception of higher truth sets you free” is what Tom Russell points out with his 7 Solutions to Practical Stress Management. Discovering how to make use of daily life experiences to shake awake the natural wisdom that lies within, will help an individual to break free from the daily stress of life.

Stress is astonishingly unrelenting, sometimes it’s even seductive –one gets used to the feeling of being tense and tight. Although positive thinking have its “piece of say”, unless it’s supported by practical wisdom, it will be inclined to get overpowered and weaken away. Here are the 7 Solutions to Practical Stress Management for a better and proven stress handling approach:

“Control your Reaction with these 7simple words”
This first step of the 7 Solutions to Practical Stress Management involves remaining watchful when people attempt to put you down with anxious attitudes and comments. Replying with seven simple words “I have nothing to say to that” cuts off any infectious effect of a stressful assault.

These simple words obstructs the tendency of accepting and imitating depressing words, and not falling down to the point of nervous remarks, but instead let’s you remain higher than it. Remember, negative people will want you to be involved in their defeat, saying simply “I have nothing to say to that” stops them from luring you in to be their victims –“a silent refusal to enter the battlefield is a perfect reply”.

“Let go of painful grudges by living in the present moment”
Hate is similar to poison that eats one up inside and kills any possibility of renewal. One must give others the equal chance to change or it’s like shutting one’s own development. The clandestine to stress-free success is realizing one’s own newness many times every day.

“Observe negative thoughts with the aim of understanding them, instead of trying to suppress them”
Self-observation plays a major role in stress-free living; don’t claim stressful feelings and thoughts, instead understand them.

“Pause often and enjoy a deep breath”
Breathing away the tension helps remove habitual resentful and anxious attitudes, and restores a clear mind to reveal what’s good for you.



“Realize you have far better things to think about”
Negative images in the mind often claim one’s energy; snapping out of these spells can lessen stress and provide a new vitality.

“Stay clear of negative zones of influence”
Widespread negative influences are always on the loose; staying clear of these stressful zones and living in peace with the heart will create a better stress-free environment for you.

“Refuse to make stressful or angry comments”
This last step in the 7 Solutions to Practical Stress Management involves keeping in mind that stress starts small, and if indulged in becomes bigger and bigger –stop it at its infancy. The best place to get rid of stress is “before it leaves the mouth”.

These 7 Solutions to Practical Stress Management is a very good way to follow to help melt stress in one’s life. Being aware of one’s innate ability for wisdom and doing things according to this rightful wisdom will ensure happiness and eliminate stress.

ENT- HEALTH- MEN'S ISSUES - 2

1. Impotence Cures - Can Exercise Really Cure Increase Libido and Boost Circulation?

There has been a lot of talk about impotence cures lately. Millions of men are tossing their impotence medication because of severe side effects associated with them. Many men don't want to take the risk of losing their eyesight or hearing because of strokes caused by the colorful pills.

And these millions of men are switching to simple impotence cures which can boost circulation and increase libido. And one thing thousands of men are trying to do is exercise.

But is exercise really going to help you in the bedroom?

Exercise and Your Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction, also called impotence, is no longer taboo to talk about. You see advertisements everywhere for the male dysfunction that plagues millions of men. But what is the problem caused from? Is this dysfunction common to all men?

Erectile dysfunctions are typically a physical problem caused by poor circulation. To achieve an erection, the member needs both an adequate inflow of blood and a slowing of blood outflow. And you can do this with simple exercises, breathing tips and various ways to keep your arteries open. Many of the simplest habits you have formed over the years could be having a positive or negative effect on your impotence problem.

Exercise is obviously beneficial to your overall health. There are well over a thousand benefits of exercising and curing impotence is one of them.

Fact! Men who exercise 3-5 hours a week have a 30% less risk of having an erectile dysfunction (impotence) according to a Harvard Health Professionals Follow-up Study.

But what exercises are the most beneficial ones?

How to Cure Impotence Naturally

Men who wish to cure impotence naturally must take their cardiovascular system serious. Because the cardio system is responsible for adequate circulation and heart health, it is also responsible for proper erectile functioning.

Fact! Men who exercise regularly will be 10 more years free of having an erectile dysfunction than an average man.

Therefore, any exercise that generates a sweat and gets the heart pumping is beneficial for your sex life, circulation and reducing heart disease. And you can do this with exercises like walking, jogging, running, biking, rowing or an elliptical machine. Besides boosting circulation levels, these exercises also help reduce stress.

Be generating a sweat, you can naturally lower anxiety, fend off depression, and help improve your self-esteem. All quality relaxation programs involve exercise as a stress-reliever. Many programs recommend at least 20-30 minutes of exercise a day.

One helpful tip is to always make sure you exercise for more than 20 minutes to establish a 'runner's high'. Most people exercise for 15 minutes and call it good. Though helpful, this only leaves the person tired and doesn't give enough time for the endorphins to kick in. (Endorphins are responsible for the 'good' or 'high' feelings after you exercise.)

What Else Can You Do?

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2. Natural Treatments For An Enlarged Prostate

There are a number of natural and alternative treatments for the problem of an enlarged prostate and two of these are the use of pumpkin seeds and saw palmetto.

Odd as it might seem, pumpkin seeds have a number of healing properties and they have been found to be especially effective for many man suffering from an enlarged prostate. Pumpkin seed have three properties which are particularly useful in this case.

The first is that pumpkin seeds contain fatty oil that acts as a natural diuretic and helps to improve urine flow and counter the restrictive effect of an enlarged prostate gland on the urethra.

The second property of pumpkin seeds is that they contain high levels of zinc so that a half a cup of seeds contains about eight milligrams of zinc. Studies have clearly shown that taking zinc can literally reduce the size of an enlarged prostate and many doctors recommend taking sixty milligrams a day in order to combat benign prostatic hypertrophy (an enlarged prostate). Care should be taken though and it is a good idea to talk to your doctor before raising your zinc intake to this level as it is above the normally recommended daily level.

The third benefit of pumpkin seeds is that they are high in animo acids such as alanine, glycerine and glutamic acid, all of which have again been shown to provide significant symptomatic relief.

Saw palmetto is also widely used for prostrate problems. Found in the southeastern states, saw palmetto is a small palm tree the seeds of which formed an important part of the diet of Seminole Indians.

Saw palmetto works by turning testosterone into dihyrotestosterone which is precisely the process used in Proscar, which is one of the very few over-the-counter treatments approved for prostate problems by the Food and Drug Administration. Its essential benefit is that it increases urinary flow, reduces the problem of residual urine and, as a consequence of both, also lessens the frequency of urination.

As with most natural treatments opinions vary widely as to the effectiveness of saw palmetto, but there have been a number of studies carried out over the years which have clearly shown that it does produce a significant benefit. In one study, a clinical study involving more than two thousand men in Germany suffering from benign prostatic hypertrophy, a daily dose of just one or two grams of saw palmetto seeds produced a substantial easing of symptoms.

These are of course just two of the many alternative cures available but there is no doubt that these and similar natural treatments can and do work. Just as an example, it is thought that about thirty percent of American men suffer from an undiagnosed prostate cancer by the time they reach the age of sixty compared to just one percent of Artic Inuit men at the same age. There may of course be several reasons for this enormous difference, but one difference which most doctors consider to be very significant is simply the fact the diet of Artic Inuit men is high in fish oil.

So, if you are suffering from an enlarged prostate then, before you turn to your doctor for treatment, you may find that simply adjusting your diet and looking at your intake of various vitamins and minerals may be all that is needed.

3.Tips for Stronger Orgasms

Do you want to experience stronger orgasms? Here are four tips than will increase your sexual pleasure. You probably already know the first two, but the last couple are more unusual, so keep reading!

EXERCISE: Hate to exercise? What if I told you that exercise makes your erections and orgasms more powerful? In a study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, scientists concluded that men who engaged in daily physical activity had a 30 percent lower chance of suffering from erectile dysfunction than the men who never exercised.
Physical exertion helps blood flow more easily through your body. This helps you stay erect longer. And the longer you stay erect the stronger your orgasm.

EAT HEALTHY FOOD: Food that's good for you is also good for your erection strength. Try to eat lot of lean meats, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. Just like exercise, healthy food is good for your blood circulation. Getting that blood flowing is crucial for good sex.

KEGEL EXERCISES: These aren't just for women! You will positively, absolutely have stronger orgasms if you do these exercises. Kegels strengthen your pelvic muscles, which you use when you orgasm. The easiest way to find out how to do a kegel exercise is to pretend to stop the flow of urine midstream. That contraction is a kegel exercise. Some men do hundreds of these a day. But even if you just spend a couple of minutes a day contracting and releasing these muscles, you'll really notice stronger orgasms.

TAKE AN HERBAL SUPPLEMENT: I hate to break it to you, but did you know that your erections are gradually weakening? It's pretty much downhill once your teenage years are over. And it really starts to drop after age 30 or so. That's because your body produces less and less testosterone as you age.

Men have been trying to slow this process down (or even reverse it!) since ancient times. They discovered that certain plants contained chemical compounds that actually increased a man's ability to produce testosterone. Other herbs helped blood flow. And some herbs helped men stay hard for longer periods of time.

If you're going to try an herbal supplement, you must get one that uses very pure herbs. That's key. The herbal medicine field is totally unregulated, so it's simple for dishonest merchants to take advantage of customers. Some companies are honest, however, and do deliver a first rate product. Find an herbal manufacturer that's been around for a long time and remains popular. That's usually means there are lots of happy customers.

Follow my advice and you'll experience harder erections and stronger orgasms. In fact, you'll probably be a healthier person overall!

ENTERTAINMENT TATTOO 4U - 1

Your First Tattoo...What To Expect

Once you have decided on your particular design, the location of the tattoo on your body and have chosen the tattoo shop, you are pretty much ready to be inked. Always remember...when choosing a tattoo studio and artist, there is a checklist that should be performed. Asking the artist how long they have been with the tattoo studio, how long they have been tattooing and who they trained with is a must, as it must be taken into account that anyone can open up a studio with ink, a machine and a little money. It is the clients responsibility to do their own research and to not to be afraid of asking questions.

Essential when choosing a tattoo artist is to ask to see photographs representing the artists work. Most artists will take pictures of their work to keep in a portfolio to show future clients their skills as a tattooist. As a client you should make sure to peruse these books carefully as the tattoo artist can claim skills in drawing anything. The last thing you want is to have a poorly done representation of your tattoo permanently inked to your body.

In addition, the client should check the tattoo shop for easily cleanable surfaces inside as well as for modern sterilization equipment. Be aware that as a client, you are completely within your right to ask to see the sterilized, individually packaged equipment. The packaging for the tattoo equipment should be opened in front of you and if the equipment is already opened and laid out, new equipment should be requested.

The cleanliness of the tattoo shop is paramount. There should be no animals in the establishment or food and drink of any kind. These factors may sound obvious, but if you are a first time customer, you should be aware that a tattoo shop should be a sterilized environment and that it should present itself as professional and as clean as a medical facility.

Before the tattooing can start, the artist will usually ask the individual to fill out a form consenting that they are not pregnant, nursing, under the influence, among other things. Legal documentation of age will also be required. The area where the client is actually tattooed should be an entirely separate room situated away from waiting areas or other sections of the shop.

The tattooing process itself will begin with the artist making a stencil of the tattoo and placing it onto your skin. Once the location of the tattoo has been agreed to by you and the artist, the artist will take out new, individually packaged equipment and attach the needle to the machine. This machine injects ink into the skin using a cluster of needles that are soldered onto a bar and this bar is then attached to an alternating unit. The unit constantly and swiftly drives the needles to puncture the skin at a rate approximately 80 to 150 times a second. The tattoo artist is obliged to wash their hands before the procedure can begin and also prepare the area where the tattoo is to be placed by thoroughly washing it to prevent cross contamination. When the preparation is complete, the tattooist must wear gloves at all times, changing them frequently. During the procedure the artist should wipe the tattooed area frequently with a disposable towel or cloth. The outline of the design will be done first and the artist may change the needle or the whole machine itself when coloring in larger spaces of the tattoo if the design is large or where there is color involved in the tattoo.

How much does getting a tattoo hurt? It's true that everyone has a different threshold of pain. What one person considers not painful at all could be excruciating to another. Some people describe the feeling as a hot scratch. Some say it's annoying...like a bad sunburn. Most say it was not nearly as bad as they feared. Consider this...nearly everyone is nervous when they go to get a tattoo. It doesn't matter how many tattoos you already have, there is always a feeling of apprehension when you sit in the chair. This is your body's natural defense...endorphins. Your own endorphins will kick in and help to ease any pain or discomfort you may experience. The first minute is usually the worst, and then when you realize it doesn't hurt that bad, you calm down and the rest is a cake walk

Now that your new tattoo is finished and clean, it needs to be treated just like a wound. A protective layer of unguent (usually A&D ointment) will be applied to the tattoo to prevent invasion of airborne bacteria that can cause infection. Then a bandage will be applied, and it will be taped up to make sure it is secure. It is important that you keep this bandage on for the amount of time your artist instructs.

Your artist will now give you aftercare instructions. These should be given both verbally, and on a piece of paper for you to take home with you. It is very important that you listen and follow the instructions you are given. From this point on, it is your responsibility to make sure your tattoo is well taken care of. The artist cannot be blamed if you get an infection because you didn't follow their directions.

You are now the proud owner of a beautiful new tattoo. Before you walk out the door, be sure to thank your artist, and please don't forget to tip them. Show how much you appreciate their work and dedication. Refer your friends to them. When you go back for your next tattoo, you will have established a good relationship with your artist, and you can be assured they will be there to help you if you ever have any problems or questions in the future.

2. Tips On Choosing Your Tattoo Parlor

Once you have made the decision to get a tattoo you’ll need to find a qualified tattoo parlor. This is a very important decision, as it can easily make or break your tattoo. Before you decide on a tattoo artist or tattoo parlor, you must first see if they are qualified. There are hundreds of thousands of tattoo parlors out there, some better than others. If you go to a less than perfect tattoo parlor, you could very well end up with an infection that can cause you more trouble than you ever thought possible. Finding out how long a parlor has been in business is very important – as this will tell you how much business the parlor receives.

When you look for the best parlor you should always watch for those who have the best history with keeping their equipment clean. Clean equipment and a clean studio is without a doubt the most important consideration when dealing with tattoos. If the artist isn’t licensed or not a professional there will be little to no guarantee that the equipment is clean. Health is a big concern with tattoos for most people, and for good reason. If you are looking to get a tattoo you should always make sure that the artists are licensed, the parlor is clean – and the equipment is sanitized and cleaned after each and every tattoo.

The best tattoo parlors will welcome you in with open arms, anticipating your business. When you meet the tattoo artist, he should be friendly and not intimidate you at all, nor should he at any time attempt to push a design on you. Under no circumstances should the artist try and talk you into getting a more expensive tattoo design if all you want is something small and simple.

Pushy sales and unfriendly salesmen are common pitfalls with most businesses. Tattoo parlors should always be friendly and open to what you want. Although the more experienced tattoo artists will offer their opinions, they shouldn’t try to push you around. If a tattoo artists thinks there will be a problem with your design or if he thinks he can do anything to improve it, he will more than likely let you know. If he is able to save you some money, the higher quality tattoo artists won’t think twice about doing so.

Before you decide on a tattoo parlor to do your tattoo, you should always compare what’s available to you and weigh out your options. The higher quality tattoo parlors will cost quite a bit of money, more than the other parlors. This is to be expected, as the higher quality studios cost more to pay their artists and keep their parlor nice and clean. These parlors are among the best in the world, with sparkling floors and a clean interior. The tattoo artists here ensure that their rooms are clean, with most wiping down their equipment and materials every chance they get.

The ideal way to find tattoo parlors in your area or close by is to use the Internet and search or just open a local phone book. If you look for the keyword tattoos, you’ll find several that are relatively close to you. Once you have found some addresses, simply drive out there and take a look around. If you like what you see, you can always come back. You shouldn’t rush your decision – but instead look at what each tattoo parlor ha

3. Lower back tattoos are perfect for young girls

Lower back tattoos are considered perfect of all female tattoos. It highlights the natural curve of the female figure and are considered perfect for ladies seeking inked sex appeal with the added benefit of hiding the tattoo whenever deemed necessary
Tattoos on the lower back have become popular in the past ten years. At some time tattoos were considered to be the symbol of bad character but today the entire outlook has changed. These tattoos are nowadays considered as a reflection of the mind and behavior of the individual who wears them. A number of designs are available and one can perfectly depict his or her attitude in the pictorial form with lower back tattoos. Some of the popular lower back tattoos considered is Butterfly tattoo designs, Celtic lower back tattoo designs and flower tattoo designs.
Celtic tattoos include several Celtic arts and designs. Celts are a clan which lived in Europe and spoke their own distinguished language and it is well know that in case any individual is getting a tattoo done also wants to include alphabets then he must it in such a manner that the letters matches the exact work of art and don’t appear different from the original design.
The letters of the tattoo must look as a part of the entire design and not vary from it. This is definitely possible in the case of lower back Celtic tattoos. This is due to the fact that in case of Celtic tattoos the alphabets can be woven into the design with the aid of several Celtic knots.
There are several variations of lower back tattoo designs therefore it’s not difficult to find something that matches your personality instead of going for standard tribal tattoo design which appears offbeat. So if you are a young girl then you must definitely go for Lower back tattoos.