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July 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:46:22 PDT

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Below you will find summaries from the unique 3ML Briefcase. Over the first 2 weeks of every month, summaries for all 32 articles appearing in the current month’s online magazine are presented. Articles rotate every day with 4 new articles appearing in the respective subject areas (leadership, business and management, marketing and productivity). Click here to go to the 3 Minute Learning home page.
While you are visiting the 3 Minute Learning, check out the new 3ML Store where you will find business and leadership books along with electronics and entertainment. Also on the home page, view all the new entertainment videos; news, sports and business videos; and special feature articles. This content is refreshed on a daily basis.

Video Conferencing: Choosing a Camera
Dan Richmond

While webcams are most frequently used by online conference participants, it is also possible to get the work done with a digital video camera. Which webcam or digital video camera you opt for depends on your needs. Here are some points to consider when making your selection.

Web Conference Calls
Amit Laufer

Comparing to the savings on travel, time and energy, the cost of web conference calls is dirt cheap. There are many conferencing solution providers and it's difficult to distinguish between them. These service providers take care of all the technical stuff. The users left to deal with simple codes like: “* and then 2” to get connected.

Keyword Marketing
Amrit Hallan

Keyword marketing is one of the most important aspects of your overall online promotion efforts. If your business primarily depends on search results on different search engines, then the manner that you conduct your keyword marketing can make or break your business. It basically means ranking high on the search engines for the chosen keywords and key phrases.

RSS Directories
Sohel Katir

RSS directories are popular today. RSS is widely used by news sites to allow others to syndicate their news stories. Now, many other websites are using RSS. It is being used to flag new forum headlines, auction listings and sales listings. The meaning of RSS is actually not clear. RSS may stand for Really Simple Syndication.

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July 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:21:56 PDT

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Online Marketing Tactics Sure To Increase Your Website Traffic
Dustin Cohen

Even if your traffic is relatively good, there is still a chance that you want it to be better than it is. That is why you may be looking for new ways to market your website to the general public. These steps are often referred to as online marketing tactics. If properly executed, online marketing tactics are a great way to generate "buzz," about your online website thus likely increasing the amount of traffic that it sees.

Interactive Social Network Sites
Frasier Smith

In 2006, Google spent around $1.6 billion to acquire YouTube. Google bought it for two reasons: first, the massive YouTube subscriber base and second, YouTube is a new breed of interactive site that Google believes is the future of the Internet. Google spent more money researching this than you and I will ever have in our banks so you need to pay attention to this fledgling trend before it transforms into a cash-yielding craze.

Viral Marketing 101
Rudolf Freidlander

Creativity; this is one asset a site must possess to lead the race for Internet based businesses. With so much competition and rivalries going on, every method of marketing must be employed and utilized. It doesn't matter if you have a killer product or a fantastic website, if people don't know you exist, it doesn't matter. Worse, your business could just get killed and wipe out your investment.

Web Site Promotion Ideas for Home Businesses
Vincent Murphy

If you have started your quest for a successful home business, then you have already figured out that your venture needs a website to maintain your relationship with your customers. Once you have your website running, then you'll need some website promotion ideas so people know about your website. After all, no one will visit your website if they don't know it exists in the first place.

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July 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:02:30 PDT

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Below you will find summaries from the unique 3ML Briefcase. Over the first 2 weeks of every month, summaries for all 32 articles appearing in the current month’s online magazine are presented. Articles rotate every day with 4 new articles appearing in the respective subject areas (leadership, business and management, marketing and productivity). Click here to go to the 3 Minute Learning home page.
While you are visiting the 3 Minute Learning, check out the new 3ML Store where you will find business and leadership books along with electronics and entertainment. Also on the home page, view all the new entertainment videos; news, sports and business videos; and special feature articles. This content is refreshed on a daily basis.

Doing the Wikipedia 4-Step
Scott Lindsay

According to Wikipedia, an entrepreneur is a person who undertakes and operates a new enterprise or venture and assumes some accountability for the inherent risks. In the context of the creation of for-profit enterprises, entrepreneur is often synonymous with founder. Let's see if we can break this definition down into bite sized chunks.

Insurance Basics for Small Businesses
Your Money & You

Not having insurance is risky business. It's an expense that many business owners deem unnecessary but adequate insurance coverage in times of loss is invaluable. As a small business owner, only you can decide what type of insurance coverage is best for your business. Take stock of the physical and personal property that is essential and protect your assets with a policy that matches your business's needs.

The Power of a Free Offer
Mark Walters

Have you ever stopped to read a sales letter or watch a commercial because it promised something free? Even though the marketing world is full of useless and redundant free offers, people still hope. That aspect of the human condition can be used to build wealth on the Internet.

Salesmanship and Empathy
Jeff Blackwell

One of the simplest ways to increase your productivity as a salesperson is to tune into your buyer's point of view. When you are in tune with your buyer, you have empathy. This means that you can identify and understand their situation, feelings and motives.

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July 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:54:13 PDT

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

10 Ways to Change Your Life by Changing Your Memes
Kris Knopp and Bea Fields

Memes; funny word, big concept. Memes are essentially the building blocks for how we move through life. From "Where's the beef" to "Nice guys finish last", they are made up of ideas, behaviors, styles or usages that spread from person to person within a culture. They form the boundaries and limits we use to operate in the world. Through awareness and conscious choice, our memes can support and energize us to reach our goals and create a new reality--one of our own choosing.

Action Vs Apathy: Just Get Moving!
Wendy Betterini

How many times have you felt truly defeated by the circumstances in your life? You know, the "I don't know why I bother to keep trying, I'm going back to bed and staying there" feeling. It happens to everyone: housewives, corporate executives, rock stars, actors, world leaders. Each and every one of us has had a day when we felt that we just weren't able to cope with our daily lives.

The Golden Rules of Motivation
Jason De Boer

Why is motivation important? Whether you are trying to achieve something yourself or lead others towards an achievement, the ability to be self-motivated or to motivate is crucial. When we meet people who are regarded as successful or high achievers, it is tempting to assume that they are innately self-driven or are natural leaders with high levels of motivational ability. This may well be the case but it is just as likely that they have learned and used some effective techniques for either motivating themselves or to motivate others.

How Generation “R” Got It Right!
Kent Jacobson

Who is generation “R”? They are our retired mothers, fathers and even our grandparents who were born in the 20's and 30's. Why am I writing about this generation of people? Because I think there are 5 basic principles that were utilized by this generation to set themselves up for a very comfortable retirement and lifestyle in their senior years.

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July 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:51:55 PDT

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Computer Virus and Worms Explained
Jordi Shoman

Is your computer sluggish? It won't open programs and you can't get into anything? Well, you may have a sick computer. Just as people get ill from viruses, so do computers. When this happens, you need to have a computer technician look at the computer to get rid of the virus. If you know something about computers, you might be able to do this yourself.

Website Analysis 102
Richard D. S. Hill

So, have you ever asked yourself or have others ever asked you questions like those below? If you have, did you know how to answer them or what the answers are? If not, shouldn't you be able to? If the answer to that is no, why do you have a website?

Search Engine Optimization Glossary
Anton Cheranev

The best advice is to follow a good search engine promotion system. Keep track of when you submit your sites and how soon they're indexed -- checking once a week is sufficient. Ranking systems can be confusing and there are often complex factors involved, but you do not need to be an expert in the field to achieve top results.

Successful Website Secrets
Jerry Goldfarb

Did you know that the most important factor affecting your business on the Internet is your web site? No matter how good your product is, no matter how low your product is priced at, success on the Internet depends wholly on your website. If the website is not professional looking, the chances of your success are slim.

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July 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:09:31 PDT

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Internet Marketing With Teleseminars: The 7 Most Common Mistakes
Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D.

Strategic Internet Marketing means attracting clients to your website. Many e- businesses have built huge successes on a foundation of teleseminars. But to win business with teleseminars, you have to avoid these 7 traps.

Forgotten Marketing - Who Is The Customer?
Roy Thomsitt

I have witnessed a couple of discussions recently among "Internet marketers" that made me recall the real world of offline marketing and how it relates to the world of the Internet as it presently stands. Both discussions revolved around Google, which is not unusual, and both led me to believe that many online money seekers, who regard themselves as Internet marketers, are a long way from understanding what marketing really is.

Successful Marketing Using Viral Marketing
Paul Kellum

Viral Marketing is all about giving away your free product or service along with your ad copy (contact information, link, email). In turn, recipients of your free product are allowed to pass it along to their clients, prospects, visitors and others as a freebie. Here are some popular viral marketing techniques.

Find a Freelance Copywriter
Clinton Douglas IV

If you're looking for “as-needed” copywriting or editing work for your next brochure, press release, advertisement, annual report, website, business proposal, article, technical manual, newsletter or other written piece, here's are a few tips on finding the right one.

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July 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:14:56 PDT

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Business Proposal Writing: Don't Fall Into The Trap!
Robert L. Moment

In business, there is a question that no sane person wants to hear: “Could you write me a proposal?” Proposals are traps, ways to build up and break down dreams. Sound dramatic? It’s not. In many cases, writing a proposal is a waste of your time and effort.

12 Reasons Your Website Is Failing
Willie Crawford

Many of the joint ventures that I turn down and many of the clients that I reject are for the same reason. Their websites are so poorly written that I know the websites won't convert. I rarely do outside copywriting but I often suggest revamping their websites before they move forward. With the sites reviewed on my calls and with the sites I look at for other reasons, I notice many of the same mistakes. Here are 12 of the most common.

The Top Ten Ways to Avoid Failing in Your Business
Nancy Powers

First, stop hiring yourself by continually working "in" your business. Don't be an employee of your company, reserve the choice to be the president of your company. Second, stop hiring yourself through your employees. Business owners tend to hire people like themselves instead of people that have the strengths they require for that position.

How to Be More Productive Today
Gary Ruplinger

I think that a lot of business owners, especially home based businesses, need to learn how to do better is to improve productivity. Being productive is the key difference between working 30 hours a week and making money or "working" 70 hours a week and barely getting by. Here are a few tips on how to increase your productivity.

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July 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:02:07 PDT

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

Below you will find summaries from the unique 3ML Briefcase. Over the first 2 weeks of every month, summaries for all 32 articles appearing in the current month’s online magazine are presented. Articles rotate every day with 4 new articles appearing in the respective subject areas (leadership, business and management, marketing and productivity). Click here to go to the 3 Minute Learning home page.
While you are visiting the 3 Minute Learning, check out the new 3ML Store where you will find business and leadership books along with electronics and entertainment. Also on the home page, view all the new entertainment videos; news, sports and business videos; and special feature articles. This content is refreshed on a daily basis.

Articles for Inspiration
Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. A-B-C METHOD OF MANAGING ATTITUDES
2. LESSONS FROM THE COURT
3. THE SMILING GAME
4. THE SIMPLE DIFFERENCE
5. SQUAWK BACK
6. BEAUTY IS SOUL DEEP

Let Go of Your Need to Be Right
Julie Fuimano, RN, MBA, CSAC

Have you ever had an argument? It’s a silly question, for sure. Everyone has. You know, in that moment, when you’re so sure that you’re right, when you just wish the other person would hear you - your version of reality, that is, your right way of looking at the world. If they would only understand the world the way you do, everything would be fine!

Team Building: The Eight Engines of High Performance Teams
Harvey Robbins

There are quite a few methods currently in use to get teams to work better. All the way from outdoor experiences like ropes courses and climbing mountains to the classroom and on the job experiences. Some, obviously, work better than others for your situation.

7 Ways to Improve Your Attitude
Manohar Chimmani

Attitude is everything. It is more vital than events. It's more important than what's happened. Because attitude determines whether we are happy or unhappy, fulfilled or empty, the positive perspective assures us that we can never fail. A hopeful attitude guarantees internal success. Attitude, the altitude adjuster determines whether we fly high or low, crash or soar, glide or slide.

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June 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:29:33 PDT

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Fax to Email Can Be Easily Done With Online Fax
Titus Hoskins

Internet fax is becoming very popular with business owners and individuals. How do you send a "fax to email" or an "email to fax"? Keep reading to discover how.

Simple Tips for Submitting Your Blog to RSS and Blog Directories
Matt Garrett

There's a hidden advantage to blogging that you may note be aware: it's far simpler to submit a blog to both blog directories and RSS feeds than it is to submit a website to website directories. Why? Because the web directories have free features which let you submit your blog's fresh content without having to fill in any forms.

Write Articles, Use SEO and Smart Pages to Promote a Product
Peter Nisbet

If you know how to write articles and how to use SEO and smart pages to promote a product then you should find Internet marketing fairly simple. If you have not yet been successful, you must be missing something.

How to Optimize an Ecommerce Website
Markus Skupeika

Most eCommerce websites depend on visitors from organic search to run their business. But only a few of them get the desired objective. We agree that, the sales volume of an eCommerce website depends on different aspects like business opportunity, business model and target market size. But if you depend on organic search to get more business, which is the most cost effective way, you must improve search engine ranking.

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June 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:42:10 PDT

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Co-op Advertising: Get More with Fewer Dollars
Trey Pennewell

Co-op advertising has been around for as long as there has been print advertising and it continues strong even in today's digital world of television and online advertising. Continuing reading this article to learn more about cooperative advertising and how you can use it to accelerate the growth of your offline or online business.

How to Write an Effective Subject Line
Terri Seymour

Email marketing can be very effective if your email actually gets read. Unfortunately because of spam, many people will delete most of their email without ever reading it. This is why the subject line is important. Writing an effective and attention getting subject line will dramatically increase the chances of your email being opened and read and acted upon.

Start With an Info Product and Not a Book
Mark Silver

So many people with a small business dream of writing a book. Let me tell you straight from the heart: if your business doesn't yet have a great deal of momentum, then don't publish a book at this time. Instead, start by creating an information product.

The Best Type of Marketing for Your Website
Mike Schlacter

A report in 2006 revealed that Search Engine Marketing is growing more rapidly than traditional advertising. Since the number of websites started increasing during the late ‘90s, search engines started to guide people to get the necessary information within microseconds. Search engines have developed their business models to be financed by services like Pay-Per-Click (PPC) programs through the use of Open Text (1996) and http://Goto.com (1998).

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June 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:18:53 PDT

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Tips to Increase Landing Page Conversions
Shonda Miles

To establish a niche for yourself in the business of Internet marketing, there are two prime things required. The first and foremost task is to attract traffic and the second is to gain maximum business from that traffic.

How to Recruit 500 New Affiliates with Very Little Work
Willie Crawford

If you run an affiliate program but are struggling to get it off the ground, you can change that. You only really need a few dedicated affiliates to start making sales and after that the affiliate program can actually grow itself automatically.

Work At Home Scams
Mark Walters

Can you make money writing ads on blogs, creating a blog and selling advertising or writing articles for a website? Yes. Can the average person run a drop ship store, Ebay auction site or their CMS and make money? Yes. Unfortunately, most people run into scams before they find sites where they can safely learn how to operate a work at home business.

Starting a Home Based Business without Falling for Scams, Liars and Misinformation
Mark Stewart

So the work from home bug has finally gotten to you. Perhaps you have an acquaintance that is trying to recruit you into his nutritional supplement multi-level marketing business. Then again you might have met someone at a party who quietly spoke of making a bit of extra money on the side. All of these scenarios have one thing in common: starting a home based business!

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June 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:05:05 PDT

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

Work/Life Balance: Forming Healthy Habits
Wendy Betterini

A habit is an action or series of actions that we perform in a subconscious manner. We don't have to consciously think about doing these things, they seem to happen on their own. Habits can be good or bad, depending on how they enhance (or detract) our quality of life.

Don't Let Yourself Go
Kent Jacobson

Have you read a book or participated in a physical activity lately? I want you to stop here and take a minute to assess you mental and physical state on a scale of 1 to 10. Time's up, anything less than an honest 5 and you need to make a mental note to yourself as I have done. My mental note was simply to remind myself as I get older do not stop challenging the mind and keep the body physically active.

Leadership: What Winners Always Learn
Harald Anderson

I would like to say life is always easy for me but that is not the case. The past couple of years have been a roller coaster. There were many obstacles put in my path that I had to overcome. As I assessed all the things that have been happening in my life I came to the realization that maybe all of those great dreams I have been following are not going to put me where I want to be in the world.

Training to Use the Six Sigma Principles
Sam Miller

In the workplace there are numerous practical principles that are aiming to further improve and boost corporate performance. While Japanese manufacturers have devised and developed their own workplace principles, elsewhere in the world other companies have also developed and adopted their own. United States-based Motorola Incorporated has its Six Sigma principle that is widely adopted and implemented by a number of major global companies worldwide.

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June 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:03:12 PDT

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

What to Do When Your Website Does Not Rank In Google
Bill Platt

Online marketers frequently struggle with the question of how to compete when Google fails to look positively upon a particular website. In this article, I will focus on how to build rankings and drive traffic to your website, using Google and the other search engines.

Web Crawlers
Moe Tamani

The Internet has truly revolutionized the communications industry. It's mind boggling how much is available at the touch of a keyboard. It's fun to use a search engine and see the list of websites available, websites that originate both in the U.S. and around the world.

Your Website: The Importance of Keeping an Eye on Bounce Rate
By Merle

When you hear the word "bounce" you're probably more inclined to associate it with a checking account and not your website. But for those who study and understand website statistics, they understand that "bounce rate" is an important measure of your website's effectiveness.

Different Ebook Formats Explained
Roberto Sedycias

Ebooks can be produced in a wide variety of formats and each has its own special features. The special features make it suitable for certain publications and styles, which makes sure that the necessary information is conveyed in the must suitable and economical way possible. Ebook titles include both fiction and non fiction and can be for professional, academics the general public and children alike.

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June 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:26:19 PDT

ARTICLES for MARKETING

When Marketing an Online Business, Quality Beats Quantity
Kirk Bannerman

Several years ago, in the early days of developing my home based business, I was mesmerized by the big numbers instead of focusing on targeting prospects. It took me a while to appreciate the importance of targeting (quality) instead of just going for the big numbers (quantity). The "more is better" syndrome seems to be some quirk of human nature that can often lead us astray.

Internet Marketing: The Consumer Is In Control
Scott Lindsay

I heard someone say recently that marketing is simply an elaborate scheme to take your money by making you feel incomplete without the product being sold. It is possible that this idea matches the way many people think about marketing. However, when it comes to Internet marketing there has been a shift in focus and the tables have been turned.

Marketing’s Greatest Secret
Marketing Buzz

Do you know what the best type of marketing is for your company? How about a Yellow Pages advert? Pay per click? Maybe some direct mail followed up a telemarketing campaign? While each of these options are perfectly valid marketing routes, the very best type of marketing for all types of businesses is one that is FREE! That's right; if you're working with a tight marketing budget (or with no marketing budget at all) you can now get exposure for your product, service or company in the form of Public Relations.

Negative Versus Positive Marketing Messages
Judy Murdoch

Nancy is a small business owner who helps nonprofit groups create fund raising events that can double, even triple, their average donation. Until recently, Nancy has gotten her business primarily through in-person meetings: attending networking events, taking people out for coffee and giving presentations.

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June 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:08:21 PDT

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Earning Credibility Stripes in Home Business
Stevie-Anne Matthews

Even with the abilities and experience you may have in any given industry, beginning a business in that industry is not always going to be easy. It is one thing to declare yourself an expert in your field; it is quite another to convince others of your abilities. In order to be successful in any home-based self-employment endeavor you have to convince the ones who might pay for your services that you are the best person for the job.

Finding a Legitimate Home Based Business
Linda McFadden

As more people consider home business opportunities, there are unfortunately more scam artists looking to take advantage of those seeking legitimate opportunities. This leads to the question of how do you determine if a business opportunity really is legitimate? There are several ways to help protect you from potential scams.

Home Business Facts for Women
Larry Sprous

Home businesses are becoming more popular and women are going into business just as much as men. There are many things to know about starting a business and here are some important facts women should know before starting their home business.

Sharpen Your Business Writing Skills
Naz Daud

When writing a business letter or document it is important that you have your readers' needs in mind. I always ask before I write, who am I addressing, what point(s) am I trying to get across and how will this be interpreted?

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June 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:17:18 PDT

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

Articles for Inspiration
Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS:
1. THE WAY FAMILIES WIN
2. BRINGING HARMONY TO DISCORD
3. TIME TO BE QUIET
4. GOOD FRIENDS ARE GOOD MEDICINE
5. HOOKED ON GIVING
6. BUILDING ON VALUES

Using the Law of Attraction to Achieve Success
Julie Fuimano, RN, MBA, CSAC

A few years ago, there was a movie released called “The Secret” that introduced to the mainstream population the principles of the Law of Attraction. The basic premise is that whatever you dream of, you can create by focusing on what you want and how you will feel when you achieve it. If you can dream it and believe it, you can achieve it.

101 Ways to Motivate, Energize and Inspire Your Team
Kurt Mortensen

At the conclusion of a program, it is important to assess how successful it was. One of the best ways to judge the program's effectiveness, besides considering your own observations, is to get feedback from the reps and administrators involved. You want to be sure that your directions were communicated clearly and at the right intervals; that the rewards were appealing and sparked interest and drive; that your team members felt supported and prepared to take on the challenges being presented and that the program boosted morale, team effort, energy and creativity.

How to Achieve Your Goals
John Campbell

Goals are objectives. They are reached by taking a planned course of action that is a series of smaller goals or achievements. These achievements are like the steps on a flight of stairs with your goal at the top. Each step you take is closer to the top and to your goal.

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May 2009 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Tue, 12 May 2009 06:04:40 PDT

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Practical Tips for a Good Website
Benedict Smythe

Online businesses abound on the Internet these days. Some who are very successful easily realize 6-figure profits while others just manage to barely exist. What could have caused this situation? Success of an online business could be attributed to the business acumen of the owner. But it is undeniable that other factors could have caused these circumstances.

Secure Your PC, Software and Data
Chris Schmidt

The role of the personal computer has taken a whole new meaning ever since the introduction of the Internet. There are scores of Internet surfers who use the Internet from shopping to banking to investing and much more. Today the Internet is a buzzing, throbbing center of activity. But there's some bad news: the Internet is also swarming with quite a few elements from the dark side called hackers and phishers.

6 Steps to Help You Avoid Search Engine Blackball
David Bain

Search engine optimization refers to techniques and methods to get your page ranked high on web search engines. Unfortunately, many webmasters use unprincipled or use deceitful means to make their way to the top of their ranking. While “black hat” methods may get you quick and easy results, getting caught (becoming easier as search engines improve) will get you blackballed or blacklisted, which will be more trouble than it is worth.

Hot Site Promotion Tips for Search Engines
Bruce Swedal

You may be wondering, what exactly is promotion for search engines? Well it is marketing to put your site in a position that is favorable to search engine spiders. When it comes to marketing web sites, one of the most talked about topics is Search Engine Optimization and here are some great tips on what you need to do to get your site noticed.

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May 2009 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Mon, 11 May 2009 03:33:19 PDT

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Below you will find summaries from the unique 3ML Briefcase. Over the first 2 weeks of every month, summaries for all 32 articles appearing in the current month’s online magazine are presented. Articles rotate every day with 4 new articles appearing in the respective subject areas (leadership, business and management, marketing and productivity). Click here to go to the 3 Minute Learning home page.
While you are visiting the 3 Minute Learning, check out the new 3ML Store where you will find business and leadership books along with electronics and entertainment. Also on the home page, view all the new entertainment videos; news, sports and business videos; and special feature articles. This content is refreshed on a daily basis.

Pay-Per-Click Advertising: 4 Things for Newbies to Note
Elaine Currie

The first thing to note is that although the way PPC works is simple, that is not the same as saying it is easy to use Pay-Per-Click advertising. Some people seem to take to PPC as naturally as breathing but for the vast majority of people, PPC involves a steep learning curve and lots of experimenting and testing. For some people PPC brings major grief, lots of frustration and sometimes a lot of wasted expense. Here are a few simple tips to help anyone just starting out with Pay-Per-Click advertising.

Beware Of Magic Beans - A Warning to Newbie Internet Marketers
Bill Platt

John read a story about a fantastic piece of software that he could use to build his online business. But this often used Internet marketing tool brought John something that John did not intend. His software made him famous for all of the wrong reasons.

How to Stage a Viral Marketing Campaign That Works
Cliff Posey Jr

There are many ways to initiate a viral marketing campaign that brings targeted traffic to you but one of the best is the use of free ebooks. A viral marketing ebook is something that can be distributed to numerous people with relative ease. There are three major components that are necessary to creating a viral marketing campaign that works.

How to Write a Successful Ad
Terri Seymour

Buying advertising slots and spreading your ad all over the ‘Net won’t do much good if the ad does not get anyone’s attention. Your ad must motivate people into following the call to action contained within the ad. If you know some of the proven tips on how to write effective ads, it can make all the difference for your business and advertising budget.

May 2009 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:07:06 PDT

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Do You Have A Google Habit?
Chris McElroy

This Google obsession borders on lunacy. Webmasters seem to be convinced that without a good ranking in Google and without Google's seal of approval and page rank, they cannot be successful on the web. Let's think about that for a moment. If Google folded tomorrow (not likely) what would you do?

The Four Obstacles to Online Business Success
Casey Moher

Your online business focus should be one of building a sizeable list of loyal subscribers that can be a continual source of cash flow. It's fun and financially rewarding to build an expanding list of responsive subscribers.

The Secret to Home Business Success
Daniel Hatchell

Many people have tried to succeed in home based businesses and in terms of success there are three general categories that can be used. First, there are people that are failures. People who had no success and after a period of denial are forced to give up and do something else. This is not where you want to end.

Unsecured Business Line of Credit
David Castro

If you run a business, chances are you might think about a cash loan. This might mean an unsecured business line of credit or a loan that has payments each month or any other form of cash loan. Regardless of the type of loan, you will have to think of it sometime in your business career because it can make all the difference in your profits or possibly, its collapse.

May 2009 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:05:35 PDT

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

Developing an Attitude of Gratitude
Wendy Betterini

What does gratitude really mean? Most of us are thankful for the blessings we have in our lives. We have families we love, jobs that help us provide the necessities of daily living, good health, friends to laugh and play with, freedom and Free Will to live our lives the way we want to. Most of us are very grateful for these blessings, but how often do we stop to focus and reflect on that? Why is Gratitude even important?

Enlightened Leadership: Fact Or Fiction?
Harald Anderson

In the past leadership was usually perceived as authoritative. However, management studies over the years have demonstrated very clearly that people are much more productive when they are treated with respect. The sad fact remains that our workplace is plagued with three serious problems namely high stress, low morale and lack of job satisfaction. Such situations are clearly a result of autocratic styles of leadership.

How to Successfully Overcome Life's Challenges
Gabriel Adams

The first step in dealing with any challenge is to recognize the issue. Recognizing a challenge isn't so hard with some issues. For example, you don't need to do a lot of soul searching to realize next month's rent is due and you don't have the money for it in the checking account.

The Power of Thinking BIG
Ed Mylett

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." I believe no truer words were ever spoken and they were said by one of the greatest minds in the history of humanity. Albert Einstein knew a thing or two about imagination. His ability to think beyond convention, to question authority and the conclusions of scientists who came before him, gave our world some of the most significant scientific theories and discoveries of our time.

May 2009 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:21:20 PDT

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

The Importance of a Good Site Map
Christian Kameir

There are benefits for a good HTML sitemap. It helps any potential customer to easily navigate the site and find exactly what they seek. The site map page will serve as a tool for your visitors. Good links will also ensure you that spiders will locate your web site easily each week. This will make your site indexed by the important search engines online. This will also avoid your site from being dropped.

Importance of W3 Standards
Dave Davis

When the Internet first began its boon, the technologies used in design were forgiving. W3-Compliance wasn't as necessary because there were fewer browsers, fewer users and fewer technologies in use. With the burgeoning popularity of the Internet, new developmental tools are created daily. With these tools come new challenges: marketing, design, and cross-browser transitions. All of these can be a daunting task for those web gurus who aren't well-versed in the W3 Standards.

Keyword Research Is a Great SEO Strategy
David Fishman

As you will see on the Internet and on many forums, keyword research is very important if you want your site to rank well and be successful. Keyword research is the key to identifying the needs of your prospects. Keyword research is the first task in optimizing your web site and pay-per-click campaign. One of the best places to perform keyword research is with the search engines.

The Truth About Optimization - 6 Common SEO Myths Debunked
Chris Malta and Robin Cowie

Gaining good positioning with search engines is one channel for increasing your online business, but it's not an end in itself. Your ultimate goal isn't higher traffic, but higher sales, and thereby, profits. Will Reynolds of SEO consulting firm ThinkSeer.com sheds some light on common misconceptions regarding search engine optimization.

May 2009 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Tue, 05 May 2009 04:32:59 PDT

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Affiliate Marketing Tips
Blake Evans

The gurus make affiliate marketing seem so easy. Design a website, put out a few ads and within a few days you're on the road to financial freedom. This all changes once a person actually tries things in reality. After not getting the success they're looking for, they end up giving up altogether. If you find you are in that boat, read on as this article will provide three tips that will get you started on your money-making journey.

TeleSeminar Essentials: Anyone Can Do One
BIG Mike McDaniel

There is a notion that TeleSeminars are only for rich and powerful Internet marketers. That may have been true some years ago but the use of TeleSeminars by everyday people, with knowledge to sell, has taken off. No longer is there a big mystery about how to conduct a TeleSeminar or a scary list of expensive tools and services.

What is Linkshare and Do I Need to Use It?
David M. Disch

In affiliate marketing, both parties benefit: the merchant earns from each item sold and the marketer earns a commission. If you are interested in affiliate marketing you can start by checking sites of various affiliate networks. Many affiliate programs on the Internet are being offered through an affiliate program network that acts as a link between the merchants and individual affiliates.

The Greatest Copywriting Skill and How to Learn It
Dan Lok

The most powerful skill you can have as a copywriter is getting inside your prospects head and talking to them in their language. When you do that, and do it well, they'll listen to you. I'll tell you exactly how to do that.

May 2009 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Mon, 04 May 2009 04:23:56 PDT

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Home Based Business Development Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Kirk Bannerman

It is known that a majority of the people that undertake work-at-home businesses do not achieve real success. There are several reasons for this but I am firmly convinced that one of the primary reasons is that people get frustrated and do not allow themselves sufficient time to become successful.

Business Angels Investment
Carolyn Clayton

Sometimes new businesses can find wealthy benefactors who are willing to invest their capital in return for compensation. These individuals are called "business angels." This name comes from the fact that they step in to an investment situation when no one else will. To the new business owner they truly are angels because they save the day in a desperate investment situation.

Are You Ready For a Successful Online Business?
Clinton Douglas IV

Starting an online business doesn't have to be a challenge when you're equipped with the right knowledge, tools and business planning strategy. Choosing a niche market is the first step towards building your online empire but there are many other important factors to consider before getting started. Are you ready for a successful online business? Here are some key items to consider so you are prepared with the right information before jumping in.

Internet Home Business: Your Dream Job
Daniel Gebura

Internet home businesses are becoming popular as more people would like to have the freedom of working without a boss standing behind and taking control of everything. People want cash to keep flowing even when they aren't working at the moment. Many people think that running a home business is a good idea to make some extra money and often consider turning it into a full time job.

May 2009 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Fri, 01 May 2009 06:25:01 PDT

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

Below you will find summaries from the unique 3ML Briefcase. Over the first 2 weeks of every month, summaries for all 32 articles appearing in the current month’s online magazine are presented. Articles rotate every day with 4 new articles appearing in the respective subject areas (leadership, business and management, marketing and productivity). Click here to go to the 3 Minute Learning home page.
While you are visiting the 3 Minute Learning, check out the new 3ML Store where you will find business and leadership books along with electronics and entertainment. Also on the home page, view all the new entertainment videos; news, sports and business videos; and special feature articles. This content is refreshed on a daily basis.

Articles for Inspiration
Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
(1) FAITH AT WORK
(2) PRACTICING PATIENCE
(3) NAMASTE
(4) THE POWER OF LAUGHTER
(5) BEATITUDES FOR PARENTS
(6) SO YOU HAVE ENEMIES?

Learn How to Be Happy
Julie Fuimano, MBA, BSN, RN, CSAC

Happiness is not about what you own, who you married or what you collect. Happiness is feeling good – not having your life look good – and it can only be felt right now, in this moment. It cannot be projected into the future or relived from the past. Interestingly, people don’t necessarily know how to be happy.

Are You Focusing On What You Truly Want?
Bonnie McFarland

Are you feeling stuck, dissatisfied, confused or unhappy? This article shows you how to focus on what you want so you can create the pleasure, passion and purpose in life that you long for.

Authentic Happiness
Gary M. Miller

When we say "authentic happiness", is there a way to know? Can we inspect the person physically who is claiming to have authentic happiness? Only the person feeling that state of being "happy" can really attest to his or her true feelings and oftentimes they may even lie to themselves.

April 09 3ML Briefcase

learn@3MinuteLearning.com (William V Jones) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:44:03 PDT

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

10 Super Fast Ways to Build Your Opt-in List
Titus Hoskins

It is a well known fact that the key to successful online marketing comes from building a well-targeted and responsive opt-in email list. This is mainly because your online marketing success comes from building relationships with a large subscriber base. How do you go about doing this?

Increase Your Traffic Starting Yesterday
Marsha Brown

Internet, business, profit. To fully integrate all of these words into a successful merging you will need another word: traffic. Every article you will find about making your site or company successful will always include the importance of generating traffic. We all know that in the core, traffic is the most essential thing to a successful Internet business. After ensuring that you have a great product to sell and you have your company's internal organization well taken care of, it is time to generate traffic.

How to Spring Clean Your Website
Terri Seymour

Spring is a wonderful time of year but it might not be so wonderful for your online business. The weather is getting nicer and people are spending more time outside away from their computers. One way to get more people to come to your website is to do some spring cleaning and I don’t mean your house! Our websites can get stale and outdated if we do not clean them up periodically. There are lots of things you can do to freshen up your site and bring new life and new customers to your online business.

Develop Targeted Content for Better Search Engine Ranking
Markus Skupeika

How do you decide on the changes you make to your website for better user experience? Did you ever ask yourself the question "Why am I doing this"? Most webmasters do not. Just take a look at the bloggers who add as many widgets as they like thinking that these would make their blog look great. But, a seasoned webmaster will think before implementing anything (any new feature or modification) on the website.