This blog post has been authored by Anne-Marie Ianko, Iris Writing International

If you are like most of us out there, 2020 has not been friendly with sales. So how are you preparing for Black Friday this year? I have some ideas that could help you shape your content for the upcoming mega sales event. With businesses vying for customers' attention, the competition is going to be intense. Hence your content should hit the mark and stand out from that of your competitors.

Provide a sneak peekBlack Friday sale events are on the radar of every retailer and buyer in the USA. So don't delay-start promoting your sale well in advance. Create a short preview that gives your customers a quick peek into the kind of deals and offers they would enjoy on Black Friday. You can share short videos or visuals to convey the same.

Create a gift guideBlack Friday is a great time to invest in good content as the spending spree lasts…

This blog post has been authored by Lindsey Oaks, Lindsey Oaks Personal Brand Academy

We all have those days. You are out of coffee, you tripped over the dog and now your toe has it’s own heartbeat, and you are fresh out of “get it done.” Don’t worry, I’ve got you.

Here’s what you do. Pick out two or three recent customers/clients, and send them a little email/text/whatever.

“Hey Laura,

Quick favor? Would you write me a google review about your recent experience with me? It doesn’t have to be anything profound, just a few words about what success looked/felt like to you. I would be ever so grateful! Here is the link: (insert link here).”

Now go and read Laura’s words. You helped another human. You gave of yourself, and the result was success for another person! Now get out there and add value to another person’s life today. Because you can, and it’s what you wanted to do in the first place!<…

This blog post has been authored by Lisa D Liguori, Simple Beauty Minerals

I HAVE SELECTED SOME FABULOUS HOLIDAY 2020 GIFT IDEAS FOR YOU.  LIPS. EYES. NAILS. JEWELRY. HANDBAGS EVEN. THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS. 

A few of the items in these collections are not yet listed in the shop (OMGoodness, I have so many gift options yet to list), but they can still be yours. If you don't see what you're interested in linked below, message me here, and I will make it happen for you.

Check back often to our Holiday Collections to view offerings - more added all the time. Just tap the 'Holiday' tab in the main navigation bar. 

COMPLIMENTARY PERSONALIZED HOLIDAY GIFT SHOPPING 

Message me and we will set up a time to go though my Pandora's Box of goodies to match to your gift recipients. 

Ordering gifts? Do tell! I will package it beautifully for you. 

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This blog post has been authored by Engracia Sleeswijk, ESleeswijk Consultancy

In these uncertain times, it is a comforting thought to know that you have support. A support system can be used by you to gain support in your private or work life. Support systems are the foundation of an individual. For a professional, it is important to see those within these systems for who they are versus whom you want them to be. "Don't look for love in a public place."

How is a professional expected to survive? Many professionals appear not to show up as themselves because they are wounded within the work environment. By a colleague who runs off with a good idea who takes and receives the credits for it. Or someone who systematically works against them, making the easy things difficult. This behavior hinders them in their progress and makes them appear nonfunctional in the workpla…

This blog post has been authored by Gabi Gal, GabiGal.se

Family lineage prayer: Today I pray for all women who are lost, need to find themselves, are experiencing relationship problems and haven’t yet found their true soul purposes. I pray for those who have struggled and those who have passed and never took the chance to release all wounds they carried within from many generations. I send forgiveness and I forgive myself too for having been on this trip. I pray for healing and love to enter all women’s hearts.

I happened to meet some of my sisters and soul mates on the other side, women who have suffered the pain and abrupt death because of the imbalance in the masculine spirit here on this planet. My soul has been through the same path and I saw thousands of those who have been supporting my incarnation here on this planet to help other women remember who they rea…

This blog post has been authored by Rose Hong Klein, Southeast Hypnosis

For those of us who don’t consider ourselves skinny people, they can seem so mysterious or have an almost magical ability to stay thin. We mistakenly believe that they don’t struggle with issues like emotional eating the way the rest of us do. But the habits of thin people can be modeled after and duplicated. If you model thin people’s habits and general attitude about food, you can start losing weight and become one size smaller.

The general attitudes of skinny people about food is much different than the rest of us who often struggle with losing weight. Overweight people tend to be preoccupied with food, focusing on how, when and the amount of food they eat. They tend to think of food in terms of a diet where there are restrictions galore. They tend to define and label food choices as either good or bad, this or that. Those of us who struggle with …

This blog post has been authored by Shana Leigh, Shana Leigh Fitness

Koodos to you on stepping forward and taking ACTION toward your fitness goals! That's HUGE and will serve you well in all areas of your life. I'm proud of you! Now, as we move thru our health & fitness journey, we come to a crossroad where we will have decide to take our fitness education to the next level. Maybe you've seen some results, but it's not quite what you'd hoped for. Remember, the journey could take longer than you hope, but if you keep going, it's always worth it. Regardless if your goal is muscle gain or fat loss, you must give it time and remain patient above all else! Check out these 7 common errors that may help you adjust your sails, and continue onward.

1.) STRENGTH TRAINING

This is super important. Strength training aka lifting weights at least 2-3x weekly (more depending on what your goals are) is going to be THE THING…

This blog post has been authored by Gina Crowther, Undercover Blogger

With the first half of 2020 spent in lockdown, many people are turning to the Internet to learn new skills and create a new income source. Could blogging become your SUPERPOWER?

We all have skills and life experiences, and a great way to fulfil your work ambitions is to do something you love, whilst reaping the rewards from the powers of the Internet to create the dream life you deserve. Your blog should be something that interests you, so your writing matches your passion. A lack of passion for a subject will show in your work. But knowing what to write and how to publicise it may seem daunting.

There are many ways to create an income from blogging, but in my opinion, the best way to use your blog is to create content you love and design an online course!

Over the last few years, online courses have increased significantly. E-learn…

This blog post has been authored by Maresa Friedman, Strategy Solved

Curating Social Media content is rough. I repeat it can be really hard to be constantly inspired and my generation's favorite word "AMAZING" all the time.So, in an effort to truly enact my 2020 strategy of setting the bar lower. Here are 6 post types you can use on any platform when you aren't feeling fabulous, creative or inspired.Feature a team member, colleague, or referral partner. This can humanize your brand and also give you a chance to shine the spotlight on the people that make your business possible.Ask a question. No, it doesn't have to be a deeply profound question- and you can make this fun or functional. Debating on a headshot? Ask your audience. Trying to figure out what to name that new course? Ask your audience. You'll get your post for the week done, drive engagement, and solve a business problem in one shot.Behind th…

This blog post has been authored by Myown Holmes, Socially Polished

Hashtags can be used to find content on social media and to help potential clients find your content. Anyone who is using social media to market themselves or their business should learn how to use hashtags correctly and use them in their content strategy (Link to content strategy article). In this post we will explain what hashtags on social media are, how to use them, how to use hashtags on your stories, and the difference between hashtags and geotags.

What are hashtags on social media?Hashtags are a way for people to search for content on social media. Think of hashtags like keywords. Although hashtags are mainly used on Instagram, they can also be helpful on Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook. For the bulk of this article we are going to be talking about hashtags on Instagram.

On an Instagram post there is the picture, the caption, and then t…