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How To Find Yourself a Book Agent

"So I just talked to my agent, and...." Admit it - this is something you've always wanted to say. And while there's a great deal of mystery surrounding the process of how to find an agent, it's relatively straightforward. This doesn&a...

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I'm Not That Into The Whole Prom Thing - Will I Regret Not Going?

Prom is a special time in your life. Not everyone looks forward to prom, though. Does this mean that you are weird or that you are going to regret not going? Unfortunately, this is a decision that many girls (and guys) have to make on their own. No o...

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Why Are So Many Americans Financially Dumb?

Why Are So Many Americans Financially Dumb? by: Valerie Mills Yeah, we are a nation of financial dummies. Look at all the worthless get-rich schemes on the Net and TV. These ads exist BECAUSE people are buying. Watch the confused look on the...

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The Wrap Up of 2004

The Wrap Up of 2004 by: Lorraine Pirihi This is it. The end of another year. For some of you the next few days will either be frantic or quiet, depending on the business you are in. I hope those of you who are quiet are spending your time wisel...

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Create Your Entrepreneur Dream Team

Create Your Entrepreneur Dream Team by: Helaine Iris I hear it all the time. “What should I do about...?" As a business owner you're faced with the daunting task of making all the decisions that affect your business. Should I remain a sol...

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Seven Tips For Work-At-Home Motivation

Seven Tips For Work-At-Home Motivation by: Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. Considering a work-from-home business? Clients often say their biggest fear is loss of momentum. Here are ten tips to keep yourself motivated and productive. (1) Build structure in...

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Why and How to Work with a Consultant

Why and How to Work with a Consultant by: Bryan WilsonA good consultant provides specialist abilities and experience, innovative ideas, second opinions (reality checks), unbiased appraisals, and new approaches.A good consultant will leave you wi...

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Dealing With Dual Real Estate Agents

Dealing With Dual Real Estate Agents by: Jakob Jelling Historically, real estate agents have represented the seller of a property. The seller, after all, is usually the one who pays their commission, and agents therefore have a fiduciary relatio...

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Affirmative Inaction

Affirmative Inaction by: Gary Whittaker One of Abraham Lincoln's claims to fame is the fact that he is best known for abolishing slavery. While he may have felt some personal satisfaction from liberating the Negroes from their bondage, Econ...

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Secondary Mortgage Market Sets the Standards and Practices for Mortgage Lending

Secondary Mortgage Market Sets the Standards and Practices for Mortgage Lending by: Syd Johnson The Secondary Mortgage Market is responsible for the setting many of the rules and common practices that determines who gets a home loan. The seconda...

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