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Interview with Andy Beal on Reputation Management and Transparency by Martin Brossman

In this interview we discuss: Andy Beal about Reputation Management and Transparency interviewed by Martin Brossman * What does Transparency in Business mean? * Dealing with a reputation assault on the web * Transparency and how it serves Small Business * Trackur.co… Continue

Added by Martin Brossman on September 9, 2009 at 1:12am — No Comments

Social Media & OnLine Resources Directory for Business NC Edition will be available 8/20/09 in Ral. NC and on-line NOW!

My Social Media and Online Resource Directory for Business - NC Edition is available 8/20/09 and on-line NOW! Two years in the making! If you can come to our launch party I would love to see you on 8/20/09 at New World Cofffee House in North Raleigh (see event):… Continue

Added by Martin Brossman on August 15, 2009 at 9:09pm — 2 Comments

Brossman’s Social Media & OnLine Resources Directory for Business NC Edition is coming soon!

BROSSMAN’S SOCIAL MEDIA & ONLINE RESOURCES DIRECTORY FOR BUSINESS NC Edition is coming soon! Two years in the making! Contributors to the First Edition: Martin Brossman, Success Coach/ Trainer/Author – ProNetworkingOnLine.com Dave Baldwin, Freelance Writ… Continue

Added by Martin Brossman on August 5, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Promoting Roanoke Island tourism

Just wanted to let everyone know about two things we are using to promote tourism to Roanoke Island. On Twitter, please check out ManteoNC On Facebook, we are Destination: Roanoke Island Please stop by and check them out! Continue

Added by Lisa on April 9, 2009 at 12:04pm — No Comments

Travel Safety Tips For Women Travelers

CHOOSING A HOTEL Smaller is smarter: you want the staff to be familiar with guests and with you. The smaller the lobby, the more noticeable the loiterers. Aim for a well-trafficked street (neighborhood restaurants and late-night stores mean traffic, corporate offices mean darkness). Affluent residential areas tend to have more reliable transportation and fewer threatening street people. If you're still concerned about the area, ask a female employee--not one in reservations--whether she wal… Continue

Added by Pedro and Leigh on April 8, 2009 at 9:54pm — No Comments

I now have a resource page for all students of my classes at the Small Business Centers

I now have a resource page for all students of my classes at the Community Colleges - Small Business Centers. If you have been in any of my classes please send me a direct email with: The class you were in, date of the class and school. I will send you the sign-in and password to gain th… Continue

Added by Martin Brossman on April 7, 2009 at 11:14pm — No Comments

First Friday and Puparazzi!'s Easter Begg Hunt

Friday, April 3 is our Third Annual Easter Begg Hunt and also the kickoff of the Town of Manteo’s First Friday Season! At Puparazzi!, dogs will hunt for treat and prize filled Easter beggs. The dogs always seem to enjoy the fun of this event, and the people are thrilled to open the eggs and find out what they’ve won! All eggs are winners, and we are giving away some great prizes this year! We will have a costume contest and award prizes for best dog costume and best dog/owner combo. Refreshments… Continue

Added by Lisa on April 2, 2009 at 10:42am — No Comments

This Week's Travel Tip

Make a copy of your Passport! When traveling abroad, be sure to carry a copy of your passport with you, along with a passport size photo. If you lose your passport, having a copy of your passport, as well as a photo will expedite the process of getting a new passport. Have great day! Adios! Continue

Added by Pedro and Leigh on March 20, 2009 at 6:14pm — No Comments

Puppy Season, Part 3

This is the third and last part of my Puppy Season series, and it will cover Nighttime Whining, Socialization and Feeding. I hope this advice helps you get off to a good start with your new family member. Nighttime whining is a problem at first, and is often where people lose control of the relationship with their dog. At first, your pup will be lonely without his or her littermates and mom. He or she is likely to cry for attention at night, or when in the crate. Just like with a human baby, th… Continue

Added by Lisa on March 19, 2009 at 10:18am — No Comments

Puppy Season, Part 2: Training & Chewing

Congratulations on your new furry family member! This is part 2 of our getting off to a good start tips for you and your new pup! It is never too early to start training your pup, although at first, they do have very short attention spans. In my opinion, positive reinforcement is the most effective way to train. You can start with rewarding the puppy with a “yes!” and a treat (such as a piece of puppy kibble) when they do what you want, such as doing business outside. If the pup sits or lays do… Continue

Added by Lisa on March 16, 2009 at 3:47pm — No Comments

It's Almost Puppy Season!

Ahh, springtime! It is almost puppy season, and I had a few words of advice for those contemplating bringing a new puppy into the home. Of course, the first step is choosing the right puppy for your family - one that will fit into your activity level and lifestyle. The other day, I had avid bicyclists in the store, talking about how they thought bassett hounds were the best dogs. Apparently, they were going by looks, because bassetts are notorious couch potatoes! The shelters often have many do… Continue

Added by Lisa on March 14, 2009 at 10:48am — No Comments

Travel Tip "At the Hotel"

Hotels, especially of the four and five star category are normally extremely safe; providing you with a safe in the room and at the reception area, security guards hiding around the place, and cameras that can be as much your friend as your enemy . However still things do occasionally disappear, sometimes without the owner ever knowing that they have gone. So here are a few tips to avoid your valued possessions from taking a walk: If the hotel has an in room safe use it and keep all your valuabl… Continue

Added by Pedro and Leigh on March 10, 2009 at 7:45pm — No Comments

Students-Spring and Summer Breaks

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legitimate or Not? - There are several companies that target campuses all over the United States, from high schools offering senior grad packages to college spring breaks. Some companies are legitimate, some are not. Here are some tips to help make that much anticipated trip your dream vacation! *Choose your location wisely. Make sure you won't be vacationing in land mines, on toxic beaches, storm damaged areas, or… Continue

Added by Pedro and Leigh on March 3, 2009 at 9:33am — No Comments

Bed & Breakfast Basics

B&B Basics - Since the arrival of the internet there are thousands of first time bed and breakfast goers. For the first-timers there are some basics to make your stay more comfortable for yourself and your innkeeper; and to help you understand the experience. Once you've stayed in a bed and breakfast, you'll never stay anywhere else! First and foremost is to understand that you are staying in someone's home as was in the 'old days'. Most bed and breakfasts are owner-operated, and some are r… Continue

Added by Pedro and Leigh on March 2, 2009 at 8:49am — No Comments

How to find best Caribbean Cruise Deal

Once upon a time cruise vacations were a luxury but in now a days its a necessity. You can find really affordable cruise travel prices with a little research. There are so many cruise ships decorated in an exotic mode to make you feel the exotic hair of Caribbean islands. VISA rules changed for tourism sector so there is more competition between cruise lines and competition means lower price for cruise bookers. Almost every Caribbean cruise line offers cheap Caribbean cruise packages so its real… Continue

Added by Pedro and Leigh on February 27, 2009 at 3:35pm — No Comments

10 Steps to Enjoying the Perfect Cruise

Although these steps are meant for honeymooners, most of the information is relevant to any cruise : 1. Find your dream boat. The biggest mistake cruising newbies make is booking the wrong ship. Most people focus on the destination (Caribbean, Mexico, etc.) and don’t pay enough attention to the ship itself. Cruise lines—and even individual ships within a line—vary greatly in terms of atmosphere and facilities. Some have a party-all-the-time ambience and/or a great gym and spa; others are ideal… Continue

Added by Pedro and Leigh on February 25, 2009 at 7:32pm — No Comments

PROMOTING INSIDE 252

Guys, I was thinking about making some business cards with the INSIDE 252 logo on it inviting people to join and pass them out to business in the area. Do you think it's a good idea. Pat can I do that? Continue

Added by Pedro and Leigh on February 23, 2009 at 4:12pm — No Comments

Yoga is proven to alleviate chronic pain

Yoga is a huge part of Spa Koru and our fitness program. The benefits of yoga are great and we have created our own Yoga department, Spa Koru Yoga, SKY. Yoga fans are quick to tout the flexibility and stress-relieving benefits of this ancient practice, but a new study suggests it may be an effective pain-management tool as well. Researchers at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif., found that just four weeks of regular yoga sessions significantly reduced the frequency and severity… Continue

Added by Kristi Davidson on February 23, 2009 at 2:34pm — No Comments

How to get motivated to exercise

Here are some tips and tricks to fit exercise into your life in simple, painless ways. Start Small Exercise is not an all or none endeavor. It is a continuum. Keep in mind that a little is better than none and you can do something today, so don’t worry about what you will do next month. This perspective is hard for anyone who expects a lot from themselves and sets long-term fitness goals. Don’t expect results overnight. But do expect to take small steps every day. Start Where You Are Your exer… Continue

Added by Kristi Davidson on February 23, 2009 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Running and Weight Loss

Running is proven to be the most effective weight-loss cardio exercise. Spa Koru has recently organized The Spa Koru Running Club. The Running Club meets every Monday and Wednesday morning at 6:00 am to train for local Half Marathons. We are currently training for The Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach in March. Running and Weight Loss tend to run hand in hand. Here are a few tips from Runner’s World on how to manage your weight: “Many runners would like to lose a pound or 2. Maybe 5. Maybe mo… Continue

Added by Kristi Davidson on February 23, 2009 at 2:31pm — No Comments

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