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Saturday, September 24, 2005
Motivational Speaker Richard Saldan Rivets Audiences to Their Chairs
“What once seemed impossible is now well within reach. With renewed energy, enthusiasm and understanding, staying focused on the goal until it becomes reality is much easier." -- Richard Saldan
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Jeff L. Post and His Staff: Doing A Good Thing! - Saving Small Business Owners $$$$$
Take in your old, empty inkjet and laser cartridges, and Jeff or his staff will have them refilled while you wait. Yes, that even includes color inkjet cartridges! How much can you save? How does 50% or more sound?
At Cartridge World, you can have both ink and laser toner cartridges remanufactured and refilled for home and business use. Even many "new" cartridges contain used or recycled parts; so why not come to Cartridge World and save?
They can do it while you wait. They can remanufacture, refill, or reload just about any cartridge for inkjet and laser printers, photocopiers, and fax machines.
They use only premium parts, and our toners and inks are sourced from top suppliers specifically for your equipment. Once the cartridge has been remanufactured, we test it to ensure a quality print.
Jeff guarantees that cartridges refilled by his company will perform as well as the original equipment. As a matter of fact if you don't believe your refilled cartridge is as good as an original, they will gladly refund your money!
The quality of our work is only exceeded by the quality of our ink. Cartridge World only uses the Highest Quality Ink that has the same physical and chemical properties as the original manufacturer's inks. This ensures that your print quality is as good as the manufacturer's inks.
And you can save up to 50% off the cost of a new brand-name cartridge.
- High Quality Photographic Papers;
- Compatible Inkjet Cartridges ;
- OEM Inkjet Cartridges;
- OEM Laser Cartridges;
- Cash Register Ribbons;
- Copier Cartridges;
- Specialty Paper;
- Fax Supplies; and
- Toners.
You get the same high quality without the high price of a new cartridge! They also carries a wide variety of black and color brand-name inkjet and laser cartridges. If you want the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) cartridge, they probably have it on hand.
1802 N. Loop 1604 East, Suite 103
San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: (210) 404-0077
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Ms Seraphine Lander Launches Caribbean Stylz Magazine
Caribbean Stylz Magazine is $10 and is available from a distributor in Miami, at the salons featured in the magazine, other locations throughout the Caribbean, and online at www.CaribStylz.com.
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Caring Enough About Kids to Do Something to Keep Them Safe When They Play
So . . . what exactly is a Play Safety Net?
Well . . . The inspiration for developing the Play Safety Net came shortly after my husband and I purchased a playscape for our two-year-old daughter. As a mother, my biggest fear was that she and her friends could fall from the upper fort area.
- red,
- blue, and
- yellow.
The Play Safety Net
Children’s Safety Solutions, Inc.
d/b/a PlaySafetyNet
PO Box 1211
Granbury, TX 76048
Phone: 1-800-813-7751
The Play Safety Net design and concept is the sole property of
Children's Safety Solutions, Inc. of Granbury, Texas.
The Play Safety Net has a U.S. Patent Pending.
Thursday, July 28, 2005
The ionKids System Gives You Peace of Mind and Might Just Save Your Child's Life
How They Work Together:
Every few seconds, ionTechnologyT simultaneously changes the transmission frequency, Wristag ID and corresponding information in the Base Unit, significantly reducing the chances that a third party can scan or monitor a child's Wristag. In addition, each communication between an individual Wristag and its Base Unit will be transmitted on a different frequency, making it possible for multiple Wristags to be used in the same close environment without transmission interference.
The underside of the Wristag is equipped with sensors that detect the presence of the child's skin. If the sensors perceive an excessive gap between the Wristag and the child's skin, it immediately activates the Wristag alarm and sends a simultaneous "tamper" alarm to the Base Unit to warn parents of the possibility that the Wristag has been improperly removed.
Here’s what parents had to say about the ionKids system:
"I have had the ion-kids units in use now for a week and don't know how I managed without them! Not only do they work as described, but my son Charlie, who has autism, when his unit indicates that he has gone out of range, he comes back into range to keep his unit from beeping.
I never knew he would do that. My husband and I are finding that the kids are staying with us more because the old hide and seek game has ceased to be a game. We are not yelling and searching all over stores for them anymore. We use our FIND button. Game over. I just want to thank you for this product, we love it."
The ionKids Systems are available at:
Mr. Gregory Berlanga
16505 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 833
San Antonio, Texas 78256
Phone: 210-445-8087
Fax: 210-558-8266
Blog: IonKids Systems
Ms. Irene Millican
7096 Bandera Road
San Antonio, Texas 78238
Phone: 210-647-0404
Fax: 210-647-0408
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Fed Ex Kinko's Business Centers Providing Outstanding Community Service
When I needed a temporary business office to do some online work, I was referred to Fed Ex Kinko's here in San Antonio. I was pleasantly surprised to learn the wealth and extent of services the local business centers offer to the community (small business people and individuals as well).
The business center I visited and now call "home" is located in the Huebner Oaks Shopping Center.
Greeted and assisted by Mr. Larry Jenkins on my initial visit, I was extremely impressed by the outstanding level of customer service he rendered - and did so cheerfully, promptly, and genuinely making me feel not only welcome, but as if I had come back home after a long stay overseas. He did not mind my interruptions and barrage of questions and was only to willing to offer assistance.
I am delightedly pleased to endorse this Fed Ex Kinko's Business Center and encourage you to utilize their services, if you haven't already done so.
I searched the internet to find one closest to me. Based on my search, I found are 7 locations offering business and shipping services:
http://fedex.kinkos.com/locations/
Here is their information:
Address/Directions:
San Antonio TX Huebner Oaks
11745 W I-10 Suite 780
San Antonio, TX 78230-1033
Phone: (210) 694-2679
Fax: (210) 694-2680
Email: usa0377@fedexkinkos.com
Hours of operation:
Last Express drop off:
Saturday: 4:00 PM
Last Ground drop off:
Special Services:
Sony PictureStation,
FedEx Ground,
FedEx Express,
Packing Services,
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Dynamic San Antonio Women Are Truly Maximizing Their Potential!
I'm pleased and proud to promote them here:
Local Phone: 210-690-8876
Toll-free: 1-800-617-7870
Web: www.annascd.com
Email: annaschemdry@sbcglobal.net
Michele Bussone, and Consultant with Alpha Quadrant offering Rent-A-Controller, Business Plans, Staff Training, and Financial Packaging.
Phone: 210-344-3330
Fax: 210-344-8151
Web: www.a-quadrant.com
Email: mbussone@a-quadrant.com
Elsa Nieves Brown, President and
Joanna Ortega Shaw, Vice President
All American G. C. (General Contractors)
114 North Weidner Road, Bldg A
San Antonio, TX 78233
Phone: 210-653-4133
Fax: 653-4320
Elsa's Cell: 210-748-2212
Elsa's Email: allamgc@sbcglobal.net
Joanna's Cell: 210-887-6336
Joanna's Email: joannaaagc@sbcglobal.net
Joni Sparks with Corona Visions, Inc.
411 North Medina
San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: 210-226-6272
Fax: 210-521-0357
Web: www.coronavisions.com
Email: joni@coronavisions.com
Lisa Llamas, Owner, Make Your Point, Marketing and Creative Design Services
3010 Hillcrest Drive
San Antonio, TX 78201
Phone: 210-732-9800
Fax: 210-732-9803
Web: www.mypdesigns.com
Email: lllamas@mypdesigns.com
Visit them and give them your full support for the outstanding contributions they are making to this community.
(Watch for their blogs to come online soon. While you're at it, tell them you learned about them here!)
Major Announcements from The Master Blog Builder
Should you need to reach me promptly,
either email me at
or leave me a voicemail at 1-877-673-2441.
Because I've been receving requests to create and maintain blogs for local smal businesses, I'm becoming known locally as
Click on any of the following to see a sample of the blogs I have created and am maintaining:
- Joel Christopher's Master Internet Mark.eter Blog;
- Friday Networking Luncheon;
- Bahiyah Afirmations; and
- Bown Stone Drama.
So, if you want to increase and improve your customer relationaship management, blogging technology is the way to go! Contact me for more information!
Resourcefully yours,
Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW
The Master Blog Builder and
Mr. Maximizing Your Potential
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Ms Serene Bridgett Hollingsworth, Publisher and Editorial Director of Bahiyah Woman Magazine: Celebrating the African American Business Experience
The next issue of Bahiyah Woman Magazine will be coming online in August with exciting content and changes.
Serene Bridgett Hollingsworth
Reach Ms Serenne Bridgett Hollingsworth or Bahiyah Woman Magazine at the addresses above or click Bahiyah Woman Magazine to go online.
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Internet Pioneer Ms Sandra Williams: Celebrating the African American Business Experience
Ms Sandra Williams’ site, Support for Black Business, offers unique Black business listings all in one place. Be sure to check the archives for additional businesses that are listed in chronological order. Bookmark her website and visit weekly as new black business websites added frequently.
A little about this extraordinary Internet pioneer and cultural activist:
Ms Sandra Williams, who is not shy about letting people know her age of 55, has a multifaceted background that has allowed her first and foremost to address people’s personal needs. Ms Williams admits that she has always been interested in research and sharing information with people. When the Internet and World Wide Web opened up to the world, it was just what she needed to continue sharing information with the whole world.
With her mission to show the power of the internet to African Americans, Ms Williams is also fearful that Black people, by our failure to maximize our use of the internet, are missing a great opportunity to improve our lives. Ms Williams contends, and I agree, that the Internet is a tool that can improve our communities and our lives.
After a medical, life-changing experience, Ms Williams became "powered up" to help others to discover how the Internet could change their lives and currently uses her blog to list black businesses she finds online.
Ms Williams' current project entails using the power of the internet to help her friend, Ms Bridgett Hollingsworth, owner/founder of Bahiyah Black Woman Magazine (www.bwmmag.com) to do research. (Watch for more coverage of this magazine in an upcoming edition.)
Through the use of the Internet Ms Williams has been able to communicate with countless people around the world and find resources that are helpful in running a business from home.
Extremely excited about the people she's met and resources she's found online, Ms Williams set up a blog to list black businesses as she finds them.
Her ultimate wish is that the businesses she’s listed (for free) will consult with each other and use each other's services - a fitting gesture, in the least, we can offer to someone who truly loves what she’s doing – and that happens to include helping people, more specifically, helping people help themselves, or as I like to put it, helping people "maximize their potential".
Remember: When you maximize your potential, we all win! When you don’t, we all lose.
Offering you a wealth of African American businesses and resources, be sure to visit Ms Williams’ site, Support for Black Business, for a life-changing experience of the power of diversity at work in America.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Want to Do a Better Job and Advance in Your Career?
Ms Karen Fritscher-Porter is a livewire who is truly helping others to maximize their potential.
- do a better job;
- do a faster job; and
- advance in your career.
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Friday Networking Opportunities in San Antonio, Texas
Additionally, I have had the pleasure of attending and joining a fast, up-and-raising networking organization known as the Friday Networking Luncheon.
Here's your personal invitation from Greg Drew, the Founder of Friday Networking Luncheon:
"If you desire to network with other business people in an effort both to grow your own business and to help others do the same, then this is the place to be, literally and figuratively."
"Join us for luncheon, guest speakers, door prizes, and plenty of networking opportunities."
For more information you may reach Greg at his office line at (210) 789-5364; his fax line at (210) 349-2011; or his message line at (210) 242-5757.
I highly recommend your joining this networking organization.
Monday, June 06, 2005
Maximize Your Online Marketing Efforts: Your Free Opportunity to Become a Marketing Guru
GuruListing contains THE MOST comprehensive community of professional Internet marketers from around the globe. Each one has a specialty, each as creative as the next. Experience the friendly yet powerful environment of network marketing through GuruListing.com.
Gurulisting.com is a FREE networking-oriented homepage complete with your details. It's also providing a means to establish quality networking partners, connect with friends, and more. You probably already know people in here already.
GuruListing can increase your marketing ability like you've never imagined. Your entire profile, and all of your sites will get indexed in the search engines for tons of viewers to see.
GuruListing also provides you with the necessary tools to promote your profile. Doing so allows others to sign up under your name . . . and with that you will earn Guru points. The more points you have, the better exposure on GuruListing. It couldn't be simpler. The greatest thing about it is that it's totally free to join.
Friday, May 27, 2005
Holistic Junction Offers the Health-Conscious Community Holistic Health and So Much More
Holistic Junction offers Holistic Practitioners; Acupuncture Schools, Chiropractic Schools, Massage Therapy Schools, and Reflexology Schools. (Click on the colored links for more information.)
More than just another holistic site -- with over 5 million page views annually, Holistic Junction is your health-conscious community that powerfully integrates innovative news and literature on insightful, holistic, and natural ideals.
Host to hundreds of alternative, healing arts and massage therapy schools, Holistic Junction invites you to participate in diverse forums, share original art, articles, opinions and much more; advertise your practice or organization; and browse over 800 directory categories.
We also support the following resources:
- Diane Cunningham: The Running Life Coach would love to help you start a running program so you can feel better about your self, improve your health, and lose weight. Diane helps people find their vision, achieve their goals, and accomplish their dreams!
- Diane Randall, The Wellness Coach - When a life-threat-ening disease challenged Diane's spirit, she traded her tech job for track shoes and turned tragedy into triumph. Diane's life is filled with moments of decision, moments of change, and moments of uncertainty. Yet through her struggles and victories, she discovered within herself the spirit of a winner. As a Certified Wellness Coach, Diane's passion and thirst for life are satisfied through her life by fulfilling work with adults who crave harmony and balance across all areas of their lives.
- From Dreams to Reality: Success Coaching with Norma Reid - Coaching can help you identify what you truly want by reviewing your vision, purpose, and passion, and then reconnecting with your authenticity. Whether you live in the Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada; North America; or beyond, Certified Executive Coach Norma Reid can help you make your business and life goals a reality.
- Good Therapy - Australia's Mental Health Resource: An Online Mental Health Resource that puts Australians in touch with the various kinds of therapy available in their community; helps them to make informed choices, and get the support they need. Web site includes a Directory of Practitioners, Public Forum, Calendar of Workshops and Book Shop.
- Helping Women Build Self-esteem - Everything a woman needs to build self-esteem and confidence fast. Take the Ultimate Self-esteem Test and start improving within minutes! Selfesteem4women.com is the #1 most popular self-esteem site on the web.
- Monique N. Gilbert: Personal Health, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Coach
Monique's personal coaching program promotes health and wellness on an individual basis. Since each person is unique, Monique creates a special program that fits YOUR particular needs and goals. - The Self Improvement Site - Quality articles and tips for your personal development, with a free Build From Within newsletter series that helps you to be the best that you can be, build self confidence and self esteem, overcome obstacles, and manage yourself effectively.
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
AdminProf.com, a One-Woman Endeavor That Turned a Simple Idea into a Successful Website Service.
As an administrative assistant Susan Silva decided to build a website. Like many who want to do business on the web, she instantly thought ecommerce. For weeks she racked her brain trying to come up with something original. She bought an easy to remember URL www.adminprof.com and continued to think. Finally, she came to the conclusion there were too many ecommerce sites out there and put her ideas of creating her little niche on the web aside.
I totally support Susan’s website and endorse her efforts on behalf of Administrative Professionals.
Drop in and visit awhile at www.adminprof.com/ or contact Susan directly at susan@deskdemon.com for more information on any topics within AdminProf.com.
Notice of Website Changes: Susan offers the following, "AdminProf.com has been my pet project for over 4 years. It has evolved beyond a project into a passion that I enjoy working on and improving. I truly believe the quote by Confucius, and I know I have found that. But ... (there is always a but!) there is only so much I can do on my own. In comes DeskDemon. DeskDemon is a website with the same dedication to the profession as AdminProf.com. It has been predominantly UK based but has many viewers in the US and has a US section. DeskDemon contacted me and discussed DeskDemon's goals as well as AdminProf.com's goals and came to a conclusion both websites have the same goals. So, I decided to take the position of the US Editor. Clare Bodel heads up the UK portion as the UK Editor." "What does this all mean for AdminProf.com? To be honest, AdminProf.com is an extension of me. It has been my time, thoughts, work and passion. Nothing will change except the look and it will be the DeskDemon URL. I will be putting the same effort and dedication I have put into AdminProf.com into DeskDemon, but with the support and collaboration of a group of really terrific people. In the short time I have been with DeskDemon I have already been able to improve the Virtual Assistant Database!" "Now I have resources I never dreamed of working on my own. It is really exciting. It is still a very personal project for me and I will be adding my personal touch over time.” Drop in and learn more about the changes at www.adminprof.com/ or contact Susan directly at susan@deskdemon.com for more information
Friday, May 20, 2005
Turning Your Human Resources Department into a Profit Center with Michael W. Mercer, Ph.D.
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Michael W. Mercer, Ph.D., speaker, business psychologist, and author, is founder and president of The Mercer Group, Inc., in Barrington, IL. He provides organizations with expertise in:
- delivering exciting, customized keynotes, speeches, and management retreats;
- creating customized Hire the Best—& Avoid the Rest ™ methods;
- how to lead highly profitable organizational change;
- profit improvement techniques;
Dr. Mercer delivers exciting speeches and workshops at many companies, meetings, management retreats, and conferences. Additionally, Dr. Mercer developed two pre-employment tests used by companies to help them select “superstar” employees who are profitable and productive. Audience members describe his lively speaking style as “info-tainment” and keep his five important books in high demand:
- Absolutely Fabulous Organizational Change: ™ Strategies for Success from America’s Best-Run Companies;
- Spontaneous Optimism: ™ Proven Strategies for Health, Prosperity & Happiness;
- How Winners Do It: ™ High Impact People Skills for Your Career Success;
- Turning Your Human Resources Department into a Profit Center; ™
- Hire the Best — & Avoid the Rest; ™
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Mike Filsaime and Etienne A. Gibbs Invite You to Participate in ...
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Great News! Webinar Software Trial Period Has Been Extended to 30 Days!
By popular request, the free trial period for the webinar software has been extended to 30 days!
And guess what?
You get to use it for a whole month (30 days) for the whopping cost of $1.00.
Just click here to get your copy.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Kentucky Awards Best Places to Work Companies at Its First Annual Awards Luncheon
Founding Partners of The Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management and Kentucky Chamber of Commerce banded together to evaluate and award the Best Places to Work in Kentucky.
Honoring companies throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky that have shown outstanding performance in creating a work environment that encourages employee excellence, engagement, growth, and a sense of belonging, the Founding Partners were proud to announce the following companies in the merdium size category (25-199 employees) as the 2005 recipients in the First Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky Awards Luncheon:
15. Paul Schultz Company, Louisville
14. Citizens Union Bank, Shelbyville
13. Brandeis Machinery (a Bramco, LLC subsidiary), Louisville
12. Doe Anderson, Inc., Louisville
11. Louis T. Roth & Co., PLLC, Louisville
10. The Cecilian Bank, Elizabethtown
09. Catholic Health Initiatives, Erlanger
08. Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC, Lexington
07. Crowe Chizek and Company, LLC, Louisville
06. Georgetown Community Hospital, Georgetown
05. Thompson Associates, Inc., Louisville
04. Dean Dorton and Ford, PSC, Louisville
03. Woodward, Hobson, & Fulton, LLP, Louisville
02. East Kentucky Network, Prestonsburg
01. PediaMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Florence
Recipients in the large size category with 200 or more employees include:
20. Somerset Community College, Somerset
19. Stites & Harbison, PLLC, Louisville
18. Kentucky Lottery Corporation, Louisville
17. James N. Gray Company, Lexington
16. Humana, Inc., Louisville
14. Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Lexington
13. Ambrake Manufacturing, LTD, Elizabethtown
12. Berea College, Berea
11. Fifth Third Bank, Florence, Lexington, Louisville
10. Atmos Energy, Owensboro
09. Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team (KORT), Louisville
08. Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington
07. Alliance of Commonwealth Hospices
and Palliative Care Services, Inc., Louisville
06. United Parcel Service, Inc., Louisville
05. Fischer Homes, Inc., Crestview Hills
04. Gallatin Steel Company, Ghent
03. Brown-Forman Corporation, Louisville
02. Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville
01. First Residential Mortgage Network, Inc., Louisville
Thanks go to the following founding partners, sponsors, and endorsers whose assistance made this event an outstanding success:
Founding Partners:
- Best Companies Group and ModernThink, LLC;
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce;
- Kentucky SHRM Council;
- Business First; and
Presenting Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Event Sponsors:
Endorsements:
Congratulations to all the winners!
They are truly maximizing their potential!
Because they are, we are all winners, too!
Friday, March 11, 2005
Join Me at the Double Birthday Bash
. . . LIVE from San Antonio, Texas on March 18 and 19, possibly on other days, too!
I'll be one of the moderators-trainers demonstrating the webinar software.
So, if you can't be in San Antonio in person, you can be there LIVE via the webinar technology.
Just download the free-trial software and sit in on the festivities and interactive training from the comfort and convenience of your home or office.
Click here for your 30-day trial software to the
Double Birthday Bash and InterActive Marketing Summit.