8/4/06 - Mommy's Helper Clipboard

Lauren · Posted: August 5, 2006, 12:17 am Post subject: 8/4/06 - Mommy's Helper Clipboard

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Mommy?s Helper Clipboard
August 4, 2006
Issue 7
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Greetings from Anita and Kara-

Our members have been busily enjoying every moment of their summer and creating new memories with trips to the beach, family reunions, amusement parks, picnics, swimming, parades, carnivals, county fairs and everything in between. If you're anything like my family, we're sorry to see summer coming to an end. Although, there is still some left, so let's not call it over just yet! Enjoy it while it lasts ... now if we could just get winter to fly by as quickly as the summer.

Now is the time to begin thinking about the kiddos going back to school (is that a little silent applause I hear?) But as business owners we also need to be thinking about getting back into the swing of things! Before you know it the message boards will be hopping and the online parties will be in full swing. It's time to be making sure you're websites are updated, fall catalogs are ordered and holiday specials are brewing.

But, in the meantime ... there's still time left so, pack up that picnic basket and go enjoy your family!!

Till next time...
Kara & Anita

A Quick note from Lauren-

Building on Anita?s & Kara?s greeting, this issue of The Clipboard will highlight some of the business-side of the Mommy?s Helper message boards. I?ve added the forum description and URL link, as well as some hotter topics from the last two months. Hope it helps to get you organized!

General Chit Chat & More
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Introduce Yourself-
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=95
All new members are encouraged to stop in and tell us a little bit about yourself! Feel free to add a URL link to your home business in your signature lines.
->There were 10 new members who introduced themselves during the month of June.

mzwizard- http://www.kidzworxx.com/mzcrafty
slah_iowa- http://www.SouthernLivingAtHome.com/TriciaZeis
HGPgal- http://www.hgpgal.com
mom2mom- no URL in signature
UmmHend- http://www.ummhend.com
tupperly-rosie- http://my.tupperware.ca/rosieford
SAHM_Forever- http://www.scottishwallet.com
sfreward- http://www.marloquinn.net/index.asp?consultant=15
vickie- http://www.marloquinn.net/index.asp?consultant=159
Danielle- http://www.essesterling.com

->And 9 new members introduced themselves this past month, in July.

soysationaldelights- http://www.marloquinn.com/soydelights
AvParties4u- http://www.partyav.com
transamlady79- no URL in signature
faithwalkinmomma- no URL in signature
Alexa- http://www.PlugInProducts.com
Rose08- no URL in signature
designer?s_original- http://www.angelfire.com/biz/designers_original
pastiche- no URL in signature
tabitoo- http://nationalparentnetwork.com

Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself!

General Discussion-
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=95
Here are some of the hot topics we?ve been chatting over the last couple of months

->MySpace-some use it for personal, some for business, some not at all-what about you?

->Summer vacations-Some went to the beach, others out of state, some stayed at home in the air conditioning. What have you been doing this summer?

->Thoughts and support have been requested, and gone out to one member, Audrey who was caught in the Middle East when all of the fighting broke out-thankfully she returned home safely. Another community member?s mother has health issues and we have been keeping her and her family in our thoughts as well.

->Gotta tell you there is a great list ?Sale Cycles? that was posted! It lists what is on sale when in the Money Saving Tips forum. Good to know! http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4268

Share with Me-
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=97
Please share with me what you think of Mommy's Helper Boards. Looking for a forum that's not here? Please share your ideas.

->Three new forums were requested, and created recently?

-->Homeschooling / Cyber Schooling Moms
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=142

-->Home & Garden Party
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=141

-->Mona Vie
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=140

Business Building Tactics
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Online Marketing ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=99
Discuss all your favorite tips and tricks of marketing your business online. NO ADS!

->What form of advertisement lead you to the company you are with now? http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4277

->Online vendor fairs? Express your opinion? http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3887

->Also some discussion about adding articles to your site, and articles submission sites. A frequently posted list of article submission sites was posted as well.

Offline Marketing ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=100
Discuss all your favorite tips and tricks of marketing your home business offline. NO ADS!

Search Engine Optimization - http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=101
SEO ? Don?t let those 3 little letters scare you! And if they do, stop on by! How to?s, tips and resources.

Blogs & Blogging-
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=102
Blogging is the newest craze in Internet Marketing! Create a blog and you can find yourself with tons of traffic and increase your sales. Share your tips and ask questions here.

->Wahm Bloggers Network- http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4033
->Blogging Challenged- http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4267

Website Building & HTML Help - http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=103
Have a business and want to go online but, just don?t know what to do or where to start? Post your questions here. Need help finding that right code? Find a new HTML trick? Post them here. Let?s help each other beat the code!

Goals ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=104
Post your weekly, monthly or even yearly goals here. Make your goals and aim high! Be sure to keep us updated. Think Big ? Dream Big ? Be HUGE!

It Worked For Me ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=105
Have you come across a book/product/resource that?s been a lifesaver for your home business? Please share. Affiliate links are welcome, however YOU MUST READ THE RULES INSIDE!!

Direct Sales - General Discussion http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=115
Are you in Direct Sales? Are you looking to get into Direct Sales? Feel free to chat away about Direct Sales in general. Absolutely NO ADS!

->7 Summer Survival Tips ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4142
->Find Your Niche in Direct Sales -http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4184
->The Customer is Always Right - http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4251
->Are Your Ready for a Vacation? - http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4313
->3 Organizing Tips for Multiple Businesses - http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4274

->Please note: All of the articles listed above in Direct Sales Gen?l Discussion have also been posted in the Free Ezine/Newsletter Content forum http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=20 and are available for republishing according to the stated guidelines.

->Below, are the direct sales companies or areas currently represented at the boards; however, Anita will always consider suggestions, or requests.

Avon ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=114
Candle Consultants ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=117
Country Bunny Bath & Body ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=118
Discovery Toys ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=137
Gabby Goodies ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=119
Greeting Cakes ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=120
Heavenly Sweets ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=121
Home & Garden Party ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=141
Megan's Pantry ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=116
Million Wishes ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=138
Mona Vie ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=140
Our Family Favorites ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=122
Stuff A Friend ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=123
The Glass Bracelet ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=88
The Traveling Vineyard ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=125
Top Line Creations ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=135
Tupperware ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=133
Watkins ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=126
White Lily Candles ?
http://mommyshelperonline.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=94

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Don?t forget, Anita & Kara?s blog?
Direct Sales Industry News - http://direct-sales-news.blogspot.com/
DSIN will keep you up to date with the lastest news happening in the Direct Sales Industry. We'll feature a new Successful Consultant of the Month. Plus DSIN will also help you become the successful business person you really are with weekly articles written by successful people for successful people.

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For:
Anita DeFrank