FOR HELPFUL SITE-SEEING

Here’s a list of Web sites that I visit again and again. As you can guess, I have earmarked these sites as "Favorites," so I can return to them easily. My guess is that some of them will become your favorites as well, once you have used them.

http://www.soundpages.com

In 1998—one year after I launched Championship Communication—I started relying on Mike Stewart of Soundpages to teach me audio production and, several years later, video production. And Mike will tell you that I am not technically oriented by nature.

With Mike’s help, I have produced numerous audio CDs, along with 40 videos that appear on You Tube and in my blog.

So whether Mike is directing a seminar or coaching an individual, he is the “go-to guy” for audio and video training.

I encourage you to use the link below to view my brief video about Mike’s S3 Media Player, and then watch his short video explaining how you can order this incredible device. http://thecompletecommunicator.com/?p=178

www.businessknowhow.com

This site is a gold mine for entrepreneurs and those who operate small businesses. Janet Attard issues an online newsletter that’s packed with valuable tips, and you’ll find a signup spot on the site. Also, there’s an archive of past articles, along with an abundance of business tips, all presented in clear, simple language.

www.empresariovirtual.com/eng

If you're looking for "the most complete source of ideas and free resources for the virtual entrepreneurs," you'll find exactly that when you turn to Empresario Virtual (EV). Monica Loeb Yaneth Willes--based in Cali, Colombia, South America--created EV, and expands its offerings constantly. EV covers marketing, sales, technology, management, training, and related topics. You'll benefit tremendously. EV attracts viewers from 58 countries. Monica has honored me by featuring several of my articles and videos in EV.
English Version: http://www.empresariovirtual.com/eng

Spanish Version: http://www.empresariovirtual.com

ENTREPRENEURS

www.StoneyRiverCapital.com

Alan W. Urech, is Managing Partner of Stoney River Capital Partners, LLC, a large and growing Trusted Resource Network (TRN) of “C” level professionals that support organizations who want to expand their businesses. This TRN includes cultivation of a private equity and debt source network that places investments into high growth potential companies.

Alan has thirty years experience in successfully developing and commercializing entrepreneurial companies. He and his TRN use their leadership skills, methodologies and best practice expertise to help organizations understand and implement appropriate business strategies to methodically expand their companies.

SRCP focuses in the Healthcare, Information Technology, Life Sciences and Consumer Product industries but is certainly open to any attractive funding opportunity.

www.alfnucifora.com

Alf Nucifora is one of America's leading marketing consultants. As an acknowledged authority, he is in constant demand as a professional speaker and seminar leader on sales and marketing related subjects, with particular emphasis on branding strategy, marketing communications, and customer service. Alf's syndicated column, Shoestring Marketing, which appears weekly in more than 60 business publications around the U.S., is now considered to be the premier layman's source for small business marketing information. Be sure to sign up for his stimulating E-zine newsletter, The Alf Report.

www.promoteyourself.com

When I started my company several years ago, I attended an all-day session directed by "Visibility Marketing" Expert Raleigh Pinskey. Not only was she a dynamic presenter, she gave me PR and marketing ideas that I have used every day since then. She will help you "Maximize your Biz-Ability through Vis-Ability." More good news: she has made her advice available for entrepreneurs through her Web site, and in several books. My favorite Raleigh Pinskey book: 101 Ways to Promote Yourself. On her Web site, note that you can sign up for her free PR and marketing E-mail newsletter.

www.terrybrock.com

Through his company--Achievement Systems--Terry Brock helps audiences and clients worldwide, by translating obscure technical jargon into easily understandable language. What about you? Are you confused about the hardware you need for your business and the ideal software to accompany it? Do you want to learn blogging, podcasting and how to e-mail video messages instead of plain text? Interested in recording audio CDs from your office? Then sign up for Terry’s newsletter and his personal coaching--the biggest bargain you will find anywhere. You cannot excel in today's marketing climate by using a manual typewriter and index card file. Widely-syndicated columnist Terry Brock will help you master the technology that puts you well ahead of the competition. As one of his coaching clients and long-time beneficiaries of his expertise, I recommend him enthusiastically.

NAMES, ADDRESSES, PHONE NUMBERS

www.switchboard.com

You can use Switchboard to find the name, address and phone number of anyone in the United States who has a listed phone number. This saves the trouble and expense of calling an operator. If a person has a registered E-mail address, you can ask for that as well. Switchboard will even respond to your search for a group. Using a drop-down menu, you can ask for a list of dentists in Seattle and get an alphabetical list, very similar to a Yellow Pages listing.

NEWSLETTER PRODUCTION

www.getresponse.com

GetResponse provides a very economical way to produce and distribute my online newsletter, "Winning Words and Ways." An added benefit: the company's customer service by phone astounds me every time. Also, the Live Chat help responds quickly and effectively as well.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER

www.catalystorganizing.com

Sometimes we cannot communicate clearly because we are surrounded by clutter.  We didn’t let our home or workplace get that way intentionally--it just happened, as we said repeatedly, “I’ll straighten up someday.”  Recently, I admitted that I wasn’t going to overcome these problems alone. I hired Monica Ricci, an active member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, to assess my office setup, and then make recommendations for rearranging my information, supplies, and procedures.  Monica was indescribably helpful.  We designed a plan that fit my time and budget.  Immediately, I located important items that had been missing, and acted on them.  Equally important, Monica and I devised a plan to maintain an orderly system.  I recommend Monica very highly. Her company is Catalyst Organizing Solutions, based in Alpharetta, Georgia.

SOCIAL MEDIA

www.ginacarr.com

Gina Carr is an Entrepreneur, Speaker and Marketing Consultant who works with entrepreneurs and authors to leverage social media marketing for publicity, profits and success. Combining her street-smarts learned as a publisher and small business owner with her book-smarts learned at the Harvard Business School (MBA 1990) and Georgia Tech (BIE 1984), Gina helps business owners turn great ideas into profitable money-making machines. She offers one-on-one consulting, group coaching and marketing products and services. Known around the world as The Tribe Builder, Gina helps passionate people build powerful tribes of raving fans for their business or non-profit organization. Get connected with Gina at www.ginacarr.com.