Bloggers sometimes complain that after a wonderful start, their blog is as dormant as can be a year later. This is a frequent issue that nearly always centers around a limited list of common blogger errors. A blogger might expect the blog to do all of the work for him or her, which is a bad way to approach blogging. A successful blogger will tell you that effective blogging requires a certain degree of devotion and hard work.

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The NFF was compelled to release a statement after experienced defender Leon Balogun, who plays for Scottish powerhouse Rangers, said that bonus rows and bad administration sometimes leave players ashamed.

"Everyone is so concerned about Nigeria's image-that we (players) can't shame Nigeria, but make sure you [the NFF] don't embarrass Nigeria with your own actions," Balogun told The Beautiful Game Podcast.

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Algerian judoka representative Fethi Nourine and his coach, Amar Benikhlef, had their Olympic accreditation revoked on Saturday and will be deported after refusing to fight an Israeli competitor.

In the men's 73kg class, Nourine was slated to fight Sudan's Mohamed Abdalrasool in his opening battle on Monday, with a probable second round clash against Israeli Tohar Butbul.

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Former Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) deputy leader Uche Mefor has accused embattled IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu of ruining lives with his selfish goal.

Kanu, who is presently in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), has a culture of lies, fraud, and extortion, according to Mefor.

He claimed that Nnamdi Kanu, through the IPOB organisation, has wrecked countless lives of those who are unable to speak for themselves

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Understanding how your body functions is the key to having good s3x. When it comes to s3x, everyone has different opinions, so don’t stress you’re normal,the question is how long does s3x last on average?

There is no such thing as “regular” s3x or “normal” s3x- everyone is different. How frequently you have sex is determined by a variety of factors, including whether you have a partner, what else is going on in your life, and the strength of your s3x drive (your desire to have s3x).

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The Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) have named several notable Nigerians who collaborated with the Federal Government to betray their leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

The group claimed that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano, and Igbo businessman Chief Emeka Offor plotted and betrayed Kanu.

IPOB said that the aforementioned individuals conspired against Kanu in order to protect their own political and commercial interests.

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Orji Uzor Kalu, the Senate Chief Whip, has dismissed claims that he met with Catriona Laing, the British High Commission to Nigeria, to discuss the issues of the (IPOB)Indigenous People of Biafra.
In a statement issued through Barrister Emeka Nwala, the lawmaker stated that the British High Commissioner paid him a visit in his Abuja house on May 13 with the Political Counsellor, British High Commission, Mr Jonathan Bacon, and Mr Stuart Gardner, the 1st Secretary, Political.

He stated that before to the arrival of the British Envoy, “the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, was at his house on a friendly visit, unaware that the British Envoy was paying him a visit on that fateful day.”

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Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, believes that the president Nigeria needs in 2023 should be able to unite the country and build “on the legacies that Mr President will leave behind.”

“The candidate should be someone who can unite the country, solve the problems we face today, and build on the legacies that Mr. President will leave behind.” He also slammed the call for a rotating presidency, calling it unconstitutional.

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General Yakubu Gowon, a former Head of State and elder statesman, has warned Nigerian youths not to drag the country into a civil war that could lead to permanent doom for Nigerians. He forewarned that a new civil war would devastate Nigeria in unfathomable ways.

General Gowon issued the warning on Saturday in Abuja, during a public lecture titled “Rejigging Nigeria’s Security Architecture.” Major General Chris Abutu Garuba, a former Bauchi State Governor, represented the former head of state.

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Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, has explained that corruption is the nigeria’s major problem.

Akpabio spoke on Monday at a town hall meeting in Abuja on the protection of the country’s oil and gas infrastructure.

According to Akpabio, international oil companies (IOCs) may be discouraged from remitting what is owed to host communities due to corruption, as such funds appear to be unaccounted for.

“The IOCs must have been frustrated by the manner in which the funds made available by NDDC were used. Despite the money that has so far gone into the NDDC, you cannot point to any significant development in any of the nine states,” he said.

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A nationwide blackout is on the horizon as electricity workers, under the auspices of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), have vowed to go on strike if the organized labor’s demand to sell Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to some investors is not met.

The union, which has threatened to resume the suspended nationwide protest if the government continues with its plan to sell the TCN, has also urged the National Assembly and Nigerians to oppose the sale of the TCN, which will leave the country with regrets and ‘had I known’ moments.

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Despite the arrest of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Nigerian military would continue its operations in the south-east.

According to military sources, the Nigerian Army and fighter planes scouring the South-East states would continue their operations.

IPOB and its security wing, Eastern Security Network, are reported to have gone far into Cameroonian territory, from which they will launch an attack at a later date, according to reports
The mission in the region has not been completed, according to military sources who spoke .The army has yet to order a troop pullout or halt operations in the South-East.

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During clashes in Borno, troops from the Joint Task Force in the North East killed 11 terrorists and captured a stockpile of rifles, ammo, and a truck loaded with petroleum goods.

The troops were part of “Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK),” according to Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations, in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja.

The toops of the 82 Task Force Battalion were on patrol along the Ngoshe –Ashigashiya Road, some 12 kilometers from the unit’s base, when they came face to face with Boko Haram terrorists near Daushe, according to Nwachukwu.

He said that five terrorists were killed in the violent fight, forcing the surviving terrorists to flee in disorder towards the Mandara highlands with many gunshot wounds.
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Sheikh Gumi, a popular Northern Islamic cleric, took to Facebook to respond to the arrest of four Oodua Nation supporters who were arrested by Lagos State Police for wearing charms on their bodies during a peaceful rally in Lagos yesterday.

Despite the warnings of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, that no agitators would be tolerated in Lagos State, people, particularly Yorubas, gathered to exercise their constitutional rights in the absence of heavily armed Forces. However, while the rally was taking place, a video of some miscreants being apprehended by the police while wearing charms went viral on social media.

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Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra have been asked to refrain from flying with Kenya Airways or purchasing products from the country.

Kennedy Ochi, the group’s head of membership and mobilization in Australia, announced this in a statement on Sunday.

Despite the Kenyan government’s denial, IPOB members and Nnamdi Kanu’s family claimed that the secessionist was arrested and extradited from Kenya.

Kanu, who is charged with treason, treasonable felony, terrorism, and illegal possession of firearms, among other things, jumped bail in 2017 and fled the country. The fmr London estate agent vanished in 2017 after being released on bail, only to resurface in Israel and then the UK.

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Joe Igbokwe, as we all know, is a prominent Nigerian politician from Nnewi, Anambra State. He is currently working as a Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos on drainage issues.

In recent news, Joe Igbokwe’s family members in Nnewi disowned him for celebrating the arrest of IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu by the federal government. According to a statement issued by the Igbokwe Royal family of Nnewi, they condemned their son Joe Igbokwe’s unpatriotic, Igbo-hating, and self-serving political action after Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was arrested by the federal government of Nigeria.

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While DSS agents were butchering Adogan, Majasola Igboho Oosa (May the peace and blessings of Eedua be with him always) had escaped to fight another day.

Ilana Omo Oodua, the umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, has claimed that during the raid on the Ibadan residence of Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho), operatives of the Department of State Services shot at one of Igboho’s associate, Adogan, 48 times before butchering him to death.

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The police in Lagos State have arrested scores of people suspected of taking part in the Saturday Oodua Nation rally in the Ojota area of the state.

The arrested suspects also had a large collection of charms, weapons and ammunition, and vehicles, which the police recovered.

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The Lagos State Police Command has issued a statement in response to the death of a teenage girl during a Yoruba Nation rally in Ojota.

Muyiwa Adejobi, Public Relations Officer, described

“the accusation” as a calculated attempt to create confusion and fear in the minds of the people.

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After Prince Harry flew in from California for the brief ceremony on what would have been Diana's 60th birthday, the brothers appeared together for the first time since the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.

The long-awaited Diana, Princess of Wales statue was finally unveiled on Thursday in a scaled-down ceremony that saw the dukes of Cambridge and Sussex reunited in tribute to their mother, despite their recent differences.

Prince William arrived shortly after Harry, and the two pulled a cord to unveil a bronze sculpture of Diana surrounded by three children in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace, her former London home.

Diana's siblings, Earl Spencer, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, and Lady Jane Fellowes, as well as the statue committee and others involved in the installation and garden design, were among those invited.

The Queen and Prince Charles were both absent.

Neither William nor Harry made a speech during the ceremony. “Today, on what would have been our mother's 60th birthday, we remember her love, strength, and personality – qualities that made her a force for good around the world, changing countless lives for the better,” they said in a brief joint statement released after the unveiling.

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Deji revealed this in a tweet condemning the government’s security operatives’ killing of two individuals in Igboho’s home.

Nigerian human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has accused the Nigerian government of putting firearms in the home of Yoruba freedom hero Sunday Adeyemi, also known as Sunday Igboho.

Deji revealed this in a tweet condemning the government’s security operatives’ killing of two individuals in Igboho’s home.

He further stated that Igboho should be grateful that government operatives had planted guns in his home rather than bombs.

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Boko Haram terrorists and bandits, according to Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, are distinct from the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, since they lack a recognized and centralised leadership.

Kanu, he added, is a visible and central leader who is based outside and calls for the country’s breakup.

el-Rufai made the remarks in response to a question from a Nigerian who wondered why bandits and terrorists in the north are not dealt with with the same severity as agitators in the south.

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Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said he will not join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), condemning governors who have done so.

It would be unimaginable for him to leave the main opposition party, he claimed.

“It’s not worth talking about. “How would any Nigerian feel if I discussed with the APCtomorrow?” the governor stated on Television’s current affairs program Politics Today on Thursday.

Governors and other PDPmembers who have defected to the APC have been admonished by him for being scared and intimidated by the party.

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Mike Ejiofor, the former director of the Department of State Services, has reacted to the arrest of IPOB leader Nnmadi Kanu.
In a report published by Reuben Abati, the former DSS boss slammed Nnmadi Kanu for staying outside the country and propagating Biafra while people were losing their lives in the South East. He said the leader of proscribed IPOB called Nigeria a zoo and made other reckless statements. In his words;

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The Theater Arts and Motion Picture Producers Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) has weighed in on Olarenwaju Oyiminka aka Baba Ijesha's legal situation.

On Saturday, the Nigerian Motion Picture Industry's Board of Trustees (BoT) and Elders addressed the media about the situation.
Baba Ijesha is charged with six counts, including indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault, and sexual assault by penetration.

However, he was granted N2 million bail by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja on Thursday.

TAMPAN BoT Chairman and Secretary Adebayo Salami and Jide Kosoko, respectively, criticized the "malicious damages" caused by "unruly persons who lack any shred of discipline and appear to feel above the law."

“We are especially worried about Iyabo Ojo's persistent negative statements about the association and the industry in general.”

Iyabo Ojo criticizes Yomi Fabiyi after Baba Ijesha embarrassed the Yoruba film business.

Despite the fact that they were opposed to all forms of sexual assault, Iyabo Ojo was accused of "reckless allegations, abuses, and shame of our sector" in the communique.

https://naturenex.net/youre-a-disgrace-to-the-movie-industry-iyabo-ojo-nkechi-blessing-and-others/

You may be one of more people who are lured into affiliate marketing. In fact, affiliate marketing is one of Internet's most efficient means of generating income. This fair agreement between the merchant and his affiliates is the result of each sale.
Like in other businesses, much of our profit in the marketing of affiliates depends on advertising, promotion and sale strategies of affiliates.

With the expansion of affiliate marketing every day, competition is increasing as a business .Affiliate marketer needs to be sufficiently creative to employ unique and effective ways of persuading prospective buyers to buy or use products and services offered.
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In recent years, weve seen a figurative explosion of home based business websites online. When once we only dreamed of having so many options available in order to individuals to make their own hours and work at home, the dream became a reality during covid when we were all stock at home during the lockdown.

Ecommerce has allowed people from all walks of life to meet the needs of their target market audience and offer them the sorts of products that they really want.

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I know you are probably thinking that slowing down to speed up is an oxy-slowpoke. But it’s true. You have to slow down to speed up your results.


why enterpreneurs must slow down to speed up


Let me explain.When I started my business, I had a brilliant coach who had a saying…

Slower + Smoother = Faster

At that time, I was running like a bull. I was determined to make my life and my business a success. But the problem was…I was breaking things along my fast-paced journey to the top.

And when you break things, you have to slow down even more to fix them. It’s almost like you have to do double the work.

The truth is I hated him when he would remind me that slowing down would get me there faster. I didn’t want to slow down. I wanted it faster. (Maybe you can relate?)

It reminds me of how a friend of mine goes about house projects. He will go to Home Depot with 17 projects that have to get done now. He gets his mind set on accomplishing all this stuff in one day. Weeks later he will realize that he didn’t measure everything properly (because he was in a hurry), didn’t think through everything he needed for the projects (multiple trips back to Home Depot and 4 – 5 times the cost) and his one day project has now morphed into a week of his time.

What finally got me thinking differently was a major realization. You know those a-ha moments when a light bulb goes off in your head and it’s as if your brain reprograms itself?

The cost of my fast-paced business growth was becoming too painful.

Here are some things that I realized were happening.

Maybe one or more will sound familiar to you too.

• I was exhausted and my body was showing signs of chronic fatigue.

• I was making expensive mistakes like picking a bad web designer, joining all the wrong networking groups and throwing money at any solution that promised to “fix” my problems.

• I wasn’t clearly communicating to my assistants and they were making mistakes.

• The quality of my administrative follow up was suffering so people were confused, frustrated or unhappy with the “process” of doing business with me.

• In my urgency to accomplish results, I wouldn’t slow down enough to plan so things cost more and took longer than I imagined.

Ugh. I still remember the feeling when I woke up and realized that trying to move at the speed of light was actually causing more damage than good.

The remedy was, and I still have to remind myself of every day, is to slow down to speed up.

Here are four new habits I practice that keep me in the slower + smoother = faster mindset:

• Create space for me first. I take Mondays and many Fridays off. Sometimes I just sit in my chair outside and read a book. If I start to feel stressed, I ask my assistant to block some big chunks in my calendar to regroup. Taking care of me is vital to having the energy to manage my business.

• Start with a lifestyle plan. If you don’t know what you want in your life to look and feel like, you will absolutely build a business that fills up all your time and energy. When faced with a decision for growing my business, I always ask myself, “How will this help me experience more freedom?” It’s easy to get distracted with what you “should” do versus what will get you the lifestyle you want.

• Plan first, execute second. My team and I have a process of meeting to plan out how we will accomplish a goal, then writing it all down, then starting the action. It ends up saving us tons of time, avoiding miscommunications and getting the desired outcome faster!

• Hire good people slowly. It doesn’t matter how great someone looks on paper. Hiring the best contractor or employee requires some certain steps and clarity on your part first. If you follow the proper process of bringing on good people, you will avoid the massive problems of having to fire a bad apple.

I know that you want to accomplish a lot of things this year. Your list is probably at least five pages long. Just remember to check in on HOW you are getting there. There are some costs you can never recover.


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If you want to know how to raise capital for your business, you’re not alone. In 2021, small businesses used some form of financing.

While money doesn’t grow on trees, there are a number of ways you can seek funding for your business—some more traditional than others.

Here are six ways you can raise the money you need to expand your business.

1. Bootstrap your business
Provided that your business isn’t operating in an industry that requires lots of startup capital, like manufacturing or transportation, you can potentially fund your own venture—and it may be more feasible than you think.

For instance, even if you don’t have enough in savings to run the operation, you could get a 0% / low interest APR business credit card, offering you the chance to borrow cash for a period of time without incurring interest.

Perhaps you think funding the business yourself carries lots of risk—and it does. But it’s important to consider your potential.

Brent Gleeson, a leadership and team building coach specializing in organizational transformations, states, “if you believe in your vision and have an absolute refusal to accept failure as an option, you should feel comfortable investing your own money into the business.”

Investing some of your own money will usually make investors and lenders more willing to partner with you down the line.

2. Launch a crowdfunding campaign

There are many crowdfunding success stories out there. And with the right product and pitch, you can be one of them.

For instance, in 2013, Formlabs, a maker of affordable desktop 3D printers, raised $3 million on Kickstarter. This capital allowed the company to scale their operation and achieve their goal of manufacturing affordable 3D printers for the public.

Eventually, the 3D printer maker caught the attention of venture capitalists. During a series A round, Formlabs closed $19 million in investments, giving them the chance to expand beyond their initial goals.

Crowdfunding gives you the opportunity to connect with like-minded people who you wouldn’t normally be able to engage. You can gauge interest in your product and understand what’s resonating with people and what’s not. This shows you how to improve your product and your pitch. Most importantly, crowdfunding can help you raise money to fund your business.

So, how do you launch a successful crowdfunding campaign to raise capital for your business?

Nathan Resnick, a serial entrepreneur who’s had success raising money on crowdfunding sites, stresses that you must develop your story, as “people on crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter or Indiegogo want to know how you turned your idea into a reality.”

Your video pitch must show the value of your product, the need it serves, and why you require support. Having a good website and doing PR outreach helps as well.

3. Apply for a loan

Even as technology creates new ways of raising capital, traditional financing products remain the primary way small businesses fund their operations. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), almost 75% of financing for new firms comes from business loans, credit cards, and lines of credit.

Generally speaking, the small business loans with the most favorable rates and terms are going to be SBA loans and term loans from banks and other financial institutions. To get approved, you typically need to meet requirements like the following:

You have been in business for 2 years or more

The business has strong annual revenues (typically at least $100,000)

Good credit (like a score of 640+)

These aren’t hard and fast rules and will differ depending on the lender. If you don’t qualify for a term loan with a good APR, there are other, albeit more expensive, types of funding available.

If you have outstanding invoices, you could opt for invoice financing to get that money faster. Or, if you need cash for machinery, tech devices, office furniture, or something similar, consider equipment financing.

Before applying for a small business loan, make sure to prepare any loan documents you’ll need to show ahead of time. You’ll be asked to show a profit and loss statement, balance sheets, tax returns and bank statements. In some cases your personal information may be checked as well.

4. Raise capital by asking friends and family

Raising capital through friends and family is a viable option for many. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, 5% of US adults have invested in a company started by someone they know.

Caron Beesley, a content marketing specialist and SBA contributor, advises that you ideally select a friend or family member with solid business skills. She also suggests that you “narrow your list down to friends or family who have faith that you will succeed, who understand your plans, and who are clear about the risks.”

Once you’ve done that, Beesley stresses that you must demonstrate passion and due diligence by having a sound business plan and direction. Also, be realistic about how much money is needed.

Finally, make sure to agree on what form the funding will take. They could be a loan or equity in your company. If the money is a loan, agree to a repayment plan.

5. Find an angel investor

By definition, angel investors are accredited individuals with a huge net worth. They typically operate alone, but may team up with other angel investors and form a fund.

Knowing this, angel investors can be a good source of capital for your business. First, you must have a solid business plan put together and a great pitch ready. You have to capture their attention with enthusiasm and promising data points about your company’s current situation and future potential.

You may be wondering how you find angel investors. This might seem difficult, but many resources exist.

6. Get investment from venture capitalists

Venture capitalists (VCs) typically want to invest in slightly more mature companies than angel investors and sometimes want to have more of a say in managing the day-to-day operations.

Since VCs have a responsibility to achieve certain returns for the firm or fund, they want scalable and cash-flow positive companies with proven and scalable products and businesses.

If your company satisfies these requirements, you could apply for an investment with a VC firm. It’s not the easiest thing to accomplish, but plenty of small businesses have done it successfully.

Your pitch is crucial to obtaining funding. Sequoia, one of the most successful VC firms on the planet, stresses, “you need to convey the main reasons why an investor should love your business in the first 5 minutes.” Sequoia partners state you can do this in three simple steps, which are:

Explain what’s changed. Detail the innovation, industry shift, or problem that presents substantial opportunity for your company.

Explain what you do. In one sentence, show how your company can capitalize on this opportunity.

Explain the facts. Get to your company’s story and financials quickly. Lay out the opportunity with numbers. Discuss the team and their abilities and experience.

Get the capital you need to drive forward

The key lesson here is that you have many options for financing your business. Don’t get discouraged if one doesn’t work out. By demonstrating due diligence and being resourceful and persistent, you can raise the capital you need.

Then, money will no longer hold back your business. You’ll be free to expand.

Courtsey: Meredith Wood is the Editor-in-Chief at Fundera,
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For many, nothing matches the thrill of knowing you made a bundle investing in a certain stock or fund. But when the market begins to drop, investment fears set in. Those fears can take over your capacity to manage your money and investments successfully, unless you confront them head-on.

Warren Buffett's Ideas Regarding Investment Fears

Consider the advice of financier Warren Buffet:

• According to Buffet, people who place money in the stock market should do so with a long-term outlook. You need to be comfortable with short-term losses to reap the rewards of long-term gains.

• Interestingly, Buffet postulates that the two emotions most experienced by those who invest in the market or some other business are greed and fear.


Additional Points to Ponder Regarding Your Investment Fears

1. A word to the wise. Ask yourself how you can apply Warren Buffet's sage advice to your investment portfolio.

• Take your current situation into consideration: if you're due to retire in 5 years, you might not have enough time to invest in aggressive growth stocks and experience growth. However, if you still have 15 or 20 more years of working and saving, Buffett's logic might work for you.

2. Be vigilant about diversifying. Diversification provides some built-in protection against suffering major losses in the market.

3. Avoid letting your fear run amuck. It's best not to let your fear consume you to the degree that you're withdrawing from opportunities to invest and reap benefits long-term.

Confronting and Handling Your Investment Fears

How can you minimize your investment fears?

1. Recognize that fear is a normal human emotion .You're bound to experience fear at some points in your life and in varying situations.

• Fear is healthy in the sense that if your gut is telling you something is scary, there may be a good reason for that fear. But if you can reason through the fear - in this case, your investment fear - you stand to experience healthy increases in your accounts.

2. Minimize your risks. Remind yourself that if you've diversified your investment portfolio as investment experts suggest, your chances of losing large amounts of money are greatly reduced.

3. Make wise investments in spite of your fear. Thoroughly research your investments and establish "Feel the fear and do it anyway" as your personal mantra. With judicious investments, your money will grow and this, in itself, may lessen your fears.

• Make one or two investments when prices are down, as long as you've got some years to watch your money build.

• As your profits grow, make a few more investments. Getting used to making investments puts this activity into your comfort zone, where it's less scary.

Learning to confront and handle your investment fears are important aspects of your investment life. Gathering information from market experts, such as Warren Buffet, and examining your feelings about investing can make the difference between allowing your fear to consume you and moving through your fear to skillfully manage your portfolio.


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I discovered that most business owners rely on just two or three strategies to attract new business. Even well-established companies tend to rely on one or two strategies. However, there is a multitude of ways to drive new business to your door. Here are a few:

Networking.
Perhaps the most commonly used approach by small business owners. However, it is often poorly executed. Many people attend a networking function and take the wrong approach by trying to meet as many people as they can. They bounce from person to person, handing out business cards like it is an Olympic event and they are vying for the gold medal. They fail to realize that the most effective way to network is to cultivate relationships and give referrals to other members first.

Referrals.
This marketing strategy places a close second in preferred methods of generating new business leads. The key here is to develop a systematic approach to ensure that you take proactive approach instead than a passive one. Rather than assuming that satisfied client will refer someone to you, ask for that referral. Tell people who your ideal client is and ask for their help in finding these types of clients. The real estate agent who represented the seller when we bought our house, sends us a card every year and reminds us that she loves referrals. It is not pushy, does not sound like she’s begging, and I’m confident it helps generate new leads.

Writing.
This often under-utilized strategy is an excellent way to become recognized as an industry expert. Every industry has trade magazines and most are hungry for good content. The Internet is also filled with websites and e-zines looking for material to send to their subscribers and customers. I now write at least one article every month and send it to more than two hundred publications. This strategy alone has helped drive more traffic to my website more than anything else. It is sometimes challenging to come up with ideas and to write an 800 word article but the investment of time and effort is definitely worth it.

Newsletters.
This is another powerful technique to keep your name in front of your customers and prospects. Provide key insight into business challenges and offer solutions to them. In other words, help your prospects and customers solve problems. Some newsletters are nothing more than advertising so be sure to provide valuable information to your customer. Although it is less expensive to send a newsletter electronically you can issue it in paper format. A local real estate agent regularly sends out a one-page update of the housing market in our neighborhood.

Cold calling.
Without a doubt, this is usually the most challenging way to market a business - I know very few people who actually enjoy cold calling. However, it can be a good way to uncover qualified prospects in a relatively short period of time. Be sure to start your conversation with a good opening to capture the other person’s attention.

Give free information.
I have used this approach on my website and have increased the number of subscribers to my newsletter in the last year. You do not need to give away ALL the information relevant to your product or service. Instead, offer information that will help your target market with their problems.

Offer a guarantee.
A concern many people have when changing suppliers is the risk associated with the change. They may not be completely satisfied with their existing supplier but the risk of choosing a supplier who may be worse can prevent them from changing. Eliminate this concern and offer a guarantee.

Advertising.
This can be a great strategy if you know how to create a good ad. The best marketers know that great sales copy is what makes the difference; I have experienced this first-hand. Create a great ad by concentrating on the problem you can solve.

There are many other ways to market your business and generate new business leads. However, the ideas I mentioned in this article are effective low- or no-cost options. Use them consistently and watch your sales grow.


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