WebsitesGiveBack For Small Business Series featuring Preferred Tree Care in Arvada, CO

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Preferred Tree Care has been a client of ours from early on and we love them! Travis, the owner, is one of a kind and we consider him a valued friend! He wasn’t sure who to trust when it came to a website; however, he was referred to us by another client and we bonded quickly and it’s been a great relationship ever since. So … if you’re in Colorado and you need superior tree care with a company you can trust, you need to contact Travis today!

Preferred Tree Care is a family-owned company providing commercial and residential tree services for ALL of Colorado for over 20 years. Their trained experts specialize in tree removal and tree care. They’d be happy to help you with any of your tree needs and they guarantee 100% same day response on all of your inquiries.

Located in beautiful Arvada, Colorado, owner Travis has established Preferred Tree Care as the trusted leader in tree removal and maintenance. They provide residential and commercial services throughout the State of Colorado. They serve Arvada — Wheat Ridge — West Denver — Golden — Westminster — Northglenn — Thornton.

When you have an emergency you need to find a tree service company you can trust to be responsive, and have the proper equipment to handle the situation quickly and reduce additional risk and damage to your property. Preferred provides trained technicians who specialize in fire and beetle kill mitigation.

Preferred Tree Care not only has a long history of helping clients with tree-related emergencies, we consider ourselves to be Colorado’s foremost experts when it comes to handling fallen, weakened and stressed trees that require a rapid-response to these often unforeseen and unexpected situations.

When you work with Preferred Tree Care you know you are in good hands with experts with a company that provides:

  • Seasoned tree service professionals who are legal residents of the US — no day laborers or unskilled workers are employed
  • An arborculturalist trained to handle the most dire situations
  • A company with the equipment to handle both large and small jobs — each job performed with expertise and care

Their services include tree removal, pruning and emergency tree services.

So when severe weather strikes, a tree accident happens or you discover a tree in need of rapid care, you can be confident that the right choice is always Preferred Tree Care.

Visit Preferred Tree Care on the web at www.preferredtreecare.net for discount specials or call them to speak with Travis at 720-422-5951 – tell him Elena from WebsitesGiveBack sent you! wlEmoticon smile WebsitesGiveBack For Small Business Series featuring Preferred Tree Care in Arvada, CO

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WebsitesGiveBack For Small Business Series featuring Mike’s Tire & Service Center serving Greensboro, NC

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Mike’s Tire and Service Center is a full-service company located in beautiful Greensboro, North Carolina. For over 40 years, they have been providing the community with comprehensive auto repair services, fair prices and quality workmanship. They also serve High Point, Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Stokesdale, Archdale, McLeansville, Winston Salem, and Kernersville.

WebsitesGiveBack is happy to share wonderful businesses like this with others!

At Mike’s Tire and Service Center, they believe in giving exceptional customer service and ultimate customer satisfaction. They work on all makes and models of vehicles. Family owned and operated, they make certain your vehicle is in top working condition. Trust their mechanics for , brake service, transmission service, undercar services, heating/air conditioning, electrical, engine services, towing, electronic service and more. At Mike’s Tire and Service Center — it is done fair — done honest — and done right!

To keep your vehicle running properly at all times, Mike’s Tire and Service Center offers a number of services that are carried out by our certified, expert auto service and repair technicians who have over 40 years of experience performing everything from oil changes to a complete engine overhaul.

They use high-tech diagnostic equipment to guarantee your vehicle is repaired and/or serviced correctly the first time around, and they only use the highest quality replacement parts, filters, oils, and components when it comes to your car.

Their an accredited by the BBB and have excellent reviews!

Mike’s Tire & Service Center

Here are just some of the services Mike’s provides:

  • Distributorless Ignition
  • Fuel Injection
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Wires & Cables
  • Oil, Lube, and Filter
  • Spark Plugs

Undercar Services:

  • Alignment
  • Anti-lock Brakes
  • Brakes
  • Chassis
  • Driveline
  • Exhaust
  • Shocks
  • Tires

Brakes

  • Pad and Shoe replacement
  • Resurface rotors
  • Caliper replacement
  • Brake hoses
  • Brake fluid flushing
  • Wheel bearings
  • Anti-Lock Brake Systems

Heating/Cooling Services

  • Air Conditioning
  • Belts and Hoses
  • Radiators

General Services

  • Import General Repair
  • Domestic General Repair
  • Fleet Repairs
  • Off-Road Vehicle Repairs

Transmission Services

  • Automatic Transmission
  • Clutches
  • 4 Wheel Transmissions
  • Front wheel transmissions
  • Manual transmissions

Visit their website today and be sure to “like” them on Facebook!

Know what your customers want most and what your company does best. Focus on where those two meet. Kevin Stirtz

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WebsitesGiveBack For Small Business Series featuring RLB SVCS, INC. serving Northern VA

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We family businesses (of course wlEmoticon winkingsmile WebsitesGiveBack For Small Business Series featuring RLB SVCS, INC. serving Northern VA) and we love RLB SVCS., INC., a family-owned and operated small company. Bob Beckwith is the Master Plumber, Master hot water heating specialist and Master gas-fitter. He is in the field and will be doing the work for you. His wife, Sandra, is in the office and handles all the administrative part of the business and answers the phones. When you call, your call will be answered by a person, not a machine. Bob and Sandra strive to establish long-lasting relationships with their customers by providing quality service at reasonable rates.

Over the years, RLB SVCS., INC. has established a reputation for quality work and dependability at a reasonable price. RLB specializes in residential and commercial plumbing, hot water heating and gas-fitting.

For all your residential and commercial plumbing, hot water heating (boilers/hot water heaters) and gas fitting needs, RLB SVCS., INC. is only a phone call away.

So why RLB SVSC, INC.?

  • Over 40 years of work experience
  • Quality Service and Competitive Prices
  • Residential/Commercial Plumbing Services, Repairs and Installations
  • Hot Water Heating Services, Repairs and Installations
  • All Gas Work
  • Fully Licensed and Insured
  • 10% Senior Citizen Discount
  • MC/VISA/AMEX accepted

Just some of the services they offer are:

  • Gas Fireplaces
  • Gas Logs
  • Gas Ranges
  • Gas Stoves
  • Gas Water Heaters
  • Plumbing Inspections
  • Installation
  • Maintenance
  • Natural Gas Lines
  • Bath & Kitchen Remodeling
  • Boiler Service/Installation
  • Code Violation Repairs
  • Construction
  • Drain Cleaning
  • Drain Maintenance/Repair
  • Drain Trap Treatment
  • and many more!

Be sure to contact RLB SVCS, INC. today for all your plumbing, gas and hot water need in the Northern Virginia area by calling 703-330-0400 or visit their website at http://www.rlbsvcsinc.com/ and read their many great reviews!

RLB SVCS, INC.– Manassas, VA

 

We are glad to call Bob and Sandra both our client and friends – it was an honor to be chosen to do their website and help build their online presence. We wish them the continued success they deserve!

Know what your customers want most and what your company does best. Focus on where those two meet. Kevin Stirtz

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Websites for Small Business Series featuring Forest Woods Floral and Events Design in Cleveland, OH

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Ahh … Forest Woods, just the name gives you a feeling of calm and security! And if you’re a nervous bride-to-be or planning a big event feeling calm and secure is just what you need to feel! Go no further … Vince DiCillo, owner of Forest Woods takes care of everything!

Designing an event is a unique, artistic production. The setting, theme, lighting, color scheme, décor and ambiance all need to be carefully directed for the event to reflect the sentiment the host wishes to share with guests.

The team at Forest Woods is a combination of talented artists and a dedicated crew, transforming your event visions into realities and memories that will inspire and delight you and your guests.

Everyone LOVES flowers! Working through a design theme to choose the right flowers that make up the overall look is time well spent. It only seems to make sense to take more time to consider what the right vessel is to hold the lovely arrangements.

Because they always remember that every occasion is unique, each reception, each event is a unique opportunity to put the talent of Forest Woods at your .

Whether it is a wedding, bar-mitzvah or a themed party, Forest Woods designs and creates the ambiance you want, from the casual centerpiece to the floral candelabra. If your party needs special props or displays, Forest Woods has a wide variety of vases and accessories.

Vince is a master at the use of flowers and colors to compliment any scheme. When you visit with Vince, you will never look at photographs from other weddings or he has created in the past. Vince prides himself on building, designing and creating something that will always be unique to each individual’s preference.\

Vince is one-of-a-kind and so are his creative talents! WebsitesGiveBack especially loves Vince, as he has been a joy to work with! It’s been a sincere privilege for him to place his trust in us to build his website.  Forest Woods has an excellent reputation and we hope we portray their fabulous and creative genius well!

 

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Watch Vince’s video to see his creative mastery!

Forest Woods Specializing in Floral Design | 216-598-4208

 

Be sure to visit Forest Woods online and to “like” them on Facebook today! We hope you’re able to use Forest Woods for your special event. Let us know if you do!

Being on par in terms of price and quality only gets you into the game. Service wins the gameTony Allesandra

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Websites for Small Business Series featuring GNS Roofing Corp. | Stephens City, VA

GNS Roofing thumb1 Websites for Small Business Series featuring GNS Roofing Corp. | Stephens City, VAGNS Corp. in Stephens City, VA is a full service contractor specializing in the residential application of a variety of materials. They have been proudly serving the Northern Shenandoah Valley for over 10 years with an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality at the best price. They are the best roofing and roof repair company in the Stephens City, Winchester, and Front Royal, Virginia area!

GNS Roofing offers an extensive selection of roofing products and materials for all types of roofs from the classic older home to the expansive roofs in more modern homes. You can depend on their expertise, speed, and cleanliness. They are passionate about providing their customers with caring and informed service, the “right” products, and superior workmanship. Their experienced and professional team is ready to assist you throughout the project and we are geared to a most satisfactory completion. They guarantee it!

Owner, Jose Sobalvarro chose WebsitesGiveBack to create a professional website for his after having a less than fruitful experiences with other website companies. Jose is a man of integrity and knowing he offers the best service and value to his customers makes working with him an even more rewarding experience. It’s a privilege to work closely and design websites and videos for other local businesses in the Front Royal, VA and surrounding areas – they’re our neighbors and we appreciate them!

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GNS Roofing Corp. covers a wide range of roofing services. They are locally owned, licensed and insured, use only quality materials and offer prompt, reliable, friendly service, with free written quotes and fair prices.

GNS Roofing–Stephens City, VA | 540-303-9017 | Call today!

 

Services they provide include: new roofs, roof repairs, roof vents, re-roofs, fan installation, roof maintenance, chimney flashing , and skylights.

They use only quality materials such as TAMKO, Timberline, and CertainTeed.

Please be sure to visit GNS Roofing to get a free estimate and meet with Jose personally.  Also take time to visit them and “like” them on Facebook too!

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Websites for Small Business Series featuring Liberty Lawn & Landscaping in Fredericksburg, VA

Liberty Lawn thumb Websites for Small Business Series featuring Liberty Lawn & Landscaping in Fredericksburg, VA Owner Chris Bambakakis and Co-Owner Timothy Walter of Liberty Lawn & Landscaping LLC were our very first and remain our very best! Great men of integrity and faith, they know how to operate a fantastic company. They do their best because they believe their deserve the best (don’t we wish all companies felt this way). It is a privilege to call Chris  and Timothy clients, as well as friends. For unbeatable customer service and care for all your lawn care needs and design, call Liberty Lawn & Landscaping!

Liberty Lawn & Landscaping has provided outstanding service to their clients for over 6 years. They are proud to provide affordable lawn care, seasonal landscape maintenance, and other customized landscaping and hardscape services to meet your needs. Our experienced specialists guarantee a design suitable to your taste and budget with clean, prompt service at a competitive price.

They enjoy working with many people with many different needs — from building a two story wall — to putting up a mailbox – to debris removal.

Liberty Lawn & Landscaping has an on staff landscape designer to give your lawn the professional look you AND your neighbors will enjoy all year long.

Some of Liberty’s services are:

Landscape Services such as landscape clean-up, seasonal plants, mulching, , lawn mowing and gutter cleaning.

Hardscape Design and Installation includes , retaining walls, outdoor living, kitchenettes, fireplaces, lighting, pavers, walkway, driveway, block and veneer-flagstone-natural stone.

Please call 540-295-7947 or visit Liberty Lawn & Landscaping today to get started on a beautiful lawn tomorrow!

Be sure to visit and “like” their Facebook page too!

 

Liberty Lawn & Landscaping

Be sure to watch this video to see their wonderful work!

We hope you enjoy WebsitesGiveBack featuring the businesses we serve and are privileged to do their and video; helping  make their business more relevant online (because every business needs a website!). We want to share them with you because they’re just plain worthy and so are you!

Spend a lot of time talking to customers face to face. You’d be amazed how many companies don’t listen to their customers. Ross Perot

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Do Nothing Half-Adz.

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The term “” has an interesting history that’s rather amusing. “” originated from “half-adz.” An adz is a tool with a curved, axe-type blade used for shaping wood. If you were wealthy and wanted a new fireplace, the mantle could be shaped using an adz to finish both the front and back. However, the back of the mantle isn’t visible. If you wanted to save money you could have only the front of the mantle shaped and leave the back as the rough, unfinished wood. Since there was less labor, this cheaper job was a “half-adz” job. This “half-adz” woodworking term has evolved into today’s “”, and now means minimal effort was expended to accomplish the task. Who knew? We’re all the better for knowing that eh?!

Do nothing half-assed, half-adz, half-way, half-arsed (for my British friends), half-whatever! Another one of my favorites, is the reference to being “not hot or cold, but being ” (Rev. 3:16).  Blah! Yucky! Phooey! To not live lukewarm is how I try very much to live my life. (It also comes with a slightly manic personality like mine (yes, I know, it explains a lot)). And for me that isn’t confined to one aspect of life, it’s across-the-board.

Over the last several months I went cold or completely “half-adz” cold on what we were trying to do in business; what the goal was and what I was seeking to accomplish. Since for me, it’s all or nothing – I’m either in or out, I had to step out for awhile and reassess; to temper. It’s a painful realization to know that you cannot be all things to all people or have too full of a plate. Something suffers and the plate spills over making quite a mess. My method is to retreat and peel back the layers. So that’s what I’ve done, that’s what we’ve done. For several months we reevaluated the website design aspect to our business (WebsitesGiveBack) and realized that adding video was a wise choice to implement in what we already offer small business. So we shifted our focus and jumped in learning more about the market in addition to the smart website designs we offer. It’s actually working out quite well and has attracted more website business our way as well.

With reevaluation of our business, came changes to the purpose of this blog as well. We all know the importance of having a blog and for small business, especially one like ours, it’s a must. I want to be upfront and say that’s what I’m going to make the focus of this going forward … our business.  I’ll be doing a mix up. Part of the mix will be showcasing our videos and sharing information about the companies behind them, as it benefits both us and the business. The other portion will be me throwing in my two cents worth about our small business experience ; much like before, just my own thoughts and opinions (be on the lookout wlEmoticon winkingsmile Do Nothing Half Adz.) about this journey we’re on as small business owners.

We talk to literally hundreds of businesses a month in various fields. With that comes a lot of insight, a pulse if you will, on the direction of the winds of economy and business. We’re talking to the truly small business person who has a great deal at stake and puts a lot into their business and livelihood. We have a large heart for every single one that we have the privilege of talking with holding  hope of helping them in some way achieve a goal, better their business, increase revenues, etc.

For the wonderful souls I’ve met since I started blogging whom have been ultra kind and supportive and some who even wondered where I went, I’m humbly grateful to you. As well, I won’t take offense at all if you choose to unsubscribe  – this may be a bit dry and yes, I’m focusing on getting business too. I do sincerely hope though that we continue to offer something of value in the way of small business and a little bit of every day life.

Happy New Year! I pray 2013 is an amazing, worthy year for everyone!

Because you can’t do anything halfway, you’ve got to go all the way in anything you do. Jerry Bruckheimer

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Two Ears and One Mouth.

We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. Epictetus

 

Talking more than in says …

I know better than you.

What you say really doesn’t matter.

It’s really all about me.

I’m more interesting than you.

Bottom line, I just want to make the sale.

Listening more than talking in sales says …

You know what you need more than I do.

What you say matters.

You’re important and I value you.

Let’s focus on your needs and nothing else.

Bottom line, I want to make the sale if it’s a fit for you.

We’ve done a lot more listening than talking lately and we’ve learned a lot. We’ve heard what want and what they don’t want or need right now. We’ve made some significant changes based on simply listening that both benefit small business and us as company. We’re still doing website design and we’ve now expanded to doing custom motion graphic videos for both websites and any online line and social media marketing. We’ll share more about this expansion in the next blog post. We know it’s been awhile and we appreciate if you’re still with us! wlEmoticon smile Two Ears and One Mouth.

Wishing you a happy Monday and a fantastic, productive week!

Many a man would rather you heard his story than granted his request. — Phillip Stanhope Earl of Chesterfield

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Today We Eat Steak!

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Yes today,  I feel like a steak. No, I don’t actually feel like a steak, but I’d like to eat one! OK, so today I’d like to eat a steak! Gosh, I need to explain. I live in rather a small town and if something new pops up, well, everyone wants to know about it and I’m no exception. Recently, in the local paper was a full page color ad for a new restaurant, Joe’s Steakhouse. Wow! Now I do recall a place being renovated on my weekend jaunts to feed lonely horses with my sweet one and it’s but a country mile from my home … who knew! I had to check to see if they had a website (if not, I’d be all over it of course) and they do and it’s nice and welcoming. I think I’m going to like Joe’s.

No, I Don’t Know Them and I’m Not Looking for a Free Meal.

Now I swear these people don’t have a clue  I even exist and I’m not plugging them for a free meal. I can’t give a food review and why would anyone care because most who would read this are quite a good distance. (I don’t think Front Royal is on anyone’s bucket list. Too bad for them.) The only review I can give is what the inside looks like (from their website) and well … its “steakhouse-ish”. It’s a definite goal on my list; a future reward. The point to all this is, I a good story and every small business has one. I Joe’s story … it’s short, sweet, and it’s inspiring. I won’t spoil it you’ll have to read it.

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Work Smarter, Not Harder.

has recently decided to make some significant changes. Some hard lessons learned – the biggest being “work smarter, not harder”. We’ve spent the last two years working extremely hard and that journey has led us to this chapter. We’ve been strictly a website design company and now we have added videos to use for websites, social media and various marketing. They’re made to inform, educate and entertain the businesses they feature. We’re pretty excited and today is the first page in this new chapter. Today we eat steak! 

Today like all others, is an opportunity

to new start

to change things

to make things right

to end bad habits

to make new goals

to forgive and to forget

to love again

to say your sorry and make amends

to tear down and to rebuild

to add on

and take away

it’s my opportunity – it’s your opportunity

What If I’m a ?

I know, I know … Jack is going to ask, “What if you’re a vegetarian?” and Bill will say something along the lines of, “What kind of steak?” or “What if I want a hamburger instead?” Ah, but were talkin’ Mr. Dorman and anything with food, he’s in!  But getting back … don’t be afraid to change directions or take a flying leap (in a good way!).  Be forgiving of yourself and know that whatever it is you do today, it’s the past - your journey filled with all the ups and downs and twist and turns that brought you to this very moment  and that’s a good thing! Always … be courageous!

Today we eat steak!

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” -Andre Gide

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Long Spoons.

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FEED ONE ANOTHER.

Upon his death a man was given a tour of both heaven and hell, so he could select his final destination. First he was taken to hell. He saw a lot of people sitting at a long banquet table loaded with all kinds of delicious food. However, he noticed that all the people seated were unhappy, and looked frustrated. They each had a fork strapped to the left arm and a knife strapped to the right arm – they had no elbows. Each had a four-foot handle which made it impossible for them to eat. With all kinds of good in front of them they were not able to taste any of it. After this scene in hell he was taken on a tour of heaven. He noticed that the people in heaven were also seated at a long banquet table loaded with all kinds of delicious good. There was a difference here because he noticed that the people here were cheerful and enjoying themselves. They also had forks and knives with a four-foot handle – they had no elbows. They were busy eating because they were feeding each other. Each person in heaven was feeding the one across the table from him and was being fed in return. The people in hell were unable to eat because they were trying to feed only themselves.

This is one of my all time favorite stories.There are different versions of titled, “Long Spoons” which are so worth looking up; as many give greater, more elaborate details – making it even more profound and beautiful.

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This story is about interdependence. Interdependence is defined as, “dependence between two or more people, groups, or things; mutually reliant on each other. In all aspects of life we experience interdependence – no man is an island (despite many who think they are). Being interdependent is obvious in our personal relationships and family lives.Yet, it’s interesting to reflect on interdependence in the work and world; heck, even in the blogging world. In business we need people to buy our goods or services; help spread the word, promote us, pay us and so on. When we write, we want (we need) people to read and to interact with us. I think sometimes we feel alone on these different journeys. Maybe not the entire time, but perhaps just down different roads we turn before reaching yet another crossroad. Those are the times of great reflection and times when we need to reach out most. Having someone to relate to – to cheer us on – to go through the mud with makes all the difference. Often, it gives us the strength to be the hand, the shoulder or the rock for the next person at the crossroad of their journey. We learn that the journey never really ends; there’s no final destination, except perhaps at death and even then …

CHOICE.

We’ll always have the need for others; others will always need us. I choose to live heaven on earth and feed others in any way I can; hopefully, in the most positive, productive and loving way I can. I am assured too that I will fall, I will fail and I will ask for forgiveness (forgiveness of others and myself).

Do you make the choice to “feed others” or “starve”?

Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat. Mother Teresa
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Some Days a Diamond, Some Days are Stone.

Some days are diamonds, some days are
Some time the hard times won’t leave me alone
Some times the cold winds blow a chill in my bones
Some days are diamonds, some days are stone.

Words/music by Dick Feller Sung by

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Diamond? Stone?

My body clock decides to not work and I’m late, which means my child is rushing too. The day starts off well … not very sparkly.

Diamond: I keep my attitude in check making a conscious effort to be in the moment and happy for and with my child.

Stone: I get frustrated and take it out on my child blaming everyone and everything.

I choose a diamond day!

A client I had hoped would close on a has decided against it.

Diamond: I sincerely wish them luck; leaving the door open if things change or for future referrals.

Stone: I am rude; taking their decision personally.

I choose a diamond day! Continue reading

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You’re Dead to Me … (if you don’t have a website).

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Fredo, you’re nothing to me now. You’re not a brother, you’re not a friend. I don’t want to know you or what you do. I don’t want to see you at the hotels, I don’t want you near my house. When you see our mother, I want to know a day in advance, so I won’t be there. You understand? “ (by Michael Corleone) Basically … You’re dead to me.

I so get this. Ok, so I’m part Italian, though I feel that dominates my entire personality at times, and anyone who knows me knows that when I’m done, I’m done and basically … “you’re dead to me”. It’s just part of my make up. But heck …

I’m Not the Only One Who Feels That Way.

Let me tell you … if you’re a and you don’t have a ; you’re dead to a lot more folks than just me. They may not utter the exact words “you’re dead to me”, but they very well may use the word, “Next!” If you’re a plumber, roofer, electrician or any business in the trades and someone is looking up your and all that comes up is an online listing with just your name and a phone number, then you can pretty much be sure you are missing business … period. Continue reading

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Is Your Website Relationship Like a Sad Country Song?

 

 

Alright I’m showing my age here. The Muppets must have had a lot of clout (or is it Klout?!) taking big stars (of the day) like Mac Davis and making them wear outfits like this!! Niiice look there Mac! Yikes!! Too funny!

Baby, baby don’t get hooked on me.
‘Cause I’ll just use you then I’ll set you free.
Girl don’t let your life get tangled up with mine,
’cause I’ll just leave you, I can’t take no clinging vine.

Bliss.

Ah bliss, you’ve just signed (your life away) a contract for a new website for your and you’re on top of the world. It’s like a new love and your giddy with delight! You feel like one heck of a hottie because for weeks you were pursued and wooed and oh the time and attention you were given! You finally took the leap, hitched a ride to their star and you’re off on a new adventure sailing unchartered waters(get a lifejacket!). You’re so smitten with your webmaster!

Obsessive. Suspicious.

A few days go by and your gathering necessary information to pass along, but you notice something’s a bit different; you’re phone isn’t ringing as much. Hmm … You find yourself constantly checking your email and messages being even more obsessive than usual. You dial their number and hang up a few times before you actually let it go through. There’s a bit of a role reversal occurring and it makes you slightly uneasy. Soon you realize you’re making all the calls and you never speak to the original pursuer again because they’re never available or your told they’ll “call you back”. You start feeling insecure, even jealous, wondering if you’re not the apple of their eye after all. Continue reading

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Why Kiss a Frog When You Can Kiss a Moose Instead?!

Kissing a Frog.

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So do you really have to “kiss a few frogs to find a prince?” What if the frog never turns into your prince? How disappointing ey? Then I ask, why just kiss a frog when you can kiss a moose instead?! That’s right, do something totally unexpected! (Hmm … while on the topic of frogs and princes, check out Lori Gosselin’s latest post, Do You Believe in Happily Ever After? – you’ll love it!)

Kissing a Moose.

I have an affinity towards moose for some reason. I have about a dozen moose ornaments from Lenox I’ve collected over the years and love bringing them out each Christmas. So naturally I melted when I saw this photo and I knew there was a blog post just waiting to be written. (Actually my mother sent this to me and said, “Any blog possibilities?” Ah, she knows me well!) wlEmoticon winkingsmile1 Why Kiss a Frog When You Can Kiss a Moose Instead?!

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“Kissed by a Wild Moose” (aren’t all moose wild?!). Stands 6′ 1″ at 250 lbs. I want one!!! Continue reading

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Kaarina Dillabough

 

This vlog is long overdue and was filmed a bit back; however, it has taken me far too long to get to and edit, so … finally! This brief little vlog is for the wonderful Kaarina Dillabough and ah what a treasure she is! In fact, I’ve been discovering recently just how many treasures she has herself! Kaarina makes hand-crafted vintage postage stamp necklaces just like this one I originally bought this for my mom, which is a stamp of The King of Rock n’ Roll, Elvis! Ah, but I have a secret affair with it and want to keep it all to myself, so… I’ll be ordering another one quite soon from this special lady! wlEmoticon winkingsmile Kaarina Dillabough

This fantabulous postage stamp jewelry by Kaarina make excellent gifts for stamp lovers and for anyone that loves a specific famous person or hobby and wants the stamp that commemorates it on a . Inexpensive, hand crafted pieces under $40 on sterling silver chains and they’re shipped directly to you! These are so different and unique! Continue reading

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“Why Go Out for Hamburger When You Have Steak at Home?”

 

The Best Compliment!

“Why go out for when you have steak at home?” This is a wonderful statement Paul Newmanmade about his beloved wife Joanne Woodward and what a beautiful sentiment. Wouldn’t we all looove to hear that said about us!

Being a Steak in Love.

In love, being the steak at home takes devotion, respect, loyalty and honesty. We must give more them more than what the outside world has to offer. Care  more about ourselves and give our best. We must love fiercely; be memorable and make our other half the center of our world. Being steak mean you go out of your way to let your love know you care and how much they mean to you in little and big ways.  Most important, let hem know you want them and need them. Continue reading

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Call To Action

 

3 Popular Words.

I just wanted to touch briefly on a very important item and that is your Call to Action! These are three very popular words floating about the internet right now and for good reason. In the world of design, nothing is more frustrating than going to a site and having to search for a phone number – one major call to action! We run across this countless times a day with in the trades -on plumbing websites, electrician websites, websites and more. It’s amazing how many times it’s not obvious or even on the home page. When you get to the website, either there is no number or it’s so small and misplaced you miss it. And when someone misses your call to action, you’re missing . Remember people don’t like to work for things and want it in an instant. Be sure that on your website there is a clear and obviouscall to action. Continue reading

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You Gotta Play to Win!

powerball thumb You Gotta Play to Win!In the game of life, you gotta play to win.

In , you gotta expose your heart and big to win.

In , you gotta focus on those customers and gain their to win.

As an entrepreneur, you need to put your own skin in the game to win.

In sales, you gotta makes those calls and call backs to win.

If you don’t play, you don’t win. Period.

And don’t forget, playing involves risk. Period.

Quotes on Risk-Taking:

“The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live.”Leo F. Buscaglia

“Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one has better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on one’s ideas, to take a calculated risk – and to act.” Andre Malraux Continue reading

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3D Renderings and A Guest Post

Happy Monday!

Today I’m at Kim Davies of 3D Renderings home and lovin’ it!  What a nice place she has!

We’re discussing being and what it means | 3D Renderings Defines Multifaceted and So Do You.

Please stop by and share your thoughts!

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Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. ~Seneca

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The Sign of Thank You | To Our Veterans

I had another post written for today; it’ll have to wait. People are talking about the fascination of 11-11-11. This day should mean only one thing to us in the United States; it’s a day of honor and thanksVeteran’s Day. Honor and thanks to those who leave their families, their lives and have died to defend and protect our precious freedoms! Freedoms that hang in the balance this very moment.

Veterans Day coincides with Day or Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world and also mark the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. So today, in various places people remember … as the should.

Take time today to reflect and if you see a person of the Armed Forces (today or any day) take the time to thank them; they do good work and are so worthy of our gratitude. Continue reading

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