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Comment on The Inbound Marketing Guidebook by Webot Media

Webot Media — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:33:12 +0000

I own a web design business that focuses on inbound marketing and creating a strong web presence for my clients through the use of social media and inbound marketing techniques, especially when they have a completely saturated market.

I found this book to be incredibly helpful and full of golden marketing nuggets to take your business to the next level of success.

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Comment on 3 Sources of Grammar Inspiration by elainefogel

elainefogel — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:17:41 +0000

Hi, John. I am a collector – of bad grammar samples! No comic books, baseball cards or fine china, just a huge collection of boo-boos. It always amazes me how poorly the English language is used in places where you would expect more professionalism. I suppose it gives me fodder for my presentations and keynotes, one of which is on marketing boo-boos!

Comment on 7 Steps to Creating a Winning Coaching, Consulting or Service Business by martydasilva

martydasilva — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:19:20 +0000

Great Article. There is some wonderful info here that I will definitely apply in my own business.

Comment on 3 Sources of Grammar Inspiration by Deneen Wilson

Deneen Wilson — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:30:28 +0000

Many years ago I worked for the State Pardons and Parole Board. My responsibility was to type profiles and investigative reports for each parolee. One day I was supposed to type “subject was laid off due to lack of work.” However, what I typed was “subject was laid due to lack of work.” Needless to say my co-workers never let me live this one down.

Comment on Trust Me: Four Steps to Authenticity and Charisma by RedHotFranchises

RedHotFranchises — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:18:18 +0000

You earn your reputation by the things you do every day, acting with integrity is important in any kind of Business.

Comment on 3 Sources of Grammar Inspiration by RedHotFranchises

RedHotFranchises — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:15:04 +0000

A brief confession from my own past: In 5th grade, our teacher decided to teach everyone proper pluralization. Even then, at the tender age of 10, I felt like the work was “beneath” me which may be pretty egotistical. So, as she passed around a worksheet that contained words to be made plural, I conjured up new plurals of my own:

“Meese” for moose, “Cariboon” for caribou, and so on. I wound up with an F on the assignment, of course, but even in retrospect, the fun was worth it.

Comment on 3 Sources of Grammar Inspiration by michellebarryfranco

michellebarryfranco — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:54:03 +0000

I was teaching a college public speaking (ooh, re-check of this dangerous “public” word…) class. Snickers began throughout the room as we were heading into the bottom of page one of the syllabus. There, where it should have said “bring your outlines to class” I had left out the “cl” on class. You can imagine the classroom raucous laugh when I read that part out loud. The good news: I had another 35 students in the next class with whom I got to go through the same thing an hour later (syllabi were already printed.)

Comment on 3 Sources of Grammar Inspiration by stevecunningham

stevecunningham — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:22:03 +0000

John – I often get grammar comments on my posts/videos/emails. It's funny what some people will comment on, isn't it?

Thanks for the info and I'll see you on titter!