Does a website sound too weird to be true? 
Find out if it is Click Here

"If a man has talent and cannot use it, he has failed.  If he has talent and only uses half of it, he has partly failed.  If he has a talent and learns somehow to use the whole of it, he has gloriously succeeded and has a satisfaction and a triumph few men ever know."
 
~ Thomas Wolfe, author

=====================
SPOTLIGHT OF THE DAY
=====================

==========================
BUSINESS TIP
==========================

Six Key Areas For Evaluating A Strategic Alliance
By Business Coach, Catherine Franz

Strategic alliances are increasing at a rapid rate.  It is good for business, good for the consumer.  A strategic alliance is similar to a joint venture.  Everyone remains in his or her own entity, yet come together for a single purpose or period of time to create something that could not otherwise be created.

There are cautions and rightly concerns one must consider before entering into a strategic alliance with other people. For instance, evaluating each partner's value and capabilities for alliance is mandatory before agreeing to an alliance.  The who, what, when, where and whys all need clarification with failsafe boundaries.

There are many considerations when developing a strategic alliance, here are six main areas along with questions that you will want to answer to help you determine your own readiness for an alliance.

1.  Assessing contributions.  What do you or each partner bring to the alliance?  What is each person's purpose and goals?

2. Agreeing to the terms.  This has three parts:  (1) area of interest, (2) net benefits, and (3) joint operations. What interest is yours and what is theirs.  Strategic interests must be similar and materials or services comparable.  Economic interest must have enough benefits for each to remain committed and minimize trade.  There must an
operational agreement.

3.  Agreement on task and skills.  Who is the apprentice on what?  Who will be name master on what?  Who is going to specifically be responsible to complete what task?  Who is going to learn what?  What is the division of duties?

4.  Defining and measuring progress.  Who is going to define or handle sales?  What target market will be pursued and when?  What is the process chart for a new product or service?  How will the revenue be generated and distributed? What will occur if the measurements aren't met?

5.  Progress and time.  Who is tracing the progress and the time invested?  Is the time to be contributed equal or is there a trade-off for other resources?  Who and when will the progress reports be regularly discussed and completed? Is there going to be a board that will monitor equality and fairness?

6. Points of tension.  When there are points of tension, and there always is so don't kid yourself that there never will be, is an outside source going to be the arbitrator?  When tension occurs does it need to be expressed in writing first and then discussed?  Is there a cool-down period that is required?  Who is going to sign off on checks, balance the checkbook, and monitor cash flow?

So many questions, so little time.  Yes, I understand, however, this one time you want to stop and open time,address these questions, and any others might need to be addressed.

© Copyright 2004, Catherine Franz.  All rights reserved. Catherine Franz, a eight-year Certified Professional Coach, Graduate of Coach University, Mastery University, editor of three ezines, columnist, author of thousands of articles
website: http://www.abundancecenter.com
blog: http://abundance.blogs.

$============================$
PAID WEEK/MONTH SPOTLIGHTS
$============================$

               HEALTH and WEALTH
Become  a  Marketing  Executive  for  Freelife,  a  9-year old company that has discovered the majic of the Goji berry, the most nutritionally dense food on the planet.  Market the anti-aging Goji Juice from your home, using your computer, and discover a whole new, healthy, potentially wealthy, way of life. Learn more at.... http://www.arthuralice.freelife.com

<><>

Step-By-Step, Easy-To-Follow Plan for Improving Your Marriage in 21 Days or Less - Guaranteed! Proven yet simple way to transform your marriage into one filled with more love, affection fun and happiness.  
Free "limited time" bonus (a $39 value) to everyone who orders "The 21 Day Marriage Makeover." -
"The Power to Create Your Future" provides the insight and inspiration that could quite possibly change their life forever. =======> Click Here

 
Ten Reasons To Read Antibiotic Alternatives To Preventing Mega Bacteria 2005 Second Edition!

1) To gain health knowledge" Knowledge is power!"  Without it you leave yourself vulnerable and open to deception.
2) Questions to ask your doctor to determine if antibiotics are necessary for treatment of your problem.
3) Know the five diseases that do demand antibiotics.
4) The Forgotten Antibiotic that will kill more than 640 bacteria and viruses.
5) The most common antibiotic alternative natural treatments and preventions not published.
6) Natural Topical antiseptic treatments.
7) Healing Herbal Teas.
8) Little known alternative natural remedies
9) Learn Medical Terms that confuse laymen!
10) Get the scientific community's latest updates!

Regularly $19.95 + S&H in U.S. Mainland
$28.90 Alaska, Canada, Hawaii and other countries.

TODAY ONLY $15.00 U.S. Mainland FREE S&H
International $24.00 (Includes S&H)
Order with secure order line CLICK HERE
 

* LOW BUDGET? NO BUDGET? NO PROBLEM
*7-days and ready to publish your book!
*33 Days To Money Online
*How-To Write your own Ebook!
  Much more Click Here For Details 

===========================
BUSINESS COACH OF THE DAY
===========================

##################################
Change Your Life Information Found Below!
##################################

AWESOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!!! I'd like to let you
know about an AWESOME online business opportunity! It's The Greatest Vitamin In The World, a top vitamin formulation brought to you by Don Lapre! For EVERY 20 customers you bring in, you'll get a THOUSAND DOLLAR BONUS!! Take a second and visit my Web site at http://www.bellesvitaminemporium.com 

<><>

Skyrocket Your Business. Take checks by phone, fax, web!
Eliminate broken promises. Eliminate chargebacks. Great software for all types of businesses. Easy as point click paid! 90-day money back guarantee for software report 24/7 1-888-558-9640 adcode 999501 or http://tinyurl.com/4usog 

<><>

<><>

* CLICK HERE FOR MORE BUSINESS TECHNIQUES?

* *'2BUCKS' an AD PAYS IN MONEY, CUSTOMERS/LEADS & TRAFFIC!
Think YOU can't afford E-Zine advertising? Well...., 
maybe you haven't tried '2Bucks' an Ad! You should!
Choose from 150+ ezines! Total subscriber base, 240,000+ 
Your ad will run in at least 5 and up to 12 different ezines... 
For ONLY TEN 'US DOLLARS'!!... 
Order NOW!


* FREE Health, Business & Motivational Articles for Your Ezine

* Business Success Catalog Center 

We have accepted all advertisements in good faith, but the advertisers are completely responsible for the content and accuracy of their advertisements. We do not give any warranties and accept responsibility for their accuracy and honesty. The editor and publisher suggest that you exercise due diligence! 


^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

SUBSCRIBE OR UNSUBSCRIBE PROCEDURES

CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE

CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE

Submit 40-word NEW subscriber ONLY ads
(Must be in first 10 days after subscribing)
[One Ad per NEW subscriber only!] 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 

Remember! We stand behind all hosting services 
with a 30 day Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee! 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Published by
OLH Marketing Enterprise
2885 N. Reed Road
Chino Valley AZ 86323
928-636-9425