Insider #132-- 24x7 Lifeless

How Much More Connected Can You Afford to Be?

Whether you're still at the office or working in the home office or den it seems impossible to turn work off and have a life. Face it. . . we're addicted to the 24x7 round-the-globe "opportunities" we have on the Internet today.

WINNING WAYS TO MAKE ENEMIES IN THE PRESS

Iron Clad Rules Guaranteed to Work 100%

Some people do their darndest to over service the media -- print, radio,TV, blog, social sites. Then there are those people who know precisely how to control the media, show them who is boss. If you want to be in control of the situation and the environment then this is the how-to piece you'll want to read and circulate. It brings together the best time-worn hints and guidelines of our years of work in media relations with some of the best in the business.

Increasing Your Product, Service Street Cred

The world of PC/CE/Communications marketing, promotion and public relations is almost founded on the gospel that the real consumer, the real user delivers the company, the product, the service the very best in word of mouth (WOM) promotion and consumer buzz. It isn't easy -- sort of like herding cats. The review may not be as accurate as engineering "expects" but it's real. It may not look as big in the organization's clipping book but the return on investment, the sales rewards can be tremendous.

eBay Essential Training: Shipping scams

In this clip, host Mark Abdelnour looks at the Gold Plated Shipping Scam, which by being purposely vague, sellers charge unsuspecting bidders wildly crazy prices. He advises looking closely at the small print, such as Free shipping, (handling fees apply). Be very careful when there is free shipping in the title as there may be handling fees. He advises reading the entire listing carefully especially with regard to shipping and handling.

eBay Essential Training: Misleading titles

In this clip, host Mark Abdelnour looks at misleading titles and descriptions in order to fool a buyer. These scams are prevalent on eBay and Mark shows how to spot them. He covers how the scam works.