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Nuance Galleries

Nuance Galleries

Nuance Galleries ~ Purveyors in Original Fine Art and Custom Framing. We represent local to international artists. Nuance has been serving the Tampa Bay Area since 1981. All our framing is done on site, specializing in sports memorabilia. Now with 2 locations, South Tampa and St Petersburg.

Singing Stone Gallery & Studio

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Introducing Nataly Balk and Singing Stone Gallery & Studio, Ybor City. Singing Stone is a family-owned and operated working studio, supporting and exhibiting over 45 local/regional artists.

Learn more about Singing Stone Gallery

Everything Eclectic

EverythingEclectic

Everything Eclectic is no longer contained between 4 specific walls. Our art is displayed in Ybor City now. Our events are soon to be all over town and our website displays our things. Please visit Everythingeclectic.biz

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Betty Rocker Bakery, Catering & Concessions

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Mobile Bakery, catering, and concession business specializing in using local organic products. No event too big or small! FREE DELIVERY in Pasco, South Hernando, West Hillsborough, and Pinellas! We like to take vintage recipes and kick them up a notch! Pies, bread, cupcakes, cakes for every day or special occasions, cookies, special orders (gluten-free or vegan options too!)

Betty Cakes Cake Shop–Tampa Bay

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Betty Cakes Cake Shop is a phenomenal “French Quarter” warehouse styled bakery/cafe in downtown Dade City providing an a la carte lunch (soup, quiche, croissants with chicken salad, tuna salad or egg salad, pasta salad, garden salad), dessert bar, beverage bar with Joffrey’s coffee, tea, smoothies, soda, milk, and water. Cake by the slice. Whole cakes ready to go. Custom cakes of any kind produced with notice. (See many photos on Facebook.) 40 flavors on menu. Cupcakes, cookies, brownies, cake pudding, cinnamon rolls, pies. Best butter cream icing in Tampa Bay. Our wedding cakes look great and taste even better! Lunch is served all day (until 6 PM). Bring friends or the whole family for a delightful lunch followed by incredible desserts.

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Flynecessity Boutique

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Your favorite boutique for affordable ladies clothing and accessories! Hottest styles for less! Every Friday, dresses are 15-$25. FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE!

Midori Salon and Spa

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Full service salon specializing in hair, nails, pedicures, eyelash and hair extensions, and much more.

Mermaid Minerals

Mermaid Minerals

Mermaid Minerals is a make up & skin care ONLINE company that offers AFFORDABLE products. Natural & Organic as well as Medical Grade SKIN MEDS! Why pay more? We give away tons of stuff on Facebook! Our fans get huge discount deals each week! Popular items! Beauty tools! Unique products.

Bella Dermis Skin Care LLC

Southern-Magnolia

At Bella Dermis Skin Care, you get more than a facial. You get individually customized health treatments for your skin using nothing but the best ingredients and the most advanced formulas in the field. All treatments are hydrating, anti-oxidant, oxygenating and exfoliating. These are the basic requirements for a healthy skin regardless of type or condition.

Services offered:
~ Advanced Clinical Facials
~ Chemical Peels
~ Men’s Facials
~ Intimate Skin Bleaching
~ Derriere Care TM
~ Breast Firming Treatments
~ Waxing
~ Brow/Lash Tinting
~ Ear Piercing
~ Gift Certificates Available
~ Sparties
~ Hand-crafted Jewelry

Elise Rosato, Independent Stylist for Stella & Dot

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Stella & Dot accessories are wearable, versatile and absolutely irresistible. Always on the forefront of fashion each piece is custom-designed and crafted by Stella & Dot designers to ensure a luxury feel in each piece. Our gorgeous collections are not available in retail stores, instead we create a personalized shopping experience that can tailor a look specifically for you and your friends right from your living room! Stella & Dot also provides the freedom to style your own life with entrepreneurial opportunities to join us as a stylist! Contact me for more details on joining my team or hosting a trunk show!

Apriori Beauty Independent Consultant, Andrea Sellers

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Apriori Beauty offers a systemic approach to beauty with products targeting internal + external anti-aging at the cellular level. Aging never looked so beautiful … enjoy visibly younger looking skin with the Celloxylin system of skin, treatment and body products.

Every product formulation is pure, meaning it is free of toxic, controversial and unnecessary ingredients, including:

Zero SLS or SLES
Zero parabens
Zero synthetic fragrances or dyes
Zero harsh or toxic chemicals
Zero animal ingredients or testing

Category: Books

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Barefoot Books

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Barefoot Books is an independent publisher of award-winning children’s books with themes focusing on cultural diversity, storytelling and art appreciation. As an Independent Ambassador, I organize fundraisers and book fairs, participate in various community events, and host open houses to share my love of these wonderful books, puppets, puzzles, and music CD’s.

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Amethyst-Health

Amethyst-Health

Amethyst-Health is dedicated to helping you heal on every level: Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Using the technique of Pranic Healing we are able to heal a variety of ailments including respiratory, digestive and reproductive issues, back pain, headaches and depression, and more. We offer workshops and meditation classes.

Raspberries

Raspberries

Gift Store located in 100 year old Farmhouse in the Historic Downtown Dunedin. Features Brighton leather and Vera Bradley purses, wallets and luggage. Also features local area artist’s work, jewelry, fabric arts and gift items.

Ladies In Party Sales L.I.P.S.

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Ladies In Party Sales (L.I.P.S.) Calling all Home Party Sales Ladies in the St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay area! Let’s meet for breakfast and fun. Bring your business cards and ideas and let’s network together, making 2013 the best year for our business!

Kutz-n-Kurlz Salon

Kutz-n-Kurlz

Meet Antoinette Ditto, owner of Kutz-n-Kurlz Salon, a full-service salon located in Tampa, Florida. Antoinette reminds you, if your hair isn’t becoming to you, you should be coming to Kutz-n-Kurlz!

Meet Antoinette

Metabolix Wellness Center

Metabolix

Metabolix Wellness is a unique medical practice with a focus on Health rather than disease. Our staff uses evidence based medicine to direct medical diagnosis and treatments. With a focus on preventative medicine and building a foundation of healthy lifestyles, we can treat disease and reduce risk through the promotion of health.

We provide personalized integrative care and are accustomed to helping people with health problems that have been considered unsolvable.

Helping Hand (Non-profit)

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Helping Hand is a Non-Profit organization in the Tampa Bay area whose mission is to provide education and shelter to the poor and the needy. Many opportunities available to support Helping Hand throughout the year including multiple events such as a Youth Health Fair, Art Show, Gala and Toy Drive.

Lend a “Helping Hand”

Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education(DARE)

Dachshund Adoption, Rescue & Education

Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education(DARE) is a Florida-based non-profit rescue group dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation & re-homing of dachshunds in need. All of our members are volunteers & all money raised is used to further our mission.

“DARE” to learn more

Instant Answering Service

Instant Answering

Instant Answering Service is an Ocala, Florida based provider of virtual office support to businesses nationwide. Their remote receptionist service is popular with clients in a variety of industries.

Nut’n Better Granola

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Meet Jean Bostock, owner of Nut’n Better Granola. Nut’n Better Granola is Vegan-friendly, soy-free, gluten-free, wheat-free, sugar-free, egg-free, diary-free, caffeine-free, corn-free and has no white flour or preservatives.

Learn more about Nut’n Better

Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary (Non-profit)

Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary

Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary, a non-profit organization, provides loving care, life management and enrichment to exotic and wild animals in need of a home.

Learn more

Ierna’s Heating & Cooling

Ierna's Heating & Cooling

IERNA’s is Tampa Bay’s premier Heating & Cooling contractor. We provide our customers with courteous, professional and honest sales, service and installation of HVAC equipment. We are licensed, bonded and insured. We are EPA and NATE certified. We are Air Quality Specialists as well as Duct Cleaning Specialists.

LifeLink of Florida (Non-profit)

LifeLink of Florida

LifeLink of Florida is an independent, non-profit organ and tissue recovery organization dedicated to serving patients in need of transplant therapy and their families.

To learn more about LifeLink of Florida

IT RESUMES AND MORE

IT RESUMES AND MORE

30 SECONDS…

That’s about how long you have for your personal resume to make an impression on the person who’s looking through hundreds, or even thousands, of resumes. What will they see when they come to yours?

At IT Resumes And More, our specialty is optimizing your 30 second opportunity and converting it into the job you want!

Nivlac Solutions

Nivlac-Solutions

Nivlac Solutions addresses the need among small business in the Tampa area for affordable professional services, including Web, IT, & Marketing Consulting.

Helping Professionals Network

Helping Professionals Network

Helping Professionals Network is Tampa Bay’s preeminent space for connection, collaboration and FUN for certified and licensed professionals helping and healing arts.

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (Non-profit)

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay in Tampa Heights

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay. Their mission is to preserve and revitalize houses and communities, assuring that low-income homeowners live in warmth, safety and independence.

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Wheels of Success (Non-Profit)

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Wheels of Success is Tampa Bay’s only 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing a full range of transportation solutions, including vehicle replacement, car repair and licensing, car payment and down-payment assistance to low- and moderate-income working families.

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Wesley Chapel Photography

Wesley Chapel Photography

Wesley Chapel Photography. Specialties: Impersonation Station, photo booth rental, corporate head shots, corporate events, high def video.

Nuance Galleries

Nuance Galleries

Nuance Galleries ~ Purveyors in Original Fine Art and Custom Framing. We represent local to international artists. Nuance has been serving the Tampa Bay Area since 1981. All our framing is done on site, specializing in sports memorabilia. Now with 2 locations, South Tampa and St Petersburg.

Sunrise of Pasco (Non-Profit)

Sunrise of Pasco

Sunrise of Pasco Domestic and Sexual Violence Center, located in Dade City, FL, provides a safe place for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Providing counseling, an emergency center, legal advocacy, information, referrals, and more.

Learn more

FineDine Organic Cuisine

FineDine Organic Cuisine

FineDine Organic Cuisine. Catering featuring healthy, modern food. Organic, whole foods prepared for parties, dinner parties, weekly meals, weddings, corporate lunches. We cater all events. Gluten-free, vegan, raw, vegetarian or other special diet requests
welcome. Don’t compromise your taste! Don’t compromise your health!

The Busy Buddy

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The Busy Buddy provides business support services to small business owners and other busy professionals. We handle the administrative duties and other tasks to help you get more things done! We are located in Tampa Bay and serve professionals locally and virtually across the U.S.

CloudBloomers

CloudBloomers

CloudBloomers – Web Design & Internet Marketing. We work with budget minded business owners who know they need a professional website to grow their business, but may be afraid of sticker shock and aren’t quite sure where to begin.

CloudBloomers can help your business “bloom” online!

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer (Non-Profit)

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

Cups of Sunshine is a team that lives in Florida and participates in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Charlotte, NC. They raise funds that go to the Avon Foundation which benefits medical treatment, research and awareness.

Support ‘Cups of Sunshine’ April 6th

The GFWC Brandon Junior Woman’s Club (Non-Profit)

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The GFWC Brandon Junior Woman’s Club is a volunteer-based, non-profit service organization focused on helping the community and local charities by volunteering financial resources and time.

Learn more about The Brandon Junior Woman’s Club

Singing Stone Gallery & Studio

Tree of Life Pendant

Introducing Nataly Balk and Singing Stone Gallery & Studio, Ybor City. Singing Stone is a family-owned and operated working studio, supporting and exhibiting over 45 local/regional artists.

Learn more about Singing Stone Gallery

The Spring of Tampa Bay (Non-Profit)

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The mission of The Spring of Tampa Bay is to prevent domestic violence, protect victims, and promote change in lives, families and communities, all with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention.

Learn more about The Spring

Majical Miniatures (Non-Profit)

Photo credit: Michelle Meiklejohn

Majical Miniatures‘ mission is to care for the wildlife they rescue, repair their bodies, keeping their spirits as wild as possible, then releasing them into their wild world again.

Learn more about Majical Miniatures

Fulfill Your Destiny (Non-profit)

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Fulfill Your Destiny helps individuals and other non-profit corporations, by assisting people whose career life paths have been altered by injury or other unforeseen circumstances.

Connect with Fulfill Your Destiny

Sitter Network

Sitter Network

Sitter Network. An elite Babysitting agency! Only a small group of babysitters are hired to join my team and I hand select them all. Being that I am from Tampa and a MOM myself, I felt our community was lacking a trustworthy and all local babysitting agency. I would trust my team of Babysitters with my own kids. Visit www.MyNannyMatchmakers.com and click on the “Sitter Network” tab in the top menu bar.

Betty Rocker Bakery, Catering & Concessions

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Mobile Bakery, catering, and concession business specializing in using local organic products. No event too big or small! FREE DELIVERY in Pasco, South Hernando, West Hillsborough, and Pinellas! We like to take vintage recipes and kick them up a notch! Pies, bread, cupcakes, cakes for every day or special occasions, cookies, special orders (gluten-free or vegan options too!)

Sweatshop Urban Gym & Fitness Studio

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Sweatshop is a group fitness facility that offers a variety of classes all week
long, including cardio kickboxing, fitness boot camp and TRX training. As well
as one-on-one customized personal training.

ImageBranders

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Promotions & Marketing Events. We arrange events for TV personalities, bands and businesses. We also provide marketing and additional promotions beyond
scheduled events for anyone that needs a ‘Ad Agent’ without the high price of an
agency.

Flynecessity Boutique

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Your favorite boutique for affordable ladies clothing and accessories! Hottest styles for less! Every Friday, dresses are 15-$25. FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE!

Happy2BHooping LLC

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Hula hoop classes, workshops, and private lessons by a certified Hoola-Fit instructor.  Also available for hula hoop performances for events!

Renee Nicole {Design + Photography}

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Renee Nicole {Design + Photography} is a creative boutique specializing in
charming invitations + photography for life’s sweetest moments. Featuring
family, children, engagement, maternity, & event photography and invitation
design for all occasions!

Brennick Brothers, Inc.

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Brennick Brothers offers sales, installation, maintenance and repair on commercial and industrial combustion equipment. 24-hour emergency service available.

Founded in 1991 by Michael Brennick Sr. and his younger brother Christopher Brennick, both second generation boiler workers and graduates of the industrial heating trade schools of New York, the company has grown from its original two employees to over ten – many which are family members.

Brennick Brothers Inc. is a state licensed Plumbing & Mechanical Contractor, offering 24-hour emergency service as well as service contracts. All techs are factory trained. Our work has taken us all over the state of Florida, as well as the Caribbean. Brennick Brothers Inc. has installed and repaired boiler systems in thousands of restaurants, schools, nursing homes, hotels and resorts.

Wind and Water Feng Shui Consulting

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Wind and Water Feng Shui (the Chinese art of placement) is a full-service Feng Shui consulting business based in Tampa Bay, Florida. Owner, Diane Gallin, is an internationally recognized professional Feng Shui consultant, speaker, author and Chinese astrologer. Her commercial and residential consultations have benefited clients in Tampa Bay and around the world.

Passion Parties by Marlene

Passion Parties

Passion Parties is the largest sensual products company in North America and growing incredibly fast. Products range from massage essentials to our exclusive bedroom toys.

TAMPAPROMASSAGE

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TAMPAPROMASSAGE. Tampa’s WAVE Award Winning L.M.T. 2008-2012
Creative Loafing’ Best of the Bay L.M.T. 2011-2012

15 yrs experience as a licensed massage therapist, specializing in Deep Tissue, Trigger Point therapy, Sports Massage, NMT massage and Reflexology. On-site shower facilities available.

“Getting it right, every client, every time!”

Murphy’s Golf Academy

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Murphy’s Golf Academy: I am the Director of Instruction and Owner of Murphy’s Golf Academy with 2 Tampa Bay locations. My focus is on the student’s goals and their individuality. I have several programs for Adults and juniors of all levels and am excited to help exceed the expectations of your golf game.

Clevertail

Clevertail

Clevertail is a graphic design and web design firm located in south Tampa FL.

We specialize in graphic design for print, web, marketing, and advertising. We also create websites and work a worldwide client base.

We prodominently serve the Tampa Bay Area for graphic design. Chances are you’ve seen some of our work before!

X Floral Salon

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X floral salon is an upscale destination retailer specializing in flowers, gifts, candles and garden wares. Not the everyday florist, X offers style and substance with a cutting edge & hip attitude.

X, what a difference one letter can make!

PRP Wine Intl (Wine Consultant)

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Our wine is intended to increase our client’s enjoyment in life. Foster communication and build relationships with others. And create a greater appreciation for the culture of fine wines.

To do this, we attract and retain enthusiastic, loyal clients by striving for variety and innovation in everything we do, from the products we develop to the way they are packaged and presented to existing and prospective clients. Our product is marketed through in-home tastings, special events, such as Hotel Wine Tastings and Exhibitions. Our Wine Consultants educate and inform about fine wines and how to match them with delicious cuisine. Furthermore, they build and maintain lasting relationships with our clients through their knowledge of wine and their sensitivity to our clients needs.

Origami Owl ~ Andi Tilly, Independent Designer

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Origami Owl Living Lockets are an extension of you. Each locket is custom designed with charms that tell the story of your life and represent the things you love. We believe there’s something truly special about a treasured piece of jewelry that tells your story in a way that only you can!

Independent Designer Andi Tilly is located in Tampa Bay, Florida, however, purchases can be made nationwide. Contact me if you would like to book a party or join my team.

Midori Salon and Spa

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Full service salon specializing in hair, nails, pedicures, eyelash and hair extensions, and much more.

Hummingbird Invitation Studio

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At Hummingbird Invitation Studio, we specialize in custom invitations, announcements, and day-of stationery for any occasion. Our studio was built on true artistry – our original designs start with sketches and end with a digital masterpiece ready for production. All of our pieces are constructed from the highest quality materials available and hand assembled to ensure your order is truly unique.

Passion Parties by Melody

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“Passion Parties offers the ultimate adult sensual products party in North America”. Hosting a party is both free and fun. If you are ready for the ultimate girls’ night in, I have got you covered.

Accessoreez

Accessoreez

Accessoreez, Unique custom wearable art jewelry
We are a team of artisans who create custom wearable art inspired by nature infused with lots of high fashion and affordability. We extend the life of your current wardrobe and provide the perfect accessories for that special outfit. We give you A-List celebrity custom jewelry and accessories with your style and budget in mind.
Our team of two sisters and one hubby brings unique wearable art to
you online and on location. Find our line at www.accessoreez.com and on location at various art, fashion, networking, women, and live events in Florida and around the nation. Designed in the artisan way, we create jewelry worn by celebrities of all walks of life. Because there is a celebrity in each of us!
Whether you’re a single mom, an A- celebrity, a unique grandmother or a business woman, Accessoreez highlights the beautiful star that you are. Our handmade accessories are made by hand in the artisan way. Just like the individual that you are, no two jewelry pieces are alike.

Worn and owned by A-list celebrities such as Natalie Cole, these custom bangles, bracelets, cuffs, necklaces, pins, rings, pendants, and more are worn by ladies locally and internationally.

Custom Accessoreez accessorizes all your outfits perfectly and you’ll find that they are just the right accents for your wardrobe. Custom jewelry designs offer high fashion styling and helps you stand out above the rest. No more cookie cutter, same ole jewelry found in department stores and worn by everyone else.

Fearless Women Accessoreez collection. These pieces are designed to be fashionable reminders of how fearless, brave, true, bold, strong, and powerful you can be. To each person, being fearless means something unique. It might mean that you’re committed to rid yourself of past mistakes, overcoming an addiction, a beloved memory. Whatever fearless means to you, these custom accessories are reminders to keep committing to being fearless. Visit http://www.indiegogo.com/Fearless-Women-Visions-of-a-New-World

Extend the life of your wardrobe, budget, and maximize your fashion-forward style with one-of-a-kind Accessoreez.

Go Big Apps Inc

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Is your message getting through to mobile visitors? Taking steps to craft your web presence for smart phones is essential for today’s “mobilenet” Go Big Apps can take you there in creative inexpensive ways. We package all or our mobile products with QR Codes designed to track scans users and more. Let us help you get to the mobile level!

Passion Parties by Jessica

Passion Parties by Jessica

Hi all! My name is Jessica Jean Francois and I am so excited to start my business in Tampa. I am a Passion Parties consultant and I do parties for women and couples! A Passion Party is romance enhancement shopping made fun! At our parties we have a great time, learn a lot, giggle a little, and best of ALL- learn new ways to spice up your love life through tasting, smelling, and touching an assortment of incredible products. My job is to introduce Passion Parties to you by means of a fun, professional, and educational presentation in the comfort of a friendly environment. Our products are designed to help any woman feel confident, sexy, and empowered each and every day! Let me know if you are interested….It’s time to see why Passion Parties are the ULTIMATE Girl’s Night IN!®

The Perfect Marketing Mix

The Perfect Marketing Mix

Experienced consultant focused on internal & external Marketing, Social Media, Growth and Advertising ROI. Helping business owners be more successful!

National Strategies Public Relations

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The mission of National Strategies Public Relations is to deliver exceptional results through powerful communications to our client’s target audience.

We help get our client’s message about doing great things to the right public. We uncover our client’s goals and implement plans strategically to help them reach direct revenue growth due to more exposure, awareness, positive messaging, sharing of positive efforts and achievements, all while having a pleasant experience with us as their partner.

At NSPR, we are a part of a movement toward helping organizations with a great purpose grow, effectively communicate, and manage how that organization is perceived. We feel empowered that we are contributing to the successes of great organizations. At NSPR, we’re proud to serve as guiders, advisors, counselors as well as communicators.

Since Public Relations is an important part of every organization and has been a major functioning role in business for hundreds of years, communicating and assisting with public perception is proven to have a real impact on the success of our clients and we couldn’t enjoy it more.

The Boulevard Grille

The Boulevard Grille

The Boulevard Grille is St Pete Beach’s newest restaurant & bar. Owned & operated by Denise Winters (formerly from Sydney, Australia), The Boulevard Grille offers our customers affordable luxury & freshly prepared meals that are all made in house. The menu has an Australian influence with Denise wanting to give customers an authentic Australian experience. Our meals lean towards being healthy, nutritious & are all made & cooked once ordered. We have a full liquor bar with a fantastic cocktail menu with something to suit everyone’s tastes.

The WriteOne Creative Services

The WriteOne Creative Services

Deb Kelley defines entrepreneurial spirit. Since 2005, she has successfully owned and operated the WriteOne Creative Services, a freelance copy-writing service and a comprehensive, yet independent, graphic and web design business that offers the talent of an agency, without the overhead expense. In 2012, her company received top honors as a finalist for “Best Customer Service” as nominated by her customers.

Deb is also a freelance reporter for Patch, Carrollwood, Westchase, South Tampa, and Seminole Heights, an AOL online local news hub. A published author, magazine writer and newspaper journalist with 20+ years in journalism and advertorial (advertising editorial) copy writing, Deb provides compelling, interesting and out-of-the-box copy with the perfect balance of style and voice combined with original graphic design and custom – no template – web design.

It’s Pursonal

Beijo Bags

I am an Independent Fashion Representative for Beijo Bags. Beijo Bags invites you to view their array of beautiful handbag and accessory collections, all personally designed by Susan Handley. Beijo has a variety of styles for you! You’ll love their extensive color palette and contemporary designs. Enjoy the stunning portfolio of handbags and coordinating accessories, specifically designed to accommodate your lifestyle needs without sacrificing an ounce of style.

Latitude 27 Marketing

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Full Service Marketing Agency focusing on Digital Marketing.

Hair Nails and Spa Deals

Hair Nails and Spa Deals

We are the first and only premiere deal-site that caters to licensed beauty industry professionals! Bringing customized deals to a customized industry!!

Big Lou’s Bouncies

Big Lou's Bouncies

We offer Bouncie house rentals to the Tampa Bay Area since 2006. We also do events, picnics, corporate events, weddings and parties big or small. We offer tents tables, chairs, bouncie houses, moonwalks, water slides and combo units. Give us a call for your next event: 813-404-6744

Quote of the Night: Zig Ziglar

“You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” ~Zig Ziglar

Be The Tourist

Be the Tourist

Be The Tourist is a full-service travel agency. We are committed to our clients, whether they are traveling domestically or internationally, for one day or 60 days. We combine our energy and enthusiasm of travel, with our own experiences in travel. Our greatest satisfaction comes in serving our clients who have experienced the joys and inspiration of travel and become our repeat clients. Our agency is a member of Nexion Host Agency which enables us to provide our customers with group discounts on an individual level. We have experience with a wide array of clients, all with very different vacation goals. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or a novice traveler we can assist you in finding the best itineraries and prices.

Contact us today to start planning that next get-away! Member of CLIA, ACC certification, Disney and Carnival certified, Marriott, Fairmont and more. Seller of Travel #T153861

Hudson Landscape Nursery

Hudson Landscape Nursery

In business, in Tampa since 1955. Rely on Joe & Dawn Hudson for great service and expert knowledge. Landscape designs and installations our specialty.

Hudson Insurance Service

Hudson Insurance Service

I am your friend in the (life & health insurance) business. Got a question? Wondering “what if”? It’s so important to be proactive about your future, so let’s work out a plan. I’m just a phone call away. No sales pitch, I promise.

LabelValue.com

LabelValue.com

LabelValue.com, a leading manufacturer of Dymo thermal printer labels and custom labels, is dedicated to providing premium products at affordable prices.

TK Computer Tutoring of Tampa Bay

TK Computer Tutoring of Tampa Bay

TK Computer Tutoring of Tampa Bay is a small, locally owned company dedicated to offering our seniors personalized computer lessons in their homes, communities, and independent living.

We make learning easy and convenient for seniors by coming to you. We recognize many of the challenges seniors are faced with today and offer a collection of private lessons filled with technology tips and information specific to the needs of seniors and/or their caregivers.

Around the Town Signs

Around the Town Signs

Signage of all types, lighted, neon, LED, printing materials all the way from business cards to vehicle wraps! Anything to do with marketing your company.

Kinderland Dolls

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Kinderland Dolls features quality vinyl collector and play dolls for the child and child at heart. Presenting dolls by Middleton, Madame Alexander, Berenguer, Fayzah Spanos, Annette Himstedt, Gotz, Zapf, Johannes Zook, Heidi Plusczok and many more.

Mermaid Minerals

Mermaid Minerals

Mermaid Minerals is a make up & skin care ONLINE company that offers AFFORDABLE products. Natural & Organic as well as Medical Grade SKIN MEDS! Why pay more? We give away tons of stuff on Facebook! Our fans get huge discount deals each week! Popular items! Beauty tools! Unique products.

DeeShee’s Scandic Catering

DeeShee's Scandic Catering

DeeShees’s Scandic Catering is a new Scandinavian catering company here in Tampa Bay. We are extremely unique and different! You will not find another company like us here in the US.

Our main goal is to provide a memorable experience to the many residents here in Tampa Bay. DeeShee’s will offer an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to experience a taste of the Scandinavian culture without having to board a plane.

We take tremendous pride in the products that we prepare and our customer service. We strive to become a well-known and unique brand within the Tampa Bay area. We acknowledge that there is always room for improvement and we want our clients to feel as though they can voice their concerns and opinions and be able to provide us with feedback. We hope that when our clients taste our products, they take notice of our love for the Scandinavian culture and the pride and passion we put into our food.

Ideal Solutions Provider, LLC

Ideal Solutions Provider, LLC

Business telephone service with Verizon and BrightHouse. Call us for your free, no obligation quote for the best services at your location.

Tampa Bay Discount Mattress

Tampa Bay Discount Mattress

Tampa Bay Discount Mattress.com is locally-owned, with two locations in Carrollwood/Tampa and in Palm Harbor. Our every day lower prices beat the franchise chain stores and we deliver to ALL of Tampa Bay, from Brandon to Wesley Chapel and South St. Pete to New Port Richey.

Finishing Touch Gourmet Salts

Finishing Touch Gourmet Salts

Finishing Touch Gourmet Salts, markets a select variety of artisan sea salts harvested from locations across the globe. These natural sea salts, used by skilled chefs and food aficianados have the ability to greatly expand the dining experience.

The Medical Nutrition Center

The Medical Nutrition Center, Jennifer Broder

We are the First Science-Based Functional Nutrition practice led by Medical Nutritionists focused on Lifestyle Changes to Prevent, Treat, or Reduce your Health Risks.

Prestige Travel Vacations

Prestige Travel Vacations

Choosing the right vacation is an important decision. Choosing the right agent is an even bigger decision. Don’t leave your vacation to chance. Prestige Travel Vacations of Tampa Bay, Florida will match customers with their dream vacations.

Our mission is to find you the trip you desire at the lowest possible price!

Monkeyrack Products LLC

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Monkeyrack Products LLC is headquarted in Bradenton, Florida and is the exclusive owner and provider of the Monkeyrack® ladder stabilizer. The Monkeyrack® is proudly manufactured in Bradenton, Florida, USA, by an ISO 9001 registered facility.
The Monkeyrack® is a unique Mobile Ladder Stabilizer that attaches your 300 lb. rated or stronger ladder directly to a standard 2 inch receiver hitch. The Monkeyrack® Mobile Ladder Stabilizer is constructed of 3/16″ U.S. steel, weighs 55 lbs. and is powder coated for ultimate durability. The combined strength and stability of the Monkeyrack® safely provides up to 20 feet of freestanding height and facilitates the attachment of a safety harness directly to the extension ladder; for ultimate fall protection. The Monkeyrack® is user friendly and quickly assembles in 3 to 5 minutes and provides users with the recommended ladder angle, as specified by OSHA & ANSI requirements.

The Monkeyrack’s® versatility provides superior fall protection while painting, roofing, gutter cleaning, tree trimming, pressure washing, window washing, pest management, pole lighting etc. The Monkeyrack® is the only ladder stabilizer on the market that attaches at the ground level to provide safe climbing from the very first step. The Monkeyrack® Mobile Ladder Stabilizer is a must have safety product for Homeowners and Construction/Maintenance trade professionals.

Additional product information, including an installation video and photo gallery, are available on our website at www.monkeyrackproductsllc.com.

4th Street Web

4th Street Web

We bring waves of fresh new customers to our clients through smart digital marketing, serving exclusively small to medium sized local businesses.

Web Development, and all the related social media and local promotion that goes with it is our specialty.

Your Travel and Cruise Concierge

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We are a boutique Travel Agency that focuses on the cruising segment. We would love to be YOUR go-to agency when it comes to selecting where your family will be traveling to next. Our tagline, and philosophy, is “Assisting our clients from booking to boarding and beyond”, and we live by those words every single day! There is no cost for the initial consultant, and we love to share all of the cruising secrets we have picked up over the past five years!

Lettuce Eat Healthy

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Tampa Bay’s only all Vegetarian Mobile food cart featuring “Vegan” Philly CheeseSteak hoagies, “Vegan” Italian Sausages, “Vegan” Veggie Dogs and “Vegan” Man-Dogs.

Soylicious

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Our premium soy bean wax candles and tart chunks are made from two types of American grown soybeans, with natural botanical oils added to give them vibrant colors and a creamy texture. Along with our soy soap, room sprays, and electric tart melters you are sure to find something to Satisfy your Senses! 99 cent consultant sign up with NO quotas!

Everything Eclectic

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Everything Eclectic is no longer contained between 4 specific walls. Our art is displayed in Ybor City now. Our events are soon to be all over town and our website displays our things. Please visit Everythingeclectic.biz

Create a peaceful space in your garden

Create a peaceful space in your garden

by Lisa Burns, Backyard Getaway

Your outdoor living space should be a source of harmony and happiness. A place for you to relax after a long day at work. There are many ways to create a relaxing atmosphere in your garden. One of which is to use the principals of Feng Shui.

Feng Shui is a Chinese design philosophy, if applied will help promote healing and harmony not only in your garden but also in your life. Translated, Feng Shui means wind and water. According to traditional Chinese beliefs, wind and water are the source of all life energy. The Chinese believe that chi brings blessings into your environment and your life. The basic principle of designing your garden according to this philosophy is to encourage the chi to flow into, throughout your outdoor space, and in turn your life. It is all about positive energy.  
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The first thing you need to do is identify the negative or bad chi elements in your outdoor space and apply Feng Shui “cures” to raise the positive chi. For instance power lines and large buildings would be considered negative aspects, adding upward lighting, wind chimes and decorative elements help to balance the negative. This does not mean you want to over clutter the garden, which can block the flow of energy. Removing dead plants, creating curved walkways as opposed to straight paths will also help to un-clutter and create positive flow.

It is important to make sure you include all five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water, in your design. These elements work together to create harmony, but be careful of favoring one element over another. Too much of one element can cancel out another. Balance and placement is the key.
The elements are represented as follows:
  • Wood is represented naturally using plants, flowers and trees
  • Fire is represented in lighting, candles, fire pit and red toned plants
  • Earth is represented using stone or brick for pathways, ceramic decorative objects
  • Metal is represented by metal furniture and decorative sculptures
  • Water is represented in fountains, water features and waterfalls

Feng Shui practitioners use the Bagua, an octagon shaped symbol that identifies the nine life sectors in your garden corresponding with eight directions. The Bagua is a guide showing you how to raise the chi in each of these sectors. The nine life sectors include Wealth (SE), Fame (S), Relationships (SW), Children (W), Helpful People (NW), Career (N), Knowledge (NE), Family (E) and T€™ai Chi (Center). Placing the right elements, shapes and colors in each of these sectors will help raise the chi and promote the positive flow of energy creating a peaceful and relaxing space for you to enjoy.

For more info on creating a peaceful space in your garden, ordering, questions about aquatic plants, ponds, and more, contact Lisa from Backyard Getaway at: 941-752-POND (7663) or email: lisa@backyardgetaway.net

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Lisa Burns is co-owner of Backyard Getaway, with her husband Dave. Backyard Getaway is a family-owned and operated pond service and retail pond & water garden supply business that grew from a hobby into a passion. Whether you prefer a Koi pond, a water garden with beautiful lilies, a wildlife habitat, a pondless waterfall, a pool waterfall or even a pet friendly pond for your dog, Backyard Getaway will create your perfect getaway in your own backyard. Lisa and Dave offer professional & personalized water garden & pond design, installation& amp; pond maintenance services.  For more information, visit their website: http://www.backyardgetaway.net    Email: lisa@backyardgetaway.net    Phone: (941) 752.7663. Also follow them on Facebook: backyardgetawayponds and Twitter: @backyardgetaway

Weeding Out the Bad Apples

The value of Employment Background Investigations
by Arik D. Lindsay, Chimera Investigative Group

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Choosing the BEST employees for key positions could literally mean the SUCCESS or FAILURE of your company. Although there is no way to guarantee that you have hired the right person for your company, an employment background investigation could help you stack the deck in your favor and weeding out the bad apples. 

In fact, I believe an employment background investigation is critical if you want to hire productive, qualified, honest employees with high morale and reduced tardiness/absenteeism. Remember, choosing the right employees for key positions could literally mean the success or failure of your company, so it is important to think of an employment background investigation as an investment and not an expense. It is extraordinary to think that one single employee could bankrupt a company but it happens everyday. If you compare the minimal cost of an employment background investigation to the value of your company, there should be no hesitation but to have an employment background investigation done on every hire.

Furthermore, an employment background investigation often heads off future cases of employee theft or fraud, saving you and your business thousands of dollars. Whether you need an employment background investigation to simply verify of the honesty of an application for an Associate position, or an in–depth employment background investigation of a prospective new CEO, the value of quality information about job candidates that can be found in an employment background investigation cannot be overstated.


After all, an employment background investigation may not be able to help you find the “right” person for your job, but it can certainly help you to avoid the “wrong” one. That makes an employment background investigation priceless.

For more information, contact us at info@wegetinformation.com, or visit http://www.WeGetInfgormation.com

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About Chimera Investigative Group:
Arik D. Lindsay, founder and operator of Chimera Investigative Group, Inc., was hand-picked and personally trained by a world renowned former Leader of Scotland Yard’s Elite Special Operations Strike Force. He brings this superior investigative knowledge and a commitment to excellence that is unsurpassed to every investigation. His reputation as a Surveillance Specialist and Key Witness is unparalleled in the state of Florida. Services offered include, but are not limited to: Background checks, surveillance, skip tracing, process server, investigations (corporate, private, infidelity, child custody, etc.), and more.
Website: http://wegetinformation.com  Ph: (727) 458-2711  Email: info@wegetinformation.com 
Follow Chimera on Twitter: @ChimeraGroupand Facebook: Chimera Investigative Group

Helping Hands

Looking for additional ways to feel connected to your community? The simple act of offering your skills, kindess, enthusiasm, and sometimes just an extra pair of hands can surprisingly impact the lives of others, as well as your own.

Check out the Volunteer Opportunities List of Resources we’ve pulled together. http://shoutoutinc.blogspot.com/p/volunteer-opportunity-resources-links.html

Have additional volunteer opportunities, resources, or links? Feel free to email Heather at heather@shoutoutinc.com with your suggestions. 

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Follow us on Facebook (Tampa Bay, Orlando, Jax, Miami), Twitter, Pinterest, and Web: http://shoutoutinc.com 

About ShoutOUT®

About ShoutOUT® 
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ShoutOUT® is based in Largo, Florida. A “grassroots” organization, created to support local businesses and events, while building relationships, keeping our economy strong and strengthening our community. Our goal is to make connections and build relationships within our community…one ShoutOUT® at a time.

What we do: 
Simply stated, we provide a social media forum to post “ShoutOUTs” for independently- and privately-owned businesses, local events, fundraisers, and people behind-the-scenes. We’re trying to build awareness for businesses right here in our area that people might not know about, while encouraging cross-promotions and community involvement. We also give “ShoutOUTs” to people in the community that deserve a bit of recognition for the hard work they do, the support they give, and the honors they might receive from others.
About ShoutOUT’s Founder:
Heather J. Sell is President and Founder of ShoutOUT® Enterprises, Inc. (http://shoutoutinc.blogspot.com), a “grassroots” organization connecting independent businesses and their communities. Since theTampa Bay chapter’s September 2010 launch, the interactive forum which supports and celebrates community and locally-owned retailers has expanded to include presences in Orlando and Miami, and a sister chapter in Jacksonville.
Heather earned her MBA at Chicago’s American Intercontinental University. In 2011, she won LocalShops1.com BizBlast $3,000 Marketing Competition and Startup Nation.com Leading Moms in Business awards. She resides in Largo, Fla. and frequently participates in community-based events promoting independent retailers, animal rescue groups and breast cancer awareness. She works full-time in IT Security at a national bank, while maintaining the ShoutOUT communities in her spare time and on her own dime.
ShoutOUT Offers:
Event CalendarFree Member Directory (community & businesses), Inexpensive Advertising, Community Partnerships, Resources, OPPOR-Tuesdays (Job Opportunities job seekers/employers),Blogging opportunitiesShoutOUT® Ambassador Spirit Awards, and more.
You can reach Heather via email at contact@shoutoutinc.com.

New Friends

Volunteering helps you make new friends & connections
Tips by Anita Rothwell Lindsay

“What’s the difference between networking and volunteering?  Networking expands your social and professional circle, but volunteering not only builds your network but also sharpens your skills and enhances your credibility. 

Spice it Up!

Spices and Herbs: Their Health Benefits Everyday herbs and spices may do more than enhance the flavor of food.

Maximize the Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices

Research about the therapeutic effects of herbs and spices is enticing, but how does it translate to what you eat every day? 

Quite easily, as a matter of fact. It turns out that relatively small amounts of dried and fresh herbs and spices may have health benefits.

For example, Heber says it’s reasonable to expect benefits from 1.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Spread it throughout the day to make it most palatable.

“Use herbs and spices at their peak to get the most out of them,” Geagan says. “The active compounds in herbs and spices degrade with time.”

Capitalize on the potency of dried herbs and spices by purchasing brands with “Best By” dates on them, and storing them in airtight containers away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.

Using fresh herbs or spices? Double the amount to get the same levels of active substances in their dried counterparts, Heber says.
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Debbie Shelton, Tupperware Consultant

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Tupperware! Like it? Place an Order. Love it? Host a Party! Want it all?? Join my team!! or the Buyers Club!!

Premier Designs By Yadi

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Premier Designs By Yadi. Looking for a way to get Great Free Jewelry that will last a lifetime or Men looking for the prefect gift for that special lady in your life, contact me and I will show you Premier Designs Jewelry that is at a GREAT price and for a lifetime!

Ladies this is a great way to have a girls night and to earn free jewelry, we have many Hostess benefit, just to name a few:

You receive 30% of your show’s total retail in FREE JEWELRY!
You can purchase up to 8 items at half-price!
Earn up to $100 in free jewelry bonuses
and MORE!!!

Men if you need to by that special lady a gift and want it to last a lifetime Premier Designs is for you.
Contact me for Group and Private shows that can be done any where.

Wilbur’s Fun Zone

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Wilbur’s Fun Zone is where the Tampa Bay area heads for bounce house fun. We feature a wide variety of bounce houses and water/dry slides plus cotton candy, sno-kone and popcorn concessions. Whether it is a large or small event, corporate event, birthday party, picnic or grand opening Wilbur is the one to call.

Betty Cakes Cake Shop–Tampa Bay

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Betty Cakes Cake Shop is a phenomenal “French Quarter” warehouse styled bakery/cafe in downtown Dade City providing an a la carte lunch (soup, quiche, croissants with chicken salad, tuna salad or egg salad, pasta salad, garden salad), dessert bar, beverage bar with Joffrey’s coffee, tea, smoothies, soda, milk, and water. Cake by the slice. Whole cakes ready to go. Custom cakes of any kind produced with notice. (See many photos on Facebook.) 40 flavors on menu. Cupcakes, cookies, brownies, cake pudding, cinnamon rolls, pies. Best butter cream icing in Tampa Bay. Our wedding cakes look great and taste even better! Lunch is served all day (until 6 PM). Bring friends or the whole family for a delightful lunch followed by incredible desserts.

We Are The World Yoga

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We Are The World Yoga. Yoga for all kids. Children with special needs are welcome and highly encouraged to join us! We are the world, we are the children.

Bella Dermis Skin Care LLC

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At Bella Dermis Skin Care, you get more than a facial. You get individually customized health treatments for your skin using nothing but the best ingredients and the most advanced formulas in the field. All treatments are hydrating, anti-oxidant, oxygenating and exfoliating. These are the basic requirements for a healthy skin regardless of type or condition.

Services offered:
~ Advanced Clinical Facials
~ Chemical Peels
~ Men’s Facials
~ Intimate Skin Bleaching
~ Derriere Care TM
~ Breast Firming Treatments
~ Waxing
~ Brow/Lash Tinting
~ Ear Piercing
~ Gift Certificates Available
~ Sparties
~ Hand-crafted Jewelry

Quick Search Engine Tips

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  • Use the plus (+) and minus (-) signs in front of words to force their inclusion and/or exclusion in searches.
    EXAMPLE:   +meat  -potatoes
    (NO space between the sign and the keyword)
     

  • Use double quotation marks (” “) around phrases to ensure they are searched exactly as is, with the words side by side in the same order.
    EXAMPLE:   “bye bye miss american pie”
    (Do NOT put quotation marks around a single word.)
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  • Put your most important keywords first in the string.
    EXAMPLE:   dog breed family pet choose
     

  • Type keywords and phrases in lower case to find both lower and upper case versions. Typing capital letters will usually return only an exact match.
    EXAMPLE:   president retrieves both president and President
     

  • Use truncation (or stemming) and wildcards (e.g., *) to look for variations in spelling and word form.
    EXAMPLE:    librar* returns library, libraries, librarian, etc.
    EXAMPLE:    colo*r returns color (American spelling) and colour (British spelling)
     

  • Combine phrases with keywords, using the double quotes and the plus (+) and/or minus (-) signs.
    EXAMPLE:  +cowboys +”wild west” -football -dallas
    (In this case, if you use a keyword with a +sign, you must put the +sign in front of the phrase as well. When searching for a phrase alone, the +sign is not necessary.)
     

  • When searching within a document for the location of your keyword(s), use the “find” command on that page.
     

  • Know the default (basic) settings your search engine uses (OR or AND). This will have an effect on how you configure your search statement because, if you don’t use any signs (+, -, ” “), the engine will default to its own settings.
     

  • Know whether or not the search engine you are using maintains a stop word list (see “Stop Words” Lesson 6.) If it does, don’t use known stop words in your search statement. Also, consider trying your search on another engine that does not recognize stop words.

NOTE: These tips will work with most search engines in their basic search option.

Benefits of Volunteering

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Tips from Anita Rothwell Lindsay

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Number one benefit, if you are between jobs – job hunting – volunteering fills the unemployment gap between jobs on your resume. Prospective employers tend to frown on those long-termed unemployed.

“New research from CareerBuilder found that 85 percent of hiring managers and human resource managers are more understanding of employment gaps now than they were pre-recession. While that’s refreshing news, it comes with an important caveat: This group still needs to go another step to draw attention to their resumes.”

http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/04/what_employers_want_from_the_l.html

Chimera Investigative Group, Inc.

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Chimera Investigative Group: Your confidential source for private investigations throughout the Tampa Bay area, the state of Florida, and Nationwide (Lic # A2800080).

  • Background Checks
  • Corporate Investigation
  • Infidelity Investigation
  • Legal Support
  • Private Investigation
  • Process Server
  • Child Custody Investigations
  • Surveillance

Chimera reminds you to be aware, be prepared, and stay safe!

Elise Rosato, Independent Stylist for Stella & Dot

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Stella & Dot accessories are wearable, versatile and absolutely irresistible. Always on the forefront of fashion each piece is custom-designed and crafted by Stella & Dot designers to ensure a luxury feel in each piece. Our gorgeous collections are not available in retail stores, instead we create a personalized shopping experience that can tailor a look specifically for you and your friends right from your living room! Stella & Dot also provides the freedom to style your own life with entrepreneurial opportunities to join us as a stylist! Contact me for more details on joining my team or hosting a trunk show!

SL Freelance Bookkeeping

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SL Freelance Bookkeeping: 18 years experience!! References available!
Bookkeeping services without the added expense of an employee! Specializing in QuickBooks.

Services offered:
Small Business Accounting
Account Reconciliation
Accounts Receivable/Payable
Bookkeeping Clean Up
Payroll
Income Statement, Balance Sheet, General Ledger
Custom Reports
Monthly/Quarterly Tax filings
Year End Tax filings

Services can be done in your office or my office
Hourly, monthly & quarterly rates available.

Double the Donation

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We help nonprofit organizations and schools increase fundraising from corporate matching gift and employee volunteer grant programs.

Our goal is be recognized as a valuable fundraising partner that enables nonprofit organizations to focus on their core mission of education, community enrichment, scientific research, or charitable giving.

All Around Kids, Inc.

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All Around Kids, Inc. 501(c)3, partners with the community to inspire children to reach for their dreams while encouraging them to build valuable life skills and life long friendships through participation in extracurricular activities.

Jai Dee Yoga and Wellness Center

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Hatha Yoga, Forrest Yoga, Yoga-Lates fusion, pre-natal yoga, yoga for athletes, massage, Thai massage, wellness workshops, referrals to wellness services.

Beyond Organic

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Beyond Organic is a food and beverage company with products of unequaled quality and efficacy. Our mission is to transform the health of this nation and world one life at a time. We are a vertically integrated company, farming 9,000 acres with thousands of cattle, and we produce millions of gallons of water per day from our pristine springs.

Epic Artisan Concrete

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Handcrafted, high-performance, designer concrete countertops, sinks, fireplaces, furniture and other architectural elements.

ShoutOUT a Proud Sponsor of Tampa Bay Consumer Expo

ShoutOUT is proud to be a sponsor of the upcoming Tampa Bay Consumer Expo hosted by Affluent Event Planning, Tues, July 31, 11a-4p at the East Lake Woodlands Country Club. I’d like to personally invite you to attend.


The Tampa Bay Consumer Expo is a one-day only Affluent Event Planning production. The event is free to the public and to local business owners to attend. Vendors from across the bay area are participating offering some fantastic inventory reduction sales and/or event only pricing.  Local exhibitors and service providers will also be present.

Features:
  • $20 professional head shots (digital format)
  • Vendors, exhibitors, and local service providers
  • Open Networking
  • Cash bar & restaurant on site
  • Open for the whole family

Cost:
  • Attendees FREE
  • Vendor $100
  • Sponsor $250

For more info, easy application as a vendor/sponsor, or to register to attend click: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=rvlc9akab&oeidk=a07e61z2j24b7bb57c9

Other amazing sponsors in addition to ShoutOUT are Rhino On Air, Florida Creative Living Magazine, and Virtual Office Assistant/Social Media Management.

Stephanie Dickison

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I am a author, writer, blogger, restaurant critic, food writer, restaurant & menu consultant, web/graphic designer, and social media consultant. I want to help businesses. YOUR business!

‘Kurrently’ searching Twitter and Facebook

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Check out this search engine called Kurrently.com for social media sites Twitter and Facebook. I found this site when I wanted to perform specific searches within Facebook: http://www.kurrently.com

I’m still working to tweak my searches, so more to come….

The Conscious Connection

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You are invited… to open your mind, body & Spirit discovering the pleasures & benefits of consciousness. Gifts, Fitness, Organic Cafe, Therapeutic Spa & Spiritual Growth.

Gifts, Fitness, Organic Cafe, Therapeutic Spa- Skincare, Massage, Detox, Hypnotherapy, Kinesiology, Chakra Alignment, Meditation, Metaphysics, Energy work Spiritual Growth — In-person, On-line, Phone or Skype.

Visit www.MakeTheCC.com.

Facing the Judge

Hi ShoutOUT friends!   

Most of you have known me for a long time. I rarely ask for help or donations of any kind.  I have been asked to participate and have agreed to help raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in this year’s Downtown St. Petersburg Executive Lock-Up. 

I know, right now you’re probably saying to yourself, “ Heather deserves to be “locked up” and I knew it would catch up with them some day”. LOL The Muscular Dystrophy Association will be locking me up at The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge in JUST TWO DAYS!!! I will be incarcerated for having a “big heart” until I make my bail of $4,000. Your donation toward my bail will not only help get me out of jail, but will also help many area kids and adults alike with muscle diseases by adding vital funds to MDA’s research efforts. You can help me and the MDA by making a donation toward my bail. In order to insure my release, I need to start raising my bail NOW, prior to MDA’s Most Wanted extravaganza! Please watch this short video and meet some of the local members you will be helping!
PLEASE DON’T LET ME WITHER AWAY IN MDA’S JAIL!!! DONATE NOW!
Thank you for your help! 
Warmest thanks,
Heather Sell

Kid’s Fashions by Linda

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Handmade Children’s Clothing

Apriori Beauty Independent Consultant, Andrea Sellers

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Apriori Beauty offers a systemic approach to beauty with products targeting internal + external anti-aging at the cellular level. Aging never looked so beautiful … enjoy visibly younger looking skin with the Celloxylin system of skin, treatment and body products.

Every product formulation is pure, meaning it is free of toxic, controversial and unnecessary ingredients, including:

Zero SLS or SLES
Zero parabens
Zero synthetic fragrances or dyes
Zero harsh or toxic chemicals
Zero animal ingredients or testing

Araujo Personal Shopping

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We are a courier business, specializing in flyer distribution, shopping and food delivery. Located right off U.S. 41, we’re currently a home-based business that has been proudly serving Land O’ Lakes since 2010. Araujo is committed to offering alternatives to some of life’s most consuming tasks while providing a service that is friendly and prompt. Each customer is important to us and our staff is dedicated to making their experience a special one. That is why we always go the extra mile to help find that perfect solution at an affordable price, whether it be a snack-care package, or just the best ingredients for the perfect lunch.

Online CPE Training

Found this resource today when searching YouTube for continuing coursework and thought I’d share. It’s an Online CPE Training site which allows you to garner Continuing Professional Education (CPEs) for credits. There’s a list of classes you can take at a reduced rate. I’ve not tried any of the courses yet, but the coursework offered looks pretty impressive. From Accounting to Personal Development, Marketing to Business Law. The website is CPETrainingOnline.com with a direct link for your convenience: http://www.cpetrainingonline.com/

Happy learning, ShoutOUT®!

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Painting with a Twist – St Pete

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Looking for a fun night out with friends? We have the answer. We provide the paint, brushes, canvas, and a local artist for step-by-step instruction. The Twist? You are welcome to bring your favorite bottle of wine or other refreshments to enjoy while creating your own masterpiece.

Cami Frou Frou

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Boutique-style accessories. The perfect accessories for your little princess. Specializing in hair bows, headbands, flip flops, and tutu sets. All items are handmade. Custom orders are always welcome.

Pranic Healing Center Tampa

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Experience the power of meditation and Pranic Healing. We offer free weekly opportunities to learn the Meditation on Twin Hearts. The meditation is simple, powerful and increases your vitality, focus and overall energy. This may sound too good to be true and it has helped people all over the globe! We invite you to experience what meditation can do for you and draw your own conclusions.

We also offer Pranic Healing, a simple, powerful, and effective “no-touch” energy healing technique. It is based on the principle that the body is a “self-repairing” living entity that possesses the innate ability to heal itself by utilizing prana or “vital life force” to balance, to harmonize, and to transform the body’s energy processes back to a state of health and well being.

Meditation and Pranic Healing give insight for success in every area of your life. These areas include personal growth, relationships, business success and spirituality. Come visit us to discover how meditation and Pranic Healing can improve your life today.

Delish Desserts

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Our mission is to provide high-end delicious desserts at a reasonable price. We are committed to serving your taste buds the opportunity to enjoy one of the simple pleasures of a perfect dessert. As baking professionals, we will strive to create strong relationships with each customer built on mutual trust, quality service, and the best freshly-baked desserts in town.

Graduation Pary

Pulling my hair out trying to get all of the details together for my daughter’s graduation party! She’s into anything nautical-themed at this point, hence the theme of her party is nautical! I’ve found some really great decorating and cake ideas on Pinterest, but of course needed some help locating some of the trinkets and party favors for the big event.

Tastefully Simple: Graduation Party Assortment (to order, contact Jenifer Garcia: ggarcia35@tampabay.rr.com)
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Diamonds and Coal

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Do you need some grit with your glamour? Diamonds and Coal is handmade jewelry with an edge! We love collaborating with our customers to make custom orders.

I Know My Plan

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I Know My Plan promotes safer, smarter living through education and empowerment. Our educational classes, workshops and community presentations have a strong emphasis on risk reduction strategies and defensive physical resistance. Be proactive with your personal safety!

JK Flowers & Gift Baskets

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JK Flowers & Gift Baskets is a Mother / Daughter owned-and-operated business located in Belleair Bluffs. We custom-design all our own fresh and silk arrangements, gourmet and non-gourmet gift baskets, and have a variety of gifts, jewelry, purses, garden art, and more. “Like” us on Facebook and print out monthly coupons.

Mother’s Day Gift: CookingVacations.com



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If you’re looking for another unique Mother’s Day gift, how about a culinary vacation to your mom’s fave location? Sounds pretty tasty and adventurous to me!

Found this cool site called CookingVacations.com – Cooking Vacations, Culinary Vacations, Wine Tours, Food Tours and Cooking Classes. This site offers a variety of vacations centered around cooking and scattered around the globe, from within the U.S. to Italy, Argentina, Canada, Caribbean, Turkey, South Africa, France, Mexico, and Greece! Culinary cruises are also available to various destinations. Not only do you enjoy culinary hands-on training, but you also get to tour the cultural sites!

CookingVacations.com is home to some of the most authentic culinary vacations to be found anywhere in the world. Join a small group of like-minded Foodies on a pre-designed itinerary, or let one of our Culinary Travel Specialists create a cooking vacation customized just for you. There is no better way to understand a region’s culture than through its food. Learn to prepare indigenous cuisine, tour the markets with a knowledgeable guide, drink in the sights, sounds and aroma of your new surroundings as you nibble and nosh your way through exciting destinations.” (CookingVacations.com)

CookingVacations currently has an amazing Groupon special for their Crete Cooking Tour of Greece, which includes a Seven-Day, Six-Night Cooking Tour with Meals, Stay at Aoritis Villa, Cooking Lessons and Tours, $1,689 for single traveler or $3,378 for a package for two: http://gr.pn/INKC3f 

Happy gifting everyone!

Barefoot Books

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Barefoot Books is an independent publisher of award-winning children’s books with themes focusing on cultural diversity, storytelling and art appreciation. As an Independent Ambassador, I organize fundraisers and book fairs, participate in various community events, and host open houses to share my love of these wonderful books, puppets, puzzles, and music CD’s.

Mother’s Day: Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, Dade City

OPI: “Just a Little Rosti”

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and if you’re anything like me, you have a bit of a quandary! You have some amazing mother’s in your life, but you’re at a loss as to what to give them that could demonstrate the appreciation, love, and respect you have for them.

In an effort to aid all of us on our quest for the perfect Mother’s Day gift (will also try to do this for Father’s Day, graduation,and so on), I’m reaching out to many of our ShoutOUT friends and businesses to see what Mother’s Day specials and ideas they have for us to help us on our quest for the perfect gift for these special women! 

The first ShoutOUT business is Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio in Dade City. Now if you don’t live anywhere near Dade City, don’t fret! They ship within the US and Canada! Sweet, right? And they have incredible Facebook specials too! Will give you the links at the bottom of this post.

Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio Owner, Donna Manning, graciously sent me a list of fantastic specials and hot items for Mother’s Day! One of her current specials includes the deliciously rich and beautiful OPI nail lacquers, like the “Just a Little Rosti” you see as the opening image. There are so many amazing colors to choose from!

Merle Norman’s Specials and Mother’s Day Ideas:

  • Buy 3 / Get 1 Free, OPI Nail Lacquers
  • Bring a friend into the store with you, and if you both make purchases you will receive 15% off.
  • Gift Certificates are very popular! Mom’s love to shop for jewelry, candles, nail polish, etc. 
  • Tyler candles are in stock for Mom’s day, and also the newest Jewelry line is due in any time.

***Also, receive a FREE Bonus Gift with the purchase of 2 items!!!

Doesn’t get any better than that! Mom will be swimming in so many great items…fingernails and tootsies will look spectacular, house will smell intoxicating from the lingering aroma of candles…..

Here are all the details…for more information, you can visit Donna at Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio below, call or email her, and visit on Facebook and Pinterest!

Please tell her ShoutOUT sent you! Happy Mother’s Day shopping everyone! May the great gifts come your way!

Location:
Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio
37845 Meridian Avenue
Dade City, FL
Hours: Tues-Sat 9-4 & also by appointment.
Ph: 352.567.5300
Email: mnormandadecity@aol.com

Info: We do weddings, baby showers, proms, you name it we do it~ Call for your free consultation today: 352.567.5300   Now carrying Jewelry Designs by Master Jeweler Tim Carver of The Jewelry Studio in Tampa~ We Ship USA & CANADA
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/merlenorman.dadecity
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/mnormandadecity/

*Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio is an independently-owned business. Shop Local!

Island Girl Cakes

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A Cake Pop a day keeps the good times rolling your way! Cake Pops for any occasion! Can be customized to match your event!

Gutter Clutter Buster, LLC

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Inventor of the Gutter Clutter Buster® gutter cleaning attachment tool that fits any standard 2-1/4 to 2-1/2″ wet/dry vac hose. You can either “vacuum” or “blow” out gutter debris with the versatile Gutter Clutter Buster® Tool and for those higher gutters the Gutter Clutter Buster Kit works great. Add your wet/dry accessory tools to the end of the GCB Tool and clean high to reach places around the home. All this while you stay safely on the ground. Check out website at https://www.GutterClutterBuster.com

The Copywriting Whiz

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My business, The Copywriting Whiz, is based in St Petersburg, FL. I specialize in Kindle formatting and webmastering, including building and maintaining websites, writing web page content, and manuscript editing and copy writing.

Ashley Flippin, Stella and Dot Independent Stylist

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Boutique-style jewelry at affordable prices sold exclusively through in-home trunk shows and online. The ultimate home based business for the modern woman!

A.C.E. Your Weight

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HUNGER PAINS – GONE!CRAVINGS – GONE! UNCONTROLLABLE SNACKING – GONE! UNWANTED POUNDS – GONE!PLUS SMOOTH CLEAN ENERGY! Healthy Weight-Loss through Appetite Control and Energy Lift

A.C.E. – Appetite Control and Energy dietary supplement is a synergistic blend of ingredients including Dark Cocoa and Natural Caffeine, plus additional key ingredients.

One or two capsules will turn-off your hunger switch and kick you into gear! With Natural A.C.E you will reduce your appetite, eat less and be energized throughout the day. The combination of reduced caloric intake as well as increased energy and activity leads to successful weight loss!Achieve your goal with Natural A.C.E.

NATURAL SOURCE INGREDIENTS:Vitamin B6Cocoa PowderChromiumSpirulinaGreen Tea ExtractGeranium FlowerNatural Sourced Caffeine

Stephanie Abeles Photography

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Stephanie Abeles Photography is a natural light portrait photographer specializing in newborns, children, family and senior portraits. Her style of photography is casual and relaxed. She likes to capture you being yourself. It’s all about real life. Kids interacting with their brothers and sisters, smiles, giggles, an occasional tear, and the amazing looks of discovery and wonder that are all too quick to disappear. This is what she captures for you to preserve the memories of who you and your family are at that moment. We are forever changing but your images are a recorded piece of history that you will cherish for a lifetime. Don’t wait for the “perfect time” to schedule your session. There is no perfect time. Life is not perfect. We are not perfect and that is what makes us beautiful. The time is now, so why not capture it!

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Unique children’s accessories business for both girls and boys!

Guest Blogger: The Pollyanna Principle: An Optimistic Outlook

The Pollyanna Principle: An Optimistic Outlook

by Anita Rothwell Lindsay
Source: simplywait.blogspot.com
The Pollyanna principle or “Pollyannaism”, describes a positivity bias. The mind focus is on the optimistic at the unconscious level, but at the conscious level the mind focus is on the negative. “The concept as described by Matlin and Stang in 1978 used the archetype of Pollyanna, a young girl with infectious optimism.” (askville.amazon.com)

“Pollyanna’s philosophy of life centers on what she calls “The Glad Game”, an optimistic attitude she learned from her father. The game consists of finding something to be glad about in every situation. It originated in an incident one Christmas when Pollyanna, who was hoping for a doll in the missionary barrel, found only a pair of crutches inside. Making the game up on the spot, Pollyanna’s father taught her to look at the good side of things—in this case, to be glad about the crutches because “we didn’t need to use them!”(Wikipedia)

“Oh, yes; the game was to just find something about everything to be glad about — no matter what ’twas,” rejoined Pollyanna, earnestly. “And we began right then — on the crutches.” (Wikipedia)

Source: AwakenedAnew.com
“The BBC website published a report Optimistic Women Live Longer. This was based on research carried out by a group of US scientists who studied 100,000 women to deduce pessimists had higher blood pressure and cholesterol; optimistic women had a 9% lower risk of developing heart disease and a 14% lower risk of dying from any cause after more than eight years of follow-up.” (PBS.org)

The concept of this post isn’t targeted at women only; I believe the subject of optimism affects every individual going and living through life’s struggles each day. There have been various studies carried out on optimism and while I have a few reservations on extreme optimism, one can’t deny the role optimism plays in enhancing your personal growth.

Rick Snyder states “hope is a process of goal-directed thoughts that reflects both the belief that one can find pathways to the goal and has motivation based on one’s perceived capabilities or thinking”. (“45 Benefits of Optimism”).

Synder’s list of “45 Benefits of Optimism” include the following:

  1. It gives you a reason for living.

  2. It reduces the level of stress experienced.

  3. Research shows that it increases longevity.

  4. It enables you to handle and put your emotions in check.

  5. It promotes happiness.

To view the complete list of 45 benefits, visit: http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2010/03/24/benefits-of-optimism/.

The University of Pennsylvania’s Martin Seligman, Ph.D., and Gregory Buchanan, Ph.D. study and workshop for incoming freshmen, revealed participants who learned to question negative thoughts were able to avert depression. They also reported fewer health problems.


“People who learn to maintain an optimistic attitude may not only avoid depression, they may actually improve their physical health, according to a controlled study by the University of Pennsylvania’s Martin Seligman, Ph.D., and Gregory Buchanan, Ph.D.” (DiscoveryHealth.com)

Source: Vibrate-a-Life.com
The study shows that university freshmen who participated in a workshop who worked on cognitive coping skills reported fewer adverse physical problems and took a more active role in maintaining their health. Numerous resources are freely available on the Internet to help you develop a more positive and optimistic outlook. A good place to start may be the workbook, “Choosing Optimism as a Philosophy of Life.”

With a bit of practice, you can learn to maintain an optimistic attitude and reap the benefits.

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Anita Rothwell Lindsay, Information Specialist, Educator, and Workshop Facilitator, currently employed as a librarian at a local technical institute. Creative design consultant to ShoutOUT® Enterprises, Inc., Chimera Investigative Group, Inc. and Next30 Productions Inc. Contact Anita directly via email: arlindsay@yahoo.com

Internet References and Resources:

 “Learned Optimism Yields Health Benefits.” 1997. DiscoveryHealth.com.
http://health.discovery.com/centers/mental/articles/optimism/optimism.html

Listenberger, Michel D., OD. “Choosing Optimism as a Philosophy of Life: Participant’s Workbook.” 1994. Optimist International.http://www.stxd.org/PGI/Web%20Workshops/Choosing_Optimism-participant.pdf

Olaniyan, Ayo. “45 Benefits of Optimism.” 2010. LifeOptimizer.org. http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2010/03/24/benefits-of-optimism/

“Pollyanna.” 2012 Apr 15. Wikipedia.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollyanna

Porter, Eleanor H. “Pollyanna: Chapter V. The Game.” PBS.org. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/pollyanna/
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“What does the Pollyanna Principle or Pollyannaism describe?” 2010. Askville.com. http://askville.amazon.com/Pollyanna-principle-Pollyannaism-describe/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=63709622

Books:
Campbell, Roger. Staying Positive in a Negative World: Attitudes That Enhance the Joy of Living.

Coates, Jan. Attitude-inize: 10 Secrets to a Positive You.

Morris, Gary. 7 Days To A Positive Attitude: A one-week game plan for beginning the journey toward brighter days.

Porter, Eleanor H. Pollyanna, 1913. Available free online at Project Gutenberg http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1450

Google Search Terms: Pollyanna, Pollyanna Principle, positive outlook, optimism, benefits of optimism

Lin Ridley, Independent Miche Representative

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The concept behind the Miche bag is amazing! You have one base bag and you just change the outer shell to change the look and feel of your bag without having to shift around the contents!! You can have a different shell to match your outfits or your mood!

Charles Jewelers

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We are a hometown jeweler located in Tampa Palms. We sell, repair and recycle fine jewelry. We carry bridal lines from Simon G, Elma Gil and many more. Watches from Michelle, Swiss Army, Bulova and Fendi. Sterling silver lines from Pandora and Belletoile plus many, many more.

Kares Kommunications

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Kares Kommunications is a full service boutique PR Firm. We specialize in Public Relations, Crisis Management, Marketing & Advertising, Personal/Corporate Branding, Event Marketing, and Social Media Management for businesses of all sizes.

taking care PKGS!

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taking care PKGS!…taking care of all of your “sweet” needs as well as those “in” need. Specializing in all things sweet including our fabulous brownie bites in a combination of flavors, we are committed to not only taking care of our customers with the highest quality products and service, but also taking care of Tampa Bay charities. We are so fortunate to be doing something every day that we are passionate about and just want to pay it forward in our small way.

K.O. Styles Hair Studio

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Welcome to K.O. Styles, my artistic studio in Brandon, Florida. Located inside Elite Salon Suites, where you will experience impeccable service that places you as a client first at all times. European education and expertise is the most important difference you will see from a hair salon down the street. Let’s find a unique you!

Brianna’s Fine Foods

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Brianna’s Fine Foods, affectionately known as “The Deli” among our loyal neighboring customers, is conveniently located in the heart of Northdale. We prepare fresh Sandwiches & Salads, Baked Goods, Customized Specialty Cakes as well as Catering.

Off the Rack

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Off The Rack is different than regular retail stores. Here you will find all the same brands and styles you would at the mall, but for a whole lot less. You can either buy the latest clothing trends and top name brands in like new condition at super low prices or you can sell us the clothes and accessories you no longer use. We also have a lot of items that are brand new but marked far lower than their original retail price. There is no waiting like at consignment shops. We pay you in cash on the spot – no checks! Hookin’ you up with the hot looks since 1997, we were the first cash-for-clothes teen store in the area. No need to settle for imitations when you can shop Off the Rack.

Above Promotions Company

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Above Promotions is a full service publicity, marketing and promotions company, founded with the purpose to serve an array of clients that are looking to expand their presence in the marketplace. Our clients are looking to generate airplay, publicity, booking, fill events or grow retail sales in multifaceted environments.

VitalizeMe Skin Therapy

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Sheila Gordon, the owner of VitalizeMe Skin Therapy is a Florida native raised in the Palm Harbor area. She recently decided to pursue a career in Aesthetics and couldn’t feel better about her decision. After enrolling in a 600 hour medical aesthetic program she realized this was exactly the career she had always wanted. Although she planned on working for a doctor upon graduation, she realized her passion for the relaxation and therapeutic side of aesthetics had only grown since being enrolled in the program, therefore she decided to open VitalizeMe Skin Therapy located at *The Conscious Connection* located in the beautiful community of Ozona in February of 2012.

Her goal upon opening VitalizeMe Skin Therapy is to make clients feel like this place was created just for them. All treatments are completely customizable to the clients skin type and products will not be set in place for the treatment until the clients skin has been fully analyzed. Not only are the skin therapy treatments customized, but the client has a choice of what music helps them relax the best. Sheila spends time with the clients not only helping them melt away any stress, but also in educating clients on their skin, and how to achieve their skincare goals. You will not feel like you are rushed in and out, client appointments are not booked back to back so that each client can have her undivided attention.

Whether you are new to the concept of skincare or you are just looking for a new place to have your skincare needs met, VitalizeMe Skin Therapy is the place for YOU! Call today and book your appointment! After hour appointments are available and walk ins are always welcome!

**The Conscious Connection also offers yoga, massage, meditation, energy work, a delicious organic cafe, gift shop, consignment furniture, infrared detox saunas, and other personal and spiritual growth. Everyone at The Conscious Connection is to provide a safe environment where individuals can explore a little deeper and transform to a life and style that balances spirit, mind and body for ultimate health and authentic living.

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SOC can help you whether you’re a business that wants to stay in touch and top of mind by sending personalized greeting cards to your clients or just someone who wants to get back into remembering people’s birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions…we never let you forget with our email reminders 7 days before so you can send a card & even add a gift card or baked goods too. Our contact manager helps you keep track of those that matter most in your life both personally & professionally. Send a card for free and try it out!

Tastefully Simple Consultant

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From tasty appetizers to luscious desserts, our catalog includes over 60 simple and delicious foods – ready with two ingredients or less.

Zoey Bloom

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We are a quality handbag and jewelry boutique in South Tampa that also sells accessories, gifts and home accessories.

Mattress Warehouse of Tampa Bay

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We sell brand new, brand name mattresses at 50-90% retail prices. All of our mattresses come with a warranty and we deliver. With over 7 years in the industry we are Tampa’s #1 mattress dealer!

Jamberry Nails-Independent Consultant

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High quality, fashionable nail accessories! Wrap your nails with over a 160 different designer nail shields to choose from.

WildSugar Photography

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WildSugar Photography is a professional photography studio serving the entire Tampa bay area. Teresa is a modern, natural light photographer specializing in newborn photography, baby photography, children’s photography, family photography and high school senior photography. Teresa is known for her vibrant, fun-filled portraiture of families and children. Teresa’s photography is contemporary, whimsical and fun, but also timeless. WildSugar Photography has a very uncomplicated and simple style to her photography that allows her to capture families in a way that emphasizes their bond. You will walk away with images that not only capture what you look like – but the incredible relationships and fun that are unique to your family.

Cleanse Apothecary

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Located in Historic Seminole Heights & minutes from downtown Tampa, Cleanse Apothecary was recently voted “Best in the Bay”. Reminiscent of local general merchants of years past while blending modern style, convenience with warm hospitality. Cleanse Apothecary is filled with products drawing on ingredients from nature that will make you & everyone you love feel good! If you are addicted to aromatic soaps, creamy lotions or beautifully scented candles you will be in heaven!

Inspire Natural Beauty

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Eco Day Spa located in downtown St. Petersburg specializing in natural and organic spa services, skin care and cosmetics. We proudly carry jane iredale, Eminence Organic Skin Care, Nardo’s Natural Organic Hand-Blended Skin Care, Priti NYC Nail Products and Alexandria Sugaring.

Intelligent Targeting

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Intelligent Targeting is a Direct Marketing Agency with unique experience in leveraging data to drive customer acquisition, retention, and growth while providing key insights into your customer segments. We use direct marketing channels, such as e-mail and direct mail. We are successful because of our highly sophisticated approach using analytics and statistics combined with our consumer database of 215 million individuals to deliver a campaign with extremely high (ROMI) return on marketing investment. We provide programs that pay for themselves many times over by visibly improving sales and response. Intelligent Targeting is different from many other agencies in that we provide solution from our clients current situation and their unique problems.

CMS Technologies

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Electronics have changed the world that we live in and become an essential part of everyday life. At CMS Technologies we understand that in order for technological advances to improve the quality of life it is important that electronics systems function properly and in synergy with each other. It is because of this belief that we have made it our mission to provide premium quality products, fully integrated solutions and prompt service at all times. We provide installation, service and monitoring to both residential and commercial customers.

Florida Jean Company

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Authorized retailer for Lucky Brand, True Religion, Pretty Angel, Kandy Wrappers Swimwear, Rider Sandals, Ipanema Sandals, and Havaianas Sandals for the Gulf Beaches. We are located at 401 Corey Ave in St Pete Beach, Florida.

In our clothing store you will find more than just jeans. We have hats, shoes, shirts, board shorts, swimwear, bikinis, lounge wear, underwear, tank tops, flip flops, sandals, shorts, chinos, crops, jewelry, watches, fragrances, sunglasses and of course jeans.

It Works! Body Makeover

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Michelle Sanchez with It Works! Body Makeover is changing lives in 45 minutes with the Ultimate Makeover featuring the world-famous Ultimate Body Applicator – the targeted do-it-yourself 45-minute miracle wrap that slims, tones and detoxifies the body starting in only 45 minutes with progressive results! It Works! also markets an entire amazing line of Health, Weight Loss and Anti-Aging products including the Ultimate Chin/Neck Applicator, Ultimate Facial Applicator, Defining Gel, PreventAge, RepairAge, Advanced Fat Fighter/Carb Inhibitor, Greens Alkalizing/Detoxifying Formula, Confianza Stress Relief Formula, New You Body Regenerating Formula, Ultimate ThermoFIT Fat-Burning Formula, Ultimate ProFIT Shakes, EstroRhythm Hormone Balancing System and more, all designed to help you look and feel younger, healthier and slimmer the fast easy natural way! Why wait? What do you have to lose? Try the Ultimate Body Applicator today for ONLY $25 and you will discover why we call it “IT WORKS!” Lucrative Rewarding Business Opportunity Available!

Tampa Bay Natural Health

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Tampa Bay Natural Health is the place to be for all natural solutions to your health problems. We offer over 200 all natural products for all of your health concerns including heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and weight problems. Eleven of these products are listed in the Physician’s Desk Reference.

Faith’s Cookies and Crafts

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Delicious cookies, marshmallow pops, candy favors for every occasion. Cupcake wrappers and party pegs also available.

European Wax Center – Carrollwood

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Full-body waxing center that provides women and men the ultimate wax experience with our exclusive Comfort Wax.

The Peaceful Warrior Massage, LLC.

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If relaxation or pain relief is what you are seeking, then let us take care of you! The Peaceful Warrior Massage, LLC is NOT an assembly line massage clinic. We provide focused massage therapy to every client by being present in the Here and Now. We will use therapeutic modalities to include Deep Tissue, NMT, and Myofascial Release to relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve the quality of life of our clients. We strive to educate everyone we talk to about the many benefits of therapeutic massage in regards to overall health and prevention.

Tastefully Simple Independent Consultant, Heather Fredenburg

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With Tastefully Simple every one of our products requires only two or fewer ingredients to make. This means you’ll spend more time enjoying our food than you will preparing it, great food CAN be SIMPLE!

~Tastefully Simple Independent Consultant, Heather Fredenburg

Linda’s Jewelry and More

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Linda’s Jewelry and More creates fun and fresh art and elegant hand-made Jewelry for women and children. She creates necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and hair combs. She designs hand-drawn cards, hand-tied blankets, and hand sewn small crafts.

Treasured Sweets

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Treasured Sweets features affordable personalized candy bar wrappers for every special occasion you share with your loved ones including birthdays, new baby, graduation, weddings and all the holidays in between. We also are here to help you promote your business the sweetest way with our unique Edible Business Cards. Tasty and quite memorable treats are great for trade shows and special vendor events.

In addition to personalizing candy bar wrappers, we have available mint books and water bottle labels. Two great products to promote your business in the Florida’s warmer temperatures.

Guest Blogger: A Nature Lover’s Bucket List

A Nature Lover’s Bucket List
by Lisa Burns, Backyard Getaway
Have you ever created a bucket list? A list of things you want to accomplish, places to see, people to meet, foods to taste, before you…well you get the idea. Being a gardening fan, I have a bucket list of gardens and parks that I hope to one-day visit. Places that give natural inspiration to create something beautiful. Some of the gardens are located throughout the country, but many are right here in our own backyard. I have been fortunate enough to visit a few on my list, a couple more than once. Here is a list of gardens in and around southwest Florida that are truly beautiful and awe inspiring. 
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
811 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236 • (941) 366-5731 
Nested in 14 acres and amongst 12 buildings in a brick-laid residential section of Sarasota, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is an open-air and under-glass museum of thousands of colorful and exotics plants. Many of these plants have been collected from the wild on more than 200 scientific expeditions to tropical rain forests by Selby Gardens’ research staff. Selby is a hidden treasure that many people are not aware of. *Nestled in the back of the garden is a beautiful Koi pond with a 4’ high waterfall.
John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, Florida 34243 • (941) 359-5700
The beauty of the Ringling Museum is not confined to the galleries. The grounds and gardens are also treated and cherished as works of art. Stroll the grounds and enjoy the Rose Garden, Mable’s Secret Garden, the Dwarf Garden, Millennium Tree Trail and other delights of the estate by the bay. *The Rose garden is amazing.
 Florida Botanical Gardens 
12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774 • (727) 582-2100
The Florida Botanical Gardens inspires and educates visitors by showcasing flora, fauna and natural resources in motivational surroundings that promote environmentally friendly techniques. Bring the family and spend a day. The Gardens are open every day of the year and admission is free.
 Naples Botanical Garden
4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112 • (239) 643-7275 / (877) 433-1874
In 1993, a group of eight Naples residents founded the Garden with nothing more than the dream of creating a world-class botanical garden. Today visit which includes six cultivated gardens, 2.5 miles of walking trails, and 90-acres of restored native preserve.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
4700 S.W. 58th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 372-4981
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is a 62 acre facility founded, developed, funded and operated by the North Florida Botanical Society, a non-profit educational organization. In 1978, the Society signed a lease agreement with Alachua County whereby it gained access to a 33 acre tract of land for the development of a public botanical garden. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is comprised of 24 major collections visually accessible from a 1 ½ mile paved walkway. *In the summer, visit to see a Victoria Water lily.
 Harry P Leu Gardens
1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL • (407) 246.2620
Explore an amazing 50-acre botanical oasis minutes from downtown Orlando. Each garden is designed specifically to inspire visitors to appreciate and understand plants. The Leu House Museum located in the heart of the gardens reveals turn-of-the century living for the families who once called this home. The gardens and historical home were donated to the City of Orlando in 1961 by Mr. Harry P. Leu and his wife, Mary Jane.
Flamingo Gardens
3750 South Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33330 (954) 473.2955
Established in 1927, Flamingo Gardens is one of the oldest botanical gardens in South Florida. The 60-acre not-for-profit botanical garden contains over 3000 tropical and sub-tropical species of plants and trees and it’s Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the largest collection of Florida native wildlife in the state.
USF Botanical Gardens
4202 E. Fowler Avenue NES107, Tampa, FL 33620 • (813) 974-2329
The USF Botanical Gardens is part of the Department of Geography, Environment and Planning in the College of Arts and Sciences. It consists of 16 acres of gardens and greenbelt on the USF Tampa campus. The Gardens maintains a living collection of more than 3,000 of plants, animals and natural habitats.
Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower Blvd. Lake Wales, FL 33853 • (863) 676.1408 
Looking up at the 205 foot neo-Gothic and art deco Singing Tower carillon is an experience like no other. Designed by famed architect Milton B. Medary and ornately crafted by noted stone sculptor Lee Lawrie, the Tower houses one of the world’s finest carillons. Concerts from the 60 bell carillon fill the Gardens daily. Edward Bok’s Singing Tower was sited at the highest elevation south of the reflection pool, so the water reflects its full image. Tranquil resting places, shady recesses, picturesque vistas and expansive splashes of color create a contemplative setting for your enjoyment.
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156 • (305) 667.1651
Behind the seemingly natural beauty of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden lies a carefully orchestrated blend of science and art. Documented botanical specimens provide valuable resources in science and education, while horticultural displays and the classic landscape design by William Lyman Phillips offer visitors an unforgettable aesthetic experience.
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446 • (561) 495-0233 http://www.morikami.org
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida since its opening in 1977. The Morikami invites guests to discover South Fl, south floridaorida’s heritage and connection with Japan, and explore a series of six diverse gardens inspired by a different historical period & style of Japanese gardening.
 
Lisa Burns is co-owner of Backyard Getaway, with her husband Dave. Backyard Getaway is a family-owned and operated pond service and retail pond & water garden supply business that grew from a hobby into a passion. Whether you prefer a Koi pond, a water garden with beautiful lilies, a wildlife habitat, a pondless waterfall, a pool waterfall or even a pet friendly pond for your dog, Backyard Getaway will create your perfect getaway in your own backyard. Lisa and Dave offer professional & personalized water garden & pond design, installation & pond maintenance services. For more information, visit their website: http://backyardgetaway.intuitwebsites.com/index.htmlEmail: lisa@backyardgetaway.netPhone: (941) 752.7663

Today’s Quote

“What you get by reaching your destination is not nearly as important as what you will become by reaching your destination.” ~Zig Ziglar

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“Opportunity?often it comes in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat.” ~Napoleon Hill

Guest Blogger: Intro to SEO, Beginner’s Tips

Intro to SEO, Beginner’s Tips
by Lori Ann Fiore
 
Search engine optimization (SEO) is highly labor intensive, and with hundreds (yes, I said hundreds) of factors that Google uses to rank pages in search engine results, all business owners must decide how SEO will be maintained as this is a crucial part of any business with a website.
Search engine optimization, and website marketing requires commitment and investment. With hard work and dedication, you and your SEO Company can obtain and maintain a high organic position on the search engines. What’s organic ranking? This is the position that you obtain on Google as a result of your website’s optimization, excluding paid or sponsored ads. 
Well written and strategically linked internal content, the development of quality back links (link building) and the proper maintenance of the “back end” of your website is just some of what encompasses search engine optimization. Site age, site size, and even the age of your links can make a difference in your search engine ranking. Although like most business owners, you will most likely be hiring an SEO company to handle the development and marketing of your website, it’s recommended that you arm yourself with knowledge. This allows you to ask the right questions of your SEO firm, and to understand what is beneficial and what is not.
Learn More about the Following “Basic” SEO Tips Prior to Hiring an SEO Firm
  • The age of your website can make a difference with the back link profile page proving most significant. If you’re starting a new business the sooner you launch your site, the better. Make it a priority to get your site launched, even if you start out with a five or six page website.
  • Use straight html or CSS in your design and avoid excess flash or java script.
  • Write keyword-rich content and optimize your website prior to launching.
  • Incorporate keyword-rich content into every page, making it relevant to the page title and description.
  • Use keyword-rich and relevant “alt” tags and descriptions on photos and images.
  • Use anchor text relevant to your keywords.
  • Check the internal link structure of your website. Internal linking plays a crucial role in Google’s ability to find a website’s pages to index them in its database, and ensures that visitors can navigate a website easily. Internal linking also serves to pass link information from one page to another.
  • Write appropriate keyword-rich titles and page descriptions for each page and be sure there are no duplicate page titles or descriptions.
  • Repair and eliminate all internal and external broken hyperlinks.
  • Make a sitemap for your website and keep it updated. Sitemaps serve as a map for the search engines. Although most sites will eventually get indexed, this speeds up the process and makes it more efficient.
  • Make sure you have a properly developed and verified robots.txt file.
Understanding the process of search engine optimization and equipping yourself with some basic knowledge of SEO will help you choose a reputable SEO company—one that has your best interest in mind. Remember that SEO is a very methodical and straightforward process, one that should result in good organic ranking. Avoid SEO firms who take short cuts or who promote the sole use of ad words or paid campaigns.
For a more detailed look at how these basic Search Engine Optimization tasks will play an important role in optimizing your website or to obtain a higher rank on Google, visit us at www.websitestampabay.com or read What do You Really Know about Search Engine Optimization for Your Tampa, Florida Business?
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The Sugar and Spice Ranch is exclusively for Mothers and Daughters who want to spend a week having the best bonding experience of a lifetime. Imagine bunking with other moms and daughters in a real bunkhouse and riding your very own horse for the week. You’ll learn how to care for your horse by learning to tack up, groom, bathe, feed, turn out, and of course ride.

Moms will feel like kids again and your daughters will get the camping experience while still having the security of being with mom. You’ll do virtually everything together including riding, swimming and on the last day of camp you will even participate in a team horse show.

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Invent Your Image, LLC

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Lisa K. Ford is a Certified Image, Color and Style Consultant. Through personal consultations and group presentations, Lisa works with professionals and non-professionals alike, guiding and educating them on how to enhance their appearance, use color to their advantage and dress to honor their personal style statement.

Guest Blogger: What is Stealing YOUR Style

What is Stealing YOUR Style

by Lisa K. Ford

We take care of our skin, workout and eat healthy but sometimes we forget to take more than a passing glance at how our wardrobe choices are prematurely aging us; STOPlooking older than you feel.

Here are just a FEW TopSTYLE Stealers

ILL- Fitting Undergarments

With 12 years of experience in the intimate apparel business this is my TOP Style Stealer; bulging back fat from a poor fitting bra, unsupportive brassiere dragging you down and visible panty lines that kill the whole LOOK.

First, purchase a better bra that;

·         The band does not ride up in the back.

·         You should be able to fit one finger, only, underneath the band in the back.

·         From your side profile your cups should slant upward.

·         When all else fails call an expert to properly fit you in a bra. 

Second, purchase panties with precision-cut edges (seamless panties).  If you opt for shape wear ensure that it does not create a muffin top where the garment ends. 

THEWorkout Wardrobe

This is the wardrobe that keeps on working even if you are NOT!!!  There is a time and a place to don your yoga pants, jog bras, oversized tees and tennis skirts.  That would be on the elliptical machine or when you are painting the house.  NOT when you are partaking in activities that do not make you break a sweat.

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There are a lot of alternative wardrobe pieces that will provide comfort without looking like you just cleaned the house.  Here are just a FEW; Stretchy jeans (NOT pajama jeans), knit dresses or long tunic tops with leggings.

Even YOUR Mom Should NOT Wear those Pants

Do not make the mistake in thinking that extra coverage will camouflage your muffin top; it will just draw attention to it.

Flat front, mid-rise with straight or boot cut leg trousers will create a more youthful and slimming look.  About 1” below your belly button is a good gauge to ensure that your pants will be flattering.

Sexless Shoe Selections

Come on you know what I mean those thick, square toed, wide, rubber soled shoes.  They scream FRUMPY!!!    This does not mean you have to sacrifice comfort for style; you can have both with today’s shoe selections.

Wedges, shoes with comfort features and built-in arches are all available in stylish selections.

Golden Girl Color Palette

Soft and Light hues do not have to be ruled out completely but do not cover yourself head to toe in all pastels. 

If pastels are in your color zone pair them in a mod way with a grey trouser or a white denim Capri for summer.  Unsure what colors are best for your skin tone?  Click here to learn more about how to unveil YOUR colors.

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In the case of sequins, rhinestones and metallic, less is more.  

Trade in your rhinestone jeans for a dress with a simple jeweled neckline or a tank top with the same colored sequins or beads. 

No Such Thing as Forever 21

Trying too hard to look hip in leather leggings with 5 inch platform shoes will make you look older than your pretend age.

You can stay on trend by choosing brands that are more age accurate.  Many stores have age perfect fashions to keep you looking stylish (Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Limited, J Crew). 

No Frosting on YOUR Cupcake

“The only real difference between a human being and other mammals is our ability to accessorize”. Unknown   If you do not put a little extra effort into finishing off your ensemble it looks as if you threw in the towel on your personal style.

A scarf, necklace or even earrings will add a little frosting to your cupcake. 

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Avoid the 3 piece sets that are sold together.  You know the matchy-matchy pendant, earrings and bracelet.

 This look will date you so stick with accessories that are contrasting but complimentary.  This is the time you can enjoy being a little bit off!!!

Still seeking Stylish Solutions?  Schedule your FREE style consultation today.   

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Lisa K. Ford AICI, is a Certified Image, Color and Style Consultant and Owner of Invent Your Image, LLC. For more information on Invent Your Image, visit: inventYourImage.com. 

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Ph: 813.766.8375 Email: lisa@inventyourimage.com

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Website Design, Search Engine Optimization, Graphics, Printing, Tampa, Florida – From web design to logos and SEO services, obtain a variety of affordable web and graphic design, marketing and printing services with just one call. Get the ROI you deserve. One Vendor, One Call. Serving Tampa Bay and Florida small businesses since 2001.

Sophisticates Book Signing & Rande James Spa Day

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Mini Spa Pampering and a Sophisticates Book Signing on Sunday February 24th! Sponsored by The Sophisticates & Rande James Spa.

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Empire Custom Cabinets

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Empire Custom Cabinets specializes in kitchen & bathroom remodeling, custom woodwork, and specialty items like wall units and hutches. We have cabinetry for any room in the house – kitchen, bathrooms, office, lanai, closets, etc. We service the entire Tampa Bay area.

Limelight Marketing Consultants

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Limelight Marketing Consultants is a branding and marketing communications firm helping new, small and mid-size businesses SHINE through strategic marketing, creative design and smart decisions with your marketing budget.

Gibson Marine Construction

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Gibson Marine is a full service marine contractor with over 30 years of experience building seawalls, docks and installing boat lifts. Let Gibson Marine Construction turn your waterfront vision into reality.

Guest Blogger: Working a Room

Working A Room

by Anita Rothwell Lindsay

Did you know that 75% of those considered great conversationalists consider themselves SHY? None of these individuals consider small talk unimportant, in fact, they found small talk helped to put others at ease and established common interests. Small talk is a marvelous segue to making business contacts. Working a room is a skill they have developed, which you can develop too.

Tip #1: Become more comfortable with talking to strangers by talking to strangers: fellow customers standing in the checkout line at a store, the people in your building, etc.

Tip #2: Get out of the house, solo, and attend a social/community event at least every-other week. Socializing is a skill, developed like any other skill.

Tip #3: Keep up with current news. The day before attending a network opportunity, scan the daily. Decide on three or four topics of conversation.

Tip #4: Before the networking event, get a list of those who will be attending.

Tip #5: Choose 3-5 people who you would like to meet. 

Tip #6: Research these people on Facebook and Linkedin for background information and mutual interests. People like to know you have made that effort to learn about their business and mission.

Tip #7: Send an e-mail or other social media to those you would like to meet to let them know you look forward to meeting them at the upcoming event. The communication gives them someone to look forward to meeting and may also help them feel less uncomfortable about meeting new people.

Tip #8: Pack your business cards or calling cards (once again popular) before you head out the door.  

Tip #9: Wear a name tag. If someone has met you before and your name remains on the tip-of-their -tongue, a name tag will make reconnecting easier. A name tag will also make you a bit more approachable.

Tip #10: Upon entering the room, stop to catch your breath, and scan the room.

Tip #11: Wear a smile, make eye contact, and be enthusiastic. Enthusiasm is contagious.  

Tip #12: Talk to the first person you see standing alone and you will become engaged and less nervous and your partner may feel relieved.

Tip #13: Conversation is mutually beneficial endeavor: they talk, you listen, you talk, they listen.

Tip #14: Keep the conversation short and if you want to meet with them again, tell them.

Tip# 15: Depart with a “nice talking to you” salutation and offer your card.

P.S. Some people may behave badly, lacking in social skill. Smile, then excuse yourself saying you want to check out the refreshment table or need a drink.  It’s not personal, move on and beyond the snub.
Remember, to develop any skill takes practice. Get out of the house, begin light conversations with strangers, carry your business cards, smile, and exude enthusiasm. Practicing will hone your skills and before you know it, you’ll be working a room with ease.
Resources:
RoAne, Susan. “BIG Deal About SMALL Talk.” SusanRoAne, The Mingling Maven®. n.d.

Ebersole, Glenn. “Working A Room – The Top Ten Tips, From Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach.”  n.d.

“Desk Demon 15 Tips on ‘Working the Room’ At Business Networking Events.” Evan Carmichael.  n.d. http://www.deskdemon.com/dnet/userpage.php?page_id=404

Books:


Make Your Contacts Count: Networking Know-how for Business And Career Success, Anne Baber





Savvy Networking: 118 Fast & Effective Tips for Business Success, Andrea Nierenberg





10 Steps to Successful Social Networking for Business (ASTD 10 Steps Series), Darin Hartley





The Social Network Business Plan: 18 Strategies That Will Create Great Wealth, David Silver


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Anita Rothwell Lindsay, Information Specialist, Educator, and Workshop Facilitator, currently employed as a librarian at a local technical institute. Creative design consultant to ShoutOUT® Enterprises, Inc., Chimera Investigative Group, Inc. and Next30 Productions Inc. Contact Anita directly: arlindsay@yahoo.com

INutritional Cleansing and Coaching

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Integration of body-mind-emotions-spirit, holistic way of understanding our self. From living on auto-pilot to conscious creation. The old way is just not working any more – get it over!!!

Islander Massage and Skincare

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We are a holistic spa on Davis Islands, near Tampa General. We offer customized facials, therapeutic massage and expert waxing.

Tots in Bloom

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Offering parenting, childbirth and breastfeeding classes and infant and toddler enrichment programs throughout the Tampa Bay Area.

PedalPub St Pete

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A 16-person, pedal powered party! We are bicycle made for 16 people and myself to drive. You must pedal to get the party rolling. Can use the bike for anything from parades, to progressive dinners to pub crawls!

Guest Blogger: Mysteries of the Opposite Sex

The Mysteries of the Opposite Sex

by: Kim Cass, Lux Magazine

Women and men are different. Our hormones are different, our brains are wired differently, and our emotional needs very are different. We see the world through different eyes. The sooner we accept it, the better off we’ll all be. Whether you are single or married, universal truths about the opposite sex remain the same. We asked around to some of our readers and friends for some insight.

What Men Wish Women Knew:

You have more power over us than you think, when you look at us with those eyes! ~ Scott

We men can be just as self-conscious about how we look as women. ~Nick

For all the dating tips and guidelines you girls read in your magazines, there’s always exceptions. Nothing is black and white. Things aren’t always universal, across the board. We are all different. ~ Grant

Crying is blackmail. Stop it. ~ Aaron

How come you wear push-up bras, then complain when we stare at your chest? ~Brian

We can’t read your minds. Sometimes you need to tell us what you are thinking. ~ Mike

We men are very visual. We like a flash of skin and sexy peeks here and there. But we are not about looks only. ~ Don

Please don’t ask us if your butt looks big in that outfit. That can’t end well. ~Tim

We love the curve of your back, the smell of your hair, your legs in high heels and the softness of your skin. It melts us. ~ Craig

How come relationships are never as hot as they are the first couple months? ~ Jake

What Women Wish Men Knew:

If we are sad or upset about something, we just want you to sit next to us, or hold us and listen. You don’t have to “fix” it. ~ Carrie

Telling us “I love you” immediately after sex doesn’t count. ~Jen

Call if you say you will. Do what you say. Have integrity. ~ Donna

It’s called monthly hormones. And no, it doesn’t mean we are “crazy” ~ Anna

Want more sex? We love to feel appreciated, it’s the quickest way to get us in bed. Not with beer. ~ Dina

Yes, we have eyes in the back of our heads. We saw you checking that girl out.  ~ Shelly

It’s not cute when you stalk us on facebook, send half naked photos of yourself  and harass us online- especially the married men. Some guys get bold and hide behind the anonymity of the Internet. ~ Lauren

Understand the sexual makeup of a female. We are mental creatures. We view sex differently than men. We need to feel secure and loved when we have sex. For the best sex, we have to be stimulated mentally, physically and emotionally. ~ Diane

If you want to really understand us, try being friends with us first. ~ Caryn

Just be honest with us. It leaves less room for confusion, and we promise to be honest back. ~Melanie

According to RandomHistory.com, studies show that happiness is contagious and that potential dates find it hard to walk away from happy people. One of the biggest turn-offs during a date is negativity. So be positive and attract it into your life! (fake it on the days you aren’t feelin’ it)

What’s funny is the way many of us women are raised, to wait for our knight in shining armor to come galloping in on his horse- the Happily Ever After scenario. I have news for you: he’s not coming. So come away from the window before you catch a chill. Yes, there are wonderful men out there, but a little dose of reality is in order here. None of us is perfect  (ok, including us girls) and his armor is a little tarnished.

Speaking of Happily Ever After, we all enjoy a beautiful wedding. It’s a fresh start for a new life together as a couple, there’s nothing wrong with that. Sometimes it seems as if the emphasis is put on the flowers, dress and cake, with little thought into what it takes to sustain a healthy, long term relationship. The real work comes after the vows! Remember that the next time you see an episode of Bridezilla. The poor dears have no idea!

If you still feel confused by all this (yeah, we are too) why not browse Amazon for a few self-help books on the subject? Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus is a famous title that comes to mind, by Dr. John Gray. It actually makes sense. It helps us when we miss the mark on trying to figure out the mysteries of the opposite sex! Try it and get back to us! Or, in a pinch, grab a cup of coffee with one of your closest friends and ponder the mysteries of the opposite sex together. Here’s a link to a great site: http://www.marsvenus.com/Dr. Gray even has a new advice book out soon to order!  Where’s my credit card?

All in all, it’s ok to have a little mystery between us. As a woman, I can say: we love you men just the same. And we know you love us right back. We saw you looking when we walked by. Remember: we have eyes in the back of our heads.

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Kim Cass, writer for Lux Magazine, can be contacted via email at LuxMagazine@yahoo.com. For more information regarding Lux, as well as fabulous resources, decorating ideas, and thrifty shopping tips, visit Lux Magazine’s website: http://myluxmagazine.com and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyLuxMagazine

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Guest Blogger: Overcoming Fear

Overcoming Fear

by Anita Rothwell Lindsay

“You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith.” ~Mary Manin Morrissey

I’m not a therapist; I am an Information Specialist – a researcher. I know a bit about most everything or I know where to find some answers or credible information. But, I do have fears, like everyone else. Perhaps that makes me qualified to talk about fear.

 


First, I had to recognize and admit that some of my fears originated during my childhood or from negative experiences as an adult. Like an embedded image in a word document, they are difficult to budge.


 

According to Psychology Today, “Fear is a vital response to physical and emotional danger—if we couldn’t feel it, we couldn’t protect ourselves from legitimate threats. But often we fear situations that are in no way life-or-death, and thus hang back for no good reason. Traumas or bad experiences can trigger a fear response within us that is hard to quell. Yet exposing ourselves to our personal demons is the best way to move past them.”

My first recollection was fear of the dark as a child. Clothes dancing in the moonlight on the clothesline obviously were ghosts. I also saw a mummy like creature walking through the junipers while I was playing beneath a neighbor’s veranda. I was six or seven. (As a teen, my brother admitted that he too had seen this “mummy.”) My sister was also terrified of the dark. For her sake, I managed to fake some courage, enough to seem brave to her. I don’t drive much at night now but I’m no longer afraid of the dark. I do have a recurring nightmare since childhood; I’m locked in a dark movie theater and cannot find the exit. That’s why Richard Kosoff invented the nightlight.

When my three children were young, I drove them all over Florida to attend church functions and participate in sports. I was terrified to drive the long distances in an old car. I also feared getting lost or not finding my way back home. I made the trips because I had a reason bigger than my fear, my children’s need for social activities. Today, I believe I can find my way just about anywhere and perceive even short jaunts as an adventure.

I also feared speaking in public. Encouraged by church peers, I did sing in a quartet. But, I often “lost my cookies” before going on stage and I trembled. The steps to proficiency were small ones. I now enjoy presenting workshops. I realized I have something to share beneficial to my audience. Again, I found something bigger than my fear and the steps were small.

Although I now enjoy public speaking, I still find crowds intimidating. A party can leave me speechless until I find someone standing alone. Then I reach out to make that person comfortable which in turn, engages me. I’ve learned to find strategies to move me out of the shadows. I also discovered that if I’m busy, participating, I’m less self-conscious. Church work- parties, fund raisers, led me to this conclusion.


Each journey of conquering some of my fears began with little steps. I suspect now that this is a journey, not a destination. I am still uncomfortable, even terrified, of personal relationships. Working with men and educating men has helped me feel comfortable with them on a non-social level. But, after two misfire marriages, I’ve become gun shy. I also fear becoming a “bag lady,” a common fear in women.

According to Financial Education on Women and Money, “An amazing 50% of all women have a tremendous fear of becoming a “bag lady”. And what is even more shocking is that 48% of those women earn over $100,000 per year.  Additionally, 90% of women say they feel financially insecure, according to a survey of almost 1,925 women conducted by Allianz, a Minnesota-based life insurance company.

To address both of these fears – intimacy and becoming a bag lady, I believe I need the insight of a more objective perspective, a counselor. I need help to untangle the string of distorted perceptions wrapped in a tight ball inside my psyche. And from a short bout of counseling a few years ago, the process then added a boost to my confidence. Heather Sell has a counselor to recommend to me, one of the many perks of ShoutOUT®.

But in the meantime, I’ll take some small steps to overcome these two roadblocks. I’ll join a writing club or fine arts club to move into a more social arena with men. To ease my financial insecurity, I’m working on the eliminating debt and keeping a close copy of the 72 Zen Habits to Simplify Your Life to ensure that I am at least one step ahead of my fears.

As 2012 lounges lazily on the horizon, my sincerest wish is that the New Year infuses you with the strength to overcome some of the fears that have been paralyzing you.  Whether those fears include public speaking, intimacy or relationship fears, or even a fear of trying something new, moving past fear can be both invigorating and empowering, not to mention fun. Here’s wishing you a year of fearless adventures and boundless fun!   

Resources:

Psych Basics: Fear and Paranoia.” Psychology Today. n.d.      
 
http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/fear

Raj, Nila. “4 Fundamental Facts About Fear.” 2007 Aug. 5.  http://ezinearticles.com/?4-Fundamental-Facts-About-Fear&id=665200

“Women and Retirement: The Bag Lady Fear?” Financial Education for Women on Money. 2011 Feb. 9. http://financialeducationforwomenonmoney.org/women-and-retirement-the-bag-lady-  fear/

Edberg, Henrik. “5 Life-Changing Keys to Overcoming Your Fear.” Positivityblog.com. 2007 Feb. 22. http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/02/22/5-life-changing-keys-to-overcoming-your-fear/

Heacock, Doug. “Five Great Ways to Conquer Your Fears.” Zen Habits. 2008 Nov. 24.
http://zenhabits.net/five-helpful-attitudes-for-dealing-with-your-fears/

Babauta, Leo. “Simple Living Manifesto: 72 Ideas to Simplify Your Life.” Zen Habits   Breathe. 2007 Sep. 5.

http://zenhabits.net/simple-living-manifesto-72-ideas-to-simplify-your-life/


Books:
Feel the Fear…and Beyond: Mastering the Techniques for Doing It Anyway, Susan J. Jeffers
Smart Women Take Risks: Six Steps for Conquering Your Fears and Making the Leaps to Success, Helene Lerner.
How the Fierce Handle Fear – Secrets to Succeeding in Challenging Times, Sophronia Scott.
Peace is Every Step: The Path to Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Thich Nhat Hanh.

Google keyword search terms:
facts about fear, overcoming fear, fear busters, conquer your fears, psychology of fear

Anita Rothwell Lindsay, Information Specialist, Educator, and Workshop Facilitator, currently employed as a librarian at a local technical institute. Creative design consultant to ShoutOUT® Enterprises, Inc., Chimera Investigative Group, Inc. and Next30 Productions Inc. Contact Anita directly: arlindsay@yahoo.com

St. Pete Bagel Co.

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St. Pete Bagel Co. has been proudly serving Pinellas County since 1987. We carry an assortment of Kosher, authentic NY-style bagels, homemade donuts (both old-fashioned and yeast-raised), grilled paninis, deli sandwiches, coffee, espresso, and pastries. Join us for a delicious breakfast & lunch! Now serving both Largo and St. Petersburg areas!

Reflections: 2011

Reflecting over the past year and the course  ShoutOUT® has taken has left me nothing short of speechless! It has truly been an amazing year!

During 2011, we established 3 new ShoutOUT® chapters (JAX, Orlando, and Miami) and have managed to grow both our Twitter and ShoutOUT Tampa Bay communities exponentially.

2011 was also a heart-warming year for us in recognition. In April, we won the 2011 StartupNation Leading Moms in Business competition and in August, we were overwhelmingly thrilled to have been the grand prize winner of the first annual LocalShops1 BizBlast Marketing Competition and had the amazing opportunity to work with several astounding and incredibly talented contributing businesses as a result (KnowHowe, Chris Kuhn- Freelance Writer, Limelight Marketing, LocalShops1.com). We wrapped up the year in November with winning the 2011 Tampa WAVE Awards for Favorite LGBT Blog!

In December, our new website (shoutoutinc.com) was launched thanks to Limelight Marketing, Owner, Liane Caruso and Developer, Josh Story. What an amazing job they did! The site looks fantastic…both simple and easy to navigate! And Josh was a dream to work with!

Though the year is winding down, our blog is not. We’re speedily gaining momentum thanks to the burgeoning collaboration with community and business owners. To date, we’ve published three fantastically informational articles by our knowledgeable guest bloggers. Deepest thanks to Julie Larson, Lori Ann Fiore, and Anita Rothwell Lindsay for your educational and in-depth articles! We’re looking forward to many more informative articles in the near future, which will include topics such as “Overcoming Fear”, “Plastic Surgery: How to research before going under the knife?”, “Tips for easy family night dinners”, etc. from these and many other guest bloggers.

All of this success would not be possible without the community we are a part of, both our physical and virtual communities! Heartfelt thanks for all the support you have given ShoutOUT® in 2011! We’re looking forward to astounding full year in 2012 and wish the same for you!

All the best,
~Heather Lindsay Sell
President/Founder, ShoutOUT® Enterprises, Inc.
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Ph: 813.334.9797

My 2012 wish to you:
“May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light.
May good luck pursue you each morning and night.”
~Irish Toast 

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Happy Holidays!

ShoutOUT® would like to wish you all a happy holiday season full of great food, engaging conversation, delicious desserts, and lots of incredible memories with family and friends!

Warmest wishes,
Heather Sell

Guest Blogger: Website Design

Quick Guide to Choosing a Website Design Firm
by Lori Ann Fiore
Bay Area Graphics & Marketing
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Finding a website design firm may seem like an easy task until you start looking for one! Knowing how to choose a website design or website marketing firm that can accommodate your business’ unique requirements requires some forethought and planning.

Many business owners consider only the cost of web development services often times choosing the cheapest designer. Others will even consider paying more or choosing the web design firm found on page one of a Google search with the assumption that the services will be of higher quality. Remember, bigger isn’t always better and you are often paying for overhead with these larger firms.  Freelance designers can be considered however, be sure to look for solid proof of a freelancer’s longevity as well as whether they can fully accommodate both current and future web design needs.

Although most small business owners are pressed for time, this is when time must be allocated to do some comparison shopping. Prior to contacting a web design firm, prepare and equip yourself with a list of questions for your prospective designer.
How do you find a designer to contact? Perform a search on Google, Facebook, or if you are involved in a network or know other small business owners simply ask around for a referral. Even with referrals, however, you must get a good feel for that company. What is good for one business may not be acceptable for another.

Once you get a list of designers to call, jot down the following:


·        Number of pages you believe you will require in your website. List the minimum number of pages, as well as how many you think you may need in the future. You may look at a website that you like and think there are few pages but remember each link is generally a new page. Sites with very few pages can be more difficult to rank, so be sure you start with at least 5-6 pages. Opting for more content or reserve pages to add content is always the better route to take, even if you don’t think you need them.

·         Sites that catch your eye. URL’s or domain names that you can provide to the firm of sites that you like or that are similar to what you want.

·         Specific needs. Write down other specifics about your needs, such as whether or not you’re selling product or services, if you will need PayPal integration or e-commerce web development or if you require a membership or secure log-in, etc.

·         Write down your budget. Often times, you may wish to disclose this to your prospective designer early on along with your basic site requirements. Why? Many firms might not be able to accommodate sensitive budgets and your time is money. Eitherway, it will help you to stay on track and remain realistic about what you want and what you may have to omit from your site in the initial build.

Cut to the “Cost”…


Pricing. We believe that pricing should be clearly stated on the web design firm’s company website for basic custom web designs. Certainly, e-commerce sites or sites that will require certain elements may require a quote that is more tailored to your specific needs.

Be sure to ask the following questions with regards to pricing and write down the answers: (Make sure all verbal quotes are immediately followed up with a quote in writing, even if it’s recapped in an email.)

·         Will your website be custom built, or will templates be used?

·        Will the price include the writing and/or optimization of website content and are there word count or image restrictions?  Or will you have to write and provide all of the content to your designer?

·        Ask who will be designing your website and ask who your point of contact will be. Will they be the same person? Ask what the policy is on return phone calls or emails should you have questions.

·       Does the price include website marketing or site inclusions to the search engines such as Google?

·         Will it include a sitemap for Google and will it be uploaded to a Google webmaster account?

·        How will updates be handled? Many small business owners have every good intention to keep up with their website marketing and updates, however most find they just don’t have the time or knowledge when it comes to website marketing.

·        Get a firm price on what this company will charge for website updates. Ask if there are minimums or contracts involved in SEO (search engine optimization services). Ask if they do SEO or SEM? There is a big difference. Some companies will simply charge to run your Google ad campaigns which are often costly. You want to concentrate on SEO for organic ranking and hire a company who is experienced in this type of marketing.

·         Ask for references. Most current or previous clients of a web design firm are more than willing to provide others with a reference. Web reviews are fine, but remember, some may be written by the company or people they hire, such as bloggers. Be sure to look in a variety of places for those reviews. (i.e. Google, Merchant or Directory listings, Facebook, etc.)

·         Will your website be designed “live” or will you have to wait for a mock-up, which are usually image files? How long it will take to get your site designed and launched?

·         Does the price include a hard-copy of your website? 

·        Ask how often you will be updated with regards to your site’s progress. Unfortunately, there are stellar designers that aren’t very good at communication or are able to appreciate a small business owner’s necessity for getting their website launched in a timely manner. Customer service is of the utmost importance in the short and long term. This alone can make or break any business relationship.

Beyond the Initial Design…


Website Marketing (Search Engine Optimization and Cross Marketing Services). Marketing is usually not at the forefront of most small business owner’s minds until after their site is built. That is why it is important that your prospective web designer addresses this matter with you. IF THEY DON’T…YOU SHOULD. There are many stunning websites that are unfortunately lacking good content and are otherwise poorly optimized and updated.

Why is this important? A website must be more than aesthetically pleasing and it needs a variety of qualities to rank well organically (“organic website ranking” is how a website ranks on its own merit, not via paid or sponsored ads on Google or other search engines).

In short, your site requires excellent and relevant content, proper internal links and back-links, alt tags and descriptions on images, anchor text links, and more. Even good hosting, which would seem fairly insignificant to many business owners can determine a website’s success. We believe that utilizing proper development techniques that address the issue of web design, marketing and ranking should be discussed in detail, at the time of providing a quote for services.

Final touches…


Finally, website marketing is an ongoing process for most website owners. Be realistic with regards to this and expect to develop a lasting relationship with your web designer. Consider this when choosing a website design firm as you will want your firm to be able to offer services beyond the initial development of your site and who will be available and capable of accommodating and contributing to the success of your business.

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Email Lori Ann Fiore directly at info@websitestampabay.com
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Guest Blogger: Dec 15, 2011

Unconventional Job Hunting
by Anita Rothwell Lindsay

Many Floridians feel the bite of unemployment – 10.3 % as of October 2011. Those employed gulp at the thought of possibly becoming unemployed themselves as they hear of family or friends walked to the door. 

Approximately 20% of job openings are advertised. The remaining 80% of openings linger in the hidden job market – unadvertised. What strategies could you adapt to open those doors to opportunity?

Identify Your Strengths and Skills:
·         What are you good at? Use verbs to describe what you do or what you have done.
·         Ask a trusted peer or friend to help you identify your strengths – brainstorm.
·         What have you accomplished?
·         What do you enjoy doing? Examine what you are proud of accomplishing and/or what you enjoy doing when not at work.
·         Where do you want to live? Move, work a year or so, and then transfer back to the geographic area of your choice with the company or a related industry.