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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 4, 20081 topic

Definition: Emotional Well-Being

Emotional well-being is not the absence of emotions, but it is your ability to understand the value of your emotions and use them to move your life forward in positive directions. nnEveryday emotional well-being also involves identifying, building upon, and operating from your strengths rather than focusing on fixing problems or weaknesses. The better you are able to master your emotions, the greater your capacity to enjoy life, cope with stress, and focus on important person

Primary topic: Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Sexuality

Generally speaking, human sexuality is how people experience and express themselves as sexual beings. The study of human sexuality encompasses an array of social activities and an abundance of behaviors, series of actions, and societal topics. Biologically, sexuality can encompass sexual intercourse and sexual contact in all its forms, as well as medical concerns about the physiological or even psychological aspects of sexual behaviour. Sociologically, it can cover the cultur

Primary topic: Sexuality

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 7, 20081 topic

Definition: Divine Intuition

Seven Easy Steps to Awakening Your Divine Intuition nnWe are all intuitive by nature and can use our intuition to receive answers to our daily personal and professional problems. In this article, you'll learn how to awaken your divine intuition to help you with your everyday life.nnBefore we go any further, we must identify the factors that determine our level of intuition. We are all intuitive by nature, but, what makes some of us more intuitive than others? The answer is qu

Primary topic: Intuition

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 10, 20081 topic

Book Review: Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management . Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Barbara Schiffman is the Official Guide to Stress Management .nn Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness , by Edward A. Charlesworth and Ronald G. Nathan, is a valuable resource for people interested in Stress Management , and it is av

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 10, 20081 topic

Definition: Venture Capital Funding

Venture capital is a type of private equity capital typically provided by professional, outside investors to new, growth businesses. Venture capital investments are generally made as cash in exchange for shares in the invested company. A venture capitalist (VC) is a person who makes such investments. A venture capital fund is a pooled investment vehicle (often a limited partnership) that primarily invests the financial capital of third-party investors in enterprises that are

Primary topic: Business Start-up

Business Start-up

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 16, 20081 topic

Definition: Goal Setting

Goal Setting involves establishing specific, measurable and time targeted objectives. Work on the theory of goal-setting suggests that it is an effective tool for making progress by ensuring that participants are clearly aware of what is expected from them, if an objective is to be achieved. On a personal level, setting goals is a process that allows people to specify then work towards their own objectives - most commonly with financial or career-based goals. Goal setting is

Primary topic: Goal Setting

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Affirmations

THE TRUTH ABOUT USING AFFIRMATIONS nBy Jack Robertsnn THE TRUTH ABOUT USING AFFIRMATIONS nnDoes the practice of saying affirmations really work?nnWe've all been exposed to the philosophy of using affirmations as part of our personal growth. But have you ever tried them? Most people who have tried using affirmations have done so with mixed results. Some people have trouble with affirmations because affirmations sometimes âfeel like a lieâ.nnAnd frankly, a lot of people fee

Primary topic: Affirmations and Positive Affirmations

Affirmations and Positive Affirmations

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 16, 20081 topic

Book Review: The Magic Lamp: Goal Setting for People Who Hate Setting Goals

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Goal Setting . Goal Setting involves setting a specific, time targeted personal or business objective. In order for both short term and long term goals to be met, they must be realistic and clearly defined. Joanne Roibu is the Official Guide to Goal Setting .nn The Magic Lamp: Goal Setting for People Who Hate Setting Goals , by Keith Ellis, is a valuable resource for people interested in Goal Setting , and it is av

Primary topic: Goal Setting

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 7, 20081 topic

Definition: Power of the Subconscious Mind

Power of the Subconscious Mind - How to Release Your Subconscious Mind's Power nnYou may have heard how some people believe in the power of the subconscious mind. It is a fact that quite some people live emotionally crippled adulthoods because they have lived through harrowing childhoods. This is because the memory of being told that they are less than who they are as people has been burned into their memories. This is the power of the subconscious mind, which can either buil

Primary topic: Mind Control

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 11, 20081 topic

Definition: Start-up Business Plan

A business plan is a formal statement of a set of business goals, the reasons why they are believed attainable, and the plan for reaching those goals. It may also contain background information about the organization or team attempting to reach those goals.nnThe business goals being attempted may be for-profit or non-profit. For-profit business plans typically focus on financial goals. Non-profit and government agency business plans tend to focus on service goals. Business pl

Primary topic: Business Start-up

Business Start-up

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 8, 20081 topic

Definition: Stress Reduction

Top Ten Stress Reduction Tricks nnTherapists and doctors always point to stress as the main culprit for many illnesses. Hence, stress is a major factor which affects relationships, the quality of sleep, and one's entire well being. There are so many things which you think about and with these, you always find it hard to keep track of everything. You have a long list of duties and responsibilities. With your daily errands to attend to, you almost find it hard to escape away fr

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 16, 20081 topic

Definition: Christianity

Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. As of the early 21st century, it has between 1.5 billion and 2.1 billion adherents, representing about a quarter of the world's population. It is the state religion of at least sixteen countries. nnIts followers, known as Christians, believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah (or Christ) prophesied in the Old Testament, the part of their

Primary topic: Christianity

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 15, 20081 topic

Book Review: Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity (7th Edition) (MyPsychKit Series)

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Sexuality . Sexuality is a concern with or interest in sexual activity, health, and intimacy. Sheri Winston is the Official Guide to Sexuality .nn Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity (7th Edition) (MyPsychKit Series) , by Spencer A. Rathus (Author), Jeffrey S. Nevid (Author), Lois Fichner-Rathus (Author), is a valuable resource for people interested in Sexuality and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes

Primary topic: Sexuality

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 10, 20081 topic

Book Review: The Stress Management Handbook

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management . Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Barbara Schiffman is the Official Guide to Stress Management .nn The Stress Management Handbook , by Leyden-Rubenstein, and Stephen T. Sinatra, is a valuable resource for people interested in Stress Management , and it is available through Amazon a

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 8, 20081 topic

Definition: Stress Management Techniques

Techniques of stress management nnThere are several ways of coping with stress. Some techniques of time management may help a person to control stress. In the face of high demands, effective stress management involves learning to set limits and to say "No" to some demands that others make. Techniques of stress management will vary according to the theoretical paradigm adhered to, but may include some of the following:nn*Autogenic training nn*Cognitive therapy nn*Conflict reso

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 10, 20081 topic

Definition: Start-up Capital

Business Loans & Other Sources of Raising Capital nnCapital is the most important resource of any business. After all, the very objective of carrying out a business is to make money. You need money at every point of time in a business. From purchasing raw materials and paying wages to purchasing land, building or machinery, you need money. You will need money to start a new business. Expansion, modernization and diversification of an established business also require money.nn

Primary topic: Business Start-up

Business Start-up

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 15, 20081 topic

Book Review: Affirmations--Your Passport to Happiness

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Affirmations and Positive Affirmations . A one line statement that declares positively an intention or condition for a desirable outlook and outcome. Affirmations are unlimited as each individual is an unlimited being. Affirmations are to be used on a conscious level and act as a recording over our subconscious or limited beliefs. Positive affirmations are a very powerful means of reprogramming self defeating thoug

Primary topic: Affirmations and Positive Affirmations

Affirmations and Positive Affirmations

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 14, 20081 topic

Book Review: StartupNation : America's Leading Entrepreneurial Experts Reveal the Secrets to Building a Blockbuster Business

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Start-Up . A Business Start-up is a relatively new company, project or business venture with a limited operating history. Dr. Mary Waters is the Official Guide to Business Start-Up .nn StartupNation: America's Leading Entrepreneurial Experts Reveal the Secrets to Building a Blockbuster Business , by Jeff Sloan and Rich Sloan is a valuable resource for people interested in Business Start-Up and it is availa

Primary topic: Business Start-up

Business Start-up

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 8, 20081 topic

Definition: Relieve Stress

The Top 3 Quick Methods To Relieve Stress nnWe all need to learn how to relieve stress at least a bit better. In today's world, people have so much to do that they lose sight of the things that are quite essential to their well being. In fact, stress management tips are fast becoming something we search for when we do get some time. That's because so many of us just do not have the time we need to manage stress like we should.nnTo learn how to relieve stress, you first need t

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 14, 20081 topic

Book Review: Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up)

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Start-Up . A Business Start-up is a relatively new company, project or business venture with a limited operating history. Dr. Mary Waters is the Official Guide to Business Start-Up .nn Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) , by Rieva Lesonsky is a valuable resource for people interested in Business Start-Up and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble .nn Geneevieve Buck,

Primary topic: Business Start-up

Business Start-up

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 7, 20081 topic

***Definition: Love Compatibility

The love compatibility factor is critically important to all successful loving relationships. It is our profound belief based on 25+ years of research on love and marriage that seven core values make up the love compatibility necessary to have a lasting and successful relationship or marriage.nnIf you and the one you love truly believe in these Seven Core Values of a Loving Relationship you are well on your way to love compatibility:nnWe are committed to always putting each o

Primary topic: Love

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 4, 20081 topic

Definition: Alternative Energy Healing

Alternative energy healing involves moving forward on your personal journey of evolution to rise out of surviving life and step into thriving. nnBy thriving, we mean that you get to decide for your self what a more meaningful life would look like â and then activate the necessary creative energy and life energy to motivate into taking sustained inspired action. nnThis means going beyond expecting, or hoping, for someone else to save you or fix the situation. Instead, it mea

Primary topic: Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 10, 20081 topic

Book Review: Principles and Practice of Stress Management, Third Edition

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management . Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Barbara Schiffman is the Official Guide to Stress Management .nn Principles and Practice of Stress Management, Third Edition , by David H. Barlow (Foreword), Paul M. Lehrer (Editor), Robert L. Woolfolk (Editor), Wesley E. Sime (Editor), is a valuab

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 4, 20081 topic

Definition: Mind and Body Connection

Why can't you define physical versus non-physical? Because the distinction is not physical versus non-physical but rather physical versus experiential. Thus, while we are indeed physically one being, we also have two physiological brains, each with its own way of experiencing life.nnWhat this means is, we collect (physically sense) and store (remember) sensation itself in one place; in the physical body. But we process and feedback these sensations from two other places; from

Primary topic: Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 14, 20081 topic

Book Review: Six-Week Start-Up: A Step-by-Step Program for Starting Your Business, Making Money, and Achieving Your Goals!

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Start-Up . A Business Start-up is a relatively new company, project or business venture with a limited operating history. Dr. Mary Waters is the Official Guide to Business Start-Up .nn Six-Week Start-Up: A Step-by-Step Program for Starting Your Business, Making Money, and Achieving Your Goals! , by Rhonda Abrams is a valuable resource for people interested in Business Start-Up and it is available through A

Primary topic: Business Start-up

Business Start-up

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 7, 20081 topic

Book Review: Sacred Union: Pathway To Paradise

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Enlightenment . Enlightenment relates to the act of acquiring new wisdom or understanding which enables clarity of perception, either spiritually or secularly. Suzanna Kennedy is the Official Guide to Enlightenment .nn Sacred Union: Pathway To Paradise , by Suzanna Kennedy, is a valuable resource for people interested in Enlightenment and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble .nn Review nBy Sylvia S

Primary topic: Enlightenment

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 8, 20081 topic

Definition: Stress Management Training

Stress Management Training nnStress management training has taken a big step forward in the last few years. The previous focus was on compiling a list of how many stress factors you were currently facing. This was summed up for stress management training on a Holmes-Rahe scale. The higher the stressors, the more difficult it is to be effective in the home or the office.nnThen ten years ago, Dr. David H. Olson helped move stress management training ahead with his research and

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 14, 20081 topic

Book Review: Adams Streetwise Small Business Start-Up: Your Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Managing a Business

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Start-Up . A Business Start-up is a relatively new company, project or business venture with a limited operating history. Dr. Mary Waters is the Official Guide to Business Start-Up .nn Adams Streetwise Small Business Start-Up: Your Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Managing a Business , by Bob Adams is a valuable resource for people interested in Amazon.com .nn Amazon.com nThis layman's guide to establis

Primary topic: Business Start-up

Business Start-up

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 4, 20081 topic

Definition: Energy Healer

An energy healer utilizes positive motivational techniques, leading-edge emotional transformation, cognitive thought skills, success achieving strategies, and the power of self-love to create personal success. They dedicate their lives to empowering individuals with new vision and innovative healing strategies. They have the unique ability to help women and men realize their full potential mentally, physically, and spiritually by working with beliefs, cognition, emotions, moo

Primary topic: Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 16, 20081 topic

Book Review: The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Christianity . Christianity is a religion based upon the life and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament. Encompassing a wide number of branches and sects, Christianity is the religion of an estimated 1.5 to 2.1 billion people worldwide. Dr. Mike Smalley is the Official Guide to Christianity .nn

Primary topic: Christianity

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Pets

A pet or companion animal is an animal kept for companionship and enjoyment, as opposed to livestock, laboratory animals, working animals or sport animals, which are kept for economic reasons. The most popular pets are noted for their loyal or playful characteristics, for their attractive appearance, or for their song. Pets also generally seem to provide their owners with non-trivial health benefits; keeping pets has been shown to help relieve stress. There is now a medically

Primary topic: Pets

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 10, 20081 topic

Book Review: 10 Simple Solutions to Stress: How to Tame Tension And Start Enjoying Your Life

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management . Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Barbara Schiffman is the Official Guide to Stress Management .nn 10 Simple Solutions to Stress: How to Tame Tension And Start Enjoying Your Life , by Claire Michaels Wheeler, MD, Ph.D., is a valuable resource for people interested in Stress Managem

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 7, 20081 topic

Book Review: Body Redesign - Goal-Setting Secrets for a Thinner, Happier You

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Energy Healing . Energy Healing is a modern spiritual healing technique in which the practitioner aims to release long-held energetic wounds and help 'nudge' the patient's system to begin a process of healing and growth. Annette Colby is the Official Guide to Energy Healing .nn Body Redesign - Goal-Setting Secrets for a Thinner, Happier You is a valuable resource for people interested in Energy Healing , and it is

Primary topic: Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 9, 20081 topic

Definition: Stress Relief Tips

Tips to Manage Stress nnItâs Monday morning, the alarm screams in your ear, you jolt out of bed. You quickly shower, feed the cat, let the dog out, and try to convince your child he has to get up for school. You have an important presentation to give, so you get out your best suit. While putting your nylons on, you notice you have a run without an extra pair around and the pant suit you would have worn is still at the dry cleaners! This sets you back. You now have to stop a

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 9, 20081 topic

Book Review: Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stress Management. Stress Management is the skills, methods, and techniques involving in managing and reducing stress either a day-to-day basis or on a long term scale. Barbara Schiffman is the Official Guide to Stress Management .nn Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life , by Spencer Johnson, is a valuable resource for people interested in Stress Management , and it i

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 4, 20081 topic

Defintion: Human consciousness

Human consciousness is a state that defies definition, but which may involve thoughts, sensations, perceptions, moods, emotions, dreams, and an awareness of self, although not necessarily all of these. Consciousness is a point of view, an I, or what Thomas Nagel called the existence of "something that it is like" to be something.nnNed Block divides consciousness into phenomenal consciousness, which is subjective experience itself (being something), and access consciousness, w

Primary topic: Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 7, 20081 topic

Book Review: Your Highest Potential; The New Psychology of Understanding and Working with Self

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Energy Healing . Energy Healing is a modern spiritual healing technique in which the practitioner aims to release long-held energetic wounds and help 'nudge' the patient's system to begin a process of healing and growth. Annette Colby is the Official Guide to Energy Healing .nn Your Highest Potential; The New Psychology of Understanding and Working with Self is a valuable resource for people interested in Energy He

Primary topic: Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 15, 20081 topic

Book Review: The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health: The complete pet health resource for your dog, cat, horse or other pets - i

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Pets . Many of us love our pets. We love our dogs, our cats, our rabbits, and our ferrets. We also learn from our pets and grow with our pets. Lola Michelin is the Official Guide to Pets .nn The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health: The complete pet health resource for your dog, cat, horse or other pets - in everyday language , by Merck Publishing and Merial (Author), Cynthia M Kahn (Editor), Scott Line (Editor), is

Primary topic: Pets

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 4, 20081 topic

Book Review: Healing With Energy: The Definitive Guide to Hands-On Techniques from a Master

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Energy Healing . Energy Healing is a modern spiritual healing technique in which the practitioner aims to release long-held energetic wounds and help 'nudge' the patient's system to begin a process of healing and growth. Annette Colby is the Official Guide to Energy Healing .nn Healing With Energy: The Definitive Guide to Hands-On Techniques from a Master , by Starr Fuentes, is a valuable resource for people intere

Primary topic: Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 11, 20081 topic

Definition: Small Business Starting

First Steps To Starting Your Own Small Business nnYouâve been dreaming about what it would be like to start your own small business. It has been on your mind since you were in school, and there are times, especially on Monday mornings, that you daydream about it. But, youâre not really sure what it would look like. You donât have the first clue how to get started, and of course, youâre afraid that you would put your heart and soul into it, only to fail and look likes

Primary topic: Business Start-up

Business Start-up

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 11, 20081 topic

Definition: Business Partnership

A partnership is a type of business entity in which partners (owners) share with each other the profits or losses of the business undertaking in which all have invested. Partnerships are often favored over corporations for taxation purposes, as the partnership structure does not generally incur a tax on profits before it is distributed to the partners (i.e. there is no dividend tax levied). However, depending on the partnership structure and the jurisdiction in which it opera

Primary topic: Business Start-up

Business Start-up

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 7, 20081 topic

Book Review: Energy Healing: A Pathway to Inner Growth

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Energy Healing . Energy Healing is a modern spiritual healing technique in which the practitioner aims to release long-held energetic wounds and help 'nudge' the patient's system to begin a process of healing and growth. Annette Colby is the Official Guide to Energy Healing .nn Energy Healing: A Pathway to Inner Growth , by Jim Gilkeson is a valuable resource for people interested in Energy Healing , and it is avai

Primary topic: Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

Energy Healing and Energy Medicine

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By Stephanie AnastasioApr 14, 20081 topic

Book Review: Easy Business for Women with Little or No Money

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Start-Up . A Business Start-up is a relatively new company, project or business venture with a limited operating history. Dr. Mary Waters is the Official Guide to Business Start-Up .nn Easy Business for Women with Little or No Money , by Dr. Mary Waters is a valuable resource for people interested in Business Start-Up and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble .nnMany people are beginning to

Primary topic: Business Start-up

Business Start-up

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