titleHow One Small Business Used Intellectual Property To Create Incredible Success/titlepBusiness owners, entrepreneurs and CEOs, often want to know how a small businesses can capitalize on intellectual property. They wonder, is IP protection for big firms only? What difference does IP make to them? Sure, its nice to know that IBM earns billions each year in royalty payments on its IP portfolio, but what about the rest of us?/ppHeres a small business success story built on IP rights./ppThe story involves a small group of software developers led by a college drop-out. Like many developers, they were hired to do programming for others on an hourly basis. One day, however, IBM knocked on their door, wanting an operating system for its new line of computers./ppThe programmers didnt have anything on hand to fit the order, but were aware of another small firm, Seattle Computer Products, with a suitable program called the Quick and Dirty Operating System. The programmers bought QDOS for $75,000, renamed it DOS, and licensed it to IBM for an advance of several hundred thousand dollars./ppThe profits didnt stop there, however, because the programmers wisely gave IBM a non-exclusive license, leaving themselves free to license DOS to others./ppBy 2006 the revenues of this once small software company had grown to $44.3 billion. Quite a return on its early $75,000 investment./ppYou probably recognize the small business Im describing. The history of Microsoft, now one of the most successful companies in the world, provides a great lesson for how a small business can use IP rights to create incredible revenue and success. The story also demonstrates the genius of Bill Gates as an entrepreneur. He recognized that retained IP rights would be the companys ticket to success. As he said later:/ppOur restricting IBMs ability to compete with us in licensing MS-DOS to other computer makers was the key point of the negotiation. We wanted to make sure only we could license it. . . . We knew that if we were ever going to make a lot of money on DOS it was going to come from the compatible guys, not IBM./ppSmall businesses can benefit dramatically by turning more of their business assets into valuable IP assets. Unfortunately, many ignore simple, inexpensive steps to secure these rights, leaving others - like Apple, Microsoft, and IBM - to charge ahead. What are you doing with your IP to secure your business success?/ppAuthor, speaker and attorney Mark V.B. Partridge is an internationally recognized expert in intellectual property with over 25 years of experience helping major corporations, entrepreneurs and creative individuals protect their IP rights. As a professional speaker, he offers seminars, workshops and keynotes to help business leaders use IP to turn intellectual capital into incredible value. His book, Guiding Rights: Trademarks, Copyright and the Internet is available at Amazon.com and other online bookstores. For more information, visit a target=_new href=http://www.GuidingRights.comhttp://www.GuidingRights.com/a/pbrbr
titleWedding Gift Ideas For Your Girls/titlepIt is commonly anticipated that special celebrations always have gifts to acknowledge important individuals. Just like any other celebration, a wedding carries lots of gift giving ideas for the people that have played important roles in the ceremony. People like bridesmaids and the maid of honor for instance. Traditionally, bridesmaids are the chosen group of single women, commonly friends and family members of the bride. They play as assistants of the maid of honor that also assists the bride. Their efforts are highly appreciated by brides, so to thank them, gifts are given to them./ppApparently, the role of the maid of honor is quite similar to bridesmaids, which is mainly to assist. However, the difference is that the maid of honor carries other subjective roles assisting the bride. Her obligation is higher than the bridesmaids. So definitely, she also deserves a special present as the couples way of saying thank you to her./ppObviously, girls can be picky when it comes to gifts. Therefore, the obligation of the bride, giving presents for the girls, is quite challenging. Most brides use a common practice of giving gifts as a reward of appreciation in the form of jewelry and jewelry box, tote and handbags and other women stuff and apparel. However, because the maid of honor takes more difficult tasks than bridesmaids, her present may vary slightly in a way from those the other girls have. This can make a great way for the bride to acknowledge the effort of her girl./ppIn general, the common items that are given to these girls are quite similar. They just differ sometimes in prices and quality. Most of the bridesmaids are younger compared to the maid of honor, so their ages also matter when preparing for their gifts. For bridesmaids, fancy and colorful items can be best, and for the maid of honor, sophisticated and more elegant looking items are perfect./ppTo search for these items, you might consider browsing the Net. It can provide you a variety of different items that are suited for your girls personalities and lifestyles. You might also find an array of cheaper rate stuff that suits everyones budget preferences. In this way, shopping for best gifts can never be stressful, and comfortably done at home. This is one of practical ways and of course a great affordable option to the couple./ppPersonalized items are great idea to make the gift more special for them. They may find it sweet and thoughtful wearing or using the items that are perfectly made and designed for them. To find these items is not a problem for you. In fact, a plethora of sources await you both at your local and and online stores. But, mainly the purpose is to give you a wide selection, it is still your job to pick the gifts that are suitable for them. The trick is to know each girls personality for you to choose the right one for them./ppFor brides, this wont take so much of your time. After all, settling with wonderful gift ideas for bridesmaids and maid of honor is your cool way of appreciating them, and of course, because these girls are very special to you. There are lots and lots of bridal gifts and other bridal apparel that can be a great option to thank your ever supportive and loyal girl friends!/ppJanet is an author for a variety of lifestyle issues and topics. For more information on a TARGET=_new href=http://www.mybridesmaidsgifts.comgifts for bridesmaids/a, visit the website Mybridesmaidsgifts.com. Also, browse their extensive collection of a TARGET=_new href=http://www.mybridesmaidsgifts.com/maid-of-honor-gifts.htmlmaid of honor gifts/a./pbrbr
title80s Theme Baby Showers/titlepHosting an eighties theme baby shower, is much like any other baby shower. These wonderful celebrations can take months of work, but it is well worth it; to see the smile on the mother to bes face. Like many times in life, there is only one celebration to go down into the lives and hearts of any one person; and a baby shower is one of these moments. For this reason, it is important to take extra care when you are planning a baby shower, regardless of theme, date, and budget./ppWhen you have decided to throw a baby shower for the expectant parents, the first step is to decide on a theme. The theme should reflect the parents personalities and lifestyles. One of the best themes for baby showers, is an eighties theme. This is for the simple fact, that the eighties are now coming back with an unforgettable edge; especially in the alternative genres. I would suggest with an eighties theme baby shower, much like any other that you have more than one party planner in your group; this makes it particularly easy on budget and time consuming tasks./ppWhat you will need to do first, is sit down with either a close friend or parent of the expectant mother; jotting down a list of people to invite to this wonderful celebration of life. However, if they seem unsure you may wish to talk to the expectant parents themselves (If this isnt going to be a surprise). This will enable you to provide an accurate list and number of people to your party./ppAfter you have compiled your list, you should then find a venue or home to hold the party. Keeping in mind the capacity of the place you will be holding the party, so that it doesnt feel stuffy. Remember when it comes to decorations, the eighties are known to be a very dynamic era. The decorations should reflect that with colorful and vibrant decorations, that represent the liveliness of that time. Placing up posters of different movies from the eighties; or even celebrities can help you gain a much needed leg up in the flavor of your party./ppYou may even ask that your guests come in costumes, that represent the nineteen eighties era. During this time frilly shirts for men with super skinny ties, and even op-art belts. While women often wore bananaram style overalls, headbands that were layered with mesh and lace; along with eyeliner, glossy lipstick, and glittery eye makeup. This will help you to achieve the look without the cost./ppLastly, no era theme baby shower is complete without the music. You may wish to do a google search to enable you to find some of the best tunes; whether it be the rock of the eighties or another genre of music. They tend to be fairly easy to find. Remember, this should be a fun and exciting time for the parents to be, so it is important to relax even during your party planning to have a little fun./ppShopping for a href=http://www.punkbabyclothes.net/shop/index.php?cPath=21_125_140 target=_blankinfant dresses/a and childrens apparel? Add style to your baby with a designer t-shirt, a black onesie or a funky diaper bag. We carry black baby clothes, rock toddler t-shirts, maternity apparel, punk baby onesies and a href=http://www.punkbabyclothes.net/shop_clothing.html target=_blank80s baby clothes/a Find the perfect newborn attire or matching mom and baby set for a new mother./pbrbr
titlePlus Sizes Market - A Happy Place/titlepThere are many plus size women who are willing to spend a considerable amount of money to buy clothes. Such facts leaves merchants and designers to penetrate the market for women plus sizes. What is even made easy here is that they noticed that women and girls in plus sizes want to be able to choose from various fashionable apparels./ppThe companies identify that plus size women, particularly younger ones, also choose color, novelty and trendy goods that are the same as their peers. This simply means one thing: plus sized women want the same selection as junior and average sizes. As such, it is not hard to offer plus sizes clothes in various designs and colors./ppUnfortunately, stores located outside of metropolis arent able or willing to give up retail space to stock a selection of larger sizes. It is then apparent that customers looking for plus sizes are the most dissatisfied with the store shopping experience. As a result, they order their clothes from catalogs. Some simply look for dressmakers to create clothes that fit them well./ppTo answer this need, companies have gone to online plus sizes stores. Here, women with plus sizes do not only see the items easily. They can also order instantly and have the items delivered to them right at their doorstep./ppAs more women in plus sizes shop online due to these advantages, more and more companies venture into offering plus sizes apparels online. Plus size women then are left with many options to choose from./ppIndeed, if women can spend for fashionable plus sizes clothes, online store owners need not worry catering to this market, and women in plus sizes in turn will get the fashionable clothes that they want. All in all, the plus size market is becoming one happy place for both customers and companies./ppCherry Bonachita offers plus size apparel through Cruz Plus Sizes. Please view a TARGET=_NEW href=http://www.cruz-plus-sizes.com/plus sizes/a for the apparels and learn how to order./pbrbr
How To Buy Authentic Mitchell And Ness Jerseys On eBay
There are so many fake jerseys on eBay it’s not even funny. I know some of you don’t care if you’re buying a fake jersey as long as it looks real and you get it cheap. However, for those of you who only want the genuine jersey, here are five tips to help you get the real deal…
1) The best way to avoid buying a fake Throwback jersey is to check the Official Mitchell & Ness website to see if they make the jersey you want to bid on. If you are still unsure then you can call them directly and talk to a representative who will gladly tell you what jerseys they are making and have discontinued.
2) If you can buy an authentic M&N Throwback jersey for under $100.00 then there’s a 99% chance it is a fake. These jerseys retail for around $300.00 and no one can stay in business selling real Throwbacks at these ridiculous prices! This is one case where you do get what you pay for - a fake. So don’t buy any M&N jersey if it’s $100 or less!
3) Look out for blurry pictures where you can’t see any of the details on the jersey. Also, most auctions selling fakes do not include close ups of their jerseys. This prevents you from seeing faulty craftmanship such as uneven or crooked stitch lines, different color stitching that overlaps one another, the fake paper tags with the bar code and sale price, faded holograms, and sloppy jock tags (on the bottom left front of the jersey). Some even steal pictures from the M&N website and pass them off as their own.
4) If a seller states NO RETURNS on his auction, beware. The only reason for a no return policy is because you will most likely know you got taken by a scammer and you will want your money back. Do yourself a favor and stay away from these sellers.
5) No doubt you’ve already heard, China is selling us lots of junk now a days. It’s no different with jerseys. If a seller is from overseas, look somewhere else for your jersey. Asia has become the knockoff capital of the world. Look it up on the internet for yourself. Yes, some M&N product is made overseas. All i’m saying is to think twice and do your homework before you buy from overseas.
So there you have it, A crash course on buying Authentic Mitchell & Ness Throwback jerseys on eBay. In my opinion, if you want a real M&N jersey, just order it from their website.
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Beginner Horseback Riding Lessons - Read This Before Taking Lessons
Read on for things that’s essential to know before you take Beginner Horseback Riding Lessons.
So you want to learn how to ride a horse? Well, there is something special about the human - horse relationship. No doubt about that. Here are some things you should know before you take Beginner Horseback Riding Lessons.
It’s a big plus if you can get to know horses - their breeds, colors, height and recommended uses.
You’ll need to understand the differences between English & Western styles of riding.
Also, before you start riding a horse, it’s best if you get to know the horse - they have personalities too! Likewise, the horse should get to know and trust you.
Learning to ride a horse can be a fun & rewarding experience for people of all ages. However, if the proper skills and safety techniques aren’t learned beforehand, you can end up taking many hard falls. That’s a big reason many beginner horseback riders end up quitting. Falls and injuries can be avoided if the beginning horseback rider takes the time to study the proper horseback riding techniques prior to riding a horse. Just like with learning to ride a bicycle; you first had to fully understand your restrictions, and what the bicycle is capable of. Same goes with learning to ride a horse. Did you know that 90% of falls and horse related injuries result from an inexperienced rider?
If possible, it is beneficial if you can read some horse-related books before taking beginner horseback riding lessons. That way, you know basic horse - related information. You wouldn’t want to begin taking lessons knowing nothing about these beautiful animals. Some of the basic things you need to know are before taking beginner horseback riding lessons are: What you should wear when riding and what not to wear, how to mount & dismount, the various gaits of the horse, understanding the mind of the horse, how to stay in control, etc.
Also, it’s good to know that it’s natural to be scared the first time you ride. But don’t let the horse know that. Horses are like children; they sense when their rider is insecure. So even if you’re afraid, act relaxed. Fake it till you make it!
Riding a horse can be one of the most thrilling experiences of your life. Stick with it. Learning to ride a horse can be slow & hard work. Don’t give up. Knowing that lots of experienced horse riders did not grow up around horses and also took beginner horseback riding lessons can be reassuring.
Sara Diamond likes to write about her interests. Horses are one of her loves. There is an excellent book that is a must-read before taking Beginner Horseback Riding Lessons. It is written especially for beginners in clear, easy to understand language. Read Horseback Riding - The Complete Beginners Guide to learn all the basics before taking Beginner Horseback Riding Lessons. The book is written by two horse lovers with a combined 45 years of riding experience.
Finding The Perfect Gothic Dress
Have you ever been invited to an event at a club or some sort of concert with friends where everyone was going to be dressed in full goth attire? If you have, then you may already know what it is like to be the only person in a group that is not decked out in the best gothic attire to match the current surroundings. Once you find yourself with another similar situation on your hands, it is best to nip it in the bud ahead of time and get your hands on a perfect gothic dress before hand.
Gothic dresses can come in many different styles and even colors, although the main color always seems to be black. To know the goth lifestyle is to fall in love with all of the dark romance and mystical nature behind it. Having a beautifully dark gothic dress to wear to any of your outings, events and occasions will make you feel like a gothic princess. You simply need to find one, or even a couple of dresses that will speak to your love of this lifestyle as well as the fashion.
Lace is always a perfect addition to any gothic dress. You can generally find lace in abundance around the sleeves, underneath as a sort of petticoat for the dress or even around the bust line as a gorgeous way to enhance the cleavage.
Velvet is also another staple of goth attire, which can come in the form of a full dress, complete with bell sleeves. You may even end up finding a dress that is made with silk that also has embellishments of velvet or even a stunning velvet burnout feature making an incredible pattern that is always desirable.
Satin is another common fabric used in many gothic dresses. With just enough silky shine, satin can make a lovely statement with even the darkest of attire.
No matter the dress you choose, you may find that there will be one or all of these great components. There are so many gorgeous gothic dresses that you can choose from today, you can really make a statement to your love for the goth lifestyle as well as the rich fashion surrounding it.
Lead Generation Basics For The Business Who Wants More Sales
Are you generating enough leads to drive the sales volume you desire? Do you know what a lead looks like and why they are so important? Many businesses do not understand the basics of lead generation and to a fault lose business they deserve.
If you’re not generating enough leads, perhaps your sales and marketing teams don’t understand the value of a solid lead generation program properly implemented. You can have all the fresh qualified leads you want if you just knew how to attract them the right way.
Lead generation is a critical part of your business, because:
- Leads are qualified individuals interested in what you offer,
- Leads are willing to invest in a specific solution,
- Leads have a specific problem they want to solve now,
- Leads look just like the customers you already have,
The bottom line, leads are people who raise their hand to learn more about your product or service … and more importantly are highly likely to purchase that solution.
I’ve put together a free course that provides more detail about the relationship between generating qualified leads and sales; you’ll find the complete course at http://b2barticles.com/17EasyWays/
Meanwhile, let’s start qualifying leads at every step. Now that you know the definition of a lead, look at each name that comes across your table. With many clients, I’ve sat down with sales to develop a list of questions that should be answered about each lead that help determine if the lead is qualified or not.
The foundation of lead generation is qualification. Are you qualifying leads? Are you identifying key problems? Are you making sure they have money to spend? If not, you’re losing sales you deserve.
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How Do I Strengthen My Horse’s Weaker Hind Leg?
In the last article, I discussed using benign antagonism to make your horse’s soft side more “stiff” and his stiff side more “soft” and bendable.
Your horse’s weaker hind leg is the leg on his soft side. There’s nothing wrong with your horse! Almost every horse has a weaker hind leg because few horses are ambidextrous. The weaker leg is the one on your horse’s “soft” or hollow side. The stronger one is on his stiff side.
The weak hind leg doesn’t step directly underneath your horse’s body. Your horse displaces it slightly to the side to avoid carrying weight with it. On the other hand, the hind leg on the stiff side carries more weight.
The issue here goes back to that old saying “use makes the muscle”. If you don’t work on strengthening the weaker leg, that leg gets weaker, and the stronger one gets stronger.
This can lead to all kinds of problems down the road like having an uneven contact with the bit, uneven lengthenings, and difficulty doing lateral work in one direction.
Avoiding carrying weight with the weaker hind leg can be very subtle. Often your horse will put this leg only an inch or so to the side. An observant ground person can tell you which hind leg your horse is “unloading”. Walk and trot straight away from her. Then change direction and do the same. If your horse’s left hind is weaker than his right hind, he’ll carry it slightly to the left regardless of which direction you’re going.
Since this evasion can be subtle, your benignly antagonistic correction can be subtle as well. The solution is to ask your horse’s left hind leg to do a little “weight-lifting”. Do this by moving his hindquarters an inch or so to the right so this leg has to step under his body. Ask for this position in both directions on all lines and curves. This will give his weaker hind leg an opportunity to get stronger. One word of caution here. Since you know this leg is weaker, be sure you give your horse lots of walk breaks so he can relax his muscles. There’s a fine line between strengthening muscles and making them sore.
If your horse is a bit more educated, you can do the same sort of exercise by always placing him in a very slight shoulder-fore or renvers position when you track to the left. When you track to the right, put him in a very slight haunches-in position. Every position should place his left hind leg a hair to the inside of his left front leg. Once again, a displacement of an inch or two is more than enough to do the job.
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Why Sports Jerseys?
Have you ever wondered why so many sport jerseys are being worn? Sports jerseys can be seen everywhere you go! Some of the most common appearances are shopping malls, grocery stores, the local post office, and of course at every sporting event you attend or watch on television. Can we assume the participants take pride in their favorite team or just want to look the part?
Sports jerseys have long been a part of sporting events. The National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA) and all college teams from the ACC to the PAC 10 are all well represented by their loyal fans. The sports jersey is so much more than showing support of your favorite team. Jerseys are worn for comfort and sometimes even status.
Some rabid sports fans even enjoy wearing their jerseys to bed. Whatever the reason, sports jerseys have become a part of our nation’s need for the sporting world.
Sports jerseys come in all colors, shapes and sizes. You can purchase your favorite team’s jersey with your favorite player’s number and name on it. You are also able to customize your jersey with your own name on it as well. Jerseys can be purchased in the local mega discount stores as well as the high-end retail chains in shopping malls and also at most sports complexes.
One of the easiest ways to browse for a sports jersey is on the internet. You can find all you ever wanted to purchase to show your team pride. You can take all the time you need to look for that perfect jersey for yourself or looking for just the right gift for the sports fan that seems to have it all. The purchases made online are usually secure. Make sure that the small lock icon is located at the bottom of the page when ordering.
Get that jersey on and have a fun time with it!
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