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 Posted by: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com 

Okay, so I have to admit that I have two Jordan originals on my office wall. Well, actually three. I think they’re cool. Although, some of his newer stuff IS downright disturbing, it makes you think and isnt’ that what art is all about?  I’m giving him a plug on my site because I’ve known him practically my entire life and that’s what friends do. Jeff Jordan’s Art.

By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

While I’m excited to report that I’m now a featured copywriting expert at allexperts.com , the Business Owners Idea Cafe has named me a top business owner in the publishing, marketing and writing category and I’m the newest contributor to the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce newsletter, I still cannot help but feel a tad disapointed.

Here’s why.

In my last Musing, I shared my excitement about the opportunity to network with likeminded individuals at an event in Las Vegas and was looking forward to meeting Jay Conrad Levinson. So, why am I a tad disappointed? Because the event was cancelled and I wasn’t notified until after I arrived in Vegas. What’s more, Levinson was never contracted to be at the event. That was quite an eye opener and why I now say “things aren’t always what they seem”.  In fact, I’ve coined a new term “Virtual Violation” and I’ve written and article to help you avoid similar situations.

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 By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

Published BusinessInfoGuide.com, Red Hot Copy e-zine & Absolute Write July/August 2006

As a small business owner you know the importance of marketing and investing in your businesses. This means attending workshops, trainings, conferences and maybe even entering business competitions or contests that can increase publicity. The intent is to further your business by networking with likeminded individuals while gleaning wisdom from tried and true gurus. Oftentimes, we find such events online. Unfortunately, not all things are what they seem. Perhaps you’ve been told not to believe everything you hear and only half of what you read. I can personally attest this is a good rule of thumb based on recent occurrences.

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 By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

Published Lewiston Chamber of Commerce Newsletter July 2006
Word choice can change the perception and value of your business communications. Each piece of correspondence, promotional, marketing and advertising material your company produces is an investment in your success. Are you investing wisely?

Think about the words “old” and “experienced”. They have similar meanings. However if you advertised that you are the most “experienced” business as opposed to the “oldest” you’d probably receive a better response.

Let’s look at the definitions.

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