Archive for December, 2006

Suggested Reading

Tuesday, December 19th, 2006

By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

Reading fuels the imagination, creativity and productivity. There is no greater gift than the gift of knowledge. You’ll find books here that Manyon recommends because they’ve somehow shaped her world-view. Like what you see? Click on the cover and toss the book in your Amazon cart…Read On~ (more…)

Tis The Season To Give Back To Your Community~

Thursday, December 7th, 2006

By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

Fa la la la ~ LA, LA, LAH….Lucky for you, I won’t really sing to you. I will, however, remind you to give to those less fortunate than you during the holiday season or at the very least attend fun functions that support great causes in your community.

Personally, I do a little of both. Over Thanksgiving, our family attended one of my favorite events that supports a local hospital. The weeklong event is called The Festival of Trees and offers a wide array of entertainment. We attended the Gala event as a family and it’s always so fun to watch the tree auction. Each year volunteers decorate elaborate trees with fantastic prize packages and there is an actual live auction. The bidding wars can get pretty exciting.

Festival of Trees

While it’s always nice to have an evening on the town to support a good cause, it also feels good to give to people who may not otherwise have a happy holiday.?  Here are some ways you can consider making a difference in your community:

  • Donate toys to a local toy drive
  • Purchase gifts for elderly in nursing homes
  • Adopt a family with a group of friends & provide a holiday with all the trimmings
  • Volunteer at a local soup kitchen
  • Give? to your favorite charity
  • Clean out your closets and give extra coats to “Coats for Kids” or similar programs in your area
  • Check with the Salvation Army or Saint Vincent DePaul in your area to see what progrmas they offer that you might be able to support
  • Finally, use your imagination and add to my list

I’d love to hear about what you’re doing to make a difference. It’s easy to focus on our own lives but so rewarding to take the time to enhance another life.

Every effort makes a difference. So, when you’re sititng by the tree, mistletoe dangling over your head and a spiked eggnog in hand, don’t forget to remember those in need. Cheers!

How Planning the Work (and then Working The Plan) Can Catapult Your Marketing Success

Thursday, December 7th, 2006

By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

Published Copywriting TNT International ezine December 2006


A marketing plan is vital to the success of your business. Without a plan, even the best intentions may never be realized. You must plan the work and then work the plan, or your goals will not be accomplished. They key is to not only have a plan but to implement that plan. Implementation is golden.

Without a plan, even the best intentions may never be realized. You must plan the work and then work the plan, or your goals will not be accomplished. They key is to not only have a plan but to implement that plan.
A strategic plan is something that business owners know they need. At the same time, they may not be sure where to start or they believe it is too time consuming. But, the good news is: The planning process doesn’t have to be painful.
To reach your goals there must be measurable steps in place.

Start with the end in mind.

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Winter Golf Improves Personal Record ~

Thursday, December 7th, 2006

By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

I managed to get a round of golf in with my sister-in-law over Thanksgiving break.
It?€™s actually become a tradition now. Robyn flies home from Dallas every year to spend the holidays with family. When she arrives, she has her clubs in tow.? 

We usually go out as a group but this year, Robyn and I literally had the course to ourselves. And, I have to admit it was a really fun and relaxing round of golf. This could be why I did better than usual…. (more…)