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The National Association of Women’s Writers
NAWW Weekly e-zine
Published in April 06, 2006
By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

No matter what business you are in, you also have a second job…you are a marketer. That means you are responsible for letting others know about how you can help them. One of the best ways to get those opportunities to convert prospects into customers is by networking. Here are some simple strategies for making your networking more effective.

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The Lewiston Morning Tribune - Feminine Focus
Published in the November 2004 issue
By: Lisa Manyon
For Target Publications

When Jennifer Young was transferred by Shopko to manage the Pullman store in February 2001 - and her husband transferred to Lewiston to be assistant manager of that store - it was a big change from life in Quincy, Ill.

Young and her husband, Kevin, welcomed the change, but found that establishing a household, starting jobs in a new area, commuting to work and working in different towns left little time to develop friendships.

It was by chance that Young was introduced to Beta Sigma Phi.

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The Lewiston Morning Tribune - Business Profile
Published in the August 2004 issue as My View featured writer
By: Lisa Manyon
For Target Publications

When was the last time you had a truly phenomenal customer service experience?

When was the last time someone you know shared a story about wonderful customer service?

Were you able to recall a truly positive experience without having to think too far back?  If so, that’s great!  I encourage you to share that experience.

The sad truth is that most people will probably recall a poor customer service incident before they recall a great experience.

Why is this?

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The Lewiston Morning Tribune - Business Profile
Published in the February 17, 2004 issue as My View featured writer
By: Lisa Manyon
For Target Publications
   
Like many people I know, New Year’s came and went for me without the creation of a New Year’s resolution list.  Instead, I’ve decided to resolve to be a better person all around and to live by my guiding principles.
  
It’s not as if I haven’t been doing this all along.  But I figure it’s a lot easier to reach the broad goal of being a better person than having to check off a list of resolutions I know I should keep but won’t.  You know the ones – exercise, eat healthier, etc.

To me, being a better person involves many things.  I’ve decided to focus on just a few.  Faith, family, and giving back to the community are three important elements I’m starting with.
    
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The Lewiston Morning Tribune - Business Profile
Published in the January 21,2003 issue as My View featured writer
By: Lisa (Swafford) Manyon
For Target Publications

Frequently I am asked, “What do you do for a living?” My reply varies, yet usually starts with, “I work at an advertising agency.”

There are few individuals who understand what that means, usually because they’re in the business, too.

I’ve found that there seems to be a certain mystique about what advertising agencies do. Many people look at me quizzically and inquire further, “What do you do there?”

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