Life Of E's

Brilliant suggestion: Getting and keeping myself “up” as an entrepreneur can be a challenge.  Here’s another small game I play.  When I order a book from Amazon, there is the option of sending a free gift tag.  I recently sent myself this message with a book order:  You are a great storyteller and everyone loves [...]

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In today’s SpeakerNetNews (which I recommend you subscribe to; it’s free): US readers: Reporting gifts and trades — Bill Hodges Many speakers get in trouble each year for failing to report trades for services. One speaker fell more than $100,000 in tax arrears because he failed to report the trades. A clothing manufacturer paid him [...]

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Question: Jeff Herring (The Article Guy) says we should have quality “freebies”.  What do you consider quality freebies?  I have posters, menus, CDs, lessons, units, etc.   I think it’s neat the way you just surprise us in the mail with something special – I would appreciate advice on how when that is most appropriate. Posted [...]

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