So far thanks to diggers, social networkers, and ecademy members around the world I have been able to find 3 of the women who have been pregnant with cancer. There has been less than 100 documented cases of pregnant women with cancer since they started to keep track in 1991. I am trying to find as many as possible so that I can get more information before making decisions on chemo treatments. Thank you all for helping me by sharing this story. I am going to name my son Digger to honor all the…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on July 17, 2009 at 11:00am —
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Updated July 13th with pictures of cancerous breast and incision closure after surgery. Scroll Down For Updates.
If you know someone who had cancer while being pregnant, or personally went through this please send an email to me at ceo@sup.biz or post a reply here.
Please Help Me Find These Women…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on July 13, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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1) Contact New Members
SUp.biz gets hundreds of new members each day. These members are ready to make connections and network within the community. There’s nothing like “
striking when the iron’s hot”, so I’d recommend setting time aside each day to look through the new members of the day. Choose the ones that you want to connect with, depending on your goals and who you are looking to meet.
Then, post a
short personalized comment on their wall that conveys yo…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on March 6, 2009 at 4:30pm —
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
GIVEAWAY OPEN TO STA.RTUP.BIZ MEMBERS WHO ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AT TIME OF ENTRY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Sponsors: Sta.rtUp.biz, 1707 Post Oak Blvd., Suite #129, Houston, Texas 77056(“Sponsor”).
Term: $250-$1000 Giveaway (“Giveaway”) begins on December 17, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. and continues with periodic giveaways as announced by Sponsor (“Term”).
Eligibility: Giveaway is open to Sta.rtUp.biz members who…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on January 4, 2009 at 10:00pm —
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How do you create website design that looks great? Here are the key points from the article “Principles of Effective Web Design”:
1. Make it Obvious
Make your website design self-explanatory so that users can almost unconsciously navigate your site without feeling like they’re trying to figure out a puzzle. A visually obvious website design structure and easily recognizable links can help you achieve this.
2. Make it Quick
Make your website design easy for your user to take act…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on October 24, 2008 at 5:42pm —
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There are several websites that do reviews for
free website hosting sites, including 100 Best (http://www.100best-free-web-space.com/), FREEwebhosts.com (http://www.free-webhosts.com/) and FTPplanet.com (http://www.ftpplanet.com/cgi/_listreview/listreview.pl?list_path=Web_free_hosting).
Ask yourself these questions before choosing your free website hosting:
1) Are the limited features enough for my purposes?
2) Are any forced advertisements, banners or pop-ups too intrusive?
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on October 24, 2008 at 5:41pm —
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Thought #1: Your Carrier
Choose a carrier whose cell phone plan has good coverage in your area and the areas you frequent. Weigh the pricing of the cell phone plans against the reputation for customer service.
Thought #2: Your Plan
Can you do most of your calling on nights and weekends, or will you have to use a lot of “prime time” minutes? If your business will allow the majority of calls during nights and weekends, you can save a lot of money with a cell phone plan with very…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on October 23, 2008 at 11:39pm —
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Saver #1: Make Free Internet Phone Calls
Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) allows you to make telephone calls over the internet for free, or at least much cheap than most cell phone or landline plans. You and the person you are talking to will need to have microphones on your computers
Saver #2: Use Calling Cards for International Calls
If you make international calls, consider buying cheap calling cards for the countries you call most instead of paying the rates associated wi…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on October 23, 2008 at 3:41pm —
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Is talking on the phone as natural to you as walking? Think your biggest issue is how to find free internet phone calls? Well, free internet phone calls or not, you could be killing your business without even knowing it. Here are some important tips adapted from John Edwards’ article “Phone Call Mistakes – Ten Ways Not the Answer the Phone”.
Tip #1: Don’t Answer in Meetings
The best practice is to turn off your phone completely in meetings, so you’re not distracted by looking at who cal…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on October 21, 2008 at 6:08pm —
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The FCC ruling on WiFi on October 10, 2008 paved the way for
free nationwide WiFi. But don’t expect free nationwide WiFi anytime soon. Why? Some blame the wireless carriers themselves for holding up the free nationwide WiFi. The whole idea isn’t new and would take some time to build, but the root of the problem seems to be that it would threaten a key revenue stream from wireless providers. Average plans currently run around $60 for 5GB, and have high charges for overages, easily hitting…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on October 21, 2008 at 6:06pm —
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Accounting is crucial to any small business. You need to know where you are. Where your money is going. Which customers haven’t paid. And how much you can afford to spend. If you don’t have the funds for an accountant, accounting software is a popular choice. But how does one choose? There seem to be a flood of accounting software packages on the market. TopTenReviews.com has some suggestions for what to look for:
#1: Easy Use
The best accounting software programs will be easy to set up,…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on October 21, 2008 at 6:04pm —
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Need tax help? Follow these three simple rules to take the worry out of taxes!
Rule #1: Keep Business and Personal Separate
Make sure to set up a business bank account, have business credit cards, and keep your personal transactions separate. Mixing the two will make taxes more difficult, and potentially invalidate the liability protection of an entity (like an LLC or corporation) that you’ve formed to protect your personal assets.
Rule #2: Keep Good Records
Keep receipts, espe…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on October 21, 2008 at 6:01pm —
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Spent a lot of money on advertising but still not enough traffic? Often overlooked, your domain name can be a powerful marketing tool or an impediment to getting traffic to your website. In fact, available or inexpensive domain names that can be purchased are an important consideration in your company name selection. Here’s a roadmap:
Step #1: Use Keywords
If you are a bakery, think about how you can include words like bakery, cookie, bread, etc. in both your domain name and company nam…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on October 21, 2008 at 5:57pm —
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Want to save money on logo design? Do you have a creative flair? Here are five tips for creating your own professional logo:
Tip #1: Understand Logos
What is a logo? What is it supported to do? It is supposed to reflect your business in a manner that inspires confidence and respect for your company and product or service.
Tip #2: Understand the Principles of Design
What makes a great logo?
Jacob Cass says that a logo must be:
**Describable
**Memorable
**Effective without c…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on October 21, 2008 at 5:54pm —
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I love credit cards. Especially
cash back credit cards. Why? Credit card companies want the chance to earn interest off of you, and compete to provide the best rewards. And it’s been widely written that cash back credit cards give you the
most value. I will show you how to use credit cards to your advantage in 3 easy steps.
Step #1: Choose the Right Cards
Credit card companies are constantly competing and your rewards may depend on your credit, so go to an online compariso…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on October 20, 2008 at 6:00pm —
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Ross Kramer has some ideas to boost your email marketing campaign in his article, “Lessons from Email Marketing Days.” Here are some of the highlights to help you re-energize your email marketing campaign:
#1: Understand Your Subscribers
What is the reach of your email marketing? How many of your subscribers are reading your emails? Distinguish between your “engaged subscribers” and your “inactive subscribers.” How can change your message so that your engaged subscribers stay engaged? H…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on October 20, 2008 at 5:53pm —
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Everyone seems to be looking for free business cards, thinking that all you have to do is find that magic free business card website, fill in a few blanks, and click the “submit” button. But what is often overlooked is how to turn your free business cards into more than cookie-cutter landfill that will carelessly be tossed aside by a potential customer. So how is it done? Below are some of the key points from the article “The Four Corners of Unforgettable Business Cards™” by Scott Ginsberg, auth…
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Added by SUp.biz, CEO on October 20, 2008 at 5:30pm —
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