You are Part of the Package

The tip I am about to share, is not one you would expect to find on this type of blog, however...it is resourceful, inspired, affordable and definitely personal. In the recent issue of Prevention Magazine, in an article titled, Head-To-Toe Healthy, one tip in particular caught my eye. Having tried it, yesterday and this morning with impressive results, I wanted to pass it along.

In addition to your services, product and expertise, YOU are a major part of your presentation and we all have only one chance to make a first impression. We are literally and figuratively groomed, dress the part, talk the talk, etc. etc. While I've toyed with the idea of having my teeth professionally whitened, they advise against it if you have sensitive teeth (which I do) and I think it's ridiculously priced since you have to do it repeatedly.

So, what is that tip I am referring to? According to Letha Hadady, DAc, "Combine 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda with 1 or 2 drops of Peroxide. Brush on, let sit for a few minutes, then rinse (don't swallow) and ta-da- enjoy your once-again pearly whites. Baking soda serves as a safe, light bleach. A Baking Soda and Salt mixture can also restore the shine of dingy teeth (dip a wet toothbrush into 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda and sprinkle with up to 1/8 teaspoon Salt) as effectively as it polishes your pots and pans. However, the peroxide recipe if safer for people on no-salt diets". (No, I didn't know about the pots and pans either, but as long as it's safe...)

I tried both ways, and personally, find dipping the toothbrush into some Baking Soda and topping with salt easier and more pleasant since you don't have to let it sit although I may alternate. Either way, I have to say I noticed a big difference immediately and this little tip I discovered has made me very happy.


So enjoy and SMILE!! I hope you found this Resourceful. Inspired. Affordable. Personal.

Warmly,
Andi

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At the very least, you have to sell yourself!

A creative by nature, unlike people "born to sell", I was not! When I find myself excited about new ideas, products or services and enthusiastically tell people, I don't think of that as "selling", but simply sharing, because it comes so naturally. But when I think of the prospect of "selling", unconsciously (consciously?) I hear a little voice that says, "I am not a sales person". That said, we all need to "sell" ourselves, in order to get the opportunities to provide our own specialties and expertise.

While some of you may have the "selling gene", the rest of you, regardless of your profession, will benefit from this short list of resources. Though barely scratching the tip of the "how-to sell" iceberg, you've got to start somewhere. And hey, you may even find you're a natural...after all! With endless sites, seminars, books and resources, just try to find what works for you and fits your style, enabling you to do what you do best!

Sometimes, it just takes that one tip that resonates with you to get the ball rolling and make you more comfortable with the process. That said, sign up (you too guys) for Diva Sales Tips Selling Doesn't Have to HURT Any Longer! by Kim Duke. And to prove my point, Kim's tag line spoke to me!

Top 10 Sales Articles is a site that researches and evaluates top sales articles written by experts every week and provides them in a single location for your convenience.

Just Sell provides selling tools, sales downloads, additional sites, leads and motivation! Sign up for one of the several targeted newsletters they offer.

If you're up for a little hypnosis, Hypnosis Downloads offers a download for $12.95 (they do offer a 90 day risk free option) titled "Selling Yourself". They offer a number of other interesting topics too.

I hope you find this Resourceful. Inspired. Affordable. Personal.

Warmly,
Andi

http://www.ThePerfectPresent.net
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Personalized Consulting Packages and Merchandise Quotes
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