Healthy in the Valley

Vemma What's Inside

2009-08-27T03:27:00.012-04:00

Vemma What's Inside

Acronym for: Vitamins, Essential Minerals, Mangosteen and Aloe

What is Vemma ? Simple, Convenient and Complete,every delicious two-ounce shot contains:

12 full-spectrum vitamins in liquid suspension for superior absorbability
65 major, trace and ultra-trace ionic, life-giving, plant-sourced minerals
A powerful antioxidant base of wildcrafted whole fruit mangosteen and pericarp
Organic, glyconutrient-rich aloe vera
Decaffeinated, phytonutrient-rich organic green tea

To equal just one two-ounce shot of Vemma, you will need to eat:

Why Supplement ?

US Government and Medical Institutions agree that most Americans are not getting the optimal amount of daily nutrients. This results in an increased risk for chronic disease, obesity and fatigue. The journal of the American Medical Association recommends that everyone take quality vitamin and mineral supplements daily. Today, with environmental toxicity and the depletion of minerals in our soil, we can not depend on food alone to get the nutrition needed to stay healthy. Our food has less and less nutrients but more and more pollutants, chemicals and artificial additives. The effects of tainted air and water further degenerate the quality of our foods. This results in world wide sickness and disease. The necessity of a supplement is not a choice any more but a fact of good health.

Why Liquid Supplements ?

Liquid supplements offer the best means of delivery for all of the critical nutrients needed daily. The nutrients in pill/tablet form are hard for the body to absorb due to the time needed to break down for absorption. Liquids are far easier to take but the main benefit is their absorption rate over pill forms. According to the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR), liquids are absorbed at a 98% rate, while tablets are only 10 to 20% absorbed.

Vitamins

Decades of published studies have confirmed what government agencies and the medical community are now supporting, “taking multi-vitamins on a daily basis is vital for long term good health”.

Vitamins are not only necessary for our health and well being, vitamins and minerals will prevent diseases associated with nutritional deficiencies such as osteoporosis, scurvy, beriberi and rickets. Vitamins and minerals give us healthy bones and teeth, prevent us from going blind and from being prone to unexpected bleeding. Vitamins also protect us against cancer. Recent research evidence also suggest that Vitamin C and E combined in high doses helps reduce our risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Choose a product that provides a powerful multi-vitamin formula containing 12 full spectrum vitamins. Vemma provides:

Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Biotin and Pantothenic Acid

Essential Minerals

The proper balance of minerals is the single most important factor in your health and wellness. 95% of your bodies daily functions depend on minerals. Choose a completely balanced, 100% ionic (body-ready), all-natural mineral formula that includes at least 65 major trace and ultra trace minerals.

Carbon (Organic), Calcium, Sodium, Sulfur, Magnesium, Chloride, Bromide, Fluoride, Iodine, Potassium, Niobium, Aluminum, Iron, Phosphorous, Silica, Manganese, Boron, Strontium, Copper, Zinc, Tin, Zirconium, Molybdenum, Vanadium, Chromium, Selenium, Nickel, Cobalt, Lithium, Gallium, Barium, Yttrium, Neodymium, Hafnium, Cadmium, Thorium, Antimony, Cerium, Tellurium, Beryllium, Samarium, Dysprosium, Erbium, Bismuth, Gadolinium, Cesium, Lanthanum, Praseodymium, Europium, Lutetium, Terbium, Ytterbium, Holmium, Thallium, Thulium, Tantalum, Germanium, Gold, Platinum, Rhodium, Ruthenium, Scandium, Silver, Indium, Tungsten and Titanium

“Nearly every disease can be linked to a mineral deficiency”

Dr. Linus Pauling “Father of Vitamin C”, Nobel Prize Winner

The Mangosteen

The Mangosteen being recently discovered by the rest of the world is literally the subject of hundreds of research papers and third-party studies. This tropical fruit offers the single highest source of Xanthoes (antioxidants) ever discovered and could quite possibly be the food of the future. It has been used for centuries in ancient medicine, by Ayurvedic healers and in Chinese preparations as a primary source of medicinal healing. While most people know about the antioxidant benefits of Vitamin C and E, far less are aware of the incredibly potent antioxidant power of the Xanthones found in this fruit.

Traditionally utilized to control pain, fever, to ward off infections of every kind, to protect against disease, increase energy and as a natural anti-inflammatory. The whole Mangosteen fruit certainly promises to lead the way in the health arena. Used with all natural food source vitamins and earth-rich minerals, this gives the human body a solid shield against chronic disease.

Dr. James Duke, a renowned ethnobotonist, has placed on the internet a photochemical and ethnobotonical database with scientific abstracts for the medical practitioner and lay person, depicting over 145 mind- boggling Mangosteen health benefits.

Some of the benefits are:

Maintains immune system health, Increases energy, Protects from free radical damage, Anti-depressant, Supports microbiological balance, Anti-microbial, Provides positive mental support, Anti-ulcer, Anti-seborrheaic (prevents skin disorders), Anti-tumor, Anti-lipidemic (lowers LDL), Anti-viral, Anti-pyretic (lowers fevers), Anti-inflammatory, Anti-neuralgic (reduces nerve pain), Promotes joint Flexibility.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is known to be one of the most beneficial plants in nature. Known by many names to herbalists and medical folklore, this cactus-like plant with green dagger-shaped leaves filled with clear viscous gel contains over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins. The ancient Egyptians referred to Aloe Vera as the “healing plant” and included it among the funerary gifts buried with the pharaohs.

New medical research has confirmed that Aloe Vera benefits these areas of the human body:

Increases vitamin absorption by almost 20%
Eases intestinal problems
Reduces blood sugar in diabetics
Reduces inflammation
Aids in digestion
Cleanses gastrointestinal tract
Enhances liver and colon function
Boost immune function
Aids to free radical absorption
Reduces harmful body acidity
Boost healthy cell function
Helps to restore ideal body pH

Green Tea

The Chinese have known for centuries the benefits of green tea. In addition to containing vitamins and minerals, green tea possesses numerous compounds that have antioxidant and health enhancing properties. One of the main compounds is the bioflavonoid catechin. It works alone and in conjunction with other flavonoids found in the tea and has both defense supporting and free radical scavenging properties.

Recently, numerous scientific research studies have been published supporting the intake of green tea. Several of these studies conclude that green tea has heart health benefits. Other studies show promise in the area of balancing overall health. Although these studies need additional supporting research to confirm their conclusions, it is clear that modern science is starting to prove what traditional Chinese health practitioners have known all along. Green tea enhances our body and mind in many ways.

Vemma's ORAC Value

ORAC is short for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity and is a standardized measurement of the total antioxidant power of a substance. These ORAC's mop up the damage caused by free radicals in your body, and Nutritionists recommend we consume around 5000 ORAC units per day. Vemma has a ORAC value of roughly 4428 ORAC units in each two-ounce serving.

Resources:

Dr. Linus Pauling on vitamin C, http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/vitamin-c.htm
Dr. James Duke, http://www.healthfruit.com/health.htm
Les Berenson M.D., F.A.C.P., http://livingbyheart.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/mangosteenoninflammation_lesberensenmd_pdf.pdf
Additional Articles at: http://www.nutritionhealthinfo.com/

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What Is New At Vemma

2009-07-29T04:26:00.013-04:00

What Is New At Vemma

The Product - Get All The Details

The most comprehensive and finest children's nutrition formula available. Nutrition for the NEXT generation.

Includes a ½ dose of Vemma's clinically tested formula with 12 full spectrum vitamins and over 65 major, trace and ultra trace plant-sourced minerals.
Contains an enhanced vitamin formula to super charge your child's immune system.
Features targeted nutrients to support growth and healthy development of children ages 2 to 12.
Provides delicious, balanced nutrition with 14 different organic fruit and veggie extracts.
Contains all-natural vegetarian DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid know for brain and eye support.
Adds quercetin, which is a group of flavonoids that give many fruits and vegetables their coloring, for additional antioxidant protection of growing bodies.
Great tasting, kid-approved orange blast flavor.
Preservative free, no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. Hypoallergenic for sensitive systems.
Available in 32 and 2-ounce BPA free bottles.
Two 32 oz. bottles in a month's supply.

*These statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administraion.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The Need - Things You Didn't Know!

Today, children's nutritional health is being impacted more than ever. Many children have poor eating habits, often eating junk foods and skipping meals; the result is a severely depleted nutritional intake. Vemma NEXT can give parents peace of mind with an enhanced full spectrum of vitamins, antioxidants and over 65 plant-sourced minerals. Below is just a few of the reasons Vemma NEXT was created:

A recent study showed that 20% of four year olds are obese.
The Kaiser Family Foundation found that more than a third of children and teen ads featured candy and snacks.
A considerable number of children drastically under-consume vitamin C,fruits and vegetables.
According to a recent article, 40% of infants and toddlers had vitamin D levels below those optimal for bone health.
By the age of three, a child's brain is twice as active as an adult's.

With Vemma NEXT, the goal is to intervene and improve these alarming child nutrition statistics. We hope you are as excited as we are to help shape the future of the NEXT Generation.

Sources: 1. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (April 2009),
2. Kaiser Family Foundation, 3. Journal of the American College of Nutrition,
4. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (June 2008),
5. North Dakota State University

Giving Back - What's Our Motive

Your purchase of Vemma NEXT will not only bless your child's health, but also the health of a child somewhere in the world. For each month's supply of Vemma NEXT purchased, Vemma donates a month's supply to a child in need in the country where it was purchased.

Vemma is also partnering with the wonderful non-profit, Children's Miracle Network. This tremendous organization helps 17 million children in over 170 hospitals every year. For three months of the year, Vemma will proudly display the Children's Miracle Network logo on the NEXT bottle. During this time, a portion of NEXT sales will also be donated to Children's Miracle Network. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to help even more with a $5, $10 or $15 donation. Vemma is truly excited to begin this partnership. Thanks for helping us make a difference! Thanks for helping us make a difference!

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Comparison Between Verve and 5 Hour Energy Shot

2009-05-17T23:57:00.012-04:00

Which Would You Rather have a 5 Hour Energy Shot or a Verve Energy Shot ?

With the facts clearly listed below Verve is the smart energy drink choice. Drink the Verve Energy shot for hours and hours of healthy long lasting energy with all these ingredients inside ( Verve also tastes great and has no artificial flavors).

“The Facts are easy to see which is the Natural and Better Choice”

Verve Energy Drink has a killer taste, a tropical exotic fruit flavor, with a new approach to health and energy. This energy drink delivers the power to go all day, instead of just a short burst of energy. Avoid the dreaded energy crash with Verve..!

For an active life style, Verve Drink gives you the energy you need without any wear and tear on your body. It's a radically different formula, and it's ingredients are actually good for you!

Verve Energy Drink is packed full of healthy,

energy boosting ingredients!

The Verve Drink contains:

Whole Fruit Mangosteen Juice and Pericarp Extract, Organic glyconutrient-rich Aloe Vera, Antioxidant, Twelve full-spectrum Vitamins, 65 major and trace minerals, Organic Green Tea
100% ionic plant sourced Essential Minerals
An Energy Blend fused with the above ingredients, to give you an energy rush that lasts a long time

Your body will really appreciate all the healthy stuff and will be able to go for hours on one can of Verve Energy Drink.

Some additional health benefits:

Protects and supports a Healthy Heart
Helps lower blood pressure
Has natural anti-inflammatory properties
Natural Pain relief
Helps lower cholesterol
Helps create and maintain healthy skin, hair, teeth and gums
Helps promote good vision, night vision and support eye health
Creates Abundant Energy
Has shown to help and improve the diabetic
Plays an important role in protein and carbohydrate absorption
Supports your Immune system
A superior antioxidant with one of the highest ORAC values available
It helps support a normal, healthy intestinal tract

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We Want Everyone To Succeed

2009-05-17T23:46:00.006-04:00

We Want Everyone To Succeed

This is a very honorable want and most people truly want others to succeed with them. You must understand that as honorable as it is, it can damage your business.

When building your business you need to remember to make your priorities those that makes your business strong. Spending your time correctly is the key.

Nothing would be better than to share the steps, systems and knowledge for building their business and actually have them take action on it. Even more important have them do it as they have been shown. For all your efforts and desires to help them, only a few will take your direction to the letter.

Commitment levels differ greatly in people. Those who want to succeed will be willing to take direct and be trainable. These are the individuals you should be targeting. They will become your future leaders and require the least amount of your time in the long run.

There will be others which will not be so easy to help. They will want to change things and do things their way. They mean well but are very disruptive to your organization. If they are trying to change a proven system or business model, this will not only hurt them but can hurt your business as well. They really need to follow what is already working. If they would like to develop a new system, do it only after they are making money. Duplication will speed your business growth. Split testing will be another article in the future.

The other thing that happens is these individuals require a large part of your time. If you do not keep this in check, they can keep you from doing the things that build your business.

We want everyone to succeed but some people will not allow you to help them. Spend your time with those who have a high level of commitment. Help those who want your direction on how to build their business . The others can slow or even damage your business.

You are the expert and deserve the respect for having the knowledge and experience. Do not fault yourself for those that are not seeing the value in your help. Apply your time with those in the order of their commitment levels. Most of your time and guidance should be allotted to those who are most willing to work. Less to those who are not willing to take direction.

The individuals with less commitment levels may change after they discover their ideas are not getting results. Be patient with them and allow them to prove they deserve your efforts. Simply keep track of how they apply the steps and systems. Keep it easy with defined task and time lines.

The whole point of this is to save you time, effort and build your business quickly. Do not allow internal distractions in your organization. We want everyone to succeed and if you follow this your business and productively will improve.

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New Teen Fitness Network Magazine

2009-05-08T00:16:00.003-04:00

New Teen Fitness Network Magazine

The first issue of the NEW Teen Fitness Network Magazine has hit newsstands! Teen Fitness Network Magazine is your source for health club memberships, special fitness programs, health and nutritional information and practical advice directed toward teens who want to live a healthy life. With musical superstar Nick Jonas from the Jonas Brothers gracing the cover, teens are sure to be screaming for this issue!

This stunning issue features 20-pages of Vemma and Verve prominently positioned throughout the publication, including several eye-catching full page ads. You'll also find expert advice intended to help combat teen obesity and physical inactivity.

Teen Fitness Network Magazine debuted at the IHRSA (International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association) Convention on March 17th. Can be purchases at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and Wal-Mart newsstands.

This first-of-its-kind teen-focused publication is another highlight of Vemma and Verve as superior products they are and further the incredibly important mission of fighting the battle against teen obesity. Be sure to get your copies before they SELL OUT and begin sharing this AMAZING magazine with all the teens and their parents that you care about now!

Enjoy this inaugural issue of TFN Magazine and congratulations for choosing to make a difference!

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Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

2009-05-02T14:38:00.014-04:00

News Release from Vemma

This is the Premier United States Equestrian Event held in Lexington, Kentucky. Keep an eye out for Verve's special appearance during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event this Sunday, May 3rd. Airing on NBC Sports from 5-6 pm EST, this program is considered one of the most prestigious three-day events in the world, attracting over 100,000 attendees each year.
Verve was a featured product at the event's Sponsor Village where attendees passed through to get a first-hand taste of the healthy energy drink. Verve will be featured in a closing billboard during the Rolex Kentucky broadcast, the only four star, three-day event held in the Americas.

"As a new brand in the energy drink market, we are thrilled with the opportunity to expose Verve as a healthy alternative to viewers around the world during this premier event."
– BK Boreyko

Check your local listings for broadcast times in your area. Verve continues to be featured in the most Prestigious Events World Wide..!

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News Release From: LAs The Place.com

2009-04-25T18:56:00.007-04:00

News Release from: LAs The Place.com

Verve! Healthy Energy Drinks Give You a Natural Energy Boost

A Shot of Healthy Energy..!

If the thought of downing a bunch of sugar or experiencing the dreaded post-energy-drink crash has you hesitating, worry no more. Vemma Nutrition Company introduces Verve, a line of natural, good-for-you drink and shot blends that give your body vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidant ingredients designed to naturally boost your energy level.

Verve is designed to meet active lifestyle challenges with its blend of 12 full-spectrum vitamins and 65 minerals. Added to the functional and refreshing mix is their exotic anti-oxidant laden mangosteen and glyconutrient-rich aloe vera superjuice blend, which promotes good health and helps fight free radical damage.

Because choosing the right amount of energy you need is difficult, Verve comes in two variations: Verve Energy Drink and the Verge Energy Shot. The Verve Energy Drink is a tropical fruit flavored beverage for anytime energy, containing 80 mg of caffeine (about the amount in a cup of coffee). The Verve Energy Shot, on the other hand, is a pocket or purse-sized 125 mg caffeine blast that will carry you through the most demanding day. Both products contain a full serving of Vemma®, powerful liquid nutrition. The Energy Shot does not require refrigeration so it’s ideal for long days or traveling. No excess sugar in either of these products - they are both available in natural low sugar or sugar free variations.

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Work Gratification

2009-04-23T09:02:00.010-04:00

Work Gratification

The reason I'm writing this article is to impress upon you the importance of being in control of your work situation. We spend such a large amount of our time away at work you should not be unhappy to go to work. In order to correct this, you need an understanding how to control the situation.

What are the components of work gratification?
1. The work to be done
2. Beginning to end results
3. Sense of accomplishment
4. Just busy, no point in trying
5. Trap of position
6. Proactive or Reactive
7. Control Levels
8. Ability to influence
9. Help Levels
10. Comfort Zone

OK, lets start with the Work to be Done. Do you feel the work is important to you and others. If you just found a job for the sake of just working, you may find that your work is lacking. Low productively, quality and no sense of urgency. If at all possible find something you believe in, by luck or persistence. It is as easy as taking charge of your choices, do not just settle for anything not right for you.

Beginning to end results. What I mean here is, not everyone has a job that lets you go from start to finish. Think of it as an assembly line. There are a lot of work cells doing a small part of the total job for a complete end product. This normally results in low satisfaction. You need to see a project develop, be put together and finally to completion. Office jobs tend to be the worst. Most people have a never ending inbox with an outbox they never seem to be able to fill.

Sense of accomplishment. The need to feel you are doing something important. The finishing of a job without purpose is a real problem. It brings down self worth and the person and job suffer.

Just busy, no point in trying. This is a point people reach when they feel the effects of the first three points covered. Understanding why your attitude and mind set are affected can help to improve your outlook and productively. Your attitude is the key to it all. You need to protect your attitude at all cost. Companies and personnel alike often over look this point and suffer greatly.

Trap of Position. This is how most companies try to improve productivity. They give you a title and a bit more money, yet they expect double the work results. At first they are happy only to realize later what they got themselves into by taking the title position. Companies rarely promote the best person for the job, but focus on the persons they feel they can control. Look long term and add up the hours to pay out before jumping on a title. See it for what it truly gives you.

Proactive or Reactive. Does your job allow you to be proactive being in charge, making decisions and controlling the work situation. A reactive environment allows you no control and you can only react to the happenings of your day to day affairs. It is easy to see which is more favorable.

Control Levels. How much control does your job allow? This effects attitude and self-esteem. It is a trust issue. Too many companies over look this issue. Personnel need to feel trusted enough to control the work environment. If a person feels trusted their productivity is high, but if they feel they are not then everything diminishes.

Ability to influence. Influences on a positive note are what we strive for but most often we feel only the negative. We want to feel our influences are favorable and impact people positively.

Help Levels. People want to feel they have the support of those around them, not left out by themselves. People become overwhelmed and feel better if they think there is help around them, even if they do not ask for or use it. The idea it is there is reassuring.

Comfort Zone. Too many people get complacent, they fall into a comfort zone and become stagnant. This tears down ones self-esteem and confidence. One must feel they can better themselves and reach new levels. Challenges met and completed build confidence, improve productively and attitudes.

Now with this said, keeping in mind you yourself are the controlling factor. What should we do with this information. Review your work situation and see if it is really what you want. More and more people are coming to realize that working for the companies big or small, just do not get much work gratification. The Internet is flooded with people looking for better jobs and ideas allowing them more freedom. Have patience and look for work opportunities that offer superior support, training and freedom. Review time commitments and company mission (Are they providing products or services you would be proud of ?). See yourself for what you are and take your strengths and find a work opportunity that compliments you.

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Social Networking For Business

2009-04-23T04:14:00.007-04:00

Social Networking for Business

Social networking for business is a must learn and must do for today's marketers. When done correctly it will insure the strength of your business and its longevity. If done incorrect, ensures a quick doom of your business. Far too many new business owners do just that.

As the name applies, it is social site, a place on the Internet which allows for people to gather and exchange personal information and ideas. Much like a Cyberspace pub, coffee house. People meet, become friends and share about themselves, their families, wants, likes, dislikes, jobs and etc. They look for like-minded people, so they can talk freely about the things that are important to them.

Why would they want to be social with you?

They find you interesting
They think you have something they want
They believe you can help them get something they want

Now Social Networking is pretty easy when done right. As I said earlier, new marketers tend to be in a rush and forget to build a personal relationship first. They just blast everyone within three feet, that is breathing, about their products, services or business opportunities. This drives the new contact away quickly at great loss of time and resources. If you do not have a foundation of trust built up, then you are just a salesperson. "Get A Clue", no one likes a salesperson, not even other salespersons. It is so simple, treat people how you want to be treated. Win their trust and confidence by having a true interest in them and their lives. Find common ground, children, sports, autos, homes or just about anything you both enjoy.

Once you have built a friendship and relationship just listen. People tend to talk about what is right and what is wrong in their life. They will tell you how to sell them. You only have to listen, identify problems, needs, wants, desires, issues and provide solutions using your resources. Share with them how they can benefit. Note I did not say Sell but Share your knowledge and expertise. This also opens the door for additional sales and up sales. They will also bring referrals so be sure to ask who else you maybe able to help. If you take your time and build the relationship on trust, you build a long term relationship.

Now how does this apply to recruiting? Same as before, Listen...! Let them tell you what their hot buttons are, they will sell themselves. If you offer solutions to problems, needs, worries and such, then they will knock down your door to join in. They will want what they believe you have or believe you can help them get. They reinforce this belief through the relationship you build. Again remember their hot buttons and show the benefits of having yourself, your products, services or business opportunity. Maintain a position of strength, do not be over eager to allow someone to sign on.

Now why would I take away or let someone think I am not going to allow them to join what I am doing? That is very important and here is why. Time Management of people who are not committed is not profitable. You only want to work with talented people, committed people, motivated and focused. You need to let them know you are pre-screening to find only the best people you can share your time and expertise with. Anyone else will take far too much effort, resources and time. Protect your time and things begin to take shape quickly. The idea is to find the quality contacts and help them become quality associates. You only need a few quality associates to build a strong and profitable business. Talent is the key so when building that initial relationship review their strengths and weaknesses. Give time to the ones who will be willing to learn, work and take your expert direction.

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Are You In Control?

2009-03-30T15:30:00.004-04:00

Are You In Control ?

Are you really in control? This is a most important question to ask yourself. It requires total honesty with no one but yourself. Lets look at the controlling factors. I would like you to ask yourself about Time and Money. Is there enough of both?

Is there enough time for yourself and love ones? Do you have money when you have time? Are you being controlled by money or the lack of it? I know there are a lot of questions but you have to face up to it and take control.

The need for money steals precious time. You have no choice but to trade your time for money. This act alone controls everyone around you. Good or Bad it is a simple fact we all face daily.

How would your life style change if you did not have to worry about going to work for eight or more hours a day. Lets be real here, after getting ready, travel time to and from work, and the actual time at work, we are spending more like ten to twelve hours a day every time we go to the job.

Now factor in the time you and your love ones require and we find yourselves needing a 48 hour day to cover it. So everyone suffers from this money monster.

How would your life style change if you had no money worries? Does you job pay you what you are worth for your time and efforts. Most times not even close, yet we still jump when the old alarm clock yells. This is no Quality of Life and what signal does this send to our children. Is this what you want for them?

We have all had that awesome weekend with our love ones but to only dread a fast approaching Monday. Then the nightmare starts again. This is crazy not even necessary. It is time to take charge and regain your freedom.

Find a Personal Interest in a niche you would enjoy developing. It becomes easy if you have a true interest and far more enjoyable. The best way to get paid what you are worth is to Work for Yourself. This is easier than most think.

Find an organization with a Proven System in place. More important with people you would enjoy learning from. Support from these individuals is key to your success.

There are a lot of businesses available but few with true support. If they are covert in disclosing basic information you should move on. Too many become hard to track down after they have your money in hand. Look for a plain and simple break down of all monies and materials needed to start. No surprises, no additional monies here and there further down the line. If you hear the word upgrade you need to run. If you have to pay for a level here and a level there, you need to question their system.

So take your time and choose carefully. If you would like help in this process we can help coach you. We offer a unique system with superior support. Our product line is well targeted and sells itself. We will be happy if you allow us to help you. We can walk you through and answer any question with no obligation.

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Building Relative Value

2009-03-25T19:15:00.007-04:00

Building Relative Value

When building up your business, there is a need for building relative value in your products and services. Your want to establish how your products and services are the best choice for your clients needs.

* List features and benefits
* Build value into the products and services
* Show how you are the solution to their problems, issues or needs
* Develop Credibility – Reinforced with facts and testimonials
* Fulfill their desires, cravings, emotional wants, passions or satisfy an impulse
* Justify a great price point – break down the value in related comparisons
* Offer an excellent guarantee adding security in the purchase
* Ease in ordering and getting in a timely fashion. Define delivery times and be realistic. Always allow more than enough time.

Remember people love to buy but never want to be sold. This is a point most over look when trying to drive sales. If you sell anything, Sell Yourself. Show them how you are different and the best choice. People will purchase if they feel they are special and given personalized service. Quite often willing to pay more for such service. You need to understand this behavior in order to develop a long term relationship with your customer base.

Repeat sales are the key. Avoid the “Get The Sale At All Cost Mentality”. It will cost you greatly in the long run.

So how is this done? First thing is to listen...! A potential client will tell you how to sell them if you just listen. So learn to look for their hot points. Identify their needs and show how you can help. Give them solutions to their needs. If you know it all and are unwilling to learn or try to force a sale, you will be left behind. Needs change quickly and you need to adjust just as quick, so stay informed by listening.

Reassure them with Superior Customer Support And Service. This builds long term relationships for continued sales and your business security. They need to feel if there is ever a question or problem, they can reach you and get results in a timely fashion.

Learn and apply the “Justification Mechanism”. A client needs to feel they are getting a good deal. They feel the relative value is based on:

* Solving a problem, issue or need
* Is the price justifiable in trade for the product or service

It is important they feel they are getting the very best deal possible. If they feel the purchase is a 50 / 50 or better in their favor, you will earn their respect and client confidence.

After the sale, remember to follow up, reinforcing the relationship. This allows for additional sales, up sales and referrals. Referrals are pre-conditioned sales ready to purchase at no real cost to you. Keeping your business healthy, strong and with higher profits.

Work more as a consultant, not a salesperson and gain their trust. They will see you as the expert and seek your advise. Guard the relationships you have built. You want to be transparent and open, clients want honesty more than anything else. Have a genuine interest in them and you will gain their loyalty.

Follow these points and it will build Relative Value in your products and services but more importantly in yourself. You are the expert and this is how you use this fact to build in value.

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Basic Questions To Grow Your Team Or Organization

2009-03-18T16:27:00.006-04:00

Basic Questions Key To Grow Your Team Or Organization

There are some very basic questions you need to ask persons looking to join your team or organization. This is not magic but the results are magic..! Remember if you appear desperate your results will be dismal. You need to maintain a position of strength and you will attract strong and positive members. This is key to building a strong organization which is better time management and pays better results. You find if you allow persons unfocused and not willing to make a true commitment, you will be trading your time away with little results. The point here is to save yourself the pains most people go through and maintain control. You want to attract people willing to learn and more importantly wanting to grow their own business. You are the expert here and they want what you have, Knowledge of how it is done...! They would not be looking if they already knew how. So here are some quick and basic questions you need to ask to find the correct quality people.

1. Are you still looking for a business of your own? (They need to understand that it will be their own business)
2. How long have you been looking? (If they have been looking longer than six months this is a red flag. They are unable to make a decision)
3. Why are you looking for a business of your own? (They truly need to know why. If they can not identify why, then you should thank them and move on)
4. What do you expect or need to make? (You are looking for people wanting to make $2,000.00 a month or more)
5. How may hours a week will you put into your business? (10 hours a week is the minimum you are looking for)
6. How can I help you? (What they are looking for you to do. Make a list)
7. Do you have the minimum monies to get started? (This is a monetary commitment and a must do)

Remember this is a sorting process. You are wanting to rate them by their commitment levels. Maintain your position of strength, it is OK to take it away from them. They need to deserve your time and they also need to understand this. If they pass the sorting process tell them they maybe someone who you can work with.

They need to prove they can complete the task you lay out for them. This shows their commitment. When giving task be sure to identify the task clearly and have a firm time line. This is a testing method to be sure who you spend time on. Your time is precious and wasting it on the wrong people can cost you a great deal more than just time.

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Eye See Freedom ..!

2009-03-05T12:44:00.006-05:00

Eye See Freedom ..!

I see freedom in these so called bad times. We have been amazed at the quality and quantity of people in search of alternatives to the economic woes of today.

The corporations have let down the people who have built them up and rewarded them with layoffs, down sizing and many just closing their doors forever. This has left the masses in a state of panic..! Too many well paid professionals are finding there is no market for their skills. Their lives changing forever. Now wondering what to do.

With the quagmire of the economy many are looking to a business of their own. No more bosses to deal with. No more shaky companies that show no loyalty to their people. They want to be in control and for most this is the first time ever. They just want the security of being in charge. Regaining control of their time, monies and future.

Our business is just booming and we thank the intelligence of these people for seeking us out. This is why I say “Eye See Freedom”. Our business is about helping people to develop personal freedom and have them do the same for others. Like the movie “Pay it forward”. If everyone would help others and pass on the ideals to the next, what a wonderful place the world would be!

We offer individuals and business owners alike free training and business coaching. If you are in need of help contact us at dmantaz@gmail.com for more information.

Vemma proudly announces its second year as the official After-Party sponsor of the 2009 Celebrity Fight Night

2009-03-04T11:53:00.007-05:00

Vemma proudly announces its second year as the official After-Party sponsor of the 2009 Celebrity Fight Night, held on March 28th at the JW Marriott Resort in Phoenix. Celebrating its 15th year, Celebrity Fight Night attracts the biggest names in sports and entertainment as one of the premiere charity events in the country. Celebrity Fight Night is held in honor of featured guest, Muhammad Ali, to raise funds benefiting the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at the Barrow Neurological Institute and many other prominent charities. To date, over $52 million dollars has been raised through Celebrity Fight Night’s annual gala.

Reba McEntire will return for her 4th consecutive appearance as the evening's emcee of this sold-out event. Knock out entertainment by Jon Bon Jovi, David Foster, Roy Firestone, Charice, and Michael Johns will heighten the excitement of the night along with silent and live auctions at this star-studded event. Honorees of the night include Michael Phelps, Stewart Rahr and Kurt Warner as these renowned leaders in the sports and business communities accept the Muhammad Ali Award.

The Verve After-Party will keep the positive energy flowing with refreshing Verve cocktails and exquisite Verve gift bags as Jordin Sparks rocks the night away! Vemma is honored to be involved with this power-packed evening that will leave a lasting impression on all who attend.

Visit Celebrity Fight Night to learn more about this exceptional organization.

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Verve BecomesHollywood's Energy Drink of Choice

2009-02-25T02:03:00.008-05:00

YAHOO! News ran this Awesome News Release on Verve...

Celebrities Get Buzzed from Vemma's Energy Drink, Verve...!
Verve, the "insanely healthy energy" drink from Vemma Nutrition Company is becoming Hollywood's energy drink of choice! Vemma®, a sponsor at GBK's VIP Pre-Oscar gift suite, enjoyed the praises of numerous celebrity converts to Verve Energy Drink and Vemma liquid dietary supplement.

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) February 24, 2009 -- Verve, the "insanely healthy energy" drink from Vemma Nutrition Company, is becoming Hollywood's energy drink of choice. Vemma®, a sponsor at GBK's VIP Pre-Oscar gift suite, enjoyed the praises of numerous celebrity converts to Verve Energy Drink and Vemma liquid dietary supplement.

AnnaLynn McCord of 90210 and Transporters 2 needs another shipment sent to her home as she jokingly eluded that her sisters, Rachel and Angel, have been drinking her supply! Both girls explained "We're Vervin!" AnnaLynn added, "I don't drink alcohol so I'm always drinking Verve…"

Tom Arnold approached the Vemma/Verve reps and laughed, "You know I love your stuff already!" Tom's refrigerator is always stocked with Verve. "Out with Red Bull, in with Verve," laughs Tom's girlfriend, Ashley.

Singer Aaron Carter and Miss USA Rachel Smith were equally excited over the nutritional drink that is available in low sugar or sugar free. Reps for the company attest that "Verve has all the energy of Red Bull without the jitters or crash, plus 100% RDA of vitamins and minerals."

Verve includes the vitamin and mineral content of physician formulated and clinically studied Vemma, the liquid blend of 12 essential antioxidant vitamins and 65 plant-sourced trace ionic minerals. "It's the best delivery system for the nutrients that you want in your body," insists BK Boreyko, Vemma president and CEO. "The most powerful liquid antioxidant on the planet…and it tastes great!"

Vemma was recently rated as "Best Overall" superjuice by Men's Journal as concluded by an independent lab study on eight popular superjuices. Vemma is an extremely healthy nutritional program; even children can benefit. UK, superceleb and recent Hollywood import, Katie Price (Jordan) allowed her beautiful daughter, nearly two, to sip some Vemma throughout the event.

Several celebrities are so passionate about Vemma and Verve that they are interested in their personal Vemma/Verve website where they may share this product with fans. Keenan Thompson of SNL exclaimed "Hook me up with a website! This stuff is mad good!" Paula Abdul, Aaron Carter and AnnaLynn McCord are among several celebrities who expressed excitement in a custom Vemma or Verve website as well as the drink.

For more information please visit: http://www.myverve.com/tazy0523

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Time For Starting A Business..!

2009-01-14T18:12:00.003-05:00

Now Is The Correct Time For Starting A Business..!

This is an overview as to why you should start a business for yourself. The internet is being overwhelmed with an ever growing wave of people dissatisfied with Corporate Affairs. The time has passed where a person goes to work for a company and stays till retirement. Whole families would carry on the legacy of total loyalty to one company. This time is dying out not to return. Companies now view personnel as disposable and short term only. Far too many loyal employees are coming to work only to find a pink slip or the doors locked forever. The Corporations value the bottom line as priority one.

Take action in your best interest. Actively review your job situation. Does your company have a positive history with their employees? Your life security depends on watching for the signs of stormy weather. Do you have people around you being held back from moving up in the company? Even worse, are you being held back? We are seeing people asked or pressured to step down from earned positions at reduced pay in order to keep working. If they do not agree, then the pink slip comes out. Do you feel or have been lead to believe you have the possibility of advancement with a defined time line? The higher up the management chain, the fewer the positions. Unfortunately the positions tend to be reserved for family and friends over those who work hard and honestly. Can you look your company in the eye and feel you are being rewarded for your efforts? If so then you are one of the rare few. Remember loyalty should work both ways.

I simply suggest you change your mind set. People are taking charge of their futures. You are your best insurance policy. Corporations condition you to stay with the programed corporate structure. They would like you to believe everything else is some sort of pyramid. 80% or more of the company is made up of the work force making up the base. There is a small group of middle management and a smaller group of upper management. You draw this out and it forms a true pyramid. This is a one sided ploy to stop or slow change. Being a long time practice. Used to make employees unsure and less likely to leave or strike out on your own.

So how should you protect yourself? You can try to work multiple jobs but it is a large commitment of time, hard on you and harder on love ones. Burn out is the only guarantee. You can purchase a franchise but most do not have the resources. You can try to start a brick and mortar business. There is always high risk with developing a new untried and unproven business model. Few are successful, most fail with in 2 to 5 years. This is why the internet is seeing such a large surge of popularity. We suggest you start small and part time, testing the waters to see what fits your needs. Customize a business plan for yourself. The benefits to this method is less stress, improved security, reclaimed personal time and most important, your freedom. As you start to master your new business you can work to completely replace your original job. This is the real goal and the reason we want to build our dream business. When you have a solid business built, you now have something you can pass onto your heirs to improve their position in life or sell out right. No matter what or why, just get started. Do not over think it or only dream about it. It is too important to let it just sit. Remember if you keep doing the same thing over and over again, it is defined as crazy to expect different or better results. The next article will be on how to target a business right for you.

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To the New Year...! Setting and Achieving Goals

2009-01-05T22:47:00.003-05:00

I had a friend pass on to me a presentation by Bill Bartman, the past owner of the Chicago Bulls. It was on Setting & Achieving Goals. OK it is the new year so everyone is saying they are going to change all the bad things of 2008. I really enjoyed this so I'm going to highlight the presentation for you.

Make sure it's YOUR GOAL, something you truly want for yourself.
Don't call it a Goal....! A Harvard Study shows that 70% of all goals are not reached or completed. Yet, 98% of all Promises are kept. You should delete the term Goal and insert Promise instead. It is based on the subconscious level of how the mind works. No one wants to break a promise to anyone or themselves. The subconscious is very strong and more controlling than most of us think. So it is best to understand it and use it to our favor.
Clearly identify your promise. To say I want more money is not enough, add an amount, take a bank deposit slip out and write down the amount, then post it on your bathroom mirror so you see it every day. If you want a new car or truck, write down the type, get photos, brochures, test drive one. Think touch, feel, taste, smell and see, the five senses. This makes it real, not a random thought.
Use the tools around you. The people close to and around you. Make it a team effort. They need not know they are helping you with your promise. You have positive & negative motivators both in people and ideas. Positive motivators are the good reasons you want and need. The negative motivators are the persons or situations you use to show you can. Use that family member or friend who is always saying you can not do it and continually keep putting you down. Take their photo or write down their name and keep it where you can see it. Every time you have second thoughts about completing the task, look at it and remember what they said. More importantly, the look on their face when you complete the task.
Create a Promise Plan. a) What - what it is to do. b) When - when will you accomplish - mile markers / time lines. c) Where - where will you be when it happens. d) Why - why do you want this. e) Who - who do you need to help. f) How - how are you going to do this.
Review your Promise Plan on a regular bases. At least 20 minutes every day. Consciously, you begin to think about it, ideas, develop and create solutions. Subconsciously, it becomes important, real and an obsession. Very important to put up visual reinforcements where you can see them throughout the day. On the bathroom mirror, refrigerator door, auto dashboard, and etc. This adds to the reinforcement of the obsession.
Tell yourself you will succeed. DON'T put yourself down. BUILD yourself up...! Your voice is the most important voice you hear. You need to say to yourself all the things you need to hear every day so stay positive.
Tell others about your Promise. No one wants to look bad in front of others and if you can not tell others, then you lack commitment. Telling others increases your commitment level.
Envision your results. Build a movie in your mind where you complete the task and how you will feel. Play this movie often.
START...! Do not fear the past and do not fear the future, so take the first step...!

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In the beginning

2008-11-29T05:16:00.003-05:00

This is a bit new to me so I hope I'm able to provide a place to discuss life in the Shenandoah Valley and Great Information in reference to better living. After living all over the World and visiting everywhere from New Zealand to Alaska, I have found myself back here in the Shenandoah Valley. The beauty here is like a magnet to me and the draw is quite strong. We have a foot hill in the Valley below Afton Mountain and here has always been home. I've been to many places of beauty but these mountains always call me home. I had been gone for about 10 years this time and had been in Northern Virginia before home again. I was running a high end construction company in McLean, Virginia but was not really happy there. The monies were good but still I was missing something. Now that I'm back and hopefully to stay, I hope to look and rediscover everything here again. I would look forward to input as far as all the great out of doors ( things to do ) and places offered here. I believe if you live good, you live a longer and a fuller life. I'll be looking at all the local events, foods, night life, places of interest and things we can do to improve our health. I truly hope you can help with this as well. Your input will be greatly appreciated.

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