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25.January.2010
Volume 5,
Issue 3
ISSN 1942-0048
Empowerment for
Every Facet of Life
Opportunities, News, Resources & Insights

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Hello and Welcome to EditCopyProof's outpouring of valuable information to propel your business and inspire your soul.

Every edition contains an eclectic compilation of empowerment tools. Whatever happens during the week ends up in this empowerment-based newsletter.

You are in the yawn-free zone when this publication arrives in your mailbox because I promise to deliver the best of the best. Take what works for you and discard the rest.

Business and pleasure. Pleasure and business. The lines cross so frequently for entrepreneurs, it's often impossible to separate the two. They blend so beautifully, why even try?

That's the basis of this publication. You get a full dose of empowerment; business-related topics as well as content having nothing at all to do with business. You will find something to enhance and enrich your life. Enjoy!

In This Edition
by 'Conscious' Copywriter and Empowerment Mentor, Charlon Bobo   CharlonHeadShot2





Another inspired week is upon us. Empowering you with direct resources to conscious business principles, real-world processes, cutting-edge developments, and personal inspirations, this week's features include:

  1. PROFESSIONAL EMPOWERMENT - Bargain hunting is for goods, not services
  2. SPIRITUAL EMPOWERMENT - Interview with Charlon Bobo gets "to the heart of the matter"
  3. PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Single successful career ladies CAN have it all
  4. FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK - The weather report



Charlon Bobo is the best-selling author, and founder and team leader of EditCopyProof | Wordsmithing Solutions for Conscious Entrepreneurs. Proficient in many diverse writing roles, her expertise spans more than 25 years. This solid foundation offers you a single and final destination in your quest for extraordinary press-ready services.

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Engage and enchant your audience with heart-focused copywriting by implementing the 7 Elemental Facets; a 21-page compilation illuminating everything you need to easily create captivating marketing materials. Download this complimentary feature and your bonus audios/eBooks/articles at EditCopyProof.com

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Professional Empowerment
Charlon Bobo   Entrepreneurs: Are you "getting a bargain" or "receiving value" when hiring freelancers?

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Honestly, who doesn't LOVE a bargain? 50% off tags make our eyes boggle and an arduous quest for the perfect __________ is forgotten when, at some unexpected moment, we find our treasure at a deep discount. Ah, in those moments, all seems right with the world.

The word "bargain" relates to the price of something; specifically a low price.

What about "value"? And what about a distinction between the two? Are these words significant in the application to business services we delegate to freelancers?

Bargain. Value. Hmmmm.

Lord Byron had a few thoughts on the subject of bargains:

"A bargain is in its very essence a hostile transaction. Do not all men try to abate the price of all they buy? I contend that a bargain even between brethren is a declaration of war."

It sounds like Lord Byron spoke from experience. Why else would he be so impassioned? "Hostile transaction. Declaration of war." Those are strong words.

When hiring pros to make their valuable contribution to the success of our businesses, rarely do we look for a bargain. We want many things, but a bargain is not one of them. We want quality, we want integrity, we want dependability and we want all that at a price that has value to us: the price is high enough so we know we're engaging the services of a skilled professional, but low enough so we can realistically work it into our business budget.

Getting a bargain may mean we compromise value and quality in the process of building our businesses. And how can that ever serve our vision and goals?

As business owners,

confine bargain hunting
to actual goods and
seek value
when hunting for services


It's a clean distinction and one that fits into big business plans for growth, efficiency, simplicity and continued forward momentum.

So, what's the most effective method to getting value when hiring freelancers?
  1. Ask for referrals.
  2. Compare services offered AND pricing based on your needs.
  3. Contact references.
  4. Establish clear contractual parameters.
  5. Start with a small project.
  6. Remain actively involved with open and ongoing communication.
  7. At the conclusion of the first job, conduct a brief assessment to determine if a second assignment is warranted.

For the most part, pros who are compensated fairly do work comparable to their compensation. A bargain price often means bargain deliverables resulting in lost time, effort and the need to start from "square one." After a bargain-based experience, many entrepreneurs start over with an important lesson learned and a keen eye for getting value, instead of a bargain.

Bargains will cost you in the long-run. Learn from others and shorten your learning curve in business. There are plenty of other lessons to learn on your own. This doesn't have to be one of them.

Bargains are good. Services are valuable.

Spiritual Empowerment
  Catherine VanWetter and Charlon Bobo get to the heart of the matter

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Join Catherine this Tuesday at 1 PM (Pacific) on her BlogTalk Radio Show To The Heart of The Matter.

Register to listen live or receive an MP3 of the call to listen at your convenience.



For many of us, childhood contains wounds we unconsciously carry into adulthood. Without even realizing it, this can impact every area of our lives.

Join empowerment mentor and entrepreneurial visionary Charlon Bobo in this discussion as she openly shares the details of her most impactful and defining childhood experience. Listen in as she recounts the events leading up to the transformative healing that transpired in one evening. Learn how she came to view her experience as a "blessed event." Her story is one you want to hear; be inspired and know that nothing has the power to prevent you from living the full life you desire.

Charlon delivers a message of hope with the 5 Key Insights that have guided her from sexually molested child to empowered conscious entrepreneur.

Register now.

Listeners of the show receive her complimentary 29-page eBook - 10 rich articles to inspire, motivate, plant seeds-of-thought AND provide practical, proven tools for empowerment in business and in life.

You gain a fresh new perspective from the content including:
  • what 'overcomers' do that the masses don't
  • how and why communicating with women is the next wave in entrepreneurship
  • a seemingly conflicting point; is it about you or not?
  • when is good enough, enough?
  • how to effectively use intuition in business
  • and MUCH MORE



Charlon Bobo's kind and gentle, yet masterful influence on women is both dynamic and life-enhancing; leaving you fully-equipped with real-world tools for success. As mentor and inspiration to conscious entrepreneurs, EditCopyProof is an expression of her voracious passion to provide wordsmithing solutions so your business thrives.

Based in principles of sacred commerce and sufficiency, Charlon's model thrives far outside existing business convention. Her clear sense of purpose, desire to use her innate writing talent in service to others and her unwavering commitment to the success of conscious entrepreneurs ensures your vital message resonates with your audience.

Personal Empowerment
  Attention: All single girls who want the proven secrets to "having it all"

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As competent women, we have worked diligently to manifest brilliant careers.

At 30- or 40-something we're now ready to attract the man of our dreams to share it with; and become even more successful in every endeavor. We want it all and there's no reason we can't have it.

Over the past 6 months I have worked closely with the authors of Boys Before Business: The Single Girl's Guide to Having It All. Kimberly Mylls and Jennifer Wilkov are ON FIRE with their message that women CAN have it all by putting Boys Before Business.

Their 18-city book signing and live "Girlie Chat" tour begins this week in New York with a private event at Saks Fifth Avenue.

"Our goal is to teach millions of women that they can have a great relationship and at the same time enjoy a successful career. They really can have it all," says Mylls.

Wilkov says they are excited, "As a Brooklyn Bay Ridge resident, I'm delighted that we're kicking off our U.S. tour here in my hometown. Where else would we begin a tour of this magnitude but in New York City and at the flagship store for Saks? We're looking forward to encouraging women everywhere to reach their goals."

For single career-minded women who are looking to live their dream life, this is the book and these are the events for them. Wilkov and Mylls offer a fresh new perspective in this unprecedented new guide and community, giving women the tips, tools and principles so they can finally have it all.

There are 5 simple steps to start living your dream life with Mr. Right using the Boys Before Business philosophy. Take action today by going to boysbeforebusiness.com so you can start having it all.
  1. First Step - Sign Up for their Free Newsletter and get the first two chapters of the book of Boys Before Business for free.

  2. Second Step - Listen to the Free BBB Tele-workshop. It's available 24/7 so all you have to do is schedule it in your calendar, print the workbook and listen at the best time for you.

  3. Third Step - Purchase & Read the Book. Get your copy of Boys Before Business today. Discover the principles to finding your very own Prince Charming and find out how to take your career to the next level by putting your relationships first.

  4. Fourth Step - Join Club BBB. To receive weekly step-by-step guidance directly from Jennifer and Kim, sign up today to join Club BBB. For less than the cost of a pair of your favorite shoes, you can follow the weekly activities provided in each lesson emailed to you that includes specific actions to take to find and meet the man of your dreams. Get VIP access to BBB events and special "Ask the Authors" calls for members. Be the first to find out about our upcoming workshops and member discounts.

  5. Fifth Step - Follow Jennifer and Kim On Twitter and Facebook. Receive tips every day on Twitter. Discover simple ways to find, meet and keep the man of your dreams while growing and expanding your brilliant career. Look for them on Twitter.

Get started today! Go to the Web site for instant access to these 5 steps and much more. It's your time to have it all!

A note from Charlon: Knowing these two dynamic women personally and professionally, I wholeheartedly support and share their message. They are sincere in their desire to make a colossal difference in the lives of women everywhere. Their personal stories are captivating and the techniques they share in their book PROVE that putting Boys Before Business works to deliver the life and love you've imagined because THEY DID IT in their own lives!

From the Editor's Desk
Charlon Bobo   Regardless of the weather, all is well

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What if funky, confusing, gray, lonely days were just part of a "system" that, in turn, created bright, rich, happy, friendly days?

What if they were just meant to give deeper elements of your creativity a rest?

What if they were deliberately crafted holidays, of a sort, devised by your inner psyche to relieve you from the pressure of artificial expectations?

Would you still bemoan them, wonder what's wrong with you, or fear that they'll never end? Or, would they kind of tickle you pink?
~The Universe



What if we were certain? What would our lives be like if we operated from a place of surety? What if we functioned from a foundation of unshakable knowing? What if, no matter what was happening in our lives, we soared above it all in the absolute confidence that everything was perfectly aligned?

How differently would you be in the world, approaching it with such boldness? You can, you know. Give yourself permission to feel the difference and be it. I'm not saying it's easy... especially at first. I AM saying it's an option. Be certain. Be sure. Know. All IS well.

In Sisterhood, Light & Love,




 

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