If you have the entrepreneurial spirit (which clearly you have!), you probably have a tendency toward being a control freak. I know the feeling well -- "No one can do it as well as me, so I'll just do it all!" While this may seem to be more efficient than trying to bring someone else in to help out, it's actually more time-consuming in the long run. See if this scenario is familiar -- you find that you can't see as many clients as you would like, because you have to spend at least one day each week catching up on paperwork. You spend nearly 6 hours that day on administrative work -- filing, writing letters, sending out mailings to clients, and staying on top of your bookkeeping. You feel efficient, because at least you get it done. But is it really work that YOU need to do? Most of the time-consuming, labor-intensive administrative duties that accompany business ownership don't have to be done by the head of the company. Filing? Anyone could do that, provided they understand how your system is set up. Bookkeeping? Mailings? Same thing. We just don't think to hand these duties over to someone else because we feel we have to do it all --- it's our business, so it's our responsibility.

What if all the illegal aliens disappeared tomorrow? Many industries would be severely hut we would assume? If Illegal Aliens all disappeared tomorrow would there be anyone to work in the fast food restaurants? If Illegal Aliens all disappeared tomorrow would there be labor for the local carwash? If Illegal Aliens all disappeared tomorrow who would do all the new construction work? If Illegal Aliens all disappeared tomorrow who would pick the fruit and help in the harvesting of the crops? If Illegal Aliens all disappeared tomorrow would the rates of Tuberculosis and Hepatitis be lessened? Would healthcare costs and hospital costs be less if Illegal Aliens all disappeared tomorrow? If Illegal Aliens all disappeared tomorrow would we need to arrest and imprison more people since 33% of all people in prison are illegal aliens now? What about light manufacturing could it survive if Illegal Aliens all disappeared tomorrow? Do we really have enough hard working Americans with the work ethic needed to supply labor to all the industries at a time when our unemployment is at 5.5% if all Illegal Aliens disappeared tomorrow? Are we being honest with ourselves? What would happen to our nation and economy if all Illegal Aliens disappeared tomorrow? Think on this. Lance Winslow

Creating a press release can be one of the best ways for an indie artist, or band, to gain some instant media exposure for themselves. And you know, as well as I, that exposure is the name of the game these days. Even though the world-wide web has opened up many new possibilites for the independent artist, the competition can be fearsome. So, if you have any news item worthy of print (i.e. a new CD for sale, or a concert coming up, etc.) then a press release might be just the ticket to give you an edge. It will provide the publicity necessary for people to know who you are, so that your music will get heard. In order to make the best first impression on your readers, your press release should be well written, informative, and to the point. Be careful not to lose your reader's attention by adding too many unneccesary details. Stick to the facts by explaining who you are and what you have to offer.

The quality of the project management you have integrated into your industry or department can mean the difference between holding out and thriving in a very cut throat industry that you serve. It's very crucial to understand the evolution of a project management lifecycle and avoid skirting or skipping important upfront issues from the outset. It's also very important to understand the concept of not over dissecting a problem or being paralyzed to a point where further action is not being executed. A dreadful opponent to you in this case would be "Feature Creep" where individuals from the department keep changing their minds on requirements or have new ideas on better ones.

Think about all those Cracker Jacks you ate as a kid. What's your lasting memory? I'm guessing it's not the taste, but the surprise inside – that tiny package that contained a simple puzzle, brain teaser or temporary tattoo. Today, I still glance over my kids' shoulders reliving fond memories every time they open one. The goal of promotional marketing for your small business is to put a smile on the face of the recipient, and give them something to remember you by when you call. It goes beyond the traditional postcards and newsletters approach. It's 3-D, and it provides perceived value, regardless of the cost.