Brookhaven Fields Civic Association (BFCA)

Salon Owners - A Silver Lining in a Down Economy

No matter who we talk to, everyone seems to know someone who is struggling in our current economic situation. Salon owners are no different... and in most cases not only are Salon owners concerned with keeping their doors open, their staff is concerned as well. We are swiftly approaching the biggest holiday season of the year; this is no time for anyone to be worrying about their business, job or career.

What if there was a way where not only the Salon owner could guarantee success for themselves, but for everyone in his or hers Salon… and even create an incentive for stylists to remain with the salon? No one wants to loose their stylists, but we all know what happens when a successful Solon owner looses a well liked and successful stylist… clients often follow their stylist and the Solon owner looses not only a great stylist, but clients as well. Well what if a Solon owner never had to worry about that scenario ever again. And what if everyone could win with a system so easy to implement that it could easily cause a snowball effect in any geographical location?

Two very successful business owners, one who had previously been a successful corporate executive with the McDonalds Corporation for over 20 years, are guest speakers with Laura Laire, Director of Field Development and Training for Motives and Personal Care for Market America. Follow this link to listen to Laura and her two guests explain just how simple it is and the possibilities for everyone to win – including clients of Salon owners and their staff.

Once you have listened to Laura, contact any salon owner you know, or someone you know who knows a salon owner, and have them listen to this conference call as well. There is no doubt, once salon owners listen to this conference call there will be enough interest to get more information on “The MA Salon Opportunity”. All that needs to be done then is to contact me to get additional information on just how salon owners can leverage and take advantage of this brilliant marketing strategy and business development system.

Stay positive, continue to gain knowledge, and look to the future – there is always a “Silver Lining” if one keeps their options and eyes open. Leveraging, diversifying along with solid business solution systems are keys that unlocks doors to success.

A Runner�s Guide to Brookhaven Port-a-Potties

Some runners say that their biggest fear of over-hydration is hyponatremia. Well, mine is finding and using a Port-a-Potty during a run. I confronted this fear weekly while training for the Boston Marathon under strict doctor's orders of staying well hydrated and became a potty critic of some acclaim within my running group. I thought it might be nice to share with my fellow runners the wealth of information I gained as I critically reviewed the various Port-a-Potties in Brookhaven.

Fortunately, I did not have to spend a considerable amount of time in any of the potties I visited (my P.R. was 21 seconds) but I did develop a rating system as follows.

	One Diamond These Port-a-Potties appeal only to the desperate runner. They provide essential, no-frills accommodations but fail to meet the basic requirements pertaining to comfort or cleanliness. They are out of toilet paper, have been on location forever so they smell horrible, they are located up a hill and sometimes tilt heavily to one side.
	Two Diamond These Port-a-Potties appeal to the runner seeking more than basic accommodations. They provide modest enhancements to the facility such as occasional toilet paper, not having to climb a fence to get to them and the lack of refuse on the floor. They still smell pretty bad.
	Three Diamond These Port-a-Potties appeal to the runner with comprehensive needs. Potties are multifaceted with a distinguished style, including marked upgrades in the level of comfort provided meaning toilet paper is available, the location of the potty is close to the road and it is a relatively new placement. There remains a lingering unpleasant odor association.
	Four Diamond These Port-a-Potties are upscale in all areas. Accommodations are progressively more refined and stylish and are suggestive of sports arena facilities. The physical attributes reflect an obvious enhanced level of quality throughout. There are two rolls of toilet paper, working vents, they are located close to the road and have been placed within the past 30 days. The odor is almost undetectable assuming no recent visitors.
	Five Diamond The Mack Daddy of portable toilets, these Port-a-Potties reflect the characteristics of the ultimate in luxury and sophistication. Accommodations are first class and are suggestive of discount department store facilities. Physical attributes are extraordinary in every manner. The fundamental hallmarks at this level include fresh rolls of toilet paper, hand sanitizers, a mirror, great road locations and placement on location within seven days. The odor is undetectable.

Using my criteria, I am sorry to tell you that I was unable to locate any four diamond or five diamond opportunities, although one of my running partners reported a hand sanitizer in one near Silver Lake – I totally missed it. However, I can report on some solid three-diamond accommodations, which I will share with you below. I also thought you would appreciate being warned about the cans that fell below average. Keep in mind, this is only one runner's opinion and the vendors of these toilets are not to blame – it is all about maintenance.

Successfully Fighting Autism � Information Parents can Use!

Internet Marketing Company joins Jenny McCarthy, Jim Carrey, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Edwards and others in fight to help children with Autism.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 4, 2008) — Market America announced today that it is in the development and testing stages of a new line of nutraceutical products that will support the health of children with Autism and related neurodevelopmental challenges. Specialized laboratory testing often demonstrates sub-optimal levels of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids in people with Autism, which can be addressed with nutritional supplements. Despite these findings, Market America found in its research that parents and health professionals alike are frustrated with the limited nutritional products available in the marketplace.

Nutritional supplementation has also been addressed by parents of children with Autism, including actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey. In a recent article McCarthy and Carrey authored on cnn.com, they state that one of the factors believed to have helped their son recover was vitamin supplementation, along with a gluten and caffeine free diet, detox of metals, and anti-fungals for yeast overgrowth that plagued his intestines. To read the article click on the following link: cnn.com.

A Rare Find� High Tech, Higher Ed, Hi Fun!

You just never know what you’re going to find in the greater Atlanta area. This week has been hectic for it has been dedicated in relocating to my new office; and wouldn’t you know it Murphy was right there helping me… as I was setting up my computer system I had a vital component go Tango Uniform… for those of you who are not military savvy or familiar with that term – politely it’s Toes Up… anyway, I have a health practitioner that I see each month and I always pass by this little computer shop located on Alpharetta Hwy in Alpharetta. I stopped by a few months ago just to take a look around and as I was gazing at all the great new computer systems they had (great prices for all the stuff on their systems) I couldn’t help notice this very young gentleman at the front desk helping a customer with his new laptop and answering what I though were pretty advanced questions. Now when I say this young gentleman, I really mean YOUNG, perhaps 12ish, and just the most articulate individual I have ever met when it came to computers - a young entrepreneur in the making and no doubt the pride and joy of very proud parents. I finished looking around and left, making a mental note to come back in the near future. That was all I knew about this place… until today.

2008 - Shoppers Prefer Web to In-Store Shopping

The E-Tailing Group's latest consumer survey reveals that the Web is definitely the preferred shopping channel for multi-channel shoppers. While only 44% said they'd be shopping in brick-and-mortar stores, 49% of respondents said they intend to shop online during the holiday season. Those online shoppers had a variety of reasons for choosing the Web over stores:

    • 88% said they'd shop online to save time.
    • 84% would use the Web to seek out hard-to-find products.
    • 83% wanted to access a larger selection using the Web.
    • 83% planned to shop online to avoid crowded malls.
    • 80% said they'd shop online to save money.

We've said it before- now is the time for these businesses to prepare for the holiday season. It's clear that a vast number of shoppers are going to opt in purchase their holiday gifts online this year. Do you know business owners who are not prepared, who are not where they need to be? It is definitley not too late. Help us help them by not letting these valuable customers slip through their fingers… to their competitors! I know of no other company capable of providing a faster

    Turn-Key, Fully Integrated, Online Business Solution System

at a fraction of the cost of traditional Web Developers. And, if that isn’t enough of an incentive, what if the business owners were given the opportunity to see, touch and feel an entire site, suited to their industry, even before purchasing? Getting hands-on and able to see how it could be of benefit and value to a business owner is a “Dream Come True”. No up-front money to see if it will work, simply evaluating and if the solution works for them they are online within hours, not weeks or months… plenty of time to meet the holiday rush.

Have them contact us and Request a Free Online Business Solution System Evaluation

Veterans Day Celebration

Perimeter School Request Your Presence at their Veterans Day Celebration. This is a wonderful experience so forward this to all Vets you know so they may participate... I was extremely moved by the children and their sincere interest and admiration for all the Veterans who attended at last year's celebration.

The Program will Include:

Recognition of Veterans
Procession and Posting of the Colors
Patriotic songs sung by school students
Reading of essays honoring Veterans
Featured main speaker: Col. Doug Heckman
Prayer for our Veterans
Slide presentation of Veterans

There will be a reception immediately following the celebration. All Veterans and their guests are invited to attend. During the reception all Veterans from each branch of the armed services will be publicly honored.

Those who wish to wear their uniform or some insignia that displays their branch of the service are encouraged to do so. (Click Read More... Below)

The Seed of Growth for a Successful Business

Never before in the history of business have small- and mid-size businesses ever faced such challenges and uncertainty as they find in today’s daunting economic instability. Cash flow is down, credit has tightened up, productivity is uncertain, putting an uneasy light on the future of many business owners. For the first time many of these owners wonder how they are going to compete with companies having excess capital to sustain them… how do they better market themselves while keeping their own costs down… how will they grow their business? What is that magic seed that will help them grow their business?

MegaVote for Georgia's 4th Congressional District � September 29, 2008

Recent Congressional Votes -

Senate: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008
Senate: Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009
House: Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008
House: Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009
House: Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008
House: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008
House: Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

Senate: Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008
Senate: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
House: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008

MegaVote for Georgia's 4th Congressional District � September 22, 2008

Recent Congressional Votes -

Senate: National Defense Authorization Act
House: Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act
House: National Capital Security and Safety Act
House: Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act
House: No Child Left Inside Act of 2008

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

Senate: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008
House: Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008
House: Making continuing appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2009

MegaVote for Georgia's 4th Congressional District � September 15, 2008

Recent Congressional Votes -

Senate: National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2009
House: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

Senate: National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2009
House: National Capital Security and Safety Act
House: No Child Left Inside Act of 2008
House: Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act