WARREN BUFFETT will host a lunch to benefit GLIDE and its programs. The lunch will be up for bid on eBay beginning June 5, 2011 at 7:30 pm PDT and close June 10, 2011 at 7:30 pm PDT. . Mr. Buffett will dine with the winning bidder and up to seven friends at Smith & Wollensky in New York City on a mutually agreed upon date.

All bidders must pre-qualify. The opening bid is 17,413.11€

100% of proceeds from the winning bid will benefit GLIDE, one of the leading social service institutions working to alleviate human suffering and poverty in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mr. Buffett has described GLIDE as “…maybe the most effective organization I’ve seen for people down on their luck. It takes people who have hit bottom and brings them back. I’ve seen it with my own eyes.”  PROVIDED BY http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=glidefoundation and http://www.kompolt.com/

You can Register at this Link http://www.kompolt.com/qualify/register.html

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Head-fi.org is the leading online review company for Headphone’s and at the heart of the company is a man so passionate about headphones that I believe if  he was the president he would make it mandatory for all to know,own, and invest in great headphones! Jude M. created Head-fi.org over 10 years ago and has reached an online success that is truly remarkable. With over a Million monthly visitors and a top  rating Head-fi.org is to many headphone enthusiast a household name. I had the amazing chance to meet him this morning at a Starbucks where he allowed me to experience  sound in way’s never before of a few headsets he recommends. It didn’t take long for me to understand why he is so in love with great sound! I had to know though, what is it that has made Jude and Head-fi.org so successful? This is the Highlights of what he had to say.

1. Believes in what you do, Love to do it, and allows your passion to lead.

2. Hard Work and perseverance – Jude has run the company for many years, using what he could from other resources to keep it running, it wasn’t till the last three years that he really has enjoyed the fruits of his labor, financially that is. His passion has driven him to do what others simply won’t do, work with out instant financial rewards with the end goal in mind.  He doesn’t have one ounce of regret and now solely makes his living online.

3. Pays the price to achieve success. To keep the company active in the past before its positive status, Jude would use other resources to fund his operation. His doing what it takes sticktoitivness is clearly a positive force in his life and an obvious habit of success.

4. Great teams  carry out great dreams, Jude enjoys the company of his long-term business partner who supports him in many areas and has hung on for the full ride to this point. Having a network and others who support and believe in one’s mission is another key to success. Relationships built on mutual benefits can produce the most rewarding results.

I believe that Head-fi.org will continue to grow as their fans and consumers share their love of the service to others. Head-fi.org is a great example of an online success story which can inspire any company to separate themselves from the masses by being the BEST!

Nothing builds customer loyalty more then a customer failing in love with a product or service. In the book “The LoveMarks Effects”the process to create this effect is outlined and many case studies and examples are included. The LoveMarks Effects is one of my 2011 Best Reads and a must read for any business owner. I’ve included a video of a chart that can be used to check your company’s products,services and communications etc to the proven LoveMarks so that no matter what you produce it can have The LoveMarks Effect.

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In my recent Travels I’ve battled with my own stupidities and ignorance that could have destroyed my existence as I know it.  Mistakes were made and lessons learned. In the process I’ve met and am blessed by people or saviors who have come to my aid to support my cause of life. Though the list is quite long and some names I don’t recall there is one person that I would like to take the most time to thank and praise. Her name is Dee, and ill tell you why she is so special to me. I spent the last few weeks or so as a nomad of the earth, discovering new places and living life as it came to me. Survival coupled with instinctual awareness and inventive reasoning propelled by my experience,knowledge, capacities and other influences. The course I’ve chosen is not for the faint of heart, and in my brave attempt to live on the edge I have fallen off the edge and fortunately there was someone there to caught me. Dee is one of those life savers.

Her generosity is seen in my life many times as well as her co-workers ,but non so much as what she’s done of recent. Moving to Jacksonville with no known resources and or support was a leap of faith. fortunately I can say everyday my needs are met! Dee is partly responsible for that, in that when I met her at a hotel I once stayed at she had the awareness to see past my smile into my heart. In her perception she saw a person who was in need and she showed the ability to help me so she openly risked her job and life to see that my necessities were met. From food to shelter storage and a warm blanket she has shared her limited resources to see a life continue in some form of comfort. That’s amazing and she is deserving of so much gratitude.

Through her kindness I was able to find more resources and allotted the time needed to do my proper research for personal betterment. I found not only resources but an entire support system that is allowing me to grow everyday through our joint support. But it was because of Dee’s kindness that I was able to pursue a better way and use what I had to make more for myself and others.

So if you find this story touching and would like to thank her for having a giants heart please take the time to call or write her. Here’s her information:

Dee

Scottish Inn

2300 Philliphs HWY

Jacksonville, FL 32207

(904) 396-2301

May all of us show the kindness of Dee and in doing so we will be able to receive the kindness of Dee as well.

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Programs from startup assistance to business development are in full effect in Michigan

Here are Few:

TechTown

TechTown, Detroit’s research and technology park, was established in 2000 when Wayne State University, General Motors and the Henry Ford Health System convened to create an engine of economic growth with both local and statewide impact. TechTown stimulates job growth and small-business creation by developing companies in emerging high-technology industries including advanced engineering, life sciences and alternative energy.

TechTown is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is the Woodward Technology Corridor SmartZone.

In the years since its inception, TechTown has developed into an epicenter of high-tech business creation by equipping new companies with the services, support and resources they need to grow and thrive. The 12-block park is poised to become a critical source of job growth in Michigan.

BizdomU

Bizdom U provides comprehensive, real-world training, mentorship, and support for entrepreneurs who have a burning passion and determination to build their own growth-oriented, Detroit-based business.

Michigan Advantage Organization

The Michigan Advantage brings together everything enterprising individuals and businesses are looking for. Michigan companies get the Upper Hand thanks to:

the superb quality of life enjoyed by Michigan residents
a fair and competitive business tax structure with an array of available tax credits, abatements and corporate incentives
an education system with standards among the highest in the nation
programs that keep Michigan’s workforce prepared for emerging 21st century opportunities
an extensive and well-established infrastructure to support your expanding business

Angel Soft Network

Angelsoft’s industry-leading software provides a secure system to manage your organization’s deal flow. It allows you to capture deals, process them through a customizable work-flow process and collaborate with other investors. From deal sourcing to deal closing, Angelsoft is the most complete deal-flow software available.