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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

DreamRichly is the Entrepreneur’s Megastore of the Social Networking World!

By Kathleen Ronald

Southwest Bureau Chief

(Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California)


I’m sure you all know all about Costco- the super-efficient megastore that gives its members huge discounts as they buy large quantities of an array of products. Well, Costco’s model has moved to the social networking world!

A brilliant model indeed; meet Mr. Chuck Pereira of DreamRichly, the brains behind the “Costco of social networking” for entrepreneurs!

As many aspiring entrepreneurs do, Chuck realized early on that a dream is as only as good as your ability to bring it to life. As a young and inexperienced businessman, he found that he did not have the expertise in all the required lanes that occupy the entrepreneur’s highway. If you are an entrepreneur you know this highway has many lanes, including: the business plan, marketing, funding, sales, employees, HR, accounting, support and more. Chuck’s vision at DreamRichly, combined with all the necessary support he has in place within this social community, will allow you to see your dreams come to fruition!

DreamRichly was born from Chuck’s desire to help other business folks avoid all the “dangers” of the highway, and as a “natural connector” to bring all of his resources in both the areas of personal growth and business development into one place. His goal for his social networking site www.dreamrichly.net is to educate, motivate, inspire and entertain his community so that they have all their business needs meet at a single point of contact.

They even support their members with an 800 number, so that you can talk to a live person for support at any time if you have questions. That asset alone sets them apart from many other sites.

Chuck says, “My goal is to say YES to every member’s request!” He has worked very hard to ensure he can say yes to every need of his vast community. If you have a business need, his organization can meet it-not only with the highest quality of service, but at the best price. Therein lies his take on the Costco model for business entrepreneurs. He guarantees that the product and services that are offered at DreamRichly will be 5-30% lower than prices you would find for similar services.

The DreamRichly Club offers, aside from its vast connections and resources, many specified groups for common interests and needs. Such groups include: Marriage, Family and Personal Enrichment, Free Business Advertising, Understanding Marketing Management, Global Real Estate Investor Exchange; and DreamRichly for women, men, singles, the physically impaired, young adults; as well as regional groups based in Texas, Georgia, Illinois and Southern California. Right now there are 45 groups and counting. In fact, if that’s not enough, you can create new groups- submit your ideas to Chuck, and he can make them happen!

As you can see, there are many of the great models of social networking under one umbrella.

Their membership is free! Additional benefits include:

Daily emails of great business tips from a variety of experts

Your own business concierges, who will support your every need to ensure that you get the right resources for your needs

A social community to expand your business relationships

A 2-day, in-person training in Atlanta (DreamRichly in 90 days)

A bank of free affiliates

A huge offering of products and services

As an entrepreneur, I appreciate that there is a one-stop-shop that I can go to for all my business needs! As Chuck says, “If you have business need, we can fill it, at the highest quality and the best price!”


If you are in business, or are looking to get into business, you will want to check out DreamRichly at www.dreamrichly.net, give the business support center a call at 877-204-8664 or send Chuck Pereira an email at dreamrichly@earnware.net

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Thursday, January 10, 2008

Wharton on Global Economy, Law, Finance, Marketing and HR...

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A great resource!


Knowledge@Wharton

Jan 9 - Jan 22

What's Hot
What's Ahead for the Global Economy in 2008? Reports from Around the Network

Though the subprime mess and rising oil prices slammed the U.S. economy during much of 2007, other emerging markets -- especially China and India -- seem to be on a roll. China's growth rate of more than 11% is likely to continue, and India, too, should be able to sustain a high rate of GDP growth, even if it slows from last year's 9%. Latin America, meanwhile, is cautiously optimistic but could see a moderate decline in 2008. The Knowledge@Wharton Network sites -- including Universia Knowledge@Wharton, China Knowledge@Wharton and India Knowledge@Wharton -- spoke with Wharton faculty and other experts about what to expect during the coming year.

http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/1871.cfm

Law and Public Policy
(Podcast with Transcript)
How Arab Countries Are Coping with Globalization

At the beginning of 2008, crude prices are at record highs, creating immense wealth for oil-exporting nations in the Middle East. Yet the Arab economies also face what economists call "a demographic bulge of a fast-growing labor force" -- and the challenge of creating enough jobs for the population. This is happening at a time when the arrival of China and India is raising the competitive stakes for other emerging economies that want to make their mark on the global economic stage. How are the Arab economies dealing with these challenges? Howard Pack, a professor of business and public policy at Wharton, and Marcus Noland, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, address these issues in a book titled, The Arab Economies in a Changing World. Knowledge@Wharton recently spoke with Pack about his book.
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/1878.cfm

Human Resources
From Incentives to Penalties: How Far Should Employers Go to Reduce Workplace Obesity?

This month, more than half of Americans probably made health-related New Year's resolutions, but few are likely to fulfill them. Employees at CFI Westgate Resorts in Orlando, Fla., might consider themselves lucky: They have an incentive to get healthy. If they join in the company-wide weight-loss contest and reach their goals, they could win cash prizes or a luxury vacation. Westgate isn't the only employer trying to push employees, especially obese ones, into healthy lifestyles. But using incentives, and in some cases penalties, to change employee behavior raises a host of legal, moral and practical questions, according to Wharton experts and others.
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/1876.cfm

Managing Technology
Marketing Presidential Candidates on the Web Goes Mainstream: But Does It Get Votes?

The January 3 Iowa caucuses and the January 8 New Hampshire primary showcased the 2008 presidential campaign's ongoing political dogfight as candidates battled for their parties' nominations. Under the surface, however, the scrum represents a tipping point in the use of the Internet as a campaign tool, say experts at Wharton. In many respects, the 2008 race resembles any sophisticated Internet marketing campaign that lets consumers swap information, connect with friends and perhaps make a purchase -- or, in this case, a donation. Indeed, selling a candidate may not be much different than selling any other high-end item, although possibly less effective.
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/1874.cfm

Leadership and Change
The World Wildlife Fund's Carter Roberts on the Bushwhacking Theory of Life

The ability to "connect the dots" -- work the connections between local conditions and global forces, and between the non-profit, private and government sectors -- is necessary whether you work in the private sector or for a conservation group, according to Carter S. Roberts, president and CEO of the United States' World Wildlife Fund (WWF). During a recent Wharton Leadership Lecture, Roberts spoke about corporations' responsibility to promote environmental initiatives, the need for communication skills, the WWF's latest successes and the importance of thinking about, in advance, "what you want your legacy to be."
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/1875.cfm

Marketing
'What Are You Giving Away?' The Challenges of Marketing in Asia

Western companies looking to do business in Asia, especially in China, don't always confront a homogenous market, and the ways that consumers make decisions about what to buy aren't always predictable, according to a group of marketing experts who spoke at the 2007 Wharton Asia Business Forum. Like developed-world consumers, many urban Chinese people are technologically savvy and comfortable seeking product information on the web. But unlike them, they don't typically show brand loyalty and are often more motivated by price than perceptions of product quality or prestige. Panelists included executives from Estee Lauder, Bain & Co., Colgate Palmolive and Swain Tours.
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/1872.cfm

Finance and Investment
How Investing in Intangibles -- Like Employee Satisfaction -- Translates into Financial Returns

Contrary to management theories developed in the Industrial Age, employee satisfaction is an important ingredient for financial success, according to a new research paper by Wharton finance professor Alex Edmans. His findings also challenge the importance of short-term financial results and may have implications for investors interested in targeting socially responsible companies. The paper is titled, "Does the Stock Market Fully Value Intangibles? Employee Satisfaction and Equity Prices."
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/1873.cfm

Leadership and Change
Is One Global Model of Corporate Governance Likely, or Even Desirable?

In Germany, labor unions traditionally have had seats on corporate boards. At Japanese firms, dozens of loyal managers cap off careers with a stint in the boardroom. Founding families hold sway on Indian corporate boards. And in China, Communist Party officials are corporate board fixtures. But as companies continue to globalize, should they consider adopting one uniform model of corporate governance? Or do global investors benefit from diverse governance structures? Wharton faculty and others offer their opinions.
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/1877.cfm

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Articles from Around the Network

China Knowledge@Wharton
Building Workplace Trust in Some Cultures Blurs the Line Between Professional and Personal Life

http://www.knowledgeatwharton.com.cn/index.cfm?fa=viewfeature&articleid=1767&languageid=1

Universia Knowledge@Wharton
David Bach: 'Managing Nonmarket Relations Proactively' Is a Key to Business Success

http://www.wharton.universia.net/index.cfm?fa=viewfeature&id=1455&language=english

India Knowledge@Wharton
Does Microfinance Need Regulators? Nobel Laureate Yunus Thinks So...

http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/india/article.cfm?articleid=4246

Knowledge@SMU
Games People Play: Can Singapore Power-Up Fast Enough to Claim a Share of the Bounty?

http://knowledge.smu.edu.sg/index.cfm?fa=viewfeature&id=1073

Knowledge@W. P. Carey
New Attitudes, Technology Paint a Brighter Future for Videoconferencing

http://knowledge.wpcarey.asu.edu/index.cfm?fa=viewfeature&id=1524

Knowledge@Emory
Is the Private Equity Buyout Boom on the Decline?

http://knowledge.emory.edu/index.cfm?fa=viewfeature&id=1105

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Articles and Links from Knowledge@Wharton Sponsors

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Envisioning the Medical Device Company of the Future
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Monday, December 03, 2007

Work/Life Balance: A Benefit EVERY Employer Can Afford

As health care and retirement benefits costs continue to soar, employers find that offering a work/life balance provides value to employees without necessarily incurring higher costs.

According to the recent Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) “Benefits Trends and Employee Satisfaction” survey, employees ranked “flexibility to balance life and work issues” 3rd among the top 10 “very important” aspects of job satisfaction. Compensation/pay and job security ranked #1 and #2, respectively. Factors such as “feeling safe in the work environment,” “autonomy and independence,” and “opportunities to use skills/abilities” fell further down the list.

Why work/life balance is growing in importance:

  • In-demand, younger workers are not interested in following their parents’ career path. They don’t want to put in 60-hour weeks sitting behind a desk. They seek positions that allow them the flexibility to pursue both personal and professional desires.
  • Many Baby Boomers plan to continue working past retirement age. They don’t want to work full-time hours; rather, they seek positions that offer greater flexibility.
  • Fields dominated by women – education, finance, professional services and health care – are incorporating work/life programs as a way of holding on to this vital demographic market.
  • As the rising costs of other benefits such as health care and retirement become more difficult to guarantee to all workers, more emphasis may be placed on work/life balance and flexibility to offset the dissatisfaction and reductions in other benefits.
  • As industries affected by skills shortages intensifies, greater efforts are being made to offer flexible work arrangements.

Forward-thinking employers are taking employees’ wishes to heart. By proactively creating positions that embrace a work/life balance, employers are able to offer an unparalleled tool that attracts new hires as well as retains current workers.

Until next week...

Ilyse Shapiro, Founder, MyPartTimePRO.com

Ilyse@MyPartTimePRO.com


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Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Free Webinar- EEO Legal Issues and web 2.0 - 6/19/07 2pm Eastern

EEO law—like every other aspect of business—is ever evolving.
Keeping up on the trends is tough, but it’s critical if you want to
protect your workplace and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion.
If you haven’t kept your finger on the pulse, you may not be aware
of the most significant trends putting your organization at risk.

During this highly interactive webcast, you will learn how technology,
economic pressures, demographic shifts and politics are changing the
of EEO law, and impacting your workplace. Some of the topics that will
be covered include:


  • What are the newest EEO claims?
  • What’s the EEOC up to, and could you be next on its radar?
  • Trends in harassment and discrimination policies
  • How blogs, social networking sites, and other hot internet trends are creating risk for your organization.
  • How personal technology devices are impacting workplace harassment and discrimination.
  • How today’s hot political and pop culture news impacts employee communications and can be toxic for the workplace.
  • What are the latest trends in class action litigation?
  • Beyond $$$ – latest consent decree trends.


Please join us for what is sure to be an eye-opening and informative
event. In just one hour, get yourself up-to-speed on critical harassment
and discrimination trends.

This program,ORG-PROGRAM-17201, has been approved for
1 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification
through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Please be
sure to note the program ID number on your recertification application
form. For more information about certification or recertification, please
visit the HRCI homepage.

You must be registered to attend this complimentary webinar.

Wednesday, June 19, 2007 — 2:00 pm EST / 11:00 am PST
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