Archive for November, 2007

On Hold Music Unpleasant?

I read a fun article the other day about the reactions that people have to various types of music when put on hold. They explain what type of music is best liked between genders and among age groups. They also studied what type of music is best used to reduce the perceived time that customers have been on hold.

This information may help if you’re planning on adding an on hold marketing message or music to your company phones. Choosing the right kind of message and music can increase your sales and reduce the time when people hang up.

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Weight Loss Books

With so many books out there to help you lose weight, how do you know which one works? Well, I finally found a book that helps everyone lose weight (although it’s geared towards baby boomers, it works for all). This book is called What Does Your Doctor Look Like Naked?

I would recommend this book because it’s an easy read and a way for you to understand how to plan your own healthy eating and exercise plan for life. This is real advice from a doctor instructing you how to reach your ideal weight. Although the book doesn’t promote them, you can also apply this lifestyle guide with a weight loss supplement to get you started on the path to a healthy body.

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Making Money on eBay

Another post about dropshipping and online retail businesses. If you’re deciding amongst dropshippers, check out this great comparison chart. It breaks down the qualifications, eBay compatibility, support, and price of each dropshipper.

Overall, Doba dropship company comes out on top but the chart has reviews and links to all the dropshippers if you want to find out more about each company.

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Adoption Month

Although we’ve already mentioned adoption references on this site, I decided to add another post since November is national adoption month.

If you’re interested in international adoption or just want to read a good book, Forever Lily should be on your reading list.

This book describes how the author adopted her third Chinese child, although the author describes the book as more about “a transformation” than a book about adoption or about other aspects such as travel.

If you have experience with an adoption agency, or a good adoption book, let us know.

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Doggy Treats

If you’re a pet lover, you’ll love this book to pamper your dog, The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook. It has a variety of treats, 50 to be exact, that are vet-approved. The recipes are easy to make, with some made completely from scatch and others using ingredients that you can easily find at the store for a quick treat. Since many dogs have allergies, there’s even a chapter that addresses dogs with special needs.

If you’re not good at cooking or just want a quick treat, you can always pick up a gourmet dog treat at your local pet boutique or from an online store.

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Making Your Home

Although you may never have thought about it, I found an interesting book, The Wedding Present: Domestic Life Beyond Consumption, lately that examines how homes are made, starting from marriage and examining it throughout the years. It examines our material possessions in our home life, such as when we get china dishes and other gifts from our wedding. From china replacement dish services to giving wedding gifts such as toasters, this book looks deeper than most people have even thought about how their daily spending and marriage are intertwined.

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