Your Tip of the Day
by Bob Osgoodby
by Bob Osgoodby
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In this Issue
** Computer Security Tips by Syd Tash - Watch Your Kids!
** Trivia
** I'm the Customer by Bob Osgoodby
** Quote of the Day
** Grins – Dear Abby
** Motivational Tip For The Day by Jan Tincher
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Watch Your Kids!
by Syd TashKids are often the weak link in your computer security, because they do not understand or appreciate the dangers of wandering around the Internet, or how to restrict and protect their information. As adults, it has been drummed into us for years to beware of phishing scams, viruses, spyware, predators, etc. Most of us finally get it.
Kids are a different matter. To them, the Internet is a toy, so what could go wrong? Well, plenty, as we know.
Here is an important resource for kids, and in fact for all of us, to learn about web safety. It includes videos and printable materials to help get the message across, all the while holding the ever-elusive attention of your child.
Go here: http://www.netsmartz.org The site was created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, among others. When you get there, adults can click the Quick Links bar, to get an overview of what is available there. If your teenager knows more about computers and the Internet than you do, be especially sure he or she goes through the section for teens. Kids can just click on the appropriate box, and have some fun while they learn.
Some U.S. states such as Michigan have a do-not-email list that forbids advertising of adult products (such as cigarettes, alcohol, firearms, etc.) to addresses on the list. Find out if there is one in your state, and put your child’s email address on it. The usefulness of such lists may be limited, but every little bit helps when it comes to protecting our kids.
Finally, I have long warned about the dangers of public computers. If you or your child absolutely must use one, read these five excellent tips from Microsoft, and print them if you like. Click here http://www.microsoft.com/nz/athome/security/privacy/publiccomputer.mspx
But the very best tip is not listed there: Avoid public computers, especially wireless hotspots!
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Syd Tash is a noted computer security consultant and author of How to Protect Your Computer Online. He has been keeping Internet surfers safe and secure since the last century. Find out how he does it; protect your own computer with five layers of protection right here: => http://mypcsecuritysite.com
- 10/20 Did you know...
Caddys? The word caddy (or caddie, as its sometimes spelled)
comes from France, via Scotland, and is a corruption of "cadet."
In France a cadet was a rich man's younger son. Since the eldest
son inherited the whole estate, any males born after him often
joined the army, which gives us the military sense of cadet.
Eventually cadet came to mean someone who did lowly work, a "go-
for" or errand boy--just the kind of person to serve another
person who wants only to putter around.
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I'm the Customer
by Bob OsgoodbyHave you ever gone into a store and wasn't able to find anyone to help you? If you walk into some your major discount chains, you might see something that is of interest, but trying to get information about the product however, is sometimes impossible .
While you might save a few bucks by purchasing from these chains, is it worth the risk to buy something that may not meet your needs? If you are frustrated with their approach to doing business, it can even be worse in the online arena.
It seems that some entrepreneurs either don't know how, or don't care if they are responsive to their customers needs. Well folks, I got news. I'm the customer, and if you want me to buy from you, you had better give me the courtesy and attention needed to get my business.
How many times have you sent an email to someone requesting more information and never gotten a response? This is simply being unresponsive. This would be like a salesperson in a "brick and mortar" store walking away and ignoring you if asked a question.
If you are going to succeed in an online business, you must be responsive to your customers. A timely response to emails is critical. Many people use auto-responders and send a reply immediately. This is fine if the response that is sent answers the question. But even if it doesn't, you have shown that you are responsive with your immediate reply. You must however get back to them in a reasonable time.
While I like a waiting time of no more than 24 hours, realistically it could be longer. If it will be longer, let them know that with your auto-response. If you say it will be two days, and get back with the answer sooner, all the better.
But many times you can either eliminate the need to respond, or reduce it significantly by trying to answer questions before they are even asked. Your web site is the perfect place to do this. People trying to make a decision to purchase from you want information on what you are selling.
This is one case where brevity is not the best approach. Your ads should be brief, or they won't be read. Your web site however is another story (no pun intended) - here is where you want to give as complete information as possible.
If you try to answer all the questions people might have up front, two things happen. First, they are not going to send you an email which takes up your time to answer. Second, and more importantly, you are not giving them a chance to "cool off". They are in the mood to buy now, and if they have to wait for a few days to get the information they want, they may rethink their decision and not buy.
One of the best ways is to have a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page on your web site. Here you can list customer questions you received in the past, and your answers. If someone has a question, the odds are others will as well, but are just not asking them - did I mention they are probably also not buying.
Do you have a guest book? If you capture nothing else, you should try to get their email address and first name. If they fill it out, have an auto-responder, which thanks them for their note. Then, add them to your mailing list. This is one of the surest ways to keep in contact with them. People will sometimes buy months or even years later if you keep in touch.
Many people, while they are interested in your product or service, are simply not ready to buy. There are "tight" times of the year when the finances of some are limited. Buying new school outfits at the start of the school year; recovering from an over generous holiday season; can all add to a cash shortage. Above all, you should be patient.
Like you want to be treated properly because it is your money you are spending, and you are the customer, have the same concern for your potential clients. It boils down to common courtesy, and if you want my business, remember - I'm the Customer.
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"The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows;
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A Little Humor for the Weekend
=-=-=-=-=-=My husband is a liar and a cheat. He has cheated on me from the beginning, and, when I confront him, he denies everything. What's worse, everyone knows that he cheats on me. It is so humiliating. Also, since he lost his job six years ago, he hasn't even looked for a new one. All he does all day is smoke cigars, cruise around and hangout with his buddies while I have to work to pay the bills. Since our daughter went away to college he doesn't even pretend to like me. What should I do?
Signed: Clueless
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Dear Clueless,
Grow up and dump him. Good grief, woman. You don't need him anymore! You're a United States Senator from New York running for President of the United States. Act like one!!!!
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First man: I hear the First National Bank is looking for a new teller.
Second man: I thought they just hired a new teller last week.
First man: Right. That's the one they're looking for.
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An older couple had a son, who was still living with them. The parents were a little worried, as the son was still unable to decide about his career path, so they decided to do a small test.
They took a ten-dollar bill, a Bible, and a bottle of whiskey, and put them on the front hall table. Then they hid, hoping he would think they weren't at home.
The father told the mother, "If he takes the money, he will be a businessman; if he takes the Bible, he will be a priest; but if he takes the bottle of whiskey, I'm afraid our son will be a drunkard."
So the parents took their place in the nearby closet and waited nervously, peeping through the keyhole they saw their son arrive home.
He saw the note they had left, saying they'd be home later. Then, he took the 10-dollar bill, looked at it against the light, and slid it in his pocket. After that, he took the Bible, flicked through it, and took it also. Finally, he grabbed the bottle, opened it, and took an appreciative whiff to be assured of the quality, then he left for his room carrying all the three items.
The father slapped his forehead, and said, "It's even worse than I ever imagined..."
"What do you mean?" his wife inquired.
"He's gonna be a politician!" the father replied.
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What am I supposed to do with this? grumbled the motorist as the police clerk handed him a receipt for his traffic fine.
"Keep it," the clerk advised. "When you get four of them, you get a bicycle."
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Riddle
Mississippi is behind the green glass door, but river is not. Bottle is behind the green glass door, but jug is not. Heel is behind the green glass door, but shoe is not. What's the pattern?
Do you know the answer? Scroll down for the solution.
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It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark."
Motivational Tip For The Day
by Jan TincherPeople normally like people who are like themselves.
For instance, if you would like to gain rapport with someone, spend a moment observing that person. Is that person smiling? Does that person use his/her hands when s/he speaks? Does s/he stand close to, or farther away, from the person s/he is speaking to?
Once you've determined the answers to those questions, you can approach that person, unobtrusively duplicate his or her actions, and gain rapport.
An article that will help is: How To Gain Rapport You can find it here: [Http://www.tameyourbrain.com/gainrapport.htm]
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Solution for the riddle
Words with double letters can go behind the green glass door.
Did Adam and Eve have navels?
That's it for now.
Best Wishes - Have a Great Weekend
BobCopyright - 2007
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