Hi,
 
In this issue:

- A note from Beth and Neill

- Feature Article

  • How to Make Performance Reviews
     Actually Perform


- Focused Attention Update

  • The Access eCourse


- Focused Attention Recommends

  • The Ocean Beach Teen Center

- FA Recommends for Business

  • Aweber email services

- Focus on FUN


  • Queendom.com  
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  A note from Beth and Neill   
Sharing

As some of you know we've been developing an online course, which is going great. You can read more about it in the Update section. To learn how to get the word out we've plunged into the amazing world of online marketing. This is quite a new experience, so there's been a steep learning curve.

Gathering and implementing this information has been fascinating, and promises to be quite rewarding. The other day we were talking about how we would love to share these great resources we found with our friends, and it hit us. Many of you are also in business and either dabbling with or already heavily involved in the online world.

So we've decided to start a new section in our newsletter to share all these great resources with you. It will be called FA Recommends For Business.

One marketing idea we are learning about is affiliate marketing. Briefly, this is when a business pays individuals for referring others to their business. This appeals to us for two reasons. First, all businesses pay for marketing one way or another.

But affiliate programs create personal referrals, the best kind of recommendation your business can get. Second, we just love the idea of supporting everyone's prosperity, and giving back to our supporters is a great way to do that.


So, not only will we be starting an Affiliate Program of our own soon, in the FA Recommends for Business section, we will at times recommend products and services that have an affiliate program we've joined. Affiliate or not, we will only recommend things we have used, loved, and can stand behind 100%.

We'll let you know as soon as we set up our own affiliate program so we can start sharing our prosperity with you.

Since we've got a business theme going for this issue we're offering an article we hope will support you in creating successful business relationships.

With love and appreciation,

Beth and Neill

 
 
  Feature Article 
How to Make Performance Reviews Actually Perform

Do you dread giving performance reviews? Do your employees often seem to take your feedback as criticism?

Wake up from the performance-review nightmare. Learn strategies to create an environment of cooperation and support, which will lead your employees to receive your feedback as a gift... click here to continue reading

 

 
 
  Focused Attention Update 

Access Seminar Update

We started part one of the Access Seminar last Sunday and are thrilled to announce that not only were we sold out, the first two sessions have gone great and we just love this new format.


eCourse Update

We are progressing steadily towards our goal to unveil the NEW Access eCourse 101 on Jan. 1st. Everything seems to be on schedule and going well.

Please contact us if you would like any more information about the new eCourse. Keep your eyes peeled for more details and introductory offers.

 
Things are Happening

 
 
  Focused Attention Recommends 
The Ocean Beach Teen Center
(in cooperation with the Environmental Living Systems Institute)

The OB Teen Center has recently begun a service to the community with a focus on providing an environment of safety, learning and creative expression with a focus on the Permaculture Design principle "care for the earth, care for the people."

This service is available to the "teens" and the greater community: fostering the application of Permaculture Design principles, the practice of Nonviolent Communication, an "alternative" library, and community outreach projects designed with teens. There are "open -mic's" and forums for explorative dialogue.

There is never a fee for teens. The Center is seeking contributions from those who would enjoy supporting this long-term project. You are invited to contribute $50/mo. for the next 6 months. All contributions are vital and greatly appreciated.

To contribute and learn more about the Ocean Beach Teen Center please communicate with Amelia Roache at 619-758-9029. They are located at 4862 Voltaire St. San Diego, 92107. In-person visits are encouraged!


Do you have a recommendation? Please let us know:
 
 
  FA Recommends for Business 

As we mentioned at the beginning of this message we have switched email service providers to AWeber.com.

We've done this because they offer superior delivery rates to make sure that we can stay in touch with you using an abundance of features and a high level of reliability.

If your business relies on staying in touch with its customers we strongly recommend you take a look at this service.

Want to try AWeber risk free for 30 days
?

Click here to learn more.


Do you have a recommendation? Please let us know:

 
 
  Focus on FUN! 
  This Month’s Focus on FUN! Resource

Do you want to exercise your brain, flex your mental muscle, and stretch your mind?

MindGames is full of boggling brainteasers, quizzes, memory games and interactive puzzles -- all you need to keep your thinker in mint condition. You can learn more at www.Queendom.com


If you have a FUN recommendation please let us know:
 
Contact Information
 

email: ~ phone: 619-421-4413
web: www.FocusedAttention.com

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