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Entrepreneurs are fascinated with quotes.  The words from Poets, Authors, Leaders and Legends can say just the right thing to add some wind to your sails.  They spark us to creativity, build esteem, motivate and inspire us to write goals and dream big.  They can be the evidence that success is truly possible.

Here are our top 12 favorite quotes – it was just too hard to narrow down to 10.  So jot them down, memorize your favorite, scribble them on the walls, brand them on your palm, write them on post-its and decorate your office! Be inspired, believe in yourself, believe in your company, your employees and do whatever it takes to keep inspiration close at hand.

The longer you’re not taking action the more money you’re losing – Carrie Wilkerson

Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t so you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t – A student in Warren G. Tracy’s class

Be nice to geeks, you’ll probably end up working for one – Bill Gates

It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission – Grace Hopper

The loudest one in the room is the weakest one in the room - American Gangster

Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark, you know what you are doing but nobody else does – Ed Howe

Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, ‘make me feel important.’ Never forget this message when working with people – Mary Kay Ash

Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right - Henry Ford

Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers – Stephen R. Covey

I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed­ – Michael Jordan, Basketball Legend and Entrepreneur

A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts – Richard Branson, Entrepreneur

Those who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try nothing and succeed -Lloyd Jones

Got a quote that moves you?

Comment below, we would LOVE to hear yours!

Top 12 Quotes to inspire is a post from: Blogging Magnets

And goodness, do we have good news for you!  Two pieces, in fact!

From now until July 4th, we’ve got some great discounts on our already low prices!

• Orders totaling $145 should use the promo code July10 for $10 off.
• Orders totaling $250 should use the promo code July25 for $25 off.
• Orders totaling $375 should use the promo code July40 for $40 off.
• Orders totaling $700 should use the promo code July90 for $90 off.

Need another reason to spread the word? Have you heard about our $50 4th of July Visa Gift Card contest?! If not, get in on the action! Just have at least five friends like us on Facebook or Twitter and we’ll enter you in a drawing to win a $50 Visa Gift Card.

Enjoy the holiday weekend, and have a bit of fun with Magnets.com

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From now until Sunday, May 29 we’ll be celebrating Memorial Day with 10% off any order, any product.  No questions asked.  Simply use promo code Memorial2011 at checkout.

This Memorial Day, also think about making your message stick with Magnets.com.

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Will Magnets stick on a whiteboard or chalkboard? YES

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Do you have a white board in your office, school or home? Post up some documents and notes with some fun magnets. Magnets can add a fun decorative touch to your otherwise boring whiteboard.

Will Magnets stick on your pet? No

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Unfortunately, magnets do not stick on dogs. It would be funny if they did though. A special thanks to Cody for being such a great sport in our experiment

Will it Stick? is a post from: Blogging Magnets

In addition to celebrating the Holiday season we also celebrated several new additions to the Magnets.com team, a new member of the family for one of the Graphic Designers who just had a baby girl, as well as our incredibly fast growth -thanks to our awesome customers!

We wish you and our customers a happy, healthful, joyful holiday season!

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Step One: Writing a Press Release
Before putting pen to paper, you need to have a newsworthy announcement that merits media attention.  From announcing a new product to the purchase of a competitor, from the hiring of a new senior level staff member to the launch of a new Web site, there are many business comings and goings that warrant a formal announcement.  Which of your company coming and goings are newsworthy?

When ready to announce your event, drafting a press release is the next action of business.  A succinctly written piece detailing the who, what, where, when, why, and how of your announcement, press releases are sent to the media with the goal of giving them the ins and outs of a story.  Make a note to include a savvy title that garner’s the reader’s attention (journalist are notoriously busy, receiving hundreds of releases a day), answer the who, what, where, when, why, and how in the very first sentence, and include relevant quotes.

There really is a blending of art and science when it comes to drafting a solid press release, so much so that it warrants its own blog.  Fret not:  there’s a plethora of sources on the Web to help you along the way.

Step Two:  Creating a Media List
Just as you wouldn’t advertise a vegetarian restaurant to a group of hungry carnivores, you shouldn’t send your press release to everyone and everybody.  Rather, create a list of relevant journalists and editors from publications near and far that relate to your business and service.  If, for example, you want to announce a charitable donation to a local charity, your story has a plus or minus 10 mile radius angel –research local publications and create a list of relevant journalists and editors.  Include at a minimum their name, publication they work for, phone number, and e-mail address.

Step Three:  Pitch Away
E-mail your press release to each contact on your media list.  Things to keep in mind:

• Though it may sound redundant, copy and paste your press release into the body of your e-mail, and also make a note to also attach a soft copy.
• Nobody likes group e-mail, journalists alike.  Each contact on your media list should get their own personalized e-mail (i.e.:  Dear <contact name>,).
• Include an e-card at the bottom of your message so reporters don’t have to dig around for your contact information, should they have a question.
• Be polite and professional!

Depending on the press release in question, it may behoove you to call down your media list to ensure it was received, if and only if a few days pass with no correspondence.  At the end of the day, media relations is all about, well, creating relationships with the media, and there’s no better way to do so than picking up the phone.

Step Four:  Other Stuff
Although these considerations don’t fit into a neat little category per se, they certainly do add value to your efforts:

• You spent the time drafting a great press release –get a bit more mileage by adding it to your Web site under a ‘news’ section.
• To bring closure and see the fruit of your labors, bookmark and/or cut out any articles your company is mentioned in.
• Add hyperlinks (pointing to your Web site, of course) to your press release and send it out with a service like PR Newswire.  SEO gold.

Indeed, there’s no need to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a PR firm that over promises and under delivers.  With a fine tuned strategy, a strong press release, and a well researched media list you’re on your way to the PR jackpot.

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To help make a difference in the lives of those suffering from this debilitating disease, and with November being Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Magnets.com will donate one dollar from each order placed in November to Children of Aging Parents (CAPS), a nonprofit organization assisting caregivers of the nation’s elderly and chronically ill. Established in 1977, CAPS provides reliable information, referrals, and support, averaging about 18,000 (and growing) requests for assistance each year.

Relying exclusively on annual membership dues, grants, bequests, and donations, please help CAPS continue their fine work by donating directly or making a purchase this month with Magnets.com.

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