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Life Lessons and the Randy Pausch Head Fake Theory

Rivky Shimon — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:13:36 EDT

The Randy Pausch infamous "Last Lecture" circles the internet like it was brand new, hot out of the stove. He gave the lecture months ago before he didn't have much time left. It's ironic that the hypothetical Last Lecture hits so close to home for us all.

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Published: Feb 15, 2008

Location, Location, Location

Rivky Shimon — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:14:00 EDT

If you have followed through with creating a decent business plan, then you are ready to pick a location. You might already have one in mind. But, you need other things to think about.

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Published: Feb 22, 2007

Business Creativity

Rivky Shimon — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:15:00 EDT

The most amazing thing about business is how creative it can get. There are plenty of solutions for anything. You have to look and be ready when the opportunity knocks. Here are some steps you can take to make your business come together.

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Published: Feb 21, 2007

Art Communicates

Rivky Shimon — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:25:00 EDT

The basic facts of life are often overlooked. We only have so many words in our dictionary. A word does not exist for everything we feel or want to express. Sometimes, we have to rely on other forms of communication.

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Published: Feb 19, 2007

Building Self Esteem

Rivky Shimon — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:20:00 EDT

If you have never accomplished anything in your life, chances are you have low self-esteem. You're not alone. Life doesn't always afford everyone the opportunity to actually accomplish anything. So, take the opportunity!

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Published: Feb 16, 2007

Exploring Creativity

Rivky Shimon — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:42:00 EDT

Few people understand why art is such a huge part in all our lives. But, we all know that we can't live without it. I just wish that everyone would catch the bug and start exploring the many benefits there are to art.

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Published: Feb 15, 2007

Amateurs Vs. Pros

Rivky Shimon — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:05:00 EDT

You may not be trying to run the greatest workshop in the world, but you do want to make it as successful as you can. Modeling a few of the steps the big guys use will help you put your workshop on the map.

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Published: Feb 14, 2007

Being Real

Rivky Shimon — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:38:00 EDT

Workshops are serious business. Businesses love hosting workshops just to be able to say they provide continuing education. Speakers across the nation have jumped on the workshop bandwagon trying to become the next great guru.

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Published: Feb 14, 2007

Successful Workshops

Rivky Shimon — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:37:00 EDT

You may never have a workshop with thousands of people in attendance week after week, but you may. You have to start somewhere. Here's some tips on how to get started.

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Published: Feb 13, 2007

Workshop Scripts

Rivky Shimon — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:41:00 EDT

Often the more energetic and inviting speaker will attract the audience, not necessarily the person who actually has all the answers. Get the scoop on how to transform your informational workshop into something also interesting.

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Published: Feb 02, 2007

Bringing Life to Your Workshops

Rivky Shimon — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:43:00 EDT

Workshops aren't that difficult, but they can fall apart. The problem is not that you might not know your material. But, the problem comes when you seem like you don't know your material.

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Published: Jan 31, 2007

Low Overhead Business

Rivky Shimon — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:37:00 EDT

The hardest part about getting into business is the startup capital that you need. The truly ingenious business ideas are the ones that allow for low startup costs and high potential income.

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Published: Jan 30, 2007

Repeat Business

Rivky Shimon — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:31:00 EDT

The balance in potential business income is easy to understand, but hard to nail. Charge high for the types of services customers only need every once in awhile. Charge low for regular repeat business. What is the best business model?

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Published: Jan 26, 2007

High Transaction Value

Rivky Shimon — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 19:08:00 EDT

High transaction value means that you maximize your income potential through your time and effort. Spending a great deal of time for little money does not compare to increasing your income potential through less effort. Here's how.

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Published: Jan 23, 2007

The Perfect Franchise Opportunity

Rivky Shimon — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 09:35:00 EDT

Fast food, janitorial and delivery franchise opportunities peaked in 2006. How does Rivky's Art Workshops stack up against the competition? Pretty good!

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Published: Jan 22, 2007

The Art Business

Rivky Shimon — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 10:31:00 EDT

Exploring business opportunities, there are some sure tell tale signs whether a business is a good deal or not. Here they are.

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Published: Jan 20, 2007

Personal Revelations

Rivky Shimon — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:53:00 EDT

To discover more about yourself, pick up a brush and visit your nearest canvas. Some people choose therapy. Some people roam the world trying to find their "self." But, using art to work through self exploration is much more effective.

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Published: Jan 16, 2007

Building Self-Esteem

Rivky Shimon — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:09:00 EDT

The most phenomenal aspect of art is how it builds character. It can actually help you know more about yourself and it can help you feel better about yourself as well. It is not widely discussed or even widely known, but art builds self-esteem.

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Published: Jan 15, 2007

The Art of Art Workshops

Rivky Shimon — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 18:44:00 EDT

My students come in prepared. They know the drill. But, workshops that aren't well organized often lose the interests of the artists they are trying to motivate.

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Published: Jan 14, 2007

Find the Time - You Deserve Art

Rivky Shimon — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 18:44:00 EDT

There is an artist within us all. It is dying to get out and do something for itself. But, life gets in our way too many times and we pass up the chance to explore our world, explore ourselves and reach a more fulfilling purpose.

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Published: Jan 14, 2007