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International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Centenary 1911 - 2011 p. 34

8 TRAITS OF THE PERFECT ENTREPRENEUR p. 28 Thinking Planning Acting and more

AUTHORS ON FOLLOWING YOUR PASSION How to use writing to explore your soul p. 24

Letricia Hendrix

How to use writing to express your deepest Copyright MMXI | IVA Radioambitions Network | All Reserved. p. Rights 26 Judith(c) Marshall

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12|What Does It Take 28 | 8 Traits of the Perfect to be an Entrepreneur Entrepreneur It’s not in the degree or how much money you have in the bank; this article helps you learn the truth..

Do you have what it takes to strike out on your own in business? Take a look at these traits and find out.

20|Business Trends Plus Size Fashion Skyrockets

16|Should You Change Jobs? 36|KIVA Biz Talk Award-winning

Even in a downed economy working on the wrong job may not be the answer.

author Denny Stockdale

38|Small Business Vital to the Economy and Job Market

38|KIVA Biz Talk

23|IVA Writes Now Editorial Writer’s Resources to End Writer’s Block No matter if you are a novice or a seasoned writer, you’ll go through writer’s block. Use these resources to overcome this roadblock.

Carol Sankar, business coach joins Us.

34|International Woman’s

Day Centenary 1911 - 2011 Malaysian Women Entrepreneurs See the changes being made by women in business across the planet.

James E. Thomas III

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In Every Issue

16 17 |Importance of Skills Emphasis on Job Interviews

24 |Behind Our Faces Actress Letricia Hendrix new novel delves into the darkness of suicide and depression.

51|Coming Soon Radio host Dr. Ande

33 |KIVA B&C Talk Radio Wayne Breithbarth, the guru of LinkedIN

39 |Need More Money? Consider a Small Business Loan

40 |Improve the Efficiency of Your Business Sales Training Program

43 |Article: Emotional Intelligence: the Online Training for the Future of Business

49 |Training for Music Industry Jobs If you see yourself on the big stage here are some ways to pursue your music dreams

Skyler Jett

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Networking Improves Relationships When people use the term networking it comes with the connotation that you are “selling something”. This is unfortunate because you are selling something to someone every day of your life. Whether you are trying to convince that perfect woman to say “yes” to a date or marriage” you or you are trying to convince your parents to let you stay out on a school night. You are networking in one form or another.

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It’s the give and take of all relationships that builds the network and once you give your word or someone extends that trust to you; live by your bond. Strive to only say what you can do then do what you say.

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Not only will this build your credibility within your network it will extend beyond your wildest dreams and filter into every aspect of your life. Build your networks on honesty, trust and character. These are the foundations of strong networks and relationships.

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Guest on KIVA B&C Talk Radio Iolande:

Guest on IVA Radio Presents... Just wanted to thank you for having me on your show. I think you offer a very valuable platform for expression and I wish you the best. Much success Anthony Jones ABC Solutions www.buildabusinessworkshop.com

First, I want to thank you for inviting me on your show. As you know there are a lot of choices out there from the thousands of authors and writers that are looking for on-air time to promote their books and businesses, and I am very grateful you chose me, and for two shows! I hope I had a positive and informative impact on your listeners. I like the way you ask questions on what your guest is talking about rather than having a long list of prepared questions. This shows you are not only listening, but also are asking the questions you feel you listeners want to ask.

Iolande,

I do hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have me back some time. Keep in mind that I am available on short notice if you need me, and we can talk about a lot of things, not just my book. I also enjoyed our conversations before the interview. Again, I want to thank you for the air-time.

Glad you enjoyed the guys in Quactus. I listened intermittently to the live show (I was at a wedding reception at the time and had to duck out to catch it on my phone). Sounded great.

With the very warmest regards, Ric Morgan Pulitzer Prize Nominee www.ricmorgan.com

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What Does It Take To Be An Entrepreneur? Over the years countless institutes and individuals have asked the million dollar question. What makes an entrepreneur an entrepreneur? What traits or characteristics are inherent to a successful entrepreneur and is one born with those traits? There’s great news! Successful entrepreneurs are born every day! Some people believe an entrepreneur is born while others believe an entrepreneur can be taught. Some believe an entrepreneur is like an artist - either you have it or do you don’t. Some see entrepreneurs as leaders that are focused, disciplined, competitive, and charismatic, while others see them as huge risk takers. And all of these analogies are right to some degree. It’s true all successful entrepreneurs share a few qualities and skills that allow them to be successful. These inherent qualities can be taught; but they often seem to be an inherent driving force that sends individuals down the path of being in business or formally training to for a career in business. Entrepreneurs see the world differently. They have the ability to see the world as a system. They have the ability to see something in its entirety and as an integrated unit, and they seem to possess the ability to see opportunity within the global picture. They are what is called a system thinker. There are other characteristics they possess. Entrepreneurs possess an overpowering need to achieve and tend to be very competitive against themselves. They are continuously trying to outthink themselves and others and they are constantly looking for the edge. This is a process that occurs as naturally as breathing and is a driving force behind most entrepreneurs. They have the determination and dedication to follow through with commitments and they always appear confident and in control. You’ll notice they also possess a positive atmosphere. They are of the mindset “I can,” and “I will.” They are not afraid of failure because failure is not in their vocabulary nor is it an option. They are objective but have the ability to weigh risks realistically within the big picture. They have an uncanny ability to anticipate developments which gives them the edge on many Copyright (c) MMXI | IVA Radio Network | All Rights Reserved.

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competitive situations. Entrepreneurs seem to feel right from their gut, call it instinct. They are a resourceful group that possess excellent problem solving skills and are able to diligently work through obstacles as they occur. Entrepreneurs are excellent communicators and recognize how important clear and concise communication is to their success. They also possess a sound working knowledge of the business they are involved in.

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Should You Change Jobs? Are you currently unhappy with your job or with your employer in general? If you are, you may have considered changing jobs. With that in mind, if you depend on your paycheck to help pay your bills or to help support your family, you may be unsure as to whether or not a job change is really in the best interest of you and your family. If this is something that you have asked yourself before, you will want to continue reading on. When it comes to determining whether or not you should change jobs, there are a number of important factors that you will want to take into consideration. These factors are important, as no two situations are the same. Different individuals rely on their paychecks for different things. That is why it is advised that you examine the factors outlined below and then use them in your own, personal, situations. One of the many factors that you will want to take into consideration, before deciding if you should change jobs, is your current jobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pay. Do you think that you receive a fair salary? If you do, do you know that it may be difficult for you to make the same amount of money elsewhere? Unless you are lucky enough to receive a job in upper level management, you may find yourself right back at the bottom of the ladder, having to work your way right back up. For that reason, you will want to first take your current salary and compare it the salary that is being advertised with job openings that you can find in your local newspapers or online. Health insurance is another factor that you will want to take into consideration, when deciding if you should change your job. Do you currently rely on your job for health insurance, either for yourself or for your whole family? If you do, this is definitely a factor that needs to be taken into consideration. Yes, you may be able to purchase health insurance for yourself or at least an extension of your coverage, but you should know that this can get quite expensive. With that in mind, should you still decide to switch jobs, you may want to schedule all of your doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointments before you do so, just to get everything in order. If your current coverage includes dental and vision coverage, you may also want to make these appointments too, just in case. The current job outlook is another factor that you will want to take into consideration. If you are looking to change jobs, do you already have a new job lined up? If you do not, you will want to at least make sure that there is a good chance that you can seek employment elsewhere. In most cases, you are unable to collect unemployment payments if you leave your job on your own terms. If you have a family to support or if you rely on your income to pay important bills, like your rent or mortgage payments, you may want to have a backup plan in place. In keeping with the current job outlook, you are advised to examine all job openings in your area. What you will want to do is examine any required training, work experience, or education. Unfortunately, many individuals realize too late that they are unqualified for their dream job. This is something that you do not want to do. Instead of assuming, you can easily examine the average job requirements by examining all available job openings in your local newspaper or online. If you do not have the necessary training, you may want to consider enrolling in a career training course, as they may be able to improve your chances of finding a new job. The above mentioned factors are just a few of the many factors that you will want to take into consideration, should you be interested in changing jobs. Of course, the decision to seek employment elsewhere is your decision to make, but, with something this important, you are advised to proceed with caution. Copyright (c) MMXI | IVA Radio Network | All Rights Reserved.

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Importance of Skills Emphasis on Job Interviews Skill emphasis during the interview is important to show the employer what makes you different from all the other job candidates. In this competitive world, companies search for the most qualified employees by weighing skills of the candidates and determining how they would benefit the company.

and versatility of each job candidate.

Majority of the top companies search for employers who stands out based from their expertise, ability to give new developments, and pleasing personalities that would enhance the organization.

Personal traits include good judgment, well organized, analytical, goal oriented, flexible, creative and many more. Try to sell yourself in as modest as possible within a limited time.

Skills are grouped into three kinds – knowledge-based, transferable, and personal traits.

* Self-assessment. In order to provide an impressive presentation, examine your resume and list all the skills you have used for each past job experience. Make a comprehensive list of your skills and strengths including personal traits, knowledge-based and transferable skills. This would be the basis for your personal commercial.

1) Knowledge-based skills are those learned from experiences. These may include educational attainment, additional training, seminars attended, and other practices that you have studied to enhance your expertise. Knowledge-based skills include computer and communication skills, marketing or managerial knowledge, product development, and many more. These skills vary depending on the field of industry of each job candidate. 2) Transferable or portable skills are those you bring to a specific job. This is the reason why interviewers ask, “What could you offer the company?” Transferable skills are important because companies strive to look for quality employees that would improve the development of the workforce. Portable skills include problem solving, team leader potential, organized, writing and communication skills, customer service oriented, time and project management, and good with numbers and budget. This kind of skills varies depending on the experience

3) Personal traits determine who you are. In a job interview, one of the most common things an employer says is “Tell me something about yourself.” Your response is vital because it would set the tone for the rest of the interview.

* Once you have completed your script, you are now ready to face the interviewer. Remember that employers are interested in your accomplishments. Use words that are concise, direct and clear. Although many companies require a unique set of skills, you should still highlight your technical skills in the interview. These skills, which top companies usually seek, include leadership, communication, confidence, flexibility, problem solving and energy. Emphasizing all of your strengths and skills on job interviews would increase your chances of landing the desired job.

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Plus Size Fashion Skyrockets

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America's plus size community is expanding. Studies show that the average dress size in the United States is already size 14. Furthermore, according to a research company, the sales of the plussize women's clothes increased by 7 percent. These are evidences that the population of the plus sized people are indeed growing.

• Embroidery is suggested to be near the skirt hemline. Cover the hips, if it is a problem area, with long tops • Tops should slightly clingy to the waist to provide a slimming look. However, it

To remove the idea that skinny is the only way to be beautiful, there are have been many fashionable clothes that are made for the plus size person. Plus size clothes no longer hang in the end of the rack but are a whole new category of clothes. Indeed, a perfect 10 is not needed to sport the latest trends in fashion. Clothes for plus size people are differently designed. These target the possible problem areas that a typical plus size people may encounter. Here are some reminders to keep up with the plus size fashion • Keep accessories near the neck and sleeves. Scarves and stoles have worked wonders in the whole outfit. These divert attention from flabby arms and/or broad shoulders. For an illusion of slimness, wrap it around or across your shoulders. • Do not highlight the problem areas (arm, hips and waist) with bold prints, bright colors and accessories. Horizontal stripes are not recommended if they are thick because they will only make you look wider. Thin horizontal stripes are fine because from a far they seem to look like a solid color. NOTE: color and pattern are not as

shouldn't be too clingy or too loose either. Never wear anything that would make you look like that you are wearing a tent. Wide necklines are suggested. * Choose fabrics that fit great and give structure. Fabrics that cling at the problem areas are of course not recommended. Heavier fabrics and heavier weight cotton are the ones suggested for plus size women. These fabric controls the body shape rather than body shape the clothes. * Choosing the right hairstyle is also essential to prevent highlighting puffy cheeks

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Plus Size Fashion Skyrockets Continued

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1. Wide-leg trousers. Be sure that it fitting on the your body's widest part and would just flow straight down. 2. V-neck tops. This kind of tops makes your neck look longer. Thus, making you look taller. 3. A-line skirts. This kind of skirt gives you the hourglass figure. It also goes great with a lot of other clothes. Today, plus size does not mean fat. It has already established its reputation in the fashion scene that it can be both sexy and sophisticated. In fact, more stores have added plus sizes in their racks to cater to more customers. Indeed, the plus size fashion skyrocketed in the market. Fashion has a great impact in ones society. Sometimes, we cannot escape that society would somehow dictate what looks good or not. However, with the right clothes and right attitude, your feeling gorgeous and sexy wouldn't be so hard in any size.

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www.ivawritesnow.com We have the established authors and publishers to give you the tips to become a successful writer here weekly! Tune us in and listen or ask your questions directly In our chat room or call in: 347.994.2414 Copyright (c) MMXI | IVA Radio Network | All Rights Reserved.

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Writers Resources To End Writers Block Writers block is one of those mysterious ailments that is blamed for late assignments, missed deadlines, and failed dreams. Some people claim it is merely a myth while others find it plagues their writing. As someone with more than two decades of professional writing, editing and teaching experience I feel quite strongly that in 99.9 percent of reported cases of writers block are nothing more than a chimera. In my opinion, far too many would-be writers spend far too much time and energy on finding the right computer, program, paper, pen, location, mood-setting music, and the like before they can begin writing when that time and energy would be much better spent on simply getting down to the business of writing. These would-be writers treat their muse as something delicate and breakable, something as elusive and fleeting as smoke. I know from years spent in the hurly-burly of newspaper reporting and snatching moments to write between deadlines and dinner dishes that a muse worth keeping is made of much tougher material and in fact may benefit from some abuse. Most often writers block, or what is commonly referred to as writers block, is caused by one of three problems--lack of preparation, lack of training, and lack of development. Lack of preparation is often caused by not creating an individual writing process that can take advantage of your writing strengths and help overcome your writing weaknesses. Lack of training is similar to athletic training--you need to warm up and work out on a regular schedule to keep your writing muscles in top condition. Lack of development simply means that your particular idea may need more time to percolate or perhaps you are not ready to tackle that particular topic at the time. I have three recommendations to help you work through writers block. First is to simply write through it. Give yourself permission to write garbage and focus on simply creating a really rough draft. Often once you stop worrying over all that is wrong with your writing the words will begin flowing again. A second method of dealing with writers block is to get moving. Take a walk or hike. Do something physical away from your office or desk and do not let yourself return to the scene of the crime (or writers block) until several hours have passed. You might be surprised what your brain works out in the interim. Finally, exercise and challenge your writing muscles with writing prompts and exercises. Sometimes simply changing the pace of your writing or your subject matter can be enough to help you work through your difficulty. Remember, every writer experiences some form of writers block from time to time but you do not have to make a mountain out of a molehill. Working out an effective strategy to circumvent writers block when it strikes is one of the most important skills a real writer can develop. Copyright (c) MMXI | IVA Radio Network | All Rights Reserved.

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IVA Writes Now Guest Spotlight

Letricia Herndrix Actress | Author | Survivor Thoughts and feelings of suicide are on the rise. Behind our Faces: Thoughts and Reasoning’s of Suicide offers personal insight and understanding into what it’s like to just want to die, and why. Crisis of society, crisis of faith, the personal hells we impose on each other and the personal hell within ourselves. Feelings and reasons are explored, questions are pondered and hope can be found. Know what your loved one is going through. Find out that you yourself are not alone in these same feelings.

Letricia Hendrix is a professional actor and graduate of the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in Washington, DC. She has appeared in several productions, such as HBO’s The Wire, The Vagina Monologues, and Death and the Kings Horseman at Washington Shakespeare Company. She has done industrials for companies such as A&E Television, Discovery Channel and Discovery Classroom, The History Channel, Booz Allen Hamilton, and the Federal Judicial Center. Other projects include Print work, Indie films, and medical student training, just to name a few.

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IVA Writes Now! March 15th, 10 AM Pacific Time I left my job as an HR executive and turned my attention back to my childhood dream. Inspired by the support of a group of lifelong friends, I sat down at the computer and began to write a story I’d had in my head for years. When the first draft was complete, I joined the California Writers Club, found a critique group, and never looked back. Five years and three revisions later, my first novel, Husbands May Come and Go but Friends are Forever, was born. I continue to hone my craft my attending writing classes, workshops, and conferences, all the while reading a wide variety of fiction. “You must read to write well,” is my motto. I’m currently working on my second novel, Staying Afloat, the story of a devoted stay-at-home wife and mother who morphs into a sexstarved adulteress. Husbands May Come and Go but Friends are Forever (Kelso Books) is the winner of the Jack London Prize awarded by the California Writers Club. The story is a celebration of fresh hopes, second chances, and the anything-but-simple art of relationships.. Join in for the interview as she shares her insights on

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8 Traits Of The Perfect Entrepreneur If you’ve considered the possibility of becoming an entrepreneur there are eight traits that are important in describing the perfect entrepreneur.

The truth is there are relatively few entrepreneurs that have all the skills listed above, yet their businesses are not only surviving, but their ideas are flourishing.

1. Risk Taker – Entrepreneurs understand that in order to make a profit they will need to assume a certain level of financial risk.

How do they do it?

2. Business Manager – Entrepreneurs have a keen understanding of finance and are well equipped to manage the finances of a business. 3. Organizer – Entrepreneurs are well equipped in the area of organizing all aspects of the business for current and long-term growth. 4. Marketing Expert – Entrepreneurs are capable of understanding and implementing marketing strategies both online as well as offline. 5. “People” Person – Entrepreneurs love to interact with people. They are proficient in customer service and have never met a customer they didn’t like. 6. Self Starter – Entrepreneurs understand that if something is going to be done right they need to be the one to do it. They are never lazy and are easily motivated.

Sometimes the best tool an entrepreneur can have is to pull together the right team. Very few people are gifted in all areas of business, so it just makes sense to find individuals that are a compliment to your business objectives. If you are strong in one area search out individuals who are strong in the areas where strength is required. Chances are good that you will learn something from your employees while you work together to capture your vision for business success. The World’s Most Perfect Entrepreneur is one that knows how to manage resources. Sometimes that means knowing when to call in reinforcements and not being embarrassed to acknowledge your areas of weakness. In essence a weakness area for entrepreneurs does not have to mean an end to a dream. It simply means finding the right running mates to give you a fighting chance at making it to the finish line.

7. Knowledgeable – Entrepreneurs understand the products and services they sell and have no problem explaining every facet of their business to interested clients or affiliates. 8. Initiator – Entrepreneurs are ready, willing, and able to take the lead on projects and assemble all the plans needed to move forward with any project. They always get more work done than anyone expects.

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Dr. Ande ŸAuthor ŸSpeaker ŸBusiness Owner ŸMedia Producer ŸTrainer

Tune in weekdays www.ivaradionetwork.com Let her interviews help you find success in your career and business Success advocate and author of the Temporary Employee’s Handbook and her newly penned Raven’s Cross Inn series, Dr. Ande believes in promoting success. She launched the IVA Radio Network to help job seekers and people in career transition find resources and regain hope during what has become a nightmare in employment history. The show now reaches over 12K listeners weekly and is continuing to gain momentum and grow. The successful launch of her spin off programming on KIVA B&C Talk Radio has achieved and audience of 2K listeners in the first month on the air with little advertising. This segment focuses on helping people who are making the leap from employee to entrepreneur as well as SOHO, Small Business, Medium Enterprise and Non-profits. Always available to help people seeking advice on career transition, small or medium size business ventures or with writing and publishing. For more information on her and her background please visit her at www.drande.com.

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James E. Thomas III Mr. Thomas is an accomplished business executive with keen experience in change management, human capital analysis, organizational development, executive coaching, l e a d e r s h i p development, complex M & A integration, complex employee relations resolution, and HR alignment with business imperatives. He has been a guest panelist and speaker on numerous human capital topics. Mr. Thomas is currently supporting the growth of J.E. Thomas and Associates as its President. He provides executive thought leadership and HR consulting in areas of executive coaching, leadership development, merger & acquisition integration, Organization and HR assessment, and change management. He has also focused his expertise to assist those professionals in transition. He recently served as the Interim SVP, Human Resources for Inova Health System. This is the largest private employer inNorthern Virginia with over 16,200 employees. He led the 112 employee HR Division at this 70 facility healthcare organization. Mr. Thomas served as the interim SVP Human Resources for NeuStar, Inc. At this leading global communications company he had

responsibility for all human resources functions. Some other consulting clients included the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Teneros, Inc. a software company, and Alexander’s Mobility Services, a global relocation and mobility services company. He served as the Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Administration for webMethods, Inc. He was responsible for the human resources, facilities, and information technology departments and provided leadership to these functions worldwide. Prior to joining webMethods, Mr. Thomas provided HR and Management consulting to companies in the Washington, DC area as a member of the consulting firm of T.J. Ettinger, Inc. Mr. Thomas was requested numerous times to lead major human resources restructuring and change management projects. Mr. Thomas’ professional experience spans diverse companies and industries. He has successfully held management positions at Ford Motor Company, Lockheed Martin’s Aerospace, Data Systems, and Information and Communication Systems companies, American Red Cross-National Headquarters, LCI International (acquired by Qwest Com.), and 2nd Century Communications. He is considered a proactive leader, collegial business partner, and successful leader and developer of human resources and management professionals. Mr. Thomas has developed, managed, or implemented the installation of HRIS, creative executive

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Wednesdays, 10 AM Pacific www.kivatalkradio compensation programs, stock incentive plans, executive and management coaching and development programs, diversity programs, merger and acquisition due diligence and integration plans, change management processes, strategic human resources restructuring programs, HR Audits, organizational effectiveness assessments, organizational design initiatives, and labor negotiations. He has also previously managed real estate and facilities departments and HR systems implementations. Mr. Thomas serves on the Advisory Board of the Northern Virginia Community Foundation. In 2004 he was honored by receiving the Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest recognition presented to a Board member for providing outstanding serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Crystal Award. In 2006 he was also honored by being a HR Leadership Award Finalist in the Large Commercial Industry category for this Metropolitan Washington, DC area Human Resources award. He is a member of the Potomac Officers Club, the Senior Human Resources Executive Forum, and the Society for Human Resource Management. In 2008 he was appointed to the prestigious Executive-InResidence group for the Institute for Corporate Productivity (www.i4CP.com) a prominent human capital research organization. He has previously served on the Advisor Board of Horne International (a public company). Mr. Thomas holds BA and MA degrees from Montclair State University.

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Wednesday, March 2nd 10AM Pacific

March Spotlight

Wayne Breithbarth “LinkedIn Guru” Wayne Breitbarth is passionate about helping business professionals—from entry level to CEO— harness the immense power of this leadingedge tool. In his new book, The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: Kickstart Your Business, Brand, and Job Search, Breitbarth explains why LinkedIn—with more than 80 million users in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide—needs to be part of every professional’s networking arsenal. Readers will learn who to connect with on the professional networking site, how to create a compelling profile, the importance of using keywords to improve their ability to find and be found by others, and many more useful tips. Breitbarth also presents readers with a sixweek, two-hour-per-week start-up plan and a weekly maintenance plan to keep the success rolling long after devouring the book. “Wayne Breitbarth has written a great how-to on one of the fastest growing social marketing platforms. This concise

book will teach any businessperson the value of being LinkedIn. Read it and learn,” says Jack Covert, president/founder of 800 CEO READ and author of The 100 Best Business Books of All Time. In addition to the book, Breitbarth provides free weekly LinkedIn tips to thousands of subscribers; speaks locally and nationally at conventions, industry association events and corporate training sessions; leads beginner and intermediate level workshops; and shares daily tips through his Twitter account. Since early 2009, the businessman has trained nearly 10,000 people, meriting him the title of “LinkedIn Guru” by those who have benefited from his advice.

Visit Breitbarth’s personal LinkedIn account: http://www.linkedin.com/in/waynebreitba rth and his blog to learn more about the author and his new book: http://powerformula.net/

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Malaysian Women Entrepreneurs Malaysian women entrepreneurs today are still facing a considerable number of obstacles. You see, venturing in new markets can be a problem for Malaysian women entrepreneurs simply because of the fact that information can be hard to obtain. We all know that you need information in order to start a proper business venture. You will need to know about: a) The market - is there an available market for your product? This determines how well you can expect your product or service to be received. The market determines how much profit you will be able to make. Do you think that people will be wiling to pay the prices you set? Will your market last, or are you experiencing some kind of fad? Without proper knowledge of the market, Malaysian women entrepreneurs can end up spending a lot of money on complete and utter failures. b) The finances - you also need proper information as to the costs and the profits you can expect from your business. Entrepreneurs become entrepreneurs mainly because of the objective of profit. By having the correct financial information, you can successfully plan out your business and where you think that venture will take you. Difficulty in obtaining financial information can cause Malaysian women entrepreneurs to make wrong decisions. You see, you need to be able to estimate your finances ion the best possible manner in order to set up a business correctly. c) Comparative studies - you need to obtain accurate information about similar businesses in order to know what to expect when starting your business venture. You see, it is often hard for Malaysian women entrepreneurs to obtain accurate and up-to-date information. This can lead to some pretty serious lapses of judgment. Copyright (c) MMXI | IVA Radio Network | All Rights Reserved.

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Malaysian Women Entrepreneurs Continued Hypes and fads occur all the time. You need accurate information in order to see if a business that was popular last week is still feasible today. Another problem encountered by Malaysian women entrepreneurs is lack of networking. You see, connections are important when running your own business. By establishing connections with other Malaysian women entrepreneurs you get a lot of advantages, including: 1) Information sharing - information is easier to obtain if you have a number of people keeping their eyes and ears open. By forming a network with other Malaysian women entrepreneurs, you actually get the opportunity to gather more information, providing you also share what you know. 2) Advice - in starting your own business, you need all the help you can get. How can you get it if you don't network with other Malaysian women entrepreneurs? Nobody can claim to know everything about business, but within a network, you can come pretty close. 3) Pooling of resources - by networking with other Malaysian women entrepreneurs, you have the opportunity to share resources. We all know that businesses suffer losses. However, being in a network can help you recover quickly from any type of defeat. Entrepreneurial networks today actually have help systems which try and support members when their business is facing a crisis. Fortunately enough, there actually is a group that Malaysian women entrepreneurs can turn to when they need help. The National Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Malaysia (NAWEM) was formed with the objective of helping Malaysian women entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground and become globally competitive. NAWEM actually provides Malaysian women entrepreneurs with different types of help. The organization conducts trainings and seminars designed to help Malaysian women entrepreneurs expand their skills and gain more knowledge regarding entrepreneurship. NAWEM also provides Malaysian women entrepreneurs with various opportunities to help them penetrate their target market. You see, by joining an association like this, Malaysian women entrepreneurs finally get the edge they need. The group can act as a network, letting Malaysian women entrepreneurs share resources and information. The organization strives to fulfill the shortcomings of the individual. NAWEM also helps Malaysian women entrepreneurs with their financial needs, giving them grants or loans in order to help them expand their ideas and business ventures. In doing so, they also strive to better the status of Malaysian women entrepreneurs. They also help these women by providing them with guidance and leadership. Entering the business world can be quite confusing, but an organization like NAWEM can help you find your way.

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Denny Stockdale meaning which inspired him to step away from a long career in the information technology business to pursue his own life’s calling. Join Dr. Ande for this lively follow-up interview on KIVA B&C Talk Radio.

Professional coach, motivational speaker, award-winning author and president of Stockdale Resource Group, 360Reach Certified Analyst Denny Stockdale works with mid-career professionals to reconnect with lost dreams, achieve work-life balance and discover their own unique callings through highly personalized one-on-one career and life coaching as well as group workshops. Denny’s motivational book, Conversations from the Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop: 8 Keys to Rediscovering Lost Dreams and Finding Your Life’s Calling, is winner of the 2010 Inspirational book of the year in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. A former national trainer with Career Track/Fred Pryor, graduate of Coach for Life and certified by the Bob Pike Group for Delivery, Denny also studied under Michael Port in the Book Solid University. Today, Denny shares the passion for purpose and

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Small Business: Vital to the Economy & Jobs Everyone agrees on a broad level that small businesses are vital to the American economy. However, most people would be surprised to know just how important. The United States Small Business Administration keeps records and statistics on small business in the United States and some of their findings are surprising. First, the typical perception of a small business as a mom and pop operation with just a few, if any, employees is not the entire picture. The Small Business Administration defines a small business as an independently business with less than 500 employees. There are an estimated 23 million businesses in the United States that meet that classification. In some smaller towns in the United States, these businesses represent a major source of employment. In fact, small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration represent 99.7 percent of all the employers in the country and employ half of all private sector employees. More than 45% of the private sector payroll is generated by small business. Over the last decade small businesses have accounted for 60 to 80% of all new jobs created on an annual basis. Although a large percentage of small businesses are in the retail and service sectors, small businesses are rapidly making gains in the technology sector. 41% of high tech workers like engineers, scientists and computer programmers are employed by small businesses. Employees at small businesses produce 13 to 14 times more patents than those employed by larger companies. The Small Business Administration also offers some interesting observations on small

business survival. Two-thirds of small businesses survive for at least two years declining to 44% after four years. Most of the factors that support a small business surviving are well known, such as access to capital and owner's education level. However, a lesser known factor in small business survival is that the business is large enough to have employees. Similarly, barriers to starting a small business include lack of access to start-up capital and lack of education. However, the number one barrier to small business start up and a primary concern of existing small business owners is access to private health insurance. Individual health insurance for sole proprietors is much more expensive than receiving coverage through an employer. If a small business owner is able to offer health insurance to its employees, the administrative and premium costs are often much higher than those for larger businesses.

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Carol Sankar Carol spent a few years bouncing around in corporate America while going to college part time. C a r o l Sankar was beginning to feel undervalued and overworked in the workplace. She began to realize that her value was determined by others. In 2003, Carol leaped out on faith and formed her first company, New Edge, which served as a local legal outsourcing entity to assist law firms, insurance companies, and multi-service firms with various consulting services

Carol Sankar is also passionate about entrepreneurship and the value of ownership of your own life. She began the "Millionaire Mindset Entrepreneurship Coaching Program”, to inspire others on the value of realizing the potential of vision and understanding how to grow your business by accepting the millionaire mindset. She is now poised to take to a whole other level wit h her NEW book, “Success Principles: Daily Affirmations for Powerful & Purposeful Change for Aspiring Entrepreneurs” . Join Carol as she is interviewed by Dr. Ande on KIVA B&C Talk Radio

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In 2005 Carol Sankar located to Charlotte, North Carolina and became interested in real estate. Carol Sankar invented systems to invest in the real estate market in Charlotte without money or credit. Today, Carol Sankar coaches and trains others on how to invest in real estate with the same strategies, though a series of webinars and real estate speaking engagements. Copyright (c) MMXI | IVA Radio Network | All Rights Reserved.

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Need Money for Your Business? Consider a Small Business Grant Small businesses are vital to our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. Why, did you know they account for more than 50% of our GDP (gross domestic product)? And more than that, it is here that so many new jobs are being continuously generated. If you happen to be part of this and, as an entrepreneur, you would like to expand your business but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the capital to do it, you could use a free small business grants program. Maybe you have a business idea that has great potential, maybe you are at the crossroads where you just need to diversify and get into the next level as far as your business is concerned. But you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the money to get you there. Well, now you can get the money if you really want it. What are free small business grants? These are grants given by the home state when you need money to start a business or to improve it. All states do not provide free small business grants. The ones that do are Nebraska, New Hampshire, Kansas, New Mexico and Utah. The others usually give you loans or incentives and financial assistance. Some even offer technical training and financing to those who want to start their own small business venture. All it takes to get a free small business grant is a bit of legwork and a little effort. The DHS or the Department of Homeland Security offers free small business grants to entrepreneurs who would like to start something related to security. Through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), DHS has an award for which US companies with less than 500 people can compete. At first, $100,000 is given to the small businesses in order to do research to validate the technical, commercial and scientific value of their concepts. If their ideas are approved, they get grants for the next two years to develop prototypes. The free small business grants are given in the areas of information technology and marine security and chemical and biological defense. True the federal government will not give you grants but it assists individuals wanting to start a small business. This is done through its support arm, the SBA (Small Business Administration). Through this, the US gives small businesses attractive loans and technical support. However, no grants are given to those who want to start a business or want to grow their existing businesses. The SBA was started in 1953 and has been responsible for helping so many thousands of Americans start up their own small business. SBA would like to reach the 25 million small businesses in the US today. Considering how much revenue small businesses are contributing today, it is imperative that we give them the right guidance and assistance. Free small business grants are just a very small well-deserved part in it. Copyright (c) MMXI | IVA Radio Network | All Rights Reserved.

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Improve the Efficiency of your Business with Sales Training Programs Proper sales training is crucial for the success of any business! The efficiency of your sales depends on various interrelated factors such as the efficiency and the skills of your business members, the ability of your company to create and explore new sales opportunities, as well as the ability to close potential sales. In addition, a proper customer relationship management can maintain the clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interest in the products or services offered by your business. Considering the fact that the profitability of a company is determined by its membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; relations with clients, a successful business should focus on better understanding customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs, enhancing the communication with clients by providing good feed-back and also on improving interactions with clients. With the means of effective sales training programs, you will be able to strengthen the relations between clients and the members of your business. Whether you are the owner of a large, prominent company or a small business, proper sales training of your team members is the key in achieving and maintaining a strong position on the market. In order to strengthen the relations with your loyal customers and to attract new clients to your products or services by increasing the exposure, popularity and credibility of your business, you have to make sure that your business team has a solid sales training. A proper sales training program can help you boost the profits of your business by familiarizing you and your team with a wide range of strategies for attracting new customers. In addition, sales training programs offer you effective solutions for selling more to your already existent clients, by maintaining them interested in your products or services. There are various online professional services that offer a wide range of effective sales training programs for companies. By attending to the latest, cutting edge sales training programs, you and your business team will be able to quickly assimilate an extended package of knowledge, skills and abilities that are vital for achieving success. Sales training programs account for all the features of a successful business, ranging from customer service and sales skills to sales management and leadership development. By attending to a set of specialized sales training courses, your sales staff will be able to improve their overall sales skills, negotiation skills, communication skills and conflict resolution abilities. Advanced sales training programs also include executive coaching, sales management coaching and leadership development, courses suitable for your team members that occupy higher Copyright (c) MMXI | IVA Radio Network | All Rights Reserved.

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Improve the Efficiency of your Business with Sales Training Programs positions inside your company. Thus, sales training programs are appropriate for all the people in your business, regardless of their role and position inside the company. By attending to a set of specialized, professional sales training programs, your team will learn new, effective solutions and strategies for promoting and selling your products. Regardless of the success of your business, there is always room for improvement! After following a set of reliable, effective sales training programs, lots of businesses have been able to increase their profits by up to 30 percent! Sales training programs are strongly recommended for all business owners who wish to enhance the efficiency of their company.

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Emotional Intelligence: The Online Training For The Future Of Business Emotional intelligence is the way forward for business, or so it seems considering every individual major national and global company seems to be jumping on the bandwagon. More important than education at the moment, the concept of emotional intelligence has been around since Charles Darwin first invented and commented on the term in 1872. However, it was not until Daniel Goleman published several articles on its uses in business that the concept of online emotional intelligence surveys caught on. Today, if you work for a large company the likelihood is that you will be confronted with an emotional intelligence survey and consequent training at some stage. Emotional intelligence is completely different to intellectual intelligence in that I relates to your own self-awareness. To be emotionally intelligence, you should be firmly in control of your emotions as a result of your own selfawareness as well as being sensitive enough to pick up on the moods of others. Intellectually intelligence relates directly to your academic and technical thoughts and abilities. As a result, they are completely the opposite. To be emotionally intelligent, you do not have to be intellectually intelligent. In fact, research has found that individuals with exceptionally high intellectual intelligence levels are far more socially inept than individuals of average intelligence and thus have a low emotional intelligence score. However, the results are calculated on an individual basis via a survey. Businesses have started to use emotional intelligence surveys to identify training needs and the weak links in a team in the hope that identifying them and reacting accordingly will actually make the workplace more harmonious and productive. Although it does not always work like that, the survey does go some way to helping! However, this only applies if all individuals

answer honestly instead of answering in the manner that they believe the company wants

them to answer. Everybody can benefit from emotional intelligence surveys and training. The training associated with the survey can really highlight problematic areas and attempt to solve them through team building days and training courses. The way we all relate to people can reflect on the individual business and attract consumers as well as repel them. This obviously has a major impact on the individual business and can make or break it, which is why all employees should be assessed on a regular basis. The surveys are often conducted online and the results are returned online. As a result, more and more businesses are actually formulating online computer based training events that can enable an employee to connect with his or her co-workers. Online training is easier to administer, keeps costs down and can enable employees to track their progress to ensure that they are actually benefiting from training. They can also then feedback on the nature of the training so that their opinions can help to formulate the next training tasks. In terms of employees stressing about an emotional intelligence survey or assessment, it is possible to actually improve a score and so the first few results should pose no immediate

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Emotional Intelligence: The Online Training For The Future Of Business continued the first few results should pose no immediate concern, as long as the results do improve on a consistent basis. Emotional intelligence training is the ultimate in online training activities and the various types available are now amongst the most popular surveys and training programs requested every year. Of all the people that undergo some sort of training, the highest percentage actually participate in emotional intelligence based training. As a result, every individual should attempt to learn a little bit about it all in preparation.

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Creators of the Adult Swimesque

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Skyler Jett

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Spotlight Artist

is an award-winning vocalist and one of the most sought after Singer/Songwriter and Background Vocal Producers in the Music Industry.

Skyler’s impressive resume includes some of the biggest recording artists of our times. His accolades include receiving a Grammy Award-embossed plaque from NARAS for singing with Celine Dion on the Grammy winning hit song “My Heart Will Go On” from the blockbuster hit film “Titanic.” This was also Record Of The Year (1998) and is still the highest grossing movie theme song of all time. Skyler’s other movie credits include: Background Vocal arrangement on “I’m Every Woman” from the blockbuster hit film “The Body Guard”, also Movie Of The Year (1992), featuring Whitney Houston; “Tap” with Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr.; “A Smile Like Yours” with Greg Kinnear; Disney’s “Hercules”; James Bond 007 “License To Kil”; “Big Bully” with Rick Moranis and Tom Arnold; and “Ghostdad” with Bill Cosby.

World Stage for a European tour. Skyler performed with Sly in such venues as: The Montreux Jazz Festival; North Sea Jazz Festival; Cannes; Olympia, Paris; The Love Box Festival in London and the George Wallace Show, Las Vegas. Skyler has recorded and performed with the following Legendary Stars: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Stevie Wonder Patti Austin Ricky Minor Sting Al Jarreau Al Green Lou Rawls Oleta Adams Christina Aguillera Diana Ross Taylor Dane Jennifer Lopez Mariah Carey Tom Jones

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Celine Dion Quincy Jones Lionel Richie Ray Charles James Brown Paul Anka Chaka Khan Barbara Streisand Tina Arena Whitney Houston Aretha Franklin Pia Zadora Patti LaBelle The O’Jays

...and many more

From 2003-2007 Skyler also played a pivotal role in reintroducing Sly Stone back to the

His beautiful lyrics and vocal production

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can also be found on recordings by the following artists: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Al Jarreau The Commodors Patti Austin Tevin Campbell Eddie Murphy Cori Lerios Shane Morrison Lenny Williams … to name a few

In 1982 Skyler replaced Lionel Richie in The Commodores, touring 31 Countries. He performed live at The Kodak Theater, Hollywood for the Lou Rawls 25th Anniversary of The United Negro College with the following Gospel Artists: Ÿ Donnie McClurkin Ÿ Smokey Norful Ÿ Fred Hammond Ÿ Yolanda Adams Ÿ Shirley Caesar

Skyler's quest is to continue providing a platform for all entertainers to share their creative passion for the health of our planet. He invites you to share encouraging thoughts and lyrics that can inspire our fellow human beings around the globe to embrace and respect the environment through music for generations to come. If you need more information we invite you to visit www.SkylerJett.com

To listen to his moving and thought provoking interview visit www.Ivaradioplays.com

Skyler Jett is Founder and CEO of First Kiss Records, a new niche record company that provides music CD’s and insta-download songs on the internet for the wedding industry. First Kiss Records works with a number of marquee artists, producers and writers as well as up and coming new talent in the music industry. Skyler is deeply committed to the Environment and to bringing awareness of Green issues through his music and throughout the entertainment industry. In 2008, the moment Al Gore was presented the Nobel Peace Prize, Skyler was inspired to compose the beautiful and enlightening song that illustrates the state of our planet. The song is entitled "Think Green" and marches in tune with Barrack Obama's commitment to change. Our industry is prime for this new beginning. Thankfully there are many entertainment icon's involved in the Green Movement including Leigh Steinberg, the legendary sports and entertainment agent. Skyler's quest is to continue providing a

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Training For Music Industry Jobs The music industry is undoubtedly one of the sexiest fields in which to work, according to a recent survey by the editors of Time magazine. There are music industry jobs that require nearly any skill set that you can bring to the job, and the training required varies with each of the music industry jobs that may interest you. Here are some general guidelines for finding work in music industry jobs.

Berklee School for the Performing Arts offer training in many different aspects of the music industry. You can study music and performance law, accounting for the music industry, and business management for music companies as well as composition, performance and other music-specific jobs.

Join the band. Love Music. It's not a prerequisite for music industry jobs, but loving music of any kind is a definite step in the right direction. While loving music may not be important in a record company accountant's position, it's practically required for anyone who works with artists or in promotion.

One of the best training grounds for a career in orchestral music is your school or college band. If you're already beyond the school years, take advantage of county and city music societies to both train your ear and keep in the practice of playing with others. Music ministry jobs often require special certifications.

Check the qualifications for the job. In general, most jobs in the music industry require at least a two year college degree - with the exception of performers who can get by without a degree if they have talent. Expect that the more involved the job, the higher your level of education and/or experience will need to be. A record promoter may need to demonstrate networking skills or developed contacts in the local music scene, for instance, and a contracts lawyer will obviously require a law degree. Music teachers working for the schools will need to have a teaching license as well as the demonstrated ability to play an instrument.

The best training is on the job training. For positions like band manager, road work, publicists and promoters, the best training is through an internship or through your own work promoting and/or managing a band on your own. Some publicists and promoters come to the job from their own fanzines, or have developed a network of contacts in radio and advertising through their college or teen year extracurricular activities.

If you have a calling to a job in music ministry, you'll find that many churches and synagogues require that their full time music minister have pastoral training as well as musical training. The American Guild of Organists and the National Council of Pastoral Musicians offer professional certifications at a number of levels. Music therapists require a bachelor's degree in music therapy from one of the approved universities that teach music therapy. In addition to regular studies, the bachelors in music therapy requires 1200 hours of clinical practice. The requirements for training for music industry jobs are varied, but this is a brief overview of the training required for some of the major careers in the music industry.

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Training For Music Industry Jobs Music Jobs for Songwriters: A Staff Songwriter works for a record or media company and writes songs for the artists signed by the label. A Freelance Songwriter writes and markets his or her own songs. Your hours are your own, but you'll have to work a lot of them to get your songs heard. A Lyricist writes just the words to songs. He may team up with a composer, or be teamed up with one by a music production company. A Jingle Writer writes those catchy ads that you hear on the television and radio - you know, the ones that get stuck in your head for days. A jingle writer may not become a famous household name - but he or she will always find work.

Music Jobs in Publishing: A Music Publisher finds and acquires the copyrights to songs with the intent of licensing or selling them to record companies and musicians. A Copyright/Licensing Administrator ($20,000 $60,000) manages the licensing and copyrights for a music publishing company. A Music Editor ($20,000 - $60,000) works closely with the composer to document, organize and time cues for the musicians in a project. A Notesetter ($15,000 - $50,000) transcribes music from audio to the page.

Music Jobs in the Record Business An A&R Coordinator (artist and repertoire) finds talent for a record company to sign. His boss is the A&R Administrator, a position that includes planning budgets for artists, managing reps and coordinators and monitoring the expenses on production.

Public Relations music jobs range from assistant publicist to director of public relations. The PR department is responsible for getting the names of the artists on a record company label out in front of the public often. Pay ranges from nothing for an intern to three figures for highly experienced public relations managers. An Artist's Relations Representative is responsible for maintaining communication and cooperation between the record company and an artist or band. A Promotional staffer works with radio stations and video stations to get airplay for a label's records. Campus representatives are promotional agents - but they work directly to promote a record label's products to college students and music retailers. Working as a campus representative is a great way to get your foot in the door at a record label.

Music Jobs in Education A music teacher teaches music to classes from pre-school through college, with duties varying depending on the age of the classes. In the elementary grades, the music teacher may concentrate on teaching music appreciation and theory, with some teaching of instruments and performance theory. By high school, the job duties are more varied, and may include directing student performances and organizing and directing a band or choir. A Music Director or Supervisor is responsible for managing and setting policy for music instructors hired by the school department. Music Jobs in the Ministry may include part time work as an organist to full time work directing a professional choir and the entire music worship for a parish or citywide. industry jobs.

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