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By Karim Pearson So, earlier this week, I watched the movie “An Inconvenient Truth”. That’s the one where Al Gore travels the world giving his presentation on global warming. Now, politics aside, the movie gave me a hands-on lesson about the power of commitment, and in this article, Im going to show you how you can use this power to get your customers to commit to the sale… You’ve probably heard of the commitment and consistency principle. Dr. Robert Cialdini explores it in his classic book, “Influence”. Simply put, the principle says that when we take a stand on something, we’re under tremendous psychological pressure to behave in a manner consistent with that stand. So what does that have to do with Al Gore, you ask? Well, I’ve never been very environmentally conscious. I mean, I used to watch that “Captain Planet” cartoon back when I was a kid, but I digress… After seeing the movie though, I found myself thinking “Wow, I wonder what I can do to help solve the problem.” More importantly, my roomate provided everyone in the house with re-usable shopping bags so that we didn’t have to use plastic ones all the time. Not much, but hey, it was a start. So fast-forward to a few days later. I check my e-mail and my friends sent me a message with a link to a petition from Al Gore to Congress to reduce greenhouse gases. Now, normally something like that would end up in the “oh, that’s really nice, maybe later” folder in my e-mail, never to be seen again. BUT, because I’d taken an action earlier in the week, even a SMALL one like cutting down on plastic bags, I was psychologically compelled to stay consistent. So I clicked on the link and signed the petition (even though the deadline to sign had already passed). So what does this have to do with getting customers to buy, you ask? A lot, actually. Because of the commitment and consistency principle, when you get customers to commit or take a stand, they’re psychologically COMPELLED to stay consistent with that action (by buying your product, for example). And here are two things you can do right away to get your customers to commit to the sale. 1. Ask more open-ended questions. Youve probably heard that the best salespeople ask great questions. But did you know that the more you get your customer to talk about their needs, the more they commit to having a need to be filled (by your product, maybe)? 2. Get them writing. Getting someone to write something down can be a powerful way of getting someone to take a stand. This is why some companies hold contests asking their customers to submit 10 Reasons Why I Like X-Product essays. The contest winner gets a neat prize, and the company gets a bunch of customers whove committed to liking their product! So, there you have it the power of commitment. If you’re not taking advantage of this powerful principle in your marketing efforts, start today! You’ll be glad you did. Karim Pearson is a copywriter and internet marketer based in New York City.Did you know that the word because might be costing you customers? Find out how at http://www.firstclasswriting.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Karim_Pearson http://EzineArticles.com/?Customer-Psychology-Tips—Getting-Your-Customers-To-Commit-To-The-Sale&id=504239 drug test ambien 20mg ambien ambien price boards chongqed ambien date rape

By Bruce Burnett The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flowr. William Cowper If the idea of eating flowers strikes you as fanciful or faintly ridiculous, how do you feel about broccoli? Or asparagus? These common vegetables are, in fact, immature flowers. And when you leave your broccoli in the garden too long and it develops yellow flowers, it is indeed still edible. The flowers of most herbs are edible, usually imparting a similar, but milder flavour than the herb itself. Steady favourites include sage (especially pineapple sage) hyssop, basil, borage, chamomile, dill, fennel, chives, oregano, lavender, marjoram, mustard, clover, linden, rosemary, scented geraniums, thyme, sweet woodruff and winter savory. One of the most enduringly popular edible flowers, calendula, or pot marigold, is in fact an herb. Probably the top six edible flowers, the ones that appear most often as garnishes in high-end restaurants are: nasturtiums, roses, calendula, violets, Johnny-jump-ups (known by herbalists as heartsease or viola tricolor) and squash blossoms (usually from the zucchini). However, there are countless others, too many to list here. Some of your favourite flowers you might be surprised to learn are edible, including: tulips, lilacs, daylilies (popular in Chinese hot & sour soup), the English or wild daisy, carnations and chrysanthemums. The flowers of many fruits and vegetables add colour and nutrition to many a meal. Apples blossoms and the flower of the runner bean are prime examples. Albeit, and this cannot be emphasised strongly enough, many flowers are poisonous or toxic and unless it has been reliably documented as edible by its botanical name, do not eat it! Also, do not eat flowers from a florists shop or garden centre. Only eat flowers grown in a totally organic garden. Plants will absorb herbicides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers from the soil. Other edible flower caveats: If you suffer from hay fever, asthma or allergies, be wary of eating edible flowers. They could trigger a reaction. If wild-crafting edible flowers, be absolutely certain that you have correctly identified the species. And dont pick flowers from the side of the road. They will be contaminated by car exhaust. Remove the pistils, stamens and sepals from the flower and the bitter white area at the base of the petal. Check carefully for any insect hitchhikers. Wash the flowers carefully in cool water and drain them on clean cotton or paper towels. Its probably best to grow your own edible flowers. Sourcing them at retail can be a challenge, although some of the natural and organic stores now carry them on a seasonal basis. The most common use of edible flowers, just like parsley, is as a garnish. This is a waste. Edible flowers offer a wealth of taste including sweet, spicy, floral, minty and citrus. Salads are the usual beneficiary of edible flowers, but they can be creatively used in cooking also. Try adding borage or calendula flowers to cooked rice or violets to an omelette. Deep-fired sage blossoms are a popular side dish. Here are a three very simple recipes using common edible flowers: Blend chopped nasturtium petals with cream cheese or butter and spread on very thin slices of dark pumpernickel bread for savory appetizers or snacks. Honeysuckle Strawberry Sorbet: Use only the Lonicera japonica species of honeysuckle. Cut the pistils and stamens from half a cup of honeysuckle flowers. Blend these with three cups of strawberries, hulled and halved, in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth and then pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze. Johnny Fruit Salad: Peel, section and cut two oranges into bite-sized pieces; add one medium bunch of green, seedless grapes; two cups of strawberries, hulled and halved; one apple, peeled, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces, two kiwi fruits, peeled and thinly sliced. Mix the fruit in a non-reactive bowl (preferably glass) and refrigerate for two hours. Serve in four individual bowls, garnished with five Johnny-jump-up flowers in each bowl. Similar to herbs, many edible flowers have medicinal qualities. Nasturtiums, native to South America, were a time-honoured Andean remedy for wounds and chest infections, being a powerful antibiotic. Honeysuckle flowers are antispasmodic and were traditionally used to relieve coughs. Honeysuckle is also one of the Bach Flower Remedies and is believed to counter feelings of nostalgia and homesickness. Johnny-jump-ups are a purifying herb and are used for skin conditions such as eczema. 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By Craiger Perry After an automobile accident, usually the first and most immediate need is repairing your vehicle. In today’s society, a damaged or undrivable vehicle can have serious financial impact, not to mention the extreme inconvenience. You may already have first-hand experience at how difficult it is to try and settle on a fair value amount for your property damage with the insurance company. An adjustor is not your friendly insurance agent. You and the adjustor have conflicting goals: you want full and fair recovery and they want to pay you as little as possible. Follow these steps in efficiently and effectively handling your property damage: 1. Set up your insurance claim. Contact your own insurance company immediately. If you have collision coverage, let them handle the property damage for you. You will pay out of your own pocket for the deductible, but at least your car will be fixed in the shortest time possible. Your insurance company will collect the deductible from the party at fault, so you will eventually be repaid. If you do not have collision coverage (be sure to add this to your future insurance policy), contact the at-fault partys insurance company (see the drivers exchange card or police report for information). Notify them in writing if necessary. You must continually remind them to follow through and inspect the vehicle. 2. Document the damage. Take pictures. Look for hidden damage underneath the vehicle. Videotape the damage. Have an independent appraiser out to inspect the vehicle (let your attorney refer you to someone). 3. Cooperate with the adjustor(s). Do not talk to the adjustor for the party at fault about how the accident happened unless you have your attorney present (if you have one). However, allow them to come out and inspect the vehicle as soon as possible. Cooperating with both insurance companies is critical or you risk the chance of losing coverage. Have your attorney present any time anyone asks you to describe the accident. 4. Question their appraisal. Drive or tow your car to another shop (or two) to have the damage evaluated. Rarely are two appraisals identical. 5. If your car is totaled, know what your car is worth. You are entitled to compensation for the “fair market value” of your car. Insurance companies are very sophisticated at determining the lowest possible value for your car. Contact several car dealerships and want ads for cars similar to yours to determine whether the values they are using are accurate. 6. Don’t forget tax, license, and registration. If your car was totaled, you are also entitled to reimbursement for sales tax, registration, and licensing fees. 7. Remember the rental car. In many instances, an attorney can help you obtain a rental vehicle (on a lien basis) during the time your claim is being evaluated and your vehicle inspected. It is very important to keep rental car usage to an absolute minimum in order to maximize your recovery. Craig K. Perry is a licensed attorney who has practiced law in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1989. He began his career as an insurance defense attorney, but quickly switched over to representing accident victims. He has represented thousands of accident victims and collected millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. He has taught college courses, litigated cases in court, and handled a variety of different types of cases. You can find out more about him by going to his his website at www.craigperry.com or his blog at craigperry.blogspot.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Craiger_Perry http://EzineArticles.com/?Repairing-Your-Vehicle-From-an-Auto-Accident&id=285714 90 ambien pill discount zolpidem ambien fedex delivery zolpidem on linehtml side effects ambien

By Peter Geisheker Behind every successful product or service is a well-researched marketing plan. A marketing plan guides a company step-by-step how to market its product or service to a specific target market and it helps a company remain focused on its marketing objectives. The Marketing Plan defines all of the components of your marketing strategy. You will address the details of your market analysis, sales, advertising, and public relations campaigns. The Plan should also integrate traditional (offline) programs with new media (online) strategies. Topics discussed in a Small Business Marketing Plan include: 1. Market Research Collect, organize, and write down data about the market that is currently buying the product(s) or service(s) you will sell. (From now on we’ll refer to your products or services as “product.”) Some areas to consider: * Market dynamics, patterns including seasonality * Customers-demographics, market segment, target markets, needs, buying decisions * Product-what’s out there now, what’s the competition offering * Current sales in the industry * Benchmarks in the industry * Suppliers-vendors that you will need to rely on * Target Market-Find niche or target markets for your product and describe them 2. Product Describe your product. How does your product relate to the market? What does your market need, what do they currently use, what do they need above and beyond current use? 3. Competition Describe your competition. Develop your “unique selling proposition.” What makes you stand apart from your competition? What is your competition doing about branding and positioning? 4. Mission Statement Write a few sentences that state: * “Key market” - who you’re selling to * “Contribution” - what you’re selling * “Distinction” - your unique selling proposition 5. Marketing Strategies Write down the marketing and promotion strategies that you want to use or at least consider using. Strategies to consider include: * Networking-Go where your market is, Chamber of Commerce, BNI, etc. * Direct marketing-Sales letters, brochures, postcards, flyers, etc. * Advertising-Print media, directories, billboards, yellow pages, radio, TV * Training programs-Seminars that you give to increase awareness * Write articles, give advice, become known as an expert * Direct/personal selling * Publicity/press releases * Trade shows * Web site marketing (pay per click, search engine optimization) * Referral programs * Co-marketing with businesses that share your target market * Barter 6. Pricing, Positioning and Branding From the information collected, establish strategies for determining the price of your product, where your product will be positioned in the market and how you will achieve brand awareness. 7. Budget Budget your dollars. What strategies can you afford? How much can you afford to spend per month? 8. Marketing Goals Establish quantifiable marketing goals. This means goals that you can turn into numbers. For instance, your goal might be to gain at least 10 new clients each month or to generate 100 leads per month. 9. Monitor Your Results Test and analyze. Identify the strategies that are working. * Survey customers * Track sales, leads, visitors to your web site, percent of sales to impressions * Determine which marketing strategies are producing the most customers and which are producing the least customers * Measure Return on Investment per each marketing activity Peter Geisheker is the CEO of The Geisheker Group Marketing Firm. Peter develops and implements strategic marketing programs for small businesses. For a free marketing plan ebook, please visit http://www.geisheker.com. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_Geisheker http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Write-a-Marketing-Plan&id=441289 ambien blood pressure ambien breast feeding buy zolpidem tartrate online ambien persistant vegetative state

By Hilary Basile According to Conde Nast Bridal Infobank, wedding flowers cost, on average, $1,100. Is this cost not sounding too rosy? Try these money saving tips when selecting your wedding flowers: Some brides purchase two identical bouquets one to toss and one to preserve as a keepsake. Unless you plan on preserving the bouquet, purchase one. Or, consider purchasing one, removing one flower from it to toss then preserving the rest of it. Be sure to choose flowers that are in season and grown locally. It will be cheaper if the flowers are easily available to the florist (and find a flower wholesaler!). An even less expensive option is silk flowers which could be used for centerpieces, decorations or large altar arrangements. Some florists and garden centers even rent plants. Decorate with greenery. Use greenery such as trees and garlands of ivy to fill large areas. It can give a dramatic impact for relatively little more money. Small trees can usually be rented. Have a garden wedding. Consider having the ceremony and/or the reception in a beautiful garden, surrounded by natural flowers. Share floral costs with another bride. Find out if there will be another wedding at your church or synagogue on the same day. Possibly you can arrange to share the cost of floral decorations. Don’t plan your wedding to be held near a holiday. Flower prices escalate dramatically around Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Planning your wedding around Christmas, on the other hand, might save you some money because many receptions will already be decorated for the holiday season. Consider a smaller bridal party. Smaller wedding parties require fewer bouquets. Or, make smaller bouquets. Balloons can be an inexpensive way of adding color to a reception site. Ask your florist ahead of time how the wedding flowers can be used for both ceremony and reception sites. This way, they’re not just used for one hour. Ask your florist if he/she would be willing to transport the wedding flowers from the reception site to the ceremony. If they are not willing to include this in the price, ask a friend to transport them and place them appropriately at the reception site. Don’t over-decorate. Put your most expensive floral arrangements where you want to make the biggest impression or where they will be seen the most. Do it yourself! There are many online resources for learning how to make topiary centerpieces. Use these tips to save money on your wedding flowers. Perhaps you could allocate savings towards another lifelong memory your honeymoon! Hilary Basile is a writer for http://www.myguidesusa.com. At MyGuidesUSA.com, you will find valuable tips and resources for handling lifes major events. Whether youre planning a wedding, buying your first home, anxiously awaiting the birth of a child, contending with a divorce, searching for a new job, or planning for your retirement, youll find answers to your questions at MyGuidesUSA.com. Find wedding planning tips and resources at http://www.myguidesusa.com/weddings Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Hilary_Basile http://EzineArticles.com/?Wedding-Flowers—The-Cost-of-the-Florist-May-Not-be-Too-Rosy&id=515240 buying ambien online ambien drugstorecom ambien adverse events ambien blog

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By Kevin Donlin You can learn a lot about how to do something right by first learning what NOT to do. Take resumes, for example. I review about 200-300 a month, and most have at least 2-3 mistakes. Yet, all those hundreds of mistakes can be grouped into just a handful of categories, which you would do well to avoid. Read on and learn how to write a better resume by avoiding the mistakes of others, some of them unintentionally hilarious … Mistake #1: “Golden Retriever Syndrome” Never talk about yourself in terms that could also describe a hunting dog, like the following language, which appears in far too many resumes I see: “Hard-working, self-motivated and dependable individual.” Tired phrases like that mean nothing to employers, because they could apply to almost anyone … or almost anyone’s dog. Instead, dump the empty assertions and back up the claims in your resume with facts, like this: “Proven sales skills. Ranked in top 3 among 78 reps for 5 straight years, exceeding sales quotas for 18 of 20 quarters.” See the difference? Mistake #2: A Verbal Jungle To improve your resume (or anything you write), read it out loud. Since writing is just words on paper, reading it aloud will help you write as you would speak. Here’s an example of language so dense, you’ll need a machete to find any meaning: “Directed assembly of elements from business units in engineering, development, program management, distribution, and legal to effect market research, proposal responses, and contract management into comprehensive, virtual, successful teams …” After reading that three times, I’m still baffled. Worse, do you think employers have time to read a resume three times to figure it out? No. As a result, that job seeker is still looking for work, I’ll wager. Solution: read your resume out loud before sending it out. If you find yourself gasping for breath halfway through a sentence, stick a period or dash in there and break it in two. And if anything you write sounds less than 100% clear when you read it aloud, revise until it would make sense to your mother. Doing so will ensure that your resume resonates with readers at all levels, from HR managers to your future boss. Mistake #3: Negative Nuance Just one stray word can derail a whole sentence. You know that. But in a resume, the wrong choice of words can brand you as unprofessional or careless in the eyes of employers. Here’s an example of resume wording that gives off the wrong nuance, even though the facts are clear enough: “Spearheaded use of resources in Vietnam in spite of resistance from senior management …” I don’t know about you, but “Spearheaded,” “Vietnam” and “resistance” in the same sentence make me think of a John Wayne movie. Which detracts from what the job seeker is trying to say. Before sending your resume to employers, send it to at least 2-3 friends whose judgment you trust. Ask them to read it for grammar and punctuation, but also for unintended meanings. Revise as needed. Mistake #4: Jumbles of Jargon Some resumes pile on the buzzwords in a vain effort to impress. Like this: “New-media pioneer working with technical and business professionals to create new ways of presenting content and impactful tools for producing content and organizing workflow.” We’ll pass on “impactful” for now — what does a “new-media pioneer” do, exactly? I’ve got a picture in my head of covered wagons and HD-TV, but I don’t think that’s right …. Again, you can nip most crud in the bud by reading your resume out loud and then sending it to a friend for honest input. Because friends don’t let friends embarrass themselves. Here’s hoping that exposing these 4 common resume gaffes will help you avoid them! Kevin Donlin is President of Guaranteed Resumes. Since 1996, he and his team have provided resumes, cover letters and online job-search assistance to clients in all 50 states and 23 countries. Kevin has been interviewed by USA Today, CBS MarketWatch, The Wall Street Journal’s National Business Employment Weekly, CBS Radio, and many others. As a reader of this publication, you’re eligible for a special offer. Get your Free Job Search Kit ($25.00 value) at the Guaranteed Resumes Web site - http://www.gresumes.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kevin_Donlin http://EzineArticles.com/?How-NOT-to-Write-a-Resume&id=11051 free ambien cr overdose of ambien kill you ambien prescription what does lorazepam look like

By Michael Bustamante The practice of acupuncture is now recognized by the medical establishment as a valid healing art, and aspiring acupuncturists are turning to good acupuncture schools to build their professional skills. Interested students will find numerous acupuncture colleges in the U.S. and Canada eager to impart the knowledge and experience necessary for success in this exciting profession. Oriental medicine serves populations in huge numbers around the world, and acupuncture has been among the well-respected Oriental healing methods for many thousands of years. Oriental medicine moved into the United States in the mid 20th century and has continued to grow in importance quite steadily. As the practice of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine expands throughout the Western world, there is a greater need for qualified and experienced acupuncturists. Oriental medicine and acupuncture schools teach the healing art of needling to induce relaxation and promote healing. Students learn to identify key points of the body and learn proper acupuncture techniques. They receive hands-on experience in acupuncture through observation in classrooms and practice in clinical settings under the supervision of professionals to build their needling skills. Courses of study in acupuncture can be comprehensive and may include theoretical and practical issues that may arise in acupuncture therapy practice. Students study the varying forms of acupuncture in classes that cover uses and practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Students in acupuncture schools may be exposed to herbal medicine, acupressure, reflexology, moxibustion, chiropractics, massage therapy, and much, much more. Classes might also include western medicine subjects of anatomy, biosciences, and medical terminology. Students may be required to study nutrition and may be exposed to various kinds of medical research in some acupuncture schools. Courses in acupuncture require approximately three years of study. Following completion, graduates are prepared to practice the ancient Chinese healing techniques of needling to treat conditions and illness. Typical clients may suffer from allergies, occupational stress, emphysema, gastrointestinal stress, arthritis, headaches, depression, and hypertension as well as other troubling conditions that can be relieved through acupuncture. Entry-level practitioners with degrees from acupuncture schools may earn $40,000 or more annually. Experience and time in this practice can double and triple those earnings. To learn more about Acupuncture Schools and additional learning programs, search our site for more in-depth information and resources. DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW and may or may not reflect specific practices, courses and/or services associated with ANY ONE particular school(s) that is or is not advertised on SchoolsGalore.com. Copyright 2006 - All Rights ReservedMichael Bustamante, in association with Media Positive Communications, Inc. for SchoolsGalore.com Notice to Publishers: Please feel free to use this article in your Ezine or on your Website; however, ALL links must remain intact and active. Michael Bustamante is a staff writer for Media Positive Communications, Inc. Find Acupuncture and Massage Therapy Schools, as well as Chiropractic Schools, Colleges, Universities, Vocational Schools and Natural Healing Schools at SchoolsGalore.com, your educational resource to locate schools. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Bustamante http://EzineArticles.com/?Acupuncture-Schools-Build-Professional-Skills&id=385373 sleep patterns2c ambien ambien free xanax and ambien zolpidem online

By Paul Eckert CHECK CASHING THE FUTURE IS NOW In our industry, the question that is constantly being asked is What is the future for this business? Its a question that rarely gets a definitive answer. I have come to appreciate the unlimited potential that it has. I have also realized that there are some stumbling blocks that must be overcome if this potential is to be realized. When I began as a chief executive for the alternative financial services market, the industry had a very different outlook than most service-based companies. There was a prevailing attitude that you did not have to advertise and that good customer service was not as important as in other retail settings. I immediately took issue with those assumptions as our business is no different than any other service-based retail business. The same rules apply, even though many still disagree with that premise. Some, on the other hand, are seeing the need for professional looking locations, professional looking employees and a wider range of products and services. They also understand the need to market through a variety of advertising vehicles, including TV and radio, along with print. What once seemed out of the norm is now being more readily accepted as vitally necessary for growth. Many operators are going beyond advertising and are understanding and embracing the concept and value of branding. Yet many do not, and this is where the slippery slope begins. As long as the vast majority of check cashers cling to the old ways of doing business, the industry will be unable to reinvent itself and transition to true alternative financial service centers. As long as operators continue to provide services that diminish their location to a sundry shop, they will continue on a downward slide. It is clear that universal change is needed. FISCA, the industrys trade association, is beginning to see the need for these changes. But what they cant do is mandate, implement and execute the needed changes that individual operators must make. And thats a big problem. As long as the majority of check cashers refuse to transition their outlets into true financial service centers, the industry will never progress or even feel good about itself. At the FISCA convention a few years ago, a member of the associations executive board told the general session that he did not feel comfortable telling his neighbors and associates what he did for a living! Here is someone at the cutting edge of the industry and hes embarrassed to talk about it in his neighborhood. Just why is that? It is because for every operator who has a professional looking facility, well-trained and professionally attired employees, and who is marketing his services, there are 50 who do not! Even worse, they are not even making an attempt to make the necessary changes. Change is very hard. So many in this industry have done the same things for so long and have been so financially successful that they do not see the need. But how can we expect others to respect and understand what we do if we dont respect ourselves? There is a clear and present danger if the majority clings to the status quo. The next generation of customers is going to demand better service, better facilities and more products and options. It is a fact that innovations in products are being developed daily, and people will want those new technologies. At the same time, market forces are developing that will transition the industry the same way Blockbuster transformed the video rental industry. The sea of change is upon us. The professional branded player will be the dominate force in the market place, forcing the small independents to align themselves with the professional operators or sell their centers to them. Financial service centers must raise the bar and provide service, convenience and affordability in a better package. There is no middle ground. There is no place for the old way of thinking and operating. So it is clear that our future is now. We cannot wait and let circumstances dictate which direction to go. The industry must do more than just pay lip service to the changes needed. The old adage that talk is cheap is never truer than in this situation status quo is not status quo. If some in the industry do not take the universal leap to be a full provider of financial services, or join or sell to organizations that do, embracing all that it entails, they will go the way of the dinosaur. Paul Eckert is President and Founder of Family Financial Centers LLC. From April 2000 to May 2003 Mr. Eckert served as President of United Financial Services Group in Philadelphia. Prior to that he served as President of Task Development Corporation, a consulting firm located in Doylestown, PA, and as Regional Manager for the Eastern Division of Midas International Corporation where he was responsible for the performance of over 300 Midas outlets and the growth of franchises in the Northeastern U.S. Other positions included Vice President of Operations for Sparks Computerized Car Care and Regional Manager of Speedy Muffler King. Mr. Eckert is a member of the International Franchise Association Franchise Relations Committee. 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