It is no secret that the Economy is still in Recession/ Depression mode, according to the 60% of Americans that took a poll approximately 1 year ago. Devastating events during the past 36 months have clearly shown – a ridiculous credit crunch, bank failures causing rising interest rates, stock market tumbling, thousands with lost jobs,homeless people sitting on the streets of Downtown Miami, and now a Health care burden. What is going on? While I didn’t exist in the time to witness and experience the Great Depression of the 1920’s, from all of my research and the news casts that I have seen and read about, many say today it feels like deja vu. Although many experts foresaw this struggling economy come again; It wasn’t stopped in time, and here we are again.      

On upside, did you know that ironically enough not everyone suffered during the Great Depression? In fact, there were more people that became Millionaires during the Great Depression than in any other time in American history. Possibilities that were not present during the 1920s suddenly became available for many people who seeked opportunity.      

An economic downturn according to some of the most wealthy and respected people such as Bill Walsh, Robert Kiyosake, and Donald Trump say that it is a good time to start a business. Start-up costs are much lower in a recession than in booming periods. Savvy Entrepreneurs edge their positions for when the economy improves. In the 1920s and 30s many of the poorly run businesses closed during the Depression and so the equipment could be bought for practically no cost, commercial rents were cheap and wages were low.       

It was these special individuals who saw the possibility that their dreams could become a reality. It was at this time that the “You can do it in the Great Depression, Entrepreneurs,” made the best of the crisis to provide a service, or a product, for new markets. In a Great Depression, this is when your most creativity should come into action.      

So who were these famous mavericks that made their money during  the Depression? Well, who doesn’t know the Great Colonel Sanders from Kentucky? He started serving fried chicken at his gas station. Can you believe that by 1937 due to such high demand, he had expanded to a 142 seat restaurant?      

One of my favorite millionaire names that I had no idea on… The two young electrical engineering graduates that started an electrical machine business in a rented garage during the 1930s. The well known Mr. Bill Hewlett and David Packard. They became business partners in 1939 and invested $538.      

Other well known companies that were bought at this time were John Deere, Reynolds Metals and Douglas Aircraft.      

Another huge opportunity back then was Real Estate of course. During the Great Depression years, demand was as low as  it is today. Visionary business people knew that real estate values would go up in the future and when they did they used the equity to leverage their business growth and expansions. The clever folks that were not caught up in the stock market turmoil in the 1920s, and saved their cash, were now in well positions to snatch bargain businesses and many became millionaires as a result.      

What I have been learning from my mentors and the successful business people I surround myself with is: When the economy starts to fail in your country, pay close attention to what the people are trending.      

Imagine all of the Social Media that we have revolving us… Myspace, Linked, YouTube, Facebook, Skype,Twitter, Texting, Blogs, and I can go on and on. Did you know that Facebook was launched February 4th. 2004, and in 6 years, Facebook has become the #1 Social Media site, with over 400,000,000 active membership users, bringing in a revenue of $300,000,000 ?       

In a suffering economy like ours, wouldn’t you like to have a piece of that revenue? Technology is expanding in a way so rapidly that now there are ways to use social media to make money. In the book, “Why We Want You to Be Rich,” Donald Trump speaking of  Kiyosake states, ”I remember Robert’s frustration at seeing so many things that were clear to him and not at all clear to other people. He said that the worse part was that people seemed to not want to hear about it! They prefer to remain ignorant, or at least unaware, rather than informed. We wondered, was it too much for people to handle?”      

I want to help people but sometimes I feel the same way as Mr. Kiyosake. I hear people complain about not having money, and saying they need a part time job, yet, when told about an opportunity, they don’t get it. Ironically, it is usually the same people that are on the Social Medias all day, playing games, and they can be making a Killing off the Internet instead; if they only looked outside the box to see the big picture and opportunity. Smart, savvy, friendly, lovable people that have a world of network, but choose to turn the other cheek. Sometimes from fear of the, “What if” notion, or fear of a scam. I can relate that feeling, but I took a leap of faith and made changes in my life too. I started to train my mind to be positive and think at a higher standard. All people have the potential to make Residual income right in the power of their finger tips… To work together and have fun making money. Great Depression? Recession? As Mr. Gary King would say, “Are you a part of the problem or the solution?” Don’t fear… Life is all what you make of it!      

I AM A SMART SHOPPER. I SAVE MONEY EVERY SINGLE TIME I SHOP ONLINE.       

I GET EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS, FREE SHIPPING ON MOST OCCASSIONS, AND GET DOUBLE CASBACK POINTS THAT I REDEEM FOR AMERICAN DOLLARS!!!       

BECAUSE I AM A CERTIFIED AFFILIATE WITH SHOPBEST, I MAKE MATCHING CASHBACK POINTS FROM EVERYONE IN MY NETWORK… IT DOESN’T MATTER WHERE IN THE WORLD THEY ARE.       

WITH THIS I AM BUILDING MY RESIDUAL INCOME! I WANT TO HELP EVERYONE THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX AND SECURE THEIR FUTURES TOO. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS TREND AND BUILD YOUR FUTURE INCOME. DOWNLOAD YOUR TOOLBAR TODAY!  I will help anyone who would like to take control.     

Author: Jeannie Gallor Sans aka ToolbarQueen  

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Shopping and Saving is something we all love to do everyday. And I am not referring to just shopping online or in a store, but in different aspects of our lives… We shop for opportunity, a better life, a way that can make ourselves a better person, a better mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, student, entrepreneur, etc. I know I am not the first nor the last that can relate in saying, “I have ambition, passion and vision, but only if I knew a way, or had a sign?” But no matter what, in this journey called life, we know, “I will succeed No Matter What It Takes.” What do you shop for?

I just returned from Las Vegas Nevada, where ShopBest launched their company at the Paris Hotel. I spent time with the Founders as well as with 100’s of other Members just like myself. We had amazing world renowned speakers such as: Gary King and Bill Walsh. We had the priviledge to learn the best from the best! I came home having met people of determination and helping hearts… New friends.

ShopBest: “Our Vision is to help others worldwide S.A.V.E. money and enrich their lives: Show other nations a brand new way to save money on the things they truly need. Allow other people to earn a great income regardless of geographic borders. Validate the many benefits of belonging to an international company and team that cares. Evaluate every important decision by how it can help build positive relationships worldwide.” 

With all this said, I take great pride in my decisions. Rough, bumpy roads behind me, but none the less I have found, “Solution,” “Hope,” “A Way.” Being laid off the first time during my maternity leave only a month after having my daughter, I knew… I knew that I had to do more  than just depend on a salary from Corporate America. He who I worked for until 10 pm sometimes, easily cut my paycheck with no thought, no remorse; knowing that I needed every dollar I worked for as  it was a source of income to provide for my home and two young children. I was forced to look for a new job just after Scarlett turned 1 month old. Forced to leave her so small with a babysitter, depriving us of our new bond. My plan was to be with her no less than three months like I was with my son Jaden in previous years. ”He” shattered that small dream.

This experience opened a new vision and light ahead of me. I chose to take charge of my life and stop letting people manipulate my fate… My self worth was too high and now it was time to unfold it. And, although I was forced to continue a 9 to 5 office job, I no longer left my path open for another manipulation… I prepared for the unexpected.  I slowly started working on on my talents and passions. One of them being Taekwondo, and meeting people of greater mindsets.

I look back at what I have gone through and smile… Just earlier this year in 2010, I was laid off once again. This time with no surprise as it is obvious with this economy, no is safe. A window of opportunity opened for me. I have gone from a Laid Off Mom to A Toolbar Queen.

ShopBest has the solution that can help any person with any type of hat… Any dream. Your dreams can become a reality… It can all start with a simple Toolbar.

You can simply begin by Saving Smart… Earning Smart… Shopping Smart

My life has changed in countless ways and my duty to you is to share this with the world. I ask you to please feel free to reach out, leave comments, and/or send me an email. Take fate into your hands and say where you go from here.

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Don’t waste anymore time! This one is your college fund, retirement, your dreams come true!

 Author: Jeannie Gallor Sans aka ToolbarQueen

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Why wait for an economic crisis to affect your bank account? Why spend more money when you can save by just making the most minute shift in the way you do it… Face it, you will always be forced to shop. Why not become a Smart Shopper? Why not now?

Everyday more and more people are finding me and asking me if I can assist them in finding ways to SAVE, EARN, SHOP SMART… This is the biggest pleasure for me.

Have you ever heard the saying, “When one door closes, two more open?” I am a true believer as long as you answer the door and ask who it is. This Toolbar is HUGE! 

It does not harm your computer in any way. No Virus, Pop-ups, Malware, etc. On the contrary… it is a Gift! DSRTeam, thank you my friends for always mentoring and helping us ”Think and Grow Rich“.

Don’t waste anymore time. To Save Money, Click on Install it and forget it if that’s is all you want to do. Shop when you shop, use the search engine when you use the search engine… Watch your cashback points keep growing. Your cashback points are your saving dollars that you will redeem.

Need a job? Need extra income? Residual Income? Start by clicking  

Biggie said it Best, “Sky’s The Limit.”

Latest testimony: Download your toolbar… Click on ShopNow. Through there click on Walmart.com… Uh haha! You can go food shopping and pick a store you would like to pick your groceries from whatever walmart you want… And earn your Cashback points.

Become Affiliated? Make the cashback points someone else buys from the walmart site too.

Talk to you from Las Vegas.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Smart Shoppers! I Have a Give Away Today!

Let me share with you a recent story on the Power of this Phenomenal Shopping Toolbar, and how you too can be a smart shopper. There are so many ways to be a smart shopper. Late last week I received a 30% Off Coupon in the mail. Ann Taylor Loft is one of my favorite stores to shop at. They have petite sizes for me as well as high quality materials that will last for a long time. I took advantage one evening that I was in a shopping center that had an Ann Taylor Loft store, and decided to stop and see what they had… Always knowing I will most likely be buying it online, but I couldn’t resist because I Love to Shop!

They have a beautiful line this season… Very Springy for the office as well as casual dress. That is me now… No more office gear. I grabbed a few things, tried them on and decided to go to the register to checkout… Not smart shopping… I did not really plan to buy it there and then, I was actually hoping to find one of their sale sweaters in a petite size, but I went with the flow to compare the in-store experience.

Ironically enough, the two young ladies were not too helpful. They advised that the coupon I showed them would not be valid until that Saturday and that they would give me 15% off instead. “Okay,” I said. “I usually shop online anyway, so I will wait two days to make my purchase. I would really like to receive my complete 30% off discount as well as my Double Ann Taylor points.” I was amused when they suddenly changed their tones to try convincing me that I would not find the sale items I had found in their store online. And that the shoes were exclusive and would definitely not be online… And that I should take advantage of the offer while they still had my size. The shoes cost $98.00.

The following morning, I got online with my 30% coupon at hand. It wouldn’t hurt me to try and see if the promotional code would work. And boy, did it work?!!! The original price for all 8 of my items would have summed up to a total of $ $441.50.

Not only did I pay the 30% discounted prices for my items online to total $292.23, but in addition to that I received Double points on my Ann Taylor Loft credit card…. And, they mailed me 15 Savings cards. I have 15 cards that I want to give away to you smart shoppers. They are valid between the dates March 15-27, 2010. You can enter the Promo code to save $25 on your next online purchase of $5o or more. What a gift!!! I paid $68.60 for the shoes online before all  my perks…

My friends, that was all online promo codes and sale shopping. Do you know that in addition to my $149.27 savings, as a Certified Affiliate, I received “DOUBLE CASHBACK POINTS” through my ShopBest Toolbar. As a Free toolbar member that would be 1,168 points. As a Certified Affiliate, I earned 2,336 Points for that one purchase. Isn’t that amazing?!!!

Download your Free Cashback Shopping Membership & I will send you a $25 off your next Ann Taylor Loft purchase.

Talk about Saving Smart… Earning Smart… Shopping Smart

The cashback method has exploded in the past couple of years. Earning rewards points that can be converted to cash.   What a concept! I have seen cashback point programs spread like wildfire… CVS, BabiesRUs, NewYork & Company, and credit cards galore… Buy gas, have dinner, skymiles… The list keeps growing by the day. 

My favorite Cashback system in addition to the accumulation of points on my credit cards, is this ground breaking Free Shopping Toolbar. Imagine downloading a Free Toolbar that sits in your internet browser when you hit one of the 3,000+ websites from different Global markets, the toolbar will inform you what kind of rewards you earn. Just like this.

How does the shopbest toolbar work?  The company has made the effort to contract with all of the 1,800+ online retailers to enroll in an affiliate program, or other method of rewards program.  The toolbar tracks all of this information in the database and provides the end user, you, a simple – automated method to earn rewards points.  Because money is being paid by the store rewards program to then end user, there is no adware, pop-ups, or other annoying widgets that are hidden in the toolbar.

You have additional options to save and earn with ShopBest. We have  only discussed the toolbar briefly and showed you how by installing the free toolbar you can earn points that convert into cash. But, what if you want to earn more points?  ShopBest offers its users an affiliate program that allows the user to share the toolbar with others… Globally.  When a toolbar is downloaded and installed, you earn points.  Depending on what type of affiliate you are, you can also earn matching points on all of that users purchases.

With time and sharing, you could build a nice part time income, or use the points you get from the people you refer to pay for your own shopping.  You also have the option to just download the free toolbar and begin saving on your own purchases today.  For more information about ShopBest and the toolbar, please feel free to contact me. You can also click on one the links.

 Smart shopping usually requires you to establish a monthly purchasing budget, which will help you avoid overspending. Yet, despite efforts to keep groceries and miscellaneous shopping within a certain dollar amount, people have a tendency of  spending more than necessary. When it comes to Smart Shopping consider the following tips for smart shopping and staying within an allotted budget.

• Plan Spending – Shopping with a list in-hand is great for staying within budget. Prior to leaving the house, jot down the items you intend to buy. Once you arrive at the store, only purchase items on the list. Avoid splurging or impulse buying. On average, this can increase the grocery bill by $20 – $50.

• Beware of Clearance Sales– Even though storewide sales and clearances offer great deals on merchandise, sales may also prompt over-spending. Some shoppers cannot pass on a good sale. Notice: Stores have sales practically every other weekend… You are not losing by not purchasing at a Sale price. You are smart shopping just by not  buying anything at all! If you begin a habit of shopping every single sale, you will spend a ton of money on frivolous or unnecessary items.

• Buy Generic– Buying generic grocery items is perfect for saving a few extra bucks. Some buyers believe that name brand is better. Yet, this is not always the case. For the most part, both products are quality. The only difference is that shoppers pay more for a brand name product. Accept the challenge of buying all generic products on your next grocery shopping trip, and compare the bill to previous grocery bills.

• Shop Discount Stores– Some shoppers attach a negative stigma to secondhand shopping. Before discounting the ideal of buying merchandise from a consignment shop or thrift shop, browse the selections available. In some cases, you may find a nice buy with the original price tag still attached. Yard sales and flea markets may also offer great deals on household items, electronics, etc. You would be amazed at what you will find at such a low cost while someone may just be spending a fortune somewhere else.

Retailers already expect to be dealing with an increasingly experienced population of online shoppers. “The online retail environment is maturing, and online buyers have become more savvy about finding free shipping, tax free stores and deeper discounts. This is how my curiosity hit me. What is really happening in the e-commerce shopping world? I love to shop! Reality now… In the past few years, some have had to think twice before spending one dollar!

SAVE SMART… EARN SMART… SHOP SMART