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How To Choose The Right Network Marketing Opportunity

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How To Choose The Right Network Marketing Opportunity

By Carol Lynn

Don't Despair!

Here are a few key things to consider when selecting a network marketing company to partner with:

1. The product or service being offered - Is it unique and/or patented or have other companies already cornered the market?

2. Is the product consumable? – It’s difficult to sustain a customer base when the product is not consumable. Jewelry and art are two good examples of this. After a while a customer simply does not need to purchase anymore of these items. That is why the health and wellness industry is booming. The products are consumed and need to be replenished, usually on a monthly basis.

3. Timing – Is the company still in the growth or momentum phase? For example, although great companies, you wouldn’t want to join Amway or Herbalife now. They have already peaked in terms of saturation of distributors in the marketplace.

4. Compensation Plan – It is a business after all, so you have to choose a company with a great compensation plan to meet your needs and goals.

5. Training and Support – Does the company you’re considering offer free training and upline support? The culture of the company you partner with plays a very important role in the success of its distributors.

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Have a prosperous day!

Carol Lynn, Entrepreneur &
Multiple Streams of Income Strategist

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The Return of The Jazz Collective Revisits Jamaica and Southeast Queens Jazz Kings

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By Kamau Austin

St. Albans New York - Jackson Room, a local venue for jazz, and the Ed Jackson quartet, a highly regarded local jazz group, is again acting on their mission statement: to "bring world class jazz back to our community." Jackson Room, is quickly becoming the go to place for jazz in this home for jazz greats. Ed Jackson, the group leader and alto sax musician extraordinaire, is also a successful entrepreneur. He started Jackson Room, as a community outlet to also occasionally showcase premier jazz acts and groups.

Ed Jackson, Club Owner, Leads Jackson Room and the Ed Jackson Quartet

I was there for the 5th year anniversary. It was really a blast celebrating the 5th Year Anniversary of Jackson Room, with their avid supporters last performance. Akiko Tsuruga was mesmerizing on organ, Fuku Tainaka was riveting on drums, and Marcus McLaurine's son made a memorable 1st performance at Jackson Room filling in for his dad who was under the weather.

According to Club Owner and band leader Ed Jackson, "The 5 Year Anniversary of the Jackson Room is truly a milestone to pause and reflect on my deepest appreciation to our Jackson Room supporters. Jackson Room patrons are the best!"

Jackson is however even more lit and invigorated. He states "I am ready to embark upon another 5 great years at Jackson Room." Without skipping a beat he is ready to have another outstanding show scheduled for you featuring the awe inspiring play of Rasheed Howard, and the extremely talented artistry of the Jazz Collective, live at the Jackson Room.

The Amazing Rasheed Howard Plays Trumpet and Flugelhorn Simultaneously

Chimes in Jackson, "we will be performing all original music in this 2nd appearance before the Jackson Room audience with a special tribute to the "Kings of Queens - Masters of Jazz Music!" If you haven't seen Rasheed Howard, he is the dexterous phenom who plays both the trumpet and flugelhorn at the same time! He and the other members of the Jazz Collective, will perform true to the mission of Jackson Room - to bring world class jazz back to our community.

What is the Kings of Queens About?

This section of Queens, that Jackson Room calls home, has also been the home at one time or another, to jazz legends like Count Basie, Fats Waller, Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Illinois Jacquet, and Mercer Ellington, and many more. Queens in general has a rich tradition of Jazz legends who have resided here. The title alludes to giving tribute to the Kings of Jazz who hail from Queens.

You won't want to miss this last performance of the Summer. So why don't you RSVP for the performance now? Just Click Here

Your cadre of talented artists performing for your viewing pleasure will be:

Rasheed Howard - Trumpet and Flugelhorn

Reggie Woods - Tenor Sax

Emiko Hayashi - Piano

Nate Brown - Bass

Dr. Dave Picton - Drums and...

...Ed Jackson - Sax

Come on out and experience this Return Of the Jazz Collective - Live At the Jackson Room performance, with original music and a Tribute to the Kings Of Queens Masters of Jazz Music. Make your Reservation now.
"Return of the Jazz Collective - Live at the Jackson Room"
with A Special Tribute to the Kings of Queens Masters of Jazz!

Saturday, July 29th, 2017

2 Shows: 8:00 pm and 10 pm.

Cover: $20.00

Free Healthy Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments

Make a Reservation

Or

Make a telephone reservation (Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm)
by calling: (718) 525-2387

Checkout This Amazing Video of Jackson Room Performances

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Thursday, July 27, 2017

Is Essence Magazine Available For A Return To Black Ownership?

You may have heard already that Time Inc, who bought a major stake in Essence Magazine 12 years ago, now wants to get rid of it. But it's not because the magazine is failing! In fact, the magazine, it's web site Essence.com, and their annual festival in New Orleans are thriving.

In fact, the Essence Music Festival alone, which on average attracts about 500,000 attendees, generates millions in sponsorship and ticket sales revenue every year.

So why are they selling it off?

The truth is that Time Inc. owns quite a few magazines including Coastal Living, Sunset and Golf. The company wants to sell off all of these publications (including Essence), as part of its attempt to go from being a print publisher to a digital-media producer.

The company's revenue and operating profit have both fallen sharply over the past 10 years, and they have decided to focus more on their stronger brands which include People, InStyle, Real Simple and TIME.

Regarding the Essence sell-off, Rich Battista, the company's CEO, told the Wall Street Journal, “We think the best way to do that is to bring in a strategic partner with investment capital.”

Will a Black-owned business step up and buy Essence?

Derek T. Dingle, Chief Content Officer at Black Enterprise says this could be a unique opportunity for African American entrepreneurs to invest in the premiere magazine.

He comments, "It would be fitting if an African American-led group of investors could purchase that majority stake and apply new business and digital strategies to enhance the brand for a new generation."

And Derek is right! Maybe the likes of Magic Johnson, Bob Johnson, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan or a group of NBA or NFL players can all get together to buy the magazine. But only time will tell!

Originally launched in the year 1970, Essence has been a very successful lifestyle brand for African American women for almost 50 years. Many people are hoping that the brand will be picked up by a company that will keep it alive, and also return it back to it's former Black-owned status.

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Posted by community events coordinator, Nzinga Lonstein Austin, is a prolific blogger who writes on the entertainment industry and issues for people with developmental and physical challenges.

She is presently in high school looking to have a career in video, film, and media. You can see more of her entertainment writing on Lonstein Movies.

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Checkout 7 Amazing Soul Food Dessert Companies

Soul food goes way beyond chicken and waffles, collard greens, cornbread and a good barbecue sauce. It also includes delicious cakes, cupcakes, pies, and other pastries.

The next time you have a sweet tooth, consider supporting one of these top 7 black-owned dessert companies/ bakeries: (Most of them ship nationally!)

#1 - Patti Labelle Cakes and Sweet Potato Pies: Yes, it's THE Patti Labelle bringing her sweet taste for yummy desserts like caramel cake, vanilla pound cake, and sweet potato pie to Kroger, Walmart and other stores around the country.

#2 - CamiCakes Cupcakes: These yummy cupcakes were the inspiration of African American entrepreneur Andra Hall. She named the cupcakes after her daughter Camille (pictured above) and includes over 25 different varieties like sweet potato, banana cream, salted caramel, red velvet and more. Order online or visit one of her 7 locations in Florida and Georgia.

#3 - Jimmy Jamm Pies: This Chicago-based restaurant features 50 different recipes using sweet potatoes, including pies, cakes, and cupcakes. It's a favorite in the heart of Chicago's Beverly neighborhood.

#4 - Eat Moore Cakes: Cakes are the specialty at this Black-owned bakery based in Lockport, Illinois. They make cakes, pies, and cupcakes for any occasion that are not only beautiful to look at but mouthwatering. You can even order online.

#5 - Petsi Pies: This indie bakery and coffee bar serves handmade pies and pastries from four locations in Massachusetts. The bakery was founded in 2003 by Renee "Petsi" McLeod. Cupcakes, cookies, muffins, breads and scones are made fresh daily!

#6 - The Black Cake Company: Caribbean rum cakes are the specialty at this bakery. They use fresh ingredients and recipes that have been handed down for generations. The company has been around since 1987 and ships cakes around the world.

#7 - Make My Cake: This Black-owned bakery has two locations in Harlem and is a family business that started 15 years ago. People come from miles and line up to get a slice of butter cake, a piece of sweet potato pie or red velvet cheesecake. They have cupcakes and cookies, too!

BONUS - Pink Cupcakes: Based in West Orange, NJ, this Black-owned bakery sells cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods for all occasions. The owner, Natalie Dominique, and her bakery have made some amazing creations for celebrities like Victor Cruz, Wendy Williams, and others!

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NYC Transit Townhall Meeting

New York City Council Members I. Daneek Miller and Donovan Richards invite one and all to a townhall meeting with New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg. Don’t miss this opportunity to have all your transportation questions answered.

Date: July 27

Time: 6:30 pm

Cost: Free

Event Categories: Action/Engagement, Civic/Communty, Meeting / Town Hall

Organizer: Office of New York City Council Member I. Daneek Miller

Phone: (718) 776-3700

Website: http://council.nyc.gov/d27/html/members/home.shtml

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Friday, July 28, 2017

How To Choose The Right Network Marketing Opportunity

The Return of The Jazz Collective Revisits Jamaica and Southeast Queens Jazz Kings

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Is Essence Magazine Available For A Return To Black Ownership?

Checkout 7 Amazing Soul Food Dessert Companies

NYC Transit Townhall Meeting