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Lame spams of the day: Proposal Attached

Robert Weiner

Subject: Proposal Attached. Text: Attached is the requested proposal. Steve Gainer (Noreply.SG2012@g2gm.com). Janet Battaglia (Noreply.JB@g2gm.com). Betsy Albright (noreply2012@gmx.com). Larry Stevensons (noreply2012@gmx.com). I am contacting you regarding promotional items for your company. Please reply through the attachment.

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Finding a replacement for Tungle.me

Robert Weiner

It allowed them to view my availability online and propose meetings as if we were all on the same calendaring system. I've been using Tungle for years to share my calendar with colleagues and clients. Unfortunately, RIM bought Tungle in 2011 and it started to decline. For now I've settled on the free version of ScheduleOnce.

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10 Traits of a Great Consultant

Robert Weiner

If you can't write proposals and reports, do your work on time, manage billing, etc. Staff won't talk to you honestly otherwise.). Remember who’s the star. It's not you.). It's a good list. I'd add that you need to be able to manage your own business. you won't get far on your own.

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Lame spam of the day: job offers from ITX

Robert Weiner

Subject: New job proposal. Sender: Frances Bateman (noreply@job.com). Subject: New great job opening! Same text, reply to brugemannmcul@gmail.com. Sender: Jerrod Massey (noreply@monster.com). Same text, reply to casselkathwuw@gmail.com. Sender: Terrance Reilly (noreply@job.com). Subject: Limited job position. Same as above.

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Inside the Mind of a Top Donor

Robert Weiner

What are the top three criteria you use when reviewing a funding proposal? How could a small institution with big aspirations engage donors with significant financial capability? What do you see as the ED’s role in working with major donors? The full transcript is available at [link].

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Lame spam of the day: Run Do Not Reply

Robert Weiner

If you propose direct deposit to your employees, this must also guarantee deposit of their money by the target date. Text: Your Biweekly payroll for check date October 09, 2012 is approved. Your payroll would be done at least three days prior to your check date to ensure timely tax deposits and payroll delivery. Client ID: XXXXXXX4.

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Advice for Consultants - Part 1

Robert Weiner

You will have to make at least three personal presentations and proposals for every contract you get. Income will fluctuate wildly from month to month. You have arrange for your own benefits (insurance, retirement, etc). NPOs are usually very slow decision-makers, so you have to show them the “cost of waiting.&#.