When you have an online business, there are some things that you should keep in mind so that your Internet marketing is successful. When you remember these items, you will find that your customers and prospects are much happier and that you have success with your business on the Internet.
Communication
One of the first things that you should remember is how important communication is when it comes to Internet marketing. Unless you have a webcam and can talk to people face to face with that, people dont know whether you are actually there or not. There are three key times when you should communicate with a customer.
$ Receive an order - Even though you know that the person has gotten an order confirmation from the site, let them know that you got the order and thank them for it.
$ Ship an order - Let the customer know when their order is shipped. They will appreciate it.
$ Follow Up - If you have tracked the order through a shipping website, email the person and make sure that the item got there okay and if they are satisfied.
Another thing to remember is that people cant hear sarcasm in an email. Dont write them anything that can be misconstrued, because you dont want to lose a customer because of a misunderstanding.
Here are some other ways that you can communicate with customers:
$ Blog comments - If someone comments on your blog, respond to them. That way people know that you got their comments and that you read them. Even if you dont agree with what they said, thank them for making the comment.
$ Guest book comments: You should also respond to your guest book comments. Again, it shows people that you care and that you are reading their comments.
Responding to comments may not seem like a big deal, but it is. Why? Because people know that when a company responds to comments that have no monetary value, they are more than likely to respond when they have a question or problem with their order.
Appreciation
Something else that you should do is to let the customers know that you appreciate them. People like to know that they are appreciated and that they arent just another customer to you. Has someone referred someone to your site? Let them know that you appreciate it by sending them a coupon.
Treatment
The last thing that you should remember is to treat people that you want to be appreciated when you are dealing with a website. You want to treat them with courtesy and with the same respect that you would treat a customer that you are talking to face to face.
Remember - when you are dealing with customers on the Internet, they cant hear you talking and they cant see you smiling. But they do know that when you respond to their comments and treat them well, that you and your company are good to deal with and that they are going to be taken care of the right way.
louis vuitton sale
gucci outlet
burberry
uggs outlet
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
PowerPoint Video Tips--How to Insert Video into PowerPoint and Deliver It Well
Using video clips to show concrete examples in PowerPoint presentations such as business meeting, courseware and some family celebrations is a great idea. It promotes active cognitive processing, which is the natural way people learn. So I want to descript a simple question asked in yahoo answers frequently, that is, how to insert video into PowerPoint in MS PowerPoint 2007and how to reliably deliver the PowerPoint presentation contains video clips. This is a frequent problem that the video cant play on others computer you sent to while it can play well in your own computer.
Part 1: How to insert video into PowerPoint?
When inserting video clips into PowerPoint 2007, you have 2 choices. You can insert video clips from your own file or from clip organizer into PowerPoint. PowerPoint automatically has motion clips in the Clip Gallery. Motion clips are like clip art except the images that include animation. This animation can be seen when you run the slide show.
Insert video into PowerPoint presentation from my own file At first you must download the video you appreciated from the website, and remember, put the video clip and your PowerPoint presentation in the same folder. The most suitable formats to insert into PowerPoint are WMV. AVI, MPG. ASF is also fine but it depends on your codec, a codec is a device or program capable of encoding and/or decoding a digital data stream or signal. OK, now, lets start. 1.View the appropriate slide in normal view which you want to insert the video clip in. 2.From the insert tab, click the pull-down list, click movie from file, then insert movie dialog appeared, choose the right video file. 3.Then the alert box appears asking how you want the movie to start. To play the movie automatically, click automatically. To start your movie by clicking the mouse, click When Clicked.
Insert video clip into PowerPoint presentation from clip organizer
In the clip organizer, there are many simple and vivid video clips we can enjoy. 1.From the insert tab, click the movie icon and choose movie from clip organizer, The Clip Art task pane appears with all choices displayed. 2.Search for clips by keyword in the search text box, click the right video then the video appeared in your slide.
Part 2: How to delivering PowerPoint with video embed well?
Someone may be confused by this question, the video and audio can be played smoothly on their own computers but when sent to others, the video and audio cannot be work. Previously, I have mentioned that you should put the video clips and your PowerPoint presentation in the same folder, when send your presentation to others, zip the folder to a package, and then sent the packed file rather than the sole presentation. In fact, video clips are not embedded in PowerPoint, but linked to PowerPoint. If PowerPoint cannot find the video clips in slides, of course, it cannot be played. OK, you did everything as I said in order to share your presentation with your friends, but, unfortunately, some of your friends dont have PowerPoint installed. Can they view your presentation? Convert your PowerPoint to video. Yes, it is possible. And this is the most popular method that helps you deliver your presentation widely. After converting your PowerPoint presentation to video you can podcast your presentation on YouTube, your website, blog, and even view it on TV. There are many converters that can convert the PowerPoint to video format. If you input "PowerPoint to video" in Google search toolbar, you will find hundreds of thousands of results. The tool, Wondershare PPT to Video, can convert PowerPoint presentations to almost all popular video formats such as MPEG, AVI, MP4, WMV, MOV, 3GP with high quality. Besides, you can burn the converted video to DVD with a third-party burning program such as Nero. Of course, this is only one instance out of many, you can have more attempts.
Last but not the least is, when inserting video into PowerPoint, you should choose the suitable videos and in order to make your Point, or something worth seeing, you should remove something in the video which are confusing, boring and unnecessary or something will distract your audience. May it is another tip we should pay more attention to.
Part 1: How to insert video into PowerPoint?
When inserting video clips into PowerPoint 2007, you have 2 choices. You can insert video clips from your own file or from clip organizer into PowerPoint. PowerPoint automatically has motion clips in the Clip Gallery. Motion clips are like clip art except the images that include animation. This animation can be seen when you run the slide show.
Insert video into PowerPoint presentation from my own file At first you must download the video you appreciated from the website, and remember, put the video clip and your PowerPoint presentation in the same folder. The most suitable formats to insert into PowerPoint are WMV. AVI, MPG. ASF is also fine but it depends on your codec, a codec is a device or program capable of encoding and/or decoding a digital data stream or signal. OK, now, lets start. 1.View the appropriate slide in normal view which you want to insert the video clip in. 2.From the insert tab, click the pull-down list, click movie from file, then insert movie dialog appeared, choose the right video file. 3.Then the alert box appears asking how you want the movie to start. To play the movie automatically, click automatically. To start your movie by clicking the mouse, click When Clicked.
Insert video clip into PowerPoint presentation from clip organizer
In the clip organizer, there are many simple and vivid video clips we can enjoy. 1.From the insert tab, click the movie icon and choose movie from clip organizer, The Clip Art task pane appears with all choices displayed. 2.Search for clips by keyword in the search text box, click the right video then the video appeared in your slide.
Part 2: How to delivering PowerPoint with video embed well?
Someone may be confused by this question, the video and audio can be played smoothly on their own computers but when sent to others, the video and audio cannot be work. Previously, I have mentioned that you should put the video clips and your PowerPoint presentation in the same folder, when send your presentation to others, zip the folder to a package, and then sent the packed file rather than the sole presentation. In fact, video clips are not embedded in PowerPoint, but linked to PowerPoint. If PowerPoint cannot find the video clips in slides, of course, it cannot be played. OK, you did everything as I said in order to share your presentation with your friends, but, unfortunately, some of your friends dont have PowerPoint installed. Can they view your presentation? Convert your PowerPoint to video. Yes, it is possible. And this is the most popular method that helps you deliver your presentation widely. After converting your PowerPoint presentation to video you can podcast your presentation on YouTube, your website, blog, and even view it on TV. There are many converters that can convert the PowerPoint to video format. If you input "PowerPoint to video" in Google search toolbar, you will find hundreds of thousands of results. The tool, Wondershare PPT to Video, can convert PowerPoint presentations to almost all popular video formats such as MPEG, AVI, MP4, WMV, MOV, 3GP with high quality. Besides, you can burn the converted video to DVD with a third-party burning program such as Nero. Of course, this is only one instance out of many, you can have more attempts.
Last but not the least is, when inserting video into PowerPoint, you should choose the suitable videos and in order to make your Point, or something worth seeing, you should remove something in the video which are confusing, boring and unnecessary or something will distract your audience. May it is another tip we should pay more attention to.
The art of public speaking : build connection with your audience
Have you ever wondered what is the skeleton key the advanced public speakers possess and as a result stick out from the crowd?
Do you really want to know?
First things first, a novice tends to make sure that every single aspect of his presentation goes as he has already planned and seeks to follow it strictly, so that everything goes according to the plan.his foremost concern is his performance as well as the way the audience look at him.whereas,an advanced speaker has a tendency to shift his focus more and more on his audience than him or herself,subsequently,empowering his relationship with the audience.intending in motivating, rousing and engaging his audience in a fascinating and absorbing manner.Whats more, He notices moment by moment the direction of his presentation, in the meantime, responding to the messages and signals that he receives from the audience. Usually those kinds of public speakers have the flexibility to change and adjust their presentations on the fly.
So with all that said, what does it really take to get you into the right side of public speakers? Well, this is exactly what you are going to discover through the following DO-or-DIE tips.
1)convert your monologue into a dialog.
"Im the leader here, and the folks in front of me are here just to listen to what I'm saying" this is one of worse concepts that a novice goes to the spot holding in mind.Actually,if you have ever done this,trust me! you do really need to consider changing it right now. its well-know that establishing a rapport with your audience through conversations will surly determine the degree of wither your presentation was a success or not,so creating a speaker-audience connection will help you engaging your auditorium.this mission could be achieved through opening the floor up for some of your audiences members to pose their questions,now what you need to do is as follow:
-Hold eye contact with the one who speaks,respond to him,then swing your eye contact towards your audience. -Do your best to be brief and to the point as possible as you can.a long answer will discourage the others to participate. -Use your answers to point out,solidify and clarify what youve already mentioned throughout the presentation.
2) play with your body movement
In the public speaking world,there are two weird kinds of public speakers.the first one is those who move right and left,right and left as though you are watching a tennis match,never see them at a standstill; this from one hand.from the second one,the other kind of speakers who seem to be as obedient as a baby.stand in one place and never sacrifice to make a movement because they are afraid that any movement will attract more attention to them and as a result more anxiety.however,between the swiftness of the former and the quietness of the latter.reside a world of choices when it comes to impact your audience through the use of movement techniques.read on
Let us put it this way, well -believe it or leave it- the use of body movement vary depending on the size of your audience , if the number of your audience members doesnt exceed twenty or so,then this number does all the work for you because in this situation, body movement is not required whatsoever.However,when the number goes beyond ,you may consider leave your seat once in a while,this will reinforce the message"hey,I am here to speak to you all,I care about you,I just want to let know that I wanna connect with you".
Do you really want to know?
First things first, a novice tends to make sure that every single aspect of his presentation goes as he has already planned and seeks to follow it strictly, so that everything goes according to the plan.his foremost concern is his performance as well as the way the audience look at him.whereas,an advanced speaker has a tendency to shift his focus more and more on his audience than him or herself,subsequently,empowering his relationship with the audience.intending in motivating, rousing and engaging his audience in a fascinating and absorbing manner.Whats more, He notices moment by moment the direction of his presentation, in the meantime, responding to the messages and signals that he receives from the audience. Usually those kinds of public speakers have the flexibility to change and adjust their presentations on the fly.
So with all that said, what does it really take to get you into the right side of public speakers? Well, this is exactly what you are going to discover through the following DO-or-DIE tips.
1)convert your monologue into a dialog.
"Im the leader here, and the folks in front of me are here just to listen to what I'm saying" this is one of worse concepts that a novice goes to the spot holding in mind.Actually,if you have ever done this,trust me! you do really need to consider changing it right now. its well-know that establishing a rapport with your audience through conversations will surly determine the degree of wither your presentation was a success or not,so creating a speaker-audience connection will help you engaging your auditorium.this mission could be achieved through opening the floor up for some of your audiences members to pose their questions,now what you need to do is as follow:
-Hold eye contact with the one who speaks,respond to him,then swing your eye contact towards your audience. -Do your best to be brief and to the point as possible as you can.a long answer will discourage the others to participate. -Use your answers to point out,solidify and clarify what youve already mentioned throughout the presentation.
2) play with your body movement
In the public speaking world,there are two weird kinds of public speakers.the first one is those who move right and left,right and left as though you are watching a tennis match,never see them at a standstill; this from one hand.from the second one,the other kind of speakers who seem to be as obedient as a baby.stand in one place and never sacrifice to make a movement because they are afraid that any movement will attract more attention to them and as a result more anxiety.however,between the swiftness of the former and the quietness of the latter.reside a world of choices when it comes to impact your audience through the use of movement techniques.read on
Let us put it this way, well -believe it or leave it- the use of body movement vary depending on the size of your audience , if the number of your audience members doesnt exceed twenty or so,then this number does all the work for you because in this situation, body movement is not required whatsoever.However,when the number goes beyond ,you may consider leave your seat once in a while,this will reinforce the message"hey,I am here to speak to you all,I care about you,I just want to let know that I wanna connect with you".
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The Shocking Truth About Network Marketing
Did you know that over 95% of network marketers or home based business owners are operating their business at a loss? Or they will eventually fold. If you are in the network marketing business for the first time, this can be a
very intimidating prospect. Remember, this is just a statistic and if you are not willing to become a statistic than you can find success in a MLM business. Though 95% "fail" there are those 5% who dared take the risk and
financially succeeded. These are the ones who stuck it out through the initial ups and downs of a fledgling business and succeeded.
One of the main reasons for failing is being uninformed about MLM business and than blaming that same business for your failure. Whether it is the team or the industry itself, the blame should be focused elsewhere. And for
some people that is a hard thing to accept.
Then where should the blame be placed? Lack of education. Perhaps you were not willing to learn or you failed to take the business seriously. MLM business is not a "get rich quick" scheme. Just because you think you refer
a certain number of people and they in turn refer a certain number of people will get you rich in a hurry and that is all there is to it, think again my friend. It takes hard work to find the initial people and finding even one is
definitely going to take some time in pursuing. Again, whose fault is it, the company's the sponsor or is it your fault? Your fault because you were not willing to learn what it takes to become successful in this business.
Acquiring passive income is what network marketing is all about but you have to "learn the ropes" and learn how to build your team, a team that is willing to make money for you. You can do this by learning while you earn and
that the more you learn, the more you earn.
You will have to do something in order to make money. Network marketing is like any other business although more powerful than the day to day business. You will have to work hard at building your MLM business just like you
would have to do if you were to run your own business. If you are able to adopt that attitude than you do have an excellent chance in succeeding in the world of network marketing.
very intimidating prospect. Remember, this is just a statistic and if you are not willing to become a statistic than you can find success in a MLM business. Though 95% "fail" there are those 5% who dared take the risk and
financially succeeded. These are the ones who stuck it out through the initial ups and downs of a fledgling business and succeeded.
One of the main reasons for failing is being uninformed about MLM business and than blaming that same business for your failure. Whether it is the team or the industry itself, the blame should be focused elsewhere. And for
some people that is a hard thing to accept.
Then where should the blame be placed? Lack of education. Perhaps you were not willing to learn or you failed to take the business seriously. MLM business is not a "get rich quick" scheme. Just because you think you refer
a certain number of people and they in turn refer a certain number of people will get you rich in a hurry and that is all there is to it, think again my friend. It takes hard work to find the initial people and finding even one is
definitely going to take some time in pursuing. Again, whose fault is it, the company's the sponsor or is it your fault? Your fault because you were not willing to learn what it takes to become successful in this business.
Acquiring passive income is what network marketing is all about but you have to "learn the ropes" and learn how to build your team, a team that is willing to make money for you. You can do this by learning while you earn and
that the more you learn, the more you earn.
You will have to do something in order to make money. Network marketing is like any other business although more powerful than the day to day business. You will have to work hard at building your MLM business just like you
would have to do if you were to run your own business. If you are able to adopt that attitude than you do have an excellent chance in succeeding in the world of network marketing.
Keep Driving, Even when you cant Afford Your Vehicles Repair
It has happened to almost everyone at one time or another; our cars have unexpectedly broken down when we can't afford to pay for an expensive repair. In the past, those of us with no credit cards, or maxed out cards were left with no option except to take our vehicles off the road until such a time as we could afford the cost of the repair. Fortunately today we have alternatives to such situations.
Today there are vehicle repair financing companies that can help. These companies offer financing specifically to those with no credit, or bad credit, who simply don't have the option of increasing their credit card limit. Because this financing is offered to those with poor credit histories, the borrower's vehicle is used as collateral to secure the loan. The vehicle remains in the borrower's name at all times, unless the borrower defaults on the loan, at which point the vehicle's ownership is transferred to the lender.
Lenders are usually able to advance amounts up to half of the market value of the vehicle. Because these loans are given based on the value of the vehicle, not on the credit rating of the borrower, the funds can be advanced quite quickly. Some lenders are even able to approve loans and send the funds all within the same day. This allows the borrower to get their car repaired and have it back on the road within the same day, depending on the time spent on the repair.
The vehicle repair industry is a relatively new industry, so finding a lender may be difficult, but it's not impossible. Ensure that the lender you choose is a reputable one by checking with either the Better Business Bureau or a similar entity, and that they do not have outstanding complaints against them. You may also request references from former customers. Also check the conditions of the loan carefully, or else you may find yourself stuck in an unending cycle of paying down only interest with little or no reduction in the amount of the loan.
As with all loans, car-title loans should not be taken lightly. They should be used by those who due to poor credit are not able to seek financing through typical financial institutions. Payments must be made on time and in full or the borrower risks either having an increase in interest charges, or worse, losing their vehicle. Finding the right lender is an effective way to ensure that you have a good loan experience.
Today there are vehicle repair financing companies that can help. These companies offer financing specifically to those with no credit, or bad credit, who simply don't have the option of increasing their credit card limit. Because this financing is offered to those with poor credit histories, the borrower's vehicle is used as collateral to secure the loan. The vehicle remains in the borrower's name at all times, unless the borrower defaults on the loan, at which point the vehicle's ownership is transferred to the lender.
Lenders are usually able to advance amounts up to half of the market value of the vehicle. Because these loans are given based on the value of the vehicle, not on the credit rating of the borrower, the funds can be advanced quite quickly. Some lenders are even able to approve loans and send the funds all within the same day. This allows the borrower to get their car repaired and have it back on the road within the same day, depending on the time spent on the repair.
The vehicle repair industry is a relatively new industry, so finding a lender may be difficult, but it's not impossible. Ensure that the lender you choose is a reputable one by checking with either the Better Business Bureau or a similar entity, and that they do not have outstanding complaints against them. You may also request references from former customers. Also check the conditions of the loan carefully, or else you may find yourself stuck in an unending cycle of paying down only interest with little or no reduction in the amount of the loan.
As with all loans, car-title loans should not be taken lightly. They should be used by those who due to poor credit are not able to seek financing through typical financial institutions. Payments must be made on time and in full or the borrower risks either having an increase in interest charges, or worse, losing their vehicle. Finding the right lender is an effective way to ensure that you have a good loan experience.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Does Low Cost Auto Insurance Equal Low Liability limits?
The amount of insurance you will need will always be determined to late, once you have an accident. To try to understand how to protect yourself, you first need to know what your liability insurance will cover. It is always
broken up in two parts bodily injury and property damage liability.
Bodily injury liability covers injuries do to a car accident.
1. First Aid at the Accident
2. Medical expenses for bodily injury
3. Compensation for loss of income
4. Funeral expenses
5. Legal counsel costs
Property damage liability makes the damage that is cause due to an automobile accident.
1. Structural damage to homes, storefronts, etc.
2. Restauration cost for other immobile objects
3. Car restoration or replacement expenses
So, what coverage limit are right for you? Every state compiles there minimum guidelines individually. 15,000/30,000/15,000 is the minimal norm but that may vary from state to state so check your state guidelines. You might
have noticed that there are three coverage figures and not two. This is because bodily injury liability usually comes in a split limit unless you request a single limit of coverage.
Split Limit coverage: Limits are split into two for bodily injury coverage and then there is a separate coverage for property damage. If you take the example from above $15,000/$30,000 coverage, the $15,000 represents the
total amount of bodily injury coverage that will be paid out to any one person during an accident. The $30,000 represents the total amount of bodily injury coverage that will be paid out for the entire accident. If you had a
single limit of coverage it would include a maximum to be paid out but no individual maximum and it could be divided however needed.
The last number in your liability coverage is always your property damage limit in the above cast is was also $15,000.
What is right amount of liability coverage? The most common amount of coverage is a split limit of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury with a property damage coverage equal to $50,000. People that take out lower limit are really
exposing themselves to financial disaster if they can't afford to pay the difference when an accident occurs. For example, say you have $15,000/$30,000 bodily injury coverage and $15,000 property damage coverage. You
get into an accident that is your fault with two vehicles a five year Honda Accord and two year old Chrysler 300. There are three people in the Honda and one person in the Chrysler. All have minor injury but are brought to the
hospital and the person driving the Chrysler stays overnight for observation. Their bills will run over your $30,000 maximum for Bodily injury and the person driving the Chrysler will have individual hospital cost of more than
$15,000. What does that mean? Once your coverage is used up you will be responsible for the rest. With hospital cost as expensive as they are that could mean a very costly bill to you. This doesn't even take into account
the amount of property damage that needs to be paid out. Since you hit two cars the damage for both comes out at $19,000. That is another $4,000 out of your pocket. The worst part of the whole thing was you thought you
had full coverage and that it didn't matter what happened. Full coverage only means that you have liability coverage, comprehensive and collision coverage but your limits on liability are the most important. Make sure they are
set properly.
100,000/300,000/50,000 is the most common amount of liability coverage within today. The cost to the consumer to go from state minimums to 100,000/300,000/50,000 of even more coverage isn't that much more expensive.
It just makes sense to me to pay a little more now for more coverage. Rather then thousands more later. I was found at fault in an accident and caused, because I didn't have coverage to pay for all the expenses I caused to to
the accident.
air max 2009
air max 2010
air max 24-7
air max 94
broken up in two parts bodily injury and property damage liability.
Bodily injury liability covers injuries do to a car accident.
1. First Aid at the Accident
2. Medical expenses for bodily injury
3. Compensation for loss of income
4. Funeral expenses
5. Legal counsel costs
Property damage liability makes the damage that is cause due to an automobile accident.
1. Structural damage to homes, storefronts, etc.
2. Restauration cost for other immobile objects
3. Car restoration or replacement expenses
So, what coverage limit are right for you? Every state compiles there minimum guidelines individually. 15,000/30,000/15,000 is the minimal norm but that may vary from state to state so check your state guidelines. You might
have noticed that there are three coverage figures and not two. This is because bodily injury liability usually comes in a split limit unless you request a single limit of coverage.
Split Limit coverage: Limits are split into two for bodily injury coverage and then there is a separate coverage for property damage. If you take the example from above $15,000/$30,000 coverage, the $15,000 represents the
total amount of bodily injury coverage that will be paid out to any one person during an accident. The $30,000 represents the total amount of bodily injury coverage that will be paid out for the entire accident. If you had a
single limit of coverage it would include a maximum to be paid out but no individual maximum and it could be divided however needed.
The last number in your liability coverage is always your property damage limit in the above cast is was also $15,000.
What is right amount of liability coverage? The most common amount of coverage is a split limit of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury with a property damage coverage equal to $50,000. People that take out lower limit are really
exposing themselves to financial disaster if they can't afford to pay the difference when an accident occurs. For example, say you have $15,000/$30,000 bodily injury coverage and $15,000 property damage coverage. You
get into an accident that is your fault with two vehicles a five year Honda Accord and two year old Chrysler 300. There are three people in the Honda and one person in the Chrysler. All have minor injury but are brought to the
hospital and the person driving the Chrysler stays overnight for observation. Their bills will run over your $30,000 maximum for Bodily injury and the person driving the Chrysler will have individual hospital cost of more than
$15,000. What does that mean? Once your coverage is used up you will be responsible for the rest. With hospital cost as expensive as they are that could mean a very costly bill to you. This doesn't even take into account
the amount of property damage that needs to be paid out. Since you hit two cars the damage for both comes out at $19,000. That is another $4,000 out of your pocket. The worst part of the whole thing was you thought you
had full coverage and that it didn't matter what happened. Full coverage only means that you have liability coverage, comprehensive and collision coverage but your limits on liability are the most important. Make sure they are
set properly.
100,000/300,000/50,000 is the most common amount of liability coverage within today. The cost to the consumer to go from state minimums to 100,000/300,000/50,000 of even more coverage isn't that much more expensive.
It just makes sense to me to pay a little more now for more coverage. Rather then thousands more later. I was found at fault in an accident and caused, because I didn't have coverage to pay for all the expenses I caused to to
the accident.
air max 2009
air max 2010
air max 24-7
air max 94
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tips For Sugar-Free Baking
There are so many good reasons to reduce the amount of sugar in the foods that we eat. Processed sugar, especially in the amounts that we eat it here in the United States, is a major contributor to obesity, and provides very
little substantive nutrition for the number of calories that it delivers. While it is easy to reduce sugar in some aspects of your diet, there are some sticking points. If you love to bake, for instance, you’ll find that just cutting out
the sugar in many recipes will result in a failed recipe. In many recipes, sugar is more than just a sweetener. It provides texture, contributes to browning and may serve to help other chemical processes happen.
That does not mean you have to give up on baking if you want to cut out sugar. There are a number of tips that can help you reduce sugar in your favorite cakes, cookies and other sweet baked goods and still enjoy them.
These tips are helpful for cooking with sweeteners such as Splenda Granular.
Amount
In some recipes, sugar is important for the structure and texture. This is especially true in candies and confections like nougat, and in frostings and sweets. For best results, you really can’t replace the entire amount of sugar
with a sugar substitute. You can generally replace about 25% of the sugar called for in the recipe. If you must cook completely sugar free, then try recipes that use other natural sweeteners for flavor and sweetness.
Volume/Height
If your cakes, breads and muffins don’t rise as high when using a granulated sugar substitute, try adding cup of nonfat dry milk powder and half a teaspoon of baking soda for every cup of sweetener that you use.
Bake your cakes and muffins in smaller pans. Instead of 9 inch round cake pans, use 8 inch pans with two inch high sides.
Texture
Cookies and cookie bars often need brown sugar for their texture. If you want to keep that chewy-crunchy bite, you’ll probably need to keep the brown sugar, and only replace the white sugar with a sweetener.
Experiment with your favorite recipes. You can get excellent results by replacing the sugar and much of the fat with applesauce or fruit purees. The best choice for fruit purees? All natural baby food, with no sugar, salt or
preservatives added. Bananas, peaches, prunes, carrots and sweet potatoes are all great choices for dense cakes, cookie bars and muffins.
Cookies made with artificial sweeteners often don’t spread well when they bake. To help them bake better, use a fork sprayed with cooking spray to flatten each cookie slightly before placing them into the oven.
Jams and jellies often rely on sugar to help activate pectin in recipes. You may need to use some extra fruit pectin to help your fruits set up properly if you are using an artificial sweetener, or going au natural.
If your sugar free baked goods are coming out a bit too dry, try adding a bit of thinly sliced or grated zucchini to the recipe. The flavor is neutral, but it will add moisture to your breads, muffins and cakes.
little substantive nutrition for the number of calories that it delivers. While it is easy to reduce sugar in some aspects of your diet, there are some sticking points. If you love to bake, for instance, you’ll find that just cutting out
the sugar in many recipes will result in a failed recipe. In many recipes, sugar is more than just a sweetener. It provides texture, contributes to browning and may serve to help other chemical processes happen.
That does not mean you have to give up on baking if you want to cut out sugar. There are a number of tips that can help you reduce sugar in your favorite cakes, cookies and other sweet baked goods and still enjoy them.
These tips are helpful for cooking with sweeteners such as Splenda Granular.
Amount
In some recipes, sugar is important for the structure and texture. This is especially true in candies and confections like nougat, and in frostings and sweets. For best results, you really can’t replace the entire amount of sugar
with a sugar substitute. You can generally replace about 25% of the sugar called for in the recipe. If you must cook completely sugar free, then try recipes that use other natural sweeteners for flavor and sweetness.
Volume/Height
If your cakes, breads and muffins don’t rise as high when using a granulated sugar substitute, try adding cup of nonfat dry milk powder and half a teaspoon of baking soda for every cup of sweetener that you use.
Bake your cakes and muffins in smaller pans. Instead of 9 inch round cake pans, use 8 inch pans with two inch high sides.
Texture
Cookies and cookie bars often need brown sugar for their texture. If you want to keep that chewy-crunchy bite, you’ll probably need to keep the brown sugar, and only replace the white sugar with a sweetener.
Experiment with your favorite recipes. You can get excellent results by replacing the sugar and much of the fat with applesauce or fruit purees. The best choice for fruit purees? All natural baby food, with no sugar, salt or
preservatives added. Bananas, peaches, prunes, carrots and sweet potatoes are all great choices for dense cakes, cookie bars and muffins.
Cookies made with artificial sweeteners often don’t spread well when they bake. To help them bake better, use a fork sprayed with cooking spray to flatten each cookie slightly before placing them into the oven.
Jams and jellies often rely on sugar to help activate pectin in recipes. You may need to use some extra fruit pectin to help your fruits set up properly if you are using an artificial sweetener, or going au natural.
If your sugar free baked goods are coming out a bit too dry, try adding a bit of thinly sliced or grated zucchini to the recipe. The flavor is neutral, but it will add moisture to your breads, muffins and cakes.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Bad Credit Unsecured Loan: Your Chance Of Making A New Start
A large number of people find it tough to avail financial aid with a bad credit tag. Fear of the lender about non repayment and the risk involved are one of the chief reasons. With no amount of financial relief and a sluggish
financial condition further makes the situation a lot worse. Moreover you are not in apposition to pledge collateral which makes the going tough. Well, there are ways through which you can now reverse the situation. This can
be done by applying for a bad credit unsecured loan.
This loan is particular designed for all those individuals who arenike max facing some sort of credit problems and are not in a position to pledge collateral or do not have
any. You are free to avail this loan and use it to meet any personal demand such as consolidating debts, purchasing a car, meeting wedding expenses, financing education etc.
One of the prime concerns of the lender, before approving the loan is that whether you are capable of repaying the amount or not. In this regard, they may ask for documents related to your employment status, income
details, recent bank statements etc. if the lender finds your condition fitting enough, the approval of the amount comes without any further delay. If possible, before availing the loan, it is better to pay and shed away some
debts. With an improved credit score, you will be able to derive the loan with better terms and conditions.
Through the loan, you can derive a small amount in the range of 1000-25000. The repayment tenure too is short and spans over a period of 6months-10 years. Since the lenders have taken considerable risk by approving
the loan without any security despite your credit woes, the interest rate levied are slightly higher. This is done to cut down the risk factor involved. However a detailed research of the market will help you to derive the loan with
competitive rates.
To find the best loan deals on bad credit unsecured loan, it isair jordans preferable to use the online mode. as the market is full of lenders offering the loan, the terms and
conditions will certainly vary. So a proper research by comparing the rate quotes of various lenders will help you derive the best low rate deals.
financial condition further makes the situation a lot worse. Moreover you are not in apposition to pledge collateral which makes the going tough. Well, there are ways through which you can now reverse the situation. This can
be done by applying for a bad credit unsecured loan.
This loan is particular designed for all those individuals who arenike max facing some sort of credit problems and are not in a position to pledge collateral or do not have
any. You are free to avail this loan and use it to meet any personal demand such as consolidating debts, purchasing a car, meeting wedding expenses, financing education etc.
One of the prime concerns of the lender, before approving the loan is that whether you are capable of repaying the amount or not. In this regard, they may ask for documents related to your employment status, income
details, recent bank statements etc. if the lender finds your condition fitting enough, the approval of the amount comes without any further delay. If possible, before availing the loan, it is better to pay and shed away some
debts. With an improved credit score, you will be able to derive the loan with better terms and conditions.
Through the loan, you can derive a small amount in the range of 1000-25000. The repayment tenure too is short and spans over a period of 6months-10 years. Since the lenders have taken considerable risk by approving
the loan without any security despite your credit woes, the interest rate levied are slightly higher. This is done to cut down the risk factor involved. However a detailed research of the market will help you to derive the loan with
competitive rates.
To find the best loan deals on bad credit unsecured loan, it isair jordans preferable to use the online mode. as the market is full of lenders offering the loan, the terms and
conditions will certainly vary. So a proper research by comparing the rate quotes of various lenders will help you derive the best low rate deals.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Everything You Must Know About Quality Music Gear
There are various kinds of quality music gear in the market. However, the efficiency of the music gear can be judged only by the musician who uses it.
Let's start with a Midi sequencer. Be sure to invest in a MIDI sequencer that is loaded with multiple features. There is no substitute for the user friendliness of a top of the line sequencer. This is one area wherechanel a compromise may prevent you from reaching the heights.
Music power is the ability to translate the music you feel into sequences. If your sequencer makes it hard to do something, chances are there that you won't try in the heat of creation. The easier functions are, the more likely you are to use them.
After you have invested in a good sequencer, learn the basic functions of it. This is the basic fact you must master. If you have not done your homework so far, you should not be wasting anymore time. Please keep in mind that hi-end sequencers take time to master and have a steep learning curve. The joy of making your own music is the payoff, and it is worth every minute you spend figuring things out. All sequencers have their own internal logic. It's important to find out which sequencer will be easily manageable by you.
Familiarize yourself with the major key commands like REC, STOP, PAUSE, and START. If you are using the MIDI on computer, avoid using mouse as it slows down the entire MIDI. Figure out the fastest way to make a new track and define an instrument. Speed and intuitiveness is everything. As a composer or programer you should not be wasting time looking for functions in the menu while you are on the job.
It is again important to know what you are looking for. nike outletThe difference between a great sequence and a ho-hum one is quality. You have to work towards this realm. Quality occurs when you work your sequences with mixers, controllers, effects, program changes and every element suddenly locks together to make a unified image and statement. The latest music gear are designed for this purpose, to help you attain quality. If you are still not too sure the best way is to ask yourself what can be a better output.
While arranging or composing music it is important that you enjoy what you do. The tediousness can drive you as a musician to boredom and then probably deprive yourself of creativity. You should know that if it is fun to record it is also fun to listen to. Music is a form of art that helps in relaxing. Thus, those working on it should enjoy it to the maximum.
Let's start with a Midi sequencer. Be sure to invest in a MIDI sequencer that is loaded with multiple features. There is no substitute for the user friendliness of a top of the line sequencer. This is one area wherechanel a compromise may prevent you from reaching the heights.
Music power is the ability to translate the music you feel into sequences. If your sequencer makes it hard to do something, chances are there that you won't try in the heat of creation. The easier functions are, the more likely you are to use them.
After you have invested in a good sequencer, learn the basic functions of it. This is the basic fact you must master. If you have not done your homework so far, you should not be wasting anymore time. Please keep in mind that hi-end sequencers take time to master and have a steep learning curve. The joy of making your own music is the payoff, and it is worth every minute you spend figuring things out. All sequencers have their own internal logic. It's important to find out which sequencer will be easily manageable by you.
Familiarize yourself with the major key commands like REC, STOP, PAUSE, and START. If you are using the MIDI on computer, avoid using mouse as it slows down the entire MIDI. Figure out the fastest way to make a new track and define an instrument. Speed and intuitiveness is everything. As a composer or programer you should not be wasting time looking for functions in the menu while you are on the job.
It is again important to know what you are looking for. nike outletThe difference between a great sequence and a ho-hum one is quality. You have to work towards this realm. Quality occurs when you work your sequences with mixers, controllers, effects, program changes and every element suddenly locks together to make a unified image and statement. The latest music gear are designed for this purpose, to help you attain quality. If you are still not too sure the best way is to ask yourself what can be a better output.
While arranging or composing music it is important that you enjoy what you do. The tediousness can drive you as a musician to boredom and then probably deprive yourself of creativity. You should know that if it is fun to record it is also fun to listen to. Music is a form of art that helps in relaxing. Thus, those working on it should enjoy it to the maximum.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)