By Anonymous
Innkeepers and readers were invited to submit favourite bedrooms that had been restored or revitalized using cost effective methods for room beautification. Before and after photos and a description of improvements and costs were considered.
Carol Stewart and Jill Smith, mother and daughter hosts of the Annapolis Bed & Breakfast were delighted at the news of the award. They submitted their "African Room" because it has become a favourite for people looking for a getaway. "Popularity for the African Room just keeps growing," said Smith.
The African Room, with its darkly romantic ambience is the perfect place to unwind for a romantic evening. The two-person heart-shaped Jacuzzi tub and cherry wood sleigh bed with mosquito netting canopy offer total relaxation. African memorabilia and a stunning African sunset wall mural add to the mystique of this bedroom.
Annapolis Bed & Breakfast, an Italianate Victorian home, has two other theme rooms, the Country Room and the Apple Blossom Room. The increasingly popular Annapolis Bed & breakfast is open all year round.
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To learn more about Annapolis Bed & Breakfast, visit their web site at www.annapolisbedandbreakfast.ca (e mail: info@annapolisbedandbreakfast.ca) or contact Carol M Stewart or Jill M Smith for more details.
Annapolis Bed & Breakfast
244 Commercial Street
P.O. Box 927
Berwick, NS B0P 1E0
Telephone:
902-538-ANAP (2627)
Facsimile:
902-538-3685
Toll Free:
1-888-666-ANAP (2627)
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By Len Dozois
Bedroom Marketing Hopefully we are all adults here, so let's talk about sex for just a minute. No, I'm not talking about porn I don't care if you're a You walk in the door and I don't know how things work around your house, but over in my neck of the woods it's going to be "No Sale". This was a high-pressure It was assumed that the There was no attempt at There was a failure to So, if you wouldn't expect that kind of approach to work with someone who hopefully loves and trusts you, You know what I'm talking "Wow, I just discovered The so-called marketer blows this ad out to 155,000 Safelists, FFA and Classified sites, and maybe SPAMs a You think I'm exaggerating? One of the sites that I own is a Safelist Autoposter. We sell membership for $4.99 per month Anyway, whenever someone "I've been a member of Out of curiosity, I checked the sales letter he's been sending. Here's what he wrote:
"You are paying too much Ok, let's take a look at He made a high pressure "Send an email to (deleted) and see HOW MUCH IT WILL COST YOU with mine."
Sheesh, at least he could have said "how LITTLE it will cost you."
What he did was the equivalent of saying:
"Honey, I'm home and I'm Take off your clothes and jump into bed because I really want you and I know that you want me too."
Sure, that's a home run He assumed that his In fact, he really didn't give them any option at all when he said:
"Send an email to No one in their right mind is going to respond to an offer from a total stranger and give that stranger He didn't take any time to build a rapport. He tried (and failed) to pull off a slam-bam-thank you-m'am (or He failed to build an Hmmm, does all of this sound familiar? I wonder what would happen if he tried that on his spouse when he arrived home from work? No nookie there I'd bet, and no sale from his ad either.
I see so many people fail in their attempts to advertise their product or services. A lot of them tell the 1. Eliminate any high Give the 2. Go slowly and get your 3. Build a rapport with your prospect. People want to be talked to, not at. Show them that you are a friend 4. Create a level of What works in the bedroom Len is a professional copywriter and Internet marketing consultant. Visit his site at www.CopySurgery.com
Tips
sites, I'm talking about taking a look at what I call 'Bedroom Marketing' and
applying the same principles to Internet marketing.
female or a male. Play this scenario out in your head:
yell "Honey, I'm home. Take off your clothes and jump into bed because I really want you and I know that you want me too."
And why would you expect anything different? Let's take a look at what was done
wrong.
attempt to "make the sale" without any regard for the other party feelings, or
state of mind.
other party was in mood to "buy" and the pitch did not give them any other option but to say "Yes" or "No" when a "maybe later" would have given the desired results.
rapport building (OK, Dr. Ruth doesn't call it "rapport building", but you know
what I mean).
build the other person's interest and excitement level over the offered "product
or service".
why in the world would you think it would work with complete strangers?
about. We've all received an email that says something like:
the most amazing program. My sponsor has only been in for 14 days and he's already made $144,000!!!!!!!!! This is so good, trust me I know a good thing
when I see one. THIS IS NOT A SCAM!!!!!!!!! Just click here and pay a one-time
$19.99 NO SPONSORING!!!!!!!! I'll help you make money. This CAN'T FAIL!!!!!!!!!!! Just sit back and let the money roll in!!!!!!! I joined Monday
and already I've made over $200!!!!!!!!!!"
few news groups along the way. Two days go by and no sales. The Marketer quits
in disgust and tells everyone that Internet Marketing is a scam and no one is
making any money. "Trust me.", He says "I know, I tried."
and our members can automatically post their ads to hundreds of safelists, with
hundreds of thousands of members who have agreed to receive them.
cancels their subscription we automatically send them an email containing an
Exit Poll form. We offer them the chance to win $50 in return for telling us why
they quit (we also recommend one of our other sites that may be better suited for them, but that's
another article). We learn a lot about how to make our program better, but we
also get to scratch our heads in wonder over responses like this one:
your site for 10 days now and I haven't sold a thing. The Internet is full of
thieves and liars and you're just one more of them."
for your long distense service. Send an email to (address deleted) and see HOW
MUCH IT WILL COST YOU with mine."
what he did wrong besides failing to run his spell checker.
attempt to "make the sale" without any regard for the other party feelings, or
state of mind. Not only was it high pressure, but it held his offer out in a
negative fashion when he said
dirty and sweaty and I had a garlic and onion sandwich which I'm still burping
up every five minutes.
proposition waiting to be hit out of the park.
prospect was in the mood to "buy" and did not give them any other option but to
say "Yes" or "No" when a "maybe later" would have given you the results he was
seeking.
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their email address. It's no wonder he didn't make any sales.
whiz-whirr-thank you sir) and fell flat on his face. Try walking up to someone
in a bar and saying "Hi, are you hungry or horny" and see how well you do.
excitement level over his product or service. He didn't even build a mild curiosity level. In fact, his letter doesn't even rate a twitch of the right
eyebrow.
same story as Mr. No Nookie in the example above. Keep this in mind -- Even though the Internet offers an instant medium for reaching people all around the
world, the basic laws of sales have not changed. In order to close the deal you
must:
pressure attempts to make the sale. Stop using hype and, for Pete's sake, use
the exclamation point sparingly! Not only is an educated prospect more likely to
buy, but they are also more likely to refer others to your site, and they are
more likely to respond to future offers that you make to them.
customer an option of saying "No". Some truly interested prospects just won't be
able to buy right now for a variety of legitimate reasons. Make sure that you
offer them the opportunity to join your e-zine or newsletter, or sign up for an
autoresponder series. Do something that gives you the opportunity to stay in
front of that customer until they are ready to say "Yes".
prospect into the mood to buy. Don't rush in there and yell "Give me your money". Take the time to determine what the reasons are that someone will buy
your product and weave those reasons into a word picture that elevates the prospect's curiosity and enhances their buying mood.
and a expert in your field by EDUCATING them and not SELLING them. Combine this
step with step #2, and you can write as long of a sales letter as you need (but
not ONE WORD LONGER) without fear of losing the truly interested prospect.
excitement over your product or service by explaining how it's going to change
their life, or save them money, or make them look more attractive, or whatever
your USP (Unique Selling Proposition) is..
works in the market place. Try it!
By Anonymous
MAy 10, 2004--Today, there is a huge contradiction in our society. Sex seems natural and effortless for men, whereas a woman’s sexuality can seem mysterious, even to herself. Violence is often shown in the media, but a bared breast causes a national uproar. How then can women today not only reclaim their sexuality, but find a deeper meaning that will also nourish their spirit?
“Sexuality is really a state of mind. Every woman can embrace it through reconnecting to her heart and soul”, states Gail Vibe M.A.Sc., author of “Sex, Soul & Synchronicity” (McQuarrie House Publishers Group; 2003; $19.95/trade paperback; ISBN 0-9731118-0-1).
Intertwining scientific research with anecdotal stories, Vibe's book will resonate with her readers. Women long for a "soul connection" in their relationships. The secret to finding this is learning to transcend ourselves, and look for meaning in everyday life through “synchronicities”.
Synchronicity is another name for meaningful coincidences. When events occur we should stop and pay attention. Vibe believes nothing is accidental and there is a hidden order to our universe. By becoming aware, we feel part of a bigger picture and gain a sense of harmony in our lives. “We begin to feel connected to others”, Vibe adds. “Love now comes not from the body but from the soul: co-creation rather than pro-creation.”
"Sex, Soul & Synchronicity" further explains:
- what synchronicity is: take these steps and watch it happen
- how to interpret synchronicity in your life and envision the "bigger picture"
- what the real meaning is behind September 11 and Princess Diana's death
- why our soul is called the “sixth sense” and how to use it in relationships
- what the term “new sex” means.
Ultimately, this book illustrates that we join together for reasons bigger than ourselves: life is given new meaning when we pay attention. Each chapter includes practical steps to guide readers on their journey.
Gail Vibe has a Master's Degree in Applied Science (Psychology) and has been in private practice for 25 years. After the death of her sister, Gail gave up faith in the universe and God.
Later she experienced meaningful coincidences that lead her to believe in a higher purpose in her life. Thus "Sex, Soul & Synchronicity" was written to help others re-connect to their lives, their souls and to the world. She lives in Toronto, Ontario and lectures on a regular basis. http://www.gailvibe.com.
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