Mary Russel
I write travel, automotive, dog, and business related articles, children's stories, mystery novels, short stories, and ad copy.
I have been self employed over 30 years in various Brick & Mortar and Internet businesses.
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I have been self employed over 30 years in various Brick & Mortar and Internet businesses.
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UW Oshkosh BS Journalism. Advertising/Public Relations emphasisInterests
dogs, llamas, marketing, e-commerce, small business, travel, recreation, reading, writing, automotive, cooking, decorating, crafts.
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The Most Unusual Thing I've Done to Get a JobDesperate times can often cause people to do some pretty desperate things to get a job. I never wore a sandwich board, or jumped out of a cake, but here's what I did do.
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Why I Love My Job as a Free Lance Writer and NovelistBeing willing to do almost anything legal and moral to earn money, I have had an assortment of jobs and owned a variety of businesses. After over 40 years of searching for my dream job, I finally found it. -
Kong Dog Toys Really Are Indestructible and FunHave you have been disappointed by dog toys that claim to be indestructible but aren't? Kong is available in several sizes and styles that stand up to the jaws of small puppies to adult mastiffs. -
Five Possible Pitfalls to Consider with Reverse MortgagesIf you are on Social Security, you may be looking for ways to make your fixed income go further. One of the things you might have considered is going with a reverse mortgage.
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How to Choose a Dog That's Right for Your LifestyleI took a test today for fun. It is supposed to match your personality up with the right dog. According to my results, I should have a dog that craves a calm environment, appreciates my laid back lifestyle, and is somewhat reserved. -
How to Choose a Pet Boarding FacilityHaving to leave your pet behind while you go away on a trip can be very stressful for you and your pet. Here are some tips to help you find the right boarding kennel to make it less traumatic for both of you.
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How to Treat Dog DandruffDr. Karen Purcell, Veterinarian, says "Yes, it is very possible for dogs to get dandruff. We see quite a bit in the winter months in response to the dry air."
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Flickertail & Paint in the Christmas CriaSnowball the baby llama, Flickertail the llama and Paint the horse give a young girl a special Christmas gift by helping her overcome depression, and find friendship and self confidence. -
Flickertail & Paint Hide William TheTurkeyIt's almost Thanksgiving again and William the turkey needs a safe place to hide.
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Flickertail & Paint in the Case of the Missing TurkeyBarnyard sleuths Flickertail, the Llama and Paint, the Horse help to solve a missing turkey case and come up with an unusual solution to save Thanksgiving. -
Flickertail the Llama & Paint the Horse in a Halloween PartyThe llama & horse detective team are invited to a Halloween costume party along with the rest of the barnyard animals. During their discussion of possible costumes, they come up with an unusual and fun plan. -
Practicing the E-commerce Tips I PreachSome suggestions and how I am using them in my newest ecommerce venture.
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Reaching Your Target Market Without Breaking the BankNow that you are ready to stock your site you will need to know how to reach your audience and still not break your budget.
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How to Find a Good Web Host when Your Budget is TinyIf you are just getting your feet wet in e-commerce, you are probably looking for a low-cost Web host. Here are some things to keep in mind.
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Flickertail & Paint in Reality Vs. FantasyHere is an excerpt from my Flickertail and Paint series. The stories are written with children in mind but I find many adults enjoy them too.
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Finding Suppliers for Your Inventory for Retail BusinessesNow that you have decided on your niche and identified your markets, it's time to find suppliers to stock your shelves or your website.
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Identifying Your Target Market for Your Niche BusinessDoes your business satisfy a need, solve a problem, or make your customer feel good? In the case of The Active Dog, our products did all three. Our customers had a need for tough toys and protective products for their active dogs.
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Finding a Niche to Give Your Business a Competitive EdgeWhen I started my active dog website, one of the things I tried to focus on was my niche. What was going to set me apart from all of the other websites already offering dog related merchandise?
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Owning & Operating Businesses on a Shoestring BudgetOver the years, I have owned and operated several businesses. I never had a great deal of money to invest so my businesses were very low budget. Here are some possible ideas for you to use or to generate ideas of your own.
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What You Should Know About Used Car History ReportsAlthough used car history reports can contain some useful information they should not be solely relied upon when purchasing a used vehicle. Here's why.
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Owning & Operating Ecommerce Businesses on a ShoestringHere is where you access your strengths, skills, experience, talent, hobbies, and interests to determine if any of them could be turned into a business.
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Owning & Operating Ecommerce Businesses on a ShoestringMy first article of this series, "Owning & Operating Businesses on a Shoestring: Part 1," discussed ideas for several kinds of businesses that might be operated with a small budget. Today I will focus on Internet Businesses.
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Pom Pom PetsMaking pom-pom pets is fun and easy. You don't even need to be able to sew. This is a simple craft for children and adults alike. They can be used as toys, decorations, or even ornaments for the Christmas tree.