Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Charm School For Girls On Myspace

Myspace is a great outlet for self-expression but too many girls ditch common sense when customizing Myspace profiles. Some things are better left unsaid and unseen on Myspace. There should be an etiquette guide or Charm School for girls on Myspace.

Posting pictures, blogs, and comments for the world to see filled with too many intimate and personal details can be dangerous. Sexual predators use information provided on profiles to lure girls into twisted fantasy turned reality scenarios.

When creating and updating a Myspace profile, girls need to remember that Myspace is one of the most popular websites in the world and not everyone on Myspace has honorable intentions or motives.

Eyewitness news discovered sexual predators with their own pages on the popular web site MySpace.--- abclocal.go.com

Myspace is not Las Vegas! What happens on Myspace does not always stay on Myspace! This is something girls must keep in mind when uploading re-enactments of "Girls Gone Wild." All someone has to do is right click to save posted pictures. Think about itthose same pictures can be manipulated and used by others.

Explicit photos and details about sexual exploits are totally inappropriate for Myspace profiles. It does not make a girl seem cool, hot, or sexy having suggestive pictures and foul language on a myspace profile. In fact, it looks BAD and implies a lack of self-respect.

Another important matter to consider is that many employers, colleges, and military recruiters are now researching applicants via Google and Myspace.

A risqu profile may deter potential employers or raise the eyebrows of current employers, especially if the company you work for is listed on your Myspace profile.

A general manager at an Olive Garden in Orange City has lost her job because of a picture posted on MySpace.com.---cfnews13.com

An inappropriate Myspace profile can easily have an impact on college admissions and/or your academic career.

Would-Be Teacher Denied Degree Over 'Drunken Pirate' MySpace Photo.--- foxnews.com

It would behoove a girl to contemplate what the content she provides on her Myspace profile says about her and her character in general. While Myspace is meant to be a fun social networking community it can be damaging if used unwisely.

A popular show on VH1 called The Flavor of Love Girls Charm School teaches its students ten interesting commandments. The following three Flavor of Love Charm School commandments should be considered when creating and updating Myspace profiles:

  • Check Thyself Before Thou Wreck Thyself
  • Thou Shalt Show Some Class
  • Thou Shalt Represent
  • Myspace profiles can be fun and creative without being raunchy. Each section of a Myspace profile is an opportunity to convey personality and individuality. What does your Myspace profile say about you?

    Be careful. Be safe. Avoid including any personal details or potentially embarrassing content on your profile as it may come back to haunt you.

    If you are or have been involved in questionable activities, Myspace is probably not the place to chronicle your adventures. The bottom line is, to include any possible self-incriminating information on your Myspace profile is not the smartest thing to do. It is just plain stupid!

    Out of respect for minors browsing Myspace, out of common sense, and decency, avoid including sexually explicit or implicit information whatsoever on your profile! Its almost like an invitation to trouble.

    About the Author: Marenda Hughes Taylor is Chief Operating Officer of 1st Love Records http://www.1stloverecords.com, a living life abundantly motivator, an Internet business owner and mentor. You can visit her websites at http://marenda.biz and http://paidinfulldaily.com



    Business Credit Cards - A Way to Help Track Business Expenses

    Whether you're starting up the new business or have been established for a number of years, the use of business credit cards can be a great benefit to your business. These cards come in handy when it comes to handling operating expenses or unexpected costs. On top of that, paying off the credit card bill on our regular basis can also help a company build its credit standing and improve its ability to obtain loans for future expansion and growth.

    Virtually all business credit cards are going to be a under the name of the owner of the company. The credit card issuer requires this information and holds that cardholder responsible for the payments. Various financial institutions, as well as banks, will require a name and other personal information before even considering issuing you a card for your business. Interestingly enough, even if the business has an outstanding track record and has a good credit rating, if the owner of the business has a lousy credit rating, the rates offered to the business will be higher.

    Many card companies will offer various programs for businesses and will also supply detailed billing information that can be used for accounting purposes. Having detailed billing will provide the business owner with information on every purchase made as well as providing proof when it comes to tax deductions. The majority of business credit cards require written authorization for charges being made by someone other than the business owner. This is a good safety mechanism to have because it will protect the business from fraudulent use.

    Business Credit Cards Can Help Preserve Cash

    Depending on the interest rate of the business credit cards that your company is being charged, if you need to upgrade assets and equipment, it may be cheaper to purchase them on your credit card instead of using your business cash. Of course, there will be certain business expenses that you will not want to charge on the card, such as payroll. However, assets such as office furniture or equipment, treated as an asset investment and with lower credit card rate, can make better economic sense that paying with cash. The tax deduction could be higher then the interest you will pay.

    Once you have received your business credit cards, care and caution will be required. One thing for sure, you do not want to use these cards for personal use. First and foremost, it will be necessary to keep your personal and business expenses separate for both tax and accounting purposes. You do not want to have your business paying interest on your personal stuff, such as a family's night out at the movies or a trip to the supermarket store. Any personal charges inadvertently charged on your business account will have to be well documented in order to maintain proper legal separation. That being said, a business credit card is a great tool for any business to have. Just make sure that the card is used for business purposes only.

    Kerry Ng is a successful Webmaster and publisher of The Great Credit Cards Tips Blog. Click here for more great helpful information about Credit Card Tips: http://www.greatcreditcardtips.com