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January 2010

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Therapist to Therapist with Norm Quantz

Can Psychological Abuse Lead to Physical Illness?

When a person is the victim of psychological abuse, there is a conflict that takes place between what others want and expect of them, and what they want to do themselves. This causes a duality of focus and that situation can produce the physiological issues of stress that show up as agitation, and other nervous issues.

In this video I take a closer look at the effects of psychological abuse and its direct relationship to illness. I refer to the work and research of Dr. Gabor Mate in his book "When the Body Says No" as he looks at the serious effects of stress causing chronic illnesses in the body and how the body can heal when these causal factors are reduced.

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With you in mind,

Norm

Norm Quantz is a counseling therapist, and Cofounder and President of I.M.A.G.E. Inc. He has over 25 years of experience in private practice and as CEO of a multi-therapist practice.

Practice Excellence with Neva Quantz

Executive Summary (1 - 3)

Remember the bracketed (numbers) following each heading are merely suggestions for page lengths.

The Executive Summary, which should include a short introduction, is done last.

The Executive summary is arguably the most important part of your Business Plan and should be written last, just prior to the Table of Contents. It is the most important section of your business plan because people will read it first and it may be the only section they read. The keys to a good Executive Summary are that it should be short (2-3 pages at most), it should highlight what is important in your plan, and it should get the reader excited about your business. You want to grab the reader's attention by summarizing the highlights of your plan.

On the first page of the Executive summary you will briefly cover:

1. Your Business Description
- if this is a new business venture,
- expansion of an existing practice or the
- the purchase of an existing practice?

2. Ownership and Management
- the legal structure of your business,
- sole proprietorship,
- partnership [enclose agreement in Appendices] or
- incorporated company[enclose shareholder agreement in Appendices]
- date the business was registered/incorporated;
- the business name and address;
- the business phone number;
- the principal(s) name(s) and telephone number(s);
- the percentage of business or number of shares held by each (in partnership or corporation);
- the Web site address and relevant e-mail addresses.

3. The Industry Sector: (manufacturing, wholesale, retail, food
processing, health professions, service, high technology, etc.)
- Who are involved in the venture and what are their credentials and experience.
- How much money has the founder(s) invested in the business to date?
- How has this money been spent?
- Do you intend to draw a salary from the businesses in the beginning? If not, how will you support yourself? If so, how much?

On the second page of the Executive summary you will briefly cover: . . . to continue reading click here.

Next month we will talk about the Introduction and Table of Contents to wrap up this series on writing a basic business plan.

Best Regards,

Neva

P.S. This is Part 13 in the Practice Excellence series. To review earlier articles start here.

"Excellence is never an accident: it is the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities."
- Author Unknown

Neva Quantz has served in upper management in two corporations and has co-established and directed four counseling centers. She currently is the Business Manager for Norm's private practice and Cofounder and Vice President of I.M.A.G.E. Inc.

Promotional Buzz with Tammy Morales

Creating and Managing your Twitter Account

As I mentioned last month, using twitter is a great way to reach a larger audience and give a glimpse of your personal side to potential clients. It is also a great way to network with others in your field.

This month, I want to focus on some of the details.

First of all you want to create an appealing 'home' page. You can choose to use one of the designs that comes with your account or . . . click here to continue reading .

Warmly,
Tammy

Tammy Morales owns and operates an internet marketing business and a successful graphic arts company. She also is the Chief Operating Officer for I.M.A.G.E. Inc.

News and Upcoming Events

Norm's upcoming book, "It's All About Power and Control" is currently in the publishing process. Stay tuned for the announcement of its release!

FaceToFaceGlobal Tech Tips
with Rumilio Morales

Static Picture

You and your guest can have a static picture by going into "System Settings" then going into the "Video Settings" and either taking a snapshot or by browsing your personal folders and choosing a picture you prefer.

Together we Aspire
Together we Achieve,

Rumilio

(If you are having trouble please go to tech support.

Fill out the online form, click submit and someone will contact you within 48 hours to assist you.)

Rumilio Morales is the Director of Tech Support for FaceToFace-Global.com. He has extensive telecommunications background and he also owns a home-based internet marketing business.

Your Online Presence
with James Friesen

5 Considerations When Choosing Your Web Developer (Part 2)

I explained points #1 (Testimonials) and #2(Portfolio) in last month's edition.

3. Customer Service - Do they have any customer service statements or guarantees? Have they shown a history of follow-up? It's a common problem for designers/developers to "disappear" when you need them most. Find one who has a good history of ongoing work (at least 2-3 years).

4. Modern Tools - Are your web developers using modern, commonly supported tools? Most websites these days are based on Content Management Systems which allow you to easily update content. Are they using one? If not, why not? Do they talk about "standards-based web design" on their site? If so, that's a GOOD thing... it means your site will be easier to maintain.

5. Listening Skills - Once you begin to engage a web designer/developer, watch them closely to see how well they listen to what you are trying to achieve with your site? Are they really trying to capture the essence of your business, or is this just another cookie-cutter site to them? A good web developer will take the time to discover your true needs.

Cheers,
James

James Friesen is the Director of Web Services for I.M.A.G.E. Inc. He is a web designer and developer and has his own business, Mango Tree Media. He also has extensive international and cross cultural experience.

About the Editor

Tracy Epp is the Director of Online Communications and
Editor-In-Chief for I.M.A.G.E. Inc. She brings significant experience in interpersonal relationships and community building.

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