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ABOUT US

DRAGON OF ALKAMAE

  • The Dragon of Alkamae

  • FAVORITE THINGS

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  • MOTTO

  • Our Motto

  • PRIVACY POLICY

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  • SUCCESS STORIES

  • Success Stories

  • SUSAN L. REID, DMA

  • Susan L. Reid, DMA

  • TESTIMONIALS

  • Testimonials

  • TOP TEN COOL THINGS I'VE DONE

  • Top 10 Cool Things I've Ever Done

  • VISION STATEMENT

  • Our Vision & Philosophy

  • COACHING

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF COACHING

  • FAQ's About Business Coaching

  • We Coach
  • EZINE ARCHIVES

    LAUNCH YOU! 2007 E-ZINE ARCHIVES

  • Volume 1, Issue 1

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  • LAUNCH YOU! 2008 E-ZINE ARCHIVES

  • Volumn 2, Issue 1

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  • FREEBIES

    FREEBIES

  • Discovering Your Inner Samurai Free Downloads

  • Getting the Word Out Free Downloads

  • Money and Prosperity Free Downloads

  • The Prosperity Game

  • Rules For A Perfect Day

  • SMALL BUSINESS START UP QUOTES

  • Balancing Life & Work

  • Delegation

  • Goals & Goal Setting

  • Guaranteeing Your Small Business Success

  • Leaving The Corporate World

  • Money, Riches & Wealth

  • Starting Up

  • Time Management

  • Transitioning

  • SMALL BUSINESS ARTICLES

    ACCIDENTAL ENTREPRENEUR

  • Do You Have What It Takes To Become a Preneur?

  • Embracing Your Multiple Streams of Passion

  • Freelancer, Consultant, or Entrepreneur: What’s the Difference?

  • Help! I am Having a Career Transition Crisis!

  • Is Midlife Entrepreneurship for You?

  • The Five Stages of Change for Small Business Owners

  • This Is Not Your Parent’s Workplace: The Case for Becoming a Small Business Owner

  • DRIVE TRAFFIC TO YOUR WEBSITE

  • Optimize Your Website...and They Will Come

  • The Power of the Written Word: Top 10 Ways to Become an Authority in Your Field

  • Using Online PR Distribution Services to Your Advantage

  • ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN

  • From Woman with a Good Idea to Woman with a Thriving Home-Based Business

  • Ladies . . . Start Your Engines!

  • No Agony of Defeat for Hillary Clinton

  • Now Is a Great Time to Be a Woman Small Business Owner

  • Top Five Tips Small Business Owners Can Learn From J.K.Rowling

  • Why Aren’t Women Making The Big Bucks?

  • SPIRITUAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • How to Be Ridiculously Rich and Spiritual, Too-A Nod to Todays ePreneur

  • The Secret to Building Your Business from the Inside Out

  • START-UP FEARS

  • Courage: The Anti-Drug for Small Business Start Ups

  • Five Nagging Start-Up Questions Facing Small Business Owners

  • How to Move Past the Fears of Starting Up Your Business

  • How to Thrive through This Recession, Jack Canfield Style

  • Overcoming Negative Habits and Programming-Remember WYTIWYG!

  • Resistance or Fear: What's the Difference?

  • Show Me the Money: 7 Cash Stashes for Small Business Start-Ups

  • Stop, Drop, & Roll, Baby!

  • What’s Holding You Back from Your Business Success?

  • TIPS & TOOLS FOR SUCCESS

  • Don’t Set any Goals this New Year . . . without Applying the 60-40 Rule

  • Five Characteristics of Great Business Names and Five Popular Trends to Avoid

  • Five-Step Time Management System

  • How to Set a One Minute Intention

  • How To Set Goals That Stick

  • Me & You & a Dog Named Boo

  • Recession-Proof Your Small Business in 2008

  • The Coup de Grâce for Sustainable Long-Term Success

  • The Importance of Creating the Right Environment for Your Business Success

  • The Tortoise and the Hare Model for Successful Small Business Start Ups

  • What Is a Nice Green Business Like You Doing Without a Plan?

  • EBOOKS

  • Are You Ready to Jump the Corporate Ship? Here's How to Know!
    This e-book is written for anyone working in the corporate world, who is considering jumping off the corporate ship and becoming a successful small business owner. It will also help you make up your mind if you are ready to jump the corporate ship, and if not, give you insights as why not.


  • START-UP COACHING SERVICES

  • New Business Branding
    This is the perfect package for those wanting to develop vision and mission statements, clearly articulated elevator speeches, and positioning tag lines.


  • Niche Clarity Program
    Take the mystery out of finding your niche. Stop searching for it like a needle in a haystack. Identifying a viable, clearly defined, profitable niche is something every business owner needs to do as early in their business as possible. The Niche Clarity Program will help you do just that in four, short weeks!


  • Career Clarity Program
    Calling all Discouraged Employees, Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs, and Those Ready for Something New!


  • One Page Business Plan
    Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success.


  • Law of Attraction Marketing
    This is the perfect package for those wanting to uncover their specialty niche market, develop a Law of Attraction-based marketing plan, and create products and services especially suited to their niche.


  • Grow Your Home Business
    Are you ready to grow your home-based business? Ready for more? If so, this is the perfect package for you!


  • Increase Your Prosperity
    Abundance and Prosperity coaching is perfect for the person who wants to raise their set-point around money, increase their happiness, and free themselves from outmoded belief systems.


  • TELECLASSES

  • Branding Bootcamp I
    Creating a vision and mission statement for your small business makes the difference between owning a business and watching it limp along; to owning an exceptional business and watching it grow. Which would you prefer?


  • BOOKLETS

  • 62 Ways To Boost Your Business Success
    A collection of essential tips from networking experts.


  • BOOKS

  • Discovering Your Inner Samurai
    "Discovering Your Inner Samurai: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Journey to Business Success" is the secret behind “The Secret” for business success. More than just an inspirational book, Discovering Your Inner Samurai actually gives people the tools they need to create a business from the inside out. There’s no holding back in this book. The book will tell you what works and what doesn’t. It just doesn’t talk about success; it shows you how to create success!


  • DESK CALENDARS

  • 2008 Discovering Your Inner Samurai
    Perfect for your desk, briefcase, and backpack, this 8”x4” conveniently sized calendar is made of premium, 80 lb. cardstock with a glossy finish.


  • FUN GIFTS

  • Dragon of Alkamae BBQ Apron
    Great in the kitchen or at the BBQ, our mid-length apron provides just the right coverage to help keep spills and splatters off your clothes.


  • Inner Samurai BBQ Apron
    Great in the kitchen or at the BBQ, our mid-length apron provides just the right coverage to help keep spills and splatters off your clothes.


  • Inner Samurai Baseball Jersey
    Our 100% cotton Baseball Jersey is a sporty hit with both men and women whether you are in the game or just looking the part in great run-around casual-wear.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Bib
    It's okay to make a mess in our easy-wash 100% cotton bib. It provides great upper body coverage to protect baby's clothes.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Boxer Shorts
    Enjoy the roomy comfort of our sexy boxers as underwear or sleepwear.


  • Inner Samurai Boxer Shorts
    Enjoy the roomy comfort of our sexy boxers as underwear or sleepwear.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Cap
    Our adjustable, 100% brushed cotton Cap is unstructured and an ideal way to beat the heat.


  • Inner Samurai Cap
    Our adjustable, 100% brushed cotton cap is unstructured and an ideal way to beat the heat.


  • Inner Samurai Black Cap
    Top it off in our structured black cap made of sturdy, durable brushed canvas. 100% cotton breathes for year-round comfort.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Dog T-Shirt
    Show your puppy love. Put your pooch in his or her own cool doggie T-shirt from American Apparel.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Golf Shirt
    Our golf-style, collared shirt is a comfortable, lightweight way to play 18-holes and beat the heat.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Green T-shirt
    Freshen up your wardrobe with 100% Hanes authentic attention-grabbing green T-shirt.


  • Inner Samurai Green T-shirt
    Freshen up your wardrobe with 100% Hanes Authentic attention-grabbing green T-shirt.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Infant Bodysuit
    Babies love creepin', crawlin' and sleepin' in our super comfy, 100% cotton jersey knit infant creeper.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Keepsake Box
    Perfect for stylishly storing jewelry and mementos, this hardwood box showcases a ceramic tile.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Kids Hoodie
    Stay warm while lookin' casual-cool in this kid version of an adult favorite - our ash grey Hanes pullover hooded sweatshirt.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Kids T-shirt
    The pint-sized version of our popular adult favorite. It's preshrunk and durable - just what a playful, active tyke needs.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Ornament
    This handmade, flat, ball-shaped ornament measures 2 7/8 inches across.


  • Alkamae Designer Throw Pillow
    Add stylish fun to any room with our roomy throw pillow. It’s made of ultra-soft brushed twill with a sturdy canvas image area.


  • Alkamae Designer Framed Print
    All prints are custom manufactured using archival inks and acid-free paper. Framed prints are matted and framed in a stylish black frame with plexiglass cover.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Hooded Sweatshirt
    Stay warm with our Hanes heavyweight ultimate cotton pullover hoodie.


  • Inner Samurai Sweatshirt
    Warm up in our stylin' Hanes Heavyweight 90/10 cotton/polyester sweatshirt.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Teddy Bear
    Our plush bear is a real cutie in his own image-bearing T-shirt and festive red ribbon.


  • Inner Samurai Teddy Bear
    Our plush bear is a real cutie in his own image-bearing T-shirt and festive red ribbon.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Thong
    Panty-minimalists love our casual thong that covers sweet spots without covering your assets, putting an end to panty-lines.


  • Alkamae Designer Long Sleeve T-shirt
    Our 100% cotton, Hanes Beefy-T is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.


  • Dragon of Alkamae White T-shirt
    Our 100% cotton, Hanes authentic tagless T-shirt is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Women's T-shirt
    Our 100% cotton women's tee is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Women's Plus T-shirt
    Our 100% cotton, women's plus size v-neck tee is luxuriously soft.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Yellow T-shirt
    According to fashionista Stacy London, saffron is the new yellow! Yellow fans, color your world (or at least your body) in this vibrant attention-grabbing hue.


  • Inner Samurai Yellow T-shirt
    According to fashionista Stacy London, saffron is the new yellow! Yellow fans, color your world (or at least your body) in this vibrant attention-grabbing hue.


  • HOME OFFICE

  • Alkamae Designer Coaster
    Liven up your home office with our fun, hip, tile coaster.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Coaster
    Liven up your home office with our fun, hip, tile coaster.


  • Alkamae Designer Journal
    Our journal measures 5" x 8" and is 160 pages long.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Journal
    Our journal measures 5" x 8" and is 160 pages long.


  • Inner Samurai Journal
    Our journal measures 5" x 8" and is 160 pages long.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Magnet
    Let our attention-grabbing rectangle magnet keep your notes and reminders organized and in view.


  • Inner Samurai Magnet
    Let our attention-grabbing rectangle magnet keep your notes and reminders organized and in view.


  • Alkamae Designer Messenger Bag
    Our versatile, spacious messenger bag is practically all you need to take your office on the road.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Messenger Bag
    Our versatile, spacious messenger bag is practically all you need to take your office on the road.


  • Inner Samurai Messenger Bag
    Our versatile, spacious messenger bag is practically all you need to take your office on the road.


  • Alkamae Designer Mousepad
    Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Black Mousepad
    Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable black cloth top mousepad.


  • Dragon of Alkamae White Mousepad
    Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable white cloth top mousepad.


  • Inner Samurai Mousepad
    Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad.


  • Alkamae Designer Mug
    The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Mug
    The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew.


  • Inner Samurai Mug
    The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Large Mug
    Super-size your favorite beverage with our large mug.


  • Inner Samurai Large Mug
    Super-size your favorite beverage with our large mug.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Stein
    Heft a cold one in this 22 oz. ceramic stein with gold trim.


  • Inner Samurai Stein
    Heft a cold one in this 22 oz. ceramic stein with gold trim.


  • Alkamae Designer Tote Bag
    Our 100% cotton canvas tote bags have plenty of room to carry everything you need when you are on the go.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Tote Bag
    Our 100% cotton canvas tote bags have plenty of room to carry everything you need when you are on the go.


  • Inner Samurai Tote Bag
    Our 100% cotton canvas tote bags have plenty of room to carry everything you need when you are on the go.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Wall Clock
    Decorate any room in your home or office with our 10-inch wall clock.


  • CARDS

  • Alkamae Designer Greeting Card
    Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. —Rainer Maria Rilke


  • Dragon of Alkamae Greeting Card
    Her Wings are open; poised to take flight. She is self-assured and confident. Her Talon extends; visibly pointing the way. She shows the way and is courageous.


  • Inner Samurai Greeting Card
    This is the place of our inner strength. The place of our Inner Samurai.


  • Alkamae Designer Note Card
    For as long as time, dragons have represented the alchemic process that turns a boy into a man and a girl into a woman.


  • Dragon of Alkamae Note Card
    Her Face is strong; her eyes far seeing. She is determined and forward thinking. Her Body is rounded; a labyrinth spiraling inward. She is centered and strong.


  • Inner Samurai Note Card
    This is the place of our inner strength. The repository of all our life experiences, alkamized from lead into pure gold.


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