Some people want money – that’s their goal.

Others live to make an impact.

Dr. Mani falls into the second category. But because of his passion to help others, he’s made a ton of money. In fact,
through his Internet marketing efforts, he’s raised more than $137,000 for his foundation that has performed open
heart operations on more than 70 children.

He’s one of the most respected men online. He was named one of Seth Godin’s 99 Purple Cows for innovative and
remarkable marketing, and Fast Company magazine profiled his philanthropy-fueled approach to business. And he’s
consistently ranked in the top 50 Internet marketing specialists at Gurudaq.com.

Really, all he wants to do is save kids’ lives.

And I think you’ll want to help, especially after you read this.

In just a few days, the NAMS4Kids Joint Venture Giveaway launches. All the proceeds from the front end of this effort
go to Dr. Mani’s CHD Foundation.

You can help! And you can profit from this as well.

But most of all, you will experience that feeling of saving a child’s life by participating in NAMS4Kids JV Giveaway.

But before I describe what’s in it for you, read this story from Dr. Mani about one of the 70 children so far saved
through the efforts of Dr. Mani:

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On the sands of a beach on Rameswaram, in the southern tip of India, a mother holds her little boy, and stares out at
the sea.

The shiny surface of a fishing boat ashore mirrors the strain and anguish on her young face as she glances at him with deep concern. The boys lips are blue. So is his tongue. And his fingers and toes.

His blood cannot carry enough oxygen because he was born with a complex heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot.
Untreated, it will soon be fatal. And his parents know this.

So she weeps softly, her tears mingling with the salty waters of the Indian Ocean. Far away, on another continent,
her husband is struggling to earn enough money to save his son’s life.

But he’s running out of time. Azhar has been falling sick more often lately. He gets fainting spells and needs to be
rushed to hospital frequently. The doctors tell him operation is urgent.

When our team of videographers visited Azhar’s village to record his story as part of a documentary film about
congenital heart disease, his sad tale touched the heart of the assistant director. He called that night, with an
impassioned request to help.

Thanks to the generosity and support of wonderful people all around the world, the Dr.Mani Children Heart Foundation has money available to help the little boy. A month later, he was recovering from his complex operation at India’s finest heart hospital, the Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute in Bangalore.

His treatment was fully sponsored from donations you made – to help a child live.

Thank you from my heart.

http://nams.ws/chd2

Dr. Mani Sivasubramanian

Chennai, India

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The Niche Affiliate Marketing System workshops have adopted Dr. Mani’s foundation by supporting his cause. In January, 2010, at NAMS3, we raised more than $1600 from the people in the room which resulted in surgery for one child in India.

The students at NAMS saved a life.

If you’ve ever thought about participating in a JV Giveaway to get great products to drive your business, now’s the
time.

This one is truly different.

David Perdew at NAMS4Kids has called in some favors from a whole bunch of top online marketers and convinced them all to give you TONS of free products and services at no cost to you.

But of course, we’d take a donation from you for Dr. Mani’s foundation. Our goal is to raise $10,000 in 72
hours.

You will receive:

-ebooks

-scripts

-memberships

-private label rights products

-self-improvement products

And much more.

You name it, it’s there.

This opened at 10 a.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 20th.
Sign up now to get in first.

http://nams4kids.com/go/219

P.S. – You may be wondering, “what’s the catch?” well, there ISN’T one.

This is my way of saying thank you for visiting my blog, and I hope that you will make lots of money selling and
using those products.

I am always looking for places to promote my business or to get backlinks to my site.  Listing your business on social media sites is a great (free) way to promote your business and build a loyal following.  And there are many online directories and resources to find just about anything you want.

But my friend and wonderful VA (virtual assistant) Cyndi Papia of Office To-Go Virtual Assistance has developed an online business directory where you can promote your business and make a difference for a charitable organization!  Cyndi has just launched Business Directory Listings (http://businessdirectorylistings.net/) for any business to purchase ad space while making a difference for a nonprofit organization.

I asked Cyndi what prompted her to set up this site, and here’s what she said,

“I honestly want to help small biz in any way I can because that’s the only way this economy will get better and it truly is my way of helping.  I figure they get to take a tax-deduction for advertising expenses, I donate the money to charity because I have “enough.”  I’m not rich but I also know donations go down when money is tight, so it gets put to good use.  The 10% covers website hosting and a tiny bit of my maintenance time having to check out and approve each listing.  I put my name out there on the site to be transparent as a lot of directories are “anonymous” business people.   I’m going to post the cancelled checks as proof of the donations so people know it’s legitimate.”

Cyndi already has several businesses that have jumped on board with her.  How about you?  Want to make a difference for a nonprofit organization and get your business listed in this new directory?  Hop on over to Business Directory Listings and get signed up today!

Please share this blog post, “New Online Business Directory” with your online friends, so they can take advantage of the new directory for their business!

My work as a virtual assistant began in 2003 with a local nonprofit organization, East Tennessee Veteran’s Memorial. When I was hired, I was the first and only employee and I worked from my bedroom office. I set-up a database, marketing materials, assisted with a website and ran the local office right out of my house. At the time, I had no idea that I was working “virtual.” I just thought I was lucky to be able to work from home and still accomplish the goals for erecting a memorial and learning center for the men and women of East Tennessee that gave their lives for my freedom.

I think back to this group and the man that made it his purpose in life to see that the memorial became reality. Retired Colonel J. William Felton, III, (The Colonel to me), is the man who walked on the beaches of Normandy with his wife Betty and reflected on the lives that were lost during WWII. As he returned to the hills of East Tennessee he wanted to thank the local men and women for their sacrifice, but could find no place in which to do that. Thus, the vision of the East Tennessee Veteran’s Memorial Association was born.

Saturday morning, November 15, 2008, the finished memorial will be dedicated in downtown Knoxville, TN. I am honored to be attending the dedication and also honored to have been involved in this extraordinary accomplishment to our brave service men and women.

Just to think, that my journey as a virtual professional began with one man’s dream of a Forever Memorial to our Forever Heros.

I have such a passion for nonprofit organizations and philanthropy. My background was in nonprofit management prior to starting my own business as a virtual assistant. I know the struggles and hardships that face nonprofits in fundraising. Now with the emergence of social media and internet marketing, nonprofit organizations have so many new doors open to them to find those all important dollars. A Virtual Business Solution offers specialized services to nonprofit organizations by utilizing blogs, enewsletters, social media and other innovative ways to reach your donors.

My client and good friend, Sandy Rees, CFRE was highlighted in an article by the Chattanooga Times Free Press where she commented on using blogs for fundraising. Follow this link to read the article and listen to Sandy’s audio interview.

If you are a nonprofit manager looking for new opportunities to boost your funding, contact me at A Virtual Business Solution and we’ll work together to develop a plan for your online fundraising success!

Terri Brooks is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist and owner of A Virtual Business Solution. With more than 35 years of professional experience, including eight years of nonprofit management, she assists many nonprofit organizations with their online marketing and fundraising.

One of the first clients I contracted with when I started my virtual assistance business last year was Ingrid Gee. She is a sweet, petite blond that called me up one day and said, “I really need your help.” To say that the last year has been an adventure for us would be an understatement.

Through many obstacles and setbacks, she has developed an incredible new concept in the way we listen to Talk Radio, and it is about to launch in September. The Cherries Internet Cafe, will officially open it’s doors on September 8th in downtown Knoxville Tennessee. There will be nine live shows produced daily, and a “live” web feed will allow Internet users to not only hear the radio show, but to watch it in “real” time!

Visitors to the cafe will have the opportunity to bring in their own laptops and connect to the Free WiFi, or use one of the Cafe’s computers with full Internet connections. There will also be iPod and iPhone chargers at every booth.

Feeling a little hungry? They’ve gotcha covered! The Lunchbox will be providing tasty meals for purchase, as folks come down to view the live shows taking place behind a floor to ceiling 500 square foot glass studio. And if you’re not hungry, try a freshly brewed cup of tea at the Daisy Pot Tea Bar.

There will also be a daily talent, cooking, charity and health show, as well as several others. For more information about the shows and all the great fun taking place on Market Square in downtown Knoxville Tennessee, visit their website at Cherries Internet Cafe.

One of my responsibilities as Ingrid’s VA is to virtually plan the Grand Opening of this amazing Cafe. So if you are in the Knoxville area, stay tuned for a fun-filled week of Grand Opening specials and surprises.

Do you have Grand Opening ideas? I’d love to hear them.