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Table of Contents

1. Editor's Musings
2. Article: How Not to Mulligan Your Business Golf Game by June Campbell
3. Recommended
4. Internet Sites Reviewed
5. Freebies and Other Good Deals
6. Joke of the Week

1. Editor's Musings

Happy Memorial Day weekend to our friends in the US. Canada celebrated Victoria Day weekend this past Monday. I used the opportunity to go hiking in Vancouver's rain forest.

Last time I sent out the Roundup, I told you about Publishers Pipeline, a web site offering wholesale, discounted and free merchandise. A few days later I placed an order, which has shipped but not yet arrived. The delivery time to Canada is longer than to US residents, naturally.

Here is what I ordered:

1. Business software application, (Business Legal Forms), $14.95. Today, it is free for S&H. I should have waited.
2. Another business software application, regular $29.95, free for S&H.
3. One pair of stud earrings with tiny diamond: regularly $31.95, free for S&H.
4. One lady's quartz watch: regularly $49.95, free for S&H.
5. A 33mm camera, suitable for a child, free for S&H. I forget the original price and the camera is no longer available. It must have sold out.

The total cost to me, including S&H and the price of the one item I paid for came to 43.23 US. That is very economical indeed if the merchandise proves to be as good as they say it is. I suggest you check this site out. There are genuine bargains to be had.

2.How Not to Mulligan Your Business Golf Game by June Campbell

Golf season has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, but it is always golf season somewhere in the world. Those who are savvy in business golf etiquette will finesse as many deals on the links as in the boardroom.

Spending four hours on a course with a potential client or business affiliate offers you a golden opportunity to build either bridges or chasms. Many believe that how a person conducts himself or herself on the golf course reflects how they perform in business situations. A business golfing date is a time to put your best golfing shoe forward.

According to biz etiquette experts, following these guidelines will help you build the bridge and land that deal.

1. First, if you are likely to lose your cool when your game is bad, stay off the "business" green altogether. If your golfing history is one of losing emotional control and acting badly, do not, repeat, do not, play business golf. You will not make a good business impression.

2. Be sure you know the rules of good golf etiquette in general. Your host will not be impressed if you make a bad impression at his/her country club or offend golfing buddies.

3. No cheating in your scorekeeping or in any other way. This is not the way to build trust.

4. When unsure about a rule, discuss it with your golf opponent. Abide by whatever is decided. Demonstrate your trustworthiness and show that you are a person who keeps your word.

5. Spend your time on the links building relationships. Avoid talking deals until the 19th hole. Experts advise that business talk during the game should be of a casual nature. Business talk should not occur before the 5th hole or after the 15th hole.

6. No cell phones or beepers on the course.

7. Dress appropriately in attire that will take you from the links to the clubhouse. Denims, sleeveless shirts and short shorts are not acceptable.

8. In business golf, invite your guest to play first at the first hole. At other holes, the person with the lowest hole score in the preceding round tees first.

9. If invited to play business golf, offer to pay green fees, cart rental, etc. If you have invited someone to play, be prepared to cover the costs.

10. Drinking alcohol is not your best choice when playing business golf. If you drink at all, drink only if the host offers, and have no more than two.

11. Prepare a handicap card and be honest about your handicap.

12. Play the best game you can. Playing badly to "let the other person win" can be perceived as insulting and will damage your credibility.

13. If your opponent prefers to walk rather than use a cart, you will walk also. When using a cart, join your opponent on the green when he gets out to play or to look for a ball.

14. If playing in Asia, be prepared to bet. In other countries, abide by local customs. If wagering, keep the bets at a friendly level.

15. Arrive early to get organized and to practice before tee time.

16. Avoid whining, swearing and making excuses.

17. Avoid talking or otherwise making noise while other golfers are playing.

18. Avoid coaching or giving unsolicited advice to your opponent.

19. Plan ahead and identify business goals for the day. If you are the host, be sure to invite the right people who can make decisions. Business golf blends business and golf. Having a goal for the day is as important as during any other business meeting.

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4. Internet Sites -- reviewed by June Campbell

*** Free and Cheap ISP Directory
Compare prices, read praise and complaints from users.

*** BootDisk
Site offers boot disks or startup disks for Windows operating systems. Free but donation invited.

*** National Geographic for Kids
New fun site for the little people.

*** Accessible HTML
Tips on designing sites for accessibility

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6. Joke: How to Win Bids

Note from June: Okay, folks, just decide for yourself where each contractor comes from. In other words, you decide whom you want to offend.

Three contractors were visiting a tourist attraction. On learning that the site's owners were seeking bids to replace a fence, they all decided to place a bid.

The contractor from Place A pulled out a tape measure and calculator, and eventually said, "$900. $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me."

The contractor from Place B also pulled out tape measure and calculator. Eventually, he said,"$700 total. $300 for materials, $300 for crew, and $100 for me."

Without even glancing at the fence, the third contractor said, "$2,700."

Incredulous, the owner said said, "You didn't even measure like the others! How did you come up with such a high figure?"

"Easy," he said. "$1,000 for me, $1,000 for you, and we hire the guy from Place A."

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