FAQ's
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Sometimes the main menu and links seem to take me to different areas depending on whether I am logged in or not. Is this correct?
Yes! This is because members have full access to the site whereas non-members, or those who are not logged in, do not.
For example, Non Members are not able to set-up full Profile Pages or have personal chats with our Members.
Our main menu will also automatically change depending on whether you are logged in and your member level when you are logged in.
If you click on some links or try to open bookmarked pages when not logged in you may be taken to a "please log in page" first.
The best way to totally enjoy our site is to be nominated and apply to be Member right from the start and gain full uninterrupted access.
Why are some menu items 'greyed out' and disabled?
As above, members have full access to the site whereas non-members, or those who are not logged in, do not.
Our main menu will also automatically change depending on whether you are logged in and your member level when you are logged in.
If you click on some links or try to open bookmarked pages when not logged in you may be taken to a "please log in page" first.
The best way to totally enjoy our site is to be nominated and apply to be Member right from the start and gain full uninterrupted access.
When I look at this site on different devices, some make the site really hard to read and navigate. Why is this?
One of the problems with fully responsive website design is with trying to deal with all of the different viewport sizes, ratios and screen resolutions.
For this reason, websites can come up differently and in a different manner than intended on various devices.
We are working very hard to provide the best user experience possible for all of our members.
Hopefully we have covered all of the possibilities, but it is very hard to do this without us viewing and testing the site on every device and screen size that is in use.
Obviously that is neither practical or possible for us.
So if you see something a bit "out-of-whack" or find the fonts, buttons, etc. either too big, too small, too close together or anything that is just plain annoying please let us know.
Just eMail our support@mybusiness-mylife.com team with the make and model of the device you are using, an outline of the problem and preferably a screen shot and we will do all we can to immediately fix it for everybody.
How do I comment through the Disqus comment system?
If you are a member of our site, make sure that you log-in first.
If your mybusiness-mylife nickname does not show at the top right of the Disqus area and your profile image does not display to the left of the next available comment field, press or click on the drop down menu at the right of the small comment bubble. This will bring up your log-in options.
Choose the top "mybusiness-mylife" option and this should then log you into Disqus using your membership nickname. You should then see your nickname and profile image (if you have uploaded one).
If your nickname and profile image still do not display, refresh your browser and it should then appear.
Having performed the above routine, your nickname and profile image should automatically appear from this point onwards.
If you are not a member of our site, then you should be, so what is stopping you? 
However, if you are in a public area or have been provided limited access to a blog page, press or click on the drop down menu at the right of the small comment bubble. This will bring up your log-in options.
You can then choose to log-in to Disqus using another social media membership.
PLEASE NOTE: Currently, all comments received are moderated and may take a short time to appear.
Why should I become a member?
We are all now finding that with many Social Media sites there is a whole new move towards restricting free speech, discussion and the exchange of information. Many members hide behind their fake accounts which also provide no opportunity to advance meaningful and mutually rewarding business relationships.
We believe that free speech should be encouraged - with two provisos, that it is exchanged with with a focus on mutual respect and genuine helpfulness and understanding. We want to create an environment for free and open expression towards shared learning and business and personal development.
There is no opportunity for 'trophy hunting' to see who can amass the most 'friends' or contacts here, all members are free and actually encouraged to interact between each other at any time.
But this still does not mean that you are free to SPAM or openly solicit others. We have processes and opportunities for you to promote your business and yourself to others without you intruding on them.
No matter how old you are, or developed your business is, there is always the opportunity for learning, or at the very least mentoring others towards enjoying your same successes and celebrations.
Just as in the 'real' world, you earn your own respect and credibility. Human nature is such that others will always judge you on what you say or do, you don't need us creating a 'Nanny Site' to isolate you from that. Be true to yourself, freely express your ideas and thoughts, but also allow others to express theirs without bringing personalities and 'political correctness' into the conversations.
The attempted labeling and name calling of others with words that end in "ist', 'phobic', and 'got' has no place or relevance to the conversation here, so don't use them. Again, its all about respect for others and their opinions. Use logical expression and debate if you don't agree with them, not name calling.
There is also no such thing as 'unfriending' or 'blocking' here - we all seek to work together and in harmony with each other. We are all business orientated adults with mutual and complimentary goals, not temper tantrum prone children.
Becoming a member of the site gives you access to our dedicated areas where all things relating to your business, your life and the awareness of the environment around you are discussed and ideas, opportunities and opinions are actively shared.
When you join you are no longer alone and isolated from the things and the people who matter to you and your efforts to achieve your own success and happiness.
Therefore, if all these things are meaningful, if not a breath of fresh air, to you you should seriously consider being nominated or applying for membership right now!
So what's in it for me?
Quick answer - a real and meaningful opportunity to achieve business and personal growth and lifelong happiness!
We have started off with the the time proven basics - Blogs, Forums and a Members Lobby in each area, where you can chat privately or in groups with other members. That way you can 'Show off' your business achievements or expertise with a blog post, answering a question in a forum, or simply by being 'present' and contributing in a lobby discussion.
Member search, 'who's online' and personal file sharing are also readily available throughout the site.
We will then look to add webinars, podcasts and video conferencing as well as exploring any other avenues that technology or real life provides to open up a greater level of participation, discussion and shared learning.
In essence, it's your 24/7 networking destination that is always here to provide you with opportunities and immediate support.
What's involved?
Given the short term acceptance and success of another recently released 'social media' app, we are not too ashamed to say the we are happy to adopt some of their membership strategies.
We believe member integrity and a balanced and initially controlled level of membership is extremely important to the ongoing success of our site.
Therefore we have decided to make membership available through personal invitation and application.
We want to try to achieve a good spread of age, gender and business types and professions. We don't think that much can be gained by being 'top heavy' in any one area. It is with diversity of opinion and experience where we think that real growth through idea sharing can be gained. It also increases the availability of shared and mutual opportunities.
And while we mentioned below our adversity to promoting 'FOMO' our initial membership is limited to just 100 business owners. So if you want to get in on the ground floor, register your expressions of interest now!
I really want to be a member, how do I join?.
Congratulations on your tenacity to get this far.
The first very thing we ask of you is your real name and your valid eMail address.
How much does membership cost?
We are not charging any Membership Fees at this time and we aim to keep the site free with your support of the products and services advertised here by our members and business partners.
So, if I do not have to pay as a full member, why do you have a 90 day trial membership?
For full membership, we do ask a few more questions about you. But we can understand if you need to get to know us better first before you give us that additional information.
Plus, when the opportunity arises, we would like to have a group of special members who we can reward special deals or discounts to and we believe that there are no better people than those who support us from the very beginning.
What is a Member Profile Page?
Your Member Profile Page is a great way for you to showcase your business and yourself to our other members.
We have a very strict anti-spam policy on our site, however your Member Profile Page is the one place where our other members can learn more about you and what you do.
Of course, one other way for members to learn about your expertise and interests is by participating in our forums, commenting on our blogs or even writing your own blog pages here - please see more information on that below and from our main menu.
How do I set up my Member Profile Page?
To set up a complete Member Profile Page, you first need to be registered as a full Foundation Member.
90 Day Trial Members automatically have a limited Member Profile Page once they upload their profile pic.
Both Foundation Members and 90 Day Trial Members can upload their profile pic at the time of signing up for membership or from the Update Membership page for each of the membership levels.
How do I view another Member's Profile Page?
Viewing another members profile is a great way to start to plan your own unique profile
And the best place to start once you become a member is to first log in and then go to our Main Lobby.
The Main Lobby is a place where you can browse our member's list, say hello and leave a brief introduction of yourself.
You will find a "lobby" in each of our areas and they are a great place to start up friendships and an informal exchange of ideas on the prevailing topics with other members.
Am I able to view every other Member's Profile Page?
Yes, as either a 90 Day Trial Member or a Foundation Member, you can view the Profile Pages of all other members.
90 Day Trial Members cannot initiate personal chats with full Foundation Members, but can initiate personal chats with other 90 Day Trial Members.
However, Foundation Members can initiate personal chats with all other members.
As a 90 Day Trial Member what do I need to set up my Profile Page?
90 Day Trial Members can upload a profile pic that will be shown on a limited profile page, on their blog comments and forum posts, plus on their chat area.
The size of your profile pic should be 400px wide and 400px high.
The format can be either .png or .jpg.
As a Foundation Member what do I need to set up my Profile Page?
Foundation Members can upload a profile pic that will be shown on their full profile page, on their blog comments and forum posts, plus on their chat area.
The size of your profile pic should be 400px wide and 400px high.
Foundation Members can also upload up to four extra images to create a really interesting and detailed profile page. These are,
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Profile Header Image
The Profile Header image is the image that spans the top of your Profile Page.
An image that depicts elements of your life and/or lifestyle is appropriate here.
It is best displayed when its dimensions are 1500px wide and 500px high. -
Business Header Image
Your Business Header image spans the top of your Business profile.
An image that depicts aspects of your business, its products or its people is appropriate here.
It is best displayed when its dimensions are 1500px wide and 500px high. -
Business Logo Image
Your Business Logo image adds an extra overlaid dimension to your Business Header.
It should be a squared image with a colored or transparent background.
It is best displayed when its dimensions are 400px wide and 400px high. -
Environment Header Image
Your Environment Header image spans the top of your Environment profile.
An image that depicts aspects of your living, business or lifestyle environment is appropriate here.
It is best displayed when its dimensions are 1500px wide and 500px high.
All formats can be either .png or .jpg.
As a Foundation Member where do I go to set up my Profile Page?
Your Profile Page builds on information that you already provided when signing up.
To start completing your Profile Page, first log in and then go to your Create Profile page.
You can also use this page to update or change your profile at any time.
What if I don't have images of the size required or if I am unable to crop them to the required sizes?
First log in and complete your Profile Page on the Create Profile page as detailed above.
For best results, the size of your profile images should slightly be larger than the sizes as also detailed above.
After uploading your images on the Create Profile page, stay logged in and go to our Multi Cropper page.
This page gives you access to all of the images that you have uploaded and will allow you to re-size and/or crop them on-the-fly without any further need to upload them again.
You can re-size the images to a larger image but please be aware that this can greatly reduce the image quality. It is better to start with a larger image and crop it to size.
What else do I need in addition to images to set up my Profile Page?
Your Foundation Member profile page also allows you to create bios of up to 320 characters for each of your profile headers. These are,
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My Life Bio
This is a short bio about you personally.
It may list anything from your qualifications, experience and achievements or your goals and aspirations to just general insights about you and your life.
This bio sits underneath the Profile Header image is the image that spans the top of your Profile Page. -
My Business Bio
This is a short bio about your business.
It may include a brief outline of your products or services, your markets and achievements or your goals and mission in business.
It is not to be used for blatant advertising.
Your Business Header image spans the top of your Business profile. -
My Environment Bio
This is a short bio about the environment in which you live and/or where you conduct your business.
Your Environment Header image spans the top of your Environment profile.
These can be changed or updated at any time, but it is recommended that for best results you take some time to make them interesting and informative.
We are certainly not asking you to divulge everything here, but it is good to also keep in mind that the more others feel that they know you personally as a friend, the more comfortable they are in interacting with you.
And that is what we really want it to be all about here - shared learning, in a relaxed, open and friendly environment.
Can I apply to be a Contributor to your blogs?
Yes, this is a site where we actively encourage full participation from our members who are qualified to provide coaching, guidance and advice on the full range of topics covered on this site.
Your contributions do need to be of an informative and authoritative level and you need to hold at least full membership to contribute.
Why should I submit an article to MyBusiness-MyLife.com?
Some considerations may be to share your knowledge and experience with our community and publish on a well-known crowd-learning source. Our membership base is growing daily with people who are keenly seeking to learn more about the topics that you are likely to cover! To obtain broad exposure for your content or receive wide recognition for yourself and the products, services and techniques that assists you in your business or life!
Can I get paid for my contributions?
All article submissions are unpaid however they may include links to the author's profile page.
The kudos earned from your blogs increases the awareness of your offerings and services with our members who may see them as a valuable asset to assist them achieve their goals.
What are the topics that I can write about?
That's easy, this site covers all aspects of business, life and the changes that are happening in our environment that may positively or negatively impact our business or our lives.
There are nine primary categories of topics for life, nine for business and eleven for environmental issues. One of those will generally stand out as your primary lead-in category.
How do I lodge a submission?
Members who register as a contributor are provided with their own fully secure uploads/downloads page and their submissions are held in their own individual and secure area on our site.
Your upload is automatically advised to our Editorial Department.
So is there any special format or criteria that I should follow?
Yes, there are a few, but nothing complex. Once you are a member and you express an interest in contributing to our site, you will receive an eMail from our Editorial Team with a link to download our Blog Contribution Submission Guide that provides full details and also a link to your personal upload page.
That sounds easy, I would love to contribute and can do all of that, so what am I waiting for?
Good question, if you believe you have what it takes, we think there should be no reason to wait any longer at all.
So if you haven't joined up as a full member yet and indicated your desire to register for our Contributor Program, there is no better time than to join up here right now.
If you already have full membership, log in and update your details to ask to be included as a contributor and you can do that immediately right here.
And finally, if you have not fully completed your profile page and want to gain the greatest benefits of being a contributor, please log in and do so here now.
We know that business people are busy people. We use blogs rather than 'hit and run' rooms, so that you always have the opportunity to gain from others in your own time without the added pressure of FOMO, (Fear of Missing Out).
This is particularly relevant to all of us living in different time zones all around the world.
What is planned for Advertising Opportunities on this site?
With the rapid changes in technology, this site will always be under constant development towards providing the best outcomes and enjoyment for its members.
However, right at this time, we have completed the initial prototype and have now entered the beta development phase.
We are currently in beta 6 phase, which means that new members are now able to sign up, fully complete their profile pages and introduce themselves in the members lobby and view the profiles of other members.
It also sees the completion of our Blog Contributions system where members can submit blogs in advance for our blog pages.
We have stripped out most of the JavaScript prototyping tools that we have used and have retrofitted the site onto the Bootstrap platform.
This should see significant improvements in response times throughout the site plus provide you with the best experience on any mobile, hand-held or desktop platform.
Our current beta 6 phase adds more informal discussion lobbies aimed at particular topics that are consistent with the area visited.
It also includes the development of blog pages and discussion forums for each area. These areas are now installed and we are just going through adding the final touches and testing.
But please stay tuned, because we have a lot more exciting ideas to regularly bring to you after that.
Am I able to participate in the site at all during this time?
Most definitely.
You are free to sign up now and create your profile and commence using each new feature as and when it comes on-line.
We look forward to meeting you and having you as a member right now.
How does the logo fit in with the purpose of this site?
The logo relates to the eight handgrips on a ship's wheel, because ultimate direction is determined by the degree of influence and control placed on any one of the eight points at any given time - with them all revolving around a ninth central or organizing point.
There are also nine specific points, or areas, that can influence your own personal course and direction and that of your business.
All nine areas are inter-connected on the wheel in the same way as all nine areas of our business and our life are inter-connected.
While all nine areas, or points on the wheel can be identified separately, they still all come together holistically to create the whole.
In our business and our life, we also need to be fully aware of and constantly mindful of the nine areas in each and how they also come together holistically to create the business that it now is and the person who we currently are.
This site will assist you to understand the importance of all of those areas in your business and your life and to learn how to identify and balance them to gain the maximum level of achievement, enjoyment and fulfilment from both.
What is a TripleTweat?
Well, it all started when we were getting a bit frustrated by trying to post thought provoking Tweets on Twitter and no matter how much we re-worded them, they still went over the 140 character limit.
In most cases we seemed to need around 300-400 characters - or nearly three Tweets.
So as much as we love Twitter and the whole concept of limiting Tweets to 140 characters, we thought it would also be nice to have a three Tweet "Tweet" - a Triple Tweet of up to 420 characters.
But what should we call it?
We certainly have no intention of crossing any Twitter trade marks or copyrights and Unilever make an ice cream known as a "TripleTreat" and we liked that name too, but we still had to come up with something unique for our 420 character posts.
So there you have it, the "TripleTweat" - the quick tweet-like post that you post when you want to treat readers to something short and meaningful but just need that extra bit of space to do it in.
Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be, close to you.
What more is planned for the development of this site?
With the rapid changes in technology, this site will always be under constant development towards providing the best outcomes and enjoyment for its members.
However, right at this time, we have completed the initial prototype and have now entered the beta development phase.
We are currently in beta 6 phase, which means that new members are now able to sign up, fully complete their profile pages and introduce themselves in the members lobby and view the profiles of other members.
It also sees the completion of our Blog Contributions system where members can submit blogs in advance for our blog pages.
We have stripped out most of the JavaScript prototyping tools that we have used and have retrofitted the site onto the Bootstrap platform.
This should see significant improvements in response times throughout the site plus provide you with the best experience on any mobile, hand-held or desktop platform.
Our current beta 6 phase adds more informal discussion lobbies aimed at particular topics that are consistent with the area visited.
It also includes the development of blog pages and discussion forums for each area. These areas are now installed and we are just going through adding the final touches and testing.
But please stay tuned, because we have a lot more exciting ideas to regularly bring to you after that.
Am I able to participate in the site at all during this time?
Most definitely.
You are free to sign up now and create your profile and commence using each new feature as and when it comes on-line.
We look forward to meeting you and having you as a member right now.
