Have I told you lately, that I love you?

Ahh, Valentine's Day approaches.  Who needs Hallmark when we have the Internet?  We can tell some of those around us how we feel, quickly, for free and then move on with our day.  I'm not talking about your main squeeze, children and best friends; I'm talking about those we encounter each day in our lives.  These include the grocer, dentist, hair salon, gas station, restaurants, coffee houses.  Tell them how you feel the best way you can - REVIEW their businesses for the world to see!

Sure, it takes longer than licking the envelope on a Scooby Doo heart-shaped valentine, but it will mean the world to them and their continued success.

1. http://www.yelp.com - sign up for a free account, find your businesses and post a review.

2. http://maps.google.com - seek them out, click on the link for their businesses on the maps and post a review.

3. http://www.yahoo.com - same here - if they come up in the results, there is usually a link to post a review.

4. http://www.amazon.com - find the authors you love.  Tell the world that you love their book.  A great way to practice, go to this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578042258 - if you've heard or read or own my book, Dino Manners, PLEASE review it. 

Reviews are where we go to make buying decisions today.  We read what our peers, neighbors and associates think about products, restaurants, books and movies. You can make a difference in their businesses by reviewing them.  All too often we take the time to spout off.  Use this Valentine's Day week to speak to the positive!  Only review the ones you like this week. 

Remember the song, "Ac-cen-tuate the positive, e-lim-inate the negative, latch on to the affirmative, don't mess with Mr. In-Between."