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2014-09-15T12:33:00.001-07:00

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So You Have Problems!!!

2013-06-12T09:08:00.001-07:00

We are all faced with problems throughout our lives, some are small, others huge. Depending on how we deal with them, they can be overwhelming and devastate our lives, or they can quickly fade into the past.

Attitude plays a big role. With a difficult personal or work undertaking, consider all viewpoints, even those you think you don’t like. It just might provide relief from your fearful analysis of the situation. Don’t oversize the problem which is often a panic reaction. Discuss the actions that you could take with a friend or co-worker which can sometimes provide a good suggestion and some instant stress relief.

Lay out a procedure and slowly complete the first task. The next steps should be easier. Often we will keep on worrying after the decisions are made, which of course is of no help at all. If everything that can be done has been done then it’s time to follow through.

“Our plans miscarry if they have no aim. When a man does not know what harbour he is making for, no wind is the right wind.” Lucius Seneca (3-65)

Rejection can be an unpleasant experience, but it just lets us know that we aren't perfect. Who is? Consider it a lesson learned, then forget it and move on with your life in a positive constructive manner.

To help solve a difficult problem or to cut down on worrying about making a decision, analyze the situation, determine what must be done and carry it out. In writing or on your PC:

Get all the facts.

Describe the problem in detail.

List all the possible solutions.

List the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Detail what you will do.

Follow through.

You have detailed the planning and know that you will proceed in a certain way, but will review it as required. Later. Now it’s time to think other thoughts.

“What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing.” – Aristotle (BC)

Health What Can You Do To Stay Healthy

2013-06-11T14:04:00.000-07:00

There are 5 simple things you can do, to stay healthy.

1. Avoid smoking and smokers

2. Eat right and keep your BMI (Body Mass Index) at 18,5 – 24,8

3. Try to avoid drinking alcohol

4. Exercise daily

5. Sleep right

1. Avoid smoking and smokers

Dangers of smoking.

If you smoke, you should quit, smoking harms you and everyone around you.

Did you know?

- Cigarette smokers have a high risk of heart attack.

- Cigarette smokes have an extremely high risk of lung cancer.

- Each year over 300,000 Americans die from lung cancer, caused by smoking.

- 75% of deaths caused by Emphysema and Bronchitis are directly linked to smoking.

If you want to stay healthy, you’ll have to quit smoking and avoid smokers, because “Passive Smoking” can be as harmful, as “Active Smoking”.

2. Eat right and Keep your BMI (Body Mass Index) at 18,5 – 24,8

How to Eat Right?

Your body needs a proper Balanced Nutrition Diet, with a proper daily amount of: vitamins, minerals, proteins and carbohydrates.

What can a proper Balanced Nutrition do for you?

- Offer effective Weight-Management solution

- Reduce fat and increase your body tone

- Prevent and decrease signs of aging

- Strengthen cardiovascular and immune systems

- Regulate levels of sugar and insulin

- Help regulate cholesterol level

- Improve your memory and clarity of mind

What is the BMI and how the knowledge of it, can help you to improve your health?

Knowing your BMI, you can tell whether your weight complies with the standard or you have extra weight (or your weight is insufficient).

The BMI is directly related to the health risk; as the BMI increases, the risk also rises.

That is why it is so important to know your Body Mass Index and keep it safe (18,5 – 24,8)

Body Mass Index Formulas:

BMI formula (Metric): BMI = ( Weight in Kilograms / ( Height in Meters ) x ( Height in Meters ))

BMI formula (English): BMI = ( Weight in Pounds / ( Height in inches ) x ( Height in inches )) x 703

3. Try to avoid drinking Alcohol.

So, why is it so important to avoid Alcohol, in order to improve your health?

Alcohol has many side effects:

- heart and central nervous system damage

- stomach ailments

- liver damage

- blackouts

- a high risk of alcoholism

e.t.c.

So, if you are serious about living a healthy lifestyle – avoid alcohol at all costs.

4. Exercise Daily.

Exercising is very important for human health and has proven to be a good cure for many well-known deceases.

How much exercising is enough?

In order to be healthy, you need at least 10 -15 minutes a day of exercising.

Also, you could combine your average daily activities with exercising, to save time.

These, are just few examples of what you can do:

- Walking at least 5000 steps a day

- Walking up stairs instead of using elevators.

- Do some running instead of walking.

5. Sleep Right.

A good night sleep is very important, without it, all of the things I have mentioned above, would not work.

Impossible Is Just A Word

2013-06-11T05:33:00.000-07:00

Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. Who hasn't fantasized about being the one who hits the game-winning homer? Who hasn't dreamed of being the homecoming queen? And how many times have we dreamed of being rich, or successful, or happy with our relationships?

Often, we dream big dreams and have great aspirations. Unfortunately, our dreams remain just that – dreams. And our aspirations easily collect dust in our attic.

This is a sad turn of events in our life. Instead of experiencing exciting adventures in self actualization, we get caught up in the humdrum of living from day-to-day just barely existing.

But you know what? Life could be so much better, if only we learned to aim higher.

The most common problem to setting goals is the word impossible. Most people get hung up thinking I can’t do this. It’s too hard. It’s too impossible. No one can do this.

However, if everyone thought that, there would be no inventions, no innovations, and no breakthroughs in human accomplishment.

Remember that scientists were baffled when they took a look at the humble bumblebee. Theoretically, they said, it was impossible for the bumblebee to fly. Unfortunately for the bumble, bee no one has told it so. So fly it does.

On the other hand, some people suffer from dreaming totally outrageous dreams and not acting on them. The result? Broken dreams, and tattered aspirations.

If you limit yourself with self-doubt, and self-limiting assumptions, you will never be able to break past what you deem impossible. If you reach too far out into the sky without working towards your goal, you will find yourself clinging on to the impossible dream.

Try this exercise. Take a piece of paper and write down some goals in your life. Under one header, list down things ‘you know you can do’. Under another header, write the things ‘you might be able to do.’ And under one more, list the things that that are ‘impossible for you to do.’

Now look at all the headers strive every day to accomplish the goals that are under things ‘you know you can do’. Check them when you are able to accomplish them. As you slowly are able to check all of your goals under that heading, try accomplishing the goals under the other header-the one that reads ‘you might be able to do.’

As of the items you wrote under things I could do are accomplished, you can move the goals that are under things that are ‘impossible for you to do’ to the list of things ‘you might be able to do.’

As you iterate through this process, you will find out that the goals you thought were impossible become easier to accomplish. And the impossible begin to seem possible after all.

You see, the technique here is not to limit your imagination. It is to aim high, and start working towards that goal little by little. However, it also is unwise to set a goal that is truly unrealistic.

Those who just dream towards a goal without working hard end up disappointed and disillusioned.

On the other hand, if you told someone a hundred years ago that it was possible for man to be on the moon, they would laugh at you. If you had told them that you could send mail from here to the other side of the world in a few seconds, they would say you were out of your mind. But, through sheer desire and perseverance, these impossible dreams are now realities.

Thomas Edison once said that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Nothing could be truer. For one to accomplish his or her dreams, there has to be had work and discipline. But take note that that 1% has to be a think-big dream, and not some easily accomplished one.

Ask any gym rat and he or she will tell you that there can be no gains unless you are put out of your comfort zone. Remember the saying, “No pain, no gain”? That is as true as it can be.

So dream on, friend! Don’t get caught up with your perceived limitations. Think big and work hard to attain those dreams. As you step up the ladder of progress, you will just about find out that the impossible has just become a little bit more possible.

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Top Benefits of Starting an Online MLM Business

2013-06-06T13:55:00.000-07:00

First benefit: Time Freedom

Most people want more free time in their lives. Unfortunately, people are so busy these days. No one has time for themselves or even their families anymore. People are constantly searching for the American Dream and money. Which, ironically means, working more hours at a menial job that they dislike. In order to make more money so their families can enjoy a better life style. Want would it mean to you, if you could have the American Dream and Time Freedom? What if you could: wake up when you want, have breakfast with your children, take them to school and pick them up, travel any where in the world and never have to worry about money and time? These are the benefits that come with an online business. With this type of business model, you choose your work schedule and load. Your efforts dictate how much money you make. You stop trading time for money and start enjoying life with your family and friend.

Second benefit: Financial Freedom

Most people are in serious debt these days. Some examples are credit cards, mortgage payments, college loans, car payments and more. The problem with debt is you think that working more hours will eliminate it. However in the long run it never does. You have to realize the man that owns the company is making the big buck. With an online business you are your own boss. No more working 60-80 work weeks getting paid peanuts. You can now leverage your team’s efforts to create 6 and 7 figures. This means never having to worry about money again.

Third benefit: Multiple streams of income

The majority of people in America have one job to pay the bills. However some have two or three jobs in order to make an average pay check. Well with an online business multiple streams of income is a great benefit. Most online businesses offer more then one way to get paid. This means bigger check with the same effort put forth. This way you are maximizing your efforts in pay.

Fourth benefit: Helping others like yourself.

Yes, making lots of money, have plenty of free time and financial freedom is great. It’s what everyone wants in life. However once you have it. It not exactly everything you hoped it would be. The greatest benefit is once you have achieved success. Being about to turn around and help others that were in the same situation as you were, is an amazing feeling. Being able to give them their lives back is what this business model provides. Becoming a mentor, an expert. This is what will help you get everything that is listed above.

The last benefit: Mobility

With a traditional job, you need to commute to the workplace. Usually that means sitting in hours of traffic only to go a few miles or travelling long distances to get to work. Some jobs require you to travel to different locations and stay there for an extended period of time. A great benefit to online business is the mobility. Most online businesses only required a computer (desktop or laptop) and a cell phone to do business. This means you can do business in your underwear at home or while your travelling abroad. You could live anywhere you want all you need is an Internet and cell phone signal.

With all of this being said, make sure to find a business that offers cutting edge online marketing. Without, online marketing experience you may never reach your full potential. Also find a mentor, this will help you cut down on your learning curve and the trail and error process.

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Be Your Own Boss - The 4 Key Questions You Must Ask

2013-06-04T15:16:00.000-07:00

Every year millions of people answer “Yes” to that question and every year that answer costs many of them money, time, confidence, and heartbreak. The Small Business Administration estimates there are 580,900 new small businesses opening each year and that number does not include the small one-person entrepreneurship that pop up every day. However even if you are your business’s sole employee then there is still something to be learned from the SBA’s numbers.

According to the SBA, two-thirds of new businesses survive at least two years and 44 percent survive at least four years. Two of the key factors in the businesses survival and ability to thrive: the owner’s education level and the owner’s reason for starting the firm in the first place.

How can you make sure that you are among the winners rather than the losers in this high stakes game? The answer is inside of you. You must ask yourself four key questions to determine whether your own small business will survive and thrive.

1. Are You Ready
Have you mentally prepared yourself for the switch from employee (or student or whatever label fits you currently) to boss. You are going to be the one making decisions now about everything from office products to product line. This total control is one of the driving forces behind many people who take the plunge into starting their own business but it is also one of the elements that drives new entrepreneurs crazy. When you start out there is an endless list of decisions that need to be made and new questions crop up every day.

Even more important you will need to remember that in a small business you will wear many hats. Even if you manage to start out with one or more employees you will each fulfill more than one role in your new business. And if you are running a one-man or one-woman show then you serve in every capacity from file clerk to maintenance crew to salesman to CEO. Can you handle switching from task to task and role to role like that? Are you willing to make those switches?

Similarly, have you prepared your family and friends for this switch in attitude. Your life is going to change — probably pretty drastically — and that change can have a positive or negative impact on your family life and social interactions. It will make things much easier if your friends and family are supportive going into the process.

2. Where Is Your Niche?

Have you identified your niche yet? One of the reasons many businesses fail is that they fail to focus on a target audience. Yes if you are a major discount chain then you can sell everything from peanuts to wallpaper but this type of business requires vast resources that just aren't available to the small business. But small businesses dominate the marketplace (creating more than 50 percent of the private gross domestic product last year) by finding a different approach — a niche.

Knowing your niche means you are better able to find, target, and maintain your customers as well as provide the best possible goods and services to that customer base. That focus is one of your best chances to not only survive but to thrive in a very competitive marketplace.

3. What Is Your Plan Of Action?

Another key factor in the survival and ultimate success of your business is how much planning you do before you open your electronic or physical doors. You need to decide if your business will be based on the internet or include more traditional models. Are you going to work full-time or part-time at your new business? Are you going to hire help or go solo? Have you written (or at least outlined) your business plan? Dreaming, thinking and planning can save you much trouble and waste later when things are hectic and problems strike. Planning can also help keep you focused and to balance your spending and time.

4. Who Are You Going To Call?

At some point, no matter how experienced a business person you are, you will need help. You will need support, advice, tools, or information — or all of the above. One of the beautiful, and most frightening, aspects of growth is that it can lead you to places you never imagined. No matter how much planning and experience you bring to your new position as CEO the unexpected will arise. How will you cope with this? It is important to recognize that no business is an island. It is not failure to seek help. Failure is when your business shuts down because you didn't get the help you needed.

The best way to get timely help is to work on your support system while you work on building your business. That way you will already have a ready list of resources available that you can quickly tap into when emergencies strike. In today’s world there are many marvelous resources available to you no matter what your business model may be. These include:

~ Publications (newsletters, magazines, books)

~ People (professional advisers, mentors, teachers, consultants)

~ Networks (organizations and forums in your niche as well as general business and marketing)

~ Education and training (tutorials, courses, and seminars)

After you have answered these four key questions you are now ready to ask yourself that one big question again — are you ready to start your own business?

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How You Can Start Your Own Home Business

2013-06-02T17:07:00.002-07:00

Many people believe this prospect is nothing more than a fairytale. However, if you are knowledgeable about the appropriate handling of a home business, you may be poised to become the next self-made success story. The guidelines in this article will be a useful starting point for building your home business.

Having a business card is an important tool for your success. There are many cheap, or even free, online offers for business card printing. Your business cards should include your name, your business and a phone number that you can be reached at. It is important to include your email and website as well. This helps make it easy for customers and prospects to contact you.

You should use social media for marketing, not socializing. If you get off target, you may waste too much time on socializing instead of focusing on your business. You can socialize on Facebook later.

Working from home provides plenty of comfortable benefits, but it also provides an atmosphere that could lead to you getting more easily burned out. Create an area where you can work and at the conclusion of the day, get out of this area to spend time with friends and family.

Loans for home-based businesses are typically an ill-advised move. Is your business venture worth risking your personal relationships over? Are you willing to lose a home?

Using the Internet to promote your business is a great way to make it as profitable as possible. When you write blog posts and other articles or participate in forums that discuss subjects that relate to your business, people will begin seeing you have a strong foundation and start relying on your expert opinions. This will bring customer to your business and increase your profits.

If one of your products is not available for any reason, post that information on your website. It is a sure-fire way to upset your customers when they find out their products had to be placed on back order, and will not be ready for immediate delivery. If a product is on back-order and can't be delivered swiftly, say that prominently on your website, and offer them a suitable substitute to it.

It is recommended that all your business contracts are together in a single location, so as to keep them organized. Keep contracts with companies such as your phone service or internet provider all together as well so that you can find them without trouble.

Be forthright and pragmatic with the prospects and goals you have for your home-based business. Do you have a cutting-edge product that is in high demand? Is it possible for you to run your business without compromising your work ethics?

When you first open your home business, determine how much you need to set aside for initial costs. It takes less funds to begin a home business, but do not forget that there are still financial considerations. Learn how much your business costs to operate so that you can be sure to turn a profit.

While setting up your business at home, do research on rates charged by your local competitors. Use competitor's rates to under cut their prices and set your own prices. You should charge a rate that reflects the value of your time.

If your home business is a daycare, then you may need to hire some help to keep the kids in line. Without sufficient staff, you will have difficulty caring for the children properly and providing for their basic needs, such as making sure they eat, take a nap, behave appropriately and other basic tasks.

Many people would really like to stop working for a big boss, and start a home business. Yet, most don't know where best to begin to become an entrepreneurial success. Use the above advice to achieve success in your home business.

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4 Qualities of Great Entrepreneurs

2013-02-13T06:49:00.000-08:00

I have found that many entrepreneurs struggle with the same basic difficulties. We are often so caught up in our own ideas that we forget the aspects that are essential to our success. This is not to say that we should not be enthusiastic; on the contrary, you want to be excited and confident in whatever it is you are doing. It is only when we revert to selfish gains that we neglect the most important entity of entrepreneurism, which is the customer.

There are four qualities that make a great entrepreneur, each one equally significant:

It is the foundation to any business that was ever worthwhile. Does your product really do what you say it does? Can your customers really trust you and your company? Does your service provide a benefit? Do you care more for your customer’s satisfaction than making a sale?

Those whom you treat well in the beginning will be with you throughout your journey to success and will possibly be part of the reason you get there. Aside from any success, everyone deserves the right to be treated equally. I’m a big fan of Rudyard Kipling and his idea of treating Kings and paupers the same way.

This is also something my mum instilled in me from an early age when I used to sit in the back of the delicatessen where she worked behind the counter. I watched how she treated the bank manager and the street cleaner with exactly the same grace and respect. It has really influenced me in my business endeavors.

Whoever you are communicating with, in that moment, they have become your most important customer whether they are buying from you or not. Treating them like a million dollars will never harm you as an entrepreneur. That street cleaner took extra pride in keeping the sidewalk outside the shop immaculate, and years later became one of the shop’s biggest customers when he was hired as the town’s livestock auction messenger. One of his tasks was to fetch lunches for all the farmers who attended the twice-weekly auction.

It amazes me how easily high-ranking business people forget that the customer always comes first, and without the customer they could not possibly succeed. At some point they often seem to think that communicating with the customer is beneath them, or it is the responsibility of their employees. Companies go awry when the leader stops listening to the customer. I have seen this challenge with CEOs where egos get out of control. They focus on what they are going to get out of it rather than what they have to offer. I have even had potential entrepreneurs tell me about their great business plan, and then admit that they have not done any market research or they cannot provide me with potential customer feedback. Those meetings are cut short.

An important thing to consider is what your customer will get out of your efforts, either as an entrepreneur, a CEO, or a company. What is the benefit to them? That benefit defines your purpose, keeps you on track as well as in perspective. By constantly reminding yourself of the benefits to the customer, you are ensuring that the customer will always be your first and foremost goal.

SEO or Social Media: Making the Choice

2013-02-12T06:46:00.000-08:00

Search engines and social media are both critical to your success online. These two mediums allow you to reach your target market, connect with your customers, and generate sales.

As such, it is imperative that you learn and be adept in using search engine optimization techniques that will make Google love your site and send you lots of traffic – for free. You also want people to share and talk about your products or services in various social media sites. Social media has exploded in recent years, and has become an important medium for reaching customers, connecting with them, getting traffic and even generating sales.

But as a small or home-based business owner, who really has time to learn both search engine optimization (SEO) and social media? With over a million and one things to do, do you think you can you work on SEO and social media campaigns?

This is the question that the new ebook from Hubspot called “SEO vs. Social Media: Which is Best for Your Marketing?” The ebook is based on the premise that small business owners have limited amount of time on their hands to learn and utilize both SEO and social media well, while managing and running their businesses.

SEO is not easy to learn: just when you think you understand what makes a site rank in the search engines, Google changes its algorithm. What is ok today can get you penalized tomorrow.

Social media is also tough as what you need to succeed in Facebook is different from using Youtube, and what works on Twitter is not necessarily what works in LinkedIn. And as soon as you think you’ve mastered Twitter, out comes a new hot social media site called Pinterest that you’re back to square one trying to learn how to work it.

To help business owners decide which of the two is best for you, Hubspot enumerates the advantages and disadvantages of both SEO and social media for marketing, to wit:

Search Engine Optimization: Advantages

Creating content you can repurposeLong term gains don’t diminishLong tail search yields targeted trafficInbound links help your website and your reputationSEO gives an edge to local businessesAs search engines’ algorithm becomes smarter, SEO is easier than it used to be

Search Engine Optimization: Disadvantages

SEO takes a lot of timeYou still need to invest in technical SEOYou don’t have just Google to think aboutToo much is out of controlYou can’t measure everythingSEO requires long term upkeep

One misconception of SEO is that it is just about creating content, doing the title tags and counting the number of times the keyword is mentioned on the page.

SEO is comprised of a number of activities, some of which may be too technical for the average business owner. Content creation is a very big component: making sure that your content is the best out there, and that it is unique and original (no copying product descriptions from manufacturers or using articles from article directories). Once created, the content needs to be optimized for the search engines (called on-page optimization), and content optimization is based on keyword research. You then need to do both internal and external link building.

An important part of SEO – and the most technical — is site architecture audit and implementation. Your site may have the most original and highest quality content but if your site is full of technical errors, it will not rank well. I remember a top political site that generates more than a million visitors per month, that saw their traffic decrease by 75% due to the site’s canonical error.

Site architecture requires understanding and knowledge of URL structures, robots.txt file configuration, properly setting redirects through 301, 302 and meta refresh, site hierarchy for areas of link juice dilution/improvement, canonical tags, and a lot more things. Unless you are technically savvy, it is not easy tinkering and configuring with tools such as .htaccess or robots.txt files!

In addition, you need to know your analytics thoroughly. SEO and analytics go hand in hand, as your numbers will often tell you where the problems lie in your site – and where the opportunities are.

The Hubspot report also gives the advantages an disadvantages of social media, as follows:

Social Media: Advantages

Social media improves your SEOYou’ll build strong personal relationshipsSocial Content can be repurposedMore targeted networks means more customersSocial media provides the user generated content you need to drive sales

Social Media: Disadvantages

Social media fails without contentSuccess takes a long timeSocial media content expires quicklyMonitoring is time intensive

I’ve seen sites getting more than 100,000 visits a month from Facebook alone. That’s awesome! You look at their Facebook likes and be floored with 250,000+ liking the page — and yet your Facebook page can barely reach 500 likes. Success really takes a long time in social media, and costly as well.

Social media also involves a lot of listening — what people are saying about your business, what topics are being talked about, and what’s the feedback on your competitors. Good tools to monitor social media can be very expensive. For example, one of the top tools is Radian 6, and it costs anywhere from $600/month for only 1 topic profile to as much as $10,000 per month.

The Hubspot report concludes by recommending that you hire a social media manager to promote your content in the social networks. Or you can shift that to an SEO hire. Both of these options, however, may be out of reach for small businesses. You may not have the resources to hire an employee specifically for SEO or social media.

An alternative, of course, is to hire consultants to do the job for you. However, be very careful in selecting SEO experts to help you, as many of the very cheap ones can do more harm than good. They may put your links in bad neighborhoods or low-quality sites that the resulting poor-quality backlinks will taint your site and result in your loss of rankings. Quality “white hat” SEO firms do not come cheap: expect to shell out anywhere from $1,500 – $12,000 per month of more, with many SEO firms tying you to a one year contract.

So how should you manage your SEO and social media activities? If you must do both, there are a number of ways that you can integrate the two activities:

1. Make it a priority to learn SEO and social media.

For only 30 minutes a day, make it a habit to visit SEO forums and blogs such as WebmasterWorld.com (which covers both SEO and social media) and SearchEngineLand.com. Subscribe to the feed of Google Official Webmaster Central Blog and read through Google Webmaster Academy , which is designed specifically for beginner webmasters. Instead of gossip sites (my weakness!), read Mashable.com and other social media news sites.

2. Prioritize your social media.

Accept the fact that you cannot do all of the social media sites effectively: some may be better suited to your business than others based on the nature of your business and your goals. If you’re a home-based business, avoid location-based social media sites such as 4Square that requires you to identify the location of your business. If you’re running a blog with barely any photos, skip out Pinterest, which will do better for sites with loads of photos such as ecommerce or photography sites. If you’re on a lookout for potential business partners or investors, LinkedIn will be your best bet. If your site produces a lot of original videos, video sites such as Youtube will do well for you.

3. Use tools to manage your social media.

Tools such as Hootsuite or Tweetdeck allow you to post simultaneously to different social media sites. You can post to your Twitter account, which can then be cross-posted in LinkedIn or Facebook. You can also schedule when your postings will be made. You can then prepare all your social media postings first thing in the morning, and set it up so your posts will show up throughout the day.

So what will be your priority? Will you do SEO, social media first, or both? You can request a copy of the Hubspot paper here.

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Isabel Isidro is the co-founder of PowerHomeBiz.com. A mom of three boys, avid vintage postcard collector, frustrated scrapbooker, she also manages WomenHomeBusiness.com and LearningfromBigBoys.com. Follow her on Twitter and connect with her on Google +

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Inspire Living Application Review (iLA) - Make Money Using the New iLiving App

2013-02-01T06:21:00.000-08:00

If you use your mobile device a lot, you will love the brand new, pioneering iLA application (Inspired Living

Application), because you can make money while using it. The new iLA application was launched on

February 1st, 2013, so you don't have to wait to join this exciting new program!

www.iLivingApp.com/won/

The iLA application is a revolutionary app that will deliver high quality, professional videos to your mobile device every week. You will receive information on many different personal development topics such as

• Goal setting
• Leadership development
• Personal motivation

But this great app doesn't stop there, No!
As well as having some amazing content delivered right to your fingertips, you will also have access to their video archive where you will be able to go to browse, and watch many other self-help type videos. If you don't yet have a mobile device that is compatible with this application, you can still make use of this fantastic program via their online website. How great is that?

iLA sounds wonderful. To be able to view many different self-improvement and motivational videos on the privacy of your mobile device makes this application well worth having. But it doesn't' end there; there's more!

If you join iLA as an associate member, you will receive the weekly video content, have access to the archive, have your own personal website, AND have the ability to earn money through the matrix program. Of course, other levels of membership including Free-Member and Retail-Customer have less perks, but still worth it.

The iLA application is a brand new, inventive application that will probably be enjoyed by many mobile device users from all walks of life.
If you want to get in on the ground floor of this brand new, motivational program, stop by their website www.iLivingApp.com/won/ and fill out the brief sign up form. Enrollment is available now, so that members can be signed up immediately. Hurry, time is ticking away!

The Pursuit Of Happiness - How to Find it and Keep it

2012-11-14T12:29:00.000-08:00

How happy are you?

How much has your company grossed this quarter?

Which question is more important to you? If you are more concerned about the latter, then one suspects the answer to the former is not going to be very positive.

Richard Branson wrote on linkedin " What’s the best measurement for success? Happiness", and he mentioned his delight to know the Bhutanese have introduced a Minister for Happiness.

"Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present." Jim Rohn.

Happiness is a state of mind.

The following steps will help you on the road to being happy:

Be thankful for what you have. Stop looking at what you don't have and start focusing on what you do have. Constantly focusing on what you want or don't have is a recipe for depression and unhappiness. There must be something in your life you are thankful for - good health; a roof over your head, no matter how small; food to eat; your children; your parents; your best friend; your pet - something or someone is there for your to give thanks.

Always think positive. You need to get rid of all the bitterness and hatred you have in your heart. Regardless of what someone has done to you, you need to cleanse your mind of the negatives and start putting positive thoughts in there. We may not have control over what happens to us all the time, it is how we deal with each situation that determines the outcome and how we feel at the end of it.

Help others. We all have talents and using our talents for the good of others will bring us great satisfaction and joy. This is especially true when we do it without looking for anything in return.

Find your true purpose. Finding what your true purpose in life is, is also critical to achieving happiness. When you do something that you enjoy, along with helping others, you will never feel unhappy again.

Recommended books: Happiness Book on Amazon.

happiness how to find it and keep it

Here's a little quote to think about: "We're not put on this earth to see through each other, but to see each other through."

"To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him." Buddha

"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature. "

Sources: http://www.trcb.com/self-improvement/happiness/how-to-find-true-happiness-and-keep-it-4741.htm

Steps to Successful Video Blogging - Create a How to Video

2012-11-14T10:28:00.000-08:00

Have you considered video blogging?

In the age where online reality is replacing actual reality in every facet of our lives, having

YOUR face behind YOUR virtual real estate is paramount for people to feel close(er) to you.

This blog post will be your comprehensive guide.

Why Video Blogging?

Video blogging helps you build connections with your viewers like no other blogging format. The close second is perhaps audio.

A case in point is Michael Stelzner. He’s the face behind your favorite business blog SocialMediaExaminer.com, and he used this method to introduce himself and his website to his audience in a very effective way. Have you introduced video content to your personal or business blog? If not, why?

The usual excuses given are “I don’t have the right equipment” or “it takes too much time” or “I’m not entirely sure how the whole process works.”

In this article, I’ll show you the minimal, yet crucial, amount of equipment you’ll need and the quick and dirty way of getting your videos out there in record time.

So let’s get started.

Shooting a Video

#1: Audio

It may seem bizarre to start an article about online video blogs by talking about audio, but “hear” me out. (Pun totally intended).

If the audio sucks, no-one will watch your video. Simple as that. End of story.

Even if video comes out totally terrible, you can still salvage your shoot by turning your video post into an audio post. So how do we make sure audio comes out OK?

Many low-end and certainly mid-level camcorders come with a MIC in port. Buy an external microphone, plug it in and beyond that, all you have to do is make sure your levels are decent and you’re all set.

If you have a camera that doesn't have a MIC in, you can record the audio on a separate device and merge the audio with video in post-production.

Do you know why movie directors use the clapper (a.k.a. clapboard) before starting every scene?

Tip: You can easily sync audio and video in post-production by using your hands to clap a few times to denote the starting points in which audio and video should match up. The audio spikes will be visible in the editing software and can then be synchronized with the video of you clapping.

If you’re forced to use the camera’s built-in microphone, be keenly aware of the following two factors:

Environmental—for example, a strong wind if you’re shooting outside and electromagnetic interference or air conditioner noise if shooting inside.

Position of subjects—you’ll notice how on-cam MIC mostly picks up the person shooting the video while the subject who is few feet away (or further) is quite low during audio playback.

In other words, be prepared to do some post-production magic to get the audio properly leveled and equalized.

Alternatively, you can look for the magic spot through experimentation that will yield good-enough results with minimal post-production editing.

#2: Lighting

If you’re going to spend money, this is the area where most of your budget should go. If there’s one thing video experts agree on, it’s the paramount importance of proper lighting in shooting a video. In fact, proper lighting is more important than the type of camera you use. Why?

Most modern digital cameras (even cheapos) are quite serviceable and have good resolution for YouTube.

Whenever possible, take advantage of natural light. Make sure the source of the light (usually sun, or if indoors it’s the window) is always behind the camera (or slightly to the side).

Here is some “lighting” terminology you ought to be familiar with before we list the types of lighting equipment you may consider.

Key Light: As its name implies, this is the “main” light. Usually placed to the right of the camera and about 3 feet above the subject’s eye level (thereby emulating downward casting naturally produced by the sun).

Fill Light: This lighting fixture is placed on the other side of the camera and its job is to “fill” the shadow cast produced by the key light.

Back Light: Placed behind the subject. This light is sometimes called “head and shoulders” light because that’s the part of the subject it ought to illuminate.

Light kit options abound, but do keep in mind that entry-level lights—while quite affordable—will only last for few hundred shoots at the most.

Trick: Proper lighting is as much a science as it is an art. Having proper equipment and a zeal for experimentation are paramount. Have fun with it and allow imperfections to slide.

No-one expects Hollywood-style production from your blog. In fact, polished videos reek of corporate subterfuge so much that even content-producers who CAN make a polished video choose not to. You can check out these videos on lighting, they’re free, authoritative and extremely useful.

#3: Camera

What kind of camera will you need to do online video? Well… what kind of camera do you have? I would definitely start there.

No need to run out and buy a new camera if you already have one sitting around your house or office.

I’ve started out with a $75.00 cam I purchased at Rite Aid, then moved on to a $300.00 cam with an external MIC-in, and now mostly shoot with the new Olympus. They all do a fine job. In fact, even a PC cam will do.

Real Life: Most of the videos I make for my Facebook dog-crew on how to use Twitter are done using a PC camera. Why? Because it’s quick and easy. The idea is to get your face out there so that clients and potential customers can see you, hear from you and “feel” like they know you.

Golden rule of sales: People buy from people they know and like.

What to consider when choosing a camera:

Video Format: Some manufacturers save the on-cam video in proprietary formats that require special software to be converted into standard video formats (.mov, .mp4, .avi, etc.). Look for a cam that natively records in the format understood by your video editing software.

Sound: Look for a cam that has an external MIC-in. See the Audio section in the beginning of the article.

Storage: I like cams that use SD cards for storage instead of internal HD. It’s a preference, but SD cards allow for easy transfer between cam and computer (no cable necessary) and I can carry multiple SD cards in case one fills up and I need more space on-the-fly.

Batteries: Some cams can only be charged via a USB or power cable while others allow for replacement batteries that are charged independently. Having a spare battery for extended shoots comes in handy.

Size: The best camera is the one that you’ll actually use. So a small cam (iPhone or Flip Cam) that fits in your pocket and can be used on a moment’s notice may be exactly what you need. Otherwise, be prepared to carry your equipment with you wherever you go.

Beyond these five points, just make sure you can afford the cam and look for one that can be mounted on a tripod in case you need that functionality (most bloggers will at some point).

#4: Screen Capture

Who said you even need a camera to produce your next video post?

You can use software like Camtasia (for PC) and ScreenFlow (for Mac) to capture your computer screen. Combine it with an audio track and you can create visually rich and useful instructions for your viewership.

Tip: I strongly recommend you wear a pair of headphones with a mic while recording the accompanying audio track. This will eliminate the bulk of the ambient noise.

Learn how to use Camtasia

Learn how to use ScreenFlow

Honorable Mention: Screenr is a Twitter-integrated free online service that allows you to create screen casts. It’s quick and dirty and exactly how I like ‘em.

Editing a Video

(don’t edit if possible)

#5: Editing on YouTube

If at all possible, for the sake of speed and simplicity, don’t edit your videos.

The next step up from there is to edit (trim) the very beginning and the very end. In fact, you can do this on YouTube.

Trick (sort of): You’ll need to have your video uploaded and sign in with your Google/YouTube credentials.

Confession: YouTube has had a checkered past with online editing. The feature was available a while back but it was pulled due to molasses-on-a-cold-day qualities of its “speed.”

Now that YouTube is owned by Google, the powerful infrastructure is there to support simple editing capabilities. No, this feature is not part of YouTube-proper, but it’s available under the “sandbox” area which can be accessed here.

YouTube has a really good help section that gives you the basic info you need to create effective videos, from formatting and editing to lighting and split screens. See here.

Trick: Make sure your URL is the first line in the description of the video. This will make it easy for people to locate and visit your virtual real estate. See the link here as the very first line in the description field below.

Optionally, you can embed your website’s URL in the video itself; however, you’ll need to use a locally installed video editing app to do this. See next section.

#6: Editing Using Locally Installed Apps

MovieMaker (on Windows) and iMovie (on Mac) are free and quite serviceable.

Learn how to use MovieMaker

Learn how to use iMovie

If you don’t mind spending a few hundred bucks, my favorite apps for editing a video locally are Camtasia (for PC) and ScreenFlow (for Mac).

Trick: Yes. The same apps that allow you to capture your screen also allow for basic (but sufficient) video editing as well.

These two apps are quick, easy and intuitive. Here are the links to those tutorials again.

Learn how to use Camtasia

Learn how to use ScreenFlow

More advanced solutions include Final Cut (Express and Pro versions) for Mac and Sony Vegas Studio HD for PC.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention a great (and free) online training resource for Final Cut.

Check out this course by Israel Hyman. The course consists of 16 wonderful and free video tutorials.

Larger Implications: The subtle implication of all this is that if it feels like the days of specialization are over, well… you’re right.

Specialization is a concept invented by the cogs of the industrial revolution and it’s NOT a natural state of the human psyche.

Imagine if Leonardo da Vinci specialized only in art. The world of science and architecture would have a gaping hole in it.

My point?

We all need to become jacks of all trades and masters of few. It’s not enough to be an amazing real estate agent or a photographer; you must also become an effective content producer.

Distribution Channels

#7: YouTube

YouTube is the second largest search engine. That should speak volumes in terms of the significance and importance of having a presence on YouTube. The other important factor is that YouTube is a social networking site on par with Facebook. You can make friends on YouTube (subscribe to channels) and others can make friends with you (subscribe to your channel).

YouTube allows you to tag your videos, share them easily on other sites (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), and it’s as socially integrated as a site gets. There are two very solid arguments to focus your strategic efforts ONLY on YouTube (basically ignoring other platforms like Viddler or Vimeo).

YouTube is the largest and arguably best integrated with Google and other colossal Internet hubs (in fact, YouTube IS an Internet hub of its own). If mastering multiple platforms seems like an overwhelming task, you would be well-advised to focus your blogging efforts on YouTube alone.

OK, Dino. I hear what you’re saying. But what kind of things should I put on YouTube anyways?

Well, here are some ideas.

#8: Other Distribution Options

blip.tv

blip.tv is not your average bear. The focus is on episodic content and the unique feature of blip.tv is that it can distribute your episodes to other video distribution sites (like YouTube, Vimeo, etc.).

Assuming your content qualifies, your episodes can be viewed via cable service providers (on TV) who’ve partnered with blip.tv.

Vimeo

Vimeo was established in 2004 (one year before YouTube) and it’s a solid alternative to YouTube geared toward skilled content producers. Vimeo doesn’t allow commercial, gaming or pornography videos; or anything NOT created by the user to be hosted on the site.

As per Wikipedia: As of March 2010, Vimeo has over 3 million members and an average of more than 16,000 new videos uploaded daily. Roughly 10% of uploads are in HD.

Viddler

Viddler allows you to make a comment at any point in the video. Very cool and unique feature.

Videos uploaded under the free service have advertising automatically overlaid, which is kind of lame.

The service does come with powerful paid options (detailed analytics priority encoding, HD encoding, iTunes support, branding and control over advertising, including a revenue-sharing option).

In other words, hold off on using Viddler until you've established your video blog as the powerhouse it deserves to be.

Honorable mention: TubeMogul can distribute your videos far and wide (to other video distribution hubs like YouTube, Viddler, Vimeo, etc.) and provides powerful statistical analysis and even geographic tracking. Most advanced features are pay-to-play, of course.

The Secret Sauce

#9: Blog/YouTube Integration

This section is strictly for owners of self-hosted WordPress blogs. I will recommend 2+ WordPress plugins that are seldom used yet provide a powerful integration between your blog and YouTube.

Genki YouTube Comments plugin

After uploading your video to YouTube, you did remember to embed it as a blog post in your piece of web real estate, right?

If your tags are useful, your descriptions accurate and your content fascinating, you’re likely to receive comments on it. Why not “feed” those comments back to your blog using Genki?

Smart YouTube

Smart YouTube is a WordPress YouTube plugin that allows you to easily insert YouTube videos/playlists in your post, comments and in RSS feeds.

But wait…there is more…

The success of your videos will depend not only on the quality of the content. Your video blog should be easily shared and content seamlessly posted on other social hubs (like Facebook, StumbleUpon, etc.).

To that end, you may want to consider these additional useful plugins:

24 Impressive WordPress Plugins

11 Essential WordPress Plugins

#10: When You’re Ready to Go Pro

This entire post was focused on the do-it-yourself crowd. When you’re ready to go pro and enlist help from people who have the deep know-how, there are three people whose work I'm personally familiar with and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Full disclosure: While I've worked in one capacity or another with two of these content creators, it was strictly a labor of love and no money has exchanged hands at any time.

TWTMedia

TWTMedia is Tony Brokenborough, the man and the brains behind 2wheeltips.com(Facebook-like social site for motorcycle enthusiasts with a heavy educational slant).

Here are a few challenges Tony has had to overcome that you might benefit from if you enlist his services:

Motorcycle videos present a unique challenge in terms of not only shooting but also post-production stabilization processing due to vibrations introduced by the motorcycle.

One of the major drawbacks of having your videos hosted on YouTube is that YouTube might end up playing your competitors’ ads over your video content. You have no control over this and it can prove to be a case of your content working for your competitor.

Tony has figured out how to have complete and total control over the video content to the extent where he is playing the role of YouTube-like service to websites that feature his high-end quality motorcycle videos—and Tony is the one “feeding” the ads.

TWTMedia also specializes in Facebook fan page customization, particularly in the realm of Facebook/video integration.

Graphic Planet

Graphic Planet is Kenn Bell. If you decide to visit The Dog Files (Kenn’s labor of love and an effective showcase for his skills), you’ll find TV-ready 10-minute episodes, production values of which are head-and-shoulders above your average video blog.

In addition to creating killer video content, Kenn really knows how to tap into the power of the niche. Kenn’s latest video honoring Hero Dogs of 9/11 blew up among dog people.

Over 100,000 views (in less than 2 weeks) and 4000 of his closest Facebook friends shared his video on their Facebook walls.

Kenn’s magic is that he’s able to take your modest budget for a video shoot and churn out an episode that looks like a million bucks.

Last but certainly not least is…

Dan Perez Films

Dan’s work is awesome. It’s fresh, fun and addictive. Check out the brains behind Dan Perez Films video.

It doesn’t take much to fall in love with Dan’s video creations. I guess the fact that he’s an award-winning filmmaker, video producer, father and husband to a rock star doesn't hurt either.

All three of these gentlemen are not only amazing content creators whose medium happens to be video, but all three have a deep understanding of the social media space and can help your company develop the right strategy for online video distribution.

#11: Bonus Tip: Skype, Skype Baby

One of the most underutilized methods of creating video content is having a sit-down with an expert in your field and recording the entire conversation. However, experts are often far away and that can present a challenge. In comes Skype.

Trick: In addition to Skype, you’ll need an application that can capture streaming video/audio.

Two apps I’ve used are:

Call Recorder for Mac

Super Tin Tin for PC

You can schedule a Skype interview with someone on the other side of the planet and record the entire conversation. What a great way to develop content and provide a service to your viewers as well as a platform for the expert. Because the interview is recorded, you can edit audio and video in post-production, trim the fat, add an intro if necessary and fine-tune the audio levels.

Here is a Skype interview Tony and I did with motorcycle legend David Hough using Skype and Call Recorder.

Honorable mention:

wetoku allows you to record and share a conversation between two people. The drawback is that you don’t have as much editing control over the content.

What do you think? I’m sure there’s an amazing resource, application or perhaps a technique that I’ve missed. Something you’ve had experience with and found tremendously useful. Add your thoughts in the comments box below.

Sources: http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/10-steps-to-successful-video-blogging/

Image sources: Flickr, Wikimedia, Flickr

Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made?

2012-11-04T23:52:00.000-08:00

“Are entrepreneurs born or made?” This is one of the eternal questions in entrepreneurship. Some people believe that entrepreneurship can be taught, and that there are skills needed to succeed in business that you can learn. Others, on the other hand, think that entrepreneurship is innate and that some people are born with the qualities that make for a successful entrepreneur.

In a good discussion in LinkedIn Answers on whether entrepreneurship can be taught, Susan Payton, President, Egg Marketing & Communications said in LinkedIn Answers:

“You can learn qualities and characteristics of entrepreneurship, but the truly successful ones are born with the ability to handle risk, work hard and work for no money at times. They’re born with the ability to go when there seems to be no reason to continue to go on in a business. That cannot be learned.”

There are also people who say that some aspects of successful entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but that some parts can definitely be honed and learned. Mike Pisciotta, a Social Media & Internet Marketing Strategist

“Entrepreneurship is a two-faceted skill and pieces of it are naturally inherent and others are learned and honed. I believe the drive and motivation can’t be taught but the ability to see opportunity and how to capitalize on it can definitely be taught and honed.

Very often entrepreneurs are rough around the edges and need some honing and with the right amount of training and focus they can blossom into successful business owners!”
It is undeniable that some people are more predisposed to becoming an entrepreneur — and succeeding at it. While those people will certainly have a head start, others believe that entrepreneurship can be taught to anyone. Andrew Corbett, in his article “You Can’t Teach Entrepreneurship” argued that colleges and universities can teach entrepreneurship well. He writes that you can certainly teach the general skills that are needed in business. Furthermore, the education and research sectors have improved significantly through the years that the schools are now better equipped to teach about entrepreneurship.
To support his assertion, he quoted his friend and colleague Mike Haynie from Syracuse University’s Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises about teaching entrepreneurship:

“Arguably, you can teach anyone 99% of the ‘activities’ related to launching and growing a venture, and we do every day in b-schools everywhere. This is because, at the end of the day, these are fundamental business skills and processes that are not necessarily idiosyncratic to entrepreneurship – other than the context of new firms. So given that, I would argue that I can teach someone to be very skilled in those processes. We can teach someone how to write a great business plan, develop a great marketing strategy, produce financial projections, etc. – thus we can teach the activities that compose that act of ‘entrepreneurship’ – starting and growing a venture.”

Perhaps one of the best pieces that looked at the issue whether can be taught or not is Wall Street Journal’s article “Can Entrepreneurship be Taught?” . The article features two authors arguing for both sides of the debate: Dr. Noam Wasserman (entrepreneurship professor at Harvard) arguing for pro and Mr. Victor Hwang (author and managing partner in a venture capital firm) argues for con.
Dr. Wasserman urges to “take the lessons about what works and what doesn’t, analyze and organize them, and then teach them—just as we do with engineers, doctors and lawyers.”
Mr. Hwang asserts that, “Entrepreneurship can’t be taught in a regular classroom any more than surfboarding can. To learn it, you have to get your feet wet in the real world.” He doesn’t believe the argument that business education can teach people the skills needed to succeed as an entrepreneur. As he states,

“M.B.A. training helps you learn to allocate resources and calculate risk, which are skills that can be quantified and taught. The life skills needed for entrepreneurship can’t be …. Entrepreneurs hone their craft through experimentation and collaboration in the real world. They learn best by rolling up their sleeves and building companies, while surrounded by a supportive mentor and peer community.”

There are lots of good points in both sides. My takeaway from all these is that there are definitely qualities that an entrepreneur must possess in order to succeed. It’s up to you to honestly look at yourself to see whether you do have those qualities. For those qualities that you don’t have, you can find ways to improve yourself, develop that skill or find someone you can work with who possesses those skills. After all, one of the most important skills of the most successful entrepreneurs is their ability to find and surround themselves with the best talents.
I just believe that if you put your mind to it, you can learn anything. It doesn’t mean that you have to go back to college or business school (though they are certainly valid options), but learn the skills you need through the technique that works well for you. If you learn best by reading, start by going to the library. If you learn through observation, then find mentors or advisers whose wisdom you admire and observe them closely. There are techniques, exercises and learning materials to teach you the skills you need.
Do you think entrepreneurship can be taught? Or are entrepreneurs simply born with it?

Recommended Books on Entrepreneurship:
Double Your Business: How to Break Through the Barriers to Higher Growth, Turnover and Profit (Financial Times Series)
Anyone Can Do It: My Story
The Small Business Start-Up Workbook: A step-by-step guide to starting the business you've dreamed of
Tags: entrepreneurship, Successful Entrepreneurs Category: Entrepreneurial Success Nach Maravilla is the Publisher of PowerHomebiz.com. He has over thirty years experience in sales and marketing of various products, which covered as he jokingly describes, "from toothpicks to airplanes" He also had extensive experience in International trading and he always excelled in special promotional ideas for retail outlets.
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How to Interview Customers and Get the Answers Your Business Needs

2012-11-04T08:32:00.000-08:00

Many businesses need to know what their customers think and want, but getting the answers to their pressing questions isn’t as easy as it seems. It’s not that customers lie; it’s just that they don’t always tell the truth, are trying to spare your feelings, or are simply too busy to talk.

So how do you get the information you need to run your business more effectively?

It’s important to know you don’t have to interview hundreds of customers to get your answers. While most people believe their situation is different and unique, in reality, it’s not. Most people have similar needs, problems, and experiences. When interviewing customers, a consistent picture forms in as few as 20 customer interviews.

If your business is small right now, try to interview 10 customers per week. I usually send out emails asking for an interview in batches of 10 and I’ll get up to 8 positive responses each week. I don’t do too many at a time because even 8 interviews can be a big hit on my weekly schedule.
The first step is to send an email and make it brief. It should only be 2 or 4 lines. The structure of the email is simple: introduce yourself, ask the customer for a 15 to 20 minute phone conversation, tell them why you want to talk to them, and offer to call their assistant to arrange a specific time. Many customers feel honored that their opinion matters.

Always leave an hour in your schedule for the interview. I’ve rarely had one end in 15 minutes; mostly the customer keeps talking for 30 to 45 minutes. If I asked for 15 to 20 minutes, I make a point of showing respect for their time and ask them if they want to end the conversation after the allotted time.
Sometimes you don’t really know one customer from another, and so just asking all of them is the best you can do. If your customers have ever filled out a questionnaire, you may be able to target the ones in a particular category. If you know your customers, start by picking the happiest ones because you want to find more like them.

There are mistakes people make when conducting customer interviews. First, surveys don’t produce the same level of information that an interactive conversation does. In my personal experience, I get at least twice as much information from a conversation than from a fill-in-the-blank survey. Next, phone conversations work the best. In-person interviews are hindered by interpersonal dynamics. Lastly, don’t call customers out of the blue, make an appointment and get on their schedule. Everyone is busy. Calling someone unexpectedly just interrupts their already tight and overbooked schedules, and they are likely to cut your short.

If you feel you need to do in-person interviews, here are a few hints. See if you can meet them at a tradeshow, conference or networking event. The reason is people at these events are removed from their day-to-day situations and are at these events to talk to others. They are more likely to be relaxed and willing to give up more insightful information. Second, if you are at their offices, having a customer show you what they do or how they use your product is more useful than them telling you. If your customer is reporting in their weekly status report to their manager that a task takes 30 minutes per week, they may not want to have their boss overhear that it’s really taking them 4 hours to do the task.

Next, decide what it is you want to know and then outline the line of questioning. I recommend limiting it to 5 related questions. You don’t want a yes or no conversation, but an interactive dialogue. A few questions works best because then you can probe deeper or even redirect the conversation based upon the answers.
I always take lots of notes during my interviews. You can even record your interview, but if you do, tell the customer. Some people tend to clam up if the conversation is recorded, but not when you are taking notes.

After the interview is done, I review my notes and write a summary. Often, just the tone of their voice, or how the hesitate to answer a question can mean a lot.

Remember to thank them for their time. If you want to splurge, a gift card for a cup of coffee at Starbucks is all it takes to make them feel appreciated.

Recommended Books on Market Research
The Handbook of Online and Social Media Research: Tools and Techniques for Market Researchers
Marketing Research: tools and techniques

About the Author
Cynthia Kocialski is the founder of three start-ups and helps entrepreneurs transform their ideas into new businesses. Cynthia is the author of Startup from the Ground Up and Out of the Classroom Lessons in Success. Cynthia writes regularly at Start-up Entrepreneurs’ Blog. and provides in her video series information on Business Startup Success.
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Business Startup & Operation Manual

2012-11-02T19:21:00.000-07:00

With Millions Of People Unemployed Or Underemployed, This Manual Provides All The Info Needed To Start And Operate A Business Either Part Or Full Time. Bonus Plan! Affiliate Info Http://www.bizstartupmanual.com/af.html

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Profit From Twitter

2012-11-02T03:33:00.000-07:00

This Ebook Will Show You How To Effectively Set Up And Use Your Twitter Account To Target Followers Who Will Become Your Loyal Customers. Twitter Is One Of The Largest Social Media Websites And Provides A Fantastic Opportunity For Online Commerce.

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What It Takes To Earn $1,000,000 In Direct Sales

2012-11-01T12:13:00.000-07:00

Million Dollar Achievers Reveal The Secrets To Becoming Wildly Successful. Exclusive Interviews With Women Who Have Earned Over 1 Million In Direct Sales, Network Marketing, And Mlm. These Are The Unwritten Rules Of Direct Selling!

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How to Choose the Products to Sell in Your Small Retail Store

2012-10-31T19:09:00.000-07:00

One of the most difficult decisions you will make when starting and operating a small retail store is picking products to sell to your customers. There are a number of factors that you need to consider when making your selections for your inventory. The last thing you want is to choose items that fail to sell, which in turn will jeopardize your store’s sales and profits at the same time.
When choosing the products to sell in your retail store, there are some questions that you need to ask. Even though subsequent questions can’t keep you from choosing ill-fated products, they will help minimize pricey mistakes.

It is not sufficient that a product sells; it should sell through swiftly enough to avoid getting stale. Your clients will recognize if the exact same items are located on the shelves every time they come. Many will put off their acquisitions until you mark down the item’s price. Other folks may be dissuaded from buying it altogether.
Prior to incorporating an item to your inventory, think about how quickly it will sell. It does not have to be bought by all your customers. But there must be adequate desire to move it off your floors without having to resort to expensive markdowns.

Even if a new item sells swiftly, make sure it provides a profit margin that is high enough to deliver a satisfactory profit. For instance, if your store’s standard profit margin is 50 percent, think carefully before carrying a product that offers a 25 percent margin.
The edges you preserve on each and every product you sell will certainly play an essential part in your store’s long-term achievements. Do not compromise them; do almost everything you can to prevent them from erosion.

Unless you operate a specialty retail enterprise in a very small area of interest, you will probably have competitors selling the exact same items carried by your store. Typically, competition is inevitable. But it’s worth discovering how loaded a market is for an item you happen to be considering adding to your inventory. Too much rivalry, particularly from the big-box retailers, can depress product sales.
There are several ways for self-sufficient retailers to outcompete their bigger rivals; but having the same products at increased costs (due to less volume) is not one of them.

A common mistake committed by small store proprietors is to add new products which have very little in keeping with their areas of focus. For example, a home and garden shop may carry sun glasses; a clothes store may carry jewelry; a hair and beauty supplier may add well-liked films on DVD.
The intention is usually the exact same: to find a way to increase the company’s sales and profits. But the result is that the shop’s stock gradually loses focus on the areas in which it is an expert; before adding a product to your retail store’s floors, make sure it complements your existing assortments.

A fast-selling, high-margin product that matches the rest of your items may make an ideal addition to your shop; but it is essential that the distributor of the merchandise is trustworthy. If demand is high, and you are unable to rejuvenate your inventory when necessary, your clients may grow to be disappointed, and look somewhere else. If this happens, you could find yourself having a going out of business sale.
Conduct a bit of due diligence prior to committing a part of your stock to a new item. Additionally, start with small acquisitions, and raise the quantity as you gain confidence in the supplier’s ability to meet the demand.
Running a small retail company involves a number of critical tasks, such as getting to know your customers, hiring and dealing with employees, and marketing your store. Selecting products is another key factor that influences your achievements

The correct selections may satisfy your customers while enhancing your company’s long-term earnings.
For more information on starting a retail store, visit our section on the Retail Business.

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The article was written by James Bulger. Learn more about about going out of business sales at www.gawrightsales.com
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Where to Find New Product Ideas

2012-10-31T03:49:00.000-07:00

One way to grow your business and increase your profits is to think of new product ideas for your small business. You can offer something totally new, create derivative products from your existing ones, or branch out into something totally different.
But where do you find new product ideas?

According to the article How to Find Ideas to Improve Your Home Business, there are a number of ways you can get inspiration and ideas for your business. You can reach out and get feedback from customers, seek out like-minded entrepreneurs, check out competitors and keep yourself updated by learning and reading.
Another way to find new ideas for your business is to attend industry events, trade shows, conventions, exhibitions, art shows and the like — both in and out of your industry. These events are fertile grounds for generating fresh ideas and allow you to see new products, new concepts and upcoming trends that you can build into your business. You can even get ideas from seeing what your competitors are doing!
Take for example the wholesaler Wuu Jau Company http://www.wuujau.com/, a family business based in Oklahama founded by Ben and Margaret Lu. Started in 1984, the company offers various collector and cutlery items such as swords, daggers, crossbows, pocketknives and throwing knives. One important strategy that Wuu Jau used to grow their business is by constantly rethinking their product offerings to keep ahead of their competitors and respond to what their clients want. Ideas for their new products come from various sources, from listening to their customers’ feedback to seeing what’s out there through trade shows.
One of the best-selling products of Wuu Jau is gift box knives. Margaret Lu got the idea for the product after going to an art show and seeing little artworks placed in a gift box. She rightly thought that the idea will translate well to her own business, and this led her to adding a product line of gift box knives or collectibles.
The company also introduced samurai swords as a result of a visit to a trade show. In an interview with Wholesale Magazine, Michael Lu (the son and currently Vice President of Wuu Jau) explained how attending a trade show gave their dad the idea of offering samurai swords.

“In the late ‘80s, my dad went to a trade show, and at that time, importing from China was just starting. With cutlery like samurai swords, most of them were handmade and really high quality stuff from Japan, and my dad noticed that people really liked them, but the prices were near $1,000 each. So he thought if we imported something like this from China, and it doesn’t have to be as functional, it could be more affordable for the average person who just wants to collect and put it in a display or case. At the time, there wasn’t anybody importing three-piece samurai sword sets, and a couple of the Japanese sword makers were furious, because we were selling it for maybe ten percent of their prices.”

Wuu Jau also gets their product ideas from what the customers say, and how they perceive the products they offer, and what customers are looking for.
The company updated its Live Action Role Playing line, which are swords and axes used by fantasy fans, after analyzing the products being returned, and what condition these products are in when customers return them. They saw an opportunity to improve their products so it would better serve the needs of their target market.

“We’ve been carrying foam weapons for a while, but because people want to fight with them, we were getting returns with the weapons all busted up … We went to China to see if we could come up with a new material to make merchandise that was more durable and lightweight, and we’ve come up with this new material … so it holds up better.”

Opportunities to improve the performance of your business and increase your bottomline are everywhere — you just have to look for them!

Recommended Books on New Product Ideas:

Grow Your Service Firm
Teach Yourself Successful Market Research in a Week
The Strategy Book: How to Think and Act Strategically to Deliver Outstanding Results (Financial Times Series)

Tags: getting products to marketCategory: Growing Isabel Isidro is the co-founder of PowerHomeBiz.com. A mom of three boys, avid vintage postcard collector, frustrated scrapbooker, she also manages WomenHomeBusiness.com and LearningfromBigBoys.com. Follow her on Twitter and connect with her on Google +
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Interesting Small Business Ideas for Women Entrepreneurs

2012-10-26T14:47:00.001-07:00

Women control a huge percentage of total consumer spending. In many households, the moms hold the purse strings and buy for the family. Given the strong presence of female consumers, both big and small businesses continue to meet the needs of women everywhere.

We have listed some unique, interesting, even innovative businesses catering to the female consumers. Some of these businesses are truly unique and groundbreaking; while others focus on a specific niche. Some of these business ideas turn existing concepts upside down, while others improve everyday products and found success through their innovations and improvements.

Here are some unique businesses targeted to female consumers, created by women entrepreneurs themselves:

Wouldn’t it be fun to have different shoes everyday — but without creating a massive hole your wallet? Lindsay Phillips stumbled on the idea of creating flip flops with interchangeable straps and accessories, allowing women to create different looks with their footwear.

Founder of the company that carries her name and creator of Switch Flops, Phillips was just a teenager when she got the idea of switching the straps of her flip flops from a high school art project. Today, the company Lindsay Phillips has grown into a multi-million business. In addition to interchangeable flip flops, her company now offers ballet shoes, wedges, and sandals that women can accessorize differently to create different looks with just one shoe. Read more of Lindsay Phillips’ simple yet highly successful business idea.

Twins Izzy and Coco Tihanyi founded Surf Diva, the surf camp taught for girls, by girls. Founded in 1996 with only $328 in capital and using Izzy’s surfboard collection, Surf Diva has become the world’s #1 surf school for women.

Stacy Struminger and Rachel Teyssier decided to create their own line of fashionable waterproof garment for women who won’t let rain dampen their fashion cred. Called RAINRAP™, its design combines the popular style of the pashmina and wrap. It is designed as waterproof, reversible, light-weight, fast drying, easy to store (folds up to fit in your handbag and/or suitcase), and comes in four colorful combinations. Read how they started their fashionable rain gear clothing line business.

Dan Yang, after seeing her baby’s fascination with her smart phone, looked for a technology toy that will appeal to her baby like her smart phone yet will satisfy her baby’s curiosity. She wanted that would help her baby learn, enhance her play, and satisfy her curious fingers but she couldn’t find one. She saw this as an opportunity and created her own child-friendly gadget herself. Dan Yang is now CEO of Rullingnet and the inventor of their flagship product, VINCI Genius Tablet. Read more about Dan Yang and her VINCI Genuis Tablet.

With a changing body and growing belly, the question of what to wear especially on special occasions have vexed a lot of pregnant women everywhere. Marcelle Costello started RentMaternityWear.com where pregnant women can rent special occasion clothes and dresses – such as baby showers, cocktail parties, weddings, even date nights – without breaking the bank. Read more about maternity wear rentals.

Families are often looking for quality care providers in a moment’s notice. They want someone they can trust, well-recommended and vetted to care for their love ones. Shiela Lirio Marcelo started Care.com, which has grown to become one of the largest online marketplaces for caregivers — including babysitters, senior care givers, pet sitters, even housekeepers. Read how Shiela Lirio started Care.com.

The cell phone has rapidly become an ubiquitous accessory used by people not only to call. It has become a must-bring-anywhere tool, alongside their wallets, keys, credit cards and other essentials. And therein lies the challenge: carrying all the must-bring items can be cumbersome. To make it easy to carry all these essential everyday items, Jamie James created Cellfolio, a cell phone case that also serves as a wallet designed to make carrying cash, cell phone, and credit cards easier and more convenient. Instead of carrying several items in different ways, a person can have all their essentials in one case. Learn how Jamie created Cellfolio.

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How to Write Articles

2012-10-11T05:48:00.000-07:00

How to write articles

Article marketing is powerful and effective.

Article marketing can also take many forms. Blogging, submitting articles to other sites, email marketing and writing short reports are all article marketing.

Writing but a few articles a week can lay the foundation for a very powerful, and profitable, online business.

I can think of a dozen well-known marketers who started online exactly that way.

They began with article marketing and discovered an audience who liked them, trusted them and bought from them.

They went on to create their own products and build their online empires. These are names you would know.

If it happened for them I believe it can happen for you too.

But HOW do you write a great and helpful article if you are not a “writer”. That’s the question I get a lot. So I’m going to answer it here.

Here is the formula I use to write articles.

Before we get to the “how to” let me say that this is but one of many proven models for writing articles. I personally rotate between about five article writing models (or templates) to keep things interesting for me and for you, my readers.

Of all those models this one is the easiest to use and the most pleasant for the reader of your article.

This article writing formula helps you help people, and helping people is what article marketing is all about.

When you approach article marketing this way — with a true desire to help —reciprocity will work for you and yiou will be rewarded for your efforts without having to resort to hype or high pressure sales tactics.

Here is the step by step process.

You are going to write a “how to article” that gives the reader three or five steps to take to accomplish a task.

This is a lot like a recipe.

If you can teach your daughter to scramble eggs or teach your grandson to shoot a basketball then you can do this with no problem.

You just need a little practice. When you teach your kids how to do things you break the task down into tiny steps, baby steps, and make sure each step is clear and easy to do.

That is what you will be doing here as well.

By the way, it’s okay with me if boys scramble eggs and girls shoot baskets. I was just giving an example.

So get in your mind something you can tell a reader to do with three or five simple actions.

If you can’t think of something now no problem. You can come back to this article when you have your idea.

In my next article I'm going to share how to generate an endless stream of ideas so no worries.

Ready? Good.

Your article is going to have the following structure. Let’s look at the structure and then I will share for a moment about each item.

This overview assumes a five point article.

Paragraph 1 – Define the problem.
Paragraph 2 – Review possible solutions
Paragraph 3 – Propose your solution
Paragraphs 4 – 8 – Your five step solution
Paragraph 9 – Summarize your argument
Paragraph 10 – Suggest an action step

That’s it! Simple, clean and effective.

One thing you need to remember is this. When writing for the Internet you need to keep your paragraph length short.

The best model for me is no more than three sentences per paragraph. Two sentences often works better.

Let me give you a very brief sample.

Very soon I will write an article for you using exactly this formula so you can see it in action. The sample below are my notes, not the finished article. I’ll finish the article in a few days time and send it along for you to see.

Let’s say you want to write an article about how to get more traffic to a website.

And let’s say you are making the case that the reader should buy this super duper traffic course you are promoting.

How do you do that without high pressure selling?

Here’s how.

Remember, what you read next is NOT a finished article. Just notes about how to write an article around that topic. I will send the finished article to you via email.

Paragraph 1 – Define the problem — We all need traffic but there is so much information out there that it becomes overwhelming and expensive. People are suffering from information overload.

Paragraph 2 – Review possible solutions — You could waste time and money experimenting and you might find something that works. Or you might lose all your money. You could just do pay per click or buy a solo ad or put an ad on Facebook. But there are risks.

Paragraph 3 – Propose your solution — A better way is to model someone who has “been there and done that”. Someone you can trust and who will help you.

Paragraphs 4 – 8 – Your five step solution – Take these steps in researching solutions.

(1) Who are the leaders in the “getting traffic” field.

(2) Can you afford to do what they teach you to do?

(3) Does what they are proposing make sense to you?

(4) Do they have a good reputation online?

(5) Will you take action on what they suggest?

Paragraph 9 – Summarize your argument – If you find someone you can trust who has a proven model for getting traffic and you can afford to use what they suggest and will take action there is every reason to believe it will work for you.

Paragraph 10 – Suggest an action step — Make a list of the different ways to get traffic to a website and choose one that interests you most. Possibly include the list in the article.

I will write THAT article in the next few days and send it along so you can see what the finished product looks like.

For now YOUR action step is this – think about things you can teach people to do in three or five short steps.

It might be getting traffic to a website or it might be baking a cake. Doesn't matter really — the process is what’s important.

Once you learn the process you will be able to write articles quickly from your own experience or from your observations or research.

You will be an article writing machine!

Google friendly and optimal article comes down to 7 things:

- A writers skill and experience
- A writers SEO knowledge and skill
- The writers good use of grammar
- Good spelling
- Research and knowledge of the topic
- Unique content ( make sure to use a service that copyscape tests all submitted content just like Articleteller.com does ) You never want to pay for a copied article.
- A well written article that grabs the reader's attention.

There you have it. I have written literally over 1000 articles using this very formula. It works for me and I believe it can work for you too.

Article marketing changed my life and helped me build a strong online business that created both financial and time freedom. I want that for you too.

Because freedom is a beautiful thing indeed!

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2012-09-28T03:50:00.001-07:00

Knowledge Is Power – What Are You Worth?

The Power of Knowledge

Think of it this way: A man works at a major fast-food chain. He knows how to flip a burger with a spatula. ANY person on this planet can do this. Young or old. That is why he is paid a very small wage for an hour of his time. Their knowledge-base doesn’t have to be large.
Now think of the man who is balancing the budget for a large internationally-known company. The slightest error or miscalculation could cause hundreds of people to lose their jobs and send many families in to foreclosure. Can you see how much education this individual must have in order to properly do is job. He has a lot of weight on his shoulders! He has a large knowledge-base. And his paycheck, I’m sure, reflects it! He is a great leader!Knowledge is Power!

"The great Breakthrough in your life comes when you realize it that you can learn anything you need to learn to accomplish any goal that you set for yourself.This means there are no limits on what you can be,have or do."

This same scenario holds true to network marketing. The more knowledge you have about this industry, the greater your paycheck. It’s that simple. If you have a marketing campaign that 97% of everyone else in this business does NOT have – then you are WAY ahead of the game. You are then able achieve the financial goals you are looking for.

What I’m getting at here, is that knowledge is in fact power. The more you know, the more you are worth. If you understand the ins and outs of marketing, if you know how to effectively lead people, if you are great at building relationships, if you are a good motivator, and if you have an awesome mindset – then you are going to do amazing things in this type of business!

“Go to bed today knowing more than you did yesterday…”

"Knowledge is power and enthusiasm pulls the switch."

Steve Droke

Now, if you have just said to yourself “well, I have one or two of these, but not all of them”. THAT’S FINE! As long as you are willing to learn! Remember: some of the most influential people in the world were not always influential. They cam out of their mother screaming and crying as a baby, just like you! Everything they know was LEARNED! You can gain the knowledge that will bring the leader out in you. You just have to want it, first.

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Working Smarter, Not Harder!

2012-06-23T07:09:00.000-07:00

Over the coming days and weeks we're going to show you exactly how you can build your own profitable home business and start receiving some nice commission checks... It's a lot easier than you may think, so sit back and enjoy the ride!

In this first issue we're going to talk about the importance of having a plan and a system to work with - in short "working smarter, not harder!"

And we're going to introduce you to our free Easy Downlines system, and show you why this might just be the right thing for you.

There a 3 very important rules you have to follow, if you want to run a successful home business...

1. Focus... Focus... Focus!

It's very easy to get caught in the program jumping trap, when you first get started. Every day you receive tons of emails about the latest and greatest opportunity or technique.

And the truth is that most of these programs will only ever give you part of the puzzle, they are designed so that you need to keep buying. Most newbies get stuck in this circle until they have maxed their credit card and then they leave the internet marketing scene for good.

But there is an easy way out of this vicious cycle...

You need to a plan and a core focus... This could for example mean that you focus on promoting a system like Easy Downlines, and then you pour all your online work into doing just that.

If you jump from program to program, you won't become successful with any of them! The key to success is picking something (good) and sticking with it.

But there is another major benefit from this, allow us to illustrate...

For example, say you're focused on promoting a system like Easy Downlines - you're starting to get quite a few referrals and you're earning some nice commission checks, and you have a goal of doubling that within two month

Now the next time you get an email about the "latest and greatest" strategy, you can simply ask yourself the question: "will this help me build the business I'm working on and help me reach my goal?"

If the answer is "no" it's just a distraction and a waste of money - If the answer is yes, it's probably a good investment (as long as you use it to further your current goal and don't jump ship).

Another reason you might lose focus, is that 99% of the business opportunities, programs and courses out there simply don't give you all the training you need succeed... You get stuck and have to give up and move on (only to repeat over and over again).

Does that sound familar?

Well there are good news... Easy Downlines is designed as a complete home business system that you can focus all your effort on - and see huge results from!

But it's also a complete step by step training system, that will take you by the hand and show you exactly what to do, when, how and why!

2. Working Smarter

When you're trying to build a home business you are faced with choices, that can sometimes seem to contradict each other.

You want to promote your main income program(s) - but unfortunately a lot of the traffic resources you're going to rely on require you to build your downline there too, before they become really effective.

It becomes a chicken an egg thing - and even though your end goal is solid enough, the unfortunate result is that you're still program hopping, losing focus and becoming less effective.

But there is a smart solution to this problem... And that's using a downline builder like Easy Downlines.

With a downline builder you're only promoting one program, and all you referrals will potentially join all the programs in the downline builder under you.

In the case of Easy Downlines, this means that you can focus on promoting one thing. But you still get the benefits of getting referrals to all your income opportunities and traffic programs - without spreading yourself thin and diluting your efforts.

Another huge benefit with Easy Downlines, is that we have assembled all the tools and information in one place. You have the training, promotional tools, ad tracking, link rotators and muc more in one program - which saves you a lot of time and makes it easier to stay on track.

3. The Money Is In The List...

Even if you've only been involved with internet marketing for a short time, you will already have heard people saying that over and over again... For one simple reason - it's true!

The absolute best way to sell anything online is to get people to sign up to your email list first. That way you can automatically follow up and "close the sale" (people very rarely buy or join something the first time they see it).

This whole process is done by advertising a lead capture page (also known as a squeeze page), and getting people to give their name and email address - usually in exchange for a freebie you are offering.

You then have a list of subscribers you can follow up with about your product or opportunity, and a list you can broadcast to over and over again.

Since this is the most effective way, it's of course also how our Easy Downlines system is set up to work for you. But we have made it really easy for you...

We realized that setting up a good list building system is out of reach for most people, due to technical barriers, lack of money, writers block etc. And even if you personally could set up the perfect system, chances are that nobody in your downline would be able to the same, and your return would be limited.

So we're going to do it all for you!

You promote your pages generating leads, and we'll automatically follow up with your leads, promoting your affiliate links forever! No fees, knowledge or writing needed - we take care of it all - generating downline members and sales for you on autopilot!

In The Next Issue...

That concludes the first lesson of your eCourse. In the next lesson we're going to look at the most effective way to promote your income opportunities

But if you'd like to continue your training immediately you can sign up for a free Easy Downlines membership and access the complete training steps today...

Click Here To Join Easy Downlines For Free!

How To Be Successful In Multi Level Marketing (MLM)

2012-04-13T15:54:00.001-07:00

Recently, Have hear people asked this questions - " Can I be successful in MLM? Do people actually are successful with online marketing? Is MLM a scam?

In the next few minutes, Brock Blohm will be showing you how to be successful and the blog will answer all the questions going on in your mind

Hey there! The system detects that this may be your first time here. Cool! If you have any questions: I'm here to help!

Key To Multi Level Marketing Success

You want to learn how to be successful in multi level marketing? Awesome! I want to help you. To be successful in this industry, you must learn quite a bit. You must learn your company, you must learn your market, you must learn how to market to them, and you must grow in to a well-rounded person through personal development. This is not an overnight success in general, though it has happened to some. Below, I would like to list the thoughts and concepts that you should have in mind in order to create success within your multi level marketing opportunity.

Successful In Multi Level Marketing – Right Company

When you know what you are doing, you can be successful in almost any company out there. Most of your success will come down to you, as an individual – and what you are capable of doing. But what you must realize is that your company is as strong as its weakest link – and I’m not talking about the distributors. There are may factors that contribute to making a ‘great company’. If you are in the process of choosing a company or think you may have partnered with the wrong company, you should learn what these factors are. This is step #1 to your success – if this is skipped, say goodbye to your long-term success.

Successful In Multi Level Marketing – Join A Leader

When partnering with the company that has your interest – you can literally partner with anybody that is already part of the company. You must join through a preexisting member. But choose wisely. The majority of people in any network marketing opportunity don’t know how to make it work – that’s just fact. You can either join a leader, someone who is already succeeding, and knows how to make it work – guiding you to the success you are looking for at no additional cost. Or, you can join just anybody. Sure, your company products will be shipped to you no matter who you join, but the difference is training and motivation. They will help you get to where you are looking to go! If you haven’t already, be sure to read this article about an MLM Coach.

Successful In Multi Level Marketing – Recruit Friends & Family

As long as you aren’t partnered with an ‘adult opportunity’, then I highly recommend sharing it with your friends and family. Not to say that you can’t share adult material with your close ones – just be selective – you don’t want to offend anyone. I always recommend sharing your opportunity with all of your friends, family, and every single person that you know. This will obviously increase your chases of success. But understand that friends and family are in a different category than the rest of the world. You need to know how to approach them in a certain way. Remember, friend are always more important than business.

“The greatest leader is the one who sponsors the most leaders…”

Successful In Multi Level Marketing – Generating Leads

You will go on to share this with all of your friends and family. Some will join. Some will not. When you have gone through your list, then what? You must be generating more leads – people to talk to. You must constantly be on a mission to share this with more people. In order to be able to share it with more people, you must find people to share it with – or generate a lead as some of us call it. You need to be a master at generating more leads.

Successful In Multi Level Marketing – Build/Maintain Your Downline

Once you have started to place people in your business and have people on your team, it is now time to help them. Their success is your success. You help enough people get what they want, and you will, in turn, get what you want. You need to be an active leader. Someone who takes control and connects with their downline. Someone who helps to guide them and steer them in the right direction. You need share with them the exact tips and techniques that I listed above. Why? Because a team with knowledge is a team of success. You want them to know everything about the company and the industry, and be confident when they are out sharing this with others. Leadership is critical. Here you will learn just how to help grow your organization through others.

Successful In Multi Level Marketing – Personal Development

There is no ‘order’ for this topic. Personal development is something that is learned over time. It is one of the most critical pieces of your business. You must learn how to listen. You must learn how to communicate. And you must learn how to learn! I once read an article that stated that around 90%+ contribute their success, not to college, but simply personal development. Learn how to become the person that you would like to become. Simple as that. Read, learn, grow!

“Keep applying the same old network marketing strategies, and keep getting what you’ve always gotten…”

By Brock Blohm

How to Make Money With Twitter Quickly

2012-04-04T13:05:00.000-07:00

If you thought using Twitter was only for social networking, think again. People are starting to tap in to the concept of making money with their Twitter website. You can make money with Twitter, but there are certain things you have to do in order to make a profit.

Of course, you must have a Twitter account in order to make money with Twitter. Signing up for a Twitter account does not cost you anything. When you get your Twitter site set up, you will want to start posting tweets to your site. Posting tweets will help you get followers. When followers tweet posts to you, you should respond in kind.

It is not necessary to have a gigantic following in order to make money with Twitter. It's better to have followers that have the same interests than hundreds of followers that are not interested in cultivating a relationship with you on your Twitter site.

You don't want to be too quick about promoting things in the very beginning. It's better to get to know the followers on your site. You should want to establish a trust with them. They should also want to establish a trust with you. When it's time for you to make money with Twitter, it will be easier for you because the relationship has been established.

When you are ready to make money with Twitter, don't blatantly promote your products or services. Some people could think that you are trying to spam them. It's not a good idea to mention your product to your followers every time you send a tweet.

However, when the time is right, here are some ways that you can make money with Twitter:

o Product recommendation - You could write a recommendation of a product to your followers. Encourage them to check it out and take action. It's a good idea if you actually tried out the product yourself before you recommend it to them. It will make you the expert on it, and they will be more inclined to purchase.

o Affiliate marketing - If you are recommending a product on behalf of someone else, you can place your affiliate link in your tweet post.

o Your product - You can promote your own product and sell it from your sales page.

Any of these ideas are ways that you can make money from Twitter. The key to doing it is not to constantly throw it in their face every time you tweet. Your followers will be turned off because they will start thinking that your main motive for being on Twitter is to sell your product. The easier way to lead up to this is to provide quality and meaningful content to your followers.

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