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Interview with Michael Cheney on the Creation of His New AdSense Training Videos

2006-05-07T19:47:00.000-04:00

Interview with Michael Cheney

Q. So what made you get started with AdSense?

A. I was looking for a way to monetize some of my websites. AdSense is such an easy thing to get started with the eye for it would be a great way to start earning more money without actually putting into much more effort. I think as soon as you see the first earnings coming into your account you get addicted to AdSense. I know is what happened to me and since then I've just spent time working out how to earn more and more each day.

Q. How much do you make with AdSense?

A. Some days I can earn close to $1000 and others it's less than that. But it all comes down to how much time and effort you devote to creating a quality site that people like visiting. AdSense is not what my business is based on by any means - but it is a great way to earn revenue almost on autopilot.

Q. What is the biggest mistake people making with AdSense?

A. Probably the biggest mistake people make is thinking the AdSense earnings are easy to achieve. It is very easy to get started but as I learned it takes a lot of effort to increase your earnings. I got really downhearted whenever I would log in to my account to see that I had only made a few dollars. And that's when I decided to spend months and months of my time learning everything I could about AdSense.

I basically buried myself away and devoured every single piece of AdSense information I could find. I ran thousands of AdSense tests and started to see a dramatic effect on my click through ratio and therefore on my earnings.

This is why I'd decided to record the videos - because I knew that it would help people who were in my position to also increase their earnings. I've read an absolute ton of AdSense e-book's but they take so long to go through and always seem to keep information back.

With AdSense Videos I knew that I had to tell the story exactly as it is and actually show people and lead them by the hand through the exact techniques that I use to generate large earnings from AdSense.

Q. In your videos you show people how to increase their AdSense earnings - can you give us a taster of this advice?

A. I don't want to give away my biggest secrets as you can understand! But some of the more basic things that you can do to increase your revenues include using ads that blend in rather than stand out from your content. Flat out the worst thing you can do with an AdSense ad is make it look like the standard Google ad. What you need to realise is that you will get more clicks if your ad actually appears part of your site rather than something that's just been dropped into the page.

Q. What would you recommend that someone do right now to increase their AdSense earnings?

A. I've created a totally free AdSense minicourse that people can go through to learn some of my techniques. It takes you through the four cornerstone principles that I've used to build up my AdSense empire. You can check it out, as well as all the AdSense Videos, here: Michael Cheney's AdSense Videos

Why You Must Write Articles!

2005-05-19T17:49:00.000-05:00

Copyright 2004 James Tyler

Why? Because...

This allows the people who read your article to find you and
learn more about your business. When other ezines and websites
publish your articles (and they will --- some of them
instantly), your resource box will be included which will help
you increase traffic, gain subscribers & improve your link
popularity for the search engines.

1000's are waiting to visit Your Website! This will help them
find you!

I want you to write an article. (I have included some help)

I don't care if you don't know "how to write an article" ---
you MUST write one today!

I want you to write a simple "How To" article related to working
at home, home business, Internet marketing, information
publishing, affiliate programs or something along these lines..."

Example: "How to Start an Article Exchange/Trading Center".

Or " How to be Published online"! Anything of interest.

Why? Because...

.. writing articles is one of the most effective ways to market
your website on the Internet and increase your subscriber base
automatically, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! And, it's FREE.

Remember, 1000's are waiting to visit Your Website! This will
help them find you! (YOU DO WANT THEM TO FIND YOU!)

Believe me, no matter how inexperienced you think you are right
now, you know more than a lot of people out there ... and if you
need to do a little research for your article, just visit
http://www.google.com and type in the subject you are looking for.

For more help, check out:

Top Seven Tips for Writing Articles on the Internet
http://www.bookcoaching.com/freearticles/article-21.shtml

12 Tips for Writing Articles on the Internet
http://www.brisney.com/internet-writing.htm

For more choices, visit http://www.google.com and search for
"article directories". At the time of this writing, there is
certainly no shortage of listing as Google pulls up 1,120,000
results.

Don't spend any more than a few hours on this project. Your
article should be 500-1000 words preferably formatted to no more
than 65 characters per line.

Some help here (see examples, maybe?)

Article Lists:
mailto:article_announce-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
mailto:ArticlePublisher-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
mailto:articlesubmission-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
mailto:Free-Content-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
mailto:Free-Reprint-Articles-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
mailto:Free_eContent-subscribeyahoogroups.com

Article Sites:
http://www.ideamarketers.com
http://amazines.com/
http://www.ebusinesshelpsite.com/articles.htm
http://www.boazepublishing.biz/articledir/
http://www.published.com/
http://www.AuthorConnection.com
http://www.articlecentral.com
http://www.authorconnection.com
http://www.certificate.net/wwio
http://www.ideamarketers.com
http://www.goarticles.com/
http://www.marketing-seek.com/
http://www.netterweb.com/articles/articlesubmit.htm
http://www.boconline.com./sub-art.htm
http://www.dime-co.com/articlesub.html
http://www.freesticky.com/stickyweb/submit.asp
http://www.web-source.net/articlesub.htm
http://web-source.net/article_submissions.htm
http://ezinearticles.com/add_url.html
http://www.howtoadvice.com/Submit/

Another great way to accomplish this is to have what is
known as an Article Exchange/Article Trading Center
on your website. (Do you need a website-setup free?)
email me at end of article, I can help you here!

This is where you would swap articles with other
webmasters/article authors in order to benefit both parties.

This is done much the same way as exchanging links but
with far more effective results (in my opinion). There are
many benefits to adding an article center to your site:

*Builds your reputation and online presence

*Establishes you as a reliable online presence

*Increases your circle of contacts and networking

*Improves your search engine status

*Provides readily available ezine content

*Adds content to your website

When you find the articles you are looking for, contact
the author (this will be you soon enough) and explain your
offer. Let him/her know the benefits of trading articles with
you. Be selective in choosing the articles. You want well
written articles that contain helpful information and/or
resources. (Hint here-see why YOU have to write?)

PUBLISH OR PERISH! Ever heard that before?

What you need to do is trade and write articles for and with
quality, websites that compliment, not compete, with your
website. Join some of the article lists above to find
the type of article and research what you are looking for.

You can also visit websites with article directories.

You will instantly be able to get your articles posted on
popular websites in all corners of the world. This will improve
your link popularity and allow more opportunities for people to
find your website.

Compiling a vast and varied Article Exchange/Trading Center
will draw more visitors to your site as well as improve your
ranks in the search engines. Having your articles posted all over the net will help build your reputation and increase your online success. Get started today on your new Article Exchange/ Trading Center!

Write-Be famous be known! Have a huge Swipe

File! (Hint you do have a "swipe" file?)

Plus, ezine & website publishers are always searching these
directories looking for new articles to use for their own
newsletter or website and when they publish your work, they are
required to include your resource box which can lead to
thousands & thousands of dollars worth of exposure for your
website and the only thing it costs you is a little bit of time
and perseverance.

At the end of your article, create a resource box. Example:
(This is a must or it kinda defeats the purpose, right?)
=====================================================

Copyright 2004 James Tyler

James Tyler publishes News You Can Use! a fresh and
informative newsletter dedicated to supporting people like
YOU! If you're looking for the *best rated* home business
opportunities, the latest time saving tools and helpful support
from an honest friend in the business, come by and grab a
F-R-E-E subscription today at: http://saveyourselftimeeffortandmoney.com
Or via email: saveyourselftimeeffortandmoney@getresponse.com
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Why You Need A Mentor

2005-05-14T20:55:00.000-05:00

The answer is simple. Because you don’t know everything.

No matter how much education, how many degrees, how much success, there are times when we could all “learn a few things from the experts.”

That’s true even in the small things.

I remember when I tried to replace the “floating ball do-hickey contraption” in the toilet tank. Hmm…what a challenge that was… I really discovered that basic plumbing was not my expertise! Not even in the slightest.

Yet in similar ways, many "would-be" internet marketers bravely struggle along alone just as I struggled with the pieces of that stupid toilet tank contraption.

They try to put their project/business together from the pieces they understand. And yet they can’t figure out how to make the whole thing work.

“I need an autoresponder.”
“How do I do a link exchange?”
“What about that pay-per-click advertising?”
“I better start a list. They say ‘the money is in the list.’”
“But I better build a website first. Who do I host with?”
“How do I catch my subscriber’s names?”
“I should have a blog..but what will I do with it when I get one?”
“What about Adsense..I’ve got to get on board with that too.”
“What’s a niche..how do I find a good one?”
“Does SEO software work? What kind should I look at?”

And on and on….

Many “would-be" internet marketers need to face the facts. They won’t achieve the success they are looking for in this “piece-meal fashion.” A step-by-step blueprint to success is the answer. A mentoring program with real interaction with real human beings is the answer.

How do you find such a mentoring program?

Do a search on Google for Internet marketing forums. Join a few forums. Hang out and ask questions. Read the archived posts thoroughly. Who do the members trust? What programs and software do they like? Who do they recommend? Then begin to explore your options.

Look for a mentoring program that provides step-by-step instructions for learning. After all, in the marketing world, it’s easy enough to get overwhelmed by all of the options in the beginning.

Look for an interactive website or way of getting help quickly when you need it or when questions come up. A responsive administrator is a must.

And also consider joining mentoring programs that help you earn while you learn. It’s no fun soaking a load of cash into your online marketing education and then discovering that it will be some time before you recover any or all of your investment.

Keep these things in mind and success will indeed be yours!
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Sandra Tobin, MA, LMHC is a mental health counselor and employee assistant consultant. She has been involved in Internet marketing and small business endeavors for several years. Ms. Tobin encourages many of her clients to develop home-based businesses as a cushion for dealing with the economy of our time. For more information go to: http://www.netprofits4success.com/incrediblesystem/6.html

When Disaster Strikes Your Data

2005-04-10T14:53:00.000-05:00

What will you do when your computer crashes and you lose
every single one of your most important files?

"Physician heal thyself!" - a well-worn phrase that simply
means before you give advice to others make sure your own
house is in order.

Well, sadly, that's not 100% the case here.

I'm writing this article as much to remind myself as to
remind you that backing up your computer files represents
one of the most important parts of responsible computing.

Backing up your computer used to be really difficult. I
still don't understand what Microsoft was trying to do with
it's backup utility in the pre-Windows 95 days.

But, with the advent of easier-to-use software and the
proliferation of CD burners, nobody has any excuse for not
keeping their important files safe.

Program vs. Data Files

It's important to understand the difference between program
files and data files because this will make the difference
between your backups taking a few minutes or, quite
unnecessarily, a few hours.

Program files are the immense files that make programs like
"Quicken," "Windows," and "Excel" work on your computer.

Those files are all available on the installation disks
that came with your computer and, unless you have a
specific reason, there is usually no need to back up those
program files.

The files you do want to back up are the ones that contain
your data, including: your word processing documents;
spreadsheets; html website files; databases of names and
addresses.

A data file is basically anything you create or a program
creates that cannot be replaced by re-installing the
program itself.

Those are the files you must back up on a regular basis.

Mirroring Your Hard Drive

"Mirroring" your hard drive is a technique whereby you
create an exact copy or your hard drive, including program
files.

This technique has become popular as hard drives have
gotten relatively huge compared to just a few years ago.

With special software it is possible to create an exact
copy of your hard drive, either on the same hard drive, a
second hard drive, or on a CD-ROM.

If something goes wrong you can simply go back to a time
before the problem started and restore your computer to its
previous state.

The technique works great when dealing with viruses or data
loss.

Saving Files on CD-ROM

This represents the fastest and easiest way to back up your
data files without special software and without having to
sit at your computer inserting 20 floppy disks one right
after the other.

To back up to CD-ROM all you need is a CD burner in your
computer and a blank CD.

On a regular basis you should simply copy your data files
onto a CD-ROM and then store it in a safe place.

I personally keep an updated CD in my safety deposit box at
the bank so I could reactivate all of my businesses
quickly.

*** Special Message for Website Owners ***

Make sure you have a copy of your entire website and all
necessary files and scripts to run it safely stored on a
CD-ROM so you could instantly transfer your business from
one web host to another.

Some online business owners learned this lesson the hard
way during a recent natural disaster when their web servers
got wiped off the face of the earth.

--
Jim Edwards is a syndicated newspaper columnist and the
co-author of an amazing new ebook that will teach you how
to use fr^e articles to quickly drive thousands of targeted
visitors to your website or affiliate links...

Access Your PC From The Road

2005-04-09T13:06:00.000-05:00

Have you ever sat in front of your computer and wished you
could show someone else what appeared on your screen?

Maybe you were experiencing a problem, or couldn't figure
out how to make something work, but you knew if someone
else could see what was happening on your screen, they
could help you fix the problem immediately.

Ever had a phone conversation with someone about a
particular business topic, but you just couldn't "connect"
with your ideas because it was too hard to explain over the
phone?

Now, visualize jumping on the phone with that same person
and literally sharing your computer's desktop to
collaborate, discuss, and create virtually anything
together, even if you are separated by thousands of miles.

Though this may sound like an episode of Star Trek, remote
computer sharing is actually a daily business reality.

Imagine you need to take a trip and you either don't want
to or can't take your computer.

The thought of emails piling up for days makes you crazy
and you also need to monitor some things on your pc.

Instead of trying to lug your laptop (or fit your desktop
into your suitcase), you can use "remote desktop" software
that allows you to access your computer through the
Internet from any other computer in the world.

One of the most common remote desktop services is
GoToMyPC.com, which provides a safe and secure way for you
to go down to the local internet café, log on, and access
your office or home computer just like sitting at your own
desk.

Now, before you panic and think anyone can access your
computer, let me explain security.

First, you log in to the GoToMyPC.com website with a
username and password.

Once logged in, you then click a link to log onto your PC,
which will then ask you for another password.

GoToMyPC.com has even thought of a solution for those of
you worried about people looking over your shoulder as you
enter your passwords on a public computer or if the
computer you use might carry a keystroke logger.

Before leaving home, you can program in a series of up to
99 passwords that only work one time.

This means even if someone watches you log into your
computer or records your keystrokes, the password you used
won't work again.

If a would-be thief tries to access your computer too many
times, GoToMyPC.com will shut down all access attempts to
your PC.

The benefits of remotely accessing your PC from the road
are numerous, but the bottom line is that it enables you to
use your computer from the road like you never left home.

For example: while traveling to a conference this weekend,
my wife (and business partner) accessed our office computer
from my laptop and, instead of the usual pile of 4,000
emails that would normally await after 5 days away, we just
picked up this morning like we'd never been gone.

The same company that offers GoToMyPC.com also offers a
service called GoToMeeting.com which allows you to remotely
host a meeting where multiple users can share and
collaborate on a single computer desktop.

This service makes it super simple to provide online
training, do software demos, and even make complete sales
presentations.

I personally use both of these services and find them easy,
reliable and well worth the price.

--
Jim Edwards is a syndicated newspaper columnist and the
co-author of an amazing new ebook that will teach you how
to use fr^e articles to quickly drive thousands of targeted
visitors to your website, affiliate links, or blogs...

Can You Survive in an Online World?

2005-03-26T09:23:00.000-05:00

Do you have the skills to make it in a computer driven, increasingly online world?

Your immediate, knee-jerk reaction may be "Yes! Of course I have the skills."

"I know how to send and receive email and surf the web."

"I can even download and install files."

Well, three or four years ago, email, Web surfing and downloading files qualified you as "electronically literate," but not any more! Computer and online survival skills now encompass much more than that.

Surviving in an online world involves maintaining a high degree of "electronic literacy," which means focusing on and developing skills in the following areas:

** Personal Computer skills **

In the old days of 1998, the ability to use a computer, keyboard and mouse rated anyone as computer-literate.

In fact, you were a real pro if you could burn a CD, scan documents and manipulate digital pictures.

Fast forward to today and "personal computer skills" carries a whole new meaning. You must know how to maintain and update not only anti-virus, but "anti-spyware," and
firewall software too.

You also need to understand how operating with Windows ME, or 2000, or XP will affect your ability to use certain software along with specific security precautions to avoid trouble from hackers.

** Internet Skills **

In the bygone era of 1998, friends considered you an online genius if you possessed basic surfing and navigation skills.

They watched in awe as you used search engines like InfoSeek.com (a long-defunct search engine) to find and download programs, pictures, and information on specific
topics.

Now electronic literacy means the ability to set up, upload, and maintain basic web pages and blogs.

It also means understanding terms such as "RSS" and "news aggregator" because that's the next generation of how information will get disseminated online (and it arrives
for the masses this year).

** Email Skills **

Perhaps the most deceptively simple of all the areas of electronic literacy, email actually presents the most challenges for keeping up with the times.

Previously, clicking the "send and receive" button meant you were proficient at using email.

Now, because of spam, viruses and "phishing scams" (identity theft schemes delivered through email), email requires a whole new set of skills, "street smarts" and
software just to survive.

You must understand how to use an email "preview" program such as MailWasher.net to eliminate spam and virus email messages before they ever reach your computer.

You also must learn to protect your identity and avoid "phishing scams" by learning to recognize and defend against online con-artist tactics.

** Buy or Borrow Expertise **

Though you should constantly upgrade your skills through personal education, nobody can do or know it all (except maybe your know-it-all bother in law).

The good news is that you can always buy or borrow someone else's expertise to solve any online challenge.

A prime example of outsourcing in the consumer market is all the little stores popping up in strip malls to help you sell your stuff on eBay.

Through outsourcing, online survival skills can also mean taking what was previously the exclusive realm of computer geeks and making it as easy as dropping off the dry
cleaning.

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Jim Edwards is a syndicated newspaper columnist and the co- author of an incredible ebook that will teach you how to write and publish your own highly profitable ebook in a week or less... even if you failed high school English class!

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Answering the Knock of a Business 'Opp'

2005-03-19T08:59:00.000-05:00

It's not so hard to see why consumers would be drawn to ads for business opportunities that trumpet "be your own boss," "set your own hours," "work from home," and "earn money quickly." But the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that business opportunity promotions like these often are scams that take consumers' money and fail to deliver on the promises.

Before investing in any "biz opp," the FTC suggests that consumers:

* Look at the ad carefully. If it claims buyers can earn a certain income, it also must give the number and percentage of previous purchasers who achieved the earnings. If an earnings claim is there - but the additional information isn't - the business opportunity seller is probably violating the law.
* Get earnings claims in writing. If the business opportunity costs $500 or more, then the promoter must back up the earnings claim in a written document. It should include the earnings claim, as well as the number and percentage of recent clients who have earned at least as much as the promoter suggested. If it's a work-at-home or other business opportunity that involves an investment of under $500, ask the promoter to put the earnings information in writing.
* If the business opportunity is a franchise, study the disclosure document. Look for a statement about previous purchasers. If the document says there are no previous purchasers but the seller offers a list of references, be careful: the references probably are fake.
* Interview each previous purchaser in person, preferably where their business operates. The FTC requires business opportunity promoters to give potential purchasers the names, addresses and phone numbers of at least 10 previous purchasers who live the closest to the potential purchaser. Interviewing previous purchasers helps reduce the risk of being misled by phony references.
* Contact the attorney general's office, state or county consumer protection agency and Better Business Bureau both where the business opportunity promoter is based and where you live to find out whether there is any record of unresolved complaints.
* If the business opportunity involves selling products from well-known companies, call the legal department of the company whose merchandise would be promoted. Find out whether the business opportunity and its promoter are affiliated with the company. Ask whether the company has ever threatened trademark action against the promoter.
* Consult an attorney, accountant or other business advisor before you make the deal.
* Take your time. Promoters of fraudulent business opportunities often use high-pressure sales tactics. But, if the business opportunity is legitimate, it'll still be around when you're ready to decide.

The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit www.ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft, and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

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Sandra Tobin, MA, LMHC is a mental health counselor and employee assistant consultant. She has been involved in Internet marketing and small business endeavors for several years. Ms. Tobin encourages many of her clients to develop home-based businesses as a cushion for dealing with the economy of our time. For more information on home-based businesses go to: http://www.netprofits4success.com

Free Tax Training Seminar Tuesday Night

2005-02-22T00:35:00.000-05:00

Well, it's that time of the year again, and I've just been tipped off on some very timely training where you will discover how you can legally reduce the amount of taxes you pay as an Internet entrepreneur!

Join the Nitro gang on Tuesday February 22nd, for a private and exclusive re-broadcast of their famous "Nitro Massive Tax Saving Secrets Revealed" webcast at:

http://www.netprofits4success.com/taxes.html

(Some of the pages are loading slowly--just keep trying).

3 things you need to know about this training:

1) This is the information I personally use in my business to eliminate tax-time headaches, get ultra organized, and take advantage of every legal deduction that is available to Internet entrepreneurs....

And you can listen into this private re-broadcast at absolutely NO COST TO YOU. The ONLY thing you are responsible for is making sure that you have the free version of Real Player installed and working on yourcomputer beforehand. You can download it at: http://www.real.com/realplayer.html

2) $97 Gift for just "showing up" to the training:

It's true - everyone who is tuned in to the re-broadcast of the "Massive Tax Saving Secrets Revealed" training will be provided with an email address that will be given out during the training for you to email to receive a $97 bonus gift.

Please note that you must email this address that is given out during the training before midnight Tuesday night in order to receive the bonus gift. So you must listen on Tuesday night. Any requests sent to this email address given after midnight
will not receive a reply.

3) Review, prepare and bookmark the Webcast Access Page right now so you are prepared to maximize your benefit:

http://www.netprofits4success.com/taxes.html

and then get ready for:

"The 'Nitro Massive Tax Saving Secrets of Internet Entrepreneurs Revealed -- How
to Save Time and Headaches and Claim Every Legal Deduction In Your Internet
Business!"

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Date: Tuesday, February 22nd 2005
Time: 8:00 PM Eastern
(7 PM Central, 6 Mtn, 5 PM Pacific)
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Listen here: http://www.netprofits4success.com/taxes.html

(Go here prior to the start time to get set up correctly to access it live over the Internet.)

What are you going to learn:

Our very special "mystery guest" will show you:

=> 20 ways you can legally reduce your tax
burden this year

=> How to organize your taxes so you don't pay
too much to your tax preparer (or waste your
own valuable time)

=> Keeping up with the paperwork -- tips and
tricks to streamline your record-keeping and
stay on top of the paperwork nightmare.
(This will literally save you days, if not
weeks worth of previously wasted time and
stress.)

=> How to accurately forecast your net income

=> Essential tax tools that can make your life
easier, and which ones to avoid.

I'm looking forward to this and I hope you are too!!
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If you are ready to whip your business organization into shape right now, you can
get the scoop on the best tax helper friend (a true life saver), the Nitro Tax Helper
software that I use myself at:

http://www.netprofits4success.com/taxsoftware.html

They will begin at the top of the hour according to www.Time.gov so mark your calendar and be sure to access the "Listen Here" webpage in the box above a few minutes before the start time.

Happy Listening!

Sandy Tobin

http://www.netprofits4success.com

How To Win Over Your Fears

2005-02-19T20:20:00.000-05:00

If you really want to do something you will always find a way. But if you don't want to do it, you will find excuses.

The easiest way to combat fear is by not using excuses. Instead, you need to look for positive approaches to accomplish your goal. If you want to start a business, attend a meeting at the Better Business Bureau. Read some national magazines like "Income Opportunities" or "Spare Time." Start reading the business section of your newspaper. Gather some ideas and do a little reading before actually jumping into a business. Surely you can find some spare time to read.

Also, begin associating yourself with people who are in their own business already. If you're afraid to go out and make new friends, attend local business-related seminars in your
community. Start watching television shows that are related to business. You'll eventually find people to associate with who know others and you'll be the part of a new crowd - the motivating ones!

FEAR is always your enemy. Look at it this way: If you never try, FEAR wins by 100%. However, if you do try, FEAR only has a chance of winning by 50%. If you needed a place to live and only had $10 to your name would you allow FEAR to win and make you homeless? No, most of us would find a job or borrow the money to have a roof over our heads! FEAR is the root of failure, depression and lifelong problems. Are you going to let FEAR ruin your life?

FEAR also will cause you to lose out on many other things in life. If you FEAR the boss at work is going to fire you _ it will naturally be on your mind day in and day out. It will eventually wear you down and you will begin making mistakes on the job. You will also get depressed and build up resentments that may have never been there in the first place.

Facing FEAR head on is the best way to combat it. If you think the boss is going to fire you _ go up and ask him. It takes guts, but isn't it better than putting yourself through many months of agonizing torture? Are you full of so much FEAR to even ask him because you think it will trigger him to say "yes" when he might not have been considering it at all? Believe me _ asking a boss "if" they are thinking about firing you will put you in no different position than you are now. In fact _ it will have the opposite effect. The boss will more than likely respect you for your candidness and ability to face FEAR head-on.

Is FEAR holding you back from a lot of things? Are you afraid to confront people and tell them how you really feel? Do you smile in their face and talk about them behind their back? What's so hard about being truthful but using tact? Doesn't it get rid of FEAR and solve many problems?

Complaining is also an act that emotionally drains you and goes hand-in-hand with FEAR. In fact, FEAR is normally the root of any complaint.

People don't want to admit their FEAR so they will complain to release some tension. This is a crazy merry-go-round! Instead of complaining, try to find ways to solve the
problem.
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Sandra Tobin, MA, LMHC is a mental health counselor and employee assistant consultant. She has been involved in Internet marketing and small business endeavors for several years. Ms. Tobin encourages many of her clients to develop home-based businesses as a cushion for dealing with the economy of our time. For more information on setting up a home-based business go to: http://www.netprofits4success.com/

How To Reorganize Your Time To Accommodate A Home-Based Business

2005-01-22T12:35:00.000-05:00

Almost everyone needs or wants more money coming in, and with this desire most would like to start some sort of extra income producing project. The trouble is, not many of these people seem able to fit "a second job" into their time schedules.

It's true that most people are busy, but extra time for some sort of home-based extra income producing project can almost always be found. It may mean giving up or changing a few of your favorite pastimes--such as having a couple of beers with the guys or watching TV--but if you score big with your extra income project, you will have all the time you want for doing whatever you what to do.

Efficient time management boils down to planning what you're going to do, and then doing it without backtracking. Start by making a list of the things you want to do tomorrow, each evening before you go to bed. Schedule your trips to the store or wherever to coincide with the other things you have to do, and with your trips to or from work. Organize your trips to take care of as many things as possible while you're out of the house. take stock of the time you spend on the telephone---and eliminate all that isn't necessary.

Whatever chores you have to do at home, set aside a specific time to do them, and a specific amount of time to devote to them. For instances, just one hour a day devoted to yard work would probably make your property the envy of all your neighbors. Don't try to do a week's work in one big flurry. Whether it's painting your house, fixing leaky faucets, or mowing your lawn and trimming your shrubs, do a part of it, or one particular job each day, and you'll be amazed at your progress.

Take care of all your mail the day, you receive it. Don't let those bills and letters pile up on you. If you're unable to pay a bill immediately, file it in a special place that's visible, and note on the envelope the date you intend to pay it. Answer your letters the same day you get them.

Once you start listing and planning what to do, and then carry out your plans, you'll find plenty of "extra time" for handling virtually any kind of home-based income producing project. People
in general may not like routines or schedules, but without some sort of plan as to what is supposed to be done, the world would be mired in mass confusion. Laws, ordinances and regulations are for the purpose of guiding people. We live according to an accepted plan or way of life, and the better we can organize ourselves, the more productive and happy we become.

The secret of all financially successful people is simply that they are organized and do not waste time. Think about it. Review your own activities, and then see if you can't find a couple of
extra hours in each day for more constructive accomplishments.

When you begin planning, and then when you really become involved in an extra income producing endeavor, you should work it exactly as you have organized your regular day-to-day activities---on a time basis. Do what has to be done immediately. Don't try to get done in a hour something that's realistically going to take a week. Plan out on paper what you have to do--what you want to do--and when you are going to do it. Then get right on each project without procrastination.

Finally, and above all else, when you're organizing your time and your business, be sure to set aside some time for relaxation. Be sure to schedule time when you and your spouse can be together. You must not involve yourself to an extent that you exclude other people--particularly your loved ones--from your life.

Taking stock of the time you waste each day, and from there, reorganizing your activities is what it's all about. It's a matter of becoming more efficient in the use of your time. It's really easy to do, and you will not only accomplish a lot more, you will also find greater fulfillment in your life.

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Sandra Tobin, MA, LMHC is a mental health counselor and employee assistant consultant. She has been involved in Internet marketing and small business endeavors for several years. Ms. Tobin encourages many of her clients to develop home-based businesses as a cushion for dealing with the economy of our time. For more information on setting up a home-based business go to: http://www.netprofits4success.com

New Marketing System & Free Email Marketing Course

2005-01-16T18:06:00.000-05:00

The Plug-In-Profits system has recently joined forces with a powerful Internet marketing training program called Empowerism. For online marketers, Empowerism provides a number of necessary ingredients which include:

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Advertising Your Home Business on a Budget

2005-01-09T01:40:00.000-05:00

Advertising Your Home Business on a Budget
Copyright © Stone Evans, The Home Biz Guy
http://www.PlugInProfitSite.com

When you are starting out in a new home business and no one
knows who you are, one of the greatest challenges you will face
is how to drum up new business.

If there were not people in your community or marketplace that
you knew who needed your products or services, you probably
would not have started your business to begin with. But, once
you have talked to those who you personally knew who needed your
what you offer, then your next task is to find others who will
help keep your doors open.

Many people know that they must turn to advertising at some
point in the future, but they hope that day will be long down
the road. For some, this utopian concept will come to fruition.
But for the rest of us in the real world, we must come up with
creative solutions for meeting our home business advertising
needs while working within our budget.

Most people have a misconception about having to spend lots of
money in order to advertise their home business. When you start
out, you honestly will not have much money available for
advertising, and if you do, you should still spend it wisely.

Before you jump headfirst into the world of advertising, let me
share some of the lessons I have learned concerning this most
important topic.

LESSON #1

It does not have to cost an arm and a leg to advertise your home
business, unless you fail to plan and fail to test.

As much as is possible, you should always test your advertising.
If you jump in and start dumping tons of money in to advertising
without first testing your advertising, you might find yourself
broke and without sales at the end of the road. Most people who
commit this error write off their failure on the home business
they chose or the economy or any of a hundred other excuses.
But, if they are unwilling to take responsibility for their
mistake, they will never learn from their mistake. Don't let
this be you.

LESSON #2

All testing should be done in blocks. If you begin to advertise
simultaneously in newspapers, radio and television, how will you
know which advertising is bringing people to your cash register?
You won't. All you will know that something might be working,
but you will not know what is actually doing the trick.

Even if you tell people in your advertising to tell you how they
found you, my experience shows that fewer than 10% of the people
ever will tell you anything --- and those people who do may not
even get the facts straight! You cannot rely on your customers
to tell you what advertising is working for your home business.
You must put in the extra effort to know for yourself.

LESSON #3

Only when you have a proven and solid advertising portfolio
should you venture to drop big bucks in an advertising campaign.
Even then, you should be careful to keep further measurements to
determine how much the maximum advantage of an ad would be.
Sometimes you might be able to reach ten times as many people,
but depending on the kind of media and other factors, the
additional exposure will only generate twice as many sales. Keep
your eye attuned to situations like this to get the most from
your advertising dollars.

LESSON #4

As Lesson #3 illustrates, sometimes your best advertising
investment may actually cost you less money. When you are first
starting out, whether you are running a home business or a
business outside of your home, you need to be able to get people
talking and thinking about your business.

If you are busy testing ads in media's such as the newspaper,
magazines, radio, and television, you need to learn ways of
promoting your business that do not require large cash
expenditures. A few examples are:

· Word of Mouth
· Business Cards
· Press Releases
· Non-Primetime Ads on Radio and Television

Here is more information about each type of low-cost advertising:

WORD OF MOUTH

This of course is the cheapest kind of advertising on the planet
--- it does not cost you anything. Ask your customers if they
know anyone who could also use your products or services. When
they are happy with your offerings and service, they will be
willing to tell you whom you can contact, and they will pass the
word for you.

BUSINESS CARDS

You can usually pick up 500 business cards for about $20. When
you do, hand them out. Do not give more than a couple of cards
to each person. If they need more cards from you, they will ask.

Some people are known to network with others on a regular basis.
Some of these people are also known to be always looking for an
extra few bucks. With these people, you can suggest to them that
if they write their name on the back of one of your business
cards and the card is presented to you, then you will pay a
referral fee to them. You do not have to offer much ---
sometimes one dollar is enough. Look at your home business and
your offerings and decide how much would be a good referral fee.

PRESS RELEASES

Press Releases are a good source for generating news about your
home business. The business editor at your local newspaper is
always on the lookout for a good business story to fill the
business news section of the newspaper.

Of course, the business editor understands the economics of
running a paper and is more inclined to run your story if you
buy advertising in his/her publication, but will still print
stories for special events and openings.

The important thing to remember about Press Releases is that it
must be constructed in the form of a news story. Even if you are
a sole proprietorship, quotes from you should be written in a
third person format: John Doe said, "Your quote here."

A Press Release should pack the most important information at
the beginning of the copy, and leave extra details towards the
end.

You should always provide the reporter who gets the task a
simple and easy way for him/her to contact you directly. Often
the reporter will want to contact you to get details that will
enhance their take on your story.

To learn more about creating Press Releases, you may check out
Rusty Cawley's site: http://www.PRrainmaker.com/

NON-PRIMETIME ADS ON RADIO AND TELEVISION

Believe it or not, some of the best rates for radio and
television are on the overnight and non-primetime venues. These
target times are not a total waste as they can easily keep the
infomercial people in business.

These off-hours are just less populated than the primetime hours.

Don't be afraid to check your local radio and television rates
for non-primetime hours to see what bargains may exist. With
television, primetime is 7pm to 10pm. With radio, primetime is
8am to 5pm. This sure leaves a whole lot of hours available to
advertise your home business at discount rates!

IN CONCLUSION

When it comes down to it, there is a lot to understand about
advertising, but when you have the basic knowledge down pat,
everything will fall into place and bring more dollars to your
bank account.

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Please Remember Those Less Fortunate

2005-01-01T13:49:00.000-05:00

It's hard to believe that another New Year is upon us. With so much suffering in the world it seems sacriligeous to talk about business, marketing and making money. And so, on this first day of the year, let us think about giving---particularly for those who have been so devastated by the South Asia earthquakes and tsunamis on December 26th. Please consider giving generously:

https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp Red Cross donation page

http://www.redcross.org/ Red Cross main page

http://www.worldvision.org World Vision

http://www.worldrelief.org World Relief

http://www.internationalaid.org International Aid (shipped first clinic in 3 million dollar commitment to earthquake victims).

http://www.samaritanspurse.org Samaritans Purse International Relief (Headed by Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham)

http://www.fh.org Food for the Hungry

http://www.salvationarmy.org Salvation Army

Holiday Marketing Gifts for You

2004-12-21T19:38:00.000-05:00

This Christmas, I wanted to alert my readers to some incredible marketing gifts that are being given away by some high powered marketer's this holiday season. Some of the software and information on these sites is absolutely incredible---and it's free for merely subscribing to the marketers list. There are so many packages you might be overwhelmed. I would encourage you to use a separate free email account as much as possible for their newsletter signups. Download everything now---most of these great offers will be pulled in a few days. You will end up with thousands of dollars of goodies--and a whole year to enjoy them.

Here are some of the best:

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and my absolute favorite:
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Will You Embrace Your Opportunities?

2004-12-20T19:46:00.000-05:00

"I think I might kill myself next year" said the woman in my office.

I was talking to a client who was at the end of her rope. Widowed several years ago while in her late 50's, she had also gone through the downsizing crunch---and had been unemployed for nearly two years. Rejection after rejection followed in the job market. Even the temp jobs were drying up. Her age was against her and she knew it. And she also knew that she could not exist long term in her middle class lifestyle on her savings and meager pension.

Could this be you in the future...or is it you now? I hope not, but if it is, there are some answers. The Internet as a medium for home based businesses opens up new vistas for anyone who is willing to learn and commit. It is now possible to create an income producing machine without the startup costs found in franchises and real estate.

I do not know how my client's story will end but I do know that we all must prepare as ably as we can for uncertain futures. This can be a time of great opportunity. Will you embrace your opportunities today?

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Sandra Tobin, MA, LMHC is a mental health counselor and employee assistant consultant. She has been involved in Internet marketing and small business endeavors for several years. Ms. Tobin encourages many of her clients to develop home-based businesses as a cushion for dealing with the economy of our time. For more information on setting up a home-based business go to: http://www.netprofits4success.com

A Business in a Box

2004-12-18T23:33:00.000-05:00

Many people who are attempting to do affiliate marketing are intimidated by their lack of a website. Learning HTML, ftp, and all the rest can be quite overwhelming. This "business-in-a-box" may be the answer for those who are interested in affiliate marketing but need a personalized website. Stone creates the websites---without cost to you. All that is required is a sign up in some of the affiliate programs. The ability to automate this business is truly amazing. Take a look at:
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NetProfits4Success Newsletter

2004-12-18T22:59:00.000-05:00

The NetProfits4Success newsletter is jam-packed with articles, tips and strategies--everything needed to run a successful home-based business. Learn about fresh marketing ideas that bring targeted traffic & new ways to create multiple income streams.

The NetProfits4Success newsletter can be found by signing up at http://www.netprofits4success.com. This free 1 year subscription is full of many ideas for the home based business entrepreneur. Some of the newsletter topics include:

Ways To Attract More Orders
Benefits Of Submitting Articles To E-zines
10 Cool Ways To Attract People To Your Web Site
10 Effective Ways To Reduce Your Business Costs
Ad Copy Secrets
Online Sales Grabbers
10 High Powered Ways To Increase Your Traffic
10 High-Impact Viral Marketing Strategies
Innovative Ways To Use Your Autoresponder
10 Killer Ways To Make People Click
10 Ways To Sell Your Back-End Products
10 Mind Altering Words That Make People Buy
Motivational Triggers That Make People Buy
Order Pulling Ways To End Your Ad Copy
Profitable Reasons To Add A Discussion Board Or Chat Room To Your Web
Reasons To Form A Strategic Business Alliance
10 Reasons Why People Don't Buy From You
10 Reasons Why People Don't Visit Your Web Site
10 Resourceful Things You Can Do With A Product That Doesn't Sell
Sure-Fire Phrases That Will Increase Your Traffic
Things You Should Know Before You Bid On A Business Product From An Online Auction
Tips For Writing A Highly Persuasive Ad
10 Tips For Writing A Profit Producing Ad
10 Upsell Strategies That Will Increase Your Profits
10 Ways Outsourcing Can Help Grow Your Business
Ways To Create A Popular Online Community
10 Ways To Get Your Ads Or Messages Noticed
10 Ways To Increase Sales By Promoting Yourself
Ways To Increase The Perceived Value Of Your Product
Ways To Increase Your Affiliate Commissions
10 Ways To Increase Your Traffic And Sales By Giving Away Software
Ways To Indirectly Get To The Top Of Search Engines
Ways To Keep Visitors At Your Site Longer
Ways To Make Your Ad Command Attention
Ways To Promote Your Web Site While Doing Non Business Tasks
10 Ways Web Site Text Can Impact Your Reader's Buying Decision
High Readership Content Ideas
Ways To Create An Order-Pulling Niche
Things To Check Before Joining Someone Else's "Pay Per Sale" Affiliate Program
Ways To Get People To Link To Your Web Site
Convert Visitors Into Subscribers
20 Ways To Increase Your Traffic And Sales With eBooks
Alternative Ways To Gain Lifetime Customers
Deadly Ad Copy Sins That I've Made
Innovative Ways To Advertise Your Web Site
New And Lesser-Known Online Business Ideas
Benefits Of Helping An Online Business Newbie
8 Ways To Increase The Perceived Value Of Your Freebies
10 Ways To Improve Your Customer Service
10 Ways To Gain An Avalanche Of Sales
20 Possible Reasons Why Your Business Is Failing
10 Lightening Fast Ways To Escalate Your Sales
10 Psychological Desires To Insert Into Your Ad
10 Persuasive Triggers To Plug Into Your Ad
10 Things You Should Try To Barter For Before Buying
Joint Ventures Revealed
Redecorate Your Web Site To Increase Sales
Reward Your Customers
Online Business Press Release Writing Tips And Ideas
Ways To Generate Profitable Business Ideas Anytime
How To Turn Freebies Into Sales
Reasons To Write An E-book And Then Give It Away For F-R-E-E
The Secrets Of Chat Room Marketing Exposed
How To Draw Visitors To Your Web Site By Holding An Online Contest Or Sweepstakes
Sure-Fire Ways To Attract New Customers Now
9 Sure-Fire Ways To Increase Your E-zine's Readership
Build A Successful Business By Staying Connected
Cross Promote Online For Maximum P.rofits
8 Ways To Get People To Visit Your Web Site Again And Again
4 Online Joint Venture Ideas
6 Payment Offers That Sell Like Crazy
Multiply Your Links
Increase Your Target Markets
10 Ways Writing Articles Can Improve Your Business
Unique Ways To Get F-R-E-E Advertising
Little Used Online Marketing Strategies
How To Get Free Advertising By Giving Away Online Content
Ways Your Business Can Benefit From Online Auctions
Network Your Business Online
5 Quick Ways To Increase Your E-zine's Subscriber Base
3 Clever Ways To Promote Your Online Business
Endorsement Marketing Secrets
Online Discussion Board Advertising
5 Lesser-Known Online Business Ideas
How To Get Free Advertising By Participating In E-mail Discussion Lists
Unleash The Power Of Perpetual Marketing
Increase Your Orders By Answering Questions
How To Use Online Auctions As Traffic Generators
How To Successfully Joint Venture Your Online Business With Offline Businesses
How To Increase Traffic By Offering A Free Course
How To Get Valuable Feedback From Your Customers
How To Get An Extra 108,160 Hits A Year
24 Killer Press Release Secrets
Five Places Where You Can Find New Products To Sell
Follow-Up With Freebies
Use Bundling To Increase Your Profits And Sales
When You Give, You Shall Receive
Don't Forget About Offline Advertising
10 Web Site Add-Ons That Can Catapult Traffic
10 Reasons To Survey Your Visitors, Subscribers And Customers
10 Free Bonuses That Can Ignite Your P.rofitsEditDisable
10 Ways To I.ncrease Your F.ree eBook Downloads
10 Magic Ways To Boost Your E-zine Subscribers
10 Seldom Used Freebies That Can Increase Your Traffic And Sales
15 Creative Ways To Make M.oney With eBooks
10 Bonuses That Will Sell Your Products Faster
10 Web Site Design And Writing No-No's
10 Ways To Maintain P.rofits In A Slow Economy
20 Questions To Ask Before Creating An eBook
10 Rarely Used Ways To Upgrade Your Ad
10 Ways To Shift Your Sales Into Overdrive
10 Reasons To Sell A Fee Based Subscription Ezine
20 Ways To Increase Your Traffic And Sales Using Free Follow-Up Autoresponder Courses
10 Ways Focus Groups Can Propel Your P.rofits
20 Super Hot Ways To Make More Money From Your Customers
10 Rarely Used Bonuses That Can Triple Sales
10 Hypnotic-Like Sentences That Sell Like Crazy

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Welcome to the NetProfits4Success blog!

2004-12-18T20:44:00.000-05:00

Welcome to our online Blog. NetProfits4Success hopes to bring you the best in online home-based business strategies. Content will be updated every few days so check back often.

Best wishes,

Sandy Tobin
http://www.netprofits4success.com