tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:14:31 +0000Tips, Tricks and Advice to help you build your business and become financially free!http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)Blogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-6633998249440382834Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:14:00 +00002009-10-12T21:14:22.332-07:00how to succeed in businessmoving your business beyond the idea stagehow to start a businessYou have a great business idea.  You know it will work and you could finally fulfill your dream of being your own boss.  If only you knew how to get started. Too many ideas remain just that - ideas.  But you can move your business beyond the idea stage by following these simple steps. 1.  If you have a basic idea of what type of service or product you want to provide, do some research to make http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/EB9CFpP0_MA/moving-your-business-beyond-idea-stage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/EB9CFpP0_MA" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/10/moving-your-business-beyond-idea-stage.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-5321312289961514124Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:13:00 +00002009-09-29T15:13:41.733-07:00internet businesshow to start an online businesswork at homeonline businesshome businesswork at home professionalsstarting a businessLet's face it.  The economy may be getting better but most of us still aren't feeling it where it counts - in our pocketbooks.  And the unemployment rate is predicted to continue to rise in spite of the fact that we are coming out of the recession.  So, you've lost your job, the economy is still not growing, the unemployment rate is still higher than ever.  You hear that working from home is the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/jGbvWdWbsPU/join-ranks-of-work-at-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/jGbvWdWbsPU" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/09/join-ranks-of-work-at-home.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-4970289255861474207Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:17:00 +00002009-09-11T23:17:25.110-07:00stages of businesslife of a businessIf you have been in any kind of business of your own then you know that it changes as time passes. You will go through stages while you get things up and running and then find your equilibrium. There are typically four stages to the life of any business and what you do during each of them can dramatically impact the life of your business. The first is the "new business excitement" stage. You http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/5s0hf8u9Ws0/stages-of-business.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/5s0hf8u9Ws0" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/09/stages-of-business.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-3118916437201411214Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:54:00 +00002009-08-30T13:35:58.505-07:00holiday sales promotionsspecial promotionssix steps to promote your business during the holidaysholiday discountsholiday promotionsI know it seems a bit early. But in reality, it's not too early to start planning your holiday sales promotions. If this is the first time you've ever thought about a special promotion for your business during the holiday season, you need to get started right away. Experienced marketers often put months of planning into their holiday promotions. We only have a couple of months left. Lets gethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/L_BRFDKOSDQ/six-steps-to-happy-holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/L_BRFDKOSDQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/08/six-steps-to-happy-holidays.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-7123402275771158436Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:59:00 +00002009-08-12T10:03:14.539-07:00online success programInternet Marketing CenterThis is HUGE!I just discovered that the Internet Marketing Center is running a crazy deal right now...They're looking for real people who can testify their new five-step online success program can help regular folk quickly make up to $10,000+ a month -- or more.And to get those "real-life" testimonials, they're giving away trials of this "secret weapon" for just $2.95!If making a LOT of money (athttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/3P8h0O2ORn4/you-need-to-grab-one-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/3P8h0O2ORn4" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/08/you-need-to-grab-one-now.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-8164318627231886314Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:59:00 +00002009-08-15T16:06:01.166-07:00Karen BatchelorHeidi CaswellFelicia SlatteryBetty LynchKathie ThomasBeverly MahoneWendy Y. Bailey; Teri DempskiDenise MichaelsLinda Gracywomen entrepreneursTraditionally, when we think of entrepreneurs, we think of men. When we do think of women entrepreneurs, we tend to think of those ultra-successful, high-powered, women - the Oprah Winfreys and the Mary Kay Ashes of the world. But today, more and more women are becoming entrepreneurs. And while they may not be household names yet, they make decent livings and have the pleasure of knowing they arehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/oJDHfUfTFFg/women-entrepreneurs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/oJDHfUfTFFg" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/08/women-entrepreneurs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-2424358946320595505Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:41:00 +00002009-07-29T13:16:09.049-07:00affiliate marketingonline marketinginternet marketingback end productsWhen I first started out online as an affiliate marketer, I have to admit - I struggled. With no website and no list and no idea of what I was doing, it was hard to even make a few dollars. I often tell the story of my first sale - which netted me an incredible $20! I was soooo excited! I had made money online! But realistically, it takes a lot of $20 sales to make a living.Then I joined the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/dZJN6H2rJEk/what-heck-are-back-end-products.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/dZJN6H2rJEk" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/07/what-heck-are-back-end-products.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-3581966413908665600Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:53:00 +00002009-07-14T23:36:57.491-07:00AWeberautoresponderspaypalmailing listautomate your businessYou may have noticed my absence lately. I admit - I did sort of drop out of site for the past few months. The anniversary of my dad's death hit me hard. I miss him more than I thought possible - especially if you remember how I used to complain about having to take care of him.Then Dearl's health problems cropped up again and that has just taken my full attention. And just when it was beginninghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/TPhmkedTUa4/how-did-my-business-survive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/TPhmkedTUa4" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-did-my-business-survive.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-5321675036315054318Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:57:00 +00002009-04-20T01:10:31.210-07:00jvAlert; MasterMindsjoint venturesbuilding wealth togethermastermind groupsKen McArthurWhen I first decided to strike out on my own, that is exactly how I did everything - on my own. It took me a while but I finally learned that there is a better way - building your business in partnership with someone else.We live in an age of great opportunities and equally great challenges. The internet has enabled many to choose to become an entrepreneur. And yet, we look at the current http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/Do1bsFFrNK8/building-wealth-together.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/Do1bsFFrNK8" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/04/building-wealth-together.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-4996878657075530484Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:07:00 +00002009-04-07T21:47:46.739-07:00Felicia SlatteryMike LitmanMarlon SandersBob the TeacherWendy Y. Bailey; Allan GardyneProBloggerKen McArthurKen Evoytop 10 marketing gurusBarefoot Executivetop 10 marketing expertsYou have heard me preach endlessly about the value of learning from the "masters" - the experts in your chosen business niche - and following their lead. But who should you be following? The internet marketing and business worlds are full of "gurus", each claiming to be the one with the answer to all of your problems. Here are the top 10 that I have learned valuable lessons from. In my opinion, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/crM53RrLhmg/top-10-internet-marketing-gurus-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)6<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/crM53RrLhmg" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/04/top-10-internet-marketing-gurus-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-6045745466027283697Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:49:00 +00002009-03-29T14:16:07.818-07:00small business development centersSCORECreating a Successful Business Planbusiness planmaking a business planBusiness Plan ProI'm just the sole owner of a small home business. I don't need a business plan. Those are just for big businesses. I work out of my bedroom! This was the answer I got when I asked a coaching client if she had her business plan finished! She had no plan and truly felt she didn't need one. Mistake? Absolutely! If you have a business that you invest time and money in, and if you want that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/456j53t-Yjs/making-business-plan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/456j53t-Yjs" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/03/making-business-plan.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-1087057757921040Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:37:00 +00002009-03-20T20:00:26.261-07:00ROIinvesting in your business; return on investmentWow! My business is finally making money. I can start buying some of the things I have always wanted now, right? WRONG! Yes, you have worked hard to get this far and you deserve to reap some rewards. But if you want your business to continue to grow you must continue to invest in it. Now is not the time to start spending all of your profits on you. Reward yourself a little, but reward yourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/FxwiE_aaCAY/invest-in-your-business.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)6<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/FxwiE_aaCAY" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/03/invest-in-your-business.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-9107644324568022070Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:30:00 +00002009-03-13T21:30:43.689-07:00iMedia Connection Blog: Have Social Networks Surpassed Email?View >>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/JPLzizAsH6U/have-social-networks-surpassed-email.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/JPLzizAsH6U" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/03/have-social-networks-surpassed-email.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-3127618601376426326Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:44:00 +00002009-03-08T14:31:31.811-07:00building a businessTreat Your Business Like a BusinessAligning Yourself for Business Successachieving successMy grandchildren have been spending the past few days with me while their Mom and Dad prepare to give me one more to add to the brood. It has been so tempting to just close up shop and spend time with the kids. They are full of excitement and energy right now with a little brother on the way. They want to be home. They are impatient to have all of this over with. They don't seem to be able http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/4psMcQ9Gx_c/treat-your-business-like-business.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/4psMcQ9Gx_c" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/03/treat-your-business-like-business.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-6468989312225957471Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:16:00 +00002009-02-24T23:24:25.873-08:00finding your passionfinding your true callingAligning Yourself for Business Successachieving successfinding successAlthough the formal launch of my coaching program is still a few days away, I am already thrilled to be working with a great group of women - my inaugural class! I'm so excited! I can't remember the last time I was so eager to get up and get to work that I'm having difficulty sleeping! It's amazing! When your profession and your passion merge, anything seems possible!This has been a question http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/NDkzafEiWag/align-your-business-with-your-true-self.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/NDkzafEiWag" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/02/align-your-business-with-your-true-self.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-2256640771776359155Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:37:00 +00002009-02-22T14:41:06.149-08:00charitable organizationsImpactnon-profitscharitiesIf anyone is being hurt by the current economy, it's the non-profit sector. And just when they are needed more than ever. Charitable giving is the lowest it has been since Katrina. And yet demands for help from charitable organizations are increasing beyond all previous records. What can we do to help? My friend Ken McArthur is a genius. In fact, I'd say he's the #1 internet marketing geniushttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/j6XrTNFbldo/if-you-have-contacts-in-non-profit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/j6XrTNFbldo" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/02/if-you-have-contacts-in-non-profit.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-1607272770475047030Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:06:00 +00002009-02-22T12:14:38.255-08:00FHTMJust rewrote the home page to my FHTM site. I'd appreciate it if my readers would take a look and give me your opinion. If you do, I'll send you a copy of the CD of my upcoming teleseminar "Passion + Skill = Profit" as my thank you gift to you. Thanks! http://wealthtogether.web.officelive.com/default.aspxhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/-3BN7yMIdlc/want-copy-of-my-upcoming-teleseminar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/-3BN7yMIdlc" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/02/want-copy-of-my-upcoming-teleseminar.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-6084581487163131689Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:18:00 +00002009-02-21T00:17:05.798-08:00CutiePatootie WannaBe Babiesee publishing and productionsNational Laugh-Friendly MonthNana Starlaugh-friendlyPart of my weekly routine is a survey of all the weird, crazy, zany and off-the-wall "holidays" celebrated each month. A couple of my Diva sisters, Bev Mahone and Heidi Richards Mooney, enlightened me on how these were goldmines for marketing opportunities. So I always check just to see if there is something coming up I can build a marketing campaign around. Well, did you know that this month is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/JBqN6Aiv8DM/smiles-laughs-and-old-fashioned.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/JBqN6Aiv8DM" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/02/smiles-laughs-and-old-fashioned.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-6939932165813670908Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:32:00 +00002009-02-15T20:54:39.483-08:00Teleseminar FormulaBob the TeacherTeleseminar Formula Training CampBob JenkinsOne of my goals while at jvAlert was to ask Ken McArthur for recommendations on who I could work with to futher my business. When I asked him that question one morning over breakfast, his immediate response was Bob the Teacher. Now I have been a subscriber to Bob's newsletter for quite a while and it is always packed with useful information. So when Ken suggested I work with him, it sounded http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/20sVhdwxe18/teleseminar-formula-rocks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/20sVhdwxe18" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/02/teleseminar-formula-rocks.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-101468558339361915Sat, 14 Feb 2009 06:11:00 +00002009-02-13T22:27:33.863-08:00patentsLegal aspects of an online home businessinternet lawsincorporating your home businesslegal awarenesstrademarksPasi KaarakainenGuest post by: Pasi KaarakainenBefore starting an online home business, there are some legal aspects you should be aware of. You really do not want to loose your business because of some legal matter. If you are not familiar with them, it is possible that your web site get closed down because of some legal controversy. Let's talk about some things you should know prior to starting a business http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/9elYbOIdkaE/legal-aspects-of-online-home-business.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/9elYbOIdkaE" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/02/legal-aspects-of-online-home-business.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-6743902758381526995Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:39:00 +00002009-02-12T13:42:27.145-08:00Bob the TeacherCarrie Wilkersonbuilding wealth is hard workBob JenkinsBarefoot ExecutiveAdam UrbanskiYou see, to actually build wealth, you have to do something to get it. That means you actually have to work. Work smart. But also work hard. Anyone telling you that you can earn a six figure income in 6 months with no effort is lying. Plain and simple. Yes, you can earn hundreds of thousands of dollars - and in 6 months or less - but you will have to work.I guess I'm sort of wound up about this http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/a3rf3CrFO24/building-wealth-is-hard-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/a3rf3CrFO24" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/02/building-wealth-is-hard-work.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-6870103800302564868Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:44:00 +00002009-02-11T19:50:56.408-08:00babyboomerbusinesscoach.com; Baby Boomer Business Coach;Those of you who attended jvAlert Live either in person or virtually know what a fabulous man Ken McArthur is. He has also been my mentor, advisor, and inspiration since the day I first met him. We had the opportunity to really have a heart-to-heart chat about my business direction and I was so pleased to discover that his thoughts mirrored my own. I am pleased to announce my new business - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/9r2GDaqYNWY/baby-boomer-business-coach-is-born.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/9r2GDaqYNWY" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/02/baby-boomer-business-coach-is-born.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-2339538684376428606Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:26:00 +00002009-02-06T20:33:54.270-08:00Felicia SlatteryWillie CrawfordjvAlert Live; Wendy Y. Bailey; networkingKen M'cArthurLinda GracyMollie WagtailMichael AngierIt's 4:30 am and I have finally had to concede that once again there will be very little sleep this weekend. It's been such a great day already, that I'm too excited too sleep - and it's only the first day! Oh wait - I haven't even told you where I am yet. I'm sitting in my suite at the Caribe Royale Orlando preparing for the first full day of another jvAlert Live! event. I've only been here http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/ZsFAzPJB0ws/magic-of-jv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/ZsFAzPJB0ws" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/02/magic-of-jv.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-1992751387775600460Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:28:00 +00002009-01-30T22:52:19.927-08:00virtual storefrontYahoo Merchant ServicesVolusionCafePressShopifyecommerceProStoresRecently, I decided to open an online store for merchandise based around the "Adventures of Traveling Bob" site. I already had a pretty good idea of what I was going to use. Since I didn't really have a product line of my own yet - Bob's travel guides are still works in progress - I opted to go with CafePress. But before I made a final decision, I did a little research. Since I someday hope to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/BWWESNIrIJw/shopping-for-virtual-storefront.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)7<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/BWWESNIrIJw" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/01/shopping-for-virtual-storefront.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-8207514963940940124Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:10:00 +00002009-01-23T22:52:55.781-08:00Boomer-Living.com; Pat Montgomery; Parenting; Betty Lynch; Valentine's Day; PopArt Diva; greeting cards; Eileen Williams; Pam Archer; workout videos; jvAlert Live; Wendy Y. Bailey; networkingOne of the great things about having a blog with loyal readers is the opportunity it provides me to share some of the awesome things my friends and fellow Divas are doing. I've decided to devote this week to sharing some of the latest with you.First, it's the launch of a brand new resource for baby boomers. Boomer-Living.com, a subsidiary of The National Center for Baby Boomers, Inc., is a uniquehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~3/az6GQd9WhNQ/promoting-my-friends.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melodieann)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Wealthtogether/~4/az6GQd9WhNQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com/2009/01/promoting-my-friends.html