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Can You Make Money with a Home Based Business?

2013-05-23T13:14:00.003-05:00

If and when you make the decision to become a home based business owner, you must understand one simple and constant fact: It takes money to make money. It doesn't matter if you're selling Avon (it costs to get started); or if you want to be a Mary Kay sales rep and one day drive a pink car, there is a cost to do that. So, don't let an excuse that it costs money or that it looks like a pyramid scheme hold you back from pursuing your dreams! Mary Kay, Avon, even companies like Nike have levels. These are levels or management positions you earn by doing a good job. That's not a pyramid scheme, at least you don't call them pyramid schemes; instead you call them promotions! It is the same way with VidaCup, it is free to join, but you need to buy your product samples so you can pass out those samples to other coffee lovers. And believe me there are no shortage of coffee lovers. There are over 2 billion cups of coffee drank everyday in the world and "The average U.S. worker spends $1,092 on coffee each year." (Source: Mental Floss) Why not grab your share of the coffee business?

Let me show you VidaCup, known as The Cup of Life. I am a VidaCup Brand Promoter and I will be looking for team members. People who I can train their way to success. I am a hard person to work with because I drive myself to greatness, and thus I expect greatness from everyone who is on my team. If you're not willing to give it 100, then you probably won't like me. I know that owning your own business is hard work, and VidaCup knows the same thing. That's why they created this video to help you, so you don't have to be afraid to become a business owner. VidaCup is one of the few home based business opportunities that has a hands-on approach with its distributors. They are connected to us, because they want us to succeed. And so do I. Watch the video below and then visit my website at: VidaCup Pays Me! I'll send you information about getting started in your new career. Just be prepared for the journey of a lifetime of success!!

Organizational Structure of Social Media Teams {INFOGRAPHIC}

2013-05-13T19:12:00.001-05:00

Infographic by- GO-Gulf.com Web Design Company

Got It Free Pennington Smart Feed Sprayer System

2013-05-13T14:13:00.001-05:00

Here are some great tips to making your landscaping regimen a breeze. Using your Pennington Smart Feed Sprayer System, if you follow these tips, you'll have the most gorgeous lawn and garden in your neighborhood. All your neighbors will be jealous!

1. Try not to use a lot of beds and borders that will need weeding and edging.

2. If you have places where you have planting beds, use an ample amount of mulch to keep weeds away and to minimize the amount of time you spend watering.

3. Make your beds narrow enough so that you can reach them easily, but not so narrow that plants continually outgrow their boundaries.

4. Strategize and streamline your garden care by grouping plants together according to their treatment requirements.

5. When you're creating a path, keep in mind to make them wide enough to negotiate with wheelbarrows and other large-scale tools.

6. Finally, select gardening tools that will make your tasks easy and speed up garden chores.

These are just a few tips to use and get your started on your landscaping chores. Got anymore? Leave a comment below and share them with our readers.

How to Protect Your Privacy From Social Graph on Facebook

2013-05-01T12:08:00.001-05:00

Facebook's Social Graph has been rolled out to the public now and personally, I don't like it. I liked being able to search in the old search bar method and find people and things I didn't know existed. With the Social Graph, it is an individual users' nightmare, while it is helpful to marketers. But, one thing that most people don't know about Facebook's Social Graph is that it diminishes your privacy. Now is the time to learn how to manage your privacy controls on Facebook.

If you want to keep some things in your life personal, set your privacy controls to 'friends only.' There are many employers who use social networks to do background research on potential candidates. Having that photo of you and your crew throwing back Tequila shots may not be the first impression you want to give to a potential employer. There are 97,000 photos on Facebook, make sure any pictures you're tagged in don't embarrass you. Make sure you set your privacy controls to alert you whenever someone tags you in a photo or even attempts to post to your timeline.

These are just a couple of safety measures you can implement on Facebook with the release to the masses of their Social Graph tool. Take a look at the INFOGRAPHIC below for more suggestions.

[INFOGRAPHIC] GUN CRIME AND OWNERSHIP

2013-04-28T13:47:00.001-05:00

With so much being debated in the mainstream media, coffee shops, hair salons and wherever you go about gun control and the right to own a gun, it makes me wary to even post this INFOGRAPHIC. Warning: This graphic is not for or against gun control. I am simply providing a graphic as a resource. No opinions are expressed by the author, only those opinions that make it into the comment jar below LOL. Make your own decisions, you have been warned!

Where Are PayDay Loans Banned? [INFOGRAPHIC]

2013-04-27T16:55:00.001-05:00

PayDay loans are good and bad. Good because when paid back in full on time, they can help you meet financial needs when you come up short. However, when you borrow a PayDay loan, make sure you can pay it off in full when it is due, if not, you may end up paying up to 300% interest rates on the loans. Ouch! Sounds like a loan shark. Well, because of that high interest rate, some states have banned PayDay loans altogether. This INFOGRAPHIC shows which states have said no to PayDay loans. See if your state is on the graphic.

This infographic was made by the team at loans.org

Lysol Touch of Foam Antibacterial Hand Wash is so Foamy!

2013-04-25T13:18:00.002-05:00

I was pleasantly surprised when my free bottle of Lysol Touch of Foam Antibacterial Hand Wash arrived. First off, it was my favorite scent, lavender, then the fact that it was foamy upon dispensing, as opposed to liquid, was a nice twist on an old idea. Lysol products are trusted in my household because as a child, my mother only used Lysol products, especially Lysol Concentrate Disinfectant. So naturally, I was a little apprehensive when Bzz Agent told me that Lysol had a hand wash product available. I like this product and will definitely use it in the future. If you'd like to try it, Lysol was kind enough to send me a small booklet of coupons. Leave a comment if you'd like to try it out, I'll send you a coupon!

Top Twitter Success Advice: Tweet In Your Own Voice!

2013-04-25T11:58:00.000-05:00

If you want to be Retweeted, shared and have lots of followers on Twitter, Tweet in your own voice! Talk to people on the other side of your computer screen as if they're sitting right in front of you. Keep it real, keep it individually you. That's the key to success on Twitter--plain and simple. Sure you can look at algorithms and mathematical equations, but at the end of the day, just keep it real. Just act normal. Some of y'all act like you're in front of a camera posing, being something you're not. If you're a slouch in real life, then that's just who you are, sorry. When I used to take pictures in the clubs, people would come up to me and pay $10 for a 5x7 photo at the club. Then when they see their photo, they would be like, "I look like that?"

My initial response would be, "yes; you looked like that when you left home." Obviously, I don't do club pictures anymore, LOL. But, you get my point, just be you. That's all you have anyway, why are you trying to be something you're not? That's why Twitter is so hard to you, that's why you don't get many Retweets. Just be you, besides, who else are you going to be?

History of Social Media Marketing [INFOGRAPHIC]

2013-04-09T16:11:00.000-05:00

A Brief History of Social Media Marketing

Early 2000s to now

Social media sites like Friendster begin cropping up in the early part of the 21st century:

2002 – Friendster

2003 – Myspace

2003 – LinkedIn

2004 – Facebook

2006 – Twitter

2011 – Google+

2004

Web 2.0 helps industry regain momentum, and companies start facilitating the buying and selling of advertising space on Web pages. 2008

Then-Sen. Barack Obama used Twitter and Facebook to differentiate his presidential campaign from that of his Republican opponent, John McCain. Obama’s Facebook page and Twitter feed were constantly being updated and interacting with followers, and the effort also extended to campaign donations. Here is the INFOGRAPHIC!

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What is VidaCup? Dr. Daria tells why you may be missing the most important health breakthrough of all time

2013-04-07T07:00:00.004-05:00

What is VidaCup? Dr. Daria tells why you may be missing the most important health breakthrough of all time

Agaricus Blazei Mushroom-Does it really have health benefits [VIDEO]

2013-03-29T20:48:00.002-05:00

*BREAKING NEWS**VidaCup Next Coffee Giant in the U.S.!

2013-03-27T16:07:00.001-05:00

Vidacup Coffee the Next Coffee Giant in the US ***ALERT*** The Financial Backers of Vidacup are serious about making sure Vidacup Coffee is the next coffee giant in the US! If you missed Starbucks...here is your chance to take a minimum of $39.99 to invest in the next billion dollar coffee brand! Watch this interview as MLM Help Desk & Industry Watchdog, Troy Dooly interviews Bob Gries of the Gries Investment Firm aka the Warren Buffet of Tampa! Get positioned now at LaTease's Coffee!

The Beauty of Marketing Automation [INFOGRAPHIC]

2013-03-23T09:25:00.000-05:00

How to Use 3rd Party Tools To Build Your Network Marketing Business

2013-03-21T17:08:00.000-05:00

Do you know what I use to build my VidaCup business? I use lots of 3rd party tools like brochures, webinars and conference calls. These tools do all the work for you, so you don't have to work hard. You've heard of the old adage, work smarter, not harder. That's what 3rd party tools allow you to do so you have more time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. This video is something I shouldn't share with everyone, but I will only because I know not everyone will watch it, and the ones that do will have a leg up on the competition. To your success!

VidaCup--The Cup of Life!

How To Use Filters [INFOGRAPHIC]

2013-03-20T14:50:00.000-05:00

I have fallen in love with Instagram! As a photographer, it is heaven for me and my images. I tend to shoot lots of nature shots, flowers, landscape, etc. and these photos are great for adding motivational quotes on them. I'm learning how to use the filters which can enhance an already great photo, giving it a new feel or even a new look. (I'm @teasastips on Instagram look me up!) I've found that younger people aged 18-34 comprise the majority of Instagram's 100 million users; and women occupy 55% of that! With this tidbit, I've got an infographic on Instagram filters and what they say about you. Enjoy!

VidaCup: The Cup of Life How It Can Help You

2013-03-18T09:21:00.000-05:00

Who do you know that drinks coffee? Probably many people because coffee is a $100+ Billion global market! 3 Billion cups of coffee are consumed daily worldwide, and its the 2nd most traded commodity behind oil. Coffee is huge. Most of us can recite major coffee brand advertising jingles from memory. That's because coffee is big business. Coffee is the 2nd most consumed beverage behind water.

Here's how VidaCup, The Cup of Life can help you. VidaCup is an entrepreneurial opportunity that has not been launched on the global platform yet. By joining now, you have an opportunity to be one of the first people in your area, your geographic location to market VidaCup! As a VidaCup Brand Promoter you'll focus on creating a retail as well as an organization of other motivated people like yourself. VidaCup compensation plan combines one of the most powerful structures known in Direct Sales and Network Marketing. The slide below goes more into detail. Watch it, because I'm so excited I'm afraid I might leave out some important information. VidaCup--the cup of life!

The Marketing Agency of the Future {INFOGRAPHIC}

2013-03-12T10:50:00.000-05:00

Automation, competitive advantages, and technology will drive the marketing agency of the future. No more looking and thinking like "Mad Men." Now you will be mad men plus thinking and developing concepts that include social ROI, social engagement levels and how the ad concept will drive the two. You'll be responsible for nurturing, engaging, scoring and delivering results. Take a look at the infographic below on the Marketing Agency of the Future and see where you fit in.

Social Media Marketing Twictionary {INFOGRAPHIC}

2013-03-03T20:39:00.002-06:00

I love this, the Social Marketer's Urban Twictionary. For a social media geek like myself, going over this INFOGRAPHIC gives me a visual of everythihg I thought I knew about Social Meida Marketing. Take a look and see if anything was left out, if you can think of it, then leave a comment below.

Facebook Exchange or Standard Web Targeting? [INFOGRAPHIC]

2013-02-23T21:54:00.000-06:00

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Facebook is a behemoth when it comes to advertising. There isn't another ad platform out there that can boast over one billion users (except McDonalds and they aren't an ad platform LOL!) With those kinds of numbers, many marketers are wondering if Facebook can deliver. So, it's no wonder that marketers all over the world are seeking to maximize the opportunity that is Facebook advertising. Standard web targeting, even though they are traditional in their delivery, still beats Facebook using standard retargeting. Both are highly effective methods to advertise, but as you can see, investing in both types of marketing is a wise move. Take a look at the Infographic below, and check out the statistics.

Courtesy of: AdRoll Retargeting

How To Get More Facebook Shares [INFOGRAPHIC]

2013-02-20T15:50:00.001-06:00

Source: allfacebook.com via LaTease on Pinterest

How to use QR Codes With Your Marketing Plan

2013-02-19T09:03:00.000-06:00

Social Media, Email & Mobile Marketing -- Text Trumpia' to 69302 and see how SMS works!

The Art of QR Code Marketing What's In a Picture?

Fun for Your Customers,
More Profit for You
Now customers have a fun and easy way to quickly receive your deals and information. QR Code Marketing opens the door to greater brand awareness, revenues and business success. Simply post your two-dimensional QR Code in all your marketing materials including magazines, in-store signage, flyers, billboards, websites and Facebook fan pages.
Here's what you can do with QR codes to help with your marketing plan:
Take Your Business to the Next Level with the Industry's Hottest Trend
Speed-up the process of growing your opt-in customer database
Dramatically increase advertising response rates
Broaden your reach and retain more customers
Track your success by evaluating the number of scans and mobile sign-ups
Measure campaign performance by market segment
Configure Your QR Code to Automatically Connect with Each Scan

Replace the chore of typing your mobile keyword with a fun picture-taking experience
Make opting-in to your mobile marketing database non-threatening and easier
Give customers on-demand delivery of your coupons and latest news
A QR code will be automatically generated whenever you create a mobile keyword. When you publish this QR code on any marketing material, people can conveniently opt-in to your list with a simple scan.
Pack a wealth of valuable information into a thumbprint-sized box by linking your QR code to a webpage of your choice - like your company profile, promotional event, or Online Sign-up Page.
QR codes may be permanent in print, but the linked content doesn’t have to be. Since your QR code is tied to a URL you provide, you can update the web content anytime.
Find out how many people are scanning your QR code by linking it to a customizable webpage hosted on our servers.
New to QR Codes?
Step 1: To download a QR Code app for free: Text QRAPP to 99000 with your smartphone (skip this step if you already have a QR Code scanner)
Step 2: Open your QR Code app and scan using your smartphone camera
Scan the QR below to open up to Trumpia's website and get your free 30 day trial. QR Codes are growing, right now luxury brands are using them to connect first hand with their customers.

How to write great marketing copy that converts

2013-02-17T19:29:00.000-06:00

There isn’t a marketer in the world that doesn’t wish all their marketing copy converts into a sale. So you write what you believe is killer copy and release it to the unknown masses, and voila, only get what, eight (8) sales?!

I’ve been there, so I’m not making fun of you. So, because I share your pain, I felt it was my duty to help you figure out how to fix our problem. One way to do this is to think like the customer. You must put yourself in the customers’ shoes in order to write great copy. It is here where the magic begins.

First you want to begin to think what makes your customer make decisions. You can easily do this by thinking about yourself. What causes you to make a choice?

• Is it fear?
• Fear of flying
• Fear of dying
• Fear of heights
• Fear of the dark
• Fear of intimacy
• Fear of commitment
• Fear of crowds
• Fear of making a mistake
• Fear of rejection
• Fear of abandonment
• Fear of change
• Fear of the unknown

Fear is the number one motivator in us, and a powerful tool to use when writing marketing copy that converts into sales. The list above is a compilation of some of the most common fears known to humans. There are more, but off the top of my head, these are the cream of the crop. As marketing managers, we make a living off fear and deprivation. Our writing creates mental images of what you will not have and what your biggest fears are if you don’t buy our products. So, you should format your marketing copy by starting with a fear that your customer has, and then a solution (your product) and what it can do for your customer.

The first part of your marketing message should be comprised of a fear, the second part is what your product or service can do for your customer that can eliminate that fear. You can think of this as the solution part of your message. In it, you want to tell and more importantly show your customers how your product will make them feel:

• Safer
• As though they have more social status
• More beautiful or handsome
• More attractive to others
• Sexier
• More virile
• Smarter
• More likable
• As though you are a better mother or father
• As though you are a better husband or wife
• More competent in your work
• Like a better breadwinner/provider for your family
• More unique
• More lovable
• More loving
• More compassionate
• Stronger
• Faster
• As though your life has more meaning
• Like you are making a difference in the world
All these emotion descriptive will make your customers feel something. Your job is to create an image in their minds with your marketing copy. Last, you want to include a call to action in your marketing copy to make sure it converts to a sale. A call to action is going to be “buy it now,” “limited time offer,” or “the first 100 customers receive free shipping.” All of these lines are effective call to actions (CTA’s) and you want to use them in every piece of marketing copy you write.

Just to recap, you want to create a motivating fear, then a solution, then a call to action in order to write effective marketing copy that sells and converts. What types of things do you write that make your copy convert? Let us know below in the comment section.

Social Media Best Practices Marketing Tips

2013-02-16T20:34:00.000-06:00

Social Media Best Practices and Marketing Tips

Interact with customers on a personal level by posting questions, sending a direct message, and replying to comments to drive activity.
Feedback, criticism, and comments are public- be ready to respond quickly and as accommodating as possible, keeping in mind social media etiquette.
Frequently update social media accounts with relevant and interesting posts that appeal to your audience.
Promote social campaigns through other marketing channels like email, SMS, and voice broadcast.
Encourage likes, shares, comments, and retweets to increase visibility and exposure on news feeds to spark word of mouth marketing.
Include pictures, links, and promotions in your posts to grab audience attention.
Use Facebook Like-gating to build your social fan base by offering incentives to people who like your page.
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Running an SMS campaign? SMS Best Practices

2013-02-15T13:04:00.000-06:00

Choose a short and easy-to-remember mobile keyword that associates with your business or promotion.
Display keywords on flyers, store signage, and other highly visible places for increased exposure.
Make sure keyword advertisements abide by CTIA rules and regulations by including:

A brief description of program
Instruction on how to opt-out
Frequency of SMS campaign
Terms & Conditions
Lingo: ‘Msg&Data rates may apply’
Put your organization name at the beginning of the text so customers can easily identify who the message is from.
Save text space by using abbreviations and shortened words like "thru" instead of "through".
Leverage the instant delivery and high open rates of SMS by sending messages during business hours to drive in traffic.
Abide by Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) guidelines.
For more ideas, check out how our customers have successfully used Trumpia to run their campaigns -- Trumpia SMS 30 Day Free Trial

Here are some Mobile marketing best practices

2013-02-13T11:27:00.000-06:00

From Drop Box

For All Marketing Campaigns:

Collect your own contact list through opt-in features; never rent or purchase lists.

Frequency matters - Avoid sending more messages than the initial number you set in your opt-in welcome message. Specify the end dates of promotional campaigns to encourage customers to act quickly.

Include a compelling call-to-action and incentives to encourage a response from your audience, ie: "Shop online today and save 15% off your entire purchase!"

Make sure all message content is relevant to your target audience.

Test messages thoroughly before sending, making sure all links are active and spelling is correct.

Send messages at appropriate times of day, avoiding early mornings and late nights.

For promotional messages, deliver at optimal times during business hours to bring in quick traffic.

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TeasasTips

Can You Make Money with a Home Based Business?

Organizational Structure of Social Media Teams {INFOGRAPHIC}

Got It Free Pennington Smart Feed Sprayer System

How to Protect Your Privacy From Social Graph on Facebook

[INFOGRAPHIC] GUN CRIME AND OWNERSHIP

Where Are PayDay Loans Banned? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Lysol Touch of Foam Antibacterial Hand Wash is so Foamy!

Top Twitter Success Advice: Tweet In Your Own Voice!

History of Social Media Marketing [INFOGRAPHIC]

What is VidaCup? Dr. Daria tells why you may be missing the most important health breakthrough of all time

Agaricus Blazei Mushroom-Does it really have health benefits [VIDEO]

***BREAKING NEWS****VidaCup Next Coffee Giant in the U.S.!

The Beauty of Marketing Automation [INFOGRAPHIC]

How to Use 3rd Party Tools To Build Your Network Marketing Business

How To Use Filters [INFOGRAPHIC]

VidaCup: The Cup of Life How It Can Help You

The Marketing Agency of the Future {INFOGRAPHIC}

Social Media Marketing Twictionary {INFOGRAPHIC}

Facebook Exchange or Standard Web Targeting? [INFOGRAPHIC]

How To Get More Facebook Shares [INFOGRAPHIC]

How to use QR Codes With Your Marketing Plan

How to write great marketing copy that converts

Social Media Best Practices Marketing Tips

Running an SMS campaign? SMS Best Practices

Here are some Mobile marketing best practices

*BREAKING NEWS**VidaCup Next Coffee Giant in the U.S.!