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The Members Area is very well laid out and intuitive--I could figure out what to do after only a few minutes and was able to get up & running in less than 5 minutes. Inside the site, you create links and ads--the links you simply enter any URL links you use into the generator and it transforms them into "Python" links. You create ads for anything you want to promote using the Python Ad Generator, which is very easy to use. You can create as many links and as many ads as you like. And they are organized in a logical way--links are displayed in the order you create them but also your 5 most recent links appear on the main page for quick reference. Also, since the link generator is the tool you'll use most, it is also right at the top of the main page when you login. Very smart!



After you've created at least 1 link and 1 ad you can start to generate traffic. Just use and promote the new Python link instead of the original source link you had. Every time the Python link is clicked, the page loads followed by a small ad window in the lower right corner. It displays 3 ads PLUS an image with your affiliate link that goes back to Traffic Python. So if anyone clicks the Python image they see the site, and if they signup they become your referral. It's a great viral feature because you can build referrals without even trying to just by using the site.



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What's the deal with Downline Secrets 2?

If you haven't heard yet... James Grandstaff
has released "Part 2" of his "Downline Secrets."

Before I get to my review, I thought I should
play a little catch-up in case you have no
clue as to what Downline Secrets "Part 1" is
about.

Basically with Downline Secrets part 1 you
get free access to a recorded call between
Mike Filsaime and James Grandstaff. Mike asks
James questions about the success he had
using InstantBuzz.com (a free advertising
resource) to grow his downline.

You get access to the MP3 and PDF transcript
of the call (which is nice because I don't
always like to sit in front of my PC to read
or listen to content.)

During the call James reveals how he used
his free Instant Buzz traffic along with his
(now proven) 3 step strategy to explode his
downline into the thousands on complete auto
pilot.

The cool part is he did it while maintaining
his full time job as a PC support technician
in Michigan.

And from there you have the opportunity to
buy the same software that James developed
to grow his downline and use it to grow your
downline in any program you happen to be
involved in.

So all-in-all DownlineSecrets.com is a great
site and offers a lot of great info for free
on how to build your downline using the web.

What makes Downline Secrets "Part 2" so much
better is that it takes over where Downline
Secrets 1 left off.

What I mean is this...

With Downline Secrets 1 you were left to
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to duplicate James' results for your MLM
business. The software and detailed videos
are fantastic but you still have to come up
with the web copy, the hosting, the HTML
page design and so on... The yucky stuff.

Let's just say his target market is much
smaller because if you don't have the much
needed technical skills or the money to hire
those with the skills, you are pretty much
out of luck and can't fully benefit from
the entire system he is teaching.

This time around you get access to a call
between James Grandstaff and Chris Zavadowski
who is also very successful in the MLM scene.
He grills James for over an hour and gets
all the must know secrets out of him.

The system James is offering this time is
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have been removed. This is great because
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Sincerely,
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Advanced Uses for MySpace

MySpace members can generate a website quickly through templates. These templates enable users to create a generic website in very little time. For those who are just interested in making new friends or keeping in touch with old friends, this may be all the member needs. However, those who want to offer more on their website or those who simply want to create a more detailed website may require some more advanced knowledge to achieve the desired effects.

Adding Background Music in MySpace

The majority of websites on the Internet do not have background music. This may lead many novice MySpace members to believe adding music to the background is a difficult process but it really isn’t. In fact MySpace makes it incredibly simple for members to add music to their profiles. The steps to add music to a MySpace profile are as follows:

* Log into your MySpace account
* While logged in visit this web address: http://music.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=music
* Listen to the music available and select a suitable song for your profile
* Click on the link that says “Add” below the song title
* The music is then automatically added to your profile

It is important to note that users can only add one song at a time to their profile. Clicking the “Add” link on a second song will result in the original song being replaced on the profile by the new song. Songs can be removed from a profile at any time by going to the “Edit profile” section of your account and entering the “Profile songs” subcategory. Here you have the option to remove your chosen song.

Adding Videos to MySpace

Adding videos to MySpace is also not as difficult as it seems. Even those with no HTML skills can add videos produced by other members or even their own videos to their MySpace profile. The steps to add a video to your MySpace profile are as follows:

* Log into your MySpace Account
* From your MySpace homepage, click on the “Add/Change Videos” link
* You are then taken to another webpage where you can either search through a database of previously uploaded videos or upload your own video
* To search the database, click on the search videos button and browse through the available videos
* After watching a video you can add the video to your profile in a couple of ways. First you can click on the “Add to my profile” button or you can copy the source code provided and paste this code into the desired location on your profile.

Alternately you can add your own videos to your MySpace profile by first uploading them to MySpace and then adding them to your profile. When uploading a video care should be taken to ensure the video does not violate the terms of service.

Creating Interactive Features on MySpace

Creating interactive features on MySpace is a bit more involved. Members can create features which allow visitor interaction but these features require more extensive HTML knowledge. The best way to acquire the information necessary to design these types of features is to research the subject of HTML code in books or on the Internet. However, if you find a feature on another MySpace website you would like to include in your own profile you can contact the member and ask them how to add this feature.

Home Based Business Ideas for Men

Home based business ides are everywhere, but if you research them online you will find a lot of them are geared towards women. Direct sales companies are all geared toward the stay at home mom. What if you're a man who wants to start a home based business? What are your options?

 

Assuming you are not a man who wants to sell stuff your own teddy bears at the next mom luncheon, you may want to consider being an independent insurance agent. You can easily run an insurance business out of your home. You do have to be licensed and while all states are different, it's usually only a couple week class to learn what you need to know. You can either be a property and casualty insurance agent or you could get a license in health and life insurance. Once you are licensed a little networking with other professionals and you will be well on your way to a successful home based business.

 

Maybe you are a more hands on kind of guy though. Have you ever thought about starting a carpet cleaning business or even landscaping? While the actual physical work would have to be done outside the home, you can still conducted the business end primarily from your house. More than likely, you will need some equipment to get started. Since this can get costly, you could look into business loans or grants to help you in the beginning. A lot of men enjoy having this type of home based business, because it also gets them out of the house.

 

If you are looking for a home based business with a low start up cost. You could try freelance writing. All you need to get started is a computer and Internet access. There are many types of writing you can do. Businesses will pay freelance writers for writing anything from press releases to annual reports. There's also a lot of work available for those looking to write keyword articles for web content.

 

Another home based business option could be real estate. There are numerous things you can do in the real estate field and they can all be based from your home. You could be a real estate investor. There are numerous books written for people looking to get into real estate investing. You could become a licensed real estate agent. As a real estate agent you have the option to work for a real estate agency outside the home, but you can also work for yourself out of your home. It may take time to build clientele and find good leads, but both of these types of businesses can be home based.

 

While it may seem like a lot of home based businesses are geared towards women, there are numerous options that aren't geared towards either sex. There are more home based businesses for men then you may think. If you put your mind to it almost any business can be based out of your home.

 

Why You Should Choose an at Home Job

People choose to work at home for many different reasons. There are a lot of benefits to having an at home job. These benefits may work out more from some people than others. Regardless of your personal situation though, they are definitely worth taking into consideration. Deciding to take an at home job is a big decision. It may mean losing some of the benefits you are used to having working outside the home.

 

While you may not find a company that offers their home agents medical insurance, there are other benefits that may make an at home job worth while. When you work from home you don't have more than a five second commute. You can roll out of bed, grab some coffee, and start up the computer. You don't have to drive anywhere and your don't even have to get dressed. This benefit sounds great to most people, but may be crucial for people who are disabled. Work at home jobs, may be the only jobs that some people can accept. It's also a great option for moms who aren't able to afford child care. Not having proper child care makes it almost impossible to work outside the home, working from home gives you the option to care for your children and earn an income.

 

You can work around your schedule. This makes a work at home job a great option for anyone who has prior commitments. If you need to work around a child's schedule you can. If you need to work around something in your own personal schedule, you can. Flexible scheduling makes working at home great for people with health conditions that require regular treatments, people who are starting a business but need income temporarily, or even those who simply like to travel.

 

You can get your housework done on your breaks. If you have a busy schedule this is an added bonus. When you have an at home job, it is necessary to make a schedule for yourself. The schedule helps to keep you focused, but you also need regular breaks. Use those break times to run the vacuum or throw in a load of laundry. This will help to free up your evenings allowing you to spend more time with your family.

 

There are numerous benefits to accepting an at home job, and you can even find some that will allow you to have the same benefits that you would receive if you worked outside the home. While some companies offer medical insurance and even retirement plans for home workers, not all of them do. Before selecting an at home job you should weigh all of your benefits to make sure the job meets your needs.

Earn Money at Home in Your Spare Time

It is very possible to earn money from home in your spare time. If you are looking to earn a little more money to supplement your bills or even just to save for something you've been wanting you can easily do it from home. Think about how nice it would be to not have to get a second job outside the home. You can work around your current schedule and even in your pajamas! Sounds nice doesn't it?

 

It isn't hard to earn money from home. There are even numerous options available to you. One good way to earn some extra money and clean out the junk in your house at the same time is by using Ebay. Ebay is the biggest online auction site available and a great way to earn some extra cash.

 

If you are one of the few people in the world who don't have an over abundance of junk collected over the years, there are other options as well. There are a lot of different companies who will hire home agents to do phone work. This can be customer service, sales, or even collections. Businesses like to out source this work because it saves on their overhead and that makes it a great option for you to earn money at home.

 

Phone work may not be for everyone though, so what other types of work is available? You could try data entry or transcription. Both are easy to do you would basically transcribe things like meeting minutes from either short hand or an audio file. You could also try your hand at freelance writing, businesses are always looking for web content and keyword articles to purchase. Or you could even be a virtual assistant. A virtual assistant is basically an administrative assistant who works from home. Needless to say there are countless ways to earn money at home in your spare time as long as you have a computer and Internet access the sky's the limit.

 

Business Startup Made Simple

The thought of starting a business sounds harder than it actually is. Business startup isn't actually all that hard and you can even do the whole thing online. With some minimal research you can be in business within a few weeks.

 

You should already have a business idea in mind and hopefully have done your due diligence to make sure it a wise financial decision. Now that you have those two things complete, you're ready to get started! It's an exciting time, but how do you actually make your business legal? What is required of you throughout the business startup process?

 

The first thing you should do is decide on a business name. The business name should be something memorable and catchy. It also needs to pertain to your business. It doesn't have to be boring like Joe's Plumbing, but you to do something catchy an a little different like Two Plumbers and a Wrench. Something people will remember, but also lets them know what it is you do. Once you have a name planned you need to register your business name with your state. There is a fee which will vary by state, but you can do this online by visiting your state's website.

 

You will also need to decide if you want to conduct your business as a sole proprietor or a corporation. There are many benefits for doing business as a corporation, but you also may need and accountant to handle your taxes for you. That of course, will depend on how much you know about taxes. For some people it may be easier to conduct business as an individual. Doing this may be easier, but you are subject to more taxes and your assets aren't protected as well. You can also find plenty of information on the Small Business Associations website to help you make this decision.

 

The business startup process won't be complete until you have officially registered your business and receive your Employer Identification Number. After you decide how to register, it's time to actually do it. You can register your business online via your state's website. The website will tell you what forms need filled out and how to complete them. Once you fill them out you simply submit them online. Once the papers are filed you will receive your Employer ID number in the mail and then you're in business!

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Five Home Business Ideas for Animal Lovers

Everyone has heard someone say your career should be something you love. We spend the majority of our time at work, so why shouldn't you do something that you love? What if you are an animal lover looking to start a business? There are plenty of business ideas out there, but why not try something geared around the animals you love?

 

1. Start a dog walking business. A dog walking business is best for people who live in the city. Dogs in the city don't usually have a lot of room to run and play. With their owners at work all day, they usually hire someone to walk their dogs. This can be a very profitable business for any animal lover. It would also be a simple business idea to start up. Simply print flyers and go door to door to pass them out to gain clients.

 

2. Start a doggy daycare. Some pet owners have a very busy schedule and don't want to leave their dog home alone all the time. This is where a doggy daycare comes in handy. Whether they bring the dog for one day or a week, babysitting the dog makes you money and leaves the owner with a piece of mind.

 

3. Another great business idea for an animal lover is a pet resort. When people have to travel, they don't want to leave their pet in a kennel. Instead they look for a plush pet resort that is somewhat like a luxury hotel for pets. This is definitely a unique business, but fun and profitable.

 

4. Are you not really a dog or cat person, but still love animals? A good business idea for you may be to own horse stables. Equestrians are always looking for good stables to keep their horses at.

 

5. No space for animals, but you'd still like a good business idea centered around animals? How about making clothes for dogs? You can sell them online and on Ebay and make a good profit. It seems everyone dresses their pets these days, why not profit from it?

 

If you are an animal lover, then you could turn anything pertaining to animals into a business. There are business ideas all around you, all you have to do is think outside the box!

 

Home Based Businesses Trump 9 to 5 Jobs

 

While rising gas prices continue to climb throughout the US, more and more people are looking to the future of home-based businesses. Recently, a poll was taken by the general population on the percentage of people who are interested in, or are researching the prospects of a home-based business. A staggering 45 percent are eager to start and another 40 percent are seeking information on a home-based business of their choice. If the 40 percent who have looked to start a home-based business begin within the next year and the eager 45 percent join in too,  that is over half of Americans who do not have to get out of their Pajamas in the mornings. Nor do they have to rush around to get the kids off to school before work. Sound refreshing? Eighty five percent of Americans think so!

 

This is good news for single parents and for families with two incomes as well. Being a parent can be hard enough, but throw in the stress of a hectic schedule and the overbearing power of the eight hour workday, and you've got a recipe for catastrophe. Independence is a major factor in a single parents life. Being prosperous at a job and bringing home the bacon at the same time, isn't easy these days and single parents will be the first to express that. With home-based businesses these parents are finding comfort in knowing that they have the freedom and flexibility to live their lives the way they want to.

 

Home-based businesses may not be for everyone. It takes a self-disciplined and highly motivated individual to succeed in these entrepreneurial ventures. You've got to set goals and work to reach them. Having that pestering boss hovering over you is a thing of the past in the world of home-based businesses. This means you're the boss, and you must be capable of working well on your own. Self-motivation is a quality entrepreneurs must possess. Problem solving and learning new skills are important as well to help you grow to and beyond your highest ambitions. However, the key to a strong and successful business is a powerful support system. With your family and friends behind you as you embark on your business dreams; there is nothing that you cannot accomplish.

 

After countless hours of research on “what business is right for you” and checklist after checklist, you may become discouraged. Still the most impressive thing about home-based businesses is that you can do what you love to do. Finally feel good about your job and passionate about the hours you put in. Choose a subject that you are animated about. Maybe it's photography, or perhaps writing, either way it's your choice. As a result, say good-bye to commuting. No more expensive day care costs or throwing away your time on someone else's investments. Better yourself and spend valuable time with your family. This world is full of opportunities, and the choice is yours. Take advantage of it, you deserve it!

 

Money from home How to find a good copywriter for your articles

Money from home How to find a good copywriter for your articles

When you are making money from home you may find out that there is so much work out there and you may find that you need to outsource some of this work. But where can you find someone you trust to represent yourself well? There are many different job sites, chat rooms, and websites that many great writers and others frequent who are looking for freelance work. With the current economic downturn and literally everyone scraping around for work wherever they can, many individual home based business owners are faced with the problem of where and how to find a good copywriter for your articles?

The Basics: Home based business is nothing new but copywriting for the World Wide Web is something of a recent phenomenon. Many people are plucking their way to a steady paycheck by working for a number of different websites and such. So how do you make your site seem attractive enough to allure these copywriters away from whatever other task they’ve been doing to join you? While it may sound simple enough, getting the right copywriter for your articles can be more challenging than it looks.

Make Yourself Known: One of the first things you need to do to attract top talent is make yourself known to the world at large. If the best people are out of work and are looking for work but they don’t know who you are, then that’s a problem! However if you are doing an effective job advertising yourself and your business, then the copywriters should be knocking on your door, seeking you out to get the work for themselves!

Network: One other way you can find a good copywriter for your articles is by networking with copywriters whose work you admire. If you are trolling about the internet and you discover writing on a website that speaks to you, the text had to come from somewhere. Almost every website has “contact” information for the end creator or host or what have you. In this way it’s very easy for you to make your case known and see if you can get contact info for the copywriter. Every writer likes to believe that someone, somewhere is reading their work; networking with a website whose copy you admire can only endear yourself to the writer that much more.

Advertise: Most important is for you to know where the copywriters linger looking for work. This integrates both of the other categories in that you need to make yourself known and you need to seek out the good writers you’d like to be copywriters for your articles. Once you have done this you can make money from home and keep copywriters employed and happy and loving you because your work will remain quality and constant. Two things for the online copywriter which are illusive and strange and ethereal. However once you have endeared yourself to an online copywriter who is good with a regular paycheck and consistent work, they will seek you out on into the future.

Five Things Most Companies Making Money Do

Is your company struggling? What do other companies do to keep their doors open? The economy is struggling and it can have a negative effect on businesses everywhere. There are five things companies making money do to stay afloat during hard times.

1. Access their finances- Successful businesses access their finances and figure out where they can cut costs. This doesn't have to mean laying off any employees you may have, but there are always places that you tend to overspend. Review all of your expenses and try to cut corners anywhere you can.

2. Find cheap and effective advertising- Advertising costs can be expensive and companies that are making money know how to be very cost effective in this area. Look for free or low cost advertising and take advantage of it. Make sure to track the response you are getting so that you know which areas are worth your time. When you start getting a good response think about cutting back on some of the more expensive advertising.

3. Network with others in your industry- Networking is a very important part of business. It's important to network with others in similar businesses. For example if you are a property and casualty insurance agent you will want to network with some realtors. Building successful business relationships can bring a lot of new business your way.

4. Go paper free- A lot of companies are going paper free. Not only does it help save our planet's resources, but also saves money in a lot of different areas. You'll save on paper, printer ink, and if you have employees it can even boost morale by making them responsible for tracking things like their attendance. The companies making money know this and are taking action.

5. Talk about your business- Companies making money consist of people who talk about their business. You may not want to talk about your business at the dinner table, but when you meet new people you should always talk about your business. They may have a need for your product or services, you wouldn't know that if you didn't talk about your business.

These are just a few things that companies making money do. There are many things you can do to keep your company going even during the hardest times. Don't let your company sink, be determined and cut costs where you can. Your company will survive as long as you are dedicated to keeping your business doors open.

Michael Rasmussen's "Email Promos Exposed" Video Series: How to Write Killer Email Promos That Get Results!

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Michael Rasmussen's new video course "EmailPromos Exposed" promises to solve that problemfor you by walking you through the actual processof creating killer email promos step-by-step.
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The first thing I noticed when I opened up thefirst video was the stunning production quality.He used Camtasia Studio for the production, whichis now the industry standard for creatinghigh-quality screen capture video products. Theaudio is near studio quality, and the graphicsare very professional. These videos were made bysomeone who KNOWS what he's doing. Well done!
I also liked how Michael divided the videos up bysection, and then again by sub-section. Forexample, one video is all about the subject line,and then there are different parts of that videothat each cover a certain area of crafting akiller subject line.
Now let's move onto...
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Here's a brief summary of each video. Obviouslyit's impossible to list every single thing here,but I want you to get a feel for what each onecovered, and how well it covered it.
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VIDEO 1 - INTRODUCTION
This video served as an introduction to the wholecourse. You get to see a picture of Michael inhis every day life, and he establishes hiscredibility right up front by talking about someof his massive successes online. He even providesproof of credibility by displaying two checks inthe amount of $50,000 and $25,000 which provethat, when it comes to the subject of makingmoney with email promos, he knows his stuff.
This is a good lesson for anyone to get. Wheneveryou're teaching people how to do something, it'sgood to establish your credibility up front, sothat there's no doubt about whether or not you'requalified to talk about the subject. Most productdevelopers either skip or minimize this step.
VIDEO 2 - BEFORE YOU WRITE THE PROMO
This video talks about some things that no othermarketer has bothered to mention. You'll learnthings like:
* The mindset you need in order to write a killerpromo
* The different tools you need before you getstarted
* How to keep your emails laser-focused
* How to create an outline that practicallywrites the email for you.
This was a fantastic video, and did a good job ofkicking things off.
VIDEO 3 - THE SUBJECT LINE
I liked this video, because it talked about oneof MY biggest weaknesses when it comes to writingemail promos... the subject line. The subjectline is a confusing topic, because nobody's 100%sure what the best tactics are.
Michael breaks it down, and reveals:
* The biggest secret for writing a subject linethat makes people insanely curious.
* Techniques for personalizing the subject line.
* Mistakes to avoid when using personalization.
I was surprised to find that I was making some ofthe mistakes that Michael mentioned in thisvideo, but now I know better.

VIDEO 4 - THE OPENING
This is where a lot of people slack off whenwriting their emails. Michael talks about howimportant it is to create an opening that isconversational, and then reveals techniques andexamples on how to do that.
He also reveals:
* How to get people to keep reading your emailonce they've opened it.
* How to make your opening interesting.
* Mistakes to avoid when creating your first fewparagraphs.
VIDEO 5 - THE BODY COPY
This is one of the "meatiest" portions of thecourse, because it reveals techniques that arenot widely discussed on the forums, blogs, and inmost eBooks. He talks about the importance ofkeeping your body copy tight and relevant, andthen reveals how you can do that. You'll alsolearn:
* How to write powerful bullets that make peoplecurious and want to find out more.
* Simple formatting tricks for making your bodycopy easy to read.
* The secret of "bucket brigade copy" and how touse it in your email promos to force people tokeep reading.
VIDEO 6 - THE CALL TO ACTION
This is where a lot of people wimp out in theiremail promos. They start out strong, but when itcomes time to ask the reader to click the linkand take action, they don't know what to say.Michael talks about some of his favoritetechniques for making that happen, and alsoreveals:
* The "magic question" to ask yourself that willmake your close much more powerful.
* The secret of the "unanswered question" and whyhandling this is a surefire way to get people toact right away.
* The structure of a powerful close.
* Mistakes people make when creating their close.
VIDEO 7 - CREATING AN EFFECTIVE P.S.
Some people say that the P.S. is one of the mostimportant parts of the email, because it is oftenthe one thing that gets people to click the linkat the end. In this video, Michael talks about:
* Why you should including a P.S. at the end ofyour email.
* The 4 different kinds of P.S.'s you can use(this section was a real eye-opener for me).
VIDEO 8 - COMMON MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE
I loved this video, because it showed me somemistakes that I was making that I wasn't evenaware of. Unless you're a seasoned pro, you'reprobably guilty of some of the things thatMichael talks about in this video as well, andthat's why it's so valuable. I've shaved yearsoff my learning curve, because now I can avoidsome of the costly mistakes that I was bound tomake in the learning process.
VIDEO 9 - HOW TO CREATE FOLLOW-UP EMAIL PROMOTIONS
This video alone is going to make me a lot ofmoney. Why? Because I used to only send out oneemail promo for each affiliate promotion I wasdoing. Michael showed me in this video howimportant it is to send a follow-up promotion,and he showed me exactly how to do it. He coveredthings like:
* The psychology of follow-up email promo's.
* The 2 main types of follow-up promos that makethe most money.
* How to overcome readers' objections in yourfollow up emails.
* The 2 most common mistakes people make whenwriting follow-ups and how to avoid them.
VIDEO 10 - HOW TO WRITE BACK END EMAIL PROMOTIONS
Every marketing guru out there says that the REALmoney is on the back end. I'd have to agree withthem, but the problem is... most people have noidea how to set up a back end system that makesmoney. This video will teach you how to set up anautomated back end that's loaded with killerpromos that make you lots of cash on autopilot.He reveals things like:
* The big difference between regular and back endemail promos.
* How to prepare a back end promotion sequence.
* Common mistakes people make when creating backend email promos.
VIDEO 11 - CREATING AFFILIATE EMAIL PROMOTIONS
This could be the most important video of theentire package for a lot of people, because mostpeople email their list to promote other people'sproducts as an affiliate. Let's face it, if youonly have 3 products, can you really afford toonly email your list 3 times a year? They'll getbored hearing about the same old products overand over again. This video sheds some light onhow to create killer affiliate promos. Michaelreveals things like:
* The two main types of affiliate promos.
* What makes affiliate promos different thanregular promos (and why ignoring this huge secretcould cost you big money).
* Michael's favorite tactics for creatingaffiliate promos that no one else is doing.
* 3 different ways to add scarcity to youraffiliate promos (this is the most importantsection of the video, so make sure you watch itover and over again).
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As you can see, Email Promos Exposed really packsa lot of punch! Most of the courses out thereoffer only watered down, weak content. Not thisone! These videos are going on my "A-list" for along time.
I've already watched them twice, and plan onreviewing them every couple months to make surethat I have the principals, techniques andtactics burned into my mind.
If email marketing is an important part of yourbusiness (and in my opinion, it's the mostimportant part of ANY online business), then youowe it to yourself to check out Michael'sexciting new videos, Email Promos Exposed.
Here's the URL where you can get instant free accessto the videos right now.
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Sincerely,Tracy

What's the deal with Downline Secrets 2?

If you haven't heard yet... James Grandstaff has released "Part 2" of his "Downline Secrets."
Before I get to my review, I thought I shouldplay a little catch-up in case you have noclue as to what Downline Secrets "Part 1" isabout.
Basically with Downline Secrets part 1 youget free access to a recorded call between Mike Filsaime and James Grandstaff. Mike asks James questions about the success he had using InstantBuzz.com (a free advertising resource) to grow his downline.
You get access to the MP3 and PDF transcriptof the call (which is nice because I don'talways like to sit in front of my PC to reador listen to content.)
During the call James reveals how he usedhis free Instant Buzz traffic along with his (now proven) 3 step strategy to explode his downline into the thousands on complete autopilot.
The cool part is he did it while maintaining his full time job as a PC support technician in Michigan.
And from there you have the opportunity to buy the same software that James developed to grow his downline and use it to grow your downline in any program you happen to be involved in.
So all-in-all DownlineSecrets.com is a greatsite and offers a lot of great info for freeon how to build your downline using the web.
What makes Downline Secrets "Part 2" so muchbetter is that it takes over where Downline Secrets 1 left off.
What I mean is this...
With Downline Secrets 1 you were left to figure out all the technical stuff in order to duplicate James' results for your MLM business. The software and detailed videosare fantastic but you still have to come upwith the web copy, the hosting, the HTMLpage design and so on... The yucky stuff.
Let's just say his target market is muchsmaller because if you don't have the muchneeded technical skills or the money to hirethose with the skills, you are pretty muchout of luck and can't fully benefit from the entire system he is teaching.
This time around you get access to a callbetween James Grandstaff and Chris Zavadowskiwho is also very successful in the MLM scene.He grills James for over an hour and getsall the must know secrets out of him.
The system James is offering this time isover the top! He covers all the technicalstuff for us this time and everything iscompletely set-up. All the technical issueshave been removed. This is great becausemore people can now truly benefit from histeachings and proven system.
Now, I want to let you in on something...
Once you register for the call below you will see an offer for James' Elite upgrademembership. All I can say is ==> TAKE IT!
It's only $47 bucks and for what you getit's simply mind blowing!
In a nut shell... he's offering you aprofessional designed lead capture pagethat gives away a customized version ofhis new manuscript called 'How to Get RichBuilding a LAZY Downline!'
This PDF is first customized with youraffiliate links to several "generic" MLMtraining resources. As you give this thingaway you will earn commissions from thoseyou refer who upgrade in any of the programs.
And since they're all MLM related, theconversion rates should be extremely high!
All you do is simply advertise the leadcapture page via the special link you getand James' software sends an email to yourprospects (with a link to your customized PDF)
Everything is on auto-pilot!
Oh, and don't worry, the traffic aspect is even handled for you. Be sure to check outthe bonus that's included :-)
See, I told you this thing was awesome.
As you can see, I'm totally excited aboutthis because it's refreshing to see a greatproduct come along that is truly capable ofchanging the lives of others.
So yes, Downline Secrets 2 gets my highestrecommendation!
Sign up below and buy everything ;)
Here's the link:http://www.downlinesecrets2.com/?r=25205
Take care of your business and yourself :-)
Sincerely,Tracy

A Look At What Caused Skype To Shut Down

A Look At What Caused Skype To Shut Down
Skype is one of the most popular communication programs used by people on the Internet. People with Skype accounts can call one another and talk with each other verbally with computer microphones. Phone calls from standard landlines can even be received and handled through a Skype account. Rates for calls through Skype are cheaper than that of standard calls and calls between Skype users are free, and this makes Skype especially popular. However, on August 16 and 17 in 2007 there was a time in which Skype shut down because of a crash in the system. Here is a look at what caused Skype to shut down.
One of the factors that caused Skype to shut down was that there was a security update that took place on the Microsoft Windows operating system. Microsoft Windows users will receive routine security updates from time to time. These updates are all used with the intention of helping to protect the user’s computer from the newest hazards that are online.
One of the requirements that are needed for a security update on the Windows operating system is that the computer will have to be restarted so that the new updates will be installed and able to function. According to reports from Skype, there was a high amount of traffic and it seemed that everyone was rebooting their computers at the same time and then trying to get onto the Skype program. This plays a very important factor into learning about what caused Skype to shut down.
Another issue that caused Skype to shut down was from an error in the software code in the Skype program. This error prompted Skype to shut down in the event that excessive activity takes place. It is not clear as to how the error came about, but after this was found, work began to close the error so that a shut down like this would not take place again.
The Skype Company described the error that caused Skype to shut down as a “deficiency in an algorithm within Skype networking software.” The algorithm was described as an interaction that helps to connect the Skype network with the client that the individual Skype user has to connect. This was considered to be the first time in which this took place within the system. Some have argued that the company was not prepared to take care of this particular type of error.
Many other factors evolve around what caused Skype to shut down. One of the biggest problems is that more people are using Skype more so than in recent years. This has prompted more people to use up the bandwidth that Skype has available. It is in theory that because of the incredible demand for services from Skype that the system may have shut down as a result.
How popular has Skype become recently? In the early part of 2006, there were a little less than a hundred million Skype accounts throughout the world. As of July 2007, there are a little over 220 million users throughout the world. With an average of nine million individual users on at once at any time of the day around the world, the bandwidth amount and activity that can take place with all of the Skype accounts can cause the Skype program to be over taxed.
That is a general look into what caused Skype to shut down. While the original problem has been fixed and Skype is now available for all people to use again, the Skype Company will be looking to take care of the problem so that this will not happen again. However, with the continuously growing popularity of Skype and the increased activity that is used in Skype, there is always the chance that something new may happen, unless Skype can upgrade their system to handle so much traffic.

A Look At What Caused Skype To Shut Down

A Look At What Caused Skype To Shut Down
Skype is one of the most popular communication programs used by people on the Internet. People with Skype accounts can call one another and talk with each other verbally with computer microphones. Phone calls from standard landlines can even be received and handled through a Skype account. Rates for calls through Skype are cheaper than that of standard calls and calls between Skype users are free, and this makes Skype especially popular. However, on August 16 and 17 in 2007 there was a time in which Skype shut down because of a crash in the system. Here is a look at what caused Skype to shut down.
One of the factors that caused Skype to shut down was that there was a security update that took place on the Microsoft Windows operating system. Microsoft Windows users will receive routine security updates from time to time. These updates are all used with the intention of helping to protect the user’s computer from the newest hazards that are online.
One of the requirements that are needed for a security update on the Windows operating system is that the computer will have to be restarted so that the new updates will be installed and able to function. According to reports from Skype, there was a high amount of traffic and it seemed that everyone was rebooting their computers at the same time and then trying to get onto the Skype program. This plays a very important factor into learning about what caused Skype to shut down.
Another issue that caused Skype to shut down was from an error in the software code in the Skype program. This error prompted Skype to shut down in the event that excessive activity takes place. It is not clear as to how the error came about, but after this was found, work began to close the error so that a shut down like this would not take place again.
The Skype Company described the error that caused Skype to shut down as a “deficiency in an algorithm within Skype networking software.” The algorithm was described as an interaction that helps to connect the Skype network with the client that the individual Skype user has to connect. This was considered to be the first time in which this took place within the system. Some have argued that the company was not prepared to take care of this particular type of error.
Many other factors evolve around what caused Skype to shut down. One of the biggest problems is that more people are using Skype more so than in recent years. This has prompted more people to use up the bandwidth that Skype has available. It is in theory that because of the incredible demand for services from Skype that the system may have shut down as a result.
How popular has Skype become recently? In the early part of 2006, there were a little less than a hundred million Skype accounts throughout the world. As of July 2007, there are a little over 220 million users throughout the world. With an average of nine million individual users on at once at any time of the day around the world, the bandwidth amount and activity that can take place with all of the Skype accounts can cause the Skype program to be over taxed.
That is a general look into what caused Skype to shut down. While the original problem has been fixed and Skype is now available for all people to use again, the Skype Company will be looking to take care of the problem so that this will not happen again. However, with the continuously growing popularity of Skype and the increased activity that is used in Skype, there is always the chance that something new may happen, unless Skype can upgrade their system to handle so much traffic.

Money from home how not to get scammed again!

Money from home how not to get scammed again!
When you are online and you expose yourself to the world at large you are always opening yourself up to getting scammed. Hopefully you haven’t given away too much personal information; if you have been scammed before though there are steps you can take so that even though you are trying to make money from home, you won’t get scammed again. It’s a tough act to follow; to judge who is just curious and interested and who is trying to scam you out of your money, your time, and your identity. However if you follow a few steps you can make sure that the money you are making from home does not come at the expense of your having to be scammed again.
Working at home is many people’s dream and if you are able to make money from home, you have probably felt the rub of somebody’s trying to do you wrong in one way or another. Hopefully you have protected yourself in as good a manner as possible; while precautions won’t always protect you 100%, there are things you can do to minimize your exposure online and prevent yourself from being scammed again.
One of the biggest mistakes many people make is giving out too much personal information to the wrong people. This is where getting scammed begins and ends for nearly anyone who has been scammed before; it’s your personal information so protect it well lest you get scammed again. Whether this personal information be your bank account number, social security number, driver’s license number, or other identifying characteristics like your birth date or your mother’s maiden name, when you give this stuff to the wrong persons, you are bound to get scammed. Perhaps one good way to avoid this is ask before you speak or write down this information; why does this person need this information? If you can’t see a reason that the person you’re giving the information to would need this information, then ask! The least that could happen is that they tell you! If you’re speaking with someone it can be tough so if you are still unsure ask to see their company’s protocol in writing. It may slow things down a little bit, but the benefit of not having your identity stole and not having yourself be scammed is voluminous by comparison.
When you have a home business, this is the way that you make money at home. Just because this is your “job” does not mean that you should take it any less seriously. By that rationale, your whole frame of mind should always be questioning the things that you’re doing so that you don’t get scammed now or ever again. While it may get a little exhausting to be in such a defensive stance all the time at your home and it may not come naturally, if you remember that you are in a business setting, that you are trying to protect your own identity, and that you may have been scammed before it, adopting this persona will help you from ever getting scammed again.

Money from home how not to get scammed again!

Money from home how not to get scammed again!
When you are online and you expose yourself to the world at large you are always opening yourself up to getting scammed. Hopefully you haven’t given away too much personal information; if you have been scammed before though there are steps you can take so that even though you are trying to make money from home, you won’t get scammed again. It’s a tough act to follow; to judge who is just curious and interested and who is trying to scam you out of your money, your time, and your identity. However if you follow a few steps you can make sure that the money you are making from home does not come at the expense of your having to be scammed again.
Working at home is many people’s dream and if you are able to make money from home, you have probably felt the rub of somebody’s trying to do you wrong in one way or another. Hopefully you have protected yourself in as good a manner as possible; while precautions won’t always protect you 100%, there are things you can do to minimize your exposure online and prevent yourself from being scammed again.
One of the biggest mistakes many people make is giving out too much personal information to the wrong people. This is where getting scammed begins and ends for nearly anyone who has been scammed before; it’s your personal information so protect it well lest you get scammed again. Whether this personal information be your bank account number, social security number, driver’s license number, or other identifying characteristics like your birth date or your mother’s maiden name, when you give this stuff to the wrong persons, you are bound to get scammed. Perhaps one good way to avoid this is ask before you speak or write down this information; why does this person need this information? If you can’t see a reason that the person you’re giving the information to would need this information, then ask! The least that could happen is that they tell you! If you’re speaking with someone it can be tough so if you are still unsure ask to see their company’s protocol in writing. It may slow things down a little bit, but the benefit of not having your identity stole and not having yourself be scammed is voluminous by comparison.
When you have a home business, this is the way that you make money at home. Just because this is your “job” does not mean that you should take it any less seriously. By that rationale, your whole frame of mind should always be questioning the things that you’re doing so that you don’t get scammed now or ever again. While it may get a little exhausting to be in such a defensive stance all the time at your home and it may not come naturally, if you remember that you are in a business setting, that you are trying to protect your own identity, and that you may have been scammed before it, adopting this persona will help you from ever getting scammed again.

Easy Money Making Ideas For The Retired

Gone are the days when you can retire and live off your life savings. Retirement savings is just not enough for many people especially if they were one of the unfortunate ones that were caught in some of the investment scandals of the 90?s. Many retired people are finding they have to supplement their retirement savings with a part time job. Many are finding there are some easy money making ideas for the retired. Especially since a retired person has a lot more freedom to spend their time finding the perfect idea that will fit their skills and needs.

A retired person usually will have years of experience in a certain field. Some easy money making ideas would be for that retired person to use the skills they gained over their professional career and transition that into a consulting job. Many companies are in need of people with the knowledge and experience that many retired people posses. They would like to gain their knowledge and experience to train new inexperienced staff. It is a great loss to a company when a senior ranking employee leaves for retirement. By providing some consulting, a retired person can offer their expertise and still enjoy the comforts of retirement.

Many retired people find ideas on the Internet. There are literally millions of online ventures waiting for someone with some experience, expertise and time to invest in. The key is to not fall into any scams. Some retired people find they can turn a hobby into some very easy money making ideas. They can refine and market their hobby into a business very easily while still enjoying the work. They can start their own website and market their hobby online and at various craft fairs. This allows them to stay active and meet others who are interested in the same hobbies they are.

Retirement does not mean you have to stop working all together. For many retired people, some easy money making ideas come from still being able to work at their current job but at a different capacity. Many companies are offering alternative hours and telecommuting opportunities that allow a person to become semi-retired but still enjoy the benefits of a regular paying job. For many, this becomes a nice way to transition into full retirement when the time comes as opposed to just stopping suddenly at a certain age. They feel they are still able to contribute while still enjoying the benefits of retirement.

Make money online without risking your bankbook

Make money online without risking your bankbook
It's said that you rarely get a second chance to make a first impression. The statement is as true today as it was when it was first said. Your initial impact on business contacts online will leave a lasting impression, so make your initial impact magnificent.
Before you open your mouth, the person standing before you will quickly review your appearance and demeanor, and make an instantaneous value judgment based on what he or she sees. You may be exceptionally competent, capable, intelligent, educated and efficient, but if you don't look like a professional, your credibility will suffer.
When meeting a client for the first time, look as professional as possible. Basic squeaky-clean guidelines are a given, of course – face, hair, hands, nails, clothes and shoes. Leave the sweats and shorts at home. It isn't necessary to dress as though you are attending an afternoon tea, but do dress for success. If you look professional and behave in a professional manner, you will generally be treated as a professional.
Plan ahead. Well before a scheduled meeting, prepare and organize all appropriate materials in a neat packet or in several packets if you are scheduled for several interviews. The interviewer will be impressed with your organization and you won't be embarrassed by last minute fumbling or missing information.
Be prepared for interviews. Have your resume up-to-date and readily available, as well as personal references attesting to your competence and skills. Some data entry professionals also provide a ready-to-sign contract, which demonstrates professional forethought and commitment.
Be ready to provide specific facts about your service to clients who ask for information regarding schedules, turnaround time, and availability to clients who request this information. Give forethought to guarantees of service and confidentiality. Review your deadline procedures and backup systems for personal emergencies.
Be prepared to answer questions about your office and its location, type of equipment you use, your proposed method of operation, line counts, margin widths, type styles, quality assurance, and other facets of medical transcription. When speaking, be as concise as possible, clearly explaining your service and how it will benefit the client. Point out areas of flexibility and offer to tailor your service whenever possible to meet the client's needs.
If the interview goes well and you negotiate a contract, state your terms succinctly and logically at the outset. Carefully explain your fees, billing dates, payment schedules, and other important business factors to avoid confusion later.
In an interview, do not answer statements. If a prospective client states that using an outside service is expensive, don't try to convince her otherwise. Smile pleasantly and allow her to express her opinion.
Do not criticize or belittle your competitors. If a prospect baits you by praising your competitor, do not respond with a laundry list of your competitor's flaws or snidely point out that if the competitor was actually so fantastic, the interviewer would already be using that service. Instead, respond favorably and leave a good impression.

Ten Fun Ways of Making Money

In today's poor economy, everyone is feeling the pinch on their wallet. But before you get that second job, try one of these ten fun ways of making money! This list might not be comprehensive, but should provide you with a few ideas to get your creative and entrepreneurial juices flowing.

First, try having a yard sale. This opportunity to make some quick cash carries wit it the added benefit of organizing your house. Yard sales are excellent opportunities to get rid of old items you no longer use and to turn those items into quick cash. TVs, fitness equipment, and home décor items are big draws for yard sales.

Second, everyone has heard those commercials for used gold buyers. Try gathering your old jewelry and taking inventory of what you wear and what you might discard. Be sure to research the company you utilize to buy your gold to ensure you get proper and timely payment.

Third, collect aluminum cans. If you are a pop drinker, this activity might require less work than you think. Additionally, this way of making money benefit6s the environment through recycling and less land fill waste.

Fourth, sell those collectibles currently collecting dust on your bookshelves on an auction site! A little research on an auction site might provide clues to the worth of your items.

Fifth, become a makeup artist and salesperson. If you enjoy talking to people and throwing small parties, this might be an excellent and one of the most fun ways of making money.

Sixth, adult networking sites or telephone centers can provide an entertaining and lucrative way to bring in extra cash. Dating sites and escort sites provide legitimate opportunities to meet new people and make money in the process.

Seventh, evaluate your bills and find those services that would provide you with a finder's or referral fee. These incentives can really add up if you have friends who would be willing to switch to your cable or cellular provider. Often, these rewards go unclaimed, so be aware of the hidden ways you could make money from your current services.

Eighth, consider flipping houses. If you have a lot of extra money and some free time, this activity can quickly escalate from a hobby to a full career. Many people fully support themselves with this activity.

Ninth, plasma donation centers offer a unique way to make some quick cash while providing an invaluable service to individuals who might be in a critical health emergencies. Plasma donation centers will pay you for donating plasma, the liquid part of your blood that cells are suspended in. This liquid is essential to many different kinds of patients in the hospital, but especially to burn victims.

And tenth, why not consider starting your own online home business? The first nine ways of making money would work, but an online home business offers a fun opportunity to make money that is secure, long lasting, and an exciting career.

Make Money Online by Harnessing Your Hobbies

Make Money Online by Harnessing Your Hobbies
Many people want to enjoy the opportunity to work at home, be it on a full time or part time basis. Working from home allows individuals the opportunity to make money in a comfortable and relaxed environment, working with a flexible schedule based upon their own preferences. Making money online is not difficult and many people can start to earn money at home quickly. Over time, such a venture can turn into a successful home business, earning individuals more than just supplemental income as a result of their efforts. Many home business opportunities start with, simply, a hobby. Individuals all around the world have different hobbies, but all can be utilized in order to help these people make money online. The trick is to look at your preferred hobby and to understand how it might be utilized in order to help you make money online.
Some people like to collect things. It could be any number of things. Baseball cards or other sport’s cards, comic books, movies, video cassettes, music discs, antiques, silverware, books and cars represent just a small fraction of the many items which are collected by people spanning all corners of the world. Collector’s items are always in demand among their particular social and occupational circles. Selling collector’s items online can be very profitable for the individuals who are willing to give them up. This is especially true if a person is able to offer potential buyers rare items that they have been looking for intently. Due to the scarcity of such rare items, there is a higher price tag capable of being attached to the items being sold. However, it is not just collector’s item which may be sold online by people striving to find a way to make their hobby profitable. For individuals who simply preferring flipping or selling items, any items can be sold online. There are a number of different formats in which items may be sold online. Not only are there online classified ads, there are also online auctions and personal websites which may allow individuals the opportunity to sell items to people located anywhere around the globe. This can be a great deal of fun and excitement for individual who enjoy selling items, goods and services.
Blogs also allow individuals the opportunity to turn their passion into a money making opportunity in an easy and convenient manner. All over the Internet, individuals are able to post and read blogs or online journals. This is a great way for knowledgeable individuals to offer their information to others. If a person enjoys bowling and they know tips on how to play, rules and other such areas of the sport, they could write a blog in order to pass their information on to others. Not only can personal sites ask for donations to help run the site – including paying the individuals who design and operate the site -, but it is also possible for individuals to place ads on their site related to the blogs. Every website visitor who clicks on the ads adds up – and the ad placement company pays the blogger or website owner in cooperation with the number of ads that were clicked upon. In keeping with the above example, ads may be related to bowling alleys, bowling bowls and other gear related to the sport of bowling.

Making Money with Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is one of the easiest passive ways for your home business website to make substantial income. This method of marketing was developed to drive traffic to one website through another, targeting specific types of potential customers that may be interested in the content of both sites.

When searching for the appropriate affiliate marketing program for your business, you may start by simply looking on the Internet for established programs. Many larger companies and websites have already developed affiliate programs from which you may benefit, and have a set pay scale for each site visitor that arrives at their site through yours.

These programs work like this: you sign up to be part of the established affiliate marketing program, and agree to post the affiliate website’s logo or banner ad on your site. When any visitor to your site clicks on these to visit the affiliate’s site, you are typically paid on a per-click or per sale basis.

Another option, especially if you cater to a niche market, is contacting companies and websites directly to try to establish a proprietary affiliate program. This key to this is positioning your website and visitors to become a positive investment to the possible affiliate.

If you have an established home business and website, you may be able to gather statistics regarding numbers of visitors and the typical customer profile. This information can be very influential when approaching another company about an affiliate marketing program or partnership between the two of you.

This form of marketing is also beneficial for your website. Consider establishing your own affiliate marketing program in order to advertise your home business and drive traffic to your site for very little cost. Even those who do not click through to your site will still become familiar with your business name using these affiliate programs.

When starting a new home business or website, it’s very important to establish low-cost marketing programs in order to increase traffic and profits. Affiliate marketing is perhaps one of the best ways to accomplish this task, and can also be beneficial to other related websites on the Internet.

Another possibility is establishing an equal, non-paying relationship with a related website. By exchanging an agreement to post banner or other ads for visitors to click through to the other website, this is a great way for new home business owners to combine marketing efforts and double potential customers immediately.

Work at Home and Go Green?

Nowadays there is so much talk about going green and doing what is best for the environment. Many people are looking into working from home as a way to help achieve this goal. Many companies are thinking that if they reduce employee travel by having them work from home this will conserve energy. Companies that are using this type of forward thinking are really the ones that are leading the way. Going virtual saves the environment in so many ways, but the biggest way that comes to mind is the savings that there is on travel and gas.

Of course if you work for a company that wouldn't think of going virtual then you don't have to fret. If you are really serious about trying working at home, whether it be for the green reasons of the environment or for the green of money, you can try to find a company on the net that will work you. It is getting easier and easier to find work from home. However, many people will try and see if their existing company will go that route before making a total jump of ship. Explaining to your company all of the savings that they could be getting by letting employees work at home might be a good way to entice them into it. There are still some companies that might not even have considered utilizing telecommuters yet. Putting together a solid proposal on all the pros and cons just might sell them.

If you try that route and get nowhere then you might want to start looking on your own for a wah job. Possibly, you wouldn't want to just give notice at your old job until you have secured at least a part time position on line. That really depends on the individual and their money situation and how fed up they are with things in their working life. The good news is that there are plenty of work at home opportunities incorporating every skill set out there. So with enough perseverance and time anyone should be able to find a work from home job.

For the truly ambitions and motivated there is always the concept of starting your own business. Now this is much more work because you are the one that determines your own salary. You are the owner and have all of the costs and responsibility, it is totally different from working for a company where you collect a paycheck at the end of the week or the end of the month. Again, this would have to be something that would be taken into serious consideration and planning. Most people wouldn't just jump into this option anyway, they would have already had an inkling that they wanted to start a business. While starting a business on the Internet might be easier and have less start up costs than and outside the home business, it is still a business. It is going to take a lot of hard work and determination to be successful.

Whichever way you go, work at home job or work at home business, the good part is that you can know you are helping to reduce your environmental footprint. Even if it's only a little here and there anything that anyone does to try and help the earth and stop pollution is a help. Therefore, if by working at home you even save 5 gallons of oil or gas a week that is a help. Consider how that number would really effect the earth if you could multiply it exponentially by more and more home workers

Ideas for Making Money

Many working professionals have difficulty finding a better way to make the income they want or deserve because of the corporate structure they work in. There are several growing industries that are helping people earn money part-time or full-time. You could be one of these prosperous individuals if you decide to pursue some of the business ideas being offered.

A common theme in making money these days is finding a position where you can work from home. Not only are you able to work with maximum efficiency from your home, dedicating as much or as little time as you would like to your work. The potential income you could make in a work-at-home position is typically determined from the amount of time you invest in your work. If you are employed as a data entry specialist, you can earn as much or as little as you desire by the amount of entries you process. Other freelance professionals or entrepreneurs have a great earning potential depending on the quality and demand of their services or products.

If you have a product or service to offer, you can make money by selling it or marketing it on the Internet. By creating your own website, you can give web visitors the chance to see what your business is about without having to be present. Deciding what type of product or service to offer is typically easier if you choose something that you are already familiar with. The stronger background you have in the industry you intend to serve, the quicker and easier it will be to get your home business up and running.

You can also make money by becoming an associate or affiliate with a currently existing business. Using reciprocal referral services or networking to gain a client base can help your business grow. This is a highly effective way to make money without a significant start up cost. Many companies offer referral services for similar businesses to keep industries like online services thriving. Getting involved in the right online companies can help you develop your business and make money.

No matter what you decide to do in order to make money, it is important to be aware of the risks. Eliminating the possibility of fraud or scams by seeking out legitimate businesses to work with will help you make money. Work hard to develop your business or complete your tasks and making money will be a easy process for you.

The Best Home Based Business For You

The World Wide Web is a veritable sea of home based business opportunities. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t open their email and see several advertisements for million dollar systems every day. How do you begin to sort the fact from the fiction, then? Using common sense, and asking yourself a few important questions, I think you can choose the best home based business for you.

The best home based business will be flexible. Working from home will entail a special set of challenges to pay attention to work even in the face of chores that glare at you. Many people use home based businesses to decrease their need for child care, so you may be trying to work and care for your children at the same time. For you, the best home based business will be a flexible one. You will need to be able to come and go as you please and still complete work in a timely manner to earn your income.

The best home based business will be consistent. Products that are too trendy or that do not have mass appeal might render inconsistent sales. While high sales are exciting, bottoming out after a period of high sales can reek havoc on your budget and motivation. As you determine the best home based business for you, look for a company or firm that provides a consistently important and relevant product. Products that last produce businesses that last.

Residual income is the best kind of income. The best home based business will create sources of residual income. This is money that makes itself. Residual income lines are transactions you make once that continues to bring in profit over time. An example would be copyrighting your writing and then earning income every time someone utilizes it. This kind of income requires little maintenance work.

Most importantly, the best home based business is one that interests you. If you don’t like to talk to people, marketing won’t be the best business for you. If you don’t like to write, you will likely not enjoy contract writing as an internet business. Think about your skills, hobbies, and favorite items and then build a business around that – not the other way around. Getting into a business and hoping you grow to like it will lead to an unsuccessful business because you will be less likely to make the sacrifices necessary for success. You see, there is not one single best home based business. The best home based business is the one that works for your life and brings you happiness.