Thursday, January 28, 2010
Is there money to be made online from home By : Ewon Whynes
How difficult is it to make money from home? Can I be a working mom or dad and make money online still? These areoften asked questions from many people. It is really not very complicated to make money at home. The steps you need to take are not that complicated. There are really just two things you need. The first one is a good website that will convert to sales, the other is to drive traffic to your website. Driving traffic is not very hard, once you know what you are doing. PPC,SEO, Article Marketing, Viral Marketing and many more concepts. If you don’t know what those are we will teach you all the above. There are so many different ways that you can drive traffic to a website, and they can all work. You can pick a couple of methods and get really good at them and then you’ll be driving regular traffic to your website. It just takes time and practice to get good at it. Once you know what you’re doing, you’ll be on your way! There are lots of different forms of Internet advertising that will help you make money at home. Some are more difficult than others. The best thing is to start with the more simple things, article writing, press releases, ezine ads, classified ads, and blogs. These are free or very inexpensive. As you become more knowledgeable in these and start bringing in some income, you can invest this income into your business and move up to morecomplex techniques such as ad words, video marketing, and banner ads and PPC. There is a lot of training online for many types of Internet marketers. This training will help you learn how to stay at home and make money online. It will help you get started with your make money at home plan. If you want to get the real, in-depth training that I would suggest, you really need to have a mentor, someone who will help you through the whole process, tell you what websites to trust and which ones to avoid. There are many companies out there who feed on new Internet marketers. They promise you the moon, but in the end, just end up taking your money. So you need to be careful if you have limited resources. The easiest way is to join a business opportunity program that has things all set up and ready to go for you. The one I like has all the backup and support anyone could need or want. They have everything set up for you so if you are a novice, you can get things going quickly. There are training modules online that you can access anytime on any subject you may need. This includes detailed instructions on setting up your website (it is easy with their templates), getting a domain, and they host your domain so you don’t need to worry about that. They have auto-responders all set up and ready to go for you. They have a merchant account ready for you. They have tons of information on Internet marketing. They have online support that answers all your questions. If you are new to Internet marketing, I strongly suggest that you find a program such as this one to help you get started. Once you have been doing it for a while and understand the ins and outs of Internet marketing, feel free to branch out and start marketing your own products if you so desire. You can even have multiple businesses and multiple streams of income! If you want to stay at home and make money online I suggest you take a look at the program I am writing about. If you want more information on the program that I mentioned with all the training and help you will need, check out my website.
Online Cash Advance Lenders - How to Quickly Find Legitimate Cash Advance Lenders Online
The cash advance lenders are available on the internet in a large number to help you out when you need quick money. The online lenders need you to fill a form for their service. First, they will provide quotes. Just filling out one form can provide you with many quotes. Now you have to choose the best quote.
The cash must be within $1500 and the short term loan will hand the cash over to you as soon as possible. The cash advance lenders are there at your service with the money but you have to choose the legitimate online lender. The terms and conditions are very critical. Keep this in your mind that the companies have been restricted to maximum 36% of interest. Therefore, any of the cash advance lenders ask for more than that, is a hoax for sure. The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is warning people to avoid these frauds.
Your payday will be the payback date. Therefore the parameter to choose the quote will be the interest rates. The lenders will now compete with each other to strike the deal with you. However, you should not have the deal with a company as soon as it presents the best quote. The lender should be a legitimate one. Search the background of the company as well. The company must have a long time experience in this field. The customer base must be highly satisfied with the service. There are some cases in record where the consumers are really annoyed. The online lender is renewing the loan every month without the consent of the consumer.
At your relief it could be stated either that there are many consumers who have taken the short term loan and have got the relief as well. The service has been loyal with the person. The company does not need a lot of information as the salary and all. You just have to be a citizen more than 18 years and should have a checking account in any of the banks. The online lender will consider these points and will hand over the money within 24 hours or so.
If you need fast cash then an online payday loan can be the most convenient way to get money quick. Instead of going directly to a particular lender it would wise to get multiple quotes. There are websites which allow you to get multiple quotes from several lenders. These sites make the lenders compete for your loan and then you can choose the lender who offered the best deal.
The cash must be within $1500 and the short term loan will hand the cash over to you as soon as possible. The cash advance lenders are there at your service with the money but you have to choose the legitimate online lender. The terms and conditions are very critical. Keep this in your mind that the companies have been restricted to maximum 36% of interest. Therefore, any of the cash advance lenders ask for more than that, is a hoax for sure. The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is warning people to avoid these frauds.
Your payday will be the payback date. Therefore the parameter to choose the quote will be the interest rates. The lenders will now compete with each other to strike the deal with you. However, you should not have the deal with a company as soon as it presents the best quote. The lender should be a legitimate one. Search the background of the company as well. The company must have a long time experience in this field. The customer base must be highly satisfied with the service. There are some cases in record where the consumers are really annoyed. The online lender is renewing the loan every month without the consent of the consumer.
At your relief it could be stated either that there are many consumers who have taken the short term loan and have got the relief as well. The service has been loyal with the person. The company does not need a lot of information as the salary and all. You just have to be a citizen more than 18 years and should have a checking account in any of the banks. The online lender will consider these points and will hand over the money within 24 hours or so.
If you need fast cash then an online payday loan can be the most convenient way to get money quick. Instead of going directly to a particular lender it would wise to get multiple quotes. There are websites which allow you to get multiple quotes from several lenders. These sites make the lenders compete for your loan and then you can choose the lender who offered the best deal.
How To Start an Online Weight Loss Business in Your Home Office Plus 3 Key Strategies by Lana Dee Leslie
You have made the decision to transition from your offline, traditional weight loss business to having an online presence to generate even more prospects. Good for you! Whether you are just starting out in the weight loss or health business, these tips will be applicable to everyone.
First look at how you are doing things to get new prospects. If you are driven and really intend to be successful, you will be talking to virtually everyone you come into contact with. This can be effective if done the correct way, especially one on one in an offline environment.
Making contact with prospects over the internet is trickier, but the point is that they will all be cold leads. They don’t know anything about you.
Instead of taking the direct approach or the fast track with announcing the incredible benefits of your product and business opportunity, you must step back and develop relationships first. You must "pre-sell" your prospects. Warm them up before you shift into the selling process. You must first establish rapport.
So in order for people to be at least somewhat interested in your business and how it can benefit them, you must market yourself as someone with value. In other words, you have something that they don’t have and that they want or need. Perhaps you market yourself as an expert in weight loss, fitness or nutrition.
Your prospects will be more apt to listen to your message if it is product focused rather than the concept of a home business. Start them off buying into the product and then a cerrtain percentage of those people will go on to seeing the business opportunity and the benefits they can reap by setting up their own home based weight loss business.
If you are perceived as knowledgeable in weight loss, nutrition or are in a particular field of interest to them or have a perceived aura of success and achievement, they will naturally be attracted to your message. You also want to position yourself as someone, in their mind, they could follow as a leader, teaching them and coaching them towards their goals.
In order to do this, you must brand yourself across all online marketing strategies. But before you begin, prepare a strategy plan that has an underlying premise. Ask yourself, what is it that I possess that is unique in terms of knowledge and skills that I can highlight? What is my Unique Selling Proposition? Are you good with words or perhaps a former teacher?
What other transferable skills or knowledge base do you have that could be leveraged and marketed that is applicable or relevant to people looking for information about wieght loss, nuturition or fitness? How can you create that sense of value to people who don’t know you on the internet?
Once you formulate a strategy, deliver that in a unique manner through article writing, videos, social media connections, and on your blog.
Here are the top 3 strategies to get established online with your weight loss, nutrition or wellness business:
1) Set up a website
Whether you have a corporate replicated website or your own customized version, you must have a individualized website to which you can drive traffic. Not only is this absolutely necessary, it will brand you as an individual with whom people will want to work with or buy products.
2) Capture the leads
Once they land on your website, you must attempt to capture their name, email and possibly phone number. In order for them to be compelled to give you their contact information, you must have a website landing page that is enticing enough so that they submit the name to you for something in exchange. this can be anything of perceived value from an ebook, a free report or a series of videos.
3) Market the website
Just as you find creative ways to network in your local community, you must do the same online. There are many marketing strategies to drive traffic to your website including:
Content Marketing: articles on your website, blogs, article directories, create a blog, make videos and post on your website, blog and video sites such as Youtube, MetaCafe, etc.
Social Media. Facebook, Twitter, Forums, Groups, LinkedIn, etc. Try to find groups where those you are targeting hang out. If your target is people looking to lose weight, there are many forums about weight loss, nutrition, fitness, etc. Many poeple on these forums may also be intererested in developing an online home business because of their comfort level with using the internet. Join groups in weight loss and wellness categories.
Backlinks. Comment on other blogs, websites, forums, etc. and include a link back to your landing page. The more external links you have out on the web, the more opportunities people will find you site.
Paid Advertising. Pay Per Click (PPC) on Google and Yahoo, Ezine ads, and Solo Ads are a few examples. Solo Ads are done by email marketing whereby you advertise your site by leveraging someone else’s list that is sending out their mailings to the same target market you are trying to reach. However, be careful you are not directly competing with the list owner if they have a product that is in direct competition with yours.
Prospecting on the internet is like searching for gold. The goldminer goes where he thinks gold will be found. He digs in areas where gold has been found before.
Prospecting for leads on the internet is also like fishing. The fisherman goes to certain spots where he knows the kind of fish he wants hangs out. Once he finds that spot, he doesn't just cast his line, he puts out multiple hooks with different bait.
Trying various lures and bait will bring in enough leads and prospects to keep you so motivated that you will want to get as many hooks in the water as you can manage. That is why the market for a product in the weight loss business is so great. There are seemingly as many people who could use such products as there are fish in the ocean (well maybe, not that many!)
First look at how you are doing things to get new prospects. If you are driven and really intend to be successful, you will be talking to virtually everyone you come into contact with. This can be effective if done the correct way, especially one on one in an offline environment.
Making contact with prospects over the internet is trickier, but the point is that they will all be cold leads. They don’t know anything about you.
Instead of taking the direct approach or the fast track with announcing the incredible benefits of your product and business opportunity, you must step back and develop relationships first. You must "pre-sell" your prospects. Warm them up before you shift into the selling process. You must first establish rapport.
So in order for people to be at least somewhat interested in your business and how it can benefit them, you must market yourself as someone with value. In other words, you have something that they don’t have and that they want or need. Perhaps you market yourself as an expert in weight loss, fitness or nutrition.
Your prospects will be more apt to listen to your message if it is product focused rather than the concept of a home business. Start them off buying into the product and then a cerrtain percentage of those people will go on to seeing the business opportunity and the benefits they can reap by setting up their own home based weight loss business.
If you are perceived as knowledgeable in weight loss, nutrition or are in a particular field of interest to them or have a perceived aura of success and achievement, they will naturally be attracted to your message. You also want to position yourself as someone, in their mind, they could follow as a leader, teaching them and coaching them towards their goals.
In order to do this, you must brand yourself across all online marketing strategies. But before you begin, prepare a strategy plan that has an underlying premise. Ask yourself, what is it that I possess that is unique in terms of knowledge and skills that I can highlight? What is my Unique Selling Proposition? Are you good with words or perhaps a former teacher?
What other transferable skills or knowledge base do you have that could be leveraged and marketed that is applicable or relevant to people looking for information about wieght loss, nuturition or fitness? How can you create that sense of value to people who don’t know you on the internet?
Once you formulate a strategy, deliver that in a unique manner through article writing, videos, social media connections, and on your blog.
Here are the top 3 strategies to get established online with your weight loss, nutrition or wellness business:
1) Set up a website
Whether you have a corporate replicated website or your own customized version, you must have a individualized website to which you can drive traffic. Not only is this absolutely necessary, it will brand you as an individual with whom people will want to work with or buy products.
2) Capture the leads
Once they land on your website, you must attempt to capture their name, email and possibly phone number. In order for them to be compelled to give you their contact information, you must have a website landing page that is enticing enough so that they submit the name to you for something in exchange. this can be anything of perceived value from an ebook, a free report or a series of videos.
3) Market the website
Just as you find creative ways to network in your local community, you must do the same online. There are many marketing strategies to drive traffic to your website including:
Content Marketing: articles on your website, blogs, article directories, create a blog, make videos and post on your website, blog and video sites such as Youtube, MetaCafe, etc.
Social Media. Facebook, Twitter, Forums, Groups, LinkedIn, etc. Try to find groups where those you are targeting hang out. If your target is people looking to lose weight, there are many forums about weight loss, nutrition, fitness, etc. Many poeple on these forums may also be intererested in developing an online home business because of their comfort level with using the internet. Join groups in weight loss and wellness categories.
Backlinks. Comment on other blogs, websites, forums, etc. and include a link back to your landing page. The more external links you have out on the web, the more opportunities people will find you site.
Paid Advertising. Pay Per Click (PPC) on Google and Yahoo, Ezine ads, and Solo Ads are a few examples. Solo Ads are done by email marketing whereby you advertise your site by leveraging someone else’s list that is sending out their mailings to the same target market you are trying to reach. However, be careful you are not directly competing with the list owner if they have a product that is in direct competition with yours.
Prospecting on the internet is like searching for gold. The goldminer goes where he thinks gold will be found. He digs in areas where gold has been found before.
Prospecting for leads on the internet is also like fishing. The fisherman goes to certain spots where he knows the kind of fish he wants hangs out. Once he finds that spot, he doesn't just cast his line, he puts out multiple hooks with different bait.
Trying various lures and bait will bring in enough leads and prospects to keep you so motivated that you will want to get as many hooks in the water as you can manage. That is why the market for a product in the weight loss business is so great. There are seemingly as many people who could use such products as there are fish in the ocean (well maybe, not that many!)
Famous Online Keyword Searches by JESSICA THOMSON
Is it known to all that more than half of the existing population of the world now has access to the internet. Every day, millions of searches are conducted by people all across the globe. Do you know what these people are looking for? In this article, we have tried our level best to bring you information on the highly popular keywords made in use by individuals all across the world. Research has revealed that AOL is one of America's top most search engines. There are many people who prefer this search engine over Google. Latest statistics also reveal that few of the top searches held by AOL Hot Searches consist of You Tube, FaceBook, flowers, My Space, what does my name mean, Yahoo Mail, Dictionary.com, Craigslist, Hotmail.com and eBay. It is observed that social networking sites are the most favoured ones for searches at AOL. Celebrity News and Information News regarding celebrities is one of the most commonly searched items on the internet. A keyword phrase that is looked over the internet may, of course, change according to people's requirements. Other Topics Let's find out the most favoured searches on the internet nowadays. Movies Almost everyone adores going to a multiplex and loves watching movies. These days, there are increasing number of people who no longer prefer the traditional ways of booking movie tickets. The trend of booking tickets at the theatre is something which people don't like any more. Nowadays, people prefer booking their tickets online. It's extremely convenient and easy to do. The best possible ways to do this is by searching for movies and then check out the theatres available. Social Networking Sites Busy professionals and people residing far away from their families prefer social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to stay in touch with families and friends. Facebook is one of the most favoured searches conducted on Google today, and Twitter is one of the most-searched for, short message services online. E-commerce Sites It is observed that e-commerce sites such as eBay and Amazon are few of the most searched shop-sites all across the world today. They are famous with online shoppers. One can easily make use of these websites for buying & selling any type of item available online. Online Dictionary The recent data reveals that Dictionary.com is also among the most frequently visited website in this category. Websites such as Dictionary.com and freeonlinedictionary.com are few of the most famous English language authoritative sites that are accessible nowadays. Mail It is found out that Yahoo mail and Gmail (Google Mail) are famous and top the list of free email portals. Right after them is the very well used, Hotmail.com. News News holds a lot of importance in today's world and it is also one of the most searchable keywords. Online news is fast and no one can imagine its speed. When you can get news faster over the internet, then why should you wait to get back home to check the television? The keywords and related keywords that are mentioned above are completely universal. They usually do not get affected by changing trends.
Natural Link Building With Blog Commenting by Gen Wright
Do you know that you can achieve higher search rankings with blog commenting? Blog comments can be an effective link building method if you do it right.
Among all the link building methods, blog commenting is perhaps the most frowned upon. That is because this method has been blatantly abused by many so-called SEO experts. They use automated software to spam nonsensical comments on blogs.
Now the reason why blogs allow comments is to encourage healthy discussions. So comments should be intelligent and relevant to the blog post. Otherwise, it's considered spam. Using software to post to one thousand innocent blogs with the comments "nice post" is definitely not an acceptable practice. So what then, is an acceptable practice?
Blog commenting is acceptable when the comments are posted by human beings. If you are interested in the post, and genuinely have something to share, then it's okay to post some comments on the blog. In other words, you are indirectly adding value to the websites with your comments. That is acceptable practice. Once your comments are approved, your links will appear on the blog posts.
Many webmasters are insistent that the links have the "NoFollow" attribute assigned to them, so they are useless for SEO. Bear in mind that comments are not meant for SEO, advertising, and link building. They are meant for discussions. Due to the amount of spam on these blogs, search engines have no choice but to put in some kind of algorithm to help detect spammy links. But if you are commenting as a human writer, you have nothing to worry about. The search engines always reward content that are written by humans for other human readers. Here are 3 simple steps to get higher approval rates for your blog comments.
Step 1: Select only relevant blogs. Step 2: Post intelligent comments. Step 3: Write in a personal style.
Step 1: Select only relevant blogs.
Don't post to hundreds of blogs that are irrelevant to your own website. Select only relevant blogs. You can easily get a list of blog URLs from the search engines.
Step 2: Post intelligent comments.
Please do read the post content before writing any comments. Also, spend some time to see what others have written on the blog post. Whenever possible, try to join in the discussion. Don't post some kind of off-topic comment. That will just tick people off.
Step 3: Write in a personal style.
Many blogs are personal websites. So writing in a personal style would be ideal. Your goal here is to make new friends and if possible, build a relationship with the bloggers. On the Internet, you need partners to be successful. So write with the intention of building and growing relationships. You wouldn't spam a friend's blog would you?
When you follow the tips above, your links will grow naturally in the blogosphere. You will notice your rankings improving gradually in the search engines.
Among all the link building methods, blog commenting is perhaps the most frowned upon. That is because this method has been blatantly abused by many so-called SEO experts. They use automated software to spam nonsensical comments on blogs.
Now the reason why blogs allow comments is to encourage healthy discussions. So comments should be intelligent and relevant to the blog post. Otherwise, it's considered spam. Using software to post to one thousand innocent blogs with the comments "nice post" is definitely not an acceptable practice. So what then, is an acceptable practice?
Blog commenting is acceptable when the comments are posted by human beings. If you are interested in the post, and genuinely have something to share, then it's okay to post some comments on the blog. In other words, you are indirectly adding value to the websites with your comments. That is acceptable practice. Once your comments are approved, your links will appear on the blog posts.
Many webmasters are insistent that the links have the "NoFollow" attribute assigned to them, so they are useless for SEO. Bear in mind that comments are not meant for SEO, advertising, and link building. They are meant for discussions. Due to the amount of spam on these blogs, search engines have no choice but to put in some kind of algorithm to help detect spammy links. But if you are commenting as a human writer, you have nothing to worry about. The search engines always reward content that are written by humans for other human readers. Here are 3 simple steps to get higher approval rates for your blog comments.
Step 1: Select only relevant blogs. Step 2: Post intelligent comments. Step 3: Write in a personal style.
Step 1: Select only relevant blogs.
Don't post to hundreds of blogs that are irrelevant to your own website. Select only relevant blogs. You can easily get a list of blog URLs from the search engines.
Step 2: Post intelligent comments.
Please do read the post content before writing any comments. Also, spend some time to see what others have written on the blog post. Whenever possible, try to join in the discussion. Don't post some kind of off-topic comment. That will just tick people off.
Step 3: Write in a personal style.
Many blogs are personal websites. So writing in a personal style would be ideal. Your goal here is to make new friends and if possible, build a relationship with the bloggers. On the Internet, you need partners to be successful. So write with the intention of building and growing relationships. You wouldn't spam a friend's blog would you?
When you follow the tips above, your links will grow naturally in the blogosphere. You will notice your rankings improving gradually in the search engines.
Earn Extra Income With These Business Ideas and Improve Your Lifestyle
It is unfortunate but true that most people who are in employment and earning a regular income are dissatisfied with their income. A vast majority of them are in the look out for various opportunities to earn extra income so that they could enjoy a better lifestyle and the good things in life. There are various extra income ideas you can think of but what is important is that you have to make a firm decision to take the plunge.
Those who have chosen the right business ideas and started working from home during the week-ends and after their normal working hours are earning extra income and are often the envy of their colleagues and friends.
Some of these extra income ideas for which there is a growing need are:
Tutoring:
An easy way to earn extra income is to be a tutor. If you are knowledgeable and have the patience to deal with children then this is an ideal way of earning additional income. Most wealthy parents are on the look out for reliable tutors to teach their children on a one to one basis. You can conduct your classes in your own house of visit the homes of the students.
Freelance Writing:
If you are knowledgeable and have the talent for writing then Freelance writing is an opportunity you should seriously think of. You can even follow a short course to upgrade your writing skills before you start. You can write articles for magazines, newsletters and advertising copy for brochures and manuals.
Ghost Writing:
With thousands of new websites appearing everyday the scope for Ghost writing is growing enormously. Many website owners either do not possess the expertise to write quality content for their websites or do not have the time to write them and update them. Hence the demand for this business opportunity. Furthermore as a Ghost writer you can also write articles on behalf of these website owners.
Computer Support Business:
With more and more people using the computer the opportunity to start a Computer Support Business and earn extra income is ever on the increase. Computer users are often confronted with problems in areas such as viruses, software issues, hard drives and spyware. If you possess the necessary knowledge and skills you can earn extra income by attending to these problems after work or during week-ends.
Desktop Publishing:
If you possess computer and creative skills then desktop publishing can provide you the opportunity to earn extra income. This is a business that can be operated from home during your spare hours but time management will be a critical factor especially if you have to publish items such as Newsletters and Brochures. You will also have to invest some money for the software.
Residential Cleaning:
Home owners are so busy with their jobs, taking their children to school and to other extra curricular activities that they cannot find the time to clean their houses. Hence many people are willing to pay a cleaner to do all the cleaning on a regular basis. You can earn extra income by offering your services during week-ends or after your working hours.
Carpet Cleaning:
There is a great demand for carpet cleaning. You can start on your own or you can join a part-time franchise organization that will provide you with all the support you need and the brand name which will prove invaluable in acquiring clients. As your franchise grows, you may choose to devote more of your time to your franchise and become a full-time franchise owner.
Conclusion:
Working extra hours after work and during week-ends to earn extra income calls for a lot of determination and dedication. Many who have started in this manner have blossomed out to be successful businessmen and certainly enjoying a better lifestyle which would not have been possible otherwise.
Those who have chosen the right business ideas and started working from home during the week-ends and after their normal working hours are earning extra income and are often the envy of their colleagues and friends.
Some of these extra income ideas for which there is a growing need are:
Tutoring:
An easy way to earn extra income is to be a tutor. If you are knowledgeable and have the patience to deal with children then this is an ideal way of earning additional income. Most wealthy parents are on the look out for reliable tutors to teach their children on a one to one basis. You can conduct your classes in your own house of visit the homes of the students.
Freelance Writing:
If you are knowledgeable and have the talent for writing then Freelance writing is an opportunity you should seriously think of. You can even follow a short course to upgrade your writing skills before you start. You can write articles for magazines, newsletters and advertising copy for brochures and manuals.
Ghost Writing:
With thousands of new websites appearing everyday the scope for Ghost writing is growing enormously. Many website owners either do not possess the expertise to write quality content for their websites or do not have the time to write them and update them. Hence the demand for this business opportunity. Furthermore as a Ghost writer you can also write articles on behalf of these website owners.
Computer Support Business:
With more and more people using the computer the opportunity to start a Computer Support Business and earn extra income is ever on the increase. Computer users are often confronted with problems in areas such as viruses, software issues, hard drives and spyware. If you possess the necessary knowledge and skills you can earn extra income by attending to these problems after work or during week-ends.
Desktop Publishing:
If you possess computer and creative skills then desktop publishing can provide you the opportunity to earn extra income. This is a business that can be operated from home during your spare hours but time management will be a critical factor especially if you have to publish items such as Newsletters and Brochures. You will also have to invest some money for the software.
Residential Cleaning:
Home owners are so busy with their jobs, taking their children to school and to other extra curricular activities that they cannot find the time to clean their houses. Hence many people are willing to pay a cleaner to do all the cleaning on a regular basis. You can earn extra income by offering your services during week-ends or after your working hours.
Carpet Cleaning:
There is a great demand for carpet cleaning. You can start on your own or you can join a part-time franchise organization that will provide you with all the support you need and the brand name which will prove invaluable in acquiring clients. As your franchise grows, you may choose to devote more of your time to your franchise and become a full-time franchise owner.
Conclusion:
Working extra hours after work and during week-ends to earn extra income calls for a lot of determination and dedication. Many who have started in this manner have blossomed out to be successful businessmen and certainly enjoying a better lifestyle which would not have been possible otherwise.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Is is Really Possible to Make Money From Home Using the Internet?
There are numerous methods such as surveys, affiliate marketing, or even running your own online store. There are also millions (am I really exaggerating) of get rich quick schemes advertised online too. When it comes right down to it, you can make money online from your home. But the catch is: it takes time, effort, and energy; as do all things worthwhile.
An online business is just like any brick and mortar business. You must provide some goods or services in return for compensation. But with the internet, your business is not limited to your neighborhood, city, or even country. Your market place is the world and all the consumers around the world. You still need to find your target market, but it is hugely expanded with the internet.
So how do you take advantage of this world wide marketplace we call cyberspace? Ah, that is the question. First you have to think like an entrepreneur. You have to decide what is your product or service. What is your brand? What makes you better than your competition, etc.
One of the fastest growing industries online is Network Marketing, also know as MLM (multi-level marketing). This industry has been around for decades and is now being studied in business schools. It is based on word of mouth advertising. You tell the people you know, they tell the people they know, and so on. Many network marketing companies have reached Fortune 500 status. It is a very effective and extremely profitable.
It is almost like buying a franchise in a large corporation because you become the CEO of your own business, but you don't have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to start. Most legitimate and successful companies have low sign up fees. Then your sponsor trains and supports you to be successful and you sponsor others and help them achieve the same success. It is brilliant!
This industry combined with the power of the internet is exploding. You have many different types of companies to choose which goods or services you want to promote. Then you have the online tools to market anywhere your company does business.
Network Marketers and every other business in the universe, realize that the present and future of advertising, is the multi-media marketplace. This fact has created a new industry of online marketing because it is new to many and constantly changing as all technology changes rapidly. Therefore, the answer is a resounding YES, you can make money from home using the internet. The age old question is what business are you in? The dilemma now is, how will your business participate in the growing and limitless expanse of the internet?
An online business is just like any brick and mortar business. You must provide some goods or services in return for compensation. But with the internet, your business is not limited to your neighborhood, city, or even country. Your market place is the world and all the consumers around the world. You still need to find your target market, but it is hugely expanded with the internet.
So how do you take advantage of this world wide marketplace we call cyberspace? Ah, that is the question. First you have to think like an entrepreneur. You have to decide what is your product or service. What is your brand? What makes you better than your competition, etc.
One of the fastest growing industries online is Network Marketing, also know as MLM (multi-level marketing). This industry has been around for decades and is now being studied in business schools. It is based on word of mouth advertising. You tell the people you know, they tell the people they know, and so on. Many network marketing companies have reached Fortune 500 status. It is a very effective and extremely profitable.
It is almost like buying a franchise in a large corporation because you become the CEO of your own business, but you don't have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to start. Most legitimate and successful companies have low sign up fees. Then your sponsor trains and supports you to be successful and you sponsor others and help them achieve the same success. It is brilliant!
This industry combined with the power of the internet is exploding. You have many different types of companies to choose which goods or services you want to promote. Then you have the online tools to market anywhere your company does business.
Network Marketers and every other business in the universe, realize that the present and future of advertising, is the multi-media marketplace. This fact has created a new industry of online marketing because it is new to many and constantly changing as all technology changes rapidly. Therefore, the answer is a resounding YES, you can make money from home using the internet. The age old question is what business are you in? The dilemma now is, how will your business participate in the growing and limitless expanse of the internet?
Start a Home Based Business Opportunity Online
Ok then, lets say you've decided to go ahead with it, you've invested in a home based business opportunity online, now the first thing you're going to have to realize, is that this is not going to be a walk in the park, all sorts of emotions come in to play and can distract you frustrate you and discourage you from continuing on. Understand that to make it in this industry a few simple rules need to be applied.
• Support:
It is imperative to your success that you find an opportunity that offers good support. If you have to submit a ticket to communicate with anyone, then "kick it ". This support isn't really support at all, in fact these ticket submission can causes you more headaches than I care to mention. Phone support is what you're after, or live online support. Not having the support you need, when you need it can be very frustrating.
• Training:
If you have minimal experience marketing online, then you are going to want training, and unfortunately there are too many companies around that offer very little in the way of training if any training at all. Where would that leave you?.... In the middle of The Gobi Desert without water, fighting for your survival with very little chance of success.
Remember, this whole industry is based on advertising and marketing yourself as a leader, and If you get this part wrong, well let's just say that is not an option.
• Team:
Last but not least you are going to need a strong team community to be apart of that will support you, encourage you, challenge you and hold you accountable. Without accountability it is very easy to become sidetracked, and caught up with unproductive, time wasting activities.
Your first priority is to establish a mindset of leadership, which ultimately attracts people to yourself, "The Leader". This team should enable you to learn the in's and out's of your new business opportunity, as you grow into a leader, more conditioned for the task at hand. Having people around you who are like minded, aiming for the same goal, and willing to help you with your success is priceless, believe me.
So, now you have an idea of just a few things that you are able to look for before making any hasty decision. Support, ask if they have a phone support team or an online team. But don't go with the "tickets".
Having the right training, you can't go wrong here, this industry is not a get rich quick and you need to show diligence when it comes to educating yourself.
And with a supportive team behind you, you are able to do just about anything, If you are determined enough and have the right attitude.
We have a specialized support team that is available to help with any concerns and a walk through setup system to get your marketing on the roll fast and efficiently. We can cater for all types of people whether you are experienced or a beginner in the industry, our Technics are designed to challenge and educate you in applying some vital skills that will take you from dreaming your dream to living your dream.
• Support:
It is imperative to your success that you find an opportunity that offers good support. If you have to submit a ticket to communicate with anyone, then "kick it ". This support isn't really support at all, in fact these ticket submission can causes you more headaches than I care to mention. Phone support is what you're after, or live online support. Not having the support you need, when you need it can be very frustrating.
• Training:
If you have minimal experience marketing online, then you are going to want training, and unfortunately there are too many companies around that offer very little in the way of training if any training at all. Where would that leave you?.... In the middle of The Gobi Desert without water, fighting for your survival with very little chance of success.
Remember, this whole industry is based on advertising and marketing yourself as a leader, and If you get this part wrong, well let's just say that is not an option.
• Team:
Last but not least you are going to need a strong team community to be apart of that will support you, encourage you, challenge you and hold you accountable. Without accountability it is very easy to become sidetracked, and caught up with unproductive, time wasting activities.
Your first priority is to establish a mindset of leadership, which ultimately attracts people to yourself, "The Leader". This team should enable you to learn the in's and out's of your new business opportunity, as you grow into a leader, more conditioned for the task at hand. Having people around you who are like minded, aiming for the same goal, and willing to help you with your success is priceless, believe me.
So, now you have an idea of just a few things that you are able to look for before making any hasty decision. Support, ask if they have a phone support team or an online team. But don't go with the "tickets".
Having the right training, you can't go wrong here, this industry is not a get rich quick and you need to show diligence when it comes to educating yourself.
And with a supportive team behind you, you are able to do just about anything, If you are determined enough and have the right attitude.
We have a specialized support team that is available to help with any concerns and a walk through setup system to get your marketing on the roll fast and efficiently. We can cater for all types of people whether you are experienced or a beginner in the industry, our Technics are designed to challenge and educate you in applying some vital skills that will take you from dreaming your dream to living your dream.
Forex As A Full Time Job by Sutikno Slamet
Foreign exchange trading has become part of many people's lifestyle helping them to make a fortune or fulfilling their everyday financial needs. Forex is the biggest and most liquid market in today's world valued approximately two trillion dollars every day which is thirty times the value of NASDAQ stock market and New York stock exchange put together. The foreign currencies in forex trade takes place between banks, foreign currency dealers and forex investors. The word forex market does not actually mean a real market as there is no centralized location for the trading activity. Trading is done through computer terminals and telephones by thousands of people everyday facilitated by brokers who counsels the investors on buying and selling.
This scenario was not all that rosy for the small time investors some time back. Forex was mainly done between banks, financial institutions and Traders with millions of cash. Forex trade was not available to small time speculators until recently as it required large minimum amount of minimum foreign currency transaction then. But nowadays people with internet on their computer and few hundreds of dollars can become a forex investor tomorrow with a few calls. But the easiest part in forex trading ends there as doing a successful forex trade is completely different from doing forex trade.
One has to be very careful in taking trading in forex as full time job as emotions run high if his or hers daily needs depends on the success of the trade. It is not wise for anyone to quit their job and jump into forex trading with everything at stake. Starting the trade with small stakes and as a part time job is an intelligent decision to make. But if a person is confident about sensing the market's pulse they can straight away go full time on forex trading .As they say in most forex based articles "trend is your friend" is a quote to follow for every forex investor. Judging the trend is the most important virtue in foreign exchange trade. These days there are plenty of computer software which claims to do that judging, like forex killer or forex avenger, but it cannot equal a human's ability to consider factors that can't be broken down to numbers and semantics. But these software products can be handy by making the transactions at the desired currency value when a person is not available in front of computer.
Understanding the basics of forex trade is simpler than stock markets .the transactions is done in pairs of currencies known as crosses. The five major currencies that are dominating the current forex market are the U.S. dollar, Eurocurrency, Japanese yen, Swiss franc and British pound. The transaction method is when an investor buys euro/USD in forex spot market he expects the euro to increase in value against U.S. dollar .Similarly selling euro/USD means that the investor is selling Eurocurrency against U.S. dollars. Of the five major currencies U.S. dollar is the most dominant as it figures in one side of 83% of transactions worldwide.
Over the years forex trade have made the world economies become more interrelated influencing supply and demand factors of the currencies worldwide .This trade can help people make a fortune or reduce their lives to bankruptcy without a moment's notice.
This scenario was not all that rosy for the small time investors some time back. Forex was mainly done between banks, financial institutions and Traders with millions of cash. Forex trade was not available to small time speculators until recently as it required large minimum amount of minimum foreign currency transaction then. But nowadays people with internet on their computer and few hundreds of dollars can become a forex investor tomorrow with a few calls. But the easiest part in forex trading ends there as doing a successful forex trade is completely different from doing forex trade.
One has to be very careful in taking trading in forex as full time job as emotions run high if his or hers daily needs depends on the success of the trade. It is not wise for anyone to quit their job and jump into forex trading with everything at stake. Starting the trade with small stakes and as a part time job is an intelligent decision to make. But if a person is confident about sensing the market's pulse they can straight away go full time on forex trading .As they say in most forex based articles "trend is your friend" is a quote to follow for every forex investor. Judging the trend is the most important virtue in foreign exchange trade. These days there are plenty of computer software which claims to do that judging, like forex killer or forex avenger, but it cannot equal a human's ability to consider factors that can't be broken down to numbers and semantics. But these software products can be handy by making the transactions at the desired currency value when a person is not available in front of computer.
Understanding the basics of forex trade is simpler than stock markets .the transactions is done in pairs of currencies known as crosses. The five major currencies that are dominating the current forex market are the U.S. dollar, Eurocurrency, Japanese yen, Swiss franc and British pound. The transaction method is when an investor buys euro/USD in forex spot market he expects the euro to increase in value against U.S. dollar .Similarly selling euro/USD means that the investor is selling Eurocurrency against U.S. dollars. Of the five major currencies U.S. dollar is the most dominant as it figures in one side of 83% of transactions worldwide.
Over the years forex trade have made the world economies become more interrelated influencing supply and demand factors of the currencies worldwide .This trade can help people make a fortune or reduce their lives to bankruptcy without a moment's notice.
How to Find a Niche That Makes $200-$500 Every Single Day? by Raj Rishi
You spend your time sitting glued to your computer, pounding upon your keyboard the whole livelong day and night and yet you do not make any money.
You have written voluminous information reports and emptied your pockets paying Google for your AdWords campaigns, but without any results. You blame the competition and perhaps your stars as well.
On the other hand there are certain internet marketers who make thousands of dollars per month. They enjoy all the pleasures of their life and work only few hours a week. Their approach to doing work is altogether new and unconventional.
For example,they do not
* Offer freebies to allure people into opting for their email lists.
* Send out newsletters to stay in constant touch with their prospects.
* Hop from one forum to another participating in endless threads of discussions appending their signature and advertisements.
* Spend hundreds and thousands of dollars on advertising their products. Send copies of their articles to hundreds of article directories through costly article submitters.
* Pester people for joint ventures or offer piles of bonuses to sell their products.
* Go on writing blogs, tagging and pinging them to social media networks to increase their visibility among their peers and prospects.
* Hanker after links, submitting their sites to website directories or search engines.
* Coax and beg the webmasters for link exchange or spend money buying useless links. Competition provides them the reasons for success rather than failure.
This is, however, not to suggest that they do not work hard. They do, but they do it in a smart and creative way.One of the most successful people in this genre of internet marketers is Alexis Dawes, a young lady in her early thirties.
She is making hundreds of dollars every single day while traveling all over the globe.
She does not write voluminous reports. She does not price them cautiously. A mere 6 page report may cost you around $25 and she sells 10-12 copies of this report every day.
Alexis has written several information products for desperate buyers and has been generating sales on daily basis.
"I'm talking Christmas, holidays, everyday. The money doesn't stop. As long as the problem exists, I make money," she says in her e-book "Desperate Buyers Only".
She is a 6-figure ebook tycoon. In a recent interview Alexis revealed that she earns anywhere from $200-$5K%2B a day-------. Her yearly income exceeds 6-figures."I've been in this income range for a couple of years now. And I estimate I'll hit the million dollar mark in two years or less."
Is making money on the internet really that easy?
The answer to this question is both yes and no. If making money were so easy, every body would be making tones of it. There is lot of hard work and sweat behind every success. But once you do it as Alexis teaches you, you keep reaping rich harvest over and over again, day after day, month after month as she is herself doing.
Her e-book "Desperate Buyers Only" provides you the guide posts and the map that can make your quest for making money online much easier and trouble free.
Once you read this guide, you will not have to waste your time, energy and money in frustrating hit and trial methods. She reveals a tried and clear cut route for money making online. You are only expected to walk on it.
Her unconventional approach helps you to locate an audience which is faced with a kind of problem that is "making your stomach churn day and night, causing you to lose sleep, get into arguments with your significant other. You are facing a serious issue. You are worrying endlessly. You want a solution, and you want it quickly."
"Desperate Buyers Only" is your ultimate guide for finding niches where the people don't care for the price, they only want information.
You have written voluminous information reports and emptied your pockets paying Google for your AdWords campaigns, but without any results. You blame the competition and perhaps your stars as well.
On the other hand there are certain internet marketers who make thousands of dollars per month. They enjoy all the pleasures of their life and work only few hours a week. Their approach to doing work is altogether new and unconventional.
For example,they do not
* Offer freebies to allure people into opting for their email lists.
* Send out newsletters to stay in constant touch with their prospects.
* Hop from one forum to another participating in endless threads of discussions appending their signature and advertisements.
* Spend hundreds and thousands of dollars on advertising their products. Send copies of their articles to hundreds of article directories through costly article submitters.
* Pester people for joint ventures or offer piles of bonuses to sell their products.
* Go on writing blogs, tagging and pinging them to social media networks to increase their visibility among their peers and prospects.
* Hanker after links, submitting their sites to website directories or search engines.
* Coax and beg the webmasters for link exchange or spend money buying useless links. Competition provides them the reasons for success rather than failure.
This is, however, not to suggest that they do not work hard. They do, but they do it in a smart and creative way.One of the most successful people in this genre of internet marketers is Alexis Dawes, a young lady in her early thirties.
She is making hundreds of dollars every single day while traveling all over the globe.
She does not write voluminous reports. She does not price them cautiously. A mere 6 page report may cost you around $25 and she sells 10-12 copies of this report every day.
Alexis has written several information products for desperate buyers and has been generating sales on daily basis.
"I'm talking Christmas, holidays, everyday. The money doesn't stop. As long as the problem exists, I make money," she says in her e-book "Desperate Buyers Only".
She is a 6-figure ebook tycoon. In a recent interview Alexis revealed that she earns anywhere from $200-$5K%2B a day-------. Her yearly income exceeds 6-figures."I've been in this income range for a couple of years now. And I estimate I'll hit the million dollar mark in two years or less."
Is making money on the internet really that easy?
The answer to this question is both yes and no. If making money were so easy, every body would be making tones of it. There is lot of hard work and sweat behind every success. But once you do it as Alexis teaches you, you keep reaping rich harvest over and over again, day after day, month after month as she is herself doing.
Her e-book "Desperate Buyers Only" provides you the guide posts and the map that can make your quest for making money online much easier and trouble free.
Once you read this guide, you will not have to waste your time, energy and money in frustrating hit and trial methods. She reveals a tried and clear cut route for money making online. You are only expected to walk on it.
Her unconventional approach helps you to locate an audience which is faced with a kind of problem that is "making your stomach churn day and night, causing you to lose sleep, get into arguments with your significant other. You are facing a serious issue. You are worrying endlessly. You want a solution, and you want it quickly."
"Desperate Buyers Only" is your ultimate guide for finding niches where the people don't care for the price, they only want information.
Get paid for surveys - All you need to know by Cyrus Jackson
With the current economic climate the way it is, making money online is becoming more and more popular. Many people are using online methods to make a second income, or in some cases their primary income. When starting out the vast quantity of information and methods that are available to new-comers can sometimes be overwhelming, that is why online surveys are a popular and effective way of making a steady income stream. With that being said though there are a very large number of online survey sites around and finding the best ones can be difficult, that is why in this article I am going to talk about the best survey sites out there that will make you the most money.
Survey Adventure (United States Only) - Survey Adventure are a very well established online company who have been around for years. Their survey base is huge and forever growing which is why they are one of the most popular sites in the business. The way they operate is that they use external survey companies to ensure that there are always plenty to choose from in a wide variety of categories. It is quite common for members to easily earn $50 within their first day and then build a steady income stream from there on. To top it all off they are completely free to join! As a long term member of Survey Adventure I can highly recommend them.Toluna (UK, Denmark, Belgium, Canada, Germany) - If you are a resident of any of these countries then Toluna are by far the best choice for you for paid surveys. The good thing about them is that there surveys are genuinely quite interesting as a lot of them involve testing new and exciting products that are coming out on the market. In return you will have a wide range of rewards which include cash and shopping vouchers for many popular retail stores. There user friendly interface makes it a doddle to complete surveys easily and quickly and in return rewards you with a nice extra income working from home, and of course most importantly, their free to join!FatCatRewards (Australia) - I have first hand experience with FatCatRewards and I can honestly say they there are in a league of their own! There survey base is huge and diverse, they offer many surveys and product sampling and in return offers generous payouts that can be paid directly to a PayPal account if you so choose. They are completely free to join and are even offering a $10 signup bonus right now, so if you're from Australia then FatCatRewards are for you!
Survey Adventure (United States Only) - Survey Adventure are a very well established online company who have been around for years. Their survey base is huge and forever growing which is why they are one of the most popular sites in the business. The way they operate is that they use external survey companies to ensure that there are always plenty to choose from in a wide variety of categories. It is quite common for members to easily earn $50 within their first day and then build a steady income stream from there on. To top it all off they are completely free to join! As a long term member of Survey Adventure I can highly recommend them.Toluna (UK, Denmark, Belgium, Canada, Germany) - If you are a resident of any of these countries then Toluna are by far the best choice for you for paid surveys. The good thing about them is that there surveys are genuinely quite interesting as a lot of them involve testing new and exciting products that are coming out on the market. In return you will have a wide range of rewards which include cash and shopping vouchers for many popular retail stores. There user friendly interface makes it a doddle to complete surveys easily and quickly and in return rewards you with a nice extra income working from home, and of course most importantly, their free to join!FatCatRewards (Australia) - I have first hand experience with FatCatRewards and I can honestly say they there are in a league of their own! There survey base is huge and diverse, they offer many surveys and product sampling and in return offers generous payouts that can be paid directly to a PayPal account if you so choose. They are completely free to join and are even offering a $10 signup bonus right now, so if you're from Australia then FatCatRewards are for you!
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