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5 Profitable Home Based Business Ideas10/28/2017 By: Kent ThompsonThe idea of a successful home based business can be your reality after you've determined that you have these qualties: 1) The ability to work alone 2) The ability to generate lots of ideas 3) And the patience to learn After you've done your research on how to start your own home based business, you should be ready to be a home based business owner. Here are 5 kinds of home based business ideas worth thinking about: 1) Open your own home based business as a bodywork/massage therapist: Check out the yellow pages and find out where you can learn to do massages. Sign-up and take the course, and then set up shop in some small corner in your home. You can make customers come by appointment only. The better you are, the higher the pay. 2) Desktop publishing home based business: Have you done the companys posters, banners and streamers? Do you love making business cards and newsletters on your computer? Put a sign out and announce that youre open for business. 3) Computer tutor home based business: You can teach young children, mothers and seniors whod like to be email savvy. Its all in the marketing of your home based business. For another fee, you can teach them the workings of the internet. 4) Pet sitter, baby sitter, or house sitter. Ask friends and family to refer you to mutual friends who need services of this nature. Youll do invaluable service and youre having fun. Whether your idea of fun is playing with and feeding animals, listening to the grandparents talk of their past, or watching the baby sleep, you'll really enjoy this home based business. 5) Technical writer home based business. Enroll at any of the reputable online institutes to learn the basics of technical writing. With a reliable pc and internet connection, you can earn a lot. All these home based businesses are money-making ventures. But you've got to have a passion for your work and a willingness to innovate. You need to think ahead and plan. When you put your passion, commitment and dedication into it, you will reap the rewards of a home based business owner year after year. Reference: http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/article.php?mcid=1&scid=12&aid=1534 Author Bio Find out how you can earn $1000 per sale in one of the hottest home based businesses! Check out RunAdsForCash.com now! Article Source: http://www.ArticleGeek.com - Free Website Content
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Full Automation10/28/2017 By: Christo FoucheFor many years I new that today's technology was able to fully automate our marketing systems, but it seemed that nobody was using it to its full extent. Recently I came across a system that was so beautifully automated, I just knew immediately that this was going to work, and it did. Why is it then that so many people miss it, I asked myself. It is right here under our noses. But hey wait, "What is Full Automation" Full Automation to me is when your marketing system is so fully automated that it will sell, advertise, promote, appoint downlines, train them, and motivate them all at once. Does your site do that? If not then you do not use technology to the full extent. Here are the 10 factors you need to fully automate your system: 1. You need to collect you opt-in lists 2. Promote by giving your surfers a well developed tour 3. Let them automatically sign up 4. Set Auto responders to follow up if they don't sign up 5. Set Auto responders to train them when they do sign up 6. Use voice recording to motivate through conferencing 7. Use Conference software to have group discussions 8. Use your website to act as an training facility 9. Have a well developed duplication system 10. Setup an automated traffic generating system With all the free script flowing over the net, it is easy to set up a system like this, and if you can't create it, make sure you join a fully automated system. There is nothing more rewarding for me, than to leave my office for a day or two, just to come back and find a bunch of new marketers signed up, and busy with their training. The vast array of web opportunities makes full automation difficult; because each web page you open distract you to implement a new angle into your business. Full Automation requires attention and attention to detail. You need to think like the next customer and not like a high tech junky. Concentrate and stick to one income stream until you make it work. Test each idea that you get on the internet against your fully automated system. If it does not fit in, leave it and move on. You can't use all the gadgets on the net. Very soon your website will be cluttered and full of other people's promotions. What makes the internet a bad place is the impersonal way of trading. I like to spend time with students, chatting about what work and what don't. My fully automated systems give me the opportunity to do just that. It makes my internet marketing an opportunity to spend some time with fellow marketers and to build relationships. In the end they are more important than the money we make. What is the use of time saving methods, if we just use the time to run around. Use your fully automated system to take that walk in the park, to sit under a tree and to play with your kids. Author Bio Christo Fouche is an online marketer who specializes in free online training. His motto is If you help enough other people to get what they want, you will end up with what you want. Christo Fouche, CEO Ukwaka Netbiz www.netbiz.ukwaka.co.za [email protected] Article Source: http://www.ArticleGeek.com - Free Website Content
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Become A Credit Card Distributor From Home10/28/2017 By: Frank HagueMastercard International is targeting a 40 per cent growth for the financial year 2004-05. At present, it has 7 million debit cards and 5 million credit cards. People will always need credit cards; it seems the average person has about 4 cards in his pocket, a card for gas, a card for a major department store, a card for groceries, a card for jewelry, and a couple of cards as spares just in case cash is needed and in short supply. Now if you have a website, ANY type of website, you can become an affiliate for one credit card company, or up to 100 credit card companies, for absolutely free! To give you an example as to what is available: You can feature more than 100 credit cards with several companies by just placing a simple link on your web page for free. These companies will also help you set up your website. Credit Cards offered are Visa. Mastercard and American Express. Commissions to you when somebody fills out an appication range from $20 to $80 for an approval. They provide affiliates with all credit card content, such as reviews, ratings, APRs, fees, etc. All information is provided FREE to affiliates to incorporate into their websites. Some companies will actually supply you with access to a database which consistently updates any information that may change such as interest rates and terms and conditions. There are at present numerous different types of cards the majority of which fall into 2 classifications: Credit Cards based on good credit history. Interest and transaction rates should be relatively low. Credit Cards based on not so good credit history. Interest and transaction rates will be relatively high. It would be perfect as an affiliate to be able to offer both. In order to convince people to subscribe to a certain credit card you can actually promote on your website various types of rewards offered by the credit card companies. A prime example of rewards of course are airmiles. "Get 15,000 miles free when you apply for this particular credit card." How about these rewards:
Faster Cards There are now new cards , where cardmembers simply hold their card near a point-of-sale reader at a checkout, instead of swiping their card or handing it to a store employee. As cardmembers hold their card with this feature near the point-of-sale reader, the reader will quickly emit a tone and light up to signal payment confirmation. "We believe the innovative cards with this feature provide merchants and cardmembers with the increased speed and convenience they want at the point-of-sale," said a senior vice president of a company's credit card division. "With this feature, cardmembers can save time when making their everyday purchases." So you could use any of the above incentives to promote your affiliate credit card link and earn additional Internet Income.Author Bio Frank Hague is interested in Credit Cards. www.become-a-visa-mastercard-distributor.info www.credit-cards-2006.info www.credit-score-now.info Article Source: http://www.ArticleGeek.com - Free Website Content
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Be Smart - Learn From Your Business Mistakes10/28/2017 By: Kevin SinclairWe all make mistakes in business. The important issue is that we learn from them and apply the lessons in both our online and off-line business activities. One of my most costly mistakes happened about twelve years ago in the off-line business world. However, the lessons I learnt are just as applicable online as they are off-line. Having established a small mail order business part-time, I decided to expand the business using direct mail techniques. I had read all the books and attended a course and it seemed like the best approach to achieve my goals. After approaching various mailing list providers, I decided I had found the perfect list to reach my target market. Pricing was obtained from the list owner and he was happy to provide me with small quantities of names initially so that I could test his list. These tests were successful enough for me to decide to undertake two large mail campaigns one after the other. I was very confident that I would be receiving countless orders and soon leaving my full-time job. Disaster struck with the first mailing and the second mailing was too far progressed to stop. The initial sign was a significant increase in the dead letter rate. Then the quantity of orders was less than half what I expected. The second mailing had similar results. I was significantly out of pocket and I had to stay in my full-time job to repay the debts I had created. Shortly thereafter, I began to read reports that the list owner was being investigated for fraud and other criminal charges. All in all, a sorry state of affairs. The key lessons I learnt from this experience were: a) Always check the integrity of who you are doing business with - especially if you have not had previous dealings with them. b) Never assume that limited test results will be duplicated in larger scale tests. c) Never over-commit to promotional activity - it is better to grow slower than to lose your hard earned money. d) The stated size and quality of a mailing list should be regarded with caution. e) Ensure you have sufficient profit margin in your product to be able to survive should your response be very poor - especially in direct marketing activities. Today, the lessons I learnt are applied to my online business activities in the following ways. Solo mailings to lists of newsletter subscribers are done with caution. Some list owners will inflate their subscriber numbers to encourage advertisers to use their services. The first thing I do is subscribe to the newsletter to see the quality of content and what others are advertising via solo ads. Then I run a classified ad in the newsletter to test the responsiveness of the subscribers. This also gives me an indication of whether the stated size of the list is true or not. I have had better response from a list of 20,000 than what I received from a list of over 200,000. Many factors can influence such a result. While you should receive a far better response from solo ads than classified ads, it still pays to test wherever you can. If a classified ad in the newsletter did not result in responses, I would not advertise using the solo ads. However, I might test a few different classified ads to see if the initial results were correct before moving on to other possibilities. It is worthwhile to "do the numbers" before spending on advertising. While many marketing experts talk about the 'lifetime value of a customer' concept, those whose business activities centre on promoting the products of affiliate programs should regard this with caution. Instead, determine how many must be sold so that the commission you receive will cover the cost of your advertising. The higher the percentage response to your offer you need to cover your advertising cost, the greater the chance you will make a loss. Do not rely on industry statistics or averages to make your decisions. Keep careful records of your activities so you know what works, what is to be avoided and what to expect from future promotional activities. Finally, exercise caution when considering safe-lists and any type of email address lists that can be purchased. My experience is that there are NO truly safe-lists available other than having your own opt-in list. Any form of bulk email to people who have not agreed to receive your message will damage your business reputation and your prospects of making a decent living on the Internet. Author Bio Article by Kevin Sinclair, CPA, of Personal & Business Success Resources. Visit his website at www.business.ksinclair.com . Article Source: http://www.ArticleGeek.com - Free Website Content
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By: Michael JohnsonWhen you decide to buy a franchise, you're giving your business a major head start in so many ways. By trading on an established name, you slash your advertising costs. Because the franchisor wants you to succeed, you have access to everything that they've learned in years of doing business to help you choose your site, develop your staff, design your store - in fact, in every aspect of starting up your own business. A franchise business opportunity gives you your best shot at succeeding in owning your own business - if you choose the best franchise opportunity for you.
The start-up costs are part of the arguments against buying into a franchise business opportunity. Other cons include the monthly payments to the main franchisor of the business as well as marketing costs. If you want to use the corporate headquarters clever marketing campaigns, you have to pay for the privilege. Then there are the restrictions on suppliers and such. Usually the corporate headquarters of your franchise business opportunity has a network or pre-approved vendors, suppliers and contractors that you must use. There is also the contract that you have to sign with the corporate headquarters for the right to use the franchise name. It is very tough to break and could have you locked in for years. How do you evaluate the various franchise opportunities that are out there to find the best fit for you? The first step is to know what you want to do. What resources and skills can you bring to your new business? What kind of business will you enjoy? Keep in mind that the best franchise opportunity is one that will offer you full support, including training in all the business skills that you'll need to be successful. After all, your success adds to their value. Once you know what you want to do, it's time to get down to the serious work of choosing the best franchise opportunity for you. Here are some key points to consider: 1. Choose a product that you love. Not just like, but love. It's possible to sell something you don't care about, but the more you believe in your product, the more successful you'll be at selling it. 2. Research the industry. Once you've chosen a product that you like, take a long, hard look at the industry of which it's a part. Sit down and study the brochures and information from the franchisor. Are you interested enough in the business to put in the required time to succeed? 3. Talk to others who already own franchises. Take a field trip to others who are already involved in the network. Most owners will be happy to talk to you about their business. Ask about their normal day, the obstacles they had to overcome, the parts that were easier than they thought. Ask if the business lives up to their expectation, and ask point-blank if they'd do it again. 4. Get the answers you need from the franchisor's representative. Once you've expressed an interest by submitting an application, feel free to call the franchise representative with your questions. He'll be happy to give you the answers you need to make your decision about whether this is the best franchise opportunity for your investment. 5. Meet the franchisor face to face. Get to know the person you're going to do business with. They have their own interests at heart, of course, but how sincere are they about helping you make YOUR business a success? Is the training they offer sufficient? Do they respect you as a partner? The answers to those questions will help you evaluate each business and find the best franchise opportunity for you. Just make sure before taking the plunge with a promising small business franchise opportunity that you do your research. Make sure you have enough money, not only for investing in the new business, but also for living expenses while your build up your clientele. Author Bio About the Author: M. Johnsona operates a variety of small business websites and newsletters. Visit the website for many franchise tips. www.2000tips.com/business/ Article Source: http://www.ArticleGeek.com - Free Website Content
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Make Money with Embroidery10/28/2017 By: Doug MahopacPeople are all ages are looking to make extra money. Whether you are planning to supplement your current income or looking to replace an income totally, consider using a hobby like embroidery to make some fast cash. Embroidered items are always popular with all types of shoppers, and you can easily begin an embroidery company with a low overhead for those short of start up funds.
When you decide to start a business based on selling embroidered products, you should first consider how you will make the items. Are you planning to purchase pre-made items like shirts, handbags, hats, blankets, or towels or do you plan to make the items yourself? If you plan to purchase items, do you have a source that will supply you with the correct amount you need in a variety of colors or styles? How do you plan to embroider the items? Do you plan to hand embroider the products or are you going to invest in an embroidery machine? If you plan on making many products for sale, consider using machine embroidery to save your fingers and your sanity. Once you have identified what items you plan to make and sell, begin working on the business logistics of the plan. Where do you plan to sell your items? How are you going to advertise your goods and get the word out about your fabulous items? Many men and women who start embroidery businesses first start at craft shows. These shows are an excellent way to start your fledgling business, since the money needed to participate is generally low, and you are able to show your items to a great deal of people. Look to the World Wide Web for selling your wares. Popular online auction sites like Ebay or Yahoo! Auctions are a great place to start, since you can create virtual storefronts while gaining access to the site's customers. Owning your own internet business is very inexpensive and often a great choice for individuals who are just starting out or who do not have the resources to rent, buy, or run a traditional store of their own. Finally, take the old fashioned route and sell your items in a traditional store. If you do not have the resources to open your own shop, ask local store owners about potentially using their space to sell your goods for a cut of the profits. Also, antique stores or shops that showcase goods from local crafters often allow individuals to rent a small space in their store instead of going out on their own. Author Bio Doug Mahopac specializes in Embroidery Machines www.u-embroidery-machines.com Article Source: http://www.ArticleGeek.com - Free Website Content
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October 28th, 201710/28/2017 By: Jo Withey
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By: Patty KreamerYou started your own business because you have a burning passion for what you do. You are also - we hope -- good what you do and have a desire to help others. Little do you know that running a business includes, well...running a business. This little bombshell can throw many a new business owner for a loop.
I receive numerous phone calls every week asking me how to start a business as a professional organizer. The first thing I say is that the organizing part is easy because it is a natural gift (sometimes a curse); it's running the business that can trap you. This is not to scare a potential entrepreneur away, but to help them realize that it's not all fun and games doing what you do best. You have to: Find an accountant Buy insurance Get legal advice on how to set up your business File for the company name with the state Find working capital if necessary File all the proper tax forms Open up a checking account Get office supplies Market the business Build a network And the list goes on and on... In the initial start-up stage, entrepreneurs are often so excited about starting a new business that they pay little or no attention to what is happening with all the paperwork and electronic data you are generating. That is typical and expected. However, around the six to twelve month mark, entrepreneurs start calling people like me - a professional organizer - begging for help in setting up a system to help them be organized. I envision a hand protruding from mounds of papers reaching for help. The sad news is that many small businesses have never taken the time to set up systems once they've built up paper and electronic backlogs. They just keep generating documents without stopping to assess what is being created. I firmly believe that the healthiest small business is the one that visits and reviews their organizational systems every six to twelve months. The small business that keeps doing the "same old, same old" is losing money. So where do you stand? Something that has really hit home in the past year or so is that you don't GET organized and have long lasting success. You have to BE organized. Getting organized is a quick fix of cleaning up and putting things away - usually a Band-aid (r) approach - that doesn't last for more than a few days. Being organized is recognizing that organization is an ongoing journey. Life doesn't stop happening the minute you GET organized. You have to have systems in place that will help the daily flow; a lack of systems will cause clogs. These clogs come in many forms: Piles of papers Lost documents Misplaced items - glasses, phone, pens, keys Running late Stress and frustration... You get the picture. When it becomes clear to you that you are running through your day feeling like you've accomplished nothing, you may need to reassess your organizational skills and systems. Your small business must overcome many hurdles to be successful. Fortunately, being organized is one hurdle that you can learn to overcome. Or you can work with a professional organizer to set up customized systems that make you functional, productive, and more pleasant to be around. I challenge you take a deep look at the state of your small business' organization. If you see your passion being overrun by disorganization, it's time to take some action. Here's to simplifying your life! Author Bio Patty Kreamer, owner of Kreamer Connect, Inc., is a professional organizer, speaker, and author of the Making Life Simple... Again! e-course available at http://www.ByeByeClutter.com/MLSAHome.htm. If your business or organization is looking for a fun, dynamic, and effective speaker, you can email Patty at [email protected] or call her at 412-344-3252. Article Source: http://www.ArticleGeek.com - Free Website Content |
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