I Can’t Wait To Got To the Dentist!

I Can’t Wait To Got To the Dentist!

by: Heidi Perry

I had a dental appointment this morning. I loved every minute of it.

Well, okay, maybe I didn’t enjoy every minute. But, I did look forward to it weeks in advance, and I woke up happy and exhilarated at the thought of going to the dentist this morning.

Really, I did!

By now, you’re thinking, กBoy, Heidiกs been playing Chinese checkers on her computer screen way too long and is more than a marble short!ก

While I won’t argue with you on the onemarbletooshort claim, I did have a motive for my anticipation.

You see, Iกm a mother of four children all of whom I homeschool. Iกm also and entrepreneur and coowner of a successful business which I run out of my home. You can imagine how hectic my life is on a daily basis.

What does this have to do with the dentist?

In two words…READING TIME!

Now, like all good entrepreneurs, I get my hands on everything I can to read. I have walls of bookcases filled with books and courses on marketing and other entrepreneurial delicacies. I have books on my bed stand, magazines in the bathroom, binders of printed eBooks in my car.

I, literally, have reading material with me everywhere I go, even on dates with my husband. Actually, we usually end up talking business over dinner and then going to the bookstore.

Neither of us can imagine running our business without the wealth of knowledge available to us.

So…

As my dental appointment drew closer, I excitedly went through all my reading piles to select one bit of reading material that had been screaming at me for the last month.

Ahhh, a chance to sit quietly with no children, no interruptions, no phone calls…just myself and my book. Oh, yes, and my pencil for taking notes.

I was a reading maniac, soaking in every word.

So, where in the world is this article going? Iกm going to make a confession to you…

My husband and I both attribute our success to the knowledge we have gained through reading and studying, and then…putting that knowledge to work.

Actually, I have another confession to make…

The quest for knowledge to become successful never ends.

It doesn’t matter which successful entrepreneur you talk to. They will all have these things in common: they have boatloads of books, they read everyday, and they view their marketing efforts as a continually evolving and learning adventure.

So, I issue you this challenge. Turn off the T.V. tonight and find something worthwhile to read that will help your business or your personal growth.

And, if necessary, make an appointment to visit the dentist.

Copyright 2004 Heidi Perry

About The Author

Seasoned entrepreneurs, Dave & Heidi Perry are founders of HomeBusinessOnline.com and PrettyGreat.com. Known for their straightshooter style, Heidi & Dave are editors of HomeBizBytes. Receive a free issue at http://HomeBusinessOnline.com/nsl.htm?sya

This article was posted on March 27, 2004

by Heidi Perry

Being Successful With Your Home Business

Being Successful With Your Home Business

by: Jim Noel

How to be successful with you home based business really depends on attitude, persistence and of course what your business offers.

Let’s start with attitude. Everyone starts out with this attitude that man I am going to succeed and be able to quit my full time job by next year!

Well I am not going to say that can not happen, but let’s be realistic here. A home based business is just like any other business, the only difference is you are doing it from home.

And this kind of thinking that you will get rich over night is usually the death of your business. It is great to have a goal, but keep it within reach. To have a successful home business, the key is watching it grow from month to month.

So keeping your attitude good, and not get discouraged when you are not making $20K a month is the first key to being successful. Remember you want to grow each month, as you grow you also expand bringing in more business and revenue.

The hardest part about all that is when you first get going in your new home business. You are not known to anyone, so you have to sell your business to the public.

I can remember when I first started; one website on the internet where you can put classified ads was not producing for me. And I had seen where it was a very good website for getting business.

So after a few weeks went by, I came back to that website, and changed a few words in my ad. Bingo, what do you know, I started getting replies, and next thing I know I had people signing up under me to become affiliates.

Now if I would have quit on that site, and said shoot this website is a joke, I would not have signed up all those people who in turn signed up people and they were selling, and bringing commission to me, and to themselves.

So I learned quickly that persistence is a key to help make your business grow. I wanted to give up, but I found it in me to keep trying, and trying.

Let’s talk persistence, now this is where a lot of people die in the home business arena. They run across failures of some sort, whether it is marketing, people not following through, etc.

YOU HAVE to keep at it! Persistence is the key, if it failed once, does not mean it will fail again, you have to keep trying and trying and trying, and before you know it all that persistence will pay off for you.

Now we want to talk about what your business has to offer. We all know there are so many scams or so called businesses on the internet.

Everything from taking surveys, to getting paid to read emails, to selling Viagra! So what are the true legitimate businesses out there to start in?

Well to find that answer out, you have to a lot of research. I have an article on the internet explaining in detail on how to go about finding the legitimate home businesses, and not the scams.

You can read that article on my website. I can proudly say that I have found 2 work at home businesses that I am successfully running and making money at.

So just remember if you are wanting to start a home business, it will take some work, but the rewards are great! Persistence, attitude, and what your business offers are the keys to being successful.

Copyright 2004 Jim Noel

About The Author

Jim Noel

If you like more information go to

http://www.workingfromhomebiz.net

This article was posted on October 26, 2004

by Jim Noel

Can You Rally Make A Substancial Income With An Af

Can You Rally Make A Substancial Income With An Affiliate Program ?

by: Michel Richer

Affiliate Program are the easiest way to make a substancial income on the internet.

Affiliate Program have exploded on the internet. Thousand of people join them every day. Amazon.com is probably the best example of such phenomenal success.

If the affiliate program is so popular and so widely available and booming like mushroom…Why do most affiliate have a hard time making $100 per month ?

And some have never receive a check ? Itกs probably because they are not effective in their marketing campaign or doing noting at all.

But some affiliates are making big bucks. They are the one with an income of ($100,000 and over per year). There is also a big majority who still make a good income (around $10 000 to $75 000 a year).

Of course the vast majority of affiliate will never make that much money. They fail miserably.

So what is wrong with them ?

THEY DON’t SET GOALS

Most people fail at anything because most people don’t have a clear vision of where they are heading. They don’t take the time to learn and experiment. They give up too easily.

Yes, it feels กunproductiveก to prepare and set up a system… But itกs how the successful succeed.

The solution? Planning and learning.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT AFFILIATE PROGRAM

Choosing the best companies is an art in itself. Choose affiliate program that are already successful and well established like SFI. Choose the one that offer good training and good marketing aids.

Successful affiliates select the best companies. They use new ideas and creativity to attract customers. They never give up.

DEVELOP A GOOD WEBSITE

Lotกs of people don’t know how to design a website. Or don’t have the money to hire a webmaster. Even the ones who can design a website. They design poor content or poor design. Produce low value gateway pages. They use free web hosting. They don’t master the search engine.

The solution? Take what you know, what you love, and turn it into a ThemeBased Content Site. Attract highly targeted, interested customers, provide solid value through content, then refer them to your affiliated merchants.

DRIVING TRAFFIC

Having lotกs of traffic to your website is a big challenge. But it is essential to be successful. Or at least to make a reasonable amount of money.

You have to make your site กsearch engine friendlyก. You need content for the search engine to spider your website.

You need to know how your webpage is index and how well it is ranked on the SE to better perform.

Use every marketing method to drive traffic.

PPC Campaign

Linking Strategy

Writing Articles

Ezine Publishing

Newsletter

Banner Advertising

Viral Marketing (EBooks, Freeware etc.)

Offline as well. (Business Cards, Flyers, Radio Spots etc.)

CONCLUSION

Affiliate Program are great. You can really make a substantial income at almost no cost. This is the simplest way to start a business. You can really succeed if you keep learning and experimenting.

You can TESTDRIVE our Affiliate Program at NO COST !

Try It NOW ! http://www.ezinfocenter.com/297607.7/FREE

Copyright © Michel Richer

PERMISSIONS TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in its entirety free of charge, electronically or in print, provided it appears with the included copyright and author’s resource box with live website link. http://hombyz.com

About The Author

Michel Richer is the Business Manager and Webmaster of http://Hombyz.com.

He is dedicated to helping you succeed on the Internet. With over 10 years experience in internet business and a solid reputation in the industry.

You can take a look at his website at: http://hombyz.com for Your Home Business Success !!!

This article was posted on October 17, 2004

by Michel Richer

Develop a Foundation Second to None

Develop a Foundation Second to None

by: J.P. Riley

Looking to start a new business? Starting a new business can be a complex, exciting time. There are many aspects to explore. Consider this startling statistic approximately 97% of small businesses fail or under perform. There are certain areas that need to be addressed and it may be overwhelming at first. You have to develop an action plan. A new business requires marketing strategies, operations strategies, finance strategies, human resource strategies, and ebusiness strategies. These aspects are the foundation of a new business.

Being new to the business world can be overwhelming at first. A company with knowledgeable consultants and real world business experience can be beneficial. A company is broken up into two main categories: internal operations and external operations. They are of equal importance. In order to address these two categories they need to be defined. Internal operations are made up of human resources, operations, and finances. Successful companies have trained professionals with the right experience to prioritize and create a concrete starting point. Human resources are the variable that is the most costly, yet most beneficial. Productivity, utilization, education, and training are areas that require experience and good judgment. When the work environment runs smooth and congruent, the productivity and rate of success will increase proportionally. Employees who are trained and receive incentives for their dedication to a company’s goal become more motivated and competitive. !

Employees are the backbone of any corporation, big or small. Choosing the right people, with the right skills, will accomplish the goals, increase productivity, save money, and increase profit.

The second building block in starting a business is operations. You will want to be efficient, yet cost effective. Business processes that run smoothly, with limited disruptions, create a coherent environment. It reduces the workload of employees and provides excellent customer service. Every business has to develop procedures and rules to ensure a standard. The flow of resources, products, and supplies are never ending in a successful business

The third building block in starting a business is finance. Make your money work for you. In order to secure finances from a lender, you are going to need accurate and complete information. A lender will want to see a business plan, marketing plan, and financial statements. It is important to remember that there are many businesses looking for funding, so you need to be precise. Each lender is going to want to know every aspect of your business and what you intend to do. Many start up businesses need an outside perspective that will provide the necessary services required making sure your company’s assets and finances are profitable. Reviewing your business and marketing plans before you submit them to a lender will increase a positive response time. Submitting a flawless funding request will help secure your funds.

The second category is external operations. This includes marketing, public relations, advertising, and a website. Marketing is very important when starting a business. You need to get the word out on your company and all you have to offer. Effective marketing takes advantage of new trends and strategies. Your marketing plan needs flexibility to change with your customer’s habits. You will need to do research. You need to know who your market is, where they are, and what they are demanding. Detailed research identifies objectives to reach your market leading to a successful marketing plan. Creativity and consistency will ensure success. To be successful in today’s market you want to make sure your company’s website is accessible in allmajor search engines and directories. Your company needs up to date technology and trends to secure online partnerships and increase visibility and marketing. Finding a company that offers allinclusive programs to target sp!

ecific markets can give you that inside edge. A program consisting of strategic consulting, promotional planning and execution, media planning, and merchandising will increase your exposure and clientele. A state of the art presentation and event marketing creates new business and sponsorship with media and top clients. Great events are remembered and spread the word about your corporation.

Professional public relations programs designed to generate large quantities of news articles and media exposure are key. They increase public awareness, demand, recognition, and visibility. Nothing builds a business like exposure. A new business owner needs professionals who can generate media exposure that you cannot buy on your own including full color catalogues, brochures, print ads, and customized color ads for major magazines and newspapers, increasing your image in the business world.

This final step will separate you from your competition. You need an engaging, informative, easy to follow website. Your website is your calling card. A good website, especially for a business starting out, is extremely important. Design and create a website with the most up to date technology and applications. This will heighten exposure and your company’s image. Continually monitoring the website and making the necessary changes including graphics, text, and information will keep you ahead of your competition. Choose the best website to target your customers and help reach your goals and objectives. A website will build loyalty and create a costeffective way for customers to do business with you in a fast paced market.

Sure these are only a few steps in starting a business. There is a lot of planning involved. These steps are crucial to a successful business and Rising Star Strategies will ease the transition. Their experts are here to help you. They specialize in all the areas you will need to achieve to have a successful business. They work oneonone to address concerns and help you get your foot in the door.

Visit http://www.risingstarstrategies.com today to achieve a successful business in a way that meets your requirements.

About The Author

J.P. Riley, President of Rising Star Strategies has over 20 years of business development and promotional profit building experience. Mr. Riley can be reached at 203 5641924/East Coast or 310 2426696 West Coast.

This article was posted on August 16

by J.P. Riley