Building An Online Business Takes Commitment

Sep 28, 2008 @ 10:03 pm by articles

I recently launched a new online business technical training site after a pre-launch period of about three weeks. During that period I did some promotion of the site and had a form on the landing page to collect names and email addresses of those interested in knowing when the site went live.

A total of 78 people opted in and when the site went live, of course, I emailed those folks to let them know. One of those people turned out to be a fellow marketer living about 40 minutes from me. She emailed me to let me know that a few days prior to the site launch.

Launch day came and I got another email from her saying how she was sorry, but she “couldn’t afford [my] prices” and she wouldn’t be signing up for the site. She then went into a long dissertation about how she had to be very careful how she spent her money and how there are lots of scam artists out there and that she had the perfect plan for making her fortune on the Internet.

You ready? Here’s the plan:

 

     

     

  1. Put up a squeeze page and collect a bunch of names and emails
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  3. Get those people to trust her
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  5. Join an affiliate program and sell the product to her list
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Here I’d been working my tail off for almost two years to get this Internet marketing thing figured out and she had it down to three simple steps! Who knew?!?

Obviously, she left out a few details in the master plan, like how she was going to get people to visit her squeeze page and leave their contact info so that she could then convince them she was trustworthy. I wrote back to her and told her that if she already knew how to put up a squeeze page and drive traffic to it she didn’t need my training anyway. I wondered what had prompted her to sign up for my prenotification list in the first place, but decided not to ask.

I had previously asked her what she felt was a reasonable price for online business technical training, but never got an answer. I felt (and still do) the charter membership rate was very reasonable, maybe even too reasonable, but it’s all in the eye of the beholder. I restrained myself from asking her how she expected to build an online business with a mindset that was afraid to spend a few dollars a month for training, but since she apparently doesn’t need training, the point is moot anyway.

The point of this is that I can recall when I first started out and the idea of committing to spending more than a few bucks a month was a little scary. The reason it was scary was that I didn’t know if I was going to generate enough revenue to cover it.

That can be a big hurdle for people to get over. It often entails being willing to go ahead and commit to the monthly expense and trusting that the investment will help the business generate the necessary revenue. It also requires some patience as the cash flow may not increase dramatically, but slowly over time.

The key is to make the commitment and put in the required effort. If it doesn’t pay off, you’ll have learned something and you can go on to the next thing. Chances are, however, if you give it sufficient time to work, the results will be well worth the investment.

Colon Cleanse My Way To Better Health

Sep 28, 2008 @ 09:02 pm by articles

Recently I discovered the idea of colon cleaning and started looking for a place that has good information about how to colon cleanse and maybe some product information. Fortunately, I came across a good site that has both; a bunch of articles on colon cleaning and even shows product information.

One article that got my attention is one that talks about different colon cleanser choices. I never thought it was more involved than just taking a laxative, which by the way is not advocated. There is more to cleansing the colon than just going to john more frequently. That and possibly end up hooked on laxatives in the long term.

So in my pursuit to learn about colon cleansing and colon cleansers I discovered quite a bit and averted making a bad choice in how to go about the whole procedure. The first being the laxative thing I already mentioned. Another is to be on the look out for pills that are really just laxatives in camouflage. The last thing I want is to believe I’m are doing something sound and really just growing a laxative habit.

I see all the product makers hype weight loss as a side effect of a colon cleaning. That’s not my first concern but it is a welcome side effect. Who wouldn’t enjoy a little extra weight loss in America today? If I can get healthier and lose a little weight at the same time, I’m all for it.

Here’s to better health, a little weight loss and hoping that this colon cleansing thing doesn’t leave me afraid to be more than 10 feet from the tiolet.

Obligatory medical disclaimer: speak to a medical professional before you dive into anything.  Be smart, your health is too important to mess around with.

Success in MLM! But… How?

Sep 28, 2008 @ 06:04 pm by articles

MLM is nothing more than the sales manager earning a commission on the sales representatives. He trained them why shouldn’t he receive a commission for that training? MLM is traditionally thought of as door to door selling. This is due to the history of MLM companies and many people’s first experiences involved this type of direct sales program. MLM is very attractive, however, because it sells hope and appears to be outside the mainstream of business as usual. It promises wealth and independence to all.MLM is a simple, part time and low risk way for full time workers to fill this need. To put it simply, as long as people need money MLM will ALWAYS be there to fill that need.

Everyone can take part in it, but not everyone can be successful. Those who succeed do things that the failures do not do. Everyone is selling something. Everyone who is in the Business should be making RETAIL PROFITS plus a commission from their own personal sales volumes as well as the commissions from all the Leveraged Sales Volume from those in their DownLines.

I learned a great deal from these leaders, not just from the things that they taught me, but from my own observations of them. I noticed that all of them had similar characteristics that helped them achieve the kind of success that so many of us dream about.

1. They used their own products or services and could explain why you should use them. (They were a product of the product.) 2. They had a reason for doing the business and a business plan. 3. They let the tools do the selling. 4. They were always learning more about the business. 5. They stayed in the game long enough to have a chance to succeed. By holding strong to these principles, these people made millions. Sound like you have those qualities? I’ll tell you something: you don’t have to be born with them. Some of them are developed by smart business practices and patience, and anyone of us can develop those characteristics.

And those of us who do are well on their way to achieving their dreams. My goal in business in life is to Quit my J.O.B. and be FREEShare my knowledge with others Be a leader in my business Enjoy my time and my life my way Obtain economic independence Spend time with my kids Spend my time with my family Gain time freedom Gain financial freedom Become a Billionaire. I know that I can achieve that through The SpiderWeb Marketing System because .In my next blog entry, I’ll tell you about how The SpiderWeb Marketing System will help you achieve each of those integral characteristics. It will be good. It will be real. And it will help you understand how you can make money in The SpiderWeb Marketing System.

What A Chocolate Fountain Will Do For Your Wedding

Sep 28, 2008 @ 05:07 pm by articles

The perfect way to ensure that your wedding will be a memorable one is to include a chocolate fountain. A chocolate fountain is a great conversation piece and a delight to all of the senses. It is something that young and old alike are sure to enjoy, and will satisfy you and your guests’ mood and appetite.

A chocolate fountain is, as you probably expect, a fountain that flows with chocolate. The fountain provides you with a variety of memorable benefits. A variety of foods can be dipped into it to instantly augment your favorite fruits, cakes, snacks and whatever else you would like.

A chocolate fountain is also a unique conversation piece that adds class and a creative look to any event. The fountain causes your event to have a mellow but lovely sweet aroma that will entice you and your guests to use and admire it.

There are also a great variety of premium imported chocolates available, oftentimes available in most chocolate varieties. A chocolate fountain rental can be found from a variety of stores, both physical and online. All of these aspects of a chocolate fountain set your wedding up to be a memorable experience that people will not soon forget.

In addition to the aforementioned benefits, there are a variety of styles to choose from for your chocolate fountain. In most places you can also have attendants that will watch over the fountain and help guests to get the most out of it, and they will also do any necessary cleaning that is involved.

Most companies will also have their attendants dress in the matter that you most see fit, ensuring that they will fit your wedding perfectly. All of this adds up to the perfect complement to your wedding experience. The chocolate fountain will surely appeal to all of your guests, and will be another thing that will ensure that they will remember the wedding for years to come.

A Philly chocolate fountain rental will work perfectly for both your cocktail hour and for when it comes time for desserts. A variety of fruit is a perfect way to begin your cocktail hour, as guests will be able to dip the fruits that they want into the fountain while they socialize. Strawberries, pineapple and bananas work perfectly. When it comes time for dessert, many more dipping opportunities will open up to you and your guests. Apart from fruit, pretzels, oreos, angel food cake, peanut butter cookies and marshmallows are only a few of the possibilities for what to dip in the chocolate fountain.

Many chocolate fountain rental companies include a variety of foods, along with skewers, with the fountain rental. A chocolate fountain is an exciting, fun and flavorful way to bring out the best possibilities for your wedding. It is also extremely cost-effective because of the multiple purposes that it serves.

Instead of needing to invest in all kinds of fancy and expensive desserts, a chocolate fountain makes simple food items a completely a new experience. It also is a conversation piece that your guests will marvel the unique site of.