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Pinching pennies… aren’t we all?

SIHuddle — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:19:46 +0000

Believe it or not….

The cheapest (and possibly the best) way to get your feet wet in the internet business world may be Ed Dale’s “Challenge”. It starts July first this year… but no worries, you can begin any time. Go to www.challange.co

Ed’s training is top notch, and with no charge attached.

Get A Grip On Stress

Stanley Huddle — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:18:59 +0000

If you haven’t lost your job yet , you worry that you will soon. And while you wait for the axe to fall, your workload has gone up, your downtime has become non-existent, and your duties have only increased.

If all that’s not enough to make your blood pressure rise, a new business school study from Florida State shows that bosses have become more demanding, and that politicking, sucking up, and backstabbing in the office are on the rise. Stress test? The office these days is giving you your own personal version, and, in short, you’re barely passing.

Sure, a certain amount of daily stress is normal. Stress, after all, is simply your reaction to change — either positive or negative . When stress threatens to overwhelm your coping mechanisms, it can become a clinical problem that requires professional help.

Stop and take a few deep breaths. In, out. OK? How about taking just a moment to consider? Is there a viable alternative to this scenario?… If there were, would you want to reach out and grab it?

Eliminating the source of the problem (i.e., finding another job) may be one solution, but really not the most effective in the long term. Until the job market improves, or you don’t need a “job” any more, you will have to try to find ways to regain a sense of control over your time and your surroundings.

OK, Let’s just dream a minute… What if you had your own business? say, an internet business that you could work from home? No demanding boss – No possibility of a layoff or pink slip. Don’t you see your stress level falling right off a cliff?

We can all visualize how different that would feel… Do you know that there is a growing group of people who have discovered that they can leave the “rat race” behind for good?… and are doing it every day?

There are some real obstacles that keep many potential internet marketers from ever starting a viable internet business: “Scams”, “rip-offs”, “junk-information”, maybe fear or lack of funds to invest, etc. etc. It’s true… good information is hard to find, but the legitimate business opportunities are definitely there… hidden “in plain sight” like gold nuggets in the gravel.

Internet marketing is much like any other real business. It takes work, education, dedication and tenacity to become successful. There are no secrets techniques or shortcuts. It is the person who succeeds, not the “system”.

Certainty is the real key… certainty that it can be done… and certainty that you can do it.

There’s Money All Over

Stanley Huddle — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:56:07 +0000

Does the recession have you down? Far too many people are running around wringing their hands, worrying about whether the recession will end. The reality is that the recession does not apply to everybody. In Bismarck, North Dakota, for example, the unemployment rate is a meager 3.7%. Last year happened to be very good for energy and accurate culture, two of the state’s major exports. The Internet is the same way. Even if the recession has hit the town that you live in very hard, major commerce is still being conducted online every day. The key is to start a home-based business that leverages the Internet and that can produce a recession proof, highly lucrative income.

The Upper Class Poorgeoisie

Stanley Huddle — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:55:17 +0000

A new term has been coined to describe rich entrepreneurs and executives who strive to look like starving artists. The word is Poorgeoisie and according to the Wall Street Journal, the social class has been with us for years. What has changed is that many of them no longer have to pretend to be poor. On the other side of the spectrum are the new entrepreneurs who are launching home-based Internet marketing businesses and who are creating massive wealth in the process. These folks have no reason to pretend that they are poor and are in fact quite proud of their income and their accomplishments.

Going Digital

Stanley Huddle — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:55:02 +0000

One of the last vestiges of the old analog days is in the process of disappearing. Photographic film maker Eastman Kodak Co. has discontinued the 74 year run of its premier color film, Kodachrome. It seems that photographers have completely abandoned the film format, in favor of new and more exciting digital technology. If you have not embraced such technological advancements, perhaps it is time to. Even aging baby boomers are turning to the Internet to launch new careers and create lucrative streams of income.

Closing In On 10

Stanley Huddle — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:54:46 +0000

May’s unemployment rate was 9.4%, the highest it has been in 26 years. The federal stimulus funds intended to help create jobs have in fact only slowed the job losses. Despite the fact that there appear to be glimmers of hope that the recession will soon end, the experts all seem to agree that it will take quite a while for the job market rebound as well, and that double-digit unemployment is highly likely. Anyone who is threatened by unemployment should consider launching a home-based business in a recession proof industry.

$22.54

Stanley Huddle — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:54:17 +0000

The first Social Security check was issued to a woman named Ida May Fuller in 1940. The amount of the check was a whopping $22.54. Apparently back then Social Security had no problem funding the payment. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case as the entire system teeters on the verge of insolvency. If you are basing your long-term financial planning and retirement future on Social Security it might be time to rethink your options. Even if the system doesn’t break down, it probably won’t be enough to live on comfortably.

Time Marches On

Stanley Huddle — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:54:04 +0000

Motorola’s prototype for the first cellular phone — descriptively called “the brick” because of its appearance — dates back to 1973. Of course the inventor of the phone, John F. Mitchell, had no idea that by 1998 wireless products would account for almost 70% of the company’s revenue. The same holds true for the Internet. In the early 90s, marketing online was yet to happen. Today, with the advent of Web 2.0 technologies, the Internet is the world’s most dynamic marketplace. Internet millionaires are being created every day, and this trend will only continue to pick up momentum.

The Global Economy and Online Business

Stanley Huddle — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:51:59 +0000

Today, many people have been affected by the failing economy in some way or another. Some of these effects include the fear of losing a job, one’s company going bankrupt, loss of employment, retail sales falling drastically and stocks going down.

During this economic downturn, everybody seems to be wondering what the next step is, and the answer to this question is fairly straightforward. The best thing to do during these rocky financial times is to start an online business. Of course, for people who have already lost their jobs, this is probably the best available option, and for those who are still working at a regular 9-5 job and are living in constant fear of losing a job, then this is a wonderful backup opportunity for you. In fact, starting an online business is probably the smartest thing to do in this time of crisis. There are a number of options for starting an online business. You can decide to start a small online business and put in some time into it after work hours to supplement your income and use it as a backup if you lose your job. The other option is of course, to work full time in your own online business where you will be able to choose your own work timings and keep all of the money that you have made.

It is a fact that most business are forced to outsource to Internet businesses to make up for the cutbacks and layoffs that the economy has forced them to make. Getting work done on a project basis allows the company to make a large saving by both not having to pay full salaries to an employee who is not working in between projects, but also save a lot of money on retirement plans and health benefits that they are forced to offer regular employees. Another benefit that companies get from outsourcing to online businesses is the ability to compare services and prices before making their choice of individual or business that they are willing to choose.

Apart from businesses, even shoppers are flocking to the Internet, looking for lower prices and convenient services. This not only allows businesses to cut out the middle men but also allows shoppers to benefit from the many additional services that online businesses are willing to offer.

Direct Sales As a Home Based Business Option

Stanley Huddle — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:51:20 +0000

With the current economic situation, more people are looking for alternate sources of income, with the freedom and security that comes with being their own bosses. Online businesses have become widely appreciated for the opportunities they offer for wealth creation, financial independence and security. The flexible working hours add to the appeal of a home based business.

One of the most lucrative ways of earning healthy profits through an online home based business is to apply a direct sales model. So, what exactly is direct selling? Direct sales refer to an internet marketing method, where an online entrepreneur acts as the representative of a particular company. When you start a direct sales online business, you will earn a commission on the products or services you sell for the company you are partnered with. While the company in question will offer you training and other forms of support, you are, in effect, running your own business.

The direct sales model offers several benefits to the online entrepreneur running his or her home based business. With a direct sales online business, you can set your own business and financial objectives, and you are in control of the ways and means to achieve them. What’s more, you will be spending very little on investment in your direct sales home based business, particularly when you compare this to the costs of establishing and running an offline business. Risk, too, is much lower in a direct sales online business model.

If you decide to go in for direct sales as a home based business option, you will need to do certain things in order to increase the chances of your business success. For example, you should have a website, and make planned efforts to direct traffic towards your site so that you can engage with your prospective customers on an interface that allows them to understand the advantages of the products or services you are selling.

If you have trouble deciding on a particular direct sales company to partner with, look for an organization that offers good incentives in addition to regular rewards. It is also important that the company you choose offers training and provides sales materials to help you sell its products or services more effectively.

So if you are considering quitting your regular job and starting your own home based business, consider direct sales as an option. With a certain amount of commitment supported by hard work and enthusiasm, direct sales can be a great method of earning excellent rewards from your online business.