As a network marketing leader, I get a lot of feedback from my downline about people who fail to step up. This led me to question whether the issue was with the leader or the follower. A leader who has a relationship with a group of people such as a department manager, a drill sergeant or a sports coach often asks for "volunteers" from their team to do something beyond what is expected from the leader. How the group reacts to the request for...more
According to Google over 1 million people search for the keyword phrase "make money online" or another variation of them. Think about how many others search for other keyword phrases such as work from home, earn money at home, home based business" and so on!There are certainly a lot of people who want to use the Internet to make money. So why don't more people really make extra money online?I remember back in the fall of 2002 when I Google...more
If you are thinking about getting involved with affiliate marketing you are probably wondering what affiliate marketing cost you can expect to incur. The good news is that you can start your very own affiliate marketing business for free or very little cost.Yes, I said free. Though I'll be honest, that's not going to get you as far as quickly as if you invested a small amount of money, let me explain why. There are probably thousands of different types of products and services you could become an affiliate for but the real trick is getting customers to your website. You need to get a steady stream of hungry customers to your site if you want to make money.One of the best methods for generating this traffic is by article marketing. That means you write quality, informative articles about the product you are promoting and when someone reads your article they can click on a link at the bottom of your article and be taken to your website. Not only is this method free it also has the added advantage of helping you set yourself up as a trusted expert.The downside to this method is that many of the article directories (websites that will let you submit articles for publication)...more
Internet Home Businesses need to know the difference between long and short-term goals, and the impact on their business and profits. The first thing we need to do is determine the definition of long term and short term, without a definition, or a way of separating the two; we are really spinning our wheels.Short Term GoalsLet's work on this one...more
At the start of each New Year people all around the globe set New Year's resolutions that are vague and based on negative intentions. Of course these are discarded before January comes to a close. If you own an online income business and intend making a success of it in the New Year then you need to set goals and plan your strategy accordingly to...more
There is hope if you have a decent Internet marketing business but would like to earn more income. Many Internet marketers just need to find a program to offer them more ideas and feedback.Some of the best training programs out there give great advice on how to take your business to the next level. Let's face it many of us get stuck in one rut and can't get out of it.We are examples of the definition of insanity "Doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results".If that's the case for you then it is to your advantage to seek professional guidance. Some of the best programs allow you to 'test drive" them for a week or so. If you like what you see you can join their private membership program.What you receive in return for your membership fee should more than pay for itself. The top ones offer excellent instruction from coaches who have already done what you're trying to do. You should be able to get a quick response from these coaches and even have online chats.Here are some of the guidance points you should be looking for to help you take your business to new heights and earn more income.Many people struggle because they don't really have a plan. They have...more
Many online business owners who have hired low grade SEO firms are feeling the heat in late 2009 and will feel it far more in 2010. While the idea of having a quick fix, one-time event solution to your web marketing needs is appealing, people are...more
Starting an internet home based business of your own makes sense for a number of reasons. But no matter why you are looking at this industry there is one reason that currently stands out above all others.That reason is millions are coming on the...more
Do you ever dread sitting down to write because you're just not sure what to write about?When you're doing article marketing, you need to create a steady flow of articles. You may be just getting started and haven't gotten into a writing groove yet....more
I nearly choked on my lunch when I read an email from a client asking what she should do about her "cannibal url". I hard to read the email a second time just to see if she was going crazy. That's when I realized she wasn't crazy, just confused.I...more
There are two groups or strategies in the network marketing community: Traditional MLM prospecting and the newer, Attraction Marketing model. I shall reveal a third model which is a hybrid form combining elements of each, as both have their benefits...more
Generating leads can increase your profits. The internet is not only a virtual place where businessmen and customers meet. It is also a means to make your business remain competitive. The unspoken essence of leads is to answer the questions of...more