Friday, September 25, 2009

Great PLR content for nothing is a reality after all

Well as you guys no doubt know, to really succeed with our internet marketing careers, we need to have great digital products that convert all of our qualified leads into real, cash-paying customers. For many people, coming up with products will involve them creating them on their own, or it may involve them commissioning other professionals to do the hard work for them.

Chances are though, like most smart internet marketers, you probably want to save a whole lot of time and money. After all, if you were to create your own e-book for instance, expect to spend tens of hours doing the research you need, and then writing the book itself – and that's if you're only semi-decent at writing. If you're a good writer, it will still take you hours and hours and if you're terrible, well, forget it, because your e-book won't sell!

Now, you certainly won't go wrong by hiring a good writer to create a really good e-book, but think about how much a good writer is going to cost you. Wouldn't you rather spend that money on getting visitors to your site so you can make more money?

I'm pretty sure, like me, you're always looking for ways to save time and money on your internet marketing business. I'll easily spend hours each week just reading up on the latest internet marketing happenings and news, in the endless search of improving the way I do business. In my latest search, I came across a really unique website, that's well worth you checking out if you are serious about time and money saving:

http://melsteve.gaborolah.hop.clickbank.net

Now the name is pretty self-explanatory. This site was created by an internet marketer for internet marketers, and it's a one-stop shop for PLR material. E-books, reports, training videos, e-courses – you name it!

The really wonderful thing about this site though is that membership is free. You can sign up as a VIP Member, which won't cost you a cent, and you can download a huge amount of PLR material for free!

You can sell that material yourself as part of your own internet marketing business, and of course, you can change any part of the product to suit your target audience.

Don't be put off by the free part either, in terms of the quality of the material that's on offer, because I've downloaded the free PLR stuff myself and it's of a really high quality.

I've paid plenty of writers in my time to create digital products, and I can honestly say that the quality of this material is just as good, if not better – without me having to pay the money I would pay a writer.

In addition to the free PLR material you can download as VIP Member, you can also access heaps of great information about how to improve your internet marketing business.

You also have the option of paying a small one-time fee to become a Full Member of the site, and that will entitle you to even more fantastic PLR products to download and sell, plus you can become an affiliate of the PLR Wholesaler website itself, and receive a great commission whenever somebody you refer signs up as a Full Member.

Regardless of whether you're a paying member or not, you will have access to a regular e-newsletter that gets sent out, and if the testimonials are anything to go by, it's definitely one e-newsletter that's worth your while.

I can vouch for that too, and I am a real pro when it comes to deleting emails that bore me!

So, please do me a favor and join now – this is a site that's definitely worth your time regardless of your level of experience in internet marketing, so visit it now at:

http://melsteve.gaborolah.hop.clickbank.net

I promise you won't be disappointed.

Until next time, may you keep on selling!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

What You Think About Money!

What You Think About Money!
Copyright © Steve Hoffmann

http://TotalWealthOnline.com/



Your beliefs about money stem from early in life by what you
see and experience around you. Things your parents said
about money, fights in the home about money, what your
teachers said, and your own early experiences about money.

It's really not your fault. But, once you know this, it's
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to change and reprogram your thinking
and belief system. Because your thing makes it so.

Here's a major test - think back as far as you can about
your earliest memories about money. What was the context,
the situation? What did you hear said about money? What were
the messages you received about money? How did you 'feel'?

What you believe about MONEY is how you see the world and
will determine the experiences you have with it. Like a
self-fulfilling prophecy, your beliefs around money will
result in what you experience.

Your beliefs may 'feel' true and real for you, but it's not
necessarily the truth or fact in reality.

Here's another test - If money is not showing up, it's a
reflection of what's going on in your 'inner' world - how
you see yourself, your own self worth. It means you need to
do some work on your 'inner' world. IF YOU DON'T GROW WITHIN,
YOU GO WITHOUT...


Money is a great teacher and an insightful coach about YOU -
if you will listen closely and learn, and use the experience
to grow yourself in your relationship with money.

There are many erroneous beliefs about money - let's examine
5 of them.

>> THERE'S NOT ENOUGH FOR ALL OF US <<

This belief is based in the 'scarcity' mentality or
'poverty' consciousness. Resources are scarce and in limited
supply, and you have to scramble over each other in
'dog-eat-dog' fashion and compete to get those limited
resources.

The truth is that money is just energy, an exchange for
value.

If you make the mental shift that money is limitless, that
it can be invented, created and generated on demand, in line
with the value you provide, it will open up all sorts of
possibilities.

So it's only your beliefs, imagination and creativity that
limit you. How liberating is that?

>> RICH PEOPLE ARE BAD <<

Well, that has to be one of the biggest falsehoods I've ever
heard. It's based in a mixture of envy, suspicion and
mystery - "How come they can do it, and I can't? What do
they know and do, that I don't know? They must have done
something shady or deceitful to get their money."

Sure, there are some who do it that way. Equally, there are
less than desirable characters among the ranks of the less
than wealthy too.

ANOTHER JUSTIFICATION IS - Good people, spiritual people
don't chase after money. It's wrong to have money and focus
on accumulating material things.

The fact is, whatever spiritual or religious beliefs you
follow, it is your birthright to live an abundant life and
your higher purpose and vision. With abundance, you have
more options, resources, freedom, flexibility, and abilities
to live your best life to its fullest potential, and help
others achieve the same.

>> YOU HAVE TO WORK HARD TO MAKE MONEY <<

This belief is anchored in the simplistic linear view that
the harder you work the more money you make. Well, that's
just plain not true!

You are remunerated in direct correlation with how much
value and service you provide, not how many hours you work.

Successful people know that working 'smarter' not harder is
the way to go and is totally achievable. We were not meant
to toil, struggle or suffer.

Here's a Tip - whether you're starting your business,
building it further, or taking it to its next growth level,
always be looking for the best ways to automate the
activities in your business.

Create 'set it and forget it' automated systems that
systematise your client acquisition, contact and selling
process. Technological developments such as auto-responders
and a range of software applications have done wonders for
automating routine time-consuming tasks.

Leverage your time. Shift away from trading time for money.

Focus on doing what you do best. The truly wealthy put their
money and the efforts of other people to work for them, and
outsource tasks that are not natural talents for them. Like
a virtual army always marching forward, advancing your
interests.

A successful life is a balanced life with time for work and
play.

Otherwise, what is the point of working hard if you don't
enjoy yourself and get the benefits that flow from your
work?

>> YOU HAVE TO SPEND MONEY TO MAKE MONEY <<

Wherever you look, stories abound about people who started
their businesses in their garage, spare room, even their
car.

Anything is possible, if you believe it, and set your mind
to achieving the task, and taking the ACTION to make it
happen.

With the internet, this is even more so. Technology has
enabled minimal and no start-up money requirements. The huge
growth in the home business sector has meant minimal
overheads.

Sure, it's great to have some money to seed fund your
business, but it's the other elements that are far more
important, like your success mindset, entrepreneurial
creativity, taking ACTION at the right time, repetition,
persistence, and the flexibility and resilience to bounce
back quickly to try the next thing that will bring success.

>> YOU HAVE TO HAVE EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS TO MAKE LOTS
OF MONEY<<

Not true at all. How many wealthy teachers or university
lecturers have you seen lately? Their salaries leave much to
be desired.

In recent times, we have seen more internet marketing made
millionaires than we've seen previously in other business
sectors, and many with very little or no formal education.

What they have is an entrepreneurial, risk taking spirit,
action orientation, and persistence to succeed at all costs.

In fact, too much formal education can be a hindrance as you
may end up set in your ways with a standardized 'cookie
cutter' approach to seeing the world that you will have to
'un-train'.

Another issue is that you can make the mistake of going on
an endless quest of doing more courses to acquire further
knowledge, always on the lookout for the next piece of the
puzzle that hopefully will be the 'jackpot' answer.

Without adequate APPLICATION, there is no success. Success
comes from applying your knowledge 'full circle' and seeing
it through to the absolute degree of completion with dogged
determination.

The most successful people come to business and making money
with an open mind, egalitarian in nature, and willing to try
new things. A success mindset and attitude are all
important, as is the ability to see and act quickly upon
opportunities with great timing.

When you know which particular false and limiting beliefs
you may have about money, you can go about changing and
reprogramming those beliefs so that you can move closer to
achieving the success you so richly deserve.


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Friday, August 7, 2009

How to Build Your Fortune online by Helping Local Businesses

With the Internet world growing by leaps and bounds on a daily basis, more and more people are spending hours each day on line. You can now search for an abundance of information on just about any topic on the internet, and purchase everything from computer software to your groceries. In fact, on line businesses, when well marketed, are fast growing and very profitable. Many people are looking to get their piece of the pie. Internet Marketing is in high demand, especially in one particular niche that many people over look.

There is a virtually untapped income opportunity just waiting for internet marketers. If you are looking to make some extra cash, you might be surprised to find out that the plain old fashioned local (small and medium sized) brick and mortar stores are in need of internet marketing services. In fact, some would say they are in desperate need. It has been shown over and over again that the small local business can benefit tremendously when they advertise their business on the Internet. For most small business owners this is easier said than done.

The problems that off line businesses have are that more often than not, they do not know much if anything about on line marketing or even where to begin. Therefore, they either miss out on this money making opportunity or they have to hire someone to help them. This is where the internet marketer comes in. Internet marketers can greatly help the small business owner. As an internet marketer, you can work to help brick and mortar business owners advertise for new customers on the internet. There are of course a variety of ways to help bring new customers to local off line businesses. Some very simple ideas include, listing the business on yellow page sites, posting coupons for the business at coupon sites and advertise them on Google Local.

However, one of the most profitable ways to promote a local off line business is to create a website with a blog. Blogging is the up and coming way to advertise, and Internet Marketers are fast working to set up such Internet sites. Blogs have great promise for the local business owner. Having a blog promoting your business that provides relevant information can reap some promising outcomes.

Finally, setting up an on-line mailing list to your customers can be very advantageous. Customers can be updated on new blog postings, upcoming sales and new products. Emailing customers also can cut costs if the business owner had previously mailed out information to customers.

In conclusion, if you are an internet marketer and currently looking for additional income opportunities, you truly should consider hitting up the local businesses where you live. Many of them probably don’t even know that they could benefit from your services.

To learn more about offline marketing, check out helping Offline Customers. Feel free to distribute this article in any form as long as you include this resource box.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Using internet marketing techniques on offline businesses...

As an internet marketer, I know just how lucrative it is to make money marketing online businesses. However I have to let you on a secret I just stumbled upon. I have just found out that instead of concentrating only on online businesses, it is just as easy to earn easy cash using internet marketing techniques on offline businesses!

The main reason for this is because to offline businesses, internet marketing proves to be something new. They are not aware of this market and avenue of free marketing, which brings increased sales and profit for them.

We as internet marketers have nothing to lose as all we have to do is to teach all of them the tricks of internet marketing. Basically, offline businesses at present carry out similar marketing and advertising tactics like using coupons for promoting their businesses and perhaps getting listed in the yellow pages.

They save while we earn

However what they do not know is that they can save money through internet marketing (while we make money!). Instead of spending money printing coupons, we can teach them how to use online coupon companies for free. And instead of getting listed in the yellow pages, we just have to show them the global audience the business gets by listing their business in online yellow pages and directory sites.

We can also carry out workshops to teach them all there is to internet marketing and earn some money by charging for attending the workshop. We can also offer to start blogs for them, and manage them by adding fresh content on a regular basis, and by perhaps starting an e-newsletter for interested people to sign up for.

So you can see that by offering our internet marketing skills to offline businesses, not only do these businesses flourish, we can also earn a sizeable amount through their internet marketing.

There are more tips and techniques to learn by implementing internet marketing techniques in offline businesses. This is why I highly recommend you download this free report called Easy Offline Cash. It discusses everything about using internet marketing techniques in offline business. If you care at all about making more money with what you always to, you will at least download and read the report, it's free!

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Saturday, April 4, 2009

Winner's Creed

If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don’t.
If you’d like to win but you think you can’t
It’s almost a cinch you won’t.
If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost.
For out in the world we find,
Success begins with the fellow’s will,
It’s all in the state of mind.

If you think you are outclassed, you are;
You’ve got to think to rise.
You’ve got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win a prize.
Life’s battles don’t always go
To the stronger or faster man;
But sooner or later the man who wins
Is the one who thinks he can.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

What sort of tweeter are you?

Posted on February 9, 2009

We Tweeple are overly fascinated with Twitter...not that Twitter isn't a good online marketing tool, it is. But we tend to talk about it like there are clearly defined rules for its use and that there is only one effective brand building strategy. There are multiple ways to use Twitter, at least as many ways as there are micro-cultures on this micro-blog.

I agree that understanding a site's etiquette will help you build networks and generate quite a lot of good will. But to limit our usage strategy to a relationship-intensive model of engagement is to reserve Twitter only for the people who have an abundance of time on their hands or specialize in online marketing. Deciding what role Twitter, or other time-intensive platforms, plays in your online marketing strategy is your first step to developing a workable plan.

Let's take a look at few different uses for Twitter, all of which I have seen used successfully to market a product or service.


Traditional Twitter: This user builds out a solid profile, consciously searches out like-minded people, and is a somewhat finicky follower. Each tweet is informative, meaningful or funny. This user spends time connecting via online or in person tweet ups and reaches out through genuine responses. This person has no idea when someone stops following...nor do they care.

Marketing Twitter: This user builds a highly searchable profile bio, then checks their search results on Twitter Grader to find out if they are visible to their target audience. This tweeter uses auto-follow, auto-thanks and auto-notify when someone stops following. Messaging is more traditional "push" content with high repetitive volume.

Link Builder Twitter: This user connects Twitter to an automated updating platform and posts multiple links to various posts, pictures and video about their product or service. By also connecting Twitter to FriendFeed, they are able to get double the link building bang for the buck. They may or may not have a lot of followers. If they do, chances are high that they have a pre-arrangement that allows them to automatically post updates to their followers accounts or they have agreed to RT (retweet) all pertinent tweets.


SEO Twitter: This user has the latest version of Tweetdeck and has maxed out its global search function. Their bio contains keywords, their posts contain the same keywords and their search is based on those keywords. The result is a highly topical network or multiple topical groups with one network that can also be monitored through Tweetdeck. They also have a blog and/or website built around the same keywords, using the same messages. None of these Tweeters are following the same strategy, yet each of them has found a way to utilize this marketing channel to their advantage. Most of us move back and forth between all of these functions at some point. The critical issue is to do so intentionally and because you feel it is a good fit for your resources and your overall marketing strategy.

If you want to know which strategies I use, you will have to follow me ( @JeanAnnVK ) on Twitter to find out!


Jean Ann Van Krevelen, President
Escalation Business Consulting
http://www.edgyentrepreneur.com

Friday, January 23, 2009

All About Twitter

Getting Started With Twitter
By Wesley Craig Green (c) 2009

There's a new web application on the block that has everyone talking and it goes by the name of Twitter. Twitter is fast becoming one of the more popular methods for communicating online and has a large number of loyal followers who stick with it despite the growing pains and competitors. While this article won't cover everything possible with Twitter, it will give you a good starting point on how to start using it and how you can use it for your business.

What Is This Twitter You Speak Of?

So what is Twitter and how can it be of benefit to you or your business? Twitter is a free online micro-blogging application which gives you the ability to send out short messages (up to 140 characters) called "tweets" to people who are following you on Twitter.
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You can send tweets either through your computer or by using your cell phone via a text message. These tweets/messages can be about anything you want and they can include links, as well.

Making Twitter even more useful is the ability to send a direct message to someone you are following (this is done by entering @username at the beginning of your message) or replying to someone's tweet with your tweet. You would be surprised how common it is to reply to someone's message then to have someone who is either following you or the person you sent the reply to reply to your initial message and so on.

People can follow you and your tweets by first signing-up for their own free Twitter account at the Twitter site then adding you to their líst of people they are following. Once you have created your account, you can either check your Twitter page (your personal page which appears after you sign-in at the Twitter home page) for any of your friends' new messages or you can send out your messages. But it is much easier, in my opinion, to use one of the many online or desktop applications which give you the ability to do all of this and more.

Twitter As A Communication Tool

Twitter is a quick and easy way to communicate with family, friends, business associates, and also within a company setting. Being an online service, Twitter is available to anyone with online access. All you have to do is login to your account through any number of third-party applications developed for Twitter or through the Twitter site and you are ready to go.

Within a company setting, employees could have a Twitter account created for them with the option to have their messages protected. This means only people they (or you or the person in charge of creating the Twitter accounts) approve will be able to send and receive messages from them. The same thing could be done using an instant message program but with Twitter, there would be no software to install and it would be accessible from anywhere with an online connection. Additionally, the person who is in charge of the Twitter accounts will have the power to control who is and who isn't part of this private Twitter network.


Even though there are tons of online communication applications available, Twitter can also be used as a way for people who are collaborating on a project to stay in touch with one another regardless of where they are. And depending on which third-party application they are using to Twitter with, these conversations can be saved for future reference. There are even some third-party apps which you can use to send files up to 10MB to anyone you are following as long as they are using the same application, that is. Still, a handy feature to have and one which may become a feature of Twitter if there's a big enough demand for it.

Marketing With Twitter

Herein lies the great thing about Twitter from a business perspective: the marketing potential it offers users. Sure, it is great to send messages and chat using Twitter, but it can also be a great marketing tool if used correctly. Have some breaking news you want to get out quickly? Send it out as a Tweet. Made an important update to your blog or web site? Let people know about it instantly with a Tweet.

Want to promote your project, book, movie, whatever by giving away a free download or preview? Send out a Tweet with a URL to the free download. Only want to market something to certain individuals you are following? Simply enter their username preceded by the "@" and you are set.

Another simple marketing tool available with Twitter is the ability to befriend people who are following someone you already follow. While this practice could backfire on you if you begin to add everyone you find following someone you are following, be picky and just befriend those who either share similar tastes that you do or work in the same field as you or already follow many of the same people you do. Otherwise, you could come off as a spammer which will be a hard image to shake.

Twitter Now And Beyond

Twitter represents a fundamental change in the way people communicate online. There have always been instant messengers and they have their place and purpose but they don't provide the one thing which sets Twitter apart and that is the ability to instantly communicate with either a couple of people or potentially thousands without the need for proprietary software. No need to download this piece of software in order to communicate with this person or that organization.

Much like how blogging has become a staple of today's society, Twitter and "twittering" is on the same path to becoming ingrained in today's culture despite only being around for less than two years. So simple in its execution, powerful in the marketing opportunities it offers, and ease of use, Twitter will be one of the top web technologies to gain worldwide prominence in 2009.

If you like, you can follow me on Twitter by going to http://twitter.com/GeekEntrepreneu and clíck on the Follow button.

About The Author
Wesley Craig Green is The Geek Entrepreneur, an entrepreneur who is a publisher, owner of an online classified ads network of sites, two web sites focusing on independent and digital comics and graphic novels. You can check out his personal blog, Geek Entrepreneur which is dedicated to entrepreneurship, blogging, inspiration, technology, and small business.

P.S You can see what else i am up to at
http://totalwealthonline.com

Friday, January 16, 2009

Take: "The Pit Bull and the Poodle Test"
"It is a funny thing about life--if you refuse to accept anything but the best you very often get it." W. Somerset Maugham
With the new year upon us like Kofi on a big wad of Iraqi oil-for-food cash, a lot of folks use the end of one year and the beginning of a new year to assess their character, their accomplishments and their calling to whatever they are pursuing and to evaluate how they stack up to what they want to be and do.

I guess that is why alcohol sales soar through the roof at this time of year . . . because for some, reality can be brutal. I mean, who wants to appraise his life when he's spent the last 12 months unshorn, sitting on his steel beam-reinforced, duct taped couch watching CNN, while complaining about religion and politics as he grows fatter by the day--but enough about Michael Moore. . . .

Sure, introspection is painful, and a brutal assessment of where we are and what we're really doing is about as appealing as eating a morning Bagel with Joan Rivers while she's tripping on acid after just getting fresh lip implants. Nevertheless, sometimes we have to do the uncomfortable in order to go on to greatness.

Speaking of greatness, having a great family, a successful career or a killer business is not easy. If you and I want to achieve what we dream about in life, then we are going to have to get an attitude--and not just any attitude, but a pit bull attitude. The reason why? Well, life is hard, Dinky, and you and I cannot be thin skinned little tea cup Poodles and expect life to give us what we want.

The pit bull epitomizes courage and persistence. They are little, scrappy warriors who will not back down. They face difficulties with a win-or-die perspective. They love the battle . . . they love the heat . . . they love the fight . . . and everything that is good, praiseworthy and noble comes through difficulty.

As a matter of fact, if you are looking for an easy way to succeed . . . for someone to carry you into greatness, you're in for the shock of your life. It is not out there. And if you think life is going to be trouble-free, you're about to have your rose-colored glasses removed, snapped in two and stomped into the ground--which, hopefully, will improve your vision. There is no easy road to a successful family, career or life.

Yes, the road to success is paved with road kill, and the road kill are all the glassy-eyed, weak, unprepared poodles that're looking for a free ride. But life is a battle where only the pit bulls survive and thrive. Great accomplishments aren't for the thin-skinned, fearful poodles.

So, to assist my readers in assessing what condition their condition is in, I have prepared The Pit Bull and Poodle Test to help us judge and adjust our attitudes. So if last year sucked because we were acting like poodles, this next year won't because we will have taken on a Pit Bull Attitude. Are you ready for this?

Pit Bull Test
1. Do you have a definite purpose backed up by a burning desire to see it fulfilled?
2. Are you continuously in action working on your plan?
3. Is your mind closed towards all negative and discouraging influences from foes, "friends," dysfunctional parents, music, books, tapes, T.V. etc?
4. Do you hang out with people who are greater than you in what they have accomplished and who utterly challenge you to excellence?
5. Are you self-reliant and independent?
6. Do you take responsibility for your life, both failures and successes?
7. Do you hate it when you waste time?
8. Do you look at life as a game to be played and played like a champion?
9. Have you become impervious to the criticisms of pusillanimous men and women?
10. Do you boldly face your fears with faith and move towards your goals?

Poodle Test
1. Do you often complain about your life?
2. Do you avoid association with people who have accomplished more than you?
3. Does your life seem futile and your future hopeless?
4. Do you often feel self-pity?
5. Are you envious of those who excel you?
6. Do you worry a lot?
7. Are you overly cautious and negative?
8. Are you indifferent and lacking in ambition and enthusiasm?
9. Do you constantly use excuses and alibis to explain why you haven't accomplished anything?
10. Do you often fantasize about lying on the front passenger seat of a Cadillac with a pink ribbon in your hair with your favorite chew toy?

Now, tally up the checks that were applicable to you in each category. Which one had the majority? If you checked more in the Pit Bull category, then congrats! I'll see you at the top of the mountain next year.

If most of the checks fell to the Poodle side, and you want to get out of your poodle-funk then hold on to your lug nuts--it's time for an overhaul. You can change. Being a Pit Bull is not about chance--it is about a choice.

You're transformation from being a little Fi-Fi is going to be difficult; however, the life you're about to experience is way better then the stuff you're about to leave behind.

You'll find, Ms. Poodle, as you begin the transformation into a pit bull that you are no longer timid, mousy or backward looking. Instead, you're audacious and courageous and not afraid to confront obstacles that hold you back from what you want from life.

winning

"Come Join Me At The Finish Line..."



One person can only do so much. But If he gathers a group of people around him who are committed to the same goals, if he galvanizes them and inspires them and taps into their inner drive, they can perform miracles together.



It takes courage. A lot of people will try to tell you it's impractical or impossible. They'll tell you to lower your sights. They'll tell you business can't be benevolent.



Remember: You'll be left with an empty feeling if you hit the finish line alone. When you run a race as a team, though, you'll discover that much of the reward comes from hitting the tape together. You want to be surrounded not just by cheering onlookers but by a crowd of winners, celebrating as one.



Victory is much more meaningful when it comes not just from the efforts of one person, but from the joint achievements of many. The euphoria is lasting when all participants lead with their hearts, winning not just for themselves but for one another...

"Success is sweetest when it's shared."





-Howard Schultz, CEO, Starbucks

Author of "Pour Your Heart Into It"

Friday, January 2, 2009

You can now followme on TWITTER

http://twitter.com/Steve_Hoffmann

come an see what the buzz is all about