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Yea right, I believe that

Let me know what you think of these statements (paraphrased to protect the not so innocent): 1)"...Instant Web Master Video Set! In this step by step easy to understand video, I take you from a total beginner to capable web master in minutes..." Who is this person trying to kid? Capable webmaster? Now that's a pretty broad term isn't it? Now let's see... you don't know what the heck HTML, Ja. . .

Affiliate Programs - What Are They

Affiliate Programs - What Are They by Lois R. Thompson (c) In recent years Affiliate Program marketing has taken the Internet by storm. Many surveys have demonstrated that Affiliate Marketing can be the most cost effective method to promote your website and quickly generate additional streams of income. For example, Forrester Research has rated Affiliate Marketing as the most effective of all . . .

I Challenge You...

I have heard all kinds of excuses (ok reasons) why people have failed to make money with thier online business venture, and I'm getting sick and tired of being sick and tired of hearing them! So here is my challenge to you if you happen to be one of the 95% online not making a dime with your Affiliate, and/or MLM programs. Pick just one program you are really excited about, and truly believe . . .

"Churn Your List for Profit"

I wasn't sure whether I wanted to title this article the way I did or call it: "Churn out Your List for Profit". It seems fitting either way since "Churn out" means: To produce in an abundant, and automatic manner. While one meaning of "Churn" according to www.dictionary.com is: To buy and sell (a client's securities) frequently, especially in order to generate commissions. I have found man. . .

How quickly do you connect?

When you get right down to "brass tax", business is about connecting with people, and making transactions that benefit both parties. The sooner your prospects have a good idea of who you are, have a need/want for what you have, and feel comfortable they can trust what your saying about your products/services will provide what they want (i.e. solve thier problem ), and then some. You're on the r. . .

If it isn't residual, don't waste your time with it...

Are you hawking products, and services that don't produce a residual income? If you answered yes to this question then I suggest you drop them like a...(use your imagination here. :)) WHY? Well, some people may disagree with me on this, however you know how tough it is to sell anything online, so why spend your precious time, and hard work on offering something that is not going to pay you agai. . .

Cashing In On The Affiliate Game

Cashing In On The Affiliate Game by Lois R. Thompson Although Affiliate programs are easy to join and promote, many Affiliate marketers are struggling to earn $100 while others are earning literally thousands per month. Some of these top Affiliates combine a series of Affiliate programs - working them together to explode their income. How can you begin earning Super Affiliate income? The KEY e. . .

Putting Your Game Plan Together

Putting Your Game Plan Together (c) by: Lois R. Thompson Are you shooting in the dark or do you have a well organized and effective game plan in place? Lets say, you are planning the vacation of your dreams. You can pick any location you desire. In the excitement of things you've gotten so caught up with being on this vacation and day dreaming about how you're going to be spending it, tha. . .

The Wizard Of Marketing

The Wizard Of Marketing by Steve Clack http://www.theprofittrain.com I was going through some old videos the other evening (no I don't have a DVD player yet) when I came across 'The Wizard Of Oz'. I stopped for a moment and realized that this is a great marketing story. What? Let me explain. As I write this story I think you will see what I mean. One day Dorothy (Internet Marketer) was . . .

WANT TO START A WEEKLY EZINE?

& KEEP IT UP? By Evy McNeilly, editor SELLING SAVVY . . . ONLINE It’s easier than you think. First create a catchy name that relates to your ezine, then a template on a floppy and/or in a folder on your desktop. During the week, as you discover things of interest to you and your potential readers, make note of them on a page inside your template folder. On your template, paste a guest artic. . .

-Success with a 1930's Computer-

-Success with a 1930's Computer- By Dominic Koklas I'll never forget the day that my brother, who runs up his own department in a major software company, came to my house with a box full of computer parts. He told me it was time that I got with the program and joined the twentieth century. He built this computer right in front of my eyes. I'm using it right now to write this article. It c. . .

The Twenty Five Hundred Dollar Answer to Your Cash Flow Problems over the next seven years.

by Harry Fassett Do you have an extra $2,500 lying around the house to throw at some guerrilla marketing boot camp to find out how you can supposedly fill your bank account with tons of *cash* over the next seven years? This doesn't include airfare, food, and lodging. Well the GURU's are at it again, except they have left out the "little guy" this time, i.e. those of us who can't afford to plop. . .

Discovering the Magic of TEAMWORK

Discovering the Magic of TEAMWORK by Lois R. Thompson (c) 2002 I'm sure you've heard the saying "No man is an Island unto himself". It rings true not just in day to day life, but very importantly in your business life also. The ultimate dream of all entrepreneurs is the concept of being "self-employed". Being in business for one's self. However, although you are in business for yourself, you a. . .

Is your time FREE?

I saw this ad in a newsletter the other day: (Ad begins) NEED MONEY? This is how to get it FREE! Hot business opportunity allows you to cash in on Internet growth! Profit from * domain hosting (including ready to move into websites) * website design * traffic! Everything you need to succeed, FREE! Sign up now at (Ad ends) Let me ask you a question: Is your time free? They are stating in the ad . . .

...but you Lied!

You know…. One of he many things I hate on this net are the facts that I can’t tell which program is telling the TRUTH! I’ve been lied to, cheated, had no assistance in learning how an where to promote particular programs, and I can’t tell you how much money I’ve lost, the deception is just devastating! For example…Last week I got a proposition from a promoter, that if I joined his program…he . . .

Multiplying Profits by Networking What You Sell

Want to make your profits go from linear to exponential? Use Networking to Explode your results! Smart marketers are networking, and getting referrals on a regular basis to grow thier business. What, you think the Internet is going to save you the "little guy" from having to do this now? Absolutely not! The Internet is just that, the "Internet". No more, no less, however it does give you the . . .

Getting Priorities Straight

Getting Priorities Straight (c) by Lois R. Thompson It is reported that there are over 1.5 million new people coming online each month, with only 5% of all online businesses making a profit. I believe that the Internet is by far the greatest gold rush in history. So, how can this be...only 5% of online businesses raking in the gold? Are the opportunities not equal for all? does it take large. . .

Act Now

The Internet overflows with sites containing opportunities, software, books, newsletters, ezines, guides, courses, affiliate programmes, reseller programmes, advice, recommendations, tips, secrets, ads, banners - information in short. And that's it. INFORMATION. The newcomer is all amazed with all the information he gets wherever he turns. And on top of all of it, he gets hundreds of emails, al. . .

You Have Just Made A Sale!

A very short sentence, but one that every marketer is hoping to find in their email box every day. What a joy, after working long hours at your computer making web pages building ads and hoping they work. Finally along comes that short sentence and you breathe a sigh of relief and tell yourself I finally made it. After all those long hours on the computer and away from your family, you decide t. . .

Does The Internet Make Liars Of Us?

I see all these outlandish ads in newsletters, including my own, and I wonder what ever made this person put out such an ad. You know the ads I am referring to. They go something like this. I made $500.000 dollars in only six months using this formula. Now I don't know about you, but I intend to get over to that site and sign up. HA! HA! You will also see some like this, I was broke a month ago. . .

Rich Still Getting Richer

Six years ago when I first hooked up to the internet, I was as mixed up about what to do as any newbie is today. I was looking for information, that would help me on what to do. I read every bit of information I could find. I remember even back then, reading that the internet had created a level playing field for rich and poor alike. Don't you believe it. I did until I had been marketing for . . .

Don't Make Everyone Else Rich!

Make money for yourself, not everyone but you. Most of us feel when we first start on the internet that we know little if anything about marketing or anything else to do with the internet. I started the same way as all the other newbies who come online in search of their fortunes. I started as an affiliate, working day and nite promoting for someone else. Making them lots of money and very li. . .

Helping Others!

Are you helping others to succeed? My family has always taught me that helping others to success will be returned to you ten fold. I have always believed this and I continue to believe it today. I get more enjoyment building a new web site for someone who needs my help than I do building my own. If someone wants to swap ads with me and they are just getting started with their newsletter, I do. . .

Have You Forgotten Customer Service!

Have you ever gone to a web site and the sales letter was so great that you thought I need to purchase this product as it will help in my marketing plan? You purchase the product, and after you download it you find problems getting it to perform like the sales letter said it would. So back to the web site you go to ask for a refund, and guess what, there is absolutely nothing on the web site g. . .

Seven profitable reasons to become an Ezine Publisher

There are many good reasons for becoming an ezine publisher, and if you’re serious about profiting online you'll want to consider them. Here's what I believe are the seven best: 1. Great way to connect with your prospects, and customers on a regular basis. What business do you know of that is serious about consistently making money online or off that doesn't do this? I bet you can't name one. 2. . .

Money for Nothing, and Your Hits for FREE

Remember the song by Mark Knophfler, and his band "Dire Straights" with the lyrics, "Money for nothing, and your chicks for free". Well it reminds me of the *newbie* Internet marketer. Just like in the video of the song where the two furniture movers (representing us people who work at a JOB for a living )are watching a rock star in a video as they are busting their behinds working. They are sa. . .

WHY UNSUBSCRIBE?

I can understand people who subscribe to a persons newsletter and as soon as their ads run, they unsubscribe. They are not interested in reading any newsletters, or being a part of a subscriber list. Their only aim is to subscribe, send their ad and as soon as they see their ad listed, they unsubscribe and start all over. Not very nice to the editor who spends time downloading, sorting and edi. . .

WHAT IN THE HECK HAPPENED!

You purchased the perfect domain name. You searched and found a perfect web host. You spent months making one of the most informative ebooks of any that you have looked at. With your HTML Editor you built this very beautiful web site. You wrote your sales letter over and over getting it perfect. Visitors will not be able to resist this offer, because it is the best on the Internet. You have lab. . .

ARE YOU MAKING A MILLION YET!

Wouldn't it be nice if some of those ads you receive in your email everyday were true? Some like this, you can make a million dollars This year, just click here. OH Boy would that be nice. I have been marketing different things on the Internet for 6 years now and I have not come close to that. Don't fall for any of this. Making money on the Internet is very hard to say the least. There are no. . .

Does your web site need a makeover?

Good indications your web site needs a makeover: 1. Your web site looks like a ten year old slapped it together, and prospects have a good laugh when visiting, then leave. 2. Your site looks like it has no purpose other than to make your image look bad. 3. Your "copy" is unprofessional, and has no motivating story, or presentation to get people to respond to your offer. 3a. Do you even have a . . .

So When Are You Going To Make A Name For Yourself?

QUESTION: What are you doing on a daily basis to stand out from the gazillion of online marketers competing for attention? Are you one of those marketers that is hiding behind affiliate sites, and "canned" classified ads? Well I can pretty much guess you're not making money online. Why should I buy from you, when there are thousands "HOCKING" the same products, and services that you are? If yo. . .

Building Your Own "OPT-IN" List is a MUST, or Your Online Business Is a BUST!

Internet marketing 101 question: Are you building a 100% "OPT-IN" list, or lists to grow your online business? If you answered no to this question, and have no desire to do so, then you may want to seriously consider whether doing business online is for you. WHY? Because...in today's competitive online marketplace, it is an absolute must to be building, and maintaining a 100% "OPT-IN" list, or . . .

What Is a True Friend Worth?

What is a true friend worth to you? I can tell you what a true friend is worth to me. Any amount of help I can give them to help solve their problems. Spending any amount of time helping to solve any problems they have. Sharing any ideas I may have for creating an easier life. Doing anything I can to see that if I have something they don't that I help them aquire it. Taking care of any technica. . .

The Painful Cost of SPAM

By Gilberto Cintron I finally got my website to look the way I want it to. I have copies of all my beautiful work, work on my hard drive-- images, html, Java scripts etc. I also have all my important information on my computer. Information like the url's to all the affiliate programs I belong to along with id and password information. My database everything, right here on my computer for me to. . .

The Sixty-four Ninety-five dollar Question: How Much Do I Charge?

Online it's more complicated than "What the traffic will bear" but pricing follows the same arbitrary rules of offline business. For example, the owner of a curio shop near Hearst Castle in California bought some Japanese lead glass ashtrays and put out a dozen at $10.95. All sold in one day. The next dozen were priced at $21.95. and also sold in one day. Then he hiked the price to $45 and s. . .

Subscribing To An OptIn List!

Has anyone been misled about subscribing to an optin list? Most people know that when they subscribe to a newsletter or any thing else, that occasionally you will receive other offers. Most of us who publish newsletters spend hours trying to get the article just right, editing all the ads we receive and a hundred other things. Sending solo ads or whatever is our only way of making any money fo. . .

Be Thankful For Small Returns In Marketing!

I have probably been taken in as much as anyone by the scam artist. I could have got down in the mouth and worried for day's. However I didn't do that. When you live as long as I have you know these bumps are coming. Instead of getting all down in the mouth because someone got you, look at it as a learning tool. After being taken in a few times you will gain a lot of very useful knowledge th. . .

Rowing Against The Current!

This past weekend, I was completely remaking one of our web sites for the third time. Just can't get it to look like we wanted it. First the gif files refuse to work, finally I got them working and some of the pages do not load. Sitting here at this keyboard I am getting very disgusted. I finally just sit back and start doing some thinking. I started thinking, that marketing on the Internet is . . .

Are You Feeling Like You Failed?

Do you have days when you feel like You have failed? I have all too many of those days. Here in Illinois we have had four or five days of rain, with dark cloudy days that kinda make a person feel low. I am having one of those days today as I write this newsletter. I spent a long day yesterday getting my newest site built and uploaded. I then worked into the night promoting the new site http:. . .

Are You Walking A Tight Wire With Your Marketing?

If you are into internet marketing, here are three things you need. You need a strong mind, you need a strong will power and you will need a strong heart. First: The strong mind, when you start trying your hand at marketing, you will be disappointed very often and it will definitely work on your mind. Your mind will tell you, you can't do this, why not just quit before you get in any deeper. Yo. . .

Integrity Does Your Business Well

Integrity Does Your Internet Business Well - by Seqkat, Publisher of Village of Tidbits Simple as it may seem and sound, an important tool for your Internet Business success is integrity. It can prove to be the back bone of your company, or without it, its downfall. What is integrity? Defined in the dictionary it means adherence to a code of values, incorruptibility. Honesty plays a hug. . .

Spam Cop The Destroyer!

I don't know how many of you know about spam cop, I will tell you what I know. First off it is I guess a program to rid the internet of spam. The problem with it, if the person using it is carless with it, it will cause a lot of harm to someone who is completely innocent. Here is what happens, I can tell you from experience. Someone uses your article and uses it in their newsletter. It goes . . .

This Wonderful thing we call the World Wide Web

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself, why is it that we do this thing we call marketing? We spend hours and hours each and every day pounding on the keyboard keys and we think this is the one. This will put me on easy street. Another dream that never came true. We spend a week working ten, twelve hours a day completely re-making our 150 page site and we sit back when it. . .

Having What We Believe...The Power Of Affirmations

Having What We Believe...The Power Of Affirmations (c)2001 by Lois R. Thompson There's been a great volume of work written on the simple power of belief. The person who thinks he can, versus the person who thinks he can't. The person who thinks he Can, has the tendency to succeed, thereby fulfilling his expectation. The same is true for the person who thinks he can't. He also experiences hi. . .

It's Free, It's Powerful, It's In Your Email

It's Free, It's Powerful, It's In Your Email (c)2001 by Lois R. Thompson The most popular use of the Internet is that of sending emails. According to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Commerce approximately 79.9 percent of Internet users send emails. This business of sending emails offers us one of the most powerful and free advertising resources we all have access to, yet it's one t. . .

We always hurt the one's we love!

Now that I am in my sixties, not only have my movements slowed by fifty percent, but I now can look back at the mistakes I have made over the years. The very biggest mistake most of us make is by not letting our spouse know how much we love them. I wish, that every day upon arising, that the first thing I did was to give my wife a kiss and tell her how much I loved her. She has always been t. . .

Writing your sales letters.

The very first thing you need to do, is grab your reader by the seat of their pants with your headline. Your headline must grab their attention. You have 3 or 4 seconds and they move on. When you read tomorrow newspaper, notice what you do. You scan the headlines, and when one grabs you by the seat of your pants, you read more of that article. It is the very same thing with your ads. I. . .

OH this wonderful time we live in.

I don't know how many of you believe in what the bible tells us, and that is not what this article is about. If you read the bible or have read the bible then you can see almost everything it say's has or is coming true. The bible talks of a time when the children will rule the world. If you think that is not coming true, then I suggest you look around. My wife and I have seven boys and three. . .

Your Time Must Be Shared!

How many times have you heard things like this? You think more of that silly computer than you do me. When I come into your computer room, I feel like an intruder. You are married to me, not that silly computer. I could use some help around here, if you could get away from that silly computer once. I am tired of doing all the shopping alone, it is your responsibility as well as mine. There ar. . .

"Information Overload"

After being on the internet for six years, I have subscribed to hundreds of ezines. I have purchased a lot of information ebooks, some good and a lot worthless. Some were nothing more than pages of sales letters. We all need constant information to help us survive with internet marketing. You can also have information overload. Here is what I am talking about with information overload. Re. . .

"Amazing Marketing"

Have you ever noticed the truly great things that are done by a few? I am not speaking of the Guru's here. I am speaking of the people who market by using every means possible to out smart the rest of us. They market by writing ads with all caps and spamming us to death, and think we are not smart enough to know what it is. They make up these ridiculous ads promising unheard of wealth. Make $90. . .

How to Write Money-Pulling Copy

How to Write Money-Pulling Ads By Evy Cole Thirty years or so ago the first super bowl tickets sold for ten dollars each and ads for TV coverage went for a song. Marketing experts built the hype to what it is today with game tickets at $400 each and TV ads costing more per second than I can write here without gasping. Twenty years ago Bill Gates put his money and effort into market. . .

What will the new year bring to those of us

What will the new year bring to those of us marketing on the internet and what we need to stay here! By Vern Anderson #1. A professionally built web site. In my opinion those that have a professional site will do better in the new year than they did in 2000. Those with a less than professional web site will in my opinion perish. My reason for saying this is that as time passes the internet is. . .

Forget Dreams...Have Visions!

Forget Dreams...Have Visions! (c) Copyright S. Kumar 2003 http://www.learnhomebusiness.com ---------------------------- Do you still keep that all important 'Inner Spark Alive'? ...even 15 yrs later from college! To me 4 steps lead to 'true arriving'. Our success domain can be summarized in 4 simple steps. ______ Step#1 : Dream With Totally Relaxed Freedom! Though I said, forget Dreams what I. . .

Success; So Close, Yet So Far Away!

Have you ever had this feeling? You're standing in front of a huge safe; in this safe, is all the wealth, happiness, success, love and health the world could offer. This safe has a combination lock on it and you know all the numbers to open it, except one. :( Just one lousy number! And, if you knew that one number, you could open the door! What we need is a "safe" bet! I Don't Have A Clue! Ofte. . .

"The All Important Question: Crack It"

"The All Important Question: Crack It" (c) Copyright S. Kumar 2003 http://www.learnhomebusiness.com The all important questions is: "Do we have to believe EXACTLY what the known gurus have to say, follow them blindly as per their dictum and LOOSE Money? Recent developments have proved that small website owners loose money by blindly following gurus without a second thought. It's a self-im. . .

So you would like to start marketing on the net,

here are things you must do before you Start. 1* Determine what product or products you will have. If at all possible have your own product as number one. If you don't have a product and you plan on promoting someone else's do a lot of research before signing on the dotted line. How long have they been in business? What is their pay out percentage? Do they have a product everyone want's or nee. . .

Five marketing myths you will see on the internet.

#1 Join free and sit back and relax, we do the work for you. Nothing could be further from the truth. All these places want is to get you hooked and then they start showing you how you would benefit by becoming a paid member. By now they have your address and they keep trying to get you to upgrade. #2 Do you want to make $80,000 in the next 3 month's? Don't fall for this,. . .

Back To Basics - Knowing Your Business

Back To Basics - Knowing Your Business (c)2001 by Lois R. Thompson Your objective in your MLM business, is to KNOW Your Business, to become an expert at it, a pro guide to your prospects. This is the most important thing you can do for yourself and your business BEFORE you start marketing. Before you begin to seek prospects for any venture you NEED to first KNOW your product and/or service.. . .

Whatever happened to Love Thy Neighbor?

This article may strike a nerve in some people, however this is just my opinion. The internet can be a very cruel, and uncaring place. Some people who get on the internet, are so very cruel to others, must be those same people that, when they get into their auto, turn to road rage as soon as someone ticks them off. These are the same people who, if you were invited to their home, would treat o. . .

Are you a spurt promoter?

Bet you are asking yourself, what the heck is a spurt promoter. Well here goes my definition of a spurt promoter. Decides one day, I need to advertise my site. So in a rush they spend the next four or five hours promoting their site, anywhere that will accept their free ad. Then they sit back an say to themselves, boy I should get sales now. Now they forget they have a web site, and for the nex. . .

Marketing The Lazy Man's Way

Would you like to make a few extra dollars on the net, but you don't want the headaches and expense of getting your own domain name, building your website, and paying for a web host? If you answered yes to these, let me explain the lazy man's way to marketing. First search for a really good affiliate program, one that pays at least 50% of every sale you make. Next you want one that will ma. . .

Internet Marketing Quick Tip For Local Businesses

Is your business dependent on where you're located? Have a website? Then here's a quick tip you can implement into your website today that can help your customers, or potential customers find you easier through a major search engine. Good Descriptive Title A good title for your site might be: (TITLE)Modesto California Red Wine Makers - Modesto Red Wines Companyxyz at 1234 Wine Makers Way Modest. . .

WHERE IS YOUR TESTIMONIAL?

I see a lot of people promoting Affiliate/Associate programs on the net, but many of them don't even have their own website, or worst yet, their own testimonials on why anyone should join the program with them or make a purchase. I have read a ton of information by marketing experts and guru's who say you must have your own website if you want to make any money from your affiliate programs. Wit. . .

Go Vertical Or Bust!

Are you going horizontal, or vertical? If you are a small business person, Entrepreneur, etc. I hope you answered the latter. If you don't have a clue of what I am talking about, then please lend me your ear. It could save you a lot of time, money, and heartache. Those who are trying to be everything to everybody offering everything under the sun are going horizontal. Bad choice if you are a sm. . .

The Lemonade Stand Mentality On The Net

Remember the old days when you were a little kid? You wanted to make some extra money during the summer months and so you decided the best way to do it was to open a lemonade stand either in front of your parents house, or on a good street corner not to far from parental supervision. Ok, so you set up your stand, making some makeshift table and sign from materials you had handy at home. Free of. . .

Serve YOUR Customers and Prospects What They Want, When THEY WANT IT!

by Harry Fassett I am writing to you today about a unique "mark up language" called "ColdFusion". Yes, it is like HTML, but much more powerful! It allows you to serve up dynamic content to your customers or prospects in many ways, such as; * searchable database, e.g. dictionary.com * real time statistics or auctions like ebay.com * customized queries on products, and services at your webs. . .

The Wealthy Have Been Doing It...So Should You

The Wealthy Have Been Doing It...So Should You by Lois R. Thompson (c) All Wealthy People Have Multiple Streams Of Income - So Should YOU! To build wealth, we must establish multiple streams of income or what is known as Diversification. Today, I want to share with you one of the most important strategies in building wealth, one that can improve your chance of online success. It is the str. . .

Leading by Teaching

Leading by Teaching (c) by Lois R. Thompson Building a successful MLM organization requires the development of many skills. Two of the primary skills are leadership and training. To be effective in any MLM venture, you must first become knowledgeable of your opportunities product and/or service. Your first priority is to become an Expert in your particular field. In addition to becoming kno. . .

Traits Of The MLM Entrepreneur

Traits Of The MLM Entrepreneur (c)2001 by: Lois R. Thompson When starting your home business, keep in mind that no two people are alike. However there are some shared personality traits that are common to those who have started and operate a success business. One of the commonalities among successful business owners is that they have an entrepreneurial spirit. What are the traits of an e. . .

It Takes Relationships NOT Sales

It Takes Relationships NOT Sales (c)2001 by Lois R. Thompson The Superhighway now offers us the convenience of operating our MLM from the desk top of our computer. No longer are we required to attend meetings, stock products, or do inventory. No longer do we prospect face to face. However, this convenience now poses some new challenges. Network Marketing/MLM is a people business, a relations. . .

The Power Of ONE...A Marketer's Dream

The Power Of ONE...A Marketer's Dream by Lois Thompson (c) Can you recruit just ONE Person a month? You can become extremely wealthy, simply by recruiting just One person a month into a viable Network Marketing/MLM or Affiliate Program. Although many strive to recruit many people all at once, if you will focus on recruiting One Person at a time you can become extremely wealthy. This process . . .

Winning Your Prospect Through Effective Follow-up

Winning Your Prospect Through Effective Follow-up (c) by Lois R. Thompson 2001 Follow-up! Follow-up! Follow-up! and Follow-up again. Here online people are most reluctant to just jump in and buy your offer first time around. They need to Know that you have their best interest in mind and not simply your own. Research shows that the Key to the sale is in the follow-up. Here are a few ways. . .

Thinking of starting your own newsletter.

Since I have only been at this for five months, I am in no way a pro. I can however give you the pro's and cons of having your own newsletter. OK let's start with the pros. You get recognition You can place your own ads for free. You get to have your own opt-in list. You find there are still very nice people out there, reading your newsletter. You can post your articles for other ezines to use,. . .

The 30 Minute Success Plan

The 30 Minute Success Plan by: Lois R.Thompson (c) Without a concrete plan, it's unrealistic to anticipate achieving your objectives. If you will break planning down to just 30 minutes a week you will see a significant difference in your business. This 30 minutes of planning every week can MAKE or BREAK your business. Do you always REACT to your business...just handling it as it comes in - d. . .

Are you helping to ruin this thing we call the

Are you helping to ruin this thing we call the wonderful world wide net? Wondering what the heck I am talking about? I usually receive about 500 emails a day. Today I was looking thru them, and all at once I realized, that these ads are ruining the internet as we know it. No wonder everyone is afraid to purchase from us. Think about this as you sift thru your email messages. Everyone is being r. . .

These Golden Years!

You know, I can remember when I was forty years old, I would tell everyone I can't wait until I can retire and do the things I want to do. One of those things was to play golf anytime I wanted to. I have always loved to play golf, but never had much time to play. Those were my day dreaming days. About the time I hit fifty, my body said, you should have taken better care of me. First it was tw. . .

OH! The aggravation of it all.**

Have you ever had one of those days when you just felt like chucking your computer out the window and forgetting you ever owned it.** Today was another one for me. It seems they are coming more frequently.** First: cannot connect to isp. Getting the message, the computer you are dialing cannot be found. Funny it was there when I shut down last nite.** Shut the computer down and re-start, finall. . .

PROTECT Your Business By Protecting Your DATA

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