Friday, October 10, 2008

Tired Of The Old School Network Marketing Techniques?

Are you tired of the old school network marketing techniques? You know the 3 foot rule, hanging flyers, bugging your family and friends, and holding hotel meetings.

I know that when I first joined my first network marketing company, I was told to use these same techniques. I was told to make a list of 100 people that I knew and basically call every one of them to ask and see if they would be interested in making some extra money.

I was only faced with questions I wasn't able to answer, getting hung up on, and faced with nothing but rejection.

When I was officially shunned by everyone that I knew, all my upline told me to do was to go out and buy some opportunity leads.

This only led me to some more rejection and spending a bunch of money.

Now I was out of money, and had nothing to show for it.

Then just as I was going to give up, I found what I consider to be the "life saver" for my business.

This life saver I speak of was Mike Dillard's 7 Day Free Video Boot Camp.

In these 7 free videos Mike explained how I could attract an endless stream of prospects to me ready to join and actually get paid to prospect.

These videos have really changed the way I do my business, and I think they can help you too.

You can get free instant access to these free videos here...


www.magneticsponsoringonline.com
(copy and paste the link into your browser)


Enjoy,

Oscar Salcedo

Monday, June 30, 2008

Work From Home Business Planning

Copyright © Oscar Salcedo

Many people dream of starting and owning a work from home business. Unfortunately, for most, it remains nothing but a dream. Even for some who actually get to the open-for-business stage, the reality of being a business owner quickly becomes overwhelming. There just seems to be so much to do in order to have a successful work from home business plan.

From their first days as a scout, Boy Scouts are taught the importance of the 5 P’s: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. That simple strategy also holds true for anyone thinking of starting a small business. Proper planning is key, not only to getting the business off to a good start, but also in keeping the business going beyond the first few months.

If you are considering starting a work from home business, there are several steps you can take to help ensure your success:

Self-evaluation is often overlooked, self-evaluation is critical to the success of any business. Are you a leader? A self-starter? Consider how much you know about your prospective business area, and how much you still need to learn. Think about whether you are willing to spend the amount of time necessary for operating the type of business you are thinking of, and whether you are willing to make sacrifices until the money starts rolling in, however long that may take.

Be sure that you complete market evaluation. Take the time to evaluate the market potential of your work from home business. If you are thinking of opening a screen-printing business, for example, check the local phone directory and the Internet for similar businesses. If you have several competitors, then simply hanging your sign is not going to be enough to ensure the success of your business. If you have a unique idea, consider the need for your product or services. If you specialize in gift baskets for women who love tulips, you will have fewer competitors than if you carry gifts for gardeners, but you will also have fewer customers. You need to have customers, as well as the potential for repeat business, if you’re going to be successful.

Financial evaluation is extremely important. Take a long, hard look at your finances. Do you have enough money to start a small business and keep it going for six months to a year? If not, make a list of friends or relatives who might consider loaning you money or going into business with you. Check with your bank and your local Small Business Administration to find out whether financial assistance will be available to you. If your work from home business is going to include physical products you have to evaluate whether shipping costs will be worth it.

Every business requires paperwork. A formal written business plan will be required by any potential lender. Different types of businesses require different types of licenses. Taxes must be filed and paid. Hiring employees carries another set of paperwork with regards to withholdings and worker’s compensation. Financial records are essential. If you do not have any bookkeeping skills, consider getting a bookkeeping program for your computer.

Owning and operating a work from home business is not always an easy job, but it does not have to be painful. Taking the time to plan properly before opening day will help you make your dreams a reality.





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Friday, June 27, 2008

Running a Home Based Business: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Copyright © Oscar Salcedo

These days, nearly every one is searching for a way to make a little extra cash. With gas prices soaring to new heights, thereby raising the cost of nearly everything we buy, it's no wonder why what used to be a decent pay check is no longer stretching far enough to cover the bills. Many of us are often finding there is too much month at the end of the paycheck. But what can be done? With growing frequency, society is beginning to turn toward working from home. Before you get wrapped up in the hype of owning a home based business, though, you should really hear the good, the bad, AND the ugly.

There are many 'good' parts about working from the comfort of your own home. The most commonly mention benefit is being able to stay home with the children. There is definitely something to be said about avoiding all the hassles, and increasing expense, of the children attending day care. Aside from the obvious(cost, time to drop them off and pick them up, and planning around the daycare's schedule), you'll also have less worry about your kids picking up illnesses, injuries, or other unsanitary issues. Another benefit of having a home based business would be less wasted time; you'll no longer spend an hour (or often more) every day doing nothing better than driving to and from your job.

One little-discussed con to having your own home based business is the increased frequency of distractions. All too easily, children, phone calls, or even the television playing in the background will draw you away from your actual work. It takes someone with a great deal of focus to successfully complete the work necessary, despite what is going on around them. On the other hand, there are some people who become so involved with their work, and their ever-growing to-do list, that work carries over well beyond regular working hours. Due to the lack of an office full of people that specialize in their own area, running a business out of your home can often demand a lot more from a person than a regular nine-to-five would. When you are the sole director of your own success, it can often be hard to force yourself to walk away for a while. While their is nothing wrong with becoming wholly engrossed in your work, obsessing over it can be harmful to your physical and emotional well being, as well as to your social relationships.

The ugly side of running a home based business is another area that is frequently ignored. While it is easy to get excited over the prospect of being your own boss, some people fail to realize exactly what kind of work will be required. Not only will you be responsible for the tasks involved for the work or service you provide, but you will also be responsible for many other aspects of the business, as well. This can include accounts receivable, accounts payable, marketing, and even human resources in some instances. Before launching a home business, it is important that one realize this, and give it some serious thought. It might be easy to say "oh sure, no problem", but will you honestly be able to handle all these administrative tasks on your own?

These are endless pros, cons, and food for thought beyond what has been discussed. The important part is that you are aware of the need for serious research. Opening your own home based business should never be a decision made lightly. If you're uneducated from ALL angles, you will be highly unlikely to succeed. Despite the seemingly endless "down sides", working for yourself can be a fun, exciting, lucrative choice. You just need to be aware of what you're getting yourself into, first!




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Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Review of the IAHBE (International Association of Home Business Entrepreneurs)

I have been a member of the International Association of Home Business Entrepreneurs(IAHBE) for 3 years now and have found it to be an invaluable resource for the latest home business related news, tutorials, tips sofware and books, as well as a great way to get your hands on a number of valuable books, audios and software for free!


IAHBE


The IAHBE was launched back in January 2002 and has thousands of members from all over the world.

I've put together a brief FAQ style review of the IAHBE so you can decide whether or not it is the right home business resource for you.

What are the benefits of an IAHBE membership?

The general benefit of the IAHBE is the huge wealth of information and resources for your home business. Your membership includes the following:

1) An Intropak worth over $1000
Everyone who joins the IAHBE receives a pack of information, gifts and discounts worth over $1000. At the time of writing this includes:
  • A free book "The Home Business Revolution's Greatest Entrepreneurs"
  • A free subscription to the Home Business Connection magazine
  • A free audio cassette "Underpaid and Overtaxed?"
  • Free 30 day trial of Affiliate Mastery
  • 15 Free Leads
  • Five books by Fortune Now author and world renowned business speaker and trainer, Tom "Big Al" Schreiter for the price of one
  • Generous Discounts on various other books, advertising, business cards and more

2) Access to the IAHBE Learning Center
This is a huge password protected collection of articles, audio tutorials, seminars, home business E-Books, software for PCs & Macs, marketing courses and various other tools to help you with your home business and it includes both US specific information and international information.

3) Freebies each month
The IAHBE membership also includes physical freebies each month. For example, this month the membership included a book worth $26 "The New Culture of Desire" by Melinda Davis and a year's subscription to the magazine "PC Magazine" worth $131!

Are there any drawbacks?

Although the majority of the resources in the IAHBE membership can be used by anyone regardless of their location, the free magazine subscriptions are generally only available to US residents and the free books have a higher shipping charge for those who are not based in the US. Despite this, there is still enough there for international members to make their membership worthwhile.

What is the cost?

The cost of the IAHBE membership is $29.95 per month. If you are a member of SFI this will also qualify you as an Executive Affiliate (EA) for the lifetime of your membership.

Are there any guarantees?

There is a 30 day money back guarantee. If you don't like what you see you can just cancel your membership within 30 days, no questions asked and receive a full refund.

How do I sign up?

Just visit IAHBE or become a member of SFI and purchase the IAHBE through the affiliate store.


IAHBE

About the Author: Suzanne Morrison is the webmaster of Home Business Ideas and is a successful work from home internet marketer.


Sunday, June 1, 2008

Importance of Keywords and How It Relates to Your Online Business

By Oscar Salcedo Work from Home


There are a number of different tactics that people use in their online businesses, but there is one thing that ties all of these tactics together. Every single tactic used by a business today successfully is successful primarily because somewhere in that tactic there are keywords that make the tactic work. Keywords determine almost everything imaginable on the internet, that is exactly why Keywords are King in the land of online internet marketing, and home based business online.

Importance

The importance of keywords has to do with search engines. How many times have you been interested in learning about a specific something and then searching online for that specific something in a search engine like Google, Yahoo or MSN? If you are like most people that have used the internet, the answer is quite often. While some people might exclusively search online encyclopedias and other products like that, at the same time most of the people will use search engines to look over the internet and this amounts to hundreds of millions of people conducting billions of searches each day.

The keywords that you use on your website are going to be the keywords that they put into the search engines if you do the keyword placement correctly and that ultimately means that keywords are directly linked to search engine success and this is exactly why they are so important in the grand scheme of things.

Plan of Attack

Having a plan of attack for your keywords when you set up your website is always a good idea. The best way to formulate that plan of attack is to first think of keywords directly related to the website that you are building. For example, a website on Slim-Fast would greatly benefit from keywords like "weight loss", "diet" and "diet drink". Once you have a list of obvious keywords, your goal is then to run those keywords through keyword tools and figure out what people have been searching for in relation to those words and compile a list of keywords in this way. Then, come up with synonyms and search for the synonyms. It is a good idea to have at least 100 keywords for a website before you formulate your plan of attack and going through this process will ensure that you probably end up with a lot more.

Search Engine Optimization

Part of your plan of attack has to revolve around getting those keywords into places on your website where they will attract the interest of the search engines and the process of doing this is known as search engine optimization. Search engine optimization essentially means getting important keywords into the titles and sub-titles of the website pages that you have and also making sure that keywords are sprinkled throughout the text in appropriate percentages. All of this is very difficult to master but easy to learn the basics of, so if you are putting together a website learning the basics of search engine optimization is a very good idea.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Ways to Generate Traffic Using Only Free Methods

by Oscar Salcedo Home-Biz Ideas

Putting up a company would of course require a lot of things, to get straight to the point, you need a capital. To make money requires money as well. But of course, with the versatility the internet offers, there are many ways you could find that could help optimize the potential of your site or home business in generating traffic.

While there are ways to jumpstart your traffic flows, many sites don’t have the resources that others have to generate more traffic for your site. Well, you don’t have to spend a cent; all you need is the proper mindset and a lot of eagerness. You also must have the drive and perseverance to do hard work and research to generate more traffic for your site.

How sweet it is to have more traffic for your site without spending a single cent. Now it’s a sure thing that many sites have articles that offer tips and guidelines in how to generate traffic using only free methods. Because it is possible, you don’t need to spend a single cent, it may take time, to say honestly, I’m not going to beat around the bush with you. You get better chances by paying for your advertisements, but at least you get a fighting chance with some of these free methods I’m about to tell you.

Take advantage of online forums and online communities. The great thing about forums and online communities is that you can target a certain group that fits the certain demographic that you are looking for. You can discuss about lots of things about the niche that you represent or offer. Another great advantage is that you know what you are getting into and you will be prepared.

With online communities and forums you can build a reputation for your company or home business. Show them what you are made of and wow them with your range of expertise about the subject, with that you can build a reputation and build trust with the people in your expertise and knowledge.

You can also make use of newsletters. Provide people with a catalog of your products and interesting and entertaining articles. If you make it really interesting and entertaining, more people will sign up for your newsletter and recommend it to other people. The more people who signs up for your newsletter, the more people there will be that will go to your site increasing your traffic.

Another great idea is trading links with other sites. You don’t have to spend a cent. All you have to do is reach an agreement with another webmaster. With exchanging links, the efforts both sites do will benefit both sites. Every traffic that goes to the site could potentially click on the link of your site and visit your site as well. This works well especially when both sites feature the same niche.

Write articles that could pique the attention of people that have interest in your product. Try writing articles that will provide tips and guides to other aficionados. Writing articles that provide good service and knowledge to other people would provide the necessary mileage your traffic flow needs.

Many sites offer free submission and posting of your articles. When people find interest in your articles they have a good chance of following the track by finding out where the article originated. Include a link or a brief description of your company or home business with the article and there’s a great probability that they will go to your site.

Write good content for your site. Many search engines track down the keywords and keyword phrases your site uses and how they are used. It is not a requirement that content should be done by a professional content writer. You could do your own but you have to make content for your site that is entertaining as well as informational. It should provide certain requirements as well as great quality.
Generally, internet users use search engines to find what they are looking for. Search engines in return use keyword searching in aiding their search results. With the right keywords, you could get high rankings in search engine results without the costs.

All of these methods and more will drive more traffic to your site for free. All it takes is a bit of effort and extended man hours. Learn all you can about the methods depicted here and you will soon have a site with a great traffic flow without the usual costs that come with it.




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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Search Engine Optimization - Why You Have To Use It

by Oscar Salcedo Home-Biz Ideas

E-commerce is a cut throat business. You have to arm yourself with the proper know-how and the tools to make your site a cut above the rest. Each day, more and more sites are clambering to optimize their rankings in websites and if you lose your guard, you may just get trampled on and be left in the abyss filled with so many failed e-commerce sites.

Search Engine Optimization or SEO is a term widely used today by many e-commerce sites. For the past few years and the next ten years or so, search engines would be the most widely used internet tool to find the sites that they need to go to or the product or information they need.

Most people that use search engines use only the ten top search results in the first page. Making it to the first page, more so to the top three is a barometer of a sites success in search engine optimization. You will get a higher ratio of probability in being clicked on when you rank high. The more traffic for your site, the more business you rake in.

But, it is essential to grab a hold of that spot or make your ranking even better. As I aforementioned, each day is a new day for all e-commerce sites to make them selves rank higher using search engine optimization. It is imperative to make your site better and better everyday.

So just what is search engine optimization and do you have to use it? The answer to why you have to use it is an easy one. You need search engine optimization to be number one, or maybe at least make your site income generating.

With search engine optimization you can get the benefit of generating a high traffic volume. Let’s just say you get only a turn out of successful sales with 10 to 20 percent of your traffic. If you get a hundred hits or more a day, you get a good turn out of sales already. If you get only twenty to ten hits a day, you only get one or two if not any at all.

So once again, what is search engine optimization? Search engine optimization is utilizing tools and methods in making your site top ranking in the results of search engines. Getting yourself in the first page and better yet in the top half of the page will ensure that your site will generate public awareness of your site’s existence and subsequently generate more traffic, traffic that could lead to potential income and business.

Search engine optimization requires a lot of work to be fully realized. There are many aspects you have to change in your site or add as well to get search engine optimization. These will include getting lots of information about the keyword phrases that are popular in regards to your sites niche or theme.

You may also need to rewrite your sites contents so that you could get the right keyword phrases in your site without making it too commercial but light and informative. There are certain rules and guidelines to be followed with making your site’s content applicable and conducive to search engine optimization.

You will also need to collaborate with many other sites so that you could get link exchanges and page transfers. The more inbound and outbound traffics generated by sites among others are one of the components search engines uses to rank sites.

Try to search the internet for many useful help. Tips, guidelines and methods for search engine optimization are plenty to be found. Read many articles that can help you optimize your site in search engine results. The more knowledge and information you gather the better. This will all help you in getting those high rankings. This may require a little time and effort in your part but the benefits will be astounding.

If you can part with some money, there are many sites in the internet that can help you in search engine optimization. There are many sites that help in tracking keyword phrases that can help your site. There are also some content writers that have lots of experience in making good keyword laden content for your sites that have good quality.

Act now and see the benefits garner with search engine optimization. All of these will result to better traffic and more business for your site and company.

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