When two people join forces, there’s a certain synergy that takes place, that’s why many ebusiness folks are seeking out joint ventures. What IS a joint venture (JV for short) you ask? Basically it’s when you agree to form a partnership and jointly promote someone.
Spam: Where it Came From, and How to Escape It
In 1936, long before the rise of the personal computer, Hormel Foods created SPAM. In 2002, the company will produce it’s six billionth can of the processed food product. But that mark was passed long ago in the world of Internet spam.
Top 10 Things to Look for When Hiring a Web Developer
In many ways, working with a web developer can be likened to trying out a new hair stylist. While at work, you notice that your friend has a trendy new hairstyle. Excited at the thought of a new look, you ask them for the stylist’s name. Trusting your friend’s recommendation implicitly, you call Fi Fi’s House of Style to book an appointment.
Win ’em Over with Contests
Looking for a sure fire way to promote your business? Contest are a fun and highly effective way to promote your business. People LOVE winning things, so what better way than a contest to gain new customers.
Taming the Small Business Beast
The entrepreneurial life yes THAT’S the life for me. Being your own boss can afford you the freedom to work when you please, do what you want, and spend more time with your family. It’s true, owning a small business can be a dream come true, or a nightmare if you let it be. There are untold dangers to be had with owning a business. Without careful and deliberate attention, a business that was once designed to suit your needs may easily turn on you like a growling fearsome creature that keeps you trapped in the corner. How do you tame the small business beast?
How to Research on the Net
When you sit down to write, whether it be a short article or a full blown ebook, it’s smart to research your topic thoroughly before you begin. Even when you are writing about a topic that you are familiar with research will uncover recent news, developments, tools, techniques, and statistics. This information can shed new light on your topic and add a higher level of interest to your writing. I find it helpful to hunt down information in the search engines, article directories, and in resource sites. Below are my top resources for researching.
If You Can’t Beat Them. . . Join Them!
What do Internet marketers Rick Beneteau, Jim Daniels, and Marlon Sanders, and Mark Enlow have in common? They have all made their personal fortunes as authors of top-selling ebooks!
Systems for Success
Did you put on plays when you were a kid? I know I did, and when it was time to put on a play, we put some serious planning into its production. In fact, my brothers and I had a system of sorts for pulling it all together. We would fashion some theatre tickets, carefully choose costumes from mom and dad’s closet, and color a play program for our guests. I think the planning was as much fun as the performance. As I have enjoyed greater success in business, those same system-creating skills have become a valuable asset. Systems can take the drudgery out of work, making your business run more efficiently.
Do What You Always Do and You’ll Get What You Always Got
There used to be a computer game called ‘Leisure Suit Larry – Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places.’ How appropriate that concept is to the vast majority of businesses: they are looking for customers in all the wrong places.
What Now? How to Get Traffic After Site Launch
So many of my clients ask “what can I do to get traffic to my web site”? Well, if you are a business executive at a Fortune 500 company you would have a number of ways you could spend your corporate budget to drive traffic. But what if you are a little guy who is just starting out? Are there affordable ways to drive traffic? Sure there are! And here are a few: