Succeeding With Your Info-eBook Biz

My success has been through writing and selling (sometimes giving away) ebooks on topics I have practical experience in. In my pay-per-title ebooks, I share my knowlege (tooting my own horn *grin*) of the clerical support field... gained over a 14 year period. The free ebooks I use, more or less, as a "teaser" to introduce possible customers to my style of writing. Some freebie…

Generating Publicity For Your Business: Knowing Your “Media Market” Is Critical

When starting a successful business venture or launching a new product, most entrepreneurs or business owners conduct some type of marketing research to determine the extent of their prospective customer base. And when getting the word out to that customer base, many entrepreneurs may turn to the media to help generate a buzz for them. However, as detailed as their marketing research might have been,…

My Project Broker Experience

Self-employed people are consistently searching for new and innovative methods to get clients. Inevitably, one comes across a company or service that offers to serve as a project broker for free agents, independent consultants, contractors, and clients. This article explains how these services work, the experience I had, and items to consider when evaluating these companies and services.

Relevant Keywords are Essential to Success

Keywords are single words or phrases that people use when they call on their favorite search engine to find something. When a Web search is performed, several things usually happen. First, listings and descriptions of Web sites appear. Banners may display at the top of the screen, and other banners -- called skyscrapers -- may appear on the right side of the screen. When a…