What’s so great about a job anyway? That’s the question that’s been on my mind recently. I understand that jobs are what allow us to uh… buy stuff and live but there are other ways of making money that don’t include nosey co-workers, a boss, a stinky break room or a commute. I’m talking of course about working from home and anyone who has experienced the type of freedom that comes with working from home knows just how great it is and why if you’ve ever really gotten a taste you’d never want to go back to your job!
For those of us who are blessed enough to be happily unemployed the world is all about living. It’s not about barely getting by or trying to make time for our families it’s about doing what we want to do when we want to do it.
Jobs can be good if you’re doing something you’re really passionate about but for most people in America you’re working just to get a paycheck, and a measly paycheck at that.
That’s why building a home based business is so amazing. It allows you to work for a little bit and play a whole lot. Not to mention the fact that when you’re your own boss you’re free to make as much money as you want! You don’t have a boss telling you what you’re worth or that maybe you’ll get a raise sometime down the road you can give yourself raises! Isn’t that a concept!
Aside from the money a home based business gives you something that you can never make more of… time. Time with your kids, time with your spouse, time to yourself or time with your friends. Once it’s gone it’s gone. Little Leslie will only be 4 for one year and Adam will only have one first baseball game and once it’s over baby it’s over!
That’s what makes being your own boss so amazing. You never have to miss spending time with the people who matter most. Your life is YOURS so live it the way that you want to. Get more information about working from home today and start your way to being happily unemployed!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Should you pay to advertise your video on Youtube?
Youtube’s featured videos are a great way to get your marketing video more exposure. However, is it really worth paying the money for this method of advertising? While it might be a good move for someone who has a pretty healthy budget for advertising for the average internet marketer it might not be the best way to get good use out of your Youtube videos.
A featured video works sort of like a google pay per click ad. A Youtube user comes along and types in the search bar the type of videos that they want to see. And based on the keywords you have chosen your video will pop up at the top of their page.
This all sounds like a pretty good idea right? Well it is. I mean technically the service works well for what it is. However, there are a lot of other ways that you can get your video noticed without paying a dime for it!
The best way is of course keyword optimization. By using the right keywords for your tags, in your title, in your username, description and on your channel you can get virtually the same effect as a featured video. Say the keywords you are using are “home based business in California” and someone types those keywords into the search option of Youtube.
They’ll probably see your video and a few others that match. They’ll also probably see a couple featured videos. Now if the prospect clicks on your video you get charged nothing. However, if the prospect clicks on the featured video they get charged.
It just seems like a pretty simple deal to me that if you keyword your videos correctly you won’t need to pay the extra money to get views.
Remember that when you’re picking your keywords you’ll want to make them specific and pretty narrow. So rather than using the term “home based business” which will get you lots of competition you might try “best home based business” or something like that.
When you do this you just narrow the competition so that the prospect is more likely to see your video.
So don’t spend a lot of money on Youtube. Keep it free and still have great results with your video marketing by using keywords.
A featured video works sort of like a google pay per click ad. A Youtube user comes along and types in the search bar the type of videos that they want to see. And based on the keywords you have chosen your video will pop up at the top of their page.
This all sounds like a pretty good idea right? Well it is. I mean technically the service works well for what it is. However, there are a lot of other ways that you can get your video noticed without paying a dime for it!
The best way is of course keyword optimization. By using the right keywords for your tags, in your title, in your username, description and on your channel you can get virtually the same effect as a featured video. Say the keywords you are using are “home based business in California” and someone types those keywords into the search option of Youtube.
They’ll probably see your video and a few others that match. They’ll also probably see a couple featured videos. Now if the prospect clicks on your video you get charged nothing. However, if the prospect clicks on the featured video they get charged.
It just seems like a pretty simple deal to me that if you keyword your videos correctly you won’t need to pay the extra money to get views.
Remember that when you’re picking your keywords you’ll want to make them specific and pretty narrow. So rather than using the term “home based business” which will get you lots of competition you might try “best home based business” or something like that.
When you do this you just narrow the competition so that the prospect is more likely to see your video.
So don’t spend a lot of money on Youtube. Keep it free and still have great results with your video marketing by using keywords.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
5 Ways to Work Smarter not Harder
Everyone in the world has just 24 hours in a day to get all of their business done. However, with work, kids, a spouse, taking care of a home and everything else we put on ourselves it seems we have much less time than ever. That’s why it’s so important to work smarter not harder. No matter how many hours you have each week to work on your home based business here are a few tips that will help you get the most out of your work time.
Tip Number One - Keywords!
Keywords are so important to the life of your online business. They are what will allow you to do something once and have people find it online for months and months and years and years. For example, you make a Youtube video talking about your business.
If you don’t use any keywords maybe a few people will stumble upon it and check it out. However, if you use the right keywords THOUSANDS of people might see that video. People can even be looking at your blog, video, website or articles while you’re sitting on a beach somewhere on vacation. Now that’s what I call working smarter!
Tip Number Two - Skip The Ads
While free online classifieds like Backpage and Craigslist are free of charge they don’t give you the most for your time because you have to do them over and over again in order for them to be effective. When working online you want to find things that you can do once and never have to do again.
Tip Number Three - Blog
It amazes me just how many people own a home based business but never take the time to make a blog or update it. A blog post should literally only take about 15 minutes, quick and simple. Even if you’re not a good writer you should be able to knock out a couple of blog posts a week and if you do it will pay off especially if you use keywords.
Tip Number Four - Articles
Once of the most tried and true methods of generating prospects online is article marketing. It’s free and if you’re not a good writer you can always buy home based business PLR articles that you can re-write a bit and us as your own. Article marketing might take a bit more time to submit to directories but they work so well because the articles stay up for years and years and will continue to grow your business for you even if you’re not working.
Tip Number Five - Take Small Breaks
You’ll be more effective, creative and work harder if you allow yourself small breaks while you’re working try giving yourself a 15 minute break ever hour and a half. Any longer and you might stop working all together, any shorter and it won’t really feel like a break at all.
Tip Number One - Keywords!
Keywords are so important to the life of your online business. They are what will allow you to do something once and have people find it online for months and months and years and years. For example, you make a Youtube video talking about your business.
If you don’t use any keywords maybe a few people will stumble upon it and check it out. However, if you use the right keywords THOUSANDS of people might see that video. People can even be looking at your blog, video, website or articles while you’re sitting on a beach somewhere on vacation. Now that’s what I call working smarter!
Tip Number Two - Skip The Ads
While free online classifieds like Backpage and Craigslist are free of charge they don’t give you the most for your time because you have to do them over and over again in order for them to be effective. When working online you want to find things that you can do once and never have to do again.
Tip Number Three - Blog
It amazes me just how many people own a home based business but never take the time to make a blog or update it. A blog post should literally only take about 15 minutes, quick and simple. Even if you’re not a good writer you should be able to knock out a couple of blog posts a week and if you do it will pay off especially if you use keywords.
Tip Number Four - Articles
Once of the most tried and true methods of generating prospects online is article marketing. It’s free and if you’re not a good writer you can always buy home based business PLR articles that you can re-write a bit and us as your own. Article marketing might take a bit more time to submit to directories but they work so well because the articles stay up for years and years and will continue to grow your business for you even if you’re not working.
Tip Number Five - Take Small Breaks
You’ll be more effective, creative and work harder if you allow yourself small breaks while you’re working try giving yourself a 15 minute break ever hour and a half. Any longer and you might stop working all together, any shorter and it won’t really feel like a break at all.
Your Journey to Success
It’s a cold hard fact that when you begin your journey to success in a home based business you’re going to hear a few snickers here and there. You might even have people in your life who will down right laugh at you and tell you it’s not possible. However, if you can learn to ignore these negative influences you could end up having the last laugh yourself.
I don’t know exactly why it is that whenever people decide to do something that’s a little bit out of the ordinary it makes others so uncomfortable but it really does. People are comfortable with their jobs. Having a boss, having an office and having a steady paycheck are what 99% of the world deems to be safe and normal.
The idea of giving up all of that to start your own business might seem a little crazy to some people because they don’t fully understand it. There are people in the world who were simply born to be employees and there’s nothing wrong with that, you will just have to learn to ignore it when people question you because the rewards of working from home are more than worth it!
If you’ve ever been hurt by the negative feelings of friends or family you should take all of that negative energy and channel it into working even harder to prove them wrong. Nobody can argue with results and when people see that you’re making more money, driving a better can and all around living a better life they’ll be forced to eat their words.
There can not be rewards in life without taking some risks. It may seem right now that you’re doing something completely crazy but if you work hard and continue to grow you’ll start to see the results more and more and so will everyone else around you. Ignore what the negative voices tell you and you’ll end up laughing all the way to the bank.
I don’t know exactly why it is that whenever people decide to do something that’s a little bit out of the ordinary it makes others so uncomfortable but it really does. People are comfortable with their jobs. Having a boss, having an office and having a steady paycheck are what 99% of the world deems to be safe and normal.
The idea of giving up all of that to start your own business might seem a little crazy to some people because they don’t fully understand it. There are people in the world who were simply born to be employees and there’s nothing wrong with that, you will just have to learn to ignore it when people question you because the rewards of working from home are more than worth it!
If you’ve ever been hurt by the negative feelings of friends or family you should take all of that negative energy and channel it into working even harder to prove them wrong. Nobody can argue with results and when people see that you’re making more money, driving a better can and all around living a better life they’ll be forced to eat their words.
There can not be rewards in life without taking some risks. It may seem right now that you’re doing something completely crazy but if you work hard and continue to grow you’ll start to see the results more and more and so will everyone else around you. Ignore what the negative voices tell you and you’ll end up laughing all the way to the bank.
Top 3 Types of Women in MLM
There are three very different types of women in the network marketing or home based business industry. Do you know what they are? Better yet do you know who YOU are? If not keep on reading to find out.
The Dreamers
The dreamers make up a lot of the network marketing industry and the truth is they aren’t limited to women. The dreamers are the people who say they want success but aren’t really ever going to go after it full force. Most dreamers will attend meetings and conference calls but they lack the courage or confidence to take their business to the next level. It’s sad because the dreamers could have an amazing future working from home but it is their fear and their self doubt that hold them back.
You have to watch out for the dreamers too because they have a tendency to bring people down with them. Once you’ve seen one dreamer you’ve seen them all and they’ll become very easy to spot. A whole lot of talking and pretty much zero action.
The Workers
The workers are women who work outside the home. They’re use to dealing with the business world and they’re savvy. The workers know what it takes to succeed in business and they’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen. They’re usually motivated by nice things like big homes, fancy cars and designer clothes. A worker is someone to be watched because they’re going places.
They might seem like a dreamer at times but the difference is they’re actually doing the work to back up their claims.
The Moms
The moms make up everything that is awesome about working from home. They’re able to build a business, keep up with their friends and be a great mom all at the same time.
The difference between a dreamer and a mom is that they, like the workers, won’t stop until they see their dreams become reality. They have a great “why” in their children and they’ll do anything they can to provide a great life for them. If you’ve got a hard working mom on your hands watch out!
So there are the three different types of women in MLM which one are you?
The Dreamers
The dreamers make up a lot of the network marketing industry and the truth is they aren’t limited to women. The dreamers are the people who say they want success but aren’t really ever going to go after it full force. Most dreamers will attend meetings and conference calls but they lack the courage or confidence to take their business to the next level. It’s sad because the dreamers could have an amazing future working from home but it is their fear and their self doubt that hold them back.
You have to watch out for the dreamers too because they have a tendency to bring people down with them. Once you’ve seen one dreamer you’ve seen them all and they’ll become very easy to spot. A whole lot of talking and pretty much zero action.
The Workers
The workers are women who work outside the home. They’re use to dealing with the business world and they’re savvy. The workers know what it takes to succeed in business and they’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen. They’re usually motivated by nice things like big homes, fancy cars and designer clothes. A worker is someone to be watched because they’re going places.
They might seem like a dreamer at times but the difference is they’re actually doing the work to back up their claims.
The Moms
The moms make up everything that is awesome about working from home. They’re able to build a business, keep up with their friends and be a great mom all at the same time.
The difference between a dreamer and a mom is that they, like the workers, won’t stop until they see their dreams become reality. They have a great “why” in their children and they’ll do anything they can to provide a great life for them. If you’ve got a hard working mom on your hands watch out!
So there are the three different types of women in MLM which one are you?
Thursday, June 4, 2009
7 Reasons you Will Not Make Money in MLM this Year
The Top 7 Reasons Why You WON’T Make Money In MLM This Year
There are a lot of reasons why people fail in a home based business. And more often than not the reason why they fail has absolutely nothing to do with the company or the product. There are a few simple mistakes people can make that will stop them from making the money they deserve this year in their home based business. Here are the top 7 reasons why you won’t make money in MLM this year.
7. You’re too hard on yourself
Nobody is perfect and nobody knows every thing about everything when it comes to the product the compensation plan or the company history. So often we are just too stinking hard on ourselves. Give yourself a little wiggle room and understand that no one is perfect so when we screw up or don’t know the answer to something it doesn’t make us stupid it just makes us human.
6. You’re scared of the internet
If you’re reading this article chances are you at least know your way around the internet somewhat. However, so many people are scared to death to get online and that’s holding their business back. It’s the new millennium and everyone should be doing their business online!
5. You won’t set goals
If you want to accomplish anything in life you have to have goals. So if you’re not setting goals you’re not going to get very far. Write them down and know them well, they’ll help you through the tough times.
4. You’re wasting your money
You don’t have to buy expensive lists of leads or spend a lot of money on a newspaper ad to be successful. Some of the best prospects come from the internet and best of all they’re 100% free!
3. You’re keeping your business a secret
If you have a business you should be sharing it! Friends, family, and anyone else you know should be the first people you tell. Don’t be ashamed of what you’re doing. There is nothing shameful about trying to live a better life!
2. You’re no working enough
Just because you work part time from home doesn’t mean you shouldn’t work plenty of hours every week. 1 or 2 hours a week isn’t going to be enough to get you to your goals. At least not anytime soon. You should be working at least 15-20 hours every week and more if you want to get there faster!
1. You’re not fully committing
If you treat this like a hobby you’ll never make the kind of money that you could. You HAVE to treat your business like a business to see real results and you have to commit 100% to the system. Halfway just won’t cut it!
There are a lot of reasons why people fail in a home based business. And more often than not the reason why they fail has absolutely nothing to do with the company or the product. There are a few simple mistakes people can make that will stop them from making the money they deserve this year in their home based business. Here are the top 7 reasons why you won’t make money in MLM this year.
7. You’re too hard on yourself
Nobody is perfect and nobody knows every thing about everything when it comes to the product the compensation plan or the company history. So often we are just too stinking hard on ourselves. Give yourself a little wiggle room and understand that no one is perfect so when we screw up or don’t know the answer to something it doesn’t make us stupid it just makes us human.
6. You’re scared of the internet
If you’re reading this article chances are you at least know your way around the internet somewhat. However, so many people are scared to death to get online and that’s holding their business back. It’s the new millennium and everyone should be doing their business online!
5. You won’t set goals
If you want to accomplish anything in life you have to have goals. So if you’re not setting goals you’re not going to get very far. Write them down and know them well, they’ll help you through the tough times.
4. You’re wasting your money
You don’t have to buy expensive lists of leads or spend a lot of money on a newspaper ad to be successful. Some of the best prospects come from the internet and best of all they’re 100% free!
3. You’re keeping your business a secret
If you have a business you should be sharing it! Friends, family, and anyone else you know should be the first people you tell. Don’t be ashamed of what you’re doing. There is nothing shameful about trying to live a better life!
2. You’re no working enough
Just because you work part time from home doesn’t mean you shouldn’t work plenty of hours every week. 1 or 2 hours a week isn’t going to be enough to get you to your goals. At least not anytime soon. You should be working at least 15-20 hours every week and more if you want to get there faster!
1. You’re not fully committing
If you treat this like a hobby you’ll never make the kind of money that you could. You HAVE to treat your business like a business to see real results and you have to commit 100% to the system. Halfway just won’t cut it!
Improve yourself; Improve your business
Most people who are in a home based business are looking and searching for a way to take their business to the next level. If you want to do that you need look no further than looking at yourself. When you improve yourself you’ll totally be able to improve your business almost overnight.
It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it. Improving yourself doesn’t mean that there’s something wrong with you or that you aren’t good at what you’re doing. But people should constantly be improving themselves if they want to continue to grow in their business.
So what are some ways that you can improve upon yourself? Maybe you need a boost in confidence. Many people do and when you bring your confidence to the next level your business won’t be able to stop it’s self from growing. Some people need to learn how to listen better or take direction.
Still others need to stop procrastinating. Whatever it is that you want to work on there are probably a ton of websites that you can visit for free or books and ebooks that you can purchase that will help you get where you want to go.
Try not to focus on improving 5 different things at once just work on one at a time and when you feel that you’ve mastered one move on to the other. Also, don’t just read a book and then forget about it. Really try to learn and retain what you’ve read and use it in your everyday life as well as your business.
You can also read a ton of books on how to be successful in business although, honestly most people need to be less focus on their business skills and more focused on their life skills.
Once you start to see an improvement in yourself an improvement in your check is soon to follow. So take a good hard look at yourself and start working to make yourself a better person because when you do you’ll see a whole lot more success in your home based business.
It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it. Improving yourself doesn’t mean that there’s something wrong with you or that you aren’t good at what you’re doing. But people should constantly be improving themselves if they want to continue to grow in their business.
So what are some ways that you can improve upon yourself? Maybe you need a boost in confidence. Many people do and when you bring your confidence to the next level your business won’t be able to stop it’s self from growing. Some people need to learn how to listen better or take direction.
Still others need to stop procrastinating. Whatever it is that you want to work on there are probably a ton of websites that you can visit for free or books and ebooks that you can purchase that will help you get where you want to go.
Try not to focus on improving 5 different things at once just work on one at a time and when you feel that you’ve mastered one move on to the other. Also, don’t just read a book and then forget about it. Really try to learn and retain what you’ve read and use it in your everyday life as well as your business.
You can also read a ton of books on how to be successful in business although, honestly most people need to be less focus on their business skills and more focused on their life skills.
Once you start to see an improvement in yourself an improvement in your check is soon to follow. So take a good hard look at yourself and start working to make yourself a better person because when you do you’ll see a whole lot more success in your home based business.
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