If you are involved in a home based business and you want an endless supply of people to market to you may not find a better source than an online message board for forum. There are so many forums online and when you find the right ones you can generate an endless stream of prospects easily and for free.
Here are a few tips that will help you when marketing your home based business on an online forum or community.
1. Contribute before you ad a signature. If you make it clear that the only reason you’re on the forum is to get your website noticed people will get annoyed by you. You need to start out by posting answers to other peoples questions as well as starting your own threads BEFORE you ad a link to your website in your signature. This will show people that you want to be a legitimate part of the community and you’re not just looking for sign ups.
2. Use your picture as your avatar. This is a small thing that I have found to make a big difference. Internet marketing can be so impersonal. Let them see the real you. It will help them trust you more and give you instant credibility.
3. Don’t spam. There really isn’t very much that needs to be said about this. Spam is annoying and it won’t get you any sign ups. Just don’t do it. It’s not worth your time and it will ruin your reputation on the forum.
4. Try to be as friendly and helpful as possible. If you know the answer to a question answer it. Even if it doesn’t have anything to do with your business it doesn’t matter contribute as much as possible and make sure people know that you care about them.
5. Make sure you follow the forum rules. If it says right in the rules that you’re not allowed to promote your business don’t do it… end of story. Some forums are good places to get information about online marketing but they’re ad free for a reason. Don’t go against the rules or you’ll get banned. It’s just not worth it.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Success in Home Business with a Family
For a lot of people finding time to work their home based business is hard thing to do, people are so busy these days. However, for men and women who have young children in the house the job of finding time for your business can be even harder… but not impossible. In this article we’ll be giving you a handful of way that you can successfully build an income from home even if you have kids!
Tip #1 – Naptime!
This one is pretty obvious, if you have small children in the house naptime just might be your favorite time of the day! Even if your kids don’t nap for that long it will still give you some child-free time to make calls, market online, answer emails or however else you market from home.
Sometimes all you need is 15 or 20 minutes to get a good amount of work done, now obviously this shouldn’t be the only thing you do for your business all day but it’s a start. If you have any prospects to call back this is an especially good time to do that because talking on the phone is usually easier while the kids are asleep.
Try to make the most out of your kids naptime by getting things ready to go while they are awake so that when they go down you can get right to work and get the most out of your time. That means getting the names and numbers of the people you need to call back, or just getting things organized in general.
Tip #2 – Mommy/ Daddy Day
Sending your children to have a special day with just mommy or daddy can be a great way to give the other parent time alone to work on their business. Most parents I know would LOVE to spend a day with their kids at the park, going to see a movie or hanging out at an amusement park.
By scheduling these special trips every couple of weeks it will give you an entire uninterrupted day of work… and that can go REALLY far when you’re trying to build a business!
If you and your spouse are separated you might have set days when you know your children will be with their other parent… USE THAT TIME. If you’re still together it would be best to sit down with your spouse an work out a time when the other parent can have some one on one time with the kids therefore giving you lots of time to get things done at the house.
This is also awesome for the child because they get to spend a fun day alone with mommy or daddy and those are memories they’ll have forever!
Tip #3 – DVD’s Are Your FRIEND
Now I’m not saying to let the T.V. parent your kids. However, there’s nothing wrong with allowing your kids to pick out a fun movie, pop some popcorn and sit them in front of the T.V. from time to time.
Let me say it again, when you are trying to build a business… DVD’s are your FRIEND! Use them! Depending on the age and the attention span of your child that can give you anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and a half of pure uninterrupted work time and that will go a long way.
Tip #4 – Crafts
Kids LOVE to do arts and crafts. Even children who tend to be a little hyper will usually settle down to make something especially when they get to use their hands and be creative.
Of course you’ll have to find the right crafts for the right age range but once you do it will not only give you some good work time but it will be fun for your kids as well. Keep in mind that if you have your kids working in one room that might not be the best time to start making calls because there will probably be some supervising that needs to take place. It is a good time, however, to organize things or perhaps do different kinds of online marketing that you can stop and start at your leisure.
Tip #5 - Early Bedtimes and Strategic Calling
Our final tip is like naptime, it’s pretty obvious. Depending on what time your kids go to bed and what time zone you live in bedtime can be a GREAT time to catch up on calls and just get things done in general.
Now I’m not telling you to send your kids to bed earlier than they normally go but, let’s say they go to bed at 8:00 PM. If you live in the Eastern time Zone that’s only 5:00 PM Pacific or 6:00 Mountain or 7:00 Central… THAT’S PRIME CALLING TIME!
Remember when you’re making phone calls or doing marketing of any kind that you are not limited to your time zone just because it’s too late to make calls in one time zone doesn’t mean you might not be able to call people who live in another.
Of course this rule does go both ways. You will need to be aware of what time it is in other time zones and make sure you’re not calling people where it is 3 hours later!
If you organize yourself well throughout the day you should have everything organized and ready to go so that when the kids go to bed you will at least have a couple good hours of work time.
I hope that these tips have been helpful in allowing you to find time to work your home based business as much as possible while still being an awesome mom or dad. Also please remember that your kids are probably one of the main reasons you’re working your business anyway. The more time you spend in the early stages of your business building your income the more time you’ll be free to spend with them down the road for years to come!
Dan Himes
www.theamericanelite.com
Tip #1 – Naptime!
This one is pretty obvious, if you have small children in the house naptime just might be your favorite time of the day! Even if your kids don’t nap for that long it will still give you some child-free time to make calls, market online, answer emails or however else you market from home.
Sometimes all you need is 15 or 20 minutes to get a good amount of work done, now obviously this shouldn’t be the only thing you do for your business all day but it’s a start. If you have any prospects to call back this is an especially good time to do that because talking on the phone is usually easier while the kids are asleep.
Try to make the most out of your kids naptime by getting things ready to go while they are awake so that when they go down you can get right to work and get the most out of your time. That means getting the names and numbers of the people you need to call back, or just getting things organized in general.
Tip #2 – Mommy/ Daddy Day
Sending your children to have a special day with just mommy or daddy can be a great way to give the other parent time alone to work on their business. Most parents I know would LOVE to spend a day with their kids at the park, going to see a movie or hanging out at an amusement park.
By scheduling these special trips every couple of weeks it will give you an entire uninterrupted day of work… and that can go REALLY far when you’re trying to build a business!
If you and your spouse are separated you might have set days when you know your children will be with their other parent… USE THAT TIME. If you’re still together it would be best to sit down with your spouse an work out a time when the other parent can have some one on one time with the kids therefore giving you lots of time to get things done at the house.
This is also awesome for the child because they get to spend a fun day alone with mommy or daddy and those are memories they’ll have forever!
Tip #3 – DVD’s Are Your FRIEND
Now I’m not saying to let the T.V. parent your kids. However, there’s nothing wrong with allowing your kids to pick out a fun movie, pop some popcorn and sit them in front of the T.V. from time to time.
Let me say it again, when you are trying to build a business… DVD’s are your FRIEND! Use them! Depending on the age and the attention span of your child that can give you anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and a half of pure uninterrupted work time and that will go a long way.
Tip #4 – Crafts
Kids LOVE to do arts and crafts. Even children who tend to be a little hyper will usually settle down to make something especially when they get to use their hands and be creative.
Of course you’ll have to find the right crafts for the right age range but once you do it will not only give you some good work time but it will be fun for your kids as well. Keep in mind that if you have your kids working in one room that might not be the best time to start making calls because there will probably be some supervising that needs to take place. It is a good time, however, to organize things or perhaps do different kinds of online marketing that you can stop and start at your leisure.
Tip #5 - Early Bedtimes and Strategic Calling
Our final tip is like naptime, it’s pretty obvious. Depending on what time your kids go to bed and what time zone you live in bedtime can be a GREAT time to catch up on calls and just get things done in general.
Now I’m not telling you to send your kids to bed earlier than they normally go but, let’s say they go to bed at 8:00 PM. If you live in the Eastern time Zone that’s only 5:00 PM Pacific or 6:00 Mountain or 7:00 Central… THAT’S PRIME CALLING TIME!
Remember when you’re making phone calls or doing marketing of any kind that you are not limited to your time zone just because it’s too late to make calls in one time zone doesn’t mean you might not be able to call people who live in another.
Of course this rule does go both ways. You will need to be aware of what time it is in other time zones and make sure you’re not calling people where it is 3 hours later!
If you organize yourself well throughout the day you should have everything organized and ready to go so that when the kids go to bed you will at least have a couple good hours of work time.
I hope that these tips have been helpful in allowing you to find time to work your home based business as much as possible while still being an awesome mom or dad. Also please remember that your kids are probably one of the main reasons you’re working your business anyway. The more time you spend in the early stages of your business building your income the more time you’ll be free to spend with them down the road for years to come!
Dan Himes
www.theamericanelite.com
What is Your Back Up Plan?
In today’s world with the economy the way it is many people are starting to ask themselves, what’s my Plan B? If you’re one of those people listen up, because I’m about to tell you how making money from home with the help of a home based business could be just the answer you’re looking for.
It’s a sad thing to say but right now there really isn’t such a thing as “job security”. I’m not trying to scare you or cause you any worry but it’s true. People are getting laid off in massive numbers these days due to the crunch in the economy, and your job no matter what it is could be next.
So what can you do NOW to make sure you and your family will be ok if that time ever comes? (and I hope it doesn’t).
Many people are investing in a home based business right now so that if anything should ever happen to their steady paycheck they’ll have something to fall back on. It’s easy to take your job for granted while you have it but what if the day comes when your boss can no longer afford to pay you? What would happen to you and your family?
Get the information you need right now, to ensure that you’ll have the money to pay your bills, today, tomorrow and forever!
Home based businesses tend to get a bad rap. Many people look at them as scams or schemes but the people who are involved in them know that it truly is the best way of making money!
Along with the financial security which can be invaluable in times like these, home based businesses also allow you to live the kind of live you’ve always dreamed of.
What do I mean by that? Imagine being able to go on vacation with your family whenever you want! How awesome would it be if you could leave when you want to leave, stay as long as you want to stay and actually have the money to do whatever it is you want to do? A home based business can provide that for you.
Last year and this year alone millions of people were laid of, and of those millions and millions how many people are now facing financial ruin? Probably most of them sadly, however if they had the power of a secondary income from a home based business coming in their time out of work would have been a whole lot easier.
Again, this article is not meant to scare you or bully you into joining a business you don’t want to join. However, I hope you’ll understand that home business success IS real and it could be just what you and your family need one day.
Start getting more information about working from home today, you can start part time and build an income that could potentially be LIFE CHANGING!
Dan Himes
www.theamericanelite.com
It’s a sad thing to say but right now there really isn’t such a thing as “job security”. I’m not trying to scare you or cause you any worry but it’s true. People are getting laid off in massive numbers these days due to the crunch in the economy, and your job no matter what it is could be next.
So what can you do NOW to make sure you and your family will be ok if that time ever comes? (and I hope it doesn’t).
Many people are investing in a home based business right now so that if anything should ever happen to their steady paycheck they’ll have something to fall back on. It’s easy to take your job for granted while you have it but what if the day comes when your boss can no longer afford to pay you? What would happen to you and your family?
Get the information you need right now, to ensure that you’ll have the money to pay your bills, today, tomorrow and forever!
Home based businesses tend to get a bad rap. Many people look at them as scams or schemes but the people who are involved in them know that it truly is the best way of making money!
Along with the financial security which can be invaluable in times like these, home based businesses also allow you to live the kind of live you’ve always dreamed of.
What do I mean by that? Imagine being able to go on vacation with your family whenever you want! How awesome would it be if you could leave when you want to leave, stay as long as you want to stay and actually have the money to do whatever it is you want to do? A home based business can provide that for you.
Last year and this year alone millions of people were laid of, and of those millions and millions how many people are now facing financial ruin? Probably most of them sadly, however if they had the power of a secondary income from a home based business coming in their time out of work would have been a whole lot easier.
Again, this article is not meant to scare you or bully you into joining a business you don’t want to join. However, I hope you’ll understand that home business success IS real and it could be just what you and your family need one day.
Start getting more information about working from home today, you can start part time and build an income that could potentially be LIFE CHANGING!
Dan Himes
www.theamericanelite.com
Why Choose Network Marketing
So, you’ve decided you want to start working from home but you’re not really sure how to go about it? There are a ton of reasons why so many people crave the freedom of making money from home.
One reason is of course money, when you work from home you control your income. You work hard, you get paid… you work harder, you get paid MORE! It’s a beautiful thing! That kind of freedom is something that you’ll never get on a traditional J.O.B. where the boss tells you how much you get paid and that’s that.
Another popular reason for working from home is spending more time with your family, spouse, children or just doing what you want to do WHEN you want to do it.
Finally some people want to work from home because they want to be their own boss, and that certainly is a great reason. Not having to punch a time sheet or have a set lunch hour, no deadlines or boss breathing down your neck. It’s true… working from home really is the good life.
Now back to our original problem…. how exactly to go about making money from home.
For many people all over the world the answer is simple… network marketing! I know, I know for a lot of people network marketing has almost become a dirty word but just hear me out. You see it’s not network marketing that people don’t like… really it’s not… it’s bad companies.
Over the years there have been more than a few companies out there that have used the name network marketing to cover up their illegal scams. Those companies have, unfortunately, given all of network marketing a bad name. That is unfortunate because there is NOTHING illegal, immoral or unethical about network marketing…. NOTHING!
At it’s core network marketing is extremely simple and extremely effective. You have a product, and instead of doing all the work yourself you bring a few other people into the business to help share the work load. Those people bring in a few people and those people bring in a few and before you know it you and your sales team have sold a LOT of product, and you’ve only done a fraction of the work. Not only is this business plan simple it’s SMART!
Almost all network marketing companies offer a type of income called residual income, and trust me that is the best income there is.
Residual income means you do the work one time and you continue to get paid on it month after month year after year. Sound good? IT IS! When you choose to become a part of a network marketing company you start building your residual income so that eventually you won’t have to work very much or even work at all!
The final reason so many people choose to build their businesses with network marketing is, there is already a structure and system in place. Network marketing companies are successful for the same reason McDonalds is successful. They can teach you to follow a simple system and if you follow the system you’ll get great results.
Yes, you COULD decide to start your own business from the ground up. However, the problem with that is that there isn’t already a system in place for you. Maybe you’ll succeed and maybe you won’t. When you find the right network marketing company for you your results are guaranteed! Just look at the successful people, follow their path to success and you’ll find it for yourself. Why try and re-invent the wheel? After all you probably want to work from home to make your life easier right?
Network marketing is a simple, totally legal and very profitable way to make money from home. Find the company that works best for you and start discovering the benefits of building an income with network marketing!
Dan Himes
www.theamericanelite.com
One reason is of course money, when you work from home you control your income. You work hard, you get paid… you work harder, you get paid MORE! It’s a beautiful thing! That kind of freedom is something that you’ll never get on a traditional J.O.B. where the boss tells you how much you get paid and that’s that.
Another popular reason for working from home is spending more time with your family, spouse, children or just doing what you want to do WHEN you want to do it.
Finally some people want to work from home because they want to be their own boss, and that certainly is a great reason. Not having to punch a time sheet or have a set lunch hour, no deadlines or boss breathing down your neck. It’s true… working from home really is the good life.
Now back to our original problem…. how exactly to go about making money from home.
For many people all over the world the answer is simple… network marketing! I know, I know for a lot of people network marketing has almost become a dirty word but just hear me out. You see it’s not network marketing that people don’t like… really it’s not… it’s bad companies.
Over the years there have been more than a few companies out there that have used the name network marketing to cover up their illegal scams. Those companies have, unfortunately, given all of network marketing a bad name. That is unfortunate because there is NOTHING illegal, immoral or unethical about network marketing…. NOTHING!
At it’s core network marketing is extremely simple and extremely effective. You have a product, and instead of doing all the work yourself you bring a few other people into the business to help share the work load. Those people bring in a few people and those people bring in a few and before you know it you and your sales team have sold a LOT of product, and you’ve only done a fraction of the work. Not only is this business plan simple it’s SMART!
Almost all network marketing companies offer a type of income called residual income, and trust me that is the best income there is.
Residual income means you do the work one time and you continue to get paid on it month after month year after year. Sound good? IT IS! When you choose to become a part of a network marketing company you start building your residual income so that eventually you won’t have to work very much or even work at all!
The final reason so many people choose to build their businesses with network marketing is, there is already a structure and system in place. Network marketing companies are successful for the same reason McDonalds is successful. They can teach you to follow a simple system and if you follow the system you’ll get great results.
Yes, you COULD decide to start your own business from the ground up. However, the problem with that is that there isn’t already a system in place for you. Maybe you’ll succeed and maybe you won’t. When you find the right network marketing company for you your results are guaranteed! Just look at the successful people, follow their path to success and you’ll find it for yourself. Why try and re-invent the wheel? After all you probably want to work from home to make your life easier right?
Network marketing is a simple, totally legal and very profitable way to make money from home. Find the company that works best for you and start discovering the benefits of building an income with network marketing!
Dan Himes
www.theamericanelite.com
Saturday, October 17, 2009
How To Be Successful In Network Marketing In The Next 12 Months: Part 1
This article is the first in a three part series intended to teach brand new network marketers how they can build a successful home based business part time in the next 12 months from start to finish.
So what’s the first thing you need to do in order to become incredibly successful working from home?
Obviously the first thing you’ll need to do is decided on which home based business is right for you. So that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about in this article. If you’ve already decided on a home based business you might want to go ahead and skip to part two.
Let’s get started…
There are many things you’ll need to consider when trying to find the right home based business for you. One of the major issues to consider is how much money you’re willing to pay to get started in a home based business. All home based businesses cost money to start. That’s why they’re businesses and not jobs. However, the start up costs can vary big time.
There are some businesses that cost thousands of dollars up front to join and some that cost as little as $10. However, you need to consider that starting a $10 business will more than likely only give you a little extra cash and probably not give you that healthy lifetime income many people are looking for.
Once you have decided on a budget you’ll want to think about the type of product you’ll be looking to market. Do you want a product like vitamins, make up or juice? Or a service like health benefits, an energy plan or a cell phone service? Whatever product you feel the most comfortable marketing you will be sure to find it because there is a network marketing company for just about everything under the sun.
Of course more important than finding the right product or start up cost is finding the right team to join. You want to be a part of a team that already has a strong system in place. Something that will allow you to just jump right in and start making money. You want strong leadership and someone who is passionate about helping others. If you can find all those things in one you’ve found the perfect business for you!
It’s important not to get pressured into anything. Just because a company is great for one person doesn’t mean it’s right for you so find the business that works best for you and your lifestyle and building your business will be a whole lot easier.
Whatever you do though, don’t spend all of your time trying to find the perfect company. While there is a perfect company FOR YOU there is no such thing as a flawless business. They all have their pros and cons so don’t be a fault finder and don’t wait forever and a day to get started in a business.
Take some time, do some research and then jump right in!
That’s all for this article but be sure to check out part two for information about how to promote your new home based business!
So what’s the first thing you need to do in order to become incredibly successful working from home?
Obviously the first thing you’ll need to do is decided on which home based business is right for you. So that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about in this article. If you’ve already decided on a home based business you might want to go ahead and skip to part two.
Let’s get started…
There are many things you’ll need to consider when trying to find the right home based business for you. One of the major issues to consider is how much money you’re willing to pay to get started in a home based business. All home based businesses cost money to start. That’s why they’re businesses and not jobs. However, the start up costs can vary big time.
There are some businesses that cost thousands of dollars up front to join and some that cost as little as $10. However, you need to consider that starting a $10 business will more than likely only give you a little extra cash and probably not give you that healthy lifetime income many people are looking for.
Once you have decided on a budget you’ll want to think about the type of product you’ll be looking to market. Do you want a product like vitamins, make up or juice? Or a service like health benefits, an energy plan or a cell phone service? Whatever product you feel the most comfortable marketing you will be sure to find it because there is a network marketing company for just about everything under the sun.
Of course more important than finding the right product or start up cost is finding the right team to join. You want to be a part of a team that already has a strong system in place. Something that will allow you to just jump right in and start making money. You want strong leadership and someone who is passionate about helping others. If you can find all those things in one you’ve found the perfect business for you!
It’s important not to get pressured into anything. Just because a company is great for one person doesn’t mean it’s right for you so find the business that works best for you and your lifestyle and building your business will be a whole lot easier.
Whatever you do though, don’t spend all of your time trying to find the perfect company. While there is a perfect company FOR YOU there is no such thing as a flawless business. They all have their pros and cons so don’t be a fault finder and don’t wait forever and a day to get started in a business.
Take some time, do some research and then jump right in!
That’s all for this article but be sure to check out part two for information about how to promote your new home based business!
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