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What is Possible when you Stay Focused! By : Duane Cashin When you have distractions around you will not be focused and nothing is possible. Staying focused will help you achieve so much in business. Planning Your Animated Banner in Three Easy Steps By : Anne Marie Goodrich Animated banners and buttons are great for giving you more "real estate" in your advertising. It's not always easy to think of exactly what you want to say on a graphic that rotates, though. This short article breaks things done in an easy step-by-step process. 15 Creative Ways to Use Ebook Graphics By : Anne Marie Goodrich You've put your heart and soul into creating your ebook or digital product and have a great cover designed for your web site. Don't stop there! This short article provides other creative ways to advertise and market using your digital product graphics. Personal Development, By : Roger Moody Personal development is a crucial component in one's success in the home business industry. Unfortunately the average home business owner neglects their own personal development and personal improvement. Daily Goal Setting for Your Home Based Business By : Roger Moody My name is Roger Moody, I operate our national business from home in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this article I will share the importance of goal setting to your success. How to Tame the Niffler in You By : Alicia Forest If you've read Happy Potter and the Goblet of Fire, you might remember that a Niffler is a critter that hunts treasure. Once it finds one treasure, it moves on quickly in search of the next prize. Selling Success – More Than a Smile And a Handshake! By : Duane Cashin Building business relationships is important to success. Follow these three steps and you will have that success. Business Traits For Women By : Janice Jenkins following traits can help women stay afloat especially in these trying times Are There Drawbacks to Work at Home Business By : Carrie Wilkerson So you've decided that you want to work from home, but are there drawbacks involved. First off, many think that working at home is easy but others find it difficult to make that transition. Although there are many benefits to working at home, you must also consider some of the negatives that can be perceived as drawbacks. MLM Are You Really Your Own Business Owner By : Lisa Alexander In the MLM industry I have heard so many times over that if you work as an employee, you aren’t a “true” entrepreneur. Now what’s true about the statement, in part, is if you are an employee and have an entrepreneurial spirit, you most likely are day dreaming all day about other ways to make money, but just because you have a J.O.B. doesn’t mean you are not an entrepreneur. Five Top Tips For Starting a Successful Home-Based Business By : Barb Ireland Through the Internet, any person can become an entrepreneur. An online home-based business requires less capital investment and so many people think that they can easily make a fortune out of it. But you see, even an online business requires careful thought and consideration. You have to exert a lot of effort and time to make it a success. Guarantee failure in MLM! By : Roger Moody When I see people coming in and out of the industry, I often wonder to myself: 'why are you planning to fail miserably in multi level marketing?' So I thought I would share the top 10 reasons I believe people are doomed in mlm. So if you're ready for miserable failure…take notes (or just hit 'print'…lol). Retire Dead Broke or Financially Independent… the choice is yours! By : Roger Moody There's a sad fact that by the time most Americans reach their "golden years" they are either dead, dead broke or financially independent. Which is your fate? In this article I will plead with you to choose the latter. Creative childcare ideas for Work at Home Moms By : Corrie Petersen Most moms that decide to work at home do it for a couple of reasons. The main reason is because they want to be at home with their children or they want to be there for them if needed. That’s a pretty good reason I think. Working Less will HELP Your Home Based Business! By : Roger Moody Before I get too deep into this I want to say that hard work is necessary. There is a difference between hard work and lots of hours working. If you are serious about building a home based business your success coach will (or at least should) tell you that ideally you will only work about 10 hours a week. Done properly, ten hours a week will provide you with the income and the lifestyle most home based business owners crave. Don’t Put All Of Your Eggs Into One Basket By : Sandi Moses I vaguely remember a particular story from my childhood. It had something to do with transporting eggs to market all in one basket and when there was an accident all of the eggs broke and the entire income for the day was lost. By the time we reach adulthood we eventually come to see the wisdom in the concept of not putting all of our eggs in the same basket. So how come it is that we see over and over that people put all of their home business eggs into one basket? 5 Attractive Ideas For Rewarding Forum Moderators By : S McIntyre As an experienced and grateful work at home forum administrator, I appreciate my forum moderators for the job they do! Not only have they agreed to work with me unpaid, but every day they put aside time from their already busy schedules to help moderate my forum, join in the discussions, welcome new members, answer questions and start new topics and so on. How to be your own boss…If your heart isn't in it, QUIT! By : Roger Moody How to be your own boss advice from top MLM mentor and trainer, Roger Moody. Are you financially able to be a WAHM? By : Corrie Petersen Whether you are a work at home mom or a stay at home mom, you probably worry about your finances. Are you financially able to continue to stay at home or will you have to find a job outside the home to make ends meet? This article will give you some ideas that will help you save money so you can continue to stay at home. Get Grant Money For A New Business Start Up Idea By : Leon Edward Have you an idea for starting your own business but lack funding? Look to our government now as start up grants still are available to boost entrepreneurial efforts and help grow this economy. How to qualify opportunity. The 3 essentials needed before submitting a proposal. By : Duane Cashin Proposals are important in business. This article will help you understand what is involved in submitting one for business. Getting The Best MLM Leads for Your Home Business By : Roger Moody With all the tools available to a home business owner today there is absolutely no reason to spend money on MLM leads ever again! It's just simply a waste of money here is why… Can a Home Based Business Replace Your Current Career? By : Roger Moody When most people begin researching a home based business they will often see different things. In this author's opinion, most see that it's a way to make a few extra bucks and help make ends meet, for some it's a way to make money from home while their spouse brings home the big paycheck from work and finally for lastly others see it as a life changing opportunity. Worked properly, a home based business is thing that allows you to make the kind of money you've always dreamed of from home. So can a home based business actually become a full time career? Home Based Business Tips: Should you Answer Your Calls or Send them to Voicemail By : Roger Moody I begin this article assuming you have found a good home based business and have a proven system in place that gets your phone ringing inbound and not having to use leads. There are different philosophies on to what to do with your prospects when they call you. Some will tell you that it's best to answer your calls live and let them talk to a real person and many others believe sending them to an automated voicemail is best. It's hard to know which is really better. In this article I will be going over the differences as well as the pro's and con's of each method so that you can discover what is best for you and your current situation. Who Can Succeed in Network Marketing By : Roger Moody Far too often I hear "anyone" can have success in network marketing. Can everyone really succeed working from home? In this article I will attempt to answer that burning question. Home Based Business Success Tip: You have to invest! By : Roger Moody I'm not sure where the rumors started that success in the home business industry comes easily with time and that a home based business should be easy. Maybe it's because 4 solid years in a good home based business can set you up for life and that's a lot better than working a job for 40+ years only to be left with very little in the end. A Home Based Business is a Better Investment than a College Degree By : Roger Moody Have you ever heard: "Well I'd like to start a home based business but they are just too risky."? I know I've heard it probably a thousand times or more. The truth is that investing in a home based business can actually be a safer bet than a college degree. Now before you roll your eyes and shut me out just listen to these three reasons and by the end I know you'll see my point. What MLM Experts Don't Tell You By : Roger Moody There's nothing like getting to listen to the top earners in your business talk for an hour or two about what they did to get all their success. However, as much great advice as they can give you there are a few MLM secrets that most top MLM earners aren't dishing out. Do You Know Your Target Market? By : Carrie Wilkerson The internet has become the wave of the future. You can advertise and reach potential customers 24 hours a day. This is the main reason more and more individuals are turning to the Internet for purchasing items as well and researching and purchasing several different types of services. For this main reason it is imperative that you bring your business online. If you have yet to do this, you must find a way to transition your business and give it an online presence. Your competition is already there and you will have to make your presence in order to compete. Afraid To Take A Vacation? Put Your Business On Cruise Control By : Nicole Dean “I started my business so that I’d have freedom, but I’ve never felt more trapped….” I come across a statement like that at least once a day on a forum post or in email. You start your internet business because of the freedom of being your own boss and working on your own schedule and then promptly sit on your hind-end for 12 hours/day EVERY DAY. FAQ: I need Content for My Website, where do I go? By : Nicole Dean As an online business owner, you may already know that content makes the world go round. You need content for your website or blog, more articles for your weekly newsletter, and even more content if you're planning to do article marketing to get free advertising for your website. So, before your fingers curl in terror, let me give you a few ideas that will save you some hassle (and some money). Be First, Best or Different By : Leah Grant Learn from the small business mentor why you have to be the first, best or different in order to grab and keep your share of the market. WAHM Marketing Tips - Do You Really Need a Newsletter? By : Denise Willms Work-at-home-moms (WAHMs) just starting out with a new business have a lot of questions to answer. Among the many is "Do I need a newsletter?" And who's going to read your newsletter anyway? Copywriters and Clients - Direct Marketing By : Sally Ormond Sally Ormond of Briar Copywriting talks about what makes a successful direct mail campaign. How Work at Home Moms Can Keep Business on Track during a Summer Break By : Denise Willms One of my big reasons for wanting to be a work at home mom was my desire to be home during my kids' summer vacation. Now that I've been working at an online business for several years, I've learned this isn't something I can ignore for several weeks at a time and expect everything to stay on track while I'm out having fun. But if you plan ahead, you can still take the summer break you want. Here are some ways you can schedule more fun time this summer, and keep your business moving forward. Turning your scrapbook passion into a profit By : Dawn Stegall Have you ever wished you could turn your scrapbook hobby into a fulltime career? If you're passionate about something, it's very rewarding when you find a way to get paid for what you love to do. Hobbies of all kinds are turning ordinary people into profitable business owners. The Time Travelling Copywriter By : Sally Ormond Sally Ormond describes how a copywriter can help you save time - a very precious commodity. How to Earn Income from Home with a Recession-Proof Business Opportunity By : Rita Canada You may have chosen the path of Work at Home Mom or Entrepreneur in order to earn income from home and live the lifestyle you have always dreamed of.But if you're like many of the people I talk to everyday, things might not have turned out like you expected. The one question I hear most often from people in your situation is: How can I earn income from home while sustaining long term health, wellness and financial freedom, regardless of what is happening with the economy? Here are five ways you can identify a business opportunity that will help you earn income from home no matter what the economy is doing. 7 Simple Steps to a Readable Website By : Sally Ormond Sally provides copywriting tips on how to make your website more readable. http://www.briarcopywriting.com Take pride in your business By : Corrie Petersen As business owners we need to be proud of what we do. When we show this pride our potential clients and customers will see this. It will also show in the way we share our business with others. When you are proud of your business you will have a desire to share it with others so they can share your excitement with you. Advertising outside the realm By : Corrie Petersen During the summer it can be a little difficult to advertise your business. The weather is warm and the kids are out of school which makes it hard to stay on the computer for a long period of time. When this happens you may find that it’s difficult to grow your business. Seven Ways WAHMs Can Make Summer Sales Sizzle in Any Economy By : Denise Willms Work at home moms (WAHMs) often find that as outside temperatures heat up, their revenues cool down. It's been called summer slowdown or summer slump, but knowing the phenomenon is so common it even has a name doesn't make it any easier to watch your profits virtually vanish for two months of the year. Here are seven tips for work at home moms who want to keep their summer sales sizzling, in any economy. Work At Home Forums - Airing Out Your Dirty Laundry By : Shelly Hill When it comes to networking your home business online, many people will tell you to join numerous online work at home business forums. As a long time business networker, I can tell you a common mistake that new network marketers make. Overcoming a Setback in Your Scrapbook Business By : Dawn Stegall Setbacks in business are going to happen whether you like it or not. It isn't the setback you should be concerned with, but how you react, respond and prepare for it beforehand. Don't let a temporary setback get you down. The Benefits Of Shopping With A Work At Home Mom By : Shelly Hill In this day and age, many mothers are choosing to work from home to help support their families. You can help to support a work from home mom (wahm) by choosing to purchase products from her, instead of those big corporate chain stores. This article will point out 3 key benefits of why its better to shop from a work at home mom than a big department store. Bounce Rate - What Does it Mean for Your Website? By : Michelle Shaeffer If you track your website analytics, you may wonder what "bounce rate" means and whether it's a good thing or a bad thing. Whether a high bounce rate is reason to panic or not depends on the purpose of the particular web page and what's causing the bounce rate. Understanding the Basics of Website Statistics By : Michelle Shaeffer Learning to understand your website statistics can help you improve your website for visitors, measure if your promotional strategies are working, and find new opportunities to promote your business. Email Overwhelm - Overcome it in 5 Steps By : Michelle Shaeffer Are you drowning in email? Got dozens or hundreds of messages in your inbox waiting for you to sort through and respond to them? Do you feel overwhelmed just thinking about clicking the "check mail" button? Don't panic! You can overcome that flood of email! Schedule a Business Strategy Day and Plan Your Way to Success By : Michelle Shaeffer Book a business strategy day to help you plan your way to business success. Don't Delegate What You Can Automate By : Michelle Shaeffer Working with a virtual assistant or other professional to help you with some of the routine tasks in your small business can be a great decision and free up your time to focus on your income generating activities. But delegate wisely! Don't delegate what you can automate. Save time and money by automating these six common tasks. Daily Routines For Work At Home Business Success By : Shelly Hill I have been successfully working from home for over 20 years. During that time, I had to quickly learn how to multi-task and manage my time. A common question I am often asked is... "Shelly, how do you find the time to work on your home business and still get your household chores done?" What it means to be a Work at Home Mom By : Dominique Goh After the birth of my child I was privileged to be able to stay at home to take care of him during his infancy. While being at home I started gaining an interest in the Internet and learned the opportunities in setting up my own home business. An online business seemed ideal due to its low start up cost and easy set up procedures. However what I didn't expect was the endless numbers of hours which I had to devote to ensure that everything was running smoothly. Making The Most Of Your Down Business Cycle By : Leah Grant Learn how to build an accurate income forecast for your business while creatively taking advantage of your slower months. Conquer your Business Fears By : Corrie Petersen Owning a business can be a fear in itself. It can be the scariest thing you can do for some people. The fear of failure is huge for business owners. Conquering your fear is something that needs to be done or you won’t grow your business. How To Get Your Family and Friends To Take Your Home Business Seriously By : Shelly Hill One of the biggest challenges has been getting my family and friends to take my home business seriously. People often have the misconception that since you work from home, you can drop what you are doing on a moments notice and do something for them. These people can include your spouse, children, other family members, friends, schools and the neighbors. The Faith Versus Fear Mindset By : Leah Grant A small business startup expert reveals the lessons learned, and how they apply to small business owners, when she went skydiving and had to rely on faith instead of opting for fear. Popular Assumptions about a Work At Home Mom By : Dominique Goh In contrary to popular belief, many people assume that a Work at Home mom has plenty of time and can act like a lady of leisure at home. This is far from the truth as there are more deadlines and shorter exclusive time which you can use to focus on your work. 3 Places To Find Quality Leaders In Your Business By : S McIntyre When it comes to looking for a leader in your niche, it's important to follow or find several. The main reason is not all leaders have the same level of expertise and some believe they are experts in their niche, but they really aren't. How to Stay Clear-Sighted, Even in today’s Economic Turmoil By : Lisa Alexander-Wolfe Simple Answer: Goal Setting If your company doesn’t have a set of strategic goals, the only motivation you have is survival. Working out of desperation will kill your business, nine times out of ten. The ABC’s of Advertising your Business By : Corrie Petersen Without some form of advertising, your business will not do very well. Advertising your business is the best way to tell people you are open and this is what you offer. No matter what type of business you run, advertising is something you should always do. Creating a Budget for your Business By : Corrie Petersen We all have budgets for our family income, but do you have one for your business? If you don’t, how do you know how much money you can spend on advertising, marketing items, outsourcing, and business related items? How to Start a New Business when you Work Full Time By : Corrie Petersen Starting a new business when you work full time can be a challenge, but it is possible. There is a lot of prep work that you should do before you start. Being prepared is key in the success of your business. How to Work a Business while Working a Full Time Job By : Corrie Petersen Starting a business while you still work full time can be a challenge. No matter what your reason is behind starting a business, you can manage to do it if you put your mind to it. Working From Home for Moms By : Cathy Spracklin Do you want to spend time home with your children but need to work to pay the bills? Starting a home based business can give you the best of both worlds. Numbers Mean Everything in Business By : Corrie Petersen There are things that need to be done a certain way in business or we won’t be successful. There are also things that need to be done a certain number of times to reach levels of success as well. Value Added: What can you offer your Customers to make their experience more rewarding? By : Felissa Hadas Elfenbein The first thing you have to know is that you believe in your product. If you are confident in your product your customers and potential customers will be as well. Now this doesn’t mean they will buy something from you that day but they will look at what you have and consider it. 12 Items you can use to grow your Online Business Offline By : Corrie Petersen Growing your business online is just as important as offline. Some people don’t think they need to grow their business using offline methods because people will find their site online. Learn These Simple Tricks to Turn on Valuable Scrapbook Customers and Turn off Freebie Hunters By : Dawn Stegall The money is in the list, right? Well, a list of buying scrapbook customers not freebie hunters. Learn to attract customer who buy, then "the money is in the list"! Misconceptions About Online Businesses By : Cathy Spracklin There are many misconceptions about online businesses. Discover how you can be successful working from home using the Internet. What’s your Biggest Distraction when it comes to your Business? By : Corrie Petersen As business owners, we don’t report to anyone but ourselves. This can make running a business very hard for some people. The responsibility of your work falls on your supervisor when you are employed by someone else, so it’s easier to make sure you get things done. Preparing yourself to come Home and be a WAHM By : Corrie Petersen Whether you are being laid off or you are quitting your job, you must be prepared before you can make it happen. Unfortunately there are times when we can’t be prepared, but if you can it will make things so much easier both financially and mentally. Congratulations-It's A Business! By : Leah Grant Most people decide they want a business so one day they make some business cards and say, "Here I am world, hire me". Learn why this is the wrong way to start a business and what it takes to do it right. How a Recession Can Help You Grow Your Business By : Heather Bixler 5 top reasons why a recession is good for your business. 10 Ways Showing Gratitude Now Can Increase Your Future Income By : Alicia Forest As busy businessowners, sometimes we forget to show our appreciation for our clients and customers. There are some simple ways to do this that will increase their loyalty and add to your bottom line at the same time. Lessons from Scarlett: The Original Female Entrepreneur By : Alicia Forest I think if you've been a survivor of any sort, you can relate to Scarlett O'Hara from Gone with the Wind. Sure, she used her womanly wiles to get what she wanted, but hey... who hasn't? 5 Ways to Turn a Holiday Lull to Your Advantage By : Alicia Forest You may be too busy during the holiday season to notice if your business is slowing down a bit, but in case you're not, there are several things you can do to use this time to your advantage as you head into the new year. 4 Ways to Gracefully Set Boundaries In Your Business By : Alicia Forest One of the many things I discovered when on my recent private retreat with my mentor coach Kendall Summerhawk was that I sometimes still have a tendency to bend in situations where I shouldn’t. Not actually bend-over backwards, but enough that I end up not feeling good about the situation. I’ve actually strengthened this boundary quite a bit in recent years, but as always, I’ve been tested on that a few times lately, so I wanted to share some of the ways I’ve strengthened this boundary within the way I run my business so you can do the same. 3 Ways to Increase Your List Numbers from In-Person Events By : Alicia Forest Do you often attend in-person events, such as workshops, networking breakfasts, and seminars where you network and collect a bunch of business cards from the other attendees, but then you don't know what to do with them? Read this issue's article for 3 quick tips on how to make all your in-person networking much more effective... Even Super Heroes Need Help - Ways to Get Support and Stay Sane By : Michelle Shaeffer Do you have support to help you manage running your small business while caring for your home and family? You'll notice many super heroes have sidekicks. No one thinks of Batman as less than a hero when when Robin helps out or Alfred takes care of his mansion. 5 Very Quick, Simple Ways to Promote Your Information Products & eBooks By : Michelle Shaeffer Got an information product you're ready to promote? Here are five very quick, simple ways to promote your information products and ebooks.   Is Your Business Prepared for a Personal Emergency? By : Christa Jensen One con of running a small business from home is being prepared for a personal emergency. There are some really basic and free things you can implement to make sure in a time of emergency your business does not suffer tremendously. How You Know if Your Buried Under to Many Projects By : Christa Jensen With many work at home moms taking on more than one business, blog, affiliate program, etc. there comes a time people become buried beneath their projects. It is not always apparent but it is simple to figure out with just answering a few questions. Where are you going? 12 focus finders to help you in your entrepreneurial journey By : Michelle Shaeffer Picture yourself driving down the road in your car. You've got so many things to focus on at once. Kids in your car. Other drivers on the road. Your rear view mirror. Your side view mirrors. The speedometer, the gas gauge, the check engine light. What is a banner ad and how does it work By : Michelle Shaeffer What is a banner advertisement? It's a graphical (image) advertisement used online that links to the advertiser's website. Banner sizes are measured in pixels. The most common size online is 468 x 60. This means it's 468 pixels wide and 60 pixels high. Getting Started With Your Scrapbook Business Plan By : Dawn Stegall Want a succcessful scrapbook business? Plan for it! 3 Tips for Making Space and Opening the Flow for 2010 By : Alicia Forest As 2010 looms just around the corner, I've been making space to open the flow for what's going to be my biggest year yet. Read Part 1 of this issue's article for ways you can do the same. Making Space and Opening the Flow for 2010 - Part 2 By : Alicia Forest As 2010 looms just around the corner, I've been making space to open the flow for what's going to be my biggest year yet. Read this article for ways you can do the same. Are You Hiding A Secret? By : Chandra Alexander Are you keeping a secret about yourself that’s killing you on the inside? If you are, understand why these secrets are poison and keep you from loving relationships. The Truth about Secrets: The Simple Way to Practice What You Preach By : Alicia Forest I've been so wrapped up in helping my Private Platinum clients plan their own amazing years that my own map has taken a bit of a backseat. This article will give you a simple way to make sure you're focusing on your own growth as well as that of your clients. WAHM, Are You Charging Enough? You Could Be Losing More Than You Think! By : Denise Willms For many work at home moms, deciding what to charge for their products or services is a common problem. Do you ever struggle with this? If you're not charging what you deserve, you can lose out on a lot more than potential earnings. Excuses or Results? By : Alicia Forest I love this question - and it's a critical one to answer honestly if you want to create real and lasting results in your business. Read more in this brand-new article. Do You Want to Work From Home? By : Cathy Spracklin Is working at home for you? Discover some great reasons for working from home and some misconceptions about having a home based business. How to Avoid Falling for Home Business Scams By : Denise Willms If you're searching for a legitimate home business opportunity, there is lots of information on what to look for and what to avoid. Here is some advice on how to avoid falling for a scam. Getting Your Scrapbook Business Off the Ground By : Dawn Stegall Scrapbooking is a lucrative and rewarding hobby. However, not everyone has the time or knowledge to do it themselves. Take your passion for scrapbooking and teach others to do the same. It takes a little time and effort to get your scrapbook business out there-but you can do it! How to Take a Sick Day When You Work From Home By : Michelle Shaeffer When you work from home, it can be a challenge to allow yourself to take a sick day, for various reasons. 3 Sales-Killing Website Mistakes Work at Home Moms Make By : Michelle Shaeffer When you design your first website, you're so excited about your new online business and eager to get it up and running. Who's Talking About You and Your Business Online? By : Michelle Shaeffer Are you monitoring what's said about you or your business online? You should be! Building Your Expert Status - What's Your Two Cents Worth? By : Michelle Shaeffer Are you looking for ways to get better known as an expert in your niche? You Rock at Your Business - So Tell People! By : Michelle Shaeffer If you're reading this article file under Entrepreneurialism, I think it's safe to assume you've got a small business, correct? Just ONE More Thing, Then I'll Be Ready! By : Michelle Shaeffer Do you think about growing and promoting your business, but stop yourself with the thought that you've got to get just one more thing into place before you can do that?
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