Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Investment is the key to success in business

If your new to business the one thing you will find out is, it does take investment to make your business successful. Investment in a home based business is basically broken down into two parts. If your starting a home business with no start up capital then you need to invest lots of time in order to get the word out about your business.

The second way is to pay for search engine placement, pay per click and other programs that drive traffic to your website. Both systems will work and it all
depends on you

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

The perfect promotion tool

The Spider Web system is the perfect addition to any home based business. It's free to join and you can use it to gain prospects for any business you want. The Spider Web System uses proprietary technology to drive prospects to your site. Then you can use the prospect list to solicit for any business

Monday, June 23, 2008

Success depends upon you

Any good business opportunity is just that an opportunity. The success of that business venture depends on how you approach it and how bad you want it to succeed.
Keeping a positive attitude is probably one of the most important attributes of running a business. When you start a business you will run into highs and lows and that's why keeping your cool will help you succeed

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Test the water before jumping in.

If you've been drawn to possibly starting a home based business, I recommend that you start out small and see how successful you are before sending lots of money to some of these home business opportunities like reverse funnel system. Although I don't doubt some people are making money, the vast majority of people are not.

You must have a business plan and a way to achieve it. Just shooting in the dark can be costly and produce no results

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Not all people were meant to be in business

This is probably the hardest decision for people to make. I'd like to be my own boss and do things my way. There are a few questions you have to ask yourself. First, are you willing to put in the time and energy it takes to get a business off the ground? What type of start up capital does it require to start and promote the business your looking at. Are you knowledgeable in the field your looking to get into?

These are just a few of the things to consider if your thinking of handing in your resignation and going for the gold.

Keep in mind a business has two very distinct parts, the first part is offering goods or services that people will want, and the second part is knowing how to manage your business so it will become profitable. The second part seems to be the place where people have the most trouble. Not planning ahead, starting a business that is under-capitalized, poor management decisions.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

If your going to succeed be creative

Why do people join internet marketing opportunities? The lure of making cash from the comfort of your home is the ultimate goal for most. The problem is once you get past the hype most of those offers have little substance. Someone can promise you anything they want, but can they deliver? Or are you simply making them lots of money by sending them yours? If you do have a business that is making money the key to success is to be creative. Don't just follow the thousands of others trying to do exactly what your trying to do. Investigate new avenues of marketing strategies and techniques to make your business more successful

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

The home based business

The idea of being able to stay and home and make the money you want seems to be one of the more popular dreams of today. Just as with many other things in life if it sounds too good to be true it probably is. Don't get me wrong there are lots of people earning a good living from home, but what you don't see is all the hard work and dedication they put into their business in order to make it successful. Somehow the internet has generated the idea of instant wealth, and maybe for a few that has happened, but for most of us it hasn't and probably never will. I have tried all kinds of home based business opportunities promising everything we discussed earlier, you get all excited, start planning for life on a tropical island, and then reality strikes. My blog is dedicated to helping those who want a better life to achieve it, but at a realistic pace, and using realistic goals. I have learned a lot thru my journey, and now I can help others avoid all the wasted money and time like I did.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Job security is becoming a thing of the past

Back in the day, you hooked up with a good company, busted your butt and retired a happy camper. Those days are gone. Now companies that used to be the place to work are no safer than working for some small company with no benefits or future. The question to you is are you prepared is something happens to your job? How will you support yourself and your loved ones? Preparation is always the best tool, and what better plan than to start a part-time home based business. Maybe you won't make millions of dollars, but you can generate a pretty good income, depending upon how hard you work. There is no one else who cares about your future like you do. Take the bull by the horns and start the wheels of success in motion.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Revolutionary Spiderweb marketing system

Most internet marketers don't fail because they don't work hard. They fail because their working with the wrong company or product. The Spiderweb marketing system is totally free to join and brings a guaranteed system for building income streams from different programs and companies. Although the official lauch hasn't occurred yet. You can get in on the bottom floor of this exciting new business opportunity. Sure just like with any type of business it still requires hard work and dedication, but the financial rewards are unlimited.

http://scoreatwill.com/lme7898354

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Do your homework before sending any money

I'm sure you've been told this before, but investigate any offer that sounds too good to be true. In most cases the only person happy with that program is the one you just sent your hard-earned money to. There are lots of false claims and websites promising to make you rich overnight. If these guys are so rich, then why would they be concerned if you make any money or not.

As I've found it to be, most people don't do things for strangers related to business out of the goodness of their hearts. There is always an alterior motive behind it. In most cases the motive is for them to get rich promising to make you rich.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Start up costs for major franchises

McDonalds
Investment
- Total Investment: $506K-1.63MM
Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee: $45K
- On-Going Royalty: 12.5%
- Advertising Fee: 4%

Valvoline Oil Change
Investment
- Minimum Net Worth: $600K
- Cash Investment $400K
- Avg Total Investment: $706K
Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee: $30K
- On-Going Royalty: 6%
- Advertising Fee: 2%

Quiznos Subs
Investment
- Minimum Net Worth: $125K
- Cash Investment: $70K
- Total Investment: $193-257K
Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee: $25K
- On-Going Royalty: 7%
- Advertising Fee: 4%

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Investment
- Minimum Net Worth: $200K
- Cash Investment: $86K+
- Total Investment: $123.5-286K
Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee: $30K
- On-Going Royalty: 1.5%
- Advertising Fee: 4%
Baskin Robbins – 31 Flavors
Investment
- Minimum Net Worth: $400K/Unit
- Cash Investment: $145.8-527.8K
- Total Investment: $145.7-527.8K
Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee: $40K
- Average Franchise Fee: $40K
- On-Going Royalty: 5-5.9%
Advertising Fee: 5%

Dairy Queen
Investment
- Minimum Net Worth: $200-500K
- Cash Investment: $200-300K
- Total Investment: $200-950K
Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee: $20-35K
- Average Franchise Fee: $28K
- On-Going Royalty: 4-6%
- Advertising Fee: 3-6%

Friday, February 29, 2008

The Jeff Paul scam

I have watched the Jeff Paul infomercial two times. And I am amazed that the FCC, or the federal trade commission hasn't shut this crook down. If you search the internet you will find similar posts and blogs showing how it is almost impossible to make money the way it is stated. First let me say that you can make money on the internet, but if it were as easy as they show on the program, why would anyone even worry about sharing such information.

First of all just having a website does nothing for you. Sure the one part of the infomercial that is correct is that your site is available 24/7 365 days, after that it's all a pack of lies.

Just like any other business it takes money to make money. Internet marketing takes strategy, advertising and money. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither is marketing a website. Please don't waste you money with this worthless program. If you check with your local better business bureau you will probably find several complaints on this crook.

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Pick of the week

This week we examine on of the newest business offerings based on the internet. Global resorts network is a company that offers vacation packages, cruises and world-wide choices to it's members. This is not a time-share although the benefits mirror the time-share without the other costs. Most time-shares require you to buy it just as you would a house, then you are responsible for maintainence and up-keep.

With Global resorts network. There are two membership options.

1. Platinum membership: Unlimited Access
Access to all resorts offered. ($298-$699 per week)
(In rare exceptions may be up to $799 week in Hawaii etc.)
Unlimited vacations a year
Unlimited guest weeks, guest week section only
Fully Transferable ($75 Charge)
Price $2,995


2. Gold membership: Unlimited Access for 36 months
Access to all resorts offered. ($398-$699 per week)
(In rare exceptions may be up to $799 week in Hawaii etc.)
Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation per year
Fully Transferable ($75 Charge)
No guest weeks
Price $1,495

We also offer a Gold to Platinum Upgrade for $2000


The prices you see above not only entitle you to the membership, but also allow you to sell memberships to people you know. It's almost the best of both worlds. World-class vacations and the ability to make huge amounts of money. Check it out it is the buzz of the internet.