Posted on: 06 May, 2002
Author: Martin Avis
Like most things in life, there are ... to ... Creating info products is no ... Andlike most things, the ... are there for all ... first problem that most people Like most things in life, there are 'secrets' to beingsuccessful. Creating info products is no different. Andlike most things, the 'secrets' are there for all tosee.The first problem that most people face when startingout as an 'info-producer' is in coming up with ideas towrite about.Initially, you have to be a thought recorder. Writedown every crazy (or not so crazy) idea that fleetinglycrosses your mind. Carry a notebook. This not...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 May, 2002
Author: John Colanzi
Have you ever noticed that when a new program is ... days every email you receive seems to be ... same ... no ... The creators of the program know thatthey can ge Have you ever noticed that when a new program is announced,within days every email you receive seems to be promotingthe same offer?It's no coincidence. The creators of the program know thatthey can get a fast circulation by contacting ezine publishers and other marketers with large in house lists.By the time you receive the notice, most of the cream hasalready been skimmed off the top. But there's a...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 02 May, 2002
Author: Elena Fawkner
Health Insurance for the Self-Employed - Protecting Your Business's Greatest Asset © 2002 Elena Fawkner "I've been considering quitting my full-time job and getting a part-time job that would pay the ... Health Insurance for the Self-Employed - Protecting Your Business's Greatest Asset © 2002 Elena Fawkner "I've been considering quitting my full-time job and getting a part-time job that would pay the bills [so I can start a home business] ... The one biggie my full-time job provides me now is health insurance. If I was to get a part-time job, I'd probably have to pay for my own...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 01 May, 2002
Author: Tom Antion
21 ... to Ask Before You Buy Any Shopping Cart System byTom ... you've decided which product your going to sell online, thenext most ... decision you'll make is which shopping carts 21 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Any Shopping Cart System byTom AntionOnce you've decided which product your going to sell online, thenext most important decision you'll make is which shopping cartsystem to buy. It is perhaps the most important single decisionyou'll make in your online marketing career. This is because:* You're sort of stuck with the decision for a long time.* If you buy into a system...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 22 April, 2002
Author: Chuck and Sue DeFiore
Another way to network is by using an 800 number and ... a network of experts to refer your ... to. An 800 number provides a way for your ... to reach you. You can answer Another way to network is by using an 800 number and establishing a network of experts to refer your clients/customers to. An 800 number provides a way for your customers to reach you. You can answer information needs, resolve problems and obtain information from your customers. You will of course need to publicize your 800 number in your promotional materials, and advertisements. The best...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 22 April, 2002
Author: Chuck and Sue DeFiore
This month we will deal with the issue "How Can I Get Name ... Some of the ways in which to get your "name out there" are to call your local ... and radio ... and ... whet This month we will deal with the issue "How Can I Get Name Recognition". Some of the ways in which to get your "name out there" are to call your local television and radio stations, and ascertain whether there is a medium you can get your name in. A very good source are public stations that hold auctions, at which you can...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 22 April, 2002
Author: Chuck & Sue DeFiore
Effect of ... have ... examined ... billable hours and the effect of business expenses on your hourly rate. Now we'll look at the effect of ... upon at time, when we were Effect of BenefitsWe have previously examined realistic billable hours and the effect of business expenses on your hourly rate. Now we'll look at the effect of benefits.Once upon at time, when we were employed, we received a benefits package from our employer. This usually included health, life and disability insurance. Many firms also had available pension programs, profit sharing, dental and vision coverage. In addition, one-half of...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 22 April, 2002
Author: Chuck & Sue DeFiore
Effect Of Bad DebtsSo far, we have covered the major factors involved in setting your fee ... We have set a ... number of billable hours, ... the effect of expenses and taken into Effect Of Bad DebtsSo far, we have covered the major factors involved in setting your fee structure. We have set a realistic number of billable hours, calculated the effect of expenses and taken into account the cost of a benefit package. This has brought us to an hourly rate of $77. By charging $77 per hour, you will have an income of $46,000 per year, plus...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 22 April, 2002
Author: Chuck & Sue DeFiore
Effect of ... last article examined how to ... your ... billable hours. If you ... we arrived at ... 1100 hours in a year. To earn our mythical $46,000 per year, yo Effect of ExpensesThe last article examined how to calculate your realistic billable hours. If you remember, we arrived at approximately 1100 hours in a year. To earn our mythical $46,000 per year, you needed to bill at a rate of $42 per hour. Now we need to take into account the expenses of running a business and see where those put our hourly rate.Most costs fall into...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 22 April, 2002
Author: Chuck and Sue DeFiore
Three of the biggest areas of concern to our survey ... were repeat sales, getting new business and staying focused while working at home. First, let's discuss staying focused at home. Rememb Three of the biggest areas of concern to our survey participants were repeat sales, getting new business and staying focused while working at home. First, let's discuss staying focused at home. Remember, to have a separate office or to delineate one area and one area only to your home business. This can be your kitchen table, a desk in your dining or living area, but only one place...
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