Sunday, November 26, 2006

Building Residual Income With a Website

By Ali Brown, aka "AliB" ~ http://alib.ws

Tip! The truth is you can acquire any quality you want by acting as though you already have it. ~ Joseph Murphy

Residual income just does not happen. A person has to build it. One of the best ways to build residual income is through a website. A website gives a person many opportunities for residual income. Websites are also a great platform because they create many advantages for the website owner. Building residual income with a website is something anyone can do, all it takes is the drive to do it.

Websites are a great tool to use in building residual income. They operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are always available for customers and they do not need constant managing to work. They are the ideal employee.

The website can have a shopping cart to take and process orders and payment. It can have a catalogue of merchandise, too. It is both an employee and store in one.

Besides taking orders there are ways to optimize a website to help a business earn even more money. One idea is having a subscription site. The main part of the site with the catalogue and shopping cart is public, but a business owner can make part of the site for subscription only. This part of the site must offer something a person would be willing to pay for and something that a lot of people would be interested in. People pay a fee to become a member and have access to the members only part of the website.

Another option is offering an affiliate program. This is a residual income in itself, but tied in with a website and a person can really skyrocket their business. on the other hand a business owner could join some affiliate programs and advertise them on their website. This would create two streams of residual income and provide a sense of stability of income.

To get started a person has to build their website. There are many places a person can find help to do this. There are templates that make it super simple to build a professional website. It is important, though, that the website look professional and is easy for the customer to use. Professional website building services are actually reasonable priced and may be the best bet for the more technically challenged person. That way they can make sure that everything is set up on the website to optimize it for making money.

The internet and websites have really changed the face of business, especially small business. They take a lot of the costs away and make it affordable for almost anyone to build their own residual income based business. The potential for success is amazing and all a person has to do is build their website to get started.

Sources: www.contentmart.com

About the Author

There are virtually dozens of ways in which you can successfully create residual income with network marketing online; however, according to AliB there are two things you must have: good ideas and the motivation to take action. While Ali doesn't claim she can give you the motivation to succeed, she can give you the good ideas and clear direction with an easy-to-follow, proven plan that anyone can follow. Visit her site to learn more: http://alib.ws

Saturday, November 25, 2006

The Best residual Income Comes In A Stream

By Ali Brown, aka "AliB" ~ http://alib.ws
Tip! The truth is you can acquire any quality you want by acting as though you already have it. ~ Joseph Murphy

A residual income stream has nothing to do with water. It is actually when a person uses multiple residual income programs to build a nice income.

They join more than one program so they are getting income from more than one source forming a stream of income. This stream of residual income is literally fed by all of the programs. It helps a person to have a secure and steady income. Every person interested in building residual income should look into building a residual income stream for maximum profits and security.

Multiple stream of income is an idea that is nothing new. In fact, there is an old saying that kind of explains the whole idea behind it - don't put all your eggs in one basket. What this means is not to invest yourself in one idea, instead have a few different ideas. That way if one fails the others are still there. When it comes to business it is easy to see why this concept is important. If a person invests all their time and efforts into one business opportunity and that fails then they are in trouble. Additionally, having multiple streams of income allows a person to earn more money. They can work on all the different programs and earn from each and every one at the same time. When it comes to residual income it is easy to have multiple streams of income.

Multiple streams of income can be developed by signing up for a few programs at one time. The programs can all be put on one website and marketed together, so it is not any extra work. By using a website as the central hub for all the programs. It helps to keep everything in order and just simplifies the management of all the programs. In order to run all the programs off one site a person can either create a custom site for each program or link the site to their affiliate sites. Doing it this way also means the person can add new programs easily in the future should they decide to or should they choose to quit an opportunity. There will be no need for new advertising to be implemented or to build up a customer base as it will all be in place all ready.

Multiple streams of income is a good idea in the unsure world of internet business. Internet businesses have gotten better since the rise and fall in the early 90's, but it is still new and businesses still can fail. By giving oneself options a person can make sure they enjoy a steady income. They can avoid being left without any income if a business does not work out.

Sources: ezinearticles.com

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About the Author
There are virtually dozens of ways in which you can successfully create residual income with network marketing online; however, according to AliB there are two things you must have: good ideas and the motivation to take action. While Ali doesn't claim she can give you the motivation to succeed, she can give you the good ideas and clear direction with an easy-to-follow, proven plan that anyone can follow. Visit her site to learn more: http://alib.ws


Friday, November 24, 2006

The Best Way To Choose A Residual Income Program

By Ali Brown, aka "AliB" ~ http://alib.ws
Tip! Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day. It is the accumulative weight of our disciplines and our judgments that leads us to either fortune or failure. ~ Jim Rohn

Residual income programs are built on people recruiting people. One person sells their business idea to another who joins and becomes the down line to help earn that person money. Selling is all about appealing to a person's emotions. They try to get a person to feel passionate about what they do, so they will buy into it. That is why many people choose a residual income program that is not for them. They were sold based upon their emotions, not rational thinking, which is the best way to choose a residual income program.

The process of selling is showing passion and getting other to feel that passion about what is being sold. One of the goals in a residual income program is to get others to sign up and become part of the team. As more people sign up the people who signed them up make more money. It is easy to see why people use aggressive tactics to sell the residual income program to others. It is also easy to see why many people end up choosing the program that is not the best for them.

Overcoming the emotions and being able to choose based upon well thought out reason is the way to choose the best residual income program. So, how can a person do that? They need to learn the top things to look for in a good program. The program needs to have an appealing product. It needs to be something that is interesting and something that people will buy. They should also be unique and something people cannot buy anywhere else. The company should have a stable history. It should have good growth potential and not have any problems financially or structurally. It should have a good marketing system that is taught to every new person. It should be easy to use and something that is easy to learn. The payment plan should be easy to understand and make sense. It should be easy for a person to see how they can make a long term profit. Lastly, the company needs to show teamwork is built into it. Teamwork should be a main part of the company and should be easy for a person to see when they start to learn about the company.

The best residual income program is defined by each person. It is perhaps easier to define the worst program. The guidelines above, though, should explain how to weed out the bad ones and settle in on the ones that have the possibility to be the best. By reading through them and getting to understand them a person should have a good understanding what makes for a good company where they can earn a good income.

Sources: ezinearticles.com

About the Author

There are virtually dozens of ways in which you can successfully create residual income with network marketing online; however, according to AliB there are two things you must have: good ideas and the motivation to take action. While Ali doesn't claim she can give you the motivation to succeed, she can give you the good ideas and clear direction with an easy-to-follow, proven plan that anyone can follow. Visit her site to learn more: http://alib.ws


Wednesday, November 22, 2006

The Secret to A Residual Income Through Marketing An Affiliate Program

By Ali Brown, aka "AliB" ~ http://alib.ws
Tip! Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Residual income is what everyone wants for the work they do. Everyone would love to be paid over and over for something they do once. It is possible through affiliate programs, but the key is understanding how to market effectively. Anyone can learn the secret to a residual income through marketing an affiliate program.

Marketing is getting an idea out to others, getting them interested in it and selling it to them. Marketing is the foundation for any good business. It is more than placing ads or pitching ideas. Good marketing is provoking.

It catches the eye and makes a person want to know more. It makes them interested so they seek out information and are willing to look for it.

Affiliate programs usually are centered around a website. The idea is that the website serves as the information base for the program. People come to the website and learn about the products and program. If they are interested they buy or sign up. That is what is so hard. Most of the time people will scan an ad and see a hundred others just like it, so they ignore it and move on. They need something to catch their eye. They want it to be different. Once they get to the website the information better be clear and explain it all or else they will simply walk away. Good marketing will not only lead them to the website, but peak their interest enough that they willingly read through the website and learn more on their own. This is what residual income is all about.

A good marketing campaign starts with well written ads. The ads should make a person want more information. They should compel a person to spend time learning about the program or products. A good ad will not explain, but leave things open-ended. It should give enough information to make a person curious, but still make them have to visit the website to learn more. Once they get to the website it should have everything there they need to know.

It should also make them want either to sign up as an affiliate or to buy the products. Their next step should be to buy or sign up. That leaves very little left to do and makes it the ultimate residual income opportunity.

A person who can market successfully will only have to place ads. Then the rest is handled by their website. If they can make people want to learn more then their job is done. It really can be that simple. That is the ultimate in residual income. A little work developing dvertising and then ongoing income. If marketed successfully an affiliate program can help a person build a stable and solid residual income.

Sources:www.ezinearticles.com

About the Author

There are virtually dozens of ways in which you can successfully create residual income with network marketing online; however, according to AliB there are two things you must have: good ideas and the motivation to take action. While Ali doesn't claim she can give you the motivation to succeed, she can give you the good ideas and clear direction with an easy-to-follow, proven plan that anyone can follow. Visit her site to learn more: http://alib.ws

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Using Affiliate Programs And Smart Marketing To Make A Residual Income

By Ali Brown, aka "AliB" ~ http://alib.ws

Tip! We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give ~ Winston Churchill

Affiliate programs are a great way to make a residual income. They allow you to take part in an established system that has already been tested and built up. All that is left to do is take control and build a down line. Combine an affiliate program with smart marketing and it equals a great way to make residual income.

Affiliate programs are often misunderstood. Originally the idea of building a down line and making a residual income off recruiting people was called a pyramid scheme. These pyramid schemes didn't work because they relied solely on recruiting and not at all on selling. The main idea behind them, though, was a good one, so the affiliate program was created. An affiliate program is more than building a down line of people, it also is based on selling real and useful products. Affiliate programs work because a person earns money through their down line and through product sales.

Affiliate programs are also very easy to get started in and most are completely free with no costs to get started. Most programs offer a website and plenty of help and advice on how to get the business going. A person gets help from the people in their up line, too. The biggest challenge, though, is marketing. No matter how much help a person gets, they still have to master marketing on their own. Nobody can really teach someone how to be a successful marketer, they just have to learn it on their own.

Marketing involves learning how to use the tools provided by the program to get customers and sign others up for the opportunity. The affiliate program will provide a person will written ads and their own website, among other things. The website is the central hub of all the marketing efforts. The main goal should be to get people to visit the website. Once there they will be able to buy products and sign up to be an affiliate. The hard part is not getting people to buy or sign up, but to get them to the website in the first place.

A person has to take the ads and other marketing tools and place them where people will see them. One of the biggest marketing platforms are search engines. Most affiliate websites are a simple website, but with a little work a person can optimize it to make it rank high on the search engines. A good way to get started is to add a blog to the website and write entries everyday. These entries should be keyword rich and informative. Search engines like articles or blog entries and will assign the site a higher ranking if they have them. Another way to go is to place links and ads on other websites. A person should choose websites that compliment the affiliate program, but that are not in competition with it. By using these marketing methods a person should be able to get a good start in marketing.

Affiliate programs and good marketing efforts can really help to get a good start in residual income. Building an affiliate program will take some time, but they are made to produce a great residual income.

Sources: www.businesssitesonline.com

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About the Author

There are virtually dozens of ways in which you can successfully create residual income with network marketing online; however, according to AliB there are two things you must have: good ideas and the motivation to take action. While Ali doesn't claim she can give you the motivation to succeed, she can give you the good ideas and clear direction with an easy-to-follow, proven plan that anyone can follow. Visit her site to learn more: http://alib.ws

Monday, November 20, 2006

Residual Income Program: Why You Should Have One

By Chris Monato
Tip! You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. ~ James Allen

For many new online entrepreneurs looking to get involved in affiliate marketing it would be in your best interest to consider adding a residual income program as one of your affiliate programs. Residual income programs are similar to regular affiliate programs in that you get paid when a sale is made.

Residual income programs differ in that you also have the opportunity to get paid multiple times off of the same customer. In a regular affiliate program, you would generate a sale and get paid a commission. For example if you sold an e-book you would be paid a percentage of the sale price and that would be the end of it.

Tip! The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want. ~ Ben Stein

In a residual income program you would get paid for the initial purchase and you would also be paid on additional purchases made by that customer you generated. Residual income programs are usually structured around products or services where there is a recurring subscription or membership cost that happens every month or so. For example, if your wireless phone service was structured as a residual income program and you generated a customer for the company you would get paid every month a percentage of that customer's total bill.

Tip! We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give ~ Winston Churchill

These programs are great because you gain the benefit of generating a customer once and getting paid multiple times off that single customers purchase. This increases the overall value of that customer and in turn generates additional income for your online business. These are just some of the benefits of residual income programs. If you're an affiliate marketer and don't have a residual income program yet go and get one so that you may reap the benefits of residual income.

Tip! You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself. ~ Harry Firestone

Copyright Chris Monato.

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There are virtually dozens of ways in which you can successfully create residual income with network marketing online; however, according to AliB there are two things you must have: good ideas and the motivation to take action. While Ali doesn't claim she can give you the motivation to succeed, she can give you the good ideas and clear direction with an easy-to-follow, proven plan that anyone can follow. Visit her site to learn more: http://alib.ws

Sunday, November 19, 2006

Is Network Marketing Residual Income a Myth?

By Daegan Smith
Tip! You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try. ~ Beverly Sills

The word network marketing has a great impact than any other business terms in the market today. The impact, however, can either be good or bad.

For those who gained negative experiences from network marketing, the very first idea that comes to their mind whenever they hear the word is "scam." This is for those who find it a fraudulent activity; something that other people uses in order to gain money from them without even returning something good in return.

Tip! Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

But for those who earned a hefty amount of advantages, network marketing is a new way of earning a living. They see it as an invigorating change from the typical way of marketing, wherein they can earn more without even doing more.

We know it better as residual income. And this is where network marketing aficionados contend that they alleviate people's lives more than anything else.

But the question is, especially for those who cannot grasp yet the meaning and the process of gaining residual income; does network marketing provide residual income? Is it really true or just some fancy advertising strategies so as to attract people to join their marketing scheme?

Tip! We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. ~ Joseph Campbell

To answer that, let us first define what residual income means.

In simple terms, residual income refers to the continuous payment or compensation that you get even if you stopped working. That is on a monthly basis. For example, once you entered and joined network marketing, the company or the organization will give you a portion of the profits every time the customer you have referred to them buys a monthly quantity of their product. This means that even if you are not selling anymore or even recruiting somebody into the company, you still get to earn some money.

Sounds too good to be true? Guess again.

Most network marketing companies contend that residual income is, indeed, downright achievable based on the premise that what their member earns is just the benefits he or she gets from providing the company a greater source of income that is, referring some customers. And the residual income that they get is the compensation they get from their downline.

Moreover, most network marketing people insist that when you enter into a network marketing scheme, the very premise that you get paid is because you also help other people grow their business that is why you get the profit from whatever income your referrals achieve.

Tip! Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day. It is the accumulative weight of our disciplines and our judgments that leads us to either fortune or failure. ~ Jim Rohn

If this is the case, then why the fuss about this matter? What is wrong with getting a residual income?

Actually, there is nothing wrong about it. If you earn, then, that is good for you. But the fact that network marketing asserts a continuous flow of compensation even if you don't do anything is illogical in the sense that everything you earn in this world has its price. You sow what you reap.

Consequently, in order to enlighten those who wish to know if the residual income in network marketing is true or not, here are some facts that you must know first:

Tip! We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give ~ Winston Churchill

1. A business is a risk.

This means that nobody can be sure that their business will grow or not. Therefore, any company existing today may not be so twenty years after.

If you are to look into the reality, you can clearly see that there were companies that were previously strong and seem to be in perfect business but have already closed down.

2. Everything is a fashion.

Since most network marketing, or any company for that matter, involves a certain product, we can always say that what may seem fashionable today may not be acceptable in a month's time. Most products that exist today are sometimes in demand because of their newness. But after sometime, the trend dies down and the product is left behind.

Tip! You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. ~ James Allen

3. The concept of "attrition"

Let's face it. Nothing is, indeed, permanent in this world. People come and people go. When your customers have finally decided that they no longer want your product because they are not satisfied anymore, they would go and leave your services. That is what attrition is all about. It is how your wages deteriorates due to the drop off scale of your client base.

Tip! You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself. ~ Harry Firestone

So, now to answer the question whether the residual income most network marketing asserts is true or not - it depends. Like any business or venture, we should always bear in mind that it is not permanent.

The bottom line is that whether a person gets a residual income or not, the best thing to do while still earning money is to save for the future. Never depend on it as if it is a bottomless pit where money comes incessantly.

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There are virtually dozens of ways in which you can successfully create residual income with network marketing online; however, according to AliB there are two things you must have: good ideas and the motivation to take action. While Ali doesn't claim she can give you the motivation to succeed, she can give you the good ideas and clear direction with an easy-to-follow, proven plan that anyone can follow. Visit her site to learn more: http://alib.ws

Friday, November 17, 2006

Extra Cash Walking Dogs

By Ali Brown, (aka AliB) ~ http://alib.ws

Tip! Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

One of the best ways to make extra cash that you have probably never thought of is walking dogs. More people today than ever before have dogs as pets. But the fact of the matter is that they do not want to take the time to walk them for one reason of the next. Some people do not have the time to walk their dog because they are always at work, and others are too old to keep up. So what do these people do? Simply enough they hire somebody that walks dogs. Anybody can get started in this industry with a little bit of money and time.

Making extra cash walking dogs is quite possible if you put in the time to market your services. The biggest problem that people run into is that nobody knows about their services. So in turn nobody gets in touch with them about their services.

So as you can see the most important part of making extra cash walking dogs is marketing your services. Of course this is going to take a bit of money up front, but after you get a few recurring clients you will be well on your way to making your money back in no time at all.

One of the best places to market your dog walking services is in the local paper. Take out an ad that is big enough for prospective owners to see. Make sure that your ad is visually appealing, and that you also include pertinent information. Give owners the ability to contact you via phone or email. This way you are accessible enough to make the task of getting in touch easy. If somebody has to go through a lot of trouble getting in touch with you they will probably not even bother. In addition, you may want to include your rates in the ad if you think that they are competitive enough to draw in business. But if your rates are a bit higher than the competition you will not want to display them. Also, adding an incentive to call is also a great way to garner business. Offer a free walk or a discount of the first day; anything that will prompt prospective dog owners to get in touch with you.

Making extra cash walking dogs is more than possible if you market your services correctly. And if you can get in touch with a large enough base of customers making decent money is very easy.

If you want to make money walking dogs get started today. You may be the only person in your area that offers these services. Subsequently, you will have the market and profits all to yourself.


Wednesday, November 15, 2006

eBay for Stay at Home Moms

By Ali Brown, (aka AliB) ~ http://alib.ws
Tip! Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

If you are a stay at home mom you may be getting the urge to do something more with yourself. You may want to make a bit of money while staying at home with the kids all day. One of the best ways for any stay at home mom to make money is by using eBay. This may sound a bit far fetched, but the fact of the matter is that thousands of people have turned eBay into a full-time job. And to take this a step further, there are many people who have become millionaires by using eBay to buy and sell items. If you work hard at it, you can be next in line for the profits that are being made on eBay everyday of the week.

At this point you may be wondering how eBay can make you money. This is something that a lot of people have on their mind. Using eBay to make money is quite simple. You will list items for sale, and then wait for other people to bid on them, or purchase at a predetermined price.

But in order to get started with this you will need to have items that you can place for sale on eBay. There are a few ways that you can go about getting these items.

1. To find items to sell on eBay you may want to become a regular at garage sales and flea markets in your area. At these events you can buy items for cheap, and then turn around and sell them for a large profit on eBay. This is one option that a lot of stay at home moms opt for when looking for items that they can sell on eBay

2. Another option to consider is making your own products, and then listing them on eBay. For instance, some people make crafts such as candles and then list them for sale. You may not think that there is a large audience for this type of thing, but there are many people that make a lot of money doing just that.

3. Stay at home moms can get their start on eBay by selling items that they have laying around the house. Chances are that your garage or attic is full of junk that you no longer use. But just because you think that the items you have are junk does not mean that somebody else will. By just selling items that you have in your home you may be able to get your start on eBay. And with the money that you initially make, you can then in turn buy more items. Pretty soon you will notice that your profits are growing.

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Simply knowing what you read in this article isn't enough. You have to put it into action to be successful. To learn how you can do exactly that – and to learn more about how Ali can help you with your online marketing business, you will want to visit her website at the following URL: http://alib.ws


Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Home Business Best Bets

by Ali Brown (aka AliB) ~ http://alib.ws

Over the past few days, we have taken a look at a number of different possibilities for Home Business. I will continue to include information on still more. I do so because I believe everyone needs to educate themselves as to the options available. That being said, I can't hide the fact I have a preference.

My choice has been made through the long, arduous process of elimination. Believe me, if it's out there, I've probably tried it at some point or another. The jewelry making, envelope stuffing, child care in my home, paper publication and distribution, e-Bay marketing, ..... etc, etc, etc. I must say it has been an interesting journey - not very profitable, but interesting.

I have now settled and made a home for myself with online network marketing. Why, because it works and I am actually making a decent return on my investment, both from a financial and time commitment. I must caution you though, my success is dependent, I believe on the system I use to build my business. I did not set out to reinvent the wheel. I chose a system that gives me the support and tools I need all under one umbrella. Life is to short to spend it jumping from one pond to another, you need to make a commitment and stick with it.

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Simply knowing what you read in this article isn't enough. You have to put it into action to be successful. To learn how you can do exactly that – and to learn more about how Ali can help you with your online marketing business, you will want to visit her website at the following URL: http://alib.ws

Bargain Basement

By Ali Brown, (aka AliB) ~ http://alib.ws

Tip! Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. ~ Jim Ryun

Check out the wholesale market for low prices and great deals.

Own a business? Buy for large groups (scouts, students, family)? Allergic to paying retail? Any of these reasons is good enough for you to explore the world of buying wholesale.

Hard Core Buyer or Casual Shopper?

If you always buy large quantities of merchandise, it would be a good idea to obtain a business license and reseller's license. Some wholesalers will not sell to you without these permits.

In addition, the licenses are your ticket to trade shows that are not open to the public. Here, you can find a multitude of items priced below retail. You can also get on the mailing list for major trade shows. These events sell everything from furniture to the latest fashions at wholesale prices.

When applying for a business or reseller's license, make sure you understand what fees, taxes, and bureaucratic red tape are required to keep you out of trouble. Depending on the state, you may be able to get a reseller's license for free. However, you are responsible for collecting sales tax on products sold within the state. Assess the cost verse expected savings from buying wholesale to determine if it's worth the trouble to obtain licenses.

To get a business license, you must be in business or planning to start one. You can legitimize your business status by turning a hobby or talent into a business venture. For example, a weekend furniture maker sells a few pieces to friends and a business is born.

Even the casual shopper may benefit from obtaining business and reseller's licenses. You get access to non-public wholesale events and wholesalers that don't sell to the general public. In addition, you can make a little money off the deals you find. Buying wholesale usually means purchasing large quantities. While you don't need three dozen cashmere sweaters, you can keep a few and sell the rest to friends, or, via online auctions and at flea markets.

No License, No Problem

Although business permits give you more access to buying wholesale, you don't have to have a license to get wholesale prices. Wholesale businesses often have special times they open to the public. Prices will be a little more, but you still pay less than retail. Check the Yellow Pages to find local wholesalers and ask if they have public sale hours.

Consider buying wholesale from liquidators. Liquidators buy huge quantities of product from manufacturers and retailers. These items are usually discontinued, damaged, or from a previous season and prices are often below wholesale. You can find liquidators in the phone book or on the Internet.

The Internet is also a good source for buying wholesale merchandise especially for those who don't want to bother with permits and buying in bulk. Many Internet wholesalers don't require a minimum purchase.

Another option is to join an association that buys in bulk. The combined purchasing power of a large group lowers the cost of merchandise. Warehouse clubs such as Sam's Club and Costco are another good source for prices that are close to wholesale.

Wholesale Grapevine

Use your network of friends, associates, and family to find wholesale buying opportunities. Your interior decorator neighbor may grant you access to her wholesale contacts. The local florist may be willing to let you in on a sweet deal on dried flowers. Beware though - these folks may require you to engage their professional services in exchange for buying wholesale through them. Weigh the cost of doing business with them against potential savings from buying wholesale.

Sources

"How to Buy Wholesale," (ehow.com)

"Five Secrets to Buying Wholesale," (majon.com)

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Simply knowing what you read in this article isn't enough. You have to put it into action to be successful. To learn how you can do exactly that – and to learn more about how Ali can help you with your online marketing business, you will want to visit her website at the following URL: http://alib.ws

Saturday, November 11, 2006

Avoiding Home Business Scams

By Ali Brown, (aka AliB) ~ http://alib.ws
Tip! Most people never plan to fail, they simply fail to plan.

How many times have you heard about a great home business opportunity? Probably more than you care to remember. But to go along with this how many of these home business opportunities ended up being a scam? Again, probably quite a few. Hopefully, you were never the victim of any of these scams. But unfortunately there are others who probably fell for these "opportunities." The fact of the matter is that these scammers would not be wasting their time if they were not making any money. And as long as people continue to get mixed up in this business, these scammers are going to stick around to trick more and more people.

The best way to avoid a home business scam is to thoroughly research each opportunity before you move forward with it. This means doing much more than simply reading a bit about it online. You may get lucky and end up with a good home business opportunity, but chances are that you will not. Not only will you want to read what is available on the site itself, but you will also want to search for other information as well. Check with third party review sites and on message boards and forums. You may find out soon enough that a certain company has been reported as being nothing more than a scam.

You may also want to check with the Better Business Bureau if you are thinking about getting involved with a home business opportunity that you are not sure of. They will be able to tell you if they have any complaints on file. If they do, you will want to avoid the opportunity at all costs. But if it appears that a company is doing business the right way, you can continue your research.

Before you decide to do anything, attempt to get in touch with the company that you are interested in. Can you get them on the phone? Do they respond to your emails? If you cannot even talk to a company before you start, there is not chance that they will be around when you need them. This is one test that you can run early on in order to ensure that you are dealing with a reputable company. If you do happen to get an employee on the phone ask them questions in order to get some feedback on the company. Anything that will give you better insight into the home business opportunity is a good question.

Overall, home business scams are all over the place. Do your part in putting them out on the street by not falling prey. The best way to do this is through extensive research and questioning.


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Wednesday, November 08, 2006

5 Home Business Ideas for Pet Lovers

By Ali Brown, (aka AliB) ~ http://alib.ws

Tip! Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. ~ Henry David Thoreau

If you love pets, why not start a business that will allow you to make money at the same time? Thousands of people from all over the world have started pet based businesses. And out of these people, many of them work at their pet business on a full-time basis. If this is something that is of interest to you, the first thing that you will need to do is determine what niche of the industry you want to focus on. There are many options available, and by finding the right one you will be on the fast track to success in no time at all.

Here are five home business ideas that pet lovers should consider. Of course this is just a start, but these five are among the most popular.

1. A pet sitting service will allow you stay in touch with pets while also making money at the same time. People are always looking for a way to have their pets cared for while they are on vacation or on a business trip. A pet sitting service is a great option for these people. And if you are the only service in your area you may be able to garner a lot of business right off the bat.

2. Being a dog walker is a solid home business idea for pet lovers. You will probably not make a full-time living at this job, but you can definitely make a bit of money as your client base expands. For one reason or the next people do not have the time to walk their dogs. If you can offer this service at an affordable rate you can get a lot of regular clients.

3. Pet photography is becoming very popular. If you have the skills to start a pet photography business you can make a very good living. More so today than ever before pet photography is popular. Offering this service in a well populated area can be quite profitable.

4. Make pet related crafts if you do not want to deal directly with the animals. Crafts are selling great in today's day and age, and can be anything that you can imagine. Believe it or not selling pet crafts can turn into a profitable full-time business.

5. A lot of owners do not have the skills or patience to train their dog. For this reason pet trainers are always in demand. Offering this service at a good rate will allow you to place yourself at the top of the industry.

Even though these are only five pet related business ideas, there are many others that are doable. With a bit of research you will find a home business idea that you can incorporate into your love of pets.


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Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Network Marketing for a New Generation

By Ali Brown, (aka AliB) ~ http://alib.ws
Tip! Do or do not. There is no try. ~ Yoda

Network marketing has always been a great way to get the word out about any business. No matter if you are selling a product or a service, with network marketing you can increase your sales in no time at all. And in today's day and age, network marketing is more effective than ever before. In the past network marketing was a great way to make contacts as well as sales, but this has grown more than anybody could have expected. If you do not take advantage of network marketing, you will never reach your fullest potential.

If you do not know what network marketing is there is no reason to give up. The fact of the matter is that network marketing is quite easy to understand; it is exactly what it sounds like. With network marketing you get your name out there by talking with other people, and making industry contacts. The more people that you know, the better chance you have of making sales. And remember, the contacts that you make have contacts of their own. So in time word begins to spread about your offerings.

Network marketing is all about getting in touch with the people that can help you out the most. Of course your number one target should be people in your direct industry. In other words, people that would be interested in buying your product are people that you should network with.

The best way to get started in network marketing is by making yourself accessible to a large amount of people. Believe it or not, social networking sites such as Myspace or Direct Matches have become quite popular for individuals and businesses alike. With these services you can introduce yourself to millions of people without ever having to do too much work. And of course with each person that you meet, you have added another person to your network.

The good thing about network marketing is that you may not make a sale today from somebody that you meet. But down the line that same person may be looking for a product or service and remember the conversation that they had with you. But none of this is possible unless you get the word out, and are not afraid to network in an aggressive manner.

If you want to make big profits, network marketing can help to put you on the right track. For many years businesses have been using network marketing as a way to reach the next level, and today this still holds true.

Generally speaking, network marketing will be more efficient and therefore more profitable if you have a system that will help you build your business. That, and a sponsor/mentor who is willing to share their knowledge so you don't have to reinvent the wheel will make all the difference in the success level of your network marketing business.

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Simply knowing what you read in this article isn't enough. You have to put it into action to be successful. To learn how you can do exactly that – and to learn more about how Ali can help you with your online marketing business, you will want to visit her website at the following URL:
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