When you talk about a home-based business, many people think “website.” Good answer because there have never been more people dabbling in internet marketing of one sort or another. The problem with websites is they are time consuming. You could spend the rest of your...
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Writing from home for cash
Mention working from home and a certain percentage of people think “writing.” Good thought because this is one of the obvious ways to leave the traditional work force and make money in your pajamas at home. The continued growth of the internet insures one thing –...
Computer illiteracy is a bad choice for your home-based business
If you plan on living very far into the future, and doing it successfully, you’re going to have to get computer literate. This might seem like a joke to those who have been riding the information superhighway for ten years or longer; those among us already loaded with...
Home business hinges on marketing
Here’s how to tell if your home based business is in trouble before you even start: Does your marketing plan consist of sitting at your kitchen table, idly tapping a pencil, and waiting for random strangers to knock on your door who might be interested in buying your...
Decrease your internet marketing learning curve
You’ve set your mind on becoming an internet entrepreneur. Good choice. We approve. As with any career, there are land mines to avoid in the beginning. Off the top of our heads, we can think of at least a few hundred but we’ll list some of our favorite guidelines for...
How to telecommute without losing your mind
We’ve mentioned it before – telecommuting is great, but it’s still a job. Employers aren’t in the habit of paying money for nothing. You must stay productive. Here are some tips about how to telecommute effectively from home. 1. Create an Actual Workspace: You need a...
Top REAL options for working from home
We've all seen the ads – millionaires are being made every day stuffing envelopes from home. Please don't waste your time on such nonsense. If you have a college degree, there are legitimate opportunities to work from home and make good money doing it. From Yahoo...
Crash course in direct mail marketing – part 2
Yesterday, we touched on five critical factors to pay attention to in direct mail marketing. For those of you who missed it, you may pick yourself up off the floor now and return to your seat. Yes, we said direct MAIL marketing. Not email. There is a quite lucrative...
Crash course in direct mail marketing
You read it right. We’re talking about direct marketing the old fashioned way, using a stamp and envelope rather than sending out emails. Don’t laugh. It’s still a serious tool for connecting with prospects, especially in this day and age when 99% of all email we get...
Are you disciplined enough to be an entrepreneur?
Most people seem to think that working from home is the best thing in the world. Well, it is but that doesn’t mean it’s easy, especially if you made the transition from a traditional office environment. It takes three things – discipline, more discipline, and yet even...