Small Business Ideas That Rake In Big Profits
by Kevin Tyler Smith
Working as an employee is not always considered as a great job by anyone. In fact, it is hardly the dream job that most of us want. Being chained to the desk, or worse, being ranted upon by a boss would immediately turn any dream job into a nightmare. That is why, more and more people are resorting into putting up their own businesses no matter how small.
When it comes to ideas on small businesses, there are so many that choosing becomes the problem. Perhaps, the best way to begin is to know what you actually want. You could have millions of ideas presented to you yet you should learn to pick only the ones that pique your interest. Are you a student who is looking for a temporary summer job? Or are you a full-time mom and wife who would want to prove that you, too, can earn even without leaving your home? Whoever you are, be sure to put up a business that you are happy with.
Putting up a small business need not mean that you will have it at home, although, there are schemes that work best for stay at home moms. There are many businesses that can be done outside of your home. But whether you would want to just hang out at home or go someplace else, it is best to consider the feasibility of holding a business on your chosen area. By this, it means that you have to think whether the place has high traffic. If not, think again.
There are also businesses that do not require physical office. These include online businesses that you could also consider to put up. An example of this type of business is selling items on eBay. Just look for a good product that you could sell, start building a good reputation, and the end result would be rewarding. Another idea is online tutorials. You could do this with a group of friends who have unique skills. English, math, music and science tutorials could now be done online. If you are good in writing, making an e-book would be a rewarding and lucrative business for you.
Here are some more ideas that you could start to work on soon:
1. Manufacturing eco-friendly products--examples are cloth bags or water bottles that are made of metal instead of plastic. These types of business require low capital and the best reward is not only earning but also being able to preserve the environment.
2. Caring for Seniors--what you would need is a small group of people (preferably with medical knowledge) to care for the elderly. Start with only a small group and you could eventually grow from there.
3. Landscaping--all that you would need is an artistic flair and some landscaping equipment, also a handful of people that would help you and you can now go ahead with this business. 4. Rentals of Sports Equipment--this is the perfect seasonal business for the bored student. It could also be done long-term. All you would need is a nice spot and some scooters, skateboards, or bicycles.
5. Dogwalking/Pet sitting--if you are an animal lover, this is a perfect business for you. This peaks during the summer when most pet owners are on their vacation and they need to leave their pets with someone.
These ideas are simple yet they can rake in some bucks (or more if the business would progress). Even if you are a beginner, these ideas are so uncomplicated that is easy to begin. If you have long been an entrepreneur, it wouldn't hurt to try these ideas as well. Just love whatever you get into and you're sure to stick to it and earn more from it.
To learn more about a small business that you can align yourself with, allow you to work from the comfort of home and position yourself for profits without limits, follow the link in my resource box now.
About the Author
Kevin Tyler Smith is an expert Internet network marketer
2008-04-22
Starting a Business from Scratch
Starting a Business from Scratch
by J Attard
You must first of all have an idea what line of business you are going to take, affiliate marketing, selling goods on e-Bay, selling e-books and software at Clickbank. Or perhaps you might have your own product, a hard product like boats, real estate or fishing tackle, or an e-book about 'How to Win a Guy/Gal in 10 Days' that you have written yourself and intend to publish and sell. Come to think of it such a Title could be a best-seller and make the top of the charts (lol).
In any case, what your should do first of all is to brainstorm your idea. You might have a hobby like sailing, painting, fishing or boating which you could turn into a business. I've seen videos of such appassionados who have made it to the top with websites ranking among the top 3% in search engine listings. Branstorming your idea implies doing research for content, keywords, market demand, advertising methods and so forth. Also you have to think about your capital outlay. No one can expect to start a real business for Free. So work out a rough estimate of how much you are prepared to invest per annum? At this point, I feel that I have to set the reader's mind at rest that I can recommend a business package which is very reasonably priced. Brainstorming takes skill, time and patience IF you do not have the adequate tools to carry out the task. It is not difficult to realize that brainstorming or thrashing out and analyzing your idea in depth is of the utmost importance.
You analyze your would-be venture for competition. Is the competition too heavy? What price are they asking for a product similar to yours? What about their Websites; you have to do better if you are to beat them. Would you make a good profit at the price level, considering your costs or would you just break even? Would the project you have in mind be worth the hassle? You have to choose carefully and find a good niche market so that you kick-start with a good level of confidence into a market where the demand is fairly high and you have a sporting chance to keep up with the competition at least.
Accordingly you then research your product/service for content, information, keywords, keyword-phrases - the material that you're going to load your pages with. This is the stuff that the search-engine spiders love and thrive on and which will help to raise your website to the top-level rankings. Select the keywords and think along the same lines of the people who click on words when they use the search engines, like Google, Yahoo and others. The keywords are not important in themselves. It is the people who choose and click them that matter. This is one of the best ways to generate traffic to your website. Furthermore your landing page/s would have to be very well-laid out, not too cluttered and easy to scan at first glance. I say 'scan' on purpose, for this is what visitors do, they do not read, they just run their eyes over the first short paragraph or two and you have only 6 to 8 seconds to catch their interest before they press the Back button.
Needless to say, that your own Domain Name like 'www.joesbrushstrokes.com' (if you are selling Art, for example), and the Hosting package are vital to your very existence on the WWW and the foundation stones of your business. Other tools that you require to help you on your way to success are a Brainstorming Tool which facilitates the preliminary tasks referred to above, the Blogger tool which automatically generates and publishes a Blog from your Website to enhance search-engine optimization (SEO) and where you would place your opt-in-list builder, accept comments and catch new e-mail addresses for future follow-up and sales. An automated Search-engine submitter would be another precious addition to your tool workshop which guarantees your targetted traffic and cuts down drastically on your marketing campaign expenditure.
With a good set of tools which would also include Autoresponders and a Newsletter Publisher coupled with one-to-one guidance and mentoring anyone can make it on the internet. Whether you are a stock trading expert giving advice or a seller of rare book-matches, you can succeed and start earning profits. On one condition only, that you love what you are doing and work with enthusiasm and belief in yourself. I think that you agree with me on this that your self-confidence and determination will shine through your every word and will make people believe and trust you. Learn a LOTT more about LOve, Tools and Tactics (FREE) http://mycps.sitesell.com/kursar.html
by J Attard
You must first of all have an idea what line of business you are going to take, affiliate marketing, selling goods on e-Bay, selling e-books and software at Clickbank. Or perhaps you might have your own product, a hard product like boats, real estate or fishing tackle, or an e-book about 'How to Win a Guy/Gal in 10 Days' that you have written yourself and intend to publish and sell. Come to think of it such a Title could be a best-seller and make the top of the charts (lol).
In any case, what your should do first of all is to brainstorm your idea. You might have a hobby like sailing, painting, fishing or boating which you could turn into a business. I've seen videos of such appassionados who have made it to the top with websites ranking among the top 3% in search engine listings. Branstorming your idea implies doing research for content, keywords, market demand, advertising methods and so forth. Also you have to think about your capital outlay. No one can expect to start a real business for Free. So work out a rough estimate of how much you are prepared to invest per annum? At this point, I feel that I have to set the reader's mind at rest that I can recommend a business package which is very reasonably priced. Brainstorming takes skill, time and patience IF you do not have the adequate tools to carry out the task. It is not difficult to realize that brainstorming or thrashing out and analyzing your idea in depth is of the utmost importance.
You analyze your would-be venture for competition. Is the competition too heavy? What price are they asking for a product similar to yours? What about their Websites; you have to do better if you are to beat them. Would you make a good profit at the price level, considering your costs or would you just break even? Would the project you have in mind be worth the hassle? You have to choose carefully and find a good niche market so that you kick-start with a good level of confidence into a market where the demand is fairly high and you have a sporting chance to keep up with the competition at least.
Accordingly you then research your product/service for content, information, keywords, keyword-phrases - the material that you're going to load your pages with. This is the stuff that the search-engine spiders love and thrive on and which will help to raise your website to the top-level rankings. Select the keywords and think along the same lines of the people who click on words when they use the search engines, like Google, Yahoo and others. The keywords are not important in themselves. It is the people who choose and click them that matter. This is one of the best ways to generate traffic to your website. Furthermore your landing page/s would have to be very well-laid out, not too cluttered and easy to scan at first glance. I say 'scan' on purpose, for this is what visitors do, they do not read, they just run their eyes over the first short paragraph or two and you have only 6 to 8 seconds to catch their interest before they press the Back button.
Needless to say, that your own Domain Name like 'www.joesbrushstrokes.com' (if you are selling Art, for example), and the Hosting package are vital to your very existence on the WWW and the foundation stones of your business. Other tools that you require to help you on your way to success are a Brainstorming Tool which facilitates the preliminary tasks referred to above, the Blogger tool which automatically generates and publishes a Blog from your Website to enhance search-engine optimization (SEO) and where you would place your opt-in-list builder, accept comments and catch new e-mail addresses for future follow-up and sales. An automated Search-engine submitter would be another precious addition to your tool workshop which guarantees your targetted traffic and cuts down drastically on your marketing campaign expenditure.
With a good set of tools which would also include Autoresponders and a Newsletter Publisher coupled with one-to-one guidance and mentoring anyone can make it on the internet. Whether you are a stock trading expert giving advice or a seller of rare book-matches, you can succeed and start earning profits. On one condition only, that you love what you are doing and work with enthusiasm and belief in yourself. I think that you agree with me on this that your self-confidence and determination will shine through your every word and will make people believe and trust you. Learn a LOTT more about LOve, Tools and Tactics (FREE) http://mycps.sitesell.com/kursar.html
The Power and Profits of Affiliate Marketing
The Power and Profits of Affiliate Marketing
by William Potts
Affiliate marketing is one of the most effective and powerful ways of earning money online. This is an opportunity that gives everybody a chance to make a profit through the Internet.
Affiliate marketing is flourishing and spreading across the internet at an incredibale rate. Some would argue that the future for Affiliate Marketing is as far reaching as that of the internet itself.
Affiliate Marketing is an agreement between a merchant and a website owner. The website owner, or the affiliate, allows the use of their site for the promotion of the merchant's products by linking to the merchant's website.
Affiliate Marketing is selling on behalf of someone else in return for a percentage of the sale. You stock no product, don't need to package or handle, nor do you have the normal business overheads.
Affiliate marketing is often called, "performance-based-marketing", meaning you don't pay the advertiser until they sell something. Affiliate marketing ensures that you only pay when your ad results in a sale.
Affiliate marketing is nothing more than commissioned sales on the Internet. The affiliate is a commissioned salesperson for a specific product or service which he is promoting through online advertising.
Affiliate marketing is a really easy way to get started online. The reason for this is that it is a lot of work to create a product and learn all the skills required to make money online. Affiliate marketing is one of the biggest markets on the internet today.
More so than any other type of business, people are hanging up their traditional nine to five jobs and joining the internet bandwagon. Affiliate Marketing is the fine art of selling other people's stuff online, usually through your own website.
I believe that Affiliate Marketing is the fastest, easiest, and most effective way to break into the Internet Marketing field of business and I also believe it is one of the best Home Businesses you can start.
Affiliate Marketing is simply the art of selling products for a company. It's like being a Car Salesman who works on commission, except as a car salesman - you can't sell just any car (in most cases).
Affiliate Marketing is a way for advertisers to reach potential customers and only pay when a visitor takes some predefined action. Predefined actions range from a sale to registration.
Affiliate marketing is a gamble. That's no secret to affiliates rolling the dice every day on new offers and campaigns.
Affiliate marketing isn't for the weak of heart.If you want to be successful and make money from it, you need determination and motivation. Affiliate marketing is tough. Anyone who tells you different is most likely very very smart, or very very stupid.
Affiliate marketing is really about working with partners to help market or even sell your products. Think of how authors often put the Amazon widget on their blog to sell their book in hopes they get a small residual.
Affiliate marketing is both an effective and powerful way to earn money online. The affiliate marketing programs are easy to join and implement. Affiliate Marketing is the most promising and lucrative business model on the internet.
There are millions of affiliate marketers but there is more than adequate money for everyone out there. Affiliate Marketing is the relationship between website owners and merchants whereby the merchant offers the website owner (affiliate) commission for linking to his/her merchant site.
Affiliates send traffic to the merchant site through these affiliate links and the affiliate is rewarded each time a visitor converts to a sale (CPA) or lead (CPL).
Affiliate Marketing is definitely a system that works. Affiliate marketing is the Home Business model that CAN bring you home business success, without outlaying a cent.
If you have "The Affiliate Guide Book" you will be armed with the information, method and wherewithal to successfully achieve your work from home dream.
Do yourself a favor - DO IT NOW! Affiliate marketing is not easy work but it's is definitely a good way to build a side business that could have the potential to be a full time job.
by William Potts
Affiliate marketing is one of the most effective and powerful ways of earning money online. This is an opportunity that gives everybody a chance to make a profit through the Internet.
Affiliate marketing is flourishing and spreading across the internet at an incredibale rate. Some would argue that the future for Affiliate Marketing is as far reaching as that of the internet itself.
Affiliate Marketing is an agreement between a merchant and a website owner. The website owner, or the affiliate, allows the use of their site for the promotion of the merchant's products by linking to the merchant's website.
Affiliate Marketing is selling on behalf of someone else in return for a percentage of the sale. You stock no product, don't need to package or handle, nor do you have the normal business overheads.
Affiliate marketing is often called, "performance-based-marketing", meaning you don't pay the advertiser until they sell something. Affiliate marketing ensures that you only pay when your ad results in a sale.
Affiliate marketing is nothing more than commissioned sales on the Internet. The affiliate is a commissioned salesperson for a specific product or service which he is promoting through online advertising.
Affiliate marketing is a really easy way to get started online. The reason for this is that it is a lot of work to create a product and learn all the skills required to make money online. Affiliate marketing is one of the biggest markets on the internet today.
More so than any other type of business, people are hanging up their traditional nine to five jobs and joining the internet bandwagon. Affiliate Marketing is the fine art of selling other people's stuff online, usually through your own website.
I believe that Affiliate Marketing is the fastest, easiest, and most effective way to break into the Internet Marketing field of business and I also believe it is one of the best Home Businesses you can start.
Affiliate Marketing is simply the art of selling products for a company. It's like being a Car Salesman who works on commission, except as a car salesman - you can't sell just any car (in most cases).
Affiliate Marketing is a way for advertisers to reach potential customers and only pay when a visitor takes some predefined action. Predefined actions range from a sale to registration.
Affiliate marketing is a gamble. That's no secret to affiliates rolling the dice every day on new offers and campaigns.
Affiliate marketing isn't for the weak of heart.If you want to be successful and make money from it, you need determination and motivation. Affiliate marketing is tough. Anyone who tells you different is most likely very very smart, or very very stupid.
Affiliate marketing is really about working with partners to help market or even sell your products. Think of how authors often put the Amazon widget on their blog to sell their book in hopes they get a small residual.
Affiliate marketing is both an effective and powerful way to earn money online. The affiliate marketing programs are easy to join and implement. Affiliate Marketing is the most promising and lucrative business model on the internet.
There are millions of affiliate marketers but there is more than adequate money for everyone out there. Affiliate Marketing is the relationship between website owners and merchants whereby the merchant offers the website owner (affiliate) commission for linking to his/her merchant site.
Affiliates send traffic to the merchant site through these affiliate links and the affiliate is rewarded each time a visitor converts to a sale (CPA) or lead (CPL).
Affiliate Marketing is definitely a system that works. Affiliate marketing is the Home Business model that CAN bring you home business success, without outlaying a cent.
If you have "The Affiliate Guide Book" you will be armed with the information, method and wherewithal to successfully achieve your work from home dream.
Do yourself a favor - DO IT NOW! Affiliate marketing is not easy work but it's is definitely a good way to build a side business that could have the potential to be a full time job.
Proven Home Based Business
Proven Home Based Business
by Judson Lassiter
The US economy is slowing down, and Social Security is a big question mark for the future. These factors are prompting many Americans (and others) to start a Home Based Business in order to augment their salaries and retirement. Other people are unhappy in their jobs and want to replace their income. No matter what your motivation, you don't want to just jump on the first thing that leaps out of your Inbox! You need a proven home based business to start with.
Many people have tried to reinvent the wheel. They read a few ebooks, and think that they can do something unheard of and make a fortune. You may pull this off after many years of experience and a full understanding of Internet Marketing. But if you're just starting out, it's best to follow the basic proven home based business principles that have worked for many years.
I have seen ads by Internet Marketers that encourage you to "see what the guru's are doing, and do the pposite", or "think outside of the box". Think about it. Why is a "guru" a guru? Because he knows what he's doing! He has built his empire on proven home based business practices. You can think outside of the box, but only within certain parameters. The people that tell you differently know this, and if they cared about anything other than your money, they would tell you that.
You will see ads and websites telling you how "so and so" made $50,000.00 in one day, or $347,000.00 last year. If you are new to the Internet Marketing world, you naturally want to know how this person accomplished this. And they are quite willing to sell you a book telling you all about it! It won't be what you expected. You will find that this "so and so" studied, read books and reports, and struggled for at least five years before gaining the expertise to set up that BIG DAY!
If you're looking for a big pay day in your new business next month, you're living in a fantasy world. (Unless you're "up tight" with an established Internet Marketer who will give you a personal crash course!) Businesses have to be built from the ground up, fed and nurtured, peppered with the experiences encountered along the way. It takes time, money, and hard work. Steer away from the offers that promise you heaven next week. Those are for experienced marketers that know how to build a proven home based business. I'm not trying to discourage anyone, quite the opposite, I just want you to spend your investment dollars effectively. Buying "pie in the sky" systems is not how you do that. Be patient. Learn, read. Build a solid foundation. Grow and prosper. And, most of all, enjoy the journey!
Learn the names of the people who have been successful internet marketers for years, and read their materials. You'll find that their methods are pretty much identical. Finding products to sell is no problem, they are everywhere. Then begin cheaply by posting to forums and blogs, writing articles, running free classifieds. As you see some success, start your own blog, develop your own website, buy ezine solo ads. Join a select few network marketing companies, and eventually create your own products and even a membership site. That's a simplified version, and will take a lot of time to master! But it will be well worth the trouble when you find that you have built a proven home based business!
If you are an expert, or have a lot of experience, in a certain "niche", you have a head start. You can join forums on that subject and find out what people are needing. If you find that a lot of people have needs in this area, find a way to give them what they want! Write a book or find a product that will satisfy this need. If you don't have enough marketing knowledge, or need a big prospect list, consider a joint venture with an experienced marketer. That would probably be the fastest way to gain success in the internet business world. The rest of us just have to "pay our dues" and build a proven home based business by the scenic route!
In a nutshell, just be careful who you learn from and buy from. Make sure your mentors want to help you build a proven home based business. If their promises seem "to good to be true", trust me, they are.
by Judson Lassiter
The US economy is slowing down, and Social Security is a big question mark for the future. These factors are prompting many Americans (and others) to start a Home Based Business in order to augment their salaries and retirement. Other people are unhappy in their jobs and want to replace their income. No matter what your motivation, you don't want to just jump on the first thing that leaps out of your Inbox! You need a proven home based business to start with.
Many people have tried to reinvent the wheel. They read a few ebooks, and think that they can do something unheard of and make a fortune. You may pull this off after many years of experience and a full understanding of Internet Marketing. But if you're just starting out, it's best to follow the basic proven home based business principles that have worked for many years.
I have seen ads by Internet Marketers that encourage you to "see what the guru's are doing, and do the pposite", or "think outside of the box". Think about it. Why is a "guru" a guru? Because he knows what he's doing! He has built his empire on proven home based business practices. You can think outside of the box, but only within certain parameters. The people that tell you differently know this, and if they cared about anything other than your money, they would tell you that.
You will see ads and websites telling you how "so and so" made $50,000.00 in one day, or $347,000.00 last year. If you are new to the Internet Marketing world, you naturally want to know how this person accomplished this. And they are quite willing to sell you a book telling you all about it! It won't be what you expected. You will find that this "so and so" studied, read books and reports, and struggled for at least five years before gaining the expertise to set up that BIG DAY!
If you're looking for a big pay day in your new business next month, you're living in a fantasy world. (Unless you're "up tight" with an established Internet Marketer who will give you a personal crash course!) Businesses have to be built from the ground up, fed and nurtured, peppered with the experiences encountered along the way. It takes time, money, and hard work. Steer away from the offers that promise you heaven next week. Those are for experienced marketers that know how to build a proven home based business. I'm not trying to discourage anyone, quite the opposite, I just want you to spend your investment dollars effectively. Buying "pie in the sky" systems is not how you do that. Be patient. Learn, read. Build a solid foundation. Grow and prosper. And, most of all, enjoy the journey!
Learn the names of the people who have been successful internet marketers for years, and read their materials. You'll find that their methods are pretty much identical. Finding products to sell is no problem, they are everywhere. Then begin cheaply by posting to forums and blogs, writing articles, running free classifieds. As you see some success, start your own blog, develop your own website, buy ezine solo ads. Join a select few network marketing companies, and eventually create your own products and even a membership site. That's a simplified version, and will take a lot of time to master! But it will be well worth the trouble when you find that you have built a proven home based business!
If you are an expert, or have a lot of experience, in a certain "niche", you have a head start. You can join forums on that subject and find out what people are needing. If you find that a lot of people have needs in this area, find a way to give them what they want! Write a book or find a product that will satisfy this need. If you don't have enough marketing knowledge, or need a big prospect list, consider a joint venture with an experienced marketer. That would probably be the fastest way to gain success in the internet business world. The rest of us just have to "pay our dues" and build a proven home based business by the scenic route!
In a nutshell, just be careful who you learn from and buy from. Make sure your mentors want to help you build a proven home based business. If their promises seem "to good to be true", trust me, they are.
Scam or Review You Can Trust? Searching for Real Home-Based Business Information
Scam or Review You Can Trust? Searching for Real Home-Based Business Information
by Richard van Beek
When you want to buy a book online, you try to find a seller with 100% positive reviews, but when you research options your for home-based business, you are almost certain to encounter some contradictions. A home-based business opportunity leading one person to make hundreds of thousands of dollars is condemned by someone else as a scam. How can you decide who is worth believing? Maybe you decide to check a reputable sounding website that promises to review home-based businesses and reveal which ones are scams. But is this comparison website itself a scam or review that should command your attention? With all the competing and conflicting reviews out on the web today, it is difficult to sort out which ones can be believed.
What makes these so-called reviews so tricky is that they may even recommend more than one thing. While it may seem that not favoring just one means the reviews are impartial, the real reason may be that whoever is sponsoring the website or writing the review is involved in several different affiliate or multi-level marketing programs. It is common for people to be in several programs at once, so if they are featuring several of their own, whatever one you choose will be profitable for that person.
Even seemingly informative articles can be slanted, while claiming to be a review. There may be some valuable information contained in the article, but when it comes down to it, should you believe that the author can really offer a superior alternative? Probably not--at least not right away.
Reviews, scam websites, and articles are all used in the attempt to steer people away from certain programs to competing opportunities. If you want to find information and opinions in reviews that will be helpful, keep digging and getting many perspectives on the options you are considering. If you are looking to be 100% certain that you can trust a review, give up now. There will inevitably be people contradicting one another. Even so, you can glean insights and begin to discover who is being more honest.
You may seldom, if ever find a truly unbiased review. But by continuing to read more reviews and by investigating the people writing the reviews and recommending their particular business opportunity, the picture will become clearer. You still must decide which opportunity to pursue and take a risk. Yet doing a thorough job of discerning whether the information you researched was a scam or review will help give you confidence that you have made the best choice. The more confident you are in your choice, the greater your potential for success with your legitimate home-based business.
by Richard van Beek
When you want to buy a book online, you try to find a seller with 100% positive reviews, but when you research options your for home-based business, you are almost certain to encounter some contradictions. A home-based business opportunity leading one person to make hundreds of thousands of dollars is condemned by someone else as a scam. How can you decide who is worth believing? Maybe you decide to check a reputable sounding website that promises to review home-based businesses and reveal which ones are scams. But is this comparison website itself a scam or review that should command your attention? With all the competing and conflicting reviews out on the web today, it is difficult to sort out which ones can be believed.
What makes these so-called reviews so tricky is that they may even recommend more than one thing. While it may seem that not favoring just one means the reviews are impartial, the real reason may be that whoever is sponsoring the website or writing the review is involved in several different affiliate or multi-level marketing programs. It is common for people to be in several programs at once, so if they are featuring several of their own, whatever one you choose will be profitable for that person.
Even seemingly informative articles can be slanted, while claiming to be a review. There may be some valuable information contained in the article, but when it comes down to it, should you believe that the author can really offer a superior alternative? Probably not--at least not right away.
Reviews, scam websites, and articles are all used in the attempt to steer people away from certain programs to competing opportunities. If you want to find information and opinions in reviews that will be helpful, keep digging and getting many perspectives on the options you are considering. If you are looking to be 100% certain that you can trust a review, give up now. There will inevitably be people contradicting one another. Even so, you can glean insights and begin to discover who is being more honest.
You may seldom, if ever find a truly unbiased review. But by continuing to read more reviews and by investigating the people writing the reviews and recommending their particular business opportunity, the picture will become clearer. You still must decide which opportunity to pursue and take a risk. Yet doing a thorough job of discerning whether the information you researched was a scam or review will help give you confidence that you have made the best choice. The more confident you are in your choice, the greater your potential for success with your legitimate home-based business.
Learn 3 Steps to Start an Internet Business with E-book
Learn 3 Steps to Start an Internet Business with E-book
by Hussain Banswarawala
This article will teach you how to attain your dream business with just 3 formulas.
You just have to apply it properly & you will see make your dream true very quickly, easily & without any tense.
So here are those 3 formulas.
Here YOU Go...
Step 1 - Focus on One.
It is true that you have to focus on one thing at a time. Don't try to eat from all hands otherwise you won't able to eat single piece.
There are numbers of opportunities waiting to earn money through online business.
1. Develop your products & services.
2. To Sell affiliate products.
3. Earn money through e-bay auction.
4. Develop or design websites & make killer money
Same ways there are various ways to promote your site .....
1. Search Engine Optimization. 2. Writing and submitting articles. 3. Discussion Forums. 4. Pay per click search engines. 5. Viral Marketing. 6. Creating content sites.
A problem that new business owner usually facing is overload of information.
In this way they get confused to find their ways. As I said above you have to be master in one thing then & then you can go for other thing.
Suppose let say you have interest in Creating & selling your own products.
So now you only need to focus & need to put your all efforts on creating your products.
No needs to think on other ways.
If you are interested in website promotion then you stick with that only. No need to get involve in pay option.
This way you can see your success in next door. If you will try to do all things at a time then you are doing nothing but waiting for failure.
Step 2 - Go Where Your Interest Is.
Do as per your interest, passion and all. Start your business e-book on your interested field. If you apply your business on the basis of your interest then it is easy for you to find way for your success. If your interest said to you to sell affiliate product then go for that not for other thing.
Don't scare whether you will get success in that or not. Jut do action & put your efforts in that to pull more and more learning & business.
If you become master in only one then you will get more goodwill from business, also you can earn massive profit too.
Step 3 - Try to Educate Yourself
Always keep learning new things so you can improve yourself.
Now you should try to apply your education in your business to earn more income.
If you read 10000 pages of business e-book internet own start then after you have to put action with the help of knowledge given in that e-book.
Keep in mind all three formula & do action to accomplish your dream of internet business. Once you put in to practice those 3 mine gold then I m 100% sure that one day success will knock your door.
by Hussain Banswarawala
This article will teach you how to attain your dream business with just 3 formulas.
You just have to apply it properly & you will see make your dream true very quickly, easily & without any tense.
So here are those 3 formulas.
Here YOU Go...
Step 1 - Focus on One.
It is true that you have to focus on one thing at a time. Don't try to eat from all hands otherwise you won't able to eat single piece.
There are numbers of opportunities waiting to earn money through online business.
1. Develop your products & services.
2. To Sell affiliate products.
3. Earn money through e-bay auction.
4. Develop or design websites & make killer money
Same ways there are various ways to promote your site .....
1. Search Engine Optimization. 2. Writing and submitting articles. 3. Discussion Forums. 4. Pay per click search engines. 5. Viral Marketing. 6. Creating content sites.
A problem that new business owner usually facing is overload of information.
In this way they get confused to find their ways. As I said above you have to be master in one thing then & then you can go for other thing.
Suppose let say you have interest in Creating & selling your own products.
So now you only need to focus & need to put your all efforts on creating your products.
No needs to think on other ways.
If you are interested in website promotion then you stick with that only. No need to get involve in pay option.
This way you can see your success in next door. If you will try to do all things at a time then you are doing nothing but waiting for failure.
Step 2 - Go Where Your Interest Is.
Do as per your interest, passion and all. Start your business e-book on your interested field. If you apply your business on the basis of your interest then it is easy for you to find way for your success. If your interest said to you to sell affiliate product then go for that not for other thing.
Don't scare whether you will get success in that or not. Jut do action & put your efforts in that to pull more and more learning & business.
If you become master in only one then you will get more goodwill from business, also you can earn massive profit too.
Step 3 - Try to Educate Yourself
Always keep learning new things so you can improve yourself.
Now you should try to apply your education in your business to earn more income.
If you read 10000 pages of business e-book internet own start then after you have to put action with the help of knowledge given in that e-book.
Keep in mind all three formula & do action to accomplish your dream of internet business. Once you put in to practice those 3 mine gold then I m 100% sure that one day success will knock your door.
How To Find Your Target Audience To Explode Your Network Marketing Business
How To Find Your Target Audience To Explode Your Network Marketing Business
by William Winch
If you've ever attended a training hosted by your Network Marketing company, you've probably been taught the importance of getting your message out to as many people as you can. Talk to everyone, leave a paper trail of flyers wherever you go, call all your friends and family and tell them you are open for business, etc. etc. etc. If you have been following these outdated techniques with the hopes of someday getting rich, do yourself a favor and stop.
Although these techniques look good on paper, they won't generate the kind of income necessary to call yourself a success in network marketing. Companies focus on playing the numbers game to increase their overall sales. This happens because when you get tired of flapping your gums to every person you meet and wind up quitting, you'll leave behind one or two customer who will continue buying from them. Works out well for them in the end, but not for you.
Sadly, it takes too much time and money for companies to focus on proper marketing education. So they do the best they can and tell you to put all your efforts into talking to everyone you meet. Eventually, you'll find someone who wants what you have to offer, right? The problem with this is that it is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Proper marketing education teaches you how to be a magnet so those needles come out of the haystack and approach you.
Contrary to popular belief, not everyone wants what you have to offer. I am sure that your product or service can benefit each and every person on the planet in one way or another, but that doesn't mean they will go out of their way to get it. Your target audience are those people who have enough of a desire and a want for your product that they are willing to come to you in order to get it. You want people who will jump through hoops and bend over backwards to try your product.
Not every overweight person wants to buy a weight loss product, and not poor person wants the opportunity to become rich. It can get frustrating seeing a person suffer when you know you have a solution, but they have to be willing to want it for themselves. You won't find these people by loitering around all day in the grocery store parking lot and you won't find them in the address book that you haven't opened in five years.
Uncle Fred might be nice and try your product once, but he won't have the desire to continue using your product like your target audience would. I'm not saying you could never find a satisfied customer in your circle of influence, but the chances of it growing your business to the level of making you financially independent is extremely slim. That was a great technique that worked for people 30 years ago before the market was over-saturated with people selling everything under the sun.
The best way to begin looking for your target audience in today's economy is to get to know who they are. You can not help people if you do not know what they go through on a day to day basis. What are they afraid of? What have they gone through to get to the point where they need your product enough to want to hunt you down for it? Proper marketing is not about how you are going to sell something, it's about who is going to buy it.
After you feel as though you have a connection with the type of person who would really benefit from what you have to offer, think about what they have tried in the past to get the kind of results they could get from your help. What other products offer what you offer? How much did they pay for it? What benefits might your product have that your competition might not have that would get them the results they need?
Have you ever been on a website that sold movies or books and after you bought something, there is a section that recommends other titles you might like? Finding your target audience is kind of like that. Instead of signing up for an expensive lead system or spending every waking hour of the day handing out flyers at your local mall, start looking for lead generation agents online that can help you get quality leads for pennies on the dollar.
Whatever you are promoting, you can always find lists of people who have recently purchased products from a competitor. These people obviously have a need, want or desire for what you have, so that takes away a lot of those straws of hay that you would have to weed through talking to strangers. The best part is that you can get them for about 10 cents a lead! The average success rate for leads will always be about 10%, so why spend lots of money when you don't need to?
Of course, your success rate will depend on your skill set for talking on the telephone, and a variety of other aspects that can only be taught to you with proper marketing education. If you are spending beyond your budget for outdated techniques that aren't getting you anywhere, perhaps it is time to make some changes. There are lots of people willing to find you and purchase your product. You just have to be willing to learn how and where to look.
by William Winch
If you've ever attended a training hosted by your Network Marketing company, you've probably been taught the importance of getting your message out to as many people as you can. Talk to everyone, leave a paper trail of flyers wherever you go, call all your friends and family and tell them you are open for business, etc. etc. etc. If you have been following these outdated techniques with the hopes of someday getting rich, do yourself a favor and stop.
Although these techniques look good on paper, they won't generate the kind of income necessary to call yourself a success in network marketing. Companies focus on playing the numbers game to increase their overall sales. This happens because when you get tired of flapping your gums to every person you meet and wind up quitting, you'll leave behind one or two customer who will continue buying from them. Works out well for them in the end, but not for you.
Sadly, it takes too much time and money for companies to focus on proper marketing education. So they do the best they can and tell you to put all your efforts into talking to everyone you meet. Eventually, you'll find someone who wants what you have to offer, right? The problem with this is that it is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Proper marketing education teaches you how to be a magnet so those needles come out of the haystack and approach you.
Contrary to popular belief, not everyone wants what you have to offer. I am sure that your product or service can benefit each and every person on the planet in one way or another, but that doesn't mean they will go out of their way to get it. Your target audience are those people who have enough of a desire and a want for your product that they are willing to come to you in order to get it. You want people who will jump through hoops and bend over backwards to try your product.
Not every overweight person wants to buy a weight loss product, and not poor person wants the opportunity to become rich. It can get frustrating seeing a person suffer when you know you have a solution, but they have to be willing to want it for themselves. You won't find these people by loitering around all day in the grocery store parking lot and you won't find them in the address book that you haven't opened in five years.
Uncle Fred might be nice and try your product once, but he won't have the desire to continue using your product like your target audience would. I'm not saying you could never find a satisfied customer in your circle of influence, but the chances of it growing your business to the level of making you financially independent is extremely slim. That was a great technique that worked for people 30 years ago before the market was over-saturated with people selling everything under the sun.
The best way to begin looking for your target audience in today's economy is to get to know who they are. You can not help people if you do not know what they go through on a day to day basis. What are they afraid of? What have they gone through to get to the point where they need your product enough to want to hunt you down for it? Proper marketing is not about how you are going to sell something, it's about who is going to buy it.
After you feel as though you have a connection with the type of person who would really benefit from what you have to offer, think about what they have tried in the past to get the kind of results they could get from your help. What other products offer what you offer? How much did they pay for it? What benefits might your product have that your competition might not have that would get them the results they need?
Have you ever been on a website that sold movies or books and after you bought something, there is a section that recommends other titles you might like? Finding your target audience is kind of like that. Instead of signing up for an expensive lead system or spending every waking hour of the day handing out flyers at your local mall, start looking for lead generation agents online that can help you get quality leads for pennies on the dollar.
Whatever you are promoting, you can always find lists of people who have recently purchased products from a competitor. These people obviously have a need, want or desire for what you have, so that takes away a lot of those straws of hay that you would have to weed through talking to strangers. The best part is that you can get them for about 10 cents a lead! The average success rate for leads will always be about 10%, so why spend lots of money when you don't need to?
Of course, your success rate will depend on your skill set for talking on the telephone, and a variety of other aspects that can only be taught to you with proper marketing education. If you are spending beyond your budget for outdated techniques that aren't getting you anywhere, perhaps it is time to make some changes. There are lots of people willing to find you and purchase your product. You just have to be willing to learn how and where to look.
2008-04-13
Starting A Work from Home Business
Starting A Work from Home Business
by Steve Wood
What a life we all lead 9-5 jobs keeping the boss happy never seeming to have any time to our self’s let alone spending quality time with friends and family.
But thanks to internet, stay at home parents, disabled people, retirees, college students and those who want to get relief from the pressure of office atmosphere can earn a good income by working at home. Work at home internet job allows you work conveniently from your home and at your own pace.
But there is a learning curve to earning your income from the internet. That’s what most don’t realize, they just dive right in and hope for the best. No what’s needed is some research and some good quality eBooks to get started. Without some type help you are sure to fall flat on your backside. There are numerous home based job opportunities available on the internet. You can do some research and select the most suitable job that helps you stabilize your financial position.
All you need is a internet connection, computer and a understanding of what’s out there for your particular needs.
Work at home internet job allows you work from virtually anywhere in the world. immediately if you have the required skills.
Once you have work from a legitimate company and then you can enjoy the benefits of conveniently working at home without compromising the time you need to spend with your family.
There are some books and ebooks available online that provides some successful work at home job or business ideas. These ideas can help you in your cash raising projects. The ideas are given to each and every person to suit his or her age and interest. Some books even provide step by step instructions to get success in work at home business and job.
If you are looking for home based business that suits you and your lifestyle, then you can use some of the following work at home business ideas:
If you are a competent writer, then you can earn a good income as a ghost writer. In fact ghost writers are in high demand from website owners. You can also write an ebook or an old fashioned paper book. You can get lot of ideas from the internet to sell your ebook.
Kids’ oriented businesses are on the raise. Arranging children’s parties, running a kids’ day care, etc. There are thousands of work at home jobs. However before going with any idea, ensure that you have real passion for that. Only then can you successfully achieve your goals.
You can consider starting a home based business if you really have passion for it. You need to have the ability to work hard, dedication and effort would provide you reward once your home business is up and running.
Though work at home business requires hard work, you can also enjoy the freedom and fun of working at home. You can also spend plenty of time with your family.
Before starting a work at home business, plan well what type of home based business would suit you.
Starting work at home business is not an easy task. You need to consider whether there are any risks in that business. You need to consider whether the business requires huge investment. You also need to seek the help of a mentor who can guide you well to get sure success in home based business.
by Steve Wood
What a life we all lead 9-5 jobs keeping the boss happy never seeming to have any time to our self’s let alone spending quality time with friends and family.
But thanks to internet, stay at home parents, disabled people, retirees, college students and those who want to get relief from the pressure of office atmosphere can earn a good income by working at home. Work at home internet job allows you work conveniently from your home and at your own pace.
But there is a learning curve to earning your income from the internet. That’s what most don’t realize, they just dive right in and hope for the best. No what’s needed is some research and some good quality eBooks to get started. Without some type help you are sure to fall flat on your backside. There are numerous home based job opportunities available on the internet. You can do some research and select the most suitable job that helps you stabilize your financial position.
All you need is a internet connection, computer and a understanding of what’s out there for your particular needs.
Work at home internet job allows you work from virtually anywhere in the world. immediately if you have the required skills.
Once you have work from a legitimate company and then you can enjoy the benefits of conveniently working at home without compromising the time you need to spend with your family.
There are some books and ebooks available online that provides some successful work at home job or business ideas. These ideas can help you in your cash raising projects. The ideas are given to each and every person to suit his or her age and interest. Some books even provide step by step instructions to get success in work at home business and job.
If you are looking for home based business that suits you and your lifestyle, then you can use some of the following work at home business ideas:
If you are a competent writer, then you can earn a good income as a ghost writer. In fact ghost writers are in high demand from website owners. You can also write an ebook or an old fashioned paper book. You can get lot of ideas from the internet to sell your ebook.
Kids’ oriented businesses are on the raise. Arranging children’s parties, running a kids’ day care, etc. There are thousands of work at home jobs. However before going with any idea, ensure that you have real passion for that. Only then can you successfully achieve your goals.
You can consider starting a home based business if you really have passion for it. You need to have the ability to work hard, dedication and effort would provide you reward once your home business is up and running.
Though work at home business requires hard work, you can also enjoy the freedom and fun of working at home. You can also spend plenty of time with your family.
Before starting a work at home business, plan well what type of home based business would suit you.
Starting work at home business is not an easy task. You need to consider whether there are any risks in that business. You need to consider whether the business requires huge investment. You also need to seek the help of a mentor who can guide you well to get sure success in home based business.
Home Internet Based Business Opportunity - Eight Tools will boost your profits
Home Internet Based Business Opportunity - Eight Tools will boost your profits
by Murtuza Abbas
Are you wondering and little bit confused in deciding which tools best for you to start your Home internet based business opportunity but now you will no more worry and confuse, just keep in mind that this article has eight tools that will help you to start your online business.
These tools can be applied for any kind of business and it is very important to use these tools to start your business. You have to make your business stronger and money making business.
All people have different ways for the mode of payment like; for some you have to pay on each single month, some are totally free no cost, and other you have to pay one time payment.
Now read this below eight tools and apply in your business to earn good amount of money.
1. Payment Processing System.
Ultimate aim of any business is to earn money so first thing that you have to make it proper is collection system.
Here it is payment processor that runs online to receive payment from customers. Recently in the market pay pal is famous payment processor in this Internet world.
In pay pal you just need to open your account, which is totally free for your home internet based business opportunity.
2. Registration of Domain Name.
To run online business, you must have website which is physical place from where you can sell your products and other related information to your customers or visitors. Now for website you need to login your domain name which is suited to your home internet based business opportunity.
3. Hosting.
Of course every online business owners need hosting to run their business. You also need hosting for that you have to get it from reliable source.
4. Auto responder.
This is key tool and secret of your successful home internet based business opportunity. You need to keep customer data base and for that you must have this tool which is easy to maintain your customer data base and provide when ever you required.
It is also easy for you to do strong customer follow up. Auto responder you will get it anywhere in market which is not that much costlier.
5. HTML editor Software.
HTML is mainly used to create dominant website. Windows and operating system owner requires front page that he has to install but if it is not available then he has to purchase from the market and install in his system else they can go for Microsoft front page or NVU editor.
6. FTP Client System
This tool transfers your data or file, which is in your computer in to World Wide Web. You can purchase this software from market at free of cost or by paying one time fee. This is also required to enhance your home internet based business opportunity.
7. Graphics Editor.
This tool is required for graphic and you can make related changes in that graphics also. Photoshop and GIMP is graphic tool and you can get it at free of cost.
8. E-book Conversion Software.
This is another type of converter that converts e-book by using Open office software and you can see in market that this software is freely available.
You can easily satisfy your niche market of home internet based business opportunity with above tools.
by Murtuza Abbas
Are you wondering and little bit confused in deciding which tools best for you to start your Home internet based business opportunity but now you will no more worry and confuse, just keep in mind that this article has eight tools that will help you to start your online business.
These tools can be applied for any kind of business and it is very important to use these tools to start your business. You have to make your business stronger and money making business.
All people have different ways for the mode of payment like; for some you have to pay on each single month, some are totally free no cost, and other you have to pay one time payment.
Now read this below eight tools and apply in your business to earn good amount of money.
1. Payment Processing System.
Ultimate aim of any business is to earn money so first thing that you have to make it proper is collection system.
Here it is payment processor that runs online to receive payment from customers. Recently in the market pay pal is famous payment processor in this Internet world.
In pay pal you just need to open your account, which is totally free for your home internet based business opportunity.
2. Registration of Domain Name.
To run online business, you must have website which is physical place from where you can sell your products and other related information to your customers or visitors. Now for website you need to login your domain name which is suited to your home internet based business opportunity.
3. Hosting.
Of course every online business owners need hosting to run their business. You also need hosting for that you have to get it from reliable source.
4. Auto responder.
This is key tool and secret of your successful home internet based business opportunity. You need to keep customer data base and for that you must have this tool which is easy to maintain your customer data base and provide when ever you required.
It is also easy for you to do strong customer follow up. Auto responder you will get it anywhere in market which is not that much costlier.
5. HTML editor Software.
HTML is mainly used to create dominant website. Windows and operating system owner requires front page that he has to install but if it is not available then he has to purchase from the market and install in his system else they can go for Microsoft front page or NVU editor.
6. FTP Client System
This tool transfers your data or file, which is in your computer in to World Wide Web. You can purchase this software from market at free of cost or by paying one time fee. This is also required to enhance your home internet based business opportunity.
7. Graphics Editor.
This tool is required for graphic and you can make related changes in that graphics also. Photoshop and GIMP is graphic tool and you can get it at free of cost.
8. E-book Conversion Software.
This is another type of converter that converts e-book by using Open office software and you can see in market that this software is freely available.
You can easily satisfy your niche market of home internet based business opportunity with above tools.
Albuquerque small business franchise - Albuquerque magazine publishing franchise
Albuquerque small business franchise - Albuquerque magazine publishing franchise
by Adam J Morien
The Real estate industry provides for great Albuquerque small business franchise opportunities. Perhaps you followed the mortgage meltdown last year and thought, "Glad I'm not in that industry!" However, one Albuquerque magazine publishing franchise you may want to consider centers around a different kind of housing market: the million-dollar luxury home market!
Ok, so maybe you're wondering, "Who would pay $2-10 million for a home?" According to the recently published 2008 Swanepoel Trends Report, many people have been buying! In fact, luxury home sales over $5 million were up 11% nationwide last year.
"High end buyers and sellers have a unique profile and are completely different from the widely publicized sub-prime market," said author of the study Stefan Swanepoel. Luxury homebuyers aren't buying out of necessity as much as they're hunting for the ideal lifestyle - the mountain view, the vaulted ceilings, the home theatre, the granite countertops, the fireplaces, the exposed beams, the stone siding and the six car garage. Your clientele will be professional, affluent, discerning and passionate.
When you start your Albuquerque magazine publishing franchise with Luxury Home Magazine, you'll be representing a nationwide publication with a proven track record of opulence and excellence. You can take great pride in showcasing Albuquerque's best real estate agents, properties and builders, while enjoying your lucrative Albuquerque small business franchise. With the magazine's over-sized photos, glossy pages and high quality, you'll feel like you're publishing a niche market coffee table book, rather than a Real estate magazine.
"Readers are visual," explains Matt Young, the magazine publishing franchise owner for the Tampa Bay market. "They want to see more than just a thumbnail photo of the front of the house. With our publication, you can get a good feel of what it looks like throughout the entire house. You have seen the entire house, and it's best features before you have set foot in the home."
Even if you've never run a business before, don't be overwhelmed by the process of starting an Albuquerque magazine publishing franchise because, honestly, it's easier than you may think! Well, it is when you have a team of dedicated professionals working with you and providing real-time assistance whenever you need it.
Luxury Home Magazine has gone from a small business to a nationwide franchise in places like Seattle, Sacramento, Hawaii, Phoenix, Washington DC and Las Vegas. Now you can represent the Luxury Home Magazine market in your area!
"One of the qualities that separates Luxury Home Magazine from other companies is our commitment to run our organization at a higher standard," said Emile Bonfiglio, the Senior Vice President. "We work in a relationship oriented industry and we are not in business to sell short term experiences to our clients, rather we are in business to earn long term relationships and form mutually beneficial partnerships. At the end of the day it is our pride, dedication and determination that make us so unique and so well respected."
by Adam J Morien
The Real estate industry provides for great Albuquerque small business franchise opportunities. Perhaps you followed the mortgage meltdown last year and thought, "Glad I'm not in that industry!" However, one Albuquerque magazine publishing franchise you may want to consider centers around a different kind of housing market: the million-dollar luxury home market!
Ok, so maybe you're wondering, "Who would pay $2-10 million for a home?" According to the recently published 2008 Swanepoel Trends Report, many people have been buying! In fact, luxury home sales over $5 million were up 11% nationwide last year.
"High end buyers and sellers have a unique profile and are completely different from the widely publicized sub-prime market," said author of the study Stefan Swanepoel. Luxury homebuyers aren't buying out of necessity as much as they're hunting for the ideal lifestyle - the mountain view, the vaulted ceilings, the home theatre, the granite countertops, the fireplaces, the exposed beams, the stone siding and the six car garage. Your clientele will be professional, affluent, discerning and passionate.
When you start your Albuquerque magazine publishing franchise with Luxury Home Magazine, you'll be representing a nationwide publication with a proven track record of opulence and excellence. You can take great pride in showcasing Albuquerque's best real estate agents, properties and builders, while enjoying your lucrative Albuquerque small business franchise. With the magazine's over-sized photos, glossy pages and high quality, you'll feel like you're publishing a niche market coffee table book, rather than a Real estate magazine.
"Readers are visual," explains Matt Young, the magazine publishing franchise owner for the Tampa Bay market. "They want to see more than just a thumbnail photo of the front of the house. With our publication, you can get a good feel of what it looks like throughout the entire house. You have seen the entire house, and it's best features before you have set foot in the home."
Even if you've never run a business before, don't be overwhelmed by the process of starting an Albuquerque magazine publishing franchise because, honestly, it's easier than you may think! Well, it is when you have a team of dedicated professionals working with you and providing real-time assistance whenever you need it.
Luxury Home Magazine has gone from a small business to a nationwide franchise in places like Seattle, Sacramento, Hawaii, Phoenix, Washington DC and Las Vegas. Now you can represent the Luxury Home Magazine market in your area!
"One of the qualities that separates Luxury Home Magazine from other companies is our commitment to run our organization at a higher standard," said Emile Bonfiglio, the Senior Vice President. "We work in a relationship oriented industry and we are not in business to sell short term experiences to our clients, rather we are in business to earn long term relationships and form mutually beneficial partnerships. At the end of the day it is our pride, dedication and determination that make us so unique and so well respected."
2008-03-21
Book Review: Step Up - How To Win More And Lose Less In Business By Daniel Grissom ; Business book store shopping sale online
Book Review: Step Up - How To Win More And Lose Less In Business By Daniel Grissom by Simon Barrett
plug itThe average bookstore is awash in self help business books, entire sections are dedicated to the subject. They also tend to have a common theme. How make a better 'widget' and more importantly, sell these better and more profitable 'widgets.' Sure they may reorder the chapters, change the occasional graphic, but it is the same old tired story! The soporific effect of this genre makes it a good alternative to sleeping pills, and the books certainly are not addictive!
What attracted me to this book though was Daniel Grissom's client list, few people can brag of working with Google, IBM, Eli Lily, and a host of other household names. His message is global: he has spoken to sales teams in Asia, Africa, Europe and the USA. As an insider into excellence for close to two decades, Grissom has discerned what works (and doesn't work) in the achievement of superior sales results. Even more interesting is the very different corporate cultures or as it is known in the trade 'branding' that these companies have adopted. How could a business plan work within the staid gray suited world of IBM also work in the denim clad, freewheeling, and pizza eating world of Google? With 20 years in the 'business coaching' world, if nothing else he might have something new to say, were my thoughts, so I decided to delve in.
Step Up is not the usual 'corporate' master plan, but rather it is aimed at a much more personal level, it does not matter if you are part of the sales force, line management, or part of the upper echelon of an organization, there is something to be learned, and that, Daniel argues comes from within yourself, not from external forces.
Step Up is actually an acronym, S-Standards, T-Talent, E-Evaluations, P-preparation, UP-Unleashed Potential.
I found the style of writing to actually be quite readable, which is another first in the Business Book category! The author sprinkles the text with short stories either from his own life, or about the problems and resolutions that actual business and sports figures have faced. These vignettes could form an entertaining book all by themselves. From Tiger Woods and how he made it to the next level, to Daniel himself, not getting his dream job at the first try, they are engaging, entertaining, and thought provoking. To quote from the text, "sometimes you have to slow down to speed up," meaning that sometimes you have to step back and re-evaluate what you are trying to do, and what your destination is.
Much of the final section of Step Up is geared to 'Coaching,' which in itself is not part of the basic Step Up acronym, but is a vital part of personal and corporate success. Coaching in the business world is no different to coaching in the sports world. Essentially it is someone who may be disassociated with you personally, but can evaluate your performance, and help you to the next rung on the success ladder. It could be your boss, it could be a friend, it could be a professional.
Step Up can be ordered through Amazon, he also has a web site at Daniel Grissom dot com.
plug itThe average bookstore is awash in self help business books, entire sections are dedicated to the subject. They also tend to have a common theme. How make a better 'widget' and more importantly, sell these better and more profitable 'widgets.' Sure they may reorder the chapters, change the occasional graphic, but it is the same old tired story! The soporific effect of this genre makes it a good alternative to sleeping pills, and the books certainly are not addictive!
What attracted me to this book though was Daniel Grissom's client list, few people can brag of working with Google, IBM, Eli Lily, and a host of other household names. His message is global: he has spoken to sales teams in Asia, Africa, Europe and the USA. As an insider into excellence for close to two decades, Grissom has discerned what works (and doesn't work) in the achievement of superior sales results. Even more interesting is the very different corporate cultures or as it is known in the trade 'branding' that these companies have adopted. How could a business plan work within the staid gray suited world of IBM also work in the denim clad, freewheeling, and pizza eating world of Google? With 20 years in the 'business coaching' world, if nothing else he might have something new to say, were my thoughts, so I decided to delve in.
Step Up is not the usual 'corporate' master plan, but rather it is aimed at a much more personal level, it does not matter if you are part of the sales force, line management, or part of the upper echelon of an organization, there is something to be learned, and that, Daniel argues comes from within yourself, not from external forces.
Step Up is actually an acronym, S-Standards, T-Talent, E-Evaluations, P-preparation, UP-Unleashed Potential.
I found the style of writing to actually be quite readable, which is another first in the Business Book category! The author sprinkles the text with short stories either from his own life, or about the problems and resolutions that actual business and sports figures have faced. These vignettes could form an entertaining book all by themselves. From Tiger Woods and how he made it to the next level, to Daniel himself, not getting his dream job at the first try, they are engaging, entertaining, and thought provoking. To quote from the text, "sometimes you have to slow down to speed up," meaning that sometimes you have to step back and re-evaluate what you are trying to do, and what your destination is.
Much of the final section of Step Up is geared to 'Coaching,' which in itself is not part of the basic Step Up acronym, but is a vital part of personal and corporate success. Coaching in the business world is no different to coaching in the sports world. Essentially it is someone who may be disassociated with you personally, but can evaluate your performance, and help you to the next rung on the success ladder. It could be your boss, it could be a friend, it could be a professional.
Step Up can be ordered through Amazon, he also has a web site at Daniel Grissom dot com.
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Preparing a Business for Sale
by DefaultValue@ThisisdefaultValue.usersshouldfillininformation.com
plug itEven if a business owner has no intentions of selling the business in the near future, a smart business owner will start preparing for the sale of the business from day one. Structuring a business so that a new business owner could step in at anytime and continue operations without any hiccups is a huge asset. This will maximize interest when you do advertise the business for sale maximizing profits. Advertising your business for sale at its peak is recommended. With a sales and profit history record for at least 12 months with each month matching or outperforming the last will see your business for sale listing generate genuine quality leads, speeding up the sale process while increasing the business value.
The bigger your business or company, the more likely it is that you are anal when it comes to keeping all business account information up to date. A smaller business is usually not as organized as the major corporate companies. So it is essential that all business owners no matter how big your company is, keeps all book work up to date allowing potential buyers to see exactly how your operations are conducted. Arrange your accountant to prepare profit and loss statements in additions to your own book work. Revise all of your business book work and refresh your memory, preparing you for any questions the potential buyer has in relation to expenses and purchases. Being able to answer all questions they have without hesitation show your professionalism and knowledge of your own business.
Most businesses will have a percentage of their business sales unrecorded because they are cash sales. No matter how big or small you should always disclose this information to a buyer, as it may justify the price you are asking for the business.
Implementing a sales or management team into the business from day one will look more inviting to a potential buyer. Demonstrating that all business sales came from a team environment and knowing that the success of the business did not come from one person (the owner) is an important factor. A sales or management team will prove that the success of the business will continue after the business transaction. If the potential buyer knows that the businesses success came from the existing owner’s rapport with customers that was built over the years, his technical skills or general knowledge of the business may deter him from the acquisition. Establish the business so it is not critical that you are essential to the success of the business.
Offering finance is a good way to achieve maximum profit for the sale of the business. Not only does it give the buyer an additional option for financing the acquisition, it also shows the buyer your confidence in the businesses continued success once you have sold the business.
by DefaultValue@ThisisdefaultValue.usersshouldfillininformation.com
plug itEven if a business owner has no intentions of selling the business in the near future, a smart business owner will start preparing for the sale of the business from day one. Structuring a business so that a new business owner could step in at anytime and continue operations without any hiccups is a huge asset. This will maximize interest when you do advertise the business for sale maximizing profits. Advertising your business for sale at its peak is recommended. With a sales and profit history record for at least 12 months with each month matching or outperforming the last will see your business for sale listing generate genuine quality leads, speeding up the sale process while increasing the business value.
The bigger your business or company, the more likely it is that you are anal when it comes to keeping all business account information up to date. A smaller business is usually not as organized as the major corporate companies. So it is essential that all business owners no matter how big your company is, keeps all book work up to date allowing potential buyers to see exactly how your operations are conducted. Arrange your accountant to prepare profit and loss statements in additions to your own book work. Revise all of your business book work and refresh your memory, preparing you for any questions the potential buyer has in relation to expenses and purchases. Being able to answer all questions they have without hesitation show your professionalism and knowledge of your own business.
Most businesses will have a percentage of their business sales unrecorded because they are cash sales. No matter how big or small you should always disclose this information to a buyer, as it may justify the price you are asking for the business.
Implementing a sales or management team into the business from day one will look more inviting to a potential buyer. Demonstrating that all business sales came from a team environment and knowing that the success of the business did not come from one person (the owner) is an important factor. A sales or management team will prove that the success of the business will continue after the business transaction. If the potential buyer knows that the businesses success came from the existing owner’s rapport with customers that was built over the years, his technical skills or general knowledge of the business may deter him from the acquisition. Establish the business so it is not critical that you are essential to the success of the business.
Offering finance is a good way to achieve maximum profit for the sale of the business. Not only does it give the buyer an additional option for financing the acquisition, it also shows the buyer your confidence in the businesses continued success once you have sold the business.
Book Review: The Go-Giver - A Little Story About A Powerful Business Idea : Business book store shopping sale online
Book Review: The Go-Giver - A Little Story About A Powerful Business Idea
by Simon Barrett
plug itWhat a great little book! It is not often that I get excited about a business book, in fact I can not think of another occasion that it has happened. Most business books are dry and boring, The Go-Giver is nothing like that.
The authors, Bob Burg and John David Mann, have take a whole different approach to getting their message across, no dry boring list of 20 neat things to do with your Rolodex. The Go-Giver is written in the style of a novel, the novel consists essentially of a number of parables and how the main character Joe implements these ideas.
Joe is a 'go getter,' but, as the authors explain, Joe is hardworking and conscientious, but spends more time 'going' than 'getting.' He is coming up on the third quarter of not making his sales quota, and is becoming more and more desperate to find those elusive clients that can change his fortunes. In frustration he turns to a senior but ignored figure in his department and asks for some advice. Gus suggests that Joe attend an upcoming talk by a speaker known as 'The Chairman,' alas Joe needs answers now, not next month, and asks Gus for 'The Chairman's' telephone number.
The die is cast. And the story unfolds.
I won't share Joe's story with you, I will share my own instead. Although I have just finished reading The Go-Giver, by a huge amount of improbability the ideas that Bob Burg and John David Mann are suggesting pretty much mirror my own story.
About 18 months ago I decided that I had had enough 'fun' in the computer industry, after 30 plus years I was burned out, I wanted to write. Of course no one wants to publish or even entertain a new writer. My solution was to 'give greater value,' I wrote for free! Free is always a great price!
Guess what? It wasn't long before I started to get invites to write for money. The authors are right, become a giver, if you give great value the rewards will come. And love what you do, the more you love it, the better it gets.
Networking? What a boring and overused word, but when approached the right way it can lead to great things. By being a giver good things happen, by being a giver I have talked with famous authors, publishers, world class musicians, and movie directors. My network is amazing and growing! As Bob and John explain, 'everyone in your network is a walking talking ambassador for you.'
Help your friends, and your competitors. That might sound less than sensible, but in fact it makes perfect sense. If you can not help someone, tell them who can, even if it is a competitor. You will be amazed what good things happen as a result.
I won't share the rest of the authors' ideas, but I will say this, they all make perfect sense, and even if you are not trying to become a captain of industry, there is something that can help you in your business or personal life.
I have not given up my day job, but I am well on my way to doing so. Read The Go-Giver, I know that you will learn something. I wish I had read it years ago.
You can get your own copy from Amazon, and even if you are not looking to change your luck in the business world, you might learn something that will help you in your personal world.
by Simon Barrett
plug itWhat a great little book! It is not often that I get excited about a business book, in fact I can not think of another occasion that it has happened. Most business books are dry and boring, The Go-Giver is nothing like that.
The authors, Bob Burg and John David Mann, have take a whole different approach to getting their message across, no dry boring list of 20 neat things to do with your Rolodex. The Go-Giver is written in the style of a novel, the novel consists essentially of a number of parables and how the main character Joe implements these ideas.
Joe is a 'go getter,' but, as the authors explain, Joe is hardworking and conscientious, but spends more time 'going' than 'getting.' He is coming up on the third quarter of not making his sales quota, and is becoming more and more desperate to find those elusive clients that can change his fortunes. In frustration he turns to a senior but ignored figure in his department and asks for some advice. Gus suggests that Joe attend an upcoming talk by a speaker known as 'The Chairman,' alas Joe needs answers now, not next month, and asks Gus for 'The Chairman's' telephone number.
The die is cast. And the story unfolds.
I won't share Joe's story with you, I will share my own instead. Although I have just finished reading The Go-Giver, by a huge amount of improbability the ideas that Bob Burg and John David Mann are suggesting pretty much mirror my own story.
About 18 months ago I decided that I had had enough 'fun' in the computer industry, after 30 plus years I was burned out, I wanted to write. Of course no one wants to publish or even entertain a new writer. My solution was to 'give greater value,' I wrote for free! Free is always a great price!
Guess what? It wasn't long before I started to get invites to write for money. The authors are right, become a giver, if you give great value the rewards will come. And love what you do, the more you love it, the better it gets.
Networking? What a boring and overused word, but when approached the right way it can lead to great things. By being a giver good things happen, by being a giver I have talked with famous authors, publishers, world class musicians, and movie directors. My network is amazing and growing! As Bob and John explain, 'everyone in your network is a walking talking ambassador for you.'
Help your friends, and your competitors. That might sound less than sensible, but in fact it makes perfect sense. If you can not help someone, tell them who can, even if it is a competitor. You will be amazed what good things happen as a result.
I won't share the rest of the authors' ideas, but I will say this, they all make perfect sense, and even if you are not trying to become a captain of industry, there is something that can help you in your business or personal life.
I have not given up my day job, but I am well on my way to doing so. Read The Go-Giver, I know that you will learn something. I wish I had read it years ago.
You can get your own copy from Amazon, and even if you are not looking to change your luck in the business world, you might learn something that will help you in your personal world.
Increase your business success - Use Outsourced Accounting and Bookkeeping services : Business book store shopping sale online
Increase your business success - Use Outsourced Accounting and Bookkeeping services
by Santi Sam
plug itGood accounting and bookkeeping services can considerably increase the likelihood of business success.
The following two tables from The Small Business Book (Robert Hamilton and John English) make the point eloquently.
Survival Related To frequency of accounting Report
Frequency Survival Rate %
At Last month - 79
Quarterly - 71.5
Half-yearly - 49.9
Annually - 36.0
Survival in relation to accounting records
Accounting Records Survival Rate %
Excellent �"good -- 63.0
Average -- 49.8
Inadequate -- 20.1
Poor �" non existent -- 2.5
As one can see the difference between average and good accounting can make a 25% difference in business survival.
Until recently small businesses could not afford best accounting or bookkeeping services. Small companies had to rely on part-time bookkeeping services, with no guarantee that the person will be available when needed. Part-time bookkeeping or accounting service providers cannot provide the diversity of accounting and bookkeeping experience needed.
Even for larger companies, there is a shortage of accountants. The number of accounting graduates is down 25% and the number of CPA candidates is down 22%. Since the need for accounting expertise is going up and the supply is down, the salaries for US accountants are increasing faster than inflation.
Companies like General Electric pioneered outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services. Many large companies have followed suit. Typically they have created captive operations with at least 300+ employees.
There is now a new class of vendors (primarily from India) who provide outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services to clients who may need only a quarter-time accountant to clients needing three hundred accountants.
Outsourced accounting and bookkeeping service firms have several advantages:
1. They can train their staff consistently in accounting, bookkeeping, or tax return preparation.
2. They are much less vulnerable in case of employee absences, illnesses etc.
3. The outsourced accounting and bookkeeping service firms have to invest in quality control to retain clients.
4. For one price the customer receives a bundle of necessary skills, all the way from clerical level to controller level. Outsourced accounting and bookkeeping service firms provide:
1. Flexibility in manpower requirement �" one can buy only the required services from outsourced accounting and bookkeeping service firms.
2. The client is relieved of the need to hire, train, and manages staff.
3. The client is also relieved of rent, computers etc.
4. Considerable cost-savings. Outsourced accounting or bookkeeping services cost as little as 1/3rd. the cost of comparable US resources.
One of the arguments against using Outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services is security or loss of control of data. Outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services firms spend considerable time and energy to keep their data secure.
To summarize, use of outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services, can give the business owner a key tool that he can use to get timely, actionable information. It raises the probability of success at an affordable price.
by Santi Sam
plug itGood accounting and bookkeeping services can considerably increase the likelihood of business success.
The following two tables from The Small Business Book (Robert Hamilton and John English) make the point eloquently.
Survival Related To frequency of accounting Report
Frequency Survival Rate %
At Last month - 79
Quarterly - 71.5
Half-yearly - 49.9
Annually - 36.0
Survival in relation to accounting records
Accounting Records Survival Rate %
Excellent �"good -- 63.0
Average -- 49.8
Inadequate -- 20.1
Poor �" non existent -- 2.5
As one can see the difference between average and good accounting can make a 25% difference in business survival.
Until recently small businesses could not afford best accounting or bookkeeping services. Small companies had to rely on part-time bookkeeping services, with no guarantee that the person will be available when needed. Part-time bookkeeping or accounting service providers cannot provide the diversity of accounting and bookkeeping experience needed.
Even for larger companies, there is a shortage of accountants. The number of accounting graduates is down 25% and the number of CPA candidates is down 22%. Since the need for accounting expertise is going up and the supply is down, the salaries for US accountants are increasing faster than inflation.
Companies like General Electric pioneered outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services. Many large companies have followed suit. Typically they have created captive operations with at least 300+ employees.
There is now a new class of vendors (primarily from India) who provide outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services to clients who may need only a quarter-time accountant to clients needing three hundred accountants.
Outsourced accounting and bookkeeping service firms have several advantages:
1. They can train their staff consistently in accounting, bookkeeping, or tax return preparation.
2. They are much less vulnerable in case of employee absences, illnesses etc.
3. The outsourced accounting and bookkeeping service firms have to invest in quality control to retain clients.
4. For one price the customer receives a bundle of necessary skills, all the way from clerical level to controller level. Outsourced accounting and bookkeeping service firms provide:
1. Flexibility in manpower requirement �" one can buy only the required services from outsourced accounting and bookkeeping service firms.
2. The client is relieved of the need to hire, train, and manages staff.
3. The client is also relieved of rent, computers etc.
4. Considerable cost-savings. Outsourced accounting or bookkeeping services cost as little as 1/3rd. the cost of comparable US resources.
One of the arguments against using Outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services is security or loss of control of data. Outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services firms spend considerable time and energy to keep their data secure.
To summarize, use of outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services, can give the business owner a key tool that he can use to get timely, actionable information. It raises the probability of success at an affordable price.
9 Ways to Love Your Business More : Business book store shopping sale online
9 Ways to Love Your Business More
by Naz Daud
plug itThere comes a time in every business owner's life when they feel down or just simply bored with the business they are in. Doing the same thing every day will eventually lead to fatigue no matter how exciting the business was in the first place.
Here are some ways to reignite the passion that you had in the early days:
1) Take a break. The business will manage without you for a few days and you will come back fresh and ready for the challenges ahead. The common excuse for not taking time off is that "the business will never manage without me!" If you do not take some time off soon how will the business cope if you become ill?
2) Get a makeover. Pamper and preen yourself during normal working hours. Chuck out everything that you have not worn in the last 12 months and replace it with something stylish and comfortable.
3) Stop doing the work you hate. Outsource it and focus on the aspects of the business you enjoy and are good at. As an example, if you dread doing the payroll or the accounts get a decent bookkeeper in.
4) Start networking. Get out and about and meet some new people for a change. Talk to every friendly face and even people that will never buy from you and have no need for your widgets.
5) Change your role. If you have a number of employees why not change roles for a week. If you are primarily focused on sales change roles with the person that deals with distribution or vise versa. If you deal with finance all the time why not go out and meet your customers for a change?
6) Ditch your unprofitable customers. It is amazing how many people keep on doing business with companies that never make them any profit and always pay late. Focus on acquiring new business and giving closer attention to your profitable customers.
7) Treat your staff. Show them you care by taking them out for a meal to your favourite restaurant. Do not drink too much alcohol incase you say or do something you might regret the next day.
8) Get some coaching. A fresh pair of eyes might reveal valuable information about your business that you can not see because you are too close. You might learn something new about yourself or even be inspired to change the direction of the business.
9) Develop your skills. Go back to "school" and learn something new or improve the skills that you already possess. If you can not stand the thought of being taught then buy the latest business book, tapes or videos.
If after trying all or some of the above, you still hate your business then sell it. Your hatred for the business you are in, will show in all aspects of your dealings with staff, customers and suppliers. Eventually it will drain you and start affecting your health and your relationships.
It is never too late to start the business that you have always wanted as long as you are still healthy and financially stable.
by Naz Daud
plug itThere comes a time in every business owner's life when they feel down or just simply bored with the business they are in. Doing the same thing every day will eventually lead to fatigue no matter how exciting the business was in the first place.
Here are some ways to reignite the passion that you had in the early days:
1) Take a break. The business will manage without you for a few days and you will come back fresh and ready for the challenges ahead. The common excuse for not taking time off is that "the business will never manage without me!" If you do not take some time off soon how will the business cope if you become ill?
2) Get a makeover. Pamper and preen yourself during normal working hours. Chuck out everything that you have not worn in the last 12 months and replace it with something stylish and comfortable.
3) Stop doing the work you hate. Outsource it and focus on the aspects of the business you enjoy and are good at. As an example, if you dread doing the payroll or the accounts get a decent bookkeeper in.
4) Start networking. Get out and about and meet some new people for a change. Talk to every friendly face and even people that will never buy from you and have no need for your widgets.
5) Change your role. If you have a number of employees why not change roles for a week. If you are primarily focused on sales change roles with the person that deals with distribution or vise versa. If you deal with finance all the time why not go out and meet your customers for a change?
6) Ditch your unprofitable customers. It is amazing how many people keep on doing business with companies that never make them any profit and always pay late. Focus on acquiring new business and giving closer attention to your profitable customers.
7) Treat your staff. Show them you care by taking them out for a meal to your favourite restaurant. Do not drink too much alcohol incase you say or do something you might regret the next day.
8) Get some coaching. A fresh pair of eyes might reveal valuable information about your business that you can not see because you are too close. You might learn something new about yourself or even be inspired to change the direction of the business.
9) Develop your skills. Go back to "school" and learn something new or improve the skills that you already possess. If you can not stand the thought of being taught then buy the latest business book, tapes or videos.
If after trying all or some of the above, you still hate your business then sell it. Your hatred for the business you are in, will show in all aspects of your dealings with staff, customers and suppliers. Eventually it will drain you and start affecting your health and your relationships.
It is never too late to start the business that you have always wanted as long as you are still healthy and financially stable.
2008-03-11
Not Stocked At The Ballet Store - Your Ability To Concentrate : Business book store shopping sale online
Not Stocked At The Ballet Store - Your Ability To Concentrate
by Dianne M. Buxton
Advancing in ballet, and into pointe shoes is determined by some finer details other than age, experience and muscle strength. Your ability to concentrate, to form neural pathways (learning new things through concentration and repetition) and to create the correct muscle memory will show that you can go on to pointe work. You must be able to work safely, with no distractions. If you are a little tired, or having an "off day", your ability to concentrate will get you through.
Holding back a young dance student from pointe work, who has the near-perfect physique, allowing for accurate placement and tidy looking exercises, is sometimes advisable.
The extent of muscular strength may not be present yet. Just as important, the maturity and ability to concentrate may not be developed.
The advantage of practising pre-pointe foot exercises is that a student has focused on some finer details of muscle work in the tiny intrinsic foot muscles. These muscles do not get developed well in our footwear, generally.
Specific exercises using the toes like you are playing a piano, or switching off lifting the big toe from the floor, then the other four toes, develop the foot muscles.
But first, the neural pathways are developed. The ability to concentrate on these tiny movements trains the brain to recognize what you want.
Then, after repetitions of the correct movements, the brain connects immediately with the right muscles and the correct movement results. That's muscle memory. And the strength follows.
I've often recommended stretching while you are watching a movie, or studying. Sprawled on the floor with a book, in second position, and slowly stretching and backing off when pain occurs, does not take the same kind of focus.
What you cannot get on the shelf at the ballet store, you can get with practise. Your brain will build neural pathways any way you want. If the technique is accurate, hurrah. If not, you will at some point have to unlearn, and learn again. That is more difficult.
If your power of concentration is not developed, no problem. You just repeat a correctly learned exercise. Your fantastic brain takes over. You feel your muscles and every single part of a movement. THEN you start to build strength.
And when you get into pointe shoes, you already have a better ability to concentrate, a good muscle memory from well built neural pathways, and a measure of control.
Some excellent tips and tricks to build strength, muscle memory, and understanding faster, are provided here.
by Dianne M. Buxton
Advancing in ballet, and into pointe shoes is determined by some finer details other than age, experience and muscle strength. Your ability to concentrate, to form neural pathways (learning new things through concentration and repetition) and to create the correct muscle memory will show that you can go on to pointe work. You must be able to work safely, with no distractions. If you are a little tired, or having an "off day", your ability to concentrate will get you through.
Holding back a young dance student from pointe work, who has the near-perfect physique, allowing for accurate placement and tidy looking exercises, is sometimes advisable.
The extent of muscular strength may not be present yet. Just as important, the maturity and ability to concentrate may not be developed.
The advantage of practising pre-pointe foot exercises is that a student has focused on some finer details of muscle work in the tiny intrinsic foot muscles. These muscles do not get developed well in our footwear, generally.
Specific exercises using the toes like you are playing a piano, or switching off lifting the big toe from the floor, then the other four toes, develop the foot muscles.
But first, the neural pathways are developed. The ability to concentrate on these tiny movements trains the brain to recognize what you want.
Then, after repetitions of the correct movements, the brain connects immediately with the right muscles and the correct movement results. That's muscle memory. And the strength follows.
I've often recommended stretching while you are watching a movie, or studying. Sprawled on the floor with a book, in second position, and slowly stretching and backing off when pain occurs, does not take the same kind of focus.
What you cannot get on the shelf at the ballet store, you can get with practise. Your brain will build neural pathways any way you want. If the technique is accurate, hurrah. If not, you will at some point have to unlearn, and learn again. That is more difficult.
If your power of concentration is not developed, no problem. You just repeat a correctly learned exercise. Your fantastic brain takes over. You feel your muscles and every single part of a movement. THEN you start to build strength.
And when you get into pointe shoes, you already have a better ability to concentrate, a good muscle memory from well built neural pathways, and a measure of control.
Some excellent tips and tricks to build strength, muscle memory, and understanding faster, are provided here.
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