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Ugh, virus time again. This time it`s the Worm_Bagel.K virus which usually looks like it`s coming from an ISP support address, and it tells you that your email account is going to be terminated( etc. (be sure to click on the "email message" hyperlink to see the various emails it sends out). The other bad guy this week is the WORM_NETSKY.C virus. This one has way too many various subjects and attachments for me to even begin telling you about, so please make sure you check it out by going to the Symantec site.
If you`re new to the ezine, you can check out issue 57 for more info on virus and virus scans, plus tips on how to not get infected. (Im sure the rest of you have bookmarked all the links I gave you in that issue? ;~) )
Our first article this week, by Luke Ilech, gives us a little insight into the world of MLM, or Multi-Level-Marketing. In our second article, Allan McKenzie gives us some things to really think about before becoming involved in a home business. Maybe even the answers to the big question "Is a home business what I want?" :~)
I know you guys love the member interviews, but please DO make sure you read this weeks interview. The author is offering to answer tech questions (in the ezine) that you may have. I`ve known the guy for a long time now, and he`s pretty good at spoonfeeding "geekspeak" to techie pseudo-blondes like me ;~) Sometimes it helps to know tech-heads...lol. So anyway, be on the lookout for our new feature "tech question of the week" as soon as I can find a brilliant title for it, and of course, please send in your questions.
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Visit the Members Lounge for the download link, and don`t forget to get your votes in for next weeks e-book while you`re there.
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I really do STILL need more interviews from you guys though, so please do keep them coming. Don`t be shy, we really appreciate getting to know you better. (Remember, it`s a whole weeks worth of free advertising for you.) If you`re unsure of how to send one in, the form is in the Members Lounge, along with all the other forms and stuff ;~) Don`t forget, the link to the Members Lounge can be found at the bottom of this page EVERY week.
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Featured Article: 4 Unfortunate Myths About Online MLM
By Luke Ilech
Experts and newbies are alike in misunderstanding the way
online MLM works, and under-estimating the steps involved.
2 examples of common (but untrue) MLM myths are: "An
Internet Marketing Expert is an Automatic MLM expert" and
"Make a Ton of Sales, And You Make a Ton Of Cash".
People fall for the same old myths about how these programs
work. And these end up costing them hundreds or thousands
of dollars a year in wasted time and effort.
Acquaint yourself with these 4 myths, and protect yourself
from the online hype and misconceptions.
Myth #1: MLM On The Internet Can Be Wildly Profitable in
One Month
The most unfortunate and damaging myth about online home
business is that the income can come quickly.
It *may* be possible for a "big dog" with an established
network of partners, to create a residual income of $1000
in one month. But this will never happen for the average
person building from scratch.
Consider this:
The average internet MLM pays $2 - $7 per person in an
organization. To earn $2000 - $7000 per month, you need
1000 people in your organization.
This is very possible to achieve. But it takes time.
Myth #2: "It's A Ground Floor Opportunity - You Must Join
Today"
When someone says: "Ground Floor Opportunity - Join Today"
what are they really saying?
Is it: (1) "People who join after me have less chance of
making money than I do" ? OR (2) "The company will be
useless in 2 years time" ?
Would you want to take a year or two to build a good
residual income, only to have that income disappear?
And what would happen to the suckers who join in 6 or 7
months time?
A good business opportunity should actually *improve* with
time and exposure. It'll be based on products (or services)
- and delivering more in product value than the dollar
amount people are paying for it.
(Yes it IS possible to find such companies on the internet,
I know a few).
Myth #3: Make A Ton Of Sales and You Make A Ton Of Cash
The way MLM (truly) works best is if a large number of
people each help each other to make a small numbers of
sales.
Let me show you what I mean:
In an offline business we were in, a guy joined who was an
awesome direct mail marketer. Soon he put together a
masterly direct mail campaign to promote this opportunity.
He invested a lot of money then unleashed his packages. In
5 weeks he had several hundred people in his downline, and
was earning several thousand dollars per month.
But within two years he had dropped out of that company.
Why is this?
It's because almost none of the people he brought in were
able to do what he was able to. So he wasn't able to help
them grow their businesses. (He possibly didn't have time
to help 500 newbies). And since the monthly purchase
requirement was $130 in this particular company they soon
started dropping out.
The point you really ought to understand is this:
"In MLM, you don't make much money from making sales -
You make much money from building an organization!"
This brings us nicely to the next and final myth:
Myth # 4: You Build From The Top Downwards
Many people feel that you "come in at the top", then bring
people in "under you". They reflect this in their attitude
to the job.
If you're smart, you'll know better.
You build from the bottom.
At the start, there's no one else in your business. You
just have a dream, and help from your company and upline.
Imagine you're trying to erect a building.
You find 3 bricks and place them in your foundation. But
you must physically support these from below. Yes, they're
heavy at first, but you do the job. You continue to support
them.
One morning you wake up and there are now 9 bricks in your
structure, from the 3 you started with.
You're supporting a 9 brick structure now, and because you
do, it continues to grow. Eventually, you look up and find
that you have a solid building.
Can you see it?
The bottom "bricks" are people you recruit and assist to
take their first steps as marketers of your opportunity.
When they help other people, your organization expands.
The point is that the engine that drives lasting MLM growth
is people helping other people, in small numbers, and
everybody doing their share.
At the beginning your job is to sponsor a small number of
people and support them, and encourage them to make sales
... encourage them to encourage other people in the same
way.
Once you build a small group of people and the helping
culture takes hold, you'll start to develop a rapidly
growing organization ... that grows rapidly and wildly with
a momentum you couldn't stop, even if you tried to.
You'll have an online home business you can be proud of.
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Luke Ilech is a freelance writer with special interest in
online home business. Learn 7 closely guarded secrets to
success in ANY good online networking or affiliate
opportunity by visiting his website. This knowledge can pay
you for years to come! And it's still F'ree at: http://www.systematicmlm.com/?share
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Home Business Guide To Finding Your Own Online Business
By Allan McKenzie.
Because tens of thousands of people all across the world
want to know how they can work at home and earn enough
money to run a household, there is a special need for this
report. Today the need for women to work out of the home is
stronger than ever. According to recent surveys, almost 70%
are married and contribute up to 50% and more to the family
income. Because family responsibilities play such an
important part in the lives of men and women, millions of
individuals and couples are seeking ways to make money
online at home.
In the past decade online money-making, home-based
opportunities that match a person's skills, interests,
abilities, and ingenuity have become almost limitless. The
purpose of this report is to show you that it's simple and
easy to join the ranks of success-minded people by choosing
a work-at-home program that suits your interests and needs.
Business histories have shown over and over again that the
rewards and advantages of working at home can go far beyond
a person's wildest dreams! In fact, it's perfectly possible
to launch a small online business in the comfort of your
home that grows in to a giant corporation.
Your first step will be to search out the Internet for a
home business that suits you and then contact those that
interest you. It's possible that you may not find exactly
what you want right away but these may serve as that great
motivator that makes you look further with a renewed
determination. Once you develop that mind-set, persistence
will follow and then nothing will stop you from achieving
your goals.
BECOME A GOAL SETTER!
If you expect any level of success you must set goals. If
you expect to be successful, you must determine what that
means to you and the best way to achieve it. There are two
basic steps you can take to convert goals into achievements:
1) You can decide on a specific dollar amount; and
2) You can set a time frame for obtaining the dollar amount
you want.
Your goal should be specific and indicate What, When, and
Where. After making a list of every possible way you might
accomplish a goal, select the method that best suits your
situation.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS YOU MUST ASK YOURSELF
1) "How can I support my family while I build up by
business?"
This question must be worked out according to each
individual's circumstances. Many people start out on a
part-time basis after their regular jobs to see how much
they can handle. Then when their incomes reach a certain
level they will switch over and go full time.
2) "What are my abilities?"
To determine your abilities you will have to take an
inventory of yourself. Decide what you enjoy doing the most
and what you "feel" you would be good at. Examine every
possibility and include every skill you have no matter how
slight.
3) "Is there a market for the produce of service I have
chosen?"
Be cautious before you invest any money! Check it out by
making inquiries directly to the company, competitors, or
firms who are marketing a product similar to the one you
are interested in. Test it on a small scale. Check it out
thoroughly.
4) "How long will it take this business to reach the
financial goal I must have?"
It's really a question of knowing how much time you can
dedicate to your business, and what your profits are for
that time. From there, a little simple addition will tell
you how long it might take to reach a particular financial
goal.
SUCCESS IS HAVING THE COURAGE TO BEGIN!
Starting a business at home is an economical way to start a
small business that can easily grow into a larger one. Many
entrepeneurs have proven that you don't need a huge
manufacturing plant to develop a successful business. Some
of the most successful businesses in existence today
started in a spare room or garage. It isn't how you start
out that is important. What really matters is, do you have
the courage to begin?
SELECTING THE RIGHT PRODUCT OR SERVICE
Take a close look at your interests and abilities, and then
decide what type of marketing you want to do. For example,
do you want to create your own product or sell someone
else's product for a commission, (become and affiliate)?
DEVELOP A GOOD MARKETING TECHNIQUE
A good marketing technique is one part of a business plan
that is absolutely essential to its success. In fact, the
ability to properly market a product or service is actually
more important than the product itself. Even an inferior
product can be a financial success if marketed properly.
Seek out the advice of everyone in your field. Explain your
needs and ask them questions. Experience is the best
teacher. With good advice and a sellable product, you
should be able to develop a winning marketing plan.
WORK-AT-HOME OPPORTUNITIES ARE LIMITLESS!
Do a search on any search engine for home business and
you'll literally find thousands of opportunities in
countless different areas, affiliate programs, online
marketing, online auctions, online malls, online ebook
stores...
Anyone who is serious about work-at-home oportunities need
only look around them. There are thousands of options
everywhere! Not only online but offline too. No doubt, what
you finally decide on will depend on your particular needs
and interests.
Be a self-motivator and continue moving forward towards the
goals you want and deserve. Do it starting NOW!
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Allan McKenzie is the CEO of AMCMarketing.com, the only
resource you need for practical business ideas, strategies
and opportunities for the home-based entrepreneur. http://www.amcmarketing.com
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