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March 3rd, 2010
 The contemporary world offers us more options for interaction than ever before.
From written correspondence to the Internet and from cell phones to videoconferencing, it is quite simple to stay in contact with clients and vendors from around the world.
However, the wealth of options can be confusing.
Many of the latest technologies are expensive, and it is up to the consumer to make decisions that balance cost with usability.
It’s now quite simple to make use of a computer as a multi-function communications system for a home based business, since computer applications are available that include phone service, fax capabilities, video conferencing, and internet.
Alternatively, dedicated hardware can be used for all of these functions.
Whether or not to use your computer for various forms of communication, depends largely on the power of your system.
Communications tools are resource leaden, often requiring sizeable amounts of free hard drive space, as well as taking over the majority of the computer’s RAM when in use.
Additionally, most programs become resident in your system tray, meaning that they consume a portion of your computers resources even when not actively in use.
Powerful new computers can manage this effortlessly, with no loss of usability. However, older or less powerful computers may exhibit a decline in performance due to the consumption of virtual memory and hard drive space.
Assuming that your computer has the capability, using communications software has several advantages.
Many programs, especially those packaged together, will work in unison. This allows the computer to answer the phone and automatically direct the call appropriately.
Elaborate voice mail networks can be created, which present the impression that your company is divided into several different departments.
This adds authenticity and trust in the eyes of the consumer.
One such service that I have been using personally that does an outstanding job of this is Phone.com.
Additionally, separate components take up space. The more tools housed on your computer, the less devices need to be distributed throughout the room.
If your work is performed primarily on the computer, it may be to your disadvantage to set up your communications through your core computer. Pop-up windows will appear every time the phone rings, over whatever you may be involved in at the moment.
Some business owners find this significantly more distracting than simply answering a regular phone. So, every window that opens leads to another possibilty for a system freeze or crash. This could easily lead to a loss of data.
An alternative possibility is to acquire software for your own use in dialing out or sending faxes, but installing separate components to handle incoming communications.
This solution offers greatest flexibility, but requires a higher initial cost outlay. This furthermore has all the drawbacks of both options.
There are many choices on the market for communications software. Quality and functionality can vary widely from system to system. Therefore, it is essential to carefully read the fine print.
Your communications software is an integral part of your company, so do not skimp.
With low quality software, your calls may drop and your faxes interrupt in the middle. Low quality software is also more likely to cause resource conflicts on your computer.
The proper software, however, will provide ease of use and superior levels of functionality and reliability.
It is highly recommended that you read reviews and converse with other users, as quality varies and cost is no indication of superior software.
If you take the time to do your research, communications software can become an integral part of your home office.
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December 27th, 2009
Are you a traffic strategy juggler?
When I say traffic strategy juggler I mean do you rush around trying every traffic strategy which comes on the market from the latest PPC and Adsense ideas to SEO and joint venture suggestions?
Do you juggle your traffic techniques just like a juggler might juggle with china plates or rubber balls? Never juggling anything for very long and forever moving from one strategy to the next?
You are not alone.
Internet marketers are forever dreaming up fanciful systems and selling them on their hype filled sales pages, so it’s difficult not to get lost in the false promises and so called guarantees of instant, free and easy traffic!
Most people wanting to run an internet business do just the same, buying into the latest fad software, idea and program.
This is definitely not the way to run your internet business.
If you follow the suggestions in this post, you will generate even more traffic by taking on just one strategy.
If you have your own products or sell other peoples products as an affiliate, you only need ONE good traffic strategy.
Do one technique, do it properly, focus on it, and you WILL reap the rewards.
It’s better to operate one tried, proven and tested strategy than to jump from one to the next, never really getting anywhere, only to eventually give up!
If you have been trying every conceivable traffic technique available, then its time to clear your desk, focus on the task at hand and get to grips with a Google approved traffic software that works.
If you want to learn from mistakes that have already been made and short cut your route to free website traffic, then you simply can’t go wrong by partnering with the World’s number one traffic creator… none other than the mighty Google!
Understand this.
Software applications will bring you lots of traffic because there are hundreds if not thousands of places that will list your software for free. They will even make it free for the end user to download your software and start using it.
If you want to do the same simply follow these steps or skip to the end of this article where I have located a resource so that you can get all this done without all the headaches, months of work and having to pay out thousands in programming costs…
1) Find a suitable software application you think will help to bring traffic to your websites. Try doing a search on Google for ’software applications’ or search for something you think matches the market you are currently in
2) Research the market place for the number of users who are likely to be available to download your software
3) Make sure these users are easily accessible, there’s no point developing something if you can’t reach the end user
4) Research the number of locations who are likely to accept your software and list it for free download to their users
5) Locate a programmer who can undertake your bespoke programming requirements. In fact you should locate at least 3 so that you can compare abilities, skills and of course quotations. Remember that cheapest is not always the best.
6) Once you have your programmer in place and have given the go ahead you now need to create your website and register your domain.
If you intend to sell your software you will need to recruit another programmer to develop and create your propriety systems to deliver your software. This may be a different programmer to the one who is developing your software as not all software programmers are good website programmers.
7) If you want fancy graphics you will also need an arty graphic designer
So there you have it. These are just some of the things the developer of this system has done to create his very own traffic strategy system. It’s taken him 6 years to get to where he is now and according to him, it’s been well worth the wait.
I have purchased, used and seen the system in action. There is also another source of unbiased reviews on this from real users at imreportcard.com.
If you don’t have 6 years to develop your own traffic generating system, you can short cut the time and cost by getting this Google approved traffic software.
After all juggling is for clowns and most definitely NOT for internet marketers…
Don’t run your business like a clown.
www.mytrafficstrategy.com
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December 16th, 2009
In this part of our series on 2010, five heavyweight experts give business development advice on the best ways to build in the recovery.
Noel Quinn UK Head of Commercial Banking, HSBC
Ensuring that you are able to thrive in a recovery is as important as surviving in a downturn.
If companies continue to tighten their grasp on the purse strings at the expense of investment, they could unintentionally hamper their recovery and miss out on opportunities to grow and prosper.
Source: HSBC Business Recovery Report Nov 2009
Thomas Power Founder, Ecademy.com
There is nothing more powerful than networking. Build relationships of trust online – and your business will benefit from incredible connections. Develop some of your relationships offline – face to face networking still has an important place in 2010.
Debbie Weil Author The Corporate Blogging Book
As always, consistency and authenticity. If you don’t have a great product or service, no amount of clever marketing will help you grow your customer base.
Alan Stevens Director. Mediacoach.co.uk
Build your customer base by being responsive, helpful and receptive. If you do 90% of what your customers want, and do it before your competitors, it’s more important than being perfect.
Andrew Ballenthin Author, Stop Chasing Chickens
Become Expert Researchers and Prospect Social Networks. There can be a large amount of prospect and existing customer information found online. Research and know everything you can about them The more often you ask your target audience online what they want and where you can improve the further ahead you will be. Competition that is not willing to constantly change will be left behind.
Mark Mason CEO, Mubaloo
One strategy we are employing at Mubaloo is the use of social media. According to a new forecast released by eMarketer, mobile social networkers (accessing social media via mobile) will top 600 million worldwide by 2013. Social networking is a much hyped term, but it is still an emerging channel and one which businesses should be using to help build their customer base.
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December 3rd, 2009
 There are several ways that budding entrepreneurs can get on the road to success. Some may decide to pursue franchise opportunities and later build a different business.
Now there are of course, many things that one can say about franchising.
For one thing, franchise opportunities allow you to enter markets with an already established brand name. People are already familiar with the product or service so you don’t need to go through the difficulty of making a name.
Obviously, you must still make a name for your business and not just the product. This means you will need to sell yourself. After all, people can get the product or service from other franchisees, so why would anyone think you’re any different?
You’ll need to show them that you are in fact different from other businesses even if the products you offer are the same. You’ll need to do your best to convince people that getting the product from you is a good decision for them.
If you don’t think that taking advantage of a franchise opportunity is the thing for you, you might think about starting your own home based business by utilizing the Internet and the wealth of money making opportunities available through affiliate marketing.
Which is, by far, the quickest and easiest way to go.
More on that later.
Many new entrepreneurs start home businesses for different reasons. Here are just a few of them:
Poor funding
Most entrepreneurs start working from home because of the simple fact that, as a beginner, most do not have the funding to rent office space.
When you really think about it, a home based business is just right for a budding entrepreneur. He or she actually gets to save money on the rent of an office. We all know how difficult it can be to manage money when you are starting a business, so saving all the money you can is a very good idea.
Convenience
For many entrepreneurs, myself included, a home based business can prove to be very convenient. When you think about it, you are able to remain at home all day and still earn good money.
People are finding that this business model is convenient in several other ways as well. Much legality is eliminated when you base your business from home. Getting a lease on a commercial space may at times prove too complicated as compared to having your business at home.
Client base
A person may start a home based business because they already have an existing customer base there. Many restaurants, for example, start up because of someone noticing that his or her cooking is extremely popular around the community. By starting a restaurant from their home, they will already have a customer base that is willing spend money on their cooking.
Many people understand just how difficult it can be to start your business as an unknown. By basing your business at home, you know that you’ll already have proven connections and you know that many people will consider it more convenient to go to you for their needs.
Don’t forget that you will need to plan wisely. Most entrepreneurs fail in this endeavor because of poor planning. You need to learn how to separate your business finances from your home finances, and learn how to record each correctly.
If you want to make sure you can properly take care of your business, there are three individuals you may want to consult: an Accountant, a lawyer, and an advisor.
Between these three individuals, you’ll be able to get the big picture of what you can expect when running a home based business.
You have to be strong.
Many individuals can warn you that business and personal life don’t mix very well. But history has shown that people with home based businesses often succeed at becoming globally competitive.
Two entrepreneurs operating out of a garage (ring a bell?) have as much chance at succeeding in a business venture as an executive operating out of an office with a wonderful view. Advances in modern technology have made it so that all the resources available to the "big wigs", are now within the little guy’s grasp as well. All you really need to do is get the proper knowledge and then find the courage to take that first step.
There you go.
Those are just a few tips to start you off on taking that first step.
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November 1st, 2009
Every day, there are literally thousands of conversations online involving people wanting to know the easiest way they can get traffic to their websites. I see and hear the complaints every single day.
They have tried the traditional marketing methods and have seo’d their website to within an inch of its life. Waiting for google to avalanche a flood of traffic to their weight loss site or CPA promotions.
What happens a month later?
Nothing!
No new leads, no subscribers, no sales and a bank balance that’s in the red.
After seeing so many of these conversations and getting many emails from people about this problem, I decided to look around for a legitimate solution. What I found is what may be the perfect solution.
Mass PPV stands for mass pay per view and until now, it has been pretty much kept under wraps.
This is a traffic getting system that will put your products and services in front of the people that you want to market to. You can spend a lot of time with marketing methods like SEO, link building and adwords and your bank balance will be none-the wiser. Especially if you’re not very well versed at using these techiques and systems.
You could easily end up with no cash, no sales – nothing!
Time is money and you need to learn to work smarter not harder.
Do you honestly think that some of the biggest Gurus in the industry are sitting there fiddling about with their websites SEO’ing them for google and waiting to be Page ranked and catapulted on to page 1.
Somehow, I don’t think so.
These guys are smart. They are short cutting their marketing efforts to create insane commission checks every single month and if you want to do the same, then you had better follow suit quickly.
If you’re new to Internet marketing or you’ve never heard of Mass PPV Traffic then this is something that you really need to test out for yourself. Nothing breeds success like success. Even a small success is going to help you move your online marketing efforts forward.
If you want more control over you’re marketing campaigns and ROI and you’re sick and tired of all the Google slaps and constantly watching your back over upsetting big G. Then Mass PPV Traffic is what you need to implement right now.
Affiliate marketing is not hard. Just take a look at Mass Article Control an IM product that launched recently. It became a clickbank number one bestseller that grossed nearly $1 million in Sales.
You see, every niche has hungry buyers willing to pay cash for your product or service.
So, instead of moaning about things like google sandboxing your website and all the other conspiracy theories going around or wasting your time doing rounds on IM forums, do something about your business, make money and move on to the next project.
You already know there are people on the Internet right now, making thousands of dollars a month, using secret Internet marketing strategies.
Stop procrastinating.
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September 15th, 2009
On 9/14/2009 at 11:31 PM Adflasher customer support wrote:
"Due to the volume of View Packs sold we have been forced to implement a limiting system. This system is in place to ensure that AdFlasher.net remains a stable, legal and long lasting program for years to come.
We are working with major advertisers who are very excited about the AdFlasher Ad delivery system and anticipate running some test campaigns soon, possibly within the next few days.
With this new limiting system View Packs will only become available based on the number of Ad Packs sold and advertising dollars coming in. The more Ad Packs are sold, the more View Packs will be available.
Please note that this will increase the length of time it takes for pending funds to clear. Ad Views are paid in the order received and we cannot predict how long it will take your funds to clear. AdFlasher.net has become a very valuable tool for Advertisers due to the amount of traffic we receive, the ability to target demographics and the wonderful user base that we have.
Although we originally stated that this change would be made on 09/20 we had no choice but to implement it sooner. The response to our program has simply blown us away. We never thought it would be this popular and expand so rapidly. The statistics are astounding.
We have been listening to all of your comments and suggestions and we ask that you please be patient with us while we work to make AdFlasher better, faster and stronger.
Thank you everyone!
PS: Buy an Ad Pack – Every sale helps."
www.adflasher.net
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September 14th, 2009
 There’s one detail all sound concepts have in common and that is that they don’t usually die, but instead, get reinvented and take on an entirely new life.
Affiliate marketing is now witnessing the birth of its most recent incarnation, and believe it or not, it’s not based on the internet!
That’s probably the biggest factor you will need to get your head wrapped around when exploring this new form of affiliate marketing.
The phrase affiliate marketing was born out of the internet revolution. That’s why, bearing in mind that the latest evolution isn’t even based on the Net, this will be a bit foreign and will take some getting used to.
So what exactly is this new evolutionary leap in affiliate marketing then?
Well it all centers around the mobile phone. This is perhaps the easiest way to introduce yourself and more specifically your affiliate message into someone’s life.
I mean, think about it really.
In all likelihood, every person you know owns a cell phone, and odds are it has become an addition to their body at this point in time.
We now embrace our cells phones, whether we like it or not, in higher regard than our wallets, keys, glasses, and watch. It’s the one thing we take all over the place with us. This attachment to cell phones is a worldwide phenomenon and it’s continuing to grow very, very fast.
The cell phone became larger than the personal computer in terms of worldwide usage years ago. Now, the number of individuals on the planet that utilize a cell phone makes regular computer usage numbers look insignificant to say the least.
So cutting straight to the chase then, it is now viable and actually incredibly easy to promote your products, services and offers through the standard cell phone. Once you know what you’re doing, it’s a walk in the park.
This form of affiliate marketing is still in it’s initial stages in terms of the total amount of affiliates utilizing it. The profits being seen by the early movers and shakers are outstanding. I know that as fact, because I’m one of them.
We are suddenly earning a lot more than the conventional affiliate can earn via internet marketing, by a very sizeable margin.
Just like internet marketing, it’s a numbers game.
But unlike internet based affiliate marketing which is now at it’s bursting point with way too many affiliates, the numbers in cell phone affiliate marketing remain stacked in our favor. Once again the opportunity now exists to get in at the beginning, just like it did in the primitive days of affiliate marketing on the net.
So if you’re an affiliate marketer interested in what is proving to be a very lucrative, virtually untapped market, strike while the iron is hot and join me over at cellphonecash.Net.
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September 13th, 2009
 On 9/13/2009 at 01:49 PM Adflasher customer support wrote:
AdFlasher.net News, Answers & Updates – September 13th 2009
"We hope all our members had a great weekend. Here are some important updates.
SITE GROWTH
We really aren’t sure if there has ever been a site on the Internet that has grown as quickly as AdFlasher.net. For all those who are curious to see the stats and for anyone who doesn’t believe us when we talk about capacity issues, have a look at them here:
http://adflasher.net/analytics
The site has gone from 0 to around 1,000,000 page views in the course of 12 days. At one point our data center thought we were under a Denial of Service attack and blocked every member who was using the Ad Viewer. At the current rate of growth the site will be handling well over 18,000,000 page views next month. Double that for the month after. As you can see we have reached our goal of becoming a great place to advertise.
ADVERTISER LANDING PAGE
We have added a new referral URL to your account home page. This referral URL is for generating advertiser sales. You will earn the same 10% commissions as you do for consumers. The landing page will allow for instant sales and is located at:
www.adflasher.net/online_advertising
OUR GOALS & FUTURE
We understand that there are many Get Paid To sites on the Internet. We also understand that none of them pay enough to make it worth the time spent on them.
Our goal when creating AdFlasher.net was (and still is) to create a place where anyone can advertise a product directly to their target audience and consumers can earn a decent amount from reviewing the advertisements. We figured there was a way to create a program like this so we spent a lot of time thinking about it and created the site you see today.
Advertising on AdFlasher is the perfect place to advertise products to consumers who aren’t searching for your product. The site allows advertisers to expose their products to a targeted audience who might not be aware their company, service or product even exists. We see a lot of value in this and this is what will keep AdFlasher a productive place long term.
 SUSTAINABILITY
The volume of View Pack sales has been astounding.
Seriously.
But they have exceeded Ad Pack sales.
Without enough Ad Pack sales the system is not sustainable.
We are currently negotiating with major ad networks and hope that they see the value in the system we have created.
Once a few of those jump on board there is a very good chance AdFlasher.net will become a household name.
Without them it will be more challenging.
We will continue to sell View Packs until Sunday September the 20th. Depending on what happens after this date we may have to programmatically limit View Pack sales to the same ratio of Ad Pack sales.
This means that the system will only allow you to purchase as many View Packs as there are Ad Packs to support member earnings. This may significantly increase the length of time it takes for pending funds to be released but it’s something that morally, ethically and legally we have no choice to do.
Our hands are tied.
AdFlasher.net isn’t going anywhere. We are here to stay. The thing to remember is that this is an entirely new concept that no one has ever done before. There are learning curves involved, price points that may need to change and segmented growth that needs to occur.
OUR MEMBERS
Our members trust what we tell them and it’s important that we do not let them down. We have a very diverse member base. There are elderly members trying to earn a few extra dollars to buy food. There are members in countries around the world who see this as their only opportunity to earn US dollars to support their family. There are children using it to buy toys.
We care deeply about our members and we are doing everything that we possibly can to ensure the system stays sustainable in the long term. We can’t tell you what AdFlasher will turn into. What we can say is that we are going to make it the best Get Paid to Site and one of the best places to advertise on the Internet.
We will have more news next week. Until then…
HAPPY FLASHING!!"
AdFlasher.net Management
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