It seems like every day, there is another news story about someone who made millions on the Internet. Whether they started their own business, invested wisely in Internet businesses, or simply capitalized on someone else’s ideas, there are more Internet millionaires popping up all over the world.

However, as often as you hear success stories, you hear about someone who was taken in by the unscrupulous practices of Internet businesses which claim to offer independent wealth, but more often just lead to financial hardship. These false business opportunities prey on parents who want to work at home to be with their children, disabled people who can’t leave the house, and all kinds of other workers who are just looking for a genuine opportunity to make some extra money.

If you have ever wanted to dive into the world of Internet business but are afraid of falling victim to a scam, you’re wise to be wary. However, you will be pleased to know that there are still plenty of valid and lucrative Internet businesses available; you just have to know how to weed out the bad and find the good.

Start Simple

When you begin looking for legitimate Internet businesses to make extra money, it may be helpful to start off by working for an already-established company. There are many industries that support telecommuting for some employees as a way to cut down on their overhead costs. You can find work as a Transcriptionist, Hotel Reservations Agent, or Customer Service Agent all from the comfort of your own home. Another way to find a well-established Internet business is through Affiliate programs that are members of the Better Business Bureau. Programs like SFI (Strong Future International) which has been a member of the Better Business Bureau, with a good standing since 1985 is one example.

Do What You Do Best

If you are ready to strike out on your own and open your own business, deciding on what type of business can be the hardest part. The best way to make money with Internet businesses is to do what comes naturally to you. If you aren’t a natural salesperson, having a business that requires you to do a lot of talking and convincing probably won’t work out well for you. When you are looking for an Internet business that you can run from home, look for those that tie in with your natural abilities.

If you are a natural artist with a background in graphic design, you can market your talent to other Internet businesses who need logos or websites designed. If you are a talented writer, there are many opportunities for Internet businesses that provide marketing material and website content for other companies. Remember: if you can’t find an opportunity that already exists, make one. Be a pioneer.

Rule of Thumb

If you would prefer to be an independent contractor or franchisee for an established Internet business, opportunities abound on the Internet. You should be wary of quite a few of them, however.

You have undoubtedly heard this one before: if you have to pay for a business opportunity, it’s a scam. You should never have to pay a company for the privilege of working for them. While this is true about 99% of the time, there are exceptions to every rule. The most notable exceptions are sites where you list your resume or bid on jobs that other Internet businesses need done on a freelance basis. You may be required to pay a monthly fee in order for the site to host your contact information.

Follow Your Gut Feeling

If you are looking at a website that promises you can start running an Internet business and begin making six figures within a month, you can be reasonably sure that it’s a scam. Look out for any outrageous claims or vague explanations. You should be allowed to ask questions and get legitimate, believable answers from these Internet businesses. If you don’t, you know it’s time to walk away.

There are many legitimate Internet businesses out there, but you have to learn how to spot a scam and be tough enough to walk away when something just doesn’t feel right. If you are patient and know what you want to achieve, you’ll be able to find an Internet business that fits with your life and allows you to do what you love.



By: G. White

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For some, planning a business exit can be a predictable, methodical process. We know the competition; we understand market demands, know when we want to sell and might even know the actual date. But for far too many business owners, the business exit comes as a harsh reality and often unplanned event.

Protecting your business and assets against the dreaded six D’s of an unplanned business exit can give whole new meaning to the term “Disaster Management”. While every business may experience unexpected pitfalls, careful planning to ensure risk exposure is minimized can assist in keeping you in the driver’s seat when it comes to managing your company. Familiarize yourself with the six D’s of an unplanned business exit: debt, death, disability, divorce, departure and disaster. Know the enemy and look to address all six D’s in your operating and buy / sell agreements.

The Six D’s of an Unplanned Business Exit

Debt:No one goes into business and plans on it not succeeding, but 40,000 businesses fail every month in the United States. When debt exceeds revenue, it is critical to exit timely in order to minimize loses. Understanding limitations and protecting critical assets are key to successful divesture.

Death:Many businesses are solely dependant on their owner’s abilities, relationships, and passion to drive success, and when there is a death of an owner or partner of a business, it can have significant impact to a business almost immediately. While no one wants to consider their own demise, the strength and longevity of a business relies on being able to plan for such a critical loss even if it means downsizing or reorganization. The survival of a business in relation to key individuals needs to be evaluated and exit strategies planned accordingly.

Disability:Unbelievably, death is not as likely to end the business as a disability. A disability to a business partner can put a significant drain on cash flow, daily workloads, and excess down time, all of which can be devastating. Insurance and financial planning towards alleviating such an impact needs to be carefully evaluated especially when dealing with small business start ups where funding and resources are limited.

Divorce:No one wants to plan for a business or personal divorce, yet while Pre-nuptial agreements may be gaining in popularity many people never look to manage such impact to their businesses. What happens when the partners cannot get along? Or worse, you inherit another partner due to a personal divorce settlement? Exiting the business might be the only alternative you are provided.

Departure:It does not sound as bad as death, but it can wreak the same results. A partner, key employees, or other resources decide to go to the competition, retire, burn out, or win the lotto. When they leave, how does this impact your business going forward?

Disaster:If the five D’s above where not enough to impact your business, there are no limit to the other disasters that may occur that were never planned on: robbery, sickness, employee theft, employee turnover, natural devastating events, etc. In today’s post Katrina, 911 world the impact of the chaos theory is enough to keep even the best business minds awake at night. Plan for the worst; strive for the best and know when to get out if need be.

For the typical business owner, each one of the six D’s has special demands on the family, income, taxes, and control of assets. An agreement, commonly called buy/sell agreements, can be used to plan for the impact associated with the dreaded six D’s. A successful sustaining business exists as a separate entity from personal concerns and risk can be reduced by developing mutually fair and equitable agreements prior to these events occurring.

Business is an evolution and travels a diverse path. While some may look on an unplanned exit as a failure others may see an opportunity for growth and freedom.

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By: We Buy Your Business

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Getting out of business is a process. The length of time required to complete the process is directly related to the complexity of the business, and the circumstances underlying the decision to get out. Planning how you exit your business is just as important as how you started it.

The exit process, timing of events; and tasks associated need to be tailored to the type and complexity of the business. Each case is individual because reasons for dissolution differ, and problems that arise are unique to each circumstance. The following checklist contains key elements that should be evaluated as early in the exit process as possible to eliminate pitfalls later on.

The process for exiting a business should include evaluation of the following points:

1. Engage Professionals & Consultants as Team Members.

2. Prepare a List of Assets & Perform a Physical Inventory.

3. Perform a Valuation of the Business.

4. Prepare Detailed Plan & Assign Responsibilities.

5. Release Announcements & Notices.

6. Conclude or Transfer Contract Obligations.

7. Dispose of & Transfer Assets.

8. Settle Accounts Payable & Debt Obligations.

9. Prepare Final Financial Statements & Tax Returns

10. File Articles of Dissolution.

11. Prepare & Issue Special Filings, Notices, Informational Returns, & Taxes.

12. Receive Tax Clearance Notice.

13. Close Bank Account.

14. Store Business Records

The process for successfully exiting a business requires the same amount if not even more planning as starting the business. While the process may be easier, it is likely to be less enjoyable and more stressful. The best advice for business owners is to incorporate potential exit strategies in the early stages of setting up their business. Vigilance and diligent managerial oversight is needed to ensure that complications and problems which could affect dissolution, and net value, do not develop into roadblocks. When the time comes to divest or sell the business, be sure to engage the relevant expertise needed, and prepare an action plan.

We Buy Your Business enables clients an opportunity to sell businesses and business assets fast for cash. If your exit strategy requires a quick divesture option Contact WBYB for cash offer NOW. Website: www.WeBuyYourBusiness.com



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In today’s dynamic business environment you’re either Growing or Going…out of business that is! If you’re part of the latter contingent and have made the decision to get out of a business but are unable to transition your business internally or sell it as an intact entity, full or partial liquidation of assets may be an appropriate exit strategy. Asset liquidation can provide quick cash and assist in diversifying equity. However, before you terminate your lease, sell a key piece of equipment, or disconnect your utilities, make sure you have a well-thought-out plan.

Getting out of business successfully requires careful planning from start to finish. If you are looking at asset liquidation as a part of your exit strategy, consider incorporating the following recommendations into your plan to increase your chances for success.

1. Talk to your lawyer and accountant.

2. Establish the liquidation value of your assets; remember liquidation vs. retail value can differ substantially.

3. Identify the best venue and timetable to sell your assets.

4. Arrange the sale at the most appropriate location with an expert.

5. Use a non-recourse bill of sale.

Understanding and incorporating these steps into your exit plan will not only help you recover as much money as possible, they may also help you achieve the freedom needed to pursue new endeavors.

It is important to note that the recommendations discussed above are intended to serve as a general overview to assist with the asset liquidation process. It is not a substitute for case-specific advice that only your lawyer and/or accountant can provide. Also, depending on the situation and necessity of business divesture, the cooperation of creditors may need to be considered. Cover your bases and talk to the experts before liquidating any assets that may be in question.

Initiate the process by preparing a current inventory of your business assets. Include photographs, serial numbers and a brief description of the condition of each item if possible. A thorough inventory will save considerable time and expense as you navigate the sale process and can be invaluable if you are asked to provide documentation for creditors or the Internal Revenue Service.

Next, start preparing your assets for sale. To elicit the best offers, take care that you do not diminish the appeal of your most marketable items by lumping them in with outdated or worn-out equipment, furniture or inventory. In most cases the most lucrative value of these lesser items may be in the form of a tax deduction, so why not donate them to an appropriate charity?

Finally, don’t overlook your intangible assets. For example, is your lease assignable? Are the business licenses, permits, patents or trademarks that you hold in demand? Can they be transferred? Is there a market for your customer list, contract rights or accounts? You may need to check with your attorney or accountant to determine what information and agreements are transferable but once cleared these types of assets can also provide a substantial return.

We Buy Your Business (WBYB) provides cash offers for all assets in order to assist in the liquidation process. Please contact your WBYB representative for more information at www.WeBuyYourBusiness.com



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BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb 6 2008

The year 2008 has already been grim for most Lebanese businesses: Struggles with the nation’s permanent protest movement, security problems, a brief war in a Palestinian refugee camp and sporadic bombings have brought the nation to its knees.

Most recently a bomb tore through the bustling Chevrolet area on the outskirts of Beirut on Jan. 25, killing Captain Wissam Eid from the Internal Security Forces.

As the political situation tips further in the direction of widespread insecurity, however, Lebanese businesses around the country are clinging to the motto, "the show must go on." Expansion seems to be the word on the street in Beirut, no matter what the uncertain future may hold.

ABC, a major department store and mall with seven outlets, two main flagship stores and a staff of more than 1,000 is currently revamping one of its main branches in Dbayeh.

"In March, we are also launching a new section extending over an entire floor of 8,000 square meters dedicated to children, dubbed Kidsville. It will also include a 500 square meter playground, an array of kids’ accessories and a coffee shop, La Mie Doree," said Robert Fadel, ABC’s general manager. A second big store in the Ashrafieh suburb of Beirut is adding an extension for a playground that will fill an expanse of 800 square meters.

The Johnny R. Saade group is also jumping on the expansion bandwagon. Its travel and tourism arm, Wild Discovery, will be setting up shop in Kaslik in northeast Lebanon in a few months.

"We decided to push forward with the opening of new branches in Lebanon despite the prevailing situation, following the simple strategy that one has to invest and position oneself in times of relative crisis to prepare for the inevitable economic and political recovery that can be foreseen," said Sandro Saade, one of company’s owners.

"This opening is also justified by a strategic objective to cover the northern Beirut area, where there is a demand for high-quality travel services."

The company’s real estate arm boasts a $30 million residential project sprawling over 18,000 square meters in one of Beirut’s posh suburbs. In addition, the group is developing a winery in Bekaa Valley, near the villages of Kefraya and Tell-Denoub, covering a 50-hectare swath of land. The project is estimated at $25 million and will employ 50 people, excluding seasonal workers.

"The Lebanon venture will also integrate two other complementary projects, namely a wine museum and a boutique hotel, or ‘h"tel de charme’" with 30 to 35 rooms, said Karim Saade, another company owner.

It is not just big names that are taking a leap of faith into the murky Lebanese waters.

Nehme Lebbos, founder of Iloubnan, a news portal for Lebanon, left his home country in 1991 and worked as an IT consultant for 12 years in France before coming back.

"I wanted to come back ever since I left. I started IIoubnan in March 2005 with the help of my wife, a French journalist," Lebbos said. "It is a Web magazine dovetailed with an e-commerce wing."

The young entrepreneur has poured all his savings into this venture, relying on a bank loan, as well. The company’s recent success has allowed for an increase in operations, with four journalists employed on a full-time basis and a network of 20 freelance journalists around the world.

A shared vision of Lebanon seems to cement together the diverse business figures. "Lebanon is our homeland and we believe in our country," Fadel said. On the other hand, Lebbos is conscious of the risks he might incur but is nonetheless determined to promote change in his home country.

Although most companies are investing in Lebanon, many have also looked to taking their business abroad. ABC will be opening in Jordan in March. "The company will bring to the Jordanian market a spirit of Lebanon, and aims at becoming a leading and trendy shopping destination," Fadel said.

Similarly, the Saade brothers are relying on an international network of agencies for their tourism activity as well as launching a new winery in neighboring Syria. The group is trying to counter the negative business environment by highlighting the quality of its services. And so Wild Discovery is investing in an in-house sales training program expected to enhance its team’s knowledge and technical skills.

For most entrepreneurs, the essential rationale linking their projects is endorsing Lebanon as a brand in the region. Lebbos believes that this cannot be done without the help of young Lebanese people. "They need to travel, study abroad, graduate and experience foreign countries," he said, and "then come back and invest in Lebanon."

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BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 6, 2008 (IPS/GIN) — The year 2008 has already been grim for most Lebanese businesses: Struggles with the nation’s permanent protest movement, security problems, a brief war in a Palestinian refugee camp and sporadic bombings have brought the nation to its knees.

Most recently a bomb tore through the bustling Chevrolet area on the outskirts of Beirut on Jan. 25, killing Captain Wissam Eid from the Internal Security Forces.

As the political situation tips further in the direction of widespread insecurity, however, Lebanese businesses around the country are clinging to the motto, “the show must go on.” Expansion seems to be the word on the street in Beirut, no matter what the uncertain future may hold.

ABC, a major department store and mall with seven outlets, two main flagship stores and a staff of more than 1,000 is currently revamping one of its main branches in Dbayeh.

"In March, we are also launching a new section extending over an entire floor of 8,000 square meters dedicated to children, dubbed Kidsville. It will also include a 500 square meter playground, an array of kids’ accessories and a coffee shop, La Mie Dorée," said Robert Fadel, ABC’s general manager. A second big store in the Ashrafieh suburb of Beirut is adding an extension for a playground that will fill an expanse of 800 square meters.

The Johnny R. Saade group is also jumping on the expansion bandwagon. Its travel and tourism arm, Wild Discovery, will be setting up shop in Kaslik in northeast Lebanon in a few months.

"We decided to push forward with the opening of new branches in Lebanon despite the prevailing situation, following the simple strategy that one has to invest and position oneself in times of relative crisis to prepare for the inevitable economic and political recovery that can be foreseen," said Sandro Saade, one of company’s owners.

"This opening is also justified by a strategic objective to cover the northern Beirut area, where there is a demand for high-quality travel services."

The company’s real estate arm boasts a $30 million residential project sprawling over 18,000 square meters in one of Beirut’s posh suburbs. In addition, the group is developing a winery in Bekaa Valley, near the villages of Kefraya and Tell-Denoub, covering a 50-hectare swath of land. The project is estimated at $25 million and will employ 50 people, excluding seasonal workers.

"The Lebanon venture will also integrate two other complementary projects, namely a wine museum and a boutique hotel, or ‘hôtel de charme’” with 30 to 35 rooms, said Karim Saade, another company owner.

It is not just big names that are taking a leap of faith into the murky Lebanese waters.

Nehme Lebbos, founder of Iloubnan, a news portal for Lebanon, left his home country in 1991 and worked as an IT consultant for 12 years in France before coming back.

"I wanted to come back ever since I left. I started IIoubnan in March 2005 with the help of my wife, a French journalist,” Lebbos said. “It is a Web magazine dovetailed with an e-commerce wing."

The young entrepreneur has poured all his savings into this venture, relying on a bank loan, as well. The company’s recent success has allowed for an increase in operations, with four journalists employed on a full-time basis and a network of 20 freelance journalists around the world.

A shared vision of Lebanon seems to cement together the diverse business figures. "Lebanon is our homeland and we believe in our country," Fadel said. On the other hand, Lebbos is conscious of the risks he might incur but is nonetheless determined to promote change in his home country.

Although most companies are investing in Lebanon, many have also looked to taking their business abroad. ABC will be opening in Jordan in March. "The company will bring to the Jordanian market a spirit of Lebanon, and aims at becoming a leading and trendy shopping destination," Fadel said.

Similarly, the Saade brothers are relying on an international network of agencies for their tourism activity as well as launching a new winery in neighboring Syria. The group is trying to counter the negative business environment by highlighting the quality of its services. And so Wild Discovery is investing in an in-house sales training program expected to enhance its team’s knowledge and technical skills.

For most entrepreneurs, the essential rationale linking their projects is endorsing Lebanon as a brand in the region. Lebbos believes that this cannot be done without the help of young Lebanese people. "They need to travel, study abroad, graduate and experience foreign countries," he said, and "then come back and invest in Lebanon."



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One of the most important considerations that you have when running a business is making sure that your business is recognizable to both potential and current customers. It is of prime importance to make it as easy as possible for people who might be interested in your business to find and contact you. Personalized stationery is also useful for supplying current customers with the necessary information to keep them coming back whenever they need your business services again. One easy way for you to do this is to make use of personalized stationary for your business. Not only will it help to keep your business name and contact information fresh in the minds of customers, but it can also be a simple way to add another touch of professionalism to your business correspondence.

There are a number of stationery items that you can have personalized for your business, ranging from standard business letterheads to less common items such as cards and memo pads. Many businesses will choose to use personalized stationery as their primary letterhead for all of their correspondence, using matching envelopes to provide a uniform presentation to the letters that they send to customers and business partners. Personalized stationery can be used to cover a number of your business needs.

As far as a standard business letterhead goes, you might choose to have personalized embossed border stationery to give all of your business correspondence a more impressive look that will catch the eyes of those who receive it. If you do not want to use embossed stationery, you might instead choose a more standard handcraft vellum paper. This is popular with many businesses because it is suitable for use with printers, typewriters, and ink. Either option will give you a professional-looking paper stock that is personalized for use by your business so that any recipient will have an easy reference as to how they can get in touch with you.

To go along with personalized stationery, personalized envelopes can not only give your business a professional look but can also make sending off your correspondence much easier. Instead of having to place a return address on your envelopes individually or using address label stickers, you can use personalized designer self-sealing envelopes that are pre-printed with your business return address. Many of these envelopes are security-lined by default, meaning that you will not have to worry about private correspondence being read through the envelope because the interiors are printed with designs to prevent the contents from being viewed. If you need to send larger mailings, personalized business mailers can be purchased as well to protect larger documents while making sure that your mailings get noticed.

These personalized stationery pieces do not have to be limited to use by only your business, of course; personalized memo pads with your business name on them can be given to customers and clients as a form of advertising. When they use the memos to write things down for others, the name of your business will be passed along with the information. This will create a small familiarity with your business even for people who do not know what your business does; if they later have need of your services, the name of your business will be instantly recognizable to them as they browse through directory listings. This will put you a step ahead of your competition when they are trying to find someone to call, since they will at least have heard of you even if they do not remember exactly where.

Personalized business stationery can also be used when your business is hosting events as well. Hand bordered embossed cards can be used to send out invitations to VIP’s or customers, while printed business thank-you cards can give you a quick yet professional means of expressing gratitude toward donors and vendors. If the events that you host are formal, you might even use personalized place cards to designate assigned seating while still bearing the name of your business. Many sellers of personalized stationery will also offer custom napkins and placemats with your business information on it if your events include dinners or if there will be food service involved.

The professionalism that is shown by having personalized stationery for your business can help to build confidence in both your business and your products or services, leading you to increase your customer base. It can put you miles ahead of competitors that may have a slightly less professional image, and with this added consumer confidence you will be able to watch your business grow. Best of all, the cost of personalized stationery is low enough that it will never become a major budget concern. Few other things will be able to do so much for your business image while costing you so little.



By: Shawn Thomas

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You have been working for someone for your entire life and all of a sudden your employer is in financial difficulty and you receive a severance package.  There are lots of people competing with you to look for a job but you cannot find one, what do you do? What about starting your business.  You can start from scratch or you can buy a business.

 

It is difficult to get used to the idea that you will not receive a pay check every week but if you try hard and are successful, you will never want to work for anyone again. 

You need to decide what are your strengths and what you are good at.  If you are good at sales, stick with a business which will utilize your skills.  Determine how much is your buget then start to look at all your business contacts and determine if you can sell them a service or a product.  Getting a person who already knows you is much easier then getting a new customer from scratch.

 

Determine if you are going to start a business, find someone else to work with you or buy a business. 

 

There is no central listing of businesses for sale.  As a result, investors must be proactive.  The owners of many companies contemplate about selling their business for a long period of time.  Many are the founders and are emotionally attached to their business therefore it is difficult for them to sell the business if there is no succession plan. 

 

You should contact all the business brokers in your area.  If the business broker gets a new listing, he will mention it to the last person he spoke to.  If you registered with a broker 6 months ago, how does he/she know you are still looking for a business?  If the business broker spoke to an investor yesterday, he/she knows that they are active in the market looking for a business. The business broker wants to sell his listing as soon as possible to a qualified investor.  If he qualified you yesterday, he does not have to go through his Rolodex to see who is in the market looking for a business and determine if their investment criteria has changed etc.  Brokers will often mention the most recent listings to the most recent buyers they spoke to.  As a result, you need to continue to follow up with the business brokers on a regular basis. 

 

You cannot rely on only one method to find a business for sale since there is no central listing for businesses for sale. You may miss out on lots of opportunities and will never know that.  Continue to monitor new businesses for sale . If you do not know exactly what you want, describe general items but be specific on the size of the business, the purchase price etc of the company and be very specific on the types of businesses that you do not want.  The more information that you provide, the greater the chance that a seller of a business will know what you are looking for and will contact you.  Many people do not know what they want to buy however you can describe what you do not want to include and this will be helpful.  You also have to decide do you want to buy a franchise or non franchise business.

 

Once you find the business then you need to know what questions you need to ask..  Make sure you ask all your questions prior to buying the business. Once you own the business, there is no one to task anymore so take your time and make sure that you have made the right decision that you will not regret.

 



By: Gary Landa

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The Importance of Income

If you had money to invest in a stock, would you invest in a stock that had no income? Even if it had a great management team, stellar marketing team, solid sales team and incredible systems in place, you wouldn’t invest in it if it didn’t have income.

Some people may not know how to build a great business. Perhaps they can’t structure solid business models. These same people may know how to build online income well. We shouldn’t minimize the value of that.

The late Mary Kay started by buying wholesale cosmetics. She then turned around and sold those cosmetics to women. She turned it into a business. Mary Kay was worth over one billion dollars at the time of her death.

Colonel Sanders had to close his original restaurant because the state was building an interstate that ran through it. The government gave him a small check as a result. Colonel Sanders didn’t just sit still. He took his chicken recipe to restaurants all over the country. After over 1,000 rejections, he finally found a partner and Kentucky Fried Chicken was formed. He wanted to generate income from that chicken recipe and it became a massively successful business.

Think about eBay. There are thousands of people that started selling things on eBay just to make some extra money. Many individuals started selling there as a part-time gig and did so well that they were able to turn it into a solid business. And today, many people support themselves that way.









Business and Income Go Hand-in-Hand

I’m not saying that you shouldn’t build a business, it’s just we can get distracted by the smaller tasks involved in the process. You need to also focus on generating income; if you have income, your business is viable.

Think about the dot-com boom and bust. Just about all those companies had business plans. Essentially all of them had management teams, marketing teams, sales teams and systems in place. There were billions of dollars in venture capital money invested in the companies. Even so, just about all those businesses went under.

Webvan couldn’t make any money delivering groceries to people’s doorsteps. Likewise, the original pets.com and furniture.com couldn’t generate income. Many of these companies received venture capital money. They had great business structures but they didn’t have income. Without income streams, these companies completely disappeared.

Don’t get me wrong; you need to build a business. Income generation is just so critical; if you are skilled in that area, you’ll have a much easier path to success. If you know how to make money and get that income stream in place, you can then hire someone to turn that income into an actual business.

Don’t get buried under the idea that you must have certain things in place before you can start making money.

In most cases, if you can generate the income, you have a great opportunity to turn that into a business. It’s not true 100% of the time. There may be instances where that income stream doesn’t have what it takes to make a solid business; however, most of the time, you can make a business if you have income generation.

Get to Making Money

When you’re building a business, it’s easy to get swamped and not have results. You can do all these monotonous tasks but not generate any money. You’re constantly in motion and you are exhausted but you don’t have monetary results.

Just get to it. Simply, get to the making money part. Think about Apple. The iPod wasn’t a business when it started. It was supposed to be a new income stream for Apple. Instead, it turned into an entire business of its own, simply because it became so huge.

Give it a try. Pursue some kind of income generation. Don’t get bogged down with building your business. Hire someone to help you build the business once you have the income in place.

We all have different talents. Some people just aren’t that skilled in the business-building area. Others aren’t terribly skilled in the income-building area. Perhaps you can structure your business but you need to bring in some people to generate income. Conversely, you may be excellent at generating income but need help in the business-building arena.

Multiple Paths to Business Success

There is no one specific path to business success. We get so caught up in the right and wrong way of doing things. Instead, we need to realize that there are multiple paths to success.

Again, it’s important to build a business but not to throw that by the wayside altogether. Your business’s growth is important. It’s fine to create cash flow first. Don’t postpone income generation.

Essentially, you need to both build a business and generate income. The best-performing companies and stocks are those that have great income and first-rate management. This means they have superior people running and growing the business. 

Use Income to Get Building Help

If you feel as if you’re stuck when it comes to building your business, don’t feel guilty about pursuing income. It’s absolutely fine to chase the dollar initially. You may try many things that do not work. Then suddenly you may strike something that works, and you’ll begin to generate cash flow.

At this point, you see that it can turn into something bigger and better. You can then either build it up yourself to turn it into a business, or use the income you generated to hire people to build the business. Once you have income streams in place, seek out business builders to help you create the structure and long-term plan for your company. You don’t have to do it all on your own. 

Determine Your Website’s Earning Ability

Every website has earning ability. Various types of people from all over the world want to generate income from their websites.

You’ll see that every website has three different things that basically determine its capacity and capability to generate income.

The three things are:

1. Core offering

2. Asset build

3. Equity build

The core offering is what the website has to offer the public. Think about this in terms of your business website. What problems are you solving? What solutions are you providing? Who is your particular market? What is your offering’s price point? What other offers have you packed into your sales process? This is essential; you must have a strong core offering.

Asset build and equity build are all about the ability to grow both the website’s assets and equity position. As you work through the document, have fun with it.

For many of you, it will be a bit of a rude awakening. You’ll see all the different ways you can generate income from your website. These are tangible things that you can begin doing immediately to make money.

For some of you, it may be a refresher or a reminder. It can give you a little nudge of encouragement. You’ll see that there are a lot of things that you are already doing, and maybe some extra things that you can begin doing now.

While this isn’t designed to be the definitive document on how to generate income, it serves as a great jumpstart to your process. Add your own ideas to the sheet. By all means, expand on it. You’ll find great value as you actually use it.

Remember, you need both a solid business and income. It doesn’t matter if you build the business first or start generating income first. There isn’t necessarily a right or wrong way to do it.

Make your own path; just get started down the road to success!



By: mrmisuccess@gmail.com

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Learn What an Effective Business Card Message Is and Separate your Business from the other 95% that Don’t Know

Are you Unknowingly designing an Inefficient Business Card

This will be one of the most outrageously significant, straight-forward lessens you will learn about the importance of an effective business card message ever.

You will learn the key purpose of a business card, what message to give that’s sure to set you apart by leaps and bounds and equally crucial whatnot to say.

You will discover the Little Secrets of an Effective Business Card message that will have your Competitors Clients Jumping over Them to Get to YOU.

Fortunately, you will also uncover the mistake that 95% of most business owners make when designing their unique business cards.

What IS the primary purpose for creating your business card? Unfortunately, we’re not sure if entrepreneurs know the real reason or usefulness of a business card!

But here is one helpful definition

An effective business card is another method of marketing your message. Your marketing message should unquestionably stay consistent on all of your advertising media i.e.

Website, print material, radio, newspaper, ads, etc…

Business Cards are an inexpensive tool that many people create to give away to prospective clients… on those cards are their achievements, honors, gold stars and successes…stuff that only interested themselves not their potential clients.

Think about it, what’s on your business card and how effective is your marketing message? Or did you erroneously duplicate what 95% of the others entrepreneurs did?

Listen while we explain the normal path most(home business, entrepreneurs) newbie’s take, if this sounds like you, then you know you are in the right place…at the right time.

Here’s how most home business owners come up with their award-winning business card, they dream up some cock-a-mamie logo, something pulled from the universe.

Then they added some glitz and glamor, looked at it as if it took 1st place at a pig picking contest.

Being incontestably impressed at their creative business card decision they then send it to the printer for approval.

It looks good to the printer so 1000 inefficient business cards are on their way

Questions: How did they decide what message to print on their card? Do they have an effective message or benefit to deliver to their clients?

Is their message saying the same identical things the other "95%" of all other business cards say? Are they running off at the mouth talking about your great product or service?

Gain the Fair Advantage by learning Essential Skills that will make your Business card 100 x more Effective than Your Contenders

Simply implement this Powerful Effective business card strategy and be on your way to the top 5%.

You will pull away from the crowd like a super sonic jet vs. a bike with training wheels.

Let’s get started!

One Last scenario


Here’s what most amateurs business owners do… look for the most elegant, unique, top-notch business card available.

Then they add what excites them about their business, product or services incorrectly thinking everyone will like what they like…(love at first sight).

Admire it and on to the printer.  Now there’s nothing wrong with beauty…however let’s not exclude brains.

Now I’m not saying don’t use any fancy paper stock, unique metal, plastic, see thru material or any of these new and effective business cards options.

But here’s what I do know and “John Assaraf Author of “Having It All: Achieving your Lifes Goals and Dreams” and a professional business coach” validates…. your message is as vitally important as your looks.

Think about this, which service you would consider, you received two business cards both from the social networking event.

Business Card #1

You are passed a business card, it’s beautiful and you even commented on the card. You’re mesmerized because it has features you’ve never seen before.

The business card feels silky and it has a sleek look. It even has a distinctive logo, it looks foreign with a magical sensation. Everyone is raving about the card.

You’ve collected some decent business cards as usual but you put them where you keep all of the other cards???  Let’s say you are looking for a day care facility for your kids. You come across cards from some of the people you met at the social.

All of the cards basically look alive, you look at the fancy one it looks good but it’s playing the same old song. A “me me me “card. Who cares you‘ve been in business for over 50 years…

They are also 50 year old fools too…

All of them said the same thing just packaged differently.

How do you determine which one to call on?

Business Card #2

Now you come across a card that wasn’t fancy in style. The front has the


•    Person’s name

•    Telephone number

•    Business Name

•    A picture of them or hot button image

•    At the bottom they stated a short  effective message that sparks your attention

•    Then an “over”  arrow

Once you turn over the business card it has a statement that answers a concern you have with many of the day care center. (hot buttons)

1.    Your kids don’t spend idle at ABC Day Care Services they learn something every minute of every day

2.    Are you concern for your child’s safety; we provide TV monitoring services you can view from the privacy of your own home

3.    Want to know what your son will have for breakfast, lunch, and dinner view of menu at www yourchildeat’s healthyhere.

“Over on the back also has a website for more info on what’s important to you that there center offers."

Which service are you going to investigate and more then likely choose? What does your marketing message say?

Set yourself ahead of your challengers with an Effective Business Card Message and watch your competitors fall like dominoes.









By: Deborah Pretty

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