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November 21st, 2008

Groups Assist the ‘Make Money Online’ Syndrome

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William Shakespeare once wrote; “The world is a stage on which everyone is a player” … and in Network Marketing, each player must play his/her part. To make money on the internet, working from home, you need to find the players that play their parts.

Making money online is much easier when everyone is part of the performance…

Groups play a large part in forming such an association. A Yahoo group is easy to form and allows communication to flow freely amongst the members. Keeping everyone informed of latest developments and ideas, is easily done through groups.

To truely realise the “make money at home” principle, you have to communicate and allow people to interact with each other. Team players are known to be more likely to make money online, than their individual opposites. Many minds are greater than one.

Groups are a think tank of ideas that can transform an individuals personal performance by injecting new ideas and methods into their flagging marketing strategies. To make money online, you sometimes need the sort of push that a Group can give you.

While some groups live a short life, many have been around for over 6 years or more and still give that sort of unconditional support that a new person needs, to make money on the internet. Failure rates are lower when a group is active and being led by motivational methods. The Group structure produces loyalty and belief to many people.

Anyone who is serious about learning how to make money online, should ask if there is a support group available within the business and then check it out, to see how active the group is, by looking at the mailing figures. Most groups record the number of posts made in any particular month. 78 or more would indicate some moderate activity.

Belonging to a number of groups is also a great way of relationship marketing. Joining groups that are aligned to your own personal interests, often foster a great number of business associates. Those are the sort people who are most likely to play their part.

Always remember that to make money on the internet, you have to socialise and be online on a consistent basis. Plugging people into an online group will also help you in your quest to make money online.

Michael A Fowler, M.B.A. is the editor of the Internet’s premier work at home resource: Work from Home Journal.

An Online Trainer, Mentor and Coach, Michael has been helping people to succeed online since 1998.

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September 27th, 2008

Discover Your Own Source Of Business Leads

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Generating new business leads is critical in your success, no matter what business you’re in. Being aware of certain principals can help you increase your business leads list and generate an explosion of sales.

Never overlook the fact that the average person knows about 250 people. That includes you. Those are business leads, for you but each person is also a source of about 250 additonal business leads. Have you worked through your 63,500 business leads already? There’re waiting to hear from you!

Following this concept, the more new people you meet the more sources of business leads you will find. I think these are always the best sources of leads, because you have an opportunity to get to know someone so they can know, like and trust you. The very best business lead is the one you are introduced to.

So how can you meet new people? Here are some suggestions for finding new sources of business leads.

Toastmasters — This is not only a great organization to help you develop your skills as a speaker (you do speak, don’t you?), but this is also the ultimate networking club for generating business leads.

Community Clubs — If you have a hobby, chances are there is a club for it. Find one and join it. Become a member. If you just show up to hunt down business leads you will find yourself not getting the golden referrals. It’s your hobby so enjoy it too.

School — Do you have children or are you a student? Teachers and other parents know people too. Your link to a school can be one of the largest sources of business leads anyone could ever dream of.

Existing Business Leads — Just because a business lead you have isn’t looking for what you have to offer right now, doesn’t mean that they don’t know someone who is. Always ask your existing leads for business leads.

Family — If you have something to offer that people want, aren’t the members of your family potential besiness leads? Remember, each of them knows a potential of 250 business leads as well.

Friends — I see so many sales professionals neglect the fact that their friends are business leads, or at least a source of them. If you have a friend, ask them for a lead. They know, like and trust you, I hope. Ask them to introduce you to a business lead.

Existing customers — A satisfied customer is a gold mine for new business leads. Why? Because they’re satisfied! Get a written testimonial if you can and use it to attract business from new business leads.

Internet — Do you know how to generate your own leads through the Internet? The resources on the left side of this page can help you learn how to create web pages where business leads find you!

Your car — Get a window decal for your business. Some of your best customers just happened to be at the same store where you parked one day…when you didn’t have a window decal!

Those are just some ideas and I know there are many more. Before you pay for business leads, don’t forget to look in your own backyard.

Dave Saunders is a business consultant and published author.
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September 5th, 2008

What To Do If You Forget Someone’s Name

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What should you do if you run into someone, and just can’t remember their name? Ideally, you’ll just admit it. Say you remember them, but their name has just slipped your mind. They’ll gladly refresh your memory. Admitting forgetfulness up front is perhaps the best option - if you have the courage to do it. If you don’t, fortunately there are other options.

Option 1: Use a third party. If possible, try to get the name of the pseudo-stranger
from a friend before you meet her.

Option 2: Make a guess. You’re ___, right? If you’re right, the problem is solved. If
you’re not, they’ll solve it for you.

Option 3: Introduce to others. Saying “Have you two met?” often gets them to introduce
themselves to each other. Alternatively, you could say “I’d like you to meet a friend of
mine. Josh and I work together at Amcorp.” When your friend with the unknown name
introduces himself to your friend you’ll get to pick up the name then.

Option 4: Ask for their business card. This is a very good non-intrusive way for
obtaining a person’s name and contact information. You need to keep your records up
to date, so this serves two functions.

It doesn’t matter which method you use to obtain their name - what matters is that you
get it. Using someone’s name in conversation makes them feel important, so make
sure you have it before you start talking!

Writing down someone’s name makes it easier to remember that person. PalPad lets
you record information on people you meet so you’ll never have to forget names again:
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September 3rd, 2008

The A-B-Cs of Networking

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In the workplace - and when dealing with workplace matters - networking is a powerful tool. And the same is true in personal and social situations, where friends and family can provide you with a great support system, both as you make decisions about change in your life and as you carry them out.
Most of us already have a network, but many of us don’t know it, so we don’t use it. All of us can have a network, but most of us don’t do it, so we can’t use it. My recommendation? Build a network of people who can assist you in reaching your goals - and USE IT!

On a plain piece of paper, jot down the letters “A”, “B” and “C” with “A” at the top of the sheet, “B” about one-third of the way down the page, and “C at the two-thirds point. Then write some notes to yourself as you read.
The most powerful tool to use with a network is to “A” — ASK for help. (Write this down.) In fact, that’s what a network is for, and everyone knows it. Even those who network to develop business or to get a promotion know that even these selfish motives are, in their way, requests for help. Conversely, there’s a willingness to help…it’s a two-way street.

As wise men have said so many times, “Knowledge is power.” But, since none of us can have all the knowledge, no one of us can have all the power. However, the more we ask, the more we learn. The more we know, the more powerful we can be.

Of course, knowledge itself isn’t power (that’s only POTENTIAL power). How we use the knowledge makes the power KINETIC - puts it out there where it can command respect, earn us a raise or promotion, get us a job or some other recognition we really want.

Now for the “B” item. Often, change affects a whole group of people. In that situation, using your network means enlisting others who are being affected and sharing information. “B” is for Brainstorm - discuss ideas, opinions, strategies and tactical approaches among yourselves for the benefit of each and all of you. Perhaps you can use the space on your sheet to jot down some brainstorm ideas about who should be in your network, how to reach them, and so forth.

Finally, “C” - COMMUNICATE. TALK ABOUT YOUR IDEAS. There’s no better way of honing them to razor-edged sharpness in your own mind. And talking about Idea number one may spark Idea number 2 - which may come from someone else - and that idea may be even better. Also, when you share, others will share as well, and you’ll all feel supportive and supported.

Is this risky? It may feel that way, but that’s not really accurate. Even your most cherished and secret idea isn’t brand new. Most others don’t want it or care about it, anyway…but they’re often willing to help you realize it, so take the risk.

Look at your paper. Did you write down each of these key ideas? Now flesh out your outline, then get moving. Start your networking today. It’s as easy as “A,” “B,” “C!”

EzineArticles Expert Author Paul McNeese

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