Starting an Active Blog

Blogging is great for your business.

But many don't know much about blogging much less about setting one up, writing posts, and attracting readers.

Anik Singal and Rosalind Gardner of Affiliate Classroom recently came out with a series of free videos. "Blog Classroom," shows you step-by-step how you can download, install and set up a WordPress blog. The videos are simple to follow and even help you learn to write posts and set up your blog to receive traffic.

In my opinion, the videos are top-notch -- Anik and Ros go more than the extra mile to providing instruction filled with value (especially if you're new to this - like me).

Check it out here and enjoy!

BlogClassroom

"Build-a-Biz" Videos to Be Released

I don't like internet marketing hype. So the script that I was asked to post to my mailing list or blog has been edited to MY liking. Guess I'll never "get rich" by being pushy.

If you've been near the internet marketing arena for any length of time, then you may have heard of Derek Gehl from the Internet Marketing Center (formerly owned by Cory Rudl, who passed away unexpectedly a few years ago). Anyway, Derek took over as CEO of the Internet Marketing Center when Cory died.

I have bought his product and in my opinion, and it's pretty complete as far as internet marketing strategy goes. I also bought his product "Insider Secrets of an eBay Millionaire." (No, I haven't become an eBay millionaire - but I'd like to think I'll eventually make it there!)

Anyway, Derek is releasing a free "Build-a-Biz" video training series next week.

Here's the story behind the video series:

Derek was challenged by a frustrated blog reader to "put his money where his mouth is" and PROVE it's possible to build a niche website from scratch in ONE WEEK or less.

Derek has agreed to meet the reader's challenge in front of us. Yes, he's going to videotape the whole process!

These videos will be released over a 4-day period (April 21-24th) -- so YOU can use the strategies Derek's demonstrating to create your OWN money-making website in just a matter of days (if you're quick :-).

You can register for these free "hands-on" instructional videos NOW at:

www.marketingtips.com/xtreme-challenge/t/11627

Like myself, you may be skeptical that anyone can actually build a new niche business from just an idea - especially since the niche he's targeting has NOTHING to do with Internet marketing...

But my skepticism has turned into curiosity. And whatever he's presenting in the videos, I'm sure I can glean something I can use to benefit my internet business.

So come with me and mosy on over to www.marketingtips.com/xtreme-challenge/t/11627 and join me.

At the very least, I believe these free videos will be a fantastic learning experience.

What's The Best Way to Build a Business Web Site?

If you're a business owner, does one of the following apply to you:

• You don't have a web site.
  

• You have a web site, but it's embarrassing.
  

• You have a sharp-looking web site, but nobody visits it.

Wouldn't it be better to have a web site that works to do the job of attracting visitors to your local business?

Ken Evoy, the creator of SiteBuildIt! (SBI!) has helped tens of thousands of small business owners to create successful web sites using the one-and-only online tools at SBI!. This service basically taught ordinary people with a dream, a willingness to learn and a determination to succeed how to use SBI! tools to brainstorm ideas, research keywords, choose a niche and build successful web sites.

This may sound like a lot of work (with a learning curve) to many. And if you have the time and are up to the challenge of learning the dynamics of building a successful web site yourself, I encourage you to sign up - it's really awesome!

However, you, the small business owner wanting to increase your local business presence and get more customers, are busy tending to the "business of making your business work".

You have limited or no knowledge about building a successful web site – or you lack the time to build it and market it so that visitors will find you.

So, you find a local web master to build your web site. **By the way, local web masters may (or may not) be great for building web sites. However, because they do not market your business, the web site they built for you fails to attract the targeted traffic you need and desire.**

So you have a fine looking web site, yet your web site yields slim to no results.

What can you do?

SBI! has recently taken the giant step of helping small businesses – local businesses – mom and pop businesses - to build the web site they only dream about.

You provide the seed – they do all the work.

You can have a web site where local clientèle – your potential customers - can find your business on the web.

You've worked hard to build a successful “brick and mortar” or service business.

Does having a web site – a web site that produces customers for you - sound inviting to you?

Then head on over to SiteSell Services and get 'er going - today!

If you're a little hesitant about SBI!, click here to read a local business success story who used SBI! to take her local business to the "next level."

The Benefits of Starting a Medical Transcription Business

Years ago I had a friend who worked in a local hospital as a medical transcriptionist.

The doctor would dictate patient history, treatment, and prognosis to a machine. The when the transcriptionist would come in to work and type up a finished product.

Not only was this an exciting career for my friend. And since no two medical histories were the same - so it was NEVER boring.

We've come a long way - especially since this very work no longer has to be completed in the formal work setting of a business office. This is a career you can pursue at home.

Some of the benefits of starting a medical transcription business are:

Low start up costs - Your biggest investment may be in your education and even that's reasonable for the return you can make on your investment. Other than that you won't require much money and your overhead and supplies will be minimal.

Set your own hours - Work evenings, mornings, or during the day. As long as you meet your turn-around-times, it's up to you when you work.

Low Advertisement Costs - A medical transcription business will grow through word-of-mouth marketing and is also easily marketed with simple flyers and business cards.

Great Earning Potential - A successful medical transcription service can earn anywhere from $20,000 per year (for a part time one person service) to over $200,000 per year for a full medical transcription service. How much you'll earn will be dependent on a number of factors, but there is potential for a decent income.

Flexibility - Expand and grow the business when you like, hire people to help you, work from home, work mainly online or locally - this business allows you a lot of flexibility and choice.

Exciting Career - You'll learn medical terms and get a better understanding of how the human body works. You'll regularly transcribe a variety of reports and learn about diseases, cures, and medical findings. An added benefit for many MTs is that when they go visit their family doctor they feel more able to communicate and understand what all those medical terms mean… this gives you a great sense of empowerment when it comes to your own health.

Prestigious Career - You'll make great contacts and often become friends with many physicians. This usually comes with many extra perks such as great holiday bonuses. You'll learn a valuable career skill for life and a lucrative profession you can feel proud of.

For complete information about starting a medical transcription business, grab your copy of Moms Talk Biz Guide to Starting a Medical Transcription Business - where you will find step-by-step instructions, resources and inside information to start your own medical transcription business from home.

Think & Grow Rich by Napolean Hill - Listen on MP3

No time to read?

Napolean Hill's popular book, "Think and Grow Rich" can now be downloaded and listened to on your mp3 player.

For more details, click here.

Question(s): What Do I Sell (and Where Do I Get It?)

The 2 biggest questions you must have answered if you want to run a profitable internet business are..

1. What do I sell?

and

2. Where do I get it?

It doesn't matter if you sell on eBay, Yahoo stores, or your own website. Finding hot products to sell is something you'll always have to do for your business. I know companies who spend hundreds of thousands of dollars each year just to source products.

You don't have to do that.

A company called Worldwide Brands will handle the heavy lifting of product sourcing for you and let you concentrate on growing your business.

If you don't already know who Worldwide Brands is, let me tell you about them...

Worldwide Brands is the top product sourcing company in the world. They have the world's largest database of genuine, factory-direct, drop ship and wholesale suppliers. Everyone in their database has been personally contacted and pre-qualified.

They also do educational presentations for eBay Live, host Product Sourcing Radio, and are the Official Product Sourcing Editors for eBay Radio.

Early this year, they unleashed the OneSource tool and immediately gave online sellers the ability to use the same wholesale and drop ship suppliers that big name department stores, eBay Powersellers, and eCommerce store owners use.

With OneSource you get:

* Instant access to millions of products and thousands of drop ship, light bulk, liquidation, and import VERIFIED wholesale suppliers that you can use to source products to sell for a profit.

* Detailed demand, competition, keyword, and pricing market research.

* A lifetime 100% money back guarantee.

* 100% FREE customer service and hours and hours of free online education material.

Take a look at OneSource here: OneSource at WW Brands


Right now, they are offering a limited time $30 discount to OneSource. The discount will only last until the end of November, so you need to move fast to take advantage of it.

I can't recommend this product enough if you're looking for wholesale products to sell. It's a great place to find wholesalers & dropshippers who have products you can buy and sell for a nice profit.

Even the 'Dean of eBay University' Jim "Griff" Griffin recommends it to you. Click here to see what he had to say about OneSource.

EBay University instructor Janelle Elms said...

"They're the only legitimate sourcing company that I'll recommend to the eBay University students."

And Andy Jenkins, who has done over one million dollars drop shipping items, had this to say...

"There's a whole army of people behind this database. It's the first place and usually the last place we look."

Make sure you get this powerful product sourcing tool for your online business.

Click here to get it now for $30 off the normal price.

Free Download - eBay Workshop Collection 2007

I have a valuable freebie for you today.

It's from Worldwide Brands, the creators of OneSource. They have the world's largest database of genuine wholesale suppliers and every year, they hold workshops for eBay sellers on how to find wholesale products for their eBay business.

They recently compiled all of their 2007 eBay workshops into one eBook.

The workshop titles included in the ebook are...

* From Hobby to Home Business

* How to Compete in a Crowded Market

* What is the difference between Liquidation, Closeouts, and Surplus

* Understanding the Basics to Importing Physical Products to Sell

* Building Supplier Relationships is Very Important Especially for the Holiday Season

You can download it for free here: Free eBay Workshop Collection Book

It's a great book and I'm sure you'll get a lot of value from it.

Also, if you sell on eBay or plan to in the future, OneSource is a great place to find wholesalers and drop shippers for your eBay auctions.

And there are 2 big reasons you should become a member of OneSource today:

The first reason is right now, they are running a $30 discount to a lifetime membership to OneSource. The discount only lasts until the end of November. It's the lowest price you'll be able to get a lifetime membership to OneSource.

Click here to get the full details on OneSource and get the discount: OneSource Information

The second reason why you should get OneSource is wholesalers have begun offering steep discounts on their products. They are trying to get inventory out of their warehouses before the end of the year, so they won't have to pay taxes on the inventory.

That rarely happens this time of year.

But, with the combination of the housing and mortgage market, the low consumer confidence index and wholesalers overestimating retail sales, wholesalers are looking for a way to liquidate goods immediately.

It's a great opportunity to stock up on items to sell right now and for the first quarter of 2008. But you need to take advantage of this now.

This window of opportunity closes on December 31st, 2007.

Chris Malta, the founder of Worldwide Brands, explains how you can take advantage of this rare opportunity and buy low from wholesalers and sell high for nice profits in a brief audio.

You can listen to his 8-minute audio here: Wholesale Opportunity

Enjoy the free eBook and the audio!

Until next time!