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12.28.08
Posted in It's Your Business, Life Of Marketing, Universe Of Real Estate at 8:12 am by admin
Landlords and rehabbers take notice - you may soon be focused on the new concepts of “Virtual Real Estate Investing“. What is meant by “Virtual Real Estate Investing” ranges from online games like SecondLife (where real profit can be made) to the use of internet technologies to make normal real estate investors more profitable.
To get the facts, I sought out the man generally considered to be the father of virtual real estate investing: Bryan Ellis.
“I began using the term ‘virtual real estate investing’ in the late 1990’s when I realized the clear similiarities in profit strategies, regardless of whether the “real estate” is “virtual” or “physical” said Ellis.
Bryan Ellis cites the similar strategies one can employe to make money from “virtual property” and “physical property” as a primary parallel of the two markets. He points out that control of a domain name or even a specific web page is much like controlling a real estate property ” those assets can be monetized in similar ways: By selling them for a profit, by leasing them, by offering advertising, etc.
The similarities really are obvious. For example, if you’re the owner of a desirable property, its desirability is (in a business context) largely due to its being in a location that is of interest to others. Similarly, ownership of a desirable domain name is valuable for the same reasons. Regardless of the type of asset, you can sell or lease or use any number of strategies to turn the assets into cash.
In our next installment of this series on virtual real estate investing, Bryan Ellis will share the internet analogies to the physical concept of real estate development.
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07.10.08
Posted in It's Your Business at 11:08 pm by admin
Since you are a business oriented person, you might be thinking: “oh, great, here it comes another fad that sounds to good to be true and I don’t have time for this now.” Well, the fact is, like gravity you do not have to believe in Feng Shui for it to work. Whether you believe in the law of gravity or not it exists, and it affects everything you do. As Donald Trump said: “I don’t have to believe in Feng Shui, but I use it because it makes me money.”
It is no surprise that famous people like Trump, Oprah and Spielberg and the largest companies of the world such as Coca-Cola, Sony, Shell, Procter & Gamble, and others actively embrace Feng Shui. These companies and people practice Feng Shui principles as a way to add value to their service, to increase their profitability, create harmonious relations among employees, and to reduce employee turnover. Not only that, Feng Shui differentiates them from their competitors while multiplying their earnings and free time.
Feng Shui is not a fad, nor is it about religion, philosophy or superstition. Feng Shui is the art and science that unites time, space, people and the environment as one integral entity. Learning how to integrate Yin/Yang (opposite polarities) and the five elements: FIRE, EARTH, METAL, WATER, WOOD in your office decor will empower you. After rearranging your office furniture you will be able to relax your nervous system, inspire your mind and calm your emotions. This equates to higher productivity, improved health, better relations, and more prosperity and financial fortune.
5 WEALTH Producing Principles of Feng Shui
1. ENERGY Everything in your office is alive with energy. This includes: people, animals, plants, chairs, desks, art, etc. Every single object you have in your office talks to you with memories and feelings. To create an environment that supports and empowers your career goals and objectives, surround yourself with furniture, business equipment and decorative items that reflect wealth and success.
2. SIMPLICITY Less clutter means MORE opportunity and good fortune in your business and personal life. Here are some examples of what clutter in specific areas of your work environment actually means: Clutter located in the entrance of your office represents fear of relationships. If you have lots of clutter on your desk, it symbolizes frustration, fear of letting go or the need to control everything. In the corner or behind a door represents detachment from others. Clutter under your office furniture represents the importance of appearances to you. And, if you have clutter all over your office, it usually indicates frustration, anger, and sometimes even self-loathing.
3. BALANCE In Feng Shui there are 5 elements that govern a balanced environment: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. An office environment with an over dominate element i.e. too much WOOD will deplete your health and finances over time. Conversely, the absence of an element such as FIRE can wreak havoc on your reputation and fortune. Harmony, peace and prosperity flourish in a balanced environment.
4. HEALTH Invisible EM waves from your monitor screen, cell phone, fluorescent lights and other office equipment deplete your energy and reduce your productivity. EMF’s (Electromagnetic Fields of Energy) are often overlooked and can cause grave danger to your brain, nerve, endocrine and reproductive systems and to every related organ and bone in your body. According to Dr. Yao, a research physicist, “The typical American receives electromagnetic radiation up to 200 million times more intense than his ancestors took in from the sun, the stars and other natural resources.” Thus, it is imperative that you protect yourself and your employees from office RADIATION, and create a healthy and safe work environment for business and people to prosper in. For more information visit www.FengShuiPlaza.com
5. POWER A classical school of Feng Shui called Eight Mansions has created more millionaires and billionaires than any other school of Feng Shui. This School capitalizes on specific directions for health, for negotiating, for selling, for communicating, for exercising and for sleeping. Honoring your personal power directions at work, will enable you to reduce stress and work less while increasing your WEALTH. Discover your power element at: www.chiquiz.com.
10 Feng Shui Office Tips for Success:
Make sure that you have a desk or workspace dedicated just to you and your business
If working from your home, avoid working in your kitchen, dining room or master bedroom
Space clear (remove) clutter in your office
Avoid calendar bottlers on your desk as they distract your focus and attention
Keep only one family photo in your office
Learn the simple 5 Element Business System to multiply your sales, income and free time
Use Chi enhancers such as plants, fountains, flowers and artwork to beautify your office
Place your desk in a commanding position honoring at least two out of four of your power directions
Avoid sitting with your back to a window, an aquarium or an open door whenever possible
Set the Intention for WEALTH using the energy blueprint of Feng Shui
Join business owners around the world who Feng Shui for success:
“Within 4 months of having a consultation with Suzee, our business and accounts receivables increased 60%; it was simply amazing. Her 5 Element Business System has quadrupled our data base for hot prospects, organizes jobs in the works, has improved our billing method and has altogether taken us to another level in business, not to mention that at all times now, we can instantly monitor where present and future money is at, in our company.” Michelle Petite, PC Associates.
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“In less than 9 months I’ve earned over $1,000,000 in commission income since Feng Shuing my office, desk and learning your amazing business system!” Dinorah Carmenate, R.E. Broker
“Within 7 days of having a consultation with Suzee, I received an unsolicited phone call; I was offered a position (in an unrelated industry) to hire and recruit 200 people for a computer software company (what are the odds of that happening?). Not only that, they doubled my income and allowed me to continue operating my speaking business on the side!” Monica Reynolds Simplified.
Feng Shui is the communication that takes place everyday between you and your environment.
At a glance, take a look at your office, desk, car and briefcase and see what your work environment is trying to
tell you about the quality of your health, relationships and career!
SUZEE MILLER
Super Star R.E. Broker, Feng Shui consultant, author and professional speaker, Suzee Miller, is famous for her 5 ELEMENT BUSINESS SYSTEM. Her simple to learn 5EBS has helped thousands of business owners achieve WEALTH in record time. In addition, Suzee is a popular guest on radio and Televisions talk shows, and has authored 17 audio programs on Feng Shui applications. She has spoken at NAR, CAR, WAR, WCR and at architectural, building and real estate conventions nationwide. To schedule a Feng Shui consultation or speaking engagement, contact Suzee direct at 800.499.7844
Suzee@FengShuiPlaza.com
www.FengShuiPlaza.com
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06.20.08
Posted in It's Your Business at 10:01 am by admin
Federal Government contracting is an often scary and complex environment to many small businesses. Without the proper assistance of experts in the field it can also be dangerous to a small companies fiscal prosperity, but the risk is worth the rewards!!!!
Less than 5% of the businesses in the United States do business with the U.S. Government. The 1195 Federal budget was $1,518.3 BILLION DOLLARS! Approximately $1 billion in new opportunities in the services sector of Government contracting were available to bid on by private business each day. The services range from Food Services and Janitorial projects to complex space flight systems development.
Companies are winning and are awarded this amount in new contracts daily. Where is our part as a small business concern in this multi-billion dollar marketplace?
The Government uses two techniques to procure products and services which have values over $25,000.00 per year, Invitation for Bids (IFB’s) and Request for Proposals (RFP’s).
The IFB is an advertised procurement in which contract award is based on upon award to the lowest priced responsible bidder. The bid must offer performance and delivery at least equal to the minimum standards established by the IFB.
The RFP will often require a full Scope of Work (SOW) response (how the project will be performed, on what schedule, and by whom), the key personnel who will be assigned to the project, as well as a full company qualifications package.
The way in which the Government procures these contracts are changing rapidly. President Bill Clinton’s budget message is clear and target two principle areas:
1. Keep deficits on a downward path.
2. Continue to invest in long-term economic growth, in fighting crime, and in the skills of our children and workers.
The trends in Federal Contracting that have an impact on the small business sector are:
1. Procurement Reform - Streamlining Federal procurement was a specific target of Vice President Gore’s National Performance Review Report Issued in September 1995, focused on creating a Government that works better and costs less. The report made nearly 400 recommendations for streamlining the Federal Government while improving the quality of service to the nation’s citizens. This has ignited procurement reform legislation that will re-shape the Federal procurement process. For example, the expected changes in the current Senate Procurement Bill (S. 1587) include no CBD notices for contracts less than $100,00 if electronic commerce (Bulletin Boards) exists, small business provisions aimed at encouraging bids by small disadvantaged business Government wide and streamlined procedures that will take less than a month to complete.
2. National Performance Review (NPR) - Impact on Information Technology - Based on the market research firm Federal Sources., headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, the NRP will generate $10-$20 billion in new business opportunities between 1994-1999. The outsourcing its support services and procuring information technology systems to increase the productivity and effectiveness of the federal workforce.
3. Health Care Reform - Based on the Clinton Administration’s current plan, a new health care plan will be enacted this year. Although there are still issues to work out, market research firms are forecasting significant opportunities to result from this reform initiatives include imaging, data entry technologies, ID cards/smart cards, multimedia and business process re-engineering. This will open up unlimited opportunities for small business concerns nationwide.
4. Proposal Quality - A Washington D.C. technology publication recently issued a contractor report on “Winning Proposals Win Bids,” underscoring the link the government is acknowledging between the quality of the proposal and the quality of work the contractor will perform under contract. IN a recent RFP, in section M “Selection Criteria”, the following statement was made “The offerors ability to follow the proposal instructions set forth in the solicitation will also be considered to be an indication of the offeror’s ability to follow instructions should they be awarded a contract as a result of this solicitation.
5. Smaller, Shorter Duration Technology Equipment Buys - According to the Government’s internal policy document the period of performance of Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) hardware buys has been reduced significantly from five years to two and the size of these contracts has also been significantly reduced. This will result in more opportunities, more solicitations and more potential contract opportunities as these become within reach of small to medium-sized businesses.
The time to begin to get involved in Federal Government contracting is now. Companies currently involved, and who are successful in, Federal Government contracting started out with smaller contracts and worked their way into larger and larger contract awards.
Much of the new Source Selection Board criteria is based upon past performance, not only in Federal Government contracting, but in commercial contracting as well. The use of our current contracts as references is essential to a successful proposal to Government agencies.
The helpful hint for this month is to call your major clients and have them sign recommendation letters for your company.
In summary, Government contracting allows many businesses to have a bevy of profitable, long term contracts (normally 3-5 years) in your corporate receivables listing. This allows for stability and volume increases. Begin to prepare your company today for long term growth in the expanding Federal Government marketplace.
Paul S. Flaherty
Government Contract Services, Inc.
http://www.gcswin.com
http://www.gcswin.com/free/grow.htm
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06.15.08
Posted in It's Your Business at 2:01 pm by admin
In the early nineties it was registered that London had no exact practice of suggesting & rating Australian restaurants. An idea was forecasted to do a restaurant publication that would be abounding with top London eateries including Israeli restaurants as well as a range of price tags. The restaurant guide would be in the size of a small pocket food book and it would make it straightforward to carry all over the place with you.
What makes the guides so distinctive and unlike from any other restaurant guide is the fact that the restaurants are investigated by ordinary people, not experienced food critics. After the victory of the food guide, later followed the accomplishment of the site, The informative website itself will tell you almost everything you need to know about pretty much each and every Italian restaurants in London, it’s uncomplicated to navigate around & has a first-rate search area where you just have to put in the name of the Greek restaurants and what area it is in & it will find it for you. Hardens have details on selecting Caterers in London.
The website itself has 3 different sections in all, the English capital Restaurants, Great Britain restaurants & Venues & Parties. the capital and British eateries are pretty self explanatory, places and parties is a piece that offers venue and service hire.
Parties & Events is all based on trying to make organising a party or possibly an event as easy as possible. the eatiries have options to help you with everything along with suggestions on what Harden’s think will work well and added extras. The 1st sub sector is the venue finder, with this all you have to do is enter your county and the number of people coming that would suit you and the review website will often bring up all the venues and wine bars. There is also a services finder so if one would are looking for Birmingham Caterers to cater your birthday party then maybe Hardens is currently able to make suggestions for you. Other options consist of corporate event entertainment, food and drink, lighting equipment & other essentials.
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06.08.08
Posted in It's Your Business at 2:53 am by admin
If you are like me, I have always know that I one day, I would work for my own company. Entrepreneurs are born with it in their blood. The thing is, more often then not, students are left out of the loop. You see, as children, entrepreneurs are encouraged to dream - kids can be anything they want. But by the time they hit their teens it becomes painfully apparent that they are either going to give up those dreams and settle into the 9 to 5 grind or wait until they have some post secondary education before they can really get moving with their entrepreneurial ambitions.
I don’t know why this happens. I went through it myself. I think that anybody with entrepreneurial drive should be taken seriously. Students are no exception. I was in university when I started my first serious venture. I met with fierce resistance from friends and family alike. Why jeopardize school for a pipe dream? Get your degree first then you can do what ever you want. You need a degree to succeed at anything these days. While I will be the first to admit that there is a value in a degree, I will also be the first to offer that a degree is no longer the meal ticket it once was. I will also hazard that a degree can pigeon hole people into certain fields. This happens because once you get your degree, you work in that field and more often then not you stay there. I say get your degree, get your education, get schooled - but do it for yourself and write your own meal ticket.
Starting a business as a student was the most challenging thing I have ever done. I was forced to learn a wide spectrum of skills from technology to banking. I the learning curve was steep and at time costly. But I always new I was working toward my own ticket. I guess my point is that starting a student business was the single greatest learning event of my life.
There is a misconception that I’d like to touch on. Student business tend to be thought as glorified lemonade stands. It not true. Student business have changed the world. Microsoft was born out of a dorm room as was Google and Dell. They are household names. The point is that if you have the entrepreneurial bug, you act on it. Fight and claw to get your idea off the ground. It is a chance for you to write your own ticket. There is no feeling on earth like seeing someone buy your product, or seeing people come to your website. Be smart. You are an entrepreneur. You inherently think outside the box. When you meet resistance, work around it. Use the doubt of others to drive you forward. There is no better reward then to prove them wrong.
I wish you the best of luck.
DormWorks offers students a viable way to achieve thier business goals. For more information regarding student business opportunities and entrepreneurship, check out DormWorks at: http://www.zizzoo.com/guides/studentbiz
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06.06.08
Posted in It's Your Business at 8:09 pm by admin
I think all of us who start a home based business are looking to be successful; there’s a difference between being successful and wanting to be successful. I just wanted to share some of my thoughts in regards to making a home based business successful. In my opinion, 90% of what goes into a successful home business is mental. Of course you need money and other resources, but your mental state is what will make or break you. The majority of people who start a home based business fail immediately; a lot these people who fail just don’t have that mental make-up needed to be successful; I’m not just talking about home based businesses; I’m talking about everything they do in life. Failing can become repetitive; if a person fails over and over again, they will most likely continue to do so. The ones who make it in this business are the ones that can take the negatives and turn them into positives. Internet marketing is a marathon, not a sprint; you don’t become successful overnight; it takes some long hard hours, and a lot of mistakes in order to make your business successful. I’ve been doing this for over six months now and I’m starting to see great results. A lot of people wouldn’t have stuck it out as long as I have because they weren’t seeing the desired results right away. I knew when I went into this business I wasn’t going to see great results right away. I knew what I did in the first couple of months wouldn’t benefit me for months to come; I was alright with that, and now I’m soaking in the rewards. Believe me, I still make mistakes and will continue to do so. Yesterday I found out I typed a link wrong in one of my articles; this article went out to over 24,000 publications; that means the thousand of people reading my article will not be able to find my website. My first goal in article writing is to share helpful information; the second is to get people to my website so they can see the proven home income opportunities I have to offer. By typing in the wrong link, people will not be able to visit my website. At first I was very mad about this; I quickly got over it and decided to keep on trucking. We all make mistakes just don’t make the same ones over and over again.
In order to have a successful home based business you must put in a lot of hard work; a lot of people think their website will do all the work for them. Eventually your website can do most of your work for you, but it takes a lot of time and effort to be able to get to that point. Remember, there are tons of people out there that are looking to make some money from home; as you know; the more competition there is, the harder you’ll have to work. You can get away with working about 8 to 10 hours a week on your home business; you might be able to make a nice little living, it depends on the system you’re using. If you want to make the big bucks, you better expect to put in at least 25 hours a week on your business; I average about 40 to 50 hours a week and I’m still not where I want to be yet. Like they say, “you get what you put into it”
Another saying is: “in order to make money, you have to spend money.” That is very true in regards to making a home based business successful. I’ve heard so many different opinions on how much money someone should spend in a month in order to make their business successful. Some people think a couple of hundred, others a couple thousand a month. Here’s what I think; don’t spend anything until you know what your doing, and once you think you know what you’re doing, put aside some money as a back-up plan. Even when I thought I knew what I was doing, I didn’t. People tend to learn quickly when they loose money, and you will loose money at one point or another in this business. Please make sure you don’t throw everything you have into this, you can really loose it all in one day, and I’ve seen it happen. Pick your spots wisely and throw a little here, and a little there; where you see good results, throw more money in that direction. I like to spread my money out to see where it grows the most; I then take the money from the weak areas and add it to the stronger areas, this is how you learn in this business.
Be sure to be patient and have some fun while trying to make your home based business work; like I said before, this is a marathon, not a sprint. If your patient, work hard, and have fun, you will make it happen. It’s a lot of people’s dream to be able to work from home as a full-time job, and it’s not easy to do. Expect to make mistakes and try to learn from them; you have all the information you need at your fingertips to fix these mistakes and learn from them. Try to get to know people who are trying the same thing as you; I’ve learned so many things from other people in this business. It’s almost impossible to make a home business work by yourself; don’t be afraid to find someone successful and latch onto them. A lot of people on the web are willing to help those who are interested in working hard.
Corbin Forbes is a 31 year old Internet Marketer from Pennsylvania. He truly cares about spreading information about his own experiences, successes and failures. He wouldn’t have gotten to where he is today without the help from so many individuals. Visit his website www.corbforb.com
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05.29.08
Posted in It's Your Business at 1:18 am by admin
I’ve been frustrated lately. It seems people just don’t get it. There’s lots of talk about SEO copywriting these days, but hardly any of it is on target. The majority of the conversations, posts and articles I’ve seen deal with topics like keyword density, allowable limits, over optimization and such. These people are making search engine copywriting all about the search engines. They are forgetting the fact that SEO copywriting is still copywriting.
What that means - generally speaking - is you are still writing promotional copy designed to cause a *person* to take a specific action. Your target audience (your site visitors) should come first. The elements designed to help the copy rank well absolutely come last.
What good is all the traffic in the world if your site copy doesn’t convert visitors into buyers? Not much. That’s why - when writing SEO copy - the human visitor comes first.
Unfortunately, SEO copywriting is getting a bad name because so much of what is being cranked out is repetitious babble. Most of these pages would never have made it on to a site, except for the fact that the site owner wanted to rank highly for certain key terms.
So, in the interest of salvaging the good name of search engine copywriting, before it’s too late, let me offer some guidelines.
SEO Copy Is:
first and foremost - written for the visitor.
unique and purposeful.
natural-sounding - it flows.
SEO Copy Is Not:
written exclusively with the engines in mind.
mirrored, adjusted or altered to create new pages by simply changing keyphrases.
stiff, forced or overly repetitive.
The Dos of SEO Copywriting
When writing SEO copy, you’ll want to:
understand who you are writing to.
choose what the focus of the page will be.
create a plan outlining the message you want to convey.
decide how best to communicate that message to your particular target customers.
choose which keyphrases will be incorporated into the copy.
make sure those keyphrases work well with the page and the planned copy.
incorporate keyphrases as you write (not after you write), so they flow naturally with the planned message.
The Don’ts of SEO Copywriting
When writing SEO copy, you should never:
create a plan based solely on how to rank high.
replace *every* instance of a generic term (car) with a keyphrase (red, convertible car).
add pages of copy simply to appease the search engines.
rely on useless keyword density ratios and formulas.
shove keyphrases in everywhere possible. (No, it won’t get you banned, but it will sound completely ridiculous!)
SEO copywriting is not the process of writing exclusively for the search engines. It is the process of writing copy to appeal to your visitors, while including elements to help the search engines and your visitors understand what the page is all about.
If you remember who truly makes or breaks your site’s success (your customers!) and focus on them, you’re sure to create SEO copy that rings true.
Karon Thackston is author of “How To Increase Keyword Saturation (Without Destroying the Flow of Your Copy).” Discover the secrets to creating SEO copy with a perfect balance between keywords and natural language. www.copywritingcourse.com/keyword
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05.28.08
Posted in It's Your Business at 8:46 am by admin
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Going Mobile, Part 3: Finding the ‘Perfect’ Wireless Phone by
Donna Schwartz Mills < http://ld.net/?americanglo >
So you’ve done your homework: You have a clear idea of how and
where you’ll be using your phone. You know how many “any time”
minutes you need and have selected a carrier who covers the
region you’ll be in most often. It’s time to go shopping for
your handset; your telephone which will likely be a part of your
workspace for the next year or two.
Your new carrier may offer you a free or discounted phone with
your contract. This may be all you want or need. After all,
today’s free phones have all the features that were sexy and new
two years ago… and that may be enough. Then again… if you
want the latest and the greatest, you may want to look into an
upgrade.
Wireless phone companies heavily subsidize the cost of handsets,
especially to their new customers. This can result in a
significant discount — sometimes as much as a couple of hundred
dollars off the retail cost of a new phone. So the question is
– what features do you need or want? And before you can respond
to that, you need to know what is possible. The answer might
amaze you.
There are people out there who feel they MUST have the very best
in wireless phone products. These folks flock to a site called
PhoneScoop, which carries wireless telephone news and reviews of
models on the market — some of which have yet to hit U.S.
shores. Check out their “Phone Finder” to select a model that’s
right for you:
< http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/finder.php >
Among the variables they’ll ask you about are easy ones, like
weight, antenna type and style (flip, folder, slide, etc.) But
then the list of possibilities is dizzying:
* Will you be traveling outside the country? Then you might
need World Roaming.
* Most wireless phones have some address book capacity. Others
also have alarms, calendars, calculators and other organizing
functions and may serve as a substitute for a PDA. (Hey, there
are even hybrids that run on Palm OS or Windows CE)
* You will soon be hearing a lot about Bluetooth - this is a
technology that enables electronic devices (like computers,
PDA’s, telephones) to work together as a wireless network. You
may not be using it now - but some of the hottest phones have it
built in… so when you do, you’ll be ready.
* Say “Cheese!” One wireless carrier has been putting a lot of
money advertising their new “Vision” function, allowing you to
send digital photos through your wireless telephone. Of course,
you need a special handset for this. And while at this writing,
the phones on the market do not include the digital camera you
need, there are some waiting in the wings.
* Lots of wireless users have fun customizing their phones with
colorful faceplates and different ringtones. But not all phones
allow you to do this — if you want yours to play the theme from
Spongebob Squarepants when it rings, you’ll need a phone that
has this feature enabled. Some even have ringtones that are
“polyphonic,” which means that they can simulate the sound of up
to 40 different instruments.
* If you spend a lot of time away from your home office, data
capability may be a real convenience. Check email, surf the web
– some phones will even allow you to receive faxes on the go.
* Do you do a lot of purchasing by phone? You may benefit from
the security of a built-in “digital wallet.”
* Some phones have a GPS (global satellite positioning) feature,
which means that an emergency call to 911 could give the
operator your exact location. A definite plus for those
concerned with security issues.
* While we do not advocate talking on your wireless while
driving, we recognize that people will do so as long as it’s
legal. You can at least minimize your risks by selecting a phone
with some hands-free options, like a headset jack or speaker and
voice dialing.
* SMS and MMS are systems for sending and receiving text
messages. MMS is a more advanced system found in some of the
newer Nokia phones — in addition to text, you can send
graphics, photos and audio clips.
* We’re all familiar with Caller ID. Well, some wireless phones
include something called Picture ID, which allows you to
associate your caller’s picture with his or her number.
Once you have submitted your selections, PhoneScoop’s search
engine will give you back a list of phones that meet your
criteria, and which carriers are likely to offer them. Now your
real fun begins — trying to actually *find* these models and
get the best price.
Do go to your preferred carrier’s store to see and hold the
models you are interested in. A salesperson may even be helpful
and knowledgeable about the phone’s features (but don’t count on
it!)
But before you sign, be sure you also visit your carrier’s
website - many offer deals for those who order their service
online, which could result in some significant savings.
Note that the cool models suggested by Phonescoop may cost you a
pretty penny at the dealer. Here is a sample of what you’re
likely to find for $50 and under at this writing:
** Nokia 3395: Has alarm, calculator, currency converter, can
accept custom faceplates, includes 35 ringtones and the capacity
to download 20 more plus a ringtone composer, five games, text
messaging, voice dialing and wireless Internet. Battery life
nearly four hours, seven days standby. (Free from Cingular
Wireless)
** Motorola T193: Alarm, calculator, calendar, custom
faceplates, 11 ringtones, one game, a headset jack, wireless
internet using high speed data technology, and text messaging.
Battery Life is four hours, four days standby. (Free from
T-Mobile)
** Kyocera KWC 2235: Has alarm, calculator, 25 ringtones plus
you can customize them using Kyocera desktop software, high
speed wireless internet capability, four games, headset jack,
text messaging, voice dialing and voice memo. Battery life is
just under four hours, six days standby. ($49.99 from Verizon)
** Samsung SPH-N240: Has alarms, calculator, calendar, to-do
list, two games, GPS, headset jack, 20 builtin polyphonic
ringtones, voice dialing. Battery Life is just two hours, eight
days standby. ($49.99 if purchased online with new service by
Sprint)
So that’s what you can get for nearly free. How much more can
you have if you’re willing to shell out $100-$400?
Let’s look at one of the most popular phones on the market right
now: the Motorola v60.
The v60 is a clamshell-type phone with a second display feature
on the front cover, which allows you to see who’s calling
without first opening the phone. (Convenient if you’re screening
your calls.) You can customize its look with replaceable front
and back covers — one of several accessories which make this
model the love of wireless phone junkies everywhere. These
include an FM stereo headset and MP3 player as well as a nifty
handsfree car kit.
Other built-in phone features include an alarm, calculator,
calendar, games, text messaging, voice dialing, voice memo, and
wireless internet capability. Battery life is four hours talk
and up to 10 days standby.
Almost every carrier in my area offers a version of the v60 with
prices varying from $199 to $299 — for NEW customers. Depending
on the carrier, existing customers may have to pay close to the
retail price of $379 (listed on Motorola’s website for purchases
without new activation of a plan).
For some inexplicable reason, once your contract ends and you
decide to upgrade to a newer phone, many of the carriers will
charge you retail - even if you re-up with a new two-year
contract. In my opinion, this is a great way to encourage your
long-time customers to switch service providers.
But the bottom line is: are the extra features in the “premium”
models enough to warrant paying the extra money? The description
of the Motorola v60 above doesn’t differ all that much from that
of another Motorola model, the T193, which one carrier is
*giving away* to new customers. In fact, it’s got just about
every feature most home-based entrepreneurs would need.
With mobile phones, you may not be able to have it all… but by
doing your homework and careful comparisons, you can come close
– and save money to boot. Which is better music to my ears than
any old ringtone!
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05.14.08
Posted in It's Your Business at 1:05 pm by admin
Incorporating in Nevada has many outstanding benefits for savvy entrepreneurs who incorporate their businesses in the silver state. However, you must take care in setting up the corporation correctly if you are to take advantage of the tax advantages and liability protection benefits Nevada has to offer. If you are new to Nevada corporations, you will want to use a qualified nevada incorporation service to set things up right from the start. People who try incorporating in Nevada themselves can easily set themselves up to be in hot water with the IRS if they are selected for an audit. The IRS pays special attention to Nevada corporations when selecting candidates for an audit, so it is imperative that a Nevada corporation be set up with care.
Common Nevada Incorporation Mistakes
Business owners new to incorporation in Nevada most frequently make the following mistakes when forming a Nevada corporation themselves:
- Failing to have employees in the corporation
- Not having adequate proof of Nevada-based operations
- Allowing independent contractors corporate benefits intended only for employees
- Not issuing stock
Nevada Incorporation Services Checklist
If you decide to go with an incorporation service, make sure you go with a firm that has experience with Nevada incorporation. Compare what they offer to the list below. A quality incorporation firm should offer the following services as part of its package:
- Creation of the Articles of Incorporation
- Filing of the Articles with the Nevada Secretary of State
- Filing of Initial Officers, Directors, Agents or Members
- Arrangement for official place of business
- Arrangement for local telephone service
- Arrange for contracted employees of the corporation to answer telephone calls during business hours
- Assistance in opening a Nevada bank account
- Resident Agent services
- Mail forwarding
- Obtaining a business license (usually this will be in the state capitol, Carson City)
- Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN)
- Creation of a Corporate Charter
- Offers stand-in nominee officers so that the names of the officers are not listed in public records. This strategy offers an additional layer of privacy from prying eyes. You can vote these officers out of office at any time, and they will not have any signature authority with the corporation.
Conclusion
Incorporating in Nevada can be one of the most critical steps you can take in your new business venture. Combined with careful investigation and use of professional Nevada incorporation services, you can have peace of mind knowing your Nevada corporation is providing you with the best in domestic asset and revenue protection.
Jim Hood is a senior contributing editor at The Incorporation Station, which provides tips and strategies on how to incorporate for maximum advantage. If you’re new to incorporating in Nevada, you can read more about the benefits of Nevada corporations on his Web site.
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05.06.08
Posted in Infos, It's Your Business, Life Of Marketing at 1:48 pm by admin
Salehoo: Usa Resell Wholesale Products Ebay
Make sure that you look for a company that has a good return policy. I have ordered many wholesale products only to find that the product did live up to the description. Make sure you can return the products for a full refund. So I decided to let people in on the Salehoo truth or for that matter any premium wholesale or drop ship directory.
Salehoo has been around for some time and is offering a wide range of options and services to connect entrepreneurs to reputable supplier While every wholesale business needs different types of wholesale buyers what they all need is solid long term business from these wholesale buyers. All these coupled together should provide sufficient reasons for an entrepreneur to join Salehoo and reap the benefits
Salehoo Nikon Binocular Wholesale Distributor:
To start your search for suppliers, you may want to start going to local trade shows that are geared toward your industry. These are great resources for finding suppliers as the suppliers are there to specifically meet up with others that will buy their products. This will take a little mingling and business card swapping, but you will find out more from one afternoon at a trade show than you could by surfing the Internet.
You just end up buying items wholesale then when you sell them on eBay half the time you just get back what you paid for it. The only difficulty the risk involved using non-secure payment methods such as Western union and Wire Transfer. See Salehoo Review.
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