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Monday, June 29, 2009
When it comes to Home Based Web Biz Ideas, what options does an entrepreneur have? It all depends on what you are interested in.© GT Bulmer Web Biz Opportunities - StarrBizz.comIdeas and options for a Home Based Web Biz are plentiful. Do an Internet search for terms like "web biz ideas" or "web biz opportunities" or "home based web biz" and you will find numerous sites offering a wide selection of online opportunities. Finding the opportunities is not the problem. Choosing the ones that are best for you is where the challenge lies. Do you want to sell a product? A service? A subscription to an online marketing resource site? Online training or personal development programs? What kind of products do you want to sell? Physical products that require shipping? Digital products that can be delivered electronically immediately upon payment? Services that can be accessed online 24 hours a day, seven days a week? Before deciding on the actual products or services, some marketers prefer to select a particular marketing niche to focus on. The niche will help define the most appropriate products to promote. Determine a likely niche market then create a detailed outline of the audience you plan to sell to. Profile your ideal target market. Get a clear picture of the kinds of products and services they will be interested in and most likely to buy. When deciding what types of products or services to sell, there are two additional considerations that can help make the decision easier. First, is it a product or service you feel comfortable promoting? If you have any doubts about the quality or function or value of the item, chances are you will have difficulty promoting it with any confidence or enthusiasm and that will drastically affect your marketing efforts. Second, is it a product or service that you are familiar with and enjoy using? If it is something you have experience with, you are going to be much more confident and enthusiastic in promoting it and you will enjoy better results from your marketing efforts. As a closing thought, it is good to note that all of marketing is a process of trial and testing no matter whether you are a new home based business enthusiast or an experienced web biz marketer. Each step of the way, all you can do is make the best decision possible with the information currently at hand, then make adjustments to your efforts over the course of time. However, the starting point is to do some research to discover what Home Based Web Biz ideas are out there and which ones appeal to you the most.  Sincerely, GT Bulmer StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business OpportunitiesYOUR COMMENTS: Want to leave a comment about this post or read comments from other visitors? Click on the post title, then scroll down the page to the "Post a Comment" button.Resource Links:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Now! Profit From The Greatest Mastermind Ever Assembled!* An Affordable Business Opportunity - FREE to Join!* StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labels: home based web biz, internet based home business, internet marketing, web biz marketing tips
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Monday, June 22, 2009
I know that home based web biz marketers appreciate website traffic ideas because the more traffic to a website, the more opportunity there is to get paying customers.© GT Bulmer Web Biz Opportunities - StarrBizz.comIt's that time of the year when I'm on the fly, off visiting family in faraway lands (well, over in the next province). Since I have only a few minutes to write this post, I'll keep it simple. For the Internet Marketer, one of the biggest challenges can be attracting traffic to a website. With time, experience and effective Search Engine Optimization practices traffic will begin to grow naturally. In the mean time, a marketer needs to consider all opportunities for attracting traffic. Here are a few website traffic ideas to think about: - Offer free, original content. If you can be the only source for certain resourceful information, you will attract visitors. - Offer a free newsletter or e-zine. If you set this up as a subscription in your autoresponder, subscribers will be reminded at regular intervals to visit your website for more great info. - Offer other free stuff, like samples of your products or services or free software. - Provide current, up-to-date links or full news stories that relate to your marketing niche or USP (Unique Selling Proposition). - Provide a free onsite directory. It can be a directory of websites or certain topics or services, each related to your niche. - Set up a free contest to attract visitors and return visitors. A quiz format is popular. Offer a prize or prizes. If you can, set it up so visitors can earn extra points for referring others to the contest, or to your website. These are just a few website traffic ideas. Perhaps something here will spark some traffic ideas of your own!  Sincerely, GT Bulmer StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business OpportunitiesYOUR COMMENTS: Want to leave a comment about this post or read comments from other visitors? Click on the post title, then scroll down the page to the "Post a Comment" button. FREE ==> Home Internet Business Tips Newsletter: Subscription Bonus, 6 Free eBooks!Resource Links:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Now! Profit From The Greatest Mastermind Ever Assembled!* An Affordable Business Opportunity - FREE to Join!* StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labels: home based internet business, home based web biz, traffic tips, web biz marketing tips
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Friday, June 19, 2009
Always ask for the sale, because "Life is a series of sales situations, and the answer is 'no' if you don't ask," says Patricia Fripp, Faculty member with iLearningGlobal© GT Bulmer Web Biz Opportunities - StarrBizz.comIn recent Web Bizz Blog posts, I've touched on a few business and marketing subjects such as competitive advantage, Unique Selling Proposition (USP), branding, Internet business strategy, and the difference between "marketing" and "selling." In this post, I'll just make a few comments about the act and importance of selling. Patricia Fripp points out that if you don't actually ask for the sale, how can you expect to make the sale? Too many home based business marketers put a lot of admirable effort into "marketing" but neglect the "selling" part of the equation. Brian Tracy, iLearningGlobal Chief Learning Officer, explains that, basically, marketing is all the things you do to get the prospect's attention, and selling is the act of persuading them to buy. Once you have the prospect's attention, your presentation must then focus on the specific needs, wants and desires that prospect may have. You move from a general "here's what we have to offer" to a more specific "this is what it will do for you." You can improve the odds for sales success by targeting a specific audience and developing a Unique Selling Proposition. Your marketing may attract qualified prospects, and your selling may go a long ways towards persuading them to buy, but ultimately, the success of your efforts will come down to telling the customer exactly what action to take and asking them to take it; that's the all-important sales question. Always ask for the sale. Without prompting, many prospects hold back at the point of decision. If you ask for the sale, this will encourage them to make a decision and if your marketing and selling efforts have been effective, your prospect will happily say "Yes!"  Sincerely, GT Bulmer StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business Ideas and Opportunities* Read these related web biz blog posts for more info on marketing and selling: - Internet Business Strategy- Learn More, Earn MoreYOUR COMMENTS: Want to leave a comment about this post or read comments from other visitors? Click on the post title, then scroll down the page to the "Post a Comment" button.Resource Links:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Greatest Mastermind Ever Assembled!* An Affordable Business Opportunity* StarrBizz.com recommends Plug-In Profit Site* StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labels: brian tracy, home based web biz, ilearningglobal, ilg, internet based home business, online selling, web biz marketing tips
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
It has never been easier to start a home based web biz, but to be successful, you need a proven Internet business strategy; you need to get the competitive advantage.© GT Bulmer Web Biz Opportunities - StarrBizz.comThe Internet has opened up a world of opportunity for entrepreneurs at all levels. However, the same open environment is also creating a marketplace that is becoming more competitive with each passing day. Brian Tracy, bestselling author, professional speaker and successful businessperson, says, "If you want to win in today's marketplace, you have to engage in marketing warfare." To be successful, you are going to have to take a much more aggressive role in identifying your targeted audience and getting out there doing the things you need to do to get their attention and persuade them to buy from you. You need to develop an Internet business strategy. I just reviewed an iLearning Global presentation featuring Brian Tracy, titled Engage in Marketing Warfare, and I posted the review in the Entrepreneur University section of the EvanCarmichael.com Entrepreneur Forums. In the video, Brian highlights the difference between "marketing" and "selling." Basically, marketing is "the way you tell the world that you have a product or service that they can use" and selling is "the process of persuading people that what you are offering is the best choice among all choices that are available." More detail about this is given in the review. Brian also outlines the four key principles of marketing strategy: Specialization, Differentiation, Segmentation and Concentration. Again, more detail can be found in the review, This is Marketing Warfare!, posted in the Entrepreneur University forum. In Brian's iLearning Global presentation, he asks such questions as: - What is your area of specialization? - In what ways are you better than your competition? - What is your Unique Selling Proposition and who is the customer that will most appreciate it? - How do you want to be described by your customers? This description will influence everything you do to attract and keep your customers. Brian also highlights the importance of "branding." Branding has been defined as "the promises you make and the promises you keep." As a business leader and professional business coach, Brian's insight and recommendations have proven to be effective time and time again. In these challenging times, whether you are looking to establish a traditional business offline or an Internet based home business, if you truly desire success, you are going to have to look at ways to step up your marketing efforts. The best way to gain the competitive advantage in your field is to develop an Internet business strategy. For more inspiration from Brian Tracy, read the review, This is Marketing Warfare! Also, consider the membership benefits of iLearningGlobal.  Sincerely, GT Bulmer StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business Ideas and Opportunities iLearningGlobal: Learn From the Experts! Become a Subscriber OR a Business Partner. ==> Watch the NEW Corporate iLearning Global Business Presentation. Details available in this web biz blog post: iLearning Global PresentationYOUR COMMENTS: Want to leave a comment about this post or read comments from other visitors? Click on the post title, then scroll down the page to the "Post a Comment" button.Resource Links:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Greatest Mastermind Ever Assembled!* An Affordable Business Opportunity* StarrBizz.com recommends Plug-In Profit Site* StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labels: branding, brian tracy, home based internet business, ilearningglobal, ilg, internet based home business, personal development, web biz marketing tips
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
Not everybody desires personal success and financial independence. For those who do, there are few better opportunities for achievement than through an Internet based home business.© GT Bulmer Web Biz Opportunities - StarrBizz.comWhile there are some people who do seek formal business education before starting an Internet based business, the majority of entrepreneurs get into Internet Marketing without any special training because it is very easy to start a part-time home business. All a person needs is a computer, connection to the Internet and a few hours each week to devote to their new venture. Advantages of a home business that is Internet based include:- the freedom to work on it during hours that best fit your schedule - the costs to start and run a home based business are minimal for a computer and Internet access - a wide variety of products, services and delivery can be provided by online suppliers - marketing training and sales aids such as websites, banners and other advertising materials are often provided by the online supplier - you might be in business for yourself, but you are not by yourself; information, support and encouragement is easily available online from other home business entrepreneurs through online business forums and social networking sites - additional sources of sales and marketing training and personal development are readily available from a variety of sources online 24 hours a day, seven days a week Of course, all success, whether business or personal, must begin with fervent desire, a sense of purpose, clearly defined goals, the ability to focus both attention and effort, and a firm commitment to the end result. Success does not come from half-hearted efforts. You'll never get anywhere if you simply wade into the river up to your knees, then rush back to shore frightened by the current or the temperature of the water. Success means setting your sights on the opposite shore and diving in for a no-excuses, no-turning-back swim all the way across the river. Famous race car driver Mario Andretti had this to say about personal success: "Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek."If you are the kind of person who wants more in life, who sincerely desires the rewards of personal achievement and financial independence, perhaps the time has come for you to consider a legitimate Internet based home business. There are many to choose from. Read this blog post that recommends an ideal place to start: iLearning Global Presentation Sincerely, GT Bulmer StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business Ideas and Opportunities iLearningGlobal: Learn From the Experts! Become a Subscriber OR a Business Partner. YOUR COMMENTS: Want to leave a comment about this post or read comments from other visitors? Click on the post title, then scroll down the page to the "Post a Comment" button.Resource Links:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Greatest Mastermind Ever Assembled!* An Affordable Business Opportunity* StarrBizz.com recommends Plug-In Profit Site* StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labels: brian tracy, home based internet business, ilearningglobal, ilg, online selling, personal development, web biz success tip
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
One vital element of personal and business success in this, the Information Age, is knowledge; when you learn more, you earn more. However, for true achievement, the act of learning is not quite enough.© GT Bulmer Web Biz Opportunities - StarrBizz.comThe experts used to say that knowledge is power. We now know that knowledge on its own is not power; knowledge simply carries the promise and potential of power. Therefore, it's not what you've learned that counts, it's what you DO with what you have learned that makes all the difference. In the Information Age, the experts now tell us that applied knowledge is power. The quickest route to any kind of personal success, traditional business success and home based web biz marketing success, is to learn from others who have already travelled the path you seek to follow. You can shave years of time, effort and expense off of your journey if you are willing to learn from the experts and apply the knowledge they are happy to impart to you. As a member of the EvanCarmichael.com Entrepreneur Forums, I have been reviewing and posting highlights from motivational and instructional programs in the iLearningGlobal online library of business resources. The two most recent reviews are: - Change: Becoming More of Who You Already Are: This review covers the iLG program presented by iLG faculty member Dan Clark. Dan reframes change as a process of empowerment. - What to do When You Have No Money: This review covers the iLG program presented by iLG faculty member Jay Abraham. Jay talks about the cashless philosophy of business growth and gives five methods for doing this. In a previous blog post, I mentioned several other iLG program reviews that I posted in the Entrepreneur Forums at EvanCarmichael.com. The blog post is: Inspiration For EntrepreneursIf you are interested in learning more about iLearningGlobal and what the iLG programs can do for you, your business, your employees and your sales force, visit: - iLearningGlobal NEW Corporate PresentationThen, for additional company details, access to product samples, and subscription information, visit: - iLearningGlobal.tv In the Information Age, knowledge offers the promise and potential of power, but true power comes from applied knowledge. Ultimately, the best way to accelerate your success is to learn from the experts. The formula is simple: Learn More, Earn More. What's holding you back?  Sincerely, GT Bulmer StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business Ideas and OpportunitiesYOUR COMMENTS: Want to leave a comment about this post or read comments from other visitors? Click on the post title, then scroll down the page to the "Post a Comment" button. iLearningGlobal: Learn From the Experts! Sign up as a Subscriber or as a Business Partner. Resource Links:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Greatest Mastermind Ever Assembled!* An Affordable Business Opportunity* StarrBizz.com recommends Plug-In Profit Site* StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labels: brian tracy, entrepreneur forums, home based internet business, ilearningglobal, ilg, personal development, web biz success tip
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Saturday, June 6, 2009
NEW Corporate Presentation Now Online!© GT Bulmer Web Biz Opportunities - StarrBizz.comSuccess education is absolutely vital to personal and business success ... but it is typically not taught in school. Now, you can get the success education you, your family or your business needs directly from the greatest mastermind ever assembled - learn from the experts online!iLearningGlobal has just released a new corporate presentation that covers the importance of success education and how to use it for personal and business success. The new online presentation begins by highlighting successful industrialist Andrew Carnegie who surrounded himself with the best and brightest people he could find and sought to be mentored by them in their areas of expertise. We can all learn from Carnegie and emulate his mastermind process for success. The video also lists some of the basic "success lesson subjects" that can help a person become more prosperous: - Money Management - Leadership - Time Management - Communication - Entrepreneurship - Marketing - Parenting - Relationships You might be able to line up capable people to "life coach" you in each of these areas, but this kind of mentoring is often time-consuming and expensive. Quantum Leap in TechnologyNow, thanks to a quantum leap in Internet and video technology, iLearning Global has opened the "Vault of Success Education," making it vastly more accessible (24/7 to fit your schedule) and much more economical. The iLearning Global faculty is comprised of the top 100 of the who's who in the business and training world. You can access this prestigious group of online mentors for just dollars a day. Imagine the benefits to you, your family, your business and your employees. Included in the new online corporate presentation is a section on how to determine your EvE Ratio and how it can have an enormous impact on your income and your future. EvE stands for Entertainment vs. Education. Get the EDGE!The video presentation also highlights one of iLearning Global's best selling learning systems, the EDGE Program. EDGE stands for Expert Directed Guided Education. EDGE is a full curriculum of courses complete with workbooks, videos, audios, eBooks, action strategies and more to help guide your education. EDGE is beneficial to the individual and ideal for small businesses with a team of employees or sales people. A lot more is covered in the presentation than is mentioned here. If you are interested in improving your future, this online video presentation will show you where success education fits in and how it relates to your dreams of personal and business success. For your own benefit, invest a few minutes of your time right now to watch this brand new iLearning Global presentation. Remember, success education is vital for you, your family and your business. * First, watch the online video: iLearning Global Presentation* Then visit iLearningGlobal for more information and sign-up details. Sign up as a Subscriber OR as a Business Partner. It's your choice.  Sincerely, GT Bulmer StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business Ideas and Opportunities iLearningGlobal: Learn From the Experts! Become a Subscriber OR a Business PartnerYOUR COMMENTS: Want to leave a comment about this post or read comments from other visitors? Click on the post title, then scroll down the page to the "Post a Comment" button.Resource Links:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Greatest Mastermind Ever Assembled!* An Affordable Business Opportunity* StarrBizz.com recommends Plug-In Profit Site* StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labels: brian tracy, home based internet business, ilearningglobal, ilg, personal development, success education, web biz success tip
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
If you're looking for any kind of improvement in your life, stop dreaming, stop wishing, stop sitting there just THINKing about it - get up and DO something.© GT Bulmer Web Biz Opportunities - StarrBizz.comThe biggest obstacle many of us face is indecision. We want change. We want a better life. We have some ideas but we're afraid to act on them in case it takes us in the wrong direction. That's human nature. It's a natural reaction. However, if we ever want something positive to happen, the time will come when we'll simply have to get off the fence and start moving. We can't sit there indefinitely, hoping for perfect circumstances to develop. We've got to get moving now, before opportunity passes us by. Successful people know that in order to be successful, a person has to start from where they are with the skills and resources they have. Additional skills and resources can be picked up along the way; the important thing is to just get started. For most people, once they start the ball rolling, it quickly picks up speed and gains momentum. What's holding you back today? Is there a project you are contemplating or an opportunity you are considering? Are you waiting for circumstances to improve or something better to come along? If so, it could be a long wait. In reality, opportunity is what you make of it. You can enjoy success and fulfilment in ANYthing you do. It's not what you choose but how you approach it and how you frame the experience in your mind. The important thing is to take action right now. Start today! Sincerely, GT Bulmer StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business Ideas and OpportunitiesYOUR COMMENTS: Want to leave a comment about this post or read comments from other visitors? Click on the post title, then scroll down the page to the "Post a Comment" button. Resource Links:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Greatest Mastermind Ever Assembled!* An Affordable Business Opportunity* StarrBizz.com recommends Plug-In Profit Site* StarrBizz.com - Home Based Internet Business------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labels: home based internet business, motivational resources, web biz success tip
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