For those just starting out, Network Marketing can seem frustrating, as it takes hard work and dedication to become successful, as in any type of business. Sometimes it's that way for me too, but once you have the correct tools to work with, and the right people to partner with, then we'll find that Network Marketing is not only fun, but rewarding in the end.
I believe that knowledge is power and can never be too much, so I thought I'd offer my little contribution by sharing some tips I got from one of my mentors, and friend, Mr Stone Evans. I hope you find it as helpful as I have and I welcome any comments, or any other tips you may have.
Stone Evans, The Home Biz Guy
Hi Creg,
When you are starting out in a new home business and no one
knows who you are, one of the greatest challenges you will face
is how to drum up new business.
If there were not people in your community or marketplace that
you knew who needed your products or services, you probably
would not have started your business to begin with. But, once
you have talked to those who you personally knew who needed your
what you offer, then your next task is to find others who will
help keep your doors open.
Many people know that they must turn to advertising at some
point in the future, but they hope that day will be long down
the road. For some, this utopian concept will come to fruition.
But for the rest of us in the real world, we must come up with
creative solutions for meeting our home business advertising
needs while working within our budget.
Most people have a misconception about having to spend lots of
money in order to advertise their home business. When you start
out, you honestly will not have much money available for
advertising, and if you do, you should still spend it wisely.
Before you jump headfirst into the world of advertising, let me
share some of the lessons I have learned concerning this most
important topic.
LESSON #1
It does not have to cost an arm and a leg to advertise your home
business, unless you fail to plan and fail to test.
As much as is possible, you should always test your advertising.
If you jump in and start dumping tons of money in to advertising
without first testing your advertising, you might find yourself
broke and without sales at the end of the road. Most people who
commit this error write off their failure on the home business
they chose or the economy or any of a hundred other excuses.
But, if they are unwilling to take responsibility for their
mistake, they will never learn from their mistake. Don`t let
this be you.
LESSON #2
All testing should be done in blocks. If you begin to advertise
simultaneously in newspapers, radio and television, how will you
know which advertising is bringing people to your cash register?
You won`t. All you will know that something might be working,
but you will not know what is actually doing the trick.
Even if you tell people in your advertising to tell you how they
found you, my experience shows that fewer than 10% of the people
ever will tell you anything --- and those people who do may not
even get the facts straight! You cannot rely on your customers
to tell you what advertising is working for your home business.
You must put in the extra effort to know for yourself.
LESSON #3
Only when you have a proven and solid advertising portfolio
should you venture to drop big bucks in an advertising campaign.
Even then, you should be careful to keep further measurements to
determine how much the maximum advantage of an ad would be.
Sometimes you might be able to reach ten times as many people,
but depending on the kind of media and other factors, the
additional exposure will only generate twice as many sales. Keep
your eye attuned to situations like this to get the most from
your advertising dollars.
LESSON #4
As Lesson #3 illustrates, sometimes your best advertising
investment may actually cost you less money. When you are first
starting out, whether you are running a home business or a
business outside of your home, you need to be able to get people
talking and thinking about your business.
If you are busy testing ads in media`s such as the newspaper,
magazines, radio, and television, you need to learn ways of
promoting your business that do not require large cash
expenditures. A few examples are:
· Word of Mouth
· Business Cards
· Press Releases
· Non-Primetime Ads on Radio and Television
Here is more information about each type of low-cost advertising:
WORD OF MOUTH
This of course is the cheapest kind of advertising on the planet
--- it does not cost you anything. Ask your customers if they
know anyone who could also use your products or services. When
they are happy with your offerings and service, they will be
willing to tell you whom you can contact, and they will pass the
word for you.
BUSINESS CARDS
You can usually pick up 500 business cards for about $20. When
you do, hand them out. Do not give more than a couple of cards
to each person. If they need more cards from you, they will ask.
Some people are known to network with others on a regular basis.
Some of these people are also known to be always looking for an
extra few bucks. With these people, you can suggest to them that
if they write their name on the back of one of your business
cards and the card is presented to you, then you will pay a
referral fee to them. You do not have to offer much ---
sometimes one dollar is enough. Look at your home business and
your offerings and decide how much would be a good referral fee.
PRESS RELEASES
Press Releases are a good source for generating news about your
home business. The business editor at your local newspaper is
always on the lookout for a good business story to fill the
business news section of the newspaper.
Of course, the business editor understands the economics of
running a paper and is more inclined to run your story if you
buy advertising in his/her publication, but will still print
stories for special events and openings.
The important thing to remember about Press Releases is that it
must be constructed in the form of a news story. Even if you are
a sole proprietorship, quotes from you should be written in a
third person format: John Doe said, "Your quote here."
A Press Release should pack the most important information at
the beginning of the copy, and leave extra details towards the
end.
You should always provide the reporter who gets the task a
simple and easy way for him/her to contact you directly. Often
the reporter will want to contact you to get details that will
enhance their take on your story.
NON-PRIMETIME ADS ON RADIO AND TELEVISION
Believe it or not, some of the best rates for radio and
television are on the overnight and non-primetime venues. These
target times are not a total waste as they can easily keep the
infomercial people in business.
These off-hours are just less populated than the primetime hours.
Don`t be afraid to check your local radio and television rates
for non-primetime hours to see what bargains may exist. With
television, primetime is 7pm to 10pm. With radio, primetime is
8am to 5pm. This sure leaves a whole lot of hours available to
advertise your home business at discount rates!
IN CONCLUSION
When it comes down to it, there is a lot to understand about
advertising, but when you have the basic knowledge down pat,
everything will fall into place and bring more dollars to your
bank account.
Your partner in success,
Stone Evans, The Home Biz Guy
http://www.PlugInProfitSite.com/main-4145
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Flu Season Is Here
Maintain Good Health with CyberWize Products
You may have read in your local newspaper, watched the news, or heard from friends about fears of a bad flu season this year. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control says, “Scientists believe the 2009 H1N1 virus – along with regular seasonal viruses – will cause illness, hospital stays, and deaths this flu season in the United States…There is concern that the 2009 H1N1 virus may cause the season to be worse than a regular flu season – with a lot more people getting sick, being hospitalized, and dying than during a regular flu season.”
The CDC recommends several simple steps to protect your health: Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, wash your hands often with soap and water, try to avoid contact with sick people, and stay home if you are sick with flu-like illness.
It’s a good idea to boost your immune system as well. Three products in the CyberWize line are vital to maintaining your good health:
Tunguska Blast - Boost your energy and stamina, and improve your immune system.
Tunguska Mist Immune - Support healthy immune system function and help the body maximize its response to stress with a combination of antioxidants and adaptogens.
Vital Antioxidants - Promote energy and enhance the immune system with a combination of 10 of the most powerful antioxidants and essential nutrients.
Take the proper precuations, and make this winter a healthy one for you and everyone you care about!
You may have read in your local newspaper, watched the news, or heard from friends about fears of a bad flu season this year. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control says, “Scientists believe the 2009 H1N1 virus – along with regular seasonal viruses – will cause illness, hospital stays, and deaths this flu season in the United States…There is concern that the 2009 H1N1 virus may cause the season to be worse than a regular flu season – with a lot more people getting sick, being hospitalized, and dying than during a regular flu season.”
The CDC recommends several simple steps to protect your health: Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, wash your hands often with soap and water, try to avoid contact with sick people, and stay home if you are sick with flu-like illness.
It’s a good idea to boost your immune system as well. Three products in the CyberWize line are vital to maintaining your good health:
Tunguska Blast - Boost your energy and stamina, and improve your immune system.
Tunguska Mist Immune - Support healthy immune system function and help the body maximize its response to stress with a combination of antioxidants and adaptogens.
Vital Antioxidants - Promote energy and enhance the immune system with a combination of 10 of the most powerful antioxidants and essential nutrients.
Take the proper precuations, and make this winter a healthy one for you and everyone you care about!
Slow Economy Is Perfect Time to Build
Everyone Needs Extra Income
Terrence Gray
Platinum Executive, Texas
As the U.S. economy begins to show signs of recovery, unemployment rates and consumer confidence have yet to recover completely. The cautious mood is justified. Personal wealth declined by $11 trillion in the past year and consumer debt is high. For Platinum Executive Terrence Gray, these signs all point in one direction.
“This economy is a fertile ground to sponsor all kinds of people,” he says. “Five years ago, prospects would sit through a presentation and tell you their job was stable and they didn’t need a home-based business opportunity. No one is saying that today. Everyone is looking for a way to neutralize the negative effects of the economy.”
Over the past year, the growing national debate over health care has also opened a door for sponsoring and customer conversations.
“Many people don’t have health insurance,” T.Gray says. “Others don’t have enough coverage. The reality is, people cannot afford to get sick. They’re dealing with sickness as both an economic and a health issue. The ounce of prevention we offer through CyberWize products is more than worth the pound of cure you pay in the health-care system. We deliver a way to support the health of your whole family. That’s a powerful message to those who worry about their health.”
The average length of unemployment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, has risen from 4.5 months in 2008 to 6 months in 2009. Many economists are recommending that your emergency funds include from 6 to 12 months of living expenses. Having an emergency fund at all can feel like a luxury – unless you have a source of additional income.
“We offer a home-based business where you can make an extra $1,000 a month, or many times that amount,” T.Gray says. “The appeal of CyberWize goes way beyond the benefits of our products. We have a way for people to decide they don’t want to participate in the recession or in a slow recovery. That’s why this current economic climate is a huge opportunity to build a CyberWize business. Everyone you talk to today already knows they need more options to build true financial freedom. When you speak to them, you’re just meeting that need and calling on them to take action.”
Terrence Gray
Platinum Executive, Texas
As the U.S. economy begins to show signs of recovery, unemployment rates and consumer confidence have yet to recover completely. The cautious mood is justified. Personal wealth declined by $11 trillion in the past year and consumer debt is high. For Platinum Executive Terrence Gray, these signs all point in one direction.
“This economy is a fertile ground to sponsor all kinds of people,” he says. “Five years ago, prospects would sit through a presentation and tell you their job was stable and they didn’t need a home-based business opportunity. No one is saying that today. Everyone is looking for a way to neutralize the negative effects of the economy.”
Over the past year, the growing national debate over health care has also opened a door for sponsoring and customer conversations.
“Many people don’t have health insurance,” T.Gray says. “Others don’t have enough coverage. The reality is, people cannot afford to get sick. They’re dealing with sickness as both an economic and a health issue. The ounce of prevention we offer through CyberWize products is more than worth the pound of cure you pay in the health-care system. We deliver a way to support the health of your whole family. That’s a powerful message to those who worry about their health.”
The average length of unemployment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, has risen from 4.5 months in 2008 to 6 months in 2009. Many economists are recommending that your emergency funds include from 6 to 12 months of living expenses. Having an emergency fund at all can feel like a luxury – unless you have a source of additional income.
“We offer a home-based business where you can make an extra $1,000 a month, or many times that amount,” T.Gray says. “The appeal of CyberWize goes way beyond the benefits of our products. We have a way for people to decide they don’t want to participate in the recession or in a slow recovery. That’s why this current economic climate is a huge opportunity to build a CyberWize business. Everyone you talk to today already knows they need more options to build true financial freedom. When you speak to them, you’re just meeting that need and calling on them to take action.”
LIFESTYLE ASSESSMENT SURVEY
WEALTHSUCCESS1ST - HEALTH & NUTRITION QUESTIONNAIRE
Which of these words best describes your lifestyle?
q CALM
q ACTIVE
q STRESSED
Do you believe that the foods that you eat can affect your health?
q YES
q NO
q DON’T KNOW
Do you think you get 100% of the daily nutrition you need for good health.
q YES
q NO
q SOMETIMES
Do you eat 3 times a day?
q YES
q NO
q OCCASIONALLY
Do you take nutritional supplements such as vitamins or minerals?
q DAILY
q NEVER
q SOMETIMES
Do you ever find you run out of energy during the day?
q YES
q NO
q OCCASIONALLY
Do you ever participate in sports or exercise?
q EVERY DAY
q 1-3 TIMES / WEEK
q RARELY
Do you or any of your family or friends need to lose or indeed gain weight?
q LOSE
q GAIN
Approximately how much do they/you need to lose/gain ______________lb /kgs/stones?
On a scale of 1 –10, how serious are you/they about wanting to lose weight?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
What would it take to move you to a more serious level?
………………………………………
Do you eat a variety of healthy foods from the basic food groups every day?
q YES
q NO
How much do you spend each day on food for yourself?
o $200 o $400 o $500 o $600
Thank you for your time, which of the following would you like to receive FREE information on?
q WEIGHT LOSS
q WEIGHT GAIN
q SPORTS NUTRITION
q GENERAL GOOD HEALTH
q SKIN CARE
Do you know anyone with an interest in health, nutrition, or skincare who might like to earn an extra income working from home, without risking your full time income?
q YES, I would!
q YES, I know people
q NO
NAME: ____________________________
TEL: ____________________________
EMAIL: ____________________________
ADDRESS:
If yes, when is the best time to contact you?
q MORNING
q AFTERNOON
q EVENING
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
About Adoptogens
The Ancient Wisdom of Adaptogens
What are Adaptogens?
Adaptogens are natural substances that can help your body fight and adapt to physical, chemical, and mental stress. Of the more than 750,000 botanicals on the planet, only 30 have been identified as adaptogens, and CyberWize uses 22 of them in its proprietary formulas. 3 Characteristics of Adaptogens All adaptogens offer the following benefits: Adaptogens are non-toxic, with minimal unwanted effects on physical and mental health. Adaptogens have a non-specific defense response to stress to activate, stimulate, or promote adaptive ability. Adaptogens have a normalizing influence on the body’s regulatory systems, including neuroendocrine and immune systems, liver, cardiovascular system, kidneys, and pancreas. The scientific research shows that adaptogens can help relieve the tremendous burden that stress exerts on our nervous and immune systems.
Why do you need adaptogens?
Stress is a fact of life. Whether caused by sleeplessness, injury, depression, psychological factors, environmental conditions, infection, radiation, or trauma, stress impacts all of us. Some people handle stress more easily than others, but no one can fully escape the effects of stress. Stress may hit us as a headache, backache, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, respiratory, illness, or the flu. If we really become overwhelmed, stress may accumulate to the point where our entire immune system is compromised and we end up fighting a serious illness. Adaptogens help your body adapt to stress The good news is that adaptogens can help your body adapt to stress, creating a state of homeostasis. Whether you suffer from occasional, chronic, or acute stress, you can benefit from the proven effectiveness of CyberWize Tunguska Mist sprays, the leading adaptogens in the world. CyberWize is the first company to offer adaptogen benefits in convenient and portable sprays.
Did you know?
All Tunguska Mist products contain a proprietary adaptogen blend of up to 14 powerful botanicals. Of the 30 known adaptogens, CyberWize uses 22 in its proprietary formulas. Learn more > http://www.wealthsuccess1st.cyberwize.com
What are Adaptogens?
Adaptogens are natural substances that can help your body fight and adapt to physical, chemical, and mental stress. Of the more than 750,000 botanicals on the planet, only 30 have been identified as adaptogens, and CyberWize uses 22 of them in its proprietary formulas. 3 Characteristics of Adaptogens All adaptogens offer the following benefits: Adaptogens are non-toxic, with minimal unwanted effects on physical and mental health. Adaptogens have a non-specific defense response to stress to activate, stimulate, or promote adaptive ability. Adaptogens have a normalizing influence on the body’s regulatory systems, including neuroendocrine and immune systems, liver, cardiovascular system, kidneys, and pancreas. The scientific research shows that adaptogens can help relieve the tremendous burden that stress exerts on our nervous and immune systems.
Why do you need adaptogens?
Stress is a fact of life. Whether caused by sleeplessness, injury, depression, psychological factors, environmental conditions, infection, radiation, or trauma, stress impacts all of us. Some people handle stress more easily than others, but no one can fully escape the effects of stress. Stress may hit us as a headache, backache, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, respiratory, illness, or the flu. If we really become overwhelmed, stress may accumulate to the point where our entire immune system is compromised and we end up fighting a serious illness. Adaptogens help your body adapt to stress The good news is that adaptogens can help your body adapt to stress, creating a state of homeostasis. Whether you suffer from occasional, chronic, or acute stress, you can benefit from the proven effectiveness of CyberWize Tunguska Mist sprays, the leading adaptogens in the world. CyberWize is the first company to offer adaptogen benefits in convenient and portable sprays.
Did you know?
All Tunguska Mist products contain a proprietary adaptogen blend of up to 14 powerful botanicals. Of the 30 known adaptogens, CyberWize uses 22 in its proprietary formulas. Learn more > http://www.wealthsuccess1st.cyberwize.com
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CHECK OUT "Tunguska Mist IMMUNE -Adaptogen Spray"
Boost your immune system - Protect yourself & your family against this DEADLY VIRUS by reducing or even eliminating susceptibility!!!... Read More
Discover the RESTORING, ENERGIZING & MAINTAINING POWER OF ADAPTOGEN HERBS?
YOUR HEALTH = YOUR WEALTH
Control Stress, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar,
Improve Oxygen uptake, circulation, energy levels, convert fat to muscle, boost the immune system, promote better sleep and soooooooooo much more..
Try any of the 10 (TEN) Tunguska Mist Adaptogen Sprays TODAY!!! You will be glad you did.
A REVOLUTION IN WELLNESS!
To LEARN MORE, directly to http://www.wealthsuccess1st.cyber
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