Beginner's Don't Do's for the Year
Well all those Happy New Year wishes are now in the past - are you ready to get down to business and get to making your New Year a little Happier. 2004 was a year to be remembered - some good - some bad, as in all years, but somehow 2004 stands out as one to be remembered. Lots of resolutions have been made. Was one of yours to have an internet business this year? A dream come true for some and a nightmare for others. Just a few hints to get you motivated and in the right direction.
1. Have some idea of what you want to do. The big mistake some people make when they want to go into business is "information overload." - Don't go looking at all those web sites that tell you how to get rich while sitting on the beach and let your computer do the work for you. If you believe that you are in for another tidal wave. If you put nothing into your effort you will get nothing out of it.
Let no one fool you - internet business is long hours and hard work. At least until you get things up and running. 2. Don't go filling up your computer with all these free e-books that tell you just how to do it. Find only 3 people that you want to follow - search their web sites, check them out and let them be a role model for you - you don't need every free e-book taking up space in your computer and you will never find time to read.
3. Don't buy every product that sounds like it will have you swimming in money. Many new marketers come to the internet and it is like a kid in a candy store. All these goodies for free. You will become so confused and going in so many different directions swearing that all this internet business is a big scam.
Remember there are plenty of scams out there - just don't be part of any of them. Just because you got taken by someone that does not know his business, does not mean that everyone is like that - there is success to be had - find the right niche, work it and learn from it. 4. Don't start off with a free host. You will waste your money and your time.
My first website was for my Diamonds from Heaven poems, this all seemed so cool to me - I knew nothing about the web or how it works. I spent many, many hours building my site and it was very successful - the poems ministered to thousands and thousands of people - after having listed my site all over the web and having people link to me - the server decided to upgrade change my address for the poems - there were over 80,000 visitors that could no longer find my site. The e-mails stopped and I no longer hear from very many people that find the site and I just don't have the heart to put all that time into building up the traffic again - although I have a domain now for Diamonds from Heaven - it still has not picked up the steam it once had. http://diamondsfromheaven.com (help for the hurting heart) 5. You can make some money with affiliate programs that build your website for you - I have several myself - but find one that will at least let you have some say as to what is put on your page and add some of your own links - all those "look alikes" have been overdone and you need to be making some money from your links - not just making it for the other guy.
6. There has been a lot of money made by MLM (Multi Level Marketing) - however, be very careful of these as in most cases the only people that make good money are the top of the ladder. Most all marketing is MLM in one form or another - word of mouth spreading a good opportunity - just check them out very carefully. 7. Choose your host with care - you can find them for as low as $5.00 per month - remember you get what you pay for.
I have some for $9.95 and some for $24.95 - but the ones for the $24.95 are a better investment - have better features, good customer service, easy to build your sites and a chance to make some money as well as hosting your site. I have one at Host4Profit which is the best I have found and every subscriber that goes through your link you will receive $10 per month as long as they stay. This more than pays for your hosting and gives you some extra money to put back into your marketing fund. You can check it out here: http://host4profit.com/cgi-bin/home.cgi?7852 (I know - a shameless plug) 8. Instead of trying to find your way up this information highway - find a good marketer with a course that will walk you through it all.
Of course they are trying to sell you their products - but isn't that fair enough for helping you through the maze of marketing? One that I really recommend is Willie Crawford's beginning course (not affiliated with this - just think it is a good product) - Willie is a millionaire made straight from the internet through his own efforts - he has a free course that will really help you. http://williecrawford.com - it is a 20 part course and is free. Of course, the Starter Kit Haven has an 8 building block steps which is very helpful and will also get you started in the right direction. This one is also free http://starterkithaven.com 9. Don't get involved in several ventures at once - get one up and running then work on the next one.
Just use your daily life as an example - just look at what is successful in your life and you will see that it is the one you pay attention to and follow through on all that you need to do. 10. Well over 90% of internet marketers fail - you can be sure of a successful venture and one that will save you from the pit falls of marketing if you just do your homework and follow those that are successful and not the wannabe's. Get into some of the good Marketing Forums - the best teachers there are work these forums and are willing to share their experiences. Now - these are your don't do's.
I wish I had found them 6 years ago. Would have saved me many headaches. I am a self made marketer and have all the hard knocks of experience to show it. Just get busy checking out what you really want and may the new year bring you many Blessings. Sharon Lambkin Publisher e4u Newsletterhttp://starterkithaven.com/newsltr.htm~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~ My articles can always be reprinted.
Just use this tag line. Sharon Lambkin, creator of the Starter Kit Haven collection of tips, tools, help for newbies. 8 building blocks up this superinformation highway.sharon.lambkin@gmail.com http://starterkithaven.com http://diamondsfromheaven.com (help for the hurting heart) .
Men's Platinum Wedding Bands
Platinum is a rare, extremely long wearing, natural white luster metal. However, it can be used in its purest form when used in jewelry. Platinum does not require being rhodium plated like white gold. One advantage of platinum rings is that they can be cut-off the finger in the event of an emergency
Since platinum is a very dense, heavy metal, so a platinum ring is usually heavier than an 18ct gold ring.
Platinum is also more durable than gold and so is more preferred for wedding bands.
However, because of all these positive characteristics of platinum, it is significantly more expensive than gold, approximately twice the price of an 18ct white gold ring. Platinum provides an excellent backdrop for diamonds but is equally elegant alone. Most men prefer platinum wedding bands, if they can afford it, because of its streamlined beauty, and hypoallergenic proprieties.
Taking into account it's rarity and cost, the selection of men's platinum wedding...
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Diamond Jewelry
To mark two celebrations in the year?Christmas and Valentine's Day?people often buy diamond jewelry. This means that at these times of the year, people invest in new jewelry that they must insure which usually is not covered by a homeowner's or renter's policy.
Usually, policies don't allow the dollar value for jewelry, furs and precious stones to exceed $2,000. So, since jewelry can either go missing or can be stolen, one can invest in a valuable articles floater and add that on as security. Of course, the prices for floaters vary depending on the type of jewelry you buy, the insurance company you choose, the part of town you live in, and where you keep this piece of jewelry.
There are no deductibles on floaters and endorsements, but the insurance company will give you the option of replacing the item for you.
Now, let us suppose you don't lose your diamond jewelry, and are very happy with it. From time to time, however, you still need to clean...
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CMKX - CMKM Diamonds Inc. To Be Featured on National Radio Show "Prosperity for God's People"
Christian Traders (http://christiantraders.com), the Internet's fastest growing faith-based online investment community, is pleased to announce an exciting development which will enable the company to share it's corporate and spiritual vision worldwide, via a new national radio show "Prosperity for God's People".The show, dealing with Christians and their investments, can be heard live in Phoenix on KXEG 1280AM or worldwide via the Internet, at http://familyvaluesradio.com . The show is broadcast live at 2:30 Pacific time and 5:30 Eastern time every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. Archives of previous programs are available at http://christiantraders.com and current programs can be replayed 24/7 at http://familyvaluesradio.com .On today's show, "CT" - Pastor...
CMKX - CMKM Diamonds Inc. To Be Featured on National Radio Show "Prosperity for God's People"
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Movie Star Demands Payment in DIAMONDS, RUBIES AND SAPPHIRES...He's a DOG!
(ContentDesk) February 4, 2004--Tanya Moreau-Smith, a Warner Brothers Feature Film Animation Color Stylist is barking up a new tree with her designer line of custom jeweled pet id tags and charms. Rubies for your Persian cat, diamonds for your celebrity Chihuahua, emeralds and aquamarines for the Great Dane and some sapphires for your horse.You won't find a plastic fireplug or cathead here.
What you will find at Animalstars.com are tags and charms, hand crafted from solid nickel silver or yellow bronze, inlaid with Swarovski crystals or hand painted with designs and crystal accents. That's an Animalstars pink sapphire bronze star tag you see on Bruiser the Chihuahua in "Legally Blonde II"!
The tags were also worn by the Pomeranian in "Chasing Papi". You can meet Willow and his Pomeranian team of dog actors, the Animal Stars Superstars on the site.Tag designs include the Crown, Maltese Cross, Martini Glass, Guardian Angel, Medical Alerts and the Jolly Roger Pirate.Tanya,...
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BoardCentral.com Highlights Most Discussed Stocks: Sirius, Elan, Triangle Multi-Media, GlobeTel Communications, CirTran, CMKM Diamonds and Infinium Labs.
BoardCentral Inc., the leading provider of search tools and information for online financial message board communities, and an aggregator of financial message board information, highlights stocks included in its RAMP-5 and RAMP Net-5 Indexes based on search activities on online stock and financial message board communities. RAMP Net-5 3 days (ReadAway Most Popular on the Internet) Index contains 5 stocks that have generated the most interest on popular Internet message boards indexed by BoardCentral's ReadAway(TM) search engine. These results were collected and aggregated over the period of the last three trading days.
RAMP Net-5 3 Days for April 13th:GlobeTel Communications Corp (OTC BB:GTEL.OB)Triangle Multi-Media (OTC BB:QBID.PK)Sirius Satellite Radio (NasdaqNM:SIRI) Elan Corp PLC (NYSE:ELN)CMKM Diamonds Inc. (OTC BB:CMKX.PK)RAMP-5 3 days (ReadAway Most Popular) Index contains 5 stocks that have generated the largest number of message search requests using BoardCentral's...
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Briefcase Trends for Style Conscious Men
In the business world, a stylish briefcase is as indispensable as a decent suit.
It's all about impressions, my friend.
The traditionally boring briefcase has been updated in recent times, to reflect the tastes and styles of the new businessman.
If you are a young professional looking to update your corporate style, this article is for you!
The classic messenger bag is always a safe bet.
It is hip, modern, and functional.
In the last few years, these bags have left the backs of dreadlocked bike couriers and ended up in the boardrooms of corporate America.
They are no longer the oversized and cumbersome bags of the past.
Fashion designers have led the way in this regard, releasing designs with various features and utilizing many modern materials.
These bags are generally carried over the shoulder, but many come with traditional handles.
These bags are slick!
If you feel the messenger...
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