One of the first things many beginners to online business are told is that they should create an information product. That’s really good advice but it's a daunting task for most people who’re unfamiliar with the technology associated with building an online business, as well as the time to research and create an information product in the form of an eBook. As a result, many initially opt for promoting other people’s products through Affiliate Marketing.
With the increasing popularity of videos, the time-frame has been shortened for quite a number of persons who’re relatively new to the Internet.  You can now create short videos and bundle these into an information product in a shorter time than you would probably take to write an eBook.
Basic First Step in Creating Your Information Product
Select a Topic:  The first step is to choose a topic. If you’re an expert in a particular niche, or a topic in that niche, it may be best to start by creating your Read the rest of this entry →
The term “networking†is often confused with Network Marketing but they are totally different. The root of networking is to build mutually beneficial relationships that can lead to personal and professional success.
Misconceptions About Networking
Many people cringe at the idea of attending networking events because they associate it with “putting on a face†and “schmoozing†with people you don’t know. On the other hand, there are people who see networking as an opportunity to hand out as many of your own business cards as possible in a short time. These concepts will prevent you from taking advantage of the opportunities networking offers and may require a change Read the rest of this entry →
Certain tasks in your business are routine or predictable tasks. You need to do them daily and sometimes several times per day for best results. Some of these could include:
Reading and replying to emails
Spending time on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Visiting forums
Read and comment on three or four blogs
Watch You Tube videos for training purposes
Watch training videos from a Webinar you did not get to attend, or training for a product you purchased.
Every one of these tasks is important to your overall business plan, but each one can result in time-drains if you do not do real-time scheduling to set limits Read the rest of this entry →