On instinct, most people will identify themselves as a giver.  Being identified as a “taker” is just… well… not very flattering!  In fact, we are all givers and takers.  Human beings are, quite simply, inter-dependent, meaning we are dependent on one another.  The species would not survive if we did not.

Some people seem to be more giver than taker, and others seem to be more taker than giver.  It’s just the way things are.  In business, we want to surround ourselves with people who are well balanced.  You don’t want to be in a group with people who have nothing you can take.  In other words, people who are beneath you in most areas.  In such a group, you will surely burn out.  You are only a giver, and you need to be able to take as well.

Suppose for a moment that you are in a group where you are way beneath everyone else?  What then?  Can you be a constant taker?  Well, you’d best find something to give if you want to succeed.  You can offer your services to help with group tasks, you can always find something to give back.  Always.  Chances are you won’t be the only “taker”.  You may find some members of your group that are in a similar position as you that you can give to. 

What if you’re not balanced?  Quite simply, you won’t last, and if you do, you won’t be successful.  Think about it.  What relationships do you know of that are one sided work?  Think about a marriage.  If one spouse is constantly giving and the other taking, what are the chances of a successful marriage?  It is wise to seek out people like yourself to work with.  People with whom you have something in common, with whom you enjoy being with, and from whom you can learn and grow.

Take a moment to evaluate yourself.  Are you a giver or a taker?  Do you have a healthy balance?  If not, what are you going to do about it?

This was sent to members of our marketing group by a truly inspirational guy, Andre Davis.  I felt compelled to share it too - it’s just sooooo good, and some of the best advice anyone can ever receive!  My Comments are in blue, the rest is Andre - thank you for a brilliant piece Andre!

“Learning How To Motivate Your Group”
(AKA: What To Do With Whiners…)

Quick question for ABG Members… Have you ever been frustrated by the people in your group that just can’t seem to get going… All they ever do is show up to the training calls and then pester you with questions or complaints?  Well what are you supposed to do? Ignore them? Motivate them? Cater to their needs? Cut them off completely?

“Andre, I have no problem with introducing my MLM Business to people and having repeat product ordering. We have a system in place to make this simple. Everyone loves the business!”
 
Most of those who come on board for the business, no matter how much support I and my upline give, give up! If they’re not making a living in 12months…they’re over it! I have tried in various ways to encourage them, however, duplicating myself just doesn’t happen. Why?” 

I’ve even had people after less than 12 weeks give up - to those I ask… would you EVER expect to start an OFFLINE business and be in profit in less than 3 months?

That’s a great question, and one that EVERY networker with at least 50 reps will start to wrestle with.
 
I remember feeling quite guilty… Almost depressed for some of the people’s lack of success on my team. In turn, I started spending the vast majority of my time developing new websites, new systems, and new tools in order to help them achieve the success they said they so badly wanted.
 
I basically stopped sponsoring all together and got into the dreaded “management mode”, where 90% of my time was spent on training and tool development.
 
But the funny part, is that nothing ever changed. It didn’t matter what I did for them. It didn’t matter how bad I wanted “success” for them. The people who were getting results, continued to do so, while those who were treading water, kept treading.
 
Understand this right now: The only thing you can do that will TRULY help your business and your team members is to lead by example.
 
Just do the things that you need to personally do on a daily basis to build your business - Advertising, Prospecting, Follow-up, and New Rep orientation. One training call per week for new reps, tops… Spend more of your time one-on-one with your producers, and that’s it.
 
Just as it is a sorting game to find new reps, it is a sorting game to find reps that will work and achieve once they join.
 
The sad truth is that 90% of those who start a networking business aren’t really serious about becoming self-employed. They are  just looking to “buy some hope”, so they can  quite the voices of discontent in their heads.
 
Soon enough, they’ll find an excuse as to why “it didn’t work for them”, and quit.

And there’s NOTHING you can do about it - So don’t spend your time and energy worrying about it. 
In my opinion, the problem is mindset… people to develop their most important asset - their MIND… without real belief in yourself and the REAL possibilities, you will lose interest. 
 
•DO NOT cater to their weakness. Do not change your tools if they are working for you. Do not change your websites if it is working for you. Do not change your system if it is working for you - just because it doesn’t work for others… It never will, and it’s their issue, not yours.

•Build YOUR business. Lead by example, and the right one’s (the few), will follow you. Put your blinders on to everything and everyone else.

•Tolerate ZERO negativity in my life now. Someone send’s an unfriendly email… Adios. They’re off my list and out of my life.  OK… this is the KEY.  No whiners allowed!  And this is what we are creating with the CrazyFoxes Marketing Group - a positive culture of success - whiners just don’t feel like hanging with us!

•”Find new blood” I was at a convention once and I asked a simple question; what I needed to do because my downline had gotten stagnant.  (I had basically stopped recruiting). “Find new blood” was his answer, and he was right.

•You’re not here to save people. You’re here to give them an opportunity to save themselves.  Most won’t. And only they can ever change that.  We will give you everything you need to succeed… all you have to do is succeed.

•As a business owner, it’s much smarter to find “Do-ers” and leaders than it is to turn people into them, (which is basically impossible without their personal conviction to do so).   Personal conviction… there it is again… another word for mind-set.

•It is also VERY important that you leverage LARGE numbers in your business building efforts, because you won’t even notice the whiners, complainers, and quitters when you’re dealing with thousands of people. 

•The best way to do that is to start advertising, then build and maintain a LIST that you drip on over time. Each new contact will bring new, interested prospects and reps to the table.
Sincerely, Andre

Have you ever received better advice?  If you have, PLEASE let’s hear it!

You know, I believe that in the future we will be hearing… “do you remember what you were doing the day that Barack Obama was elected President of the United States of America”… what will your answer be?

As a Canadian internet marketer, I have many American friends, some Democrat, and some Republican.  I am very aware that some of my friends are not happy with the outcome of the election, while others are celebrating.  Defeat is tough, and this was a brutal defeat.  Many Republicans and McCain supporters are feeling defeated, and probably a little beaten up today, and to them I offer my sincere empathy.

As a student of the Law of Attraction, I cannot help but admire President-elect Barack Obama.  The first speech I heard him give struck a chord in me.  Politics aside, this man has an inspiring message, and it is a message that can and will impact the entire world.  To those who feel they lost the election, I hope that you are able to look at the glass half full when you look at the overwhelming numbers that suggest a reunification of your great country. 

As a citizen of the world, I want to give my perspective as I watched the election process.  First of all, in his speech, Obama actually spoke to me.  Not figuratively, but in actuality.  He recognized that this election is not only about the citizens of the USA, but the entire world, and he acknolwedged that fact.  Even if you do not believe in Obama, or his message, you can be assured that I am not the only “foreigner” who felt that way.  This man has an uncanny ability to unite people, and it is my opinion that he has already begun to heal the damage done to the image of the United States of America.

I am filled with hope for the world and the world economy.  It is my firm belief that, as was written in the book, The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles at the turn of the century, we are about to witness a change in power.  I am not talking political power - I am talking about a real shift in financial power.  The SGR talks about those who gain wealth and power through competition and those who gain sustainable and true wealth through creation.  Without going into a deep philosophical explanation, the corrupt Wall Street CEOs and execs are out, and the new creators are in…

As Obama states in the video below… this IS our time!

What a great sport!

The Palin Rap This is Hilarious!

It would seem that the failure rate in the home business industry would not be so incredibly high if people treated other people the way they’d like to be treated and/or when meeting someone new that you might have an interest in.

Let’s examine this a little. Your at a night club, out on the town for the evening, having a good time. Just an example that might fit here. Let’s say you’re with some friends or perhaps on your own and someone catches your attention. You think you might like to meet this person. Casual conversation, and introductions come before let’s have sex or let’s get married…don’t they?

Well? What’s the difference when it comes to business? Is there something about casual relationship, friendships and romantic relationships that’s different than a business relationship? I don’t think so. Personally I do want to know something about the potential new business partner I am “interviewing” for a position on my team. Qualify might be a bit of a harsh phrase, but really, does this person qualify for my time?

A business partner not carefully chosen can be a real drain on your time and energy. Don’t let it happen to you. Be selective on who you give your time, your training and your support to. You may be brand new to the home based business industry, working from home might be totally new to you. It’s a benefit for you too to be just as selective when choosing who you join with in business. Guidance and support are essential for your success.

Selecting a marketing group for support might be an advantage for you so you get input from a number of different leaders. The person who just signed you up in business may be relatively new to the business also. Blind leading the blind gets no where fast, can you relate?

There’s plenty of techniques you could research, coaches you can listen to, maybe some good material maybe some not so good. Sometimes I do wonder who is training the trainers? So use your intuition. Be natural-be yourself in your business building process. Make friends first, if there is a common interest and a good match with the person with whom you’re speaking, perhaps there’s an opportunity to develop a business relationship.

By the way, I’m not a success coach, personal coach, marketing guru, internet “prophet” or anyone of those pigeon holes. I’m a real person who enjoys working with other people from the comfort of my home. Sincerity and honesty are characteristic traits I value before money. If more people placed more interest in helping other people get a successful start in this industry, the desire to find the next best deal, new flavor of the month business opportunity would not be necessary!

Scott Crider

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Advertising is the most important element to success for any business person. If you want to make money from home you must have resources to cover your expenditures over time in order to sustain your business for the long term. When you have an online or an off line business, we often forget the power of simply telling others about your business. The key to finding the right opportunity for you is to thoroughly research first before getting involved. We give you the opportunity to read our marketing plan first and then you can decide.

Thanks to the internet we can find out virtually everything we need to know about any work from home business opportunity available today. Anyone can become really successful if they make the decision to take advantage of the right opportunity. The internet offers a vast expanse of opportunity for those who can commit to build for 6-12 months to grow their business.

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5 Essential Ingredients of a Successful Home Based Business

The internet changes daily as far as what works and what doesn’t when it comes to making money online.

If you are new to a Home Based business, your head can spin with all the hype, sales pitches , and outright lies as far as the reality of starting up an online home based business.

There are however a few things to look for in your search for a home based business that can become some nice additional income, or even better, your “job”. Working at home, generating $1000 a day is far from what I call a “job”.

To help ease your frustration, and point you in the right direction for what you should be looking for in today’s online marketplace, the following summarizes the 5 essential ingredients in a home based business opportunity.

Later in this brief overview, I will offer a “secret” to online success that is rarely mentioned in the many articles written on the subject.

1. SYSTEM- This may be the most crucial item to your success. You need a System that generates prospects, educates them on your business opportunity, sorts and weeds out those that are not interested in your offer, then closes the sale at a conversion rate that ensures profitability. The System must be as automated as possible so you aren’t spending hours cold calling or following up with people that are probably not interested, then trying to use your sales closing skills to make a sale.

Think of the successful off line businesses such as McDonalds, Tim Hortons or Subway. Do you think they could duplicate those businesses all over the country, setting up new franchise owners to run these businesses, without a SYSTEM that works?

2. BIG Profits- This is important as the advertising needed to result in sales can be quite costly. For some $1000 price point business programs, it isn’t unusual to spend $200, $400 or even $600 to make that $1000 sale. Of course, there are ways to also spend $0 in advertising, but the reality is advertising is often on the range where to make $1, you may need to spend $0.40. Your profit is still $0.60. Would you do that over and over if you had a automated system in place to make this happen? Big Profits allows enough profit so your advertising cost is well covered by your selling price. You can’t do much advertising to make a profit on selling a $20 ebook for example.

3. Hot Products- Yes, the product must be tangible and have use and value. There are many new business opportunities that offer $75,000 or more worth of downloadable products that sell for $1000. That’s pretty HOT, and full of value. Having a product that can be downloaded, means NO shipping. Now that is just way too easy.

4. Leads and Traffic- This is probably the most perplexing for most new work at home business owners. An online business will never make any money without a source of leads (prospects). The key to providing leads to an online business is they need to be targeted.

This means you need to advertise to a niche market of people looking for exactly what your offers. Seems so simple a concept, but so may people struggle in building their prospect list.

5. Support and Training- as with any business start up, you need to learn your work at home online business program.Make sure that your business program has ample training and resources so you know exactly what to do to get those prospects to your System. This is not always easy to figure out when doing your due diligence on an offer.

As a suggestion, make sure you ask for examples of where and how you will advertise. Also ask where will you get the wording for the ads,who will write the ad copy and the followup messages, what the conversion rates are for your system. If your sponsor can’t provide good answers, then they may not be that successful themselves.

This is just a brief overview of what today’s online business programs need to cut through the many offers out there and make your business stand out to others.

Earlier I mentioned I’d offer a “secret” to successful online work at home business programs that is rarely mentioned in the various sales pitches. The true secret just might be you.

Most people do not realize they are starting up a real business. There will be ups and downs, profitability may not come overnight, or you may expect riches in the first few days.

I am sure some people have had such success, but most starting out, very likely start with leads, no prior list of prospects, and a small advertising budget. You then need to make good decisions to leverage your sales to grow your business.

The best way to accomplish an online business start up is with the very best automated SYSTEM. Then you can spend most of your time on advertising and growing your prospect list- leaving the rest to the system to close sales which will deliver you paying customers. Then you can train your new customers to do what you know how to do!

For more information on automated systems, please take a look at our main business review website.

To your success!

Robbie Bracco

Money Making News Release

No Better Time Than Now To Start
Your Own Business

San Diego, CA- Probably the greatest business opportunity in the last
200 years exists right in our own back yards. Home-based businesses:
they’re creating a quiet revolution all over the world. Last year alone,
almost three million people in the U.S. started home-based businesses.
And those numbers are growing. Government and university-based
research show a 20% annual growth rate. By the year 2000, it’s
estimated that 50 million Americans, one out of every five of us, will
have home-based businesses.

It’s a quiet revolution that doesn’t scream at consumers from
billboards, magazine ads, or TV commercials. It’s a return to individual effort generated by monumental
changes in the way we work and the rewards we get for our work.

Why the revolution? Massive corporate downsizing and restructuring. An average decline of
12% in wages since 1979 compared with an average 24% increase in corporate profits. Early
retirement, job burnout, a desire to be the boss, a need for new challenges, no opportunities for
advancement, a need for financial security, disabilities that preclude traditional jobs, child- or adultcare
issues, an expanding work force and a contracting job market, multiplied responsibilities for fewer
workers, longer work days, and insufficient retirement income. The bond of trust connecting
employer/employee has been broken, and it’s changing the whole work climate.

Add to that the shift in the economy from an industry to an information/service base; the waves of
women entering the work force, the trend toward cocooning — staying at home for safety and
convenience; health and environmental concerns; technology that makes a home office realistic; the
increasing number of dual earner and single-parent families with little time and specific needs; and an
entrepreneurial surge in Europe and Asia which looks to America for direction.

Forecasters predict startling changes by the year 2010. In addition to the 50 million Americans working in home-based businesses, it’s anticipated that 10% of the entire Canadian population will be
working from their homes.
The view that fairness has disappeared from the workplace is one reason that few college
graduates are joining large companies after graduation. Instead they’re establishing their own
businesses because corporate America no longer seems attractive.

What does all this mean to you? It means that entrepreneurship is emerging as a legitimate
career choice, that there’s no better time than now to start your own home-based business. This
Renaissance of American commerce is sharply focused on the advantages of working for yourself,
whether you originate a business, buy a franchise, or build a network within a direct marketing company.

David D’Arcangelo is an acclaimed author, speaker, and host of the weekly television show, Money Talk. He speaks to
tens of thousands of seminar attendees around the country. Mr. D’Arcangelo is a recognized authority on the small
business movement, response marketing, and tax strategies for the independent business owner.

To receive a copy of “David D’Arcangelo’s Little Black Book” call Robbie Bracco 352 787 0175.

Is A Home Based Business Opportunity Right For You?

There are several advantages to working from your home including flexible working hours, low overhead, and more available time to work while other people are commuting to their jobs. Home based business owners must set their own schedules, own vacation schedule and time-frame and can simply generate more business to support higher salaries. However must also accept full responsibility for all successes and failures of their business.

Marketing your home based business on the Internet can be very effective if you do it correctly. My name is Robbie Bracco, and I am a network marketing Coach. We provide our accounts with a personal Marketing Blueprint which removes much of the confusion about how to get started. Advertising Blueprints make our clients’ marketing budgets work harder. We have several web sites which we designed for affiliate marketing. However, each person that is successful in Direct Sales or MLM has something about their marketing structure that makes them “different”. We’ve found a network marketing opportunity that is helping us fund other streams of income. The $200 Dollar Per Day Blueprint offers our members a goal for achieving success with the written step by step instructions on how to reach it. Just wanted to say that I am a true believer in Internet Marketing. Homebased businesses are growing currently faster than any other small business sector, which is true especially in the Internet marketing fields.

Starting an online business can benefit you in more ways than one. It can be challenging and yet very rewarding. Starting a business from home is a great way to ease into your new business and it’s more affordable than most people think.

In fact, so many people are starting their own work at home businesses that, by the time you are done reading this sentence, someone in the world will have started an online business that is ran entirely from their home or found a work at home job.

No matter what situation I’m in, or what kind of home business information I’m in search of, I know that the Blueprint Marketing team will always be there to help me whenever I need it.

The only difference between a home-based business and a business in an office on main street is the location. However, by working at home I am able to save time by not having to commute, and do not have to contend with office drama, and all the other typical disadvantages of spending your day at the office. You don’t have to miss business calls just because you aren’t in your office. For many people there is a dream of being their own boss, avoiding rush hour traffic, and having that home office. That dream can come true for you

just as it did for me.

With a personal Blueprint one can focus on the vertical, the niche market segments. Most of the time I am surfing on the Internet to try to find ways on how to improve my business. This also includes if you are looking to move into the online world of Internet marketing. You don’t have to wait months or years to see serious money from the Internet. The Internet is home to millions of home based business from small e-commerce stores to major companies that started in someone’s garage. The Internet is no longer only for meeting friends and checking your email. If you are trying to look for ways on how to make money on the internet then your Personal Blueprint will provide you with some methods to easily earn quick cash online.

Earn a serious income at home with a part-time effort. I do not have a regular”job” because my entire income is made online from my home based business. An online business is one of the best ways to create multiple streams of income. Another great advantage to these incomes is that they can become “Residual Incomes”. This means that you put the time and effort at the beginning ONCE, and then the income keeps coming 24/7. However, we’ve found a network marketing opportunity that is helping us fund other streams of income. I would have never thought that there was a business out there that could produce enough income for me to live free again. Whether you are new in trying to get started making an income online or been struggling for many years to make money, you’ll find answers to your questions here. Work-at-home moms or dads, retirees, part-time entrepreneurs and many others are discovering ways to generate business income from a home or apartment. By the end of my first year I had tripled my income, quit my job and Phil was able to quit his job as a contractor.

The Internet is home for us!

About the Author: Robbie Bracco is a Veretekk Platinum Member and SEO provider. She has been a Marketing Director with one of the Worlds Best Online Malls for the past 10 years.
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