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Tuesday, 18 September 2007

Joint Ventures - The Secret to Fast Internet Marketing Success

Joint Ventures - The Secret to Fast Internet Marketing Success

There is little doubt that the fastest way to launch a website, product, or service is through a joint venture. Search engines, ppc, or traditional advertising does not have the effect or speed with which you can launch a site that a well management joint venture campaign will bring you. But for the uninitiated, joint ventures are a foreign language. Knowing how to approach others, how to begin networking, and how to get your name known is extremely difficult.

Monday, 17 September 2007

Job Situation

I had a meeting today with the Occupational Psychologist I feel it went ok. We discussed my present job situation ad ways that I could improve my job situation.

One point that constantly came up was having a new CV and testing the water. After years of working in anon for profit organization it will be scary. However after speaking to a friend who is a HR manager. I will meet him next week to draw a new one up.

I am slowly getting back on track with all my other projects.

Saturday, 15 September 2007

further frustrations

My further frustrations of an internet marketer newb.

These are the following that I constantly question whenever I download anything.


Is it signed off by a name? If not, it could be
suspicious. Every good operator will sign off the
latter with an individual name.

Can you see the company details? There should
be a registered address and a publisher's name.
If not, don't send any money.

Is the money promise unrealistic? Any
promotion that offers things like "£100,000 this
year' or "£1 million opportunity" I believe is lying.

Are the prospects realistic? Most decent
opportunities will make you between £100 a
week and £25,000 a year, part time. Full time
the figure could be as high as £80,000, but
you're not likely to go full time until you've made
it work part time, right? So keep this in mind
before you buy the Aston Martin in your mind.
Yes, ANY business can make you a millionaire -
I know people who are well on the way, but it
didn't happen overnight.

This one I have signed up to several or should I say numerous e-zines all saying that you can earn “x” amount. Others saying that you can earn “y” amount only after working as an internet marketer for 18 months to 2 years. These I believe more. As they seem more plausible to me.

Of course I mean no offence to anyone who has eared $200,000 (£100,000) in 6 months or shorter. But I feel that they are not painting a true picture. If I paid out $100 (£50) Would I be number 99 or 199 trying to earn money selling a niche that now has a saturated market.

Does the sales pitch offer specifics? By this I
mean does it have figures, dates, theories,
testimonials and ideas? If it's ONLY about how
you could live like a millionaire, end your money
worries, be your own boss - but nothing else,
then tread carefully.

I have to question the testimonials, once again no offence is intended, how valid are the testimonials as far as I can see these could have been typed up by the person themselves or their close friends.

They could have also signed up very after the release of this certain product and have course made money out of it. A lot of money out of it! However sometimes I wonder.

Is there an UNCONDITIONAL money back
guarantee? If not, no deal, no matter how big the
promise or how slick the pitch. If you're unsure,
phone the company or write to them to check
the offer.

Do you get enough time to trial it properly? If it's
a book or manual you need at least 28 days to
read it and see if it's for you. If it's a trading
opportunity, tipster or long-term course, then I
suggest that 2-3 months is a more realistic time
to check it.

Can you get a pro-rata refund? For 12-month
subscription products like newsletters and
tipping services, most good companies will
refund you even AFTER the trial period is over.
Not all your money, but some of it on a pro-rata
basis. Fleet Street Publications usually offer this,
for instance.

Is it fromanother foreign country? Fine if it's a one-off book,
download or manual, but be careful if it's a subscription or
long-term product, as they may not be able (or
willing) to deal with overseas customer service
and support. Also, you will find it harder to get
refunds from, or make complaints to, overseas
companies. I'd be careful with the
pricier stuff.

10. Is it saying you've won money? Then throw it
away or delete it. They're LYING to you.

Tuesday, 11 September 2007

Job Situation

Well I have had 2 days training . I have no real complaints with the background of non profit organisations I have found the training OK. I'm sure the other new starters several who are also new to the organisation are finding it tougher than I am.

I have spoken to my union rep or should I say the one who is covering for my usual rep. That I will complete all the training however I am not sure if the job is the right one for me at the end.

On another positive I have found 2 positions advertise in the local press. At last something to go for.

My working from home has slowed right down at the moment because I have homework to do most nights. However I have signed up to become a mystery shopper. I don't know how much work I will get from it, but every little helps. It might also get me a few free meals or other freebies.

Sunday, 9 September 2007

New Job

Well I commence my new job, well it's not really a new job. It's just undertaking training for up to 13 weeks which could lead to a new position. However this will not be on the salary that my union wishes or wants me to receive and the union are still awaiting for management to shift their stance nearer to what both myself and the union think wants fair.

The real positive is that I am not in a section that I was once the deputy and when I was on secondment I was in charge of the team undertaking the same style of work.

I'm not really apprehensive about my new challenge I just wish that the salary situation could be resolved and a positive conclusion can be reached concerning all aspects of my position with this company.

I am still looking at all aspects of internet marketing however as I have said in previous posts there is still movement however at a slower pace while I try to concentrate with the union to resolve the job situation.

Thursday, 6 September 2007

Job Situation

It was arranged that this week that I would have a meeting with management to move to another job. Not a job that my union are happy about however to see it as a step in the right direction while I await a satisfactory conclusion. Also it would give me extra money while the union carry on discussions.

Well I receive correspondence from management saying that they are trying to arrange the move asap. OK so what's asap. For me I say I start by the end of the week or next week. The problem is my union rep is of on holiday until the 24 Sept. therefore I also think to management they will arrange the meeting for w/c 24.

So I couldn't move 3 weeks ago because members of the management team were on leave and now the union reps are off. Therefore if I move only on 1 Oct that would be 6 weeks that I could be learning new skills and competencies(although management and union both agree all skills and competencies are transferable) and more importantly receiving more salary.

Moving onto my internet working I have received $100 (£50) worth of adwords vouchers my eldest is going to work with me in setting up my PPC. Its something I have looked into however not having money to set it up this is a step in the right direction.

Monday, 3 September 2007

Liverpool FC

One of my other blogs is about sports. Now I enjoy most sports, well ones that involve a ball ie soccer, baseball, rugby. etc. However my passion is Liverpool FC.