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Monday, February 26, 2007

Review: Instant Riches Software/Xybercode Jeff Alderson

Instant Riches Software/Jeff Alderson

Review:

Many software creators are programmers. But there are some who are not-well at least there are few non-programmer software creators that I know that are very successful.

One of the most successful is someone that you've probably never seen, keeps a low profile and doesn't enter into the "guru" arena. He is Jeff Alderson. Jeff created the now-famous "Traffic Equalizer," Ad Word Analyzer, Press Equalizer along with scores of other extremely useful and successful products.

But how does someone get to be so successful in a tech area without technical knowledge? It's easy, you outsource it-yes, you outsource it.

For example, Niki Shoes doesn't own a factory, it doesn't build its own shoes. Even world famous Dell Computer doesn't build their own product-they out source.

Strange?

Maybe so, but by the looks of things Niki, Dell and Jeff Alderson know more about being successful by thinking out of the box.

Recently I've learned that Jeff is selling his 37 products in his software library complete with sales letters, CD's, manuals; in short, everything one needs to start a software company without knowing anything about programming-just like Jeff.

In speaking with him about the product, I've learned that he has gone to great lengths to include everything to make anyone who purchases it successful. Now get this-he is including the source code as well!

Accordingly, this seems to be a wonderful opportunity to build a fantastic list as Jeff has, while making excellent living at the same time.

But what about that little detail about programming, there must be some sort of tech knowledge required. The answer is not really. Because there are many programmers, or coders that are seeking work and there are plenty of good ones out there that are looking for work of this nature.

Thinking out of the box-outsourcing-can be a good thing.

Why am I recommending this? Because I have owned and work with many of Jeff's products on a daily basis.

So, what more do I know? I know that Jeff's reputation precedes himself and being the type of person he has proven to be, would never risk his good name for the sake of a fast buck. That being said, I highly recommend checking this out ASAP as I understand that there are limited numbers and as they say, when they're gone they're gone and so goes your window of opportunity.

Thursday, May 27, 2004

Spam Cop In Court For Operating Illegally

As a an online publisher, I come into daily contact with email/spam issues which can, in some cases, be gut-wrenching let alone downright stressful. By that I mean that we are not spammers nor do we condone spam of any sort and we comply with the rules as set forth in the Federal "Can Spam Act." We often get accused of spamming and even though we have the proof that we are innocent, we are not allowed to clear our good name. This is because, unfortunately there are some self-appointed, let me repeat that, self appointed, Internet email police who have appointed themselves up as judge and jury over all Internet related spam issues.

As a result of greed, power and a total disregard for our freedom, they have created an unrealistic situation which, by it's very concept, is contrary to human dignity as well as in opposition to the constitution of the United States which guarantees that people are innocent until proven guilty.

Once of these unlawful perpetrators is Spam Cop. They have clearly ignored and superseded the rights of the individual by declaring anyone turned in to them to be a spammer without being given the right to defend him/herself. While downright disgusting, this practice is totally against what we stand for as a people... we are innocent until proven guilty.
So we fight the daily battles and we grin and bear the stress and strain until finally someone comes along and helps carry that cross. That someone is Jim Edwards, himself an Ezine publisher, Jim is as concerned as I am with the inequities of this self-appointed email guardians.

Please take a moment to read this vital article (Article #1) and perhaps in some way, you can make a positive contribution to help us all win the unjust persecution of the innocent.

Remember the words of the late Tony Randal, "The only thing worse than a man who is opinionated is one who is opinionated and won't speak up for his beliefs."

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Using All Your Talents To Earn Money At Home

by ALyice Edrich

I have learned over time that one doesn't have to stick to one line of business to be good at something, or even profitable. I believe that one should be able to incorporate any and all of one's skills into a home business, so with that in mind, I do a little mystery shopping, loan document signing, secretarial tasks, freelance writing, and yes, even a little party planning and selling.

I started working from home because I didn’t want to be away from my babies, for eight to ten hours a day, five days a week. And, after figuring in the costs of working, I honestly did not believe making a net profit of $2 an hour was worth more than my time with my children.

Becoming a Loan Document Signer (AKA Signing Agent) is a great opportunity because one can make $50 in two hours. Basically what one does is receive loan document papers via mail carrier, then meet with the client(s) to go over the documents. The Signing Agent will briefly go over each document, point the borrower to the signature lines and notarize any documents requiring notarization.


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Once the signing is complete, the signing agent returns the documents to the loan company via mail carrier and the prepaid envelope. Payment comes a month after the job is completed and you have sent in your billing. This is great because once one has her notary license and supplies, she is ready to go and can actually see a reward within a month from contacting the companies.

The Party Consultant business can be worked from home, while all the kids are playing, napping, or sleeping. Most of the time, you are filling out free classified ads, asking for link swaps, returning emails, and making cold contact calls. The company I work with has a wonderful support system in place. Meetings are held via phone, at night, while the kids are asleep and you’re in your pajamas. There is also a wonderful web site provided by the company that offers 24/7 service, 365 days a year. The company takes the orders, handles payment, and ships the orders directly to the customers. There will be times when you may meet with a local businessmen about an upcoming event, or place flyers at laundry mats and such (which of course, you can take your kids). * The Party Biz can be built around any existing business, including other home party companies.

Mystery Shopping comes in handy during the slow days. It’s a wonderful way to get paid to do your normal shopping, eating out or car repairs. Simply put, one would sign up with a company who would then assign places to evaluate customer service. If you have ever wanted to become a private eye, or spy, this is the safe way to go.

Freelance writing is a great tool to help promote any business, as well as cash in on one’s area of expertise. For instance, I sell an e-book that teaches one to become a successful Signing Agent. I also write to promote my businesses and to recapture events that have occurred in my life, in hopes of helping another.

With the Signing Agent position, one gets a lot of calls where a babysitter is needed as soon as an hour, a day, or a week. So it would be a good idea to have an on-call sitter available or at least, a list of people one can trust. I usually tell moms to consider co-oping with another mom so that both can share this opportunity, swap sitting services free of charge, and take jobs on different days. For instance, if someone calls and says, ‘I need someone Wednesday.’ Mom A could say, 'I'm sorry, I am booked for the day, but my partner would be more than happy to take the job, here is her number.' If there isn’t another mom around or interested in the co-op idea, this job could still be done around one’s spouses hours. For instance, Mom B could simply say, 'I’m sorry, I am booked until Wednesday, can we do it then?' Also a good thing to note here is that Signing Companies do have an independent contractor agreement to sign, in which you state the hours you are open for business.

Now let’s say that you are out on a mobile notary job, and want to share your party biz. You can leave your business card which lists both your notary and your party biz or you can leave a brochure or flyer about your party biz. And vice versa.


About the Author

Alyice Edrich is proud to admit that she is a dabbler, but don’t let the name fool you. She works hard and it shows in the quality of her work. If you are interested in learning more about Alyice or any of these opportunities, head on over to her web site at http://thedabblingmum.com where she has interviews, articles, party supplies and gift items. Any more questions just ask! Mailto:dabblingmum@yahoo.com


<<< Cat Food and The Man On The Moon >>>



How to seize this day - and all the days that follow - with five success ingredients.

I stumbled upon a realization about success the other day. I was on my way to the grocery store when it hit me. My realization began with our cat, Maggie, who was a little put out. It seems the shiny bottom of her food dish kept showing her reflection. She hates that.

Maggie is not shy about letting us humans know what's important. She makes it clear that we are NOT a cat owner. She is a people owner. So I grabbed my jacket and jumped in the car for a cat food run.

You may wonder what going to the store for cat food has to do with success. The ingredients in cat food seem a little far removed from the ingredients for success. I agree. However, it's the process that intrigued me.

As I was driving along, it occurred to me that getting cat food was no different than any other endeavor that meets with success. I fully expected to successfully return with the cat food. And sure enough I did.

When I was 10 years old and wanted a set of drums, I fully expected to get them. One way or another. And I did.

When I decided to reach the position of Operations Manager with my old employer, I fully expected to get there. Despite sacrifice and setbacks, I did.

When the United States decided to put a man on the moon...

So you see, it doesn't matter if you're going for cat food or going to the moon, the ingredients to be successful in any endeavor are the same. The only difference is in the degree of execution.


1. Success is about active participation.

Success is not about work. I dislike the word work. "Active participation" sounds much more pleasant, don't you think? Successful people actively participate in the journey. They love what they do, therefore it is not work. How much you do is irrelevant and how long it takes is irrelevant. There is no room for the traditional definition of "work" when you are immersed in the journey towards success.

Cat Note: It has become apparent that Maggie will not "actively participate" as an attack cat if burglars break in, but she will snare an errant bug once in a while. Therefore, just knowing a nutritious meal will keep her skills sharp is worthy of my participation in keeping her fed.


2. Success is about being smart. Being immersed in your success gives you a "third eye" on opportunities, a smartness if you will, that makes the road to success shorter. I've always felt that the key to succeeding in any endeavor is not really HOW MUCH you do, but HOW SMART you do it. By focusing on your eventual success, you discover smartness.

Being smart lets you cut to the chase. It's about seeing opportunities and opening doors that others miss. It's about using a safety pin when the key is not under the doormat. It's about taking risks. It's about not taking unnecessary risks. It's almost an intuitive sense of "knowing." Being immersed in the journey reveals shortcuts that might otherwise be missed.

Cat Note: I wasn't out to buy any ol' cat food. Maggie has certain likes and dislikes. She wants taste. I want savings. I took a coupon. Pretty smart, huh?


3. Desire overcomes obstacles to success.Plain and simple. Desire makes molehills out of mountains. Desire initiates creativity and is a force that knows no boundaries or limitations. No matter what stands in the way, it is moveable.

Cat Note: You know how those lines can be at the checkout? I desire nothing more than to avoid reading the tabloid headlines while waiting in line with my cat food. Solution: Bring your 10-year-old and have him hold a place in line while you get the cat food. Bribe him with candy. Obstacle overcome.


4. Passion energizes success.
Passion resides at the center of desire. Success is about having a desire fired by passion. Being truly passionate makes success more brilliant and inspired. The willingness to move forward without regret is a function of passion. To paraphrase Napoleon Hill from his book, "Think And Grow Rich," you must burn all your bridges. There is no turning back when passion is in the driver's seat.

Cat Note: Remember when I said these ingredients apply to any endeavor that meets with success? Even if the endeavor is getting cat food? Scratch that. Being passionate about cat food is ludicrous.


5. Believe in yourself.
Your success is not a question of IF, but rather WHEN. Never doubt that each step is the right step towards success. Any failures along the way are merely lessons for success at a higher rung on the success ladder.

So begin climbing the ladder without hesitation. Whatever happens along the way is exactly as it should be. Every step is the right step, even if not readily apparent. Believe in yourself. Believe in your path.

In conclusion, it should be apparent that success is not biased. The principles that govern success do not care what you want to be successful in. Success freely visits all who call on her, no matter the size of the task. Think back to a time when you really wanted something and got it. Did you embody any of these success ingredients?

Now ask yourself what you want to accomplish and take that first step. Any step. If you want some practice, you can always run to the store for some cat food!


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Brett Krkosska provides how-to advice on small and home-based work issues. Get start-up guidance, business ideas and inspiration at http://www.HomeBizTools.com. Become a subscriber for a fresh and original perspective on today's business issues.