• I Finished Work Early Today…
• Free, Live Webinar TODAY: “The Business of the 21st Century & Send Out Cards Opportunity”
• What People Are Saying
• Find Products to Sell Online
• Stephen and Kerry Recommends

I Finished Work Early Today…

It’s 3pm and I’m taking off!

Do I still have emails to answer? Yes. Do I still have a sales letter to write? You bet! Do I still have a web page to check for mistakes, broken links and upload to my server? Yes!

But all that can wait, because I am taking my lovely wife of 25 years downtown to sip some wine. There is this great little wine bistro that serves difficult to find wines from all over the world. And after a long day of work, I just want to sit back, sip a little Cabernet Sauvignon and visit with my wife!

After all, that’s why I chose this crazy world on online business.

Yes, I work hard. But when I’m done, I’m done. And while we may visit a little bit about business this afternoon, it will be mostly “big picture” stuff. Where do we see ourselves in 5 years? What will it look like when all of the kids are out of the house? How many mission trips do we want to take next year?

I love working with my wife in an online business. I didn’t enjoy it as much in my remodeling business. Too much stress! But in my online business, I have a lot less headaches and make a lot more money! So, make a goal right now to take off early one day this month. Then take your child, friend or spouse out on the town and do some “big picture” thinking. Because “big picture” thinking leads to big time paychecks!

Stephen Beck

Webinars and Live Events

Cynthia Isaac at Kansas Treat 'em Right

Join us today for a FREE, LIVE WEBINAR…

“The Business of the 21st Century & Send Out Cards Opportunity”

3pm (Eastern) OR 9pm (Eastern)

It’s your last opportunity!

As of this morning (Tuesday, June 8), only 47 spaces remain for today’s FREE webinar about harnessing the power of a team and how Send Out Cards fits into that picture!

And you’ll want to be there LIVE. We will NOT be having a replay and you will miss out…

Get more information here:

Join us at 3pm (Eastern):
http://www.couplenextdoorcards.com/soc-june2/index.html
Join us at 9pm (Eastern):
http://www.couplenextdoorcards.com/soc-june8/index.html

Remember, we’ll be revealing…

• What Robert Kiyosaki, Donald Trump and Warren Buffet have to say about network marketing …the answer will surprise you!
• How to move from “working for your business” to “having your business work for you”!
• Why Send Out Cards has one of the BEST products and one of the BEST compensation plans in all of network marketing!
• The difference between the E, S and B quadrant and how that will dramatically affect your standard of living and the retirement you provide for yourself!
• How to develop the skills and the mind set necessary to truly build wealth …and not depend on a tanking mutual fund for your later years!
• Discover how you can “GIVE” to others and build a strong business…REALLY!
• How your family & teens can make an extra $500 or more each month.
• How you can move into the B quadrant with only a phone & computer.

When we finish showing you what we’ve discovered, we will give you a place online where you can send cards.

Bottom Line: On this 40-minute Webinar, you’ll discover more about the future of networking and how that will impact your wallet … than you’ve ever heard anyone reveal before!

It’s happening TODAY, Tuesday, June 8th

Here’s the full scoop:

Join us at 3pm (Eastern):
http://www.couplenextdoorcards.com/soc-june2/index.html
Join us at 9pm (Eastern):
http://www.couplenextdoorcards.com/soc-june8/index.html

Sincerely,
Stephen and Kerry Beck

P.S. – Sorry, we will not have a replay for this event, so be there LIVE!

Janet Hudspeth's Team at San Diego Treat 'em Right

What People Are Saying!

Your comments about not having to be THE expert in my niche really resonated with me. Whilst I have some expert knoweldge that can help project managers, I have also been overly conscious of not knowing ‘everything’ so that was a really useful re-frame for me. Thanks!

~ Jo

Featured Article

Find Products to Sell Online

by Stephen Beck

Once you are ready to start an online business, you may feel overwhelmed by the challenge of finding unique products to sell. You don’t want the same old stuff everyone else has – you want to succeed in your own niche. Here’s how to plan your sales for maximum profit.

Offer products that are in demand and offer you a higher markup. Figure out how to make sales online using higher-end products. Let’s use the home-schooling market as an example. Now, I can sell a single book and make, say, $5. But what if I could offer an entire course, one with a $50 markup? Suddenly, my profits are ten times higher, without any extra work! Here’s how you can increase sales and make more profits from your online business:

Step 1: Choose a high demand homeschool product that has a high markup. Of course it has to be something you can resell or be paid an affiliate commission.

Step 2: Write a review on the product. By writing a review, you become known as the residential home-schooling expert. People will seek out your advice, so create a one-page website for your review.

Step 3: Do your keyword research and optimize your one page web site for those keywords by using Wordtracker. Then add an email capture box and a shopping cart to your one page website.

Step 4: Write articles, lots of them. Submit them to article directories on the internet. Of course, you will have included your keywords in the title, body, and even the bio at the end. This gives your customers lots of backward links to help them find your website, while increasing your rankings in search engine results.

Step 5: Find forums which discuss that product. Become the forum expert with a tactful link to your site in the signature

It takes time to complete these steps, though you don’t need much money to get started. Following these steps is the best way to build a successful online business.

Remember to keep the big picture in focus so you choose products with high markups and higher prices. Before you know it, your bottom line will increase and you’ll have great products in a somewhat difficult niche.

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Copyright Stephen Beck, 2010

You have permission to reprint this article as long as you don’t make any changes and include the bio below.

Stephen Beck teaches families how to begin a real online business. Get his 3 free videos at http://www.8weekstoprofits.com so your family can start your internet marketing business today.

Stephen and Kerry Recommends

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Let’s face it. … It’s tough being a mom and working at home. You’re always getting interrupted by the phone or the kids. There’s laundry piled high on the dining room table. The kitchen floor needs mopping and the dirty dishes are still sitting in the sink.

And you’re trying to run a profitable business from home ?!? Right!!!

For 24 years I’ve been trying to juggle the duties every Mom has…family, house, marriage. In 1998, I opened a small business with my kids so I added work to all my other responsibilities. At that time my kids were 5, 8, 10. How could I do it? And, why in the world did I decide to open a small curriculum store?

Steve & I had discussed the importance of giving our kids entrepreneurial skills so they could have the freedom to make their own choices as an adult. A part-time store seemed like the perfect answer. We also wanted to help homeschool moms in our area.

So, the kids & I opened one of our businesses, Curriculum Connection…

And I had to figure out…

• How to get customers to the store
• How to keep our house clean
• How to raise our kids
• How to have our marriage wonderful
• While keeping inventory, doing the books, and promoting our products.

I had to learn how to be super-mom QUICKLY! But, I am not a Super-Mom…and neither is anyone else!So, I started looking for some cool tips on how to make money with our businesses and get organized at home with my family without stressing out or going insane.

In addition to my own tips that I will share with you, I’ve interviewed other mom-preneurs who are successful working at home. These are some invaluable tips for any woman trying to make a living from home.

http://www.GirlsGetUpAndGo.com

BUT, most importantly…in “Girls Get Up & Go”, I reveal how you can use EASILY and QUICKLY

Get started online

Get organized at home

Get your family on board

. . . . WITHOUT going insane!

Here are just a few ideas you’ll discover:

• The best strategy to get things done & even take breaks through the day, as you work & take care of your family.
• How to get more work done than you have time to do
• How to get the support you need when you are a single mom
• Find out how to work with your hubby and spend time with him without always talking about work…In other words, how to have fun like you did before you started working at home.
• How to balance working and family, without losing your mind.
• How to encourage your spouse whether you work together or not
• Best way to get started TODAY
• How to set the pace for the long haul of making loads of money the next 10 years

Check out “Girls Get Up And Go” today!

http://www.GirlsGetUpAndGo.com

About Stephen and Kerry

Steve & Kerry are The Couple Next Door who accidentally stumbled upon secrets to a successful income on the internet. They teach families how to improve their bottom line with webinars and creating information products.

They have created a loyal following who rave about their direct marketing strategies and their “tell it like it is” approach. If you liked today’s issue, you’ll love Steve & Kerry’s real online business products to help you create a business that suits your lifestyle.

www.FamilyEbiz.com
www.WildlyWealthyWebinars.com
www.8WeeksToProfits.com
www.CoupleNextDoorCards.com

Blessings,

Stephen and Kerry Beck

• “I Could Get Used To This!”
• FREE, LIVE WEBINAR tomorrow…”The Business of the 21st Century & Send Out Cards Opportunity”
• What People Are Saying
• Quit Doing Everything Yourself!
• Stephen and Kerry Recommends

Kerry and I will be traveling quite a bit in May. First, we go to Scotland for a few days of vacation. Then on to London to speak at the “More Leads, More Clients, More Sales” event given by Bernadette Doyle. Then a quick trip to Belfast, Ireland, to visit with Bernadette.

When we get back to the States, we will leave for Yanik Silver’s MasterMind in Bethesda Maryland and then start planning our trip to East Asia in mid-June!

I love to travel. Especially with my wife.

I love to see new things, meet new people and stay in exotic places. And this also retools my mind. As I go on all these trips, my business mind begins to “catch up” with my leisure mind. My business mind starts figuring out what it would take to make the income necessary to make all of these trips happen! Then I start creating products, getting more customers and making more money.

You can do the same thing. Is there something you can do right now that you have always considered a stretch? Something that you always thought was too expensive …just out of your reach? Try doing it and see if your business mind (ie…practical nature) plays catch up.

We recently returned from a trip to Cancun, Mexico, for a trip that Kerry had won through Send Out Cards. On the way over, we were bumped to first class. Now my leisure mind was saying, “I could get used to this!”  …but my business mind was saying, “What would it take to make this a normal way to travel!”

So, think of something that seems extravagant. A massage. A day at the spa. A chartered fishing trip. Go ahead and book it. Then let your business mind figure out how to make that luxury happen on a regular basis!

Stephen Beck

Webinars and Live Events

Join us tomorrow for a FREE, LIVE WEBINAR…

“The Business of the 21st Century & Send Out Cards Opportunity”

Dear Friend,

Let me say from the start, “I am SWORE I would never be involved in Network Marketing …EVER AGAIN! I had seen too many people destroy friendships and families trying to deceive people into their homes to “draw circles on a whiteboard”.

But I just read a book that totally reversed my thinking.

It is written by Robert Kiyosaki (of Rich Dad, Poor Dad fame) and he lays out a compelling argument that team building is the skill of the future. Not programming skill. Not html skill. Not Internet marketing skill. But team building skill!

I have to share this information with you! We’re having a short 40-minute webinar this Wednesday at 2pm (Eastern) and we want to share with you…

Sign up here: http://www.couplenextdoorcards.com/soc-apr/

• The difference between the E, S and B quadrant and how that will dramatically affect your standard of living and the retirement you provide for yourself!
• What Robert Kiyosaki, Donald Trump and Warren Buffet have to say about network marketing …the answer will surprise you!
• How to move from “working for your business” to “having your business work for you”!
• Why Send Out Cards has one of the BEST products and one of the BEST compensation plans in all of network marketing!
• How to develop the skills and the mindset necessary to truly build wealth …and not depend on a tanking mutual fund for your later years!
• Discover how you can “GIVE” to others and build a strong business…REALLY!
• How to make a personalized, holiday, photo card for your family, referrals & clients with captions & voice bubbles!
• How your family & teens can make an extra $500 or more each month.
• How you can move into the B quadrant with only a phone & computer.

When we finish showing you what we’ve discovered, we will give you a place online where you can send cards.

Sign up for tomorrow’s webinar right here:

http://www.couplenextdoorcards.com/soc-apr/

See you tomorrow on the webinar!

Stephen & Kerry

What People Are Saying!

[Send Out Cards is] just so easy, and even inexpensive! I didn’t really think there would be a lot I could do with this service, or know anyone I could refer to this service.  But, I see that there are many people I know who would benefit from this!  Even me!

~ Sue Pruett

Featured Article

Quit Doing Everything Yourself!

by Stephen Beck

Most of my clients know that I was in the construction industry for 20 years before starting my online businesses. What you probably don’t know is how close I came to folding my construction company and working for someone else after 5 years of struggling.

For young construction companies, finding clients is the difference between corporate life and death. While I managed to find many small jobs, most of these only lasted two or three days. I was running myself ragged trying to pay the bills. I was desperate to find larger jobs, which were more profitable and saved time moving and setting up equipment.

Finally, I started landing larger jobs and pretty soon, I had all the work that I and a helper could handle. Large jobs, small jobs and everything in between. Then, it began to dawn on me that I had maxed out. I could not physically do anymore work in a week than I was doing at the time. I could not take on any more work because there was only one of me (and a helper) to do the work. Then, something occurred to me

I had also reached my limit, money wise. My earnings had plateaued. Since we could not physically produce more, we could not earn more. I was frustrated. I enjoyed owning my own business, but I also knew I could work less and earn more by working as a building superintendent in Houston. Imagine – free medical insurance, free dental insurance, a retirement plan, and more.

I had none of these benefits being self-employed. So I had to make a decision. Continue to work 70 hours a week at a fixed income with no benefits…or make a change. Well, I made a change!

I found a course offered by the Home Builders Association in San Antonio. This three-day seminar was full of fascinating information and interesting people. A fellow participant, Don Boozer, offered some great advice. He suggested I move into general contracting. Of course, I’d need to delegate, to share the responsibilities.

“But Don,” I asked, “if I don’t do the work, who will? I’ll just be phoning other people to do my work. Nobody’s going to pay me to make phone calls.”

Don’s reply was confident as he said, “Yes, they will pay you. They’ll pay you very well!” And you know what? They did!

The next year my income doubled (that superintendent job in Houston was no longer very attractive!) and the following year my income doubled again. After that, I never made less than six figures a year.

I’m not saying that to brag. Don’s advice helped me, and it can help you too.

Because, the only way to increase your income fast is to increase your business awareness fast. And the fastest way to do that is to start a web business or attend a conference that is specific to your industry. If you want to make money online, then go to a conference that is SPECIFIC to making money online and there you can map out a business plan for an online business!

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Copyright Stephen Beck, 2010

You have permission to reprint this article as long as you don’t make any changes and include the bio below.

Stephen Beck helps families learn to make an income online to grow their Christian home-based business. Get Stephen’s three free videos at http://www.8weekstoprofits.com so your family can start your online business now.

Stephen and Kerry Recommends

8 Weeks To Profits

Have you ever thought about how wonderful it would be if you could do work ONE time and get paid over and over and over? With “8 Weeks To Profits” you can create an online business from scratch and put it on auto-pilot so that it runs by itself.

We should know…we did just that! If you are an ordinary person without extraordinary talent or skills, like us, then you too can create your very own information product that will sell like hotcakes!

Kerry was a homeschool mom of three who created a $27 ebook and made $11,206 in her first 15 days almost by magic!

In “8 Weeks To Profits” we walk you through our proven, step-by-step formula to creating a “Can’t Miss” information product, and how each step plays a specific role for neutralizing the risk of starting an online business!

We also walk you through the 4 biggest obstacles that stand between you and a fat monthly income (and how it keeps you in the minor leagues, instead of up swinging the big bats with the heavy hitters online)…

In “8 Weeks To Profits”, we will also show you how to turn EVERY information product or affiliate product into a continuous monthly stream of income! Starting your own business on the Internet is MUCH EASIER than you think…we’ve already done the hard work for you!

Learn more about “8 Weeks To Profits” here: http://www.8weekstoprofits.com/

About Stephen and Kerry

Steve & Kerry are The Couple Next Door who accidentally stumbled upon secrets to a successful income on the internet. They teach families how to improve their bottom line with webinars and creating information products.

They have created a loyal following who rave about their direct marketing strategies and their “tell it like it is” approach. If you liked today’s issue, you’ll love Steve & Kerry’s real online business products to help you create a business that suits your
lifestyle.

www.FamilyEbiz.com
www.WildlyWealthyWebinars.com
www.8WeeksToProfits.com
www.CoupleNextDoorCards.com

Blessings,

Stephen and Kerry Beck

• Rite of Passage
• Join us in San Diego at the “Treat ‘em Right” seminar!
• What People Are Saying
• Recruit Some Secret Agents To Build Your Business
• Stephen and Kerry Recommends

Rite of Passage

Every civilization has a rite of passage for those in their group that move from “student” to a contributing member of the group able to fend for themselves. You find it in the martial arts, in the working world, in the medical world (look up “white coat ceremony”) and in the animal kingdom!

There comes a point when the “apprentice” learns his craft and then launches on his own …but with his own unique style …his own unique product. He has relied heavily on his “tutor”, but now he/she is ready to take those skills and try them in the “real world”.

Today is THAT DAY for one of my apprentices. Actually it is a partnership of two gentlemen working together and they are having their first webinar today, March 30 at 9pm (Eastern). Their names are Greg Weldy and Joel Plangman and they are sharing “How to cope with an aging parent – without going broke or crazy!”

http://www.BestElderCareAtHome.com/eldercarewebinar/

This is timely information that all of us should know – because taking care of our aging parents involves so much of our time, money and emotions! Not at the point where you are caring for an aging parent yet? Better to know something about this stuff NOW, than to wait until it is right at your door step…

So congrats to my apprentices, Greg and Joel! I would consider it a personal favor if you dropped by the webinar just to say hello and see their presentation. Who knows? If you pay attention, you may see some marketing lessons that you can apply to your online business. After all, they have been working very closely with me and will apply those lessons!

Stephen Beck

PS …Go see the webinar here:

http://www.BestElderCareAtHome.com/eldercarewebinar/

Webinars and Live Events

Join us at the Send Out Cards “Treat ‘em Right Right” Seminar
in San Diego, California on April 24, 2010!

The purpose of the Treat ‘em Right Seminar is to align your mind with success and learn the process of how we can truly change the world one card at a time. This is a personal development course like none you have ever attended before. You will leave this event with a daily mechanism to send the positives out to the world and receive what you send back tenfold.

Stephen & Kerry Beck are planning to attend the San Diego Send Out Cards “Treat ‘em Right” Seminar. If anyone joins us, we will pay for you to attend if this is your first time to attend a “Treat ‘Em Right” seminar. That’s right…we will pay for you to join us for a day at a Treat ‘em Right Seminar. Just email (kerry @ FamilyEbiz . com) or call (979-703-5724) and tell us you want to join us.

The seminar runs from 9am-5p.m and registration begins at 8 am on 4/24. Pre-Registration is on Friday, 4/23 at 7:30-10 pm.

Hotel Details: Hilton San Diego Bayfront One Par Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101 619-564-3333

Call or email us if you want to come! We would love to have you join us!

What People Are Saying!

A very interesting concept! I would recommend this [Get Wildly Wealthy With Webinars]. Thanks! Please continue to do your great work helping people succeed. I appreciate all your efforts!

~Doug Blanchard

Featured Article

Recruit Some Secret Agents to Build Your Business!

by Stephen Beck

When you think of the perfect business, what comes to mind? For most people, the perfect business runs itself. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could automate your website so it would sell your products even while you sleep? Well, you can!

One day, along comes a visitor to your site. She sees an invitation to your newsletter, and though she is already flooded with e-mails, she is intrigued. “Hey, I like the way this guy thinks. He makes a lot of sense. I’d like to read that newsletter and see what else he has to say. Autoresponder number 1 has worked.

(This is called a contact management online autoresponder, but don’t let the big name scare you!)

As your visitor reads the newsletter, she appreciates your honest evaluation of your products. She sees something that’s perfect for her, and decides to buy it.

Immediately after she makes her purchase, she gets an e-mail. Shes delighted to learn that she has received an added bonus, a free gift with her purchase.

Autoresponder number 2 has done his job.

The following week, a third auto responder generates an e-mail for your customer. She’s happy that you have taken the time to ask how she enjoys the product, the service, and the value. She is asked for a testimonial that you can share with others on your website which she gladly e-mails back.

Autoresponder number 3 has done its job.

Each week your customer gets another email helping them with the product and explaining things the product can do. The emails also give your customer tips on how to use the product to expand their business or how to make more beautiful scrapbooks or how to save money on their next purchase or how to build a free website without pay…or whatever your product is about.

This helps keep your customer happy and reduces the likelihood that they will return your product. Remember, many people will not even use your product (especially information products), unless you encourage them to do so.

Autoresponders #4 – #10 have done their jobs.

Of course, clients that are interested in a $10 e-book may also be interested in your more expensive home study course. Perhaps there are other opportunities for cross marketing. By tracking the preferences of each client, and speaking directly to their preferences and desires, you can increase sales.

Your customer will get personalized e-mails, recommending products similar to the ones that have already been purchased. She sees the benefits, and has been looking for this product for ages. Thank goodness you just brought it to her attention.

She clicks on the link and buys the related product. Autoresponder number 11 has done its job.

I hope you are seeing the value of my secret agents, autoresponders #1 – #11. They work while I am doing other things-like developing product, spending time with my family and yes, even while I am sleeping.

Autoresponders – they are a wonderful crew, and a big reason why we are enjoying another record breaking year at FamilyEBiz.com. If only I could take them out for dinner to celebrate!

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Copyright Stephen Beck, 2010

You have permission to reprint this article as long as you don’t make any changes and include the bio below.

Stephen Beck teaches families how to use autoresponders to improve their home-based business. Get Stephen’s 3 free videos at http://www.8weekstoprofits.com so your family can increase your profits now.

Stephen and Kerry Recommends

I’m taking up to 12 individuals under my wing and teaching them all they need to know to create their own Internet money machines, revealing absolutely everything I know.

That means if you qualify we’ll “partner” and team up to profit from my next blockbuster Internet idea (or yours, if you prefer)!

To read more about the CND Apprentice Program:

http://www.familyebiz.com/apprentice.html

About Stephen and Kerry

Steve & Kerry are The Couple Next Door who accidentally stumbled upon secrets to a successful income on the internet. They teach families how to improve their bottom line with webinars and creating information products.

They have created a loyal following who rave about their direct marketing strategies and their “tell it like it is” approach. If you liked today’s issue, you’ll love Steve & Kerry’s real online business products to help you create a business that suits your lifestyle.

www.FamilyEbiz.com
www.WildlyWealthyWebinars.com
www.8WeeksToProfits.com
www.CoupleNextDoorCards.com

Blessings,

Stephen and Kerry Beck

• March Blog Candy Contest
• Free Webinar TODAY at NOON Eastern on Appreciation Relationship Marketing
• What People Are Saying!
• Options! Opportunities! Openings!
• Stephen and Kerry Recommends

We’re excited about this week because we are headed to DC for Yanik’s Underground Seminar. What will make it even better is our son, Hunter, will be coming with us for the Young Entrepreneur Seminar.
He’ll get to interact with other 17-25 year olds who are starting their own business. We’ll report next week about it.

We also have a fun contest just for you!

Last month we gave away one of our ebook packages. This month, the winner of our Blog Candy Contest will be able to choose which prize they would like from the following:

• A Father’s Stew, by Stephen Beck
• How To Start Your Own Business, For Families & Teens, DVD series
• Starting a Family eBay Business package

So, how can you win one of these prizes?

Every time you post a comment on our blog, you will be entered into our Blog Candy Contest. So, you can enter our contest multiple times by posting a comment on our blog.

Here’s the link: http://www.FamilyEbiz.com/blog

Go there right now and you can read this newsletter and post your own comment.

Stephen & Kerry Beck
“The Couple Next Door”

Webinars and Live Events

“Our Top Methods to Create Trust, Loyalty & More Sales”

What kind of marketing works best? Is it better to use promotion or appreciation?

Join us and find out on a FREE, LIVE webinar TODAY at 12 NOON Eastern time!
(11 am Central, 10 am Mountain, 9am Pacific)

Go here to join us: http://budurl.com/appmktg

We’ll share with you our top methods to create trust, loyalty and more sales in your business!

We’ll also take a look at the differences and how you can implement them in your business. We’ll also show you how we are using Send Out Cards in our Appreciation Marketing efforts and how you can put Appreciation Marketing on AUTO-PILOT.

You’ll also discover:

• How to use cards & gifts effectively to grow your business
• 3 Strategies to use Appreciation Marketing to develop trust & loyalty
• How Birthday Marketing can improve your business
• How to use Appreciation Marketing to Create Residual Income
• The differences between Appreciation Marketing & Self Promotion

Don’t miss out! Again, that’s TODAY at 12 NOON Eastern time!
(11 am Central, 10 am Mountain, 9am Pacific)

Sign up now at http://budurl.com/appmktg

See you in a few short hours!

Stephen & Kerry Beck

What People Are Saying!

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These two make learning easy and the information they provide is invaluable for making more money and doing it easier. Great tools for getting your website more hits.

~Jake Jacobs

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Featured Article

Options! Opportunities! Openings!
by Kerry Beck

a When you get on the internet and try to decipher all the home business options, it can be overwhelming. At least it’s overwhelming to me. So, I’d like to share with you the criteria I’ve used in choosing what business opportunities to pursue on a regular basis. 1. Something I Believe In

If I didn’t make a dime from this product or service, would I still recommend it? This reminds me of the early days of Southwest Airlines. One of the biggest reasons I told people that I fly Southwest is their on-time record. It seemed that every time we flew Southwest we were either on-time or early. When I look for a business opportunity, I want to offer a spectacular product or service that I would use even if I didn’t make money from it.

2. Solves a Bad Problem for a Huge, Growing Market

We teach this concept to our students. It is vital that you solve a problem in a niche. If you aren’t solving a huge problem, no one is going to buy it. It’s the same with business opportunities you’re given. They must solve a huge problem. What is even better is when there is little competition. Notice I didn’t say “no competition”. Competition is healthy and it tells you there is demand for that product. But, it’s a plus if your competition is low.

3. Stable, Solid, Debt-Free Company

When you work with another company, it should be stable & solid. One of the best tests is the amount of debt a company holds. Ideally, I think you should find a debt-free company. This is rare in today’s marketplace, but it is definitely possible.

4. Provides Marketing Tools that are Tried & Tested

You don’t want to develop your own marketing tools. At least I think it’s much easier to use marketing tools that have already been tested to work. When you evaluate home business options, be sure there are marketing tools that actually work and are simple to use. One of my tests is the 8 year old test. If an 8 year old could use the marketing tools to tell a friend about your product or service, could he be successful? It ought to be that SIMPLE…brain-dead simple!

5. Opportunity for Large, Passive Income

Although this is the last criteria, it is certainly not the least one to consider. In fact, I think this is one of the most important criteria in choosing a home business. One of the reasons we work from home is Freedom & Choices. We choose when we want to work. We choose whom we work with. We choose where we work. We have the freedom to make these choices.

Why is that? We have passive income each month…”mailbox money”. This allows us the freedom to reach outside ourselves to do mission work and to spend more time with our family. Does your home business give you real, residual income to allow you these freedoms and choices?

As you evaluate your home business options, be sure that each of these criteria are met. You’ll have more success and more fun along the way.

If you are interested in knowing what home business Kerry promotes that meets all these options (including debt-free), check out this link: http://tinyurl.com/feoption

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Copyright Kerry Beck, 2010
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About Stephen and Kerry

Steve & Kerry are The Couple Next Door who accidentally stumbled upon secrets to a successful income on the internet. They teach families how to improve their bottom line with webinars and creating information products.

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