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8/24/2007

Steps to Becoming a Millionaire.

In the year 2002, there were 17.1 million Millionaires in the U.S. By 2013, the number of millionaires will triple due to inheritance. For the rest of you, becoming a millionaire is within reach if you apply a 5 step plan involving the following areas:

1. Health
2. Spending
3. Savings
4. Investing
5. Career

Health

Take care of yourself. If your health is no good, you are not going to enjoy the rewards of a solid financial plan. Eat right, exercise daily, and discipline yourself. The most successful investors are those people who have the best discipline to stay with the program.

Spending

It's true, a person will always live up to the amount of income they earn. If you make the money, you are apt to find a place to spend it. The key to successfully saving is to spend less than you make and to also spend more money in areas that will actually preserve wealth.

Savings

A disciplined approach to saving reaps rewards in the future. While saving early in your career, allocate a larger percentage of your savings to stocks. A 35 year old with 10,000 and saving 500 a month will become a millionaire by age 56 if the money invested returns 15% per annum. If the investment rate of return falls to 10% per annum, the millionaire age is moved to 63 years old.

Investing

Focus on an investment portfolio that minimizes your fees and maximizes your returns. If you are not sure about the types of investments, consider low cost index funds such as the S&P 500 or Russell 5000.

Career

No matter how much you position yourself, your career will dictate how quickly you reach the millionaire plateau. You have to move above and beyond your job description; Excel in your performance; Make yourself invaluable to the organization. Align your goals and focus on efforts that make you a valuable employee. You want those merit raises. They will add up.

Check out the Groco Millionaire Calculator to determine how much you need to put away to enter the millionaire class.

By Alan Olsen,http://www.articleworld.net

The Whole Truth and NOTHING but the ?

And I'm not saying, "so help me God" because........

It just kills me when day after day I see all these advertisements from these BIG name marketers. You know who they are, as I'm sure you receive their emails, too. Those big shots, also known as gurus, that claim to be making Sooo MUCH money with the system, program or software they have and are willing to generously sell their secret weapon to you and me. If they are so rich already, why don't they just sit back enjoy their time and money? Why don't they quit trying to sell their so called fantastic products to others? Why? Simply because all the money they are talking about is the money that you and I are so easy to part with, that's why. If they stop getting our money, their income stops. Not to forget to mention that some of the things they offer are so outrageously priced. I've seen one for over $900. Are they crazy?

I can't understand who could afford to take that kind of a gamble in the first place. I've had a hard time scraping up $19.97 for some of the offers I have fallen for. How about you? But there are people out there who spend any amount of money, because they are so desperate and willing to do anything at any cost to find that magical formula that will finally make them rich. I've even heard of people taking out second mortgages on their houses, only to lose that, too! You might as well try one roll of the dice at the craps table or a spin of the roulette wheel in Vegas with your money. Or buy some lottery tickets. Your odds would probably be better and at least you'd have a little moment's worth of fun that way.

Some of these big guys offer "source code" they claim is easy to use and can be used to create virtually anything you might need, but the average person would have no idea how to use it, even if they bought it. You'd have to hire a programmer to set it up so you were able to use it, and programmers don't come cheap! What a deal, huh?

I'm not trying to say that everyone out there is a crook or that all the products offered are just a bunch of hype or bull. There are good things out there, but for every decent product, there are 20 that aren't. There are only a handfull of people who are actually truly making good money on the Internet successfully, at least that I know of. Do you ever wonder why that is? Well, I'm going to tell you why and let you in on another one of the angles they play on us.

Did you ever notice that when you get an email or see an advertisement with a big boys name attached to it, you'll get ads from almost every other big name out there, offering the same thing? Sure, they each throw in their bonus or special offers, just to get you to buy from them. Not only do they make more money, they also get you on their list, so they can keep selling you more and more down the road. This is what is commonly called, "in cahoots". Yep, they each scratch the other guy's back and get paid well for their time and effort, too. They cross sell, which gives them an advantage. The first offer might not do a thing for you, but the second or third one you get from a different big name might. Who's footing the bill for all this success again? Like PT Barnum said, "there's a sucker born every minute", and unfortunately that's the honest truth. Us -- you, me and the rest of the Internet little guys and gals who are hopeful.

I'm not saying that forming partnerships is a bad thing. It's wonderful when you can find other people who you can work with towards your joint success. But it's not right that people are selling garbage to the masses at unbelievable prices and we are buying it because of the name attached to it. Isn't it about time we smartened up? We actually control the numbers on the Net, so why don't we just get together and finally help one another by putting a stop to feeding right into the big boys hands, providing them with all the money for their toys, vacations and fun? It's like the high gasoline prices. If people would simply cut back on their driving just a little bit each day, you would be amazed how the price of gas would come down in no time. With the numbers that this country has for vehicles on the road, if we would all do our part, you would see the results. No magical formula or anything, just some good 'ole fashion common sense.

I'm an average person. I worked in a local factory for 27 years. It was a dead end job with lots of hours and little pay and, of course, the big boys in the company were the ones who made the big bucks. Sound familiar? In the real world, the same thing happens off the Net as well as on the Internet, so for the most part, there is no difference. Here's how the headline should read in all the newspapers across the country, "Little Guys Makes Big Shots Rich". What a shame or should I say, "fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me". What's that all about, you ask? Simply put, it means this. If someone tries to trick you once, but you catch them in the act, shame on them. They are caught and fail at fooling you. But, if someone fools you twice and you fall for it, shame on you for being so gullible.

Folks, the Internet does offer one of the biggest opportunities for the masses to create and earn an extra income. There's billions of dollars a year being spent on the Internet now days. It's growing at an incredible rate each and every day. Best part of all is that even the little guy, who may not even have graduated from high school, still has the opportunity and chance to finally succeed. Amost anyone can make money online with the right help, guidance, training and support. It's a matter of leveling the playing field, so no one has the chance to fail.

I'm NOT going to give you a BIG bunch of HYPE here, as the big boys do enough of that for all of us already. I'm NOT going to try to convince you to join, buy or do anything -- PERIOD! If you're interested in seeing what I have discovered, then that's your choice. Here's my big pitch:

http://www.moneypumps.com/members/pbl52

That's it in a nutshell. This program has been put together by a couple of people I meet on the Internet over 3 years ago. They have been working at it for a long time and I have stuck with them as they went through the whole process. It's been a long road, but at least it was the right road for me and one that was definitely worth the wait. They give all of us little guys the software, training and guidance that we need to get something going for ourselves, instead of just getting another cookie cutter site that puts money in their pockets.

I hope you have enjoyed this article. I honestly feel that I have tried to project the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, at least in my opinion. Please feel free to pass this along to others and see if they don't agree. Not only will it help out others by giving them a little more insight about Internet marketing, but you can also download this special report software yourself and use it for any programs you might already be promoting on the Net yourself. After all, it's FREE, no strings attached. ;0). I can honestly say that there are a good handful of marketing gurus out there now a day, but as of this writing, fortunately, I'm NOT one of them. Notice I said fortunately I'm not one of them. I don't want to treat people that way. So....here's to you and your success. As Spock said on the old TV Star Trek show, "Live Long and Prosper" and I do hope you prosper and, of course, live long, too. Take care and bye for now.

About the author:By Paul Legge,http://www.articleworld.net

The Secret To Network Marketing Success.

Many people have tried program after program in hopes of building their dream business. The fact is, 99% of these people fail. I have personally tried Quixstar, Market America, Amway and Liberty Alliance only to find out that it was extremely difficult to convince people of the business idea. So the questions then becomes how does one become successful in multi-level-marketing?

The reason for the 99% failure rate is that people do not have the knowledge they need to start their own network marketing business. One key factor is the product or products available. Simply put, the product is what drives your business. It’s essential to have a product that is in demand or a product that can generate money on its own. For example, skin care products cannot generate money on their own. The consumer would have to resell the skin care products to generate any kind of profit. However, if the product were a guide on how to trade e-currency, the consumer could then use the product to make money trading e-currency and resell the e-currency guide to his or her clients.

When people start out in network marketing, they initially try to get their friends, family, relatives and co-works to join their program. Though it’s possible to persuade a few to join, this is a big mistake. Unless your friends and family are expert marketers and entrepreneurs you may be wasting your time. Targeting people that are business savvy and that may have already seen success in another program is a good place to start.

Now that we have established a product or program, we must target an audience. Thinking outside of the box is what has enabled a lot of people to achieve their desired incomes through network marketing. Not only do you want the business savvy people in your down line, but you also want the people who share common goals and ideas. For example, try to target people wanting to get out of credit card debt, or who want to remodel their home, take a trip or need some extra cash. You will be surprised how many people seeking to get out of credit card debt are prime candidates for recruitment.

It’s now time to launch an internet marketing campaign for your new business or product. The internet is a powerful marketing tool to use when it comes to finding people to join your business. The most cost effective way to drive targeted traffic to your website or affiliate link is to write articles with your link attached and submit them to articles directories. Secondly, look into pay per click search engines. Both methods if used correctly are extremely effective when it comes to getting your opportunity in front of the right people.

Finding a product that can be used to make money, and that is easy to resell is key. There are a lot of programs and products online that will promise both, however only a few of them actually work.

By Tim Rohrer, visit http://www.profitplusonline.com
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3 Killer Tactics to Generate FREE leads for Your MLM Business

3 Killer Tactics to Generate FREE leads for Your MLM Business

The internet can really leave your head spinning. There is a mountain of information out

there but there are some basic fundamentals that can really explode your MLM business - online by generating mlm lead for free.

Stop trying to look for the next best thing. Just discipline yourself and apply some basic fundamentals and then add new strategies to your arsenal as you move out of the start gate.

There are so many people out there that are information junkies. They are dependent on sucking up new information like crack cocaine. There\'s no point putting the cart before the horse...where many haven\'t even found a horse yet!

Just make a pact with yourself and make a start. Unless you have something to work on you will never be able to apply the information and knowledge that you have. Without a horse you\'ll never be able to empty your knowledge banks - let alone learn anything else without going insane!

Traditional MLM business is a dying breed.

Old school MLM business tactics are out and it\'s time to get into the 21st century. No longer do you have to hunt down strangers at a mall, or spend days - months - years - cold calling dead broke leads. No longer do you need to beat the street handing out flyers, putting up door hangers, or leaving a trail of cards hoping that no one will notice you - isn\'t that ironic!

Please note: Whatever you put on the internet has to be of value. You have to be offering some type of quality or interesting information. Many people out there are using software to pump out streams of rubbish that end up just clogging the internet. Search engines love \'relevant\' content and want to reward searchers with the best content the internet can provide.

Let\'s get to work on some killer tactics to explode your MLM business...

First Killer Tactic: Blogs -

A blog is like an online diary. Search engines love blogs because it is fresh content.

You can blog about anything but use this as a business tool. You can use it to build credibility, talk about your typical day in your MLM business, talk about an up and coming promotion...the choice is endless. Is it also free to set up the main blogs. Just do a google search on \'blogger\' or \'wordpress\' which are the two main blogs out there.

Second Killer Tactic: Forums

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If you have a particular niche and want to get to the heart of how your customers speak and breathe, then do a search for some forums that are related to your topic. You will start to learn their language and pick up on any problems that they have. When you register for a forum you can add a signature file where you can include a link back to your site, or even a link to your blog, depending on where you want to send them. This is absolutely killer for getting inside the minds of you target MLM lead.

Third Killer tactic: Articles

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Articles are an amazing way to get traffic to your site. Anyone can write and article and submit it to a directory such as the one you have found this on. Write with the intention of giving value and at the end of every article you have a chance to add a resource box so people can find out more about the product or service that you are offering. Once again, search engines love articles so this is a great tactic to get found when people are doing a certain search. Articles are a great way to add credibility also so get out there and start writing!

Bonus Killer Tactic - Start posting free classified ads. Do a search on the internet for free classified ads and get posting. Search engines love classified ad directories because they are constantly having new information posted to it - and as we know - that\'s what search engines love.

Now you have four killer tactics, that are free, to boost your online business and start generating a river of fresh MLM lead. So go out and explode you MLM business and get to work and take massive action!
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By clint gray at http://www.confirm01.mlmtrafficformula.com

8/11/2007

Best MLM Company

A Christian MLM business offers people the chance to sell godly products and services through a network of distributors. MLM stands for multi level marketing. This type of sales is often frowned upon because so many of these types of companies turn out to be pyramid schemes. Pyramid schemes usually fall apart because a non-Christian or even a godly corporation relies on an unreliable product or service and thrives solely on distributor recruitment. If enough distributors aren't recruited, the corporation falls under, leaving the lower level distributors empty-handed. There are precautions that one can take as he/she chooses a Christlike place of employment to work with. A person may even be interested in starting their own company. In this case, they will want to investigate the best ways to form the best MLM company.

The best MLM company is one that sells a product or service that is of high quality. The distributors as well as the people who run the Christian MLM business believe in their product or service and will stand behind it. A place that offers a money back guarantee is a good sign of the best type of employment. When preparing to be a distributor, one wants to look for a product that is marketable. Will people actually buy the product or service one's selling? What about the price? Make sure that the product or service people offer is affordable for consumers. Make sure it's a product or service that someone would buy themselves.

If people are starting their own Christian MLM business, it is important to become familiar with the federal and state regulations required for starting one. Due to the large number of pyramid scams out there, regulations are numerous and strict. People can inquire about federal regulations from the Federal Trade Commission. In one's state, a person should be able to get a copy of the regulations from the state's Department of Commerce. It may be a great idea to consider consulting an attorney as people plan out the corporation. They will make sure that the business isn't breaking any laws, which will protect from future lawsuits and penalties. Take the time to determine the company's policies as well as what is required of distributors and what they will be paid for. Have an attorney look over the distributor contract planning to be used.

When looking for the best MLM company to be a distributor for, a person will want to be wary of certain things. First, watch out for any non-Christian or Christian MLM business that wants to pay people to recruit other distributors. This is a red flag. Also, make sure that the product or service they are offering is not a miracle product. The product or service should actually work and be reasonably priced. Watch out for companies that promise huge earnings. Another red flag is a company that requires a large investment upfront or requires you to purchase expensive inventory to get started. Don't end up with a whole garage full of a useless product and no profit to speak of. If at all possible, use the product or service that the corporation is offering. Make sure it actually does what they claim it will do.

People can find the best MLM company on the Internet. This is probably the best source of information today. A search for the best MLM company can be done on a major search engine or through other informative sites. There are also many other websites available that will give advice and list some known and reliable MLM companies. Just be sure that the site being looked at isn't bias towards any one company. Take any advice that warns against particular companies. Talk to people who are or have been MLM distributors for recommendations and advice. Ask them exactly what the work was like and what to expect. They can give an insightful view and possibly save someone from a hard lesson.

Once a great place of employment is found, take the time to become familiar with them before signing anything. Ask questions and find out the tasks that will need to be done as well as the pay rate. Find out when to get the first paycheck and from whom. The Christian MLM business should be glad to share all of this information as long as they have nothing to hide. Use the best judgment and pray about the decision before signing the contract. "Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth" (Psalm 54:2). Taking any type of job is major commitment so make sure it is right. Be cautious and trust God to give the wisdom needed to make the best decision.

For more information: http://www.christianet.com/mlm

Network Marketing Business Leads

Network marketing lead generation can be accomplished through a variety of methods that put associates in multi level sales in contact with people that truly want the product or the business opportunity. It is possible for sales-persons to keep a fresh and constant contact list before them, alleviating the need to surf telephone books and constantly rack the brain with who, who, who would be good at this business. Some of the diverse methods available utilize effective tools at hand and some require purchasing lists from professional network marketing business leads agencies. Whatever method is utilized, salespeople and MLM associates will enjoy experiencing the security of always having more names and numbers for follow-up, available. There are, of course, precautions to heed when buying lists of names from another company, but with a little training and a lot of motivation, excited associates can make great headway in their businesses with the following tips and guidance.

Salespeople looking to further build their businesses will want to try a few of their own methods for lead generation before purchasing a list from a network marketing business leads company. Gathering leads on one's own is really not an incredibly difficult task. A basic, yet effective, strategy is to explain to existing customers that your work depends upon referrals. Ask for the names of friends and family members that would also enjoy using the product being sold or the service extended. When customers are happy with a product, they are generally excited about sharing the product with their close friends and family, so ask! Also ask if it's okay to use their name when you call or follow up. Happy customers also make great business associates, so if you are working hard and making money, then your customers will notice, becoming interested in the business side of the organization. Network marketing lead generation can also come from businesses that the salesperson does business with. Never hesitate to ask the dry cleaners, corner market grocer, or even the kids soccer coach if you could have the opportunity to share a product or service with them.

There are many other ideas on the market for finding new customers and business associates. Those looking for new ways for network marketing leads generation can find more suggestions from a variety of sources. There are books published on how to keep and generate new customers. These books can be found at local books stores or online through marketing services that work as sales support. There are also sales courses available and these courses focus on developing a customer base, keeping it, and also on motivating a team through leadership skills. Some of the agencies that offer sales training courses offer these courses online and others have weekend conferences that require attendance. Joining with other sales people in finding methods for network marketing business leads can be very effective. When networking with other MLM professionals, ideas can be exchanged as professionals spend time together discovering new motivation.

There are also professional companies that sell names of individuals who have shown interest in the product or services offered. These companies work full time at acquiring network marketing business leads to sell to MLM salespeople. There are several companies that offer these services, but those interested in purchasing leads will need to make sure that they are working with a quality and professional company. There are lists floating through the markets with names that have been retrieved through illegal or unethical means and there are scams that sell bogus names and numbers. When looking for a network marketing lead generation company to work with, ask about how names are acquired, if there is training available with the purchase of a list, and if the names are specifically targeted for the product or services that you are selling.

It is easy to loose motivation when the sales list of contact names has dwindled to a few cold or uninterested individuals. While looking into methods to create network marketing business leads, be sure and lift all business decisions to the Lord. God's Word, the Bible, encourages Christians to seek His counsel on all things, including matters of profession, finances, and partnerships. Working with a sales generations company is like taking on a business partner, and salespeople will want to work with a company that offers quality services, anticipating a long term relationship. Prayer will always help protect and provide, so be sure and do not neglect this important aspect of running a business.

To get further ideas or to find a book or seminar to attend about network marketing lead generation, browse further online. The Internet has an abundance of information on how to create more leads and on how to purchase lists from marketing partners. Spend time in discovering all of the services available, and with prayer, the decisions made will be the best decisions for now and in the future.

For more information: http://www.christianet.com/mlm

Best MLM Business

The best mlm business to operate will depend on the person who is interested in owning this type of multi-level marketing business. Many people will look for the easy mlm business. This type of multi-level marketing does not exist. In realty any marketing company involves the advertisement of their product or service and the ability to promote it through family, friends, and acquaintances. This can only be done if the owner is constantly on the phone or networking in person. Certain companies offer lists for sale. These lists contain names and phone numbers of people who have shown an interest in multi-level marketing in the past. The lists can be a very useful tool when first getting started.

The best mlm business is going to be one that the owner can put creative thoughts into. Obviously, any marketing job is going to involve sales. If sales are easy for certain people, then this type of income generating employment might work wonders. Before choosing to dive into the sales aspect full force, a thorough understanding of the company's product or service as well as their contractor payout structure must be memorized. Many people quit almost before they get started due to the intense difficulty of explaining the structure of the organization and the details of the employment opportunity aspect. Therefore, when one is looking to ease the difficulty level, then they will have to be willing to study. This will include the purchase of study materials in multi-level marketing sales techniques and reading them.

If an owner wants to make the new employment an easy mlm business to work, then one of the most important things is to make an effort to speak with someone else that can teach the ins and outs of the business. The best mlm business plan has a lot of knowledge within and is able to reach out to many different people. When looking to dive into this type of employment, speaking to someone who has already been involved in a similar program somehow is the best course of action. Speaking with others can be a way to see details in the industry that can help grow production levels and achieve a successful profit.

Once a new owner has spoken to many different people about the easy mlm business that is desired, the time to begin advertising has come. If the owner already has experience running a company that was not multi level marketing, then they have a step up on someone who has never been self employed. Some research will suggest against doing anything with multi level marketing because they believe this type of job is harder and does not get results quickly. However, there are several successful multi level marketing organizations that can show others that is possible to be successful.

A suggestion for starting the best mlm business would be to study a company that has a simple structure for beginners. If one can study the good and bad of each of the choice decisions, then it can be decide what will work best. Once a marketing plan is sufficiently checked out, the owner is ready to begin. The thing about studying a business that is successful is that they may have different resources than others in the same field. Do not think that every owner has to run their business the exact same way; they simply try to take it on advice.

The number one thing to make a business and easy mlm business is to stick to the plan. If one can get the financial backing for starting their own company, then the new endeavor may take a couple of years to get off the ground. It is easy to throw in the towel when it seems as if nothing good is coming from it. But this can be a problem when trying to run a successful home based job. The best businessmen in the world failed miserably at first. Many have had to file for bankruptcy. Don't let one or two failures turn a dream into a failure.

Consult close friends and the Lord. Close friends will give good advice on whether this is a good fit. They may know the owner well so will be able to help make wise decisions. When spending time in prayer about the opportunity, asking the Lord about a self employment opportunity is wise. Don't do anything on a whim and don't look at it as an opportunity to make money fast. The Lord will give wisdom on what is needed as a Christian continually tries to serve him with their business. Let him help see what kind of business will best honor him. "Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me." (Romans 15:30).

For more information: http://www.christianet.com/mlm

MLM Email Lead

MLM email leads are available to provide information on potential customers to network marketers, and by design, MLM, or multi-level marketing, needs a continuous feed of new contacts. Companies that offer this information are able to sell names and contact information to marketers who need them, which saves wasted time and energy spent on trying to generate this data. An MLM email lead can be targeted to customers in a specific zip code, age group, or even by gender and are a very useful tool to help grow a business. The advantage is that the customer has already expressed an interest in receiving information on the appropriate business opportunities.

This type of advertising is an affordable business investment. At only a few dollars per name and packages as low as forty dollars, an MLM email lead is a low-risk advertising expense with little commitment. Buyers spend little more than a few minutes filling out a survey detailing which clients they are targeting, and in return they receive multiple MLM email leads, which could lead to new team members and potential income. The technology for soliciting data is always improving to the point that potential customers will receive personalized email that look like they were written specifically for them. The software gets through spam filters and other guards so that the email is guaranteed to reach the potential team member. Because the message is first of all targeted to an interested customer and because they are professional and personal, the responses are much higher than cold calling or random recruiting.

The system works like this: Customers respond to advertisements to receive information on business opportunities. When customers respond by filling out surveys and supplying information about which types of businesses interest them, their information is entered into a database. When a network marketer contacts the MLM email lead company to purchase names, they can be assured that the customer has already given permission for information to be sent to his or her address. This holds a distinct advantage over buying random lists because MLM email leads are passed on to a network marketer within 24 hours of the customer's request for information. Anyone can find a lot of information on this system online. When researching which MLM email lead company, see what type of guarantee they offer and also ask if they are unique contact names or shared names. God expects us to conduct our business with wisdom and sensibility. Proverbs 3:13 says, "Happy is the man who finds wisdom." This means checking out each company thoroughly, and finding the best way to advertise the MLM email leads business.

For more information: http://www.christianet.com/businessleads