Cartoon Advertising

Cartoon Advertising, Another advertisement trick that is seldom used: Cartoons are much more apt to be read than advertisements. Try making your ad in the form of a cartoon! Cartoon ads work much better than regular ads. Also your magazine or newspaper editor will thank you because good cartoon ads make a publication more fun to read and help him sell his publication.
  

Marketing is not a battle of products or services

Marketing is not a battle of products or services. It is a battle of perceptions. The only thing that counts is how you are perceived in the minds of the customers. Consider the interesting story of a mustard company that was trying to sell their product. Just mustard! They created an illusion, the perception that their mustard was the absolute best. That it was sought after by the wealthy, the connoisseur of excellent food! Pardon me sir, but would you have any Grey Poupon? But of course! And the company raised their price above the competition and customers flocked to buy it! How do you want to be perceived in the minds of your customers? For more on this, be sure to read The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries and Jack Trout. Available on line at Amazon.com.

Word of mouth advertising is the best!

Word of mouth advertising is the best! Strive to get REPEAT business. It is very expensive to bring those first time customers into your place of business. Smile and be friendly to your customers even if they don’t buy anything. They may come back and bring their friends. Make it a goal to delight your customers. Don’t underestimate the power of a smile. Besides, it helps the whole community when you demonstrate to visitors what southern hospitality is all about!

Placing an advertisement in the newspaper or a magazine?

Take a minute to page through and study the advertisements that others are using. Now how can you make your ad stand out? When people are reading a magazine or newspaper you have only seconds for them to notice your ad. If there are heavy borders around all the ads you see, make your ad without borders. Is everything in color? Make yours black and white. If everything is in black and white run a color ad. Perhaps try running the ad upside-down!!   MAKE YOUR AD STAND OUT FROM THE REST SO IT WILL BE NOTICED!

Stop Wishing And Start Building Your Business

The founder of Chrysler Motors once said the reason so many people never get anywhere in life is because when opportunity knocks, they are out in the backyard looking for four-leaf clovers.  Sure, we all do a little four-leaf clover hunting now and then.  But when I decided to stop wishing and start building my career I discovered that running a successful business was very much within my reach.

I don't have a fancy degree.  My IQ is average.  My talents are ordinary.  My dad isn't rich.  But, I run my own business and make a good living because of three things:

-    The power of the Internet.
-    The right tools and support.
-    Persistence.
 
I discovered that through the Internet I can reach thousands of people all over the world to market my business.  I learned about simple Internet tools that actually build my business for me!  And I found out the key to my Internet success isn't about talent, it's about persistence.

If you are ready to build your personal income, if you aren't afraid to color outside the lines of traditional business, if you have persistence--then it's time to stop wishing and start letting the Internet work for you! 

It's The Stupid Money

Why are so many smart people choosing the Internet market as a career?  It's the money, stupid!  Think about it.  When it comes to what you do for living, your earning potential has to rate pretty high on the list--unless you want to live on Spam sandwiches!  But there's more to it than that.  People are choosing Internet businesses because:

You don't need special talent or training to succeed.

You can make VERY GOOD MONEY.

-    You can be in charge.
        You can make VERY GOOD MONEY.

-    You can grow your business at your own speed.
        You can make VERY GOOD MONEY.

-    You can work out of your home.
        You can make VERY GOOD MONEY.

-    All you need is a computer and a few inexpensive Internet
        tools.
       
        You can make VERY GOOD MONEY.

The best thing is that you can start right now!  You don't need to quit your day job--but you may decide to.  When I chose to start my own business as an online entrepreneur I quickly found out that I can make more money than some of my friends who slave away in the traditional business world.

Facts about your Online Business

Everywhere you turn you hear about the millions to be made on the Internet.  It makes you want to drop whatever you're doing and start your Internet business!  But, how do you know what is fact and what is fiction?  What do you need to know to make an informed choice about your financial future?

I asked these same questions when I first discovered the Internet as a serious business building tool.  I did my homework and I believe I have something valuable to share with others who are considering a career on the Internet.  Here are just a few important facts you should know before you start.

Fact:  Thousands of people will begin online businesses this year--most of them will quit before they make a profit.

Fact:  To succeed in Internet marketing you only need ordinary talent and average intelligence, but you need extraordinary persistence.

Fact:  Running a successful online business isn't rocket science but it does require commitment and hard work.

Fact:  All Internet businesses are NOT equal.  Affiliating yourself with the right support company can make the difference between success and failure.

Fact:  You CAN earn a good living as an Internet entrepreneur.

I learned some of this stuff the hard way, but you don't have to.

The Greatest Single Source Of Wealth Is YOU...

When I was teaching a business seminar a few weeks ago I said this to over 1000+ attendees...

"The single greatest source of wealth is between your ears."

A lot of the attendees looked at and me really hard. But did you get that? It's not about who you know, where you went to school or how much money you have to invest In fact, it's not even about how clever you are. There are millions of poor clever people in the world.

Dreams: Determination: Diligence Here it is in a nutshell-if you've got a mind to succeed you can! I had the three "D's" of success, but I just wasn't getting ahead in the traditional business world.
Then I discovered the Internet business world and everything fell into place. The power of the Internet provided my business a huge market area-world wide, in fact! it can do the same thing for you.
Forget those get rich quick schemes.

People who try to get something for nothing usually end up losing their shirt. But you can succeed as an Internet entrepreneur if you have the three "D's"and a few simple online tools. Before you make a decision about starting a home-based online business, get the facts.

Quit Now, You Will Never Make It

Quit now, you'll never make it--ignore this advice and you're halfway there, says film producer David Zucker.  How many people miss out on success because they quit before they start?  How many others drop out when the goal is almost within reach?  How many business opportunities are lost because someone was afraid to take the first step?

Have you dreamed of owning your own business?  Then make that dream a goal and don't quit!

With the power of the Internet thousands of people are able to work in their house as web-based business owners.  You can be one of them.  You don't need to be smarter or more talented to make it happen.  You just need a few simple tools and some determination.

Whether you've been in business for years, or don't have the first idea where to start--you can earn more money and build your market area through the Internet.  When you go online with your business your target market instantly becomes worldwide!  The limitations inherent with traditional business simply don't exist for online business.

But you can't just sit back and hope that someday all the conditions will be just right.  If you wait for that day you'll still be sitting and wishing in 50 years!  Instead, you only need to make a decision right now to explore the possibilities of an Internet career.

Do You Really Love Your Job

Come on, be honest with yourself. Do you really love what you do?
Or do you spend endless hours in a job that drains you and leaves you with no time or energy to enjoy life? Do you ever wonder if you're seeking success the long way around? Albert Schweitzer says that success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.

If you love what you're doing you will be successful.

A lot of people just like you are spending too much time downtown in gray partitioned cubicles when they could be making better money by working at home. No, you don't have to be a novelist, an artist or wealthy investor to work at home!

The power of the Internet now makes it possible for you to earn a very good income without ever leaving your house.

Whether you already have a business or a product of your own or even if you don't have the first idea how to begin an online business--you can succeed with a few simple tools and a little persistence and determination. I can tell you personally that it's well worth the time.

Yes You Can Start Your Business

Are you tired of thinking about all the things you could do if only you had...

- More time?
- More money?
- More freedom?

Have you had enough of people telling you why you can't do this, buy that, or go there?

Have you ever dreamed of running a business and being a boss?
Well I'm here to tell you that you can. Yes, you can! What might be impossible in the traditional business world is very achievable on the world wide web. Through the power of the Internet you can build a business and work at your house!

You don't need any special skills or above average intelligence.
All you need are a few simple Internet tools and a little persistence... and of course, the willingness to take the first step.
Are you ready to make some changes in your life?

The 45 second presentation will save your life overnight

The 45 second presentation will save your life overnight.

The Art of Nonconformity - 279 Days to Overnight Success

Chris Guillebeau blog "The Art of Nonconformity" Ask Jim Cobb Friends and readers, here 279 Days to Overnight Success.

Chris blog post tells the story of his website web site, but more importantly, it offers 11,000 words of free advice on how to create your own success with your own project. Chirs offer this information freely, but please use it wisely. The bottom line is that if you are a Bloggers, writers, online artists, and anyone otherwise interested in creating a new career or expanding their influence using social media. If you want your online presence to grow far beyond what it is now, read and apply this.

This PDF is what generous look like... here is Chris free manifesto.

PCMag.com Top 10 Twitter Tips for Beginners

If you don’t know what the fuss is about Twitter, you’re not alone. But if Karl Rove can do it, so can you. Find out how with 10 Twitter Tips that will actually tell you what a retweet is (clue: it’s not Barbara Walters running from the enemy…”Retreat”! Oh, never mind), and how to shrink your URLS. Go here for enlightenment: PCMag.com Top 10 Twitter Tips for Beginners

Seniors Are Narrowing the Generation Gap

There's a new opportunity emerging for online marketers. According to a study by Pew Internet & American Life Project, about nine out of 10 US consumers ages 12 to 24 use the Internet. While that is not surprising, it was surprising that more than 50 percent of people between the ages of 65 to 69 are online as well, and Internet-using 70-to-74-year-olds make up 45 percent of people that age that are online.

Pew noted that the biggest increase in Internet use since 2005 was in the 70-to-75-year-old age group; just over one-quarter of them were online in 2005. Read the full article:

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?id=1006897

Online marketing is maturing and so is its audience.

Google Me To The Top...This is a show you will not want to miss.

In the "internet world", if you're not at the top of a google search - you don't exist. Tune in for a candid conversation on personal branding with Jim Cobb, the "google man" of Google Me Talk Radio and host Robin Walker. Hear the Top 5 things you can do to increase the power of your brand by harnessing the power of Google. MLM's, solopreneurs and entrepreneurs and small biz owners - you don't want to miss this.

Robin Walker, host of Tailored Edges on www.BlogTalkRadio.com

Seth Goding Good Guys Finish...

I really love this post on Seth Godin Blog...

I got a note yesterday that said, "I'll be curious to know if it's possible to succeed and to stay clean as I see a lot of dirty "crooks" out there. I am trying to work with good ethics, but I see a lot of successful people talking/teaching "black Hats" strategies that scare me. Read More...

I really enjoy anything that Seth writes and I would encourage you to sign up for his dip blog.

Hale Dwoskin: Learning to Forgive Someone

We have all done things that we are not proud of. Perhaps we were not there for a friend when they needed us, or we may have been responsible for unhappiness in our family. These sorts of past actions can leave us feeling ashamed and guilty, and we can end up carrying our guilt for years. Read More....

Hale Dwoskin: Stop Feeling Anxious!

Do you know what FEAR stands for? It stands for "False Evidence Appearing Real." It's False...It's Not Real...So just like a monster under your bed when you where a little child...Do you believe it now? So get rid of it NOW!....Jim Cobb

Hale Dwoskin: The Way to TRUE Happiness ...

Finding true happiness is like finding yourself. You don't find happiness, you make happiness. You choose happiness. Discovering who you are, who you want to be and YOU are the most meaning and contentment to your life over the long run....Jim Cobb

To find out More About Hale Dwoskin: http://successis.askjimcobb.com