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Blogging from the Beach

Posted on February 07, 2010

It was 1979 and I was fifteen years old. I remember staring at the magazine in pure lust. I turned page after page, gawking at the pictures and wishing I could have what was on them. You would think the pictures would have been enough, but I also read every... Continue Reading

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Weird and Wacky

Skittles - Taste the Psychedelic Rainbow

Posted on February 07, 2010

I'm not a big candy eater. I used to eat a lot as a kid, but my sweet tooth has changed with my age. If I am going to eat candy, it's usually a Three Musketeers bar. Anyhow, you are probably familiar with Skittles candy. I include them in my... Continue Reading

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Social Networking

10 Ways to NOT Be My Facebook Friend

Posted on February 04, 2010

How did Facebook ever get to be so big? Honestly, the site is chock full 'o so much garbage that it has become the new MySpace. But beyond all the stupid vampire and zombie games, there is a solid social media site that can be useful for businesses. For over... Continue Reading

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Internet Business

Starting an Online Business with Just $100

Posted on February 03, 2010

One of the most frequently asked questions that seems to surface again and again is "How do I start an online business with very little money?" Unlike brick and mortar businesses that frequently require retail or office space, inventory of products and an in-house staff, an online business can be... Continue Reading

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Internet Business

What Do You Want?

Posted on February 02, 2010

This blog gets read by thousands of people each day. Yet only a handful of visitors ever leave comments. Response rates are typically low because most of us are very busy, or we don't feel compelled to share our opinion. I understand because I rarely leave comments on other people's... Continue Reading

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Internet Business

The Dark Side of Internet Marketing

Posted on February 01, 2010

WARNING: Today's post is going to rattle cages and put a spotlight on a potentially dark side of Internet marketing. Yeah, I'm probably going to tick some people off. That's life. I'm more concerned with speaking the truth. This is #2 in a series called The Truth About Internet Marketing... Continue Reading

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Truth about Internet Marketing

The Long Form Sales Letter

Posted on January 28, 2010

WARNING: This series of posts may be hazardous to your preconceived notions of how to make money online. Reading it may save you thousands of dollars in pipe dreams and cause you to focus on the single most important aspect of running an Internet business. If you suffer from A.D.S... Continue Reading

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Internet Business

Colorado Internet Sales Tax - HB-1193

Posted on January 27, 2010

The Colorado state legislature is considering placing a tax on all online ecommerce conducted for state residents. HB-1193, if passed, will have a dramatic affect on affiliate sales of goods and services for those affiliates and merchants conducting business in Colorado. We received a letter from Overstock.com, one of our... Continue Reading

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Internet Business

Giving Away my Ebooks for Free

Posted on January 27, 2010

Over the past five years, I have been heavily involved in proviiding resources to help people make money online, particularly in the content-based blog space. I believe creating a blog or other content site focused on a niche or micro-niche can draw visitors and repeat visitors. I believe that content... Continue Reading

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Act

Now Is The Time To Invest In Your Business

Posted on January 26, 2010

This is a fantastic time. I know it might not feel that way. If you're stuck in a job you hate, if you're scared you'll get a call from a boss holding a pink slip, if you're worried about your pension, college fees, or even paying the mortgage on a... Continue Reading

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Internet Business

So What Are Blogs For?

Posted on January 21, 2010

When blogs first came out, no one really knew what they were for. They were supposed to be diaries, but diaries are meant to be private so why put them online? And if you did put one online, why would anyone want to read it? And if someone did want... Continue Reading

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Current Events

Independent iPhone Developers Conduct Relief Efforts for Haiti

Posted on January 19, 2010

Tragedies have a way of helping us forget our differences and of reminding us how vulnerable we all are. The massive earthquake in Haiti has claimed tens of thousands of lives and devastated the very small country. Thankfully, support and aid is pouring in from all over the world. With... Continue Reading

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Internet Business

It is the Answer to Everything

Posted on January 18, 2010

It's amazing! It's stupendous! It's spectacular! If you have it, you will become more handsome, popular, healthy, fit, wealthy, wise and able to bowl a perfect game. Your golf swing will equal that of Tiger Woods', you'll be able to get any girl (or guy) that you want, and your... Continue Reading

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Social Networking

Using Social Media to Promote and Enhance Events and Conferences - Free Report

Posted on January 17, 2010

Social media is a revolution in marketing. It allows businesses to identify their most important leads, understand what interests them the most, and talk to them en masse while still making each person feel like an individual. If that sounds like the kind of thing that a good speaker does... Continue Reading

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Twitter Power

TweetPages for Custom Twitter Backgrounds

Posted on January 15, 2010

So you have signed up with Twitter account and uploaded your profile picture. You've even tweeted your first tweet. Pretty soon you'll be hooked. Or maybe you are a Twitter veteran, with scads of followers hanging on your every word. Either way, make sure you aren't overlooking one of the... Continue Reading

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Internet Business

Joel Comm Workshop

Posted on January 15, 2010

These are challenging times. There's no question about it. And it is during challenging times that we find out what we are made of. I've discovered there to be two types of people. The first type goes along with the current and feels unable to orchestrate a change. They don't... Continue Reading

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