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Your Questions About Doing Business Online Unit 8

Nancy asks…

Finishing my degree — which major?

In 1994, I left college, but was still allowed to go through graduation ceremonies, some hours short of completion. Now that I see it, I have basically 30 hours or a full year of undergrad left. I really wrangled my way into the line for grad. Naturally I never got a diploma for my empty folder. But, my whole family thought I had graduated.

I have worked as a freelance writer, holding myself out as having a degree in English. I got 2 books published 4 and 8 years ago, I have published articles, blogs and business and grant proposals. I have done mission trips and ministry work with my writing, and am up for a major journalism fellowship (I did not pretend to have a degree on that application). Lately, I have felt very guilty about pretending to have a degree when I don’t.

Due to serious illness in our family, the construction and publishing markets (my husband’s and my work) and a variety of other factors I’m not going to detail here, our family is on welfare right now. As a bit of background, I have not been offered a full time job in five years in spite of my best efforts. I get part time jobs easily and freelance writing jobs easily — they just don’t pay enough for us to pay our bills. My husband (who remodels houses but doesn’t charge near enough to support us) and I have to cooperate with the job placement plan in order to keep getting welfare. It’s not that the few hundred dollars is such a big deal, but under the program, and since I don’t have outstanding student loans, I can go back to school and finish my degree with distance learning through a university about 40 miles from here. I can take online classes or some classes at a center in my town. It will actually take about 2 years because I have to earn 45 hours at this new school to graduate from it. This program offers adult learners courses at the upper undergrad levels and counts whatever coursework you’ve done to meet the core education requirements. You have to have completed 60 hours to get in and I’ve completed 98.

Here are possible majors available to me:

1. English. Pro: it was already my major and I have a lot of work done in it. Con: I don’t see how it will get me farther than I am now. I’m already a published author and journalist and not making enough money at it. I can already get hired for writing jobs based on my talent — not to brag, it’s just a fact.

2. Psychology — Pro: I like people and helping others. Con: I have absolutely no hours in psychology right now and would have to start with Psych 101. Like all of these, I have the educational core done, but would have to take a bunch of psych and other social science courses.

3. Business administration. I do have nonprofit experience but my lack of degree has kept me from ever getting a job with it. I have no interest in business courses, I’m bad at math, possibly too chaotic for accounting, but I would make more money I think.

4. Teaching certification — I would go for secondary English. Pro: very easy for me to finish up and possibly steady work that I’d enjoy. Con: Our local school district cut a bunch of teachers this year and I don’t want to uproot the kids. I quit the teaching unit when I was at uni before because I didn’t think I would be the best teacher.

5. organizational management — like bus admin but less accounting and other drudgery. Might help me grow my writing business or get a job with a cool organization.

What’s your advice? Hope it wasn’t too long. I tried to break it up into a lot of paragraphs. Thanks.

Jere answers:

From your descriptions, Org Mgmt sounds like it might work best. I know it’s the usual major offered by those adult programs, but I don’t know how well it’s received in the working world.

Here’s a site that offers resources that might help you decide:

http://www.usnews.com/sections/business/best-careers/

Helen asks…

Spiritually Speaking — what should I study going back to college?

In 1994, I left college, but was still allowed to go through graduation ceremonies, some hours short of completion. Now that I see it, I have basically 30 hours or a full year of undergrad left. I really wrangled my way into the line for grad. Naturally I never got a diploma for my empty folder. But, my whole family thought I had graduated.

I have worked as a freelance writer, holding myself out as having a degree in English. I got 2 books published 4 and 8 years ago, I have published articles, blogs and business and grant proposals. I have done mission trips and ministry work with my writing, and am up for a major journalism fellowship (I did not pretend to have a degree on that application). Lately, I have felt very guilty about pretending to have a degree when I don’t.

Due to serious illness in our family, the construction and publishing markets (my husband’s and my work) and a variety of other factors I’m not going to detail here, our family is on welfare right now. As a bit of background, I have not been offered a full time job in five years in spite of my best efforts. I get part time jobs easily and freelance writing jobs easily — they just don’t pay enough for us to pay our bills. My husband (who remodels houses but doesn’t charge near enough to support us) and I have to cooperate with the job placement plan in order to keep getting welfare. It’s not that the few hundred dollars is such a big deal, but under the program, and since I don’t have outstanding student loans, I can go back to school and finish my degree with distance learning through a university about 40 miles from here. I can take online classes or some classes at a center in my town. It will actually take about 2 years because I have to earn 45 hours at this new school to graduate from it. This program offers adult learners courses at the upper undergrad levels and counts whatever coursework you’ve done to meet the core education requirements. You have to have completed 60 hours to get in and I’ve completed 98.

Here are possible majors available to me:

1. English. Pro: it was already my major and I have a lot of work done in it. Con: I don’t see how it will get me farther than I am now. I’m already a published author and journalist and not making enough money at it. I can already get hired for writing jobs based on my talent — not to brag, it’s just a fact.

2. Psychology — Pro: I like people and helping others. Con: I have absolutely no hours in psychology right now and would have to start with Psych 101. Like all of these, I have the educational core done, but would have to take a bunch of psych and other social science courses.

3. Business administration. I do have nonprofit experience but my lack of degree has kept me from ever getting a job with it. I have no interest in business courses, I’m bad at math, possibly too chaotic for accounting, but I would make more money I think.

4. Teaching certification — I would go for secondary English. Pro: very easy for me to finish up and possibly steady work that I’d enjoy. Con: Our local school district cut a bunch of teachers this year and I don’t want to uproot the kids. I quit the teaching unit when I was at uni before because I didn’t think I would be the best teacher.

5. organizational management — like bus admin but less accounting and other drudgery. Might help me grow my writing business or get a job with a cool organization.

What’s your advice? Hope it wasn’t too long. I tried to break it up into a lot of paragraphs. Thanks!

Jere answers:

I say validate yourself! You have been using your skills to get by
for several years. Since your husband has even less chance
of getting work in this job market it doesn’t make sense to
do something that will make it harder to survive. Maybe there
is something the two of you can do together. You could learn
to rehab apartments or houses and you could do the extra
job of writing a story, with pics, for magazines. Maybe get
sponsored by a hardware firm.
There are ways to earn a living – thinking outside the box.

No matter what you do, you gotta keep track of the money.
Getting a student loan would almost be suicidal in today’s job market.

Find ways to use your skills without taking on any overhead expense.

Donna asks…

Kitchen remodelling? How to choose a kitchen fitters?

I’m hoping to get my very, very old and unsafe kitchen redone. The units, frame, worktops etc are beyond repair and despair.
I cannot spend a fortune on it, I have had a quote for about a grand over my budget not including all appliances from B&Q for the cheapest units/doors they can do (their fitting cost is double that of the kitchen)
I have had a quote from a local company (I have seen their showroom/business near where I live for over 10 years) for about £500 under my budget, including all the appliances I will need, in the style I originally wanted but couldn’t afford at B&Q.
Do I go for a large well known company with fairly bad reviews on the fitting or a local company, that’s quite a bit cheaper but have no reviews online anywhere?
What sort of questions should I ask or research should I do to avoid being ‘scammed’ by a dodgy company (B&Q or the local one)
Its our first time to do this frankly disgusting kitchen (mould, burnt, falling apart, peeling layers of paint on worktops, the whole thing is over 25 years old and not safe for us or our kids) I don’t want to spend forever deciding, the work needs to be done within 6-8 weeks.
Part of me thinks the work needs doing so badly, anything is better than whats there at the moment. Just get it done and if in 5 years things need doing its just a case of changing doors or whatever and will be cheaper to do.
Also I’m worried that from looking at my kitchen they’ll know I’m desperate and it’s already so bad and just do a cr@ppy job?
Any ideas, advice, your own experiences, things you would have done differently if you could, etc much appreciated.

Jere answers:

Use your local company they usually have their own list of fitters they use, so if the fitters do not do a good job , the customer complains to the kitchen suppler and they ( the fitters) don’t get any more work from the kitchen company.
B & Q may use the same fitters but B& Q will be making money out of the fitting service and because they are so big the fitters stay anonymous, where as your local company will probably tell you to pay the fitter your self so if it is not right you don’t pay them until it is right.

George asks…

Now we see there is school book bias..?

Wisconsin mother is furious that her tax dollars helped buy a middle-school textbook that includes a passage from Barack Obama’s speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention — but has no mention of John McCain.

The woman, who spoke to FOXNews.com on the condition of anonymity because she feared business reprisals, became upset after her 13-year-old son told her his advanced English class in Racine, Wis., had read about Barack Obama in a textbook, “McDougal Littell Literature, Grade 8.”

The textbook, published by an arm of Houghton Mifflin Company, focuses on a portion of Obama’s 1995 autobiography, “Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance,” in which Obama writes about a month-long visit by his Kenyan father when he was 10 and living in Hawaii.

The 20-page section, which kicks off with a student discussion of “What Makes You Proud?” ends with a portion of Obama’s speech, “Out of Many, One,” at the 2004 Democratic Convention in Boston, and a photo of him there, surrounded by Obama placards.

Obama was running for Senate in Illinois in 2004.

“The kicker was the photo towards the end with Obama and at least eight visible Obama signs, and the one with the Web site on it,” she said. “Obviously, it was the 2004 Web site, but you can still go right to it, and I think that to me was just over the top. It didn’t need to be in there.”

The mother said any mention of Obama should have included passages from other politicians, such as McCain.

“McCain is a prisoner of war — that’s a story in itself,” she said. “Or Dick Cheney’s wife has written children’s stories. Was that in any of their books?”

But she said she’d prefer not to see any politicians in the English text.

“As a taxpayer, we’re paying for these books, and there should not be a story about Obama in this book right now and there should not be a story about McCain in this book,” she said.

Obama’s passage appears in the textbook along with noted authors and thinkers, including Maya Angelou, Isaac Asimov and Emily Dickinson, according to ClassZone.com, which is the online educational supplement to the book.

A representative from the Racine Unified School District said no parent has complained to officials about the text, which is used by students in the district’s eight middle schools. The district has 21,000 students.

“The Racine Unified School District DOES NOT endorse any candidate or political party,” the school said in a written statement. “The choice of this selection was to provide a contemporary and multicultural figure to explore the unit on community.”

Six teachers and three district staff members chose the textbook, district spokeswoman Stephanie Hayden said.

“The Racine Unified School District is a multicultural school district with 49 percent of our student body comprising students of color,” the school said. “Identifying materials that reflect our student population is a priority.

“The selection in question is part of a larger unit centered around the question, ‘If the people within a community accept each others’ difference, how do individuals and their community benefit and prosper?'” the statement continued. “The selections, ‘Dreams of My Father’ and ‘Out of Many, One,’ fit into the curriculum by requiring students to engage in the central question around these and other selections.”

The mother, who says she’s an independent, contacted the blog “Real Debate Wisconsin” to tell it about the textbook, rather than approach teachers, because she said she didn’t want to jeopardize her son’s grades.

She said she was also angered by Obama’s biography in the textbook that included a passage entitled “A Life of Service,” which said Obama “was offered jobs working for an important judge and in high-powered law firms, but instead he chose to return to Chicago to practice civil-rights law.”

“They had to go into all the details about his ‘life of service’ and how he could have taken a higher paying job … It just doesn’t feel right to me. It’s very political,” the woman said.

Her son, she said, doesn’t understand her concern.

“It worries me that, you know, he’s in eighth grade and already he’s thinking that Obama is just going to win because everybody likes him,” she said. “Why in a school does everybody like him? I’ve got to believe there are kids who like McCain too.”

A spokesman for Houghton Mifflin said Obama’s passage appeared in its national edition of the 2008 textbook, but that the decision to include his writings occurred in 2005, before the Illinois politician decided to run for president.

“The more recent editions bearing 2009 copyrights of these books, published in 2008, do not include the selection,” Richard Blake told

Jere answers:

What, is her 8th grader going to vote in the election?

This disturbs me a lot less than science testbooks with creationism or ID in them.

James asks…

help! is this scam from beijing olympic games or what ?

okay i recently received this msg, :

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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 21:51:47 +0200
From: “PROMOTION OLYMPICS” ..
Subject: BEIJING WORLD CYBER OLYMPICS GAMES CONGRATULATION (YOU JUST WON LOTTERY)YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS WON THE LOTTERT””’
FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT
Category A Prize Winner
CONGRATULATIONS!!

BEIJING WORLD CYBER OLYMPICS GAMES 2008 LOTTO PROMOTION.
SPONSORED BY AUTOMOBILE AND TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRIES IN HONG KONG AND CHINA

Sir/Madam,

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the NLF ONLINE International Lottery BEIJING WORLD CYBER OLYMPICS GAMES 2008 Lottery programs that entered on your e-mail addresses amongst other addresses for the international lottery programs conducted by NLF ONLINE, were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from 20,000 companies and 30,000,000 individuals e-mail addresses from all over the word as part our automobile business and telecommunication promotion programmed in hong kong and china.

Your e-mail address attached to the ticket number
719-226-1212 with serial number 802-57, drew lucky numbers 5, 12, 18, 30, 17, 43, and Bonus numbers 777 , Your INSURANCE Number: FLS411/ 820L /GMSA, which consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of USD$ 500,000.00 (Five hundred thousand United States Dollars) from a total sum of USD $2,500,000.00 shared amongst the first 5 lucky winners entered in their 1st category, BEIJING WORLD CYBER OLYMPICS GAMES 2008 FORTUNE LOTTO DRAW.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 20,000 companies and 30,000,000 individuals email addresses and names from all over the world. This promotional program takes place every year. This lottery was SPONSORED BY AUTOMOBILE AND TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRIES IN HONG KONG AND CHINA.
However, you have automatically qualified to take part in our next year USD5 million international lottery programs.

To file for your claim now, please contact transglobal
Trust finance Agency lottery Agent. Mr. LINZ HONH

CHINA HEADQUARTERS
WINNERS ORIENTATION CENTRE,
# R04 UNIT/639 HUANSHI DONG LU
BEIJING, CHINA
EMAIL:beijing_olympics@movemail.com
ENGLISH SPEAKING DEPARTMENT
DIRECT HOTLINE:+86 13265110917
FAX=86 -020-38297882
Please provide him with your 6 digit numbers 8, 3, 7, 9, 5, 2 and your password RRTAz15. You are also advised to provide him with the under listed information as soon as possible:
1. Name in full:
2. Address:
3. Nationality:
4. Age:
5. Occupation:
6. Phone/Fax:

If you do not contact your claims agent within 7 working days of this notification, your winnings would be revoked. Winners are advised to keep their winning details/information from the public to avoid fraudulent claim (IMPORTANT) pending the transfer/claim by Winner.
Congratulations once again!
REPLY linzhonh@hotmail.com

Sincerely yours,
Mr. linzhonh
V.P. Finance
The LOTTERY COORDINATOR.
en. beijing2008. cn

AND THE SCAM PART IS THIS:

Scam Related to the 2008 Beijing OlympicsWe have recently seen a scam purporting to be from the China National Offshore Oil Corporation that makes claims of winning money and a trip to the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The email looks like the usual “Winning Notification” lottery emails that are all too common. However, the twist is that not only do you “win” money, but you also win a trip to the 2008 Olympics. This is the first scam that we have seen that tries to live off the name of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

The China National Oil Corporation is currently a hot stock market pick and owns a certain portion of valuable crude oil worldwide. By utilizing this known company to promote a “free” trip to the Olympics the scammer is looking to receive a lot of interest on this offer. And what does the spammer hope to receive in return? Valuable personal information. Here is a sample of one of the spam emails:

From: XXXXXX@hotmail.com
Subject: CONGRATULATION!!!! Beijing 2008 Olympics games promotion

WINNING NOTIFICATION/ FINAL NOTIFICATION
We happily announce to you the results of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation Olympic LOTTO AWARDS,International online Sweepstakes ……which
subsequently won you the lottery in the 2nd category i.e. match 5 plus bonus.
Our organization here in China decided to sponsor 100 eligible adults
to visit the Peoples Republic of China in August for the Olympics and
you have therefore been approved to start the process of opening line
of communication with our agents in other to obtain visit permits.

Your agent will immediately commence the process to facilitate the release of your funds as soon as you contact him and
provide him with the below details.
*Name of Winner:
*Address:
*Nationality:
*Sex:
*Tel:
*Occupation:
*Age:
*Amount Won:
*Lucky Nos:
*Ticket No:

The fact that the company this scam is purportedly coming from is a hot stock market pick right now combined with winning money and a free trip to the Olympics is bound to incite interest amongst recipients. This is a classic example of enticement. Scammers that pretend to come from a well known source immediately ease the recipient’s doubts using the “known” factor. Then, they offer up free goods. In this case, the free goods consist not only of money but also coveted Olympics tickets.

As always, be cautious of opening and/or responding to unsolicited email. Before you open any email, be certain that you are expecting the email or at least have a good idea of what it is about, you know the sender, and that the sender’s email address is familiar. The unfortunate part of this classic type of ruse is that in many cases, the old adage applies: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Posted by Kelly Conley on November 15, 2007 05:00 AM

THE THING IS ARE BOTH THE SAME ?
And what should i do? reply it ? im just 14 and i shouldnt be playing lotteries. i never take part in the contest before

Jere answers:

Yes any email that you receive and say you have one the lottery or some kind of prize, it is 100% a scam. Logic, if you did not purchase a lottery ticket, then there is no way that you can win a lottery. If you did not enter any contest via the internet, then there is no way you are going to win a prize.

Same for the Nigerian scams, they all say my late father was some high ranking official, died and left me millions of dollars and the senders is in a refugee camp.

If you please ctc. My attorney, (email given), we will give 25% of millions of dollars to tfr, the money out of Nigeria into your account. We have great faith and trust in you that when I arrive where you are, I can obtain the rest of my money.

What you will find is that all of your money in your account has been wiped out. You will never get one cents back because every one of these scam artist hide behind a proxy that they change every time they ripp of a person that was just born yesterday.

Please excuse my English, not my primary language.

Mind Doctor, France

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Jere - December 31, 2012 at 11:05 pm

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Your Questions About Business Online Courses

Nancy asks…

What university you recommend me for short Online Courses in Marketing or Business?

Jere answers:

Ok, I went through this EXACT same situation, and SEARCHED EVERYWHERE to compare schools.

I think that your best bet is to take a look at Ashford University – http://www.myashford.com I’m almost done with my Bachelors in Business Administration with this school and it’s been a great experience. I did a TON of research and looked at just about every online school that one can find. In fact, I almost made the mistake of signing up for a school that was not Regionally Accredited.

That is the most important part because without this, your degree will be absolutely worthless!! Ashford University is a real physical school in Iowa that offers 100% online classes as well. It’s also quite affordable when compared to other schools.

PS – Dont waste your time with University of Phoenix. It’s totally overpriced and doesn’t get as much respect as Ashford because they don’t have a real physical school..

William asks…

What school offers good online courses or programs in IT or Business Management?

I wanted to enroll online and attend my classes online.

Jere answers:

At my school they have several IT and Business management classes : http://www.virtualedu.org/subscription/courses.html

Helen asks…

Do you know of any free education courses online? Business courses, for example.?

Jere answers:

I highly recommend going to iTunes University. You can listen to lectures, and even watch video lectures from many top school (some ivy league!) across the country. And it’s free!

Steven asks…

Good Online 1 year Business Management Course?

I am looking to do an online business management course along with my part time job I currently do. I live in the uk but do not mind doing an online course based in America if it is open to international applicants. I know online courses can have dodgy reputation but I am after a decent one so I can run my own shop one day and I do not mind the tuition prices as long as it is a genuine company.

Jere answers:

There are tons of traditional schools, colleges, and universities offering full programs online. Check out your state colleges to see what they have. This site has a listing of schools offering online degrees by state. Http://www.distancelearningalliance.com

Michael asks…

I’m looking for a good online university that offer these business courses?

( ABA – BBA – MBA – BDA – PhB )
which online university is the best in this field.

Jere answers:

It really depends on what you are looking for in terms of what you want to get out of your MBA. You will want to see how flexible they are, how good they are in terms of technology and socializing with your virtual peers, and the cost can vary widely from program to program. Some excellent, fully accredited online MBA programs can be had at http://www.degreego.com

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2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Jere - December 30, 2012 at 11:05 pm

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Your Questions About Direct Marketing Companies

Ruth asks…

Beware of this direct marketing scam company in Lincoln (UK)? and do not work for cobra elsewhere?

This is about Eclipse promotions in Lincoln. They are a branch of Endeva Advertising in Nottingham and the Cobra group.

I went for an interview and they completely treated me like **** and lied. They said I would be on a wage but when I was successful they didnt tell me it was a commision based job the other candidates told me. They tried made us start at 8am in the morning and didnt let us leave until midnight they were always trying to make me ferry people around in my car. The worst thing is we only had 3 hours to try selling and the rest of the time we had to fanny around in the office for free or travel aro8nd train to bus to train and not paying for travel. They completely lie to the donators!

The job was door to door sales and to make people donate £1.50 by direct debit. We were told to say that 100% of the £1.50 the person donates will go straight to the charity whereas in fact, every penny goes to the hands of Endeva and they split the amount raised. Reps and these marketing companies are paid out of the money people pay and they choose how much goes to the charity. The reps travel throughout the UK but as far as I know eclipse and endeva travel across east midlands to leicester, sleaford, nottingham, chesterfield etc. Dont pay donate through these people, donate online so then youre getting the most out of your money to the charity. The charities they represent include NDCS, British Red cross, WWF, RSPB and more charities. And do NOT work for these people they will disrespect you, make you give up relationship’s unless he/she also works for the company, make you cancel hospital appointments pre arranged, and if you wont let them use your own car, they will say “your car is knackered anyway” and will try to bully you into using it to ferry around the people who dont have cars. Someone on the web who also used to work for endeva said he was stripped of every sale he made just because he quit! These companies save so much money by not paying staff travel expenses, and not paying for labour. Unless you want all the disadvantages of being self employed with all the disadvantages of employment (stupid hours made by the company MONDAY – SATURDAY 80+ HOURS PER WEEK and commission only based pay during what little time you spend selling) STAY AWAY!

Jere answers:

Don,t just tell us get on to BBC’s Watchdog website and tell them as well maybe they may include it in one of there shows ..

Lisa asks…

Beware of this direct marketing scam company in Lincoln (UK)?

This is about Eclipse promotions in Lincoln. They are a branch of Endeva Advertising in Nottingham and the Cobra group.

I went for an interview and they completely treated me like shit and lied. They said I would be on a wage but when I was successful they didnt tell me it was a commision based job the other candidates told me. They tried made us start at 8am in the morning and didnt let us leave until midnight they were always trying to make me ferry people around in my car. The worst thing is we only had 3 hours to try selling and the rest of the time we had to fanny around in the office for free or travel aro8nd train to bus to train and not paying for travel. They completely lie to the donators!

The job was door to door sales and to make people donate £1.50 by direct debit. We were told to say that 100% of the £1.50 the person donates will go straight to the charity whereas in fact, every penny goes to the hands of Endeva and they split the amount raised. Reps and these marketing companies are paid out of the money people pay and they choose how much goes to the charity. The reps travel throughout the UK but as far as I know eclipse and endeva travel across east midlands to leicester, sleaford, nottingham, chesterfield etc. Dont pay donate through these people, donate online so then youre getting the most out of your money to the charity. The charities they represent include NDCS, British Red cross, WWF, RSPB and more charities. And do NOT work for these people they will disrespect you, make you give up relationship’s unless he/she also works for the company, make you cancel hospital appointments pre arranged, and if you wont let them use your own car, they will say “your car is knackered anyway” and will try to bully you into using it to ferry around the people who dont have cars. Someone on the web who also used to work for endeva said he was stripped of every sale he made just because he quit! These companies save so much money by not paying staff travel expenses, and not paying for labour. Unless you want all the disadvantages of being self employed with all the disadvantages of employment (stupid hours made by the company MONDAY – SATURDAY 80+ HOURS PER WEEK and commission only based pay during what little time you spend selling) STAY AWAY!
I only lasted 3 days. I gave it a shot and I left at the right time. The manager tried to make me cancel arrangements for a day at the scam.

Jere answers:

Contact Trading Standards, The Charity Commision and other watchdogs..including BBC Watchdog.

If everyone gave directly to charity, these guys and others like them would go out of business.

Robert asks…

What is a direct marketing company? What’s an example?

Jere answers:

Hi
in direct marketing no midiator involv, product directly go to consumor, reffer get comition, quest net is one of the best company

Daniel asks…

For personal development an insight and exposure to Direct marketing is necessary – Right or wrong ?

Direct marketing companies ( like A V O N , Amway , Quest.net , HLN network ) provide invaluable training and allow their sellers room to correct themselves in attaining and bettering their softskills !

They of course are income-oriented !

But it is altogether another platform which concerns our own-personal-selves which we only would know ! The question is about changing the pattern of attitudes of a Person ! Whether success in direct marketing will better a person and cause his Personal development in various angles (including earningwise
etc.,)

Jere answers:

Right

Mandy asks…

Network Marketing, Direct Sales, Home Based Business?

What is it that interest people so much in working for a Network Marketing company, Direct Sales as their Home Based Business? What are the pros and cons of Network Marketing? If it’s so good then why aren’t more people doing it? How can people be successful in one.

Jere answers:

It isn’t “so good” — the people who fall for it are either stupid or desperate. What hooks them is promises of massive payouts for next to no work; what keeps them is the fact that they at least want to make back their “investment” in the scam and walk away even. In the end, they lose even more. It’s a combination of greed and naivete that gets them into trouble, and evidently there’s no shortage of that in the world because the scams keep popping up.

Finally they fail, and just get a normal job like they should have done in the first place.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Jere - December 29, 2012 at 11:05 pm

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Your Questions About Business Online Services Group

George asks…

How big is ChoicePoint? How big you have to be to become a monopoly?

ChoicePoint is an Alpharetta, Georgia-based company that sells information in three markets–insurance, business and government, and marketing. According to a recent quarterly statement filed at the Security and Exchange Commission, ChoicePoint sells: “claims history data, motor vehicle records, police records, credit information and modeling services…employment background screenings and drug testing administration services, public record searches, vital record services, credential verification, due diligence information, Uniform Commercial Code searches and filings, DNA identification services, authentication services and people and shareholder locator information searches…print fulfillment, teleservices, database and campaign management services…”

ChoicePoint has managed to attain a large share of the commercial data broker (CDB) market with strategic purchases of other businesses. Since its spinoff from Equifax in 1997, ChoicePoint has acquired a number of information collection and processing companies. These include:

National Data Retrieval, Inc., a provider of public records information; List Source, Inc., d/b/a Kramer Lead Marketing Group, a marketing company in the life and health insurance and financial services markets; Mortgage Asset Research Institute, Inc., a mortgage fraud monitoring company; Identico Systems, LLC, a customer identity verification company; Templar Corporation; insuranceDecisions, Inc., an insurance industry claims administration company; Bridger Systems, Inc., a USA PATRIOT Act compliance company; CITI NETWORK, Inc. d/b/a Applicant Screening and Processing, a tenant screening company; TML Information Services, Inc., a provider of motor vehicle reports; Drug Free, Inc., a drug testing company; National Drug Testing, Inc., a drug testing company; Application Profiles, Inc., a background check company; Informus Corporation; a company enabling ChoicePoint to offer products online; Tyler-McLennon, Inc., a background screening company; ChoicePoint Direct Inc., formerly known as Customer Development Corporation, a database marketing company; EquiSearch Services, Inc.; DATEQ Information Network, Inc., an insurance underwriting services company; Washington Document Service, Inc., a court record retrieval service; DataTracks Technology, Inc., a public record information company; DataMart, Inc., a database software company; Statewide Data Services, Inc; NSA Resources, Inc., a drug testing company; DBT Online, Inc., a public record services provider; RRS Police Records Management, Inc., a provider of police reports and related services; VIS’N Service Corporation; Cat Data Group, LLC; Drug Free Consortium, a drug testing company; BTi Employee Screening Services, Inc., an employee pre-screening services company; ABI Consulting Inc., a drug screening company; Insurity Solutions, Inc., an insurance rating company; National Medical Review Offices, Inc.; Bode Technology Group, Inc., a DNA identification company; Marketing Information & Technology, Inc., a direct marketing company; Pinkerton’s, Inc., a preemployment screening company; Total eData Corporation, an e-mail database company; L&S Report Service, Inc., a provider of police records; Resident Data, Inc., a residential screening services provider; Vital Chek Network, Inc., a provider of vital records; Accident Report Services, Inc., a provider of police records; Programming Resources Company, insurance software company; Professional Test Administrators, Inc., a drug testing company; CDB Infotek, a seller of public records; Medical Information Network, LLC, an online physician verification service; and Rapsheets.com, an online provider of criminal records data.

Jere answers:

Its obvious that they own most of the companies in the Data mining bussiness. Now All insurance companies consult Choicepoint C.L.U.E. Report before they aprove you for home or even car insurance. They know things about anyone like how many accidents you have, if you were at fault, and how many traffic tickets you have. Thats the new way for this companies to detrmine how much are they going to charge you for insurance. All you need to have is a couple of mistakes and boom you get stock with higher rates, awesome bussiness dont you think?. They have one of the biggest databases in the nation that now even FBI uses them or buy their information instead of doing their own investigations. How comfortable Aint it? There is no doubt that Choice point is one poses one of the most dangerous databases in america. And there is no way to put controls to their marketing of a citizen own and personal information. A monopoly ! We can agree they are the biggest in the market right now.

Chris asks…

Suggestions for structuring compensation plans for a start-up company?

Hi – I’m starting up a B2B service business that essentially will offer externally-based focus group facilitation to companies’ new product development teams. I’d appreciate any advice or online resources I should check out in regards to structuring compensation for two key employees.

The first employee will be a sales manager, who will do initial sales, and then build and manage a sales team. Should his comp. be commission, and if so, what’s an appropriate rate? (focus group sessions will have a price of approx. $80k per session, and we can expect to sell 3-5 every month).

Secondly, I have a co-founder who, after May, will only spend 5 or so hours per week on the business. I’m investing all the capital up front, and will be running the business the business full time, but he has a major role in getting the business started. Should he be paid as a consultant, or some other way?

I think it will be best for me to keep 100% ownership… any suggestions or resources to help?

Jere answers:

Pay the co-founder as a consultant, unless you have agreed to do something like have him part of your group insurance, then he must be an employee.

I’d back into the salary you want him to make. Give him a draw of 50% of what you think his base pay should and a percent of sales.

I determine the % using my budgeted net income as a % of sales.

Example: If $100K in sales nets you $10,000 and you want to give the manager $2,000. You could give him either 2% of gross sales or 20% of net sales. I tend to use gross, most sales people work with that.

Carol asks…

What are your thoughts on the Anti counterfeiting trade agreement?

U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration will seek to aggressively enforce its intellectual property laws by putting pressure on countries that don’t shut down piracy Web sites and by requiring all government contractors to check for illegal software, the White House announced.

The White House Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, in a 65-page report released Tuesday, said the U.S. government will also step up its efforts to identify foreign Web sites trafficking in pirated goods and will create a database of intellectual property investigations to be shared among law enforcement agencies. The U.S. government will also seek to protect U.S. intellectual property (IP) through trade agreements, including the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, the report said. Several digital rights groups have complained that officials from the U.S. and other countries have drafted ACTA in secret.

“I say to those that are suffering from infringement, ‘Help is on the way,'” said Victoria Espinel, the White House intellectual property enforcement coordinator. “We understand the problems that you face, and we will work to make things better.”

Copyright pirates and counterfeiters should beware, Espinel added during a news conference. “To those who have, for too long, abused the rights of American creators, I have a warning for you,” she said. “We are committed to putting you out of business.”

Vice President Joe Biden compared IP infringement to a theft where a burglar breaks the window of a store and steals the products inside. “Piracy is theft, clean and simple,” he said. “It’s smash and grab.”
Counterfeit medications and vehicle parts are dangerous and need to be kept out of the U.S., Biden added. “We just want to make it real clear,” he said. “We’re going after people, we’re going after the Web sites, we’re going to go after those folks … who sell us things that in fact have the effect of putting the lives of Americans in jeopardy.”

If other governments fail to shut down Web sites that U.S. officials have identified as dealing in pirated goods, the White House will be vocal, Biden said. “We’re going to be as public as we possibly can” about other governments that do not cooperate, he said.

The U.S. government will also provide training to local and state law enforcement officials on IP enforcement, and it will provide seminars and training programs for foreign governments,
according to the new report. The report recommends new requirements that medical products contain electronic tags to make it more difficult for counterfeit products to be sold.

The report, called the Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement, also encouraged Web content owners, Internet service providers, advertisers and other online businesses to work together to reduce copyright violations.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Justice launched an IP enforcement task force, and in April, the agency announced 15 new assistant U.S. attorney positions and 20 new Federal Bureau of Investigation agents to be focused on domestic and international IP crimes.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/062210-us-government-to-crack-down.html

Jere answers:

I think he is being Hollywood’s bitch.

Mary asks…

Great, clean and reputable serviced apartments (or accommodation) in Thailand from $200-$500/month?

I’m looking to travel to Thailand and perhaps stay for a bit (minimum 1 month). I would be able to make about $2000-$3000 online with my job easy, plus have a starting budget of about $10,000 as a safety cushion. Not looking to spend much though, just relax, soak in the culture and live modestly. Probably A/C, an internet connection, clean accommodations and hospital would be most important.

Can anyone recommend a REPUTABLE (key word) serviced apartment business or group I could use to help with my living situation? Doesn’t really matter where in Thailand. Just trying to get my research done early. Thanks in advance!!!! (monthly accommodations preferably)
Thanks KarazyAl! I see you answer a lot on Thailand which is cool. I will definitely “visit” before I decide on a place to live. If you have any specific locations in Pattaya or Bangkok in that price range please let me know!
Also thanks for all the links I found them extremely HELPFUL!

Jere answers:

If it doesn’t matter where then choose Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Pattaya. These cities will have decent accommodation (Pattaya probably the cheapest is closest to Bangkok,) good hospitals, modern malls, good local transportation, good supermarkets, etc. Thailand is a lot bigger than you may think, to say “stay anywhere” may be too broad a reach. Since transportation is pretty reasonable in Thailand you can live one place and for just a little bit of money visit another area.

If you have never been to Thailand before then visit first and choose an area to live in. This way you will not have a place over a karaoke bar or near noisy and dirty construction. You can also get a cheap hotel where maid service, electricity and security is provided. Pattaya is cheaper than Bangkok for hotels and transportation. In an apartment you may have to pay the electricity in a hotel the hotel pays for it. You can do a deal on a hotel for longer stays.

There is a high season and a low season for hotel pricing. Some service apartments get snapped up closer to Christmas – New Years holidays.

Http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?cx=partner-pub-8062882927723374%3Ayme0y5mls18&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=service+apartment+&sa=Search&autocom=search&siteurl=www.thaivisa.com%2Fforum%2FReal-Estate-housing-house-land-o-f59.html

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Real-Estate-housing-house-land-o-f59.html

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?cx=partner-pub-8062882927723374%3Ayme0y5mls18&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=serviced+apartments+Bangkok&sa=Search&autocom=search&siteurl=www.thaivisa.com%252Fforum%252FReal-Estate-housing-house-land-o-f59.html&siteurl=www.thaivisa.com%252Fforum%252FReal-Estate-housing-house-land-o-f59.html&siteurl=www.thaivisa.com%252Fforum%252FReal-Estate-housing-house-land-o-f59.html

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?cx=partner-pub-8062882927723374%3Ayme0y5mls18&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=serviced+apartments+Pattaya&sa=Search&autocom=search&siteurl=www.thaivisa.com%252Fforum%252FReal-Estate-housing-house-land-o-f59.html&siteurl=www.thaivisa.com%252Fforum%252FReal-Estate-housing-house-land-o-f59.html&siteurl=www.thaivisa.com%252Fforum%252FReal-Estate-housing-house-land-o-f59.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com/SearchForums?scope=2&ff=3686&geo=293915&q=serviced+apartments&sub-search.x=0&sub-search.y=0&sub-search=Click+to+search+forums&returnTo=__2F__

Visit first and don’t sign a contract sight unseen! Sort your visa requirements out too!

Mark asks…

How to identify a business model of an existing company?

Ryland group specifically. They build homes and provide financial services. 97% of revenew is from the homebuilding. They generate revnew through sales of homes, with sales of land and lot, as well as through their special services they provide, like an interactive online tool that allows homebuyers to customize their homes. they also stay on top of trends and opportunities in the market.
what do i call this business model? Is there a list of business models that a company falls under? or does each company have their own specific one? and if so, what am I supposed to call it for a class presentation?
thank you for your time!

Jere answers:

No there isn’t a formal list of business model. No one has ever created one. There’s an open source project to create one:

http://www.businessmodelproject.com/

or for some comic relief

http://www.whatthefuckismybusinessmodel.com/

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Your Questions About Internet Business For Sale

Linda asks…

what kind of insurance will i need for my catalog sales business?

I am starting a home based catalog sales and internet business selling clothing and accessories, what kind of insurance will I need to purchase for this type of business?

Jere answers:

You should look into liability insurance for your business. Your home insurance policy likely excludes a home based business. Your home insurer might have a home based business insurance rider. But many companies do not offer home based business insurance for internet sales so you might have to look for a commercial general liability policy.

Good luck with your business!

Robert asks…

Can I declare the sale of an internet domain as a capital gain?

I recently sold the internet domain and business I had developed over a two year period. It’s arguable whether the value of what I was selling was primarily the domain name itself or whether it was the business and the small revenue stream the website was starting to generate. Can I declare the sale as a capital gain? If so, what do I call the purchase price? (the $8 registration I intially paid?). Or do I somehow add up the assets of the business which I sold? Or do I have to declare the business sale as regular income? (it was not incorporated in any way).

I need an answer for both US and Canadian taxes as I have to file in both countries.

Jere answers:

With the sale of any business, your basis in the business is determined by adding the value of the assets of the company. The sales price less your basis would then constitute your gain on the sale of the business. If you have owned the business for more than a year, then it will be considered a long term capital gain. This applies for the US, and I assume that it would also apply to Canada as well.

Betty asks…

Register the business and get sales/resellers licence for starting a home based internet business?

Hello,

I am interested in starting my own home based internet business selling phone accessories on a professionally designed website.

However, I am curious if I would need to register my business and get myself a sales licence/resellers permit.

Can someone enlighten me?

Thanks in advance! (:

Jere answers:

Yes, you will have some ‘hoops’ to jump through to be recognized as a business operating legally and of course the government has to keep track of your income, which they do by assigning you a EIN number.

Assuming you are in the U.S., here is a link to a page at the Small Business Administration that contains, by state, links to advise you of the licensing requirements according to your location.

Hope that helps.

Susan asks…

Cany anyone assist me..I need help writing a slogan for my internet business?

I am trying to improve my sales on the internet and would like to add a catchy phrase to my business. I sell rodeo equipment, horse tack, and can make practically anything in regards to horse related items and have a good track record for creating quality products, in a short amount of time. Help? my brain is fried and need assistance in creating such a slogan. Any ideas would help, Thanks.

Jere answers:

“Need best quality horse’s stuff at an affordable price? Get it from us–straight from the horse’s mouth!” 🙂 or “Horses can tell. We sell best quality stuff.”

I don’t know if it makes sense. I’m also running out of idea.. But I’m sure, this will contribute to your idea in formulating your advertising phrase. The more unusual your phrase is, the more catchy. Just consider the relevance added with a pinch of foolishness. That’s how advertising works.

Sandra asks…

Does having a pt home business prevent short-term dis benefits?

I have a full time job but am contemplating going on short-term medical disability for a few weeks. I have a part time internet sales business that I do report to the IRS. Since the home business is ‘income’ would it void me from the disability payments?

Jere answers:

Yes, you do have to report all sources of income. As well, if you claim disability, you have to establish why you are medically unfit to do your work duties but are capable of working your home business. Good luck!

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Your Questions About Doing Business Online Malaysia

Ken asks…

NITHA SAREE’S IS A NEW SCAM ON THE NET?BEWARE GUYS?

NITHA SAREE’S IS A NEW SCAM ON THE NET?BEWARE GUYS?
Nitha Saree’s rocking privately in facebook..

Nitha Saree’s is online based from JB,Malaysia.Operating actively since 1 month ago with her ‘strange mind blowing’ price to fool her customer which started with just RM 90 + for all of her wedding/designer saree’s.Main target is Malaysia & Singapore Customers.She wount simply reveal her contact no to her cs’s .Claiming getting an export item from her Mumbai aunty/UEA friend .Operating Privately -Unable to find her profile in facebook search unless she’s the one will add her customers from other boutique’s.Why so much of fraudlance if really doing the business?

None of her cs got her item yet.Unless a FAKE comment on her wall.

Nitha Sarees (NICE TRICK TO KEEP ON FOOLING HER CUSTOMERS)
The only thing that i never do to my business is register it..I will register it asap..They already settle in this business for 3-4 years as i am just started they are pulling my leg down..Its ok I will proof to them soon that i am not like what they are talking 🙂 Any customer who not yet paid and wanna cancel the order please inbox with courtesy..Don’t inbox me such a nonsense question i may not reply to you coz i am busy with many other better works 🙂 thanks
Like · · 26 December 2011 at 13:40 ·

Nitha Sarees
It seems online based business nonit to register.Its all trust 🙂
Like · · 31 December 2011 at 08:21 ·
11 people like this.

Estrella Sunshini i told u so… 🙂 and i’m glad for u 🙂
31 December 2011 at 15:34 · Like · 2

Devina Ng Devina Ng DATZ Y B URSELF N SHW ON UR DIGNITY….
31 December 2011 at 22:13 · Like · 1

Nitha Sarees
Dears,as online business don’t need to register as i don’t have my own boutique also.I wil take the orders back from 1st January onwards 🙂
Like · · 31 December 2011 at 19:32 ·
9 people like this.

Devina Ng Devina Ng GREAT KEEP ON ROCKING…BEST DEALS ALWAYS GT FABLOUS FEEDBACK….
31 December 2011 at 22:12 · Like · 2

Letchumy M. Ramasundraum keep it up dear…….cheerrrrrssssss….. dun think aabout others
31 December 2011 at 22:36 · Like · 2

Her new trick is bidding game now.All the new zarine khan heavy collection wedding saree will start bidding from RM 50 each (INR 750) only.Bidding will end By RM 200 (INR 3000).Please take note guy,manufacturing company/india supplier not that fool to sell celebrities designer bridal saree for that price when the shipping itself can cost for RM 30-50 for each export item based on the weight of items.

As long got fool customer’s who look for cheaper price then their security for their money…Cheater like Nitha Saree’s will always exist.They find their own way to lost their money for nothing Eventhough her selling price is not much..imagine how many customer getting fool everyday.

To all India manufacturer/supplier…please take note on this profile.Act legally to avoid cheater keep on rocking in net by spoiling other business people and before more victims get cheated.Poor customers,they unable to think and investigate that ‘something fishy’ when some1 suddenly offering a banglo house for just 1/3 price from others price.

Jere answers:

Yes dont get cheated!!! She simply want to earn fast money.. Beware!! Anyway we found that she is a UPM student!!

Mandy asks…

What’s The Price of SONY PlayStation 3 in Malaysia?

I am a 14 year old boy from Bangladesh. 3 days ago my Dad went to Malaysia on a business trip. So I told him to buy the PlayStation 3 from Malaysia. Because in Bangladesh the price of the PS3 is very very high. The 40 GB model costs about 600 USD in Bangladesh. So I am thinking that the price of the PS3 will be much cheaper in malaysia. My Dad has been really busy these days so he didn’t get the time to go shopping. So I want to know the price of the PS3 in Malaysia Before my dad does. I’ve tried SonyStyle Malaysia online store and PlayStation Malaysia online but I didn’t find any information on the PS3.
In Bangladesh There is no Ebay or Amazon or any kind of authorized Sony Store so the Sony PS3 is very rare. There are only a few stores that sells game consoles such as the PS3 but the Price is very high. Anyway I just want to know the Price of the PS3 40GB, 60GB and 80GB Models in Malaysia.

Jere answers:

Sorry but they cost the same as in bangladesh you could always try buying one off of ebay you could get it for around 350 dollars

Sandy asks…

Do you know about this person ? I need this person !!!?

Dear Sir/Madam ,
( Please Read This ,You & Me Both Will Be Benefited )
I`m Chaminda Charles here from Sri Lanka. ( Male )
After my advanced level examination in Sri Lanka
I got a Scholarship & I studied in Japan for 09 Years
I`m very fluent in the Japanese language ( Can read / write & speak )
And I can speak a little Chinese / Korean / Thai / and Philippine Languages
And now I know the Internet Marketing System ( Online Business Promotions )
I can promote any business through the internet ……
But I like to work in Singapore Or Malaysia ( In any company & Online Biz promotions )
( I can do off line biz promotions as well as online promotions )
I`m a very hard working person / and I have traveled ( privileged ) to
Visit > Japan / India / Singapore / Hongkong / Macao / Thailand…..
So I have a foreign Exposure & met many people , ( Learnt a lot from them )…
I have experienced as a Sales & Marketing Manager….( Indoor & Out door )
Now I`m looking for a Overseas Job Or a Scholarship to study in Singapore Or Malaysia
I like to study Chinese ( Mandarin ) I have the basic knowledge……any thing ok for me..
But I don`t have money……If I get a 100% scholarship I can come and study….
I can work for that school by promoting the school website to others through the INTERNET….
So please try to help me to have a job Or to study in Singapore Or Malaysia….
For Sri Lankans we get a 30 Days Visa ( Open Visa ) So you can try my service for 30 Days & See…
I can teach spoken Japanese Language too…….( Very Fluent In Japanese )
{ Please SMS to me First coz I`m sending this mail to many people to get a job }
My Phone Number is : 0094 718 60 59 95 ( SMS )
My Mail is : bizemails1234@yahoo.com
Thank You Very Much !!! and May God Bless You All !!!
Yours Faithfully Chaminda Charles ( Sri Lankan )

Jere answers:

If you want him,then mail or sms him!

Maria asks…

How to start an internet based business in Malaysia & what’s the cost like?

I want to start selling my products on my own online store. How can i do this? Wat are the requirements n so on??
Anyone who designs websites & who can help me to create my online store is welcome to answer too.
Please stop sending me refferal websites. I am ONLY interested in opening my own online store n not making money tis way n tat way. If u think u can help in this then please ans if not don’t. Thank u.

Jere answers:

Hi
This company has help people around the world
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They have travel to help people
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Join their club if you want
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Or you can do crash course for 4 days
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Or you can join for free newsletter about online business
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Thank you

Carol asks…

Do You Want A Business Opportunity to Earn Passive Income $20k/month In 3-5 years?

Dear my business partner,

Here is your opportunity to start a joint venture business with one of the public listed company in main board at Malaysia. This is a great opportunity for me and you as well!

I make up my mind to join as my PART TIME BUSINESS. This business is flexible in terms of working time and place. I can do it any time and place!! Just invite your family, friends, business partners and any people that you know to join up this business! As simple as drinking water!!

I have a big dream about this business career….. plan to push it for 3-5 years….thereafter I will retired and enjoy my life with the permanent monthly PASSIVE INCOME at least RM20,000 and above….. until the day I pass away and I can also transfer this income to my son!!….. The fantastic point is this passive income will keep increasing every month!!

Maybe you will think to start a business it will cost you a lot of money. Is wrong in this business!! To start up this business, it just cost you less than RM100 ONLY!!!

This is my great opportunity!! I’m sure this is YOUR OPPORTUNITY too!!!

I believe I can success! I am sure YOU CAN ALSO SUCCESS by grab this opportunity!!!

Because I believe you are the BEST SALE & MARKETING PEOPLE that I know from your profession.

Believe me, to success, this is the ONLY WAY!! I already choose to join it, how about you??

The job is simple, this is the business regarding the online selling daily consume products to any body you know or do not know!! This means it is an international business!!

If you want to know more about the business details & business plan, you are most welcome to CALL/SMS me at +6016-2033399 for meeting appointment. For overseas partner you can always reach me at my email: cwtiong78@yahoo.com and my skype: cwtiong78 or my msn: cwtiong78. Tqvm.

Best Regards,
Dennis Tiong

Jere answers:

NOT REALLY I ALREADY MAKE $20,000 A WEEK!

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Your Questions About The Real Biz

Mary asks…

Can a real estate broker also be an agent and a real estate appraiser?

My husband is looking into joining the real estate business. He is interested in doing many things and was wondering if he gets certified for all of them, could he market himself as an all in one business to do appraisals, as well as being a real estate agent and a broker?

Jere answers:

Your query is like asking [no offense intended] if a doctor can advertise him/herself
as a physician and as a nurse at the same time. YES. SHOULD NOT.
Confusing.

Thus, he can be either an appraiser and a salesperson or
an appraiser and a broker.

In most states, there are 2 levels of brokers–associate and designated.
A DB runs an office and has agents [aka sales people] working for him.

When he does biz as an appraiser, he needs to disclose that he is also
a broker.

To be a broker, if he is not an atty now, he must be a salesperson in most
states for 3 yrs first and then, take the broker’s exam.

Thomas asks…

On average what does a real estate agent make in and around New York City area?

I want to move to New York area in a few years. What about a real estate broker? I currently live in Santa Barbara, Ca so high cost of living won’t be a shell shock.

Jere answers:

Starting out the avg one makes around 30-35k if you are good you can make 70-100k and then if you are better you can make the big bucks. In general they say you double your salary every year you work in the biz.

Joseph asks…

How can I target real estate agents in an online advertising campaign?

My goal is to buy banners on websites that real estate agents in Rockland, Orange and Westchester Counties in New York consistently visit. All suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Jere answers:

The Google Adwords ad network has the option for you to have your text or banner advertisements to only appear on specific web site you select, ideally these would be both local and important national reality biz sites. Keep an eye out for those google ads. Adwords also has IP address geo targeting available so you only pay for visitors from a specified area, regardless of the location of the site they are visiting. Of course the original adwords form, ads on google search results pages might work but you are limited to search phrase and geo location matching, (placing ads on industry site is more likely to attract only agents)

Adwords is not the cheapest but has better targeting than some other self serve advertising.

Facebook also has good demographic targeting, you can show ads to only members who have real estate interests who live in a city within a specified number of miles from yours. An ad can be setup that is only seen by people with Real Estate Agent on their Facebook page, might give a small number of results but wold be worth the money.

I know there are people marketing training courses who use old fashioned post cards to reach agents, you can rent highly targeted mailing lists for roughly 10 cents a head.

A search of Nextmark.com turned up “3,838 real estate ageny business mailing lists.”

Daniel asks…

How do I find bank owned property jobs such as repairing/finishing real estate?

I am a contractor and I am looking for work such as repairing real estate for banks that own a property. I am currently in North Carolina. Any help/suggestions?

Jere answers:

There are a few websites online where you can find that information for project up for bid. If you are specifically looking for bank contracts, you should contact the REO department at the bank that you are looking to work with. Real estate owned or Other Real estate owned department (REO)

Type in a search in any search engine for construction alert or bid aleart.

Good luck.

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Steven asks…

What qualifications should I have to make it in Commercial Real Estate?

I would like to know where I could find more information on how I can become involved with Commercial Real Estate. I have some interest in the research portion of the field, but i would like to do sales as well. I am aware of the requirements for getting a Real Estate license, but where do I go from there to get started? Thank you in advance.

Jere answers:

You do not need any special designations, although they may be helpful. The CCIM designation mentioned by someone else is costly and time consuming to get (although valuable). Another excellent designation is the SIOR (society of industrial and office realtors) designation, but you must achieve high volume levels and be in the business a minimum of 5 years, so it’s not one of the ones you get just starting out.

If you are interested in the research end of the biz, go look at the larger firms (CBRE, Cushman and Wakefield, NAI, Grubb and Ellis etc). Look in your local yellow pages or online for some of the larger firms.The larger firms have more resources for research departments. They may also be willing to train you for sales.

If it’s just sales, you may want to consider a smaller firm.

Good luck,

Ralph Benzakein
whitman-realty.com

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Your Questions About Internet Marketing Degree

Donna asks…

Master Certificate in Internet Marketing worth anything?

If I get a Master Certificate in Internet Marketing would it help me get a job or are master certificates usless?

Should I aim more for a Masters Degree? I am so confused I really want to get an online certificate.

Thanks!
So a Master Certificate in Internet Marketing and a Masters degree is not worth anything?

Jere answers:

You can print your own on line certificate by using photo shop…….and it will be worth just as much……….they are useless…….

David asks…

I am interested in switching careers into Internet Marketing. Will Internet Marketing master certificate help?

I do not have a bachelors degree but am a tech geek and am knowledgeable about SEO and SEM practices. I mainly have a sales background and am looking for a change.

Jere answers:

In my honest opinion, you don’t really need a degree. With regards to Internet marketing it is more important that you got something to show for. If you start your own company, no one will ask you if you have a degree. Rather, they would like to see proof what you are capable of.

Lisa asks…

Can someone tell me of any Internet based degree recognised in the UK labour market?

Many universities (especially in the US) now offer online degrees. Are they really authentic or are they recognised in the labour market?

Jere answers:

Try the Open University, they have been doing correspondence degrees for years and still set the standard!

Thomas asks…

i want name of institution that can offer free or reduce cost of studing internet marketing?

on line study, accredited,option to do the degree, cost at reduced rate

Jere answers:

Hi Enyi,
there is nothing better and more practical than to start Internet Marketing (IM) introduction and study in Thirty Day Challenge (30DC), created by Ed Dale(AUS) and Dan Raine(UK).
Just go to the link bellow, register and start to explore.
Thousands of people have already found terrific value in those lessons. You could spend at least 30 full days of studying tips & tricks of Internet Marketing. At the end of the course you are going to know exactly, where do you want to go further.
Thirty Day Challenge is a heavy practical study, because without practical work one could only dream to become an expert about this department.
It’s totally free of charge.
Enyi, do not hesitate to ask me anything more, directly.

Good luck, adam

P.S.
There is also a link to the Intro to 30DC created by Lisa Hartwell, owner of http://audiblemarketing.com/

Steven asks…

I’m looking to get a job in internet marketing in NYC. Does anyone have suggestions or words of advise?

I’m a 26 year old working in NYC in the staffing industry. I also have a bachelors degree in Business/Marketing. I really want to get into Internet Marketing, in a role that isn’t 100% sales. Does anyone have any advise as what next steps I should take? What type of position in this industry would be good to get into with out a lot of experience? Are there any company’s that I could speak with? Are there any classes that I should take?

Jere answers:

Hey remember the bringing when DOT COM was a big hit and if you were not there in the bringing you miss out on all that “BIG MONEY” Will there is a new Domain hitting the network marketing not just in the USA as DOT COM started but world wide. This one is WS that is why this marketing plan is going fast. Just check this out WebSite.ws/dreamweaver069/ and if this is not what you are looking for. I will not BUG you again

If you say no to succeeding
Or no, you do not want your own worldwide business
And said that an extra 6000 or better a month is not for you

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Your Questions About How To Do Business Online

Lizzie asks…

how do I offer free shipping with purchase with my online business?

I have a clothing business online and to increase sales I want to offer free shipping with each purchase but I am not sure how to go about it.

It looks like the least expensive route would be usps as they have more standard rates.

Is that a good idea or should I just keep it simple and let the customer pay shipping?

Thanks

Jere answers:

I run a business and do the free shipping thing.

What I did was calculate the average cost to send goods across the country. I then added a small % to it and then to the bottom line price of the good. I only ship free to the 48 continuous states (though if you ship USPS to HI and AK it would be the same price 1st class).

I then advertise “all prices include ground shipping”.

It does seem to help my sales as my customers know what it is going to cost them! My competition has adjusted their pricing accordingly too.

Ken asks…

How do YOU search for a local business online?

i have a small business and want to do some online advertising. i’m curious to find out how people search for a local business nowadays. say you’re looking for a dry cleaners or a hardware store in your area, what website do you go to look for that business?

thanks

Jere answers:

People (and me too) search for local business using Google search, special local business review sites, online public bulletin boards (classified ad sites) or directories.

A Google search is done the same as any other search, except the searcher ads a ZIP code, city name or such to their search, like: laundry MyCityName. Google shows both a listing and a map with marking for the businesses. It up to the business owner to “claim” and optimize their listing, using the free “Google Places” service.

Special local business review sites, like “Yelp” allow the public to review the quality of local businesses. Again, the business owner can optimize their listing without charge.

Local directories are lists of business web sites done by the local Chamber of Commerce, county government and such.

A popular free online classified ad site is “Craig’s List”.

I believe that even a local small business should have a simple “Brochure” web site or blog, to clearly express their UVP (Unique Value Proposition).

Hope this helped…
_jim coe

Mark asks…

How do I start a jewellery business online?

I want to start selling jewellery online, and I want to know how much it will cost to get a website created, how long it will take to get one made, and how do I get verified by Paypal or any other payment services?

Jere answers:

Try ebay.
If you’d like for someone to create a website for you, the cheapest way to go is through rentacoders.com where people bid to create a website for you. With paypal you need a bank account, checking account and credit card.

Lisa asks…

How do i start a small business online, like on facebook?

Ok, so i’m just a young teenager, and i don’t get pocket money so i don’t really get income.. i cant get a paper round because there aren’t and local newsagents… i was thinking of starting a small business, but i don’t know how or what to do. Please help, i don’t like having no spare money -.- preferably, a business over the internet, like on facebook or something, because i go back to school in 2 days.

Jere answers:

Try to offer business like massage or anything that doesn’t need a lot of money. Keep it up.

Daniel asks…

How would I start a jewelry business online?

I would love to start my own business, preferably jewelry. How do I go about starting it?

What is Domain Name?
Do I need a trademark and patent?
What websites are great for starting your own business?

Also, I was wondering what if I was to make something and it’s a popular item, but I run out of items to make that exact product, Do I just buy lots of it and make a lot of the same thing at one time?

Thank You

Jere answers:

Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you’ll inevitably have as well as many you haven’t anticipated yet.

Http://www.ags.org/ — American Gem Society
http://www.jic.org/ — Jewelry Information Center
http://www.polygon.net/ — Polygon
http://www.nationaljeweler.com/ — National Jeweler

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry.

* Jewelry Making for Fun & Profit: Make Money Doing What You Love! By Lynda Musante, Maria Nerius
* Marketing and Selling Your Handmade Jewelry: The Complete Guide to Turning Your Passion into Profit by Viki Lareau
* Profiting by Design: A Jewelry Maker’s Guide to Business Success by Marlene Richey

There are plenty of free informational resources out there.

Http://ezinearticles.com/?Jewelry-Making-for-Fun-and-Profit&id=53313 – Jewelry Making for Fun and Profit by Sam Serio
http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Ready-to-Start-a-Home-Based-Jewelry-Business?&id=15897 – Are You Ready to Start a Home Based Jewelry Business? By Christopher Gage
http://ezinearticles.com/?Start-Your-Successful-Jewelry-Business&id=169549 – Start Your Successful Jewelry Business by Diana Milani

To register a trademark, that’s done either through your Secretary of State for a State trademark or the US Patent & Trademark Office for a Federal trademark.

If you are only conducting business in one state, then a State trademark is most appropriate. If you conduct (OR are planning to conduct) business in at least 2 states OR between the US & any other country, you can file for a Federal trademark.

Prior to investing your time, money & effort into a name, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the name you’re interested in is truly available.

This entails searches of the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

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Your Questions About Email Marketing Lists

Sharon asks…

Can we use third-party email marketing lists?

Jere answers:

The law does not stop you using rented email marketing lists. However, you are responsible for any emails you send so make sure that the individuals you are sending the email to gave their consent for their details to be passed to third parties. You should check with the list rental business that they have the consent of the individuals concerned.

Nancy asks…

How to build an email marketing list?

Just another question guys and girls:
Is it possible to build an email marketing list that could make droves of money on line?
If so, any one with strategies?
Thanks

Jere answers:

Hello,
You need an autoresponder, a website and a plr product to give away:
Autoresponder is for capturing emails and also you use it to send your list emails
A website basically is needed for attracting your customers to your site where they’ll give you their email addresses so they can be your list
A PLR product is an incentive or enticement for them to want to give you their email addresses, if your PLR product is of good quality then you can count on having them as loyal list of customers.
Good luck to you.

Carol asks…

How do I get people to Opt-In to my internet Marketing Email List?

I currently run a small internet marketing blog and I have an email autoresponder with which I offer a free 5 day mini course on my subject matter.

The subject matter is: Internet Marketing and making money online.

How would you suggest I promote the actual opting in to my email list to build a list of prospects etc.

Jere answers:

The best way to sign people up and keep them coming is useful, original content that is always fresh and updated. In fact, if you’re talking about making money online, I’d hint at ways that you could do it which are easy or at the very least intriguing.

Since you’re touting yourself as a subject matter expert, you need to demonstrate that what you have to say is valuable and they can benefit from it. Success stories are good for this and will improve your chances that they will stay tuned.

Other ways to build opt-ins are referrals (ask subscribers to refer a friend), an incentive of some kind, purchase an email list (this is kind of a gray area), or find a partner who might already have a decent list and sponsor them.

Also, since you run a blog, are you fully syndicated? There’s a lot of chatter out there and at the very least you should participate in boosting your blog’s reputation.

Ruth asks…

what is email list marketing?

i have read a few things about this email marketing, basically what i understand from it is that you take my email address, and then what?

i mean what do you do with my email list? and how can i make one like that?

Jere answers:

This email marketing thing works like this –

you give some valuable content to the users, in return they give you their email address,

then you give them some more valuable content, and within that email give them something to market, that is – you give them something to buy, and earn commissions from them.

Targeted email lists are extremely valuable.

Donald asks…

how do i get people to optin to my email marketing list?

i have a small course in my subject matter, i want to make a list of like 2-3000 people who would be interested in buying material related to my subject matter.

how can i do that.

Jere answers:

The trick is to give them a part of what they want for free, and give the other part for a fee..

You can use something like aweber or getresponse type email marketing lists.

Having said that, i cannot stress the need to give more, i mean there are only like 2 lists that i have remained subscribed to, and both of them are the emails i look forward to reading, because they give so so much more.

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Your Questions About Internet Business Phone Service

Nancy asks…

how can i find service providers for internet / phones in toronto?

I would like to know all the companies providing internet services and phone services within the greater toronto area, for our business expansion. Is there a specific reference site?

Jere answers:

TELUS, one of Canada’s leading telecommunication companies, provides a full range of communications products and services..
Www.telus.com

www.rogers.com

www.fido.ca

Ken asks…

For small business what service provider is cheaper with no contract for phone & internet bundle in 11377 zip?

Jere answers:

It depends on what carriers are available in your area. You’ll need to check the web sites for the carriers in that area.

Mandy asks…

I am looking for internet service (DSL) and phone service.?

My problem is that I just moved to Poplar Grove IL and it is a new subdivision and I can’t find any companies that are servicing this area. PLEASE Help, I want to start my home business but I can’t with out Internet and phone service! Can any one help???????? Thank you

Jere answers:

Its hard to believe that a new subdivision doesnt have phone service but if you cant find DSL, try doing a search for Verizon Wireless.

George asks…

how I register my business phone number with 411 service?

My phone service is with Vonage true the the internet connection

Jere answers:

I checked online b/c I didn’t know the answer but wanted to. The site below had a lot of good ideas on how to list your number along with links to do so.

John asks…

How do I get completely free phone service over the internet?

Hello everyone!

I’m going wireless, & would like to just use my cell for personal use. But for business purposes, how would I make or receive calls over the internet? Would it be thru skype?

I want a way that is completely free & also, if it requires a special phone, about how much it would be.

Thank you!

Jere answers:

Welcome to Yahoo! Messenger. You still have to pay money for some of it, but from what it sounds, it might be the right plan. Check out Yahoo! Messenger at: http://messenger.yahoo.com and get it for free. There, you can chat online by typing to other Yahoo! Messenger contacts, or even talk to them through the computers (PC to PC (free)). Then goto Yahoo! Voice ( http://voice.yahoo.com ) for low cost plans for called made from a computer to telephone (PC to telephone (in most places, it runs about a penny a minute)) or to the computer from a telephone (Telephone to PC, uses a telephone number to receive calls (I believe its $2.79 a mo.)
Then check out the Yahoo! Mobile http://mobile.yahoo.com for ways of staying connected with friends on the Yahoo! Messenger, even when you’re not online (uses cell phone to chat when your not online).

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Your Questions About The Real Biz

Daniel asks…

What is the process to get into commercial real estate in california ?

I am getting my real estate license as an agent (sales person) soon and i want to get into commercial real estate. Im trying to find out the process of getting into commercial as in what license it requires, certificates, and anything else of that nature

Any tips would be greatly appreciated

Thank you for your help

Jere answers:

Your office broker may care what you wish to specialize in as a licensee but the state
does not.

Does that help?

Better know biz–read some books on commercial investing and on biz in general

i can tutor for free

Laura asks…

What do I need to operate Real Estate Brokerage out of my house?

I finally got my Real Estate Brokers License in California. I would like to leave my current broker and work from my house under my own Brokers License. I know I would need to file for DBA but what other steps I need to do in order to legally work under my own Brokers License out of my house?
Thank you!

Jere answers:

No DBA is needed; I am, for example,. K. Kemper Realty. I work from my home
I doubt CA is any different; hang up your license. PERIOD; And put up a small sign
outside your door that depicts you are there. State law requires such if you do
x amount of biz, I am sure. [i was trained in Ca in the 70’s]

R u a listing agent, buyer’s agent, dual agent? Residential only, commercial,
everything?

I am a buyer’s agency only.

Available to guide you further

[of course, you need to conduct 2 “transactions/processes”–withdraw from your current
broker………..and hire yourself.

Linda asks…

Where to find prospect for mortgage biz?

Where could I find prospects for my mortgage and real estate biz?

Jere answers:

Who said you could? Mortgage originations already dropped almost 50% off the 2003 peak. Expect further reductions as interest rates go up. A lot of people jumped into the industry thinking the boom is going to last forever; it’s not.

Steven asks…

How does real estate investment trusts work?

What are real estate investment trusts or REITs and how do they work. Is there some law that give these trust some tax efficiency status and how can investors invest in these REITs. With the real estate market in the US the way as it is, is it a good time to invest in the property market through real estate investment trusts. What kind of people manage these funds or trusts and what are their typical return on investments?

Jere answers:

A REIT buy’s skyscrapers, shopping malls, apartment complexes, office buildings, or housing developments. Rather than investing directly in real estate, investors of REIT’s invest in a professionally managed portfolio of real estate.

REIT’s trade on the major exchanges, just like stocks. REIT’s make their money from the rental income, profits from the sale of the property and other services provided to the tenants. REIT’s also receive special tax considerations; they do not pay taxes as long as they pay out at least 90% of their net income to investors. Thus, successful REIT’s can offer investors high yields, current income, and moderate growth. But, while these tax considerations benefit the REIT, the investor still has to pay tax on the growth just like a share of stock.

There are several types of REIT’s:

There is a equity REIT. It’s main objective is buying, renovating, managing, maintaining, and selling real estate. This is the most common type.
There is the mortgage REIT. It makes loans or invests in existing mortgages.
Hybrid REIT’s do a combination of both.
Then there are UPREIT’s and DownREIT. These were developed in the early 90’s to provide tax benefits to their shareholders.

Advantages:

All REIT’s are governed by strict regulation. REIT shares are more liquid than investing directly in real estate. The REIT’s are professionally managed. Open up investment opportunities that may not be available to the average investor. Provide annual income. Disadvantages:
Supply and demand imbalance. Booms and busts can impact office space activity. Rising interest rates. This increases borrowing costs and impact bottom line. This could also slow down rentals and purchases if interest rates increase. Subject to risks associated with the general real estate market including possible declines in the value of real estate, decline in economic conditions, and possible lack of availability of mortgage funds. Use as a tax shelter is limited. REIT’s are not allowed to pass losses through to their investors. So, if the REIT loses money, you won’t be able to use the loss to offset other investment gains. Dividends paid from a REIT are taxable as income. A portion of a REIT dividend may be taxed an a lower capital gain rate. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2003 and before January 1, 2011, qualifying dividends paid to individual shareholders from domestic corporations (and qualified foreign corporations) are taxed at long-term capital gains tax rates. For tax years prior to January 1, 2003, however, stock dividends were taxed at ordinary income tax rates, generally resulting in significantly more tax due. Absent further legislative action, stock dividends will again be taxed as ordinary income beginning in 2011.
Capital gain tax liability may occur when you sell your shares. If you sell the share for more than you bought it for. Just like stock.
When looking to invest in a REIT, you can do the same research as you would have done in researching a share of stock. Because they are publicly traded companies you can look at their earnings, both past performance and potential for future growth, dividend yield, payout ratio, and price-earnings ratio. By keeping an eye on the real estate market you may be able to detect certain shifts in the market, overbuilding, current buildings where office space is sitting empty, or where certain types of business are closing because of economic situations. This way you can more to another type of REIT that may work better in a certain kind of market.

You can go the Forbes magazine REIT gold list to see different REIT companies, what they are invested in, and what the performance is. Http://www.forbes.com/2008/02/20/reit-perfomance-grades-biz-cx_dp_0220reit_table.html

David asks…

Are there any real job sites or work from home places for people with disabilities?

Are there any real job sites or work from home places for people with disabilities.I have Multiple Sclerosis and I lost my job and I really need something.Thanks

Jere answers:

Job-search-tips.awardspace.biz – I used this site. You can compare such online job offers here.

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Your Questions About How To Do Business Online For Free

John asks…

Where Can I watch “How To Succeed In Business” the musical for free online?

I’d like to watch the musical “how to succeed in business without really trying” online for free does anyone know any site i could find it own

Jere answers:

That is the same question i want to know. Good luck finding it!

Helen asks…

How can I get into the streaming full movies online business? Creating free movie sites, & make money of ads.?

I would like to get into the streaming full movies, and shows online business. I’m a graphic / web designer, but never encountered with this type of web work. I would like to get a new project, and this is it. I know all about the Moyea Player. I was thinking of creating a Joomla template or WordPress. I want to make the website free, but Google ads on the pages.

What I am curious about is, laws, and what is at stake. The gray areas, if you will. I live in Canada, and the United States are next door. It’s illegal to copy and distribute movies here. I see all these movie websites, playing full movies and shows. Lets just say, I want a piece of that.But how do they stay on? don’t they brake copyright laws?… is there a way to do this on a more legal standard. If so, what’s required?…

I got all the tools, and skill to get this job completed. I just don’t know where to start. If any of you know, point me in the right direction please. For those who don’t want to post the info here, feel free to email me at alex@mechtadesign.com or add me to MSN: roussinov_co@hotmail.com

Thank you in advance, and for your time.

-Alex

Jere answers:

You will need a web host supporting audio/video streaming.

Just refer to:
http://www.threehosts.com/multimedia

Hope This Helps.

Betty asks…

How can I advertice my new business for free?

I started a new business on the web. Pure Pink Passion Parties purepinkpassion.com
I need to figure out how to advertice for free. This is my sole income to raise my children, pay the bills. I am on a tight budget since I need to advertice to get sales. Please let me know how I can do this for free online.
purepinkpassion.com

Jere answers:

Hey

Let me try help you out.

A good place to start would be something called google groups, there you will find thousands of people to speak to and let them know about your business. Definitely try it out.

If you can write articles relating to your business, then do that and submit them to article directories, you can just type that into google to find them.

A nice way would also be to make business cards and put them on car windows, put them in bars or restaurants just use your imagination as to where to put those cards so people will see them.

Send your friends an email about your business and ask them to send that to everyone they know, that might even work.

Hope i helped you a bit, good luck for your future.

Ken asks…

looking for a free website to start my own business online how and where do I go?

want to know about building my own website for free and how to get free business grants

Jere answers:

There are a few different sites out there like http://freewebs.com, http://weebly.com, & http://doodlekit.com that allow you to make free websites, and then you can put paypal buttons on the sites to accept payments. You’ll need a paypal account 1st thought before you can use those buttons. Just go to http://paypal.com, that is one of the safest ways to accept money for payments. That is the only way I accept payments when selling anything online, or even thru http://craigslist.org too. Or you can go to a free site called http://esty.com or http://freecraftfair.com where you can sell things that you have made. You can do a google search of Free Website Makers and come up with a list of different places as well… There are so many things out there anymore that can help you out, all you gotta do it search for them. Just be careful of all the scams out there, as they are everywhere! 🙁 As for Biz grants, those aren’t as easy to get as people and websites say they are… Your better off focusing on the Free websites to get started with and then going from there! I hope what I’ve listed here helps you out some! 🙂 Good Luck

George asks…

Is there a way to market my business online, other than posting free ads?

A lot of the free classifieds places to post, put my ad on the last page of their site, because it’s not a premium (paid) ad. Are there places for people who are just starting a business, to advertise, without having to pay? just a note, i am pretty much computer illiterate……i have only had my computer sence December ’06, and only know how to do a very limited amount of things with it. Also, it is a second hand one from family….the hard drive is so loaded, i am unable to down load anything, and all the filters and such on here, won’t let me open much of the attachments to e-mails.
What i do for a living, is share information on how to live longer healthier lives, by getting the toxins out of our homes. Also, i used to have 13 perscriptions on my desk, that i had to take 2 times a day. With the wellness product vitamins, and supplements, i am down to 7, and am working with my doctor, to wean myself off perscription meds. and use company products. My allergies, and asthma are undercontrol now that the toxic cleaning products, and bath/shower products are out of my home. Sence i have had such excellent results with the products that i purchase, i decided to make this my business. It is a consumer direct company, meaning that there is no inventory to buy and sell, no collecting money, no paperwork at the end of the month………none of the headache of a home business….i just need help to find the best places to market my business. Just starting, i don’t have a huge advertising budget, but still i want to share this with as many others a i can.

Jere answers:

You may want to consider a link partnership.
If you can think of someone that your clients would be interested in getting information on , you would provide a link to their site in return they would provide a link to your site.

Also, you may need to change or add what is called meta tags. You can get information on this on-line for free.

The following site my be useful: http://www.submitexpress.com/metatag.html

The more traffic you have to your site will move you up in the listings. However, many search sites reserve the top 10 listings for paying customers. Paying for this service rarely is worth the cost.

You may want to offer something Free, it will drive traffic to your site and increase you listing. It does not have to be a material object. Advise or information for example.

Best of luck.

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Your Questions About Doing Business Online Btec

Ruth asks…

How can I write my cover letter?

I am school leaver and I am finding it difficult to find a job.I am waiting on my National Insurance number which is yet to turn up any day as my birthday is on the 5th of August. I studied Maths, English, Btec Science, GCSE Science, Extended Project, Citizenship, History, Religious, Business, Music and ICT. Soon I will be starting Kingston College. I would like to apply for a cleaning job because I do not reach the age boundaries to do so (18).

So back to the point, I like in London and I cannot find a job. I’m doing research online and I’m really trying hard. So what do I put in my cover letter? How could I start it off? and How could I end it?

Jere answers:

For the content what I would do is say “I am writing in response to your advert (where you saw advert) for (job described on advert). I am interested in this position. My CV is enclosed. Please do not hesitiate to contact me if you need any further details. I look forward to hearing from you,”

For something like a cleaning job it is probably more important to respond swiftly rather than spend too much time dseliberating what to say.

Nancy asks…

What course should i continue on after my Level 3 IT Diploma? Few choices available?

I have recently just finished my BTEC Level 3 IT Practitioners, Graded at Triple Distinction.

I have decided to take one year out before proceeding onto University and work for the meantime.

I like to study so i will be enrolling onto a online level 4 course so i do not fall out of my study routine. I have a few choices but was wondering which one of the following would look better on the CV for computing jobs in the near future:

1. Advanced Psychology Level 4
2. Business Law Level 4
3. Caring for People with Learning Disabilities Level 4
4. Anatomy and Physiology Level 4
5. Criminal Psychology Level 4
6. Business Economics Level 4

They all seem very interesting and i wish i could do them all to honest.
Im thinking of doing one or maybe even two if i can juggle between work and make time.

Recommend me two and then which of the two i should go for if i am unable to do both.

Thank you for your help. Danny. 🙂

Jere answers:

2 & 6 are both need in the world today due to the economy crisis. This will improve your CV and maybe even allow you to have to different job options.

Sandy asks…

Do people look down on me because of my disability, it makes me feel depressed?

Hello everyone, I’m 20 years old and I live in England. I just wanted to know do people like and respect me less because of my education? Please look below for a full list of my certificates and qualifications that I have gained from school and college. I went to a special needs school as I have got a mild learning disability. My brothers have called me things such as spast.c, retard.d a stupid useless spast.c because of my education and they say my qualifications and certificates are worthless, are they right?

The qualifications I gained at school:
* The FA Football Development Programme, Junior Football Organisers Course
* Edexcel, Entry Level Certificate subjects, English Entry Level 3, RE Entry Level 2
* AOA, Entry Level 3 in Science
* OCR, Entry Level 3’s in, Information And Communication Technology, and Physical Education
* Edexcel, GCSE Certificate grade E in Art And Design
* OCR, GCSE Certificate in Mathematics grade G
* Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
* Trinity College London Bronze Level 1 Award in the Arts

Qualifications gained at college
* FE Level Up Award Bronze
* OCR, National Skills Profile, Retail
* Young Lives, Certificate of Achievment, as a Vinvolved volunteer with the Prince’s Trust Team
* OCR, Level 1 Certificate in Adult Numeracy
* City & Guilds, Certificate of unit credit towards Personal Development and contributing to the community, Entry 3 planning for prpgression, Entry 3 Community project, Level 1 Career planning and making applications, Level 1 Supporting others, Level 1 Work- based experience
* College course learner of the month award
* City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Adult Literacy
* City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Adult Literacy
* Edexcel, Certificate of unit achievment, Level 1’s in Applying for a job, Preparing for an interview and Interview skills
* Nocn, Credit/s Awarded, Entry Level 3’s in, Developing skills for use and maintaining garden tools, Introduction to propagation of plants, Induction to College, Developing an awareness of soil types, Introduction to garden horticulture, Developing skills for sowing and growing plants.
* City & Guilds, Level 1 iTQ Certificate for IT users
* City & Guilds Certificate of Unit Credit Towards, ITQ for IT Users, Level 1’s in, improving productivity using IT, IT User Fundamentals, Using Email, Using mobile IT devices, and, Presentation software.
City & Guilds Functional skills qualification in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Entry Level 3
* City & Guilds Functional skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 3
* Edexcel BTEC Entry Level 3 in Workskills
* Edexcel Notification of Performance, Entry Level 3’s in Managing Your Own Money, and, Planning An Enterprise Activity

Other certificates and qualifications:
Level 1 in football coaching,
FA Emergency First Aid
FA Safeguarding Children

Qualifications I am working towards this year:

-Math’s Level 2 *
-FA Coaching Children *
-FA Fitness For Football *
-FA Psychology For Football Level 1 *
-FA Planning Preparing And Evaluating Coaching Sessions *
-FA Running A Club *
-FA Online Player And Match Analysis *
-Youth Worker Level 1 Award *
-Equality And Diversity Level 2 *
-First Aid Outdoor Level 2 *
-ECDL Level 2 (European Computer Driving Licence)
-ITQ Level 2
-FA Youth Award Module 1
-FA Youth Award Module 2
-ITQ Level 3
-Youth Worker Level 2 Certificate
-FA Basic First Aid For Sport
-Youth Worker Level 3 Certificate
-FA First Aid Online
-FA Futsal – Laws Of The Game
-FA Laws Of The Game
-NVQ In Customer Service Level 2
-NVQ Level 2 Play Work
-Level 2 Business and Administration

The qualifications and certificates above that have got * next to them they are qualifications and certificates that I have already completed this year.

Do people look down on me because I haven’t done A Levels and because I haven’t gone to University? Do people like and respect me less because of my education?

Thank you in advance for all of the help and advice, I am very grateful.

Jere answers:

I’m pretty sure people won’t look down on someone with no qualifications. I genuinely couldn’t care less what qualifications someone has….i like them for their personality. And I got an A in A level maths (I’m not trying to boast, I’m just trying to let you see that people with good qualifications don’t judge others if they don’t have A levels or whatever). Unless they’re a stuck up poop (in which case, it doesn’t matter whether they like/respect you). They can jog on lol. Anyway…you’ve got loadsa good qualifications! Chillax 🙂 You’ve nothing to stress about! It really doesn’t affect the way people like/respect you anyway. I think your brothers have given you a complex about qualifications/education. Maybe talk to your brothers about how their comments upset you and ask them to stop? It’s hard to admit that someone’s ‘light-hearted’ comments upset you, but if you actually tell them, they may actually realise that it’s affecting you negatively. Cos they probably don’t even realise and think they’re just acting like a brother is supposed to act. Hope I’ve helped and not rambled too much 🙂

Helen asks…

Is it right for people to treat me this way because of a mild learning disability? I feel very depressed?

Hello everyone, I’m 20 years old and I live in England. I just wanted to know do people like and respect me less because of my education? Please look below for a full list of my certificates and qualifications that I have gained from school and college. I went to a special needs school as I have got a mild learning disability. My brothers have called me things such as spast.c, retard.d a stupid useless spast.c because of my education and they say my qualifications and certificates are worthless, are they right?

The qualifications I gained at school:
* The FA Football Development Programme, Junior Football Organisers Course
* Edexcel, Entry Level Certificate subjects, English Entry Level 3, RE Entry Level 2
* AOA, Entry Level 3 in Science
* OCR, Entry Level 3’s in, Information And Communication Technology, and Physical Education
* Edexcel, GCSE Certificate grade E in Art And Design
* OCR, GCSE Certificate in Mathematics grade G
* Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
* Trinity College London Bronze Level 1 Award in the Arts

Qualifications gained at college
* FE Level Up Award Bronze
* OCR, National Skills Profile, Retail
* Young Lives, Certificate of Achievment, as a Vinvolved volunteer with the Prince’s Trust Team
* OCR, Level 1 Certificate in Adult Numeracy
* City & Guilds, Certificate of unit credit towards Personal Development and contributing to the community, Entry 3 planning for prpgression, Entry 3 Community project, Level 1 Career planning and making applications, Level 1 Supporting others, Level 1 Work- based experience
* College course learner of the month award
* City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Adult Literacy
* City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Adult Literacy
* Edexcel, Certificate of unit achievment, Level 1’s in Applying for a job, Preparing for an interview and Interview skills
* Nocn, Credit/s Awarded, Entry Level 3’s in, Developing skills for use and maintaining garden tools, Introduction to propagation of plants, Induction to College, Developing an awareness of soil types, Introduction to garden horticulture, Developing skills for sowing and growing plants.
* City & Guilds, Level 1 iTQ Certificate for IT users
* City & Guilds Certificate of Unit Credit Towards, ITQ for IT Users, Level 1’s in, improving productivity using IT, IT User Fundamentals, Using Email, Using mobile IT devices, and, Presentation software.
City & Guilds Functional skills qualification in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Entry Level 3
* City & Guilds Functional skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 3
* Edexcel BTEC Entry Level 3 in Workskills
* Edexcel Notification of Performance, Entry Level 3’s in Managing Your Own Money, and, Planning An Enterprise Activity

Other certificates and qualifications:
Level 1 in football coaching,
FA Emergency First Aid
FA Safeguarding Children

Qualifications I am working towards this year:

-Math’s Level 2 *
-FA Coaching Children *
-FA Fitness For Football *
-FA Psychology For Football Level 1 *
-FA Planning Preparing And Evaluating Coaching Sessions *
-FA Running A Club *
-FA Online Player And Match Analysis *
-Youth Worker Level 1 Award *
-Equality And Diversity Level 2 *
-First Aid Outdoor Level 2 *
-ECDL Level 2 (European Computer Driving Licence)
-ITQ Level 2
-FA Youth Award Module 1
-FA Youth Award Module 2
-ITQ Level 3
-Youth Worker Level 2 Certificate
-FA Basic First Aid For Sport
-Youth Worker Level 3 Certificate
-FA First Aid Online
-FA Futsal – Laws Of The Game
-FA Laws Of The Game
-NVQ In Customer Service Level 2
-NVQ Level 2 Play Work
-Level 2 Business and Administration

The qualifications and certificates above that have got * next to them they are qualifications and certificates that I have already completed this year.

Do people look down on me because I haven’t done A Levels and because I haven’t gone to University? Do people like and respect me less because of my education? Am I really that stupid?

I have self harmed myself before, and I have thought about killing myself as well.

Thank you in advance for all of the help and advice, I am very grateful.

Jere answers:

It is really a tough situation to handle. Let me go through it leisurely when my mind remains refreshed and recharged. I have to study, examine and analyze various things from different angles. I may also have to consult my mentor and few wise friends. These exercises may take time. Kindly bear with me, if there is any delay.

Mandy asks…

Do people like me and respect me less because of my education? Please help?

Hello everyone, I’m 20 years old and I live in England. I just wanted to know do people like and respect me less because of my education? Please look below for a full list of my certificates and qualifications that I have gained from school and college. I went to a special needs school as I have got a mild learning disability. My brothers have called me things such as spast.c, retard.d a stupid useless spast.c because of my education and they say my qualifications and certificates are worthless, are they right?

The qualifications I gained at school:
* The FA Football Development Programme, Junior Football Organisers Course
* Edexcel, Entry Level Certificate subjects, English Entry Level 3, RE Entry Level 2
* AOA, Entry Level 3 in Science
* OCR, Entry Level 3’s in, Information And Communication Technology, and Physical Education
* Edexcel, GCSE Certificate grade E in Art And Design
* OCR, GCSE Certificate in Mathematics grade G
* Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
* Trinity College London Bronze Level 1 Award in the Arts

Qualifications gained at college
* FE Level Up Award Bronze
* OCR, National Skills Profile, Retail
* Young Lives, Certificate of Achievment, as a Vinvolved volunteer with the Prince’s Trust Team
* OCR, Level 1 Certificate in Adult Numeracy
* City & Guilds, Certificate of unit credit towards Personal Development and contributing to the community, Entry 3 planning for prpgression, Entry 3 Community project, Level 1 Career planning and making applications, Level 1 Supporting others, Level 1 Work- based experience
* College course learner of the month award
* City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Adult Literacy
* City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Adult Literacy
* Edexcel, Certificate of unit achievment, Level 1’s in Applying for a job, Preparing for an interview and Interview skills
* Nocn, Credit/s Awarded, Entry Level 3’s in, Developing skills for use and maintaining garden tools, Introduction to propagation of plants, Induction to College, Developing an awareness of soil types, Introduction to garden horticulture, Developing skills for sowing and growing plants.
* City & Guilds, Level 1 iTQ Certificate for IT users
* City & Guilds Certificate of Unit Credit Towards, ITQ for IT Users, Level 1’s in, improving productivity using IT, IT User Fundamentals, Using Email, Using mobile IT devices, and, Presentation software.
City & Guilds Functional skills qualification in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Entry Level 3
* City & Guilds Functional skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 3
* Edexcel BTEC Entry Level 3 in Workskills
* Edexcel Notification of Performance, Entry Level 3’s in Managing Your Own Money, and, Planning An Enterprise Activity

Other certificates and qualifications:
Level 1 in football coaching,
FA Emergency First Aid
FA Safeguarding Children

Qualifications I am working towards this year:

-Math’s Level 2 *
-FA Coaching Children *
-FA Fitness For Football *
-FA Psychology For Football Level 1 *
-FA Planning Preparing And Evaluating Coaching Sessions *
-FA Running A Club *
-FA Online Player And Match Analysis *
-Youth Worker Level 1 Award *
-Equality And Diversity Level 2 *
-First Aid Outdoor Level 2 *
-ECDL Level 2 (European Computer Driving Licence)
-ITQ Level 2
-FA Youth Award Module 1
-FA Youth Award Module 2
-ITQ Level 3
-Youth Worker Level 2 Certificate
-FA Basic First Aid For Sport
-Youth Worker Level 3 Certificate
-FA First Aid Online
-FA Futsal – Laws Of The Game
-FA Laws Of The Game
-NVQ In Customer Service Level 2
-NVQ Level 2 Play Work
-Level 2 Business and Administration

The qualifications and certificates above that have got * next to them they are qualifications and certificates that I have already completed this year.

Do people look down on me because I haven’t done A Levels and because I haven’t gone to University? Do people like and respect me less because of my education?

Thank you in advance for all of the help and advice, I am very grateful.

Jere answers:

Of course not! No qualification is worthless! The worth is in the work it took for you to achieve them and the new skills you acquired. If anybody does think that, they’re an idiot. (And you certainly write and punctuate a good deal better than a lot of people on here who have, or claim to have, highly advanced degrees from international universities…)

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Your Questions About Email Marketing Reviews

Ruth asks…

I received an Yahoo Mail Account Alert about congestion on it’s servers and asking for personal information?

But I would like to know, is it a genuine e-mail message (alert) from Yahoo, or a phishing e-mail?

I’ve cut and pasted in, what the e-mail contained below:
————————————————————————————————————————————
!!! YAHOO MAIL SERVICE !!! VERIFY EMAIL !!!

Mon, 23 November, 2009 1:44:01 AM
From:
YAHOO MAIL ALERT

Add to Contacts
To:

Yahoo! Mail Yahoo!

Yahoo Mail Alert!

Dear Valued Member,

Account Alert

Dear Valued Member,

Due to the congestion in our Yahoo servers,there would be removal of all unused Yahoo Accounts.You will have to confirm if your E-mail is still active by filling out your login info below after clicking the reply button, or your account will be suspended within 24 hours for security reasons.

Username:……………………..
Password:……………………….
Date of Birth:……………………
Country :…………………………
Occupation :…………………….

After updating your account information,your account will not be interrupted and will continue to work as normal.Thanks for your attention to this request. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Warning!!! Account owner that refuses to update his or her account before two weeks of receiving this warning will lose his or her account permanently.

Yahoo!

Email Marketing Preferences
Review, change, or opt out of the email messages you receive from Yahoo!

For your reference:
Yahoo! Terms of Service
Yahoo! Privacy Policy

Yahoo! Mail

Win 1 of 4 Sony home entertainment packs thanks to Yahoo!7. Enter now.

Jere answers:

Yahoo would not ask you for your personal information in an E-mail like that.
It is a scam to get your personal information and/or money.
Do not respond to it.
Report it, forward it to the FTC at spam@uce.gov and to the abuse desk of the sender’s ISP.
For yahoo, report them here: http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/mail/ya…
Choose Fraud as the reason for the violation you’re reporting on.
Also, if the E-mail appears to be impersonating a bank or other company or organization, forward the message to the actual organization.

Maria asks…

Is this a legit notice from Yahoo?

This sender is DomainKeys verified
“Customer Care”
***********************************
Yahoo! Mail

Welcome! You’re in.
(That was easy, huh?)
Yahoo! Mail makes staying in touch simple (and fun).

Due to the congestion in all Yahoo Users and removal of all unused Yahoo Accounts,Yahoo would be shutting down all unused accounts,You will have to confirm your E-mail by filling out your Login Info below after clicking the reply botton, or your account will be suspended within 24 hours for security reasons.

UserName:

Password:

Date Of Birth:

Country Or Territory:

After Following the instructions in the sheet,your account will not be interrupted and will continue as normal.Thanks for your attention to this request.We apologize for any inconvinience.

So take the first step and add friends, then discover

all you can do with Yahoo!

My Info
We need your id now

ID……………………….

PASSWORD………………………

Use this entire address every time
you sign in to Yahoo!

Keep your account up to date

Email Marketing Preferences
Review, change, or opt out of the
email you receive from Yahoo!

Yahoo! Terms

************************************************
Seems kinda weird… but is it? I don’t want to put in my password anywhere that comes from sbcglobal on yahoo…
It looks like an email from them has the little guy with glasses holding the letter and everything. But it’s kinda fishy due to the typos.

Jere answers:

That is absolutely a Phishing email & Is NOT from Yahoo.. Close it & send it to your spam box, Yahoo will flag it since it is from a yahoo email address & will sent to yahoo security for them to try & find the origin & shut the account down*

Nancy asks…

Affiliate Marketing eBook Testimonials Needed…?

I wrote an eBook and need some positive testimonials/reviews. The eBook is about affialiate marketing. It’s free (normally $47) to anyone who gives me a positive testimonial/review (at least one paragraph).

Send me an email and I will send you the download link.

Thanks for your help.
My email is contact@wreckingballsystem.com

Jere answers:

Would you be interested in placing your book for sale at http://www.redneckgurus.com ?

Chris asks…

Got an email 2day from yahoo-register@yahoo-inc.com that asked me 2 verify my account. It had the wrong ID?

The rest of the email went as follows:
If you can’t click on the sentence labeled “Important!” above, you can also verify your email address by cutting and pasting (or typing) the following address into your browser:
https://edit.yahoo.com/v/recv?ccecf9&.intl=ca
For your records, your verification code is: XXXXX
Click here to review your Marketing Preferences. You can select and customize the categories of communications you receive about Yahoo! products and services, or choose to opt-out of each
IS THIS A SPAM? OR GARBAGE? OR VIRUS?

Jere answers:

It’s spam,delete it asap

Lizzie asks…

Is there some type of scam with those “entry level marketing” jobs posted on sites like career builder?

Almost any time I’ve applied for one they send me an email saying they reviewed my resume and think I’m an excellent candidate. They then give info to call them and set up an interview. I went to one of the so called interviews and all they do is tell some vague info about the job saying they’re a marketing firm that promotes businesses and ‘they’re looking for outgoing people, are you interested? The guy that interviewed me didn’t ask me any questions other than that.

He then told me that this was just a meet and greet and that they’ll be calling the top candidates back in a few days. (How can you decide who your top candidates are if you don’t even ask them any questions or give them any info about the job??? Of course, I never heard back from them.) He then said “it’s easier for us to SHOW you what you’d be doing than to explain.”

The whole “interview” probably lasted no more than about 3 minutes. Another girl went in right before me and her’s was exactly the same, in fact I could hear him talking to her and he told her the exact same things.

Another company claiming to be a marketing and promotions company for cosmetics called me and they wanted me to come to an interview (which I decided to not even go to). When I asked the lady that called me what type of work I would be doing she just said “marketing” as if it was a big secret. What’s with these companies?? Are they just trying to get applicants in their office to get their personal info or what??

My husband said one of the places called him too and that when he asked for a description of the job duties they also just told him “you’ll be doing marketing for companies”. So he said he decided not to go forward with an interview because he wasn’t going to waste his time going if they’re acting like what they do is a big secret. What’s the deal??

Jere answers:

Frankly I avoid hot jobs, career builder, monster, etc. Most of their jobs are those no one else wants OR scams. After reading a few you get to the point where you can spot them.

If you are looking for a job, check out company websites. Most companies will post their jobs on their websites. ALSO, 75% of jobs are filled by word of mouth or referral. You need to network with your friends, family, former colleagues, college friends.

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Your Questions About Internet Marketing

Ruth asks…

I want to start doing Internet Marketing but where do I start?

I’ve got the idea alright of how you need a niche market, a product within that market and traffic to get to your website to sell that product. I know about eBooks, affiliate marketing and the like. I even have a plan that I want to earn from the Internet full time in two years. It’s just that I just seem to have difficulty “putting pen to paper” Should I pay for mentoring because I seem too overwhelmed by it all?

Jere answers:

Mentoring is a good way to help you because it demands accountability on your part, however it can be costly.

You already have a two year plan, but it has to be specific, like how much will you be earning in two years. The most important question is Why do you want to earn that much, what is the reason. The more compelling the reason, the more likely it is that you are going to make it happen because from a “Want” it becomes a “Must”.
Once it becomes a must, you have to focus your mind on achieving it.

Mark Twain said:
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.“

A Chinese saying; A journey of a thousand miles, starts with the first step.

You already have a two year plan, that is very good, many people want to get rich but don’t have plan or target. You are already several steps ahead.

Break down the 2 year plan into quarterly plans or milestones, the first quarter into monthly milestones, turn the first month into weekly actions, and then the coming week into daily actions.

Every day just do whatever your daily action plan is don’t worry about tomorrow, just get today’s action plan done. Make this a routine task. Somedays (not to many please) you might not do it, don’t worry just do it the next day (take two days off every week, rest your mind do something else)

Review every month (if possible weekly), and compare your plan to your results. This will keep you on track. Once this becomes a routine you will be well on your way.

To get a free mentoring program on how to build a successful online business, please check out
http://www/internet-marketingtools.biz
You will receive ebooks, videos and periodic emails that helps you step by step. By following the training, you will see progress and once you see progress you will be more motivated to stick with it and do more. Without realizing it you will be well on your way to make it happen.

Hope this helps

Victor

Richard asks…

Niche Marketing Internet – What Would Be The Niche Marketing Internet Is Really Profitable?

Niche Marketing Internet – Anyone have any idea how to find the profitable niche marketing internet and what would be the criterion I should look into in order to get profitable Niche Keyword?

Niche Marketing Internet seems too saturated especially on making money and internet marketing niche.

I already spent almost a month to find Niche Marketing Internet but so far no luck.

Can anyone helo me on this Niche Marketing Internet criteria I should focus on?

Jere answers:

To find a Niche Marketing Internet, you first must have general idea which niche market you are going to target on.

For example you target on “cabinet” then you just insert “cabinet” on google keyword tools

https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal

from there you can see number of search volume. This is where your potential market is but before you take any keyword you want to target on, you must first see the competing pages for that keyword.

Use google http://www.google.com to find the competing pages.

Try find the lowest competing as you you can because this to avoid from fierce competition.

You have to also make sure the keyword has a commercial value. People really want to buy.

That is basically the simple way you should find the nice marketing internet.

You should also join a forum and see what kind of problem people normally asking and see if it is a good niche marketing internet taht you should consider.

Sorry for my english. Hope my answer help

Joseph asks…

How to start a affiliate internet marketing and be successful?

I want to start my own internet marketing business, and I want to Affiliate. What tips can you guys give me to start and to be successful at it?

Jere answers:

Hi, Google Sniper 2 is your answer if you want to get loads of traffic without having to pay per click.

I started using this myself and was so impressed, that I made a review about it. I got to 1st page in Google within 3 days.

Sandra asks…

Whats the best way to start an internet marketing business?

Im looking to start my own internet marketing business. I want to do something with affiliate marketing but not sure exactly where to start or if thats even something I should start with.

Jere answers:

Go to the related/relevant classifieds where like minded, successful entrepreneurs post/share their business ideas on best way to start/own/operate internet marketing business.

You should google with the following strategic keywords such as:-

Make Money Classifieds
Internet Business Classifieds
Online Business Classifieds

Thomas asks…

What books can you recommend on internet marketing?

I need to promote my online business, therefore I’m learning about internet marketing. Any good books or websites out there?

Jere answers:

Hi,

About the web sites, I recommend http://insidemarketing.blogspot.com — it’s a blog full of useful info on Internet marketing and it’s growing very rapidly. Information is very solid and up to date.

Another excellent resource is the Warrior forum:

>> http://www.warriorforum.com/forum

There are very few really good Internet marketing books out there.
One of the most recent I can recommend is Mike Filsaime’s Butterfly marketing manuscript. It’s 125 pages of pure Internet marketing genius and you won’t find this info anywhere else:

>> http://blazbanic.name/recommends/Butterfly

It will no doubt open your mind like nothing else. And unlike almost every other Internet marketing ebook out there this one was really written by the author himself and he is a true master of Internet marketing.

On copywriting (writing effective sales letters), Maria Veloso’s “Web Copy That Sells” is by far the best, hands down.
You can get it at Amazon for about $15:

>> http://hypnoticmindtraining.com/Amazon/WebCopyThatSells

Have a great time!

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Your Questions About Direct Marketing Association

Susan asks…

Marketing career with reputable company?

Would you be interested in working with a company that has been listed with the Better Business Bureau for 21 Years now and is also registered with the Direct Selling Association as a Single Level Marketing Company? If So, visit my profile to learn a little about what I do and follow the link if interested. Thank you for your time. Wish I could provide more info herer but that would be considered spam and advertisement and I do not wish to get deleted. Have a great day!

Jamie S.
Mother/Marketing Executive

Jere answers:

No

Michael asks…

Where do I find people interested in a business opportunity, mlm, network marketing, or a home business?

I am a part of an excellent business opportunity. The company is Rastelli Direct, which is a food based business opportunity. Rastelli Direct is relatively new to the network marketing world, but is very seasoned in the food business. Rastelli’s has been in business since 1975 serving 5-star quality food to restaurants and hotels worldwide. It is nice to know that the company is built on a rock solid foundation and is going to be here for many years to come. Rastelli Direct is a member of of Direct Selling Association and rated A+ in the BBB. I really enjoy this opportunity because I saw it as a chance to capitalize on my food purchase and turn it into a profit center. We all have to eat, right? I am looking to share this opportunity with other people and help them in their business venture, as well as mine. I hope people will see this opportunity with the same vision as I see it. Check out my website for my contact info http://www.ProfitFood.com

Jere answers:

Word of mouth is always the most popular. Basic growth strategy in marketing would look like this:

Get on Facebook and market your ads cleverly. Put stickers on your car and your friends cars. Make a catchy logo and target the consumers basic need, as you said, food. Make it hearty and homey, honest and transparent.

Maria asks…

Why are people saying that Vector Marketing is a scam ?

Vector is not a scam. They are a reputable company and are part of the Direct Selling Association, which has a strict code of ethics for business practices. I worked for Vector for 2 years during college and enjoyed working there. I was able to make my own schedule and made good money for the hours I worked. It was hard work though, it’s not like making money is easy, and people should realize that. More information on Vector Marketing can be found in the Vector Marketing Petition.
http://www.petitiononline.com/vector11/petition.html

Jere answers:

That’s a great point.

Jenny asks…

I need statistics about the number of women in America who wear a size 9 (or above) shoe.?

This is for research paper for my direct marketing class.

I want to prove that there is a market for larger size shoes for trendy young women.

I am a marketing student who models. I am very tall and a size 12 shoe. I go to school with other tall lovelies who have trouble finding shoes they want.

Those lovley ladies count as primary sources but– I need “already done” research so that I can site my sources on a larger scale. Are there any secondary sources that are sharing this kind of info?

I searched nytimes.com and google and I did not find any relevant articles.

Is there a footwear/ shoe size national trade association or anything like that?

What other sources should I try?

Thanks.

Jere answers:

You should be able to get that information from the National Shoe Retailers Association. (see link below).

I’ve also included a link to an article that talks about average shoe size.

Betty asks…

What can Jobseekers and Employment Agencies do to avoid being FOOL by COMPANIES?

When COMPANIES advertise for job openings the salary budget is “Negotiable”. Then they get the employment agencies to help them to source for the same openings but setting different salary budgets for different employment agencies to work on.

Currently employment agencies “Do Not Disclose Companies Name” to jobseekers they represent. Consequently the same jobseeker may be sending to the same “Company” directly or through different employment agencies with different salary budgets.

1) Now if you are the Company receiving the same CVs from the same jobseeker with different salary budget via different sources what will you think and do with the same jobseeker ?

2) If you are a Jobseeker, do you think you will get the job ?

3) If you are the Employment Agency do you think you can close the deal ?

The consequences will be the Companies asking to see more CVs and lose confidence with the jobseekers at large and ended up taking a longer time for employment agencies to close deals. This will affect the survival of jobseekers and employment agencies.

So I urge Employment Agencies “To Disclose Company Names” they represent to all jobseekers from the start to avoid duplicated CVs with different salary budgets ended in the hands of Companies.

Jobseekers and Employment Agencies have to work closely to share information about Companies who are out there to “Test Market” and wasting jobseekers and employment agencies time, effort and money bearing in mind that the Companies do not pay a single cent at all.

By not disclosing and sharing information about the “Companies” amongst employment agencies and jobseekers it will only drive employment agencies and jobseekers into desperation. Companies will take advantage of this weakness and keep setting lower and lower salary budgets for employment agencies to work on. This will further create for frustration and desperation amongst employment agencies and jobseekers. The job market in Singapore is small and the employment agencies and jobseekers have to work “Smart” and not let the Companies “Fool” them.

Employment agencies should not worry about jobseekers sending their CVs direct to their Clients cause most of the Companies have that “Shopping for the Best Candidate” attitude through various sources. At the end of the day it is all about which jobseeker has the “BEST MATCH” in the eyes of the Companies not the employment agencies nor the jobseekers.
Companies may instruct employment agencies “Not to Disclose” their Companies Names to jobseekers so that they are better “Manipulate” jobseekers and employment agencies. Companies usually want to portray themselves as good employers who are willing to pay what the jobseekers are worth for. So they choose to hide behind these employment agencies to “test market” without dirtying their own hands.

I WELCOME PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THIS ISSUE !!

Pls read below 2 same ads appeared on the same day at jobsdb 27/4/10 with different salary budgets. 1) TODAY’S CAREER BELOW $4,000 AND 2) MCI UPTO $5,000

Imagine the negative reactions triggered by the agencies and candidates upon reading these ads. Companies are just “testing market” and wasting resources..

AD 1) Today’s Career is an active member of the Singapore Staffing Association since 1996. Our Corporate philosophy of service quality has always been proactive, personalized employment services tailored to your career needs. By connecting with us, you will be able to leverage on our extensive network of organizations, and assisted by our team of dedicated consultants to fill up suitable job openings.

Financial Analyst (SAP/Hyperion) – Novena MRT

Preparation and Analysis of monthly financial results- Discuss Analysis with BU Controller and define actions and tasks- Prepare monthly reports and KPIs to finance Business Unit Management- Develop new management reports- Forecasting and Budgeting support- Develop presentations for Business Unit- Lead small projects- Support preparation of board report- Prepare Business Development overview- Control and support Business Warehouse reporting roll-out in Asia- Participate in ad-hoc projects- Liaise with country finance managers Education:Degree in economics, accounting, finance (University, College of higher education) with focus in finance Professional background:4 – 6 years experience in controlling with a multinational company and/or audit firm Skill set:Analytical skills, very strong in Excel and proficient in applications such as PowerPoint, Business Warehouse, SAP/R3. Fluent in English (speaking and writing). Experience with Hyperion/HFM and consolidation would be a plus. 5 days European MNC at United Square (Novena MRT)8am -530pm
Yr(s) of Exp 3 years
Qualification Degree
Industry Trading and Distribution

Salary ***** Below S$4000 ******

Jere answers:

As a jobseeker you don’t really have anything to negotiate with. A company that wants to recruit at the lowest possible rate will be able to do so. If they don’t pay enough to retain high quality staff, they will eventually suffer – but that can take years, or even decades.

Agencies are more interested in how many people they place than in whether their placements are in good jobs they will stay with.

The only thing you can do is to keep looking until you find something. And then, if it isn’t good enough, continue looking.

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Your Questions About Business Online Services Social Security

Susan asks…

Lost my tax refund check?

I lost my tax refund check the other day, i tried calling the IRS after hours using their automated service (I’ll probably call them again during business hours so i can talk to an actual person) One thing they needed was my social security number, but when i gave it to them i was told it was invalid? I don’t understand that since its the number i used when I filed my taxes. If it helps any i filed my taxes online using turbo tax. So i guess my question is what should I do?

Jere answers:

Forget contacting IRS, instead visit there website, because it is what they will tell you to do.

Visit IRS website www.irs.gov and download form 3911. This form will get IRS to put a trace on your refund.

IRS will re-issue you a refund in 6-12 weeks from the date the Form 3911 is received

good luck

Steven asks…

Has anyone heard of this?

I posted an item on kijji and the buyer wants to pay thru money order, the company nochex. just want to know if it is legit, i don’t like to send an item worth $600.00 through mail unless i get money up front. this is the last email i got from the buyer and he is waiting, i have 12 hours to pack up the item and mail it and wait for a money order in couple business days.

Dear XXXXX XXXXXXX,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

This is a mail to confirm to you that your payment has been successfully CONFIRM concerning the transaction of : Playstation 3 Limited Edition 80GB.

We want to assure you that your money will be reaching you as soon as we receive the item tracking number. Your money has been processed and ready to be dispatched, so please bear with us.

We expect that you send the shipment information to our client as this will help us protect the two parties involved in this transaction, as the shipment information has to be forwarded to us by the seller, this will be for verification and clearance.

You can now send the item to the buyer while your money order is on its way to you. The buyer’s shipping information is provided below.

Shipping Information:
Name XXXXXX XXXXXXX

Address XX XXXXXXX Street

City XXXXXXXXX,XXXXX
Zip code XXXXXXXX
Country XXXXXXXXX

Shipping Method Canada Mail International Signed For

Your money order will be sent by the close of the next business day after we receive Canada Mail International Signed- For shipment tracking number from you.

Canada Mail Post International. Is typically delivered within 3-5 business days.

*** ATTENTION ***
The order has been Confirmed. This is the sample of the postal order that will be deliver to you after we have receive the shipment tracking number from you.

***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
The Postal Order SM will NOT be dispatched or get to your resident until the shipment has been verified. Send shipment tracking details to: (instanttransfer@consultant.com) within 12hours from the time of receipt of this confirmation, so as to hasten the dispatch of your order. This measure is taken in order to protect both buyer and seller’s interest and to reduce the occurrence of fraudulent activities.

***NOTE***
We did not authorize you to send out your tracking number to your buyer for the safe and good delivery of your money. Your tracking number is safe with us and we will not give it to your buyer until you receive your money from us.

Order Number —————–XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
This order has been approved, and will be sent to the Seller’s address in 24hours time. You CAN NOW send the item to the address. Moreover the above Order Number will be ask before delivering the Money , you will also identify yourself with your driving license or your Social security number and the money will be delivered in Canadian Dollars (CAD)

Auction site authorised register
Use Nochex Postal Order to pay for items on ebay.com, craigslist.org, Gumtree, kijiji.ca, Amazon.com, CNet, MSN Auctions, Yahoo and others. Customer Service Center for all customer inquiries and transaction approvals is available 24hours.

Sincerely,
Nochex Postal Order.

Thank you for using NOCHEX Postal Service Money Order Payments® Express Payment SM.

We look forward serving your Online Money Order Payments® needs in future.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR ONLINE CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE AT (instanttransfer@consultant.com)
24 hours service NOCHEX Postal Service Payments.

Copyright © 2010. All rights reserved

Jere answers:

I would take it over ebay or meet the person directly.

Ect go with the recommended method on the site your using.

As otherwise you will be in a riskzone=/

Ken asks…

Parents I’m over stressed?

I’m single mom of wonderful three kids. I have a son that be turning 8 in December. He has ADHD speech problems and was born with cleft palate. He have one more surgery this year for while. I have a 5 year old son that born with mild hearing loss in both ears that has to wear hearing aide’s. Then I have wonderful baby girl she be 9 months old on September 1. She a failure thrive baby with a feeding tube. I have to feed her every three hours by her doctor order. She gaining weight help of the feeding tube.
I am stay home mom that gets social security and both of boys get SSI. I was planning to go back to work part time but when I got pregnant I changed my mind. I planning not to go back because of the problems of my baby girl and daycare wouldn’t take a baby that has a feeding tube. She would only eat for me.
Back in March I decided to live with my parents for help. Then my daughter doctor decided to call children service on me. They took my baby way from me. We no longer see that doctor anymore. She see a new doctor. My mom got temporary custody of her. Then back July I got back to custody. Ever since I lived with my parents. Me and my mom had two major fights. One time her holding me back and pushed. The second fight we had I try to walk away before anything started. She pulled on my arm to hold me back and pour water over me and pulling my hair. I pulled her hair back to get her to stop. I was defanding myself. Now she went to far.
This morning she had asked me where my money is going. I told her I was saving money to get my car fixed. I need new brakes and other thing my car need fixed. My mom was demanding to see that money. Second of all she was asking me who williamson. It my boyfriend last name I told her it was a friend and I am not sending him money. She was going to report my friend to sheriff which I told her he a friend and I’m not sending him money in the mail. I had asker her she hire something to watch me. She said no but when my baby girl was in the hospital some how she got into my email address without me knowing and got all this stuff. She printed out. She really went out to far. She been demanding who i text every night. It not her business and I pay my own cell phone bill. Found out I have no car insurance. And she going to call social security to stop paying me saying I abusing it. Which not true. She going to call my kids caseworker to take me back to court me move out and my kids live with her. Since the kids would be taken away from me. Which not true. I am not unfit mother. She wanting to know who texting me every day. I told her a friend and she doesn’t need to know who the person is. She told me I can’t use any of her stuff. Second of all the stove and refrigerator in my parents house is mine I paid for and came from my old house. I can no longet stay with my parents. They putting me into stress and they not helping me in no way at all. Second of all I am do all the cleaning and they don’t help me when it their house. And I think it not healthy for me and my children to stay there. I want to look for my own place. The problem is dealing with children service still. I want to tell them the whole story before my mom tells them. I want them to know I can handle my kids on my own. Right now my boyfriend doesn’t know want going on. I am waiting for him to come online. What can I do. I’m over stress because of it. I can’t stand living there anymore. Right now I am at my friend house with all three of my kids. And my car still at their house till I get insurance on it again when I get paid. Thanks.
I am 28 year old and I am adult. My dad was backing her up.
No I don’t do drug and I don’t take them. My boyfriend out of town right now. I was born with cleft palate and my other son dad has mild hearing loss. my baby girl was perfect and didn’t expect this to happen.

Jere answers:

You kept having children knowing that you were spawning children with problems. You sound like you have some “problems” of your own grow up, get a job, get your own place and stop having kids.

Mary asks…

I’m 25. Why do I feel like I’m behind in my life & need to rush?

I have a college degree BA in Spanish, but still not fluent since they taught more ANCIENT literature than grammar & conversation. I graduated in Aug. 2006 & haven’t had much opportunity to study my Spanish or start on any new languages because of many crises in my life. I haven’t been employed since graduation, either. Been DYING for work, but I can only do jobs that won’t exceed my mental limitations & give me an anxiety attack, & then I get fired. That almost happened to me before graduation, when I was doing a federal work-study job through the school’s financial aid. My supervisor threatened to fire me, but luckily he didn’t. Before that, I worked a temp service job for 1 day, & I have trouble standing on my feet for over 20 min., & I had to struggle for 8 hrs. That wasn’t the reason why the woman fired me. She fired me because she overheard someone ask me why I twitch my face so much, & I told her I have Tourette’s, & the supervisor overheard it & misunderstood what I said & tried to accuse me of saying I have seizures, which I didn’t say. & they told me they had to fire me because they couldn’t have anyone like that working for them.

Between Aug. 2006-April 2007, I tried to go to translation school @ New York University School of Continuing & Professional Studies. Before I knew it, these people had me paying them $125/week to stay with them. They didn’t care about my SSI & Social Security check coming late, & they threw me out cold turkey. So, they put me in a mental health shelter & gave me a false diagnosis & had me go to these stupid, elementary school-like day programs that I KNOW I was too advanced for. & they had me on the wrong meds, & they wouldn’t let me work nor go to school.

Back in 2005 I went through Hurricane Katrina, but that was before graduation, but that experience & the aftermath affected my grades. I could’ve graduated with a higher GPA & earlier.

I suffer OCD, anxiety, depression, & Tourette’s, & I had 2 strokes @ age 5. In New York, they tried to say I was Bipolar & put me on Depakote & FORCED me against my will to take it under staff supervision, & I got up to 304 lbs. @ the most.

I feel like the symptoms of my disorders & the way people discriminate against & treat me, is what caused a hold-back in my life. My depression & OCD have been getting worse & worse, & the meds don’t help. I stay @ home & try to study my Spanish independently, but I can’t because I’m always distracted by the unwanted, intrusive thoughts.

I feel like my desired career as a multilingual translator is gone because of me feeling behind. I have to start my Spanish from scratch. But I can’t concentrate or focus clearly.

I’m still single with no kids, & my credit score probably is the lowest of the low, & my student loan & other debts are rocket high. I get anxiety attacks every day because I feel like all my daily tasks can’t be completed, even though I’m not working. I’m talking about tasks, like handling phone business calls or internet business e-mails, searching for jobs online or in person, cleaning up around the house, etc. I feel stuck in a ditch & can’t get out.

What’s strange is, I may have a degree, but I don’t have many skills or much work experience, & employers refuse to hire me because they think I’m retarded because of my obvious, uncontrollable anxiety that I can’t hide. I always have fear of failing the interview or being negatively judged.

Jere answers:

You are young enough to not need to worry, as long as you spend your life building towards something.

George asks…

1 For Official Use Only (FOUO) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) may include all of the following?

except:
A O Sensitive information
B O Secret information
C O Payroll information
D O Personnel information
2 All of the following are principles essential to a secure information systems except:
A O Integrity
B O Availability
C O Accountability
D O Confidentiality
3 Both internal and external threats can bring down a system. Which of the following represents an internal threat?
A O Terrorist group
B O Protestors
C O Hackers
D O Disgruntled user
4 A man dressed as a service technician asks Monique for her system passwords so that he can eradicate a problem
on her computer. She gives him the passwords. Monique is a victim of:
A O Social engineering
B O Vulnerability
C O Threat
D O Peer-to-peer technology
9/24/2010 01:34 PM America/New York Page 1 of3Exam Name: USDA-CYBERSECURITY-FY2011
Exam Sequence ID: 24
Date: 9/24/2010
5 According to the U. S. Department of Justice, what type of fraud is one of the fastest growing white-collar crimes?
A O Internet fraud
B O Online gambling
C O Telephone transfer fraud
D O Pyramid schemes
6 The only acceptable use in this list for any USDA computer asset is:
A O Viewing or downloading pornography.
B O Conducting private commercial business.
C O Gambling on the Internet.
D O Conducting research for a work project.
7 A file with which of the following file extensions is most likely to contain malicious code?
A O .jpg
B O .doc
C O .bat
D O .pdf
8 Edna wants to create a strong password. She should avoid all of the following except:
A O Birthdays
B O Family or pet names
C O Sports teams
D O Special characters
9 All of the following are common ways of spreading malicious code except:
A O Downloading files from the web
B O Peer-to-peer software
C O E-mail attachments
D O Backup important files
9/24/2010 01:34 PM America/New York Page 2 of3Exam Name: USDA-CYBERSECURITY-FY2011
Exam Sequence ID: 24
Date: 9/24/2010
10 Which of the following are an example of a security incident?
A O Attempts to send electronic junk mail in the form of commercial announcements.
B O Attempts by unidentified or unauthorized people to obtain sensitive personal or business information.
C O Loss of a government laptop containing personnel information.
D O All of the above
11 What is not PII?
A O Gender
B O Place of birth
C O Employment History
D O Information about or associated with an individual
12 Which of the following will help reduce your risk of identity theft when engaging in e-commerce?
A O Use e-commerce for all transactions.
B O Click on links sent to you from trusted providers.
C O Respond to E-mail inquiries only from institutions you do business with regularly.
D O Confirm the site you are using uses an encrypted link

Jere answers:

You’re absolutely correct on all of those answers.

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Your Questions About Business Online

Steven asks…

Can I start an online business at the age of 13?

Hello, I live in Toronto, ON, Canada.
I am interested in starting a business online for the making of rat hammocks. Would I be able to put these items on such a site as etsy? Am I able to earn money from this kind of stuff at this age? Answers are greatly appreciated.

Jere answers:

If you have had a savings account, you can take your money out and put it into a debit card. After you have a debit card, you can have a PayPal account. People pay through PayPal on Etsy. I’m 14, and am making things before I open my Etsy store. You get all the money, put it also costs for you to ship things.

Daniel asks…

How do you start an online small catalog business?

I would like to start a business online but I’m afraid that I have absolutely no clue as how to start. Is there anyone that has successfully done this who could give me some advice? Thanks to everyone who answers this.

Jere answers:

Since you’ve never been in business before, I would strongly recommend that you talk to a business counselor before you do anything especially spend money. You have to determine whether you’ll start a web based business or one with a store front. I’d call the local office of SCORE (go to http://www.score.org and input your zip code to find the chapter nearest you), the advice is FREE.

The counselor at SCORE will most likely advise you to write a business plan which is very good advice because it will force you to dig out all of the start up details and the costs of starting a small online catalog business and force you to also understand all of the aspects of this business including the customers you’ll concentrate on (your market ) and how you’ll go after them.

You’ll need to register the business with your state controller’s office and make sure that you have any city and county licenses if any are needed where you live. All of this will come out in a business plan.
Try this link :
http://www.ychange.com/small-business-consulting-articles.html and read some of the articles especially the ones about a business plan and starting a business.
Good Luck

Donald asks…

How can I charge credit card online for my online business?

I plan to open the small business online and I wonder how can I charge buyers’ credit cards. I heard about PC charge software but the descriptions say that I need to pay some extra money or something. Please help me, thanks….

Jere answers:

To do that you have to sign up with a Merchant Credit Card System. Google Merchant Credit and will get a lot of links.

Jenny asks…

How should I market my small business online?

My husband and I just started a small retail business and are interested in marketing it online. Any suggestions as to the best way to start?

Jere answers:

As an online store, you need to focus on two things:

– get TARGETED traffic interested in what you sell (avoid traffic exchanges, traffic swarm and those poor quality traffic)
– CONVERT those visitors into buyers

You can use pay per click advertising in the search engines to reach audiences looking for your products. You can use Google Adwords http://www.google.com/adwords or Yahoo http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com

Here are some shoestring marketing ideas that can help you get the visitors you need at the least cost possible:

1. Create the best content you can with the best products you can possibly offer. Your content is your best advertisement – if visitors love your content, then they will go back and spread the word to others.

2. Make it easy for users to recommend your site. Viral marketing is very important — and easy to tap on the Web. But give your users the tools. Get a Recommend this Site script from websites such as cgiscripts.com and similar directories of scripts. Some even go as far as giving incentives to those who recommend the site to their friends. If only 10 people go to your site, but these 10 people invite 10 more – that’s additional traffic that you get for FREE!

Recommend Site Scripts (various) http://php.resourceindex.com/Complete_Scripts/Website_Promotion/Recommend_Site/
Big Nose Bird Recommend this Site http://bignosebird.com/carchive/birdcast.shtml
CGI Resource Index http://cgi.resourceindex.com/Programs_and_Scripts/Perl/Website_Promotion/Recommend_Site/
Hostscripts http://www.hotscripts.com/PHP/Scripts_and_Programs/Site_Recommendation/index.html

3. Rank well in the search engines (organic search results, not the pay per click). SEs can be a big source of traffic. The key is to create the best content in your niche. If you have good content, other websites will gladly link to you and offer your site as a resource to their audience. Check the on-page factors and be sure to get linked from authority sites in your topic area.

If you are going to read only one piece on search engine optimization, I suggest you read Brett Tabke of WebmasterWorld.com’s “Successful Site in 12 Months with Google Alone: 26 steps to 15k a day.” http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum3/2010.htm

4. Send out press releases. While outfits charge as much as $650 per release, there are free press release submission places on the Web. Press releases allow you to (a) attract media attention; (b) get more back links to your website without sending each website an email request; and (c) get more visibility especially if your press release gets in Google News or Yahoo News.

Http://www.prleap.com/sign_up.html
http://i-newswire.com/
http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/
http://www.pressbox.co.uk/cgi-bin/links/add.cgi
http://www.pr.com/press-releases
http://www.prfree.com/
http://www.clickpress.com/releases/index.shtml
http://www.theopenpress.com/
http://www.przoom.com/
http://www.prweb.com
http://www.newswiretoday.com/
http://www.free-press-release.com/

5. Submit articles. Write articles and submit them to websites accepting author submissions. You get exposure for your business; establishes you as an authority in your field, and allows you to get backlinks for your website. If 50 websites publish your article and it contains a link back to your website, then you easily get 50 links from a single article. The more links you have, the greater your chances for increasing your search engine rankings.

Here is a comprehensive list of where to submit your articles http://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=AhzreGmnCUicOoyedqypscUjzKIX?qid=1006022407481

6. Improve your conversion. Getting visitors is one thing; getting them to buy your products is a whole different story. Read the article ” How To Sell More on the Web: 30 Tips To Increase Conversion Rates For An Ecommerce Site ” http://www.powerhomebiz.com/092006/ecommerce.htm for tips on how to improve your conversion rates.

7. Post a link to your site for free where it is allowed (always read the Terms of Use). Examples are:

Craigslist http://www.craigslist.com
Google Base http://base.google.com
Classifieds for Free http://www.classifiedsforfree.com/…
Text Link Exchange http://www.txtswap.com/
Recycler.com http://www.recycler.com/
Yahoo Classifieds http://classifieds.yahoo.com/
US Free Ads http://www.usfreeads.com/

James asks…

when you start a business online, how do you find custumers?

i just started a business onlne, I buy blank t-shirts and hoodies, design them and then sell them online. what should i do to get more online customers?

Jere answers:

Have you thought about pay per click programs? The two biggest, I think, are Yahoo! And Google

A few free resources – check out the sources box for links:

1) Create a blog pertaining to your field

2) Use Yahoo! Local & Yahoo! Groups – Be sure to read the TOS for each one!

3) Write articles pertaining to your field and/or expertise.

Also, consider signing up for an affiliate program. These programs enable you to advertise on other’s sites (your affiliates) and once a sale is made to you, your affiliates & the program are paid a commission.

I listed a few handy sites & articles relating to marketing, promotion & advertising. Here’s some book titles that are relevant:

* The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Marketing Basics by Sarah White
* The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries, Jack Trout
* Creative Advertising: Ideas and Techniques from the World’s Best Campaigns by Mario Pricken
* Entrepreneur Magazine’s Ultimate Small Business Marketing Guide: Over 1500 Great Marketing Tricks That Will Drive Your Business Through the Roof by James Stephenson
* 301 Do-It-Yourself Marketing Ideas: From America’s Most Innovative Small Companies by Sam Decker

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

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Your Questions About Direct Marketing Definition

Richard asks…

Who is good at making sentences?

I need help, who can make a sentence for each of these word which can show that you understand them, but it cant be its definition:
account summary
ATM (Automated Teller Machine)
automatic payment
balance
bank statement
certificate of deposit (CD)
checkbook
checking account
check register
credit
debit
direct deposit
electronic banking
Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
money market account
reconciliation
savings account
secured loan
unsecured loan
withdrawal
I have to turn it in tomorrow help me

Jere answers:

2.) I withdrew $100 dollars in the ATM yesterday.

3.) I made a WITHDRAWAL of $145 dollars to pay for the restaurant.

4.) Credit losses remained low at 3 % of outstanding BALANCES. OR
The bank balance at 31 December 1999 was £ 3.0 million.

5.) I took out my CHECKBOOK and wrote a check for $50 to pay for tutor.

6.) store DEBITED her account for the purchase.

7.) Tax CREDITS are normally paid into a bank or building society account, or a Post Office card account.

Im 14 years old so i dont know all of these. I hope that helped though.

Chris asks…

I need help with my homework.?

What I have to do is make compund words with animals in them and match them with their definition.

ex. batman
monkeywrench
birdbrain
catnap

The ones i need are

_____horn
_____love
eager_____
_____-paced
____line
___tail
____days
_____-eared
______boy
______tags
______-eye
scape______
______market

the definitions are

a. infatuation
b. a straight,direct course
c. an open-air sale of secondhand goods
d.hairdo
e.scuba diver
f.shabby,warm
g.a mounted cattle ranch hand
h.an ambitious worker
i. a handheld microphone or loudspeaker
j.slow moving
k.a narrow walkway
l.the center of a target
m. someone who bears the blame for others
n.a soldier’s ID

These are the ones I could not figure out
(I figured out 9 of them)

Jere answers:

N. Dogtags
m. Scapegoat
c. Flea market
b. Beeline
a. Puppy love
l. Bullseye
i. Bullhorn
j. Dogdays OR snailpaced…not sure
h. Eager beaver
g. Cowboy
d. Ponytail

Nancy asks…

FROM WHICH DICTIONARY INDIA GOT THE DEFINITION OF SECULARISM? I COULD NOT FIND THAT DICTIONARY. HELP ME PLZZZZ?

All dictionaries say “SECULARISM” means “exclusion of religion from public affairs”. I guess it also means that all religions are equal before the state.
France is a secular country . It plans to ban burqah.
http://in.news.yahoo.com/137/20090622/738/tnl-sarkozy-says-burqas-have-no-place-in.html
India also claim to be secular. Its PM says muslims have the first right in the country’s wealth.

SECULARISM means state does not favour any religion. But Indian government subsidizes (Rs 413 Crore) annual Haj journey for Muslims to go to Saudi Arabia. Andhra Pradesh government sponsors (Rs 2 Crore) religious junket for Christians to Bethlehem.The state gives generous grants to madrassahs which are managed by religious organisations.

3 days’ state mourning was declared after the death of Pope John Paul II which even Christian majority Germany or France did not announce.
http://www.india-world.net/op-ed/pseudosecularism.html

Mosques & churches are maintained by the their religious communities. But more than 1,84,000 temples have been taken under Government control. Govt. is taking away all the donations given by devotee in the form of cash, clothes, jewellery or in any other form.

Sadhvi Pragnya, a Hindu woman monk, has been languishing in jail for months, even though no conclusive proof has been brought forward of her direct involvement in the Malegaon blasts case.
Ajmal Kasab gets the costliest lawyer to defend himself.
Abdul Nasser Madani, a prime accused in the Coimbatore bomb blasts, which cost the life of 60 people,contested in elections in Kerala with the full backing of the CPI-M.

Hindus cannot remarry without getting divorce which is a long procedure. Muslims can marry 4 times. That means different law for different communities.

WHICH DICTIONARY WAS CONSULTED WHEN THE TERM SECULARISM WAS ADOPTED IN THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA?
I could not find that dictionary in the market. Can you help me please?
@ MILDPACE, u r absolutely right.
@ SAHU, how come this question makes u think I am against muslims? I asked why some communities are receiving more benefits from the govt. when the constitution promises equal rights to all.I am questioning the govt.’s policies. I am not targetting any community.
@ RAJEEV & MEHTAAP, u r also right.
@ AFTERMATH, according to the definition of Secularism at the beginning of ur answer Govt. should not have any hand in religious matters. Why is it then giving subsidies to pilgrimage? Grants to madrassahs?

@ EVERYBODY, do u agree with Aftermath’s statement that minorities have more contribution to this country?
@ AGGRESSION, it is a 100% truth that govt. is taking over temples and taking the donations giving only 18% back to the temples for maintenance.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8535294/Government-Control-of-Hindu-Temples-in-India-a-Blatant-Violation-of-Secularism
@ KSCOTT, u r most probably most right because u seem to be neutral. Any impartial person will find this condition, this gross violation of the term “SECULARISM” appalling.
@ V, this question is about SECULARISM, not about EQUALITY of opportunities.
@ MUKUL, your question was innocent. It must be personal vendetta.
SUDAN, thanks.
@ MEHDI, thanks for answering after a long time. But what wrong theory? I hv given sources of all my statements.
@ V, what has happened to u?
CHANAKYA, best shot.
@ V, I am not LC.

Jere answers:

It was with the (Forty-second Amendment Act, 1976, (w.e.f. 3-1-1977) that

SOVEREIGN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

was changed into

SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC.

So the word SECULAR comes with the 42nd amendment during emergency along with the word SOCIALIST.

And the meaning intended was …..???-???????? ….
And not …………… ???? ????????? (see hindi version)

And my view is … The one who becomes ???? ???????? Is doomed to vanish. The word ???? May approximately be translated as path of justice and truth, ie what is in benefit of people. We often say….

???? ?? ?? ?? .. ????? ?? ??? ???

And what is written in parliament is….

????????? ??????? … ???????? ???????????

But congress has made the nation ???? ???????? (and away from justice) well before emergency and emergency was an act in the series.

And all the facts you produced prove that the meaning deliberately taken is not …???-???????? ….but….. ???? ?????????
Ie path of injustice in the want of votes and chair.

Lisa asks…

How can I burn TV shows from my Direct TV DVR to my Sony Vaio laptop? Full details in notes!?

Hi, It is possible to hook my lap top up to my DVR and burn my saved shows from the DVR to my lap top. I really don’t want to lose the stuff I have on there. (LATE NIGHT w/ Conan O’Brien and Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien) You can’t get that on DVD so its really important to me that I can save it. Anyway, my computer specs are below. Do I have what it takes? And if so… how do I go about burning the shows?

With the Sony Black 15.5″ VAIO Laptop PC, you’ll get performance and multimedia entertainment in a colorful and affordable laptop. Browse the web, watch movies and view photos on its 15.5″ widescreen display. Plus, an Intel Core i5 processor gives you smart performance and amazing picture quality all in a sleek, up-market design.

Key Features & Benefits:
•Intel Core i5-430M processor
2.26GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GB, 3MB L3 Cache
•4GB DDR3 system memory (8GB max)
Enough memory to handle today’s most memory-hungry applications
•500GB 7200rpm SATA hard drive
Store your photos, videos, music, documents and more with plenty of storage space to spare
•DVD±R/RW optical drive
Play and create CDs and DVDs with this CD/DVD burner
•10/100/1000 Ethernet; 802.11b/g/n Wireless
Connect to a broadband modem with the Fast Ethernet connection, or connect to a wireless network or hotspot with Wireless WLAN
•15.5″ diagonal HD widescreen display
1366 x 768 pixel resolution; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD with up to 1755MB total available graphics memory
Additional Features:
•Built-in Motion Eye Webcam with face-tracking technology; microphone
•Multimedia card reader
•3 x USB 2.0 ports (1 x eSATA combo port), 1 x HDMI port, 1 x VGA port, 1 x headphone jack, 1 x microphone jack, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port
•Standard capacity lithium-ion battery (up to 3.5 hours battery life)
•Includes AC adapter
•Intel High Definition Audio
Software:
•Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit Edition with XP Downgrade disc (To learn more about the features of Windows 7, click here)
•Microsoft Works SE 9.0; Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 (60-day trial)
•Norton Internet Security 2010 (30-day trial)
•Sony VAIO software and utilities
Support & Warranty:
•1-year limited warranty; 1-year toll-free 24/7 technical assistance; 1-year limited warranty with on-site/in-home service; 1-year international service plan with registration
Processor information from Intel

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Specifications

Display
Display Type: 15.5″ TFT
Widescreen Display: Yes
Max Resolution: 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
Processor
Multi-Core Technology: Dual-Core
Processor: Intel Core i5 430M / 2.26 GHz
Chipset Type: Mobile Intel HM55 Express
Features: Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Cache Memory
Type: L3 cache
Installed Size: 3 MB
Storage
Hard Drive: 500 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 7200 rpm
RAM
Installed Size: 4 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology: DDR3 SDRAM – 1066 MHz
Configuration Features: 1 x 4 GB
Optical Storage
Type: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM – integrated
Networking
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel HD Graphics
Audio
Audio Input: Microphone
Operating System / Software
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition / XP Professional downgrade
Software: VAIO Help and Support, VAIO Media Plus Multimedia Streaming Software, VAIO Care, VAIO Media Gallery, Norton Internet Security 2010 (30 days subscription), Sony Picture Motion Browser, Microsoft Works 9 SE, Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition (60 days Trial)

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-VPCEB1RGX-BI/14170510#Specifications

Jere answers:

Nice computer but what I meant was, on the back of the dvr, look for line one output. See what cables you need, they probably are rca cables (red,white and yellow)
Second, you need to know what the cpu would use to connect to the tv and I haven’t seen rca cables used. That would be too easy.
Here’s a site that will help getting the right cables and setting it up, it’s mainly for tvs but remember your looking for a cable that connects the cpu to the dvr. They might even make a cable with rca on one end and whatever you need on the other end
Good luck http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/how-to-connect-your-laptoppccomputer-to-your-tv/

James asks…

Looking for the proper set up for home wireless internet. ?

I just bought a new Dell 1535 laptop and a Lynksis Wireless-G Broadband Router (WRT54G2). I was considering using Verizon’s interent services, but not sure which plan is best for me.They offer a 50MB and a 5 GB. This is my first time going wireless and I don’t want to OVERKILL. My plan is just for around the house wireless internet for average home use such as marketing and web browsing. However, I still would like to take advantage of all the the free WIFI that most places offer these days. But I don’t want to pay for a large wireless plan that will get me online anywhere I go. I don’t need it.
Any recommendations for a good set up. Sorry, it’s obvious I’m confused. The specs of my laptop are below if that helps. Thanks to all.

Studio 1535, Intel Core 2 Duo T5800, 2.0GHz, 800Mhz, 2M L2 Cache
2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 $0.00
250G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive $0.00
Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium Edition
8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
Roxio Creator DE 10
MEDIA DIRECT 4.0 For DVD RW
Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half Mini Card
Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
The 50MB and 5GB is usage, not speed. They then charge you for any overage. What is the difference? Should I just stay with a cable modem or DSL so that I get unlimted?
Also, if I am using a wireless router, is there even a point in using Verizon over a local phone or cable company?

Jere answers:

Are the 50MB and 5GB connection speed or monthly usage?
If it’s speed, 50MB is plently. If it’s usage, get the 5GB or more. That’s about 1 movie.

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Your Questions About Internet Marketing Forum

Robert asks…

Best affiliate marketing program for a newbie internet marketer?

What do you think the Best affiliate marketing program for a newbie internet marketer is? I have been on a lot of internet marketing forums and have read quite a bit trying to teach myself everything I can. I am ideally looking for something with more than one stream of income or from more than one company. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Jere answers:

I have tried the Amazon route when it comes to affiliate marketing and it can actually make you a decent income if you work hard at it but to be honest, I dont really care for the 4-7% commissions. I much more prefer to promote companies that offer a much higher commission.

I like many other people, was laid off and lost my job that i loved when the recession first hit a few years ago. I got involved with affiliate marketing and have not looked back since. I now make much more money than I did with my old job and work fewer hours now. Although it DID take quite a bit of upfront work however. Here are a few things that I now use to help me earn a healthy full time income from home. Hope they help

http://danwatson.zeekrewards.com
This is a system that is free to start and requires no recruiting other people and honestly takes about 5 minutes a day. It wont make you much money for the first few months but after a little a while if you follow their advice will really start to add up.

Http://www.affiliateportalnetwork.com/jrox.php?uid=danwatson
I am involved with this affiliate marketing company and have made a decent amount of money earning from several income streams simultaneously

one more affiliate program to check out would also be this one:
http://www.empowernetwork.com/almostasecret.php?id=arkhamindustries

Best of luck to you either way. These are all great affiliate programs to get involved with.

Maria asks…

Which serious online forum could I join to learn more about Internet marketing and making business online?

Thank you!

Jere answers:

By far the best forum I have found is the Warrior Forum ( warriorforum.com/forum ) . The people are generally friendly, and there’s a wide range of experience – from “newbies” to experienced marketers.

You can find my name on my blog below, and I use my real name on the forum, so I hope to see you over there!

Thomas asks…

Can The Internet Marketing of Adult Industry fukc The Crisis?

What do you think?

Which is The Best (e)Book or Blog/Site/Forum about The Internet Marketing of Adult Entertainment Industry?

Jere answers:

Adult Entertainment Industry is going downhill. There are many websites out there now that have everything you could possibly ever want to watch or see for FREE.

The only thing you can do is put advertisements on your website if you plan to make one. Since the websites are free, they draw MILLIONS of visitors and viewers… Which advertisers would gladly pay you for to be on the site if it gets popular enough.

Betty asks…

I need a good quality internet marketing or webmaster forum?

I have tried some of the major ones and have been left dissapointed.

Digital Point – Mostly taken over by spammers posting lame one line comments or asking the same question that was just asked 3 threads earlier.

Warrior Forum – Mostly a bunch of marketers and wannabe marketers all trying desperately to sell each other ebboks.

V7N – Little in the way of traffic or useful information.

Can anyone please offer me some suggestions, are there any better forums out there for discussing things such as blogging, website creation, marketing, SEO and similar?

Jere answers:

I am currently posting over 100 webmasters forums what i realized that most of the forums has filled with spammers. Only few of webmasters forums has never disappointed me such as devshed.com, webmasterforum.com, seocommunity.in, webtalkforums.com and webdigity.com
You can try these forums which i mentioned above hope they will not disappointed you as digitalpoint or warrior forums did.

Http://www.palmgeo.com

Susan asks…

In terms of Affiliate Marketing, do internet forums do well in attracting traffic?

Or would another type of site be more profitable?

Jere answers:

NO — because:

1 – many forum owners and administrators don’t like people spamming their forum and putting in links; or merely using their forum to advertise their affiliate programs

2 – you can get traffic, but not a lot of traffic. You will have to spam a lot of forums with your affiliate links to be able to get a sizeable traffic

Getting traffic should be a multi-pronged approach, and not just using 1 strategy. Examples include

Send out press releases. While outfits charge as much as $650 per release, there are free press release submission places on the Web. Press releases allow you to (a) attract media attention; (b) get more back links to your website without sending each website an email request; and (c) get more visibility especially if your press release gets in Google News or Yahoo News.

Http://www.prleap.com/sign_up.html
http://i-newswire.com/
http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/
http://www.pressbox.co.uk/cgi-bin/links/add.cgi
http://www.pr.com/press-releases
http://www.prfree.com/
http://www.clickpress.com/releases/index.shtml
http://www.theopenpress.com/
http://www.przoom.com/
http://www.prweb.com
http://www.newswiretoday.com/
http://www.free-press-release.com/

Submit articles. Write articles and submit them to websites accepting author submissions. You get exposure for your business; establishes you as an authority in your field, and allows you to get backlinks for your website. If 50 websites publish your article and it contains a link back to your website, then you easily get 50 links from a single article. The more links you have, the greater your chances for increasing your search engine rankings.

Here is a comprehensive list of where to submit your articles http://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=AhzreGmnCUicOoyedqypscUjzKIX?qid=1006022407481

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James asks…

Etan Group, Inc – Jack Berkindoff E-mail, scam?

I received the below email. It sounds fishy to me. Also, who should I forward this to alert Careerbuilder and /or others?

Dear XXXX

After reviewing your resume at Careerbuilder website we are sure you fit our
requirements for financial manager position.

My name is Jack Berkindoff. I am a Chief Manager in Etan Group Inc.
It’s a large company, headquartered in the USA. Main field of our business is
financial services, including escrow services provided for customers of online
auctions.

Position we offer is part-time, with flexible schedule. You are to spend only
2-3 hours a day (except Saturday and Sunday, no tasks during weekends) working
at home.

We require: Internet access and e-mail availability.

Etan Group Inc. covers all expenses, no need to invest your own money!

After we sign the contract, you’ll be employed for a month of trial period.
During this timeframe, you’ll receive all the necessary instructions and
training from your supervisor. One week before the trial ends, supervisor is
making his/her decision regarding the employee. Termination of contract can be
recommended.

During the trial period you’ll be paid 2.3k$ a month. Also you’ll keep 8% from
every money transfer processed. Total income, considering the current volume of
clients, will be up to $4500 per month. After you successfully pass the Trial
Period base salary will be increased up to $3000 per month. Furthermore, you may
ask for extra hours or even full time job.

If you are interested in this job offer or would like to learn more, please
forward your filled form to our e-mail: Etangroup.job@gmail.com

==============FORM===FORM================
First name:_______________________
Last name:_____________
Country of residence:_____________________
Contact phone:____________________
Preferred call time:____________________
==============FORM===FORM================

We promise to reply promptly!

We found your resume at www.careerbuilder.com. This letter confirms that your
resume has been duly processed and your skills completely meet our requirements
for the Financial Manager vacancy.

Regards,
Jack Berkindoff
HR Department

Jere answers:

I am pretty sure it is. I did some quick research on “Etan Group” and found nothing worthwhile but this question . Not to mention, a “large company” like they describe would have a more professional e-mail address; they wouldn’t be using free Gmail.

I just got a very similar e-mail, but mine gloats about how “well known” their company is in the USA. If this were true, Google would have quite a bit of information, perhaps even a company website!

The only website that had the possibility of being the company site was www.etangroup.com, but it’s not a financial services provider, it is a Chinese antique furniture dealer, according to the description.

So, I am inclined to believe this is just another shameful scam to lure in people who are desperate for a job. No doubt they would ask you to open a bank account in your own name for them to transfer funds through, or something shady like that. Also, any company that promises huge salaries for almost no work is one of those too-good-to-be-true kinds of things.

BTW, I just Googled “Jack Berkindoff”, and this question is the only result I got. If he were really part of the “HR Department’, no doubt he would have loads of listings all over the place for job postings. I can’t believe these idiots choose such unique names for their shills….

To summarize:
No information on the Internet about the company,
Cheesy free e-mail address which attempts to look professional,
No company website; despite being a “large company”,
Promise of huge salary for almost no work.

Most likely a total scam. Avoid it like the plague!

You can report suspected fraud to: TSST@careerbuilder.com.

Good luck on your job search!

Thomas asks…

Is this scam? Because I cant find their company online! I want to try it as long as I dont give my ssn or..?

After reviewing your resume at ***** website we are sure you fit our
requirements for a financial manager position.

My name is ***** and I am working in CASE Group Inc.
It’s a large company, headquartered in the USA. Main field of our business is
financial services, including escrow services provided for customers of online
auctions.

Position we offer is part-time, with flexible schedule. You are to spend 2-3
hours on average a day (except Saturday and Sunday, no tasks during weekends)
working at home.

We require: Internet access and e-mail availability.

CASE Group . covers all expenses, no need to invest your own money!

After we sign the contract, you’ll be employed for a month of a trial period.
During this timeframe, you’ll receive all the necessary instructions and
training from your supervisor. One week before the trial ends, supervisor will
be making his/her decision regarding the employee. Termination of contract can
be recommended.

During the trial period you’ll be paid 2.3k$ a month. Also you’ll keep 8% from
every money transfer processed. Total income, considering the current volume of
clients, will be up to $4500 per month. After you successfully pass the Trial
Period, base salary will be increased up to $3000 per month. Furthermore, you
may ask for extra hours or even a full time job.

If you are interested in this job offer or would like to learn more, please
forward your filled form to our e-mail: ****

Jere answers:

This is one of those so called scams that you were roped into. I receive these type of ads all the time into my email box, and they are placed immediately into my trash can. Number one, you cannot be paid 2.3k a month, that is unhumanly impossible, and you wold be one of the richest people on earth if you got that. ALso, when they give you a percentage of every money transferred, this is a typical scam! DO NOT give them any personal information. This is a way of identify fraud! Do NOT fall for it!!!

David asks…

Where’s the best place online to recruit models for a photo shoot?

I have a part-time photography business and am desperately looking for female models (preferrably with no experience) to do a photoshoot. One model agency recrimended ModelMayhem, Musecube and some other one. The models at Modelmayhem tend to want paid services rather then trades of service. Then Musecube is free for models to join but $10.00 for non-models such as photographers. The third one is free with very limited features which doesn’t include the ability to do casting calls. They have that with their pro account which is out of my budget. I tried the Craigs and backpage with no luck. I also tried Kijiji and did have a couple of shoots but many models inquired about the ad and never got back to me to do the photoshoot. I also tried New Faces and they’re free as long as I’m willing to pay casting credits. I’m sick of this online advertising nonsense and online groups that have many rule, would it be better for me to advertise in the local paper…continued to part 2

Jere answers:

Okay,

A lot of photographers, models, actors, makeup artists and stylists network with each other using two primary Internet sites:

* One Model Place
* Model Mayhem

That said, you will have to do two things …

* Become a presence on those sites and show off your best work.
* Offer TFP sessions for selected models and link to their member pages from the images you have of them from your shoots.

Sandra asks…

Online Survey’s for Money?

I am a first year college student, and i just received an email addressed to my campus email account. It stated that i can make money by filling out surveys. Is this a legitimate source of income available to a college student? Would i be at risk if i decided to try out this program? Is it a scam of some sort?
I will also post a copy of the email along with my question.
Thanks!

“Are you willing to make some extra money every month? Well I am here to
surprise you with an extreme offer you can easily afford. An International
Marketing Research Organization is currently recruiting people willing to take
part in some online well-paid research studies. You, as a customer, are the
most important part of any business. That is why most prosperous companies
will pay quite good amount of money to hear what their customers think.

Everything depends on you and how self-motivated you are. You can earn from
$300 to $550 a week by simply participating in a few online surveys, focus
group discussions, and product/service evaluations. If you become part of our
leading Marketing Research Team you will be able to earn:

from $5 to $100 for participating in on-line surveys
from $30 to $150 for participating in product/service evaluations
from $50 to $250 for participating in virtual focus group discussions

The only work requirements is to have a computer with an Internet connection
and a valid e-mail address. You don’t have to punch in or punch out every time
you start working. It’s up to you to decide when and how much you want to
work. If you like the job, you can keep doing it as long as you want!
This job opportunity is perfect for students and early career starters, or
anyone willing to work from home and earn real cash. If you are up to the
challenge and want to become part of our online Marketing Research Team,
please write back and I will send you more information.”

Jere answers:

Sounds like one I joined and while they didn’t outright rip you off, they were constantly wanting you to sign up for all this expensive stuff and if you didn’t then you never got to the survey part and never got to make any money. So, yeah, I guess it is a scam, because you don’t really do the surveys for free and I never made any money from it because I wouldn’t sign up for all their expensive stuff.
Sorry.

Paul asks…

Has anyone heard of PAQ Technologies LTD or Home Alliance Recruiting Group? Are they legit?

I sent them a resume for a job listed on Craig’s List and got this reply that sounds like jiberish:
“We have reviewed your resume and we are satisfied with your credentials. Let me start by introducing myself and the Company to you, I am JOHNSON EDWARD the Personnel’s Manager of the firm PAQ TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

Which is a new Innovation of the Home Alliance Recruiting Group. We posted our job add as a result of trying to get an online account staff/representative.
( HOME BUSINESS NETWORK – WORK FROM HOME INITIATIVE )
For $18 Per Hr. ( location not required ) PAQ TECHNOLOGIES LTD.. is a ARIZONA baby firm which is just getting to a year old, seeking assistance with the work from home initiative to assist with clerical and administrative duties online pending the establishment of our New Outlets in Ontario,Canada, New York,Iowa and Chester, United States.

We are into Computer Peripherals Supplies. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of independent dialysis providers around the world by leveraging today’s most innovative technologies to deliver a full spectrum of high-quality services to the business community.”
I have a feeling there is something wrong with this offer.

Jere answers:

I too received this exact email from a ad posted on Craigslist (Eastern Connecticut). I hadn’t noticed until you pointed it out that it was not sent by Johnson Edward. After reading this response and reading the second response that Heather posted, I do believe that this is a scam.

Neither of the letters were written well, and were filled with a lot of gibberish. Also it looks as though they are going to deduct $600 for the privilege of accepting this job from your pay.

I also looked up this company on the internet and couldn’t find anything about them anywhere.

I am going to see if this is still posted on Craigslist and flag it as spam.

I have resorted to not sending my resume when responding to job ads, but a quick note stating that I am interested and if it is indeed a real position please contact me and I will send along a copy of my resume. Too many people out there getting too much personal information from unknowing job hunters

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Your Questions About Email Marketing Companies

Sandy asks…

What is the procedure of Email Marketing in companies like Yahoo, or rediff?

Hey guys I want to know the procedure of Email Marketing on the sites like Yahoo, Rediff, etc… This is basically to give International touch to my business

Jere answers:

Hi Nayan,

I do not recommend using yahoo or rediff to email market. You really need to look into getting a professional autoresponder such as Aweber so that you are in compliance with SPAM laws. Using a normal email account at yahoo or aol does not encompass the tools you are going to need to do this properly. Good Luck to You!

Learn about Internet Marketing through Video Tutorials http://www.dhmarketingtools.com

Mandy asks…

Looking statistics on email volumes for the top email marketing companies in Australia?

Looking for number of emails sent per month by the top 10 or 20 email marketers in Australia

Jere answers:

It’s no use… All staistics you recieve would be fake ones… More than 60-75% email addresses which these marketing companies manage to get hands on are expired ones or invalid. Most of remaining valid address filter the spams of… And remaning donot read them… Then why search for fake statistics… Just build it yourself 🙂

Lizzie asks…

Are there any FREE eMail marketing companies out there??

Im looking for something like Constant Contact out there for free or very low price that my customers can sign up for to get the latest products available.

Jere answers:

There is a free email autoresponder at http://www.freeautobot.com and I have heard great reviews about it.

Thomas asks…

Any reputable email marketing companies? why is email marketing important?

Jere answers:

There are reputable COMPANIES that do some marketing via e-mail (Dell, WalMart, Sears, etc), but an e-mail marketing company sounds like a spam house from the get-go.

E-mail is supposed to be for communicating between people. When someone shoves their way into your conversation and demands that you listen to them, it’s just intrusive. I do not do business with companies that send unsolicited marketing e-mails.

Linda asks…

Where can I find RFPs that have been issued by companies for email marketing?

Jere answers:

You can find RFPs being offered for email marketing in sites such as Guru.com http://www.guru.com, eLance http://www.elance.com

BUT there is no list of all RFPs issued by companies for email marketing, especially if that RFP is privately solicited (not through sites such as Guru.com, etc)

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Jere - December 9, 2012 at 11:05 pm

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Your Questions About Internet Business Models

Lisa asks…

What is the business model of the Internet’s backbone infrastructure?

For example, when I access Yahoo!, there is a connection between my home and my IPS, which I pay for, called the “last mile”. My IPS probably pays some larger company to gain access to the Net, but from there on, the packets can go any route all away acrross thousands of miles to CA, USA. Most of the distance is covered through very expensive backbone connections (that connect cities, countries and continents together). Due to TCP’s characteristics, there is no way of controlling what backbone my packets will be using, much less (I imagine) billing for it. So who pays for this investment?

Jere answers:

A lot of the backbone is paid for by big companys but since 9/11 the U.S. Government is taking a big role in the root 13 servers.
Some of the main developers are company’s like Verisign and google.
Mostly for security reasons but I would imagine that a lot of our taxpayer money goes to the development.
Here are some links for more reading:
https://ssl.cpsr.org/pipermail/governance/2004-January/000686.html
http://www.root-servers.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_through_obscurity
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/Default.aspx?id=4009568&p1=01%7C%7C%7C%7C004

Ken asks…

I am looking in to a modeling business on the internet, how do I find out if it’s a legal business or not?

Is carsforfim a legitamate business or is it a scam?

Jere answers:

You can check the legitimacy of a business several ways.

Every state keeps a record of which business are incorporated in its jurisdiction. If the business was incorporated in another state, it must file documents in the state where it is operating. For example, a Delaware corporation must file with New York if it wants to conduct business in NY.

You can check this with the Department of State in your state government’s offices.

The fact it is incorporated doesn’t mean the business is ok, just it is a legal entity. You should also check the Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been filed against it.

You can also check Dun and Bradstreet and get a credit check on the company and the status of their payments to creditors/vendors.

This information will cost a little money, but it may end up saving you in the long term if the company turns out to not be legitimate.

Helen asks…

What would be a good e business model for a bank which also offers internet banking?

Doing a project and I am stuck, as i am looking for a business model, and one that would for online banking

Jere answers:

Develop one?

Do not think they are available freely

Charles asks…

Is travel agents loosing business to the internet agents?

I am planning to buy a commercial property and the current business in it is a travel agent. As a landlord, I would prefer the tenant to stay as long as they can. Does anyone see’s the pitfall of their business model. All answers are welcomed and thank you in advance.

Jere answers:

Finding a good travel agent is like finding a good lawyer. It takes both parties to agree on who works best for them. The internet is like an electronic brochure. Just the same as asking your friends for legal advise. But if you want to know the real answer to have to use someone professional that does it everyday. Send a scout to see what kind of work they are doing in there. If the internet is hurting them they probly arent that good.

Lizzie asks…

Internet may not make corporations obsolete, but they will have to change their business models. Agree? Why?

Jere answers:

Corporations have all the tools and resources at their disposal to be competitive and successful in the internet market. I would say they have a leg-up on any start-up with regards to gaining presence on the internet because of this.

People are looking for interactivity with whomever they do business these days. Corporations are adapting to this by making their products provide a more personal experience to their customers.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Jere - December 8, 2012 at 11:05 pm

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Your Questions About The Real Biz

Sharon asks…

What are the chances of making it in show biz?

i really want to sing and act but im afraid that if i try to go for that ill fall on face and have nothing to back myself up without a degree to get a real job. i really love singing and i think i can sing ive heard from tons of people telling me i can sing but im afraid. help!!!
any advice besides dont try?

Jere answers:

99.95% of Entertainors earn less than $16000 a year and of those 0.05% that earn more than $16000 I recon only about 1/4 of them would make it big.

But if you realy think you are good just go for it and hope for the best

(sorry for my bad spelling)

Daniel asks…

Honestly, what is the real way to build a network marketing business over the net?

Without joining any body esle other program or business.I just want the least expensive, natural way to build an successful online biz.

Jere answers:

You can do it through building your own websites with your own personal touch. You can choose how to target your audience. A natural way to attract people who are already seeking what you have to offer. Believe me, no one wants to be hassled. There is nothing natural when it comes to being pushy. I enjoy building my sites through http://networkmarketing.sitesell.com/UnstoppableDreams.html
You can check out my site as an example through my profile.

BEST WISHES!

Betty asks…

Why is the music biz so full of backstabbers and lowlives?

I just want to have some fun playing but these idiotic tools make it too hard. I’m thinking about packing it in and just playing for myself and concentrate on getting a “real” job!

Jere answers:

Because it’s a business, simple as that.

Its a shame, but that’s life.

Helen asks…

Thinking about getting and iPad 4 real estate biz how can I use it?

I am thinking about getting an iPad for my real estate biz… Wondered how you used it to help it with your and is if you like it?

Jere answers:

I’ve played around with a colleague’s and, while it’s a neat gizmo, I couldn’t think of anything it could do that my existing equipment couldn’t. I already have an iPhone and a laptop, so there’s not much an iPad could do that I couldn’t easily accomplish now.

Sandy asks…

Would you buy a house in Los Angeles now or wait?

Im in the real estate biz and if not now but within the next few months is at its lowest in years.

Jere answers:

I wish I was in the position to buy now!!! I think it’s about as good as it gets and interest rates are fantastic. However, you’ll never time the real estate or stock market perfectly so buy when you are ready and the deal is good.

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Your Questions About Business Online Backup

Donald asks…

Would you say the gap in the market has been filled for online backup?

Or is cloud computing just beginning?

My tutor said there are so many companies that offer an online backup service for personal users and business users the market is to congested.

Just wondered what your views were?

Jere answers:

Cloud computing is far from just beginning, it’s just now getting marketed to regular consumers. It’s been around for a very long time.

I don’t think the market is “too congested” really, I think there’s just nothing reliable enough through a 3rd party that it’s worth doing. Amazon was supposedly the best choice, then they had a huge problem and enormous sites were down for days…

Steven asks…

What is the best online backup for small businesses?

Jere answers:

Its 100th Customer

Proven restorability of data, ease of use and cost effectiveness drive user satisfaction and growing adoption of online backup service

ROSEVILLE, CA,(PRWEB) November 5, 2003 ? U.S. Data Trust Corporation, a rapidly growing provider of data protection and recovery services for business PC servers, today announced a deal with Adams Outdoor Advertising (www.adamsoutdoor.com.) making them their 100th customer for online backup services. Adams Outdoor Advertising, the sixth largest outdoor advertising company in the United States, chose U.S. Data Trust to protect its critical business data across 12 different locations.

Adams Outdoor Advertising, who signed up in the July quarter, has already restored critical data using U.S. Data Trust?s service on a number of occasions, including one disaster that destroyed critical accounting information. “I was able to quickly recover all of the lost information in less than five minutes”, said a grateful Ron Lewis, Controller of Adams Outdoor Advertising.”When I tell people about the benefits of this service, they don’t believe me, because it sounds too good to be true. The service guarantees the integrity and restorability of our data. I would recommend it to anyone – it’s the best that I’ve ever seen.”

Adams Outdoor Advertising chose the online backup system after they found that data restoration did not always work when they used a traditional tape-based backup system. Also, nightly backups and the potential for 24 hours? Of data loss was unacceptable given the dynamic nature of their business.

?U.S. Data Trust has seen strong demand for our online backup service from mid-sized companies such as Adams Outdoor Advertising,? Said Paul Hrabal, President of U.S. Data Trust. ?These companies appreciate that, unlike traditional tape backup solutions, our service is automated, secure and guaranteed to recover their business critical data. Our service allows a company to return to the state of their business just prior to a data loss event rather than having to revert to a previous night?s tape backup.?

Other companies who adopted the DataTrust Protect Online Backup Service have had no second thoughts. U.S. Data Trust reports that its customer retention rate is 100% and one-third of quarterly growth is from existing customers adding more data and servers.

The DataTrust Protect service is designed for customers with servers that reside outside of major data centers – such as remote or branch offices, or mid-sized businesses- and who have primarily relied on in-house tape backups to keep their data safe.

DataTrust Protect Online Backup Service is sold as a managed service with plans starting as low as $199 per month. Installation is usually completed in less than 20 minutes using a simply “point and click” web interface. Once configured, DataTrust Protect runs automatically in the background with the U.S. Data Trust Service Operations Center monitoring backup and restore operations 24 hours a day.

About U.S. Data Trust

U.S. Data Trust Corporation provides a completely automated, professionally managed online backup and recovery service for business PC servers. The company’s DataTrust Protect? Online Backup Service, powered by LiveVault?, continuously backs up critical server data, archives it in a secure, offsite Iron Mountain? Data center, and makes it immediately available for recovery 24 hours a day.

For more information on U.S. Data Trust’s data protection and disaster recovery solutions, please visit http://www.usdatatrust.com or call (888) DATA-SAFE.

Security is always a concern when dealing with the Internet and especially when transferring personal files and sensitive information. Not only is it important to our customers, but it is also a prime concern of BackUp Solutions. Without security in every aspect of our service, our own business and reputation would be in jeopardy. That is why we have taken substantial precautions to ensure the security of your data not only while in transit to the data center, but also while stored at the data center. The following are overviews of the ways in which you are protected.

Online Backup Security: Account Protection

* 128 bit AES encryption of your files by your computer before leaving your computer and also stored at the data centers encrypted – this encryption has never been broken
* Password protection of your account
* Unique individual account numbers
* Access to your account is limited to key support individuals and all changes are logged

Online Backup Security:Network Protection

* Checkpoint Firewall – 1 on “hardened” Nokia appliances with all activity limited to a single TCP port
* All connections to port are authenticated by valid account and password
* Failed access attempts are logged and reviewed
* Best operating system and database security practices are followed
* Only software necessary to provide the service is running

Physical Security

* Co-location sites have barriers with 24×7 security personnel
* Co-location equipment is locked in cage with sensors and alarm system
* All visitors require pre-authorization and photographic identification
* Fingerprint reader controls access to Connected’s in-house data facility
* All access to computer equipment is logged

Conclusion

Most traditional backup systems do not store your data with any level of protection. A zip drive, CD, or tape can easily be read by someone if it were to come into their possession. Consequently, we believe that the BackUp Solution is actually a safer and more secure method of protecting your data.

Http://www.backuphelp.com/backup/security.htm

Charles asks…

Who is the best online backup provider?

I run a small business as an accountant and am currently looking to get an online backup solution in place. I have spoken to countless providers who I have found through Google but am not sure as to who I should use. Can someone point me towards a company who is as good as they all claim to be? Preferably people who use the service please. Also if you could tell me why you think the supplier is better than the rest that would help a lot.

Thanks

Jere answers:

I’m not sure about a backup service but If you are a small company, I strongly suggest getting a call answering service, they make sure all your calls are answered proffesionally and send you e-mails with the details of the customer, as an accountant my self I find this extremely beneficial.

I have used many but i recommend www.callangels.com (Ask to speak to Dan or Dean I can’t remember the guys name :s)

Donna asks…

How to start online Data storage Business?

Hi,

Just wondering, if anyone knows, how to start online data storage business to allow people to backup their data, etc.?

Do you need to have your own data storage facility or are there any companies that you can use their, etc?

Regards

Jere answers:

Business is a rather exciting subject. Business plates stand out under the CEO, and you can contact Google via Webmasters tools. Creating an online business requires a little more dedication and resileance

Susan asks…

Mozy or other similar online backup product help?

I am looking at purchasing Mozy for a small business. I was wondering if anyone knew whether or not i could use the Home plan rather than shelling out a massive amount of cash for the Business plan if I just used a personal credit card.

Jere answers:

Unless you need the additional features of MozyPro (such as user management, backing up networked drives, phone support), just get MozyHome. While you’re at it, save 20% with this Mozy Promotional Code: http://www.onlinebackupsreview.com/mozy.php

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Jere - December 6, 2012 at 11:05 pm

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Your Questions About Doing Business Online China

Lisa asks…

I want to start a business selling clothes from China. How can i go about doing that?

What are some reliable sources from which i can order unbranded clothes from China and then resell them in America online? I read a newspaper article where a student-girl made her own business by ordering clothes/shoes from China and then selling them online. She eventually made her own clothing brand store. Serious information, plz!

Jere answers:

Thank you for your importance

Richard asks…

Help on starting up small business online and at boot sales.?

I am currently in the process of ordering a large number of gadgets from china and plan to sell them online and at boot sales. I have ordered from china before and have no qualms with the importation process.

My query is, what do i need to do to ensure my business is legit. At the moment this is my brief business plan checklist type thing, in the order i aim to carry them out.

– Register business name
-Sell at boot sales, promoting my soon to be operating web site with leaflets.
– Open ebay shop and sell items on there too.
-Set up e-commerce site with a bespoke Professional web design team and purchase relevant Domains and begin to sell items on there.

My query is, if need be, where and how do i register my business for resale of items from china. I know i have to register the name of my business. And the products coming from china are patented and carry legitimate safety ISO standards. But what else do i need to do to ensure i am legally selling these products.

Any help would be appreciated.

Jere answers:

Tax is a good place to start.

To register your business:
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/forms/cwf1.pdf

Some customs info on Importing:
http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageImport_ShowContent&propertyType=document&resetCT=true&id=HMCE_PROD_008051

I’d get an accountant if you are serious about this. A local guy who can guide you through it.

Post a query here:
http://www.accountingweb.co.uk/anyanswers/all

You will get some good tax/accounts answers and they will help you find a local accountant.

Chris asks…

I was thinking of starting an online business as a baby clothing designer. How do I best outsource the sewing?

Has anyone ever outsourced small-scale sewing to e.g. China? Can you recommend anyone?

Jere answers:

If you’re in the US, I’d run far, far away from this idea. CPSIA has big sharp teeth and no one really knows what it means yet. It’s caused many children’s manufacturers to close shop. See: http://www.fashion-incubator.com/category/cpsia/

That whole site has a wealth of information on garment manufacturing. Yes, you need to read Kathleen’s book before you go much further.

James asks…

China scam me and Revenge against China?

On June 26th 2007, I am planning to make business online to get product from china to sell on ebay, I find the website into China www.cnmall-online.com and talk with this man to ask if it have product of Sony Laptop
so this man says yes and it alone 360$ plus shipping 20$ total is 380$.. so this china man wants used western Union for make payment… so I never used WU before.. So i did sent my money 380$ to him.. He says he got it then gave me fake tracking number for shipping, so I am wait for item over 6 day because the china man says i will receive 2 to 3 day, so I email him again, then he says HAHAHA then block me, then I told him I want my money back! He says I am not man… a woman! I was very upset and devastate for 4 month ago, i already told my dad about what happen.. He says Mostly women in china are scammer and there nothing get money back or report because OVERSEA cant reach of police there to arrest that china woman.. will I get revenge get money from china use WU?

Jere answers:

Sorry to say you have lost you hard earne dollars. Never send money WU unless its a gift to a relative etc

There are many stories of scams from china – even container loads of good arriving and the purchaser/importer finding boxes filled with bricks etc.

Write this off as a hard lesson learned and put your negative energy into something positive. You could spend a lot of time getting angry and frustrated with no result.

If it makes ou feel better – you are not alone – spread the word about the website to warn others

Steven asks…

How to use Helloeasybuy to buy from China online store?

I’ve recently heard about this agent website to help people to buy directly from china, and the price is so cheap. I’m doing some small business and just need small amount of products, I wonder how? Thanks.

Jere answers:

I used helloeasybuy before and it is simple and fast. I registered, and looked for products i want on taobao, copy and paste the URL into the order form they provided, fill in some details, and submit, and they will keep you in touch, that is it. The products are good than i expected. I do recommend this for your small business. Good luck.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Jere - December 5, 2012 at 11:05 pm

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Your Questions About How To Do Business Online

Mandy asks…

How to start my own business online?

I’ve been thinking on start my own business selling things online. (like e-bay for example). And also want to sell these products in another country. What kind of permits do I need? Do I have to register like if I own a business? How do I filed Taxes( even if I’m selling the product in other country)? Or can I just go ahead and sell it and then just filed taxes at the end? Thanks x your help.

Jere answers:

I have just finished reading a biography about a young entrepreneur named Cameron Johnson, who started up over 10 online businesses before the age of 21 and now he is a multi-millionaire. His book was extremely informative and he has a website that he’s contributed that is called http://www.millionairesecrets.com/tips

This place a a ton of useful advice on how to get an on-line business up and running. You do have to sign in, but its worth it. Or get his book and use it as a reference, I was very pleased with it!

Linda asks…

how can I start a travel agency business online?

I would like to start a travel agency business online while I study college.I’m from Canada and I know web sites which don’t have tangible business.Where can I find information about all the requirements to start a travel agency online? also how can I do that?

thank you in advance

Jere answers:

No offense, but don’t bother. The travel industry is SO competitive that you would honestly not survive it. There are already so many options for hotels and airfare that there’s really no foreseeable way that you can make it a profitable business, especially since you won’t be doing it full time. This is NOT one of those jobs you can just do on the side for some quick dough while you’re studying. How are you going to give customer service? Where are you buying your flights from that could possibly be cheaper or more efficient than if a customer just bought it directly from the airline or a major travel site like Expedia or Travelocity? Be realistic here: it’s not going to be profitable at all.

Carol asks…

Just started a business, how can I promote it online in an affordable way?

Hello,

I have started a business recently and it includes conducting the business online as well. As a new business it is very hard for me to advertise and I have limited budget as well. I have made a Facebook and Twitter pages already and although I have a few hundred likes and followers, I still haven’t made any sales.

I have thought of buying testimonials as I don’t have any customers yet, so other potential customers can be affected by their words?

What do you think?

Jere answers:

It’s very hard to start a new business and have it up and running. Customers would not buy from you unless you prove you are a reliable seller, you would need to build up a reputation for yourself.

And yes, a guaranteed method that will change your potential client’s opinion of your store is if they hear/see satisfied customers recommend it because they are more likely to believe someone in their position rather than the seller. The major problem for starting businesses is that you haven’t had any clients yet, like in your case.

I know because I have faced the same problems as you have and I have found that companies providing actor testimonials for you work surprisingly well. Once I had a couple of testimonials, people started buying. Also, I have found that video testimonials work 100% compared to only text testimonials, because when people see a real face and hear him/her speak they believe it more, while a text on your website might just be made up by yourself.

Currently, I use Genius Testimonials and I am really happy because I like the testimonials they provide me and I find them to be affordable but good.

Nancy asks…

can a 14 year old start an online business?

i’m 14 and i want to start my own business online but can i do it without the knowledge of website making? if so how?

Jere answers:

Yes I’m sure you can. I think it is great that someone aged 14 is interested in business and interested in making a living and creating products and services for others.

As others have said, you will have to get an adult to sponsor you, such as your parents or a teacher or a club at school.
I would start off small. You are bound to make some mistakes, so try to make these with small amounts of money so you don’t lose too much.
But you must still get a good education, because you need other options in case your businesses are not successful in the future.

Good luck!

Paul asks…

How do i market my xxx online business most effectively?

I am in the process of marketing my web-based business selling quality adult goods to the UK and abroad.

I regularly see lots of websites advertising various peoples services, tradekey.com etc

Where am i best to market my business online? Can anyone give a list of respected classifed websites apart from the usual gumtree.

Thanks.

Jere answers:

Make sure you get a .xxx domain name and it includes McAfee Site Scanner so customers know your site is safe! Http://easydch.com/dotxxx

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Your Questions About The Real Biz

Joseph asks…

Should I become a mortgage loan officer in georgia right now? If so, how?

Now I am a teacher ( 45K) with some knowledge of the Real Estate biz, MAster’s degree in Ed..I want to make MONEY!

Jere answers:

The market is soft. There are many experienced loan officers looking for work, do to offices closing, etc. It may be good to do part time, on the side, in order to learn the business. I would keep the teaching job, for now.

I have been involved in real estate for over 30 years. This is the worst I have ever seen it. They do not exaggerate when they say that this is the worst since the Great Depression.

Mandy asks…

How to build a biz relationship ?

I am a professional merchandiser in China, I have been engaged in the purchase for years, and I would like to build a much direct channel with the oversea small shop. But I found it is very hard to find a real one! So would someone give me a advice how to make biz with your people.

Jere answers:

British people like to see in person the seller or even the buyer of a product. They are suspicious of faceless people and may take a while to form a business relationship as they need more than one day to make up their mind. Be patient and even try to make a trip to Britain and see first hand your potential business associates. Have a wonderful Christmas.

Betty asks…

has anybody from the U.S. ordered shoes from www.sportsvendor.biz/ i need to if there real or rip offs???

Jere answers:

Looks like a big scam to me. I wouldnt dare order something via the internet and pay by a money wire.

Chris asks…

What will the declining real estate market do to the condo conversion business?

I’m considering joining a condo conversion firm in California, but am worried about the timing and how the business might fare given recent weakening in the housing market. Intuitively I’d think if real estate prices are dropping, fewer people will be converting into condos, so it might not be a good move for me. The guy who’s trying to hire me is saying that the condo conversion biz is market independent and is a generally strengthening trend. Does anyone out there with experience in real estate want to weigh in here? Please list your credentials as well, and i’ll give lots of points to the best, etc. Thanks.
This is in the northern california market…

Jere answers:

Don’t do it. The real estate market, including condo conversions, is almost at a stand-still. Real estate sales are coming to a stop, some even at loan closings. Some people are even willing to walk away even though they’ve put a good size deposit down. They know if they keep waiting, they’ll get a better deal. The risk is too high right now for condo conversions. Even more riskier if you don’t have any experience with this.

Carol asks…

Are there any real companies that hire for work at home?

I have searched for a while and keep coming up with biz opps and stuff. I’m looking for a regular job working at home without the scams. Just a real company that will hire me to work at home online.

Jere answers:

The real work at home companies do exists. I searched for quite a while too, and then I found a whole list of companies that hire people to work at home for various jobs like call center work, virtual assistant jobs, and transcribing.

I checked it out and the companies are definitely legit. Take a look for yourself at http://www.thegadgitech.com/work-at-home-jobs-list-c

Hope this helps.

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Your Questions About Email Marketing Tips

Lisa asks…

Any Good Email Marketing Strategies Out There?

I am new to the email marketing strategies. Does anyone out there have any good tips or websites? I appreciate the help.

Jere answers:

Hi There,
There are different strategies for different targets/goals.
Some tatics work better if your intention is subscription, other tactics might be better if you want to generete leads or sales….
Also are different time, days, etc, etc.,
Have a look on the sites below.
The first one is my blog, about general marketing, the second one is MarketingSherpa reference in Email marketing cases.
Feel free to drop me an email if you need some help.
Cheers
Lucio Dias Ribeiro
http://marketingeasy.blogspot.com

George asks…

How can i learn email designing?

Hello i am from Bangladesh.I want to learn email designing and email marketing.But i haven’t any idea about it.Can you tell me from where i can learn email designing through websites ?????I don’t know any thing about email designing and I want to learn from beginners level.Please give me some suggestion from where i should start ????How much time it takes to be a adroit email designer ???
I also want to learn email marketing.Give me some tips about it.

Jere answers:

Hi,
Recommend a free email marketing software with thousands of free email template. Have a look at.

Hope it can help you.

Steven asks…

Does anyone have some tips for marketing an event production company?

I’m new to the event production industry and I’m looking for some tips on marketing the company. I have been using Myspace and Facebook also I have been searching google for leads and mass emailing but little to no success. What am I doing wrong?
I should also say we use google adwords but im not sure we are using it to its fullest

Jere answers:

Show your capability to your prospective customers. Create an event for your own company and invite your prospects. What they see is an example of your capabilities. How well you run the event will either make them feel confident about your company, or will make them think you are a bunch of amateurs.

Linda asks…

Is the article I wrote, ready to be submitted for marketing? Tips?

I am not good with writing articles.

I was wondering if you could take a look, and give me some tips, suggestions, etc.

I am going to submit to the article sites, which will pick it up and publish it all over blogs and websites.

my email is admin@mywebwii

Is there anything wrong with it?
http://mywebwii.com/category/homebrew-channel

Jere answers:

This is R&S…
Not business and marketing…
This is the wrong place to ask that
question

Joseph asks…

How do I start an efficeint Email Marketing with E-brochures and all?

Where can I get free autoresponder software. I want to provide Email marketing with e brochures and all to my customers. Any tips and tricks?

Jere answers:

You’d have to do a search for a web email extractor which will find a load of email addresses according to a keyword (ex. Real Estate). They usually run about $20 – $90. Then you’ll have do a search for a bulk emailer to put in all your leads and send out your ad. Just be sure to include the opt out link on your brochure. I’ve found it more effective to have only text on your email so that there are no pictures to download when the receiver gets it. People get a little hesitant to download pictures with all of these virus’s out there. Just have text advertising an easy sale and if their interested they’ll call or click the link to your email and/or website. Good Luck!

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Ruth asks…

do you think Norton AntiVirus, Internet security, and anti-spyware products for the home is Solutions to……?

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Jere answers:

Buying the shelf products is less expensive than going to symantic for their good stuff and depending on your needs & the size of your business it may be adequate but if you are liable for others imfo. As well as your own you may find it prudent to give them a call to find cost & advantages of some of their more advanced software.

Mark asks…

Business for sale in Japan, USA, China, Spain and The Philippines?

I am looking for a source of contacts with business brokers and owners in Asia, I have just launched the website www.somosnegocios.com, former analema.com and I am looking for a partner in any of these countries to offer internet solutions for business brokerage and real estate. Any contacts would be greatly appreciated

Jere answers:

Sure try me at http://www.pitbull-my.com in Malaysia (SEA).

Daniel asks…

Who is a good business broadband provider in the UK?

My father lives in the UK and his current internet solution is garbage (well at least thats what he says).

We are looking for the best broadband provider in the UK. Do you have any suggestions? We need to make sure there are no outages and we can rely on it. Our business basically relies on the internet so we need quality.

Let me know! Thanks muah xoxo

Jere answers:

Hi Suzette. Based on my experience, Tetrabyte has provided excellent quality business broadband for my local business. I recommend you to check them out http://www.tetrabyte.com/uk-business-it-support-services-uk/unlimited-business-broadband/

I have been with them for about 5 years now. No complaints. There was a bit of downtime during a storm, but it could have been related to power lines as well.

Let me know if you need any more advice! By the way, your very pretty 😛

James asks…

I own a small business who only deals with customers on phone and internet, I want help with payment systems i

I own a small business who only deals with customers on phone and internet, I want help with payment systems if i want to have someone sort of payment solution/system where my customers can make payments to me anytime of the day using there bank /credit cards? Where do I go and search..Anyone can help me with this?

Jere answers:

Paypal, click2sell, payforit, linkpoint or alertpay. For prompt payment, ensure you automate billing/invoice. Paypal is too big to for most small businesses, and their dispute resolution is almost worthless.

Donna asks…

Dumb terminals solutions, for small business?

I want to start a small internet cafe..I am looking into getting some computer systems, I realized it will be alot cheaper to user dumb terminals.So I was wondering if there is anything other than N-computin?

If i use a server setup, what device must I use to connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse to my server?

Jere answers:

It sounds like your technical skills aren’t that strong, so this may not be the best business for you unless you plan to hire out the technical side of it.

As far as the n-computing stuff, the “L” series is probably what you want. Basically its a box with ports for the keyboard, mouse and monitor, then it networks back to the server.

Don’t think for a second though that you can buy a dozen of these boxes and expect to use some $500 desktop as the “server”, you will be severely disappointed with the performance, although using these types of devices will generally have much lower cost and overhead than a dozen computers.

Your best bet is to partner up with someone that has this type of experience.

If you have Yahoo Messenger, feel free to IM me at pingme and we can discuss further.

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