Archive for November 2011
Online Business Systems Scam – How to Avoid Them
On every corner of the internet your read horror stories about people becoming victims to all types of Online Business Scams. I decided to stop looking on the internet and go straight to the experts mouth to get reliable information from people who are already making money online. I asked them “Can you recommend legitimate online programs, from the ones you used when you first started out to the ones you use today?”
The first online business I got into was an affiliate program and I advertised it like crazy, this affiliate program was Success University “I make allot of profit with this program”. An affiliate program for those who don’t know is simply selling big companies product or services for a commission. This is great for individuals now starting out online because what you do is simply sell, you’re not responsible for deliveries, collecting payments, stocking and all those business related duties. I then started selling website hosting for Host4Profit and continually make money every month. Then concentrated on list building. Now I have my own product and now get affiliates to sell for me.
I first started out designing websites. This provided me steady income but not enough to support my family on a full time basis, After that I got into auctioning on eBay but I still was not making enough. I combined these two strategies and then joined an affiliate program at Get Response; this company offers auto responder services that pays a monthly commission on every sale. I am now making a nice monthly residual income with these programs. Right now I am bringing in another affiliate called Empowerism.
Well, it took a little time for me to turnaround my first real profit, not to mention a good amount of work. I got into nearly everything that an Online Businessman can imagine…well nearly everything. The very first thing I did was to write an e-book. To this day I’m still a big fan of selling information products, I also promoted Action figures through ebay and said to myself: nice this is a great way to make lots of money, what next can I do? I then got into an affiliate marketing program called SFI Marketing which has paid great also.
It’s hard to recommend any one program because in my personal experience, I found that my success or failure have nothing to do with if the method really worked, but whether or not I belonged in what I was selling. Some people will never be good in certain areas so don’t feel afraid to move about and try different programs until you find something that works for you. Always remember to be a success at anything takes time, money and effort so work hard, be patient and you will see results. There are many scam artists around so be careful how you spend your money, the best thing I can recommend is to find Free Joint Partners to team up with.
These were some of the answers I received, hopes this information helps you make lots of money online, if you would like to know more on this topic check out the attached link.
Register Business Name: Online Business
Everyone thinking of starting a business today must think of establishing an internet presence. There are those who start an entirely online business, which means they do not have any land based business by the name that they have online. In order to establish an online presence, one must have a website. The domain name of the website becomes the name of the business.
Some people think that registering business name is a big tussle. The reality is that once you know what is required of you, then registering your online business name becomes a fairly simple and straight forward task. It would probably take lesser time that you even imagine.
The first thing you need to do is come up with a unique business name. This is going to be the name of your website like “example.com” Some people get the temptation of using the name of a famous land based business that has not gone online. This is a serious mistake that could even land you in legal problems. So just think of a unique name that is catchy and tells something about what the website will be selling.
Find a domain name registrar or a hosting provider and give them the name that you intent to register. So many people and businesses are registering their websites every day. It should not be a surprise then to find that the name you thought about has been taken by another business.
The good thing is that most web hosting providers will suggest names that you can use and are available. They do so based on the information that you give them and therefore you are likely to get a name that name you will like from their suggestions. Should you not find one that you like, then you may take some more time to think about another suitable name.
Once you have the name, you will only need to pay a small fee, as low as $8.5 for the business name registration. You will also have to pay an annual fee of about $12 or a bit higher for hosting your website. As simple as that and for as little as that, you will have successfully registered your online business name and you will only need to build it to the heights to desire.
Online Business – Adding That Personal Touch to Customer Service
With so many online businesses vying for customers in today’s fragile economy, an important, yet overlooked area of improvement is in their customer service. So many businesses, whether they are large corporations or small online business, neglect to add a personal touch to their customer service. A little extra effort and personal interaction can increase the rate at which a customer will return to that business to make another purchase, or better yet, recommend it to a friend. This can be especially helpful for the little guy trying to make an impression in the online business world.
We are all consumers. Most of us have now used the internet to purchase some kind of good or service. Can you remember the last time you received a personal thank you for your purchase? Or was it just an auto response, blanket email, generic letter or recorded phone call? I can remember one time that I got a personal response, ONE, and I am an avid online shopper. I became a repeat customer there, for that sole reason.
This got me thinking and I have now implemented in my own business ways to personally thank my customers. It just takes the willingness to have personal contact and maybe a little extra effort. I am not saying you should use these methods as a means to bully your customers into more purchases. A personal email, letter or phone call is just a nice gesture to say thank you for their purchase of your product or service, wish them well, and give them your contact information, so that if they have questions or comments they can easily voice them. Make sure you have your email, phone number and website for easy reference. State your return policy and be willing to help and answer the questions when they come.
To make the personal touches authentic, you have to put a little effort into them. I know in this world of instant gratification people want to take the easiest route possible to get the end result. In business this is usually getting lots of customers and getting them now, but will those customers stay loyal? If you take the extra time and effort they just might chose you over your competitor. In the long run, this will produce a better result with repeat buyers and their personal referrals.
Just think of it like a small town hardware store. There are no big companies here, just Joe’s Hardware down the street, and he knows everyone in town. You can go there knowing he is willing to take the time to explain to you how to use that new drill you are going to buy and you know that if you have problems you can go back and he will still be there to explain it again. This is the personal service you strive for.
Personal touches in customer service make your customers feel comfortable and are a way to establish a working, trusting relationship with them. It makes them feel important and valued. It is a way to get back what has been lost in business today.