The principles governing Wealth Creation can be summed up by the following equation:
Time + Energy and/or Money (invested into a system) = Money Creation
If we say that Time + Energy = Money the following also holds true;
Money (invested into a system) = Money
According to the dictionary…
System n. a group of interacting parts forming a complex whole
So a system could be a job, stocks or shares, a business etc. Now I am sure you may be sitting there and thinking hang on a minute I have followed this principal and it didn’t bring me more money.
This is because not all systems are efficient at producing money. If you have invested in a stock or share that lost value this is a prime example of an inefficient system. You need to pick your systems carefully. Once you have found an efficient system then you need to find the most effective way to generate wealth through it.
Now when you apply this principle to building your Network Marketing business fast you can see you either need to invest money and/or time and energy into the system. Let’s start with money.
The first thing to do is to find what online or offline advertising works best for your business. A quick tip here is to find out what the leaders in your industry are doing. Then find a way to mirror their efforts (you may have to start on a slightly smaller scale to begin with). What you will find is Leaders will have developed the most effective methods of advertising that generate highly targeted leads quickly. This means they only need a small amount of their time and energy to convert those leads into new members.
If you don’t have the money then you will need to invest your time and energy. This can be done online but the fastest way is to use word of mouth. I was fortunate to be able to meet someone this weekend that has broken every record in this industry in terms of building a business using word of mouth.
If you’re the type of person who ‘doesn’t want to share their business with friends’ then you need to ask have you really got the right system. I can relate to this as it was something I never felt comfortable with. It was only when I finally shared my success with one of my friends that I realised I had got it wrong. When he told me ‘John, don’t ever make decisions for me again’ I vowed from that point on to always share.
What it also brought home to me is this is a very simple business to do and you have 2 choices - to build fast or slow. Fast is everyone’s preferred option but again this will be dependent on your resources and commitment.
However you decide to build I can only emphasise its better to go quick. It can get very demoralising not signing someone for long periods; I know what I am like when it’s been a couple of days! If you want to know anything more on what I have covered just let me know.
Archive for April, 2007
The Law Of Wealth Creation
Monday, April 30th, 2007ONLINE FREELANCE JOB
Monday, April 30th, 2007
Online freelance work
As a freelancer there are many opportunities available for working from home or to provide an extra stream of income for your business by filling the needs of a widely diverse market as a paid freelance article writer both on the internet and in offline publications.
A freelancer is an independent writer who earns his/her living by contracting for work projects, working for no fixed employer, and may work for a number of employers at any given time. You will be required to negotiate the terms and conditions of work and all work must be completed to the satisfaction of the clients requirements. The objectives and requirements of both parties should be understood fully by both parties from the start to save any problems later on - this includes terms of payment. As a freelancer you need to keep up with the latest developments to compete in the market place. This requires studying and researching the needs of the marketplace along with selling yourself to your potential clients.
The freelance market can be fiercely competitive at times requiring emphasis on marketing your work effectively and assessing your expertise and skills. To find a niche (your niche) Web monkey has a very good article on finding and defining your niche as a web freelancer. Many writers prefer to stick within the topic subjects they can write confidently on although a good freelancer can research and write on any topic if and when required.When you are decided on the subject niche you would like to fill, seek out magazine publications - online and offline - on your chosen topic.
If you do not wish to bid for online work contracts at some of the sites listed below until you have gained confidence in your work then you can start your freelance career by seeking out publications in your chosen field that accept articles e.g. if your interest is in fishing go to your local outlet selling magazines and see if they accept article contributions (this can usually be found near the inside of the front cover in most magazines)
Many freelancers start by submitting to local community newspapers/letters as a way of establishing credibility as a published writer. Send a query letter or email your chosen publication/s with your subject ideas and an outline of your proposed article and how they may contact you if interested. However, expect to wait some time - sometimes up to three weeks or more if approaching offline publications for a reply as most editors are very busy people.
The Internet has made it easier to build a successful freelance career as a independent professional. Many sites can be found searching for “freelance writers” on any major search engine. Specify if possible by adding words that fit your needs e.g. paying markets, travel magazines etc.
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Online freelance work
There are however many sites that bring people together. Some offer a free service, others you will need to register with and/or supply your resume before you can get started The government is one of the largest sources for freelance contract work in most countries so don’t forget to check out what work contracts they may have available.
Another option for the freelancer is to do some detective work of your own to source work. Apart from enquiring with local businesses in your area you can also look for new web sites on the internet and send a congratulatory email.
Explain your services and how your work can help them while politely enquiring if they have any current or future needs for the services you can offer and how they may contact you. For example… I am a full-time freelance writer specializing in online content. I can help your website get results through email communications, website copy, and niche-filling articles tailored to your audience.
The internet has made it easier to build a successful freelance career as a independent professional.
Many sites can be found searching for “freelance writers” on any major search engine.Specify if possible by adding words that fit your needs e.g. paying markets, travel magazines etc. Also visit Yahoo groups, Topica etc and join the many writing job newsletters and job boards.
Here are some places to start.
There are however many sites that bring people together. Some offer a free service, others you will need to register with and/or supply your resume before you can get started.
Producing free content articles is a great way to build up your business and reputation. They can also be used as publishing credits if they have been placed on another’s web site - don’t forget to mention where samples of your published work can be viewed.
Writing freelance articles increases exposure for your business and your work to other market segments of interested individuals.
If you had not considered freelancing as a possibility why not give it a try!
Choosing Entertainment for Your Wedding
Monday, April 30th, 2007Of all brides and grooms surveyed, most say entertainment make up the majority of the receptions’ success. Many have been quoted as saying “The Entertainer makes or breaks the event!” The best advice for a Bride and Groom in choosing their entertainment is to first “value shop” your entertainment, not “price shop”. What role does your entertainment play in your day? Is your entertainment critical to providing the atmosphere at your ceremony as well as your reception? Do you need an entertainer to just push the play button or must they also fill the roles of host, emcee, coordinator, entertainer, as well as DJ/Musician? Do they hold a role that is more, or less important than of your hors d’oeuvres? Does the personality of the entertainer meet with that of you and your fiance?
Every wedding publication encourages brides and grooms to interview their entertainment… Simply sit down on the phone or in person and ask questions regarding the type of music they play. Know that the person you are speaking with, will be the one who will be there that day. If not, find out if you can meet with that person.
Next, find out if they interact with the crowd? How do they dress? What is their policy on partaking of alcohol? What time will they arrive compared to when they are supposed to start? Are they full-time entertainers? Do they offer any guarantees? Asking these questions will give you the opportunity to get a feel for their personality just by talking with them, and will answer some very critical pieces of information.
Once they have answered these questions, determine how important each question’s response is to you and your event. If entertainment is not one of the top three most important items for your wedding, this might be a place to consider saving a little money. Most Brides and Grooms surveyed after their wedding will say that the entertainment was the most important item for the success of their event. If entertainment is very important piece of your event, there are many other items that can be cut down minimally and will allow you to place your focus on quality service when it comes to your entertainment.
Suggestions For decorating small bedrooms
Monday, April 30th, 2007Your bedroom is a haven for getting away from it all, therefore your room design is key. However it can be challenging to make tiny rooms look big on style. Thankfully, decorating small bedrooms can be a breeze with the interesting decorating ideas out there today.
You should plan to be sure to decorate in keeping with the size of your space. If your bedroom is cluttered, it tend to make it look smaller so you would be smart to avoid designs which have a lot of accessories.
Try to keep your furniture and accessories in the small to medium size range. Instead of having king size, try using a queen or full bed which will allow for a good nights sleep plus make the room look bigger. You could also break up any monotony in the design of your bedroom by mixing small with large, so Feel free to use the smaller bed and bureaus but also use a large amount of pillows, they will compliment each other and add drama and interest to the room.
Furniture placement is another thing to think about when decorating small bedrooms. Even your bedroom may be enhanced when arranged with Feng Shui in mind. Furniture ought to be positioned away from the doors to allow straightforward access to the rooms plus make it appear larger. This is sure to also draw attention to a larger piece like a bureau or cheval mirror.
Determine the color palette for the bedroom wisely as different colors will help make it appear more open. Reguardless of common belief, you do not need to stick to white walls to make your room appear more open. You can toss out that plain white and get color with a monochromatic decorating scheme, or stick with colors that have equal intensity and this will not make the room feel cramped. So you should plan to stick to all tuscan yellow, or brighten it up with red and orange. To add drama, try painting one of the walls an intense shade - this gives it the impression of being further away and adds an appealing atmosphere. To make your walls recede, and therefore the room appearing larger paint them with pale tones. But if that sounds too bland, don’t worry as cool colors such as blues, purples and greens also recede so you can decorate with your wonderful colors without making the room seem diminished.
If you focus on an explicit decorating theme, then you can plan from the beginning on how to maximize the bedrooms space. A sleek minimalist style can be best since this de-emphasizes clutter and is likely to accentuate space. Just be sure you pick a decorating theme you delight in since this is your get away room.
When you employ some industry known ideas decorating small bedrooms doesn’t have to be hard. Use your imagination and you’re bound to have a small sized bedroom that is big on appeal in no time.
Set Your Book Up to Succeed With a Marketing Plan, p1
Monday, April 30th, 2007Have you developed your book’s marketing plan yet? You know now really is better than later. There are 2 facts to realize in developing your promotion plan. Realize it begins the day you conceive your book idea and never ends.
The other is the more you write the better you become at it. You need to begin building name recognition in your field. In other words, you want to begin developing your public image related to your book.
No I’m not suggesting you become a politician but I am saying you must get involved in your book’s promotion. After all, you are the one that cares the most for your project. Many authors and especially small business owners/authors dread book promotion like a plague. They say, “With all that I already do, I jumped the hurdle of writing and completing my book, now I have to promote it as well “arggh.”
Look at it this way; you have more to gain than anyone in the success of your book. Therefore, when developing your book marketing plan you should:
Set Realistic Expectations
I hate to be the one to break the news to you. But I felt I must be honest. Many writers set themselves up for failure by having wrong expectations. The reason successful authors and writers embrace a plan (program) is because they know it is highly unlikely they will get rich from sales of their book.
They know writing and publishing a book will change their life. But they realize that most of the rewards will come from sources other than their publisher.
You must realize your book is a product and as a product it has to be marketed. Your plan provides a map for everything you do afterwards.
Know the Difference from your plan and proposal
Your book marketing plan is what I describe as your map. It describes your book, what you will do after the book is completed and published. It also describes who you hope to sell your book to — target audience.
So in short you can say your book marketing plan is your roadmap to success and profits.
Your book proposal is a sales (direct-marketing) document with a sole purpose. It’s single purpose is to convince a publisher that your book will earn a profit, if published.
The proposal should focus on the size and buying power of the targeted market you will attract, the problem your book solves, how your book plans to solve the problem, how different your book is from others already published on the subject and how you plan to promote your book.
If you have selected a traditional method of publishing, you can and should develop your proposal before you even write your book. It will help solidify and crystallize some of your ideas. In fact, how well you develop your proposal including a detailed table of contents or chapter outline in your proposal, the easier and faster you can get started mining your ideas, creating a structure and writing your book.
The publishing world and our society have changed. Writing and publishing your book can still change your life. But now a book is not the be-all and end-all, it is simply a tool that allows you to become a more successful business person, taking the profitable road to success and destiny.
Wedding Invitations - Make the First Impression the Best
Monday, April 30th, 2007Are you planning a wedding? If you are, below you will find some great and helpful tips to help you choose the best wedding invitations that your budget will allow you to buy.
First of all, you should realize that wedding invitations could make a huge first impression when it comes to your special day. After all, the very first thing that guests see when they hear about your wedding is the wedding invitation that they are sent. Overall, your wedding invitation should represent the style or theme of your wedding, as well as the personality of you and your fiance.
Times are changing, and the once typical white or ivory wedding invitation cards engraved with dark ink are now being replaced by much more creative invitations with all different kinds of themes. Although traditional invitations are still used for some formal events, this is not always the case.
One of the first ways to determine what the theme of your wedding is should be based on the place where you are going to have it. For instance, if you are getting married on the beach near the ocean, your wedding invitation may be embossed with a seashell or an ocean wave. It could be on pale blue textured paper. The choices are limitless. If you are having a wedding in a garden, your invitations can be brightly embossed with all sorts of colorful flowers. The sky is the limit when it comes to creativity and wedding invitations. Keep in mind that you should choose your particular invitations based on the style you want, the formality of your wedding, and the budget that you have to work with.
Once you have put together your guest list, it is a good idea to get in touch with a professional wedding invitation designer. When choosing a designer, it is important to make sure that he or she will not charge you extra money for the first draft (proof) of your invitation. You should also be sure that you know a little bit about invitations before you tell the designer how many you need. For instance, couples can be placed on the same invitation, as well as families with children under sixteen years of age. This will save you from sending out many extra invitations.
While working with a wedding invitation supplier, it is important that you also order envelopes and reply cards to go along with the invitation design. It is actually a wise idea to use the same supplier to purchase your thank you cards, menus, place cards, gift registry cards, and seating plans. This way, everything will match accordingly. It will also save you the time and efforts of trying to find someone else to do it.
The writing on the wedding invitations and other accessories is typically embossed, engraved, or calligraphed in a great variety of lettering, coloring, and styles. However, these three options are typically expensive and can be substituted with something else to fit the budget that you have.
How To Master CSS Review - Must Read Before Buying
Monday, April 30th, 2007
How To Master CSS, by Hilco van der Meer. It is one product that deserves an honest review and ranks highly above the rest of the CSS tutorials on the web.
After searching the web for months trying to find out more about CSS and what it really was I ran into css zen garden, and got more confused. I found many css tutorials online, but they were very complexed to understand. The process of learning how to work with cascading style sheets was even more like a scary movie to me.
I just tried to avoid using cascading style sheets, but as I got deeper into building my sites, I realized that I really needed CSS to make my website templates user friendly and be able to automate the process of adding content to my sites with content management programs.
I couldn’t even create my own template, much less build a simple website then I got an email one day and they introduced me to how to master css, and the rest as we say is history.
I went on to create css templates for my sites, I was adding content automatically, and blending all these integrated systems into my sites. I was looking more and more like a professional.
This was only possible when I got my hands on how to master css, by Hilco van der Meer from Holland. The system was so simple, I had a step by step guide that I followed and the
videos, that showed me exactly how to do things that seemed impossible. Everything was finally making sense to me know, and the free real time css editor that comes with the packages make easier for you to test out what he shows you in the videos.
This package is very simple, and it will make you a css web master, and give you all the tools to build faster and better websites using nothing but cascading style sheets.
Google and Yahoo ranks websites that are built with CSS much higher in the search engines than sites built using HTML.
It is time for you to start using cascading style sheets, if you want to make the task of learning how to build css websites an easy one for you, then get yourself a copy of How To Master CSS.
One of the biggest benefits of learning CSS is to make more money from adsense by blending your ads with the content of your theme. I can’t believe how easy this was, it is all laid out in this CSS eguide.
Did you know that by using cascading style sheets, you will create only one file that contains positioning, layout, font style, colors and other information for your entire web
site. From now on, you will only need to edit one file that will enable you to change the whole layout of your entire site.
Your best investment online would be to utilize this document and learn How To Master CSS online.
How to Get a Decadent Victorian Look in Your Home
Monday, April 30th, 2007Victorian style is a traditional look that is the result of a medley of influences, including classical, Oriental, Gothic and Italian. Victorian style is synonymous with bold color and arresting combinations. Persian blue, deep reds, rich greens, dark plum and wine, terra cotta and darkly stained woods create a warm depth in rooms. If decorating a bedroom, choose from a lighter color spectrum, but keep the juxtaposition of soft blues, soothing greens, pinks and grays striking for maximum effect.
Sundry lighting possibilities were available during the Victorian period and included gas, electric and oil based options. To convey the same historic flavor, sprinkle real candelabras and candelabra style fixtures throughout the home. Pick fixtures with ornate detail and sporting a silver or bronze finish for the sake of authenticity. For variety and to brighten traditionally dark Victorian rooms, select table and floor lamps with metal bases finished in iron, brass, copper or silver, or that are formed from china. While silk shades usually topped off these Victorian beauties, they also used linen and parchment alternatives, which are humane and available on the GREENCulture lighting site for compassionate consumers. Crystal accented chandeliers also fit the bill for lavish lighting in your dining room.
Victorian furniture is meant to be a focal point in a room, with large proportions, sturdy structures and darkly stained, lustrous woods. Because Victorian furniture is influenced by many previous styles, from Rococo to Gothic, the look can be more eclectic than most traditional styles. However, some stylistic commonalities do occur, such as the prevalent cabriole leg, fluted leg, elaborately carved floral ornamentation and upholstery.
Some furniture pieces have come to represent the Victorian era more than others due to their popularity among home owners of the time. Who wouldn’t want to come home to the plush comfort of a settee and recline for a minute or two? Victorians often placed these utterly stylishly, perfectly practical couches below stairs or on floor landing. If you want a more asymmetrical look, you can also use a meridienne, a couch that has uneven arms attached by a slanting back. Pair these sofas with deep-buttoned and balloon-back chairs to complete your seating arrangements and keep friends and family in luxurious comfort.
The Meaning of Holy War
Monday, April 30th, 2007
My brothers and sisters in Iman-Islam, let us speak further on the meaning of holy war, or Jihad. If we understand the Qur’an properly, and if we understand the traditions of the Prophet (Sal.), then Islam will be the water of grace for the entire world. It will cleanse everyone of their dirt and quench their thirst. It will make all hearts peaceful and be the very pulse of life the heartbeat for all the children of Adam (A.S.) for all of creation.
A direct revelation to Muhammad, the Messenger of God
The exalted Prophet (Sal.), his companions, and his followers were constantly being attacked by those who did not accept Allah or His Messenger (Sal.). With forbearance and contentment, Muhammad (Sal.) tolerated all the suffering that came to him, and he conveyed to his followers the patience and the trust in Allah that was given to him. However, eventually it became necessary to escape from this persecution, so he and his followers fled to
Upon hearing these stories, some of the companions complained to the Prophet (Sal.), pleading, “O Rasul, they are causing us so much suffering! They have harmed our families, taken our possessions, destroyed our homes, and chased us from place to place. And now they are calling us cowards for running away. But we are courageous warriors and must live with honor and dignity. We have accepted this disgrace long enough. Now we must fight!
“You are the Messenger of Allah (Sal.). This world and the hereafter are one to you, and Allah is sufficient for you as your only wealth. So you are not concerned if people try to disgrace you, but in our state we cannot bear this. We need the means to live in this world as well as in the hereafter. The Meccans have destroyed our houses, our property, and our relations. We must fight to regain our possessions, for our hearts are hurt and we are suffering.”
The companions of the Prophet (Sal.) pleaded like this time after time. But Muhammad (Sal.) did not grant them permission to fight. His heart was crying. The light in his eyes looked toward Allah, and his hands were outstretched asking for perfect faith and the wealth of Allah’s divine knowledge. He spent every moment in this state, asking Allah to change the hearts of the people. The only sword in his hand was the sword of love and unity, the sword of faith, certitude, and determination, the sword of patience, contentment, trusting God and praise of God.
After a while, Hamzah came with the same request, but the Prophet (Sal.) would not yield to him either. He would not tell his followers to begin a holy war. Instead he always answered, “You cannot do this without Allah’s permission, and Allah has not granted it. Therefore, I cannot give you my permission either. The true holy war of Islam is a war against our base desires, and against all those aspects within ourselves which are the real enemies to our life in the hereafter. But still his companions pleaded, “We are warriors and we have been disgraced. How can we live in this world with such dishonor?”
Then, while the Prophet (Sal.) waited silently, Allah’s answer came. “O Muhammad, tell your companions to begin the holy war in their hearts, to sacrifice the evils in their own hearts. Your companions need to understand this.”
The Prophet conveyed this to his companions. “My, brothers, Allah has said that if you want to begin a holy war, your first duty is to wage that war against the army of enemies that harm you from within. Each one of you must make your heart acceptable to Him. You must make your heart pure according to God’s law by performing the ritual sacrifice needed to destroy the evils which come to destroy you. You must cut away all the things that occlude your heart. Make your heart light. Nourish it with the food of light which is the treasure of Allah, and avoid all that is forbidden.”
Allah told His Messenger (Sal.), “Only one who partakes of My food will have his hunger and his desires appeased. The permissible food, for the heart consists of My divine knowledge, My ninety-nine attributes, My qualities and actions. My patience and contentment surrender to Me, trusting Me, and praising Me alone. Only such praise will end his hunger. With My angels I will protect anyone who makes this intention the light within his heart, anyone who understands each of these three thousand gracious qualities, anyone in whom these qualities emerge.
“O Muhammad, I will reveal to you the angels that will come to protect you from the armies of Habib Ibn Malik, sent by Abu Jahl. Each angel will have three thousand heads and six thousand hands, and will ‘Wield the weapons appropriate to them. You will be able to see them all. So even if you are afraid, O Muhammad, go forward! You need not fear when you are in a state of Iman-Islam. You have the grace of My protection, the only true protection. I am the only One who can protect you in this way. Those who keep Me as their Protector will never be destroyed by anything in the world, but those who do not seek My help will be destroyed. As long as they have the world within them, they will be destroyed by that world. It is the world which kills the world. That is certain. Tell this to your followers.
“The world does not belong to you, O Muhammad. You are here to realize Me. That is why I showed you My actions, and that is why I created all My creations and their secrets. They are all examples I gave you so that you could understand Me. I am the only One who can perform these duties of creating, protecting, nourishing, giving food, and dispensing judgment. No one else can perform these actions.
“O Muhammad, through Adam, through My creations, through the earth, the sky, the sun, the moon, the stars, fire, water, air and the clouds, I have revealed My secrets. Then I sent you to teach your followers. Through you, I sent them so many words and holy verses, so many actions, and so much wisdom. I gave the verses of the Holy Qur’an into your hands so that you could understand the connection between Myself and true man and through this connection understand your earnings in this world and the hereafter. The nature of your true wealth is explained in the Holy Qur’an.
“Muhammad, you have revealed My word. If your followers want to learn the glory of the Qur’an, if they want to understand its wealth, they must have the wisdom of divine knowledge. The Qur’an is the secret within the secret, the essence within the essence, wisdom within wisdom, grace within grace, the soul within the soul, the heart within the innermost heart, the light within the light of the eye, the ear within the ear, the nose within the nose, the tongue within the tongue, and knowledge within divine knowledge. The Qur’an is the form that exists within in the form. They must go within to know its real meaning.
Copyright: Islam and World Peace Pg. 75-79
Bawa Muhaiyaddeen Fellowship Family Newsletter Oct - Nov 2001
SEO - Should You Go For a Long Or Short Domain Name?
Monday, April 30th, 2007It is widely believed that most search engines now look at the domain name when they go to index a page. However nobody really knows if this is really true as the search engine algorithms are actually secrets, like FICO scores. Google and Yahoo also constantly morph their algorithms to avoid favoring URLS that are using black hat SEO techniques from soaring in the page rankings unfairly. However to be on the safe side you might want to consider that this is a rumor that is probably true.
Domain names can be of any length up to 67 characters. You don’t have to settle for an obscure acronym for a domain name like SEOE.com when what you mean is searchengineoptimizationexpert.com.
Having said that, there appears to be some disagreement about whether a long or short domain name is better. Some argue that shorter domain names are easier for people to remember and easier for people to type in the search engine box. For instance learnSEO.com is a lot easier to remember than mastercourseforoptimation.com.Others argue that a longer domain name is usually easier on the human memory – especially if it is a catchier phrase. The catchier it is the more clients are more likely to remember the domain name and type it into the search engine box.
One reason to stay away from acronyms is that they can mean more than one thing. The acronym ACA is a good example – it stands for several things including the American Counseling Association, The Association of Canadian Archivists and the Association of Canadian Advertisers just to name a few.
It is probably a good idea to go for a shorter name as long as it is to the point and meaningful. If it is longer than two words then make sure it is memorable.