Archive for 2008

I always like Jon Leger’s material… it’s a fresh voice and a contrarian one usually. He offers some unique services and good information. Here’s his latest report premiering on January 9th called Search Engine Myths Exposed. It’s free and here’s what it will cover. A sample chapter is available for download now. Here’s what Jon [...]

Here’s how to put your Gmail account on Steroids You’ll find ideas here for how to * How to turn Gmail into a massive personal database (Gmail + the Google Toolbar) * How to get real-time news updates in Gmail (Gmail+ Google Talk + Twitter) * How to automatically store your bookmarks in Gmail (Gmail [...]

I met a home based cosmetologist the other day with an unusual extra profit center, an Aqua Detox machine. In addition to the haircuts, perms, shampoos and conditioners and the normal products and services for sale in the cosmetology salon attached to her house is a unique machine. This Aqua Detox machine “detoxes” your body.  [...]

I ran across this today… Gary North is offering his ezine readers (it’s free to subscribe) an opportunity to potentially win $1,000 for creating a YouTube ad promoting his site. He’ll choose a winner and pay $1,000. Here’s the details. So how are your You Tube video skills?

Personally I think refund anticipation loans are rip offs. I know some home based and small tax preparers for whom they are a significant part of their business. The reason? While sanity might dictate that RAL’s are rip offs, people want them and they have to offer them to compete. Last time I spoke to [...]

Want to get ahead in 2008 through better product sourcing for your ebay auctions? Every year at this time, people all around the world make New Year’s resolutions. Worldwide Brands has created a special ‘New Year’s Resolution Audio’ for you. It’s called… “Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Product Sourcing” Now, the main problem with [...]

These applications can greatly help your productivity in your home business if you will use them: iFTP, Snag It, NotepadEx, Launchy, and irfanview. I personally like Snag It. I’m not familiar with the other ones can, except for the note taking utility, can’t see myself using them much…except iFTP, that sounds promising. But check them [...]

As social networking either becomes the greatest boon for building a business online ever – or the biggest time waster depending how you use it, scammers are at work to take advantage of your desire to use the new medium. Facebook users beware. Wired:Fraudsters Target Facebook With Phishing Scam Some Facebook users checking their accounts [...]

Here’s Entrepreneur Magazine’s list of Top Home Based Franchises for 2008 Here’s their disclaimer:“This ranking is not intended to endorse, promote or recommend any particular franchise company. Instead, it’s meant to be a tool you can use while doing your personal franchise research, which should include interviews with existing franchisees, counsel from your attorney and [...]

Sam’s Club is targeted to help small businesses. Personally I think they are doing this to help engender loyalty in that market by helping these businesses make money online. Compared to the costly mistakes that can happen otherwise, $100 per month for ads and technical assistance is probably pretty reasonable. One Sunday classified in a [...]