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September 16, 2008

Edge 2.0 Gives Marketing the Web 2.0 Advantage

Filed under: Business Development, Marketing — Tags: Business, Marketing, Mentoring, online learning — admin @ 3:04 pm

The Immediate Edge has become a popular and trusted membership program resource for Internet marketers. From the creators Dan Raine, Ed Dale and Rob Somerville comes cutting edge and timely (hence the name) actionable advice for marketing online.

After having run Immediate Edge for some time and evolving with the changing landscape brought on by Web 2.0 strategies and techniques, the Edge team have revitalized their program to bring members Edge 2.0

For those people serious about making money online, knowing the basics can only get you so far. There is plenty of free advice on Internet marketing, and much of it is wrong or obsolete, written by small and part-time players who are really just feeling their own way, promoting dubious methods repeated everywhere, and which usually don’t work.

To really find out how the pros make money online, and big money at that, you have to go to the experts who have done it time and again, seeing what is working, experimenting, testing, tweaking, adapting and verifying.

Such is the team and community of Immediate Edge. From the astute techniques of Dan Raine, the lab testing of Rob Somerville and marketing trends awareness of Ed Dale, plus the accumulated knowledge of the team and members, Edge has amassed a huge body of work that is available to all members, ready to be drawn on when needed and explained by everyone.

Having a rare combination of real world expertise and a skill for teaching and passing on the methods brings valuable and doable strategies for Internet marketers who need business-minded help.

Edge 2.0 offers such help by way of newsletters, library, blog, support, forum, software, script services and projects to follow.

Edge membership program is not for the first time newcomer to the ‘net. A solid awareness of terminology and basic online concepts is assumed. That knowledge can be found at hand-holding courses like the free Thirty Day Challenge program. Edge 2.0 is for people who know they need help to get to the next level of business online and are willing to put in the time and effort.

That doesn’t mean it’s expensive. In fact it is probably the best value in current up-to-date marketing information anywhere, and the library content and pool of expertise is invaluable.

Right now for a limited time there is an introductory offer to get the new Edge 2.0 at a bargain price.

Click Edge 2.0 to find out more and sign up.

Tags: Business, Marketing, Mentoring, online learning

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March 21, 2008

Successfully Trading E-mini Futures

Filed under: Business Development, Money Management — Tags: Business, Coaching, Investing, Marketing, Mentoring, trading — editor @ 10:56 am

For those unfamiliar with futures, E-mini contracts are electronically traded futures contract on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange that represents a portion of the normal futures contracts. E-mini contracts are available on a wide range of indices such as the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000.

The E-mini S&P 500 futures contract is one-fifth the size of the standard S&P 500 futures contract. Trading E-mini contracts offers liquidity, affordability for individual investors, and around-the-clock trading.

Trading the E-mini futures market has the appeal of a lifestyle business. Be your own boss, have no employees, be free to work your own hours, run your business from anywhere, and earn potentially very good income.

But there is a lot of work required. You need to learn and hone your market analysis, recognize a potential trade, set your strike price and stop losses.

And it’s not without risk of loss and anxiety. The market has its own mind, vagaries, and upsets. You base your analysis on lagging indicators, past history, and future expectations. What if your numbers are bad, incomplete, or pure speculation?

You could decide to hold off trading, go over your analysis again looking for mistakes, research different numbers, wait for more reports. Maybe if you slept on it and see what the market does the next day, then things will confirm or disprove your technical analysis.

But tomorrow brings the same doubts, more information, more data, different variables, different risks, and less knowledge. Your confidence fades and your trading account balance dwindles.

Well there is a solution to this common problem. It’s a system that guides you regardless of emotions, hesitation, and lack of confidence or experience.

This is what you need to trade the E-mini futures market.

Decide that trading is a business like any other.It is not a hobby, a fling, a gamble, but a long-term strategy with rules. Results come with planning, persistence, patience and time. You must be unemotional, stick to the plan, and have capital you can afford to lose. Be willing to test different approaches, learn from your mistakes, and you’ll increase your chances of success.
Don’t try to predict where the market is going.Base your observations on reality. There are no secret formulas or graphing techniques that can consistently forecast where the market is going to be. Sure bets based on predictions are a delusion. The only sure thing that indicates the accuracy of your trades is the balance of your account. You will get your trades right some of the time and wrong some of the time. A coin toss will get you half right half wrong just like a stopped clock is exactly right twice a day. These type of results can give you false confidence and mediocre results at best. Worse, you’ll swear by a faulty assumption until you are broke. An inconsistent approach can lead to inconclusive results and not provide a learning experience.
Learn how to trade from a mentor, coach or guide.Find someone who is prepared to teach you until you understand the process, become proficient, and make money on your own. You must think and act like any other competent business person in order to succeed at trading long-term.
Study and learn your trade by taking courses, develop a business plan, and have sufficient capital to ride out your learning curve on the way to becoming a successful trader. Of course theory can take you only so far. You will need practical, hands-on, real world trading too.
But learning by trial and error from scratch can be a very expensive way compared to finding a coach to guide you until you are ready.
You can learn how to trade E-mini contracts much more quickly by having a professional watch over your shoulder and guide your trades. You can’t learn everything from only books and courses. You need to do it. Find somebody who is prepared to coach and mentor you and your chances of becoming a successful E-mini trader will be a lot higher.

As an E-mini trader there are many things to keep an eye on when trading. However there are some simple steps to successful E-mini trading that will let many things take care of themselves.

If you join The Futures Trading Coach program you will be taught all the steps needed to trade the E-mini futures market. Let a professional trading master lead you through the learning process and actual trading steps that you need to know to successfully trade E-minis.

To find out more, here is a free 5-day mini course called ‘The Futures Trading Mastery Course‘ which shows how to become a professional E-mini trader, written by E-mini Trading Coach Sam Goldberg.

Click Futures Trading Coach Free Mini Course for a free copy.

Tags: Business, Coaching, Investing, Marketing, Mentoring, trading

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February 22, 2008

Are you an Internet Entrepreneur?

Filed under: Internet Marketing — Tags: Attitude, Business, Coaching, Marketing, Mentoring — editor @ 7:18 pm

by Joe Grushkin
Copyright (c) 2008 Onward & Upward Marketing, LLC

In the movie, A Few Good Men, Jack Nicholson’s character screamed the infamous line… “You want the truth?… You can’t handle the truth!” and I feel the same way while writing on this topic, because most people can’t handle the truth.

The Truth being, “Anyone who can send an e-mail, has the ability to be an Internet Entrepreneur!” However, many people start out not believing that statement… because, they can’t handle the truth!.

They may have had predetermined ideas of what an INTERNET ENTREPRENEUR is, does or has to do and they discount themselves without even looking into it, while others, automatically decide they are too old, too busy (or too something) to even think about learning something new. The worst part is, when people think “it’s too good to be true”…just because it’s not the norm.

The old dog new trick theory is set aside when people find out how easy it is to become an Internet Entrepreneur. There are many resources to assist you in building an online business and examples of how much money can be made right from the computer you are reading this on.

So… Joe, what does it take to be an Internet Entrepreneur you ask…? Fair question!

Have a Burning Desire… No matter what you decide to do in life, Desire is a core component of success. If you want to do anything, there has to be a “why” behind your plan, otherwise it will run out of steam with the first gust of “the winds of change”…

You gotta have goals… The great motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar, is famous for the phase… You gotta have goals! He would repeat it over and over in his seminars and audio series…to the point where you realize… you gotta have goals!

Specific, clear, definitive and in written goals stating exactly what it is that you want to accomplish, seems to be the common denominators of the process.

Once you have a clear vision of your goal(s), things happen (somewhat magically) to bring your goal to fruition. Call it the Law of Attraction, call it focus, energy and attention, call it what you want… there is no denying that a person with a burning desire and goals can accomplish anything!

Find a Mentor or a Coach… This is so important, A good mentor is going to assist you in developing your desires and goals. A Mentor or Coach is someone with experience in similar situations and who has some kind of knowledge you may lack or has been educated by the experiences, successes and/or mistakes of others. They have succeeded in business and life and are looking to assist others to success. A mentor is passionate about you, your business and your future, and has you in their thoughts even when you’re not on their “clock”.

In the online world, there are countless people, books, programs, documents and seminars (both on and off line) which all profess their ability to coach you to success. It is important for you to develop a keen eye for what is real and what is “sales speak” (…you know, commentary to get your dollars from your pocket to theirs). One way to do this, is to find a coach with online experience. This way you have a sounding board to assist you in evaluating the multitude of offers you will see coming your way.

I know in my own coaching practice, my clients (in many different industries, of which I have never worked) have seen their businesses transform, their horizons expanded and their futures become brighter from the conversations and pursuant confidence that comes from our ongoing sessions.

Pay for your Education… Education is expensive, time consuming and cumbersome but invaluable, because once you have it, it’s yours forever. Most people find working on the Internet is much easier than they originally thought! There are millions of sites to advertise on, countless resources to answer your questions and programs to make your learning curve much faster.

Developing skills, education and experience as an Internet Entrepreneur doesn’t come without making an investment of time, money and focus. Let’s address those 3 areas now…

Time: If your business requires you to interact with people, demonstrate product or attend meetings, then you need to commit more time to it and you are limited to 9am to 5pm or acceptable business hours (i.e. 7-10 pm).

Thank goodness the Internet is open 24/7 and can be accessed when I want to work… I find that an hour or two a day will get most projects done…depending on the scope of the project.

Money: Being an Internet Entrepreneur means you have your own business. As such, it takes capitol to run a business. Some people will take out loans, others will use credit cards and some will use savings. 74% of all small businesses are self funded by the owners with personal savings or credit lines (or credit cards).

Many people look to traditional businesses like franchising or “brick and mortar” retail formats to start a business. Today, even owners of traditional businesses are gravitating over to the Internet… Doctors, Lawyers, Executives, Realtors and more are all moving to work online…. The main reasons are; lower cost of entry, no employees, lower overhead, ease of access, no inventory or shipping and fewer headaches in general.

Another alluring part of being an Internet Entrepreneur is the aspiration of residual income. This is money that continues to come in, without any additional effort on your part, this is how freedom is obtained.

When you are looking at any business model, make sure that the system is able to be done by anyone! Essentially this is how I found the income I enjoy and the freedom I was looking for.

Focus: It has been said by many, “you can’t serve 2 masters”, and in most traditional business, that is correct. A traditional business needs 100% of your focus and energy to succeed.

My philosophy has changed as a result of becoming an Internet Entrepreneur. Now, I “focus on life” and my business should be what pays for it…not visa versa. For over 25 years, my focus was on business. Recruiting, training, managing, building, convincing and stressing over the next conquest, life was what happened around the business and sometimes got it the way…

Now, my focus is on living it to it’s fullest, enjoying family and friends and connecting with people on a real level (not with the intent of recruiting them into a business opportunity) but to brighten their day, learn something about them and myself at the same time… to completely enjoy my freedom and assist others in doing the same…

Understanding Risk vs. Reward… An entrepreneur is someone who takes risks”… Actually, a risk taker is someone who plays the lottery, visit a casino or eats food from a can without a label on it. An entrepreneur makes qualified decisions in business, has the ability to influence those decisions with their actions, can react to situations that arise and has the knowledge and experiences to have an expectation of a specific outcome.

As an Internet Entrepreneur, I feel I have total control of every aspect of my business, my life and my future. I will never have to answer to corporate down sizing, changes in management or economic adjustments. As long as I stay connected to my Desires, Goals, Coaches and Mentors and give my businesses the Time, Money and Focus they deserve, I will always be profitable and successful.

The Rewards far out weight the risks, for the Internet Entrepreneur. To know that for a minimal investment, low overhead and to have total control of what your do and how you do it, given the proper system that will automate the processes for you, anyone can be in Internet Entrepreneur!

If you feel this way about yourself (even if it’s down deep inside you waiting to come out…) then, YOU ARE an Internet Entrepreneur! The way to start is to decide and accept that you are an Internet Entrepreneur, and go for it… As Napoleon Hill said in his book, Think and Grow Rich, “what a man can conceive, he will achieve”. Once you believe it, the rest will simply fall into place.

I wish you the best of success, happiness and profits as you embark on your journey, whatever path you follow.

~ This article is an unabridged version of a free e-book~

About the Author

To find out more about Joe’s online business venture visit http://www.thousanddollarprofits.com/62482 To findout more about video e-mail, visit http://www.helloworld.com/joegrushkin > studio tour For more information about Joe Grushkin visit http://www.JoeGrushkin.com Contact info: joegrushkin@optonline.net – phone 203.557.3670 (est)

Tags: Attitude, Business, Coaching, Marketing, Mentoring

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October 26, 2007

Fill Your Coaching Practice

Filed under: Business Development, Marketing — Tags: Business, Marketing — editor @ 9:24 am

Learn more about life coaching, successful coaching and how to build a coaching practice. Designed specifically for coaches by coaches. Discover how to implement multiple ‘low-cost’ and ‘no cost’ strategies with this step-by-step proven system for winning new clients. It is truly the fastest, most comfortable, and least expensive way to fill a coaching practice.

Four years ago, Will Craig stopped consulting to Fortune 500 companies and became a life coach. He was very optimistic! He was passionate about getting started coaching, and the first thing he did was outfit his home office with a new computer and multi-function phone system.

Only one problem – nobody was calling him.

This was more than embarrassing. After all, Will had produced marketing campaigns for such major companies as Walt Disney, Up With People, and Universal Studios.

Now, for the first time ever, his marketing wasn’t working. At all.

Why? What had gone wrong?

The Key Discovery About Marketing A Coaching Practice

As he examined his situation and did some research, Will made an important discovery: The techniques and strategies that worked so well for mainstream businesses didn’t work at all for coaches. (In fact, coaches who used these conventional marketing methods not only got poor results, but these methods were actually hurting their practices.)

More importantly, his research found, the marketing techniques that did work for coaches turned out to break all the rules of mainstream marketing!

So, based on what he learned, Will developed a brand-new, comprehensive marketing system to fill his own coaching practice. And it worked! The most amazing thing about his system was this marketing cost very little – or nothing at all to implement.

And best of all… marketing was suddenly fun for Will again!

Using his new system, Will Craig filled his practice in just 21 weeks. He went from making $0 to nearly $5,000.00 a month. In a considerably short amount of time, Will had met his initial goal of 15 new clients. Soon, he got so busy that he didn’t have time to market himself anymore.

And so, his brand-new marketing machine ground to a sudden halt.

Or so he thought. For months, however, new clients kept coming out of the blue, asking Will if they could hire him … without Will doing anything!

Other Coaches Wanted More Clients, Too

About this time, other coaches started noticing how quickly Will had established a solid and secure coaching practice. They wanted “in” on the secret. So Will started working with these coaches and they quickly began getting the same great results.

Will worked with both new and established coaches. Each had their own individual style and they all came from different backgrounds.

Will decided to blend what he had learned in building his coaching practice, plus his experience in the film & television industry, and in studying advanced educational technology at the George Washington University. He put this knowledge and skill set to good use in creating a brand new product. He created a comprehensive, interactive, and very user-friendly practice building tool for coaches called

Fill Your Coaching Practice!

This remarkable program is not merely a simple ebook. It’s a software-based solution that provides the virtual simulation of 1-to-1 coaching with Will Craig. Coaching for which you could not hire him for anymore – even if you wanted to!

The weekly lessons cover how to:

Win Your Ideal Clients with Speed and Comfort
Develop Your Own Desirable and Trusted Brand
Project a Positive Image that Precedes You
Instantly Build Rapport with Prospects and Clients
Reach a Wide Audience with the Perfect Message
Present Yourself Professionally with Warmth and Style
Build a Sustaining Practice Using Digital Technology
Become a Center of Influence and Capture Media Attention

For more information and to sign up click here: Fill Your Coaching Practice

Tags: Business, Marketing

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October 25, 2007

Successful Life Coaching

Filed under: Business Development, Self Improvement — Tags: Business, Coaching — editor @ 2:08 pm

Exploring Coaching

Here is a step-by-step guide to a fulfilling and rewarding career. If you’re just getting started or looking for help in discovering your coaching niche, this is the perfect handbook. Exploring Coaching takes you on an exciting journey starting with the first 5 Critical Steps. Ten dynamic coaches share their experiences and their path to becoming successful.

Life Coaching and Business Coaching, plus other specialty areas of this field have quickly become the most desirable choice for a fulfilling and rewarding career.

The Inside Scoop on Coaching and Mentoring

Learning the ins and outs of this incredible field is the key. Wouldn’t it be great if you had a personal guide and mentor to walk you through the steps of becoming a coach?

Well, you do. Not one… but ten successful coaches and mentors presenting the experience you’ve been waiting for… a guided tour and the inside scoop on Life Coaching and Mentoring. Get straight talk from full-time coaches making a great living helping others (and themselves) succeed in a big way!

True to the art and science of coaching, these top coaches share with you the secrets of exactly how they made it and how you can too.

Now you might ask, “Aren’t these coaches and mentors worried that too many new coaches will flood the market?”

Here’s an amazing fact… There are only about 20,000 full-time coaches practicing worldwide. The majority of them (about 15,000) are found in the United States. Compare this to the legal profession… According to the American Bar Association there are over 1 million practicing attorneys in the U.S. The need for coaches far outweighs the small number practicing today. It could be decades before there are enough coaches to fill the growing demand.

Exploring Coaching provides straight talk about the profession and answers the big questions right up front:

Exactly what is coaching?
What type of background should I have?
What kind of education do I need?
How do I know if I will be good at coaching?
Who hires coaches?
How will I find coaching clients?
How will I meet with my clients?
How long will it be before I can start earning a reasonable income?
What kind of training do I need?
What should I look for in a training program?
How do training classes normally work?
Is certification required and do I need it?
Will I need to market my coaching practice?
How much money will I spend marketing?
How can I learn more without spending a fortune?
What is the best way to get started quickly and confidently?

You may already know much of what is required to be good at coaching. This is where your life experience, business expertise, and people skills count for something. If you’re the person people instinctively come to for help and support, or for a shoulder to lean on, you’re probably already “coaching” at a certain level.

Your main challenge in not what you already know, it is what you don’t know about the business of coaching. There are five critical steps to becoming a coach outlined in detail in Exploring Coaching. Heading off on your own pat without these valuable insights will actually take you farther away from your goal or lead to a dead end.

What you discover in Exploring Coaching is a roadmap highlighted with the best route to your success in the world of coaching. You can proceed confidently knowing the credibility you seek is something you already possess and will uncover along the journey.

Click here to purchase or learn more about Exploring Coaching

Tags: Business, Coaching

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