Monday, November 17, 2008

Broadband Phones

By Dane Masters

You've probably heard of broadband phone services on television. It is advertised all the time as a superior phone plan. What is a broadband phone though? Do you really understand what it is and how it is used? If not, then this overview will give you a good idea and you can decide if having a broadband phone line is right for you.

Broadband phones essentially make use of the Voice over Internet Protocol. Using this, you may make calls over a broadband internet network. Usually, many service providers let you call people who use broadband phones or similar technology, although there are a few that allow calls to any phone or network. At times, the rates are in fact lesser for long distance and international calls.

Although different broadband phone services will have different billing options and calling plans, the equipment necessary for the service are always the same. You can either use a computer-based VoIP softphone (a software) or a regular analog phone with a special adapter for the service.

Why should you switch to using a broadband phone? There are a few reasons that make broadband phone lines superior. First, you will have a cheaper phone plan. By switching, you can save a significant amount of money. It has been reported that people that switch tend to save an average of $50 a month on their phone bill.

An attractive and compelling reason is that you can make very cheap long distance and international calls as well. Many VoIP phone companies let you call limitlessly on local and long-distance phones within the US and Canada and you are charged a fixed price of USD 15 to USD 30 instead, which is quite less compared to other telecom services. Imagine, you have to pay no more than a few pennies to talk leisurely during long distance and international calls. The effective cost can come down to as low as three cents for every minute.

Considering merely the amount of money you are saving with broadband phones is a sufficient reason to go for this technology. In case you have contacts or family friends outside your country, think no more. Broadband phones are meant for you! - 15790

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Business Coaching

By Dane Masters

Are you wondering why business coaching is even necessary for certain business owners and entrepreneurs? Don't presume that business coaching is assistance for businesses that are struggling to succeed; in fact, business coaching is excellent assistance for every business owner that is looking to get an edge on the competition.

Business coaching is given by professional experts to transform any mediocre entrepreneur in to a market savvy businessman, complete with advertising expertise. They can give you various important things like advertising techniques, innovative website designing tips, and also advice on general business management.

Is your business not giving you the returns you expected? There is no need to get frustrated. You can change your business statistics from average to excellent with some professional business coaching. Availing these business experts will let you improve your business considerably. They work in a systematic and result-oriented fashion. You will have your business aims and long-term goals properly sorted out along with a resourceful plan to reach there. Most importantly, you will cultivate lateral thinking that will go a long way in making you the success you dreamed of.

A business coaching professional will teach an entrepreneur how to get more clients fast; how to expand their sales potential to reach a broader audience and how to make the Internet work for them as a business tool. Plus, when an entrepreneur relies on a business coaching professional for their expertise and advice, they will find that they always have a support system within their reach while they operate their business.

Consequently, business coaching professionals aren't just in business to serve struggling entrepreneurs; they are in business to assist every entrepreneur that wants to succeed with their business. - 15790

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It's True..There Is No Selling With Global Gifting System

By Ken Babbitt

Millions of people all over the world are making money with multilevel marketing. They are working hard and being successful by getting people excited, bringing them into the program and then expecting them to move forward on their own.

In our opinion this is the wrong way to do business. People need to be shown how to work with a system to become successful in the beginning and throughout the life of their interest. This is why we elected not to start an MLM. It was too risky and would not help every person who came through the door have the same type of success.

With the Global Gifting System, we reached out to people who wanted to attain financial freedom. We don't want people to sell anything, nor do we need any hype. This Global Gifting System has been tried and tested.

I came to realize the power in numbers. This was after I had heard about an elderly lady who sought the help of her fellow Church members to save someone's home. I was quite amazed to see the positive response that I got when I tried finding out if people were interested in learning the ways to have financial independence by assisting others.

The scene today is such, that there are many who are becoming part of our Magnetic Gifting Teams and are learning from Marketing Guru's the tricks of the trade. That is, mainly how to network and gain opportunities to get rich by the acceptance of gifts.

Most gifts come from perfect strangers who feel so good about the opportunity that they were willing to give it a try. We want to tell you that this is not a get rich quick scheme and it is a very ethical and legal thing to do.

Moreover, even the IRS has a report formulated which just explains how this entire process of gifting works. As per their documentation, the money that you receive as gifts is tax free.

Opportunity like this only happens in a lifetime and many people walk away from it because they are afraid. They are more afraid of having wealth than they are of having the struggle that exists in their life now. - 15790

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I found a way to make prospect calling work for me

By John Wallen

Do you have a home business that has a business opportunity besides a product? If the answer is yes, are you having a problem when talking to prospects on the phone? Tired of being rejected?

That was me not so very long ago. I am pretty good at generating prospect leads, but then I would call and like an endless train, talk about my opportunity time after time, then get hung up on.

For the life of me I couldn't figure out what I needed to do. I eventually just quit doing what my sponsor was recommending, cause it surely wasn't working. The insanity has to stop some where, this was getting old!

Not long after, I'm finding out their phone conversions were not any better. But still, I knew many reps are sponsoring easily, and not just the occasional 2 or 3 every month. This is what I wanted as soon as possible.

There had to be someone that was willing to share their experience and knowledge on this. Show me the right approach when having a conversation with a potential prospect. There had to be a better way to handle any situation.

Synchronicity must have been in store for me, because I came across this incredible 1 hour video interview that changed my perspective on calling my new prospects. I couldn't believe how quickly I was now sponsoring the right people into my business with ease. I recommend this to those who want to master their phone conversions. - 15790

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Writing Your Business Plan, Part 1

By business card secrets

Your business plan will need to include most or all of the following sections.

Introduction Product or service details Personnel Market research and marketing plan Premises, equipment and transport Suppliers and sub-contractors Legal aspects Financial information Risk assessment Financial requirements Appendices.

Let's look at each of these in a little more detail.

Introduction

This is where you explain the nature of the business and its proposed structure (e.g. sole trader, partnership, limited company). It should be no longer than one or two paragraphs. If the plan has been written for a specific purpose - e.g. to support an application for a loan - this should also be mentioned here.

Product or Service Details

In this section you describe in some detail the product or service you will be providing. If it is a product, you should show clearly how it will be made, explaining all the stages involved. If instead you are providing a service, you need to explain precisely what this is and what type of customers you expect to require it.

Personnel

In this section you include information about the person or people who are behind the business and will be managing it. If you intend to be a sole trader, this will of course be yourself. In partnerships and limited companies, it will also include your partners or fellow directors.

You should describe briefly your past work experience, especially where this is obviously relevant to the new business. Include any educational or occupational qualifications, and any previous experience of running a business. You should also mention here any business-related training you are undertaking. If you are receiving active advice and support from a business development agency (for example), state this here also. Your overall aim is to demonstrate to a potential lender or backer that you, as the person behind the business, are well prepared for self-employment, and have the experience and training to make it a success.

Finally, in this section you should mention whether you intend to employ any staff. You should indicate how many you will need, what skills they will require, how much you expect to have to pay them, whether they will be full- or part-time, and what training they will need.

Market Research and Marketing Plan

This is a very important section which will normally take up at least a page of text, and in many cases more. Its purpose is to convince the reader that there will be enough demand for your product or service to make the business viable within the market in which you intend to operate.

This section should therefore summarise your market research, and in particular answer the following questions:

Who will be your customers, and what will be their requirements? How large will your potential market be? Who will be your competitors - their names, addresses and details? What are the main strengths of these competitors? What will be your advantages over them - or, to put this another way, why will people buy from you rather than them?

All your answers should be backed up with facts and figures from your market research. When you are describing die market size, for instance, you should explain clearly how you have arrived at this figure. Statements such as 'There is considerable demand for...' or 'Many people require...' are worthless without some market research data to back them up.

Also in this section you should describe your marketing plan. This concerns how you will advertise, promote and sell your product or service. It should answer the following questions:

How and where will you advertise your product or service? What other forms of promotion will you use (e.g. direct mail, exhibitions, telephone selling)? How will your product or service be sold (e.g. wholesale, retail or through agents)? What features and benefits will you emphasise when trying to attract customers?

Premises, Equipment and Transport

This section will state the premises to be used. If you will be working from an office in your home, or perhaps a converted garage or shed, this should be mentioned as well. Remember, the aim is to convince backers that working from home is a sensible option for your business and you have all the facilities and space required.

Similarly with equipment and transport, you should explain what you need, how it will be obtained - e.g. by leasing, hire purchase or outright payment - and whether it will be new or second-hand.

Suppliers and Sub-contractors

Many businesses rely on other businesses to supply them with raw materials, components or services. Any problems in obtaining these can result in disaster for the business, especially if it is a new one. In this section you should therefore explain who your main suppliers and subcontractors will be and why you have chosen them, stating alternatives where possible. You should also comment on any discussions you have already had with suppliers, agreements reached, credit facilities negotiated, and so on. - 15790

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