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		<title>Building Email Marketing Highly Targeted Opt in List</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:32:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark McCulloch The Success Trainer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following paragraphs summarize the work of Opt in List experts who are completely familiar with all the aspects of Opt in List. Heed their advice to avoid any Opt in List surprises. 
Are you successful with your Internet business? Better yet, do you think you are successful with your online business? When most online [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F07%2F08%2Fbuilding-email-marketing-highly-targeted-opt-in-list%2F"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F07%2F08%2Fbuilding-email-marketing-highly-targeted-opt-in-list%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>The following paragraphs summarize the work of Opt in List experts who are completely familiar with all the aspects of Opt in List. Heed their advice to avoid any Opt in List surprises. </p>
<p>Are you successful with your Internet business? Better yet, do you think you are successful with your online business? When most online entrepreneurs are asked with these questions, they often brush it off. This is because most of them, who have not yet realize the right way to succeed in Internet Marketing, continue to believe that the mere fact that they have a website is already enough to succeed on the Internet. </p>
<p>The truth is, they all end up very upset because they fail to realize the secret behind the success in Internet Marketing. </p>
<p>Having a website is not a guarantee that your online business will succeed. How will you succeed if people will not realize that your business exist online? The key to Internet marketing is to get your business noticed. </p>
<p>An effective way to do this is to build an opt-in list. In fact, most of the people who are already experts in Internet marketing will tell you that building a highly targeted opt in list is the most effective and important tool in Internet marketing. </p>
<p>Basically, an opt in list is a list of email addresses of people who have agreed to obtain any kind of information from online businesses like you. The term “opt in” means that you have their permission to send to them whatever newsletters, brochures, or promotions that you have in your online business. </p>
<p>It is extremely important that you have their permission first before you send them information because unsolicited emails will be regarded as spam, and spamming is an illegal activity in the Net. </p>
<p>Because of the feasibility of building an opt in list on Internet marketing, most of the online entrepreneurs consider it as the most treasured tool online. They need this list in order to get the consumer’s attention and sustain interest. </p>
<p>By creating an opt in list, you will be able to maintain solid contact with your previous buyers at the same time boost your sales because of the fact that you have a sure target market always ready to purchase items from you. </p>
<p>Opt in list is considered to be the most important item in an Internet marketer. In fact, if in case something bad happens like emergencies and catastrophes and they could only save one item, it would be their opt in list saved on a backup disk. </p>
<p>Just imagine how these people value their opt in list. If this is the case, then it must be really something, right? </p>
<p>So, for people who are not yet aware of the importance of building a highly targeted opt in list and would like to know how to build them, here are some tips that could be very useful. </p>
<p>1. Decide on your niche market or your target market. </p>
<p>Is everything making sense so far? If not, I&#8217;m sure that with just a little more reading, all the facts will fall into place. </p>
<p>It is extremely important to know your target market in order to focus on something. It would be really confusing and time consuming if you will build an opt in list with no particular market in mind. </p>
<p>Moreover, having a niche market would bring more focus on your marketing campaigns and would derive better results because you have direct you emails to people who would most likely be interested in them. </p>
<p>2. Be sure that your selected target market is available in the Internet. </p>
<p>The mere acquisition of a niche market is not a guarantee that you can already start building your opt in list. Since, the concept of opt in list is specifically generated to aid in the growth of the Internet market of a particular entrepreneur, it is important to have a niche market that is available through the Internet. </p>
<p>The concept is basically simple, how can you promote your online business if your niche market is not available in the Internet? Hence, it is extremely important to verify if your target market is available online. </p>
<p>3. Verify if your chosen target market is income-generating market. </p>
<p>Building a highly targeted opt in list will just go to waste if your niche market is not generating any income at all. </p>
<p>Try to verify their income-generating potential through the search engines, wherein you will find some paid ads related to the keywords you have searched. This would only mean that if somebody is willing to pay to advertise focusing on the same target market that you have in mind, chances are, you will be able to reap positive results on your target market. </p>
<p>4. Generate solutions to the problems of your target market by using Internet forum. </p>
<p>Creating this type of forum will initiate the underlying solutions that will answer to most of your target market’s problem. </p>
<p>Through their posts and threads, you will be able to identify your target market’s problem and will be able to come up with a great solution. In turn, it will be very handy when you make your opt in list. </p>
<p>Indeed, the success of an online business or Internet marketing greatly depends on the opt in list. It is where the online businesses could come up with newsletters that would allow them to promote their products at the same time create the need for it. In turn, it will generate more income and make more money. </p>
<p>As they say, money is in the list that’s why most businesses consider opt in list as valuable as gold. </p>
<p>Those who only know one or two facts about Opt in List can be confused by misleading information. The best way to help those who are misled is to gently correct them with the truths you&#8217;re learning here. </p>
<p>I am over 10 years now FULL TIME working from home on the internet making money online and I have put together the following website to share all of my secrets with you at <a href="http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu">http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu</a></p>
<p>Regards Always</p>
<p>Mark McCulloch</p>
<p><a href="http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com">http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com</a> – <a href="maito:mark@markmcculloch.com">mark@markmcculloch.com</a></p>
<p>Internet Marketer and Entrepreneur, Committed to creating success</p>
<p>(UK) 07875 647 867 (Call Me Anytime), Skype – mark.mcculloch1</p>
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		<title>Do you have all the tools you need to make money online</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:23:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark McCulloch The Success Trainer</dc:creator>
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<p>I am over 10 years now FULL TIME working from home on the internet making money online and I have put together the following website to share all of my secrets with you at <a href="http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu">http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu</a></p>
<p>Regards Always</p>
<p>Mark McCulloch</p>
<p><a href="http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com">http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com</a> – <a href="maito:mark@markmcculloch.com">mark@markmcculloch.com</a></p>
<p>Internet Marketer and Entrepreneur, Committed to creating success</p>
<p>(UK) 07875 647 867 (Call Me Anytime), Skype – mark.mcculloch1</p>
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		<title>The Quickest Way to Get is to Give</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark McCulloch The Success Trainer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s true.  You can’t really get what you want in life until you have given it to others.  Doesn’t sound like it makes much sense, does it?  How can you give what you don’t have?  As you open your mind to the possibility and ask this question of yourself, you allow [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F04%2F20%2Fthe-quickest-way-to-get-is-to-give%2F"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F04%2F20%2Fthe-quickest-way-to-get-is-to-give%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>It’s true.  You can’t really get what you want in life until you have given it to others.  Doesn’t sound like it makes much sense, does it?  How can you give what you don’t have?  As you open your mind to the possibility and ask this question of yourself, you allow opportunity to come to you and knock at your door.  Then you will find a way that it is possible to give to others what you want, before receiving it yourself.</p>
<p>It almost sounds like a chain letter and in a way it is.  The chain letter is a facetious reference as so many of us have been exposed to them by now and know they are illegitimate scams.  Yet the basic principles are: you give before you receive, and you give with the faith and expectation of receiving.  A similar modern example can be seen in the film ‘Pay It Forward’.  By giving to others, you allow good things to happen to you.  And this all boils down to the simple law of attraction.</p>
<p>The law of attraction is like any other law of nature, like gravity.  And like gravity, it is not one that has been generally ‘discovered’ yet.  As a result, most of us are walking around thinking in a completely disordered paradigm.  </p>
<p>Disordered paradigms of thought are displayed over and over in history, and discoveries of natural laws and observations of reality have brought order to transform the mistaken beliefs that had been accepted for fact.  You can think of many examples, such as the belief that the world is flat, or the belief that we are at the center of the universe.  Or the great changes that resulted as a discovery of the force of electricity and harnessing its natural power.</p>
<p>In this same way, we are able to make a change in our own disordered thought patterns.  Right now 99% of us are probably dissatisfied.  Dissatisfaction means larger life is seeking to be expressed through us, and it is being blocked.  Self-sabotage is a very real process working in the invisible realms of the unconscious mind.</p>
<p>The good news is there are a lot of simple, small but powerful techniques you can use to reprogram that all powerful unconscious mind of yours, to order your own life as you want it.  Yes, there IS a way to eliminate the chaos in your life, and it starts within.  It starts by eliminating the often unseen chaos in your own mind.</p>
<p>The technique in this article is only one of a vast array that you can use on a daily basis to improve your life dramatically.  In this article you are learning how to use the law of attraction to attract to yourself what you want.</p>
<p>The law of attraction, like gravity, is undefiable.  You will attract what you are sending out.  Your thoughts are real in the world of attraction.</p>
<p>If your mind is resonating with patterns of anxiety, stress, anger, sadness, envy, grief, or any other negative emotion, you will be attracting more of the same in your life.</p>
<p>One step you can take to change this is to focus on giving to others before you receive yourself.  In this way you are changing your vibration and your focus.  And you open yourself to receive what you had been closing off before.</p>
<p>It is very simple to give.  Give of what you have, and everyone has something to give.  We all have innate value to offer the world.  An abiding philosophy in the law of attraction is to always offer an increase in value, to give back more in value than you receive in money.  In this way you continue to give more than you get and attract more and larger life back to yourself.</p>
<p>Take a moment to look within and find something, anything, no matter how small or simple, to give to anyone, friend or stranger.  Start the practice of giving, and you will take one step towards raising your level of vibration and enhancing the value of what you attract in your own life.  Give something selflessly today, knowing that you will receive it multiplied back in your life, tenfold.</p>
<p>I am over 10 years now FULL TIME working from home on the internet making money online and I have put together the following website to share all of my secrets with you at <a href="http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu">http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu</a></p>
<p>Regards Always</p>
<p>Mark McCulloch</p>
<p><a href="http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com">http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com</a> – <a href="maito:mark@markmcculloch.com">mark@markmcculloch.com</a></p>
<p>Internet Marketer and Entrepreneur, Committed to creating success</p>
<p>(UK) 07875 647 867 (Call Me Anytime), Skype – mark.mcculloch1</p>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Miss This Amazing Deal &#8211; Act Quickly!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark McCulloch The Success Trainer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you heard about ViralAdStore?
&#8212;&#8211;> http://viraladstore.com/index.php?aff=36316
If not, then I strongly advise you to take a look!
ViralAdStore is one of the best marketing tools on the net and
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Advertising results have been tested using the tracking facility
at Traffic Zipper and ViralAdStore is consistently in the
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<p>If not, then I strongly advise you to take a look!</p>
<p>ViralAdStore is one of the best marketing tools on the net and<br />
it&#8217;s been proven!</p>
<p>Advertising results have been tested using the tracking facility<br />
at Traffic Zipper and ViralAdStore is consistently in the<br />
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effective advertising.</p>
<p>I am over 10 years now FULL TIME working from home on the internet making money online and I have put together the following website to share all of my secrets with you at <a href="http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu">http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com">http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com</a> – <a href="maito:mark@markmcculloch.com">mark@markmcculloch.com</a></p>
<p>Internet Marketer and Entrepreneur, Committed to creating success</p>
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		<title>Copywriting Basics &#8211; Answer The Questions You&#8217;d Want Answered</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark McCulloch The Success Trainer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone can write effective Internet copy. You just have to know a few copywriting basics known to journalists and writers as the 5 W&#8217;s. Throw one &#8220;H&#8221; in there and all your copywriting basics are covered.
Who? Tell the reader who your product will help. This should be your target market.
What? Tell your reader what your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F04%2F13%2Fcopywriting-basics-answer-the-questions-youd-want-answered%2F"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F04%2F13%2Fcopywriting-basics-answer-the-questions-youd-want-answered%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>Anyone can write effective Internet copy. You just have to know a few copywriting basics known to journalists and writers as the 5 W&#8217;s. Throw one &#8220;H&#8221; in there and all your copywriting basics are covered.</p>
<p>Who? Tell the reader who your product will help. This should be your target market.</p>
<p>What? Tell your reader what your product or service will do to improve their lives. In other words, tell them the benifits they will receive, what&#8217;s in it for them.</p>
<p>When? When is the offer good for? If there is a special offer, when does it expire? When will the product or service help them, immediately or over time?</p>
<p>Where? Where can you order the product or service? Where will it work?</p>
<p>Why? Tell your reader why he or she needs your product or service. Why will it benefit them? Why should they sign up or order today? Why is the quantity or offer limited?</p>
<p>How? How do they register or order? How much will it cost? How much return will they see for their investment? How does it work?</p>
<p>Sounds pretty simple, doesn&#8217;t it? There is no trick &#8211; it really is as easy as that. Put yourself in the shoes of the reader and answer the questions you would likely ask or want answered about your product or service. Answer those questions clearly and thoroughly and your Web copy is complete.</p>
<p>These copywriting tips and copywriting techniques will work not just for Web copywriting but also for direct market copywriting, other online copywriting, and offline copywriting as well. </p>
<p>Below are a few other copywriting basics that will help you write your web site copy:</p>
<p>1. Keep it simple. No one wants to drudge through a long, drawn out confusing explanation. If you can&#8217;t say it simply, that&#8217;s fine. But by all means, simplify when you can. </p>
<p>2. Make sure your copy urges a call to action either in the body copy, or text of the article, or in the headline. Words like &#8220;Act Now,&#8221; &#8220;Limited Time Offer,&#8221; or &#8220;Limited Supply&#8221; will urge your readers to contact you sooner rather than later. </p>
<p>3. Keep it honest. Don&#8217;t make wild claims just to get business. Build a good reputation by being up front and honest with your potential customers. In addition to appreciating your honesty, they will recommend you to others as a business owner who is true to your word and claims. </p>
<p>4. If you make an offer, make it one that is hard to pass up. Don&#8217;t waste your readers&#8217; time with small, worthless offers. Think about the coupons you see in magazines and newspapers. Do you take time to clip them? If so, it&#8217;s because the offer is of value to you. </p>
<p>5. How long should your copy be? As long as it takes to adequately answer the above questions for your product or service.</p>
<p>An unanswered question is considered an objection in your potential customer&#8217;s mind. So, be sure to answer all their objections.</p>
<p>Keep these Internet copywriting basics in mind as you prepare the articles or sales letters that will appear on your Web site. Don&#8217;t be intimidated because you don&#8217;t have any professional writing experience. Most people want to do business with an honest person who knows the product or service well that he or she is trying to sell. </p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to be a professional writer to do that. The only requirement is that you truely believe in the product or service which you are trying to sell. If you do, your enthusiasm will shine through your writing. If you do not believe in your product or service, your lack of enthusiasm will shine through also.</p>
<p>So, in summary, answer the above questions as clearly and simply as you can, be honest, avoid hype, make an irresistable offer, and be sure to include a call to action.</p>
<p>If you do all these things you will master the copywriting basics and should have no trouble converting your Website visitors into customers.</p>
<p>I am over 10 years now FULL TIME working from home on the internet making money online and I have put together the following website to share all of my secrets with you at <a href="http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu">http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu</a></p>
<p>Regards Always</p>
<p>Mark McCulloch</p>
<p><a href="http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com">http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com</a> – <a href="maito:mark@markmcculloch.com">mark@markmcculloch.com</a></p>
<p>Internet Marketer and Entrepreneur, Committed to creating success</p>
<p>(UK) 07875 647 867 (Call Me Anytime), Skype – mark.mcculloch1</p>
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		<title>Blogging with Word Press</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:39:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark McCulloch The Success Trainer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I only entered the blogosphere in late 2005 after realizing that I was missing out on an important part of the whole “online communication” genre. As I had been busy managing forums, web sites, and writing articles, I soon realized that I could firm up my two niches – aviation and article writing – by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F04%2F13%2Fblogging-with-word-press%2F"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F04%2F13%2Fblogging-with-word-press%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>I only entered the blogosphere in late 2005 after realizing that I was missing out on an important part of the whole “online communication” genre. As I had been busy managing forums, web sites, and writing articles, I soon realized that I could firm up my two niches – aviation and article writing – by blogging on these topics regularly. With that in mind, I soon launched a pair of blogs and I am very happy with my decision. I selected Word Press as I believe that they offer one of the best blogging communities out there. Are you a blogger? If not, why not?</p>
<p>My decision to go with Word Press and not with one of the other big blogging entities such as Blogger, had everything to do with my having complete control over the site. Since I host with Powweb, I discovered that my web hosting company offers over thirty different software downloads for its members. Word Press and a few other blogging entities are represented, but I selected Word Press due to the recommendation of a friend.</p>
<p>Within two or three minutes of my download, I had Word Press up and running. In less than thirty minutes, I had the layout I wanted, although I kept the traditional template in place as I knew I wanted to work on my content first and on the design later. Next, I updated the links on my two related sites to reflect a “Blog” tab. In addition, I picked a few places within each site to announce the new blogs and I emailed everyone on my members list to inform them of my entrance into the world of blogs.</p>
<p>If you select Word Press as your blogging platform, you will soon discover that Version 2.0 was recently released. Because I am new to blogging, I haven’t yet updated from my downloaded version, 1.5. I want to first make certain that Word Press has worked out any kinks that may be in the updated version. In addition, not all the plug-ins you can use [there are plenty of them] with 1.5 are compatible with 2.0 just yet. Most are, but some still are not.</p>
<p>Beyond the update issues, I enjoy using the administrative “dashboard” which allows me to create each blog. Because I include pictures with one of my blogs, Jet Movements, I also have to make certain that the HTML I use to put each picture in its place [alignment] is exact. Word Press allows for you to do that.</p>
<p>In addition, I like the fact that Word Press allows administrators to schedule their entries. You can blog today, but schedule your submission to appear online at an appointed time several days away. Since much of my writing inspiration comes in bunches, I often will tackle several days worth of entries at once and spread them out over the coming week. If I want to later change the timing of an entry or squeeze in a separate one, I can do that too. </p>
<p>Word Press is current with today’s web standards and looks much cleaner and professional than some of its competitors. You can change the template over to one that is in the Word Press arsenal or design a template yourself and upload it to your site instead.</p>
<p>Yes, Word Press is designed to be set up through your own web host, but if you do not have a web site, you can get a free account through Web Press and they will host it for you.</p>
<p>Although Word Press is an “open source” community, meaning it is derived from and driven by volunteers, they have an active forum and many helpful links to assist you with building and maintaining your own blog. </p>
<p>Obviously, I am a very satisfied Word Press customer. You can be  a satisfied blogger too whether you select Word Press through your web host or host your blog directly with them.</p>
<p>I am over 10 years now FULL TIME working from home on the internet making money online and I have put together the following website to share all of my secrets with you at <a href="http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu">http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu</a></p>
<p>Regards Always</p>
<p>Mark McCulloch</p>
<p><a href="http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com">http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com</a> – <a href="maito:mark@markmcculloch.com">mark@markmcculloch.com</a></p>
<p>Internet Marketer and Entrepreneur, Committed to creating success</p>
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		<title>4 Week Webinar Training Course</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:27:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark McCulloch The Success Trainer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Course start date &#8211; Monday 12th April
Webinar One
How to establish an effective online presence Self Branding Strategies and Become A Leader Finding Or Creating Products To Sell
Webinar Two
Creating a Landing Page, Blog Or Website
Webinar Three
Using FREE and Paid traffic to get visitors to your website
Webinar Four
Following up effectively to convert Subscribers / Leads into
Sales
The above [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F04%2F10%2F4-week-webinar-training-course%2F"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F04%2F10%2F4-week-webinar-training-course%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>Course start date &#8211; Monday 12th April</p>
<p>Webinar One</p>
<p>How to establish an effective online presence Self Branding Strategies and Become A Leader Finding Or Creating Products To Sell</p>
<p>Webinar Two</p>
<p>Creating a Landing Page, Blog Or Website</p>
<p>Webinar Three</p>
<p>Using FREE and Paid traffic to get visitors to your website</p>
<p>Webinar Four</p>
<p>Following up effectively to convert Subscribers / Leads into<br />
Sales</p>
<p>The above information is merely a short outline of what will be involved and of course the course will be very extensive covering absolutely everything that you need to know to make money online.</p>
<p>I will be making myself available un conditionally as I want to be able to have time to work with all of the students properly.</p>
<p>As I have said above registrations will be closed within 24 hours and this course has already reached the agreed limit of 20 students however I believe everyone should have access to this training which is why I have decided to give you one last chance so click the link below to reserve your place!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&#038;hosted_button_id=7TSX4X8FRFRD4">https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&#038;hosted_button_id=7TSX4X8FRFRD4</a></p>
<p>Dedicated 100% To Your Success</p>
<p>Mark McCulloch</p>
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<p>Skype Mark.McCulloch1</p>
<p>(UK) 07875 647 867 (Call Me Anytime)</p>
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		<title>3 Cold Calling Mistakes that Trigger Rejection</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:37:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark McCulloch The Success Trainer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are 3 common cold calling techniques that you should probably avoid:
Mistake #1: Center the conversation around yourself and what you have to offer
In the old approach, you introduce yourself, explain what you do, and suggest a benefit or feature of your product. And then you close your eyes and pray that the other person [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F04%2F08%2F3-cold-calling-mistakes-that-trigger-rejection%2F"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F04%2F08%2F3-cold-calling-mistakes-that-trigger-rejection%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>Here are 3 common cold calling techniques that you should probably avoid:</p>
<p>Mistake #1: Center the conversation around yourself and what you have to offer</p>
<p>In the old approach, you introduce yourself, explain what you do, and suggest a benefit or feature of your product. And then you close your eyes and pray that the other person will be interested</p>
<p>Unfortunately, the moment you stop talking you usually hear, &#8220;Sorry, I’m busy,&#8221; or &#8220;Sorry, I&#8217;m not interested.&#8221;</p>
<p>You see, you’ve started your cold call by talking about your world and what you have to offer. But realistically, most people aren’t all that interested in you. When you talk about your company and your product, it’s just another advertisement to them. You haven’t engaged them, so they often just &#8220;turn the page.&#8221;</p>
<p>Prospects are much more interested in themselves and what’s important to them. So if you start the conversation by focusing on their world, they’re more likely to interact with you.</p>
<p>So instead, talk about an issue or problem they may need solving. Focus on them rather than on what you have to offer. And see where it takes you.</p>
<p>Mistake #2: Be confident they should buy your product or service</p>
<p>In the old cold calling mindset, you’re taught to focus on the sale and be completely confident that what you’re offering is something the other person should buy.</p>
<p>The problem with this approach is that you haven’t asked them to determine this along with you. So think about it – in the old mindset, you’re really deciding for someone else what’s good for them. I know this isn’t intended, but that’s exactly what comes across to your prospects.</p>
<p>So rather than being full of confidence and enthusiasm, stop for a minute and think about the other individual. Relax into a real conversation instead of moving into a persuasive strategy or sales pitch. Put yourself in their shoes and invite them to explore along with you whether what you have to offer is a match for them.</p>
<p>Others really can distinguish the difference. You’re inviting them to see if you might be able to help them solve a problem. This makes for a much better connection right at the beginning, and you’ll get that immediate rejection reaction much less.</p>
<p>Mistake #3: When someone brings up an objection, try to overcome it</p>
<p>You know, one of the reasons cold calling is so difficult is that sometimes you may not be very familiar with the other person and their business. When you make that first call, you don’t know very much about their issues, problems, budget, and time constraints.</p>
<p>Chances are, not everyone is going to benefit by your product or service.</p>
<p>So realistically, your company or product isn’t going to be a match for everyone. And yet, when someone brings up an objection (&#8220;we don’t have the budget for that,&#8221; etc.), the old cold calling mindset trains you to &#8220;overcome,&#8221; &#8220;bypass,&#8221; or &#8220;override.&#8221;</p>
<p>But when you do that, you put the other person on the defensive. Something they’ve said is being dismissed. And here’s where rejection can happen very suddenly.</p>
<p>So it’s much better to listen to their concerns and continue to explore whether what you’re offering makes sense for them. There are some wonderful phrases you can use that validate their viewpoint without closing the conversation.</p>
<p>So now you’ve discovered the 3 major cold calling mistakes people often make. See if you can shift away from those old self-sabotaging mindsets. When you do, you’ll notice that people will engage you much more, and the immediate rejection you’ve grown so accustomed to will happen much less.</p>
<p>I am over 10 years now FULL TIME working from home on the internet making money online and I have put together the following website to share all of my secrets with you at <a href="http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu">http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu</a></p>
<p>Regards Always</p>
<p>Mark McCulloch</p>
<p><a href="http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com">http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com</a> – <a href="maito:mark@markmcculloch.com">mark@markmcculloch.com</a></p>
<p>Internet Marketer and Entrepreneur, Committed to creating success</p>
<p>(UK) 07875 647 867 (Call Me Anytime), Skype – mark.mcculloch1</p>
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		<title>12 Sales-Boosting Strategies</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark McCulloch The Success Trainer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The competition is fierce and ad budgets are tighter than ever.  If you’re looking to boost profits and gain market share, there are some things you can do to gain a bigger piece of the pie.  
Give your product a distinct personality.
OfficeMax’s Rubber-Band Guy is an instantly identifiable, highly memorable character that has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F03%2F26%2F12-sales-boosting-strategies%2F"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F03%2F26%2F12-sales-boosting-strategies%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>The competition is fierce and ad budgets are tighter than ever.  If you’re looking to boost profits and gain market share, there are some things you can do to gain a bigger piece of the pie.  </p>
<p>Give your product a distinct personality.<br />
OfficeMax’s Rubber-Band Guy is an instantly identifiable, highly memorable character that has boosted sales and brand recognition.  It personifies the brand while selling the message that whatever  customers need they can get at OfficeMax. </p>
<p>Give them an interesting history lesson.<br />
Some of the most common products we use today have the most interesting development histories. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, left historical records of a powder made from the bark and leaves of the willow tree to help heal headaches, pains and fevers. By 1829, scientists discovered that the salicin in willow plants was the key ingredient in aspirin, which was later repackaged and marketed by Bayer.  </p>
<p>Sing your product’s praises.<br />
Create a memorable catchy song, poem or jingle that that hooks in people’s minds. Gillette sold millions of razor blades using “The Best a Man Can Get,” which continues to stick in consumers’ heads, leaving a positive impression about the product’s unbeatable performance.</p>
<p>Re-package your product for the customer.<br />
Create new convenience packaging that makes your product easier to buy, use or refill. Motor oil used to be sold in cans that required a punch-in can opener or separate punch-through spout.  These were messy and troublesome to use.  Now oil is sold in twist-open, easy-pour plastic bottles.  </p>
<p>Let consumables take the lead.<br />
Drop the price of your product, then promote and sell its consumables.  Computer printers can be bought for as little as $20, yet the ink cartridges sell for $29 apiece.  So don’t worry about making a big profit on devices, let your consumables take the lead. </p>
<p>Use viral marketing.<br />
Viral marketing is any word-of-mouth or “tell a friend” mechanism that induces users to re-convey a marketing message to other sites or users.  Leveraged by the power of the web and email, viral techniques can create exponential growth in your product’s visibility. </p>
<p>Customize your product.<br />
Try to give customers exactly what they want by creating apparently customized versions of your product.  Consider the success of Cycle 1, 2, 3, 4 Pet Foods, or Burger King’s “Have it Your Way.”</p>
<p>Go high tech.<br />
Exploit the latest technological advancements in media to underscore your message.  For example, explore the use of audio chips in magazines, brochures or mailers.   The novelty of these devices gets people talking, and there’s that “V” word again (viral marketing). </p>
<p>Promote product sharing.<br />
This can be done by showing how your product brings friends and family together.  An emotional appeal like this can be very memorable.  A good example is Almond Joy’s, “you can share half and still have a whole.” Another is the ubiquitous Friends-and-Family discount, which abounds in everything from cell phones to vacation packages. </p>
<p>Show your product being used by experts.<br />
If possible, establish your product as the one used by recognized experts in the field. A case in point is Canon’s use of photojournalists to endorse its 35mm cameras. </p>
<p>Make your product sui generis.<br />
Establish the fact that your product is generically in a class by itself.  Consider Porsche’s use of the line “there is no substitute.” Or products that have become household words: “blow your nose with a Kleenex,” or “make me a Xerox copy.” </p>
<p>Think outside the demographic box.<br />
Attract a new category of customers by thinking outside the box.  Consider gaining younger or older buyers by expanding the utility and style of your product, e.g., cell phones for ‘tweens, or health bars for seniors. </p>
<p>I am over 10 years now FULL TIME working from home on the internet making money online and I have put together the following website to share all of my secrets with you at <a href="http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu">http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu</a></p>
<p>Regards Always</p>
<p>Mark McCulloch</p>
<p><a href="http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com">http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com</a> – <a href="maito:mark@markmcculloch.com">mark@markmcculloch.com</a></p>
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		<title>The Start of Your Own Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:17:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark McCulloch The Success Trainer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Excitement at the thought of starting your own business venture, fear at the thought of failure, are the two major emotions that people face when thinking of starting their own business. For many the fear of failure is enough to hold them back from taking the chance at starting their own small business; however, with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 0px;"><a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F03%2F25%2Fthe-start-of-your-own-business%2F"><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.markmcculloch.info%2F2010%2F03%2F25%2Fthe-start-of-your-own-business%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p>Excitement at the thought of starting your own business venture, fear at the thought of failure, are the two major emotions that people face when thinking of starting their own business. For many the fear of failure is enough to hold them back from taking the chance at starting their own small business; however, with careful planning and some luck a small business will be set for success.</p>
<p>When starting a small business it is important to step back and decide what exactly the company will be focusing on. What type of products or services will it be providing and to what group or niche will the company be aiming towards as its target audience. This seems like a simple enough step however many people many people either try to cater to too broad of an audience or to too small of a group. Although trying to appeal to a large audience may sound great at first, it can be harmful for a small business. Trying to cater to a broad spectrum of people makes the company lose focus and ultimately lose its identity. Targeting too small of an audience is a problem simply because a small target group makes for a small population of potential customers.</p>
<p>Another thing to consider is the supply and demand of the market that the company will be focused on. A company will need to either be excellent at what it does, very unique in what it does, and most importantly lucky to succeed let alone survive. Choosing a market that is largely in demand and short in supply will increase a company’s chance of survival immensely. The opposite can be said for a market that is low in supply and large in demand. Try to study where current business trends are headed towards and what is needed or wanted by today’s consumers. Also, it is important when looking at trends to try and think about its long term viability. The last thing that you want to do is start a business based on a fad that is over within a year or two.</p>
<p>When a general direction is decided for your small business, it is important to then think about the things that your company will do better than your competition. What will make you unique? What will make people choose your products and services over anyone else’s? Most importantly, is there something that will make people choose you over your competition? There is definitely a problem if the last question was met with hesitation or a no. There needs to be something that sets your company apart from the rest and pulls you out from the mold of every other business. </p>
<p>Finally when all of that is set, it is important to think of how you will get your name out to your consumers. Marketing and advertisement are crucial in getting your business known to your audience especially at the start of your business. If it’s possible getting a public relations firm to help market your name will help immensely.</p>
<p>I am over 10 years now FULL TIME working from home on the internet making money online and I have put together the following website to share all of my secrets with you at <a href="http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu">http://www.DecideYourIncome.eu</a></p>
<p>Regards Always</p>
<p>Mark McCulloch</p>
<p><a href="http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com">http://www.CoachOfSuccess.com</a> – <a href="maito:mark@markmcculloch.com">mark@markmcculloch.com</a></p>
<p>Internet Marketer and Entrepreneur, Committed to creating success</p>
<p>(UK) 07875 647 867 (Call Me Anytime), Skype – mark.mcculloch1</p>
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