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I went and saw the new superhero movie ‘Daredevil’
this weekend, and for some reason it got me thinking
about the Internet. This is probably a sign that I
spend far too much time online–I can’t even take in a
flick without pondering on some aspect of cyberspace.
But regardless of whether it’s healthy or not, I decided
to put my thoughts on paper and share them with
anyone who is willing to read them. Hopefully, you are.

For those of you who don’t know, the superhero
Daredevil is blind. But he still kicks major bad guy butt.
And he still scores with major babes like Jennifer Garner
(it was well worth the $5.00 dollars for the movie just to
see her in leather. Hubba Hubba! And for you ladies, Ben
Affleck wore a tight red leather suit most of the movie!).
The point is that here is a guy that has lost one of his
major senses and yet he doesn’t give up. He’s not afraid
to live in a world that is geared towards people with sight.
And not only does he live in this world-he triumphs.

Most of us came online with certain ideas of how we were
going to make money. We had a desire and we had a plan.
We thought we had everything we needed to be successful.
But after a while some of our surefire plans and ideas didn’t
work out. We didn’t become internet millionaires overnight.
We started to think that maybe e-business was for people
with more money, free time, and experience than us. We
started to feel like we didn’t have what it took.

That’s where many people stop-where they give up. They
consider themselves Internet-handicapped. So they give up
trying to make income online. Now they use the internet for
email, news, shopping, and playing Yahoo Pinochle (which
I’ve heard is very addictive). But they no longer do any kind
of marketing. But what if the Daredevil had this kind of attitude.
He would have never acheived his full potential. He would
have never become a superhero. Dozens of criminals that he
brought to justice would still be running the streets. And
most importantly, he would never have been the main
character in a major motion picture.

The point is that sometimes we have to be an Internet
Daredevil. Sometimes we have to realize that we may have
less money, less time, and less experience than others in
cyberspace. But this shouldn’t stop us from still realizing our
dreams. Sometimes we have to throw all caution to the side
and just do it. Launch that new website you’ve been wanting
to launch even if you don’t have the money to give it a #1
listing in Overture or the HTML skills required to get it listed
high in Yahoo. Start publishing that ezine you’ve been
wanting to publish even if you don’t think you have enough
knowledge or experience. Take some of the little bit of free
time that you do have and start writing ezine articles or
e-books. Don’t let doubts hold you back. Take the risk.

The Daredevil lost his sight but he learned to take advantage
of his other senses. This gave him an advantage over people
who had all their senses. Similarly, just because some of our
ideas may have failed, or we lack certain skills, doesn’t mean
we can’t use the skills we do have, or other plans and ideas
we have , to be successful. Unique ideas always do well on
the Internet. A different prospective on an old program can
bring new customers. So take the risk, and use your
uniquesness.

In conclusion, don’t ever allow yourself to think that
previous failures or lack of certain abilities or assets makes
you an Internet Cripple. And even if you are disadvantaged
in certain areas, take advantage of the areas where you excel.
Be yourself and don’t be afraid to take chancess. Don’t let
fear keep you from realizing your full potential. Dare yourself
to be successful and keep working at it until you are. Don’t
be afraid to be an Internet Daredevil-even if you don’t look
as good as Ben Affleck in red
leather…

About the Author

Timothy Ward is a webmaster and author. He has just launched a new ezine, The Ward Wide Webzine.
For more info visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ward_Wide_Webzine/

Why is it big businesses tend to have multiple sales channels such as third-party, b-to-b, retail and ecommerce, while small businesses usually have only one?

I believe it has to do with control. Many small business owners have a difficult time letting others represent them. True, no one “gets the job done like you.” However; you can only bill so many hours in a day or sell so many products in a week, and if increasing revenue is a priority for you, then you’ll need to extend the availability of your services or products through others. Don’t misunderstand me. There’s nothing wrong with being a one-person-show. In fact, many entrepreneurs prefer this lifestyle. However, many others want to earn big business revenue, which usually comes with some sacrifice of control.

Earn Big Business Revenue By Expanding Your Distribution. Almost any product or service we sell can be sold through a third-party, someone other than ourselves. In exchange, you give the third-party a percentage of your earnings from the business they bring you, or, sell them a product at a reduced rate and they make a profit through product margins. When you approach a company to sell your product or service, there needs be a win-win relationship. Prepare to discuss the following: Where is the revenue stream? What is the compatibility of your third-party’s product line versus yours? How will you help the third-party sell your product? In short, what’s “in it” for the third-party?

Suppose you’re a graphic artist and you personally make the pitch to close every sale. Instead, expand your distribution by asking printers, specialty advertising companies and consultants to sell your services. Meet in advance to discuss the most common design jobs, the number of hours involved and what the rates will be. Your third-party now pitches her newly available graphic design services (which are actually yours), you complete the work, while the third-party collects the money and cuts you a check for 65% of the profits.

Who should I approach to expand my distribution? Perhaps you’re the owner of a flower shop. Try approaching bridle boutiques, wedding planners or caterers and offer a 15% commission each time they sell one of your custom floral packages. Suppose you’re an accountant. You may think to yourself, “I provide a highly-specialized service. What third-party could possibly represent me?” There are partners out there for you! However, first, you must consider your customer’s perception of potential third-parties. If they perceive you offer a specialized service, then whomever you decide to partner with, must also be perceived this way. Therefore, it makes sense for you to partner with highly-specialized and regarded experts such as business consultants and attorneys. The most important element the three of you have in common is that people come to you for expert advice. Therefore, when an attorney refers someone to you, this person already has a high regard for your services due to your association with their attorney.

Here’s another example. You’re a professional organizer and your expertise is to go into your clients’ homes and help them organize their basements, or go through their clothes and prepare for a large donation, or rearrange their kitchen to make it more functional. Whatever it is you do, there are many vendors out there that you complement. How do you turn other vendors into third-party partners? First, think about whom your clients spend time with and what other vendors they employ. For example, you could approach home improvement professionals, such as carpenters and painters. Ask them to distribute your new business flyer, and you do the same for them. There’s no risk. Of course, you’ll want to make sure you’re associating with only reputable vendors, since you won’t generate a lot of reoccurring business by passing around flyers for unethical businesses.

All of my examples work in reverse too. If you’re one of the vendors, then consider approaching the flower shop or accountant and initiate your third-party relationship.

P.S… It’s my experience that what keeps us from growing our businesses is our lack of confidence in ourselves. As far as I’m concerned, if you own a business, then you have the expertise necessary to get your job done, and the gusto to approach others and ask them to sell you. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t have the chutzpah to have started your business in the first place. Now go, build some third-party relationships and make some money, and remember, spend very little.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sharron Senter is a New England-based marketing consultant, speaker, writer and founder of Senter & Associates, a marketing communications firm that helps small businesses deploy low-cost marketing strategies. Sharron is best known for her free weekly emailed marketing tips, found at http://www.sharronsenter.com.

Entering internet sweepstakes by mail is worsening in good popularity this month. Cyber sweepstakes are in general much more easygoing and quicker to enter than fun websites. Online sweepstakes are also legally different from the contest websites in Delano California. That’s why there are fantastic TVs to win at online game contest and easy sweepstakes this year. It should be super to win wakeboards worth 4488 euro and that simple. Sweepstakes and online promotions are banned from demanding a buy to enter. A lot more funny online contests are pick out to enter online cyber sweepstakes. Online contests are treated much more different than the conquerors who are not chosen by hazard but by an good piece of easy skill.

Translated it means: Leef je in Huizen of Strijen en wil jij graag vaker prijzen winnen’ Winnen met Win de prijsvraag.nl is nog nooit zo eenvoudig geweest. Fijne prijzen winnen met windeprijsvraag.nl‘ Meer dan 320 prijzen per dag. Van Bedum tot Opsterland, met Windeprijsvraag winnen kan hier altijd. Een vrouw van 24 heeft deze maand nog een Fiat 500 weten te winnen.

Online actions advertised as online game contests, yet, can involve an entry fee or testimonial of purchase. 6 hours ago also a European dutch company took of a online contest and is also legally completely different. You can win great surfboards now every 17 weeks even if you live in Lafayette Louisiana or in Orange California, isn’t that realy terrific.

Whilst finding a ski holiday the choice of French alpine area is somewhat worrying. Particularly whilst trying to find a alpine resort suitable for self catering chalets. Fortunately for you I’ve compiled a top ten of the top French ski areas most suited for self catering ski holidays:

Flaine, Les Deux Alpes, Portes du Soleil, La Plagne, Courchevel, Verchaix, Les Houches, Tignes, Val Cenis, Montroc.

Pete Moses hailing from USA is a Concentrator Operator, I asked him about his first choice French alpine field. Unsurprisingly he plumped for Courchevel a alpine resort well known for its bewildering choice of self catering chalets.

Why do you prefer luxury self catered chalets in place of the traditional choice of a hostel?

For me I relish the freedom which self catering skiing holidays gives you. The ski chalet is always outstanding and in place of the boring food in b&b I can concoct a delicious super.

What if you’re not a good cook?

If that were the case you simply go to a nearby pub.

So do you have some good insider tips for us?

I love Cappello’s Italian Restaurant owned by ANGELIQUE and it’s zucchini casserole is a winner.

Therefore if you’re interested in self catered ski chalets then why not look at some of French ski field on alpine our list.