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How to Make Money Through the Power of Your Voice

Copyright (c) 2009 James Roche

Fact: You will sell more when people know, like and trust you.

Fact: People trust you when they feel connected to you.

Fact: Your voice can reach out and connect with people more powerfully than your written words.

The power of sound can’t be underestimated…especially in your marketing. Your voice tells a lot about who you are. When people hear your voice, they connect with you at a much deeper level than if they just read your words.

That’s why integrating audio into your marketing helps you convert more visitors to sales. I’m about to show you how to use your voice in your marketing to increase conversions, generate more sales and grow your list.

For all the ideas below I recommend you use an inexpensive service called Audio Acrobat. Here are the three key ways to leverage your voice to make-money:

1. Use Audio on Your Website Landing Page

Your website is your gateway to connect with people. But most entrepreneurs miss this huge opportunity to develop trust. Instead of a static, boring landing page why not add an audio message from you? It’s like welcoming people into your home — greet them with enthusiasm.

Ask yourself what the single most important objective is for your landing page. What do you want people to do? Because your landing page needs to direct people to take some sort of action, like signing up for your Ezine or Special Report. Here’s a sample of the message I use on my landing page.

«Hey there it’s James Roche, The Info Product Guy calling in from beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida and if you’re looking for information on how to create info products and a marketing strategy that makes you money, you are in the right place. I’d like to give you FREE instant access to a couple things here. The first is my free Special Report — it’s called «3 Simple Secrets to Creating Info Products that Make You Money.» And I also want to give you a FREE subscription to my bi-monthly ezine that I publish. It’s called, «Info Marketing (…without thinking too hard!)» It’s got tons of great tips and strategies for you and your business. Just enter your name and email in the boxes below and I’ll send you all the details within 5 minutes via email.

So fill that in and click the button that say’s «Claim my report now» and I will see you on the next page.

I’m looking forward to giving you information that will change your business and change your life.»

2. Record Your Client Coaching Calls

If you’re a coach or consultant you can record all your client sessions and offer it to them as an added bonus. It’s a huge value to your client because they don’t have to take as many frantic notes during the call. It’s good for you because you can now offer an info product customized for each unique client.

For this service I recommend, Audio Acrobat it’s easy to record calls. As you start the call, place your client on hold and dial into your Audio Acrobat account (You don’t need two phone lines.) After the call simply go online to your account and a link to download the phone call is sitting there waiting for you. Finally, email this link to your client — it takes less than 3 minutes total.

3. Deliver and Record Teleclasses to Make Info Products

Just like you can make custom info products for your individual clients, you can also make info products for everyone by recording your teleclasses. Use the same method as above, except this time use a group conference line. Deliver your teleclass and within minutes you have the audio ready for you to sell online. It’s so fun!

When delivering a teleclass I recommend you stand up. You want your energy up. In fact, if you exaggerate your voice to be extra happy…the amazing thing is, it sounds normal in the recording. (And likewise, if you sound normal on the teleclass, you’ll sound dull on the recording.)

The power of your voice can make-you-money…IF you know how to leverage your voice the right way. Break the cold, distant barrier of the internet and reach out to people with the warmth of your own voice. As a final resource for you, if you have the ability to edit your own audio recordings you can add music to the front and back of every call.

How To Improve the Look of Your Garage Floor

Copyright (c) 2009 Michael Atma

When we think about concrete floors we tend to remember Dad’s garage floor — all gray and boring except for the oil spills where the automobile was parked. But with some imagination and the use of modern treatments for concrete, it is now a glamorous alternative to other types of contemporary flooring.

Concrete Polished is a suitable product for all types of applications. Domestic uses include patios, external courtyards, entertainment areas, rumpus rooms and garages, while in the commercial arena the uses are almost endless. Showrooms, restaurants, supermarkets, warehouses and factories, instead of using the traditional tiles/carpet combination, are discovering the delights of glistening polished concrete floors.

What are the advantages over traditional flooring?

Concrete is already one of the most widely used building materials, and can be customized to suit any environment. Once concrete is polished many other advantages become evident. It is:

— Hard wearing.
— Resistant to heat, UV rays and discoloration from oil and hydraulic fluid spills, tyre marks etc.
— Abrasion resistant — especially useful in industrial applications.
— Light reflective, thus creating a light and bright environment for work or play.
— Dust resistant, making it essential flooring for asthmatics and hay fever sufferers.
— Glossy without being slippery.
— Easy to clean — no rugs, mats or carpets to store dust and dirt.
— Extremely low maintenance — concrete polished once, just clean and forget.
— Energy efficient. It is cool in summer as the concrete absorbs ground moisture, keeping it cool — during the winter months, once heated the thermal mass retains heat for longer periods than other surfaces such as tiles ot timber.

How is polished concrete made?

When you take normal concrete and apply a special finishing process which results in a glossy sheen this is called ‘Polished Concrete’.

How long does it take?

Depending on the size of the area, and the condition of the concrete, it takes 3 to 4 days for a typical domestic application. Getting a great result for the new polished concrete floor is a bit like getting a great result when painting a house. It all depends on the preparation, and if the concrete is in good condition, the first day may be taken up diamond grinding to expose stone or salt and pepper look. Over the next two days expect to see uv polyurethane top coats with non slip if required.

For some minor disruption to the usual routine, the reward on the final day will be a glorious polished concrete floor — gleaming, clean, easy to maintain, very long wearing. and be the envy of family, friends and neighbors alike.

How To Successfully Be Your Own Boss, Easily And Fast

If you are going to successfully be your own boss then the internet is the perfect place to start. In the real world of bricks and mortar setting up a business can be a lengthy and costly process with set up costs easily running into thousands. The internet offers you so many options to run a business, and there is no faster or easier way. Have you got 15 minutes and an Internet connection? Then, you can have an online business. However, I’m guessing you want to be successful at this too, and that takes a bit more time, a few more qualities from you and a little money.

There is no better place to start if you want to be your own boss, than affiliate marketing. It is truly the job of the future, and no longer a dream, but a reality. However, to become a successful affiliate marketer there are a few qualities that you must possess in order to take your business into profit. So many people put up a freebie website, opt in to a few affiliate programmes (without researching them well) and then head straight for the finishing line without thinking about what to do in the middle. It doesn’t take much time for these people to decide that their internet business is going to be much harder than they thought, and that getting traffic to their site is going to be tough. Some of these people will try a few free ads, some will blow thousands on ads they have not tested but all of them will end up in the same disappointing place with the conclusion that a successful internet business can only be achieved by the lucky few. Nothing could be further from the truth; there is tons of information on the internet about people who have made fantastic incomes with the internet and affiliate marketing. Look for it, and you will find it. Unquestionable proof that ordinary people are making extraordinary incomes, lists of testimonials from real people who are doing it for REAL. And you can too, but there are a few things you need within you, to succeed where others have failed.

TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHY YOU WANT IT
And this must be a strong why. Ask yourself the question and write it down. Keep your answer somewhere you can see it and it will keep you focused in those times during your learning curve when you feel it is impossible to achieve what you want. For me, my why, was my children. I am a single mum who is determined that my children shall not suffer financially just because I am their only carer. I want them to enjoy the good things in life like having a good neighborhood to grow up in with a safe place to play outside. I want us to enjoy holidays together so they can experience different cultures of other countries. Also, I do not want them to be sent out at all times of the day and night for other people to care for them. I want them to know a home life, where Mum is there for them to talk to when they come in from school, to feed them a home cooked meal and to be present at all their nativity plays and sports days. An ordinary 9-5 would never offer me the flexibility, freedom or financial reward in order to be able to achieve these things for my children. Things that I believe they deserve. Life is short, and I do not want to waste it working away behind a desk, missing out on my children growing up just to be able to pay the bills and nothing else.

TO SUCCEED YOU MUST PLAN, AND BELIEVE THAT YOUR PLAN IS POSSIBLE
If you don’t believe you can ever be your own boss then you won’t be. It’s that simple. You must visualize it, hear it, see it, and live it. Once I realized that other people were genuinely making fantastic incomes online, people who were no cleverer than I am, and had no more about them than I have, I began to believe. So, go do your research, take a look at these people and what they do. They are not gods that are unreachable, they are just ordinary people like you and I who had the belief and determination to make it happen for them. Once you see for real that they can do it, then you will know and understand that you can too. You just need to figure out your plan to do so. Figure out what all these people who are making money are doing and modify it to fit your situation. Planning to succeed will shorten your learning curve considerably. From the day you begin you must learn all you can about web promotion, read other people’s opinions using forums and look at the programs others have tried, tested and reviewed before you embark on anything. Always try to learn from other people’s mistakes as well as their successes. For the newbie to internet marketing, beginning a pre-built program is the ideal place to start as not only do you get to be your own boss and start making money, you also start to learn how the business works with someone holding your hand every step of the way and this can be a much needed comfort to those who know nothing about internet marketing. Be careful to select the right venture for you though, there are many out there to chose from. I have spent years looking, trying and sadly, quite often, being ripped off. The one which has impressed me the most would be http://www.your-perfect-solutions.com/pips.html The support on there is second to none and you will learn well, and fast! Stone Evans, is in my opinion, the perfect person to hold your hand.

AND NOW YOU MUST JUMP!
To be your own boss you could spend years researching different topics on the internet and by the time you feel you have learnt then all, they will have all changed, as the internet is an ever changing thing. It could take a lifetime to learn it all, and you’ll still be nowhere closer to owning your own business. The best and only way to truly learn how to be successful at affiliate marketing is simply to experience. Take the jump and do it. You have to be in it to truly learn it. There is no other way. Don’t be afraid to spend a little money either. A little money can shave years off your learning curve and the cost of failure on the internet is minimal. There is no need to start off spending anymore than £75. To be your own boss successfully there isn’t much that comes in cheaper than this. The Plug-In-Profit site is a great place to start for those who need coaching and learning in a supportive environment. The structure provided is simple and extremely easy to follow yet so effective and the learning curve you go on will be as fast and efficient as any out there. You simply need to begin. The more time you sit reading about it and thinking about it the more time and money you waste. Don’t be behind the times and find yourself looking back on this moment in your life wishing you’d taken action. Life is too short for ‘what if’s?’. Why not make it an ‘I did!’ ? Go on, be your own boss. You know you want to, and do you know what, I think you deserve the success it will bring you!

How to Start a Tanning Salon

Start a tanning salon and you will have a very successful business in the palm of your hands! That is the outlook that a person in this type of business search needs to have. Yet you do need to be realistic about it all as well. While there is no argument that you can make money with a tanning salon due to the demand for it, there are quite a few expenses involved as well. Too many of them go under due to the overhead being more than what they bring in.

One of the biggest problems you will find when you start a tanning salon is that equipment can have an unbelievable price tag associated with it. On one hand you don’t want to get too in debt with what you buy. Yet on the other hand you already know that consumers want a good variety of options. So if you can’t offer them at the tanning salon they will go some place that can. You will have to decide which approach you want to take.

You need to look at quality models of tanning equipment that aren’t at the high end of the price range as well. Take the time to read reviews and you will find there are some great buys out there. You may want to get new equipment due to the warranties or you may find it a great investment to pay less for used equipment that still has plenty of life left in it.

When you start a tanning salon the atmosphere needs to be in place as well as the equipment. If you lag in customer service it will show and you will lose customers. They need to feel welcome the second they come into your tanning salon. Their questions need to be answered from staff that is friendly as well as well informed. They also want to be assured they can get in for their scheduled appointment time. Remember that time is a very precious commodity to people and if they are wasting it waiting for their turn to tan they won’t be impressed.

If you really want to start a tanning salon then I encourage you to do so. This could be the business opportunity you have been waiting for. Having the right information before you start though will help ensure you do enjoy every bit of it. You will avoid the common issues that many people fail to realize in this business. Pay attention to the problems others have had so you can avoid them.

You may want to open a brand new tanning salon or buy one that is already in place. Give plenty of thought to your location for the business as it can significantly impact you. Convenience is a fact that must fit in for people to commit to going there all the time. Be willing to advertise and to promote various aspects of your business. That way you have a great chance of capturing the business of those that want to tan. They do have a choice about where they do it though so give them a reason when you start a tanning salon to come to you for their needs.

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (KND) SWOT Profile—Aarkstore Enterprise Market Research Aggregation

Summary
Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (KND) SWOT Profile is a comprehensive business, functional and strategic analysis of Kindred Healthcare, Inc.. The profile delves into the operations of the company to present an in-depth analysis of the various aspects related to its business. It analyzes the company’s business structure, operations, major products and services, prospects, locations and subsidiaries, executive biographies and key competitors. The hallmark of the profile is the detailed strategic analysis of the company. This highlights and presents an unbiased view of its key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by understanding your partners, customers and competitors better.
Kindred Healthcare Inc. (Kindred) is a healthcare provider engaged in providing a wide range of medical services to patients in United States. It has three business segments namely, hospital, health services and rehabilitation segments. Its hospital segment has 83 long-term acute care hospitals with 6,580 licensed beds. Its health services business segment has 222 nursing centers with 27,196 licensed beds.

Scope

— Examines key information about company for business intelligence.
— The company’s core strengths and weaknesses and areas of development or decline are analyzed and presented objectively. Business, strategic and operational aspects are taken into account.
— Opportunities available to the company are sized up and its growth potential assessed. Competitive and/or technological threats are highlighted.
— The profile contains valuable and critical company information – business structure and operations, the company history, major products and services, prospects, key competitors, key employees, executive biographies, important locations and subsidiaries.
— The profile provides detailed financial ratios for the past five years as well as interim ratios for the last five interim periods for major public companies.
— Financial ratios presented for major public companies include revenue trends, profitability, growth, margins and returns, liquidity and leverage, financial position and efficiency ratios.

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