How can we quickly and easily acquire new knowledge we need? While staying current on Internet can be challenging, here are three powerful starting points.

1. Forums. Even most experienced marketer needs to brainstorm. Where do legends of Internet marketing go when they need fresh ideas? They go to many forums on Internet. These forums (mostly free) are breeding ground of new ideas. Find these forums and participate in them and you will find inside track to what is working now on Internet.

2. Specialized Search Directories. While many of us will make a trip to Google or Yahoo this week, there are many specialized directories on Internet. These smaller directories can save huge amounts of time since they often deal with only one subject.

How specialized are these directories? One deals with only ezine advertising. Another lists only articles that you can use for free in your ezine. Another lists only affiliate opportunities. There are literally hundreds of these directories online.

3. Sites Dedicated to New Information. A number of websites are dedicated to nothing more than sharing new and powerful information about techniques that are working now. These sites don't simply rehash what *has* worked in past, but are involved with discussing, testing and sharing what is working now.

As Internet business people we need both an influx of new ideas as well as ability to reshape our thinking to accommodate new challenges. Let me encourage you to try new things, find new solutions and educate yourself about cutting-edge techniques that today's marketers use to succeed.

On Internet more you know more you earn.

To qualify for this special postage rate, your postcard must be at least 3 1/2 inches high by 5 inches long but not over 4 1/4 inches high by 6 inches long. The paper thickness must be similar to an index card. All office supply stores carry paper designated as 67 pound card stock. This is ideal for postcards and it meets thickness requirement.

Non-Us Advantage: Business postcards used outside of US do not enjoy a reduced postage rate. But, non-US business owners tell me their postcards are very cost-effective even without a reduced postage rate. Since postcards are rarely used for business purposes outside of US, they attract a lot of attention and generate a high rate of response.

Hidden From Competitors

Postcard marketing enables you to conceal your marketing efforts from competitors. Nearly all other advertising uses mass media where your competitors hear or see what you are doing - and copy it.

Postcard marketing is personal. Only you and your prospects are aware of your strategy. And only you know how effective it is. When competitors become aware of your postcard marketing program, they will not be able to evaluate your activity. And they will not know how to copy it.

Postcards achieve almost 100 percent readership and generate a high rate of response. Use them to drive traffic to your web site, to generate sales leads, or to promote any other business activity you want. You can create and send postcards within a few days of deciding to use them. And you will enjoy results they produce in less than a week.

Bob Leduc spent 20 years helping businesses just like yours find new customers and increase sales. He just released a New Edition of his manual, How To Build Your Small Business Fast With Simple Postcards and several other publications to help small businesses grow and prosper. For more information: mailto:BobLeduc@aol.com Subject: Postcards Phone: 702-658-1707 after 10 AM Pacific Time/Las Vegas, NV